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STEPPENWOLF'S AUXILIARY COUNCIL IS A COMMUNITY of over 150 dynamic young professionals, who strengthen the theater’s ability to advance artistic experimentation and collaboration by developing new financial resources and new audiences for the creation and presentation of innovative theater.

In just seven years of operation, the Auxiliary Council has provided over $600,000 in contributions, enabling Steppenwolf to continue its mission of advancing the vitality of and diversity of American theater. The primary fundraiser for the Auxiliary Council is the Annual Red or White Ball, held each spring in Chicago. Proceeds benefit the Steppenwolf for Young Adults Program.

When you become a member of the Auxiliary Council, you have the opportunity to attend unique Steppenwolf events and to network with other like-minded professionals who support Chicago's arts community. Use the links below to learn more about this unique and fun opportunity to get involved.

For more information, please call (312) 654-5672 or email auxiliarycouncil@steppenwolf.org.

Membership Information

Steppenwolf's Auxiliary Council is comprised of two membership levels. The Associate level offers basic benefits, a wonderful way to begin your involvement with the theater. The second level, an appointed Governor membership, offers increased responsibilities and benefits.

AUXILIARY COUNCIL ASSOCIATE
Participating as an Auxiliary Associate is a great way to begin your involvement with Steppenwolf, and includes membership benefits such as e-mail notification of special theater offers, an invitation to a backstage theater tour and other special social events, and the opportunity to network with like-minded young professionals.

Associate Benefits:
  • E-mail notification of special theater offers
  • Invitation to a backstage tour at Steppenwolf
  • Opportunity to network with young likeminded professionals for the benefit of Steppenwolf Theatre
  • Invitation to Social Events, including the signature fundraiser of the Auxiliary Council
  • Invitation to attend the Annual Meeting of the Auxiliary Council

Associate Requirements:
  • Make an annual donation of $75 ($135 per couple)

AUXILIARY COUNCIL GOVERNOR
Should you wish to become more involved with the theater, becoming a Governor will offer you an enhanced role on the Auxiliary Council. This appointed position will provide you with elevated membership responsibilities and greater access to exclusive Steppenwolf events custom-made to enhance your overall theater experience.

Governor Benefits:
  • Exclusive Invitation to attend "At Steppenwolf" events, featuring a performance and behind-the-scenes look at the theater
  • Four Auxiliary Council Meetings, featuring educational components led by the artistic leadership of Steppenwolf Theatre
  • E-mail notification of special theater offers
  • Invitation to a backstage tour at Steppenwolf
  • Opportunity to network with young likeminded professionals for the benefit of Steppenwolf Theatre

Governor Requirements:
  • Make an annual donation of $250
  • Purchase or secure two tickets to the annual fundraising event
  • Renew and/or acquire five Associate Members
  • Attend Quarterly Auxiliary Council Meetings and support group events
  • Support Steppenwolf Theatre by purchasing a season subscription or attending individual performances

JOIN THE AUXILIARY COUNCIL
We hope that you will join the Auxiliary Council today with your tax-deductible contribution to the theater. When you do, you will ensure that you do not miss out on all that the year ahead has in store! To become a member the Auxiliary Council, download this printable form (105kb PDF), fill it out and mail it to the address provided.

List of Officers and Governors

Executive Officers

Michael T. Noonan*
President
Lauren V. Dettloff*
Vice President
Colette Cachey*
Vice President, Development
Carolyn D. Schloss
Secretary
Marisa Bryce*
Nora Daley Conroy*
Founding Officers
Julie Gustafson*
Treasurer

Governors

Kevin Baldwin
Carolyn Begley
Marc D. Blakeman
Kristen Ann Bonanno
Kyle Carstensen*
Nancy Collins*
Anthony V. Costa
Gregory F. Desmond*
Dianna DiIorio*
Travis Epperson*
Heather Erickson
Gregory Faron
Brian Flanigan*
Dana Friedman
Aileen Furlong*
Ellen Garippo
Diane Riley Gavin
Jami Gekas
Allison Gerlach
Jeffrey Gross
Kevin Haight
Tim Hanley
Stacie R. Hartman
Elizabeth A. Harvey
Carla Hassan
Claire Wishard Hoppenworth*
David Keyt
Jennifer Ann Krug
Deneese Walia Levin
Stephanie F. Linn*
Kirsten R. Malm
Janelle Ibeling Ness
Bridget R. O'Neill
Nancy Ribordy
Anne Roche
Rive Rutke
Francisco C. Sadac
Smita Shah*
Matthew Shapiro
Alexander Gail Sherman
Kelly Simenson
Matthew K. Simon
Jeff Soble*
Curtis Spears
Susan Staisil
Matthew Summy*
Fran Tuite
Kamiar Vossoughi
Ivy Walker
Farhan Yasin
David Zoltan

* Executive Committee Member

Auxiliary Council 2007-2008 Calendar of Events

October 2007
-10/20 Performance of The Elephant Man followed by lunch with Director Sean Graney

November 2007
-11/12 Auxiliary Governor's Meeting

December 2007
-12/12 Holiday Party at Primitive
-12/19 Auxiliary Subscription Night – Good Boys and True

January 2008
-1/8 David Sedaris Event

March 2008
-3/12 Auxiliary Subscription Night – Carter's Way

April 2008
-4/9 Red or White Ball Kick Off Party and Auxiliary Governor's Meeting at Murphy Auditorium
-4/23 Auxiliary Subscription Night – Dead Man's Cell Phone

May 2008
-5/30 Red or White Ball at Chicago Illuminating Company

June 2008
-6/9 Auxiliary Governor's Meeting
-6/24 Auxiliary Council Summer Party Shopping Event at Crate & Barrel (North and Clybourn)

July 2008
-7/2 Auxiliary Subscription Night – Superior Donuts