Steppenwolf Associates are a community of young professionals who give back through service, philanthropy, and planning events for their peers.
Associates enjoy an enhanced theatre experience, including special access to Steppenwolf programming. Your gift made through the Associates goes directly towards Steppenwolf Education and Engagement programs, providing meaningful arts experiences to nearly 15,000 students, teachers, and families across Chicago.
To become a Steppenwolf Associates member, click the button below and fill out the online membership form.
Benefits cumulative across levels.
MEMBERSHIP ($150-$499)
- Access to Associate tickets ($30 each, up to 6 per show)
- Discounted tickets to Steppenwolf's Annual Gala ($750)
- Early access to Visiting Artist presentations
- Access to Associate networking events
MEMBERSHIP + ($500-$1,199)
- 10% discount on Steppenwolf Merch
- Poster of your choice from the current season (upon request)
- Poster of your choice from the current season (upon request)
- Invitation for two to 1 Front Row Event
- Complimentary Preview Black Card Membership
NEXT GEN PHILANTHROPIST ($1,200+)
- Invitation for two to 3 Front Row Event
- Complimentary Classic Membership
- Complimentary round of drinks at your ticketed performance
- Invitation for two to our summer Opening Night performance
The Steppenwolf Associates Board members are elected by their peers and lead the group by putting together events, leading fundraising efforts, and working with the theatre to ensure the Associates are connected to the exciting work happening at Steppenwolf. Click 'Details' to learn more and view Associate Board Members below.
CO-PRESIDENTS
Bridget Byrne, Santa Barbara Management
Vanessa Passini, Gensler
COMMUNICATIONS CO-CHAIR
Libby Deshaies, Winston Taylor
CORPORATE CHAIR
Shilpa Rupani, Princeton Group Sports Marketing
EVENTS CO-CHAIRS
Ben Hester, TAG - The Aspen Group
Lauren McGrath, G2
MEMBERSHIP CO-CHAIRS
Adrienne Pope, Redel Rentals LLC
Kathryn Whalley, Studio Sage
EDUCATION & ENGAGEMENT LIASON
Halley C. Hoffman, University of Chicago
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Peter Hegel, Perkins Coie LLP
AT-LARGE MEMBERS
Ellie Davidson, Fairlife
Hana Levin, Qualtrics
Julia Luscombe, Feeding America
Stephanie Schwartz, Ashfield Events Experience
Elyssa Westby, Ropes & Gray LLP
Harriet White, The Philadelphia Inquirer
Tiade Williams, Accenture
Adam Zaucha, Telma Retarder Inc
Learn more about the Associates and ways to get engaged by following us on social media.
FACEBOOK: @SteppenwolfAssociates
INSTAGRAM: @steppenwolf_ac