AnnuAl RepoRt 2013–14

Annual Report 2013–14
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BOARD Members 2013–14
Kathleen Allen Crocker,
Chair/President
Donna Baumgartner
Jane Bell
Linda E. Benfield
Michael J. Brophy
Nancy Einhorn
Katie Heil
Sarah Wright Kimball
Suzy Ettinger
Colleen Henderson, CFA
Keith Kolb
Laura Leverett
Gail Lione
LuVerda Martin
Anne Martino
Molly McDonald
Justin Mortara
Sarah Thomas Pagels
Jill Pelisek
Shontra Powell
Lisa Preston
William Raasch, M.D.
Amy Schmidt Jones
Judson Snyder
Nita Soref
Mary Taibl
Maxine Wishner
James Yee
HONORARY DIRECTORS
GENERAL COUNSEL
Nana Allis
Audrey Baird
Roberta Boorse
Barbara Brumder
Robert Eiseman*
Mariette Orth*
Jodi Peck
Joan and Jack* Stein
Mary Trainer
Christian G. Steinmetz
Foley & Lardner
EX-OFFICIO
Jenn Mazza
FOUNDER
MILWAUKEE BALLET
Roberta Boorse
*deceased
milwaukee ballet company
Company
ARTISTIC
Michael Pink
Artistic Director
Nadia Thompson
Ballet Mistress
Denis Malinkine
Ballet Master
NANCY EINHORN
MILWAUKEE BALLET II
Rolando Yanes
Director
Mireille Favarel
Associate Director
PRODUCTION
Jared Clarkin
Production Manager
Douglas McCubbin
Company/Stage Manager
Rick Tatum
Head Carpenter
Joe Bzura
Master Electrician
Tom Acker
Properties Master
COSTUME SHOP
Mary Piering
Costume Manager
Krista Allenstein
Wardrobe Mistress
Ellie Cotey
Draper
Harlan Ferstl
Draper
Anthony Mackie
Wig Stylist
Wendy Tarachow
Dresser, Assistant Wardrobe
Mistress
ADMINISTRATIVE
MEDICAL STAFF
Dennis Buehler
Executive Director
Sam Bahr, CPA
Business Manager
Jared Clarkin
Operations Manager
Douglas McCubbin
Company Manager
Froedtert Sports Medical
Center and Medical College
Of Wisconsin Physicians
and Clinics
William G. Raasch, M.D.
Craig C. Young, M.D.
Kat Hilgeman A.T.C., L.A.T.,
P.E.S.
DEVELOPMENT
Angela Reilly
Development Director
Allison Kaminsky
Corporate & Foundation
Relations Manager
Molly Canan
Special Events & Promotions
Coordinator
Anna Steinmetz
Donor Relations Assistant
MARKETING
Velia Alvarez
Communications Director
Tracy Hibner
Ticketing Director
Leslie Rivers
Marketing Manager
Megan Spangberg
Brand Ambassador
Mary Roberts, Vicky Shokatz
and Andrew Griswold
Buzz Monkeys, Inc.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Rick Brodzeller
Kevin Duvalle
Mark Frohna
Jessica Kaminski
Kim Kinney
Rachel Malehorn
Jenn Mazza
Timothy O’Donnell
MUSIC STAFF
Andrews Sill
Music Director
Lori Babinec
Orchestra Manager
Steven Ayers
Company Pianist
EDUCATION & OUTREACH
Alyson Chavez
Director of Community
Outreach
Lori Flanigan
Community Outreach
Coordinator
Psychology and the
Performing Arts
Kris Juergens, Psy.D.A.T.C.
Volunteer Boutique
Lori Barrieau
Coordinator
Milwaukee Ballet School
& Academy
Rolando Yanes
Director
Renee Griswold
General Manager
ACCOMPANISTS
Le Albers
Alan Borkenhagen
Dan Boudewyns
Nancy Chu
Jane Ciske
Victoria Dvoskin
Jessica Hermanny
Jessi Kolberg
Matt Koller
Michelle LaPaglia
Alla Levin
Michelle Naegele
Anna Parfanovich
Josh Robinson
Johanna Schilling
Kate Stocks
Bernarda Supan
FACULTY
Phyllis Coffey
Mireille Favarel
Kristin Herlache
Monica Isla
Sarah Kasdorf
Leanne LeCleir
Tatiana Malinkine
Nancy McCloud
Jennifer Miller
Lisa Moberly
Catey Ott Thompson
David Roman
Stephanie Ruiz
Karl von Rabenau
Petr Zahradnicek
Victoria Zures
STAFF
Kelly Knoke
Registrar
Phyllis Coffey
Riverpoint Branch Manager
Nancy McCloud
Towne Center Branch
Manager
Amanda Van Dorin and
Erin Lewenauer
Receptionists
2013–14 Dancers
LEADING ARTISTS
Davit Hovhannisyan
Patrick Howell
Ryan Martin
Marc Petrocci
Luz San Miguel
Nicole Teague
ChoreographersIN-Residence
Timothy O’Donnell
Petr Zahradnícek
NANCY EINHORN
MILWAUKEE BALLET II
Kazuya Arima
Andrea Chickness
Ellis Endsley
Caroline Doherty
Hinano Eto
Israel Garcia Chenge
Garrett Glassman
Meredith Green
Alana Griffith
Molly Huempfner
Kathryn Manger
Corey Mangum
Carlos Ruiz
Tony Sewer
José Soares
Makiko Sutani
Ryoko Tanaka
Marie Varlet
Kaylee Vernetti
Andrew Wingert
ARTISTS
Parker Brasser-Vos
Kara Bruzina
Mengjun Chen
Etienne Diaz
Alexandre Ferreira
Jennifer Ferrigno
Susan Gartell
Justin Genna
Valerie Harmon
Annia Hidalgo
Erik Johnson
Courtney Kramer
Rachel Malehorn
Janel Meindersee
Barry Molina
Timothy O’Donnell
Mayara Pineiro
Isaac Sharratt
Fan Shi
Cover: Milwaukee Ballet Company.
Photo: Mark Frohna.
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En Face (ahn fahss)
In choreography, executing a step “en face”
means a dancer is facing the audience.
At the Ballet, our audience is more than
patrons seated in the theater…
This season, Milwaukee Ballet faced the entire country when Peter Pan, which
had been filmed by Milwaukee Public Television in 2012, was broadcast nationally
on PBS. The film put Milwaukee on a much larger stage than ever before and, true
to the mission of MPTV, ‘opened the world’ of dance to a whole new audience.
Sometimes, we face an audience of little ones. From the buses of children
arriving at our studios each week for their “Relevé” classes, to the hundreds of eager
learners listening to our dancers read to them at Ballet Storytime, to the raucous
and excited young audience at The Nutcracker student matinees, we must present
ballet in a way that engages all ages and all backgrounds.
Before we face the audience on opening night of a performance, much time,
planning and resources go into each production, especially a world premiere.
With great financial support from Donna and Donald Baumgartner, Katie Heil and
many others, Mirror Mirror was an artistic success and a great exclamation point
at the end of the 2013–14 season.
Michael Pink, Artistic Director
This annual report is presented EN FACE, directly to our volunteers, donors,
board members, audience members, contributors and community partners alike.
Enjoy these stories of Milwaukee Ballet, and thank you for being part of the family.
Photo: Jessica Kaminski
Michael Pink
Artistic Director
The Nutcracker,
artwork by
Jason Fricke
September 2013
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YEAR IN REVIEW
May 2014
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From Left: Romeo & Juliet. Davit Hovhannisyan and Luz San Miguel. Photo Mark Frohna.
Huffington Post reported on Milwaukee Ballet several times throughout the 2013–14 season.
The Nutcracker. Janel Meindersee and Justin Genna. Photo Petr Zahradnícek. Milwaukee Ballet II at South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center. Photo Petr Zahradnícek. Mirror Mirror
The Ball 2014 Guests. Photo Reflections Photography. Winter Series. Valerie Harmon and Barry Molina. Photo Mark Frohna. Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Ellen Gilligan presents
Outreach Support. PBS aired Milwaukee Ballet’s Peter Pan to a national audience. Spring Series. Annie Hidalgo. Photo Mark Frohna. Kessia Anderson in Milwaukee Ballet School
& Academy’s Alice in Wonderland Photo. Jenn Mazza. Mirror Mirror. Susan Gartell. Photo Timothy O’Donnell.
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fairy tale face lift
Milwaukee Ballet’s World Premiere of Mirror Mirror, May 15–18, 2014.
An imaginative and original interpretation of Snow White, Michael Pink’s Mirror
Mirror was as unexpected as our audience has come to expect. In Mirror Mirror,
a story which has been an artistic and intellectual pursuit for over a decade,
Artistic Director Michael Pink saw the classic tale of Snow White through a
different lens, presenting a unique, darker back-story with sinuous characters
presenting their tragedy, betrayal, fear and lust through dance, light and music.
“On the whole, Pink and his co-conspirators have
produced a thing of spine-tingling beauty, whose quixotic
glamour, visual thrills and twisted psychodrama should
appeal to a wide audience, not simply to connoisseurs
of ballet.”
bachtrack.com, May 2014
Nearly 7,000 patrons saw Snow White (Nicole Teague/Luz San Miguel)
mature and ultimately triumph, despite multiple attempts on her life, as well as
the grotesque but gorgeous ‘evil stepmother’ Claudia’s (Susan Gartell) dramatic
demise. A fallen-star turned magic mirror, an avant-garde wedding and minions
of faceless demons scuttling about massive steel trees were the creation of set
designer Todd Ivins, who worked on sets and costumes for three years.
Frequent musical collaborator and friend, British composer Philip Feeney’s
original evocative score created the distinct sound world of the abstract visual
imagery.
“A new work of art is a significant investment of time and money,” said
Michael Pink. “We want to make the audience forget that they are attending a
ballet, but rather that they are actually immersed in this drama. I hope that we
accomplished that.”
Mirror Mirror was presented through the generosity of Donna and Donald
Baumgartner with major support from the Heil Family Foundation; Ettinger
Family Foundation; Nita Soref; Susanna and Justin Mortara and The National
Endowment for the Arts.
Michael Pink with Catherine and Chris Austin of Michael Best & Friedrich
on opening night.
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“You use a glass mirror to see
your face; you use works of art
to see your soul.”
George Bernard Shaw
Photos: Mark Frohna
Susan Gartell in Mirror Mirror
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Story ballet
Since 2005, one outreach program has very quietly inspired tiny dancers in libraries
all over Milwaukee. Ballet Storytime is a popular, free event at public libraries and
elementary schools, reaching over 1,200 children during the 28 storytime readings
presented during the 2013–14 school year.
Two dancers from our Nancy Einhorn Milwaukee Ballet II Program visit a library
or school and take turns reading a book to children in grades pre-K through 2.
More than just stories about ballet, Ballet Storytime books are chosen to impart
lessons such as making healthy choices, accepting others or following your dreams.
Storytime is interactive with dancers demonstrating basic ballet steps and
exercises and children mirroring what they see. Storytime aligns with Common
Core State Standards for schools and also gives the children an up-close look at
costumes and pointe shoes.
Storytime Books and Themes
“DANCE” by Bill T. Jones and Susan Kuklin—Introduces basic concepts of
dance through poetic text and photographs of renowned dancer Bill T. Jones; shows
stretching, dancing, and making shapes with your body
Face the facts
During the 2013/14 season the
Community Outreach Department
accomplished a lot!
31,805 people served
Including:
80 schools
45 community organizations
“Ballerino Nate” by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley—Boys can do ballet too!
Ballet Storytime at the
Milwaukee Public Library
Photo: Jenn Mazza
“Dogs Don’t Do Ballet” by Anna Kemp—Perseverance against all odds
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The face of a
creative future
“We are proud to provide resources that help educate
and encourage positive growth for students. We know
Milwaukee Ballet is a wonderful cultural asset to our
community, instilling a creative spirit in our children
unlike any other. ”
Kaye Garcia, Executive Director of Forest County Potawatomi Foundation
In order to assure that everyone who wants to take ballet lessons has access to
them, Milwaukee Ballet School & Academy offers financial assistance for
students at every level. Since 2007 Forest County Potawatomi Foundation has
played an important part in the success of the Ballet’s Scholarship and Financial
Assistance Program. Making it part of their mission to help people who face
economic challenges, Forest County Potawatomi Foundation provides financial
help to students whose dream is to dance, such as Alberto Carillo, a 5th grader at
ALBA and a Relevé Scholarship recipient. “I like Relevé because it’s fun and I get
to meet other kids who also like ballet. The instructors are really nice and I like to
learn new steps. I love dancing.”
166 students received financial assistance in
the 2013–14 school year.
Financial assistance saw a 20% increase in
students and 17% increase in financial
assistance dollars offered.
In Memoriam
Photo: Jenn Mazza
Emil Fischer | 1926–2014
Emil Fischer and his wife Gail had a great number of philanthropic interests, but
his most cherished centered on the arts. He was a founding board member of
Milwaukee Ballet. Gail and Emil established the Peter Schetter Scholarship fund
at the Greater Milwaukee Foundation to support the training of a student
demonstrating strong potential to become a professional dancer. The Ballet will
be forever grateful for Emil’s generosity and support.
A “stretching train”
of Relevé students
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a new Stage
“Like a proud father, Michael Pink opened his company’s Winter Series with an unannounced
curtain raiser. MBII, Milwaukee Ballet’s 20 young professionals-in-training, performed
At World’s End, a work they triumphantly premiered last month at the South Milwaukee
Performing Arts Center. Made for them by resident choreographer Timothy O’Donnell who had
another world premiere in this night’s program, it’s composed of quick, muscular scenes
that highlight each dancer. The finale has them all on stage accomplishing difficult movements
to an Olafur Arnalds electronic score about ultimate loss. The dancers looked a little stunned
at first, but grew in confidence. The audience cheered.”
John Schneider, Shepherd Express
MBII 2013–14
By The Numbers
20 Dancers
Ages 17–24
8 International
From Brazil, France, Japan, Mexico
12 From Across the Nation
Representing California, Connecticut,
Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Montana,
Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina
Photo: Jenn Mazza
Marie Varlet and José Soares in At World’s End
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Facing the nation
One of the Ballet’s great success stories, the creation and production of the
magical Peter Pan, enjoyed a national spotlight this year when the Public Broadcasting
Service nationally televised this ballet in primetime on April 18th at 8:00 PM, CST.
Specifically recorded by Milwaukee Public Television during our May 2012 performance
run, this marked the first opportunity of any Milwaukee area arts
group to appeal to a nationally broad audience, marking a significant
achievement of Milwaukee Ballet and recognition of great work in Milwaukee.
Thanks to a generous gift from We Energies Foundation, Tinkerbell, Peter Pan,
and the Darling children visited the homes of the young and young at heart from
Los Angeles to New York City.
Photo: Mark Frohna
Peter Pan aired in primetime broadcasts in
New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia,
Boston, Washington, and Houston, seven
of the 10 largest TV markets.
200,000 people viewed the show
in its premiere release on PBS, the largest
audience ever to see a Milwaukee Ballet
performance at one time.
Huffington Post reviewed the premiere,
and The Los Angeles Times featured it as a
“Top TV Highlight.”
Marc Petrocci in Peter Pan
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Holiday traditions
BMO Harris Bank provided a “holiday gift to Milwaukee” through sponsorship
of The Nutcracker, a long-time holiday tradition. Widely anticipated year after year
The Nutcracker is the familiar story of holiday wishes and dreams. Milwaukee
Ballet Company dancers and students from Milwaukee Ballet School & Academy
perform for around 30,000 patrons each year.
“It’s very important for all of us to recognize the
significance of family traditions and the arts, which serve
as important foundations for strong communities.
Through our support of Milwaukee Ballet, we are proud
to ensure that many families in our community will be
able to enjoy the ‘The Nutcracker’ production this year.”
kara Kaiser, Regional president of BMo Harris Bank
“BMO Harris Bank made a major investment in the Milwaukee community,”
said Artistic Director, Michael Pink. “What better gift than investing in the
memories that we make together as families and as a community?”
did you know?
“Every dancer who has ever danced the role of the
Snow Queen has signed her name in the Snow Fairy
book she magically appears from at the beginning of the
scene. It is a permanent expression of encouragement
to the dancer who is about to face the audience.”
Courtney Kramer, dancer and Snow Queen
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Photo: Reflections photography
Fundraising events:
Raise the Barre
Elegant and evil, whimsical and memorable, engaging and ingenious, such were
the celebrations during Milwaukee Ballet’s 2013–14 season. The Ball 2014 as well
as the Opening Night events embodied the much anticipated world premiere of
Mirror Mirror, The 11th Annual Nutcracker Tea welcomed families to the University
Club for a tour of the Tannenbaum home, and the spotlight was on famed
Lighting Designer David Grill at the Artist Series Pabst Edition. The 2013–14 Special
Events not only wowed and inspired guests, but also raised over $200,000 for
Milwaukee Ballet.
BMO Harris Bank
Executive Judson
Snyder and his wife,
Jessica, as Chairs
of Mirror Mirror
The Ball 2014.
Counter-clockwise from left: Mirror Mirror matching grant sponsors, Justin and Susanna Mortara, dine in the Gallerie of the InterContinental on Opening Night. Anthony Bryant,
Michael and Mary Ellen McCormick, and Andrea Bryant revel at the Mirror Mirror Opening Night Gala. A delighted crowd of theatergoers celebrate at the Mirror Mirror Opening Night
Gala. David Grill illuminated the crowd at the Artist Series in April. Young ballerinas stretch with costumed character at The 11th Annual Nutcracker Tea.
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The Many Faces Of
Our Company
Milwaukee Ballet’s dancers are more than meets the eye. As full-time employees,
they dance Monday–Friday from 9:30 am–6:15 pm, taking classes and rehearsing
in preparation for the role they will play on stage. But outside of the studios,
Company dancers are encouraged to explore their artistic nature both in and out
of Milwaukee Ballet.
Timothy O’Donnell has artistic talents to spare. A native of Australia, O’Donnell
first came to Milwaukee in 2009 to compete in, and ultimately win, the Genesis
International Choreographic Competition with his original work, The Games We
Play. He then joined the Company in 2012 as a dancer and resident choreographer.
Mengjun Chen came to the United States from Beijing, China to
pursue a professional ballet career in the United States. He joined
Milwaukee Ballet in 2011. Following the 2013–14, Chen spent time
preparing 6 pieces for the USA
International Ballet Competition in
Jackson, Mississippi. Chen was one of 31
dancers from around the world to compete in the
finals and placed in the top 10.
Luz San Miguel grew up in Madrid, Spain, surrounded by the
artistry of food. Her parents own a restaurant and although her
passion for dance was strongest, she never outgrew a passion for
food. This past summer, San Miguel, who also caters private
parties and dinners, taught a Tapas-style cooking lesson at Boelter
SuperStore’s Cooking Store. “Tapas de Don Quixote” gave
San Miguel a unique opportunity to connect with people outside
of Ballet, as she shared recipes for gluten-free tapas inspired by
her upcoming role in Don Quixote.
Clockwise from top: Timothy O’Donnell, Luz San Miguel,
Mengjun Chen
Mengjun Chen Photo: Richard Finkelstein. O’Donnell and San Miguel photos: Jessica Kaminski
During the 2013–14 season he choreographed the World Premiere of Talk To Me
for Spring Series, and served as the choreographic assistant for Mirror Mirror.
O’Donnell, a photographer, also chronicled rehearsals, filmed interviews with
dancers and created promotional videos throughout the season.
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Fiscal Integrity
Each season brings great opportunities and great challenges, and both are met
with equal parts enthusiasm and scrutiny. Milwaukee Ballet’s Board of Directors,
leadership and staff are fundamentally committed to fiscal integrity. We continue
to meet our financial obligations while investing in infrastructure, programming
and growth. With decreases in federal funding for the arts and declining corporate
sponsorship, a positive year-end bottom line with no short or long term debt is a
significant achievement.
A growing patron base, combined with consistent registrations for Milwaukee
Ballet School & Academy and its Summer Intensive Program, ensured that the
ratio of earned and contributed revenue remained stable. In 2013–14, earned
revenue from ticket sales and school tuition totaled $3.4 million, approximately
53% of the Ballet’s $6 million+ budget. The Ballet closed the 2013–14 fiscal year
with a positive bottom line.
Michael Pink’s season-closing World Premiere of Mirror Mirror was a significant
artistic and fiscal undertaking. However, in addition to generous philanthropic
support, we were also able to utilize the talents of our own costume shop and
construction crews to keep costs below projected levels. Ticket sales for Mirror Mirror
placed the Ballet in a strong fiscal position in the 4th quarter.
Outside of foundational support from UPAF, the majority of contributed
revenue came through annual donations and sponsorships. 2013–14 saw the
addition of a major new performance sponsor: BMO Harris Bank, who announced
a $50,000 commitment to The Nutcracker, their “Holiday Gift to Milwaukee”.
We remain so grateful for the donors, subscribers and volunteers who keep
Milwaukee Ballet on solid footing year after year.
Contributed Revenue
(47% of total revenue)
In Kind 3%
Sponsorship 3%
Special Events
11%
UPAF 29%
Grants
12%
Annual
Fund
25%
Special
Initiatives
17%
Earned Revenue
(53% of total revenue)
School &
Education
47%
Ticketing
46%
2013–14 Financial Statement
Unrestricted
Temporarily
Restricted
Permanently
Restricted
Total
Revenues
Earned Income
Subscriptions & Tickets
School & Outreach
Other
Total Earned Income
$ 1,521,546
$ 1,561,307
$ 209,368
$ 3,292,221
$
$
$
10,000
57,392
67,392
$ 1,521,546
$ 1,571,307
$ 266,760
$ 3,359,613
Contributions & Grants
Total Contributed Income
$ 2,941,716
$
(17,283)
$ 2,924,433
$ 6,233,937
$
50,109
$ 6,284,047
Total Revenue
Expenses
Artistic Expense
School & Outreach
Administration
Marketing & Development
Other
Transfer to Harmony
Other 6%
Expense Drivers
Other 3%
Development 7%
$ 2,888,906
$ 1,253,957
$ 735,785
$ 1,124,504
$
74,682
$ 101,932
$ 2,888,906
$ 1,253,957
$ 735,785
$ 1,124,504
$
74,682
$ 101,932
Total Expenses
$ 6,179,765
$ 6,179,765
Increase (Decrease) in
Net Assets*
$
54,171
$
50,109
$
Artistic
47%
Marketing 11%
Administration
12%
104,281
School & Education
20%
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Thank you
In recognition of our contributors, with special gratitude to
the following individuals, corporations and foundations.
The artistic and educational programs of Milwaukee Ballet are made possible by the support of our friends. While space limitations prevent
us from listing gifts under $250, the Company gratefully acknowledges the generosity of all of our donors.
The Annual Report donor list reflects all gifts given received between August 1, 2013 and July 31, 2014. Milwaukee Ballet strives to be accurate in
the acknowledgement of its valued donors. If an error has occurred in your listing, please contact the Development Department at 414-902-2104.
Encore Society
In recognition of supporters who
have made commitments to Milwaukee
Ballet through their estate plans
William and Mary Barrock Bonfield, Jr.+
Mary Dohmen
Robert Eiseman+
Grand Jeté Circle
$100,000+
Donald and Donna Baumgartner
Heil Family Foundation
The Herzfeld Foundation, Inc.
United Performing Arts Fund
$50,000–$99,999
BMO Harris Bank
The Lynde & Harry Bradley
Foundation
Einhorn Family Foundation
Ms. Nita Soref
$25,000–$49,999
Anonymous (2)
Robert W. Baird & Company
Ettinger Family Foundation
Susanna and Justin Mortara
Northwestern Mutual Foundation, Inc.
The Shubert Foundation
$10,000–$24,999
Anonymous
Associated Banc-Corp
Mr. and Mrs. James D. Bell
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony W. Bryant
Kathleen and Randall Crocker
The Cudahy Foundation
Nancy and Stephen Einhorn
Forest County Potawatomi
Foundation
Maureen and Keith Kolb
Laura and Allen Leverett
Gail Lione and Barry Grossman
Milwaukee County CAMPAC
Mortara Instrument, Inc.
Joyce and Bruce Myers
National Endowment for the Arts
Peck Foundation, Milwaukee LTD
Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation
Sue and Bud Selig
Mrs. Joan Stein
Teerlink Family Foundation
David & Julia Uihlein Charitable
Foundation
von Briesen & Roper s.c.
Wisconsin Arts Board
$5,000–$9,999
Astor Street Foundation Inc.
Aurora Health Care, Inc.
Linda E. Benfield and Steven C.
Wallace
Alvin & Marion Birnschein
Foundation
Brewers Community Foundation, Inc.
Edward U. Demmer Foundation
Ralph Evinrude Foundation Inc.
Jeff and Kelly Fitzsimmons
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Norma E. and Eugene J. Hayman
Charitable Fund
Virginia Booth Vogel Fund
William Wightman and Beatrice
Jones Winkler Fund
Glen and Claire Hackmann
Heartland Funds
Evan and Marion Helfaer Foundation
Johnson Controls Inc.
Stella H. Jones Foundation
Amy Schmidt Jones and Andrew Jones
Sarah and Richard Kimball
Dr. Dean and Mary Klinger
Shirley and Stanley Kritzik
Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Dr. Suzanne Martens
Michael Best & Friedrich
MPS Partnership for the Arts and
Humanities
PNC Financial Services Group
PNC Foundation
Gene & Ruth Posner Foundation
Quarles & Brady LLP
William and Margaret Raasch
Dr. John R. Raymond, Sr.
Jeff and Sandy Schlinsog
Jessica and Judson Snyder
Bert L. & Patricia S. Steigleder
Charitable Trust
Paula M. Steiner Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. William Taibl
We Energies Foundation
Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek SC
Ms. Maxine Wishner
Mr. James Yee
Pas de Deux Circle
$3,500–$4,999
Mr. John P. Baumgartner
Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Foundation, Inc.
Michael and Debra Brophy
Einhorn Family Charitable Trust
Jason and Wanetta Fricke
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
David C. Scott Foundation Fund
Luedke-Smith Fund
Ms. Colleen Henderson
Ms. Anne L. Martino
Anne E. Oberbeck
Jill G. Pelisek
Kathleen D. Ryan
Ms. Mary N. Vandenberg and Mr.
Keith Mardak
Petit Allegro Circle
$1,000–$3,499
Anonymous
An anonymous gift from a grateful
family of a Ballet school student
Dave and Wendy Anderson
Mr. and Mrs. Bradford S. Atterberry
Mrs. Frederick L. Brengel
Brookbank Foundation
Bladen and Julia Burns
Tina Chang
Amy and Dennis Connolly
Sarah and Peter Damsgaard
Ruth DeYoung Kohler
Mary and Tim Dondlinger
Albert J. & Flora H. Ellinger
Foundation
Mr. Jon P. Flood
Foley & Lardner LLP
Kari and Bill Foote & Family
Molly and Patrick Gallagher
The Gardner Foundation
Colette and William Goldammer
Joan K. Goodman
Ms. Shari Grahovac
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Norman and Lucy Cohn Family Fund
Schomer Lichtner Scholarship Fund
Walter and Olive Stiemke Fund
David Grill
Mr. and Mrs. F. William Haberman
George A. Hanneman
Ms. Carla H. Hay
Mrs. R. Goeres Hayssen
Liv and Wayne Heidenreich
Ellen Hing and Chris Leadley
Rosemary and Philip Hudson
Suzanne and Michael Hupy
Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Ignatowski
Ms. Sally Baumgartner Jarrar
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Jenkins
Jewish Community Foundation
Mark and Cheryl Brickman
Philanthropic Fund
Journal Communications
Michael T. Jones
Kathryn and Matthew Kamm
Krause Family Foundation
Ms. Billie Kubly
Ms. Jennifer L. La Macchia
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lacy
Arlene Wilson and Joel Lee
Lutsey Family Foundation, Inc.
Mahler Enterprises
Maihaugen Foundation
Ms. Barbara A. Mangiafico
Dr. and Mrs. Ricardo Mastrolia
James L. McFarland
Meridian Industries, Inc.
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Mrs. Anne and Mr. Tom Metcalfe
Gregory and Susan Milleville
Dr. Jan Merfeld & Dr. Kevin Murray
National Christian Foundation–
Wisconsin,
Dr. and Mrs. David L. Larson
Charles D. Ortgiesen Foundation, Inc.
Peabody’s Interiors
Ms. Elaine Peterson
Mr. Anthony J. Petullo
Jayne and Michael Pink
Potawatomi Bingo Casino
Mr. Andre and Ms. Shontra Powell
Lisa and Thomas Read
Mr. and Mrs. V. Ross Read III
Rosemann Family Foundation
Ms. June K. Schloerb
Dr. Linda L. Sell
Barbara and Christian Steinmetz
Mrs. Robert A. Sullo
Vilter Foundation
Mr. Wilfred W. Wollner Jr.
Woman’s Club of Wisconsin
Foundation
Craig Young and Sharon Busey
Richard and Kay Yuspeh
Adagio Circle
Photo: Mark Frohna
$500–$999
Anonymous (3)
Christine Baranoucky
Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Barnard
Bell Foundation
William S. Blake
Wendy W. Blumenthal
Joan and Fred Brengel Family
Foundation, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Randal J. Brotherhood
Alyson Chavez
Michael T. Crowley Sr.
Ms. Michelle D’Attilio
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Degnan
Judge John and Judge Jean DiMotto
Mr. Gary W. Drescher
Lori Flanigan
Jeff and Keri Francis
Tim and Sue Frautschi
Dr. Thomas J. Gallagher
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher K. Goller
Greater Milwaukee Association of
Realtors’ Youth Foundation
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Joan and Peter W. Bruce Fund
Drs. George and Christine
Sosnovsky Fund
Bill and Gwen Werner Fund
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Guy
Mr. Gregory and Mrs. Amy Hartwig
Ms. Katherine J. Helminiak
The Helson and Lipchik Family
Jewish Community Foundation
Pam Kriger Donor Advised Fund
Jack & Lucy Rosenberg Donor
Advised Fund
Judy and Gary Jorgensen
Mary and Charles Kamps
Tony and Susan Krausen
Herbert H. Kohl Charities Inc.
Mr. Varun Laroyia and Ms. Radhika
Maheshwari
Peter E. Lovance
Ann Ross MacIver
Mr. Jim and Mrs. Ann M. Maher
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Matthews
Dr. James P. Mazzulla and Dr.
Constance Ganapes
Molly McDonald
Mr. and Mrs. David G. Meissner
Donna and Tony Meyer
Ms. Barbara L. Micheln
Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Mingo
Ms. Mary Louise Mussoline and
Mr. James Cope
Ms. Kathleen Mykleby
Linda R. Neff and Charles Hardinger
Dr. Sandra L. Osborn
Mr. and Mrs. David Palay
E.L. and Mary Belle Potter
Eileen Kehoe and Bud Reinhold
Mr. Paul Richter
Ms. Mary M. Roberts
Mr. James Ruff
Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Ryan
Jo and Al Salzstein
Mr. Dick and Mrs. Susi Stoll
The Straszewski Family
Mr. Michael J. Teich and
Ms. Peggy Kelsey
John and JoAnn Touchett
Mrs. Joan Urdan
Anne and Fred Vogel
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Walther
Mrs. Heide Wetzel
Mr. Richard and Mrs. Faye P. Wetzel
Ms. Amy Zavorka
Mr. and Mrs. Steven D. Zimmerman
Ed and Diane Zore
Pirouette Circle
$250–$499
Anonymous (4)
Mr. Rick and Mrs. Stacie Andritsch
Ms. Carol A. Ariens
Mr. Robert and Dr. Julia Armstrong
Dr. and Mrs. Robert B. Ashmore
Badger Bimmer Chapter–BMW Car
Club of America
Mrs. Jean J. Baesemann
Alan and Rose Marie Baron
The Barrow Family
Mr. William J.K. Beaudot
Arthur and Carolee Beutler
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Bladorn
Mr. Thomas Bliffert
Patty Blommer and Tim Wallis
Jill and Frits Broekhuizen
Mr. Barney Brumm
Anne Marie Bula
Ms. Mary Jane Bumby
Ms. Christy Brown and
Mr. Brian Bullock
Mr. and Mrs. Rich Check
Sue Cleary Koch
Barbara and Harry Drake
Mrs. Audrienne W. Eder
Mr. Joseph Engman
Mr. Steve and Ms. Raquel Filmanowicz
Ms. Rachel E. Finger
Mrs. Annette and Mr. Raymond
Fischer
Ms. Dorinda Floyd
David R. Friedland
GE Foundation
Janet and Stanley Fox
Drs. Mark Gennis and Virginia
Gennis
Mr. and Mrs. Todd Grainger
Dr. and Mrs. John Grant
Milan and Gabriela Grbic
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
William J. Radler Foundation
Kathy and Clark Gridley
Jim Gronowski
Peter and Deborah Gunnlaugsson
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Harmon
Mr. and Mrs. Brian J. Hartnett
Ms. Ann Heide
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Jansen
Jewish Community Foundation
Margery H and Irvin Becker
Donor Advised Fund
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Jochmann
Marilyn W. John
Bob and Amy Johnson
Mr. Michael T. Jones
Marlene Kagen
Dr. and Mrs. Russell T. Kittleson
Luz San Miguel and Alexandre Ferreira in
Matthew Neenan’s Something Borrowed.
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Don and Jo Anne Krause
Mr. Konrad Kuchenbach
Ms. Jeanne C. Kuelthau
Kevin Langreck
Dr. and Mrs. James E. Lichty
Thomas J. Littelmann
Barbara Lorman
Mr. Wayne and Mrs. Kristine Lueders
Mr. Dan E. Luedtke
Mr. Jeff and Mrs. Laura Lukas
The Leuthner Family
Alan and Jill MacDonald
Ed and Laura Maginot
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Marcus
Rose Mary and Frank Matusinec
The Mazza Family
Patti and Jack McKeithan
Susan and Robert Mikulay
Howard and Sara Miller
Mr. and Mrs. John Miller
Dr. Laura Mirhoseini
Dr. Arthur Moats
Ms. Marlis A. Moldenhauer
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Monroe Jr.
Jim Mortell
Dr. Barry Mullen
Dr. Richard C. Murray
Herbert and Karen Oechler
Mr. Jesse Pagels and Ms. Sarah
Thomas Pagels
Marcia Parsons and David Tojek
Dr. Deborah Paul
Mrs. Laura and Mr. Adam Peck
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Petrie
Proven Direct
Ms. Pamela Rasche
Toby Recht
Ms. Mary Roberts
Kristina Ropella
Judy Saichek
Mr. Anthony and Mrs. Amy
Sarnowski
Sazama’s Fine Catering
Thomas and Kay Schanke
Rosalie and John Shier
Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Shovers
Heidi and Kevin Sjostrom
Deborah Solis
Ms. Ellen Soren
Judith Stark
Ms. Fran Thalke
Mr. Morgan J. Tilleman
Corinthia Van Orsdol
Tim and Jenny Vellinga
A & T Wadsworth
Mrs. Karin H Werner
Angela and Ross W. Williams
Tribute Gifts
In Honor of:
Donna Baumgartner
Mr. John P. Baumgartner
Kelly Fitzsimmons
Donald and Donna Baumgartner
Mr. and Mrs. F. William Haberman
Nancy Einhorn
Ms. Eileen Gosman
Mr. and Mrs. John Wallus
Nancy and Steve Einhorn
Kathleen and Margaret Crocker
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Isaacson
Lauren Simmons
Carmen Haberman
Kelly Fitzsimmons
50th Wedding Anniversary of
Carmen and Bill Haberman
Nancy and Stephen Einhorn
Phil Hinman and Marlis Moldenhauer
Philip Hinman
Tess and Martha Leuthner
The Leuthner Family
Nita Soref
Ms. Ellen Soren
Kassandra Tiedjens
Rosemary and Philip Hudson
Jim Yee
Mr. Kevin Kasperek
In Memory of:
Eugene Einem
Ms. Shirley A. Behrendt
Mona Goodnature
Mary Anne Gross
Keith Kolb’s Mother
Nancy and Stephen Einhorn
Georgiann Langreck
Kevin Langreck
Jim Plunkett
Nancy and Stephen Einhorn
Matching Gift Companies
Our special thanks to the following
businesses that have generously
matched their employees’ donations
to Milwaukee Ballet.
Bucyrus Foundation, Inc.
Caterpillar Foundation, Inc.
GE Foundation
GE United Way Giving Campaign
Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance
Company
IBM Matching Grants Program
Johnson Controls Foundation
Macy’s Foundation
Northwestern Mutual Foundation, Inc.
PNC Financial Services Group
UBS Financial Services
US Bancorp Foundation
We Energies Foundation
Gifts In Kind
Thank you to the following individuals
and businesses whose donations and
services keep Milwaukee Ballet a
thriving organization.
Anonymous
Ascedia
Active Body Wellness
Donna and Donald Baumgartner
BMO Harris Bank
Braise Restaurant & Culinary School
Bernard J. Brumm
Buzz Monkeys
Carroll Studios of Photography
Central Standard Craft Distillery
Christine Darch
Don’s Flower Shop
Kevin Duvalle–Reflections Photography
Pam Ebeling
Nancy and Stephen Einhorn
Faye’s Boutiques
The Fox Company, Inc.
Jason Fricke
Gayle’s Dance Studio, Ltd.
Gloss Nail Spa
Gloss Photography Studios
David Grill
Katie Heil
InterContinental Milwaukee Hotel
Lily Jones and Family
Mae Jones and Family
Kris Juergens
Jump Zone of Franklin
Landmark Luggage & Gifts
Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Amy Maxwell
MillerCoors, Inc.
Miller Time Pub
Milwaukee Art Museum
Milwaukee Brewing Company
Marlis A. Moldenhauer
Timothy O’Donnell
The Pabst Theater
Peabody’s Interiors
The Pfister Hotel
Michael Pink
PNC Financial Services Group
Point Brewery
The Reider Family
Simma’s Bakery
Jessica and Judson Snyder
Sobelman’s Pub & Grill
SoSH
SPiN Milwaukee
Tory Folliard Gallery Inc.
Tres Bon Catering
The University Club of Milwaukee
von Briesen & Roper S.C.
Walthers Trains
Wegner LLP
Timothy Westbrook
Wisconsin Athletic Club
Wybron, Inc.
Xenia
Rolando Yanes
2013–14 Event Sponsors
The Nutcracker Tea
The University Club of Milwaukee
Mirror Mirror The Ball 2015
Presenting Sponsors
von Briesen & Roper, sc
The Cudahy Foundation
Event Sponsors
BMO Harris Bank
Mortara Instrument
Dancer Sponsors
The Heil Family
The Herzfeld Foundation
Robert W. Baird
Table Sponsors
Associated Banc-Corp
Astor Street Foundation
Aurora Health Care, Inc.
Donna & Donald Baumgartner
Foley & Lardner LLP
Heartland Funds
Johnson Controls
Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
PNC Financial Services
Quarles & Brady
WE Energies
Maxine Wishner
Whyte Hirshboeck Dudek
Visual Impact: Artist Series
Featuring David Grill
Peabody’s Interiors
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THANK YOU
Justin Genna
For supporting your Milwaukee Ballet in the 2013–14 fiscal year.
Your generosity made us stronger and your passion reminded
us that what we do matters…
Photo: Mark Frohna
The artists and staff of Milwaukee Ballet
Creative Collaboration
Dozens of volunteers. Over 500 nutcrackers and 1,500 ornaments.
Nearly $50,000 in annual revenue.
It is quite the experience to climb the staircase of the Marcus Center for the
Performing Arts to the atrium for the first time during the holiday season and
witness the expanse of ornaments, books, toys, and apparel on display at
The Nutcracker Boutique. While shopping, you may not have thought about the
planning, selecting, ordering, pricing, and sorting that takes place many
months prior to December.
“It has been a wonderful challenge to find the perfect
gift item, or find the perfect new shirt design and how
to display the items in the perfect way.”
Lori Barrieau, Volunteer Boutique manager
Volunteer Boutique Manager Lori Barrieau is preparing for the following
season even before the current one is over. Plans for The Nutcracker Boutique
begin in January, with a trip to Chicago to purchase merchandise. The items
are then individually unwrapped, priced and repacked for their safe journey to
the theater. The day before The Nutcracker performances begin, volunteers
embark on 18 hours of transforming folding tables into a holiday market with
all of The Nutcracker merchandise, mixed with tutus, wings, halos, dolls,
swords, books and Milwaukee Ballet logowear. The stunning assortment of
keepsakes she amasses is truly an artful accomplishment.
Alyson Chavez as Grandma and Lori Barrieau
“We love this project and
[are] thrilled to work with
you on it again!”
Pamila Brown, Community Investment Specialist,
Corporate Affairs, ManpowerGroup
For the past three years, volunteers from ManpowerGroup have eagerly
helped unpack, sort, and price keepsake nutcrackers and other Boutique items
to prepare them for sale in December. Those who have assisted with this project
have been able to complete in one afternoon what it formerly took Lori over
50 hours alone to finish.
In addition to being completely volunteer-run, the boutique earns revenue
which specifically benefits scholarships for Milwaukee Ballet School & Academy.
“I have loved meeting the many families involved with the Ballet Boutique
for the first time and those who have faithfully helped each year,” said Barrieau.
“Families and friends of the ballet have been very generous with their time in
helping the boutique be successful.”
ManpowerGroup volunteers
Milwaukee Ballet gratefully acknowledges Lori’s tireless work in building the
Boutique into the fundraising powerhouse it is today. She and the loyal volunteers
who support her efforts are incredible unsung heroes of the Ballet.
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