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2013/14 an n ual repo rt

Photo of What’s It All About? Bacharach Reimagined by Joan Marcus

New York Theatre Workshop provokes, produces and cultivates the work of artists whose visions inspire and challenge all of us.

Founded in 1979 by Stephen Graham, New York Theatre Workshop is dedicated to ensuring the robust and compelling presence of the artist in our society. This mission is manifested in two distinct but equally important focuses of activity: through producing an annual season of productions in our 199-seat theatre in Manhattan’s East Village and by inviting theatre-makers at all stages of their careers with whom we share a common vision to participate in our Artist Workshop activities that allows them to create their own pathway of support for both themselves and their projects. This dual programming, on our stage and in our “workshop,” allows NYTW to develop and produce theatrical experiences that reflect and respond to the world around us and re-invigorate the artists and audiences we connect with each year.

mission & history

Photo of Red-Eye to Havre de Grace by Johanna Austin

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tAblE of contEnts4 LETTER FROM ARTiSTic diREcTOR, JAMES c. NicOLA

5 SEASON PROdUcTiONS

8 ARTiST WORkShOP

11 EdUcATiON iNiTiATiVES

14 PUbLic PROGRAMS

16 EVENTS & SUPPORTERS

18 2013/14 FUNdERS

21 NYTW bOARd & STAFF

Photo of Love and Information by Joan Marcus

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sEAson Productions2013/14 at New York Theatre Workshop was one of the most artistically ambitious and satisfying Seasons in our 31 year history. From the greatest heavyweight boxer to the electric sounds of an American music legend, from a dizzying array of characters and stories to the tragic downfall of a literary icon, NYTW brought our audiences work that pushed the boundaries of what to expect on our stage. close to 60,000 people experienced these stories that dealt with the intimacy of the every day and the common bonds we share as humans.

Performances in the 2013/14 Season

277

Obie Awards earned by NYTW artists in the

2013/14 Season

3

+68additional

performances compared to last

year

Audience members who attended NYTW’s annual

Season of productions

58,057

45%increase over

2012/13

Total performances of What’s It All About?

Bacharach Reimagined

103making it the

longest running production in NYTW history

“

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NYTW is one of the only theatres that fully embraces the artistic

process. James Nicola and Linda Chapman

realize that there isn’t one form of theatre. They

nurture and celebrate tradition, innovation and eclecticism by providing

time, resources and support to truly explore

and create.

Will PoWErPLAYWRIGHT

Fetch clay, Make Man

Photo of Fetch Clay, Make Man by Joan Marcus


dEAr friEnds,August 2014

The 2013/14 Season was an incredible moment in New York Theatre Workshop’s thirty-one year history. With a change in leadership with the arrival of our new Managing director Jeremy blocker, and two of the largest productions we have ever undertaken, this Season presented a unprecedented set of challenges. i am pleased and proud to say that we were able to meet these challenges head on, producing an ambitious series of productions that solidified our position as both an incubator and producer of bold and thought-provoking work.

The four productions in the 2013/14 Season exemplify my deeply held belief that theatre provides a safe space for our community to come together to gain perspective and insight on the ever-changing world around us. Although these plays were incredibly diverse in aesthetic, content, genre, and form, they each examined universal truths we all struggle to comprehend. Each piece offered its own slice of humanity, whether it be a person’s attempt to find a place in the world, the power of music to transcend, the struggles of the creative artist, or how human beings relate on the most basic level. These plays explored these ideas and gave our audience a new frame of reference for understanding.

beyond the work on our stage, we’ve continued to refine our support for artists, ensuring the creation of new work that innovates the theatrical form. This year, we expanded our residency at Adelphi University, providing a space for theatre-makers to come together and discover ways to improve the field. We also offered more readings, workshops, residencies, and retreats, serving close to 2,000 playwrights, actors directors, designers, and dramaturges who developed new projects that will not only be seen on our stage but at theatres across the globe. by expanding our development programming, we have been able to share even more adventurous stories that explore our commonalities.

i often find myself walking around New York city in a daze, so overwhelmed with the constant distractions that so pervade our culture. in these moments, i wonder what the role of art is, and how our work will be valued in the future. in those moments of doubt or confusion, i am comforted by what happens at New York Theatre Workshop. As represented by our 2013/14 Season, i am confident that there will always be a place for theatre.

Warmest regards,

James c. Nicola Artistic director


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sEAson Productions

loVE And informAtionby caryl churchilldirected by James MacdonaldFebruary 4 — April 6, 2014

in the spring, NYTW was honored to produce the American premiere of Love and Information, the seventh collaboration between NYTW and renowned playwright caryl churchill. Love and Information was a theatrical kaleidoscope, exploring more than a hundred characters as they tried to make sense of the impact of the technological revolution on their daily lives. The show’s technical needs required us to move the production to a larger venue, the 399-seat Minetta Lane Theatre, which had the fly space essential to the production. With its 15-person cast and innovative and technically impressive set design, Love and Information was the most expensive production NYTW has ever undertaken. director James Macdonald won a 2014 Obie Award for his direction of Love and Information. Love and Information ran for 70 performances, for 21,161 people, and was produced in association with the Royal court Theatre in London.

rEd-EyE to hAVrE dE grAcE created by Thaddeus Phillips, Jeremy Wilhelm, Geoff Sobelle, david Wilhelm and Sophie bortolussi with Ean Sheehy for Lucidity Suitcase intercontinentalMusic by Wilhelm bros. & co.direction and Stage design by Thaddeus PhillipsApril 22 — June 1, 2014

We concluded the 2013/14 Season with the New York premiere of Red-Eye to Havre de Grace. This haunting action opera followed the mysterious final days of Edgar Allen Poe as he attempted to make his way home to New York, despite his weakening mind and the looming presence of the ghost of his young bride, Virginia. inspired by Poe’s own words, Red-Eye to Havre de Grace seamlessly incorporated text, music and movement to paint a wholly unique portrait of an American icon. The production had 46 performances for 7,581 audience members.




sEAson Productions

fEtch clAy, mAKE mAnby Will Powerdirected by des McAnuffAugust 23 — October 13, 2013

The 2013/14 Season opened with Fetch Clay, Make Man, an exploration of the unlikely friendship between “champion of the World” Muhammad Ali and America’s first African American movie star Stepin Fetchit. Fetch Clay, Make Man explored the racial identity and solidarity between two cultural icons against the backdrop of Ali’s landmark fight with Sonny Liston and the American civil Rights Movement. k. Todd Freeman (Stepin Fetchit) and John Earl Jelks (brother Rashid) both received Obie Awards for their performances. Fetch Clay, Make Man ran for 58 performances for 9,921 people.

WhAt’s it All About? bAchArAch rEimAginEd Music by burt bacharachLyrics by hal david and othersMusical Arrangements by kyle Riabkodirected by Steven hoggettNovember 19, 2013 — February 16, 2014

For the second production in the Season, twenty-seven year old musician and actor kyle Riabko gave new life to the burt bacharach catalog with his musical What’s It All About? Bacharach Reimagined. kyle performed his unique reinterpretations of bacharach’s classic pop songs, backed by an electric group of young performers. We were excited to welcome back Steven hoggett, whose award-winning choreography lit up the NYTW stage in Once and Peter and the Starcatcher. What’s It All About? marked Steven’s New York directorial debut. Originally scheduled to close in early January, What’s It All About? played for an unprecedented 103 performances for 19,394 people, making it the longest-running production in NYTW’s history.

Photo of Fetch Clay, Make Man by Joan Marcus



2050 fElloWsNYTW continued to support artists from traditionally underrepresented communities through the 2050 fellows Program, an opportunity for writers and directors to receive a space for artistic development, practical resources and mentorship. The 2013/14 class of 2050 fellows included hilary bettis (playwright), lileana blain-cruz (director), Will davis (director), mashuq deen (playwright), reginald l. douglas (director) and michel hausmann (director). Each Fellow presented two works-in-progress, and received dramaturgical assistance and critical feedback. The cohort also met with influential artists including Ruben Santiago-hudson, Lisa kron, cynthia Mayeda and Tony kushner, and attended two weekend-long retreats at Adelphi University with NYTW staff, former Fellows and mentor artists. The Fellows also took a trip to Montreal with NYTW Artistic staff to see work in the Festival Transameriques.

mondAys @ 3during the 2013/14 Season, NYTW worked with 306 playwrights, directors, actors, dramaturges and musicians through our weekly reading series, mondays @ 3. Projects were given the opportunity to be read aloud by actors and to receive critical feedback from NYTW Artistic staff and other invited guests. Projects presented during mondays @ 3 included The Invisible Hand by Ayad Akhtar, directed by ken Rus Schmoll; Forever by dael Orlandersmith, directed by Neel keller; Ghost Supper by Shelia Tousey; and Look Upon Our Lowliness by harrison david Rivers, directed by david Mendizábal. both The Invisible Hand and Forever will be a part of the upcoming 2014/15 Season.

thE usuAl susPEctsThe usual suspects is our community of affiliated actors, playwrights, designers and directors who were consistently supported with complimentary tickets to our productions, as well as access to free rehearsal space, office supplies and mentorship from our Artistic staff.

Artist WorKshoP

(Top) Photo of 2050 Fellows - Adelphi University Retreat (Circle) Photo of 2013/14 class of 2050 Fellows (Middle) Photo of director Daniel Fish and other participants at Adelphi University Retreat (Bottom) Photo of Kyle Riabko and Burt Bacharach at What’s It All About? Rehearsal


Artist WorKshoPThe heart of NYTW remains our Artist Workshop, where more than 1,800 diverse theatre-makers came together in 2013/14 for readings, workshops, residencies and retreats. by supporting artists at every stage of the creative development process, NYTW sustained its position as an incubator for thought-provoking theatre that moves the form forward.

It’s not very often that an artist is provided with those conditions

which are necessary to do her best work: a comfortable, artist-supportive environment,

surrounded by other writers, actors and directors, and the

insistence that the focus of her stay be on the development

of the play rather than the performance at the end of the

week. NYTW does that with its Dartmouth retreat and was a

godsend to me.

shEilA tousEyPLAYWRIGHT

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”Artists served through

productions and programs at NYTW

1,869

Monday @ 3 readings in

2013/14

30

Artist members in our Usual Suspects

community

512

Artists who participated in developmental

workshops through the Larson Lab

185



EducAtion initiAtiVEs

The workshop was fun. It required a lot of focus and some type of creativity – giving everyone a chance to sculpt their own image out of their creativity and knowledge.

frAncElly11TH GRADELOWER MANHATTAN ARTS ACADEMY

“ ”

I was encouraged to learn how eloquently and insightful a young person

could be. I was glad to serve as a sounding board for [my partner’s] thoughts

and feelings.

mArtyMIND THE GAP,SUMMER 2013

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NYTW’s Education Initiatives invite young people to deeply explore the theatrical art form. by integrating themes from our shows with classroom curriculum, our education programs engage and develop the artist in everyone. Outside the classroom, NYTW offers several programs that grant our community the opportunity to develop their creative impulses.

Interns during the 2013/14 Season

40

Students who benefited from NYTW’s Learning

Workshop

1,580

31%increase over

2012/13

Teens & Elders who participated in Mind the Gap

87



Artist WorKshoP

summErrEsidEnciEsEach August for over twenty years, NYTW has invited artists to participate in Residencies at Dartmouth College in hanover, New hampshire, to further the development of new work. From July 29 to August 16, 43 artists were invited to dartmouth and over the course of three weeks, six projects were developed, culminating in public staged readings at dartmouth’s hopkins center for the Arts. Projects included: Really Really Really Really Really by Jackie Sibblies drury, directed by Eric Ting; Urban Renewal by kyle de camp; and Bacha Bazi (Boy Play) by Gabriel Jason dean, directed by Ed Sylvanus iskandar. in addition, NYTW expanded its relationship with Adelphi University in Long island, New York, with a June retreat designed specifically for Artistic directors.

comPAniEs-in-rEsidEncENYTW strengthened our relationships with our two Companies-in-Residence, the celebrated experimental ensemble, Elevator repair service (ERS), and noor theatre, an emerging company dedicated to supporting artists of Middle Eastern descent. in 2013/14 ERS developed their newest devised theatre piece, Fondly, Colette Richland in collaboration with playwright Sybil kempson. in Spring 2014, Noor Theatre produced The Myth Project, in NYTW’s 4th Street Theatre, comprised of three plays inspired by Middle Eastern myths. both Companies-in-Residence received guidance from NYTW Artistic and Administrative staff, as well as critical development support and free access to our rehearsal spaces and 4th Street Theatre.

lArson lAbcreated in 2001, the Jonathan Larson Lab Studios serve as a memorial to the creator of Rent, offering theatre artists the highly valuable commodity of free rehearsal space and support from NYTW’s Artistic staff. These residencies allow for a more in-depth artistic exploration without the pressure of production or the expense of rental costs. Projects supported during the 2013/14 Season included Mrs. Hughes, book by Janine Nabers, music by Sharon kenny, directed by kate Whoriskey; Good Bread Alley by April Yvette Thompson, directed by Jessica blank; and The (A)pollnia Festival, featuring new plays from Poland and Eastern Europe.

(Top) Photo from The Myth Project’s Phoenicia Flowers, by Noelle Ghoussaini, photo by Adam Abel(Left Circle) Photo of Dartmouth Residency participants(Right Circle) Photo of Lileana Blain-Cruz’s final Fellow presentation


intErn ProgrAmin 2013/14, NYTW invited high school, college and recently graduated students to intern in our Artistic, Literary, casting, Education, Production Management, Technical direction, costume, development and Marketing departments. in addition to participating in the day to day activities of a busy Off-broadway theatre company, interns gathered regularly to discuss their work, share ideas and meet with invited guests from the industry over lunch. This year, interns met with director tamilla Woodard, composer michael friedman, actor denis o’hare, playwright Jackie sibblies drury, and Artistic director James c. nicola, and others. Positions lasted between four and nine months, and interns received an unlimited monthly Metrocard and, when applicable, college credit.

mAstEr clAssEs NYTW hosted two sessions of Master Class, a program designed to give insight into the process of creating high-caliber work in a thriving Off-broadway theatre. CASEBOOK: The Making of Love and Information was held January 7 — February 11, 2014, and moderated by Jack doulin, NYTW casting director and bryn Thorsson, NYTW director of Education. The Art of Adaptation was held February 24 — May 5, 2014 and was led by playwright kate Moira Ryan.


(Above) Photo of Denis O’Hare, 2050 Fellow Hilary Bettis, and the 2013/14 Interns(Circle) Photo of Costume Shop Intern Rosie Whiting



lEArning WorKshoPThroughout 2013 and 2014, NYTW continued our relationship with three partner schools in Manhattan and brooklyn: the lower manhattan Arts Academy (LoMA); the high school of telecommunication Arts and technology (hSTAT); and the Khalil gibran international Academy (kGiA). Students attended special matinee performances of each of the Season productions, accompanied by talkbacks with the cast and creative teams. NYTW also dispatched teaching artists to the classrooms to conduct pre- and post- performance residencies where students explored the historical and cultural context of the plays. Penguin books generously donated copies of The Portable Edgar Allan Poe for every student who attended of Red-Eye to Havre de Grace. beyond our production-based residencies, we welcomed 11th Grade drama majors at LoMA to our office to participate in Mentoring Workshops with our Artistic, Administrative and Production departments. Two students from LoMA also acted as interns for the Season. Noelle Ghoussaini, an artist affiliated with Noor Theatre, led a year-long residency at kGiA, using literature to explore the art of storytelling.

mind thE gAPMind the Gap is NYTW’s free intergenerational writing program for elders (60+) and teens (ages 14-18). With sessions held in the Summer, Fall and Spring, Mind the Gap brought together elders and teens over a shared love of theatre. Each session began with a discussion of the basic building blocks of playwriting, as well as exercises to build trust within the group. Midway through the workshop, the group was split into pairs, one elder and one student. The pairs interviewed one another with the intention of each creating a short play inspired by the stories their partner shared with them. The program culminated with readings of the group’s plays by professional actors for an invited audience of friends and family. Mind the Gap was held at NYTW, as well as two satellite partner locations including dorot, an intergenerational community center on the Upper West Side and the staten island lgbt community center.

“It was unexpectedly amazing.

It kind of felt like a burden was off my chest to be able to tell someone my life story and

have them react with such interest and amazement.”

tAhsinAMind the gap,SUMMeR 2013

(Top) Photo of Mind the Gap - DOROT 2013(Middle) Photo of LoMA Mentoring Workshop (Bottom) Photo of Mind the Gap - NYTW Summer 2013


Public ProgrAms

AftErWords,shoP tAlKs,PAnEl discussionsOur most popular program, AfterWords, allowed our audience to directly interact with the performers and creative teams of each production, including Will Power, kyle Riabko, James Macdonald and Ean Sheehy. shop talks, our newest post-show event, encouraged patrons to further discuss the themes of our plays with each other in informal “book club” style discussions. We also curated a series of Panel discussions, which which featured experts, artists and scholars about the historical, socal and creative context of the plays. These conversations were recorded and posted on our website, www.nytw.org.

onlinE rEsourcEsNYTW continued to offer The Brief, our online resource that deeply explores the historical and cultural context behind our productions. The Brief is available at www.briefnytw.tumblr.com.

discount ticKEt initiAtiVEsThroughout the 2013/14 Season, NYTW ensured that our work was made accessible to all members of our community through our extensive discount Ticket initiatives. cheaptix sundays allowed audience members to purchase regularly priced tickets ($65-$75) for $20. We also offered student, senior citizen and group discounts. Our Volunteer usher Program allowed members of our community to usher at each performance, receiving a complimentary ticket.

Photo of Kyle Riabko, Steven Hoggett and moderator Michael Friedman during a Public Program


Public ProgrAmsNYTW’s Public Programs break down the fourth wall, bridging the gap between the audience and the action on stage. Over the past Season, we increased the number of Public Programs in an effort to connect audiences to the stage in a meaningful way, giving our artists opportunities to discuss themes of the production in greater depth. The experience didn’t end at the door, as NYTW’s online resources extend the experience into the home.

Public Programs Offered

22

People who attended Public Programs

1,14138%

increase over2012/13

CheapTix sold during the 2013/14 Season

1,204

Volunteer ushers who assisted during regular Season performances

828



EVEnts & suPPortErs

thE sociEty ofrEPEAt dEfEndErsThe Society of Repeat defendersNYTW prides itself on having a committed and passionate group of patrons who play a central role in helping to support the innovative and ground-breaking theatre that can’t be found anywhere else. Members of the society of repeat defenders were invited to several private and intimate events, including a conversation with What’s It All About? Bacharach Reimagined’s musical arranger and performer, kyle Riabko, and director, Steven hoggett, moderated by composer/lyricist Michael Friedman. Repeat defenders enjoyed pre-performance cocktail receptions throughout the Season. They also attended the Opening Night performance of Red-Eye to Havre de Grace followed by the celebration at Phebe’s Tavern & Grill.

contact Norma Scheck at [email protected] or (646) 957-9566 about becoming a Repeat defender.

4th strEEt bArAssociAtionNYTW’s 4th street bar Association (4SbA), our network of young patrons, hosted several energetic events surrounding the productions in our Season. Members attended receptions at local bars, mingled with performers and discussed their experience. After a performance of What’s It All About? Bacharach Reimagined, the group rocked out in our rehearsal room, in a party celebrating burt bacharach and the cast. Our dedicated steering committee threw an impressive “Under the big Top” themed casino night, where members, friends, artists and staff gambled the evening away on our stage, raising money for our Education initiatives.

contact Stephanie Warren at [email protected] or (646) 957-9555 about becoming a member of 4SbA.

2014 sPring gAlAOn May 12, 2014, NYTW celebrated director des mcAnuff and producer michael david at our annual Spring Gala at The Plaza hotel. Our entire community came together to honor these two titans of theatre, whose 30 year partnership has created some of the most iconic productions on broadway, Off-broadway and internationally. The program featured performances by Sebastian Arcelus (Jersey Boys, A Time to Kill), Roger bart (The Producers, Young Frankenstein), Victoria clark (Cinderella, Sister Act), Nick cosgrove (Jersey Boys), Nikki M. James (Les Miserables, The Book of Mormon) and the casts of Matilda and Jersey Boys.

Photo of 4SBA “Under The Big Top” Casino Night by Michael Bernstein

Photo of Nikki M. James and Andy Karl at the 2014 Spring Gala

Photo of the Jersey Boys, Richard H. Blake, Jared Bradshaw, Joseph Leo Bwarie and Nathan Scherich with Des McAnuff and Michael David, at the 2014 Spring Gala


EVEnts & suPPortErsOur supporters see the intrinsic value of our mission and remain steadfast in their dedication to NYTW. Members of the society of repeat defenders and 4th street bar Association continued to be our biggest champions by attending shows and events, and introducing friends to NYTW.

Amount raised at Spring Gala

$408,000

35%increase over

2012/13

20%increase inIndividual

Giving

14%increase in

PatronMembers

Photo of 4SBA “Under The Big Top” Casino Night by Michael Bernstein


2013/14 fundErs

Evall-Lynn Fund of Stonewall community FoundationAlan MenkenStacey MindichNiclas Nagler & david Alberto Alvarezin Memory of Jeremy NussbaumLisa OrbergR.E. & R.S. PaaswellMatthew RegoAndrew Ross & deborah Shapiro-Ross Mike & Janet SlosbergLauren & kipp StevensStuart & Martha TellPatricia TrainorRicardo WhitelyRichard WinklerWb WoodGloria ZecheAnonymous

indiViduAl $1,000+ Robert & Mary beth AberlinRichard Elder AdamsNorman & Gail AlshoolerJim ArataJames AsciNancy & Frank AshenRobert & Jean AshtonR. clay ballardSusan & Alan bandesMartha banta & david TurnerMary Lee barangerMatthew baxterElaine S. bernsteinAnn berzinPaula Marie blackScott bookerWilliam brickerMarshall brickmanMaggie & don buchwaldMary buck & Lynn RabinMildred caplowMichael creutzWendy curtisPat daily

charlie davidson & Jane headAndrew davilmanNancy deering & Garretson chinnRobert & Randy deutschPaul devine &. Lynne Lawrence devineStuart A. ditskyRick Elice & Roger Reesdina Feinbarbara FileEdward Finley & david GillisPeter FitzgeraldRichard & beth Fitzgeraldbobby & Vicki Freemanbill & caryn FreilichMadalyn & Steve FriedbergGail FurmanRoy Furmanbryan & Susan GarrutoThe david Geffen FoundationTom & Nina GellerRobert GenderMyrna & Freddie GershonNancy Gibbskaren Gilmore & Mitchell charapPatricia & bill GilhoolyMyron & carol GoldmanValerie Gordon-Johnson & doug JohnsonLance J. Gotko & Paul A. caddellAnnette Greenchristopher & Olga hartwellAmanda hembreeWylie & christina hembreedavid herz & Janet Stahlbob hosmonkate & Steve howedoug hughescarl Johnson & Gordon SzeWayne S. kabak & Marsha berkowitzLucy kaylin & kimball higgsdezur kennaAnn & daniel kolbMimi kornGeorge & Liz kruppMitchell & karen kuflikLois & Leo kuperschmiddeborah kurasMichael & Lisa kurtzThomas LangstonSusan b. LevineNick Lewis & Judith Rinearsondavid & Amy LiebowitzLance & Marjorie Lindblomdonald & holly LoftusRose Ramey LittlejohnJames & caryn MagidMarlene Marko & Loren SkeistNina MatisStephen & carolyn MccandlessRichard Miller

Victoria & Stephen Morris Thomas MottolaElena NacantherAmy Nathan & Michael Tarpleyharvey Nevillebarbara Olcottdorinda Oliverbob OuimetteSandra & Joseph ParkerRichard & Suzanne PenneyErnest PenningtonJim PerakisLaura A. Philips & John A. Elliottdavid Prager & Janice FriedmanStephen & christine Rhodesbetty b. Robbins & Moses SilvermanJoan & Steven RosenfeldTara Rubincarolyn L. Ruby & William MaieseWinthrop Rutherfurd, Jr.Lisa SarajianElaine Sargentbettina Schein & Alan FuterfasLyris SchonholzPeggy Schwartzcarol Scibelliharold & Myra ShapiroStephen Shapiro & Amy AttasRaghav SharmaMaureen Elizabeth Sheehanbrian Siberell & Patricia drydendavid Sinclair & howard Sendrowitzbarbara SmithEllen SpornJean SteinNancy Stephens & The Rosenthal Family FoundationSusan Strickler & Richard kayecarol TamborTarget health inc., Joyce hays and Jules Mitcheldeborah TaylorSergio TrujilloRichard & Josef UptonFred Walkerdaniel L. WallaceJames WhiteElizabeth WilliamsMichael & devera WitkinMary c. Wolfben & Anita WolfeJo-Ann Wordleyira & Shirley YohalemAnonymous (9)

“Theatre that takes such roots

inside your brain is what NYTW does best....the

experience inside the theatre is only the beginning.”

WAynE KAbAKFoRMeR nytw boaRd tRUStee

and Repeat deFendeR


2013/14 fundErsfoundAtionsActors’ Equity FoundationAxe-houghton FoundationcEc ArtsLinkJoseph & Joan cullman Foundation for the ArtsFord FoundationThe Friars FoundationThe John Golden FundThe John & Robyn horn FoundationJerome FoundationThe Frederick Loewe FoundationLucille Lortel Foundationdorothy Loudon FoundationThe V & L Marx FoundationPierre and Tana Matisse FoundationAdam Mickiewicz instituteNew England Foundation for the ArtsThe Richenthal FoundationThe Jerome Robbins FoundationThe Fan Fox & Leslie R. Samuels FoundationThe Scherman FoundationAdolph and Ruth Schnurmacher FoundationThe Peter Jay Sharp FoundationThe Shubert FoundationThe harold and Mimi Steinberg charitable TrustThe dorothy Strelsin FoundationThe Studio in a School AssociationTiger baron FoundationVirginia b. Toulmin Foundation Program for commissioning Women in the Performing ArtsThe Tournesol ProjectTrust for Mutual UnderstandingMichael Tuch FoundationWeissberg Foundation

goVErnmEntNational Endowment for the ArtsNew York State council on the ArtsNew York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and historic PreservationNew York city department of cultural Affairscouncil Member Vincent J. GentileManhattan borough President Scott Stringer and the New York city department of Aging

New York Theatre Workshop extends sincere thanks to the following organizations and individuals for their generous support during the 2013/14 Season.

corPorAtionbroadway Across Americaconsolidated Edison company of New Yorkdramatists Play Service, inc.East Pub inc.Givenik LLchudson Scenic Studio, inc.M&T bankSaint Laurie LTd.Select Equity Group, inc.Signature bankSimonsays Entertainment, inc.William Morris Endeavor

in-KindAmtrak National Railroad Passenger corp.

indiViduAl $50,000+Stephen & cathy Grahambarbara Warner howardbokara LegendreThe Tony Randall Theatrical Fund

indiViduAl $25,000+ Gail & david bellThe Allan S. Gordon FoundationNoel kirnon & Michael Paleydes McAnuffThe Evelyn Sharp Foundation

indiViduAl $10,000+ billings LLcbriggs inc./Anthony NapoliGina & david boonshoftclaudia caffuzziMichael david/dodger Properties barbara cutler & James EmdenMark Lee & Ed FilipowskiJeanne donovan FisherEllen Fleysherdonald Grahamcarole Shorenstein hays & Wally haysGordon T. hugheshans humeskelly & Andre hunterSusan Peterson kennedydavid Lazar/Ambassador Theatre GroupLoeb & Loeb/Seth GelblumAndrea Miller & Sanjay bhatnagerJohn d. Olson & Laura Michelle SmithJordan Roth

Patricia E. RowellRobert RosenbergScott ShayJonathan & Lizzie TischWendy vanden heuvelAnita Waxman & harlan kleiman/Self- help Network Francis Williams

indiViduAl $5,000+ Alchemation LLckerry clayton & Paige RoyerJulie dennyEd & Lori ForsteinAlan & Lauren kleinTom & Musa MayerJohn OrbergMelanie ShugartJulie TaymorRobert & Virginia Walther

indiViduAl $2,500+ dorothy berwinboneau/bryan-brownLes & Sylvia clineMarijke & Lodewijk de VinkAlvin deutschdarren deVernaJeremy dobrick & Tamara hooverdean EgnaterTom FloryJake FoleyPeter & barbara GeorgescuLaurie Goldberger & Leslie kogodLarry & Maya Goldschmidtkelly GondaMichael GreifPhillip Lindow & Scott hannibalPhilip & Nancy humphreysRobin JonesRocco & debby Landesmanburt Lazarincarl Levinbruce & Rosalee Lovett

“It was real, believable, an

extraordinarily well-told story and a perfectly-wrought picture

of this tortured, pressured athletic genius at a moment in time, which happened to capture an important moment in the country’s history.”

stEPhEn shAPiroRepeat deFendeR on

Fetch clay, Make Man


nytW boArd & stAff boArd of trustEEs barbara Warner howard, Chair Allan S. Gordon, Vice-Chair heather Randall, Co-President Noel E.d. kirnon, Co-President, Treasurer Anthony Napoli, Vice President Gail bell, Secretary Stephen Graham, Founding Trustee Jeremy blockerclaudia caffuzzibarbara cutlerEllen FleysherGordon T. hughes, Jr.hans humeskelly Fowler hunterbokara LegendreAndrea MillerJames c. NicolaJohn d. OlsonRobert RosenbergPatricia E. RowellScott Shaydeborah Voigtdoug Wright

Artistic dirEctor JAmEs c. nicolAmAnAging dirEctor JErEmy blocKErAssociAtE Artistic dirEctor lindA s. chAPmAnArtistic Producing Associate Rachel Silverman Literary Associate Aaron Malkincompanies-in-Residence Elevator Repair Service Noor TheatreArtistic interns christopher campbell-Orrock (Fall/Spring) Sarah Jane Schostack (Fall/Spring) Madie Oldfield (Summer) Literary intern Sarah Thegeby (Fall/Spring/Summer)cAsting dirEctor JAcK doulincasting Associate Taylor Williamscasting interns Ariana Sholette (Fall) Lizi Latimer (Spring) Emily Jeppesen (Summer)

gEnErAl mAnAgEr c. bArrAcK EVAnsTicket Services Manager danielle doherty Matthew keplerTicket Services Assistant carissa cordeshouse Manager Steven Gaultney chris Sabbath Office Manager / Fundraising database Assistant Andrea Miller Jenna ReadyGeneral Management Assistant Rachel berger

dirEctor of dEVEloPmEnt AlisA schiErmAn director of individual Giving and board Relations Norma ScheckManager of institutional and Government Relations Lianne diFabbiodevelopment interns Jessica Musman (Fall) Samantha hacker (Spring) kyle Jean Fisher (Summer)

dirEctor of EducAtion bryn thorsson Education interns Virginia Jimenez (Fall/Spring) Sarah Jane Schostack (Fall/Spring) Jacqueline handy (Summer)Mind the Gap Outreach coordinator katie Palmer

dirEctor of finAncE & AdministrAtion rAchEl mcbEthbusiness Assistant kim Moarefi

dirEctor of mArKEting rEbEKAh PAinEMarketing Associate Stephanie WarrenWeb Site development/company Manager Alan SchrierMarketing interns Lauren Meyer (Fall) Meghan dixon (Spring) kathleen Shannon (Spring) Emily comisar (Summer) Olivia Simas (Summer)

Archives interns Madison Winey (Fall) Emma Orme (Summer)

Production / fAcilitiEs mAnAgEr lArry K. AshTechnical director Paul bradleyAssociate Technical director Lukas bridgemanTechnical direction intern Erin Joenk (Spring/Summer)costume Shop Manager / Wardrobe Supervisor Jeffrey Wallachcostume Shop interns kendall Owings (Fall) Jude hinojosa (Fall) Audrey brandenberger (Spring) Anh Le (Spring) carol Milanes (Spring) Aharon Thomas (Spring) dara Affholter (Summer) Rosie Whiting (Summer) Alison Stumpf (Summer) Egypt dixon (Summer)building Manager Ron Patrick Production Assistant Lauren Fiorelli Production Management interns Shelby brody (Fall) Leigh Walter (Spring) Madison Winey (Summer)Legal counsel carol kaplan Mitchell Silberberg & knupp LLPAccountants Fried and kowgios Partners cPAsArchitect Mitchell kurtzTechnology consultant AW Systemsinsurance Maury donnelly & Parr inc.Press Representatives Richard kornbergTelemarketing cowboy communications


2013/14 fundErs

indiViduAl $500+Wendy Aglietticarol hope Arber Liz ArmstrongRocco Arrigodean & Anna backerbenjamin banksonkit Smyth basquinJudy & bill bautzMichael beckerdaniel benavidesMartin boorsteinJeannie brooks & Ed ToparNick brountas & Marlane MelicanLois burkeMarc castle & Tom keegankenneth cernigliaEsther cohen & bob bertrdavid coldenGerard conn & carol YorkeSandra Ward costinAnna daviesMary dearbornJoseph dixondavid draighFred & Suzan EhrmanAlice ElmanShane EwenRichard & Judith Faberbarbara G. FleischmanMichael FowlinMorton & Yseult FreilicherSue Frostdaniel FrohwirthAntoinette Gallokevin Gaorbeatrice GoodwinJohn F. GreenPeter Swenke & Leonard GrowJan GuifarroWendy haleyAlvin hallWilliam & barbara haney

Jane harmonSidney hartMichael hilkin & Allison curranElise heyman hoffmanharriet & Elihu inselbuchLawton & Linda JohnsonJoy Jonesbarbara Julius & Marc Silberbergdavid i. karabell & Paula A. MossAndrea kavalerThomas & Mary kellyEmily kingStephen kooSarah & Victor kovnerJanice Lee & Stuart L. Shapirobruston ManuelRobert & Jean Markleyburton h. MarksJohn & Gilda McGarrykathleen MoloneyMark & Joanna Moscacobi NaritaMichael NessporMarie Nugent-head & James c. MarlasElizabeth O’brienMichael & Gabrielle PalitzJudi RadinErin RechMindi Reich-Shapirocatherine RushErica RyanTee Scatuorchio & Michael beckerbarry SchwartzSharon & Jimmy SchwarzSabrina Shephardcelia SherredJeanne S. & herbert J. SiegelNoel L. Silverman & Tanya M. Melichbill & Jill SlatteryLeah & Jim SohrRobert Edward SpilkaPeggy & david TannerJennifer TiptonPamela & carl TrunkPaul & karen VershbowJason YeungPatricia ZedalisAnonymous (4)

nEW yorK thEAtrE WorKshoP acknowledges the generous support of all those individuals who have contributed up to $500.

“There’s always one production

each season that hits the bull’s eye for us, and this was it.

We found it engrossing and original in both concept and staging. Really

enjoyed it.”stEVEn rosEnfEld

FoRMeR nytw boaRd tRUStee and Repeat deFendeR on

Red-eye to haVRe de gRace

“We LOVED the play. Caryl Churchill is

so brilliant! She is always so spot on in her dialogue. We’re still talking about the play two

evenings later.”dEVErA WitKin

Repeat deFendeR onloVe and inFoRMation


nEW yorK thEAtrE WorKshoP79 East 4th strEEt • NEw York, NY 10003 • www.NYtw.org

admiNistrativE officE: (212) 780-9037 • box officE: (212) [email protected]

NYTW is one of the few placesthat seems to insist on bravery—

but in a way that gently reminds usthat we have every right to be risk takers. In

return, we are rewarded with a playing space that is surely the most generous in the whole

of New York- where the audience can truly feel part of the event. The future of the art

form relies on these conditions and this is why NYTW is so special– somewhere that dares to nurture, develop and experiment in equal

measure. Priceless.

stEVEn hoggEttDIRECTOR

what’S it all aboUt?bachaRach ReiMagined

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