last updated June 26 2024
CENTER THEATRE GROUP DONORS AND SPONSORS
ANNUAL DONORS
INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
THE AFFILIATES
ENDOWMENT & PLANNED GIFTS
To make a donation or learn more about becoming a member, please visit: https://www.centertheatregroup.org/support/
OUR SUPPORTERS: ANNUAL DONORS
THANK YOU
for your generous annual support.
As we emerge from the most challenging period in Center Theatre Group’s history, we recognize our generous individual donors for their annual and event support.
$500,000+
Anonymous^ (2)
Kirk & Anne Douglas^
$100,000+
Anonymous
Jana & Trevor Bezdek
Helen & Morgan Chu
Amy Forbes & Andrew Murr
Cindy & Gary Frischling
Kiki & David Gindler^
Aliza Karney Guren & Marc Guren^
In Support of New Theatre Artists
Deena & Edward Nahmias
Philip & Carlene Ringer
Laura & James Rosenwald & Orinoco Foundation
Donna Schweers & Tom Geiser
$50,000+
Joni & Miles Benickes^
Diana Buckhantz & Vladimir & Araxia Buckhantz Foundation
Marcy Carsey
Vicki King
Patricia Glaser & Sam Mudie
Mr. & Mrs. James L. Hunter
Stanley Iezman & Nancy Stark
Manuela & James Goren
Renee & Meyer Luskin^
Louise Moriarty & Patrick Stack
Bill Resnick & Michael Stubbs^
Ms. Allyson Rubin*
Elliott Sernel & Larry Falconio^
The estate of Frank J. Sherwood*
Matt & Dana Walden
$25,000+
Anonymous
Gail Berman & Bill Masters
Debra & Norris Bishton
Jill & Allen Chozen
Christine Cronin-Hurst & Mark Hurst
Ms. Lynne M. Diamond
Dr. Bradford W. Edgerton & Mrs. Louise Edgerton
Cecilia Estolano
Ruth Flinkman-Marandy & Ben Marandy
Robert Greenblatt
Kelton Fund/Lenny & David Kelton
The Labowe Family Foundation^*
Doris Luster
Cindy Miscikowski^
Marsha J. Naify
Kari L. Nakama^
Olivia & Anthony Neece
Willard & Sharon Reisz
Edward & Mary Beth Ring
Ernesto & Richard Rocco-Davies^
Thomas Safran
Nina & Steven Sheldon
Allen Blue & Kira Snyder^
Jane Rissman & Richard Sondheimer
Sandra Stern
Stone Family
Donna & John Sussman^
Terence Tchen & Emily Breckenridge
Kim & Bill Wardlaw
Jerrie D. Whitfield & Richard W. Motika
$15,000+
Anonymous
Karen & Jonathan Axel
Judith & Thomas Beckmen
I. Mark & Marlene Bledstein
Lynn Booth and Kent Kresa
Betsy Borns & Jonathan Shapiro
Paula Brand^
Linda & Maynard Brittan - Traub-Brittan Family Trust
Marla Campagna^
Dannielle Campos Ramirez & Armando Ramirez^
Bernie Cummings & Ernie Johnston
Elisabeth Katte Harris Trust
Connie Elliot
Michael A. Enomoto
Rhonda C. Evans
Lisa Field
Robyn Field & Anthony O’Carroll
Judith R. Forman & Richard N. Weiner
Elizabeth Goldhirsh-Yellin & Eric Yellin
Jason Grode & Maryl Georgi
Annie Gross
In Memory of Morris A. Hazan
Marion & Tod Hindin
Jing Ho
Jennifer L. Jackman^
Ellen & Jerry Jacobson
KNU for Kids Foundation
Harvey & Ellen Knell Foundation^
Mrs. Gayle Leventhal
Kelly Sutherlin McLeod & Steven B. McLeod Family Foundation^
Janice & Bruce Miller^
Ben Mui & Carrie Hartman
Sheila Muller
Gail Neiman
Christine Marie Ofiesh & Arthur L. Zussman^
Bill & Sue Roen
Heather Bath & Jeff Reynolds^
Robyn & Steven Ross^
Glenn & Andrea Sonnenberg
Phyllis J. & Steven F. Spierer^
Eugene & Marilyn Stein
Studio Shamshiri
The Sugimoto Family Foundation
Anne C. Taubman
Karen & William Timberlake
Peter & Iona Tompkins
Elinor & Rubin Turner
Peter & Susan Van Haften
Seymour Waterman & Family
Hattie & Harold Wheeler
$10,000+
Debra & Dave Alpert^
Laura & Harvey Alpert^
James Asperger & Christine Adams^
G.W. Bailey^
Christopher Barnes
Shelley & Rick Bayer
Fran R. Berger
Ms. Virgina Blywise
Dr. Robert Braun & Dr. Joan Friedman
Wendy Chang
Elizabeth Hofert Dailey*
Jeffrey Dritley
Bob Ducsay and Marina Pires de Souza
Doug Dust and Lorin Liesy
Fran Flanagan^
Noah Francis
Erika Glazer
Lori Glickman^
Phil Hettema
Ann & Stephen F. Hinchliffe, Jr
Chona & Doug Hirsch
David & Martha Kadue
Janice A. Kido^
Geoffrey Kischuk^
Jerry & Terri Kohl
Kerry Korf, Geoffrey Korf, William Korf, & Hana Haas
Michael & Sandy Leahy
David & Miki Lee
Yvonne & Jason Lee
Andres & Victoria Lerner
Steven Llanusa & Glenn Miya, M.D.^
Tiffany Lovett
Alan Mandell
Gerard McCallum
Irene Mecchi
Mr. Jacques Nack Ngue & Dr. Coree Levy^
Chris & Dick Newman/C & R Newman Family Foundation
Nancy Norris
Michael R. Oppenheim^
Ms. Marian Beth Price
Laura & David Quigg
The Murray / Reese Foundation^
Melissa Louise Rhone
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Ring^
Bruce & Randy Ellen Ross
Carol (Jackie) & Charles H. Schwartz
Joan & Arnold Seidel
Christine Shaner^
Ruth & Mitchell Shapiro
The Snyder Family Foundation
The Sobieski Family
Tom Stempel
Taffy Stern^
Brad & George Takei
Mari & Randall Tamura
Paulette Toumazos & Michael Lorenz
Sheila & Wally Weisman
Richard Weitz
George Zimmerman & Tatyana Gurvich^
$8,000+
Anonymous (2)
Lois Yvonne Adams
Russell Allison
Linda Antonioli in loving memory of Kenny Antonioli
Tracey Boldemann-Tatkin & Stan Tatkin
JoAnn & Wade Bourne^
Desobry E. Bowens in Memory of Alice Desobry Bowens^
Pamela Herman Broussard & J. Garfield Broussard
Rose-Marie Browning & Michael Fletcher^
Kathleen & Milton Campbell
Cathy & Tony Chanin^
Dr. Lawrence & Jane Z. Cohen
Dr. Allison Diamant
Anne M. Dougherty & David B. Dobrikin
Nick Dudzak
Joanna Exacoustos*
Dr. Lisa Guerin & Mr. Tim Ryan
Tanna Handley Havlick
Dr. Stephen D. Henry & Rudy Oclaray
Liz Levitt Hirsch
Marcia S. Jones
Vicki & Seth Kogan
Norman & Leslie Koplof
Sheila Krasnoff^
David & Tam Lachoff^
Mr. Craig E. Lawson^
Curtis Lelash^
Janell & Randall Lewis
Janis B. McEldowney
Margot & Mitch Milias
Andy & Laura Mintzer
Mildred Moon Esq. & Earl Whitaker
Judy Nussenblatt^
Tye Ouzounian & Karyn Wong^
Ms. Linda S. Peterson
Paula F. Reach
Dr. Peggy Renner & Dr. Robert Nelson^
Rick & Judy Richman^
Dana Saladen & Linda Walters
Peter & Susan Schwab
Howard & Stephanie Sherwood^
Debra J. Silvera-Sheehan^
Jan & Carl Siechert
Mr. Adam Strom and Mr. Steve Isidoro
Tracy A. Stone & Allen Anderson
Ellen & Steve Sugerman^
Luke & Colleen Welsh
James A. Zapp & Elizabeth A. McGlynn
$5,000+
Anonymous (4)^
Amy & Bob Abramson
Florence C. Agcawili^
Andrew Aichlmayr^
Robert C. Anderson
Richard Appelbaum & Karen Shapiro
Amy Aquino & Drew McCoy
Suzanne Attig^
Adriana & Jay Balaban
Howard Banchik
Angela Bardowell
Linda Barnett
Mark & Jody Barnhill
Lois Barth & Michael Schubach
Susan Baumgarten
Pamela & Dennis Beck
Yvonne & Derek Bell
Susan & Adam Berger^
Drs. Jack & Barbara Berman
Demian Bichir
Robert Bienstock
Peter & Helen Bing^
Diane Birnbaumer & James Thompson
Leah Bishop & Gary Yale
Joan & Rob Blackman
Annette Blum
Susan Booth & Christopher Wadden
John Bowab^
The Brannan Family Foundation
Janice R. Brittain
Kevin Brockman & Dan Berendsen
Robert Brook & Jackie Kosecoff
Neil H. & Karen Hochman Brown^
Anne Bruner & James Bremner^
Rick Buche & Vin Reilly
Linda Stafford Burrows^
VoiceWorks Productions, Inc.^
Patty Chan^
The Honorable Judith C. Chirlin^*
Suzanne & John Clark^
Roberta A. Conroy
In Memory of Marianne Cooper^*
Corinna Cotsen & Lee Rosenbaum
Tim Curtis and Shandon Youngclaus
William Dandridge
Mrs. Teran Davis
Heidy & Saul De La Rosa
Nancy Dennis
Cathy DeRoy^
Lauren Donner
Julia Donoghue^
Ms. Anita H. Dymant & Mr. Richard Drooyan
Richard J. Burdge Jr. & Lee Smalley Edmon^
Alan & Barbara Faiola
Jim Bright & Lucy Farber
Pat Fleming
The Franke Family Trust
Lynn Tolkan Franklin
Jay & Donna Gallagher^
Scott Gaudineer
Fariba Ghaffari
Dan and Lian Gill
Howard Gleicher and Damon Chen
James D. & Margaret A. Gray
Debra Grieb & John Mickus
Claudia & Tom Grzywacz
Vera & Paul Guerin
Roberta L. Haft and Howard Rosoff
Steve & Toya Harrison
James & Christi Hays
Gail & Murray Heltzer
Zvia Hempling^
Alicia Hirsch & Jesse Russo
Karen Hirshan/Hirshan Family Foundation
Rand Hoffman & Charlotte Robinson
Brendan Hunt & Shannon Nelson
Mary Ann Jacobsen
Roslyn & Warren Jacobson
Rosalind Joseph
Michael Galindo & Mary Quon Jung^
Gary Kading^
Linda R. Kaplan
Cari & Marty Kavinoky
Ken & Stefanie Kay^
Albert Kelly & Marjorie Stevens Kelly
In Memory of Mille Kern
Remembering Lynn Kinikin
Michael & Deborah Klein^
Genni Klein
Joanne C. Kozberg
Darell Krasnoff
Nita Whitaker^
Anne & Michael Landsburg
Jed Lassere
Ron & Pat Lebel
James & Karen Lefever^
Dinny & David Lesser^
Ronald Levenson & Marcia Gold Levenson
Michael Levin & Andy Abowitz^
James Levine
Jeff S. Levine/The J2 Foundation
Dr. Dianne N. Long^
Mr. & Mrs. Mark S. Louchheim
M. Michele Martin
Dr. Rosie M. Mayfield^
Alan & Jodi Melcher^
Carla Meyer & Chuck Arnold^
Eileen Mignella in memory of Sandra Paskus
Justin Mikita
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Miller
Joanne & Joel Mogy
Patrick Moran
Toni Morgan
Diane Morton
Loula Moschonas & James Edgerton^
Wendy A. Moss^
Kim Nicholas
Patty & John Nickoll
Russell Noel
Bob & Renee Nunn^
Cynthia Olmstead
Janie & Allan Orenstein^
Malhar Pagay
Elsie & Peter Paterno^
Helen Pekny
Maggi Phillips & Mario Gerla^
Irv & Gina Posalski^
Mr. & Mrs. Albert Praw^
Dr. Ralph & Cathy Quijano
Gail & Gary Rachelefsky
Resnik Family Foundation
Kirk & Cathy Reynolds^
Bingo Roncelli
Lois Rosen
Ellen & Mike Rosenberg
Barbara & Peter Rosenthal
Marsha & Imre Sallai^
June Sanders Sattler
Stephanie Schaffer
Mary Kay Schumacher
Linda M. Sherman
Gloria Sherwood
Mason A. Sommers & Rami Aizic
Carol Fisher Sorgenfrei^
Jacque & Herb Spivak
Jill Stein
Clumeck Stern Schenkelberg & Getzoff
John R. White and Kimberly Stirling
Susan R. Stockel
Jeff Sung
Robin & David Swartz
Fran Sweeney
Fernando & Nadina Szew
Maryanne Tagney
Laney Techentin
Russell Todd^
Norman & Barbara Weiler^
Susan & William Weintraub
Jenene J. Wilson & Kristiana A. Wilson
Denise J. Winner
Mary J. Witt
Virginia & Greg Young
Arnold H. & Tricia L. Zane
Susan Zolla
The above list reflects total annual giving from either the FY24 fiscal year (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024) or previous fiscal year FY23 (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023), whichever is greater. Please contact our Advancement team at 213.972.7564 or Give@CTGLA.org with any corrections to this list. Thank you!
^ Acknowledges a loyal supporter who has pledged a multi-year commitment to Center Theatre Group, including next year.
* Deceased
Center Theatre Group gratefully acknowledges our donors below $2500 who are not listed here due to space constraints.
OUR SUPPORTERS: INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
THANK YOU
for your institutional support.
We deeply appreciate the corporate members, grant-making institutions, and government agencies that partner with Center Theatre Group to sustain and expand our engagement with the Los Angeles community through the art of theatre.
CORPORATE SUPPORT
GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
$250,000+
The Ahmanson Foundation
Anonymous
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Gilead Sciences
Mellon Foundation
Perenchio Foundation
Rosenthal Family Foundation
S. Mark Taper Foundation
$200,000+
Bank of America
The Shubert Foundation, Inc.
$100,000+
California Arts Council
California Mental Health Services Authority
Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
Ralph M. Parsons Foundation
SNAP Foundation
The Louis & Harold Price Foundation
The Norman and Sadie Lee Foundation
$50,000+
The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation
David Lee Foundation
Dwight Stuart Youth Fund
JP Morgan Chase & Co.
L.L. Foundation For Youth
The David William Upham Foundation
$25,000+
Anonymous (2)
Amazon Studios
Babcock Power, Inc.
Center Theatre Group Affiliates
City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs
Edgerton Foundation
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP
Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP
The Edward A. and Ai O. Shay Family Foundation
The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust
National Endowment for the Arts
The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation
Tiger Baron Foundation
US Bank
$15,000+
Anonymous
Culver City Unified School District
Edison International
The Friars Charitable Foundation
The Kenneth T. & Eileen L. Norris Foundation
The Liberty Company
The Otis Booth Foundation
Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts
Warner Bros. Discovery
$10,000+
The Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation
Jones Day
Lawrence P. Frank Foundation
Payden & Rygel
Sascha Brastoff Foundation
SoCalGas
The City of Culver City Cultural Affairs Commission
The Fran and Ray Stark Foundation
$7,500+
Chubb
Final Draft
Perry, Neidorf & Grassl, LLP
USI Insurance Services
$5,000+
City National Bank
CopperPoint Insurance Services
Find Your Light Foundation
The Brookside Fund
$1,000+
The Caplin Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Corporate Circle members receive VIP concierge service, complimentary and discounted tickets to our shows, business development opportunities, and more. For more information, email Give@CTGLA.org.
OUR SUPPORTERS: THE AFFILIATES
THANK YOU
for being part of our history.
We gratefully recognize the long-term dedication of The Affiliates, who have supported Center Theatre Group through active fundraising, volunteering, and outreach since 1971.
PRESIDENT
Marsha Tauber Sallai
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Stephanie Germeraad
Roberta Haft*
Christine Harte
Marianne Tobé Karns
Melinda J. Kelly
Thea F. Koss
Marianne Mandel
Jerri Nagelberg
Lisa Nichols
Sharon Reisz
June Sanders Sattler*
Dr. Carmen Estrada Schaye*
Carole Schiffer
Mary Kay Schumacher
Donna Sussman*
Janice Brock Wallace*
Janice Weiner
Rosalind Zane*
MEMBERS
Jamila Abu-Omar
Jacqui Assadi
Vi Ballard
Janet Barnet*
Sue Bass
Judith Beckmen*◆
Marjorie Bender ◆
Lanie Bernhard
Lestrita Boardman◆
Audrey L. Bornstein
Elnora Guerrero Campos
Jan Cobert
Judy Colich
Karen Cooper-Mathews
Judi Davidson
Ilene Eisenberg◆
Lynda Wolfson Fadel
Ruth Flinkman-Marandy
Carolyn H. Fried
Dina Goldstein
Debra C. Gordon
Brindell Gottlieb
Meg Greenwood
Kristina Greiner
Stephanie J. Hibler
Kim-Chi Hoang
Diane Kessler*
Barbara Krasnoff
Joan Krause
Kellie Lang
Rita Lee◆
Annie Maria Lehrer
Helen Gordon Lowy
Dr. Elizabeth Lu
Gladys Lyons
Diane Morton
Deena Nahmias
Olivia Neece
Lisa Nichols
Sheila Poncher◆
Gina Russ Posalski*
Courtney Rangen◆
Linda Rendleman
Harriett Chatters Rose◆
Lois Rosen
Marla Rubin
Gaile Gray Ryan
Carole Schiffer
Angela Shah
Suzanne M. Shapiro
Joyce Sheingold
Maggy Simon
Christine Smith
Vera Terrell Smith
Carole Solomon◆
Robbie J. Solomon
Marilyn Stambler*◆
Judy Stone
Rosalyn Holt Swartz
Louise Taper
Katherine L. Todd*
Sue Tsao◆
Elinor Turner
Susan Tyssee
Barbara Van Orden
Donna Marie Venick*
Barbara Weber
Beth White
Kim White Peterson*
Sue Wittner
Rosalind Zane*◆
*Past Presidents
◆Executive Board Members at Large
OUR SUPPORTERS: ENDOWMENT & PLANNED GIFTS
THANK YOU
for investing in our future.
We are honored to recognize contributors who have provided support that extends well beyond the current season and safeguards the future of Center Theatre Group. We thank all of our endowment and Ovation Circle donors for making a commitment that sustains the finest theatre artistry.
ENDOWMENT GIFTS
$500,000+
The Ahmanson Foundation
Gordon Davidson Tribute Fund
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
Ann & Stephen F. Hinchliffe, Jr.
The Norman and Sadie Lee Foundation
Renee & Meyer Luskin
Martin Massman
John S. Surabian, Jr. and in memory of Faith and Sharon Ann Surabian
$250,000+
The Michael Shaw Jacobs Fund
Patricia Glaser & Sam Mudie
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Simon
$100,000+
Betsy & Harold Applebaum
Judith & Thomas Beckmen
The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation
Maynard & Linda Brittan— Traub-Brittan Family Trust
Center Theatre Group Affiliates
Kenneth Corday
Regina Fadiman
Barbara & Peter Fodor
Ava & Charles Fries
Brindell & Milton Gottlieb
The Hearst Foundation, Inc.
Vicki King
Gloria Lothrop
Richard G. & Virginia L. Martin
The Estate of Frank J. Sherwood
Louise Taper
$50,000+
Moira Byrne Foster Foundation
Margaret Collins
Deborah M. Hyde
Ellen & Michael S. Korney
Dorothy & Richard Sherwood
$25,000+
Abbott Brown
Linda Brown
Greve Foundation
Dr. Tom Hickey
Renata Landres and Family
Levine Foundation
Diane & Leon Morton
The Estate of Anita Mae Hirsh
$10,000+
A and J Davidson Skipper Award Fund
George A. V. Dunning
Carolyn & Kit Lokey
Betty & Sanford Sigoloff
PLANNED GIFTS
Shirley & Irving Ashkenas
W. Lee Bailey, M.D.
Angela Bardowell
Chris & Rose Bauss
Tim Curtis and Shandon Youngclaus
Pamela & Dennis Beck
Judith & Thomas Beckmen
The Bennetts
Linda Brown
Allan & Joan Burns
Richard & Norma Camp
Bill Cohn & Dan Miller
Earl & Christine Cory
Zoe Cosgrove Estate
Susan D. Clines & Charles Dillingham
Anne M. Dougherty & David Dobrikin
Kirk & Anne Douglas
Elisabeth Katte Harris Trust
Amy Forbes & Andrew Murr
Kiki and David Gindler
Mr. & Mrs. Walter E. Grauman
Susan A. Grode
Virginia Hayes
Sharon L. Henderson
Mr. Kim L. Hunter
Deborah M. Hyde
The Doug Jones and John Sanger Theater Ticket Fund
Richard & Julie Kagan
Arlene M. Kageyama-Chikami
Sarah & Andy Kane
Debra L. Karrenbrock
Dr. & Mrs. Jack Kavanaugh
The Paul Kowal Charitable Foundation
Darell L. Krasnoff Sandra Krause & William Fitzgerald
Joyce & Kent Kresa
Marla E. Levine
Steven Llanusa & Glenn Miya, M.D.
Carol & Douglas Mancino
George Manet
Meg McComb
Betty McMicken in honor of Jeanette Shammas
Diane & Leon Morton
Merle & Peter Mullin
Isabel F. Newman
Bob & Renee Nunn
Doug Palmer
Linda S. Peterson
Sally & Frank Raab
Edward L. Rada
Nan Rae
Stuart & Laurie Rice In Loving Memory of Adam Rice
Rocco-Davies Foundation
Penelope C. Roeder, Ph.D.
Bruce & Randy Ellen Ross
Allyson S. Rubin
Eileen B. Salmas
Wes Schaefer & Cathy King-Schaefer
Elliott Sernel
Margaret Sheehy Collins
Sue & Steve Soldoff
I.H. Sutnick
William Tierney and Barry Weismarys
Karen & William Timberlake
Paulette Toumazos & Michael Lorenz
Sue Tsao
Carol Vernon & Robert Turbin
Peter & Susan Van Haften
Magda & Frederick R. Waingrow
Dr. & Mrs. Daniel Wallace
Pat Warford
Susan & William Weintraub
Lauri N. Weiss
James Blair White
Margaret H. White
Mary J. Witt
This list includes endowment and planned gift donors as of June 26, 2024.
To make an enduring endowment contribution, please contact 213.972.7564 or Give@CTGLA.org.
Kirk Douglas Theatre. Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging.