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Legacy & Honorary Giving

First Folio Society

Members of the First Folio Society have generously included Chicago Shakespeare in their estate plans. The Theater honors their thoughtful commitment to our future.

Andy Atlass
Mary and Nick Babson
Joan Israel Berger
David W. Carpenter and Orit K. Carpenter
in memory of David W. Carpenter
Marilyn Darnall
Kathy Dunn
La and Philip Engel
Michael Goldberger
Linda D. and Craig C. Grannon
Barbara Joabson
Dr. Anne McCreary Juhasz
Judy and John Keller
Mr. and Mrs. Martin J. Koldyke
Anstiss Hammond Krueck
Anne E. Kutak
Michael Charles Litt
Ernie Mahaffey

Ray and Judy McCaskey
Jonathan F. Orser
Mark Ouweleen and Sarah Harding
Sheila Penrose
Barbara Petersen
Chuck Simanek and Edna Burke
Craig Sirles
Michael and Sharon Sloan
Steve and Robin Solomon
David and Ingrid Stallé
Sandra Sweet and Mira Frohnmayer
Susan Tennant
Helen and Richard Thomas
Gayle and Glenn R. Tilles
Linda Vertrees
Frank T. Wheby
Stuart and Diana Widman
Anonymous (3)

Chicago Shakespeare gratefully acknowledges the following estates that have provided gifts of bequests.

Stuart Abelson
Evelyn D. and John W. Barriger
George W. Blossom III
Carol Irma Chapman
Nancy Cleary
Nelson D. Cornelius
S.M. Evans
J. Friedman
Edith B. Gaines
Anne J. Hackett Estate
Julie and Parker Hall

Dick Hurckes
Corinne E. Johnson
Sherry Ferrill Kelley 1996 Trust
William Lawrence
Kathleen and Joseph Madden
Estate of Joyce E. Malden
Peggy Morrow
Harold H. Plaut
Mary Lee Reed Trust
Carol Verblen Senderowitz
Rose L. Shure and Sidney N. Shure

Join our First Folio Society and bring the magic of live theater to families for generations to come. To learn more about including Chicago Shakespeare in your estate plans, contact [email protected] or 312.667.4971.

Tribute Program

Our Tribute Program provides a meaningful way to honor a loved one or commemorate a special occasion through donations made in their name.


Honorary Gifts

In Honor of the 60th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Engel
Marcia Flick

In Honor of Devin Faught and Delaney Piggins

In Honor of Gary and Virginia Gerst
Karen and Tom Howell

In Honor of Ed Hall
Deborah Horwitz and Paul Nierman

In Honor of Judy and Ray McCaskey
Bobbi Zabel

In Honor of Kimberly Motes and Edward Hall
Barbara Malott Kizziah and Keith Kizziah

In Honor of Walker Narondin Thenüd

In Honor of Sheli Z. Rosenberg
Ben and Nancy Randall

In Honor of Harvey and Mary Struthers
George and Susan Heisler

In Honor of Lillian Walanka
Mr. Michael Pendry

Memorial Gifts

In Memory of Sara Jane Avidon and Feliz Shuman
Dick Simpson

In Memory of Andrea Gunderson

In Memory of Julie and Parker Hall
Shauna Scott and J. Parker Hall, IV

In Memory of Jack Karp
Harriette and Ted Perlman

In Memory of Benjamin Marchello
Marchello Family Fund

In Memory of Mike Nussbaum

In Memory of Dr. James L. Rapport

In-Kind Support

Chicago Shakespeare Theater recognizes those that have contributed goods or services that directly support our work.


Art Smith’s Reunion Restaurant
Baum Realty
BBJ Linens
Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile and DoubleTree Magnificent Mile
Hall’s Rental Service, Inc.
Hearty Boys
Hill and Cheryl Hammock
Harry Caray’s Tavern
Richard Hein
HMS Media, Inc.
Judith Loseff

MRD Creative
Navy Pier
Offshore, Lírica & Sable Hotel at Navy Pier
Neal and Jennifer Reenan
Pollen
Ropes & Gray LLP
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Suite Home Corporate Housing
Theatrical Lighting Connection
Van Duzer Vineyards
Jeremy Wechsler