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WOMEN’S BOARD

Goodman Theatre’s Women’s Board

The Women’s Board was founded in 1978 to expand the community and financial base of Goodman Theatre.

The current 44 members are among Chicago’s most active and philanthropic women. They share a passion for theater and play an essential role in supporting Goodman Theatre productions and its Education and Engagement programs. To learn more about Goodman Theatre’s Education and Engagement programs, click here.

The Women’s Board raises over $2 million annually through a variety of activities, including a Premiere Society solicitation campaign, Auction, Education and Engagement Luncheon and Gala.

For nearly five decades, the Women’s Board has raised over $70 million for 40 Goodman productions and an array of Education and Engagement programs. Through their extraordinary work, Women’s Board members, past and present, have had a profound impact on the Goodman, its audiences and the civic life in Chicago.

Membership is by invitation. For more information about membership, contact Alex Meyer at 312.443.3811 ext. 192 or AlexMeyer@GoodmanTheatre.org.

Women’s Board

*Past Presidents

OFFICERS

President
Diane Landgren

Vice Presidents
Nina Owen
Jackie Robinson

Treasurer
Renee Tyree

Secretary
Jill Javors

 

COMMITTEE CHAIRS and CO-CHAIRS

Education Benefit
Elizabeth Balthrop
Anne Van Wart

Gala
Wendy Krimins
Heather Poladian
Heather Zimmerman

Hospitality
Sheila Harris

Membership
Fran Del Boca
Carole Wood

Program
Teri Brown
Courtney Sherrer

Member-at-Large
Andra Press

Past Presidents
Joan E. Clifford
Fran Del Boca
Denise Stefan Ginascol
Sondra A. Healy
Linda Hutson
Swati Mehta
Carol Prins
Alice Young Sabl
Cynthia K. Scholl
Lorrayne Weiss
Susan J. Wislow

MEMBERS

Brigitte Anderson
Sharon Angell
Kay Mabie
Heather Poladian

Sustaining Members
Dr. Mildred C. Harris
Margie Janus
Mary Ann Karris
Linda Krivkovich

Honorary Members
Katherine A. Abelson
Christine Branstad
Joan M. Coppleson*
Ellen Gignilliat
Sherry John*
Gwendolyn Ritchie
Mrs. Richard A. Samuels*
Orli Staley
Carole David Stone*
Mrs. Philip L. Thomas*
Susan D. Underwood*