Leading Ladies

The Rep's Leading Ladies began their efforts during the 2008-2009 season. It was the first time in the history of The Rep that a group of individuals - men or women - came together to be the Major Sponsor of a Mainstage Production. A fresh and unique fundraising effort by women interested in the arts, and in helping those with creative talents necessary to produce live theatre, has raised $104,929 through last season.

Appreciation goes to past chair Linda Stark, our current Co-Chairs Pamela Dern and Judith Weiss Levy and the generous and hard-working committee members and individuals who have joined in the effort to make a difference for The Rep through their participation and support of Leading Ladies.

2008-2009 Committee

Chair: Linda Stark

Committee:
Mary Atkin
Pamela Dern
Frankie Eichenberger
Carrie Eisenbeis
Nancy Hawes
Judith Weiss Levy
Theresa Mayberry-Pruitt
Ann Straw

The Leading Ladies 2008-2009 effort focused on underwriting production costs in bringing The Miracle Worker by William Gibson to the stage. This story of joy and triumph chronicles Helen Keller's transformation from savage to an eager student at the hands of Miss Sullivan.

Raised: $26,210 from 55 individuals

2009-2010 Committee

Chair: Linda Stark

Committee:
Wendy Alper-Pressman
Mary Atkin
Margaret Augustin
Terri Ciccolella
Pamela Dern
Frankie Eichenberger
Nancy Hawes
Mary Ann Hogan
Judith Weiss Levy
Jarona Stevens
Ann Straw
Kimberly Walker

The Leading Ladies 2009-2010 effort focused on underwriting production costs in bringing The Diary of Anne Frank by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett to the stage. This play was selected as testimony to the power of hope, courage and love in the worst of times and to the individual good that is always possible.

Raised: $34,183 from 141 individuals

2010-2011 Committee

Co-Chairs: Pamela Dern and Judith Weiss Levy

Committee:
Wendy Alper-Pressman
Mary Atkin
Margaret Augustin
Mary Pat Blake
Terri Ciccolella
Frankie Eichenberger
Nancy Galvin
Nancy M. Hawes
Toni Leidenfrost
Isabelle Montupet
Lois Schultz
Jarona Stevens
Linda Lewin Stark (prev. Chair)
Ann Harris Straw
Kimberly Walker
Patricia S. Williams

The Leading Ladies 2010-2011 effort focused on underwriting production costs in bringing Shakespeare's most chilling and enduring tragedy to the stage - Macbeth, directed by Paul Mason Barnes.

Raised: $44,536 from 157 individuals