The Baobab Family is an annual membership program where lifelong friends and dedicated supporters share their passion for Penumbra.
The program is named after the Baobab trees of Africa, famous for their exceptionally long lives and deep roots, where communities often gather to tell stories and settle differences. The Baobab Family represents the deep roots of our community, and celebrates Penumbra for its commitment to art for social change.
Benefits
Acknowledgement
All members are recognized in the playbills and lobby, and on the Penumbra website.
Members enjoy complimentary concessions at Penumbra.
Insider activities
Opening Nights
Held in our newly renovated offices and lobby, we honor Baobab Family Members at an opening night reception for each play. You’ll enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and wine while learning about the play from Lou and the creative team.
Lunch with Lou & Company
As an investor, you’ll learn about Penumbra's latest plans and dreams while having lunch in the theatre with Lou. You’ll also get a chance to take a backstage tour and meet some of our Company Members.
Open Rehearsals
Drop by for any rehearsal to observe the artistic process from the script to the stage. Here's what one member had to say:
"Attending the rehearsal was almost better than going to the play. Watching and listening to the interaction between the director and the cast was very exciting and informative. I am amazed at the level of detail and thought that goes into bringing a play to the stage."
– Bonnie Alexander
Be an Ambassador
With all of this insider knowledge, you become the perfect ambassador to the theatre. Entice everyone in your community to witness the power of Penumbra with special Ambassador Tickets.
It's easy to join!
If you are a veteran season subscriber of 10 years or more, just renew your subscription and make an annual gift of $250 or more.
Or
Make an annual gift of $2000 or more.
Memberships are annual and renewable each season.
Your membership is effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.
Questions?
Contact Erin Lavelle Lundeen at 651.288.6782 or
The Baobab Family 2009-2010 Members:
Monica and David Abrams
Bonnie Alexander
Suzanne and William Ammerman
Janet and Brad Anderson
Kay and Ronald Bach
Stephanie N. Ball
C.A. Barnett
Mary Barrett
Donald Bellfield and Wendy Adler Robinson
Ruth and John Bergerson
Mary and Robert Boehlke
Shari and David Boehnen
Mary A. Brady
Nancy and Jack Burbidge
Tracey Burton
Beth Cleary and Peter Rachleff
Siobhan Cleary and Joe Dowling
Elaine and Foster Cole
Mary Sue Comfort
Jennifer Cox Johnson and William A. Johnson
Roberta and John Dahler
Nancy Devitt and Richard Chase
Kathleen and David Edmond
David Feinberg
Barbara Forster and Larry Hendrickson
Leslie and John Garner
Linda R. Garrett
Jim Grantman
Joan Hackel and Peter Michalowski
Alfred Hauwiller
Ada Hegion and John Sims
Shirley J. Hughes
Renee and Ronald Hunter
Beth Hvass and Anne Pflugi
Laura and Rodney Jordan
Skip and Pat Kiland
Helen Kivnick and Gary Gardner
Kathy and Allen Lenzmeier
O. Herbert Lindquist
George Logan
Ann C. Lowry and John W. Overton
Rhoda and Don Mains
Gabrielle McDonald
Anne McInerney
Judith McKloskey and Daniel Shaw
Wendy and Malcolm McLean
Laura and Mark A. McLellan
Randy Nordquist
Mary Jane and Bruce Pappas
Sally and Tom Patterson
Shirley White Pearl
Polly and William Posten
Phyllis Rawls Goff and Robert Goff
Mary and Daniel Riordan
Tamara and Michael Root
Ken and Nina Rothchild
Berneen Rose Rudolph
Karol and Jeff Saunders
Mary Therese Schertler
Barbara and Larry Schnoor
Rebecca and Earl Scott
Robyn and Frank Sims
Ella and Dick Slade
Chuck Smith
Heidi Steltzner
Catherine and Paul Stemper
Lois and Bill Stevens
Marlene and James Stronge
Joyce Taborn Jackson
Clara Ueland and Walt McCarthy
Ruth and David Waterbury
Sally and Steve Wherry
Chris and Stew Widdess
Dorothea Zatocil
Nancy Zingale and William Flanigan
BENEFITS
The Baobab Family Members receive the following benefits:
Playbill recognition as a Baobab Family member
Complimentary concessions at Penumbra Theatre
Opportunity to attend the first read through of selected plays
Opportunity to attend special dress rehearsals
Opportunity to meet the artists
Backstage tours
Email updates
Lunch with Lou Bellamy
"Bring a friend" (additional tickets are $33 each; regular single tickets are $38)
If you are also a season subscriber, you get all season subscriber benefits in addition to The Baobab Family benefits
