Organizations Filed Purposes:
Presenting Diverse VoicesAs one of the nation's leading presenters of music and dance, companies from Chicago are showcased alongside artists and ensembles from throughout the U.S. and around the globe. 32 countries and 6 continents have been represented on the Theater's stage, expanding cross-cultural understanding, celebrating the authenticity of story and voice, and respect for diversity.During the 2019-20 season, prior to the COVID-19 mandated closure, the Theater welcomed 16,261 audience members to performances in the six distinct series presented by the Harris: HTP Mainstage, Chamber Music Series, Family Series, Mix at Six, Beyond the Aria, and Summer Jazz at the Harris. Highlights included Bangarra Dance Theatre, Sir John Elloit Gardiner and the Orchestre Rvolutionnaire et Romantique, Max Richter, Matthew Whitaker, Amir ElSaffar, and a celebration of Lar Lubavitch featuring the Joffrey Ballet, Ballet Austin, and the Martha Graham Dance Company.
Championing Chicago ArtistsThe Harris is home to 20+ emerging and established Resident Companies that reflect an array of artistic and cultural genres. These organizations build upon marketing and production support, professional development, capacity building opportunities, and reduced rental costs provided by the Harris to collaborate through a one-of-a-kind network and present self-produced performances on the Harris stage.In the 2019-20 season, 15 of the Resident Companies held 41 performances on the Harris stage, with an additional 21 postponed due to COVID-19.As interest in podcasts, public conversations, and other civic programs increases, the Harris was proud to host many thought provoking events by its Resident Companies including the Chicago Humanities Festival and Chicago Public Media.
Generating Lasting Community ImpactThe arts are one of the greatest tools for creating shared experience and a passion for lifelong education. The Harris leverages its reputation as a world-class venue and its access to the world's leading artists to facilitate masterclasses for aspiring artists, host enrichment activities for all ages, provide hands-on experience through robust student and early professional internships, and engage in career pathway conversations with local teen service organizations.25 local organizations across the health and human services, social services, and education sectors partner with the Harris to participate in educational activities and distribute free performance tickets through the Theater's Access Tickets program, ensuring that Chicago residents of all ages, communities, and abilities may experience deep engagement with the arts. In 2019-20, the Harris distributed 922 tickets to individuals, organizations and families across the city.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Ms Patricia Barretto | President & CEO (Until 3/3/20) | 40 | $318,836 |
| Ms Laura Hanssel | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $184,512 |
| Ms Lori Dimun | President & CEO (As of 3/4/20) | 40 | $168,616 |
| Mr Jefferey M Rollinson | Head Carpenter/ Union Stew | 40 | $138,310 |
| Richard Hoyle | Head of Props | 40 | $104,488 |
| Ms Maria Zec | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Ms Dori Wilson | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Mr Robin S Tryloff | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Ms Sunitha Thomas | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Ms Susan Stark | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Mr John Q Smith | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Mr Jai Shekhawat | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Ms Shannon L Schuyler | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Ms Nancy Santi | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Mr Scott Rafferty | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Mr Dan Plehal | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Ms Abby Mccormick O'Niel | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Mr Gregory J O'Leary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Ms Claire O'Grady | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Mr Kenneth R Norgan | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Ms Alexandra C Nichols | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Ms Sarah Solotaroff Mirkin | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Mr Zarin Mehta | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Mr Michael Mcstraw | Trustee (ex-officio) | 1 | $0 |
| Mr Jeffrey Korzenik | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Ms Deborah A Korompilas | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Ms Joan W Harris | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Ms Sandra P Guthman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Mr James J Glasser | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Mr Robert J Gauch Jr | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Ms Louise Frank | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Mr Marshall Field V | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Mr John L Brennan | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Mr Paul S Boulis | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Mr John W Ballantine | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Ms Pamela Baker | Trustee (ex-officio) | 1 | $0 |
| Mr Cameron S Avery | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Mr Peter M Ascoli | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Ms Sara Albrecht | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Ms Merrillyn J Kosier | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Ms Marilyn Fatt Vitale | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Ms Christine N Evans Kelly | Vice Chair (As of 2/13/20) | 1 | $0 |
| Ms Caryn Harris | Vice Chair | 5 | $0 |
| Mr Peter M Ellis | Vice Chair | 5 | $0 |
| Ms Elizabeth Hartigan Connelly | Vice Chair | 5 | $0 |
| Ms Mary Kay Sullivan | Chairman (Until 2/12/20) | 10 | $0 |
| Mr David Snyder | Chairman (As of 2/13/20) | 10 | $0 |
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