Creating A world for Young People
The Society for Imagination and Wonder was established in honor of Arizona’s young people—the future leaders of our community. The Society recognizes Childsplay’s most distinguished supporters whose generosity of $1,500 or more in a year helps ensure that imagination, creativity, and learning continue.
Society for Imagination and Wonder
Childsplay gratefully acknowledges our Annual Members, who have contributed annual gifts of $1,500 or more as of July 1, 2025.
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Joanie Flatt
Dr. Cheryl Mandala
John Back and Diane Haas
Caleb Reese
Vickie Moyes
Susan and Rich Goldsmith
Lisa and William Hobson
David Herro and Jay Franke
David and Sonja Saar
Shelley Cohn and Mollie C. Trivers
Julie and Danny Witenstein
Dwayne Hartford
Green Family Fund/Kathryn and Daniel Green
Jeffrey Breck Guldner
David Jazo
Maureen Feeney and William Wynn
Tasha and Joshua Rubin
Nelson Ross
Linda and Frank Surdakowski
Steve Martin
Nathan Joseph
Willard E White
Wendy Feldman-Kerr and Eric Kerr
Leslie Dashew and Jack Salisbury
Jonna Christensen
Michael Moyes
Vicki and John Ratliff
Torosian Foundation
Paul and Amy Mescher
Amy and Travis Beeman
Jane Martin
Erika and Gaylord Gagnon
Matthew and Marcia Benjamin
Wendi and Mike Lane
Linda Reidenbach
Rob and Cynthia Baker
Debra and Jim Larson
Ardie and Steve Evans
Laurel Kroack
Leslie Easley
Michele and Matthew Feeney
Kyle McBreen
Laurie Peterson
Robbie Adler-Tapia and Hugo Tapia
Kate and Kurt Janson
Nancy and Erik Fisher
Trevor Wilde
Alison Pulaski Carter and John Carter
Brian Guzman and Matthew Fenicle
Jack Luciano and Justin Miller
Society for Imagination and Wonder
Lifetime Members
Childsplay gratefully acknowledges our Lifetime Members, who have made cumulative gifts of $20,000 or more as of July 1, 2025.
Billie Jo Herberger
Shelley Cohn and Mollie C. Trivers
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Joanie Flatt
Dr. Cheryl Mandala
Susan and Rich Goldsmith
John Back and Diane Haas
Lisa and William Hobson
Caleb Reese
Ardie and Steve Evans
Anonymous (1)
Marcia and Matthew Benjamin
Dan O’Neill and Jenny Lucier
Kelly and Raymond Leppien
David and Sonja Saar
Carol and Randy Schilling
Betsy True and Dan Bloomfield
Steve Martin
Tim Thomason
Nelson Ross
Linda Pulaski
Roxana and Dean Bacon
Leslie Dashew and Jack Salisbury
Ann Stanton and Bob Haddock
Gaylord and Erika Gagnon
Julie and Daniel Witenstein
Kate Ellison
Anonymous (1)
Rebecca Akins
Amy and Travis Beeman
Dwayne Hartford
Jim and Debra Larson
Karen Majestic Powell and Bill Powell
Sharad Desai and Katherine Badrick
Betty H. McRae
Nathan Joseph
Susan Brekke
Vickie Moyes
Dr. Alan Longfellow
Jim and Julie Copenhaver
John Bebbling
David L. Kest and Robert “Sandy” Chamberlain
Jennifer and Mike Van Kirk
Stephanie Machen
Carstens Family Funds
Jeffrey Breck Guldner
Gail Fisher and Mel Kessler
Tim and Susie Ernst
Linda Reidenbach
Rick and Vicki Williams
Lisa Coulter Hyland and Timothy Hyland
Wendy Feldman Kerr and Eric Kerr
Chris Ewing
Kate and Kurt Janson
Alison Pulaski Carter and John Carter
Nancy and Michael Stone
Claude and Susan Case
Myra Millinger
Mary Ann Miller
Sally and Richard Lehmann
Catherine “Rusty” Foley
Jenny Millinger
Keith and Debra Wells
Shirley Hawley and Bill Blair
David and Jill Bray
Beryl Jean Hassig Trust
Trevor Barger
Norman and Pam Saba
Betty Drake
Lin Wright
Lynne Lagarde and Robert Stankus
David Herro and Jay Franke
Tasha and Joshua Rubin
Linda and Frank Surdakowski
Jenice and John Benton
Leslie and Jeffrey Rich
Dawna and Daniel Calderone
Laurie McWeeney
Society Membership
Membership in the society recognizes individuals and family foundations who generosity ensures that Arizona’s young people experienced the power of imagination in theater. Whether through annual giving or lifetime contributions, members are honored for their commitment to nurturing creativity, empathy, and wonder in future generations.
Questions?
We’re here to help. If you’d like to learn more about membership, recognition, or ways to get involved with the Society for Imagination and Wonder, please reach out to our team.
Call us at 480-921-5751 or email us by clicking below.
Quarterly Newsletter
See current and past issues of Childsplay’s newsletter to learn more about how we are achieving our mission to inspire young minds.
CHILDSPLAY BLOG
See how Childsplay Theatre sparks imagination and joy through original productions and hands-on learning. This blog offers a closer look at how our work inspires kids to explore, create, and soar.
We’re here to help. If you’d like to learn more about membership, recognition, or ways to get involved with the Society for Imagination and Wonder, please reach out to our team.
Call us at 480-921-5762 or email us by clicking below.
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