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The Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis Cordially Invites You to Attend

The 2008 Spring Benefit

NOTE: Building security may request a picture ID upon entrance

Parking in Sears Tower Self Park
232 South Franklin Street

Benefit Program
6:30 Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction
7:45 Welcoming Remarks and Presentation of the 2008 Human Spirit Award followed by dinner, music and dancing

The silent auction will remain open throughout dinner

Black Tie Optional

2008 Human Spirit Award

Robert Falls has been the artistic director of Goodman Theatre since 1986. Two of his most highly acclaimed Broadway productions, Death of a Salesman and Long Day's Journey into Night, were honored with seven Tony Awards and three Drama Desk Awards. His production of Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida ran on Broadway for four years. Last season, Mr. Falls directed the Tony-nominated Broadway revival of Eric Bogosian's Talk Radio, the world premiere of Richard Nelson's Frank's Home for the Goodman and Playwrights Horizons, and King Lear for the Goodman. During the 2005/2006 season, he directed the Tony-nominated American premiere of Shining City on Broadway, David Mamet's A Life in the Theatre for the Goodman, and the London revival of Death of a Salesman. Mr. Falls' world premiere productions include Arthur Miller's Finishing the Picture, Rebecca Gilman's Dollhouse and Blue Surge, Eric Bogosian's suburbia (Obie Award), Nicky Silver's The Food Chain, and John Logan's Riverview: A Melodrama with Music. Other major credits include Tony-nominated productions of The Rose Tattoo and The Young Man from Atlanta, the American premiere of Alan Ayckbourn's House and Garden, and Carlisle Floyd's Susannah for the Metropolitan Opera and Lyric Opera of Chicago.

The Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis

Since 1932, The Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis has been in the forefront of psychoanalytic education, research, and clinical service. As a center for the exploration and study of human development and behavior, and the diagnosis and treatment of emotional disorders, the Institute is world-renowned. Its programs of professional training have become models for other institutions.

The Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis is a nonprofit organization and tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The tax-deductible portion of each ticket is determined by the amount of your contribution minus the fair-market value of goods and services received. You will receive a letter from the Institute for Psychoanalysis acknowledging your contribution and the approximate tax-deductible amount. The amount of your donation is tax-deductible to the extent that the law allows.

Benefit Committee

Georgia Cibul and Barbara Grunes
Co-Chairs

Martin Laub
Eva Lichtenberg
Nancy Marks
Harolyn Lee Pappadis
Christine Susman
David Terman

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