THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING AUDIBLE ODYSSEY!In 2014, we grew up as an organization. We added new structure to our artists in resonance program. We performed in a larger, more polished space. And our new board of directors began to take the wheel to drive the organization forward, upward and outward. We are also poised to finish out the year with a budget that is nearly double that of our first year (2012) with a nearly 45% increase to our artist grant program.

In 2015, our goals will push us even more toward becoming a Chicago arts institution that is here to stay.

2014year in review

AUDIBLE ODYSSEY MISSIONAudible Odyssey is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that aims to support the growth of the tap community in Chicago by facilitating professional collaboration, supporting the education, health and development of professional tap dance artists and producing works that broaden audience access to and interaction with the art form.

BOARD OF DIRECTORSPhil BrooksBoard President

Stacy MilamVice President

Jenna DeidelTreasurer

Kelsey OverbergSecretary

Ellen BraceAlternate Secretary

STAFF / FOUNDERSPhil BrooksExecutive Director

Jenna DeidelDirector of Audience Development

Martin BronsonDirector of Continuing Education

Melissa RehHealth & Wellness Director

ADVISORSRebeca MojicaLisa LaTouche

Photos by Matt Glavin

2014 // highlights

20122013

2014

NEW SPACES

NEW audience

Attendance for our Artists in Resonance culminating show hit an all time high, more than doubling the audience we had for our first show.

Our artistic and education programming grew into new, top quality spaces with increased visibility for our work.

$7,275Given directly to tap dancers in the form of teaching fees

and artist grants.

72MINUTES

of new choreography created & premiered

220STUDENTS

educated in our weekly professional-level

classes and elementary school programs

2015 // proposals

more supporters new programming

more dancers stronger artists

In 2015, we plan to significantly grow our individual donor base by showing that giving can be accessible and exciting to a young audience base.

HELP US ACHIEVE THIS! Spread the word about #GivingTuesday - on December 2nd, encourage people you know to give $15 for 2015 to support Chicago tap dancers!

VISIT: audibleodyssey.org/donate

In 2015, we will grow our community of tap dancers by reaching out to community groups including colleges and inviting the next generation of professional tap dancers to connect with and learn from tap dancers excelling in the art form in Chicago.

In 2015, we will add additional professional development opportunities to our Artists in Resonance programming including mentorship and master classes on technical production.

In 2015, we will begin year one of a 3-year development plan to create a second arm of artistic programming to compliment our successful Artists in Resonance program.

SPONSORS2014 SEASON

American Overseas TransportAmerican Rhythm CenterChicago Human Rhythm ProjectDancing FairBallet LegereSee Chicago DanceMetLife New Stages

ARTISTS IN RESONANCETO DATE

Martin BronsonPhil BrooksTristan BrunsJessica ChapuisZada CheeksJenna DeidelJabowen DixonStar DixonKendra JorstadMelissa RehNico RubioJumaane Taylor

INDIVIDUALDONORS2014 SEASON

Georgia AllenEllen & Dave BraceRick BennettJudy & Rolf BrunsJim DeidelNancy DeidelAndrew EdwardsMatt GlavinMr. and Mrs. Ken JorstadStacy Milam & Eily ToyamaRebeca MojicaMax MosesKarene NagelKelsey & Adam OverbergMadeleine PearlNancy SackvilleDr. Lisa SchoeneLaura SicignanoJennifer SissonMark Yonally

SHED LEADERSTO DATE

Rich AshworthIan BergMartin BronsonPhil BrooksTristan BrunsJessica ChapuisZada CheeksJenna DeidelTre DumasJabowen DixonStar DixonLatrell GarnettKendra JorstadTed Louis LevyChristina MerrillKelsey OverbergMatt PospeshilMelissa RehNico RubioLindsay ShepherdSam ScipioLaura SicignanoJumaane TaylorKirsten UttichMolly VassPatti VickermanMark Yonally

2014 // acknowledgments

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