Lyric Guild Board of Directors
About the Guild Board
The Guild Board of Directors was founded shortly after Lyric opened in 1954. Guild Board members serve as ambassadors for the Company to identify and cultivate new audiences and to raise funds. The Guild Board raises over $1.4 million annually to benefit Lyric through personal and solicited gifts and special events.
For more information on the Guild Board, please contact the Boards Office at 312.827.5676 or boards@lyricopera.org.
Meet the Guild Board
Last updated October 8, 2021
Event highlights
Left to right: Dorothy Kuechl, Cathy Wloch, Michael Tirpak, Jim Staples, and Claudine Tambuatco at Family Day 2019.
Guild Board members John Nelson, Nathaniel Pusey, and guests awaiting the start of the Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park performance
September 2018
Guild Board members Marc Lacher, Louis Margaglione, Jim Staples, Maggie Rock, and guests enjoying rooftop beverages prior to the Millennium Park performance at Skyline Club
September 2018
Guild Board members Oscar Tatosian and Robert Gienko, Jr. at Skyline Club
September 2018
The Guild Board of Directors teamed up with Lyric Unlimited to present the inaugural Family Day at Lyric. Guild Board members volunteered in welcoming over 900 guests to the Lyric Opera House for this fun-filled day of behind-the-scenes demonstrations, activities, and performances for families to enjoy!
April 2018
Guild Board members volunteering at Family Day
April 2018
Guild Board members at Jesus Christ Superstar Celebration co-hosted by Guild Board and Lyric's Women's Board
May 2018
Jesus Christ Superstar Celebration co-chairs Daniel T. Manoogian and Marc Lacher with Guild Board President, James A. Staples
May 2018
Guild Board and cast members from Jesus Christ Superstar for the Celebration after party at The Murphy Chicago
May 2018
Guild Board at Jesus Christ Superstar Celebration after party at The Murphy Chicago
May 2018
Guild Board members at Spoleto Festival in Charleston, South Carolina prior to Tree of Codes performance outside of Dock Street Theater
June 2018
Guild Board members at Spoleto Festival in Charleston, South Carolina post Tree of Codes performance with principal artists outside of Dock Street Theater
June 2018
Guild Board members in George Washington's pew at St. Michael's Church in Charleston, SC during the historical Charleston walking tour
June 2018
Members from the Guild Board of Directors and Lyric Young Professionals celebrate the holiday season at the annual Guild Board Holiday Party hosted by membership engagement chairman, Nathaniel Pusey
December 2018
Guild Board Holiday Party
December 2018
Guild Board Holiday Party
December 2018
Guild Board members at Lyric’s Annual Meeting
June 2017
Guild Board members and friends gather at Ravinia Festival prior to the Susan Graham and The Knights performance
August 2017