THE PRODUCTION TEAM

Samantha Goldstein (Dramaturg) has a Ph.D. in Literature from UCSD on the history of Jewish humor through the lens of the Borscht Belt. She is also an actor and director, and her interest in dramaturgy combines her love of research, history, and all things related to theater. This is her fifth Neil Simon play—three as actor: Ethel Banks in Barefoot in the Park (Patio), Karen in Jake’s Women (PowPAC) and Cookie in Rumors (Star) and two as researcher: talkback moderator for Laughter on the 23rd Floor (Roustabouts) and this one! Thank you to Jackie and Ruth for the opportunity.

Alyssa Kane (Scenic Design & Painting, Props Design, Set Dressing) She/her/hers. Alyssa is SRT’s resident scenic designer. Some of her favorite past productions at SRT are The Outsider, I Hate Hamlet, and Move Over, Mrs. Markham. Other recent projects include scenic design for Ripped (Loud Fridge) and Yellow Wallpaper (Write Out Loud). Recent prop design projects include The Ferryman (New Village Arts), The Mystery of Irma Vep (Diversionary), and The Great Khan (SD Rep). Alyssa is an operational board member at SRT. She is also a performer and founding member of a burlesque and variety troupe in Southeast Alaska.

Robert May (Sound Design) is a freelance sound designer whose credits include, SRT: Love Song, Move Over, Mrs. Markham, Deathtrap, Blithe Spirit, and The Last Night of Ballyhoo; New Village Arts: The Miss Firecracker Contest; Portland Stage Company: Halpern and Johnson; North Coast Rep: The Rainmaker, The Last Five Years, Halpern and Johnson; Renaissance Theatre: The Gingerbread Lady, Shirley Valentine; Playwrights Project, and various productions at San Diego Junior Theatre. Robert is also an award-winning director and actor.

John Owen (Set Construction) is a retired construction superintendent. This is his first project with SRT and he’s pretty darn happy with the results. Thanks to Alyssa for her guidance and to Neal, Geoffrey, Holden and others who volunteered their time. In his free time, John enjoys helping friends and family with their home improvement projects and driving his buggy around the desert. Love and thanks to his wife, Diana.

Charmaine Reed (Stage Manager) is grateful to be with the awesome folks at SRT. Latest credits are SM for Lucky Stiff (SRT/OTC), The Taming (SRT), I Hate Hamlet (SRT). Other credits include PSM for the Playwrights Project Young Playwright’s Festival 2017, 2018, at The Old Globe Theatre. She has been SM for more than 20 productions since 2013. Favorite credits include Vanya, and Sonia and Masha and Spike (SRT), Amazons and Their Men (Diversionary), Intern, How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Old Globe). She has a Technical Theatre degree from Palomar College, and a BA from CSUSM.

Ruth Russell (Producer) is SRT’s resident Producer. Producing credits include: The Dining Room, The Taming, The Outsider, Extreme Home Makeover, and Neat. Ruth studied acting at the University of St. Thomas and has trained locally with Jacqueline Ritz, Justin Lang and Jo Anne Glover. Ruth’s current acting project is Neil Simon’s Rose and Walsh at Point Loma Playhouse, running until June 4. Outside of theatre, Ruth is a communications professional and occasionally spends time with her husband and adorable dogs. IG: @yogafullyruth and @citydoggossd.

Mashun Tucker (Lighting Design) is an artist based in San Diego. He has worked with multiple companies in the area including Coronado Playhouse, Oceanside Theatre Company, San Diego Rep, New Village Arts and The Old Globe. He is excited to be working on his second Neil Simon piece while making his debut with Scripps Ranch Theatre.

Giving Back To The Arts

A law went into effect in 2020 (AB-5) that impacts the way theatres throughout California pay performers and production teams. As a result of this, plus inflation, our production costs have skyrocketed. Please consider making a donation or choose to sponsor one of our actors or crew members. Visit scrippsranchtheatre.org/donate for more information.

Srt Board Of Directors

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

MANAGING DIRECTOR

TREASURER

Casey Tibbitts

George Moy

Nick Torres, CPA

SECRETARY Open

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

PRODUCING DIRECTOR

AUDIO SUPERVISOR

Jill Drexler

Barbara Barber

Ted Leib

Srt Board Associates

Anthony Hamm, Alyssa Kane, Kate Reynolds, Judy Splitgerber, Tom Splitgerber

Srt Staff

AUDITIONS & MARKETING MANAGER

PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR

PATRON SERVICES MANAGER

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

OPERATIONS MANAGER

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

YOUTH EDUCATION COORDINATOR

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

PRODUCTION MANAGER (PRODUCER)

LIGHTING TECH CONSULTANT

Cristyn Chandler

Susan Clausen

Dani DeCarlo

Jacqueline Gregory

Jerrica Ignacio

Caitlyn McTaggart

Ben Natkin

Jerry Neimark

Ruth Russell

Mitchell Simkovsky

UP NEXT...

“A SENSE OF ENTITLEMENT” by Grant Gelvin

June 12, 2023 at 7:30pm

San Diego Playwrights in conjunction with Scripps Ranch Theatre presents the Local Flavor Play Readings. An artist sets out to lure and humiliate a predatory painter. But what she lands is an old man who just desperately wants to be friends with her and her wife. If persistence is the answer, he’s going to find a way. Suggested donation: $10 at the door.

YOUTH THEATRE CAMP: July 15 - August 12, 2023

Do you know a 10-12 year old looking for a fun summer activity? SRT is offering a 5-week theater workshop on Saturdays with veteran youth instructor Ben Natkin, where he’ll teach kids the fundamentals of performing and get them ready to step into the wonderful world of acting! No theater experience required. Students can expect to: play improv games, act out fun scenes, learn how to read scripts and prepare for auditions. They’ll feel more comfortable and confident expressing themselves both on and off stage. Contact education@scrippsranchtheatre.org for more information.