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Photo: Julieta Cervantes

Table of Contents November 2026

Welcome

Calendar of events

Ruby Jubilee: no RSVP required

From Board Chair and President & CEO

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The Book of Mormon returns!

16 Holiday programming at the Center

P1 Program

Cast, performances, who’s who, program notes, and more

26 Supporting arts for all 30 Visit the Nutcracker

boutique this holiday season

32 Center Circles 34 Donors

Thank you to our supporters

40 Center staff

Pacific Chorale Artistic Director Robert Istad

Photo: Doug Gifford

generations

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Tokio Ueyama, At Santa Anita (The Evacuee), 1942. Oil on canvas, 24 x 30 ¼ in. Courtesy Japanese American National Museum, Gift of Kayoko Tsukada (92.20.3), © Estate of Tokio Ueyama

Hello Again

November 13, 2026 - April 11, 2027

Free admission, tours, talks, art making, and more for all ages Open Wednesday–Sunday 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 3333 Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, CA 92626 langson.uci.edu

Agnes Pelton, Alchemy, 1937–1939. Oil on canvas, 36 ⅛ x 26 ⅛ in. UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art, the Buck Collection, gift of Bente and Gerald E. Buck. Photo: Fredrik Nilsen

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Welcome Dear Friends, As we gather with family and friends this November, we’re especially thankful for our Segerstrom Center community: for the audiences who join us, the artists who inspire us, and the supporters who help the arts thrive. We invite you to celebrate the season with us: enjoy a performance, share a memorable outing with loved ones, or make a gift to support the Center and its work in our community. This month brings an array of experiences to enjoy. Families can share the fun of Bluey’s Big Play and the magic of Milo the Magnificent. Water for Elephants brings the spectacle of Broadway to Segerstrom Hall, while Broadway Divas: Viva Las Divas promises an evening of powerhouse vocals and show-stopping performances. Music lovers can enjoy the Brentano String Quartet and Classic Albums Live: Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours. We’re also delighted to welcome back on stage Tony® winner Joaquina Kalukango. Idina Menzel will perform a night of hits spanning her Tony Award-winning career, presented by Pacific Symphony, one of the Center’s resident companies. And for inspiration as you prepare to gather around the table, Simply Ina: An Evening in Conversation with Ina Garten offers an evening with the beloved author and television personality. As Thanksgiving and the holiday season approach, we hope the Center will be part of your plans, a place to come together, discover something new, and make lasting memories. If you’re able, please consider making a gift to support the Center and help bring the arts to more people in our community. Thank you for being part of our Center community.

Casey Reitz President & CEO

John H. Phelan Jr. Chair, Board of Directors

Board of Directors John H. Phelan Jr., Chair Casey Reitz, President & CEO Stewart R. Smith, Treasurer Holly Breaux Schwartz, Secretary

Wendy Hales Betty Huang Jeanne Jackson Molly Jolly Harmon Kong Karla Kraft Julia A. Argyros Shanaz Langson Bart Asner, M.D. Kate Levering-Jahangiri Jesse Bagley Jim Mazzo Marta S. Bhathal William F. Meehan Louise Bryson Ethan F. Morgan Mark Chan Rick Muth Sally S. Crockett Jennifer Niccol Sandra Segerstrom Daniels Walter Parsadayan Andra Greene Ellingson Mark C. Perry David Emmes II Elizabeth Segerstrom Carie Jernquist Ferry Ginger Siedschlag John Ginger Connie Spenuzza Jackie Glass John E. Stratman Jr.

Samuel Tang Kelly Thomson Laura Vanderhook Gaddi H. Vasquez Jaynine Warner Brendan Welch Jane Fujishige Yada Henry T. Segerstrom,* Founding Chairman Directors Emeritus Anthony A. Allen* Lawrence M. Higby Roger T. Kirwan Pat L. Poss* Timothy L. Strader David H. Troob Carol L. Wilken* * in memoriam

Resident Companies Mark Nielsen, Chairman, Pacific Symphony Elaine Neuss, Chair & CEO, Philharmonic Society Julie Virjee, Chair, Pacific Chorale Arts Supporters Vanessa Moore, Chair, The Guilds of the Center Ann Moorhead, President, Angels of the Arts Fiona LeCong-Ly, Chair, Arts & Business Leadership Council Gail Daniels, President, The Center Stars Kate Levering-Jahangiri, President, Ave. to the Arts Cindy Ramirez, Chair, The Center Docents

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December 2026 Holiday Classics: Grieg’s Piano Concerto December 3–5

The Nutcracker for Kids December 5

Handel’s Glorious Messiah December 6

The Holidays with Canadian Brass December 8

Fiesta Navidad

American Ballet Theatre The Nutcracker with Pacific Symphony December 10–24

Silent Night Silent Disco December 18

Cody Fry Christmas December 18–19

Always! A Concordia Christmas

Tis the Season!

December 13

December 20–23

Holiday Organ Spectacular

The Book of Mormon

December 14

December 29–January 3

Voctave: The Spirit of the Season December 15

December 9

Photo: Julieta Cervantes

Photo: Owen Scarlett

Calendar of events

January 2027 The Book of Mormon December 29–January 3

Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert

Caity Gyorgy and ETHEL

January 3

January 22

Tituss Burgess

National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine with Dmytro Udovychenko

January 14–16

Emanuel Ax Plays Beethoven January 16

The Legend of Korra in Concert January 17

January 22

Jersey Boys January 26–31

Conrad Ricamora January 28–30

Itzhak Perlman, violin

Beethoven Festival Week 1

January 21

January 28–30

The Book of Mormon

Legend: Segerstrom Hall Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall Samueli Theater Julianne and George Argyros Plaza Artists, events and dates subject to change; visit scfta.org for up-to-date details and times.

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Ruby Jubilee: no RSVP required

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When you are a major performing arts center celebrating a birthday and you throw a party for the community, you’d better be prepared for a lot of guests to show up! On September 13, the Center celebrated 40 years of music, dancing, and art for all ages and brought together organizations across our campus and community. Over the course of the afternoon, more than 5,000 guests checked out performances, films, and displays that told the story of the Center through the past, present, and future. Studio D: Arts School for all Abilities performed in Samueli Theater and drew a strong, positive response. American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School was also very popular, as were the docent-led mini-tours of both major halls. Folk-dancing performances including ballet folklórico, Chinese, and hula consistently drew large audiences on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza. There were music ensembles and chorale groups from Orange County School of the Arts as well as Philharmonic Society and Pacific Symphony, and the UC Irvine Langson OCMA museum brought art making outside. The Philharmonic’s Music Mobile was a hit, and both the arcade and face painting had steady traffic throughout the day. There’s almost too much to list. continued on page 10

Photo: Owen Scarlett

From far left: Chinese Dance Company of Southern California; Tavake Rereata; Pacific Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble conducted by Dr. Gregory X. Whitmore, performing in Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Background image: Latin Rhythms dance workshop with Claudia de la Cruz.

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Ruby Jubilee, continued from page 9

Clockwise from above: ABC Eyewitness News anchor David Ono; Center President and CEO Casey Reitz, Assemblywoman, District 73, Cottie Petrie-Norris, and Center Board Chair John Phelan; Pacific Chorale’s Big Sing; performers from South Coast Repertory’s production of Into the Woods perform on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza stage.

During the evening the celebrations continued. Hosted by ABC Eyewitness News anchor David Ono, more than 1,000 attendees enjoyed featured special anniversary moments celebrating the Center’s legacy. Actors from South Coast Repertory performed scenes from Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods, a recorder choir played, and Pacific Chorale led the Big Sing performance. Presentations of proclamations and honors were made from local politicians, including City of Costa Mesa Mayor John Stephens, Council Member Buley, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Reynolds, City Manager Cecilia Gallardo-Daly, Assistant City Manager Alma Reyes, Orange County Board of Supervisors, Fifth District, Supervisor, Katrina Foley, Assemblywoman, District 73, Cottie PetrieNorris and Representative Ryan Dack for Office of Congressman David Min. continued on page 12 10 SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS ®

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Clockwise from above: The spectacular drone show that ended the day’s festivities; The M80s; students from Studio D performing in Samueli Theater; dancers from ABT’s William J. Gillespie School performing in Judy Morr Theater

Top photo: Everett Johnson Other photos: Owen Scarlett

Ruby Jubilee, continued from page 10

Then, The M80s band fired up on stage for ’80s-inspired dancing before the drone show. That performance started with a “picture” of a lima bean plant, an ode to the early agricultural beginnings of the Segerstrom family, who donated the land that became this Orange County landmark. There were light-up wristbands which were a big hit as well, showing how many decades the wearer had been associated with the Center. Overall, there really was something for everyone. Guests were learning, participating, and exploring areas of the Center they may have never seen, and having fun. And that is what the Center has always been about. We can’t wait to celebrate our next 40th anniversary!

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Hello! My name is Elder Price, and I would like to share with you the most amazing… Broadway musical! The Book of Mormon is back! The show has been a huge hit from the day it premiered 15 years ago and is still going strong. “It’s the funniest thing I’ve ever seen, by far,” says Entertainment Weekly, while The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” It’s the story of two young Church of Latter-Day Saints members who are ready to go on their two-year mission of spreading the word about their religion, a traditional right of passage in the church. Two unlikely members—the confident Elder Price and the awkward, fiction-prone Elder Cunningham— find themselves paired. For Elder Price, the gold at the end of his mission rainbow would be a placement in Orlando, Florida. And he’s sure he’ll get it. After all, he’s tall, blond, and handsome. Elder Cunningham is just happy to be someone… anyone’s … partner.

Photos: Julieta Cervantes

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But when their pairing and destination is announced, they learn they will be going to a remote village in Uganda. They don’t even know where Uganda is. Elder Price wonders how he can escape this personal disaster, (and this partner). Just wait until he hears the stories Elder Cunningham makes up (combining church doctrine with science fiction and fantasy) to start converting the villagers and the vengeful war lord, The General. The Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony® Award-winning Best Musical, features book, music and lyrics by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, and Matt Stone. Parker and Stone are the fourtime Emmy Award-winning creators of the landmark animated series, South Park. Tony Award winner Lopez is co-creator of the longrunning hit musical comedy, Avenue Q. The New York Times calls The Book of Mormon “the best musical of this century.” We call it the funniest show around. There’s a reason it’s still playing. Segerstrom Hall Dec. 29, 2026–Jan. 3, 2027

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Holiday programming at the Center There are so many holiday events that happen in December. How do you choose what will add to your family’s holiday spirits? The Center’s December event calendar should have you covered. In addition to the Center’s own favorites, our arts partners are also presenting a wide range of productions to put everyone in the festive spirit, even if it is 80 degrees outside!

Pacific Symphony Presents

Holiday Classics: Grieg’s Piano Concerto Photo: KT Kim

December 3–5 • Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

The Symphony opens December with Grieg’s Piano Concerto with pianist Joyce Yang. This piece is anchored by Detlev Glanert’s American Prelude No. 1 and Dvořák’s Symphony No. 6. The program will be conducted by Ruth Reinhardt, making her Pacific Symphony debut for this festive, holiday-ready program.

Pacific Symphony Presents

The Nutcracker for Kids Children will be delighted by The Nutcracker for Kids, a beloved classic designed especially for children. At its condensed running time of 45 minutes, this is a perfect way to introduce children to the seasonal classic ballet with Clara, the Nutcracker Prince and the Sugar Plum Fairy. It features dancers from the American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School and takes the audience on an enchanted journey to the Land of the Sweets. Pacific Symphony plays the familiar and festive score.

Photo: Doug Gifford

December 5 • Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

Pacific Symphony Presents

Handel’s Glorious Messiah December 6 • Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

George Frideric Handel wrote The Messiah in 1741, and it’s been a No. 1 hit ever since. In addition to being an extraordinary composer he was also a philanthropist. Handel intended concerts of this piece to raise money for the Foundling Hospital in London, where women could leave their babies if they couldn’t care for them. Although the hospital is long gone (it’s a museum now) Messiah has never fallen out of popularity. Don’t miss Handel’s Glorious Messiah and its celebration of joy, reflection and renewal. The symphony is joined by Pacific Chorale, led by its artistic director, Robert Istad. continued on page 18 16 SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS ®

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Holiday Programming, continued from page 16 Philharmonic Society of Orange County Presents

The Holidays with Canadian Brass December 8 • Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

The Philharmonic Society brings back a fan favorite. Nothing says the holidays like Canadian Brass. For more than 50 years, this unique group has been spreading joy and making spirits bright. Experience the warmth and festive spirit of the holidays with an unforgettable evening of brilliant brass music and classic favorites that will fill your heart with cheer. Bring your family and friends and make this concert a cherished part of your holiday traditions. Segerstrom Center Presents

Fiesta Navidad December 9 • Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

Celebrate the spirit of the season with one of Orange County’s most cherished holiday events! Fiesta Navidad returns to Segerstrom Center, featuring the GRAMMY® Award-winning Mariachi Los Camperos in a vibrant concert that brings Mexican holiday traditions to life through festive music, colorful dance, and joyful celebration. Beloved by audiences of all ages, this heartwarming evening is the perfect way to gather with family and friends and experience the rich cultural heritage of a Mexican Christmas. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of community, tradition, and holiday cheer!

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Segerstrom Center Presents

American Ballet Theatre The Nutcracker with Pacific Symphony December 10–24 • Segerstrom Hall

Photo: Cheryl Mann

Celebrating its 11th season at Segerstrom Center, SoCal’s favorite holiday tradition returns with American Ballet Theatre’s critically acclaimed production of The Nutcracker. Created by one of today’s most celebrated choreographers, Alexei Ratmansky, this dazzling holiday treat features ABT’s roster of superstar dancers along with gorgeous sets and costumes by Tony winner Richard Hudson, and Pacific Symphony playing Tchaikovsky’s timeless score. Clara’s nutcracker doll transforms into a handsome prince who joins her on a magical journey to lands filled with dancing snowflakes, waltzing flowers and other exotic characters, all brought to vivid life on stage by a cast of over 100 performers! Some of those performers will be young dancers from the Center’s American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School. The Nutcracker is one of the great joys of the holiday season. Enjoy it and make memories with your loved ones. continued on page 22 18 SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS ®

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Don’t miss the other exciting Broadway shows coming in our 2026–27 season! The Book of Mormon Dec. 29, 2026–Jan. 3, 2027

Jersey Boys

Jan. 26–31, 2027

The Who’s Tommy

Photo: Matthew Murphy

Mar. 9–14, 2027

Buena Vista Social Club™ Mar. 30–Apr. 11, 2027

Waitress

Apr. 27–May 2, 2027

The Great Gatsby

Helen Krushinski as Marlena

Segerstrom Center presents

May 18–30, 2027

Maybe Happy Ending June 15–27, 2027

Death Becomes Her Jul. 27–Aug. 8, 2027

November 10–22, 2026 Segerstrom Hall

Saturday, November 21 at 2 pm Learn more at scfta.org/broadway

Accessibility Performance ASL interpretation provided by: D. MacDougall Interpreting Services; Open captioning by: c2; Audio description by: Audio Description Solutions

Water for Elephants is presented with generous support from Bart and Elizabeth Asner The Center applauds

Digital Program

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NETWORKS PRESENTATIONS PRESENTS

BOOK BY

MUSIC AND LYRICS BY

RICK ELICE

PIGPEN THEATRE CO. Based On The Novel By

SARA GRUEN

ZACHARY KELLER HELEN KRUSHINSKI CONNOR SULLIVAN ROBERT TULLY JAVIER GARCIA RUBY GIBBS GRANT HUNEYCUTT FERGUS RATTIGAN FRAN ALVAREZ CHRIS CARSTEN CONOR CROWLEY GABRIELA DIAZ GLENN DOYLE CHASE FONTENOT ADAM FULLICK NANCY LUNA GUTIERREZ ELLA HUESTIS SAM KELLAR-LONG ZAKEYIA LACEY JOSE MARTINEZ ANDREW MEIER JOHN NEUROHR BRADLEY PARRISH MEGHANE POULET SYDNEY ROSE ALEX ROYER SUMMER SEVERIN KENDAL WILLIAMS YEMIE WOO KAYDEN WOODRIDGE Scenic Design TAKESHI KATA

Costume Design DAVID I. REYNOSO

Hair, Wig, and Make-Up Design Puppet Design RAY WETMORE & JR GOODMAN LUC VERSCHUEREN/ CAMILLE LaBARRE CAMPBELL YOUNG ASSOCIATES Music Coordinator JOHN MEZZIO

Music Director SARAH POOL

Company Manager GREG BAWDON

General Management

GENTRY & ASSOCIATES REBECCA SHUBART

Lighting Design BRADLEY KING

Sound Design WALTER TRARBACH

Projection Design DAVID BENGALI

Puppet Director JOSHUA HOLDEN

Orchestrations DARYL WATERS BENEDICT BRAXTON-SMITH AUGUST ERIKSMOEN

Music Arrangements MARY-MITCHELL CAMPBELL & BENEDICT BRAXTON-SMITH

Fight Director CHA RAMOS

Casting THE TRC COMPANY CLAIRE BURKE, CSA FRANKIE RAMIREZ, CSA

Tour Booking, Marketing & Publicity BOND THEATRICAL

Production Stage Manager RILEY GIBSON

Production Management NETWORKS PRESENTATIONS HECTOR GUIVAS

Executive Producer

MAX QUINLAN

Associate Choreographer

Associate Circus Designer

PAIGE PARKHILL

ANTOINE BOISSEREAU

Music Supervision

BENEDICT BRAXTON-SMITH Tour Direction

RYAN EMMONS Circus Design

SHANA CARROLL Choreography

JESSE ROBB & SHANA CARROLL Original Direction

JESSICA STONE Original Broadway Production produced by Peter Schneider, Jennifer Costello, Grove Entertainment, Frank Marshall, Isaac Robert Hurwitz, and Seth A. Goldstein. World Premiere Produced by Alliance Theatre, Atlanta, GA Tinashe Kajese-Bolden & Christopher Moses, Jennings Hertz Artistic Directors Mike Schleifer, Managing Director Water for Elephants is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing Global. (www.broadwaylicensing.com) Original Broadway Cast Album available on Ghostlight Records.

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Cast

Zachary Keller

Helen Krushinski

Connor Sullivan

Robert Tully

Javier Garcia

Ruby Gibbs

Grant Huneycutt

Fergus Rattigan

Fran Alvarez

Chris Carsten

Conor Crawley

Gabriella Diaz

Glenn Doyle

Chase Fontenot

Adam Fullick

Nancy Luna Gutierrez

Ella Huestis

Sam Kellar-Long

Zakeyia Lacey

Jose Martinez

Andrew Meier

John Neurohr

Bradley Parrish

Meghane Poulet

Sydney Rose

Alexandra Royer

Summer Severin

Kendal Williams

Yemie Woo

Kayden Woodridge

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Cast

(in order of appearance)

Mr. Jankowski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ROBERT TULLY Camel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JAVIER GARCIA Wade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GRANT HUNEYCUTT Walter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FERGUS RATTIGAN Barbara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RUBY GIBBS August/Charlie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CONNOR SULLIVAN Marlena/June . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HELEN KRUSHINSKI Jacob Jankowski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ZACHARY KELLER Sal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BRADLEY PARRISH Agnes, an orangutan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GABRIELA DIAZ (11/10–15) NANCY LUNA GUTIERREZ (11/17–22) Sue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SYDNEY ROSE Vera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KENDAL WILLIAMS Silver Star, a horse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAM KELLAR-LONG, ALEXANDRA ROYER Rex, a lion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ADAM FULLICK Caretaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CONOR CROWLEY Rosie, an elephant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELLA HUESTIS, GRANT HUNEYCUTT, BRADLEY PARRISH, CONOR CROWLEY, CHASE FONTENOT Nurse Rosemary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELLA HUESTIS Orderly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHASE FONTENOT Worker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BRADLEY PARRISH Kinkers & Rousts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FRAN ALVAREZ, CONOR CROWLEY, GABRIELA DIAZ, CHASE FONTENOT, ADAM FULLICK, NANCY LUNA GUTIERREZ, ELLA HUESTIS, SAM KELLAR-LONG, JOSE MARTINEZ, BRADLEY PARRISH, SYDNEY ROSE, ALEX ROYER, KENDAL WILLIAMS SWINGS CHRIS CARSTEN, GLENN DOYLE, JOHN NEUROHR, MEGHANE POULET, SUMMER SEVERIN, KAYDEN WOODRIDGE UNDERSTUDIES Understudies never substitute for the listed performers unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the appearance. For Mr. Jankowski—CHRIS CARSTEN; for Camel—CHRIS CARSTEN, GRANT HUNEYCUTT; for Wade— JOHN NEUROHR, BRADLEY PARRISH; for Walter—CONOR CROWLEY, JOHN NEUROHR, YEMIE WOO; for Barbara—ELLA HUESTIS, KENDAL WILLIAMS; YEMIE WOO for August—JOHN NEUROHR, BRADLEY PARRISH; for Marlena—ELLA HUESTIS, ZAKEYIA LACEY, SUMMER SEVERIN, KENDAL WILLIAMS; for Jacob—CONOR CROWLEY, CHASE FONTENOT, ANDREW MEIER DANCE CAPTAIN: SUMMER SEVERIN FIGHT CAPTAIN: JOHN NEUROHR CIRCUS CAPTAIN: MEGHANE POULET THERE WILL BE ONE 20-MINUTE INTERMISSION. To view the cast list for this performance, scan the following QR code:

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Musical Numbers ACT I Overture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orchestra Prologue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Company “Anywhere / Another Train” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacob, Camel, Wade, Company “The Road Don’t Make You Young” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Company “Easy” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marlena “The Lion Has Got No Teeth” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August, Jacob, Company “I Choose the Ride” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Camel, Jacob, Company “Ode to an Elephant” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Jankowski, Jacob, Marlena, August “Just Our Luck” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Jankowski, Barbara, Camel, Walter, Vera, Sue “Silver Stars” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacob “The Grand Spec” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August, Company ACT II “Funny Angel” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Jankowski “Zostań” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Company “Squeaky Wheel” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barbara, Walter, Camel, Jacob “You’ve Got Nothing” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August, Jacob, Marlena, Camel, Walter, Wade “What Do You Do?” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marlena “Wild” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marlena, Jacob “The Road Don’t Make You Young” Reprise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wade, Company “Go Home” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacob, Company “Zostań” Reprise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacob, Mr. Jankowski, Company “I Choose the Ride” Reprise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Company WATER FOR ELEPHANTS ORCHESTRA Music Director/Conductor/Keyboard 1/Harmonica—SARAH POOL Associate Conductor/Keyboard 2—CAMERON EDMISTON Violin/Concert Master—HOPE CHERNESKY; Reeds—TRISTAN SHAFRAN; Trumpet—CORT BAUSSMANN; Guitars—MAXFIELD ANDERSON; Acoustic/Electric Bass—BAKARI WILLIAMS; Drums/Percussion—SPENCER INCH Music Coordinator: John Mezzio Keyboard Programming: Randy Cohen; Randy Cohen Keyboards Associate Keyboard Programmers: Sam Starobin, Drew Nichols, Nick Schenkel, Tim Crook Playback Engineer: Julianne B. Merrill, PatchMaster Productions Associate Playback Engineer: Lexi Vollero, PatchMaster Productions Music Copying: Emily Grishman Music Preparation/Adriana Grace

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Who’s Who ZACHARY KELLER (Jacob Jankowski) is grateful to be making his national tour debut. Theatre: John Proctor Is the Villain regional premiere (Studio Theatre), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Signature Theatre). TV: “Shameless,” “Law and Order,” “Chicago Med”. A special thanks to his family and Gray Talent Group. @zacharykeller12

RUBY GIBBS (Barbara). Ruby is thrilled to have actually run away with the circus! Previous credits: Jane Seymour (SIX), Sylvia (Finding Neverland), Lizzie (Borden), Ragtime, Grease, Sister Act, Parade, Little Women. Endless love, adoration, and gratitude to her mom, sisters, partner, and best friends! Take3Talent. @_ruby_gibbs

HELEN KRUSHINSKI (Marlena). National Tour Debut! Pittsburgh native and University of Michigan alum. Regional: An American in Paris (Lise Dassin) and Camelot (Ensemble). Huge thank you to her agents at BWA and TRC. And to her family, friends, mentors, WAS & WDA, and fellow preschool teachers: Thank you for the endless support. Couldn’t do it without you! @krushballerina

GRANT HUNEYCUTT (Wade). National tour debut! Grant has a BM in MT from Oklahoma City University. His most recent credit was Willard in MGM Beau Rivage’s Footloose the Musical. He wants to say thank you to everyone who got him where he is today!

CONNOR SULLIVAN (August). Honored to be part of this First National Tour! Favorite credits include the National Tour of Chicago (Billy Flynn), performing at Walt Disney World and for Disney Cruise Line, and all the shows he and his siblings wrote and performed in the basement growing up. HUGE thanks to this creative team, TRC, and About Artists Agency! Instagram: @connorpsully. ROBERT TULLY (Mr. Jankowski). Bob is thrilled to be a part of the Water for Elephants family. His previous circus themed experience consists of his time as Ringmaster for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus. Other favorite roles include A Christmas Carol (Scrooge), Footloose (Rev. Moore) and The Full Monty (Harold) for Prather Productions, and Rock of Ages (Hertz) for Mountain Theater Company. JAVIER GARCIA (Camel) is a proud MexicanAmerican actor, honored to make his National Tour Debut. San Diego native and AMDA alum. Credits: Frozen (Oaken), Kinky Boots (Don), In the Heights (Piragua Guy), Disneyland Coco shows. Grateful to his wife, daughter, family/friends for their love and support. Thank you to this creative team, TRC, About Artist Agency and God for this opportunity. @yosoyjaviergarcia

FERGUS RATTIGAN (Walter) is an Irish actor based in London. His credits include Tom Thumb in Barnum, Brutus in Julius Caesar, Shardlake in Sovereign, Paddy in The Witcher (Netflix), Ian in Then Barbara Met Alan, and Flitwick in the Harry Potter series of full-cast recordings on Audible. FRAN ALVAREZ JARA (Kinker & Roust). After a restless adolescence looking for an activity that allowed him to focus his energy, Fran was introduced to circus at the age of 16. He then went on to start his circus career at 18 at the preparatory school of Madrid, Carampa, and later at the Ecole Supérieure des Arts du Cirque de Bruxelles. With a focus on improving his technique and becoming a human trampoline, he continued his training in France, as well as taking part in the creative development of several shows for high-level acrobatic collectives across Europe. Specialising in hand to hand and group acrobatics, Fran enjoys being on stage and putting the high acrobatic level at the service of the scene and his colleagues. In his free time, Fran enjoys coffee, Olympic weightlifting and reading epic fantasy books. CHRIS CARSTEN (Swing). Recent roles: Addams Family, Fester, National Tour; Rocky the Musical, Mickey, Regional; Little Women, Mr. Laurence, National Tour; A Christmas Story, Jean Shepherd, Ahmanson Theater (Center Theatre Group LA). Thanks to his children for love and inspiration!

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CONOR CROWLEY (Kinker & Roust) is so excited to be joining Water for Elephants! Past credits include Footloose (Ren), Catch Me if You Can (Frank), and Bat Out of Hell (Ledoux). Conor is also the singer and bassist of The Hebel Crowley Band. Conor would like to thank his family, friends, and mentors for everything they’ve done for him! @crowleythethird GABRIELA DIAZ (Kinker & Roust) is thrilled to join this production Water for Elephants. She began her training in rhythmic gymnastics and later developed her circus skills as a selftaught performer. Gabriela has performed with numerous shows and companies, continuously refining her acrobatic abilities and exploring new challenges in her craft. GLENN DOYLE (Swing) is excited to be on the road with Water For Elephants! He got his start in the circus world through gymnastics before joining the local circus in the Netherlands, later training hand-to-hand, partner acrobatics, Chinese pole, hoop diving, and Russian bar amongst others. A 2026 graduate of L’École Nationale de Cirque, Glenn has also performed with Circus Smirkus, Cirque du Demain, New York Circus Project’s Hamlet, and Montréal Complètement Cirques. CHASE FONTENOT (Kinker & Roust) is excited to be making his national tour debut! Recent credits: White Christmas (TUTS), Top Hat (The Rev), 42nd Street (The Gateway), and Bandstand (The Rev). Montclair State alum! Thanks to Mom and Dad for their love and support! @chase.a.fontenot ADAM FULLICK (Kinker & Roust). Former British acrobatic champion, graduated from the National Centre for Circus Arts in 2018. He has since toured globally with award-winning circus shows, worked in film/TV (Disney, Marvel), and performed at major festivals, luxury events, and cabarets. His passion drives him to live fully through movement and art. NANCY GUTIERREZ (Kinker & Roust) is a circus artist born in Guadalajara, Mexico, who performs acrobatics, movement, and dance

internationally. Graduated from the Quebec professional circus school in Canada in 2019 (L’École de cirque de Québec). Her work has been seen in more than 10 countries more of 300 different shows working for the companies, Circa, Cirque du soleil, The 7 Fingers and more. ELLA HUESTIS (Kinker & Roust). Ella is overjoyed to be making their National Tour debut in Water for Elephants — alongside her best friend Summer! Elon Music Theatre Class of 2025. Huge thanks to TRC Company, Water Four Elephants team, family, and chosen family. @ellagracehuestis SAM KELLAR-LONG (Swing). Sam’s mom sent him to Circus Juventas at 4 years old after one cartwheel too many. After 17 years of training, he is now a graduate of Montreal’s National Circus School. Favorite past productions include Hamlet with New York Circus Project and Jenny with Madison Circus Space. IG @samdoescircus. ZAKEYIA LACEY (u/s Marlena, Vera) is pleased to make her National Tour Debut with Water for Elephants. Regional: High Society (Ensemble, Ogunquit Playhouse) Dreamgirls (Swing, The Muny), Sister Act (Ensemble, The Muny). She would like to thank her friends/family, her amazing agents, and, as always, God. JOSE MARTINEZ (Kinker & Roust) is thrilled to be part of this production. Previous credits include Water for Elephants. Jose is a circus artist who developed his skills through self-training and has grown as a performer by participating in numerous shows and companies. ANDREW MEIER (u/s Jacob). Recent credits include White Plains Performing Arts Center’s Hairspray (Brad/Dance Captain), Casa Mañana’s: Grease (Sonny/Dance Captain), Newsies (Oscar/ Ensemble), and BatBoy (Ensemble). Other credits include: Cruel Intentions (Greg) and Once Upon a Mattress (Prince Dauntless) at StageWest/ Uptown Players, All Shook Up (Chad) and Eurydice (Orpheus) at TCU, and Catch Me If You Can (Frank Jr.) at his hometown theatre Cocoa Village Playhouse. He thanks God and his loving family and friends for supporting him through this incredible opportunity. @andrew.meier

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JOHN NEUROHR (Kinker & Roust). National Tour Debut! Regional: North Shore, Goodspeed, Engeman. Pittsburgh native and Boston Conservatory alum. Endless love and gratitude to Mom, Dad, family, friends, and of course, Meghan & Danny at Hudson Artists Agency. This dream would not be possible without all of you. @jnewroar BRADLEY PARRISH (Kinker & Roust). National Tour debut! Regional: Young Frankenstein (Dr. Frankenstein), Gentlemen’s Guide… (Monty Navarro), & more. Proud Belmont alum & Portland native. All the love to family and friends in OR, TN, & NY. Glory to God for the plot twists, pratfalls, and provision. @Bradleyparrish_ MEGHANE POULET (Ensemble, Temporary Circus Artist Swing). Broadway credits: Water for Elephants (closing cast, Circus Swing). Tour: Cirque du Soleil, The 7 Fingers and Gravity & Other Myths. Quebec Circus School, 2017 graduate. To have a family like mine is the best gift of all, merci forever! @meg_poulette SYDNEY ROSE (Kinker & Roust) is thrilled to join the company! National Tours: Bat Out of Hell (Vilmos, Swing, U/S Zahara & Tink); The Cher Show (Ensemble, U/S Dark Lady). Many thanks to her incredible reps, TRC, her family, & friends! @sydneyyrosee ALEXANDRA GAELLE ROYER (Kinker & Roust). As a part of the initial creation, Alexandra is thrilled to meet the touring Water for Elephants family and re-join this wonderful piece of living art—she would like to especially thank Shana Carroll and the entire creative team. SUMMER SEVERIN (Swing, Dance Captain). Summer is so thrilled to be making her professional and National Tour debut in Water for Elephants alongside her best friend/sister Ella. Elon Music Theatre class of 2025. Thank you, Water for Elephants Team, TRC Company, Elon, Family, and Chosen Family. @summerseverin KENDAL WILLIAMS (Kinker & Roust) is a graduate of Point Park University (BFA musical theatre, dance minor) and was most recently a part of the International tour of Charlie and the

Chocolate Factory. Williams is signed to Hudson Artists Agency! She would like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her, xx! Ig; @_kendalwilliams_ YEMIE WOO (u/s Walter, Barbara, Sue). National tour debut! Recent graduate of Pace University. Yemie thanks her friends and teachers for their support and her family—엄마, 아빠, Yerin, and Yena—for their love and belief in her! @yemiewoo KAYDEN WOODRIGE (Kinker & Roust) received his training at L’École Nationale de Cirque, specializing in Duo Chinese pole, hand to hand, and icarian games. He graduated from ENC in 2025 and has spent the last year on tour with Cirque Élozie in ID Evolution. RICK ELICE (Book). Four-time Tony Award, Drama Desk & Lortel nominee. Grammy, Olivier & Outer Critics Circle Award winner. Broadway: Smash, Water for Elephants, The Cher Show, Peter and the Starcatcher, The Addams Family, Jersey Boys. In the pipeline: The Princess Bride and Silver Linings Playbook. From 19821999, as Creative Director at Serino Coyne Inc., Rick created ad campaigns for more than 300 Broadway shows, from A Chorus Line to The Lion King. From 1999-2009, he served as Creative Consultant for The Walt Disney Studio. Heartfelt thanks to those he’s been lucky enough to know: Sondheim, Stoppard, Bennett, Prince, Fosse, Robbins, Nichols, Tune, Nunn, Timbers, McAnuff, Laurents, Lippa, Stone, Taymor, Papp, Coyne, Brickman, and eternally, Roger Rees. Hey Rog, look who’s running away with the circus! PIGPEN THEATRE CO. (Music & Lyrics) are the creators and stars of the musicals The Old Man and the Old Moon, The Tale of Despereaux, The Hunter and The Bear, The Mountain Song and The Nightmare Story. As a band, they’ve released several albums, including Bremen and Whole Sun, and toured nationally. Their immersive show Phantom Folktales appeared on Virgin Voyages. They curated The Storytelling Festival at Little Island in NYC. Awards: Jeff Award, IRNE Award, Clive Barnes Theatre Innovation Award, seven BFAs from Carnegie

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Mellon, among others. PigPen is Alex Falberg, Arya Shahi, Ben Ferguson, Curtis Gillen, Dan Weschler, Matt Nuernberger, Ryan Melia. Love to our families! @pigpentheatreco SARA GRUEN (Novelist) is the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of At the Water’s Edge, Water for Elephants, Ape House, Riding Lessons and Flying Changes. Her works have been translated into 43 languages and have sold more than ten million copies worldwide. Water for Elephants was adapted into a major motion picture starring Reese Witherspoon, Rob Pattinson, Christoph Waltz and the inimitable Tai in 2011. Originally from Canada, Sara now lives in Western North Carolina with her husband and sons, along with their dogs, cats, horses, birds and the cuddliest donkey in the Western hemisphere. JESSICA STONE (Original Director) directed the original Broadway production of Water for Elephants which garnered 7 Tony nominations including Best Musical and Best Direction of a musical. She also won an Outer Critics Circle Award and a Drama Desk Award for her work on the show. Other credits include the Broadway and National Tour Productions of Kimberly Akimbo which won the Tony for Best Musical and garnered her a Tony nomination for her direction. Since 2010 she has been directing all over the country. Favorite credits include Arms and the Man, As You Like It, Absurd Person Singular, Spelling Bee, …Forum, Vanity Fair, June Moon, Last of the Red Hot Lovers, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Barefoot in the Park and Dancing at Lughnasa. Previously Stone was an actress on and off Broadway, in television and in film. BENEDICT BRAXTON-SMITH (Music Supervisor, Co-Arranger & Co-Orchestrator). Australianmade music director, arranger and orchestrator. Broadway/NYC: Water for Elephants, For the Girls, My Golden Age (Carnegie Hall), Cyrano, Kristin Chenoweth: Christmas at the MET. West End: Mean Girls. Touring: Mean Girls. TV/Film: “Homeschool Musical” (HBOmax), “Mean Girls” (2025), “Stars on Stage” (PBS), “Take Me to the World.” Wouldn’t be here without Mum, UP&AG, Erin and Austin.

SHANA CARROLL (Circus Designer & Co-Choreographer). Co-founding artistic director of The 7 Fingers, where she created over a dozen shows including Traces, Sequence 8, Cuisine & Confessions, Passengers. Other directing: Cirque du Soleil’s Crystal; circus component of Queen of the Night; Cirque du Soleil performance on 84th Academy Awards. Other circus design/choreography: Paramour (Broadway); Cirque du Soleil’s Iris; Sochi Olympics Opening Ceremony. JESSE ROBB (Co-Choreographer) Broadway: Co-choreographer of Water for Elephants (Tony, Drama Desk, OCC noms and the Chita Rivera Award), Miss Saigon (Assoc. Choreographer). Off Broadway: Ginger Twinsies. Jesse is the Movement Director/Assoc. Choreographer of Les Misérables globally. Cirque Du Soleil: Zumanity. Regional: The MUNY, Alliance Theater, Theatre Calgary, Stratford Festival of Canada, Ogunquit Playhouse, The Ordway, among others. @jesserobbchoreography RYAN EMMONS (Tour Director). Broadway: Water for Elephants, Kimberly Akimbo, Groundhog Day, Matilda, Ghost. National tours: Kimberly Akimbo, Matilda, Miss Saigon. Ryan is co-artistic director of the indie theatre ensemble, No.11 Productions. He is a freelance director and teaches at IAMT. Gratitude to Jane, Brandon and Beckett! ryanemmonsdirects.com PAIGE PARKHILL (Associate Choreographer). Broadway: Water for Elephants. Regional: The MUNY, Alliance Theatre, Arena Stage, Theatre Calgary, Stratford Festival of Canada, Theatre Aspen. Walt Disney Company: 20 years. Thank you to Jess, Jesse, Jen, Peter, WME, Networks, Zach, mum, dad, and sisters. ANTOINE BOISSEREAU (Associate Circus Designer). Thrilled to be continuing the journey with Water for Elephants in this new role! Awarded at the 42nd Cirque de Demain. Outstanding Dancer in a Broadway show, Chita Rivera Award winner. Credits include Water for Elephants (Broadway), Masquerade, Cirque du Soleil, Dragone, The 7 Fingers. Infinitely grateful to the Water for Elephants family. @antoineboissereau

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TAKESHI KATA (Scenic Designer). Broadway: Water for Elephants (Tony Nom.), Prayer for the French Republic, Clyde’s, Derren Brown’s Secret. Off-Broadway: Atlantic, NYTW, Playwrights, The Public, Rattlestick, Second Stage, Signature, Vineyard, among others. Other projects: Until the Flood (Shaubühne, Berlin), Bug (Steppenwolf). Michael Merrit Award, Drama Desk, Obie and Jeff Awards. Associate professor, University of Southern California, School of Dramatic Arts. DAVID I. REYNOSO (Costume Designer). Internationally renowned scenic, costume and exhibit designer. Sleep No More (Obie Award; Boston, New York and Shanghai), The Burnt City (London). Founder, Optika Moderna. Creator of La Lucha, Teatro Piñata, Portaleza, Las Quinceañeras, Waking La Llorona. Work includes designs for Meow Wolf, Museum of Us and New Children’s Museum. davidreynoso.com BRADLEY KING (Lighting Designer) is a parent, proud union leader and lighting designer based in NYC. Broadway: Lempicka, Water for Elephants (Tony nomination), How to Dance in Ohio, Fat Ham (Tony nomination), Hadestown (Tony, Drama Desk winner), The Great Comet… (Tony, Drama Desk winner), Flying Over Sunset (Tony nomination), Bernhardt/Hamlet. Numerous new musicals and plays across the country and around the world. MFA, NYU. bradleykingld.com @bradleykingld WALTER TRARBACH (Sound Designer). Broadway: Water for Elephants (Drama Desk Award), Spongebob Squarepants (Tony Nomination), The Farnsworth Invention, Cymbeline Co-Sound Designs: Ain’t Too Proud (Tony Nomination), The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Doctor Zhivago Other Credits: Take The Lead, The Harder They Come, The Elf on the Shelf, Queen of the Mist, The Unsinkable Molly Brown, Madagascar Live!, Nickelodeon Storytime Live! He is married to photographer Kimberly Witham. DAVID BENGALI (Projection Designer). Broadway: Good Night and Good Luck, Water for Elephants, Eureka Day, The Thanksgiving Play, 1776. Off-Broadway: Here There Are

Blueberries, Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992; Monsoon Wedding; Without You; The Visitor; Circle Jerk; Einstein’s Dreams; Scene Partners; Walk On Through Regional: Chicago Shakes, Pasadena Playhouse, La Jolla, A.R.T., Yale Rep, Dallas Theater Center, Alliance. National tours: Peter Pan, 1776, Rockin’ Road to Dublin. Awards: Hewes, Obie, Lortel, Hayes, Drama Desk (nom), Tony (nom). LUC VERSCHUEREN FOR CAMPBELL YOUNG ASSOCIATES (Hair, Wig & Makeup Designer). Broadway/West End: Back to the Future; A Beautiful Noise; Stranger Things: The First Shadow; Funny Girl; Tina–The Tina Turner Musical (Drama Desk); The Hills of California; Leopoldstadt; To Kill A Mockingbird; The Music Man; Hello, Dolly!; Girl From The North Country; Les Misérables; Matilda; Billy Elliot. Film/TV: “Only Murders in the Building,” “The Gilded Age,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” RAY WETMORE & JR GOODMAN (Props & Puppetry Designer). Co-owners of More Good Productions, a design and production company. Recent Broadway: Stranger Things The First Shadow, Queen of Versailles, Just In Time, Maybe Happy Ending, Good Night and Good Luck, Buena Vista Social Club, Cabaret. Currently on Tour: & Juliet, Kimberly Akimbo, The Notebook, Stereophonic, Hell’s Kitchen, Spamalot. CAMILLE LABARRE (Puppetry Designer). Founder and Creative Director of LAB LAB, a puppet and prop shop in NYC. Broadway/ Off-Broadway: The Skin of Our Teeth, Into the Woods, Encores! At NYC Center – Into the Woods. Regional: Alliance Theater. TV/Ads/Live Events: “Sesame Street,” “Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock,” Amazon Prime Day, Honda Holiday, Dunkin’ x NHL, Hershey’s, Thom Browne SS 2022 – New York Fashion Week. DARYL WATERS (Co-Orchestrator). Orchestrations: Pirates! The Penzance Musical (Drama Desk nom); Gypsy (Additional Orchestrations); New York, New York (Tony nom); Memphis (Tony/Drama Desk Awards). Music Supervision/Orchestrations/ Arrangements: The Cher Show (Drama Desk nom/Orchestrations); Shuffle Along (Tony nom/ Orchestrations); Holler If Ya Hear Me; Bring in ’Da

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Noise/Funk. Music Supervision/Arrangements: A Wonderful World; Boop!. AUGUST ERIKSMOEN (Co-Orchestrator). Broadway: Come From Away (Grammy nomination), Bright Star (Tony nom), Prince of Egypt (London West End), Gigi, First Date, Hugh Jackman Back on Broadway (Additional Orchestrations), The Addams Family (Dance Arrangements, Additional Orchestrations), Memphis (Dance Arrangements), Million Dollar Quartet (Associate Music Supervisor). MARY-MITCHELL CAMPBELL (Co-Arranger) has served as music supervisor/director for Broadway shows including Some Like It Hot, The Prom, Mean Girls, Tuck Everlasting, Finding Neverland, Big Fish, The Addams Family, Company and Sweeney Todd. She is the founder of Arts Ignite (artsignite.org) and is very active in Maestra and Muse. SARAH POOL (Music Director). National Tours: Come From Away, Something Rotten! Other highlights: Somewhere Over the Border (world premiere) and Cinderella (Geva Theatre), In the Heights, Lend Me a Tenor: the Musical, and RENT (PCPA), The Spitfire Grill (SUNY Geneseo), On the Town (OCU). Thrilled to finally work with dear friend Benedict, and thankful for the endless love and support from family and friends, especially Mom, Dad, and Sam. @just_spool JOHN MEZZIO (Music Coordinator) has conducted national tours including State Fair starring John Davidson, Victor Victoria starring Toni Tennille, and Cinderella starring Eartha Kitt and Debbie Gibson. Additionally, Mr. Mezzio was Associate Conductor for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express at the Las Vegas Hilton. National tours: Oklahoma!, The Producers, Spring Awakening, Hairspray, The Book of Mormon, A Bronx Tale, Beauty and the Beast, and Fiddler on the Roof. JOSHUA HOLDEN (Puppet Director) is a selfproducing puppeteer, designer, builder, and freelancer for The Jim Henson Company as an Emmy nominated puppet wrangler. Broadway: Water for Elephants. TV: Sesame Street,

Helpsters. National Tours: Avenue Q, Peter Pan 360, Avett Brother Band (2024 Tour), The Joshua Show. He is an alumnus of the Walnut Hill School for the Arts and earned a B.F.A. in Acting from The Chicago College of Performing Arts, Roosevelt University. wowjoshuaholden.com @ohmygoshuajoshua CHA RAMOS (Fight Director). Fight director, intimacy director, dramaturg, playwright, performer and instructor. MFA in theatre from Columbia University. www.CallMeCha.com With immense gratitude to my family (both given and found), to my ancestors, and to the mentor-colleagues who have fortified me. I choose the ride. THE TRC COMPANY (Casting). Selected Broadway and tours: The Wiz, Tommy, The Outsiders, Back to the Future, Here Lies Love, Bad Cinderella, KPOP, SIX, Ain’t Too Proud, The Band’s Visit, Miss Saigon, Dear Evan Hansen, Cats, School of Rock, Aladdin, Spamalot, The Producers, Mamma Mia!, Jersey Boys, Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera. BOND THEATRICAL (Tour Booking, Marketing & Publicity) is an independently owned theatrical booking, marketing and publicity company representing award-winning Broadway shows and live entertainment properties. Bond connects artists and audiences by forming strategic partnerships between producers and presenters across North America. For more information, please visit BondTheatrical.com. RILEY GIBSON (Production Stage Manager) is thrilled to be running away with the circus by joining the Water For Elephants family! National Tours: The Book of Mormon, The Addams Family, Elf, Little Women, Peter Pan; Regional: Company Management (2023) & Production Management (2024) at The REV Theatre Co, Auburn NY; Proud graduate of Elon University. For my family, friends, and ever-growing support system! ÉLIANNE DESILETS-DUBÉ (Assistant Stage Manager) graduated in 2018 in “Stage Management and Technical Production” at Collège Lionel-Groulx (QC,CA).She has key roles in technical direction/assistance, tour management, and stage management with

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organizations such as Cirque Éloize, The 7 Fingers, the Montréal Complètement Cirque festival and more. STAN BARILE (Circus Assistant Stage Manager) is based in Atlanta, GA and graduated from UNC Greensboro. Stan traveled with Circus Smirkus for five seasons, Cirque Dreams: Holidaze for two, and is excited to be back under the big top! They send all their love to their mom, and everyone who has helped them live their circus dreams. GREG BAWDON (Company Manager) is originally from Southern California & has spent his entire career in entertainment at various theme parks, tours, and cruise ships. He is thrilled to be running away with the circus. Previous Tours: Disney Live, BabyShark’s Big Broadwave Tour, Paw Patrol Live! Greg is thankful to his Mom, family, and friends who have always supported his nomadic lifestyle. JOSE AMENGUAL (Assistant Company Manager) has had the privilege to perform on stage with several theme parks and tour as a dancer with Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families, Sesame Street Live, Bubble Guppies Live, Trolls Live, and Cirque Dreams Holidaze. He is humbled to have taken leadership roles at theme parks and served as Assistant Company Manager on Paw Patrol Live. Much love to his supporting family and his mom and grandma smiling from above.

Presentations include Jersey Boys, Beetlejuice, and Water for Elephants. Max served as the Producing Artistic Director for Greenville Theatre in South Carolina for five years. Directing highlights: Into the Woods, She Loves Me, Jersey Boys, Shrek, Cabaret, and Red. Performance highlights include Broadway: Les Misérables (2014 OBC), National Tours: Evita, Les Misérables, Ragtime and Regional: Paper Mill Playhouse (Associate Director), Jeff Awardwinning actor The Light in the Piazza (Marriott Theater), Ragtime (Drury Lane, Fulton Opera House), Ravinia Festival, and The Muny. Max is most proud to be a father and husband. NETWORKS PRESENTATIONS (Producer). Current and upcoming productions include A Beautiful Noise, Beetlejuice, The Book of Mormon, Boop! The Musical, Buena Vista Social Club, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, The Great Gatsby, Jersey Boys, Mark Twain Tonight!, Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music, and Water for Elephants. networkstours.com

GENTRY & ASSOCIATES (General Management) has managed nearly 250 national and international touring theatrical productions over the past 25 years. Current and upcoming productions include A Beautiful Noise, Beetlejuice, The Book of Mormon, Boop! The Musical, Buena Vista Social Club, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, The Great Gatsby, Jersey Boys, Mark Twain Tonight!, Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music, and Water for Elephants. MAX QUINLAN (Executive Producer). Broadway: Les Misérables (Resident Director). National Tours: Phantom of the Opera (Resident Director), Executive Producer with Networks P12 WATER FOR ELEPHANTS | BROADWAY

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Opening Night: September 30, 2025 STAFF FOR WATER FOR ELEPHANTS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Max Quinlan GENERAL MANAGEMENT Gentry & Associates Gregory Vander Ploeg Rebecca Shubart Amanda Lenti PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT Networks Presentations Jason Juenker Hector Guivas ORIGINAL BROADWAY GENERAL MANAGEMENT FORESIGHT THEATRICAL Jalaina Ross Allan Williams Aaron Lustbader Mark Shacket COMPANY MANAGER Greg Bawdon Assistant Company Manager Jose Amengual BOOKING, MARKETING & PUBLICITY BOND THEATRICAL bondtheatrical.com Temah Higgins Mollie Mann DJ Martin Marc Viscardi Wendy Roberts Jenny Bates BOOKING & OPERATIONS Mary K. Witte Madison St. Amour Laura Morgan Jesse Daniels Jordan Ivezaj France Jones Katelyn Wenkoff TOUR MARKETING & PUBLICITY Tony Joy Anne Simendinger Melissa Cohen, Alexandra De La Cerda, Caroline Frawley, Steph Kelleher, Harrison Mootoo, Scotland Newton, Elisabeth Reyes, Morgan Sperry, Linda J. Stewart CASTING The TRC Company Claire Burke CSA, Kevin Metzger-Timson CSA, Xavier Rubiano CSA, Peter Van Dam CSA, Tara Rubin CSA, Merri Sugarman CSA, Louis DiPaolo CSA, Spencer Gualdoni CSA, Olivia Paige West CSA, Frankie Ramirez CSA Production Stage Manager.....................................................Riley Gibson Assistant Stage Manager................................. Élianne Desilets-Dubé Circus Assistant Stage Manager.............................................Stan Barile Associate Scenic Designer.....................................................................Se Oh Associate Costume Designer...........................Matthew C. Hampton Assistant Costume Designers.........................Devon Horn, AJ Jones Costume Design Production Assistant.......................Andrew Burns Associate Lighting Designer..........................................................Kat Zhou Assistant Lighting Designer...................................................Mack Scales Moving Light Programmers................ Alyssa Eilbott, Bradley Gray Associate Sound Designers.....................................Angela Baughman, Shaughn Bryant Associate Video Designer.......................................... Alessandra Cronin Assistant Video Designer........................................ Taylor Edelle Stuart Video Programmer...........................................................Andrew Gusciora Associate Hair & Makeup Designer............................. Susan Corrado Prop Supervisors....................................... Ray Wetmore, JR Goodman Circus Rigging.................................................................................... Danny Zen Circus Ensemble Casting.......................................................The 7 Fingers Acrobatic Coach............................................................Sebastien Soldevila Production Carpenter/Rigger............................................Gonzalo Brea Production Sound....................................... Shaughn Bryant, Ron Sinko Production Electrician.......................................................Olivia Doniphan Production Video........................................................... Chelsea Zalikowski Production Props................................................................. Jennifer Kramer Head Carpenter.................................................................... McKenna Bovey Assistant Carpenter/Automation............... Quintrell Allen-Haynes Assistant Carpenter............................................................... Julia Liebowitz Flyperson................................................................................... Owen Zacharias Head Electrician.........................................................................Michael Smith Assistant Electrician.....................................................................Mason Shell Head Audio..................................................................................... Walker Smith Assistant Audio........................................................................... Tate Abdullah Head Props.......................................................................................Luke Salerno Assistant Props................................................................................... Sean Beck Wardrobe Supervisor............................................Jeri Elizabeth Meador Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor..............................................Eric Larson

Head Hair/Makeup............................................................ Shannon Dolinar Crew Swing.............................................................................................. Bri Catlin Polish Consultant.................................................Weronica Kwiatkowska Circus Historian.......................................................................... Veronica Blair Production Assistants..................................Greg Bawdon, Ava Moyle, Harrison Newton Drums & Foley Consultant.................................................... Mike Dobson Rehearsal Pianists..................................... Adam Beskind, Abel Garriga Recorded Reeds..............................................................................Brian Krock Recorded Guitar/Mandolin/Banjo..............................Peter Douskalis Tracked Cello....................................................................................... Sam Hoad Merchandise..............................................................................Creative Goods Merchandise Manager................................................................... Gena Byrd Advertising and Community..................... Super Awesome Friends; Jim Glaub, Crystal Chase, Carol Hartsell, Rebecca Prowler, and Daniella Leguisamo Production Photographer..................................Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade Safety Consultant.............................................................. Bryan Huneycutt Physical Therapy.............................................................................. Kaelin Agar NEURO TOUR Physical Therapy, Inc. Accounting.................................................. Networks Presentations LLC Tax Accountant.....................................................................Rachael Ffrench Legal Services........................................................David F. Schwartz, Esq., Gray Schwartz LLP International VISA Management.......................................The 7 Fingers Housing...........................................................Lisa Morris, Road Concierge Travel Agency.............................................. Kessler & Co. / Direct Travel Trucking.......................................................................................... Clark Transfer FOR NETWORKS PRESENTATIONS Chief Executive Officer................................................................... Orin Wolf President/Chief Production Officer.................................. Seth Wenig Chief Operating Officer................................................... Margaret Daniel Chief Financial Officer.............................................................. Scott Levine Business Affairs...................................................................Scott W. Jackson Executive Producers..................... Max Quinlan, Hannah Rosenthal, Trinity Wheeler Producing Associate........................................................Isabella Schiavon Producing Assistant............................................................... Aidan Herman Sr. Director/Finance.......................................................................John Kinna Sr. Director/Accounting........................................................Jim McPartlin Controller...................................................................................Jennifer Gifford Sr. Accountant................................................................Sammie Spedaliere Director of Tour Accounting............................................. Laura S. Carey Tax Director....................................................................................... Pat Guerieri Sr. Tax Accountant.......................................................Matthew Peerbolte Tax Assistant............................................................................ Deborah Brown Accounts Payables & Receivables Clerk.......................Lisa Loveless Sr. Director, Booking & Engagements.........................Amanda Laird Directors, Booking & Engagements......Stacey Burns, Colin Byrne Booking Assistant...........................................................................Lily Flippen Director of Sales....................................................................Zach Stevenson Director of Marketing.............................................................. Heather Hess Sr. Director/General Management............. Gregory Vander Ploeg General Managers..........Madeline McCluskey, Rebecca Shubart, Steven Varon-Moore Associate General Managers...................Amanda Lenti, Shira Wolf Asst. General Manager/Operations Manager............Hillary Smith Sr. Director/Production Management....................... Jason Juenker Sr. Production Manager........................................................Hector Guivas Lead Production Manager......................................... Savannah Gunton Production Manager.................................................................Alex Williams Associate Production Manager.....................Aimeé Mangual Pagán Technical Director........................................................................................ pesci Assistant Technical Director.....................................Garrison Whitaker Production Coordinator................................................... Gina Boccolucci Asset Manager / Rentals.......................................................Richard Haug Warehouse Assistant......................Dave DeJac, Alison Weinberger Sr. Director/Operations............................... Pearce Landry-Wegener Workers Compensation Coordinator............................ Kayla Rooplal People Operations/Payroll Manager...............................Sara Clayton Office Manager........................................................................Deandra Harris Music Coordinator........................................................................John Mezzio CREDITS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Scenic items fabricated by PRG – Scenic Technologies, a division of PRG Broadway, LLC, New Windsor, NY. Show control and scenic motion control featuring stage command systems by PRG-Scenic Technologies, a division of Production Resource Group LLC. Additional scenic fabrication by Proof Productions Inc LLC, iWeiss, Rose Brand, Scenic Art Studios, Enhance A Colour, Black Paint Productions, Big Image. Lighting equipment from PRG Lighting. Audio equipment from PRG Broadway. Video equipment from PRG Video. Props provided by Acme Decor, Arnold Levine, BB Props, Jacob Climer, Jerard Studios, River of Dreams, The Specialists. Puppetry by Paragon Innovative Group, Jerard Studios, More

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Good Productions, Sydney Gallas, LAB LAB. Costumes by Eric Winterling Inc., Bethany Joy Costumes Inc., Brooks-Masline Costumes, Vedette Costumes, Alexander Zeek, Eric Gorsuch, Artur & Tailors, Giliberto Designs Inc., Pintler Costumes and Technologies. Custom shirts by Cego. Millinery and puppetry by Arnold S. Levine Inc., Carmel Dundon, and Caleb Howell. Custom fabric printing, dyeing and distressing by Dyenamix, Maltings Fabrics, The Breakdown, and Hochi Asiatico. Custom embroidery by Laura Horn and Matt Torbett. Shoes by Worldtone and LaDuca Shoes. Custom footwear by Capri Shoes and T.O. Dey. Trucking provided by Anthony Augliera Moving & Trucking, Rossi Delivery Services. SPECIAL THANKS Liz Armstrong; Laura Kay; Broadway Across America, Hippodrome Theatre, Baltimore, MD Ron Legler, President and Chris Mahan, Vice President; Brooklyn Studios NYC; Ian Kagey; The stage managers of WFE Broadway, Atlanta and the Workshop Insurance Broker Services EPIC Entertainment & Sports Financial Services and banking arrangements by Customers Bank waterforelephantsthemusical.com Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok: @W4Emusical

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The Book of Mormon The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” And Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it “Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal.” It’s The Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony® Award-winning Best Musical. This outrageous musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. With standing-room only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, The Book of Mormon has truly become an international sensation. Contains explicit language. Segerstrom Hall December 29, 2026–January 3, 2027

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Jersey Boys They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard… and the radio just couldn’t get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage it was a very different story—one that has made them an international sensation all over again. The show features all their hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Oh What a Night,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” and “Working My Way Back to You.” Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the Tony® Award-winning original Broadway sensation, Jersey Boys. From the streets of New Jersey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this is the musical that’s too good to be true. Segerstrom Hall January 26–31, 2027

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Pacific Symphony Presents

Holiday Organ Spectacular

If you haven’t experienced the William J. Gillespie Organ with its 4,322 pipes in Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, you’re in for a treat. Holiday Organ Spectacular highlights world-class organist Todd Wilson and members of Pacific Symphony as they perform a heartwarming mix of sacred and holiday music. Enjoy both the magnitude and delicacy of sounds made by the king of instruments. No matter how many organ concerts you have attended it’s always a thrilling experience.

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December 14 • Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

Pacific Symphony Presents

Cody Fry Christmas December 18–19 • Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

Cody Fry returns with a holiday show that blends timeless favorites with his signature orchestral style, wit and warmth. This GRAMMY-nominated singer has sold out his previous symphony appearances, and with Pacific Symphony to accompany him, he reimagines beloved songs with lush arrangements, rich harmonies, and a sweeping, cinematic sound—all paired with his natural storytelling that makes for a night of joy and festivities.

Philharmonic Society of Orange County Presents

Voctave: It Feels Like Christmas December 15 Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

Voctave returns to ring in the holiday season with its world-renowned a capella sounds. The ensemble brings breathtaking harmonies, festive favorites, and holiday classics to a joyful celebration of the season. Known for viral performances, they have amassed more than 200 million views. Join us for a family-friendly evening filled with warmth, wonder and unforgettable music.

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Silent Night Silent Disco December 18 • Julianne and George Argyros Plaza

Don’t miss our annual holiday Silent Night Silent Disco party on the Plaza. This year will feature a new way to feel the music with a limited selection of wearable vibrating haptic vests developed by Music: Not Impossible. This assistive technology gives deaf and hard-of-hearing people an immersive way to experience music in real time through a tight-fitted vest containing 20 vibrating plates— allowing every guest—hearing or deaf—to feel the rhythm, texture, and energy of music through their body.

Pacific Chorale Presents

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December 20–23 • Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

Pacific Chorale certainly keeps Santa busy! Tis the Season! is a cherished Orange County tradition that lights up the hall with a sparkling mix of seasonal classics and whimsical surprises. Tis the Season! started as just one evening performance and its popularity has grown into three performances that sell out every year. Conducted by Robert Istad, the Chorale is accompanied by members of Pacific Symphony and the Southern California Children’s Chorus, creating a perfect festive outing for the whole family. We hear that the Man in Red always attends every show!

Segerstrom Center Presents

Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert

Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert A New Year tradition, Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert returns in January. This symphony of sound and spectacle evokes Vienna’s Golden Age by bringing the music of “Waltz King” Johann Strauss, Jr. to vivid life. Beloved by audiences, this annual tradition features some of Europe’s finest singers, internationally acclaimed dancers, and a full orchestra performing a soaring musical selection including the “Blue Danube Waltz.” This joyful holiday celebration invites audiences to waltz into the new year with delight.

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January 3 • Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

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Supporting arts for all generations

Studio D 2026 Showcase

You look past the host as they scan your tickets. Your heart warms as you watch a teenage grandson helping his grandmother navigate through the crowd for a photo with the family. You count at least three generations, smiling and laughing as an usher helps to take their photo with the Beauty and the Beast backdrop. You find your seat in Orchestra and notice the same family seated nearby. Grandma grins and points out details she doesn’t want her daughter and granddaughter to miss— memories that will last forever. This is the magic you help create as a Center supporter. This December, we ask you to join the Cheng Generations Challenge. Starting on December 1 (Giving Tuesday) and continuing through December 31, every new and increased donation to benefit Segerstrom Center Education will be doubled up to $50,000. Over the years, you have witnessed the cumulative impact of matched gifts. The Center was built on this type of grass-roots community support, benefiting so much more than Broadway, dance, and jazz.

In fact, last season we served nearly 200,000 children—13 percent more than in the prior season. We hosted over 4,000 performances in classrooms, workshops, and assemblies for 326 schools. Nearly half of our education programing serves under-resourced students and families, largely due to community support. Our popular Family Series in Samueli Theater showcases international companies performing stories that engage children as much as their parents and grandparents. The Family Series also offers sensoryfriendly performances of select shows that are performed in the darkened theater with lower sound—no loud sounds or bright lights. We allow phones, laptops, weighted lap blankets, and stress toys to help calm those audience members who can enjoy the show better with these tools. There is also a low-sensory space where anyone can take a break if needed. Children are thrilled to go to a show just like their friends at school, and families love seeing them included in these events. For every generation who visits the Center, we offer far more than wheelchair and walker continued on page 28

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assistance. Depending on the performance and availability, we provide live open captioning with WatchWorld glasses, ASL-interpretated performances, Braille and large print programs, assisted listening devices, and tote bags loaded with sensory tools. Studio D: Arts School for All Abilities welcomes students, siblings, caregivers, and children without disabilities. Inclusive classes feature curriculum designed for students managing physical and cognitive disabilities to explore their full creative and social potential through dance, creative movement, music, and sensory tools. The smiles on each student’s face say it all. With our deep gratitude to the Cheng Family Foundation, we hope their dollar-fordollar match will inspire kindred supporters

of the Center’s family-focused educational programing that is primed for our multigenerational audiences and participants as much as the presenting artists on stage. This December, we thank you for helping us make a meaningful impact funding the Center’s Education programs. The Cheng Generations Challenge is a simple and thoughtful way to reinforce how the arts connect us across generations. Together we can make Orange County a place for every generation’s enjoyment. To participate in the Cheng Generations Challenge, you can email Friends@scfta.org, call 714.556.2122, x4469, or scan below.

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The Nutcracker Boutique

Earrings

Nutcrackers

Snow globes

Every year the Center hosts a boutique for Nutcracker-related items. Tee shirts, tote bags, Christmas tree decorations, Nutcracker and Clara dolls, coffee mugs—we work hard to stock the best of the ballet goodies for its fans. This year, we’ll be featuring some new items. Coloring books, a King Neptune Nutcracker (as well other blinged-out models), and adorable earrings including the Nutcracker and the Mouse King, bows, Christmas trees, and more. Be sure to visit The Nutcracker Boutique in the Orchestra Level lobby during the run of the show!

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FEATURING

Broadway Stars: Nic & Desi

Saturday, December 19 at 7 pm

The South Coast Singers • South County Youth Chorus John Huntington, Storyteller

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Center Circles Levels & Benefits* $2,500 Advocates’ Circle • Invitations to curated special events including cast parties and behind-the-scenes presentations • Vouchers for complimentary parking, food, and beverages • Food and beverage discounts at George’s Café and Leatherby’s Café Rouge • Recognition in the performance program

Want to make an even greater impact on the Center and your community? Consider becoming part of the Center Circles membership program. As a not-for-profit organization, Segerstrom Center for the Arts relies on your generous support to sustain and grow its wide array of artistic and education programs. This includes initiatives such as Summer at the Center for under-resourced youth and young adults, sensory-friendly performances, free Julianne and George Argyros Plaza experiences, and the show that you are about to see. Become a Circles member today for an incredible tomorrow! 714.556.2122, x4367 | Circles@scfta.org scfta.org/Donate

$5,000 Colleagues’ Circle All Circle benefits listed above, plus: • Quicker access to ticketing services through the Circles Preferred Line • Additional vouchers for parking, food, and beverages—a $200 value! $10,000 Diplomats’ Circle All Circle benefits listed above, plus: • Personalized, concierge ticketing service with access to the best seats in the house • Recognition on-site in Segerstrom Hall $15,000 Ambassadors’ Circle All Circle benefits listed above, plus: • Access to private donor rooms with complimentary food and beverages as well as private restrooms • Sponsorship recognition and benefits *Benefits are subject to change. Circles members enjoy all Friends of the Center benefits. For a full list of benefits, please visit scfta.org/support-us

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Corporate and Foundation Support Segerstrom Center for the Arts is pleased to thank the following corporations and foundations for providing annual contributions to the Center in support of our artistic and community education programs and our special event and performance sponsorships throughout the year.*

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2025 CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION SUPPORTERS The Albertsons Companies Foundation Anonymous Automobile Club of Southern California Baldwin Krystyn Sherman Partners Barbara Steele Williams Designated Agency Endowment Bloomingdale’s South Coast Plaza BNY Mellon Wealth Management Canterbury Consulting Capital Group Companies Cartier Crean Foundation E Nakamichi Foundation Enterprise Mobility Gucci Haynes and Boone, LLP Mesa Water District

Northern Trust Orange County Community Foundation Oscar de la Renta Pacific Life Foundation Schools First Federal Credit Union

SPECIAL THANKS KJAZZ 88.1 Läderach Total Wine & More United Airlines

To learn more about the Center’s corporate and foundation partnership opportunities and the benefits available, please contact CorpSupport@scfta.org or 714.942.6326.

ARTS AND BUSINESS LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

Segerstrom Center applauds the following business and community leaders

Fiona LeCong-Ly, Chairman Jesse D. Bagley Katheryn Baker Lupe Erwin Cory Glass John P. Glowacki Mara J. James Monika Lopez Jill Meznarich Vanessa Moore Maurice Murray Tammy Octavio Patrick Strader Yvonne Tsao Jaynine Warner William Meehan, Founding Chairman * as of October 7, 2026

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Donors Segerstrom Center for the Arts is enormously grateful for the support from the donors listed on the following pages. Your generosity empowers the Center to provide dynamic performances and artistic education programs for all of Orange County. You allow us to continue our promise to become an inclusive cultural resource for our entire community. Thank you! CUMULATIVE GIVING Segerstrom Center for the Arts is deeply grateful to the following donors who have provided extraordinary support during their lifetime: $20,000,000 + Julia and George Argyros / Argyros Family Foundation Audrey Steele Burnand* William J. Gillespie* Elizabeth and Henry T.* Segerstrom $10,000,000 + Anonymous Toby Andrews Angels of the Arts Sandy Segerstrom Daniels Mr. and Mrs. David Wayne Grant The Guilds of the Center Richard C. and Virginia A. Hunsaker* Mr. Donald E. and Lacy Moriarty Eugene and Ruth Ann Moriarty* Jean Moriarty* Richard A. and Marilyn Kayla Moriarty Reverend and Mrs. Steven Perry Samueli Foundation Sally E. Segerstrom Jennifer and Anton Segerstrom Hal and Jeanette Segerstrom Family Foundation Ruth Segerstrom* Mr. and Mrs. Theodore W. Segerstrom Mr. Toren H. Segerstrom Veronica P. Segerstrom Mrs. Yvonne Segerstrom* South Coast Plaza Mrs. Richard Steele* Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Williams $5,000,000 + Bank of America / Bank of America Foundation Jane and Jim Driscoll Steve* and Cindy Fry / Fry Family Foundation The James Irvine Foundation Ralph and Eleanor Leatherby Family Foundation General* and Mrs. William Lyon Phil and Mary Lyons Harry and Grace Steele Foundation Swenson Family Foundation $3,000,000 + The Boeing Company Broadway Across America Freedom Communications, Inc. Michael and Eleanor* Gordon Roger and Tracy Kirwan Times Mirror Foundation and Los Angeles Times Rick Muth Family/ORCO Block & Hardscape Dr. Henry Nicholas III Ms. Stacey Nicholas Bill and Pat Podlich Michelle Rohé $2,000,000 + Anonymous Zee M. Allred,* Dean C. Allred, Carol Ann Allred Starr Mrs. D. James Bentley* Benjamin and Carmela Du Edison International The First American Corporation

Fluor Corporation / The Fluor Foundation John and Toni Ginger Mark Chapin Johnson W. M. Keck Foundation Kia Motors America, Inc. Kling Family Foundation Sharon D. Lund Foundation Mr. and Mrs. George Schreyer Tara and David Troob Jean and Tim Weiss $1,500,000 + Ginger and Tony Allen Mr.* and Mrs. James P. Baldwin The Beall Family Deborah and Larry J. Bridges Kevin and Denise Cassin Eileen J. Cirillo Cox Communications / Cox Media Randy and Sally Crockett Mr. and Mrs. Moti Ferder, Lugano Diamonds Paul F. and Daranne Folino Lawrence and Dolores Higby The Irvine Company Margaret G. and Thomas E. Larkin* Paul and Lilly Merage Mercedes-Benz USA Mrs. Marjorie T. Rawlins* Rutan & Tucker, LLP Spectrum Reach Elizabeth Colyear Vincent* Cecil C. and Kathryn H. Wright* $1,000,000 + Anonymous Howard and Roberta Ahmanson Bette and Wylie Aitken Automobile Club of Southern California Dr. Michael M.* and Patricia A. Berns Mr. and Mrs. William J. Bettingen* Mr. and Mrs. Grant Bettingen* Marta and Raj Bhathal California Bank & Trust Callero Family Foundation Ellen and Clarence* Conzelman Delta Air Lines Carole and Robert* Follman Leo Freedman Foundation June M. Fry Jackie Glass / Kling Family Foundation Rondell B. and Joyce P. Hanson Nora and Charles Hester* and the Hester Family Foundation George Hoag Family Foundation S.L. and Betty Huang / Huang Family Foundation Kaiser Permanente KJAZZ 88.1 Shanaz and Jack Langson Corey and Leslie Leyton Mrs. Colleen Manchester David and Kathryn Moore Mrs. Mary E. Moore Pam and Jim Muzzy Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. O’Bryan Pacific Life Mr. and Mrs. William Roberts Donna Shannon-O’Bryan Mr. and Mrs. Ron Simon Mr. and Mrs. Douglas H. Smith The Sommerville Trust Georgia Hull Spooner* Diane and David Steffy Dorothy Stillwell* Susan M. and Timothy L. Strader Family

The Warner Family Wells Fargo / Wells Fargo Foundation Mrs. Constance T. Whitney* Carol* and Kent Wilken $750,000 + Mary and Richard* Cramer James* and Catherine Emmi Maralou and Jerry* Harrington Dr.* and Mrs. Randall R. McCardle Mrs. Mary M. Muth* Trish and John* O’Donnell Charles and Patricia Poss* Rockwell International Bev and Bob Sandelman Karalyn and Joseph* Schuchert Mr. and Mrs. Peter Owen Shea Janice and Ted Smith The Reinhold Foundation Mr.* and Mrs. Joseph M. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. William Thompson Thomas and Elizabeth Tierney Thomas and Joyce Tucker Family $500,000 + Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Allen The Allergan Foundation Doug and Jaimee Baker Pamela and Al Baldwin Dr. and Mrs. Arnold O. Beckman* Mr.* and Mrs. Benton Bejach Katherine and Howard Bland Cartier Victoria* and David Collins The John L. Curci Family Patricia Fredricks-Dolson* Mr. and Mrs. David Emmes II Andy and Joan Fimiano Carol Frobish* Frome Family Foundation Harriett F. Grant* Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Heinz* Valerie and Hans Imhof The Joseph Family JPMorgan Chase & Co. / JPMorgan Chase & Co. Foundation Barbara* and Robert Kleist K-MOZART 105.1 FM Varla E. Newbury Knauss and Curtis A. Knauss KOCE Eve A. Kornyei Classical KUSC Robert D.* and Patricia B. MacDonald Marcia L. Millen, in memory of James and Leath Millen NORDSTROM The Peter Ochs Family Jackie Singer and John Pope Ralphs / Food 4 Less Carlene Rona* Estate of Karen Ann Roos Michael* and Stacy Schlinger H. Michael and Holly Schwartz Nick and Heidi Shahrestany The Shanbrom Family Shea Homes Foundation Justice Sheila Prell Sonenshine (Ret.) and Mr. Ygal Sonenshine Connie and Dr. Peter Spenuzza / Spenuzza Velastegui Family Foundation John* and Elizabeth Stahr Valeant Pharmaceuticals Mrs. Valaree Wahler Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Warmington Wilfred M. and Janet A. Roof Foundation *in memoriam NOVEMBER 2026 35

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CENTER FUND

The Center Fund provides general operating support on an annual basis for Segerstrom Center for the Arts and its programs. We are honored to recognize the following individuals, corporations and foundations for their gifts made between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026. Your generosity makes all we do possible—and we thank you! To learn more about the Center Fund and the benefits of giving, please contact us at 714.556.2122 x4009 or Give@scfta.org. $1,000,000+ Anonymous Julia and George Argyros Lisa Argyros Stephanie Argyros Samueli Foundation

John and Toni Ginger Wendy and Mark Hales Linda and Gavin Harris Lawrence and Dolores Higby S.L. and Betty Huang / Huang Family Foundation Reza Jahangiri and $500,000+ Kate Levering-Jahangiri Anonymous The John L. Curci Family Kevin and Denise Cassin Burt and Molly Jolly Phil and Mary Lyons The Jonathan and Nicole Cronstedt Elizabeth and Henry T.* Segerstrom Foundation JPMorgan Chase & Co. / Ethan Morgan $250,000+ Roger and Tracy Kirwan Anonymous Kling Family Foundation Sandy Segerstrom Daniels Paul and Bonnie Lubock Kaiser Permanente / Mr. John Stratman Mr. and Mrs. James V. Mazzo Sally E. Segerstrom Rick Muth Family / ORCO Block & Connie and Dr. Peter Spenuzza / Spenuzza Hardscape Velastegui Family Foundation Lana and Walter Parsadayan PeopleSpace / Jesse and Amy Bagley $100,000+ PNC Bank, National Association Anonymous Carolyn Zarate-Ramsey and Robert Apriem Advisors Ramsey Bart and Elizabeth Asner Ms. Maria Rigatti Ben and Carmela Du Family Foundation Rutan & Tucker, LLP / Fund Mr. William F. Meehan Estate of Roberta Bouillon Sharon D. Lund Foundation Broadway Across America Ginger Siedschlag Randy and Sally Crockett Stewart R. Smith and Robin A. Ferracone Jane and Jim Driscoll South Coast Plaza Michael and Debra Garnreiter Diane and David Steffy The Guilds of the Center Swenson Family Foundation Valerie and Hans Imhof Dr. Michelle and Mr. David Tabb J.S. Frank Foundation The Tappan Foundation James P. Previti Charitable Fund U.S. Bank / Kelly Thomson Kling Family Foundation / Jackie Glass Laura and Tim Vanderhook Karla Kraft and Anderee Berengian Jaynine and Dave Warner Dale Landon and Carole Haes Landon Estate of Frances A. Williams The McCardle Family Jennifer and Brian Niccol $35,000+ Reverend and Mrs. Steven Perry Anonymous John and Sherry Phelan ABM Industries Pat and Bill Podlich Aronoff Family Michelle Rohé Mr. and Mrs. James R. Bergman Michael* and Stacy Schlinger Mark and Chelsea Chiaramonte Mr.* and Mrs. George Schreyer CIBC Private Wealth Management H. Michael and Holly Schwartz Graff In Honor of Anne and Alan Simon Mr. and Mrs. James Hsu Tammy and Samuel Tang Jeanne and Doug Jackson Kling Family Foundation / $50,000+ Mrs. Vicki Gumm Anonymous (2) Britt and Robert Meyer Howard and Roberta Ahmanson Marcia L. Millen in memory of Avenue of the Arts Hotel: A Tribute James and Leath Millen Portfolio Hotel Maryam Parman Dr. Michael M.* and Patricia A. Berns The Schreiber Family Mr. and Mrs. Robert Best Brian and Tracie Sullivan Marta and Raj Bhathal John* and Louise Bryson $25,000+ Mr. and Mrs. Mark Chan Anonymous Eileen J. Cirillo Bentley Newport Beach David and Molly Pyott Foundation Dr. Janna Bersi Dean Family Charitable Fund Katherine and Howard Bland Edison International Maria A. Cadigan Andra Greene Ellingson and California Educational Consultant Group, Tom Ellingson Inc., Dr. Allan H. Lifson & Isaac Torres Energize Students Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence D. Cancellieri Dottie and Bill Feeney Canterbury Consulting Andy and Joan Fimiano The Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher

Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Edward and Tiffany Chen Chipotle Mexican Grill City of Hope Colburn Foundation Victoria* and David Collins Bobbi Cox Mary Cramer Janet L. Curci Anthony and Carie Ferry Jordan Floriani Diane and Joyce* Froot GOAL Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gochnauer Rita and Ira Goldberg Maralou Harrington Kathryn Harris Mark Chapin Johnson Kling Family Foundation / Cory Glass Lee Graff Foundation Lyft, Inc. Deborah H. and Jeffrey H. Margolis Carole McDonald Michael S. Kaye Gift Fund Haydee Mollura Mr. and Mrs. Michael Moorhead Vanessa Moore Scott and Breanne Myers Cheryl Hill Oakes Mr. John R. Patterson Mary Phillipp and David Johnson Bev and Bob Sandelman Melinda and Steven Sanders Elizabeth and Justus Schlichting Honorable H. Warren and Janet Siegel Mr. and Mrs. Evan Slavik Stephanie and Cory Sukert United Airlines Wilfred M. and Janet A. Roof Foundation $15,000+ Anonymous Elizabeth An / AnQi by Crustacean Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Anderson Angels Baseball Foundation Katheryn Baker Bank of America / Mark Perry Toni and Steven Berlinger Deborah and Larry J. Bridges The Cameron Family Foundation David and Barbara Cline Bob Cluck / Canterbury Consulting Mr. Joseph Connor Gail and Jim Daniels Mr. and Dr. Debons Mr. and Mrs. W. James Edwards III Dr. and Mrs. David Eggleston Allan and Sandy Fainbarg* Pat Felbinger Frome Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. T. Fukunaga* / Kay K. Fukunaga The Doug* and Julie Garn Family Dr. Richard Gates and Dr. Gail MattsonGates Kim and Scott Harris-Weiner Mr. Matthew M. Jadali Mike and Lynn Joseph Mr. and Mrs. William A. Klein Mr. and Mrs. Bruce W. Kuluris

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Mr. and Mrs. C. Ronald Livingston* The Louise Merage Family Foundation Brad and Becky Lund Mr. Robert J. and Mrs. Allison Mairena Ms. Diana Martin and Mr. Mark Tomaino Twyla Martin-Parsky and Gerald Parsky Rebecca and Carl McLarand Mr. and Mrs. Dean Meiling Marshall Miller Pam and Jim Muzzy Bob and Christie Narver Nguyen Financial Group, Chien Nguyen and Danny Nguyen Dr. Kevin O’Grady and Mrs. Nella Webster Patrick E. Paddon and S. Leslie Jewett Dr. and Mrs. Richard Pitts Ms. Karen Rabe Joan and Alan Sellers Mr. and Mrs. Bert Selva Shorebreak Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Ron Simon Marca and Brian Singer Arlo and Marci Sorensen SREH Properties LLC Starbucks Coffee Company Mindy and Glenn Stearns Dr. and Mrs. Charles Steinmann Susan M. and Timothy L. Strader Family Warren Felson and Lucy Sun Katie and Peter Szyman Donna and Ray Thagard, Jr. Todd Thompson and Sarah McCoy Tsao Family Foundation Stacey and Paul Von Berg The Robert* and Valaree Wahler Family Mr. George Wall In memory of Barbara Steele Williams* Charlie and Ling Zhang $10,000+ Anonymous (3) Baldwin Krystyn Sherman Partners The Beall Family Anoosheh Bostani Mr. and Mrs.* David C. Brown Kimberly Burge Dr. and Mrs. Shigeru Chino David and Suzanne Chonette The Crean Foundation Dior Mr. Jason Dirocco Disney Theatrical Group Michael Dreyer and Hannah An Judi Dutton Robert and LaDorna Eichenberg* The Eisman Family The Ernest G. Herman Foundation Ms. Lupe Erwin Ashley and Zach Fischer John and Melinda Glowacki Ms. Mary Gilly Graham Jenny and Jeff Gross Bill* and Harriet Harris Haynes and Boone, LLP Hoelscher-Bell-Elliott Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Gary T. Jenkins Gay and Rob Johnson Varla E. Newbury Knauss and Curtis A. Knauss Dr.* and Mrs. Paul K. Lam Douglas (Tad) Lowrey and Gayle Lowrey Jim and Gale Luce M.Y. Family Fund Mara and Keith Murray Mr. Rienaldy Nupen Tamara Octavio Mr. and Mrs. William Pierce

Trish and Steve Scarborough SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Emmanuel Sharef and Emilia Yin Richard and Patricia Shinto Bill and Ronna Shipman Tony and Jessy Smith Kimberly and Joshua Snyder Nancy and Geoffrey Stack Sue and Ralph Stern The Suire Family Mr. and Mrs. Victor Tsao Walk By Faith Foundation Wayne Wolfe Yellow House Fund $5,000+ Anonymous (2) Mrs. Olivia Abel Laurie and Jonathan Abelove Mr.* and Mrs. Byron Allumbaugh Dr. Fernando H. Austin Dr. and Mrs. Leslie A. Bain Pamela and Al Baldwin Sally Bender Mr. and Mrs. Colin Best Dr.* and Mrs. John R. Betson Dr. and Mrs. Edward Block Bill and Judy Brady Brown & Streza Mary and John Carrington City of Irvine Estate of Cinda Shipman Colombana Laurie and Steve Duncan E. Nakamichi Foundation Susan and Robert Ehrlich Mr. and Mrs. David Emmes II Shari and Harry Esayian Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Estabrooks Christy and Rich Flanagan Jeanne Elizabeth Flood Carole and Robert* Follman Mrs. Donna Foulger Iris Frankel Lynn and Douglas K. Freeman Gleicher / Chen Family Foundation The Glowacki Firm, P.C. Mr. William Gordon and Dr. Susan M. Condrey Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Grody Marlene and Sam* Hamontree Karen Hardin-Swickard Ms. Kerry L. Hedley Gavin and Ninetta Herbert Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Himes David L. Horowitz Family Ms. Victoria Hutton Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Jaffee Donna Janes Barbara Hiller Johnson Janice M. and Roger* W. Johnson Jessica and James Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy M. Jones Dr. Tatiana Kain and Dr. Zeev Kain Barbara Bluhm-Kaul and Don Kaul Randy and Linda Kearns Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Keith Keller Anderle Scolnick, LLP Teri Kennady and Eric Hyman KHAITE Eve A. Kornyei Lisa Kwon Ms. Fiona LeCong-Ly and Dr. Vietnam Ly Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Edward LeVasseur, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Randall W. Lewis Corey and Leslie Leyton Liz Shea Designs Jacqueline Lombardi

Monika Lopez Mrs. Colleen Manchester Patricia Ann and Robert M. Marshall Mr. and Mrs. Don W. Martens Ms. Caren Mason Mr. and Mrs. Dean Matheson Robert and Patricia McLaughlin Ms. Olga Megdal Mr. and Mrs. Peter T. Meltzer Lisa and Richard Merage Michelle Merage Paul and Lilly Merage John and Karen Meston Mr. Donald E. and Lacy Moriarty Drs. Michael and Terri Morris Mr. Maurice Murray and Dr. Jennifer Ballinger Murray Ms. Sheri Nazaroff The Newell Family Mr.* and Mrs. William O. Passo Pendry Newport Beach Pirzadeh & Associates, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Primm Charlie and Kristi Proctor Marcia Kay and Ron Radelet Mr. and Mrs. John Rayburn Joan Riach Gayner Marilyn Hester Robbins and William Robbins Mr. and Mrs. Loren Rojek Charles and Kathy Rosenberger Georgia and Robert* Roth Kathryn Rousek Smith Jan Vitti Rubel Sandy and Harriet Sandhu David and Orva Schramm Mary Shebell and Merle McCormick Justice Sheila Prell Sonenshine (Ret.) and Mr. Ygal Sonenshine Mr. and Mrs. Dean Spanos Mr. and Mrs. Rand Sperry Dr. and Mrs. Barry D. Steele Ronald and June Stein Mr. John Stevens Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Strader Peter and Mary Tennyson Mr. and Mrs. R. David Threshie, Jr. Thomas and Elizabeth Tierney Amy and Jeffrey Vieth Ms. Elizabeth Wahler Dr. Christina Wainwright and Mr. Shep Wainwright Mr.* and Mrs. Laurence M. Watson Paul and Cheryl Wyrick Darren and Christina Xanthos Mr. and Mrs. Allen Yourman $2,500+ Anonymous (4) Ms. Kathy R. Akashi Juanita Albro Mr. Paul Anderson and Ms. Jessica Parris Bethany Ayala Dr. Joe Baker and Dr. Elliott Kornhauser Sharon Barrett Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Bein Mr. and Mrs. Joel Benkie Barbara J. Benson David Bixler and Kristine Kaneko Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blair Mark and Marilyn Bleak Mrs. Kimberly and Dr. Stephen Bowen Elisabeth and Dr. Frank Brow Mrs. Frances Buchanan Mr. Martin Burnham Jean Campbell Luisa Cano

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Cartier Chadwick Family Marty Chao and Jean Chung Mrs. Stella Mae Charton Robert and Diana Clemmer Ronna and Donald Coe Michael and Anne Crawford Mr. and Mrs. David A. Dahl Gabriel Davis Noël Davis Mr. Michael R. DeKovner Dr. Daniel P. Dennies Mrs. Sandra DiSario Richard and Lisa Doebler Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Duncan Jr. Jerry and Kathy Dunlap Lynda Tryon Einstein Mr. Alexander Eliseev and Mrs. Ilmira Museeva Karen Ellis and Sandra Hartness Emmons-Babilo Family Mr. and Mrs. Donald P. Evarts Robert Farnsworth and Lori Grayson Ms. Roberta Feuerstein Dr. and Mrs. Gordon R. Fishman Ms. Gwendolyn Forquer Mrs. Maria E. Francis Ms. Nicole Fusaro Mrs. Jerra L. Garrett Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher Don and Nancy Gormly Dr. S. Green Bruce and Eileen Harrigan Vicki and David Hatfield James and Genevieve Holland Mark and Kristine Howlett Mr. Darrel Huntington Serena Huynh Mark P. Ike Jackson Tidus Dr. Douglas and Sandra Jackson Terry and Judy Jones Dr. Michelle Kendall Richard and Lynne Kramer Mr. Peter Krieger Mr. Sean Lair Randy and Sarah Lake Latham & Watkins Ms. Michelle Lee Dr. and Mrs. Milton Legome Steven and Rose Lesser Jeanne Lewand Mark and Felicia LeWinter Vincent Lin Mr. Guangshuo Liu Mr. and Mrs. Phong Luu In Memory of Victorio Adan Maestas Jerry and Whitney Mandel Miss Ariana Miramontes Dr. Goran S. Matijasevic Mr. and Mrs. William K. Mawhorter George and Sarah McDaniel Ms. Sarah McElroy Patricia M. McIntyre Susan Mears Victor and Joy Mena Thomas and Deanna Mitro Moises Montoya Tom and Naomi Moon Newmeyer & Dillion Dr. Roozbeh Nia Mr. and Mrs. Alan Nicolette Rey O’Day David and Christine Otaguro Samuel and Jessica Paisley Palm Foundation Pharris Group

Mr. Willard Pierce Patricia Price and Craig Behrens PSM RMP Solutions Devashankar Purkayastha Dallas and Dannie Raines, in honor of Jane Yada John Rallis and Mary Lynn BergmanRallis Carl* and Mary Raymond Mr. Michael Reimer Mr. Rick Reischman David* and Linda Roberson Family The Ronnenberg Family Dr. Judy Fluor Runels, in memory of Gregory Osborne Lisa Rutherford Ms. Adrienne Salyer Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Schneider Ms. Shari Simmons Lance and Deborah Slimmer Dr. John J. Smith and Mr. Edward R. Escoto Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Soderling Mr. and Mrs. Morris Stark Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Stein Rob and Joan Stratton Susan and Richard Stuelke Mr. Lee R. Sutherland Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. Sweeney Mr. and Mrs. Tom Thacker Mitchell and Donna Thiessen Mary Tolar Dr. David L. Tsoong and Dr. Betty K. Tu Ms. Natalie Turner and Mr. Carter White Ms. Patricia Turney Ann Van Ausdeln S. Vander Wal and S. Vincent Ambassador and Mrs. Gaddi H. Vasquez Isabelle Villasenor Mrs. Joanne Vuylsteke In Memory of Robert D. Walters Geofrey Wickett and Normand Lessard S. Gayle Widyolar, M.D. D and G Winzey Lidia Yan and Elton Chung Mr. and Mrs. Ray Zadjmool Dr. Reza Zarghami Mr. and Mrs. Dean J. Zipser *in memoriam ENDOWMENT Segerstrom Center for the Arts thanks the following donors who have generously provided support to the Center’s Endowment Funds. Gifts to the Endowment provide financial support for our artistic and education programs every year. Funds exist in perpetuity as investments whose earnings make the arts accessible for future generations. $1,000,000 + Audrey Steele Burnand* Estate of Edra E. Brophy / William J. Gillespie Foundation Nora and Charles Hester* and the Hester Family Foundation W. M. Keck Foundation Barbara Steele Williams Fund Mr. and Mrs. Richard Steele* Harry and Grace Steele Foundation Swenson Family Foundation The James Irvine Foundation The Segerstrom Foundation

$500,000 + Dr. Michael M.* and Mrs. Patricia A. Berns Fluor Corporation The Fluor Foundation Carol Frobish* Times Mirror Foundation and Los Angeles Times Rockwell Estate of Karen Ann Roos Mrs. Constance T. Whitney* $250,000 + Bank of America Nancy Marie Biram* The First American Corporation Patricia Fredricks-Dolson Edison International Isidore C. and Penny W.* Myers $100,000 + Daniel C.* and Janet S. Bonbright and Sons Estate of Ford A. and Wilma J. Dickerhoff Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Engman Helen B. Fait Elizabeth E. Fleming* William Randolph Hearst Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Heinz Richard C. and Virginia A. Hunsaker* Peter G. and Mary M. Muth* and Family Estate of Michael D. and Lorraine C. Nadler Nestle USA, Inc. The Orange County Register Mr. and Mrs. Douglas H. Smith Ronald E. Soderling Virginia Valentine Nancy B. Veitch and Chris and Irene Veitch Estate of Jane D. Zimmerman Dr. and Mrs. David E. Zinke, Brandon, Heidi & Benjamin $50,000 + The Birtcher Family Founders Plus Evelyn and Richard Francuz Sonia and Earle Ike Barbara Hiller Johnson Mark Chapin Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Macklin Palley-Needelman Asset Management Dr. and Mrs. James E. Pierog, Jessica and Margaux Ralphs / Food 4 Less Estate of Howard G. and Margaret C. Richardson Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Salyer Al and Susan Shankle Mr. Stewart R. Smith Ms. Anita Sparrow* Wells Fargo In memory of Barbara Steele Williams $25,000 + The Beall Family Victor H. Boyd Dr. and Mrs. Darrell J. Burnett Chris and Lee Ann Canaday The Carl and Patricia Neisser Family Trust Dr. and Mrs. Shigeru Chino David and Victoria* Collins, Jennifer, Nicole and David Bjorn and Gloria Dahlberg and Family Ruth Ding, in memory of Thomas and Mary Lee

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James* and Catherine Emmi Dr. Dennis R. Fratt The Baker Frenzel Family Mr.* and Mrs. H. F. Hamann Nat S. and April D. Harty Las Campanas of Orange County Mr. and Mrs. Christopher B. Lucas Charles W. and Candace J. McBrayer Dr. and Mrs. Seymour J. Melnik Dr. and Mrs. Richard P. Mungo Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Nelson Joseph and Mary Norton Family Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Harold Miller* O’Neil Moving Systems, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Anthony H. Osterkamp Jr. Nicholas S. Patin Stanley R. Robb Family In honor of Mary Isabelle Sandberg Robert J. Searles In memory of Renée Segerstrom Dr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Shaver and Family Thomas and Joyce Tucker Family In memory of Faye Wilkinson Dr. and Mrs. Douglas A. Wilson $10,000 + Mrs. Donald V. Bassler The William A. Baxter Family George and Jacqueline Birdsong Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Birtcher Mr. and Mrs. Peter F. Bowie Susan Boyd Mr. Lawrence H. Butler Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Callahan The Clubhouse Con Gusto Chapter of The Guilds of the Center Mr. and Mrs. Edmond M. Connor Mr. and Mrs. Warren C. Dean, Jr. Ms. Julie Brinkerhof Edwards Mr. Aaron Egigian Alan* and Sandy Fainbarg Family John and Carolyn Garrett Mr. and Mrs. Gerald H. McQuarrie GoodSmith & Co., Inc. William K. and Maxine Gresswell* Dr. and Mrs. G. Stanley Hall Gayford and Mary Hinton Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Hoshaw Mr. and Mrs. Jay D. Jaeger Ronald E. and Debra P.* Jagner Hunter B. Keck Mrs. Suzanne Kline Dr. Elliott Kornhauser Mrs. Susan Lambrose Ronald C., Vincencia M., Elisabeth L. and Heather D. Lazof Mr. and Mrs. George Leeper Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Mallory Mr. and Mrs. Brad McCroskey R. Patrick* and Jeannette L. McDaniel Mr. and Mrs. Steven A. McHolm Estate of Ralph and Rose Meyer Mr. and Mrs. J. Stanley Mullin, Jr. Newmeyer & Dillion Jerry Nourse Cheryl Hill Oakes Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker Mr. and Mrs. Tim Paone Mr. and Mrs. Chris F. Pauls Mr. Charles Peyton, II Betty Mower Potalivo Ted and Jean Robinson and Family Mrs. Betty Scheidt Douglas F. Schneider and Family Rudolph C. Schweitzer* In memory of Hartley M. Sears

Renée and Henry T. Segerstrom* Mr. and Mrs. William Shryock and Family Linda and Harvey A. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Soderling Steven-Thomas Antiques The Stone Family Dr. Max Swancutt Jr. Mr. Stewart C. Woodard Mr. and Mrs. Rob Ukropina Ms. Lucia Van Ruiten Mr. Edward H. Wale Margaret and Maurie Watman Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Daniel K. Winton Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Orrin Wright Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Yellin* LEGACY SOCIETY Segerstrom Center for the Arts thanks the following donors who have included the Center in their estate plans. These gifts help ensure that we allow access to the arts for the entire community. For more information on how to include the Center in your estate plans please contact Elizabeth Kurila, CSPG, Associate Vice President, Development, 714.942.6275 Anonymous (3) Edna and Julio Aljure Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Allen Bart and Elizabeth Asner Doug and Jaimee Baker Mr. and Mrs. Richard Barnett John and Betty Barr Dorothy and Donald* Bendetti Dr. Michael M.* and Patricia A. Berns Estate of Bernice M. Bishop Katherine and Howard Bland Estate of Roberta Bouillon Barbara* and Alex Bowie Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Brown, Jr. Charles “Chip” Caldwell Dr.* and Mrs. James H. Casey Eileen J. Cirillo Trust Elizabeth and David* Cole David and Victoria* Collins, Jennifer, Nicole and David Estate of Cinda Shipman Colombana John and Jennifer Condas Randy and Sally Crockett Mr. and Ms. Ed Danoff Mr. and Mrs. William K. Davis Ms. Virginia Dey Mr. Joe DiCorpo and Ms. Mia MacDougall Annette Doreng-Sterns Mary Jane McArthur Edalatpour and Nasrola Edalatpour Mr. and Mrs. David Emmes, II Shari and Harry Esayian Mr. Harold W. Faber Ms. Linda S. Ford Dr. Dennis R. Fratt Mrs. Sandra M. French Mr. and Mrs. T. Fukunaga*/ Kay K. Fukunaga Michael and Debra Garnreiter John and Carolyn Garrett Jackie Glass Dr. Susan M. Condrey and William Gordon Jean and Fred* Hamann Mr. and Mrs. Thomas T. Hammond Howard and Carol Hay

Steve Heit Lawrence and Dolores Higby Higgins Family Trust David L. Horowitz Family Mark and Kristine Howlett S.L. and Betty Huang / Huang Family Foundation Traute Huycke Ken Jillson and Al Roberts* Suzanne Jones Estate of Frances A. Williams Varla E. Newbury Knauss and Curtis A. Knauss Mr. Gary A. Kreitz and Ms. Joyce Singman Elizabeth Kurila and Michael Mindlin Dale Landon and Carole Haes Landon Richard and Gerrie Leeds Michael and Lee Ann Litterst Phillip N. and Mary A. Lyons James, Charlene and Katherine MacDonald Estate of Robert D. and Patricia B. MacDonald The McLarand Family Trust Marcia L. Millen Mr. Robin B. Miner Ethan Morgan Dr. and Mrs. Richard P. Mungo Rick Muth Thomas H. and Marilyn* Nielsen Cheryl Hill Oakes O’Neill Moving Systems, Inc. / Carolyn O’Neill Mrs. Charlotte R. Paluzzi Lenore and Carl* Pearlston Mark and Carol Perry Jackie Singer and John Pope Jeffrey A. Punim, M.D. Mr. Burton Reis David* and Linda Roberson Family Ted and Jean Robinson and Family Mr. Richard K. Rosenberg Dr. Judy Fluor Runels, in memory of Gregory Osborne Bev and Bob Sandelman Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schoellerman Mr.* and Mrs. George Schreyer In Memory of Allen O. Smith Steven M. Sorenson, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Sparks Diane and David Steffy Richard R. and Phoebe Stenton Dr. Arthur Strick Mr. Lee R. Sutherland Tammy and Samuel Tang Ms. Nancy B. Tepper Don L. Thompson Thomas and Joyce Tucker Family Gary and Jeri Turner Ms. Lucia Van Ruiten Christopher O. Veitch Stacey and Paul Von Berg The Robert* and Valaree Wahler Family Ms. Jill H. Watkins Kent J. and Carol L.* Wilken Family Dr. David and Audrey Zinke, Brandon, Heidi & Benjamin *in memoriam

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Center Staff EXECUTIVE OFFICE

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Brian Finck, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

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Finance Seila Heng, Controller MeiMei Chiang, Senior Accountant Andrew Hudson, Assistant Controller Monica Drescher, Generalist, Accounting Rita Mai, Staff Accountant

Information Technology Dean Yarborough, Chief Information Officer David Frederick, Director, Information Technology Samwel Basweti, Engineer, Network Mario Hortizuela, Specialist, Systems Support Erik Lomack, Generalist, IT Support Dee Bierschenk, Analyst, Databases Ethan Schrauf, Analyst, Applications and Automations Richard Todd, Manager, Ticketing Functional Support Ashley Jeffrey, Functional Support, Ticketing

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Campus Operations & Facilities David Leavenworth, Vice President, Campus Operations & Facilities Brian Keating, Senior Director, Facilities and Engineering Max Stossier, Director, Campus Operations Mary Arkfeld, Manager, Operations, Event Operations Jordan Smyth, Manager, Special Projects Aidan Daguro, Assistant Manager, Production, Event Operations Brennan Roach, Supervisor, Event Operations Dawson McDonald, Coordinator, Campus Operations Alberto Ponce, Coordinator, Office Services Marcie Bernal, Receptionist

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Education & Engagement Lisa Morabito Petersen, Vice President, Education & Engagement Emily Neely, Director, Engagement Cristal Ochoa, Director, Education Programs Alexis Johnson, Senior Manager, Education Partnerships Chloe Saalsaa, Senior Manager, Studio D Bethany Umbach, Senior Manager, Education Programs Catherine Goodman, Manager, Education Programs Luke Spicer, Manager, Education & Engagement Operations Michael Mariano, Associate Manager, Education Partnerships Adriana Alvarez, Coordinator, Studio D Talia Hirsch, Coordinator, Ed. Partnerships Joanna Lui, Coordinator, Ed. Programs Emma Marting, Coordinator, Ed. Programs Jordyn Williams, Associate, Ed. Operations Danielle Edwards, Administrative Assistant, Studio D

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Production John Oliphant, Senior Director, Production and Technical Lindy Luong, Manager, Production Glenn Powell, Manager, Production

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Segerstrom Hall Willy J Pate, Production Carpenter Sara Broadhead, Head Electrician James Wilcox, Head Audio Engineer Chris Alva, Assistant In-Charge Multicraft Tim Ligatti, Assistant In-Charge Carpenter Matthew Cadenhead, Assistant In-Charge Electrician Michael Clifford, Assistant Carpenter Ariel Mouzo, Assistant Multicraft Sean Roach, Assistant Multicraft Alexis Vasquez Riggs, Wardrobe Supervisor Kim Robinson, Hair & Makeup Supervisor

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Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall & Samueli Theater John Vasquez, Production Carpenter Gregg Snider, Head Electrician John Downey, Head Audio Engineer Phil Harris, Assistant Multicraft Eileen Jeanette, Tönmeister Mark Cook, Assistant Electrician Timothy Schmidt, Assistant Audio Engineer

Engineering Bryan Murphy, Senior Building Engineer Bryan Vojtko, Senior Building Engineer Gus Aleman, Building Engineer Jade Baer, Building Engineer Sean Robertson, Building Engineer Amber Secor, Building Engineer

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Security Kris Caiati, Director, Security and Public Safety Anthony Bordon, Manager, Security Operations American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School Tyler Cole, Manager, Public Safety Susan Brooker, Artistic Director, ABT and Training Sarah Jones, Managing Director, ABT Jaime Paz, Assistant Manager, Security Alvin Camacho, Supervisor, Security DEVELOPMENT Austin Foster, Supervisor, Security Abigail Buell Sherlock, Vice President, Shey Leir, Supervisor, Security Development John Standokes, Supervisor, Security Elizabeth Kurila, Associate Vice President, Lee Yepez, Supervisor, Security Development Courtney Dudman-Donley, Senior Director, HUMAN RESOURCES Special Events & Donor Experience Marvin Lee, Vice President, Human Resources Kristyn Grime, Director, Major Gifts Maile Sagiao, Director, Human Resources Lindsey Jacobs, Director, Gift Planning Stefani Taylor, Manager, Recruitment Strategies Karen Duncan, Generalist, Human Resources Kay Linan Clark, Associate Director, Annual Giving PROGRAMMING & PRODUCTION Suzanne Gregory, Associate Director, Limor Tomer, Vice President, Programming Development Operations and Production Johnny Eberhardt, Senior Manager, Chris Smith, Director, Production Institutional Giving Stacey Myers, Manager, Attorney/Contracts Emily Hunn, Senior Manager, Support Groups Priscilla Reyes, Manager, Community Abigail Jimenez, Senior Manager, Programming Board Relations

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Kelly Ornelas, Executive Assistant & Programming Coordinator

Casey Reitz, President & CEO Angelica Camarillo, Executive Assistant & Board Liaison

OPERATIONS

Years of service:

Bernadette Ramos, Senior Manager, Donor Relations Jamie Roff, Senior Manager, Development Systems April Kunowski, Manager, Planned and Major Gifts Danielle McMahan, Manager, Special Events Samuel Nordrum, Manager, Annual Giving Shimin Zheng, Manager, Support Groups Marisa Rambaran, Prospect Researcher and Development Operations Katie Lockie, Assistant Manager, Donor Stewardship Emily Pearce, Assistant Manager, Support Groups Camille Slusher, Assistant Manager, Annual Giving Sierra Detar, Special Events Officer Elena Hernandez, Specialist, Development Operations Erika Reed, Specialist, Development Systems Olivia Vezner, Specialist, Special Events Reina Pelky, Coordinator, Donor Relations Audrey Burton, Executive Assistant to Vice President & Development

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MARKETING & GUEST SERVICES

Lisa Middleton, Vice President, Marketing & Communications Carla Cruz, Senior Director, Communications Emyli Gudmundson, Senior Director, Program Marketing Jonathan Vietze, Senior Director, Series Marketing Christopher Alvarez, Director, Creative Services Karen Drum, Director, Publications Anne McNiff-Gaeta, Director, Group Services Jennifer Burroughs, Manager, Digital Marketing Joesan Diche, Manager, eCommerce Marketing Emily Doughty, Manager, Social Media Karla Torres, Manager, Marketing Operations Alfonso Toxqui, Manager, Institutional Marketing Ken Catino, Graphic Designer IV Marianne Luwiharto, Graphic Designer III Jennifer Siglin, Graphic Designer III Ivanna Tjitra, Graphic Designer I Susie Lopez, Specialist, Communications William Olivieri, Specialist, Marketing & Advertising Jacquelyn Pash, Specialist, Communications Diana Torres, Assistant, Group Sales Brooke Horn, Coordinator, Social Media Emma Rohr, Coordinator, Marketing MJ Salanga, Copywriter

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Ticketing Ruth Mason, Director, Ticket Services Karen Diche, Manager, Season Tickets Richard Ong, Manager, Calling Center Nicki Wilmot, Manager, Box Office Evan Silveria, Assistant Manager, Box Office Amelia Lindqvist, Supervisor, Contact Center Ray Madrid, Supervisor, Box Office Sam Preshaw, Supervisor, Box Office Hannah Schill, Supervisor, Ticket Services Amanda Snell, Supervisor, Ticket Services Charlotte Kenney, Lead, Ticket Services Hailey Guerrero, Lead, Ticket Services Ashley Isidoro, Specialist, Customer Services Vanessa Resendiz, Specialist, Customer Services

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