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CONTENTS
46 Cast, who’s who, director’s notes, chairman’s letter and donors.
42 FEATURE
Remembering longtime Performances Magazine writer and a dear friend, Charlene Baldridge.
8 IN THE WINGS
46 DINING
Around town: San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival; SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical; and more.
Lunch is becoming the most important meal of the day, with new eateries inviting you to stay and lounge. (Flower Child in Del Mar is pictured.)
12 DATELINE
SpongeBob SquarePants on Broadway; John Adams’ Girls of the Golden West in San Francisco; and much more.
56 BACKPAGE
As many San Diegans will attest, this time of year is the very best time to enjoy the county’s great outdoors. A case in point: an empty Torrey Pines State Beach that is all aglow in November.
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PUBLISHED BY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MEDIA GROUP PUBLISHER Jeff Levy EDITOR Sarah Daoust ART DIRECTOR Carol Wakano PRODUCTION MANAGER Ellen Melton PRODUCTION ARTIST Diana Gonzalez CONTRIBUTING DESIGNER Heidi Schwindt Photo by Chris Lee
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EVENTS ⁄⁄⁄⁄ EXHIBITS ⁄⁄⁄⁄ PERFORMANCES
J. Bernard Calloway and Tyrone Davis Jr. in Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (2016).
Jumpstarting the holiday season, the popular annual production of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! returns to The Old Globe for another heartwarming run, Nov. 4-Dec. 24 (theoldglobe.org). It’s the classic tale about the angry, green Grinch, who sneaks down from his mountaintop home to steal everything merry from the Whos of Whoville … until a girl named Cindy Lou Who inspires his change of heart. At Diversionary Theatre in University Heights, The Moors plays Nov. 9-Dec. 10. The comedy is a riff on 19th-century romantic novels and the women who conceived them (diversionary.org). San Diego Rep presents Black Pearl Sings! in the Lyceum Theatre, Nov. 22-Dec. 17. Featuring more than 20 folk and spiritual songs, it’s a story of an unlikely friendship between two strong women, reminding us that bridges can be built through the power of song (sdrep.org). 8 PERFORMANCES MAGAZINE
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INTHEWINGS
At the 18th annual San Diego Asian FESTIVALS Film Festival running Nov. 9-18, (sdaff.org), enjoy more than 130 films from 20 countries at five different venues during this 10-day celebration of AsianAmerican and international cinema. Celebrate the art of craft beer during San Diego Beer Week (sdbw.org), Nov. 3-12. This annual event features more than 50 local breweries and a lineup of tastings, festivals, brewery tours, cheese pairings and beer dinners at locations around San Diego. The 37th annual San Diego Jazz Fest (sdjazzfest.org) returns to the Town and Country Resort & Convention Center in
San Diego Beer Week runs Nov. 3-12 across San Diego.
Mission Valley, Nov. 22-26. The event features performances by international artists representing a wide variety of traditional jazz, Dixieland, ragtime, swing
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LaChanze plays “Diva Donna” in SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical.
and rockabilly styles. Musicians include the High Sierra jazz band, The Memphis Speed Kings, the Night Blooming Jazzmen, Paolo Alderighi and Stephanie Trick.
La Jolla Playhouse brings us another world-premiere musical: SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical, Nov. PREMIERE 7-Dec. 17 at Weiss Theatre. In it we follow the life of Donna Summer— the undisputed Queen of Disco—from her Boston roots to becoming an international superstar and household name. Based on the book by Colman Domingo, Robert Cary and Des McAnuff, who also directs, the production stars three actresses portraying the legendary singer and songwriter in different phases of her life. LaChanze shines in the role of “Diva Donna,” with Ariana DeBose as “Disco Donna” and Storm Lever as “Duckling Donna.” The musical was choreographed by Sergio Trujillo, with musical supervision by Ron Melrose. More than 20 of Summer’s classic hits will be featured, including “Hot Stuff,” “On the Radio” and “Last Dance.” lajollaplayhouse.org PERFORMANCES MAGAZINE 9
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EVENTS ⁄⁄⁄⁄ EXHIBITS ⁄⁄⁄⁄ PERFORMANCES
LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY DECEMBER
WENDY WHELAN / BRIAN BROOKS / BROOKLYN RIDER IN SOME OF A THOUSAND WORDS A Joyce Theater Production
A past Grand Tasting event at San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival, at Marina Park North.
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DATELINE
The Rockettes kick up their heels at Radio City Music Hall (Nov. 10-Jan. 1), comedians yuk it up during the New York Comedy Festival (Nov. 7-12) and new york SpongeBob SquarePants saves Bikini Bottom on Broadway. Yes, the animated character sings, dances and soaks up applause as live theater’s newest leading man in SpongeBob SquarePants at the Palace Theatre, opening Nov. 6. Also making an auspicious debut on the Great White Way is Uma Thurman, who, as The Parisian Woman at the Hudson Theatre from Nov. 9, plays an ambitious Washington hostess in Beau Willimon’s political drama. Complexions Contemporary Ballet returns to the Joyce Theater with its own brand of flawless star quality Nov. 14-26; repertory includes runaway hit Star Dust, performed to the music of David Bowie.
Rachel Neville
Complexions Contemporary Ballet returns to the Joyce Theater.
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Conductor Grant Gershon, composer John Adams and, on stage, baritone Elliot Madore at rehearsal of Girls of the Golden West
world premiere of John Adams’ Girls of the Golden West by San Francisco Opera. With a libretto by director Peter Sellars, the work, Nov. 21-Dec. 10 at the War Memorial Opera House, explores the true and often brutal stories of pioneers during the California Gold Rush. The opera is a co-production with the Dallas Opera and Dutch National Opera, Amsterdam. Marking the centenary of Auguste Rodin’s death in 1917 and that of Gustav Klimt in 1918, Klimt & Rodin: An Artistic Encounter, at San Francisco’s Legion of Honor, examines the diverse connections between the French sculptor and Viennese painter.
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Oslo is a reimagining of LONDON the covert talks behind the historic 1993 Oslo peace accord, yet it is filled with comedy, too. The political thriller, starring Lydia Leonard and Dame Maggie Smith’s son, Toby Lydia Leonard and Toby Stephens in Oslo Stephens, moves from its successful run at the National to the Harold Pinter Theatre, where it plays through Dec. 30. Oscar Wilde’s A Woman of No Importance at the Vaudeville Theatre is also on through Dec. 30. The satire about class and double standards is set at a lavish 19th-century English estate. Broadway hit Venus in Fur, through Dec. 9 at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, stars Natalie Dormer as an ambitious actress who attempts to bewitch a renowned director for a coveted part in his new play.
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MIKE HAUSBERG
WELCOME Welcome to The Old Globe and this production of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Our goal is to serve all of San Diego and beyond through the art of theatre. Below are the mission and values that drive our work. We thank you for being a crucial part of what we do.
MISSION STATEMENT The mission of The Old Globe is to preserve, strengthen, and advance American theatre by: creating theatrical experiences of the highest professional standards; producing and presenting works of exceptional merit, designed to reach current and future audiences; ensuring diversity and balance in programming; providing an environment for the growth and education of theatre professionals, audiences, and the community at large.
STATEMENT OF VALUES The Old Globe believes that theatre matters. Our commitment is to make it matter to more people. The values that shape this commitment are:
TRANSFORMATION Theatre cultivates imagination and empathy, enriching our humanity and connecting us to each other by bringing us entertaining experiences, new ideas, and a wide range of stories told from many perspectives.
INCLUSION The communities of San Diego, in their diversity and their commonality, are welcome and reflected at the Globe. Access for all to our stages and programs expands when we engage audiences in many ways and in many places.
EXCELLENCE Our dedication to creating exceptional work demands a high standard of achievement in everything we do, on and off the stage.
STABILITY Our priority every day is to steward a vital, nurturing, and financially secure institution that will thrive for generations.
IMPACT Our prominence nationally and locally brings with it a responsibility to listen, collaborate, and act with integrity in order to serve. PERFORMANCES MAGAZINE P1
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OUR THANKS PRODUCTION SPONSORS AUDREY S. GEISEL One of the Globe’s nearest and dearest friends, Audrey S. Geisel has supported theatre and education programs at the Globe for many years. In 2017, the Globe celebrates the 20th consecutive season of San Diego’s holiday favorite, Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! A longtime La Jolla resident and Globe advocate, Audrey serves as President and CEO of Dr. Seuss Enterprises and as President of the Dr. Seuss Foundation, which supports a variety of arts, education, and literacy organizations in San Diego. Though Audrey shows tremendous generosity to many worthwhile organizations, her love of learning and literacy has been a driving force in her charitable giving, benefiting the Center for Family Literacy, San Diego Zoological Society, Vista Hill, La Jolla Playhouse, UC San Diego, and, of course, The Old Globe. The Globe wishes to acknowledge and thank Audrey for her support of this beloved holiday production for 20 wonderful years, and for her deep and abiding commitment to The Old Globe.
TERRY ATKINSON Terry Atkinson serves as a member of The Old Globe’s Board of Directors and is pleased to sponsor Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Terry’s career spans more than 40 years of leading worldclass financial institutions, from UBS Municipal Securities to Morgan Stanley, heading the latter company’s West Coast infrastructure group. Currently he is CEO of Atkinson Management Consulting. He is a graduate of San Diego State University, where he earned both his bachelor’s and juris doctorate degrees, and he is currently on the boards of The Campanile Foundation and Worldreader, a not-forprofit organization with the mission of providing digital books to children and families in the developing world. While actively working in investment banking, he involved himself with many charitable efforts, such as the Harlem Day School and Sheltering Arms, a shelter for women and children. He also was PaineWebber’s national lead for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.
GRINCH CHILDREN’S INITIATIVES SPONSORS The Old Globe wishes to acknowledge and thank the following generous sponsors of the Children’s Initiatives for Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, including a series of Free Student Matinees for young children enrolled in Title I schools, and a Sensory-Friendly Performance for families.
ELAINE AND DAVE DARWIN
The Globe’s Arts Engagement Discovery Programs, which include Grinch Initiatives and Free Student Matinees, are supported in part by California Arts Council, Samuel I. and John Henry Fox Foundation, La Jolla Kiwanis Foundation, Nordson Corporation Foundation, Patrons of the Prado “Bucks for Buses” Program, Arthur P. and Jeanette G. Pratt Memorial Fund, SDG&E, ViaSat, and Wells Fargo Foundation. Financial support is provided by The City of San Diego.
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The Old Globe is deeply grateful to our Artistic Angels and Benefactors, whose vital support of the Annual Fund helps us make theatre matter.
2017 Artistic Angels ($200,000 and higher annually)
ELAINE AND DAVE DARWIN
SILVIJA AND BRIAN DEVINE
AUDREY S. GEISEL
KATHRYN* AND JOHN HATTOX
PEGGY MATTHEWS
PAULA AND BRIAN POWERS
JEAN AND GARY SHEKHTER
EDUARDO CONTRERAS / U-T SAN DIEGO
KAREN AND DONALD COHN†
*In memoriam Charter Sponsor since 1995
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DARLENE MARCOS SHILEY† In memory of Donald Shiley
THE ERNA FINCI VITERBI ARTISTIC DIRECTOR FUND In memory of Erna Finci Viterbi
2017 Benefactors ($100,000 to $199,999)
ANN DAVIES
PAMELA FARR AND BUFORD ALEXANDER
HAL AND PAM FUSON
KAREN AND STUART TANZ
SHERYL AND HARVEY WHITE
VICKI AND CARL ZEIGER
DOUGLAS GATES
TERRY ATKINSON
CONRAD PREBYS* AND DEBRA TURNER
DOW DIVAS
†
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EXTRAORDINARY LEADERSHIP Since the founding of The Old Globe in 1935, heroic leadership has made the theatre a cultural icon in San Diego and a leader in the American theatre. The following individuals and organizations, recognized for their tremendous cumulative giving, comprise a special group of friends who have played leading “behind-the-scenes” roles, helping to create productions on the three stages and programs in the community. — $25 million and higher — Donald* and Darlene Shiley — $11 million and higher — Conrad Prebys* City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture — $9 million and higher — Karen and Donald Cohn — $8 million and higher — Sheryl and Harvey White — $7 million and higher — Kathryn Hattox* Viterbi Family and The Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Fund — $4 million and higher — Audrey S. Geisel The James Irvine Foundation — $3 million and higher — Helen K. and James S. Copley Foundation County of San Diego The Shubert Foundation
— $1 million and higher — Mary Beth Adderley Bank of America Diane and John Berol Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation, Inc. California Cultural & Historical Endowment J. Dallas and Mary Clark* Valerie and Harry Cooper Elaine and Dave Darwin Helen Edison* Globe Guilders Joan and Irwin Jacobs The Kresge Foundation The Lipinsky Family Estate of Beatrice Lynds* National Endowment for the Arts Victor H.* and Jane Ottenstein Qualcomm Foundation Estate of Dorothy S. Prough* Jeannie and Arthur Rivkin Jean and Gary Shekhter Theatre Forward Gillian and Tony Thornley Wells Fargo Carolyn Yorston-Wellcome Anonymous (1) *In memoriam
For additional information on how to support the Globe at these extraordinary levels, please contact Llewellyn Crain at (619) 684-4141 or lcrain@TheOldGlobe.org.
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OUR THANKS DOUGLAS GATES
Welcome to The Old Globe! Holiday traditions are one of the powerful experiences that bring a family together. Year after year, we meet our loved ones around tables of food or at winter activities, and although snow is in short supply in San Diego, there’s nothing wrong with celebrating the season by the beach!
So it is with the Globe family. For 20 years, we have gathered in Whoville at this time of year to be reminded of the timeless messages Dr. Seuss brings to us in this vivid pink and green tale of transformation: that the meaning of the season is generosity of heart and openness of spirit, and that all of us— especially the Grinches—are part of the family. Thank you for being part of ours today. Please join me in thanking the dedicated supporters of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, whose generosity has helped make this beloved annual tradition possible. We are forever indebted to Audrey S. Geisel and the Dr. Seuss Fund at The San Diego Foundation, whose longtime support
has made this show a San Diego staple. We extend our thanks to Production Sponsor Terry Atkinson and to the many supporters of Grinch Children’s Initiatives listed on page 2. We also thank Elaine and Dave Darwin for sponsoring this year’s Sensory-Friendly Performance so that families with children on the autism spectrum can enjoy the magic of Dr. Seuss. Read more about that wonderful day on page 11. It has been a remarkable year at The Old Globe, and we couldn’t have done it without the support of our donor family— Friends of The Old Globe and Circle Patrons—as well as our loyal subscribers; their commitment and generosity help us make theatre matter to more people. Gifts of all sizes support the Globe’s transformative arts engagement programs that take powerful theatrical experiences off the stage and bring them into our communities. Consider making a year-end gift to the Globe to help the wonderful traditions continue. Thank you for being with us tonight. Enjoy the show!
Vicki L. Zeiger Chair, Board of Directors
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Vicki L. Zeiger†
Nicole A. Clay† INCOMING CHAIR
VICE CHAIR, ARTS ENGAGEMENT
Ann Davies†
Paula Powers†
Anthony S. Thornley†
CHAIR
VICE CHAIR, NOMINATING
DIRECTORS Mary Beth Adderley Terry Atkinson Stephanie R. Bulger, Ph.D. Donald L. Cohn† Elaine Bennett Darwin† George S. Davis Angela DeCaro Silvija Devine Stephen P. Embry† Pamela A. Farr† Robert Foxworth Harold W. Fuson, Jr.† Jack Galloway Patricia A. Hodgkin
Peter J. Cooper†
SECRETARY
Daphne H. Jameson Jo Ann Kilty Sheila Lipinsky Keven Lippert Thomas Melody Noelle Norton, Ph.D. David Jay Ohanian Sandra Redman Sue Sanderson Karen L. Sedgwick Jean Shekhter† Ann Steck† Steven J. Stuckey Karen Tanz† Michael Taylor
Dean H. Thompson Rhona Thompson Evelyn Mack Truitt Debra Turner Jordine Von Wantoch Pamela J. Wagner Reneé Wailes Lynne Wheeler Sheryl White† Karin Winner†
TREASURER
HONORARY DIRECTORS Mrs. Richard C. Adams* Clair Burgener* Mrs. John H. Fox* Audrey S. Geisel Paul Harter Gordon Luce* Dolly Poet* Deborah Szekely Hon. Pete Wilson
Executive Committee member
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EMERITUS DIRECTORS Garet B. Clark J. Dallas Clark* Bea Epsten Sally Furay, R.S.C.J.* Kathryn Hattox* Bernard Lipinsky* Delza Martin* Conrad Prebys* Darlene Marcos Shiley Patsy Shumway Carolyn Yorston-Wellcome Harvey P. White
*In memoriam
ASSOCIATE ARTISTS OF THE OLD GLOBE In recognition of their unique contribution to the growth of The Old Globe and their special talent, we take great pride and pleasure in acknowledging as Associate Artists the following individuals who have repeatedly demonstrated, by their active presence on our stages and in our shops, that wherever else they may work, they remain the heart and soul of the Globe. William Anton Gregg Barnes Jacqueline Brookes* Lewis Brown* Victor Buono* Wayland Capwell* Kandis Chappell Eric Christmas* Patricia Conolly George Deloy
Tim Donoghue Richard Easton Tovah Feldshuh Monique Fowler Robert Foxworth Ralph Funicello Lillian Garrett-Groag Harry Groener A.R. Gurney* Joseph Hardy
Mark Harelik Bob James Charles Janasz Peggy Kellner* Tom Lacy Diana Maddox Nicholas Martin* Dakin Matthews Deborah May Katherine McGrath
John McLain Jonathan McMurtry Stephen Metcalfe Robert Morgan Patrick Page Ellis Rabb* Steve Rankin William Roesch Robin Pearson Rose Marion Ross
Steven Rubin Ken Ruta Douglas W. Schmidt Seret Scott Richard Seer David F. Segal Richard Seger* Diane Sinor* Don Sparks David Ogden Stiers
Conrad Susa* Deborah Taylor Irene Tedrow* Sada Thompson* Paxton Whitehead James Winker Robert Wojewodski G. Wood* *In memoriam
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FROM BARRY
San Diego is a place full of wonders, and for me one of the greatest is Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, now in its astonishing 20th iteration at The Old Globe. That’s a good run: presidents and potentates have come and gone, but The Grinch endures. Children who were featured in our company two decades ago are now adults with kids of their own. And new generations of theatregoers continue to settle into our seats for their first dose of Seussian sweetness and magic. Of all the things that make my job fun, producing The Grinch tops the list. This year we will once again present a unique performance of The Grinch adapted specifically for families with members on the autism spectrum and with other special needs. It is a privilege to bring theatre to a group of our neighbors for whom access has been a challenge, and it is an honor to be a leader among theatre companies nationwide doing this important work.
The Grinch is on our stage thanks to the continuing generosity of Audrey Geisel, one of the Globe’s most valued friends. I was able to thank her for her support in person when I visited her in her office, which happens to be the very room in which her late husband Theodor Geisel, Dr. Seuss himself, wrote and drew the books that have become central to the lives of children worldwide. It was a true thrill to be there! Next summer, the Globe’s relationship with Dr. Seuss will grow deeper still as we present a new stage version of his classic book The Lorax. I look forward to welcoming our audience to a show I know they will love as much as The Grinch. I am grateful that the theatre I lead is the recipient of the Geisel family’s ongoing largesse, and grateful to have this happy and spectacular and big and hairy tradition so close to the heart of my professional and personal lives. Thanks for coming. Enjoy the show.
This and other initiatives are part of the Globe’s renewed commitment to the notion of service. As a not-for-profit institution chartered to provide theatre as a public good, the Globe has an obligation to bring our work to all San Diegans. We strive each year to create new points of entry to this show and everything else we do so that our neighbors all over this region can enjoy a real stake in our work. Our Department of Arts Engagement is designed to carry this impulse into all corners of The Old Globe and all parts of San Diego County.
Any feedback on tonight’s show or any of the Globe’s work? Email Barry at HiBarry@TheOldGlobe.org and he’ll get back to you!
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PRESENTS
BOOK AND LYRICS BY
MUSIC BY
TIMOTHY MASON
MEL MARVIN
John Lee Beatty SCENIC DESIGN
Anita Ruth
Robert Morgan† COSTUME DESIGN
Joshua Rosenblum
ORCHESTRATOR
VOCAL ARRANGEMENTS AND INCIDENTAL MUSIC
Pat Collins
Paul Peterson
LIGHTING DESIGN
David Krane
DANCE MUSIC ARRANGER
SOUND DESIGN
Caparelliotis Casting CASTING
Leila Knox
PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER
ADDITIONAL CHOREOGRAPHY BY
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
BOB RICHARD
ELAN MCMAHAN ORIGINAL CHOREOGRAPHY BY
JOHN DELUCA DIRECTED BY
´ JAMES VASQUEZ ORIGINALLY CONCEIVED AND DIRECTED BY
JACK O’BRIEN
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CAST (in order of appearance)
OLD MAX....................................................................................................................Steve Gunderson* CINDY-LOU WHO............................................................Abigail Estrella (R) -or- Reese McCulloch (P) PAPA WHO............................................................................................................. Robert J. Townsend* MAMA WHO.......................................................................................................................Bets Malone* GRANDPA WHO.................................................................................................................Larry Raben* GRANDMA WHO....................................................................................................... Nancy Snow Carr* BOO WHO............................................................... John Perry Wishchuk (R) -or- Charlie Garton (P) ANNIE WHO...................................................................... Josette Candelaria (R) -or- Viviana Peji (P) DANNY WHO.......................................................................... Giovanni Cozic (R) -or- Levi Laddon (P) BETTY-LOU WHO................................................................... Taylor Coleman (R) -or- Faith Nibbe (P) YOUNG MAX...................................................................................................................... Dan DeLuca* THE GRINCH....................................................................................................................Edward Watts* GROWN-UP WHOS..........................................................Jacob Caltrider*, Kyrsten Hafso Koppman*, Corey Jones*, Daebreon Poiema*, Edred Utomi*, Kelsey Venter* TEEN WHO........................................................................ Claire Scheper (R) -or- Breanna Laureti (P) LITTLE WHOS.........................................Gavin August (R), Sadie Tess Coleman (R), Elisa Guerra (R), Lindsay Mains (R), Emily Sade Bautista (P), Hayden Hartpence (P), Lauren Livia Muehl (P), Kayla Pak (P) SWING, DANCE CAPTAIN.............................................................................................James Vásquez* R = Red Team
P = Pink Team
UNDERSTUDIES
for Papa Who, Young Max — Jacob Caltrider*; for Grandma Who — Kyrsten Hafso Koppman*; for The Grinch — Corey Jones*; for Old Max — Larry Raben*; for Grandpa Who — Edred Utomi*; for Mama Who — Kelsey Venter*
SETTING
Late December — Some Place Very Near Whoville There will be no intermission.
STAGE MANAGEMENT
Production Stage Manager..................................................................................................... Leila Knox* Stage Manager......................................................................................................................Jess Slocum* Assistant Stage Manager (through October 22).................................................... Annette Elena Nixon* Assistant Stage Manager (October 23 – December 24)..............................................Amanda Salmons*
PRODUCTION STAFF
Associate Lighting Design......................................................................................................Chris Rynne Assistant Choreographer.........................................................................................Annette Elena Nixon Associate Costume Design............................................................................................... Shelly Williams Assistant Lighting Design............................................................................................... Shawna Cadence Associate Conductor....................................................................................................... Lyndon Pugeda Studio Teacher.......................................................................................................... Margaret S. Quigley Production Assistant...................................................................................................... Kendra Stockton Rehearsal Production Assistant.....................................................................Samantha Bauman-Martin Stage Management Intern........................................................................................................ Erina Dalir †
Associate Artist of The Old Globe.
*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. Si desea una sinopsis de esta obra en Español o en Inglés, favor de pedírsela al acomodador que le entregó este programa. If you would like a synopsis of this production in English or Spanish, please request it from an usher. PERFORMANCES MAGAZINE P9
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THE MUSIC MUSICAL NUMBERS “Welcome Christmas” (“Fah Who Doraze”)................................................................................................................. Who Chorale “Who Likes Christmas?”............................................................................................ Who Family, Grown-Up Whos, Little Whos “This Time of Year”.................................................................................................................................................. Old Max, Young Max “I Hate Christmas Eve”....................................................... The Grinch, Young Max, Papa Who, Mama Who, Grandpa Who, Grandma Who, Cindy-Lou Who, Danny Who, Annie Who, Betty-Lou Who, Boo Who
“Whatchama-who”.............................................................................................................................................The Grinch, Little Whos “Welcome Christmas” (Reprise)........................................................................................................................................ Who Chorale “I Hate Christmas Eve” (Reprise)........................................................................................................................................... The Grinch “It’s the Thought That Counts”......................................................... Papa Who, Mama Who, Grandpa Who, Grandma Who, Who Family, Who Shoppers and Who Merchants, Little Whos
“This Time of Year” (Reprise).............................................................................................................................. Old Max, Young Max “One of a Kind”............................................................................................................................................................................. The Grinch “Now’s the Time”...................................................................................... Papa Who, Mama Who, Grandma Who, Grandpa Who “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”.............................................................................................. Young Max, Old Max, The Grinch “Santa for a Day”................................................................................................................................................................. Cindy-Lou Who “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” (Reprise).............................................................................. Young Max, Old Max, Audience “Who Likes Christmas?” (Reprise)................................................................................................................................... Who Chorale “One of a Kind” (Reprise)............................................................................................... The Grinch, Young Max, Cindy-Lou Who “This Time of Year” (Reprise)....................................................................................................................................................... Old Max “Welcome Christmas” (Reprise)............................................................................. Who Family, Grown-Up Whos, Little Whos Finale................................................................................................................. The Grinch, Cindy-Lou Who, and Whos Everywhere
WHO-CHESTRA Musical Director, Conductor...........................................................................................Elan McMahan Associate Conductor, Keyboard................................................................................... Lyndon Pugeda Concertmaster............................................................................................................ Karina Bezkrovnaia Violin 2..........................................................................................................................................Victoria Bietz Cello................................................................................................................................................. Erica Erenyi Flute, Clarinet................................................................................................................... Cynthia Swanson Clarinet, Tenor Sax............................................................................................................... John Rekevics Acoustic Bass............................................................................................................................ Joe McNalley Drums, Percussion................................................................................................................Tim McMahon Alternate Keyboard....................................................................................................................Justin Gray Contractor.................................................................................................................................. Lorin Getline Rehearsal Piano.................................................................................................................... Lyndon Pugeda Synthesizer Programming............................................................................................... Taylor Peckham
All musicians are represented by the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada.
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One Specialy Saturda
The Sensory-Friendly Performance of The Grinch The Grinch may start out as the greatest Christmas hater since Ebenezer Scrooge, but he comes around in the end and steps up as a generous lover of the true meaning of the holiday. There’s a spirit of joy that springs from the stage as the story is told each year for thousands and thousands of children and their families here at The Old Globe. In 2012, we realized there were some families who weren’t coming to see the show, so we set out to find out why. For typical theatregoers, seeing a show in a darkened room with colorful, costumed
with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), we met with specialists who took a close look at the show and our theatre environment and suggested ways we could create a safe place for these children and their families. For one special performance we tone down the loud noises, keep the theatre slightly lit throughout the show, skip the fog and flashing lights, and soften the big surprises. Our lobbies become safe havens for children to take a break from the show and curl up on a beanbag chair or body pillow, or sit in a rocking chair and watch the show through the open door to the theatre. On that special day, the theatre is staffed by dozens of autism specialists who volunteer their time to support the children and their families before, during and after the performance. And most of all, we offer warm smiles and no judgment for families who often feel unable to participate in public events because of the uncertainties of life with a family member with special needs.
characters, bright lights, singing, dancing, and lots of surprises sounds like a great way to spend an afternoon or evening. For a child on the autism spectrum, though, it can be overwhelming. But children on the autism spectrum (and those with other special needs) want to have fun, too. So we set out to make our production of The Grinch as welcoming to these children and their families as we could. Following the lead of Theatre Development Fund, whose Autism Initiative makes Broadway productions accessible to people
The 2017 Sensory-Friendly Performance of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! will be presented on Saturday, December 9 at 10:30 a.m. The performance is specially designed for people with autism or other special needs and their families. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Ticket Office at (619) 234-5623. Our online social story can be downloaded and used at home to prepare children for the experience of visiting the theatre to see the show: TheOldGlobe.org/GrinchSocialStory.
Steve Gunderson, as Old Max, shares The Grinch with guests.
DOUGLAS GATES
The Sensory-Friendly Performance of The Grinch is supported in part by Elaine and Dave Darwin. For more information about arts engagment programs, please visit www.TheOldGlobe.org/arts-engagement. Dr. Seuss Properties TM & (c) 1957 and 2017 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. All Rights Reserved.
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ARTISTS GAVIN AUGUST (Little Who Ensemble, Red Team) is delighted to be cast in The Grinch at The Old Globe. For the last year, he has been in several shows with Lamb’s Players Theatre and Christian Youth Theater San Diego and has really found that acting is his true passion. Mr. August has been seen as Young Will in Big Fish, Douglas in Shadowlands, Young Simba in The Lion King, Ensemble in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Cop and Ensemble in Mary Poppins, Zorak’s Guard in Aladdin, and Ensemble in James and the Giant Peach. He wants to thank his family for their love and support. He also wants to thank his voice coach, Jessica Couto, for introducing him to this great show. He looks forward to a great run of The Grinch and another amazing experience!
EMILY SADE BAUTISTA (Little Who Ensemble, Pink Team) is honored and elated to spend her Christmas season for the third year in Whoville. She was most recently seen performing “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the MCAS Miramar Air Show, San Diego City inauguration, Chula Vista Mayor’s State of City address, and other local events. Ms. Bautista has also appeared in several local musical theatre productions. Some of her favorite credits include Annie Who in Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (The Old Globe, 2015–2016), Baby Louise in Gypsy (Cygnet Theatre Company), Mouse in A Year with Frog and Toad (Coronado Playhouse), and Lamb in Charlotte’s Web (Pickwick Players). Ms. Bautista has also had the opportunity to perform at a benefit concert for Hurricane Harvey with San Diego local radio stations, as well as at KBBT radio station’s Cinco de Mayo concert in San Antonio, Texas. She would like to thank the entire production team at The Old Globe for this amazing opportunity, as well as all of her supporting friends. Merry Grinchmas! @emilysade_05. JACOB CALTRIDER (Grown-Up Who Ensemble) previously appeared at the Globe with Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (2011–2013, 2016) and Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show. His local credits include Manifest Destinitis and Violet (San Diego Repertory Theatre), West Side Story (San Diego Musical Theatre), The Rocky Horror Show, Spring Awakening, Assassins, Parade, Little Shop of Horrors, Cabaret, Sweeney Todd, and The History Boys (Cygnet Theatre Company), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (North Coast Repertory Theatre), Les Misérables, Twelfth Night, Festival of Christmas, and An American Christmas (Lamb’s Players Theatre), and Marry Me a Little, Twist, Yank!, and the original casts of Harmony, Kansas and The Daddy Machine (Diversionary Theatre). JOSETTE CANDELARIA (Annie Who, Red Team) is a 12-year-old seventh grader at School of Creative and Performing Arts. She began taking voice and dance lessons at Neisha’s Dance & Music Academy at age seven and fell in love with theatre at eight when she joined Heritage Elementary School’s Performing Arts Troupe. Ms. Candelaria has also been with Christian Youth Theater San Diego since she was nine years old and has participated in multiple shows there, including Madagascar – A Musical Adventure Jr., Seussical, The Lion King Jr., Alice in Wonderland, The Addams Family, and Mulan. Her favorite roles include Snoopy in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz, and Royal Announcer in Aladdin. When she is not performing in shows, she loves to snowboard, draw, skateboard, and play the ukulele. Her ultimate dream is to be on Broadway, and she is so excited to join the cast of The Grinch!
NANCY SNOW CARR (Grandma Who) cannot believe she gets to return to The Grinch for her seventh year. She was also seen at the Globe as Lady Montague in The Last Goodbye directed by Alex Timbers. Her favorite credits include Lina Lamont in Singin’ in the Rain (MerryGo-Round Playhouse, New York); the national tours of Phantom and The Buddy Holly Story; Dorothy in the Washington, DC, premiere of Summer of ’42 (Round House Theatre); Rona in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Intrepid Theatre Company); and Catherine in The Foreigner (Lamb’s Players Theatre). She received a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Elon University and an M.F.A. from San Diego State University. She is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association and the National Association of Teachers of Singing. She currently resides in New York City where she operates a private studio offering voice lessons and audition preparation. She is delighted to perform with several of her students and dearest friends. nancysnowcarr.com. SADIE TESS COLEMAN (Little Who Ensemble, Red Team) is nine years old and is thrilled to be back in Whoville alongside her big sister Taylor. Ms. Coleman is a student at Ocean Air School. She is a competitive gymnast at So Cal TTC in Poway and loves to tumble. She loves to sing and play the ukulele. When she is not performing, she can be found playing with her puppies Newman and Piper. Ms. Coleman is supported by her parents, her big sister Sam, and Taylor. She enjoys the Weather Channel and would like to grow up and be a meteorologist. A huge thank you to the entire team at The Old Globe for this awesome experience. Merry Grinchmas! TAYLOR COLEMAN (Betty-Lou Who, Red Team) is 11 years old, and she is happy to be back in Whoville and San Diego after playing Marta in the national tour of The Sound of Music directed by Jack O’Brien. Her sixmonth adventure allowed her to experience many incredible North American cities and included performing for five weeks at The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Ms. Coleman made her professional debut right here in The Grinch as Cindy-Lou Who for three seasons and is happy to be returning as Betty-Lou Who. Her other credits include Jane in Peter Pan, Young Fiona in Shrek The Musical, and Gracie Shinn in The Music Man (Moonlight Stage Productions). She was also seen as Minnie Oakley in San Diego Musical Theatre’s production of Annie Get Your Gun. Ms. Coleman plays piano, guitar, and violin. When she is not performing, she is a competitive gymnast. She is supported by her parents, big sister Sam, and little sister Sadie. She would like to thank the Globe for this incredible opportunity. Happy Whoville! @tcoleman5678.
GIOVANNI COZIC (Danny Who, Red Team) is thrilled to return to The Old Globe for this holiday favorite. He recently appeared on stage in the world premiere musical Up Here (La Jolla Playhouse), Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (The Old Globe, 2015), and Gypsy (Cygnet Theatre Company). Mr. Cozic is 11 years old and spends much of his free time playing golf, cooking, and learning about U.S. history. Much love to his parents, brother Pierre, and the entire Whoville family. Merry Grinchmas! DAN DELUCA (Young Max) is a big fan of Dr. Seuss, Christmas, and dogs. So he is super pumped to be here. He originated the role of Jack Kelly on the tour of Disney’s Newsies. His favorite regional credits include Jimmy in Thoroughly Modern Millie (Goodspeed Musicals), Lucas in The Addams
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Family (The Muny), Gabe in Next to Normal and Sky in Mamma Mia! (Weston Playhouse), and Emmett in Legally Blonde (The Lexington Theatre Company). His other various credits include Cain/Japheth in Children of Eden (CAP21) and performances at 54 Below, Joe’s Pub, Barrington Stage Company, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and Radio City Music Hall. Super thanks to everyone at The Old Globe, Nicolosi, his incredible family, and you for coming. @DDeLuca15 on Instagram and Twitter. ABIGAIL ESTRELLA (Cindy-Lou Who, Red Team) is eight years old and was born in San Diego. She started her career in the performing arts attending Neisha’s Dance & Music Academy and progressed through several styles including pre-ballet, hip-hop, and piano. She has performed in Civic Center dance recitals four times, Chula Vista Ballet’s The Nutcracker two times, and last year’s Great Russian Nutcracker with Moscow Ballet. Ms. Estrella has always had a passion for singing and has performed in three public showcases for Maraya Voice Studios; the Salt Creek Elementary School talent show; and the semifinals of the 2017 Chula Vista’s Got Talent competition. She is currently in Salt Creek’s Ensemble. Her future aspirations include a career in theatre, television, and film. CHARLIE GARTON (Boo Who, Pink Team) is 10 years old and is over the moon to be making his Globe debut in Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Most recently, he was seen as the title role in San Diego Musical Theatre’s production of Billy Elliot: The Musical. He enjoys dancing and has literally grown up in his mum’s dance studio, the Royal Academy of Performing Arts. If he is not in class, he is peeking in the window watching dance! Mr. Garton is a competitive dancer and has won numerous awards, including Mini Male Breakout Artist and a scholarship to The Dance Awards. His other credits include The Nutcracker and Lythgoe Family Panto’s A Snow White Christmas. Mr. Garton would like to thank all his teachers, friends, and family for all their support, love, and encouragement. Merry Grinchmas! ELISA GUERRA (Little Who Ensemble, Red Team) is thrilled to return for her second year in Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! She is 12 years old and a seventh grader at La Mesa Arts Academy. Her love of musical theatre was ignited in first grade thanks to her school’s director, Michelle Foggiano. Her credits there include Annie Get Your Gun, The Little Mermaid, July in Annie, and Jojo in Seussical. Her additional stage work includes the title role in Annie and Pippin (Visionary School for the Performing Arts), Fiddler on the Roof and Into the Woods (Young Actors’ Theatre), and Seussical (Christian Youth Theater San Diego). Ms. Guerra is honored to be part of this talented cast and is forever grateful to The Old Globe for this opportunity. A special thank you to her coach, Jessica Couto, for her inspiration and guidance; to Don LeMaster, Nancy Snow Carr, and Spencer Powell for helping put it all together; and to her family for their never-ending love and support. There really is no place like Whoville for the holidays! Merry Grinchmas! STEVE GUNDERSON (Old Max) has previously appeared at the Globe in Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1999– 2000, 2003, 2005, 2007–2016), Suds: The Rocking ’60s Musical Soap Opera (also co-writer/arranger), A Trip to Chinatown, and Hadrian VII. He appeared in the national tour of The Grapes of Wrath, and his Off Broadway credits include Butley, Street Scene, Suds, and Back to Bacharach and David. His regional credits include His Girl Friday, The Nightingale, and Memphis (La Jolla Playhouse), On the Twentieth Century, Dirty Blonde, Parade, and Sweeney Todd (Cygnet
Theatre Company), Romance, Detroit, Miss Witherspoon, and Hairspray (San Diego Repertory Theatre), You Can’t Take It with You and An Ideal Husband (Lamb’s Players Theatre), Birds of a Feather (Diversionary Theatre), Into the Woods (New Village Arts), and roles at The Colony Theatre Company, Pasadena Playhouse, Laguna Playhouse, Alliance Theatre, North Coast Repertory Theatre, Rubicon Theatre Company, and La Mirada Theatre, as well as The Melinda & Steve Show with Melinda Gilb in New York, Los Angeles, and San Diego. For television, he has provided various voices on “King of the Hill” and the new “Beavis and Butt-Head”. Mr. Gunderson was the recipient of the Creative Catalyst grant for his play The Artificial Woman. Love and thanks to Kaore. KYRSTEN HAFSO KOPPMAN (Grown-Up Who Ensemble) previously appeared at The Old Globe in Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (2013–2016). Her local credits include Cats (San Diego Musical Theatre), A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Musical (Intrepid Shakespeare Company), American Rhythm, Les Misérables, Fiddler on the Roof, Pete ’n’ Keely, and Joe vs The Volcano (Lamb’s Players Theatre), Sweeney Todd (Moonlight Stage Productions), King o’ the Moon (North Coast Repertory Theatre), and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Welk Resort Theatre). Ms. Hafso Koppman recently performed the role of Mary in Respighi’s oratorio Laud to the Nativity in Spokane and Seattle. She earned her B.A. in Vocal Performance from Whitworth University and her M.F.A. in Musical Theatre from San Diego State University. She is a proud member of the Actors’ Equity Association and the National Association of Teachers of Singing. HAYDEN HARTPENCE (Little Who Ensemble, Pink Team) is thrilled to be part of a show he grew up watching. A San Diego native, Mr. Hartpence is 10 years old and has been performing since he was a baby. From theatre to television, he has enjoyed being part of several Christian Youth Theater San Diego productions, and he can currently be seen on Nick Jr.’s “Mutt & Stuff.” Mr. Hartpence recently played Horton in his school’s production of Horton Hears a Who!, and he enjoys playing baseball and making videos on his YouTube channel. He is grateful to the production team for giving him this incredible opportunity, and he sends love to his parents, sisters, and grandparents for helping him shine. Merry Grinchmas to all! COREY JONES (Grown-Up Who Ensemble) is a Chicago native now based in Los Angeles. He has worked in theatre, television, film, commercials, and voice-overs. He played The General in the first national tour of The Book of Mormon and has appeared regionally as Tate in the world premiere of How to Fight Loneliness, the title character in King John, Aaron in Titus Andronicus, and Caliban in The Tempest (Utah Shakespeare Festival), Gil in Wild with Happy (City Theatre), the title role in Othello (Shakespeare Santa Cruz), Chad Deity in The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity (Dallas Theater Center), Pa/Chief in The Color Purple (Celebration Theatre), Macon in Gee’s Bend (Arkansas Repertory Theatre), the title role in Macbeth, Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Booker T. Washington in Ragtime (Pacific Conservatory Theatre’s Theatrefest), Malvolio in Twelfth Night (The State Theatre), and roles at Williamstown Theatre Festival and Illinois Shakespeare Festival. He trained at The University of Texas at Austin and Washington University in St. Louis. He is glad to be making his debut at The Old Globe!
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ARTISTS LEVI LADDON (Danny Who, Pink Team) is thrilled and honored to be back for his third year in the cast of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! He is in the seventh grade and is 12 years old. He has been acting and singing since he began to walk and talk. He enjoys performing with Young Actors’ Theatre in Spring Valley and writing plays, choreographing, and performing at Temple Emanu-El. Mr. Laddon’s favorite roles include the title role in Peter Pan, Charlie Brown in Snoopy, Jojo in Seussical, and Pinocchio in My Son Pinocchio. He has been nominated three times for the National Youth Arts Award for his performances as Chi-Fu in Mulan, Iago in Aladdin, and Mike Teavee in Willy Wonka. He also enjoys writing, reading, and surfing. Mr. Laddon would like to thank his family, friends, and voice coach Debbie Glivar Roberts for their love and support. BREANNA LAURETI (Teen Who, Pink Team) is excited and honored to be back at The Old Globe as Teen Who in Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! She previously played Annie Who in 2015. In addition, her previous performances include Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast, whereby she studied a French accent and was awarded Outstanding Supporting Actress by National Youth Arts. She flew by flying apparatus and played the title role in Peter Pan. She played Sandy in Grease, Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, Ursula in Bye Bye Birdie, Marley in Bah, Humbug!, and Pirate Ensemble in Jingle ARRGH the Way!, for which she was awarded the Mint Award (San Diego Junior Theatre). Ms. Laureti loves singing and performed at the Resounding Joy concert to help raise over $68,000 for Rady Children’s Hospital. When she is not acting, she is singing, writing songs, and playing her ukulele. She enjoys all sports, and her current passion is tennis. She also loves keeping up on the weather. Ms. Laureti would like to thank The Old Globe for casting her in this amazing production. Merry Grinchmas! LINDSAY MAINS (Little Who Ensemble, Red Team) is thrilled to be making her debut at The Old Globe and looks forward to spending the holidays with such a talented group of people in Whoville. She is 10 years old and is in fifth grade at Curie Elementary School. She loves performing and recently had the opportunity to play Young Fiona in Shrek The Musical (Christian Youth Theater San Diego). She also performed this summer in Madagascar – A Musical Adventure Jr. (CYT San Diego). When Ms. Mains is not performing, she enjoys soccer, art, dancing, singing harmony with her older sister Chelsea, and making people laugh. She is grateful to her vocal coach, Jessica Couto, for giving her confidence, and to her family for their constant support and encouragement. BETS MALONE (Mama Who) celebrates Christmas once again at The Old Globe after being seen as Mama Who the past four seasons. She recently completed a run of the world premiere Honky Tonk Laundry in Hollywood. Her favorite regional credits include Aida, Titanic, Seussical, Big Fish, Pride and Prejudice, Mary Poppins, Next to Normal, Sweeney Todd, 1776, Once Upon a Mattress, Evita, Ragtime, Into the Woods, Annie Get Your Gun, All Shook Up, and Children of Eden. Ms. Malone originated the role of Suzy in the Off Broadway production of The Marvelous Wonderettes and can be heard on three Wonderettes albums. She is featured as Tallulah the monkey in Barbie as the Island Princess as well as the singing voice of Velma in Scooby-Doo! Music of the Vampire. Ms. Malone is proudly married to Steven Glaudini, artistic director of Moonlight Stage Productions.
REESE MCCULLOCH (Cindy-Lou Who, Pink Team) is thrilled to make her professional debut at The Old Globe. She is 10 and a half years old and is in sixth grade at Mt. Helix Academy. She performed in Christian Youth Theater San Diego’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2015), as well as Mt. Helix Academy’s productions of Peter Pan (2016) and The Lion King (2017). She moved to San Diego in 2015 from Honolulu, Hawaii, where she grew up. She loves singing, drawing, chocolate, her cats, and watching cat videos, and she hates cleaning her room. Most of all, she would like to thank the team at The Old Globe for this opportunity of a lifetime! LAUREN LIVIA MUEHL (Little Who Ensemble, Pink Team) is a nine-year-old fourth grader who is thrilled to make her professional debut at The Old Globe. She has appeared in California Youth Conservatory’s productions of Billy Elliot: The Musical as a ballet girl and Cats: A New Day as a Chorus Cat. More recently, she enjoyed being in Ruthless! at MOXIE Theatre. She has performed in San Diego Shakespeare Society’s Celebrity Sonnets and has danced in San Diego Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker for the past three years. She was also honored to sing the national anthem at Petco Park with her CYC cast at two Padres games. When not singing or dancing, Ms. Muehl enjoys gymnastics and can be found playing lacrosse or chasing her twin brother. She wishes to thank her teachers, mentors, and family for their encouragement, and especially God and the entire Globe team for this wonderful opportunity. FAITH NIBBE (Betty-Lou Who, Pink Team) is thrilled to be making her Globe debut in Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Her most recent theatrical roles include Little Inez in Hairspray (Laguna Playhouse), Tessie in Annie (The Grove Theatre), and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (3-D Theatricals). Ms. Nibbe also voiced a recent episode of “South Park.” She is 12 years old and the oldest of four singing and dancing siblings in her household. Her passions are tap dancing, playing the flute, and spending time with friends. When she grows up she would like to be a pediatrician. Ms. Nibbe would like to thank The Old Globe team for this amazing opportunity, and she wishes everyone a Merry Grinchmas. KAYLA PAK (Little Who Ensemble, Pink Team) is thrilled to be making her Globe debut in this year’s Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! She was last seen in San Diego Musical Theatre’s recent production of Billy Elliot: The Musical as ballet girl Alison Summers. When she is not performing, Ms. Pak loves Instagram, dance, Disney, and playing new songs on her ukulele. She would like to thank the dynamic voice and acting coaching team of Karyn Overstreet and Shauna Markey for their top-notch training; the amazing artistic team for this fantastic opportunity; and her beloved family for always supporting her dreams. VIVIANA PEJI (Annie Who, Pink Team) is thrilled to be returning to The Old Globe. She is 12 years old and Filipino Mexican American, and she studies at Urban Discovery Academy in downtown San Diego. She was most recently seen as Soloist and Ensemble cast member in Evita directed by Sam Woodhouse (San Diego Repertory Theatre). Her other recent roles include Betty-Lou Who in last year’s Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (The Old Globe) and Bye Bye Birdie, The Music Man, and Mary Poppins (San Diego Junior Theatre). She enjoys studying ballet and tap
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at California Ballet School and voice with Mr. Richard Morrison. She loves helping others and always encourages people to enjoy each day, work hard, and follow their dreams. DAEBREON POIEMA (Grown-Up Who Ensemble) is delighted to be a part of the cast of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Her new citizenship in Whoville would not be possible without the love, support, and encouragement of her dear friends, Lyndon, Bestie Bets, and Poppa Steve. She thanks the Lord for His faithfulness in showing her that He is truly her God, able to do immeasurably more than all she could ask or imagine. This year has been one blessing after another, performing as Deloris Van Cartier in Sister Act (Moonlight Stage Productions, Candlelight Pavilion Dinner Theater, Cabrillo Music Theatre), Erzulie in Once on This Island (3-D Theatricals), and the title role in Aida (Moonlight Stage Productions). 1 Corinthians 2:9! daebreonpoiema.com, @daebreonpoiema on Instagram. LARRY RABEN (Grandpa Who) returns to the role of Grandpa Who and previously appeared at the Globe as Sparky in the original Forever Plaid and as Dolan and Ensign Pulver (understudied and played) in Mr. Roberts. He appeared on Broadway as Leo Bloom in Mel Brooks’s The Producers, and he also played Leo in the show’s entire Las Vegas run. Some of his favorite roles include Serge in Art and Robert in Boeing-Boeing (Coyote StageWorks), Dr. Frankenstein in Young Frankenstein (Moonlight Stage Productions), Ross in Bright Ideas (Laguna Playhouse), Felix in The Odd Couple (Norris Center for the Performing Arts), Man #1 in I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change (Off Broadway), Patrick in The Andrews Brothers (Ovation Award) and Sir Robin in Spamalot (Musical Theatre West), Albert in Bye Bye Birdie (Music Circus), Lt. Frank Cioffi in Curtains and Gilbert in Betty Blue Eyes (Music Theatre Wichita), Forbidden Broadway Greatest Hits: Vol. 1 (Ovation Award) and Vol. 2 (Ovation nomination), and Sparky in Forever Plaid: The Movie on DVD. Mr. Raben is also the author of a children’s book, Ibby Makes a Wish, available on Amazon. CLAIRE SCHEPER (Teen Who, Red Team) is thrilled to make her Globe debut and honored to join the cast of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Ms. Scheper is a 13-year-old eighth grader at School of the Madeleine and most recently performed as Ballet Girl in San Diego Musical Theatre’s Billy Elliot: The Musical. Her other favorite roles include Susan Waverly in Irving Berlin’s White Christmas and Nellie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun (San Diego Musical Theatre, 2013–2016), Ensemble in The Little Mermaid (Moonlight Stage Productions), Baby Louise in Gypsy (Cygnet Theatre Company), Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz (Christian Youth Theater San Diego), the title role in Annie (California Youth Conservatory), and Young Cosette in Les Misérables (Christian Community Theater). When not on stage, Ms. Scheper enjoys cooking and baking, hanging out with friends, and aerial silks. She thanks everyone in Whoville for this incredible opportunity, especially director James Vasquez, and wishes to dedicate her performance in loving memory of Mrs. Dawn Park. ROBERT J. TOWNSEND (Papa Who) is pleased to return to his holiday home in Whoville. He was most recently seen as Joe Gillis in Moonlight Stage Production’s Sunset Boulevard. His Broadway and touring credits include Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia!, Camelot, Radio City Christmas Spectacular, and Grease. His selected regional credits include Georges in La Cage Aux Folles (Craig Noel Award) and Billy Flynn in Chicago (San Diego Musical Theatre), Dan Goodman in Next to Normal (SDMT, McCoy Rigby Entertainment, Ovation Award nomination), the title role in Sweeney Todd (Craig
Noel Award nomination) and Captain Hook in Peter Pan (Moonlight), Tommy Albright in Brigadoon (Music Circus), Thomas Weaver in The Story of My Life (Ovation Award and Craig Noel Award nomination), Edward Rutledge in 1776 (Musical Theatre West, BroadwayWorld Award nomination), Trevor Graydon in Thoroughly Modern Millie (Music Circus, Musical Theatre West), and the title roles in Jekyll & Hyde (Cabrillo Music Theatre, Ovation Award). Love to his Mama Who, Jill, and their amazing Kiddie Who, Chase. jillandrobert.com. EDRED UTOMI (Grown-Up Who Ensemble) is overjoyed to be making his Globe debut. His recent credits include Luce and peerless (The Old Globe’s Powers New Voices Festival), Willie in Pump Up the Volume: A ’90s Palooza (San Diego Musical Theatre), Weatherman (La Jolla Playhouse), Papa Ge in Once on This Island, Pharaoh in Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat (3-D Theatricals), Sister Act, Peter Pan, and Shrek The Musical (Moonlight Stage Productions), Jim in Big River (Performance Riverside), the national tour of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (McCoy Rigby Entertainment), My Mañana Comes (San Diego Repertory Theatre), and Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat (Lamb’s Players Theatre). He received a B.A. in Theatre from University of San Diego. Huge thanks to The Old Globe for this incredible opportunity. Infinite thanks to God, family, and friends for all the love over the years. Merry Christmas! KELSEY VENTER (Grown-Up Who Ensemble) is thrilled to return to The Old Globe and The Grinch for her sixth year in Whoville. Ms. Venter was most recently seen as Rona Lisa Peretti in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Palos Verdes Performing Arts). Her other regional credits include Sense and Sensibility (The Old Globe), Mr. Burns: a post-electric play (Guthrie Theater, American Conservatory Theater), The Last Five Years, Monstress, Love and Information, ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore, and A Christmas Carol (American Conservatory Theater), The Miracle Worker, Les Misérables (San Diego Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical, Female), The 39 Steps, Guys and Dolls, and Trying (Lamb’s Players Theatre), I Love You Because (North Coast Repertory Theatre), Respect: A Musical Journey of Women (Lyceum Theatre, Herberger Theater Center), Timepiece (The Active Theater), Oliver! (Woodminster Summer Musicals), She Loves Me and BoeingBoeing (Center REP Theatre), and The Threepenny Opera and A Seagull in the Hamptons (Shotgun Players). Ms. Venter earned her B.A. in Theatre from San Diego State University and her M.F.A. in Acting from American Conservatory Theater. kelseyventer.com. EDWARD WATTS (The Grinch) is thrilled to make his Globe debut. He recently played Trevor Graydon in Thoroughly Modern Millie (Goodspeed Musicals, Connecticut Critics Circle Award nomination for Outstanding Featured Actor – Musical) and Joseph Pulitzer in Newsies (Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera). His Broadway and New York credits include Robert and David in Scandalous, the title role in It’s a Bird...It’s a Plane...It’s Superman, El Gallo in The Fantasticks, Joe in The Most Happy Fella, and Steve in Show Boat. He also appeared on tour as Joseph Smith/ Jesus/Mission President in The Book of Mormon, King Triton in The Little Mermaid, Adam Pontipee in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and Enjolras in Les Misérables. Mr. Watts’s regional favorites include Joe Bradley in Roman Holiday (Guthrie Theater), Javert in Les Misérables (Dallas Theater Center), Carl-Magnus in A Little Night Music (Michigan Opera Theatre), Harold Hill in The Music Man (Music Theatre Wichita), Thomas Jefferson in 1776 (Goodspeed Musicals), and Miles Gloriosus in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Shakespeare Theatre Company, Helen Hayes Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Musical). He has been seen on television in “NCIS: New Orleans,” “Quantico,” “The Sopranos,” “Rescue Me,” “The PERFORMANCES MAGAZINE P15
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ARTISTS Carrie Diaries,” and “All My Children.” He is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association. EdwardWatts.net. JOHN PERRY WISHCHUK (Boo Who, Red Team) is 11 years old and in the fifth grade at St. Gregory the Great Catholic School. He appeared as Boo Who in last year’s production of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! and is honored to return to The Old Globe. His love of theatre began through Christian Youth Theater San Diego’s school program. He then played the role of Jetsam in the CYT North County Inland presentation of The Little Mermaid Jr. It was this role that earned him the citywide CYT Director’s Choice Award for Best Actor 12 & Under. Mr. Wishchuk has appeared in CYT’s all-area presentation of The Lion King Jr., and his most recent role was playing Maurice in CYT’s Beauty and the Beast. When he is not singing and dancing, he enjoys competitive gymnastics, writing, cooking, and playing his ukulele. Mr. Wishchuk thanks his teachers and family for their support and the entire Globe team for this opportunity. TIMOTHY MASON (Book and Lyrics) has been represented at the Globe and on Broadway with the musical Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! His other theatre credits include Levitation, Only You, Babylon Gardens with Timothy Hutton and Mary-Louise Parker, and The Fiery Furnace starring Julie Harris (Circle Repertory Company), his six-play The Young Americans Cycle (comprised of Ascension Day, The Less Than Human Club, Time on Fire, Mullen’s Alley, My Life in the Silents, and The Life to Come) (American Conservatory Theater’s Young Conservatory in San Francisco), Cannibals (Naked Eye Theatre), Six (Guthrie Theater Lab), Actors Theatre of Louisville, South Coast Repertory, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Victory Gardens Theater, the Jungle Theatre in Minneapolis, and the Royal National Theatre, London. Mr. Mason created many plays for young audiences at the Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis, including musicals in collaboration with Mel Marvin, and the first Dr. Seuss musical, The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins with composer Hiram Titus. Mr. Mason’s novel for middleschool kids, The Last Synapsid, was published by Random House. His new historical thriller for adults, The Chorister, will soon be published by Algonquin Books. MEL MARVIN (Composer) has composed at the Globe for Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! and Tintypes. His Broadway credits include Yentl, A History of the American Film, Tintypes (Tony Award nomination), Fascinating Rhythm, Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, and Cymbeline (Lincoln Center Theater). He has also had nine shows produced Off Broadway. His other credits include scores for many of America’s best-known regional theatres, including Arena Stage, The Guthrie Theater, American Repertory Theater, La Jolla Playhouse, Lincoln Center Theater, and Mark Taper Forum, where he was an associate artist and wrote the original music for the premiere of Angels in America. Mr. Marvin’s other projects include Guest from the Future, an opera with libretto by Jonathan Levi that had its premiere in the Summerscape program at the Fisher Center for the Arts in July 2004, and Buwalsky, an opera commissioned by Holland’s Opera Spanga that premiered in The Netherlands in August 2004 and subsequently toured the U.S. with performances in New Haven and New York City. A recent musical, Eden, set in New Orleans the week after Katrina, was done at the O’Neill Music Theater Conference in July 2010. Elmer Gantry, a musical of the Sinclair Lewis novel, received a major revival in 2014 at Signature Theatre Company. Mr. Marvin is head faculty composer and producing director of the Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is one of seven musicals for young audiences he has written for his daughter, Kate.
JACK O’BRIEN (Conceived and Directed Original Production, Artistic Director Emeritus) served as Artistic Director of The Old Globe from 1981 through 2007. He will next direct the Broadway revival of Carousel. He most recently directed Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on Broadway, Great Scott at San Diego Opera, and the national tour of The Sound of Music. His Broadway credits also include The Front Page, It’s Only a Play, Macbeth with Ethan Hawke, The Nance, Dead Accounts, Catch Me If You Can, Impressionism, The Coast of Utopia (Tony Award), Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Tony nomination), Henry IV (Tony Award), Hairspray (Tony Award), Imaginary Friends, The Invention of Love (Tony nomination, Drama Desk Award), The Full Monty (Tony nomination), More to Love, Getting Away with Murder, Pride’s Crossing, The Little Foxes, Hapgood (Lucille Lortel Award, Best Director), Damn Yankees, Two Shakespearean Actors (Tony nomination), and Porgy and Bess (Tony nomination). Metropolitan Opera: II Trittico. London: Love Never Dies, Hairspray (Olivier nomination). National Theatre: His Girl Friday. Six movies for PBS’s “American Playhouse.” Awards: 2008 Theatre Hall of Fame Inductee, 2005 John Houseman Award, ArtServe Michigan 2008 International Achievement Award, Honorary Doctorate, University of Michigan. Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, University of San Diego. Film (actor): Sex and the City 2. Jack Be Nimble: The Accidental Education of an Unintentional Director, his memoir about the early years of his career, was released in 2013 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. JAMES VÁSQUEZ (Director, Swing, Dance Captain) is happy to be celebrating his 15th Christmas in Whoville. Previously with The Old Globe, he directed the West Coast premiere of Rich Girl, Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, and Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, and provided musical staging for The Comedy of Errors directed by Scott Ellis, BoeingBoeing, and the 2013 Summer Shakespeare Festival production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. With The Old Globe and University of San Diego Shiley Graduate Theatre Program, he directed Clybourne Park and the world premiere of Keith Reddin’s Acquainted with the Night. He received Craig Noel Award nominations for Outstanding Direction of a Musical for the world premiere of Harmony, Kansas and the West Coast premiere of [title of show] (Diversionary Theatre) and won the award for Sweeney Todd (Cygnet Theatre Company). His other recent directing/choreographing credits include In the Heights and The Addams Family (Moonlight Stage Productions), West Side Story and Cats (San Diego Musical Theatre), Pippin, the West Coast premiere of Birds of a Feather, and Next Fall (Diversionary), and Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Pageant (Cygnet), as well as developmental workshops at The Old Globe, Denver Center for the Performing Arts Theatre Company, La Jolla Playhouse, and Goodspeed Musicals. Mr. Vásquez is co-founder of Daisy 3 Pictures. Their first two feature films, 29th and Gay and Ready? OK!, played national and international film festivals, with Ready? OK! winning Best Feature Film awards in Seattle, North Carolina, and San Diego. Their latest feature film, That’s What She Said, made its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. Mr. Vásquez is a graduate of The Juilliard School. JOHN DELUCA (Original Choreography) Film: Into the Woods, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Nine, Memoirs of a Geisha, Chicago, The Terminal. TV: “Tony Bennett: An American Classic,” “75th Annual Academy Awards,” “Kennedy Center Honors.” Broadway/New York theatre: Minnelli on Minnelli, Broadway Sings Elton John, Deborah Voight on Broadway, Sweet Adeline (City Center Encores!), Two Gentlemen of Verona (The Public Theater). National tour: The Boy Friend, Chita & All That Jazz, Music of the Night, Brigadoon. American Stage Company: Oedipus Private Eye, Lucky Guy, The Gig. Two Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe nominations, American Musical Theatre Award, Choreography Media Honors, American Choreography Award, and Hamilton Behind the Camera Award. Currently producing Mary Poppins Returns (2018).
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BOB RICHARD (Additional Choreography) provided the choreography for Broadway’s Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! at the St James Theatre in 2007, and it is still on the road this holiday season. Off Broadway he co-directed and choreographed Inventing Mary Martin: The Revue of a Lifetime (Joe A. Callaway Award nomination) and The Road to Qatar (York Theatre Company). He directed the 60th anniversary production of West Side Story (national tour, North Shore Music Theatre, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Theatre By The Sea, Music Circus); the 50th anniversary national tour of Hello, Dolly! starring Sally Struthers; Cabaret, which won several awards around the country including an Ivey Award; and the national tour of Guys and Dolls. On the other side of the planet, he and his wife Diane Laurenson worked together to help create an original Chinese musical, Shanghai Bund. For television he choreographed season 3 of “LazyTown” for TNT, “The Tonight Show,” “The Today Show,” and “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.” Mr. Richard was honored to be the Resident Choreographer for Music Circus, and in 19 years he staged over 40 stellar productions, many works for the first time in the round. Twice he has been a guest master instructor at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. His other notable theatres include The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, where he won a Footlight Award and a Gypsy Rose Lee Award; Madison Square Garden in New York City (twice); Theatre Under The Stars in Houston; and Pioneer Theatre Company in Salt Lake City. Mr. Richard and Ms. Laurenson are the Co-Founding Artistic Directors of The American Musical Theatre Dance Company, which performed its debut concert in Beijing. His career has encompassed dancing, teaching master classes worldwide, and choreographing, encompassing over 36 plus years in show business. ELAN MCMAHAN (Musical Director) has previously worked on the Globe productions of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (2011, 2013–2016), the Summer Shakespeare Festival (2012–2013), and the New Voices Festival reading of Cake Off (2015). She is the Resident Musical Director at Moonlight Stage Productions with over 50 productions, most recently In the Heights, The Little Mermaid, Titanic, Big Fish, Catch Me If You Can, and The Music Man. She has received two San Diego Theatre Critics Circle Craig Noel Awards for Outstanding Musical Direction: in 2012, for her body of work, including Moonlight’s Sweeney Todd and Fiddler on the Roof and the Globe’s As You Like It; and in 2015 for Moonlight’s Big Fish. Ms. McMahan holds a B.Mus. from Brigham Young University and an M.Mus. from St. Louis Conservatory of Music. JOHN LEE BEATTY (Scenic Design) has designed the Globe productions of King Richard II, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, Love’s Labor’s Lost, Cornelia, Dancing in the Dark, Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, and Redwood Curtain. His 110 Broadway credits include Sweat, Disgraced, The Nance, After Midnight, Good People, Venus in Fur, Other Desert Cities, Times Stands Still, A View From the Bridge, The Royal Family, The Color Purple, Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, Rabbit Hole, Doubt, Chicago, Dinner at Eight, Morning’s at Seven, Proof, The Last Night of Ballyhoo, A Delicate Balance, The Heiress, Anna Christie, Redwood Curtain, The Sisters Rosensweig, The Most Happy Fella, Penn and Teller (twice), Burn This, Ain’t Misbehavin’ (twice), Talley’s Folly, Fifth of July, and Crimes of the Heart. His Off Broadway credits include The Whipping Man, Sylvia, The Substance of Fire, Lips Together, Teeth Apart, The Road to Mecca, Song of Singapore, A Life in the Theatre, The Miss Firecracker Contest, 38 seasons at Manhattan Theatre Club and Circle Repertory Company, and 21 seasons at City Center Encores! He has also designed at major regional theatres and in film, opera, television, and circus. Mr. Beatty is the recipient of Tony, Obie, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Awards and is a member of the Theatre Hall of Fame. He is a graduate of Brown University and Yale School of Drama. ROBERT MORGAN (Costume Design) has designed the Broadway productions of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, The Full Monty, Imaginary Friends, I’m Not Rappaport, and Sherlock’s Last Case. His Off Broadway
credits include Pride’s Crossing and Saturn Returns (Lincoln Center Theater) and The Loves of Anatol (Circle in the Square Theatre). His television credits include “American Playhouse,” The Skin of Our Teeth, and A Christmas Carol. He has designed internationally for the West End and Maria Theresa’s Schönbrunn Palace Theater in Vienna. His regional credits include The Old Globe (Associate Artist), Ahmanson Theatre, American Conservatory Theater, American Players Theatre, The Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Guthrie Theater, Huntington Theatre Company, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, McCarter Theatre Center, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Portland Center Stage, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Studio Arena Theater, and Williamstown Theatre Festival. He has received two Drama Desk Award nominations and 12 Drama-Logue Awards, and he has exhibited at Prague Quadrennial. He is the former Director of Boston University’s Theatre Arts Division, School for the Arts. PAT COLLINS (Lighting Design) has designed the Globe productions of Twelfth Night, Cymbeline, and Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Her Broadway credits include Orphans, Good People, Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, Doubt (Tony Award nomination), Sight Unseen, Proof, A Moon for the Misbegotten, A Delicate Balance, The Sisters Rosensweig, Conversations with My Father, The Heidi Chronicles, I’m Not Rappaport (Tony Award), Execution of Justice (Drama Desk Award), the original and 1988 revival of Ain’t Misbehavin’, Once Upon a Mattress, An American Daughter, and many more. Her Lincoln Center Theater credits include Third, Ten Unknowns, Death and the King’s Horseman, The Threepenny Opera (Tony nomination), The Floating Light Bulb, and Measure for Measure. Her Off Broadway credits include The Foreigner, Doubt, Burn This, Quartermaine’s Terms, How I Got That Story, and A Life in the Theatre. Ms. Collins has designed lighting at theatres throughout the country, including the Mark Taper Forum, McCarter Theatre Center, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Hartford Stage, Alley Theatre, Center Stage, Long Wharf Theatre, Guthrie Theater, Goodman Theatre, American Repertory Theater, and Actor’s Theatre of Louisville. She has also designed for Wagner’s Ring Cycle at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, and over 100 productions for opera companies throughout the world. PAUL PETERSON (Sound Design) has designed over 100 productions at The Old Globe, including Other Desert Cities, The Brothers Size, God of Carnage, Nobody Loves You, Odyssey, Engaging Shaw, Life of Riley, Plaid Tidings – A Special Holiday Edition of Forever Plaid, Welcome to Arroyo’s, Brighton Beach Memoirs, Broadway Bound, The Last Romance, Lost in Yonkers, I Do! I Do!, The Mystery of Irma Vep, Kingdom, Six Degrees of Separation, The Women, Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, Bell, Book and Candle, Two Trains Running, Hold Please, Restoration Comedy, Pig Farm, Moonlight and Magnolias, Vincent in Brixton, Lucky Duck, The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow, Blue/Orange, Time Flies, Pentecost, Compleat Female Stage Beauty, The Boswell Sisters, Crumbs from the Table of Joy, and many more. His regional credits include designs for Milwaukee Repertory Theater, San Jose Repertory Theatre, Center Stage, La Jolla Playhouse, Sledgehammer Theatre (Associate Artist), Mo`olelo Performing Arts Company, San Diego Repertory Theatre, North Coast Repertory Theatre, Diversionary Theatre, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, Malashock Dance, University of San Diego, San Diego State University, and UCLA. Mr. Peterson received his B.F.A. in Drama with an emphasis in Technical Design from San Diego State University. ANITA RUTH (Orchestrator) is an orchestrator, arranger, and musical director active in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. She has prepared over 150 musicals in the last 30 years. She was the musical director of the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres from 1968 to 1988. Since then she has been a freelance music director and orchestrator at Guthrie Theater, Children’s Theatre Company, Bloomington Civic Theatre, and Theatre Mu, among others. She has been the arranger/music director for three Shakespeare PERFORMANCES MAGAZINE P17
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ARTISTS productions at the Guthrie as well as music directing their production of A Christmas Carol for the last seven years. In 2004 she orchestrated two operas composed by Mel Marvin―one presented in Holland and the other at Bard College. JOSHUA ROSENBLUM (Vocal Arrangements and Incidental Music) has conducted 13 Broadway and Off Broadway shows, specializing in flying vehicles (Miss Saigon, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!). He is the composer–lyricist of the Off Broadway smash hit revue Bush is Bad as well as the musicals Fermat’s Last Tango, Einstein’s Dreams, Garbo and Me, and Mark Felt, Superstar. As a pianist, he has appeared at Carnegie Hall with The New York Pops; in the Encores! series at New York City Center; and in solo recitals at Symphony Space. He is a faculty member of the Yale University Department of Music and a contributing writer for Opera News. Mr. Rosenblum is the founder and music director of the Pit Stop Players and the recipient of a grant from Signature Theatre in Washington, DC, as part of the American Musical Voices Project. rosenblummusic.com. DAVID KRANE (Dance Music Arranger) created the dance music and additional score for the Oscar-winning Chicago and the film of Nine; created the musical score adaptation for Disney’s Into the Woods starring Meryl Streep; produced and arranged Michelle Williams’s vocals for My Week with Marilyn; and composed Aspire with Stephen Cole, the first American musical produced in the Middle East. Their musical comedy about that incredible experience, The Road to Qatar!, was produced in Dallas, New York City, and the Edinburgh Festival. It is licensed by josef-weinberger. com, and the album, produced by jayrecords.com, is available on iTunes. Mr. Krane’s recent Broadway credits include Cabaret, On the Twentieth Century, and She Loves Me. His upcoming credits include Mary Poppins Returns. davidkrane.com. CAPARELLIOTIS CASTING (Casting) has cast the Globe productions of Ken Ludwig’s Robin Hood!, Skeleton Crew, Red Velvet, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, The Blameless, Meteor Shower, tokyo fish story, Constellations, The Last Match, Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, Rich Girl, Arms and the Man, Buyer & Cellar, The White Snake, The Twenty-seventh Man, The Royale, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Water by the Spoonful, Time and the Conways, Bethany, The Winter’s Tale, The Few, Double Indemnity, The Rainmaker, Other Desert Cities, Be a Good Little Widow, A Doll’s House, The Brothers Size, Pygmalion, and Good People. Their Broadway casting credits include Junk, Meteor Shower, A Doll’s House Part 2, The Front Page, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, The Glass Menagerie, Jitney, The Little Foxes, The Father, Blackbird, An Act of God, Airline Highway, Fish in the Dark, It’s Only a Play, Disgraced, The Country House, Holler If Ya Hear Me, Casa Valentina, The Snow Geese, Lyle Kessler’s Orphans, The Trip to Bountiful, Grace, Dead Accounts, The Other Place, Seminar, The Columnist, Stick Fly, Good People, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, The House of Blue Leaves, Fences, Lend Me a Tenor, and The Royal Family. They also cast for Manhattan Theatre Club, Atlantic Theater Company, Signature Theatre Company, LCT3, Ars Nova, Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, McCarter Theatre Center, Arena Stage, Second Stage Theatre (seven seasons), and Williamstown Theatre Festival (three seasons). Their recent film and television credits include HairBrained with Brendan Fraser, “American Odyssey” (NBC), “How to Get Away with Murder” (ABC pilot), “Ironside” (NBC), and Steel Magnolias (Sony for Lifetime). LEILA KNOX (Production Stage Manager) has previously worked on the Globe productions of The White Snake, Othello, Cornelia, The American Plan, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Ace, The Violet Hour, Himself and Nora, Take Me Out, Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (2004–2016), the 2004 Summer Shakespeare Festival, Resurrection Blues, Bus Stop, Much Ado About Nothing, Dirty Blonde, and Thinking Shakespeare Live! Her Broadway credits include Dirty Blonde, Amour, and One Mo’ Time.
Her regional credits include production supervisor of Dirty Blonde (national tour and West Yorkshire Playhouse); shows at Lincoln Center Theater, Manhattan Theatre Club, Roundabout Theatre Company, Second Stage Theatre, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, SITI Company, Playwrights Horizons, Huntington Theatre Company; and 11 seasons with Williamstown Theatre Festival. She received her education at Northwestern University. JESS SLOCUM (Stage Manager) previously worked on the Globe productions of Twelfth Night (Globe for All), Ken Ludwig’s Robin Hood!, The Imaginary Invalid, Red Velvet, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, Measure for Measure (Globe for All), Love’s Labor’s Lost, tokyo fish story, The Metromaniacs, In Your Arms, Twelfth Night, Buyer & Cellar, Bright Star, Othello, Water by the Spoonful, The Winter’s Tale, A Doll’s House, Pygmalion, A Room with a View, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, the 2011–2013 Shakespeare Festivals, Rafta, Rafta…, Robin and the 7 Hoods, Alive and Well, Sammy, Cornelia, Since Africa, Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, and The Glass Menagerie. Her Broadway credits include In the Heights. Her regional credits include Indecent, Side Show, Ruined, The Third Story, Memphis, and Most Wanted (La Jolla Playhouse) and Post Office (Center Theatre Group). She is a graduate of Vanderbilt University. Proud member of Actors’ Equity. ANNETTE ELENA NIXON (Assistant Stage Manager) served as stage manager for The Old Globe productions of Ken Ludwig’s Robin Hood!, Meteor Shower, Macbeth, Constellations, Full Gallop, Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, Arms and the Man, The Royale, Quartet, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, The Few, Pygmalion, God of Carnage, Anna Christie, Groundswell, and the 2010 production of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Her other Globe credits include A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (2011–2014), Boeing-Boeing, The First Wives Club, Opus, Dancing in the Dark, Hay Fever, and the Summer Shakespeare Festivals 2008 and 2010–2013. AMANDA SALMONS (Assistant Stage Manager) has previously worked at The Old Globe on Benny & Joon, King Richard II; The Blameless; October Sky; Macbeth; Rain; The Metromaniacs; Kiss Me, Kate; The White Snake; The Two Gentlemen of Verona; Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike; The Last Goodbye; Globe for All (2014–2015); the Summer Shakespeare Festival (2011– 2013); Somewhere; Lost in Yonkers; I Do! I Do!; and The Price. Her other credits include Blueprints to Freedom: An Ode to Bayard Rustin (La Jolla Playhouse), Kiss Me, Kate (Hartford Stage), The Foreigner, miXtape, See How They Run, The Music Man, and The Rivalry (Lamb’s Players Theatre), The Gondoliers, The Pirates of Penzance, Candide, and Trial by Jury (Lyric Opera San Diego), and SummerFest (La Jolla Music Society). BARRY EDELSTEIN (Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director) is a stage director, producer, author, and educator. Recognized as one of the leading American authorities on the works of Shakespeare, he has directed nearly half of the Bard’s plays. His Globe directing credits include The Winter’s Tale, Othello, The Twenty-seventh Man, the world premiere of Rain, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, and Hamlet. He also directed All’s Well That Ends Well as the inaugural production of the Globe for All community tour. As Director of the Shakespeare Initiative at The Public Theater (2008– 2012), Mr. Edelstein oversaw all of the company’s Shakespearean productions as well as its educational, community outreach, and artisttraining programs. At The Public, he staged the world premiere of The Twenty-seventh Man, Julius Caesar, The Merchant of Venice, Timon of Athens, and Steve Martin’s WASP and Other Plays. He was also Associate Producer of The Public’s Broadway production of The Merchant of Venice starring Al Pacino. From 1998 to 2003 he was Artistic Director of Classic Stage Company. Mr. Edelstein’s other Shakespearean directorial credits include The Winter’s Tale at Classic Stage Company; As You Like It starring Gwyneth Paltrow; and Richard III starring John Turturro.
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His additional credits include the Lucille Lortel Award-winning revival of Arthur Miller’s All My Sons; the world premiere of Steve Martin’s The Underpants, which he commissioned; and Molière’s The Misanthrope starring Uma Thurman in her stage debut. Mr. Edelstein has taught Shakespearean acting at The Juilliard School, New York University’s Graduate Acting Program, and the University of Southern California. His book Thinking Shakespeare is the standard text on American Shakespearean acting. He is also the author of Bardisms: Shakespeare for All Occasions. He is a graduate of Tufts University and the University of Oxford, where he studied as a Rhodes Scholar. TIMOTHY J. SHIELDS (Managing Director) served as McCarter Theatre Center’s Managing Director from 2009 to 2017. From 1983 to 1992, he was McCarter’s Business Manager and General Manager. His professional experience includes serving as Managing Director at Milwaukee Repertory Theater for 10 years; as Managing Director at Geva Theatre Center in Rochester, New York, for six; and in administrative positions at Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis and Denver Center Theatre Company. He is the Immediate Past President of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT) and was the Chair of the ArtPride NJ board. He has served on the boards of Theatre Communications Group, Milwaukee’s Latino Arts Board, the Cultural Alliance of Greater Milwaukee, and Theatre Wisconsin, and he has been a panelist, panel chair, and on-site reporter for the National Endowment for the Arts. He holds a B.F.A. in Drama Production from Carnegie Mellon University in his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. CRAIG NOEL (Founding Director) was born on August 25, 1915, and in 2015 The Old Globe celebrated the 100th birthday of this theatre legend who was instrumental in cultivating the San Diego arts community. Mr. Noel was first appointed director in 1939, directing 15 productions prior to World War II. Since then he directed more than 200 plays of all styles and periods and produced an additional 270 productions. His vision for The Old Globe resulted in the establishment of the Shakespeare Festival and the San Diego Junior Theatre in the late ’40s, the expansion to two theatres in the ’50s, Globe Educational Tours in the ’70s, and Teatro Meta and the Old Globe/University of San Diego Graduate Theatre Program in the ’80s. During the 1940s, Mr. Noel served as dialogue director for the 20th Century Fox Studios and was the director of the Ernie Pyle Theatre in Tokyo. Described by Variety as the éminence grise of San Diego theatre, Mr. Noel is one of the few San Diegans to have had an entire year (1987) proclaimed in his honor, and to be named one of San Diego’s “Living Treasures.” He was a founder of the California Theatre Council and a former vice president of the California Confederation of the Arts. His numerous honors include the San Diego Union-Tribune list of 25 persons who shaped the city’s history; the Governor’s Award for the Arts; University of Arizona Alumni Association’s Outstanding Citizen, for his contribution to their Fine Arts department; San Diego State University’s Outstanding Alumnus; Conservator of American Arts Award from American Conservatory Theater; the San Diego Press Club Headliner Award; San Diego Gentleman of Distinction Award; and a combined tribute from the Public Arts Advisory Council and the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. Mr. Noel was particularly proud of the following three honors representing education and theatre: Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, University of San Diego; Honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts, San Diego State University; and the annual Awards for Excellence in Theatre named in his honor by the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle. In 2007, he received the National Medal of Arts—the nation’s highest honor for artistic excellence—in a ceremony at the White House. Craig Noel died on April 3, 2010 at the age of 94.
This theatre operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.
The Directors are members of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, an independent national labor union.
This Theatre operates under an Agreement with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local No. 122.
The Scenic, Costume, Lighting and Sound Designers in LORT Theatres are represented by United Scenic Artists Local USA-826, IATSE.
The musicians are represented by the American Federation of Musicians, Local 325 San Diego.
CASTING CAPARELLIOTIS CASTING David Caparelliotis, CSA Lauren Port, CSA Joseph Gery
SPECIAL THANKS Special thanks to
Theatre Development Fund’s Autism Theatre Initiative for serving as an advisor, www.tdf.org/autism.
PATRON INFORMATION For patron information about ticketing, performances, parking, transportation, and more, please visit www.TheOldGlobe.org/ patron-information.
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CORPORATE DONORS Artistic Angels ($200,000 and higher annually)
Benefactors ($100,000 to $199,999)
Producer Circle ($30,000 to $59,999)
Artist Circle ($25,000 to $29,999)
Director Circle ($10,000 to $24,999)
Founder Circle ($5,000 to $9,999) Edward Jones Financial Advisor, David S. Tam
HoyleCohen, LLC
Craig Noel Circle ($2,500 to $4,999) California Coast Credit Union
Nordson Corporation Foundation
Parc Bistro-Brasserie
Sabuku Sushi
Wawanesa Insurance
The Old Globe invites your company to become a corporate partner and enjoy the benefits a partnership provides. Contact Bridget Cantu Wear at (619) 684-4144 or bcantuwear@TheOldGlobe.org.
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ANNUAL FUND DONORS The Old Globe’s ability to maintain the highest standard of excellence, while keeping ticket prices affordable, is due to the financial support of more than 2,000 individuals, businesses, foundations, and government agencies. Please join us in giving warm thanks and recognition to these leaders who have made tonight and our other performances possible. The Old Globe appreciates the support of those who have stepped into the spotlight.
Artistic Angels ($200,000 and higher annually) City of San Diego Commission for Arts & Culture Karen & Donald Cohn Elaine & Dave Darwin
Mr. & Mrs. Brian K. Devine Audrey S. Geisel/Dr. Seuss Fund at The San Diego Foundation Kathryn* & John Hattox
HM Electronics, Inc. The James Irvine Foundation Paula & Brian Powers Jean & Gary Shekhter
Darlene Marcos Shiley, in memory of Donald Shiley The Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Fund
Qualcomm The Shubert Foundation Karen & Stuart Tanz ViaSat
Sheryl & Harvey White Foundation Vicki & Carl Zeiger Anonymous (1)
National Endowment for the Arts Rhona & Rick Thompson
Gillian & Tony Thornley
Random House Children’s Books Sanderson Family Foundation Ms. Jeanette Stevens Theatre Communications Group Theatre Forward Evelyn Mack Truitt
Union Bank United U.S. Bank Pamela J. Wagner & Hans Tegebo Reneé & Bob Wailes June E. Yoder
Benefactors ($100,000 to $199,999) Terry Atkinson Ann Davies Dow Divas Pamela Farr & Buford Alexander
Hal & Pam Fuson Globe Guilders Conrad Prebys* & Debra Turner Price Philanthropies Foundation
Ovation Circle ($60,000 to $99,999) Mary Beth Adderley Nikki & Ben Clay
Peter Cooper & Norman Blachford* Joan & Irwin Jacobs Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation
Producer Circle ($30,000 to $59,999) Diane & John Berol California Arts Council California Bank & Trust California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation County of San Diego
Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine Elaine Lipinsky Family Foundation Jeffrey & Sheila Lipinsky Family Foundation Neiman Marcus The Prado at Balboa Park
Audience (R)Evolution Cohort Grants program, funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and administered by Theatre Communications Group. Theatre Forward advances the American theatre and its communities by providing funding and other resources to the country’s leading nonprofit theatres. Theatre Forward and our theatres are most grateful to the following funders ($10,000 and above): Buford Alexander & Pamela Farr Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty American Express AOL Bank of America BNY Mellon Bloomberg Steven & Joy Bunson Chubb Group of Insurance Companies Cisco Systems, Inc. Citi
DeWitt Stern Dorsey & Whitney Foundation Edgerton Foundation Epiq Systems EY Ford Foundation Alan & Jennifer Freedman Goldman, Sachs & Co. Ted Hartley & RKO Stage Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. Jonathan Maurer and Gretchen Shugart
George S. Smith, Jr. McGraw Hill Financial Southwest Airlines MetLife TD Charitable Foundation Morgan Stanley Theatermania.com/Gretchen Shugart National Endowment for the Arts Travelers Entertainment OneBeacon Entertainment James S. & Lynne Turley Lisa Orberg UBS Frank & Bonnie Orlowski Wells Fargo Pfizer, Inc. Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP RBC Wealth Management The Schloss Family Foundation The Shubert Organization, Inc. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
Artist Circle ($25,000 to $29,999) Higgs, Fletcher & Mack, LLP Bank of America Holland America Line Barney & Barney JPMorgan Chase The Favrot Fund Hervey Family Non-endowment Fund at The San Diego Foundation
Jo Ann Kilty Sandy & Arthur Levinson The Lodge at Torrey Pines Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
Torrey Pines Bank Mandell Weiss Charitable Trust Wells Fargo Brent Woods & Laurie Mitchell
Daphne H. & James D. Jameson Mary & Russ Johnson Brooke & Dan Koehler Jean* & David Laing Carol Ann & George W. Lattimer Susan & John Major Rebecca Moores Caroline & Nicolas Nierenberg Polly & Greg Noel The Kenneth T. & Eileen L. Norris Foundation Patrons of the Prado Tom & Lisa Pierce
Peggy & Peter Preuss Allison & Robert Price Family Foundation Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation Gloria Rasmussen The San Diego Foundation Creative Catalyst Fund The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust Deborah Szekely Jordine Skoff Von Wantoch Dr. Steve & Lynne Wheeler Karin Winner
Director Circle ($10,000 to $24,999) Sam & Mildred Ackerman Maggie Acosta & Larry Shushan Melissa Garfield Bartell & Michael Bartell Jane Smisor Bastien Alan Benaroya Joan & Jeremy Berg Richard & Kathy Binford The Bjorg Family The Anthony Cerami & Anne Dunne Foundation for World Health Pamela & Jerry Cesak Barbara & Ric Charlton
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Carlo & Nadine Daleo George Davis Nina & Robert Doede Dan & Phyllis Epstein Arlene & Richard Esgate Karen Fox Drs. Tom & Jane Gawronski Carol L. Githens Diana R. Glimm Lee & Frank Goldberg Laurie Gore & Julie Osman Dr. & Mrs. Harry F. Hixson, Jr. Gail & Doug Hutcheson Jerri-Ann & Gary Jacobs
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Founder Circle ($5,000 to $9,999) The Angelson Family Foundation Karen & Jim Austin Jan & Rich Baldwin George & Karen Bullette Mary-Kay Butler Harry & Sandra Carter Carol & Jeff Chang Joseph Cohen & Martha Farish Charitable Gift Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation Colwell Family Distributable Fund at The San Diego Foundation R. Patrick & Sharon Connell Bernard J. Eggertsen & Florence Nemkov Marion Eggertsen Barbara & Dick Enberg Carol Spielman-Ewan & Joel Ewan Anna & Tom Fay Susanna & Michael Flaster Elaine Galinson & Herb Solomon Bill & Judy Garrett Norm Hapke & Valerie Jacobs Hapke Gordon & Phyllis Harris Liz & Gary Helming Deni Jacobs William Karatz Cindy & John Klinedinst Regina Kurtz, in loving memory of Al Isenberg Peter & Michelle Landin Peter Manes & Yoko Sakaguchi Diane McKernan & Steve Lyman Don & Judy McMorrow Paul & Maggie Meyer Money/Arenz Foundation, Inc. Judith Morgan Bernard Paul & Maria Sardini Christopher & Angela Peto John & Marcia Price Family Foundation Rivkin Family Fund I at The San Diego Foundation Chrissy & Roger Roberts Warren & Beverly Sanborn Sing Your Song, Inc. Miriam & Gene Summ Pat* & Jack Thomas Cherie Halladay Tirschwell C. Anne Turhollow & Michael J. Perkins Carol Vassiliadis Carol & Larry Veit Chris & Pat Weil Emma & Leo Zuckerman Craig Noel Circle ($2,500 to $4,999) David & Diane Ailor Drs. Gabriela & Mike Antos
Alicia & Jonathan Atun Judith Bachner & Eric Lasley David A. & Jill Wien Badger Bobbie Ball Jan Bart Toni & Deron Bear Linda & Robert Bernstein Charles & Charlotte Bird M. Joan Bishop, in memory of Harold O. McNeil, Esq. Paul Black Gary & Barbara Blake Family Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation Steve & Elizabeth Bluhm Barbara Bolt Dr. Herman & Irene Boschken Bea & Bill Briggs Dr. Stephanie Bulger Anita Busquets & William Ladd Dr. & Mrs. Edgar D. Canada Debbie & Daniel Carnick Edward & Pamela Carnot Cecilia Carrick & Stan Nadel George & Ellen Casey Greg & Loretta Cass Jan & Tom Ciaraffo City of Chula Vista Performing and Visual Arts Grant Garet & Wendy Clark Ms. Heidi Conlan/ The Sahan Daywi Foundation Richard & Stephanie Coutts Susan B. Cowell Jane Cowgill Gigi Cramer, in memory of Ed Cramer Darlene G. Davies, in memory of Lowell Davies Andrew M. DeCaminada Jim & Sally Ditto Dieter & Susan Fischer/ Dieter’s Mercedes Service Mary & David Fitz Jean & Sid Fox Samuel I. & John Henry Fox Foundation at Union Bank of California Charles Freebern Joy & Dr. Fred Frye Joyce Gattas Teresa George Terrie Georgi Arthur Getis Gilcrest Family: Andy, Karen, A.J., & Tommy Wendy Gillespie Robert Gleason & Marc Matys^ Cathryn Golden Sheila & Tom Gorey George C. Guerra Charles Gyselbrecht & Eric Taylor Thomas & Cristina Hahn Ms. Cheryl Haimsohn Guy & Laurie Halgren
Patricia & Richard Harmetz Patrick Harrison & Eleanor Lynch Dr. Shawn Harrity Nishma & John Held Susan K. Hempstead, in memory of Betty L. Hempstead Phil & Kathy Henry Bill & Nancy Homeyer Gary & Carrie Huckell Drs. Sonia & Andy Israel Pat JaCoby Jerry & Marge Katleman Dr. Gerald & Barbara Kent Edythe Kenton Warren & Karen Kessler Robert J. Kilian & Kathleen M. Slayton J. Robert & Gladys H. King Family Trust Ken & Sheryl King Webster B. & Helen W. Kinnaird Jan Klauber & Jim Melli Jane & Ray* Klofkorn Curt & Nancy Koch Bob & Laura Kyle Dr. Morton & Susan La Pittus Terry & Mary Lehr The Leist Family Ronald & Ruth W. Leonardi James & Pamela Lester Paul Levin & Joanna Hirst Judith & Jack Lief Robin J. Lipman Barbara & Mathew Loonin Kathleen & Ken Lundgren Jackie & Charlie Mann Lois Marriott Dr. Ted & Marcy Mazer Oliver McElroy & Karen Delaurier Elizabeth & Edward McIntyre Judi Menzel Elizabeth B. Meyer Dr. Howard & Barbara Milstein Charles & Ilene Mittman Akiko Charlene Morimoto & Hubert Frank Hamilton, Jr. Nancy & James Mullen The Musser Family^ Elspeth & Jim Myer Joyce Nash Lyn Nelson Arthur & Marilyn Neumann Lawrence Newmark Mark C. Niblack, MD Barbara Parker & Geoff Wahl Susan C. Parker Mr. & Mrs. Thomas C. Pastore L. Robert & Patricia Payne Col. & Mrs. Ben Pollard Bill & Mo Popp Dr. Daniel Porte, Jr. & Mrs. Sally DuBois
The Arthur & Jeanette Pratt Memorial Fund Bobbie Quick Sarah B. Marsh Rebelo & John G. Rebelo Joseph & Sara Reisman Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation Wade and Candi Rich Nancy J. Robertson Dr. Sara Rosenthal & Dr. Julie Prazich Ms. Gail Rutherford Jean Sargis & George Weaver, in memory of Margi Sargis Jackie Schoell Marilies Schoepflin, Ph.D. Dr. Myron & Doreen Schonbrun Robert & Lisa Shaw Ms. Lari Sheehan Sherry & Charles Sheppard Drs. Joseph & Gloria Shurman Dee E. Silver, MD Alan & Esther Siman Dolores & Rodney Smith Dave & Phyllis Snyder Marisa SorBello & Peter V. Czipott Nancy & Alan Spector and Family Ann & Robert Steck Kathleen & Al Steele Nancy Steinhart & Rebecca Goodpasture Bob & Mike Stivers Karen & Don Tartre Tim & Judy Tillyer Brenda & Robert Tomaras Greta & Stephen Treadgold Suzanne Poet Turner & Michael T. Turner Susan & Larry Twomey Stan & Anita Ulrich Shirli Weiss and Sons Stephen & Joy Weiss Judith A. Wenker Charitable Fund at The San Diego Foundation James E. & Kathryn A. Whistler Fund at The San Diego Foundation AC & Dorothy Wood Tatiana Zunshine & Miles Grant Anonymous (8) Diamond ($1,500 to $2,499) Jeff & Donna Applestein Mary Ann Beyster Robert & Pamela Brooks Elaine Chortek Berit & Tom Durler Bill Eiffert & Leslie Hodge Dr. Ben & Susan Frishberg Steven & Susan Garfin Mr. William & Dr. Susan Glockner Louise & Doug Goodman
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Tony & Nancy Janus Jones & Lucy Jaworski La Jolla Kiwanis Foundation Marcia A. Mattson Dr. & Mrs. M. Joseph McGreevy Rena Minisi & Rich Paul Ursula & Hans Moede Barbara Oswalt Tim & Leslie Paul James & Judith Queenan Susan Salt Second Nature Catering by CHEF DREW Louise & Jack Strecker Roger Thieme & Sylvia Steding Karen Walker Peggy Ann Wallace Sandy Wichelecki & Suzanne Dukes Helene & Allan Ziman Anonymous (1) Platinum ($1,000 to $1,499) Howard E. Abrams Lucy Anderson Arleene Antin & Leonard Ozerkis Stephanie Bergsma & Dwight Hare Sondra & Robert Berk Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation Sally & John Berry Pat & Carol Bivens Doris & Wayne Christopher Richard Clampitt & Rachel Hurst Katharine Cline & Michael Lee Ronald D. Culbertson Dean & Mrs. Michael H. Dessent Marguerite Jackson Dill Jacqueline & Stanley Drosch James & Ann Marie Elliff Richard & Beverly Fink Family Foundation Gay and Lesbian Fund for San Diego at The San Diego Foundation Norman & Patricia Gillespie Dr. & Mrs. Jerrold Glassman Geraldo & Scarrain Gomes Fund Chris Graham & Michael Albo Richard & Linda Hascup Bruce & Jane Hopkins Dr. & Mrs. Geoffrey Hueter Isaacs Brothers Foundation at The San Diego Foundation Kenneth & Marilyn Jones Dr. Mushrik Kaisey & Maha Hikmat Louis & Mary Beth Kelly Bill & Linda Kolb Stephen & Carolyn Locke Loire Valley USA Sally & Luis Maizel Jain Malkin
Joy & Ronald Mankoff Jasna Markovac & Gary Miller Robert McCommins Dennis A. McConnell Mim & Bill McKenzie James & Estelle Milch Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation Dean & Sue Mills Darrell Netherton & Robert Wheeler Marsha J. Netzer Jan & Mark Newmark Rod & Barbara Orth Christopher & Susan Pantaleoni Dr. Monica Penner & Mr. Amnon Gires Gerry & Jeannie Ranglas Robert & Doris Reed Dr. Robert Reese John & Josette Rekettye Michael Robertson & Dale Johnston Joy Rottenstein Christine Rounsavell Crystal Rubin Dawn & Phil Rudolph Frank Ruyak & Denise Graham Ryan Family Charitable Foundation Julie & Jay Sarno Linda & Andrew Shelton Alfred & Susan Smith The Corner Drafthouse Casey & Julie Tibbitts Urban Solace Dennis & Carol Wilson Joseph & Mary Witztum Kim & Dean Worra Howard & Christy Zatkin Anonymous (3) Gold ($500 to $999) Margaret & Tony Acampora Mrs. Marilyn Adams B. J. Adelson George Amerault Mrs. Cyla Andrus & Mr. Darrell Mead Lynell Antrim Hammed Ardalani & Roberta Robledo Earl Asbury Katherine Austin The Backman Family Francis & Linda Bardsley Bruce & Patricia Becker Judy & Larry Belinsky Amnon & Lee Ben-Yehuda Edgar & Julie Berner Mrs. Lazare F. Bernhard Giovanni & Carolyn Bertussi Bob & Joyce Blumberg Kay Faulconer Boger, Ed.D Deb & Brand Brickman Glenn & Jolie Buberl Beth & Tim Cann
Robert Caplan & Carol Randolph Luc Cayet & Anne Marie Pleska Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Center Ms. Lisa Churchill & Dr. Susan Forsburg Mr. & Mrs. Don L. Clark Boyd & Rita Collier Charley & Barb Crew Hon. Vincent Di Figlia Doug Druley, in memory of Rebecca Young John & Barbara Edgington Dr. John Einck, M.D. Nate & Margaret Englund Dr. Joseph & Mrs. Beverly Fremont Judith & Dr. William Friedel Douglas Gillingham & Dana Friehauf J. M. Gillman Morris & Phyllis Gold Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation Fred & Lisa Goldberg Edry Goot Bill Green & Tim Simmons Carol & Don* Green Dean J. Haas Richard & Candace Haden Robert Halleck & Della Janis Jeff & Judy Handler Harmony Blinds and Shutters Gail & Richard Harriss Diana & Jim Hatfield Virginia Hawkins Kaaren Henderson Jamie Henson & Robert Houskeeper Gerald M. Hermanson & Donna L. Buckner Catherine Herring & Mack Lewis Donald Hickey Peggy & John Holl Stephanie & Carl Hurst Joseph & Donna Hynes Matt Jonelis Dr. & Mrs. Clyde W. Jones Janis Jones Natasha Josefowitz, PhD. Peter & Beth Jupp Pepe Kahn and Sons Wilfred Kearse & Lynne Champagne Carol Keppel The Kirkegaard Family Dorothy & Robert Knox Dr. Marvin M. Kripps Sherry & Rick Levin Marshall & Judy Lewis Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation Eric & Lori Longstreet Carl Maguire & Margaret Sheehan Mr. Neil A. Malmquist Drs. Betty Joan Maly & John Meyers Mercy & Ron Mandelbaum
Mr. Joseph Marshall & Dr. Rosemarie Marshall Johnson Margaret Matarese Rev. Stephen J. Mather Ronald McCaskill & Robyn Rogers Nathan Meyers & Vicki Righettini Dr. & Mrs. Robert F. Morrison Charles & Susan Muha Linda Mulcahy Evy & Ed Newton Noelle Norton & Erwin Willis Rich & June Nygaard Thomas & Tanya O'Donnell Virginia Oliver Lori Partrick Carol Pastor In memory of Margaret Peninger In honor of Cilfford T. Pentrack Ellen Quigley & Ted Seay* Dianne & Bruce Ramet Stuart & Linda Robinson Thomas & Lezli Rogers Mr. & Mrs. Todd Ruth Linda J. Seifert Tim & Luci Serlet Ms. Sherry Shriver Sandy & Stella Shvil Dr. Hano & Charlotte Siegel Anne & Ronald Simon Linda Hervey Simpson Malcolm E. Smith Mr. William D. Smith & Dr. Carol Harter Norman & Judith Solomon Bill & Barbara Sperling Don Stanziano & Michael Sikich Ronald & Susan Styn John & Margery Swanson Norm & Laura Swauger Clifford & Kay Sweet John & Gail Tauscher Anne Taylor Doris Trauner, M.D. & Richard Stanford Jeffrey & Sheila Truesdell Natalie C. Venezia & Paul A. Sager The Ward Family Charitable Trust Drs. Christine White & Joseph Traube Colleen & Dennis Williams Cass Witkowski Family Chester Yamaga & Jean Samuels RAdm. & Mrs. Guy Zeller Anonymous (7) * In memoriam ^ Globe Sustainer This list is current as of October 4, 2017.
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Barry Edelstein, Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Amy E. Allison................................. Director of Administration Llewellyn Crain.................................. Director of Development Dave Henson.......... Director of Marketing and Communications Mark Somers................................................ Director of Finance Robert Drake.......................................... Director of Production Freedome Bradley-Ballentine.... Director of Arts Engagement Ray Chambers............Interim Director of Professional Training
ARTISTIC
Eric Keen-Louie, Justin Waldman..............................Associate Artistic Directors Danielle Mages Amato............... Literary Manager/Dramaturg Ngozi Anyanwu, Justin Levine, Mona Mansour, Laura Marks, Richard Nelson (with Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky), Mike Sears, Gill Sotu, Anna Ziegler............................................Commissioned Artists
PRODUCTION
Benjamin Thoron...................................... Production Manager Leila Knox...................................Associate Production Manager and Production Stage Manager Debra Pratt Ballard....................................Producing Associate Ron Cooling................................................. Company Manager Carol Donahue...................................... Production Coordinator Jennifer Watts.............................. Assistant Company Manager
TECHNICAL
Joe Powell.......................................................Technical Director Wendy Berzansky......................... Associate Technical Director Lucas Skoug................................... Assistant Technical Director Eileen McCann..................................Resident Design Assistant Megan Tuschhoff..............................Technical Assistant/Buyer Gillian Kelleher............................................. Master Carpenter Jack Hernandez............................... Master Carpenter, Festival Chris Chauvet, Jason Chohon, Benjamin Gray, Sloan Holly, Kurtis Weichers................................ Carpenters Francisco Ramirez................. Scene Shop Operations Assistant Carole Payette.............................................Charge Scenic Artist W. Adam Bernard.......................................... Lead Scenic Artist Jessica Amador, David Garcia.................................... Painters Christian Thorsen.................... Stage Carpenter/Flyman, Globe Robin Barnett..................................................................Rigger Eszter Julian , Kendell Northrup, Richard Rossi................................................... Run Crew, Globe COSTUMES
Stacy Sutton................................................... Costume Director Charlotte Devaux............................. Resident Design Associate Lisa Sanger-Greshko.......................... Assistant to the Director Shelly Williams.................................Design Assistant/Shopper Katie Knox....................................................... Design Assistant Erin Cass..........................................................................Draper Wendy Miller....................................................................Tailor Anne Glidden Grace, Nicole Sukolics-Christianson...................... Assistant Cutters Mary Miller............................................ Tailoring/Construction Heather Premo............................................................. Stitcher Kristin Womble..........................Craft Supervisor/Dyer/Painter Nicola Grier, Emily Wilson................................ Craft Artisans Vicky Martinez.............................. Wig and Makeup Supervisor Kim Parker...................... Assistant Wig and Makeup Supervisor Ana Maldonado..... Wig Assistant and Wig Running Crew, Globe Kimberly Eddo................................... Wig Running Crew, Globe Beverly Boyd............................................. Wardrobe Supervisor Beth Merriman............................. Wardrobe Crew Chief, Globe Anna Campbell, Terrie Cassidy, Jazmine Choi, Sue Noll, Carissa Ohm........................................... Wardrobe Crew, Globe Anna Campbell..............................................Crew Chief, White Marie Jezbera........................................................Rental Agent PROPERTIES
David Buess.................................................. Properties Director Kristin Steva Campbell...............Associate Properties Director Rory Murphy.................................................... Lead Craftsman David Medina..................................................Properties Buyer Jacob Sampson........................................... Prop Shop Foreman Andrew Recker...................................... Property Master, Globe Richard Rossi.........................Stage and Property Master, White Eszter Julian....................................... Property Master, Festival Kyle Melton............................................... Properties Carpenter Trish Rutter....................................................Properties Painter
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LIGHTING
Shawna Cadence............................................ Lighting Director Jessica Dean....................................Assistant Lighting Director Ryan Osborn....................................... Master Electrician, Globe Areta MacKelvie................................ Master Electrician, White Kevin Liddell................................... Master Electrician, Festival Sarah Alexander, Jason Bieber................. Lighting Assistants Kevin Orlof, Robert Thoman.....Follow Spot Operators, Globe Michelle Aguilar, Stephen Schmitz.......................Follow Spot Operators, Festival Caroline Andrew, Aaron Blokker, Alex Cluff, Jerry Crum, Derek Lauer, Amber Montoya, Rachel Tibbetts, Jessica Van Ess........................................................Electricians SOUND
Paul Peterson..................................................... Sound Director Jeremy Nelson......................... Master Sound Technician, Globe Krystin Cline...........................Master Sound Technician, White RJ Givens.............................. Master Sound Technician, Festival Alex Heath.....................................................Deck Audio, Globe Kevin Anthenill, Jason Chaney, Michael Cornforth, Heidi Gaare, Jessica Jakes, Brooke Rains, Jeremy Siebert, Miranda Stone................. Sound Technicians
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Alexandra Hisserich............................. Management Associate Carolyn Budd...........................Assistant to the Artistic Director Darlene Davies.................................... The Old Globe Historian INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Dean Yager..............................Information Technology Director John Ralston..........Information Technology Assistant Manager Brittany Summers............... Information Technology Assistant HUMAN RESOURCES
Sandy Parde..................................... Human Resources Director Manny Bejarano........................ Human Resources Coordinator MAINTENANCE
Violanda Corona, Ismael Delgado, Roberto Gonzalez, Bernardo Holloway, Reyna Huerta, Johnny Kammerer, Jason McNabb, Jose Morales, Victor Quiroz, Vielka Smith........................................................ Building Staff
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Shana Wride.............................................Program Coordinator Amanda Banks, Brian Byrnes, Maria Carrera, Cynthia Caywood, Ray Chambers, Gerhard Gessner, Jan Gist, Scott Ripley, Fred Robinson, Abraham Stoll, Eileen Troberman...................M.F.A. Faculty Scott Amiotte, Corey Johnston, Nate Parde, Nicole Ries, Robin Roberts..................M.F.A. Production Staff
ARTS ENGAGEMENT
Karen Ann Daniels..........Arts Engagement Programs Manager Melinda Cooper.......... Arts Engagement Programs Coordinator Lisel Gorell-Getz................................... Master Teaching Artist Reanne Acasio................Interim Arts Engagement Coordinator Katherine Harroff, Erika Phillips................. Arts Engagement Programs Associates Jorge Rivas-Garibay...................................Programs Assistant Carolyn Agan, Gerardo Flores, Monique Gaffney, Katherine Harroff, Jason Heil, Kimberly King, Erika Malone, Blake McCarty, Crystal Mercado, Jake Millgard, Heather Pauley, James Pillar, Tara Ricasa, Catherine Hanna Schrock, Damon Shearer, Gill Sotu.............................................................Teaching Artists Brooke Volkert............................................. Globe for All Intern
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Cindy Hunt.................................................... Senior Accountant Trish Guidi.................... Accounts Payable/Accounting Assistant Adam Latham............Payroll Coordinator/Accounting Assistant Tim Cole.................................................................. Receptionist
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Bridget Cantu Wear.....................................Associate Director, Strategic Partnerships
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Keely Tidrow.............................. Associate Director, Major Gifts Eileen Prisby......................................................Events Director Matthew Richter..........................................Major Gifts Officer Robin Hatfield..................................Individual Giving Manager Matthew B. Williams.......................................... Development
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Diane Addis..................................Donor Services Administrator Rico Zamora.................. VIP Services and Ticketing Coordinator Caren Dufour.........................................Development Assistant Derek Floyd...................................................... Grants Assistant Stephen Jones, Olivia Valdez................ Telefunding Specialist DONOR SERVICES
Jyothi Doughman, Anthony Hackett, Jerilyn Hammerstrom, Helene Held, Barbara Lekes, Richard Navarro, Stephanie Reed, Laura Regal...................................................... Suite Concierges
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Susan Chicoine................................... Public Relations Director Ed Hofmeister..........................Associate Director of Marketing Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti, Mike Hausberg................................ Public Relations Associates Chanel Cook...................Digital and Print Publications Designer Eve Childs................................................... Marketing Assistant Carolann Malley............................................ Distribution Staff SUBSCRIPTION SALES
Scott Cooke..................................... Subscription Sales Manager Nisha Catron, Arthur Faro, Janet Kavin, Keith Langhorn, Pamela Malone, Yolanda Moore, Philip Patterson, Ken Seper, Cassandra Shepard, Jerome Tullmann, Grant Walpole...................... Subscription Sales Representatives TICKET SERVICES
Bob Coddington................................... Ticket Services Director Marsi Bennion................................ Ticket Operations Manager Cristal Salow............................................. Group Sales Manager Kathy Fineman, Caryn Morgan.................. Lead Ticket Services Representatives Kari Archer, Bea Gonzalez, Lauryn Greschke, Alejandro Gutierrez, Amanda King, Korrin Main, Lauren Mezta, Savannah Moore, Evan Nyarady, Wesley Ohmstede, John Sweeney, Krista Wilford.......................... Ticket Services Representatives
PATRON SERVICES
Mike Callaway..................................... Patron Services Director Cynthia Ochoa, Laura Rodriguez, Mary Taylor...................................................... House Managers Angela Montague Kanish................. Front of House Assistant Nic Hagan....................................... Food and Beverage Manager Jessica Molina, Deborah Montes, Stephanie Passera, Michelle Thorsen..................................... Pub Shift Supervisors Patrice Aguayo, Tyra Carter, Athena Dinunzio, Scott Fitzpatrick, Yvette Piscopo, Megan Simpson, Jennifer Van Atta, Vladymir Wong........................ Pub Staff Linda Bahash, Barbara Behling, Haydee Ferrufino, Stephanie Rakowski............................... Gift Shop Supervisors SECURITY/PARKING SERVICES
Edward Camarena........................................ Security Manager Sherisa Eselin....................................................Security Officer Francisco Dukes, Mark A. Flores, Joshua Gonzalez, Jeff Howell, Joseph Lapira, Janet Larson, Eleuterio Ramos, Terri J. Silva, Charlotte A. Sims, Carlos Valderrama, Guadalupe Velez............................................... Security Guards Joshua Gonzalez, Joseph Lapira.................VIP Parking Valet
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POETRY AND BALBOA PARK. Compiled by SARAH DAOUST EDITOR’S NOTE: I write this in loving memory of my friend, mentor, confidante and colleague—Charlene Baldridge— who passed away on Sept. 9, 2017, at age 83. An awardwinning book author, a gifted and accomplished poet and journalist, Charlene was also my best writer. She wrote our main feature story that fills this very space every month in Performances Magazine, for more than 13 years. She also contributed beautiful features to another of our publications, Where Guestbook—an annual hardback book capturing the essence of San Diego. In total, she penned more than 160
feature stories for us. Separately, Charlene had her own blog and wrote for numerous other outlets. She authored the books Winter Roses and The Rose in December; and the play The Warriors’ Duet—inspired by the loss of her daughter Laura Jeanne Morefield to cancer. Laura, too, was a talented but modest poet. After her death, Charlene compiled Laura’s poems into a book titled The Warrior’s Stance, released in 2013, to honor her. Frederica von Stade, Susan Graham, Joyce DiDonato and Kiri Te Kanawa have performed Charlene’s poetry, set to music by opera composer Jake Heggie.
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adult life, first as a volunteer for San Diego Opera (which once had offices in the House of Hospitality) and then for 14 years as publications/national media director at The Old Globe theater. She also penned the book San Diego: Jewel of the California Coast. Suffice it to say, Charlene knew Balboa Park like the back of her hand, and had closely watched the park evolve over the last five-plus decades. In 2014, she wrote a beautiful piece on Balboa Park’s centennial, "100 Years Young," for Where Guestbook. In it, she took us along for a stroll through her favorite places off the beaten path, where history is still in the making. It’s one of my favorite stories that she wrote for me. Following are excerpts from it. Enjoy. And to Charlene, thank you for all you’ve taught me, and for the many beautiful pictures you’ve painted with your words. —Sarah Daoust
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t’s possible to visit Balboa Park, take in its museums, partake of its architecture and still fail to notice its most astonishing feature: Balboa Park is a botanical paradise. The big stuff—those towering eucalyptus trees, Moreton Bay figs, peppers and palm trees—were brought from around the world and planted by horticulturist Kate Sessions, who lived 1857-1940. Called the “Mother of Balboa Park,” Sessions was hired ON THE LYCEUM STAGE by park planners to plant the Book original 1,400 acres—desolate, Tickets Now! 619.544.1000 | SDREP.ORG | Lyceum Theatre | Horton Plaza mesquite and chaparral-ridden—then called City Park. She Hand Carved Pen in Violin Case promised 100 trees a year in exORCHESTRATIONS by Jack Cousin s42_god_performances_halfpage.indd 1 9/19/17 Artisan Gifts change for 30 acres upon which by Classical Musicians she could maintain a nursery. In Artisan Gifts Handcrafted addition to Balboa Park, Sessions By LA Phil Double Bassist also planted much of San Diego, & Renowned Fine Art Woodworker Jack Cousin particularly Mission Hills, Coronado and Pacific Beach. Without her dedication, San Diego would More online from Jack Cousin & Andrea Comsky not have birds of paradise, bouetsy.com/shop/orchestrations gainvillea /contINUED on Page 52
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LUNCH BREAK CHALLENGING THE NOTION of breakfast as the most important meal of the day, lunchtime has become prime time in San Diego—with epicurean, market-style venues offering special experiences where you can dine, linger and shop. In addition to in-house eateries, they boast retail areas that showcase local artisan vendors, as well as offerings such as on-site bakeries, delis, gardens and indoor/outdoor lounges. Most of these unique culinary destinations offer all-day dining; however, that midday meal—when lunch hour can easily extend to lunch hours—is my favorite time to visit.
Brian Malarkey is the chef behind three lunch-worthy hotspots. Herb & Eatery is a casual, dog-friendly outpost open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The converted warehouse feels like a San Francisco cafe-meets-gourmet market— featuring walk-up counter service, a dining loft, colorful urban art dotting the walls, communal tables, a rowboat parked on the ceiling, and an adjacent event space. The baked goods made daily in-house are heavenly, namely, the croissants. On the menu: gourmet salads, sandwiches and comfort dishes—think avocado toast and mac ‘n’ cheese. Herb & Eatery also houses a retail area
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loaded with boutique wines, prepared foods, chef’s accessories and artisanal pantry items. Bring the pooch and your laptop, and grab a stool facing out to Kettner Boulevard, for some intermittent people-watching while you work. (2210 Kettner Blvd., Little Italy) A popular go-to for work week lunch and Sunday brunch, Malarkey’s Farmer & The Seahorse is an unexpectedly fun, whimsical culinary playground of sorts. Tucked away in The Alexandria office campus near Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, the stylish space boasts soaring wood-beamed ceilings and wood flooring; bar seating, large dining tables and oversized booths upholstered in rich greens and blues; and a kitschy-cool Airstream trailer that doubles as a private dining room. Outside, dine or lounge under a generous protected patio that opens out to tranquil green landscaping, lawn games and a fire pit. Stars of the lunch menu include the duck confit salad with a poached egg and Parmesan; the lasagna of the day; and the tempura lobster risotto. Make an afternoon out of Sunday brunch with the breakfast pizza and cocktails. (10996 Torreyana Road, La Jolla)
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Nearby, Malarkey also fronts Green Acre, a full-service restaurant offering farm-totable, seasonal dishes for breakfast and lunch. Midday favorites include the roasted chicken and brie sandwich with truffle vinaigrette; the black bean burger with smoked cheddar, avocado and quinoa; and the spit-roasted lamb gyro. The property features organic gardens, sprawling outdoor patios, 20,000 square feet of meeting space, a billiards room and an event lawn. (10300 1:36 PM Campus Point Drive) The first San Diego outpost of Mendocino Farms is the ultimate SoCal sandwich shop concept—gourmet sandwiches and salads with locally sourced ingredients, served fast-casual style amid architecturally stunning decor. The modern, neigh-
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In Carlsbad, Park 101 is a new community hangout of sorts. Find to-go offerings such as tri-tip sandwiches, homemade donuts, ice cream sandwiches, juices and coffee at the market. Sip a glass of wine or local beer at the Garden Pub; dine on hearty, meat dishes at Park 101 Barbecue; and lounge around fire pits on the rooftop deck. (3040 Carlsbad Blvd.) In Point Loma, Liberty Public Market houses more than 30 artisan retailers and food vendors; plus outdoor living rooms, dining decks and patios. Three chef-fueled concepts shine in particular. Inside chef Tim Kolanko’s fast-casual Mess Hall Bar, its market-to-menu dishes include fish ‘n’ chips, fried chicken, hearty salads, vegetarian entrees and seasonal craft cocktails. Doughballs pizzeria serves wood-fired pies—comprising around 10 signature pizza creations and a create-yourown pie. Crackheads dishes out an all-day menu of gourmet breakfast sandwiches alongside a build-your-own cereal bowl bar and Pop Tart station. Liberty Public Market also presents an official farmers market every Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m.; and live music on the patio every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.—a perfect accompaniment to a lingering lunch. (2820 Historic Decatur Road) —Sarah Daoust
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and jacaranda. Look for the Kate Sessions memorial sculpture near Balboa Park’s Sefton Plaza entrance off Sixth Avenue at Laurel Street Bridge. The park’s remarkable foliage complements its historical architecture. Several of the buildings were constructed as part of two world fairs: the Panama-California Exposition in 1915–16, and the California-Pacific International Exposition in 1935–36. Since moving to San Diego in 1962, this writer has come to know Balboa Park on an exceptionally intimate basis. I’ve walked here, worked here, and written and sketched here. I’ve drawn comfort from its beauty and serenity when overwhelmed by personal loss. Because Balboa Park and its wonders captivate and heal, this habitué is acquainted with places of uncanny resonance, places that might be missed by the casual visitor to its 17 resplendent museums: Centro Cultural de la Raza, Marston House, Mingei International Museum, Museum of Photographic Arts, Fleet Science Center, San Diego Air & Space Museum, San Diego Art Institute, San Diego Automotive Museum, San Diego Hall of Champions, San Diego History Center, San Diego Model Railroad Museum, San Diego Museum of Man, San Diego Natural History Museum, The San Diego Museum of Art,
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Timken Museum of Art, Veterans Museum & Memorial Center, and WorldBeat Center. A stroll through the park, however, is absolutely free. Along the Prado on weekends, permitted entertainers dazzle passersby in hopes of small donations. But the park really comes to life should you venture off the beaten path. Following are my personal picks. Visit the reflecting pool (aka lily pond) in the very early morning. In days gone by, I’d catch sight of the great blue heron, wading silently and intently eyeing the surface for a breakfast goldfish. The spawn of North Park fishbowls, “illegal” goldfish even now appear in the pond. The heron would then fly to the Botanical Building’s roof to enjoy his catch. For a small admission fee, the Japanese Friendship Garden houses splendid, immense koi whose size gets jaws dropping. Head to Palm Canyon to destress in the middle of a fraught day. The stairs leading down to its serene wonders are found in the middle of the footbridge off the Alcazar Garden parking lot. (This recently re-graded lot affords numerous handicap spaces.) Here, take in around 450 palm species, planted as early as 1912. There’s no place like it in the world. The amphitheater at the sunken Zoro Garden, located in the canyon south of the Prado
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near the House of Hospitality, is the site of ecdysiast Sally Rand’s infamous dance performances during Balboa Park’s 1935 California-Pacific Exposition. (The park was the site of a 1915 expo as well.) Rand, however, entertained audiences at the Chicago World’s Fair of 193334 and was recruited by San Diego Expo planners to perform on the stage in the secluded glen. Her act elicited righteous complaints, and it is reported on a website devoted to Rand that the dancer sustained injuries when outraged audience members hurled stones at her. Other than kids who play act upon the amphitheater stage, the only dancers today are the butterflies attracted by park gardeners’ specially curated butterflyfriendly plants. To see permanent Balboa Park strippers, gaze at scores of bare-chested women that adorn frescoes on the House of Hospitality. Walk east along the Prado, then stand between Casa del Prado and House of Hospitality and look up. Spanish Village Art Center is a warren of studios open daily to the public. Here, one may watch artists at work and purchase a variety of wares ranging from pottery to watercolors. One of my favorite strolls: Follow the path between Spanish Village and the San Diego Zoo. Near the Zoo, you’ll spot the 1910 Children’s Carousel and the
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vintage model G-18 Miniature Railroad. The landscape through which the train runs—my nowmidlife children would clamor to ride—is adorned by wild animal sculptures. In the spring, watch for baby rabbits. The House of Pacific Relations International Cottages are open March through October. Individual cottages hold open houses, serve ethnic cuisine and perform native dances. Otherwise, the tiny park enclosed by the cottages is lovely and tranquil. The Old Globe Theatre, another attraction that originated at the Chicago World’s Fair, opened as a temporary attraction performing 50-minute versions of Shakespeare plays for visitors to the 1935 Expo. It is now a threetheater, Tony Award-winning outfit that has sent works to Broadway. Catch a play here. My favorite museums are the Mingei International Museum and The San Diego Museum of Art. The collections are fabulous. An ideal place to start your exploration is the Visitors Center in the House of Hospitality. From that point on, dear readers, you’re on your own."
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20th Smash Year!
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Starts November 4! Limited Engagement Through December 24 11am matinee performances are open to ALL AGES.*
*At the 11am performances only, children under the age of two are free, but must occupy the same seat and sit on the lap of a parent or guardian in attendance, and must present a ticket for lap seating to be admitted. Lap seat tickets may be obtained from the box office when purchasing your other tickets.
Everyone must have a ticket. Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Book and Lyrics by Timothy Mason Music by Mel Marvin Directed by James Vasquez Original Production Conceived and Directed by Jack O’Brien Special thanks to Audrey S. Geisel/The Dr. Seuss Fund at The San Diego Foundation
(619) 23-GLOBE! (234-5623) www.TheOldGlobe.org Dr. Seuss Properties TM & (c) 1957 and 2017 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. All Rights Reserved.
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