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May 2014 Welcome MAY 2014 WELCOME It’s a true pleasure to introduce you to the work of Quiara AlegrÍa Hudes, whose Pulitzer Prize- winning play Water by the Spoonful exemplifies the best new American playwriting. Her play is in good hands with director Edward Torres, a nationally DOUG GATES acclaimed theatre artist who is making his Globe Managing Director Michael G. Murphy and Artistic Director Barry Edelstein. debut with this production. Torres knows Hudes’ work well as both an actor and a director, and he just ushered her latest play, The Happiest Song Plays Last, to a world premiere at Chi- cago’s Goodman Theatre. Torres is joined by a team of designers who have a deep understanding of this small and intimate stage. Scenic designer Ralph Funicello has designed over 75 productions for The Old Globe, including a decade of sets for the Summer Shakespeare Festival. He was also the very first scenic designer to work in this space, creating the set for its inaugural production, I Do! I Do!, in 2009. Costume designer David Reynoso recently designed both Double Indemnity and Be a Good Little Widow for this theatre, and he’s currently do- ing double duty, designing costumes for the Globe’s production of Time and the Conways that opened just two weeks before this show. They’re joined by some newcomers to The Old Globe: lighting designer Jesse Klug, sound designer Mikhail Fiksel, and an entire cast of actors who are making their Globe debuts. We welcome them to the Globe, as we welcome you to the vivid, unforgettable theatrical world they’ve created together. Barry Edelstein, Artistic Director Michael G. Murphy, Managing Director 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. PERFORMANCES MAGAZINE 1 WELCOME PRODUCTION SPONSORS LEADERSHIP GIFTS The Old Globe recognizes and thanks the following generous individuals who have made extraordinary gifts of $1 million or more. These major ELAINE LIPINSKY FAMILY FOUNDATION Thank you for joining us for Quiara Alegría contributions have been designated Daughter of the late Dorris and Bernard Lipinsky, Elaine was a Hudes’ Water by the Spoonful, winner of the 2012 for artistic, endowment and facilities stalwart supporter of The Old Globe, attending performances Pulitzer Prize for Drama. This production is the projects, and help The Old Globe for many years and sponsoring plays and musicals. The Lipinsky 26th Pulitzer Prize-winning play to be produced remain one of our country’s great family’s tradition of generous support to the Globe began in the at The Old Globe. theatre institutions. 1950s, and it was extremely important to Elaine that this tradi- tion continue. She shared her parents’s love of the Globe and As your new Globe Board Chair and a firm be- $20,000,000 or greater its service to the community and carried on their legacy of sup- Donald† and Darlene Shiley liever in the restorative powers of the arts, I am pleased to represent port through her own foundation and advocacy. Her personal and support this amazing institution alongside our valued sponsors $10,000,000 or greater DOUG GATES commitment endures through her daughters, Kamaya Jane and The Prado at Balboa Park, Gen7 Wines, and the Elaine Lipinsky Family Conrad Prebys Diane Zeps and Kamaya Jane with George Takei. Diane Zeps—a third generation of the Lipinsky family helping Foundation. $5,000,000 or greater make theatre accessible and meaningful for all of San Diego. Sheryl and Harvey White Show us your commitment—your philanthropy can make a difference. Kathryn Hattox Your financial support for the Globe, San Diego’s largest not-for-profit Karen and Donald Cohn performing arts organization, helps close the funding gap between the costs of presenting each show and ticket sales. We are grateful for our $2,000,000 or greater audiences, our supporters, and everything you do including purchas- Viterbi Family Foundation ing tickets, attending performances, and spreading the word about our $1,000,000 or greater The Old Globe is pleased to recognize The Prado at Balboa productions and education programs with your friends. California Cultural and Park for its outstanding and longtime support. The Prado is Historical Endowment frequently visited by Globe patrons for lunch or dinner before We are in the midst of unfolding a great season, so we hope you will Estate of Dorothy S. Prough Globe performances, and restaurant patrons from all over the enjoy this important new play. Again, thank you for your presence and The Rivkin Family region receive unparalleled service and ambiance complement- all that you do for the Globe family. Estate of Beatrice Lynds ed by world-class cuisine. Owners David and Lesley Cohn be- Audrey S. Geisel/Dr. Seuss Fund lieve in supporting the arts and are pleased to partner with the at the San Diego Foundation Globe to ensure memorable and delicious nights out for Globe Mr. and Mrs. Victor H.† Ottenstein patrons. David and Lesley have attended Globe productions for Mrs. Helen Edison† more than a decade. The Old Globe greatly appreciates Cohn Elaine Bennett Darwin The Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Restaurant Group’s generous financial contributions and in- Chair, Board of Directors The Kresge Foundation kind gifts, which support the theatre’s artistic and education †In Memoriam programming and fundraising events held throughout the year. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Elaine Bennett Darwin* Harold W. Fuson, Jr.* Peter J. Cooper* CHAIR IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR VICE CHAIR, EDUCATION Anthony S. Thornley* Vicki L. Zeiger* Harvey P. White* VICE CHAIR, FINANCE & TREASURER VICE CHAIR, NOMINATING SECRETARY The Old Globe welcomes Gen7 Wines, an historic California winemaker of fine boutique wines, as a new corporate donor. DIRECTORS Victor P. Gálvez Ann Steck* HONORARY DIRECTORS EMERITUS DIRECTORS The Globe is pleased to recognize its outstanding support of Mary Beth Adderley* Kathryn Hattox* Steven J. Stuckey Mrs. Richard C. Adams Garet B. Clark theatre and patron events. Tim and Susanne Bacino are avid Elizabeth Altman Patricia A. Hodgkin Daniel L. Sullivan, Ph.D. (1912–2005) J. Dallas Clark (1913–2005) theatregoers and were introduced to the theatre through a spe- Pamela Cesak Daphne H. Jameson Karen Tanz Clair Burgener (1921-2006) Bea Epsten cial event they attended last summer. Gen7 Wines began assist- Mrs. John H. Fox Nicole A. Clay Jo Ann Kilty Rhona Thompson Sally Furay, R.S.C.J. ing the Globe through generous support of the annual Gala with Joseph J. Cohen Sheila Lipinsky Evelyn Mack Truitt (1908–2003) Bernard Lipinsky major in-kind wine discounting. Today, Gen7 Wines provides Donald L. Cohn* Mitzi Lizárraga Debra Turner Audrey S. Geisel (1914-2001) Valerie S. Cooper* Ramin Pourteymour Linda Van Vark Paul Harter Delza Martin (1915–2005) the Globe with top-rated wines for Opening Night dinners and Ann Davies Paula Powers* Stacey LeVasseur Vasquez Gordon Luce (1925-2006) Darlene Marcos Shiley wine service in the Lipinsky Family Suite. The Old Globe thanks Silvija Devine Conrad Prebys* Jordine Von Wantoch Dolly Poet (1921-2007) Patsy Shumway Gen7 Wines for its friendship and very generous support. Stephen P. Embry Tim Rafalovich Pamela J. Wagner Deborah Szekely Carolyn Yorston-Wellcome Pamela A. Farr David L. Reagan Lynne Wheeler Hon. Pete Wilson Karen Fox Sandra Redman Debbie Wilson Robert Foxworth Crystal Sargent Karin Winner* *Executive Committee Member Jack Galloway Jean Shekhter June Yoder 2 PERFORMANCES MAGAZINE PERFORMANCES MAGAZINE 3 PRESENTS THE CAST (in alphabetical order) FOUNTAINHEAD aka JOHN ...........................................................................................Robert Eli* YAZMIN ORTIZ ................................................................................................... Sarah Nina Hayon* WATER BY THE ELLIOT ORTIZ .................................................................................................................. Rey Lucas* GHOST, PROFESSOR AMAN, POLICEMAN .......................................................M. Keala Milles, Jr. ORANGUTAN ................................................................................................................Ruibo Qian* CHUTES&LADDERS ................................................................................... Keith Randolph Smith* SPOONFUL ODESSA ORTIZ aka HAIKUMOM ........................................................................... Marilyn Torres* STAGE MANAGER ........................................................................................................Jess Slocum* BY QUIARA ALEGRÍA HUDES SETTING 2009. Six years after Elliot left for Iraq. Philadelphia, San Diego, Japan (various cities), and Puerto Rico. Ralph Funicello† David Israel Reynoso Jesse Klug Mikhail Fiksel SCENIC DESIGN COSTUME DESIGN LIGHTING DESIGN SOUND DESIGN There will be one 15-minute intermission. Caparelliotis Casting Jess Slocum CASTING STAGE MANAGER PRODUCTION STAFF ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ............................................................................................. Kristin Leahey DIRECTED BY ASSISTANT SCENIC DESIGN ..................................................................................... Sean Fanning ASSISTANT COSTUME DESIGN ..............................................................................Shelly
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