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Cyrano April 2016 About TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Volume 47, No. 7 From the Board Chair In this Issue Welcome to TheatreWorks Silicon Valley and our 46th season of award-winning How do you reimagine something you think you know? I always theatre. Led by Founding Artistic Director Robert Kelley and Managing Director thought that this would be a challenge, but it’s one that 2 About TheatreWorks Phil Santora, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley presents a wide range of productions TheatreWorks Silicon Valley happily tackles every year. Silicon Valley and programming throughout the region. Paul Heppner Publisher TheatreWorks’ seasons are diverse and often include some Founded in 1970, we continue to celebrate the human spirit and the diversity of Susan Peterson new twist on an audience favorite. Last season, Artistic Director 4 Summer Studio @ TheatreWorks Sweeney Todd our community, presenting contemporary plays and musicals, revitalizing great Design & Production Director Robert Kelley moved the brilliant from the 19th century to the 1940s, to spectacular effect. This year, aided by works of the past, championing arts education, and nurturing new works for the Ana Alvira, Robin Kessler, 6 THE 2016/17 SEASON Shaun Swick, Stevie VanBronkhorst clever scenic and lighting design, Kelley created a charming and American theatre. TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has produced 65 world premieres Production Artists and Graphic Design intimate revival of Jane Austen’s EMMA. TheatreWorks Associate and over 150 US and regional premieres. In the 2015/16 season, we add the Director’s Notes Mike Hathaway Artistic Director and Casting Director Leslie Martinson retooled Proof and under- 9 world premiere of the musical Triangle and five more regional premieres to our Sales Director scored the universality and timeliness of its themes with the help of an all African- résumé. Brieanna Bright, American cast. And now Kelley is back, working his inspired magic on Cyrano. Joey Chapman, Ann Manning Cyrano de Bergerac TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s 2014/15 season included the world premiere of Seattle Area Account Executives is one of my husband’s all-time favorite plays, and when the season was announced last year, he lobbied for us to make a major commitment and The Great Pretender, as well as regional premieres of Water by the Spoonful, Marilyn Kallins, Terri Reed The Lake Effect, and Fire on the Mountain. Last season’s holiday production, San Francisco/Bay Area Account Executives sign on as “Producers” of this classic—a departure from the new works or premieres Peter and the Starcatcher, joined our January show 2 Pianos 4 Hands as the Brett Hamil that we are typically inclined to sponsor. He said that, as an English teacher many Cyrano two highest-grossing plays in our history. In the course of the year, shows that Online Editor years ago, he always delighted in introducing to his students. He knew that the poetry, romance, and passion throughout the play—not to mention some great debuted here were produced at theatres around the world, including our world Jonathan Shipley Associate Online Editor sword fights—could win over even the most cynical high school student. Flashing premiere Memphis, which opened in London’s West End. Ad Services Coordinator forward to 2015, we knew that Kelley would bring a unique and fresh approach to With an annual operating budget of $8 million, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Carol Yip this 19th century treasure—and he did. He created a stylized “anywhere” world with Sales Coordinator produces eight mainstage productions at the Lucie Stern Theatre in Palo Alto both modern and 17th century dress, reminding us that Cyrano’s themes of love, and the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. Fifteen years ago, we loyalty, and integrity truly do transcend time and space. launched the New Works Initiative, rededicating ourselves to the development of Which brings us to the upcoming 2016/17 season and another decision about new plays and musicals. The Initiative has since supported over 140 new works ENCORE which show Mark and I will produce. Included in the mix of new works and premieres Daddy Long Legs through retreats, workshops, staged readings, developmental productions, are a couple of shows that TheatreWorks is reprising. had a stellar Leah Baltus world premiere at TheatreWorks in 2010, and is a personal favorite of mine. And the and the annual New Works Festival, inspiring The Mercury News to call us “a Savinien Cyrano de Bergerac Editor-in-Chief tuneful musical Rags, which TheatreWorks first staged in 1989 at the intimate Lucie premiere breeding ground for new musicals, which has put the company on the Stern theatre, will be reworked with a fully professional cast, orchestra, and crew on national map.” Paul Heppner Publisher the more expansive stage in Mountain View. 10 Costuming CYRANO TheatreWorks Silicon Valley believes in making theatre accessible to the entire Dan Paulus Whether on a small stage or large, in modern times or past, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley community. Our Arts Education Department reaches more than Art Director successfully reprises great theatre experiences. Entrusting this innovative artistic 25,000 students in 70 schools in 7 counties annually. It sponsors outreach Jonathan Zwickel team with a treasured classic or a revival is clearly one surefire way to reimagine 12 CYRANO: The Play, the Legend, Senior Editor programs that include the Children’s Healing Project at Lucile Packard Children’s something you think you know. the New Translation Gemma Wilson Hospital, the Young Playwright’s Initiative, specially-priced student matinees, Associate Editor extensive school tours, post-show discussions, and theatre camps, classes, and Amanda Manitach 15 TheatreWorks Silicon Valley conservatories for youth. Barbara Shapiro Visual Arts Editor presents CYRANO For more information on our 2015/16 season, New Works Festival, and Education Programs, please visit theatreworks.org or call 650.463.1950. BOARD OF TRUSTEES 18 Who’s Who Barbara Shapiro, Chair 23 Silicon Valley Gives Jayne Booker Michael Kahn Nancy Ginsburg Stern AFFILIATIONS—TheatreWorks Silicon Valley is a member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT) and Paul Heppner operates under agreement between LORT and Actors’ Equity Association (AEA), the union of professional actors Bill Coughran Julie Kaufman Debra Summers President and stage managers in the United States. TheatreWorks is a constituent member of Theatre Communications Susan Fairbrook Robert Kelley Lynn Szekely-Goode 24 Contributors Group, Inc., the national organization for the nonprofit professional theatre. TheatreWorks is a member of the Mike Hathaway Ciro Giammona Tom Kelley Tzipor Ulman National Alliance for Musical Theatre, a national service organization for musical theatre. In addition, Vice President TheatreWorks is a member of Theatre Bay Area, the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce, and the Mountain View Anne Hambly Ray A. Rothrock Mark Vershel 27 TWSV Staff Chamber of Commerce. TheatreWorks’ 2015/16 Season is presented in cooperation with the City of Mountain Genay Genereux Judy Heyboer Adam Samuels Holly Ward View and the City of Palo Alto, Community Services Department, Division of Arts and Sciences. Accounting Larry Horton Phil Santora Lisa Webster Roy Johnson Loren Saxe Jane Weston 28 TWSV General Information The director is a member of the Society Sara Keats of Stage Directors and Choreographers, Marketing Coordinator Derry Kabcenell Gayla Lorthridge Wood Inc., an independent national labor union. Ryan Devlin The scenic, costume, lighting, and sound BOARD EMERITUS designers are members of United Scenic Events / Admin Coordinator

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How do you reimagine something you think you know? I always thought that this would be a challenge, but it’s one that 2 About TheatreWorks TheatreWorks Silicon Valley happily tackles every year. Silicon Valley TheatreWorks’ seasons are diverse and often include some new twist on an audience favorite. Last season, Artistic Director 4 Summer Studio @ TheatreWorks Robert Kelley moved the brilliant Sweeney Todd from the 19th century to the 1940s, to spectacular effect. This year, aided by 6 THE 2016/17 SEASON clever scenic and lighting design, Kelley created a charming and intimate revival of Jane Austen’s EMMA. TheatreWorks Associate Director’s Notes Artistic Director and Casting Director Leslie Martinson retooled Proof and under- 9 scored the universality and timeliness of its themes with the help of an all African- American cast. And now Kelley is back, working his inspired magic on Cyrano. Cyrano de Bergerac is one of my husband’s all-time favorite plays, and when the season was announced last year, he lobbied for us to make a major commitment and sign on as “Producers” of this classic—a departure from the new works or premieres that we are typically inclined to sponsor. He said that, as an English teacher many years ago, he always delighted in introducing Cyrano to his students. He knew that the poetry, romance, and passion throughout the play—not to mention some great sword fights—could win over even the most cynical high school student. Flashing forward to 2015, we knew that Kelley would bring a unique and fresh approach to this 19th century treasure—and he did. He created a stylized “anywhere” world with both modern and 17th century dress, reminding us that Cyrano’s themes of love, loyalty, and integrity truly do transcend time and space. Which brings us to the upcoming 2016/17 season and another decision about which show Mark and I will produce. Included in the mix of new works and premieres are a couple of shows that TheatreWorks is reprising. Daddy Long Legs had a stellar world premiere at TheatreWorks in 2010, and is a personal favorite of mine. And the tuneful musical Rags, which TheatreWorks first staged in 1989 at the intimate Lucie Savinien Cyrano de Bergerac Stern theatre, will be reworked with a fully professional cast, orchestra, and crew on the more expansive stage in Mountain View. 10 Costuming CYRANO Whether on a small stage or large, in modern times or past, TheatreWorks successfully reprises great theatre experiences. Entrusting this innovative artistic team with a treasured classic or a revival is clearly one surefire way to reimagine 12 CYRANO: The Play, the Legend, something you think you know. the New Translation

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4/30 @ 5:30pm Let your skills shine while creating a new piece of theatre with friends! SPRING FUNDRAISER The Summer Studio @ TheatreWorks allows you to develop your craft CARNIVALE as you adapt a classic piece of theatre, all while honing your skills and Individual tickets and sharing your talent with friends. sponsorships available Sobrato Center for Nonprofits Each year, Summer Studio puts a modern and hilarious spin on a classic Redwood Shores play that you help to write and perform—all the while learning new skil ls Contact 650.463.7135 or in acting, dance, and music from industry professionals. This year we [email protected] re-imagine the wacky classic The Birds by Aristophanes. Don't just take the summer off—make it a creative summer you'll never forget. 5/3 SILICON VALLEY GIVES This is a great opportunity for middle and high school students to spend (#SVGives) a fast-paced and immersive month writing, staging, and performing a Join TWSV for the Bay Area’s truly original piece of theatre in the professional enviro nment at 24-hour online fundraising event. TheatreWorks. Proceeds support TWSV education programs We look forward to growing artistically with your young artists this www.theatreworks.org/give summer. For more information, please email [email protected], call 650.463.7146, or visit www.theatreworks.org/learn.

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4/13, 4/20, 4/27 CYRANO POST-SHOW DICUSSIONS Question and answer with the cast and staff following the performance

EAP full-page template.indd 1 3/10/16 12:10 PM THE 2016/17SEASON A HIGH STAKES POLITICAL DRAMA A JOYOUS MUSICAL REVUE A WRY ROMANTIC COMEDY A MUSICAL ROMANCE FOR THE HOLIDAYS Confederates The Life of the Party Outside Mullingar Daddy Long Legs By Suzanne Bradbeer A Celebration of the Songs of Andrew Lippa By John Patrick Shanley Book by John Caird Directed by Lisa Rothe Directed by Robert Kelley Conceived by David Babani & Andrew Lippa Music & Lyrics by Paul Gordon Tony Award Nominee, Best Play 2015 / Regional Premiere WORLD PREMIERE Music & Lyrics by Andrew Lippa Based on the 1912 novel by Jean Webster Father’s running for President. Daughter’s running wild. And Directed by David Babani With a touch of blarney and a wealth of heart, the Oscar, Directed by Robert Kelley Pulitzer, and Tony Award-winning author of Moonstruck and the press is running out of time. With the campaign in full American Premiere Reprising TheatreWorks’ World Premiere swing, someone unfurls a confederate flag and the scandal Doubt conjures up a wry and wondrous romantic comedy with Reprising its hit run in London, this spectacular musical evening From the creator of Jane Austen’s EMMA and the adaptor of hits the fan. The provocative hit of TheatreWorks’ 2015 New a dark Irish twist. Family feuds and rustic fences have kept stars renowned Tony Award-nominated composer Andrew Lippa Les Misérables comes an intimate musical valentine that capti- Works Festival, this headline-hot political drama is a fresh, two eccentric, lovelorn neighbors apart since childhood, but and friends in a sexy, tantalizing revue of hits from Broadway’s vated the Bay Area and has since charmed audiences in London, fascinating look at today’s muckraking media and the world it in this passionate, compassionate Broadway hit it’s never too hilarious The Addams Family and tender Big Fish, his award- Tokyo, and New York. Its joyous return for the holidays is set in relentlessly pursues. late to take a chance on love. winning The Wild Party, poignant I Am Harvey Milk, and many suffragette-era New England, where a spirited orphan girl is Contains mature language. “Shanley’s finest work since Doubt.” The New York Times more. Expect sensational surprises along the way in this laugh- sent to a prestigious college by a mysterious benefactor. Her July 13–August 7, 2016 filled evening of song and sophistication. October 5–30, 2016 heart-warming journey to independence, education, and romance Lucie Stern Theatre, Palo Alto Contains mature subject matter. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts is chronicled in a wealth of witty letters and glorious songs. “Sexy, sophisticated, and funny. 5 Stars!” “An absolute charmer suitable for the whole family.” The Telegraph, London The Mercury News A CLASSIC AMERICAN COMEDY August 24–September 18, 2016 A MUSICAL SAGA OF IMMIGRANT AMERICA November 30–December 23, 2016 Lucie Stern Theatre, Palo Alto Crimes of the Heart Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts Rags By Beth Henley Book by Joseph Stein AN EAST/WEST COMIC DRAMA AN EXTRAORDINARY MUSICAL PLAY Directed by Giovanna Sardelli Music by Charles Strouse Winner of the Pulitzer Prize Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz NY Drama Critics Circle Award Calligraphy Directed by Robert Kelley Hershey Felder, BEETHOVEN By Velina Hasu Houston Three hard-luck Mississippi sisters are betrayed by their pas- America’s Greatest Unknown Musical By Hershey Felder Directed by Leslie Martinson Music by Ludwig van Beethoven sions in this Southern Gothic classic—a zany, warm-hearted, Hope, good will, and fierce determination light the ragtag and brilliantly imaginative tale of relationships run amok and Regional Premiere journey of Jewish immigrant Rebecca and her son from Directed by Joel Zwick dreams gone awry. In a hurricane of hilarity and hurt, Lenny’s Two continents, two cultures, two estranged sisters, and the European persecution to new lives in the teeming, turn-of- Regional Premiere turning 30, Meg’s fresh from rehab, and Babe’s out on bail, two cousins determined to bridge the gap between them—all the-century tenements of New York in this exhilarating musical Following his triumph as Irving Berlin, the brilliant Hershey testing the boundaries of sisterhood in a world full of pitfalls are boldly calligraphed in this international comic drama set in from the creators of Fiddler on the Roof and Wicked. A Felder now brings Ludwig van Beethoven to life through the and a town without pity. Los Angeles and Tokyo, past and present. East and West collide soaring, tuneful score highlights this sweeping saga of dreams eyes of a Viennese Doctor who as a boy spent Beethoven’s “Overflows with infectious high spirits.” as biracial American Hiromi and Japanese free spirit Sayuri and disillusion, love lost and inspiration found, of the heart last years by the Maestro’s side. Featuring some of the The New York Times confront tradition, prejudice, and their heritage of filial duty in and soul of the American character. composer’s greatest works, from the “Moonlight Sonata” to January 11–February 5, 2017 one final attempt to reunite their aging parents. “A winner, warm and witty. You are tempted to rise cheering.” the “9th Symphony” and the “Emperor Concerto,” this intense, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts “Intimate, sensitive…the emotional stakes are high.” The Mercury News illuminating, and unforgettable journey through time will Los Angeles Times April 5–30, 2017 immerse you in the astounding life of the Maestro and his March 8–April 2, 2017 Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts genius that transcended it all. Lucie Stern Theatre, Palo Alto “A hypnotic production...a chamber music piece of exquisite beauty.” Chicago Sun Times June 7–July 2, 2017 TheatreWorks Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts S I L I C O N V A L L E Y Subscribe to all eight today! theatreworks.org 650.463.1960

6 THEATREWORKS THE 2016/17SEASON A HIGH STAKES POLITICAL DRAMA A JOYOUS MUSICAL REVUE A WRY ROMANTIC COMEDY A MUSICAL ROMANCE FOR THE HOLIDAYS Confederates The Life of the Party Outside Mullingar Daddy Long Legs By Suzanne Bradbeer A Celebration of the Songs of Andrew Lippa By John Patrick Shanley Book by John Caird Directed by Lisa Rothe Directed by Robert Kelley Conceived by David Babani & Andrew Lippa Music & Lyrics by Paul Gordon Tony Award Nominee, Best Play 2015 / Regional Premiere WORLD PREMIERE Music & Lyrics by Andrew Lippa Based on the 1912 novel by Jean Webster Father’s running for President. Daughter’s running wild. And Directed by David Babani With a touch of blarney and a wealth of heart, the Oscar, Directed by Robert Kelley Pulitzer, and Tony Award-winning author of Moonstruck and the press is running out of time. With the campaign in full American Premiere Reprising TheatreWorks’ World Premiere swing, someone unfurls a confederate flag and the scandal Doubt conjures up a wry and wondrous romantic comedy with Reprising its hit run in London, this spectacular musical evening From the creator of Jane Austen’s EMMA and the adaptor of hits the fan. The provocative hit of TheatreWorks’ 2015 New a dark Irish twist. Family feuds and rustic fences have kept stars renowned Tony Award-nominated composer Andrew Lippa Les Misérables comes an intimate musical valentine that capti- Works Festival, this headline-hot political drama is a fresh, two eccentric, lovelorn neighbors apart since childhood, but and friends in a sexy, tantalizing revue of hits from Broadway’s vated the Bay Area and has since charmed audiences in London, fascinating look at today’s muckraking media and the world it in this passionate, compassionate Broadway hit it’s never too hilarious The Addams Family and tender Big Fish, his award- Tokyo, and New York. Its joyous return for the holidays is set in relentlessly pursues. late to take a chance on love. winning The Wild Party, poignant I Am Harvey Milk, and many suffragette-era New England, where a spirited orphan girl is Contains mature language. “Shanley’s finest work since Doubt.” The New York Times more. Expect sensational surprises along the way in this laugh- sent to a prestigious college by a mysterious benefactor. Her July 13–August 7, 2016 filled evening of song and sophistication. October 5–30, 2016 heart-warming journey to independence, education, and romance Lucie Stern Theatre, Palo Alto Contains mature subject matter. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts is chronicled in a wealth of witty letters and glorious songs. “Sexy, sophisticated, and funny. 5 Stars!” “An absolute charmer suitable for the whole family.” The Telegraph, London The Mercury News A CLASSIC AMERICAN COMEDY August 24–September 18, 2016 A MUSICAL SAGA OF IMMIGRANT AMERICA November 30–December 23, 2016 Lucie Stern Theatre, Palo Alto Crimes of the Heart Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts Rags By Beth Henley Book by Joseph Stein AN EAST/WEST COMIC DRAMA AN EXTRAORDINARY MUSICAL PLAY Directed by Giovanna Sardelli Music by Charles Strouse Winner of the Pulitzer Prize Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz NY Drama Critics Circle Award Calligraphy Directed by Robert Kelley Hershey Felder, BEETHOVEN By Velina Hasu Houston Three hard-luck Mississippi sisters are betrayed by their pas- America’s Greatest Unknown Musical By Hershey Felder Directed by Leslie Martinson Music by Ludwig van Beethoven sions in this Southern Gothic classic—a zany, warm-hearted, Hope, good will, and fierce determination light the ragtag and brilliantly imaginative tale of relationships run amok and Regional Premiere journey of Jewish immigrant Rebecca and her son from Directed by Joel Zwick dreams gone awry. In a hurricane of hilarity and hurt, Lenny’s Two continents, two cultures, two estranged sisters, and the European persecution to new lives in the teeming, turn-of- Regional Premiere turning 30, Meg’s fresh from rehab, and Babe’s out on bail, two cousins determined to bridge the gap between them—all the-century tenements of New York in this exhilarating musical Following his triumph as Irving Berlin, the brilliant Hershey testing the boundaries of sisterhood in a world full of pitfalls are boldly calligraphed in this international comic drama set in from the creators of Fiddler on the Roof and Wicked. A Felder now brings Ludwig van Beethoven to life through the and a town without pity. Los Angeles and Tokyo, past and present. East and West collide soaring, tuneful score highlights this sweeping saga of dreams eyes of a Viennese Doctor who as a boy spent Beethoven’s “Overflows with infectious high spirits.” as biracial American Hiromi and Japanese free spirit Sayuri and disillusion, love lost and inspiration found, of the heart last years by the Maestro’s side. Featuring some of the The New York Times confront tradition, prejudice, and their heritage of filial duty in and soul of the American character. composer’s greatest works, from the “Moonlight Sonata” to January 11–February 5, 2017 one final attempt to reunite their aging parents. “A winner, warm and witty. You are tempted to rise cheering.” the “9th Symphony” and the “Emperor Concerto,” this intense, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts “Intimate, sensitive…the emotional stakes are high.” The Mercury News illuminating, and unforgettable journey through time will Los Angeles Times April 5–30, 2017 immerse you in the astounding life of the Maestro and his March 8–April 2, 2017 Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts genius that transcended it all. Lucie Stern Theatre, Palo Alto “A hypnotic production...a chamber music piece of exquisite beauty.” Chicago Sun Times June 7–July 2, 2017 TheatreWorks Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts S I L I C O N V A L L E Y Subscribe to all eight today! theatreworks.org 650.463.1960

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Director’s Notes by Artistic Director Robert Kelley

Cyrano lives every minute of every day to We wanted to its fullest, with absolute integrity and full- create a sharp, blooded commitment. Being in his presence lean new version should make us want to strive harder, of this brilliant play breathe deeper, dream bigger, dare more that kept the poetry boldly, and live more fully. This is a pretty but lost the pretension; AgoodW cue to Atake fSor thHe entir e pWroductionI. THthat emPbracAed theN spectaA- CHE – From Michael Hollinger and Aaron Posner’s cular humanity of the central “On Playing Our Cyrano.” narrative without getting mired in the period accouterments; and that used a kind of stark Cyrano again? It has been over three decades since and transparent theatricality that could allow we first produced this iconic classic—staged under us to hear the story with fresh ears. the stars in the FireCircle Theatre at Palo Alto’s Lucie Stern Center in 1983. It featured a cast of 25, sword Gone were the massive crowd scenes and 19th century fights in the aisles, soaring poetry, romance to die spectacle. In their place was a focus on “the complex, for, and enough explosions to rock the neighbor- contradictory, all-too-human and earthbound nature hood—a combination that attracted an eager, if of all the major characters. None are entirely noble or occasionally terrified, audience. I loved the play, its beyond reproach.” This new version respected the scope, its humanity, and its soaring language, but poetry of Edmond Rostand’s original without seeming feared we would never revisit it again given the old-fashioned or overblown, bringing a contemporary economics of the fully professional company that resonance, humor, and theatricality to a beloved classic. TheatreWorks has become. Imagine my delight when playwright Michael Hollinger dropped by to But why is this 19th century tale of 17th century love discuss his new Cyrano collaboration with writer/ and loss so beloved in the first place? Yes, it is a director Aaron Posner—a intimate new adaptation theatrical trifecta: romantic, comic, and tragic at the that featured only nine actors playing all the roles. same time; yes, it is engaging, infuriating, heroic, and heartbreaking; and yes, it soars with a love of From that moment on I began following the play, language that reflects both its hero and its author. Oscar de la Renta But what truly defines Cyrano is its reflective quality, even as we produced Hollinger’s brilliant string THE RETROSPECTIVE quartet drama Opus and Posner’s lovely adaption of its ability to show us ourselves. For every character in Chaim Potok’s The Chosen. I knew these wonderful the play, and perhaps every one of us, reflects Cyrano writers could create something very special. When in some way: his longing, pride, and passion; his MAR 12 – MAY 30, 2016 their Cyrano debuted in Philadelphia I was there, physical imperfection and insecurity; his integrity off- thrilled with the work and already imagining it on set by self-deception; and in the end, his irrepressible our stage. Once we announced it for this season, I love. Yet he is different from us as well, possessed of Oscar de la Renta’s designs celebrated the best in us—beauty, optimism, and confidence. journeyed to Portland Center Stage last spring for one quality that makes him unforgettable, inimitable, the show’s West Coast premiere, which proved and ever enduring: his panache! See more than 130 ensembles in the first major retrospective to pay tribute to one of the equally intriguing but completely different. Clearly If you look for the love and wonder in every- this was an adaptation that would revive the play most beloved and influential fashion icons of our time. thing, you should not go far wrong. at theatres throughout the country, fulfilling the authors’ dream of “making it possible for every HERBST EXHIBITION GALLERIES Cyrano again? Of course! This exhibition is organized by the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco with the collaboration of Oscar de la Renta LLC. Presenting theatre to produce it without needing a prohibitive Sponsors: Cynthia Fry Gunn and John A. Gunn. Director’s Circle: Diane B. Wilsey. Curator’s Circle: Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund, twenty or thirty actors.” The Diana Dollar Knowles Foundation, Marissa Mayer and Zachary Bogue, and Yurie and Carl Pascarella. Benefactor’s Circle: Paula and * All quotations are from “On Playing Our Cyrano.” Bandel Carano, Stephanie and Jim Marver, Neiman Marcus, and Jennifer and Steven Walske. Patron’s Circle: Mrs. Carole McNeil, Mrs. Komal Shah and Mr. Gaurav Garg, Mary Beth and David Shimmon, and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph O. Tobin II. Additional support is provided By Michael Hollinger and Aaron Posner by Mrs. George Hopper Fitch, and Mr. and Mrs. William Hamilton. Hollinger and Posner were clear in their intent:

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Cyrano lives every minute of every day to We wanted to its fullest, with absolute integrity and full- create a sharp, blooded commitment. Being in his presence lean new version should make us want to strive harder, of this brilliant play breathe deeper, dream bigger, dare more that kept the poetry boldly, and live more fully. This is a pretty but lost the pretension; AgoodW cue to Atake fSor thHe entir e pWroductionI. THthat emPbracAed theN spectaA- CHE – From Michael Hollinger and Aaron Posner’s cular humanity of the central “On Playing Our Cyrano.” narrative without getting mired in the period accouterments; and that used a kind of stark Cyrano again? It has been over three decades since and transparent theatricality that could allow we first produced this iconic classic—staged under us to hear the story with fresh ears. the stars in the FireCircle Theatre at Palo Alto’s Lucie Stern Center in 1983. It featured a cast of 25, sword Gone were the massive crowd scenes and 19th century fights in the aisles, soaring poetry, romance to die spectacle. In their place was a focus on “the complex, for, and enough explosions to rock the neighbor- contradictory, all-too-human and earthbound nature hood—a combination that attracted an eager, if of all the major characters. None are entirely noble or occasionally terrified, audience. I loved the play, its beyond reproach.” This new version respected the scope, its humanity, and its soaring language, but poetry of Edmond Rostand’s original without seeming feared we would never revisit it again given the old-fashioned or overblown, bringing a contemporary economics of the fully professional company that resonance, humor, and theatricality to a beloved classic. TheatreWorks has become. Imagine my delight when playwright Michael Hollinger dropped by to But why is this 19th century tale of 17th century love discuss his new Cyrano collaboration with writer/ and loss so beloved in the first place? Yes, it is a director Aaron Posner—a intimate new adaptation theatrical trifecta: romantic, comic, and tragic at the that featured only nine actors playing all the roles. same time; yes, it is engaging, infuriating, heroic, and heartbreaking; and yes, it soars with a love of From that moment on I began following the play, language that reflects both its hero and its author. Cyrano even as we produced Hollinger’s brilliant string But what truly defines is its reflective quality, quartet drama Opus and Posner’s lovely adaption of its ability to show us ourselves. For every character in Chaim Potok’s The Chosen. I knew these wonderful the play, and perhaps every one of us, reflects Cyrano writers could create something very special. When in some way: his longing, pride, and passion; his their Cyrano debuted in Philadelphia I was there, physical imperfection and insecurity; his integrity off- thrilled with the work and already imagining it on set by self-deception; and in the end, his irrepressible our stage. Once we announced it for this season, I love. Yet he is different from us as well, possessed of journeyed to Portland Center Stage last spring for one quality that makes him unforgettable, inimitable, the show’s West Coast premiere, which proved and ever enduring: his panache! equally intriguing but completely different. Clearly If you look for the love and wonder in every- this was an adaptation that would revive the play thing, you should not go far wrong. at theatres throughout the country, fulfilling the authors’ dream of “making it possible for every Cyrano theatre to produce it without needing a prohibitive again? Of course! twenty or thirty actors.” * All quotations are from “On Playing Our Cyrano.” By Michael Hollinger and Aaron Posner Hollinger and Posner were clear in their intent:

encoreartsprograms.com 9 FB: You said it! The quick changes in this play are a cuffs and collars, and capes. In some other cases like Costuming CYRANO huge challenge for all involved in the costume depart- the Siege of Arras, the Guard’s costumes are distressed An Interview with Costme Designer Fumiko Bielefeldt ment: the designer, the shop and the dressers. to show their dire situation. And in the final scene, 15 years after the Siege, some characters wear costumes As a rule in the costume shop, when we mount a show Fumiko Bielefeldt has designed costumes for over from a later period to show the passing of time. TheatreWorks Silicon Valley: How did you and Kelley with multiple casting of roles and quick changes, we 60 TheatreWorks shows since 1983, and her eye Cyrano decide on the aesthetic for : mixing period and start with a costume breakdown spreadsheet to see the In the end, I’m keeping the playwrights’ notes as my for period costumes is unrivaled on our stage. She non-period costumes? Would you say it’s a 50/50 split flow of the show. It gives us insight into what we can guide—“stark simplicity and elegance seem to be a and Director Robert Kelley have collaborated on between the two? Or is it more heavily skewed to one achieve within any given time and how to go about it. good start,” and that’s what I’ve been hearing from many projects over the years, and Cyrano, their sideor the other? The majority of quick changes happen in Act 1.1, and Kelley as well. latest collaboration, will feature a mixture of period my plan is to achieve different looks with partial, rather and modern pieces, in a carefully cultivated look for Fumiko Bielefeldt: I’d say that I didn’t set out to design Costume renderings by Fumiko Bielefeldt than complete, changes, relying on things like hats, the ages. the costumes with any particular mixing ratio of period and non-period. The starting point for me was, as stated in the script, “The play is designed for a kind of austere and transparent theatricality. The audience knows it is witnessing a story being told by an ensemble of actors, led by the actor playing Le Bret…It could be done in fully detailed 17th century garb or in barebones costumes…” Keeping with Joe Ragey’s theatrically austere set, Kelley and I imagined a troupe of actors in their street clothes changing in full view on stage into period costumes, but not entirely. I’d say some Brechtian theatricality might have seeped into our concept. Basically, the actors change mostly the upper parts of their clothes, keeping their bottoms mostly modern.

TWSV: Is there any one character who you chose to costume more period than the others? Why?

FB: Comte de Guiche and Vicomte de Valvert, two aristocrats, are more period than, say, the Gascony Guards (Cyrano, Le Bret, Christian, and the rest of the cadets), and the female characters (Roxane, Desiree, etc) tend to be more period. The aristocrats’ clothes require embellishments—ribbons, buttons, etc.—in contrast to the soldiers’ muscular leather doublets, which are paired with modern cargo pants. I brought PENINSULA REGENT modern elements into Roxane’s costumes, mostly in her hairstyles when she’s in dresses; but in her Act 2.2 AD disguise outfit, I used the same pairing (a leather jerkin and cargo pants) that I used for the cadets.

TWSV: What are the benefits of using some non- period pieces to help tell this story that is so classical?

FB: The playwrights intended that “however it is set, lit, and costumed, the audience should be very aware that they are at a theatrical event,” and I think using some non-period pieces in the costumes serves this purpose well.

TWSV: Many of the actors have quickchanges, including onstage changes. How are you dealing with this challenge? How are you working with props regarding the costumes that are onstage as part of the show?

10 THEATREWORKS FB: You said it! The quick changes in this play are a cuffs and collars, and capes. In some other cases like Costuming CYRANO huge challenge for all involved in the costume depart- the Siege of Arras, the Guard’s costumes are distressed An Interview with Costme Designer Fumiko Bielefeldt ment: the designer, the shop and the dressers. to show their dire situation. And in the final scene, 15 years after the Siege, some characters wear costumes As a rule in the costume shop, when we mount a show Fumiko Bielefeldt has designed costumes for over from a later period to show the passing of time. TheatreWorks Silicon Valley: How did you and Kelley with multiple casting of roles and quick changes, we 60 TheatreWorks shows since 1983, and her eye Cyrano decide on the aesthetic for : mixing period and start with a costume breakdown spreadsheet to see the In the end, I’m keeping the playwrights’ notes as my for period costumes is unrivaled on our stage. She non-period costumes? Would you say it’s a 50/50 split flow of the show. It gives us insight into what we can guide—“stark simplicity and elegance seem to be a and Director Robert Kelley have collaborated on between the two? Or is it more heavily skewed to one achieve within any given time and how to go about it. good start,” and that’s what I’ve been hearing from many projects over the years, and Cyrano, their sideor the other? The majority of quick changes happen in Act 1.1, and Kelley as well. latest collaboration, will feature a mixture of period my plan is to achieve different looks with partial, rather and modern pieces, in a carefully cultivated look for Fumiko Bielefeldt: I’d say that I didn’t set out to design Costume renderings by Fumiko Bielefeldt than complete, changes, relying on things like hats, the ages. the costumes with any particular mixing ratio of period and non-period. The starting point for me was, as stated in the script, “The play is designed for a kind of austere and transparent theatricality. The audience knows it is witnessing a story being told by an ensemble of actors, It’s like a 5-star resort led by the actor playing Le Bret…It could be done in fully detailed 17th century garb or in barebones with a 5-star restaurant costumes…” Keeping with Joe Ragey’s theatrically austere set, Kelley and I imagined a troupe of actors in THAT YOU CAN their street clothes changing in full view on stage into CALL HOME. period costumes, but not entirely. I’d say some Brechtian theatricality might have seeped into our concept. Basically, the actors change mostly the upper parts of their clothes, keeping their bottoms mostly modern.

TWSV: Is there any one character who you chose to costume more period than the others? Why?

TWSV: What are the benefits of using some non- Turn your retirement into a renaissance. period pieces to help tell this story that is so classical? 650-579-5500 • PeninsulaRegent.com FB: The playwrights intended that “however it is set, lit, and costumed, the audience should be very aware that they are at a theatrical event,” and I think using some non-period pieces in the costumes serves this purpose well.

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own invention, elevating Cyrano to the romantic hero that is still Rostand's play is credited with beloved today. Cyrano de Bergerac was Rostand’s fourth, and introducing the word “panache” easily his most celebrated, play. It was first produced in Paris at (with a positive connotation as being the Theatre de la Porte Saint-Martin in 1897 to huge acclaim, flamboyant and courageous) into the playing for over 400 performances. Hundreds of translations and English language. “Panache” is a countless derivative works have followed—novels, operas, ballets, French word for “plume,” as in an poems, films, and even episodes of The Brady Bunch and Star Trek, ornamental feather in a cap. among many others—keeping this romantic, quick-witted, large- nosed swordsman in our hearts. There is even as asteroid named Savinien Cyrano de Bergerac (1619–1655) was a French dramatist, after Cyrano. In TheatreWorks History... novelist, and soldier. True to the legend, he was known for his skills The Man, the Legenin ddu,el inag, nhisd m asttehrye o f Nworde pwlay anTd, yres,a envens hlisa bitgi noosne Modern audiences might be most familiar with film adaptations of Cyrano is based on the 1897 play by (though it certainly wasn’t as large as it is often depicted). He was the tale. A 1950 film version, starring José Ferrer, Mala Powers, and Edmond Rostand, translated by known as an audacious freethinker whose works, and life, inspired William Prince, earned Ferrer an Academy Award for Best Actor in Michael Hollinger, and adapted by a great many artists. Molière borrowed freely from his play Le the title role (Ferrer also won a Tony Award for his portrayal of Hollinger and Aaron Posner. You may pédant joué (The Pedant Tricked, 1654) that showcased his love Cyrano on Broadway in 1946). The 1990 French film starring Gerard be familiar with all three of these for play on words, as well as his comic mastery. His two satirical Depardieu had subtitles from Anthony Burgess’ translation of the names. Which of these shows in novels—Histoire comique des États et Empires de la lune and play; a version first produced by Guthrie Theatre in 1970. The 1987 TheatreWorks’ history have you seen? Histoire comique des États et Empires du soleil, published together modern spin on the tale, Roxanne, written by and starring the posthumously in 1687 as Voyages to the Moon and the Sun—were inimitable Steve Martin (alongside Daryl Hannah), earned Martin a 2010: Michael Hollinger's original yexamrples ofa early nmoderno science fiction, skewering the church’s Writer’s Guild Award for Best Screenplay Based on Material from play Opus, about a string quartet authority and social norms of the day; and paving the way for Another Medium, along with a Golden Globe nomination for Best caught up in sex, drugs, and classical future authors like Voltaire, Jonathan Swift, and Edgar Allen Poe. C Actor. The 1996 film The Truth About Cats and Dogs offered a music, produced at the MVCPA. gender reversal of the plotline, with Janeane Garofalo as a radio Cyrano’s mastery of swordplay and language was the basis for the host with low self-esteem who asks her model friend, played by 2009: A highly-acclaimed production character in the play created by French playwright Edmond Uma Thurman, to stand in when a man wants to meet her. of The Chosen, adapted by Aaron Savinien Cyrano de Bergerac, lithograph, Rostand. The playwright also based the character of Roxane on the after a painting by Zacharie Heince Posner from the novel of Jewish real Cyrano’s distant cousin—but the romantic trials were Rostand’s The version of Cyrano you’ll see today is a new adaptation by long- heritage by Chaim Potok. time collaborators and friends, Michael Hollinger and Aaron Posner. Their take on Cyrano transforms Rostand’s rhyming verse into lively 1983: Rostand’s Cyrano de Bergerac, modern prose. Hollinger has said of the translation, “Language presented in the FireCircle Outdoor that is alive, that wakes the ear up, is more important to me than Theatre at Palo Alto's Lucie Stern strict adherence to poetic form.” This fresh take on the play main- Community Center. This production tains the essence of the original story—all of the scenes remain the featured flashpots that created same—and also calls to mind the original setting and glorious extremely realistic explosions for one costumes of 1640s France. of the climactic scenes.

Cyrano certainly deserves to live on as a legend for modern times. 1974: Chantecler, a rarely-performed To cheer for Cyrano is to cheer for the triumph of intellect over musical by Rostand, also in the Fire- appearance; kind-heartedness over bullying; and panache over self- Circle Outdoor Theatre. Among its doubt. Cyrano is the hero for those who want to be accepted for stars was Zeljko Ivanek, later to win who they are and loved despite their imperfections. There is a little an Emmy Award and currently bit of Cyrano in all of us. featured on television's Madam Secretary as White House Chief of By Claudie Jean Fisher Staff Russell Jackson. Originally published by Portland Center Stage

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encoreartsprograms.com 13 TheatreWorks S I L I C O N V A L L E Y presents the REGIONAL PREMIERE of

By Edmond Rostand Translated by Michael Hollinger Adapted by Michael Hollinger & Aaron Posner Directed by Robert Kelley Fight Director Jonathan Rider Scenic Designer Joe Ragey Costume Designer Fumiko Bielefeldt Lighting Designer Pamila Z. Gray Sound Designer Jeff Mockus Musical Director William Liberatore Wigmaster Sharon Ridge Casting Director Leslie Martinson New York Casting Director Alan Filderman Stagye Manarger aDeirdnre Rosoe Holland* Assistant Stage Manager Emily Anderson Wolf* *Member of Actors Equity, the Union for Actors and Stage Managers in the United States

Cyrano was Coriginally produced by Folger Theatre, Washington, DC, 2011

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Cynthia Sears April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month! PRODUCERS Gayle & Steve Brugler We owe big thanks to our volunteers year round: Steven & Karin Chase whether ushering, helping with auditions or other in-office work, Dick & Cathy Lampman Barbara Shapiro & Mark Lewis or representing the company at one of our many events, Harriet & Frank Weiss our volunteers are a force to be reckoned with. SHOW SPONSOR Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Foundation We couldn’t do it without you, TheatreWorkers! SEASON SPONSORS Garden Court Hotel • J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines • Sobrato Philanthropies

THANK YOU! SEASON MEDIA SPONSOR The Mercury News

Cyrano plays April 6 – May 1, 2016

14 THEATREWORKS TheatreWorks S I L I C O N V A L L E Y presents the REGIONAL PREMIERE of

Cyrano was Coriginally produced by Folger Theatre, Washington, DC, 2011

THANK YOU! SEASON MEDIA SPONSOR The Mercury News

Cyrano plays April 6 – May 1, 2016

encoreartsprograms.com 15 THE CAST Next at TheatreWorks Cyrano J. Anthony Crane* Roxane et al Sharon Rietkerk* Christian et al Chad Deverman* “Wickedly funny and Le Bret et al Michael Gene Sullivan* wonderfully touching.” De Guiche et al Peter James Meyers* Broadway World Bellerose et al Stephen Muterspaugh* Ragueneau et al Christopher Reber* De Valvert et al Kit Wilder* Ligniere et al Darren Bridgett* Desiree et al Monica Cappuccini

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States

PLACE and TIME Paris (and Arras), 1640; Paris, 1655.

“Gascony Guard Song” and “Behold the Bee” Words & Music by Michael Hollinger

THERE WILL BE ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION.

SPECIAL THANKS Oregon Shakespeare Festival, California Shakespeare Theater, Marin Theatre Company, Lori Scheper and the Opera San Jose Props Department

By Eric Coble Directed by Giovanna Sardelli

REGIONAL PREMIERE An octogenarian artist has barricaded herself in her Brooklyn brownstone, booby-trapped with enough homemade bombs to take out the neighborhood. In a wry, spirited quest to “not go gentle” into a retirement home, Alexandra battles both the fears of her family and the ravages of time, negotiating the terms of her future with a long-estranged son who has battles of his own. Contains mature language.

June 1 – 26 Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts

James Seol & Francitsh Jueea tPHrOeTOw KEVoINr BkERsNE.org 650.463.1960 Sharon Rietkerk, Chad Deverman, and J. Anthony Crane PHOTO KEVIN BERNE

16 THEATREWORKS THE CAST Next at TheatreWorks Cyrano J. Anthony Crane* Roxane et al Sharon Rietkerk* Christian et al Chad Deverman* “Wickedly funny and Le Bret et al Michael Gene Sullivan* wonderfully touching.” De Guiche et al Peter James Meyers* Broadway World Bellerose et al Stephen Muterspaugh* Ragueneau et al Christopher Reber* De Valvert et al Kit Wilder* Ligniere et al Darren Bridgett* Desiree et al Monica Cappuccini

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States

PLACE and TIME Paris (and Arras), 1640; Paris, 1655.

“Gascony Guard Song” and “Behold the Bee” Words & Music by Michael Hollinger

THERE WILL BE ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION.

SPECIAL THANKS Oregon Shakespeare Festival, California Shakespeare Theater, Marin Theatre Company, Lori Scheper and the Opera San Jose Props Department

By Eric Coble Directed by Giovanna Sardelli

June 1 – 26 Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts

James Seol & Francitsh Jueea tPHrOeTOw KEVoINr BkERsNE.org 650.463.1960 Sharon Rietkerk, Chad Deverman, and J. Anthony Crane PHOTO KEVIN BERNE

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DARREN BRIDGETT J. ANTHONY performing arts students through the directing their Shakespeare on Tour The Pirates of Penzance (San Tartuffe, Pecong, Machinal, and (Ligniere et al) was CRANE (Cyrano) Eugene O’Neill Foundation. productions. He is a graduate of the Francisco Opera Guild); Little Me, A Christmas Carol (American most recently seen is making his Pacific Conservatory Theatre and a Nymph Errant, Strike up the Band Conservatory Theater); Drifting at TheatreWorks in TheatreWorks debut. PETER JAMES proud member of Actor’s Equity. (42nd Street Moon); Marian in The Elegant (Magic Theatre); as well as Peter and the He was recently seen MEYERS (De Guiche Music Man (South Coast Symphony); work with Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Starcatcher. Other in Ayad Ahktar’s et al) has appeared CHRISTOPHER in concert with the Grammy- Lorraine Hansberry Theatre, Denver TheatreWorks roles Disgraced at at TheatreWorks in REBER (Ragueneau nominated Bay Brass, South Coast, Center Theatre Company, and the include The Hound Berkeley Repertory The Heidi Chronicles, et al) appeared in and Bear Valley Symphonies, and in San Francisco Shakespeare Festival. of the Baskervilles; Twelfth Night Theater. Broadway credits include The Old Boy, and TheatreWorks’ Peter her two-woman show Julie & Carol He is a member of the Tony Award- (Aguecheek); The Learned Ladies The Country House, Sight Unseen, Old Money. He has and the Starcatcher. Live at Feinstein's at the Nikko. winning (and despite its misleading of Park Avenue (Dicky); Nickel and Butley, and The Winslow Boy with performed and New York credits name never silent) San Francisco Dimed (Ensemble); Book of Days Roger Rees. Off-Broadway and directed throughout the Bay Area include Betty & the MICHAEL GENE Mime Troupe, where he has acted in, (Reverend); Far East (Sparky); regionally, he has appeared in Modern including Magic Theatre, Marin Belrays (Joe) at SULLIVAN written, and/or directed over 25 Psychopathia Sexualis (Arthur); Once Orthodox, directed by James Lapine; Theatre Company, Berkeley Repertory Theater for a New City and The (Le Bret et al) has shows; a Resident Playwright with in a Lifetime (George); As You Like It The Music Man at Theater Under The Theatre, and American Conservatory Time of Mendel’s Trouble (Murray) performed with the Playwrights foundation; and the (Orlando); Nagasaki Dust (Ensemble); Stars; Disgraced at the Goodman Theater. As artistic director of The at the Beckett Theatre, Theatre Row. TheatreWorks in author of the critically-acclaimed and Ah, Wilderness! (Richard). His and Seattle Repertory Theaters; Sight Vector Theater Company, Mr. Meyers He has been seen at San Francisco Peter and the adaptation of George Orwell’s 1984. regional credits include 15 seasons Unseen at The Old Globe; and in the directed world premieres of Seattle Playhouse in Company (Harry, BATCC Starcatcher, The at the Marin Shakespeare Company, First National Tour of The Lion King, Speaks, The Gypsy Marker, Museum, Nominee) and Jerusalem (Wesley), Hound of the KIT WILDER (De and numerous appearances with as Scar. Other favorites include and a musical adaption of Ibsen’s and at San Jose Repertory Theatre in Baskervilles, 33 Variations, Twentieth Valvert et al) is Marin Theatre Company, Magic Farragut North, 50 Words, All My Peer Gynt. He is the founder of A Christmas Carol 2.0. He performed Century, Twelfth Night, Violet, Two no stranger to Theatre, Center REPertory Company, Sons, Spamalot, Our Country’s Good, Stand & Deliver—a global consulting with Jewel Theatre Company in Guys Gentlemen of Verona, and Once on TheatreWorks, as Orlando Shakespeare Theater, The Twelfth Night, The Taming of the group dedicated to inspiring great and Dolls (Nathan Detroit), Pump This Island. Other credits include he has provided Laguna Playhouse, Aurora Theatre Shrew, The Glass Menagerie, and performances in organizations. He is Boys and Dinettes (Jim), Arcadia Stage Kiss and Dogfight (San physical violence Company, and American Conservatory Long Day’s Journey Into Night. His the author of the book As We (Chater), and Gunmetal Blues (Sam). Francisco Playhouse); It’s a Wonderful and other mayhem Theater. Film and TV credits include numerous film and TV credits include Speak—How to Make Your Point and He had the privilege of performing Life (Marin Theatre Company); for numerous 2013 Sundance Grand Jury Prize Elementary, Ugly Betty, The Practice, Make it Stick. Mr. Meyers has led in Till We Have Faces (Bardia) at winner Fruitvale Station. Mr. Bridgett Frasier, CSI, and USA’s The Big Easy. seminars for Fortune 500 Companies Oxford and Cambridge. Film and is a graduate of UC Berkeley. He is a graduate of Northwestern in 31 countries bringing the art of TV appearances include The Tiger University. performance to leaders and their Woods Story and 18 Wheels of MONICA teams throughout the world. Justice. Mr. Reber earned his MFA CAPPUCCINI CHAD DEVERMAN from The Actors Studio Drama (Desiree et al) is (Christian et al) STEPHEN School and is a proud member of delighted to be returns to MUTERSPAUGH Actors Equity. making her TheatreWorks having (Bellerose et al) TheatreWorks been previously seen appeared in SHARON RIETKERK debut. Her Bay Area in 33 Variations, TheatreWorks’ (Roxane et al) GLEIM credits include Of Mice and Men, The Country House. appeared at Born Yesterday (Center REPertory and The Sisters Regional credits TheatreWorks in Company), Show People (Dragon Rosensweig. Recent credits include include Southwest Jane Austen’s Productions Theatre Company), A Doll’s House (Krogstad), Dying Shakespeare Company, Utah EMMA, Triangle The Coast of Utopia (Shotgun City (Peter/Craig), and reasons to be Shakespeare Festival, Creede (Theatre Bay Area Players), Arcadia (Pear Theatre), pretty (Kent) with Capital Stage; the Repertory Theatre, Pacific and Bay Area Critics Cinderella and Romeo & Juliet French tour of You Know When the Conservatory Theatre, Powerhouse nominee for Best Featured Actress), (African-American Shakespeare Men Are Gone (Kit) with Word for Theater, and Geva Theatre Center. Marry Me a Little, Little Women Company), Master Class and Lettice Word; Titus Andronicus (Demetrius) He has appeared locally with Jewel (Meg), and The Secret Garden (Rose). and Lovage (Hillbarn Theatre), The with California Shakespeare Theater; Theatre Company, San Francisco Other regional credits include Elinor Play about the Naked Guy (Impact Splitting Infinity (Robbie) with San Shakespeare Festival, California in Sense and Sensibility (Chicago Theatre), Eurydice (Palo Alto Jose Repertory Theatre; and several Conservatory Theatre, Livermore’s Shakespeare Theater); Candida in A Players), The Diary of Anne Frank productions with the San Francisco Shakespeare’s Associates, Second Minister’s Wife (San Jose Repertory and Top Girls (CustomMade Playhouse. His film and TV appear- Wind Productions, and Marin Theatre); Chaya/Cynthia in Triangle Theatre), Equus (City Lights Theater ances include NBC’s Trauma, the Shakespeare Company. When not (Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma); Bille Company), and Lend Me a Tenor horror short Men of the Tree, and the onstage, Mr. Muterspaugh serves Dawn in Born Yesterday, Rumors, (Livermore Shakespeare Festival). independent film The Delivery Man. as the Associate Artistic Director at Xanadu (Center REPertory Company); Mr. Deverman earned a BFA at New San Francisco Shakespeare Festival, The Blonde in Gunmetal Blues (North York University and currently mentors teaching various programs and Coast Repertory Theatre); Mabel in

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TheatreWorks productions over the Cyrano (co-adapted with Aaron the Park and the Repertory Theatre Next Fall, Next to Normal, A Services Committee since 2002. She dozen Bay Area Theatre Critics past several years. He also appeared Posner) premiered at the Folger of St. Louis (Kevin Klein Awards Christmas Carol 2011 and 2012, was awarded an Individual Artist Circle Awards, LA Drama-Logue as John Wilkes Booth in A Civil War Theatre in Washington, DC, and has Nominee). Her designs have and Spring Awakening (San Jose Fellowship in Stage Direction from Awards, and Dean Goodman Choice Christmas. Mr. Wilder has acted in been produced around the country. appeared at American Conservatory Repertory Theatre); the world the Arts Council of Silicon Valley for Awards for shows he designed for countless Bay Area productions, Recent work premiered elsewhere Theater, Aurora Theatre Company, premiere of Bonnie and Clyde and artistic achievement and community TheatreWorks. most recently at Santa Cruz includes Hope and Gravity at California Shakespeare Theatre, The Laramie Project: Ten Years impact. She leads master classes Shakespeare (and at Shakespeare Pittsburgh’s City Theatre and the Magic Theatre, Marin Theatre Later (La Jolla Playhouse); and the and audition workshops throughout JONATHAN RIDER (Fight Director) Santa Cruz before that) and at City musical A Wonderful Noise Company, San Jose Repertory Shakespeare Festival 2011, How the the Bay Area, and is a Performance has been choreographing fights Lights Theater Company of San (co-authored with Vance Lehmkuhl) Theatre, and The Eureka Theatre, Grinch Stole Christmas! 2010, and Coach in leadership communication nationally and internationally for over José, where he serves as Associate at Colorado’s Creede Repertory among others. She graduated from The Mystery of Irma Vep (The Old training with Stand and Deliver 20 years, including TheatreWorks’ Artistic Director and grantwriter. Theatre. Mr. Hollinger workshopped Waseda University (Tokyo) and Globe). Ms. Holland holds an MFA Group. Water by the Spoonful, Time Stands Also a prolific director and fight his new musical TouchTones studied costume design at Stanford. in stage management from the Still, Little Women, Of Mice and director, he has received training in (co-authored with composer Robert Ms. Bielefeldt has received many University of California, San Diego. JEFF MOCKUS (Sound Designer) Men, Clementine in the Lower 9, London from the Royal Academy of Maggio) at the Arden Theatre in design awards, including the 2004 designed TheatreWorks’ tokyo fish Snow Falling on Cedars, The Hound Dramatic Arts and with members of January 2016. Barbara Bladen Porter Special WILLIAM LIBERATORE (Musical story, Jane Austen’s EMMA, of the Baskervilles, and Superior the Royal Shakespeare Company, Award, Bay Area Theatre Critics Director) is TheatreWorks’ resident Sweeney Todd, Once on This Island, Donuts. For American Conservatory and has taught master classes in AARON POSNER (Adaptation) is a Circle Awards, Dean Goodman musical director and has conducted Silent Sky, Little Women, Being Theater, most recently, he has acting, stage combat, Shakespeare, playwright and director. He has Choice Awards, and Back Stage over 25 shows including Jane Earnest, Big River, Of Mice and Men, directed fights for Between and musical theatre throughout the written and adapted over 20 plays, West Garland Award. Austen’s EMMA, Sweeney Todd, The Secret Garden, Fly By Night, Riverside and Crazy; Ah, Wilderness!; Western United States. including Life Sucks and Stupid Marry Me a Little, Once on This Superior Donuts, and [title of show]. Monstress; and The Orphan of Zhao, F*cking Bird, both irreverent varia- PAMILA Z. GRAY (Lighting Designer) Island, Little Women, Being Earnest, His recent work includes Center for which he received a Critics Circle EDMOND ROSTAND (Playwright, tions on plays by Anton Chekhov; designed TheatreWorks’ Once on Big River, The Secret Garden, [title REPertory Company’s Anything award. He was the Resident Fight 1868–1918) was a French poet and a new family musical called The Gift This Island, Sense and Sensibility, The of show], A Christmas Memory, Goes and Tenderly: The Rosemary Director for the San Francisco dramatist, known for his romantic of Nothing; adaptations of Chaim Light in the Piazza, Tinyard Hill, Baby Grey Gardens, Harold and Maude, Clooney Musical, The Western Opera for 12 years. He has directed writing, which contrasted with the Potok’s The Chosen (produced at Taj, My Ántonia, Kept, and A Civil Jane Eyre, Ragtime, and Pacific Stage’s The Producers, as well as fights for Gran Teatro Del Liceu in naturalism that was prevalent during TheatreWorks in 2009) and My War Christmas. Her work on Bingo! Overtures. He was musical director Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s As You Barcelona, Spain (Tristan and Isolde); the late nineteenth century. His most Name is Asher Lev; and Who Am I The Musical was seen in Chicago, at American Musical Theatre of San Like It and Merry Wives Of Windsor. Teatro Massimo in Palermo, Italy famous play, Cyrano de Bergerac, This Time? (And Other Conundrums Ft. Lauderdale, and the Bay Area’s Jose, conducting over 30 shows Mr. Mockus served as Resident (Faniciulla Del West); and Sante Fe was written in 1897 and has been of Love), based on short stories by Center REPertory Company. Her including Flower Drum Song, Gypsy, Sound Designer for San Jose Opera (including Maometto II, adapted countless times into stage Kurt Vonnegut. He is a founder designs have also been seen in Los A Chorus Line, 42nd Street, Follies, Repertory Theatre on over 70 Wozzeck, Tosca). Mr. Rider holds a plays, movies, ballet, opera, and and former Artistic Director of Angeles, Portland, Sacramento, Children of Eden, and Crazy for You. productions. He has credits with BA from Santa Clara University. books. In 1983, TheatreWorks Philadelphia’s Arden Theatre and has Houston, Dallas, and Washington, He has won Bay Area Theatre Critics American Conservatory Theater, produced the Anthony Burgess directed at major regional theatres DC. She has won seven Bay Area Circle Awards for A Little Night Berkeley Repertory Theatre, EMILY ANDERSON WOLF adaptation of the play in the Fire- from coast to coast including the Theatre Critics Circle Awards Music, South Pacific, and Damn California Shakespeare Theater, (Assistant Stage Manager) has been Circle Outdoor Theatre at the Lucie Folger Theatre and Milwaukee including her TheatreWorks designs Yankees (AMTSJ), and Bat Boy: The Marin Theatre Company, and Asian the Assistant Stage Manager for Stern, with a cast of 25. Rostand also Repertory Theater (he is an Artistic for Grey Gardens, Floyd Collins, Musical; Into the Woods; Emma; American Theater Company. Further TheatreWorks’ Jane Austen’s EMMA, wrote Les Romanesques (1894), Associate at both), Actors Theatre Cabaret, and Almost September, Caroline, or Change; and The Light afield, he has worked with Sledge- Triangle, Fire on the Mountain, Peter which was adapted in 1960 into the of Louisville, Alliance Theatre, which also garnered a Bay Area in the Piazza (TheatreWorks). He is hammer Theatre, San Diego Rep, and the Starcatcher, Sweeney Todd, musical comedy The Fantasticks, American Repertory Theater, Arizona Drama-Logue Award. She has won also the director of the award- PCPA Theaterfest, A Contemporary The Hound of the Baskervilles, Little produced by TheatreWorks in 1977; Theatre Company, California four Dean Goodman Awards, includ- winning Gunn High School Choirs. Theatre, Huntington Theatre, Utah Women, Other Desert Cities, Wild and Chantecler: A Play in Four Acts Shakespeare Theater, Seattle ing both Ragtime and The Cripple Shakespearean Festival, and Oregon with Happy, and Being Earnest. She (1910), which was produced by Repertory Theatre, and many others. of Inishmaan, at TheatreWorks. Ms. LESLIE MARTINSON (Casting Shakespeare Festival. was also the Assistant Stage Manager TheatreWorks in 1974. Gray is a graduate of Northwestern Director) is TheatreWorks’ Associate for threesixty Entertainment’s First ROBERT KELLEY (Director) See bio University. Artistic Director and Casting JOE RAGEY (Scenic Designer) National Tour of Peter Pan; Journey MICHAEL HOLLINGER (Translation on page 22. Director. Her many TheatreWorks has designed over 55 shows for to the West at the New York Musical and Adaptation) has written Under DEIRDRE ROSE HOLLAND (Stage directing credits include Proof, the TheatreWorks over the last 28 years. Theatre Festival; and Flower Drum the Skin, Ghost-Writer, Opus FUMIKO BIELEFELDT (Costume Manager) is thrilled to be back at regional premieres of Water by the Some of his favorite TheatreWorks Song, Guys and Dolls, The King and (produced at TheatreWorks in 2010), Designer) has designed over 60 TheatreWorks, having previously Spoonful and Time Stands Still, and designs include Little Women, Big I, and Gypsy with American Musical Tooth and Claw, Red Herring, productions for TheatreWorks since worked on 2 Pianos 4 Hands and the the West Coast premieres of The River, Sense and Sensibility, The 39 Theatre of San Jose. Ms. Wolf also Incorruptible, Tiny Island, and An 1983, including Jane Austen’s 2014 New Works Festival production Pitmen Painters and Superior Donuts. Steps, A Christmas Memory, Merrily works as a stagehand throughout Empty Plate in the Café Du Grand EMMA, Fallen Angels, Sweeney of The Disappearing Man. Her A graduate of Occidental College, We Roll Along, Baby Taj, My Ántonia, the San Francisco Bay Area and is a Boeuf, all of which premiered at Todd, Silent Sky, Little Women, Being regional theatre credits include Ah, she has been a Watson Fellow in Jane Eyre, Peter Pan, Triumph of proud member of the International Philadelphia’s Arden Theatre Earnest, 33 Variations, Sense and Wilderness! and Let There Be Love political theatre, a member of Love, You Can’t Take it With You, Alliance of Theatrical Stage Company and have since enjoyed Sensibility, Snow Falling on Cedars, (American Conservatory Theater); Lincoln Center Director’s Lab, a Equus, Conversations With My Employees. She holds a BA in numerous productions around the A Civil War Christmas, Yellow Face, The Liar (Santa Cruz Shakespeare); member of the La MaMa International Father, Nagasaki Dust, Honor Song Theatre, Cum Laude from Mount country, in New York City, and Twentieth Century, and Emma, which Twelfth Night and Lady Windermere’s Directing Symposium, and has for Crazy Horse, La Bete, and Pacific Holyoke College. abroad. His new translation of traveled to Cincinnati Playhouse in Fan (California Shakespeare Theater); served on Theatre Bay Area’s Theatre Overtures. He has received over a

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encoreartsprograms.com 21 5th Avenue Theatre • ACT Theatre • Book-It Repertory Theatre • Broadway Center for Who’s Who Support TheatreWorks Education on May 3 the Performing Arts • Pacific Northwest Ballet • Paramount & Moore Theatres • Seattle Children’s Theatre • Seattle Men’s Chorus • Seattle Opera • Seattle Repertory Theatre • ROBERT KELLEY (Artistic Director) Seattle Shakespeare Company • Seattle Symphony • Seattle Women’s Chorus • Tacoma is a Bay Area native and Stanford City Ballet • Tacoma Philharmonic • Taproot Theatre • UW World Series at Meany Hall • University graduate. He founded Village Theatre Issaquah & Everett • American Conservatory Theater • Berkeley Repertory TheatreWorks in 1970 and has Theatre • Broadway San Jose • California Shakespeare Theater • San Francisco Ballet • directed over 165 TheatreWorks San Francisco Opera • SFJAZZ • Stanford Live • TheatreWorks • Weill Hall at Sonoma productions, including many world State University • 5th Avenue Theatre • ACT Theatre • Book-It Repertory Theatre • and regional premieres. He has Broadway Center for the Performing Arts • Pacific Northwest Ballet • Paramount & received the Silicon Valley Arts Moore Theatres • Seattle Children’s Theatre • Council’s Legacy Laureate Award; Seattle Men’s Chorus • Seattle Opera • Seattle Reach a the Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Paine Knickerbocker Award for lifetime achievement; BATCC Awards SophiSticated for Outstanding Direction for his productions of The Hound of Repertory Theatre • Seattle Shakespeare Baskervilles; Into the Woods; Pacific Company • Seattle Symphony • Seattle audience Overtures; Rags; Sweeney Todd; Women’s Chorus • Tacoma City Ballet • Tacoma Philharmonic • Taproot Theatre Another Midsummer Night; Sunday • UW World Series at Meany Hall • Village Theatre Issaquah & Everett • American in the Park with George; Jane Eyre; Conservatory Theater • Berkeley Repertory Theatre • Broadway San Jose • California and Caroline, or Change; and Back Dear Friend, Shakespeare Theater • San Francisco Ballet • San Francisco Opera • SFJAZZ • Stanford Stage West Garland Awards for his Live • TheatreWorks • Weill Hall at Sonoma State University • 5th Avenue Theatre • direction of Side Show and Sunday ACT Theatre • Book-It Repertory Theatre • Broadway Center for the Performing Arts • in the Park with George. He recently On May 3, TheatreWorks will once again participate in Silicon Valley Gives Pacific Northwest Ballet • Paramount & Moore Theatres • Seattle Children’s Theatre • (#SVGives), the Bay Area’s 24-hour online giving event. This year, our fund- Seattle Men’s Chorus • SeattleEN OperaCO •R SeattleE ARepertoryD Theatre • Seattle Shakespeare directed Jane Austen’s EMMA, The Company • Seattle Symphony • Seattle Women’s Chorus • Tacoma City Ballet • Tacoma Country House, Fallen Angels, Peter raising will focus on our education programs because the need is growing. and the Starcatcher, Sweeney Todd, Philharmonic • Taproot Theatre • UW World Series at Meany Hall • Village Theatre Did you know TheatreWorks education programs impact over 25,000 students Issaquah & Everett • American Conservatory Theater • Berkeley Repertory Theatre Marry Me a Little, The Hound of the • Broadway San Jose • California Shakespeare Theater • San Francisco Ballet • San Baskervilles, Once on This Island, each year? They do! Francisco Opera • SFJAZZ • Stanford Live • TheatreWorks • Weill Hall at Sonoma State Little Women, and Being Earnest. Student matinees allow us to reach hundreds of students at a time. On April University • 5th Avenue Theatre • ACT Theatre • Book-It Repertory Theatre • Broadway 28, this theatre will be packed with students for a special presentation of Center for the Performing Arts • Pacific Northwest Ballet • Paramount & Moore Theatres PHIL SANTORA (Managing Cyrano. The Children’s Healing Project brings joy and laughter to patients at • Seattle Children’s Theatre • Seattle Men’s Chorus • Seattle Opera • Seattle Repertory Director) joined TheatreWorks in Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. Concepts at Play strengthens standards- Theatre • Seattle Shakespeare Company • Seattle Symphony • Seattle Women’s Chorus 2007. He has served as Managing • Tacoma City Ballet • Tacoma Philharmonic • Taproot Theatre • UW World Series Director of Northlight Theatre based learning in the classroom through the integration of theatre into core at Meany Hall • Village Theatre Issaquah & Everett • American Conservatory Theater curriculum. Berkeley Repertory Theatre • Broadway San Jose • California Shakespeare Theater • (Chicago) and Georgia Shakespeare San Francisco Ballet • San Francisco Opera • SFJAZZ • Stanford Live • TheatreWorks Festival (Atlanta), as well as When you participate in #SVGives, you’ll provide opportunites that inspire Development Director for Great • Weill Hall at Sonoma State University • 5th Avenue Theatre • ACT Theatre • Book-It children of all ages to learn and create. Your gift will help our programs Repertory Theatre • Broadway Center for the Performing Arts • Pacific Northwest Ballet Lakes Theatre Festival (Cleveland) grow and flourish, just like our young artists! • Paramount & Moore Theatres • Seattle Children’s Theatre • Seattle Men’s Chorus • and George Street Playhouse (New Seattle Opera • Seattle Repertory Theatre • Seattle Shakespeare Company • Seattle Brunswick). He holds an MFA in Every dollar makes a difference because The Leonard C. and Mildred F. Symphony • Seattle Women’s Chorus • Tacoma City Ballet • Tacoma Philharmonic • Theatre Administration from the Yale Ferguson Foundation will match all gifts, up to $12,500! Taproot Theatre • UW World Series at Meany Hall • Village Theatre Issaquah & Everett School of Drama and a BA in Drama • American Conservatory Theater • Berkeley Repertory Theatre • Broadway San from Duke University. He is Vice For more information on the programs benefitting from this year’s #SVGives, Jose • California Shakespeare Theater • San Francisco Ballet • San Francisco Opera President of the National Alliance visit theatreworks.org/give/SVGives. • SFJAZZ • Stanford Live • TheatreWorks • Weill Hall at Sonoma State University • for Musical Theatre Board. Prior 5th Avenue Theatre • ACT Theatre • Book-It Repertory Theatre • Broadway Center board service includes the League of Thank you in advance. I hope to see you online on May 3. Chicago Theatres, Atlanta Coalition With gratitude, put your business here of Theatres, and the executive com- for the Performing Arts • Pacific Northwest Ballet • Paramount & Moore Theatres • mittee of the League of Resident Seattle Children’s Theatre • Seattle Men’s Chorus • Seattle Opera • Seattle Repertory Theatres (LORT). He was named Theatre • Seattle Shakespeare Company • Seattle Symphony • Seattle Women’s Chorus 2000’s Best Arts Administrator by Tacoma City Ballet • Tacoma Philharmonic Atlanta Magazine and received the Amy Cole-Farrell Taproot Theatre • UW World Series at Atlanta Arts and Business Council’s T I N Director of Education Meany Hall • Village Theatre Issaquah & Everett • 1998 ABBY Award for Arts American Conservatory Theater • Berkeley Administrator. Repertory Theatre • Broadway San Jose B Y T R A C M If you have further questions, please contact Hans Cardenas at www.encoremediagroup.com [email protected] or 650.463.7155. P H O T S

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ROBERT KELLEY (Artistic Director) is a Bay Area native and Stanford University graduate. He founded TheatreWorks in 1970 and has directed over 165 TheatreWorks productions, including many world and regional premieres. He has received the Silicon Valley Arts Council’s Legacy Laureate Award; the Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Paine Knickerbocker Award for lifetime achievement; BATCC Awards for Outstanding Direction for his productions of The Hound of Baskervilles; Into the Woods; Pacific Overtures; Rags; Sweeney Todd; Another Midsummer Night; Sunday in the Park with George; Jane Eyre; and Caroline, or Change; and Back Dear Friend, Stage West Garland Awards for his direction of Side Show and Sunday in the Park with George. He recently On May 3, TheatreWorks will once again participate in Silicon Valley Gives directed Jane Austen’s EMMA, The (#SVGives), the Bay Area’s 24-hour online giving event. This year, our fund- ENCORE AD Country House, Fallen Angels, Peter raising will focus on our education programs because the need is growing. and the Starcatcher, Sweeney Todd, Did you know TheatreWorks education programs impact over 25,000 students Marry Me a Little, The Hound of the Baskervilles, Once on This Island, each year? They do! Little Women, and Being Earnest. Student matinees allow us to reach hundreds of students at a time. On April 28, this theatre will be packed with students for a special presentation of PHIL SANTORA (Managing Cyrano. The Children’s Healing Project brings joy and laughter to patients at Director) joined TheatreWorks in Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. Concepts at Play strengthens standards- 2007. He has served as Managing Director of Northlight Theatre based learning in the classroom through the integration of theatre into core (Chicago) and Georgia Shakespeare curriculum. Festival (Atlanta), as well as When you participate in #SVGives, you’ll provide opportunites that inspire Development Director for Great children of all ages to learn and create. Your gift will help our programs Lakes Theatre Festival (Cleveland) grow and flourish, just like our young artists! and George Street Playhouse (New Brunswick). He holds an MFA in Every dollar makes a difference because The Leonard C. and Mildred F. Theatre Administration from the Yale Ferguson Foundation will match all gifts, up to $12,500! School of Drama and a BA in Drama from Duke University. He is Vice For more information on the programs benefitting from this year’s #SVGives, President of the National Alliance visit theatreworks.org/give/SVGives. for Musical Theatre Board. Prior board service includes the League of Thank you in advance. I hope to see you online on May 3. Chicago Theatres, Atlanta Coalition With gratitude, of Theatres, and the executive committee of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT). He was named 2000’s Best Arts Administrator by Atlanta Magazine and received the Amy Cole-Farrell Atlanta Arts and Business Council’s T I N Director of Education 1998 ABBY Award for Arts Administrator.

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encoreartsprograms.com 23 Perry A. Irvine & Shirley Bailey Renee & Mark Greenstein Lynn & Susan Orr TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Contributors Linda Romley-Irvine Doug & Marie Barry Nancy & Bill Grove Ellice & Jim Papp Ken Jaffee Pat Bashaw & Gene Segre Barbara Gunther Richard Partridge THE PRODUCER CIRCLE Barbara Jones Mr. & Mrs. David W. Beach Jim & Linda Hagan David Pasta in memory of Anne & Larry Hambly, Executive Producer Co-Chairs • Lynn Szekely-Goode, Gayla Lorthridge Wood, & Julie Kaufman, Producer Co-Chairs Claiborne S. Jones Betsy & George Bechtel Russell & Debbie Hall Gloria J.A. Guth TheatreWorks Producers have made a gift of $10,000 or more. They are invited to exclusive events with visiting artists, and on special theatre trips. Producers may select Louise Karr Don & Deborah Bennett Kovin Hagan Beth & Charlie Perrell a production to follow from “page to stage” by attending the design presentation, rehearsals, and opening nights. Producers also receive all Inner Circle benefits. Chris Kenrick Stuart & Marcella Bernstein Jane Hamlin & Steven Schow Carrie Perzow & Von Leirer Contact Jodye Friedman at 650.463.7135 or [email protected] for more information. Hal & Iris Korol Dr. Barbara L. Bessey in memory Helen Helson Carey & Josh Pickus John & Catharine Kristian of Dr. Kevin J. Gilmartin Susan Heller John & Valerie Poggi Visionary Producers Lynn Szekely-Goode & Susan Fairbrook Leslie & Douglas Murphy- Bill & Terry Krivan Caroline Beverstock Craig & Deborah Hoffman in Kathy & Gary Reback ($50,000 and above) Dr. Richard Goode Dan & Catharine Garber Chutorian Arlene & Jack Leslie Charlotte & David Biegelsen memory of Susan Woods Karen & John Reis Ann S. Bowers Mark & Teri Vershel Sylvia & Ron Gerst Yvonne & Mike Nevens Janet Littlefield & Wendell & Celeste Birkhofer Anne & Emma Grace Holmes Eddie Reynolds & Ed Jones Dr. & Mrs. W. M. Coughran, Jr. Lisa Webster & Ted Semple Kathryn Green Adam Samuels William Coggshall Bob & Martha Bowden David Hornik & Edward & Verne Rice Anne & Larry Hambly Gayla Lorthridge Wood & Richard & Kathy Hawes Philip Santora & Cristian Asher The Merrimac Fund Lauren & David Boyle Pamela Miller-Hornik Orli & Zack Rinat The Dirk & Charlene Kabcenell Walt Wood Judy Heyboer & Brian Shally Dorothy Saxe Buff & Cindy Miller Michael & Leslie Braun Susan M. Huch Alicia Rojas & Howard Lyons Foundation William J. Higgs Loren & Shelley Saxe Myrna & Hy Mitchner, PhD Kathy Bridgman Sudhanshu & Lori Jain Betsy Boardman Ross Morgan Family Foundation Producers Larry Horton & George Wilson Martha Seaver & Scott Walecka Richard Niblock Ellen & Marc Brown Leigh & Roy Johnson Robert & Suzanne Rubenstein Ray & Meredith Rothrock ($10,000 to $24,999) Lisa & Marc Jones Leonard Shustek & Margo & Roy Ogus Chet & Marcie Brown Craig & Gina Jorasch Family Fund Alan Russell & Fred Thiemann TheatreWorks Board Emeritus Anonymous Mike & Martha Kahn Donna Dubinsky Tom Rindfleisch & Carli Scott Christine B. Butcher+ Jack Jorgenson Ellen & Jerry Saliman Marsha & Bill Adler Julie Kaufman Larry & Barbara Sonsini Paul & Sheri Robbins Eric Butler MD & Mr. & Mrs. Abdo Kadifa Jim & Maureen Sansbury Executive Producers Lois & Dr. Edward Anderson Robert Kelley & Ev Shiro Rick Stern & Mark & Martha Ross Suzanne Rocca-Butler Thomas Kailath & Anu Maitra Joseph & Sandy Santandrea ($25,000 to $49,999) Paul Asente & Ron Jenks Tom & Sharon Kelley Nancy Ginsburg Stern Rita & Robert Rove Jeff & Deborah Byron Ruth Ann & David Keefer Elizabeth & Mark Schar Anonymous Elaine Baskin & Ken Krechmer Robin & Don Kennedy Debra Summers & John Baker Ron & Lila Schmidt Calvin & Jennifer Carr Cynthia & Bert Keely Tom & Hilary Schroeder Bruce Cozadd Lucy Berlin & Glenn Trewitt Dick & Cathy Lampman Watkins Family Charitable Fund Edward & Jane Seaman Ron & Sally Carter Arthur Keller Lee & Kim Scheuer Yogen & Peggy Dalal Jayne Booker Dorothy Lazier Carol Watts Bart Sears Josephine Chien & Woof Kurtzman & Liz Hertz Charles G. Schulz & Claire E. Taylor The John & Marcia Goldman Bredt Family Fund at Truckee Mark & Debra Leslie Harriet & Frank Weiss Ron & Ellen Shulman Stephen Johnson Marcia & Henry Lawson Pamela & Rick Shames Foundation Tahoe Community Foundation Mark Lewis & Barbara Shapiro Jane Weston & J. Horn Joyce Reynolds Sinclair & Nancy M. Cohen Linda Lester Jack & Dorothy Shannahan Phil Kurjan & Noel Butler Steve & Gayle Brugler Marks Family Foundation Bill & Janne Wissel Dr. Gerald M. Sinclair Jodi Corwin & Irv Duchovny Donald & Rachel Levy Sarah Shema & Neyssa Marina Michelle & Michael Kwatinetz Steven & Karin Chase The Marmor Foundation/ Lisa & Matthew Sonsini in memory of Milt, Michael, Dan’l & Susan Lewin Marge & Jim Shively Mendelsohn Family Fund George & Susan Crow Drs. Michael & Jane Marmor Susanne Stevens & Monte Mansir & Jack Robert J. Lipshutz & Carolyn & Rick Silberman Cynthia Sears Gordon & Carolyn Davidson Suzanne Martin & John Doyle Anthony & Rosina Lo Sun* Richard & Anita Davis Nancy Wong, MD Gerry Sipes Janet Strauss & Jeff Hawkins John & Susan Diekman Gillian & Tom Moran Catherine & Jeff Thermond Scott & Edie DeVine Drs. John & Penny Loeb Ellen & Ed Smith Craig & Susie Thom Douglas Dexter Tom & Sally Logothetti Pamela Smith Jan Thomson & Roy Levin Dennis & Cindy Dillon The Kohls-Lunt Family Denise & Jim Stanford THE INNER CIRCLE Brent & Michèle Townshend Monica Donovan Malcolm MacNaughton Jim Stephens & Abraham Brown Ted & Betty Ullman Pamela Dougherty Richard & Charlene Maltzman in Mark Stevens & Mary Murphy Holly Ward & Jayne Booker, Co-Chairs Holly Ward & Scott Spector Jack & Marcia Edelstein memory of Carol Adler The Sher-Right Fund Members of The Inner Circle contribute a minimum of $1,500 each season and enjoy Griff & Lynne Weber Sue & Jeff Epstein Joe Margevicius Polly Taylor a variety of benefits including priority subscription seating, VIP ticket purchases and Karen Carlson White Frances Escherich Anne B. McCarthy Helaina Titus exchanges, access to house seats on Broadway, and invitations to Meet-the-Artists 45 for 45Circle Mark & Sheila Wolfson Sheldon Finkelstein & Patricia McClung & Allen Morgan Tzipor Ulman & Yigal Rubinstein events. Contact Hans Cárdenas at 650.463.7155 or [email protected] for more TheatreWorks 45 for 45 Circle members have made a multi-year information. Beatriz V. Infante Kevin McCoy Robert J. Van der Leest, MD pledge of $45,000 or more to honor Robert Kelley and TW’s Associate Producers Katherine Bazak & John Dohner Players Kathleen Fitts Patricia McGuigan Mimi & Jim Van Horne 45th Anniversary. Contact Jodye Friedman at 650.463.7135 or ($6,000 to $9,999) The BelleJAR Foundation ($1,500 to $2,999) Lynda & Steve Fox Gerald & Betty McIntyre Thomas Vogelsang [email protected] for more information. Anonymous David & Lauren Berman Anonymous (5) Diane & Bob Frankle Dave & Carolyn McLoughlin Margaret & Curt Weil David & Ann Crockett Marah & Gene Brehaut Marc & Sophia Abramson Barbara Franklin & Bernie Loth Rani Menon & Keith Amidon Paul & Barbara Weiss Elaine Baskin & Ken Krechmer Suzanne Martin & David E. Gold & Bruce & Gail Chizen Douglas & Loretta Allred Jodye & Jonny Friedman Shauna Mika & Rick Callison Elissa Wellikson & Tim Shroyer Ann S. Bowers John Doyle Irene Blumenkranz Dean & Wilma Chu Mary Ann Anthony & Ken Fowkes Jay & Joyce Friedrichs Sondra Murphy & Jeremy Platt Ken & Ruth Wilcox Gayle & Steve Brugler Mendelsohn Family Fund Linda M. Hinton & Vince Foecke Diane & Howard Crittenden Peter Bacchetti in memory of Markus Fromherz & Heike Schmitz Melinda Nasif & Michael Scruggs Bruce & Elinor Wilner Bruce Cozadd Rebecca & James Morgan Edward Hunter & Michelle Garcia Jeff & Amy Crowe Ray Bacchetti Marilee Gardner Eileen Nelson & Hugh Franks Neil & Ann Wolff Lisa Backus & Anthony Montefusco Nancy & Charles Geschke James Niemasik Bill & Sue Worthington Gordon & Carolyn Davidson Cynthia Sears Larry Kramer & Sarah Delson Randy Curry & Kay Simon Sylvia & Ron Gerst Barbara Shapiro & Sue & Dick Levy John & Wynne Dobyns Rob & Ann Marangell Richard & Josephine Ferrie Anne & Larry Hambly Mark Lewis Benefactors Bill & Janet Nicholls Gayle Flanagan Judy Heyboer & Brian Shally Rick Stern & ($750 to $1,499) Joe, Nancy, Sam & Sara Ragey Peggy Woodford Forbes & Julie Kaufman Nancy Ginsburg Stern Anonymous • Sally Abel • Lynn Bahrych • Cheryl Booton & Robert Mannell • Marni Brown & Gabe Garcia • Lee & Amy Christel • Mary Lou Conragan • Robert A. Cook In memory of Pearl Reimer Harry Bremond Tom & Sharon Kelley Mark & Teri Vershel • Ursula & Paul Cooney • Anne Dauer • Mary David • Ronald Dickel • James J. Elacqua • Suzanne & Allan Epstein • Patrick Farris • Aaron & Julia Gershenberg • Shoshana Nancy & Bart Westcott Peter & Rose Friedland & Martin Gerstel • Mark Gorenberg • Sue & Bill Gould • Kenneth & Susan Greathouse • Mary Ann & John Grilli • Laura Hale • Susan & Don Hanson • Tom & Mary Phil Kurjan & Noel Butler Lisa Webster Terry & Carolyn Gannon in honor Haverstock • Anna Henderson • Mitzi Henderson • In memory of Bridget Ross • Nancy Lee Jalonen • Laurie T. Jarrett • Dean & Patricia Johnson • Mary Louise Johnson Michelle & Michael Kwatinetz Watkins Family Charitable Directors of Robert Kelley • Eva L. Jones • Carl Jukkola & Desmond Lee • Deborah Karlson • Professor & Mrs. David Kennedy • Bob & Edie Kirkwood • Brian Kleis & Jim Lock • Michael & Ina Korek Dorothy Lazier Trust ($3,000 to $5,999) Ciro & Eileen Giammona • Jim & Marilyn Lattin • Stephen & Nancy Levy • George & Ann Limbach • Robert & Paige Locke • Alexander & Anne Long • Anders & Juneko Martinson • Karen & Bob McCulloch • Nancy & Patrick McGaraghan • Linda & Tony Meier • Sharon & Harris Meyers • Gus Meyner in memory of Miriam • William & Sue Miklos • Vivian Nahimas Mark & Debra Leslie Carol Watts Anonymous (2) Peter & Laura Haas • Heidi & Jorge Ochoa • Bob Rodert & Bev Kiltz • Mary Rodgers in memory of David Rodgers • Jill Sagner & Steve Lipman • Emil J. & Barbara Sarpa • Maria & Mitch Carol Bacchetti Elaine & Eric Hahn Carole & Michael Marks Janne & Bill Wissel Segal • Perry Segal • Ursula Shultz • Sheri Sobrato • The Fred Terman & Nan Borreson Fund • Thomas Vogelsang • Arlene & Bruce S. White • Judith & Peter Wolken Paul & Debbie Baker Emeri & Brad Handler Joel & Wendy Bartlett David & Noreen Henig Contributions listed were received between 2/19/2015 and 2/19/2016. Program deadlines and space limitations prevent us from listing all of our greatly appreciated patrons. Jim Bassett & Lily Hurlimann Jerre & Nancy Hitz For corrections, or to make a contribution, please contact Michelle Piasecki at 650.463.7132 or [email protected]. Anne & Buz Battle D & J Hodgson Family Foundation * Indicates donors whose gifts include in-kind goods or services. + Indicates members of the Encore Club, who make ongoing monthly or quarterly gifts.

24 THEATREWORKS Perry A. Irvine & Shirley Bailey Renee & Mark Greenstein Lynn & Susan Orr TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Contributors Linda Romley-Irvine Doug & Marie Barry Nancy & Bill Grove Ellice & Jim Papp Ken Jaffee Pat Bashaw & Gene Segre Barbara Gunther Richard Partridge THE PRODUCER CIRCLE Barbara Jones Mr. & Mrs. David W. Beach Jim & Linda Hagan David Pasta in memory of Anne & Larry Hambly, Executive Producer Co-Chairs • Lynn Szekely-Goode, Gayla Lorthridge Wood, & Julie Kaufman, Producer Co-Chairs Claiborne S. Jones Betsy & George Bechtel Russell & Debbie Hall Gloria J.A. Guth TheatreWorks Producers have made a gift of $10,000 or more. They are invited to exclusive events with visiting artists, and on special theatre trips. Producers may select Louise Karr Don & Deborah Bennett Kovin Hagan Beth & Charlie Perrell a production to follow from “page to stage” by attending the design presentation, rehearsals, and opening nights. Producers also receive all Inner Circle benefits. Chris Kenrick Stuart & Marcella Bernstein Jane Hamlin & Steven Schow Carrie Perzow & Von Leirer Contact Jodye Friedman at 650.463.7135 or [email protected] for more information. Hal & Iris Korol Dr. Barbara L. Bessey in memory Helen Helson Carey & Josh Pickus John & Catharine Kristian of Dr. Kevin J. Gilmartin Susan Heller John & Valerie Poggi Visionary Producers Lynn Szekely-Goode & Susan Fairbrook Leslie & Douglas Murphy- Bill & Terry Krivan Caroline Beverstock Craig & Deborah Hoffman in Kathy & Gary Reback ($50,000 and above) Dr. Richard Goode Dan & Catharine Garber Chutorian Arlene & Jack Leslie Charlotte & David Biegelsen memory of Susan Woods Karen & John Reis Ann S. Bowers Mark & Teri Vershel Sylvia & Ron Gerst Yvonne & Mike Nevens Janet Littlefield & Wendell & Celeste Birkhofer Anne & Emma Grace Holmes Eddie Reynolds & Ed Jones Dr. & Mrs. W. M. Coughran, Jr. Lisa Webster & Ted Semple Kathryn Green Adam Samuels William Coggshall Bob & Martha Bowden David Hornik & Edward & Verne Rice Anne & Larry Hambly Gayla Lorthridge Wood & Richard & Kathy Hawes Philip Santora & Cristian Asher The Merrimac Fund Lauren & David Boyle Pamela Miller-Hornik Orli & Zack Rinat The Dirk & Charlene Kabcenell Walt Wood Judy Heyboer & Brian Shally Dorothy Saxe Buff & Cindy Miller Michael & Leslie Braun Susan M. Huch Alicia Rojas & Howard Lyons Foundation William J. Higgs Loren & Shelley Saxe Myrna & Hy Mitchner, PhD Kathy Bridgman Sudhanshu & Lori Jain Betsy Boardman Ross Morgan Family Foundation Producers Larry Horton & George Wilson Martha Seaver & Scott Walecka Richard Niblock Ellen & Marc Brown Leigh & Roy Johnson Robert & Suzanne Rubenstein Ray & Meredith Rothrock ($10,000 to $24,999) Lisa & Marc Jones Leonard Shustek & Margo & Roy Ogus Chet & Marcie Brown Craig & Gina Jorasch Family Fund Alan Russell & Fred Thiemann TheatreWorks Board Emeritus Anonymous Mike & Martha Kahn Donna Dubinsky Tom Rindfleisch & Carli Scott Christine B. Butcher+ Jack Jorgenson Ellen & Jerry Saliman Marsha & Bill Adler Julie Kaufman Larry & Barbara Sonsini Paul & Sheri Robbins Eric Butler MD & Mr. & Mrs. Abdo Kadifa Jim & Maureen Sansbury Executive Producers Lois & Dr. Edward Anderson Robert Kelley & Ev Shiro Rick Stern & Mark & Martha Ross Suzanne Rocca-Butler Thomas Kailath & Anu Maitra Joseph & Sandy Santandrea ($25,000 to $49,999) Paul Asente & Ron Jenks Tom & Sharon Kelley Nancy Ginsburg Stern Rita & Robert Rove Jeff & Deborah Byron Ruth Ann & David Keefer Elizabeth & Mark Schar Anonymous Elaine Baskin & Ken Krechmer Robin & Don Kennedy Debra Summers & John Baker Ron & Lila Schmidt Calvin & Jennifer Carr Cynthia & Bert Keely Tom & Hilary Schroeder Bruce Cozadd Lucy Berlin & Glenn Trewitt Dick & Cathy Lampman Watkins Family Charitable Fund Edward & Jane Seaman Ron & Sally Carter Arthur Keller Lee & Kim Scheuer Yogen & Peggy Dalal Jayne Booker Dorothy Lazier Carol Watts Bart Sears Josephine Chien & Woof Kurtzman & Liz Hertz Charles G. Schulz & Claire E. Taylor The John & Marcia Goldman Bredt Family Fund at Truckee Mark & Debra Leslie Harriet & Frank Weiss Ron & Ellen Shulman Stephen Johnson Marcia & Henry Lawson Pamela & Rick Shames Foundation Tahoe Community Foundation Mark Lewis & Barbara Shapiro Jane Weston & J. Horn Joyce Reynolds Sinclair & Nancy M. Cohen Linda Lester Jack & Dorothy Shannahan Phil Kurjan & Noel Butler Steve & Gayle Brugler Marks Family Foundation Bill & Janne Wissel Dr. Gerald M. Sinclair Jodi Corwin & Irv Duchovny Donald & Rachel Levy Sarah Shema & Neyssa Marina Michelle & Michael Kwatinetz Steven & Karin Chase The Marmor Foundation/ Lisa & Matthew Sonsini in memory of Milt, Michael, Dan’l & Susan Lewin Marge & Jim Shively Mendelsohn Family Fund George & Susan Crow Drs. Michael & Jane Marmor Susanne Stevens & Monte Mansir & Jack Robert J. Lipshutz & Carolyn & Rick Silberman Cynthia Sears Gordon & Carolyn Davidson Suzanne Martin & John Doyle Anthony & Rosina Lo Sun* Richard & Anita Davis Nancy Wong, MD Gerry Sipes Janet Strauss & Jeff Hawkins John & Susan Diekman Gillian & Tom Moran Catherine & Jeff Thermond Scott & Edie DeVine Drs. John & Penny Loeb Ellen & Ed Smith Craig & Susie Thom Douglas Dexter Tom & Sally Logothetti Pamela Smith Jan Thomson & Roy Levin Dennis & Cindy Dillon The Kohls-Lunt Family Denise & Jim Stanford THE INNER CIRCLE Brent & Michèle Townshend Monica Donovan Malcolm MacNaughton Jim Stephens & Abraham Brown Ted & Betty Ullman Pamela Dougherty Richard & Charlene Maltzman in Mark Stevens & Mary Murphy Holly Ward & Jayne Booker, Co-Chairs Holly Ward & Scott Spector Jack & Marcia Edelstein memory of Carol Adler The Sher-Right Fund Members of The Inner Circle contribute a minimum of $1,500 each season and enjoy Griff & Lynne Weber Sue & Jeff Epstein Joe Margevicius Polly Taylor a variety of benefits including priority subscription seating, VIP ticket purchases and Karen Carlson White Frances Escherich Anne B. McCarthy Helaina Titus exchanges, access to house seats on Broadway, and invitations to Meet-the-Artists 45 for 45Circle Mark & Sheila Wolfson Sheldon Finkelstein & Patricia McClung & Allen Morgan Tzipor Ulman & Yigal Rubinstein events. Contact Hans Cárdenas at 650.463.7155 or [email protected] for more TheatreWorks 45 for 45 Circle members have made a multi-year information. Beatriz V. Infante Kevin McCoy Robert J. Van der Leest, MD pledge of $45,000 or more to honor Robert Kelley and TW’s Associate Producers Katherine Bazak & John Dohner Players Kathleen Fitts Patricia McGuigan Mimi & Jim Van Horne 45th Anniversary. Contact Jodye Friedman at 650.463.7135 or ($6,000 to $9,999) The BelleJAR Foundation ($1,500 to $2,999) Lynda & Steve Fox Gerald & Betty McIntyre Thomas Vogelsang [email protected] for more information. Anonymous David & Lauren Berman Anonymous (5) Diane & Bob Frankle Dave & Carolyn McLoughlin Margaret & Curt Weil David & Ann Crockett Marah & Gene Brehaut Marc & Sophia Abramson Barbara Franklin & Bernie Loth Rani Menon & Keith Amidon Paul & Barbara Weiss Elaine Baskin & Ken Krechmer Suzanne Martin & David E. Gold & Bruce & Gail Chizen Douglas & Loretta Allred Jodye & Jonny Friedman Shauna Mika & Rick Callison Elissa Wellikson & Tim Shroyer Ann S. Bowers John Doyle Irene Blumenkranz Dean & Wilma Chu Mary Ann Anthony & Ken Fowkes Jay & Joyce Friedrichs Sondra Murphy & Jeremy Platt Ken & Ruth Wilcox Gayle & Steve Brugler Mendelsohn Family Fund Linda M. Hinton & Vince Foecke Diane & Howard Crittenden Peter Bacchetti in memory of Markus Fromherz & Heike Schmitz Melinda Nasif & Michael Scruggs Bruce & Elinor Wilner Bruce Cozadd Rebecca & James Morgan Edward Hunter & Michelle Garcia Jeff & Amy Crowe Ray Bacchetti Marilee Gardner Eileen Nelson & Hugh Franks Neil & Ann Wolff Lisa Backus & Anthony Montefusco Nancy & Charles Geschke James Niemasik Bill & Sue Worthington Gordon & Carolyn Davidson Cynthia Sears Larry Kramer & Sarah Delson Randy Curry & Kay Simon Sylvia & Ron Gerst Barbara Shapiro & Sue & Dick Levy John & Wynne Dobyns Rob & Ann Marangell Richard & Josephine Ferrie Anne & Larry Hambly Mark Lewis Benefactors Bill & Janet Nicholls Gayle Flanagan Judy Heyboer & Brian Shally Rick Stern & ($750 to $1,499) Joe, Nancy, Sam & Sara Ragey Peggy Woodford Forbes & Julie Kaufman Nancy Ginsburg Stern Anonymous • Sally Abel • Lynn Bahrych • Cheryl Booton & Robert Mannell • Marni Brown & Gabe Garcia • Lee & Amy Christel • Mary Lou Conragan • Robert A. Cook In memory of Pearl Reimer Harry Bremond Tom & Sharon Kelley Mark & Teri Vershel • Ursula & Paul Cooney • Anne Dauer • Mary David • Ronald Dickel • James J. Elacqua • Suzanne & Allan Epstein • Patrick Farris • Aaron & Julia Gershenberg • Shoshana Nancy & Bart Westcott Peter & Rose Friedland & Martin Gerstel • Mark Gorenberg • Sue & Bill Gould • Kenneth & Susan Greathouse • Mary Ann & John Grilli • Laura Hale • Susan & Don Hanson • Tom & Mary Phil Kurjan & Noel Butler Lisa Webster Terry & Carolyn Gannon in honor Haverstock • Anna Henderson • Mitzi Henderson • In memory of Bridget Ross • Nancy Lee Jalonen • Laurie T. Jarrett • Dean & Patricia Johnson • Mary Louise Johnson Michelle & Michael Kwatinetz Watkins Family Charitable Directors of Robert Kelley • Eva L. Jones • Carl Jukkola & Desmond Lee • Deborah Karlson • Professor & Mrs. David Kennedy • Bob & Edie Kirkwood • Brian Kleis & Jim Lock • Michael & Ina Korek Dorothy Lazier Trust ($3,000 to $5,999) Ciro & Eileen Giammona • Jim & Marilyn Lattin • Stephen & Nancy Levy • George & Ann Limbach • Robert & Paige Locke • Alexander & Anne Long • Anders & Juneko Martinson • Karen & Bob McCulloch • Nancy & Patrick McGaraghan • Linda & Tony Meier • Sharon & Harris Meyers • Gus Meyner in memory of Miriam • William & Sue Miklos • Vivian Nahimas Mark & Debra Leslie Carol Watts Anonymous (2) Peter & Laura Haas • Heidi & Jorge Ochoa • Bob Rodert & Bev Kiltz • Mary Rodgers in memory of David Rodgers • Jill Sagner & Steve Lipman • Emil J. & Barbara Sarpa • Maria & Mitch Carol Bacchetti Elaine & Eric Hahn Carole & Michael Marks Janne & Bill Wissel Segal • Perry Segal • Ursula Shultz • Sheri Sobrato • The Fred Terman & Nan Borreson Fund • Thomas Vogelsang • Arlene & Bruce S. White • Judith & Peter Wolken Paul & Debbie Baker Emeri & Brad Handler Joel & Wendy Bartlett David & Noreen Henig Contributions listed were received between 2/19/2015 and 2/19/2016. Program deadlines and space limitations prevent us from listing all of our greatly appreciated patrons. Jim Bassett & Lily Hurlimann Jerre & Nancy Hitz For corrections, or to make a contribution, please contact Michelle Piasecki at 650.463.7132 or [email protected]. Anne & Buz Battle D & J Hodgson Family Foundation * Indicates donors whose gifts include in-kind goods or services. + Indicates members of the Encore Club, who make ongoing monthly or quarterly gifts.

encoreartsprograms.com 25 VISIONARY SPONSORS CORPORATE CIRCLE, FOUNDATION, & GOVERNMENT GIFTS Jayne Booker, Chair TheatreWorks SV Staff Artistic Director Robert Kelley Managing Director Phil Santora Foundations and Corporate Circle members sponsor productions, support new works, and fund education programs for K–12 students. Sponsors may host events at the theatre, receive heightened community visibility, and enjoy other hospitality benefits. Contact Jodye Friedman at 650.463.7135 or [email protected] for more information. ARTISTIC SCENERY DEVELOPMENT MARKETING

Visionary Sponsors Sponsors Perkins Coie LLP Associate Artistic Director Technical Director Director of Advancement Director of Marketing ($50,000 and above) ($10,000 to $14,999) Synaptics Leslie Martinson Frank Sarmiento Jodye Friedman Lorraine VanDeGraaf-Rodriguez The Garden Court Hotel* Adams Wine Group* Tiffany & Co.* Director of New Works Lead Scenic Artist / Craftsman The William & Flora Hewlett Aeris Communications, Inc. Wells Fargo Associate Director of Art Director Foundation The Leonard C. & Mildred F. Giovanna Sardelli Tom Langguth Individual Gifts Ev Shiro Friends H. Hans Cárdenas J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines* Ferguson Foundation Company Manager/ Master Carpenter Associate Director of Marketing The Mercury News* Gerstco ($1,000 to $2,499) Casting Associate Bill Roberts Events Manager Syche Phillips The David & Lucile Packard Heising-Simons Foundation Anonymous Jeffrey Lo Jodi Corwin Foundation Hengehold Motor Company* Applied Materials Excellence in the Carpenters Box Office Manager The Shubert Foundation Silicon Valley Bank Arts Grants, a program of FutureWorks Fellow Esteban Calvillo, Andrew Clark, Development Operations Manager Alix Josefski The Sobrato Family Foundation* Tarlton Properties Silicon Valley Creates Akemi Okamura Rodrigo Frausto, Henry Ing Michelle Piasecki ChaseVP* Sales Manager Presenting Sponsor Benefactors DES Architects + Engineers Resident Musical Director Sarah Benjamin ($25,000 to $49,999) ($5,000 to $9,999) The Dramatists Guild Fund William Liberatore PROPERTIES EDUCATION Digital Media Manager Avant! Foundation Bloomingdale’s Goodwin Procter LLP* New Works Reading Committee Properties Master Jennifer Gosk Harrell Remodeling Dodge & Cox Investment International ProInsurance Services LLC Bill Adler, Cristian Asher, Director of Education National Endowment for the Arts Managers Luther Burbank Savings Christopher Fitzer Elaine Baskin, Doug Brook, Amy Cole-Farrell Tessitura Specialist Sand Hill Foundation Hurlbut-Johnson Charitable Nikon Precision, Inc. Sue Krumbein, Shareen Merriam, Properties Stock Manager Andrew Skelton SAP Trusts Peter Michael Winery* Associate Education Director Patty Reinhart, Cindi Sears, Alfred Rudolph PRESENTING SPONSORS Stephen Silver Nordstrom Piacere Restaurant & Chef Miriam Katie Bartholomew Patron Services Coordinator Amy Sundberg, Scott Walecka Tracy Hayden Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund Russell-Wadleigh* Education Associate Supporting Sponsors The Palo Alto Community Fund The Law Office of Nanette S. Stringer COSTUMES Lauren Berman Ticket Services Representatives ($15,000 to $24,999) Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw TBS Construction PRODUCTION, Megan Bartlett, Laura Henricksen, Applied Materials Pittman LLP Costume Director Master Teaching Artist Bill McFarland, Heather Orth, Carla Befera Public Relations* Matching Gifts LIGHTING, & SOUND Jill Bowers Piper LaGrelius Fenwick & West LLP Supporters Many companies will double or triple their Margaret Purdy, Pamela Rosen, Production Manager Assistant Costumer The Kimball Foundation ($2,500 to $4,999) employees’ contributions to nonprofits. Teaching Artists Michelle Skinner It’s a great way to make your gift to David A. Milligan Microsoft Corporation Avidbank Noah Marin Brittany Caine TheatreWorks go further at no extra cost. Graphics Assistant The Harold & Mimi Steinberg Cooley LLP* Assistant Production Manager Lead Cutter/Draper Maggie Cole Call 650.463.7160 for more information. Katie Dai Charitable Trust S. H. Cowell Foundation Elizar Ivanov Yen La Wong Jennifer Debevec The Morrison & Foerster * Indicates donors whose gifts include Martin Rojas Dietrich Public Relations & Advertising Operations Manager/ Costume Rentals Manager Foundation in-kind goods or services. Vicki Graff Carla Befera & Co. Palo Alto Weekly* Master Electrician Conni Edwards Steven B. Mannshardt Meghan Hakes-Booth Carla Befera, Molly Kullman Wardrobe Manager Aja Houston Company Photographers ENDOWMENT FUND Resident Lighting Designer Sarah Hatton Josh Marx Steven B. Mannshardt Kevin Berne SUPPORTING SPONSORS TheatreWorks Silicon Valley thanks the following lead donors for their extraordinarily generous Endowment gifts. Michileen Oberst Assistant Cutter/First Hand Alessandra Mello Marsha & Bill Adler • William C. Anderson • Ann S. Bowers • Polly & Tom Bredt • Bruce Cozadd & Sharon Production Coordinator Michelle Earney Stephanie Owen Hoffman • Peter & Melanie Cross • Yogen & Peggy Dalal • Carl H. Feldman • Kathryn Green • The John & Karen Szpaller Kelly Rinehart Stitchers Marcia Goldman Foundation • Emeri & Brad Handler • Hurlbut-Johnson Charitable Trusts • Charles & Roberta Cassie Rosenbrack ADMINISTRATIVE Electricians Nhan Thi Luu, Son Pham Katz Family Foundation • Patricia McClung & Allen Morgan • The Rathmann Family Foundation • Eddie Elissa Stebbins Justin Barnett, Rudy Chapman, General Manager Reynolds • John & Diane Savage • Joyce Reynolds Sinclair • Lynn Szekely-Goode & Dr. Richard Goode Resident Wigmaster Kristina Sutherland Steven Fetter, Carolyn Foot, Scott DeVine A.C. Hay, Cosmo Hom, Sharon Ridge Maryssa Wanlass Database Administrator Dan Kaminski, Sean Kramer, Hair Stylist Ken Maitz FUTUREWORKS Nick Kumamoto, Kelly Jean Mack, Jeanne Naritomi FutureWorks members have made an estate gift from a will or living trust, a beneficiary designation in an IRA, a gift of life Harris Meyers, Gary Nelson, Bookkeeper insurance, a gift that returns lifetime income, or another planned gift. Contact [email protected] for more information. Seth Tuthall, Alex Underwood, Jason Hyde Anonymous (6) • Marc Abramson • The Estate of William C. Anderson • Ray & Carol Bacchetti • Pauline Berkow Becca Van De Vanter, STAGE MANAGEMENT Staff Accountant & Ronald Kauffman • David & Lauren Berman • Jayne Booker • James & Diane Bordoni • Ann S. Bowers • Steve Jarku Virtanen, Jackson Wijtman SPONSORS Resident Stage Manager Barbara Slo & Gayle Brugler • The estate of Cathryn Z. Cannon • Eleanor W. Caughlan • Steven & Karin Chase • Jodi Corwin ss Load-in/Strike Volunteers Randall K. Lum • Bruce Cozadd & Sharon Hoffman • George & Susan Crow • John & Linda Elman • Frances Escherich • Susan Front Desk Volunteers Rick Amerson, Ed Hunter Fairbrook • Harriett Ferziger • Gayle Flanagan • Carole & David Florian • Peter & Rose Friedland • Terry & Carolyn Joan Doherty, Cindi Sears Gannon • Ed Glazier • Marcia & John Goldman • Kathryn Green • Lorie Griswold • Maureen Hoberg • Anne & Emma Grace Holmes • Kenny Hom • Sam & Elaine Housten • Susan M. Huch • Edward Hunter & Michelle Garcia CYRANO ADDITIONAL STAFF And thanks to our fabulous • John W. & Nancy Lee Jalonen • Barry Lee Johnson • Claiborne S. Jones • Dr. Steve Kelem • Robert Kelley & TheatreWorkers! Assistant Fight Director Show Carpenters Ev Shiro • Bill & Terry Krivan • Phil Kurjan & Noel Butler • Woof Kurtzman • Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mangelsdorf • Patrick Biggs, Danielle O’Day Steve Mannshardt • Suzanne Martin & John Doyle • Leigh Metzler & Jim McVey • Cynthia S. Miller • Tami & Megan Hall Light Board Operator Props Runner Craney Ogata • Karen & John Reis • Eddie Reynolds • Betsy Boardman Ross • Adam Samuels • Philip Santora & Ryan Seals Christopher H. Tani Dressers Cristian Asher • Dorothy Saxe • Loren & Shelley Saxe • Edward & Jane Seaman • Barbara Shapiro & Mark Lewis Anna Chalmers, Sound Engineer Quinn Pierron • Joyce Reynolds Sinclair • Gerry Sipes • Carol Snell & Mindy Rauch • Esther Sobel • Jim & Mary Southam • Surafael Evar Tewolde Backstage Sound Janny Coté, Rehearsal Assistant Cherrill M. Spencer • Rick Stern & Nancy Ginsburg Stern • Susanne Stevens • Mark Stevenson • Carol Watts • Cynthia Sears Dimitri Wentworth Renee & Herman Winick

26 THEATREWORKS VISIONARY SPONSORS CORPORATE CIRCLE, FOUNDATION, & GOVERNMENT GIFTS Jayne Booker, Chair TheatreWorks SV Staff Artistic Director Robert Kelley Managing Director Phil Santora Foundations and Corporate Circle members sponsor productions, support new works, and fund education programs for K–12 students. Sponsors may host events at the theatre, receive heightened community visibility, and enjoy other hospitality benefits. Contact Jodye Friedman at 650.463.7135 or [email protected] for more information. ARTISTIC SCENERY DEVELOPMENT MARKETING

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CONTACT US Sections A / B / C: OPEN-CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES Mailing Address: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sun Eves and Wed Matinee: Open-captioned performances for PO Box 50458, Palo Alto, CA 94303-0458 Adult: $69/$61/$25 Cyrano: 4/24 at 2pm and 7pm, 4/27 at 2pm Phone: 650.463.1950 Fax: 650.463.1963 Senior/Educator: $56/$48/$25 The Velocity of Autumn: 6/19 at 2pm & 7pm, E-mail: [email protected] 30 & Under: $35/$25/$19 6/22 at 2pm Fri and Sat Eve, Sat and Sun Matinee: For more information about open captioning, TICKET SERVICES Adult: $74/$69/$25 please contact the box office at 650.463.1960 Tickets to all TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Senior/Educator: $65/$58/$25 or [email protected]. performances are sold through the TheatreWorks 30 & Under: $42/$35/$25 Silicon Valley Box Office Opening Night: LATE ARRIVALS Hours: Monday–Friday, 11am–6pm; All tickets: $80 Latecomers will not be seated until appropriate Saturday-Sunday, 12pm-6pm *Prices do not include $6 per ticket convenience fee. intervals, and may not be seated in their exact Phone: 650.463.1960 Prices subject to change. seat locations until intermission. Tickets may also be obtained through the Mountain View Center Ticket Office GROUP SAVINGS PLEASE REMEMBER Hours: Wednesday–Saturday, noon–6pm Savings are available for groups of 8 or more. There is no smoking in the theatres or lobbies. Phone: 650.903.6000 For more information, call Sarah Benjamin at Cameras and recording devices of any kind 650.463.7177 or email [email protected]. are strictly prohibited. Neither food nor drink WALK-UP TICKET SERVICES is permitted in the theatres. Please ensure that The walk-up ticket office will open one hour WHEELCHAIR SEATING all electronic devices are set to the “off“ prior to each performance. Seating is available for wheelchair patrons. position while you are in the theatre. Please telephone the Ticket Office in advance PERFORMANCE TIMES so that special arrangements may be made. Children 5 and under are not permitted in Wed, Thur, Fri Previews 8pm the theatre. Persons 14 and under must be Tuesday & Wednesday Eve 7:30pm LISTENING SYSTEMS accompanied by an adult. Every person, Thursday–Saturday Eve 8:00pm Both theatres are equipped with listening regardless of age, must have a ticket. Sunday Eve 7:00pm systems for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Schedules, shows, casts, and ticket prices are Wednesday, Saturday, & Sunday Matinee 2:00pm Please see the house manager for details. subject to change. INDIVIDUAL TICKET PRICES* AUDIO-CAPTIONING Single ticket purchases are non-refundable, but Preview Prices: TheatreWorks Silicon Valley productions have des- are exchangeable for $15 per ticket. Adult: $54 Senior: $45 ignated performances where audio captioning is Some restrictions apply. available for the visually impaired. Please call Educator: $45 30 & Under: $25 Visit 650.463.1960 for details. theatreworks.org for detailed information or to purchase tickets.

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CONTACT US Sections A / B / C: OPEN-CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES Mailing Address: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sun Eves and Wed Matinee: Open-captioned performances for PO Box 50458, Palo Alto, CA 94303-0458 Adult: $69/$61/$25 Cyrano: 4/24 at 2pm and 7pm, 4/27 at 2pm Phone: 650.463.1950 Fax: 650.463.1963 Senior/Educator: $56/$48/$25 The Velocity of Autumn: 6/19 at 2pm & 7pm, E-mail: [email protected] 30 & Under: $35/$25/$19 6/22 at 2pm Fri and Sat Eve, Sat and Sun Matinee: For more information about open captioning, TICKET SERVICES Adult: $74/$69/$25 please contact the box office at 650.463.1960 Tickets to all TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Senior/Educator: $65/$58/$25 or [email protected]. performances are sold through the TheatreWorks 30 & Under: $42/$35/$25 Silicon Valley Box Office Opening Night: LATE ARRIVALS Hours: Monday–Friday, 11am–6pm; All tickets: $80 Latecomers will not be seated until appropriate Saturday-Sunday, 12pm-6pm intervals, and may not be seated in their exact 2015-16 *Prices do not include $6 per ticket convenience fee. Phone: 650.463.1960 Prices subject to change. seat locations until intermission. Tickets may also be obtained through the Mountain View Center Ticket Office GROUP SAVINGS PLEASE REMEMBER Hours: Wednesday–Saturday Savings are available for groups of 8 or more. There is no smoking in the theatres or lobbies. SEASON , noon–6pm Phone: 650.903.6000 For more information, call Sarah Benjamin at Cameras and recording devices of any kind 650.463.7177 or email [email protected]. are strictly prohibited. Neither food nor drink WALK-UP TICKET SERVICES is permitted in the theatres. Please ensure that The walk-up ticket office will open one hour WHEELCHAIR SEATING all electronic devices are set to the “off“ prior to each performance. Seating is available for wheelchair patrons. position while you are in the theatre. Please telephone the Ticket Office in advance PERFORMANCE TIMES so that special arrangements may be made. Children 5 and under are not permitted in Wed, Thur, Fri Previews 8pm the theatre. Persons 14 and under must be Tuesday & Wednesday Eve 7:30pm LISTENING SYSTEMS accompanied by an adult. Every person, Thursday–Saturday Eve 8:00pm Both theatres are equipped with listening regardless of age, must have a ticket. Sunday Eve 7:00pm systems for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Schedules, shows, casts, and ticket prices are Wednesday, Saturday, & Sunday Matinee 2:00pm Please see the house manager for details. subject to change. INDIVIDUAL TICKET PRICES* AUDIO-CAPTIONING Single ticket purchases are non-refundable, but Preview Prices: TheatreWorks Silicon Valley productions have des- are exchangeable for $15 per ticket. Adult: $54 Senior: $45 ignated performances where audio captioning is Some restrictions apply. available for the visually impaired. Please call Educator: $45 30 & Under: $25 Visit 650.463.1960 for details. theatreworks.org THE CHOIR OF SAINT JOHN’S for detailed information or to purchase tickets. COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE TUE & WED, MAR &

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DON’T MISS THESE SHOWS AT A.C.T. THIS SPRING! OUNTAIN VIEW CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS THE CULT-HIT MUSICAL ABOUT FINDING “THE ONE” DAVID STRATHAIRN RETURNS TO A.C.T. M MAILING ADDRESS the arts and be a part of the Center! For more Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts information, please call 650-903-6568. City of Mountain View BOOKING INFORMATION Post Office Box 7540, Mountain View, CA 94039-7540 The Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts’ three theaters and support spaces may be booked for perform- TICKETS & INFORMATION ing arts events, meetings, conferences and other events. 650.903.6000 (24 hours) mvcpa.com For booking information, please call 650-903-6556. [email protected] HOME COMPANIES Ticket Office Hours: chester Wednesday–Saturday, 12 noon The Center is proud to serve as host to two Home to 6 pm, and one hour prior to event curtain time. Com panies: TheatreWorks and Peninsula Youth Ticket Services also features a telephone information Theatre. These arts organizations perform a significant hotline. Ticket orders may be placed 24 hours a day. portion of their seasons in our theaters and contribute bailey Phone: 650-903-6000 Fax: 650-965-1727 to the overall success of the Center. GENERAL INFORMATION PLEASE NOTE 500 Castro Street, Mountain View • All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Administrative Office • Due to contract restrictions and the dangers posed Chester Bailey Phone: 650-903-6565 Fax: 650-962-9900 to performers, cameras and recording devices are by Joseph Dougherty prohibited in the theaters during most events. Unauthorized cameras and recording devices Directed by Ron Lagomarsino FIND OUT WHAT’S HAPPENING will be removed and held by the Center until To receive Preview Magazine by mail, call 650-903-6000. the close of the performance. Visit our web site mvcpa.com for the latest information • Please do not bring food or drink (except bottled on events at the Center and to sign up for eSpotlight to water) into the theaters. get the special offers and event updates by email. • To avoid disruption of the performance, please set MAY 11–JUNE 5 AT A.C.T.’S GEARY THEATER MAY 25–JUN 12 AT A.C.T.’S STRAND THEATER MainStage pagers to vibrate and disengage alarmed watches REFUNDS AND EXCHANGES and cellular phones before entering the theater. There are no refunds unless a performance is canceled • Please become familiar with the exits. In an or rescheduled. Exchange policies vary and are set by emergency, listen for instructions from Center staff. THE AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL THAT’S NOT TO BE MISSED the presenter of each event. For more information, If instructed to do so, walk—do not run—to the exit. please call Ticket Services at 650-903-6000. In the case of an earthquake, remain seated, or crouch below seats, then listen for instructions from Center staff. LATE ARRIVALS Latecomers are seated at the discretion of the producing u u u u u u u organization. We recommend that patrons arrive at the Center a minimum of 20 minutes prior to curtain time. If you are purchasing or picking up tickets, please allow MOUNTAIN VIEW CITY COUNCIL additional time. Our ticket office closes one half hour THE LION after curtain time. Pat Showalter, Mayor • Ken Rosenberg, Vice Mayor Christopher Clark • John Inks • Michael Kasperzak WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY BENJAMIN SCHEUER John McAlister • Lenny Siegel EMERGENCY NUMBER DIRECTED BY SEAN DANIELS Our House Manager has a cell phone (650-740-0093) Dan Rich, City Manager to receive emergency calls during performances. PERFORMING ARTS COMMITTEE ADDITIONAL SERVICES Raymond Chan • Carol Donahue ONE OF THE “TOP 10 BEST SecondStage The Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts is fully Ellen Murray • Daniel Palay THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES OF 2015” accessible. Patrons who require wheelchair seating or Huffington Post other assistance may make arrangements with Ticket CENTER STAFF Services at the time of ticket purchase 650-903-6000. The Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts is a Notifying the Center in advance will make it possible to division of the City of Mountain View’s Community Services better serve your needs. Assistive listening system Department, J.P. de la Montaigne, Director. headsets are available in the lobby for performances. Audio-described services for patrons who are visually Executive Director W. Scott Whisler impaired are available at some performances. Patrons Marketing & Public Relations Manager Shonda Ranson APRIL 19–MAY 1 AT A.C.T.’S STRAND THEATER who are hearing impaired may request translation Business Manager Cindy Miksa services (for information call 650-903-6000). Assistive ambulatory devices will be checked at the back of the Booking Coordinator Jenn Poret theater unless the device fits completely beneath the seats. Technical Services Manager Bernadette Fife Ticket Services Director Liz Nelson VOLUNTEER AT THE CENTER Senior Ticket Representatives The Center owes a great deal of its success to Morry Goldstein • Carolyn Marie Len its dedicated volunteer staff who serve as Ushers, ACT-SF.ORG | 425.749.2228 Senior Stagehand Steven Crandell GROUPS OF 15+, CALL 415.439.2309. Art Docents and Office Volunteers. Join us, support Rotunda

EAP full-page template.indd 1 2/29/16 12:29 PM OUNTAIN VIEW CENTER MFOR THE PERFORMING ARTS MAILING ADDRESS the arts and be a part of the Center! For more Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts information, please call 650-903-6568. City of Mountain View BOOKING INFORMATION Post Office Box 7540, Mountain View, CA 94039-7540 The Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts’ three theaters and support spaces may be booked for perform- TICKETS & INFORMATION ing arts events, meetings, conferences and other events. 650.903.6000 (24 hours) mvcpa.com For booking information, please call 650-903-6556. [email protected] HOME COMPANIES Ticket Office Hours: Wednesday–Saturday, 12 noon The Center is proud to serve as host to two Home to 6 pm, and one hour prior to event curtain time. Com panies: TheatreWorks and Peninsula Youth Ticket Services also features a telephone information Theatre. These arts organizations perform a significant hotline. Ticket orders may be placed 24 hours a day. portion of their seasons in our theaters and contribute Phone: 650-903-6000 Fax: 650-965-1727 to the overall success of the Center.

GENERAL INFORMATION PLEASE NOTE 500 Castro Street, Mountain View • All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Administrative Office • Due to contract restrictions and the dangers posed Phone: 650-903-6565 Fax: 650-962-9900 to performers, cameras and recording devices are prohibited in the theaters during most events. Unauthorized cameras and recording devices FIND OUT WHAT’S HAPPENING will be removed and held by the Center until To receive Preview Magazine by mail, call 650-903-6000. the close of the performance. Visit our web site mvcpa.com for the latest information • Please do not bring food or drink (except bottled on events at the Center and to sign up for eSpotlight to water) into the theaters. get the special offers and event updates by email. • To avoid disruption of the performance, please set MainStage pagers to vibrate and disengage alarmed watches REFUNDS AND EXCHANGES and cellular phones before entering the theater. There are no refunds unless a performance is canceled • Please become familiar with the exits. In an or rescheduled. Exchange policies vary and are set by emergency, listen for instructions from Center staff. the presenter of each event. For more information, If instructed to do so, walk—do not run—to the exit. please call Ticket Services at 650-903-6000. In the case of an earthquake, remain seated, or crouch below seats, then listen for instructions from Center staff. LATE ARRIVALS Latecomers are seated at the discretion of the producing u u u u u u u organization. We recommend that patrons arrive at the Center a minimum of 20 minutes prior to curtain time. If you are purchasing or picking up tickets, please allow MOUNTAIN VIEW CITY COUNCIL additional time. Our ticket office closes one half hour after curtain time. Pat Showalter, Mayor • Ken Rosenberg, Vice Mayor Christopher Clark • John Inks • Michael Kasperzak John McAlister • Lenny Siegel EMERGENCY NUMBER Our House Manager has a cell phone (650-740-0093) Dan Rich, City Manager to receive emergency calls during performances. PERFORMING ARTS COMMITTEE ADDITIONAL SERVICES Raymond Chan • Carol Donahue SecondStage The Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts is fully Ellen Murray • Daniel Palay accessible. Patrons who require wheelchair seating or other assistance may make arrangements with Ticket CENTER STAFF Services at the time of ticket purchase 650-903-6000. The Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts is a Notifying the Center in advance will make it possible to division of the City of Mountain View’s Community Services better serve your needs. Assistive listening system Department, J.P. de la Montaigne, Director. headsets are available in the lobby for performances. Audio-described services for patrons who are visually Executive Director W. Scott Whisler impaired are available at some performances. Patrons Marketing & Public Relations Manager Shonda Ranson who are hearing impaired may request translation Business Manager Cindy Miksa services (for information call 650-903-6000). Assistive ambulatory devices will be checked at the back of the Booking Coordinator Jenn Poret theater unless the device fits completely beneath the seats. Technical Services Manager Bernadette Fife Ticket Services Director Liz Nelson VOLUNTEER AT THE CENTER Senior Ticket Representatives The Center owes a great deal of its success to Morry Goldstein • Carolyn Marie Len its dedicated volunteer staff who serve as Ushers, Senior Stagehand Steven Crandell Art Docents and Office Volunteers. Join us, support

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