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Welcome to TheatreWorks Silicon Valley and our 49th season of award-winning theatre! Led by Founding Artistic Director Robert Kelley and Executive Director Phil Santora, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley presents a wide range of productions and programming throughout the region. Founded in 1970, we continue to celebrate the human spirit and the diversity Paul Heppner of our community, presenting contemporary plays and musicals, revitalizing President great works of the past, championing arts education, and nurturing new Mike Hathaway works for the American theatre. TheatreWorks has produced 70 world Vice President premieres and over 160 US and regional premieres. In the 2018/19 season, Kajsa Puckett we add the world premiere of Hershey Felder: A Paris Love Story and five Vice President, more regional premieres to our résumé. Marketing & Business Development TheatreWorks’ 2017/18 season included the world premieres of The Four Genay Genereux Accounting & Office Manager Immigrants: An American Musical Manga and The Prince of Egypt, as well as regional premieres of Constellations, Our Great Tchaikovsky, Skeleton Crew, Production and Finks. In the course of the year, shows that debuted here were produced Susan Peterson Design & Production Director at theatres around the world.

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Families are complicated! No matter how hard we try to be the 3 About TheatreWorks perfect parent, child, or sibling, we often fall short of our own goals, and of our family’s expectations. Still, whether we are Silicon Valley proud or embarrassed, inspired or discouraged by our loved ones, we are shaped and molded by those relationships. Family 6 The 2018/19 Season relationships and influences are inescapable; they stay with us and are a big part of who we are—like it or not. Some believe 7 Coming Next all families are at least a little dysfunctional—but the one you will see tonight is particularly fascinating. 9 TW Education Camps Alison Bechdel documented the complexities of her family life in her graphic novel much as Henry Kiyama (of last season’s The Four Immigrants: An American Musical Manga) documented his history in his comic strips. Who 11 Director’s Notes knew that graphic literature would create such wonderful inspiration for musicals! Alison’s autobiographical journey of discovery is both poignant and 12 Stonewall and Beyond lovely, and challenges us to immerse ourselves in the challenges of discovering and accepting the realities of who we are. In this Tony Award-winning musical version, Alison’s discovery is set to the wonderful music of Jeanine Tesori, who has been a friend and supporter of TheatreWorks since we produced her first musical, Galileo, in 1990. Since then, her musicals Violet and Caroline, or Change became TheatreWorks favorites, and we are confident that Fun Home will become one of your favorites too. Speaking of families and favorites, the TheatreWorks family will be gathering November 3rd for our wonderful Fall Gala, TheatreWorks Everlasting. Chairperson Cindi Sears and her team of magic makers are planning an Graphic novelist Alison Bechdel enchanted evening—come join the fun!

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Judy Heyboer 17 TheatreWorks Silicon Valley presents BOARD OF TRUSTEES FUN HOME Judy Heyboer, Chair

Cabell Chinnis Charlotte Jacobs Barbara Shapiro 21 Who’s Who Bill Coughran Roy Johnson Nancy Ginsburg Stern Sarah Donaldson Derry Kabcenell Lynn Szekely-Goode 26 Contributors Peggy Woodford Forbes Michael Kahn Ewart Thomas Matt Fuller Julie Kaufman Kristina Vetter Ciro Giammona Robert Kelley Holly Ward 29 TWSV Staff Anne Hambly Ellice Papp Lisa Webster Rose Hau Phil Santora Jane Weston Ron Hayden Loren Saxe Gayla Lorthridge Wood 30 TWSV General Information BOARD EMERITUS Nancy Meyer, Founder • William F. Adler • Edward T. Anderson, MD • Doug Barry • Lauren Berman • Chuck Bernstein • Jayne Booker • Sharon Anthony Bower • Michael Braun • Polly W. Bredt • Bruce C. Cozadd • Jeff Crowe • Peggy Dalal • Yogen Dalal • Jenny Dearborn • Susan Fairbrook • Michael R. Continue the conversation online! Flicker • Dan Garber • Doug Garland • Aaron Gershenberg • Marcia Goldman • Emeri Handler • Larry Horton • Susan M. Huch • Perry A. Irvine • Nancy Lee Jalonen • Lisa Jones • Gina Jorasch • Roberta R. Katz • Tom Kelley • Robin Kennedy • Michael Kwatinetz • Dick Maltzman • Suzanne Martin • Patti McClung • Don McDougall • Bruce McLeod • Cynthia S. Miller • Leslie Murphy-Chutorian • Eileen Nelson • Karen Nierenberg • Carrie Perzow • Carey Pickus • Margot Mailliard Rawlins • John Reis • @TheatreWorksSV Eddie Reynolds • Sandi Risser • Lynn Wilson Roberts • Ray A. Rothrock • Adam Samuels • Denise Stanford • Rosina Lo Sun • James Sweeney • Cathie Thermond • Helaina Titus • Tzipor Ulman • Robert #FunHomeTWSV J. Van der Leest, MD • Mark Vershel • Ronni Watson • Elissa Wellikson

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14 About FUN HOME and Sincerely, Its Creators

Judy Heyboer 17 TheatreWorks Silicon Valley presents BOARD OF TRUSTEES FUN HOME Judy Heyboer, Chair

THE GOSPEL OF ROCK A Magical Musical for the Holidays MARIE AND ROSETTA By George Brant SEE IT ALL. Directed by Robert Kelley WEST COAST PREMIERE T U C K Stirring churches in the morning and the Cotton Club at night, Sister Rosetta Tharpe became a musical legend. With competition growing Subscribe and Save! on the 1940s Gospel Circuit, she auditions a new partner, a beauty with a voice made in heaven. Will they blend, break, or find harmony E V E R L A S T I N G at last? Don’t miss this roof-raising musical hit from our New Works Festival, the saga of the woman who inspired Elvis, Ray Charles, and Book by Claudia Shear & Tim Federle Music by Chris Miller Lyrics by Nathan Tysen theatreworks.org more on her way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Based on the novel Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt “Roof-raising! Hip-shaking!” The NY Times Directed by Robert Kelley March 6–31, 2019 Lucie Stern Theatre, Palo Alto 650.463.1960 An enchanting bestseller springs to life in this 1890s tale of a free-spirited girl whose search for adventure leads to the Tucks, a close-knit family that has discovered the secret to everlasting life. Don’t miss this magical holiday treat for the entire family. A MAGICAL MUSICAL FOR THE HOLIDAYS THE MUSIC OF ROMANCE TUCK EVERLASTING Hershey Felder Nov 28–Dec 30 Book by Claudia Shear & Tim Federle A PARIS LOVE STORY Lucie Stern Theatre, Palo Alto Music by Chris Miller | Lyrics by Nathan Tysen Featuring the music of Claude Debussy theatreworks.org 650.463.1960 Based on the novel Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt Written and performed by Hershey Felder Directed by Robert Kelley Directed by Trevor Hay REGIONAL PREMIERE “Rapturous! Warm-hearted and touching!” WORLD PREMIERE An enchanting bestseller springs to life in this 1890s tale of Winnie The New York Times Foster, a free-spirited girl whose search for adventure leads to the Virtuoso Hershey Felder takes us on his own personal journey as Tucks, a close-knit family that has discovered the secret to ever- he explores the life and music of Impressionist composer Claude lasting life. With a rousing score and a wealth of warm-hearted Debussy. For decades Felder’s “Great Composer Series” has humor, this whimsical Broadway musical offers Winnie the choice of celebrated the brilliance of Beethoven, Berlin, Tchaikovsky, and a lifetime: return to everyday life, or join the Tucks on their infinite, more. In this glorious series finale, he brings to life a visionary who irreversible voyage through time. Don’t miss this magical holiday proclaimed nature his religion and romance his milieu, creating treat for the entire family. music of ravishing beauty, color, and compassion. From the sweep- AND WHEN THE KIDS ARE ASLEEP ALL SNUG IN THEIR BEDS... ing La mer to the evocative L’après-midi d’un faune and the mystical “Rapturous! Warm-spirited and touching!” The NY Times Clair de lune, this soaring tribute will never be forgotten. Nov 28–Dec 30, 2018 Lucie Stern Theatre, Palo Alto “There are no precedents, I must create anew.” Claude Debussy THE PERFECT SPIKE IN YOUR HOLIDAY PUNCH! April 3–28, 2019 Mtn View Center for the Performing Arts The A THRILLING POLITICAL SHOWDOWN A DARKLY COMIC DRAMA FROSTNIXON ARCHDUKE Santaland Diaries By Rajiv Joseph By Peter Morgan By David Sedaris Directed by Leslie Martinson Directed by Giovanna Sardelli NOMINATED FOR 3 TONY AWARDS, INCLUDING BEST PLAY NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PREMIERE Adapted by Joe Mantello Richard Nixon has resigned. David Frost has been canceled. With Can one man, one moment, derail a century? Pulitzer Prize finalist Directed by Jeffrey Lo America caught in the riptides of Watergate and Vietnam, the Rajiv Joseph explores the present by focusing on the past: the former leader of the free world and the lightweight British talk show assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo, 1914— FOR MATURE AUDIENCES host clash in a legendary series of TV interviews that will determine the flash that ignited World War I. On a darkly comic quest for the President’s legacy forever. In a riveting political prizefight unseen immortality, three hapless insurgents prove that little has changed “A sardonic, again until today, the cameras roll, the truth spins, and it becomes from then to now. This New Works Festival sensation is from the Dec 5–23 merrily subversive clear that he who controls the medium controls the message. author of Broadway’s Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo. Lohman Theatre “Fast and fluid. A ticking-bomb thriller!” The NY Times “First-rate! Humor with a global conscience.” LA Times tale” Jan 16–Feb 10, 2019 Mtn View Center for the Performing Arts June 5–30, 2019 Mtn View Center for the Performing Arts Foothill College, Los Altos Hills Newsday theatreworks.org 650.463.1960

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encoremediagroup.com/programs 7 Five Fun Facts about TWSV Events JOIN A.C.T.’S THEATREWORKS THEATRE CAMPS Oct, Nov, & Dec NEXT CHAPTER 10/10, 10/17, 10/24 with New Artistic Director FUN HOME POST-SHOW DISCUSSIONS PAM MACKINNON Q & A with the cast and staff and New Executive Director following the performance JENNIFER BIELSTEIN 10/15 @ 6:30pm DINE WITH ARTISTS Meet and chat with FUN HOME artists Available to donors of $1500+ Ristorante Don Giovanni Tickets $65 For more info: 650.463.7112 “A THRILLING, GENDER-FLIPPED 11/3 @ 5:30pm SLICE OF MANIFEST DESTINY” ASK FALL GALA BENEFIT TIME OUT NEW YORK ABOUT OUR CELEBRATION THROUGH TIME SIBLING DISCOUNTS! You are invited to time-travel THE HISTORICALLY SUBVERSIVE COMEDY FEATURING NO BOATS—AND NO MEN with us to some captivating eras in history. Enjoy flowing cocktails, excellent wines, superb food, Campers learn acting, movement, and stage craft skills in a fun, playful, and live entertainment, while ∂ and engaging way! supporting the theatre you love. Dress to your favorite era— ∑ Campers make new friends and work together in a team! costumes admired, not required. ∏ Campers learn from professional Teaching Artists who are experienced Sharon Heights artists and educators! Golf & Country Club Menlo Park π Campers create a new character to bring to life with their new theatrical skills! 11/27 @ 6:00pm ∫ Campers show off all that they have learned during a final presentation GREEN ROOM PARTY A SATIRE ON MARRIAGE, MATURING, AND GIANT LIZARDS THE ACCLAIMED DRAMA ABOUT FAMILY AND FORGIVENESS A BUZZER-BEATING, SLAM-DUNK SPORTS DRAMA for family and friends! Appreciation party for donors of $1,000+ Grades K–6 in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, & Los Altos Lucie Stern Ballroom Palo Alto PACKAGES START AT SPRING CAMPS April 1–5 in Palo Alto & Menlo Park April 15–19 in Los Altos 12/1 @ 8:00pm $14 A PLAY OPENING NIGHT from 6 SUMMER SESSIONS June 3–August 2 TUCK EVERLASTING Sibling Discounts (Use code 2SBSIBS @ check-out online) Join us for the excitement of ACT-SF.ORG/JOIN Need-based scholarships and extended care are available. Opening Night and enjoy a 415.749.2228 For more info: theatreworks.org/youth-programs post-performance champagne email [email protected] or call 650.463.7146 reception with the cast and crew. 19TH-CENTURY CLASS, 21ST-CENTURY SASS THE ABSURD IS REAL MVCPA Five Fun Facts about TWSV Events JOIN A.C.T.’S THEATREWORKS THEATRE CAMPS Oct, Nov, & Dec NEXT CHAPTER 10/10, 10/17, 10/24 with New Artistic Director FUN HOME POST-SHOW DISCUSSIONS PAM MACKINNON Q & A with the cast and staff and New Executive Director following the performance JENNIFER BIELSTEIN 10/15 @ 6:30pm DINE WITH ARTISTS Meet and chat with FUN HOME artists Available to donors of $1500+ Ristorante Don Giovanni Tickets $65 For more info: 650.463.7112 “A THRILLING, GENDER-FLIPPED 11/3 @ 5:30pm SLICE OF MANIFEST DESTINY” ASK FALL GALA BENEFIT TIME OUT NEW YORK ABOUT OUR CELEBRATION THROUGH TIME SIBLING DISCOUNTS! You are invited to time-travel THE HISTORICALLY SUBVERSIVE COMEDY FEATURING NO BOATS—AND NO MEN with us to some captivating eras in history. Enjoy flowing cocktails, excellent wines, superb food, Campers learn acting, movement, and stage craft skills in a fun, playful, and live entertainment, while ∂ and engaging way! supporting the theatre you love. Dress to your favorite era— ∑ Campers make new friends and work together in a team! costumes admired, not required. ∏ Campers learn from professional Teaching Artists who are experienced Sharon Heights artists and educators! Golf & Country Club Menlo Park π Campers create a new character to bring to life with their new theatrical skills! 11/27 @ 6:00pm ∫ Campers show off all that they have learned during a final presentation GREEN ROOM PARTY A SATIRE ON MARRIAGE, MATURING, AND GIANT LIZARDS THE ACCLAIMED DRAMA ABOUT FAMILY AND FORGIVENESS A BUZZER-BEATING, SLAM-DUNK SPORTS DRAMA for family and friends! Appreciation party for donors of $1,000+ Grades K–6 in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, & Los Altos Lucie Stern Ballroom Palo Alto PACKAGES START AT SPRING CAMPS April 1–5 in Palo Alto & Menlo Park April 15–19 in Los Altos 12/1 @ 8:00pm $14 A PLAY OPENING NIGHT from 6 SUMMER SESSIONS June 3–August 2 TUCK EVERLASTING Sibling Discounts (Use code 2SBSIBS @ check-out online) Join us for the excitement of ACT-SF.ORG/JOIN Need-based scholarships and extended care are available. Opening Night and enjoy a 415.749.2228 For more info: theatreworks.org/youth-programs post-performance champagne email [email protected] or call 650.463.7146 reception with the cast and crew. 19TH-CENTURY CLASS, 21ST-CENTURY SASS THE ABSURD IS REAL MVCPA

encoremediagroup.com/programs 9 Director’s Notes by Artistic Director Robert Kelley

INTO THE LIGHT

ctober, 2013, New York’s Public Theater. One of the final previews for Fun Home. Onstage, a father has lost himself, a daughter has found herself; off- Ostage, I have been profoundly moved. In the lobby post-show, composer Jeanine Tesori is surrounded by friends. “Where’s Sarah,” she asks a young woman as I approach, “I thought she was coming.” “She’s in the theatre,” her friend replies, “She can’t move—she’s overcome.” I know the feeling. When I ask longtime friend Jeanine if we can present the show on the West Coast she replies “I’d love that. Y G A N O

T E R But Kelley, something’s happening! Something truly astonishing.”

Astonishing it was! Despite an incredible score, a vital script and source, and tremendously relevant themes, no one expected this intimate, deeply personal musical to make it to Broadway. No one dreamed it would become a towering hit, win five Tony Awards (including Best Musical and Best Score), and tour the country to acclaim. For me that night, I knew only one thing. Some day this beautiful musical must come to TheatreWorks.

At HomeHome I met Jeanine Tesori in St. Louis in the fall of 1989. She was a keyboard player in the pit band for At Home the musical Chess. I’d come to convince her, and then-husband Keith Levenson, to let TheatreWorks in the Hills produce their new musical Galileo, about the famous astronomer. After a summer stock version in in thethe HillsHills New England, they had sent cassettes around the country seeking development and a full-scale production. We met, I shared my love for Jeanine’s music, our West Coast premiere debuted the next Los Gatos Meadows is known for its hillside setting with stunning views Los GatosGatos MeadowsMeadows isis knownknown forfor itsits hillside hillside setting setting with with stunning stunning views views summer with the authors in residence, and a life-long friendship began. Since then we’ve done award- of the Santa Cruz Mountains, bustling downtown, and incredible natural winning productions of Jeanine’s musicals Violet and Caroline, or Change, both, like Galileo, about of the SantaSanta CruzCruz Mountains,Mountains, bustlingbustling downtown, downtown, and and incredible incredible natural natural beauty. Find your new outlook on life at Los Gatos Meadows and stay the soul-stifling effects of intolerance. Fun Home is the next link in this powerful, inspiring chain. beauty. FindFind youryour newnew outlookoutlook onon lifelife at at Los Los Gatos Gatos Meadows Meadows and and stay stay connected byby livingliving inin thethe centercenter ofof it it all. all. connected by living in the center of it all. Based on the extraordinary autobiographical graphic novel by Alison Bechdel, Fun Home centers on Whether you prefer to keep your calendar full or see where the day takes a father/daughter relationship in a dysfunctional family. Its themes of sexual identity repressed Whether youyou preferprefer toto keepkeep youryour calendarcalendar full full or or see see where where the the day day takes takes and released are universal. Born in the 1930s, a gay father leads a closeted life, consumed by a you, there’s much to do at Los Gatos Meadows. Community living enhances you, there’sthere’s muchmuch toto dodo atat LosLos GatosGatos Meadows. Meadows. Community Community living living enhances enhances debilitating fear that his secret will be discovered. His lesbian daughter, free in the 1970s and ‘80s your every day, plus you enjoy convenient services, wonderful comforts, and your everyevery day,day, plusplus youyou enjoyenjoy convenientconvenient services, services, wonderful wonderful comforts, comforts, and and to be herself without shame or fear, pursues an artistic career, chronicling her own coming out in important health care when needed. important healthhealth carecare whenwhen needed.needed. print. The difference between these two generations is a stark but liberating lesson in the value of personal freedom and the devastating price of prejudice for individuals, for families—for all of us. Make a plan to learn more about moving to Los Gatos Meadows. For But in 2013, when the novel was included as a reading requirement for freshmen at the College of Make aa planplan toto learnlearn moremore aboutabout movingmoving to to Los Los Gatos Gatos Meadows. Meadows. For For information, oror toto scheduleschedule aa visit,visit, call call 408-354-0211. 408-354-0211. Charleston, the South Carolina House of Representatives cut the college's funding in retribution. information, or to schedule a visit, call 408-354-0211. Author Bechdel pointed out that Fun Home “is after all about the toll that this sort of small- mindedness takes on people’s lives.”

If much has changed in America since then, the legacy of prejudice remains a dark presence in our society. I hope Fun Home will help more of us see the light.

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T E R But Kelley, something’s happening! Something truly astonishing.”

I met Jeanine Tesori in St. Louis in the fall of 1989. She was a keyboard player in the pit band for the musical Chess. I’d come to convince her, and then-husband Keith Levenson, to let TheatreWorks produce their new musical Galileo, about the famous astronomer. After a summer stock version in New England, they had sent cassettes around the country seeking development and a full-scale production. We met, I shared my love for Jeanine’s music, our West Coast premiere debuted the next summer with the authors in residence, and a life-long friendship began. Since then we’ve done award- winning productions of Jeanine’s musicals Violet and Caroline, or Change, both, like Galileo, about the soul-stifling effects of intolerance. Fun Home is the next link in this powerful, inspiring chain.

Based on the extraordinary autobiographical graphic novel by Alison Bechdel, Fun Home centers on a father/daughter relationship in a dysfunctional family. Its themes of sexual identity repressed and released are universal. Born in the 1930s, a gay father leads a closeted life, consumed by a debilitating fear that his secret will be discovered. His lesbian daughter, free in the 1970s and ‘80s to be herself without shame or fear, pursues an artistic career, chronicling her own coming out in print. The difference between these two generations is a stark but liberating lesson in the value of personal freedom and the devastating price of prejudice for individuals, for families—for all of us. But in 2013, when the novel was included as a reading requirement for freshmen at the College of Charleston, the South Carolina House of Representatives cut the college's funding in retribution. Author Bechdel pointed out that Fun Home “is after all about the toll that this sort of small- mindedness takes on people’s lives.”

If much has changed in America since then, the legacy of prejudice remains a dark presence in our society. I hope Fun Home will help more of us see the light.

encoremediagroup.com/programs 11 STONEWALL AND BEYOND A Gay Liberation Front march on Times Square in New York City in 1969. PHOTO BY DIANA DAVIES / THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY

n Fun Home, Bruce Bechdel confesses to his daughter Graphic artist Alison Bechdel, born in 1960, grew up IAlison, “I’ll admit I’m somewhat envious of the ‘new’ in a radically different world. As the sexual revolution freedom that appears on campuses today,” referring to swept the country in the 1960s, gay rights groups the freedom queer students had in 1980. This quote mobilized, publically confronting officials about comes from a letter in the graphic novel, Fun Home: A discriminatory laws, and drawing from the tumult of Family Tragicomic, which continued, “In the fifties it was the Vietnam War protests and the Civil Rights not even considered an option… Yes, my world was Movement. On June 28th, 1969, the police raided the quite limited.” Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in Greenwich Village. Per protocol, patrons were made to produce identifica- The world was indeed quite limited for a gay man like tion and female police officers took those in dresses Bruce, born in 1936. For most of the twentieth century, into bathrooms to verify their sex. Cross dressers and queer people lacked safe spaces. There were select trans women were arrested. A crowd of bystanders gay neighborhoods in large cities, like The Castro in outside the bar grew to a few hundred people, who San Francisco; Dupont Circle in Washington, DC; or applauded those arrested as they were loaded into Greenwich Village in New York. Yet without and even police wagons. An altercation broke out and a lesbian within these communities, finding other queer people beseeched the crowd “Why don’t you guys do some- was risky. Police could arrest queer people in parks, thing? The subsequent rioting lasted three hours and movie theaters, and bars for as little as holding hands. recurred the following night, sparking the modern Bars and similar establishments could be raided and gay rights movement. In the 1970s, gay people were shut down. In the early 1950s, the Lavender Scare saw elected to public office and queer student groups over 400 gay public servants lose their jobs because proliferated across colleges. Queer people could walk the government considered their sexuality a security openly with pride as they hadn’t before. risk. Identifying fellow queer people meant identifying ambiguous signs. Is that man’s lisp intentional or is it In the graphic novel, the Bechdels visit New York a speech impediment? What about his limp wrist? after the Stonewall Riots. Alison wonders, “Might not Do those two women live in a Boston marriage for a lingering vibration, a quantum particle of rebellion, economic reasons or are they partners? Does she still have hung in the humectant air” she walked eschew makeup because of the expense or is she like through? She would come out to her family in 1980. me? Identifying such signifiers correctly could mean – Cameron Wells finding a friend, a lover, or even just a reminder one was not alone. Getting it wrong could mean embar- rassment, losing one’s job, or physical assault.

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ABOUT M A G Z I N E AFNUD NITS HCROEAMTOERS T O U T S M A R Graphic novelist Alison Bechdel Graphic novelist Alison Bechdel, whose complicated Bechdel’s Fun Home, Kron saw what few would childhood you are about to see unfold onstage, have dreamed possible—the source material for a first gained notoriety through her comic strip Dykes Broadway musical. to Watch Out For, launched in 1983 and published regularly through 2008. The strip was among the With Bechdel’s blessing, Kron teamed up with earliest honest representations of lesbians in popular composer Jeanine Tesori to adapt the graphic novel culture, and in the decades since has been described for the stage. Tesori is the most decorated female as a countercultural institution. Though influential, her composer on Broadway; prior to Fun Home, Tesori early work reached a niche audience. It was her debut already had four Tony nominations under her belt. graphic novel, Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic, that She arranged music and provided scores for a handful put Bechdel in the national spotlight. of Broadway productions in the 1990s, including scoring a revival of Twelfth Night in 1999 that earned Published in 2006, Fun Home explores Bechdel’s Tesori her first Tony nomination. Violet was produced coming-of-age and her relationship with her father. off-Broadway in 1997 and won both the Drama A project seven years in the making, Fun Home Critics’ Circle Award for Best Musical and the Lucille challenged the notion that graphic novels were Lortel Award for Outstanding Musical. In 2000, she somehow a lesser form of literature and offered a wrote new songs for the stage adaptation of new form for the classic memoir. The literary world Thoroughly Modern Millie, which earned her a Tony took note, and the book appeared on The New York nomination for Best Original Score. She received Times Bestseller List. It was also named among the that same honor in 2004 for her music in Caroline, or best books of 2006 by countless institutions, was Change, and also became the first female composer nominated for a National Book Critics Circle Award, with two new shows running concurrently on and won a Will Eisner Comic Industry Award. Broadway. Shrek the Musical earned her fourth Tony nomination in 2008. Most recently, Tesori collaborated One of the early fans of the book was actor and with David Henry Hwang to write Soft Power, which playwright Lisa Kron. Like Bechdel, Kron’s work was was produced by Los Angeles’ Center Theatre Group often autobiographical. Notably, her Obie-winning and the Curran Theater in San Francisco. play, 2.5 Minute Ride, interweaves the true story of visiting Auschwitz with her father (her grandparents Kron and Tesori spent years developing Fun Home for were killed in the Holocaust) with that of a family trip the stage. In the script’s foreword, Kron explains how to an Ohio amusement park. She also wrote and they were able to capture the graphic novel’s acted in the Tony-nominated Broadway play Well, narrative voice, the inside information shared in the which touches on her mother’s activism and uses book through the author’s captions: “We turned that physical illness to discuss social ills. Long before her voice into a character and made it the center of our Broadway debut, Kron was a regular at the WOW musical.” Onstage, the adult Allison (not to be con- Café, a creative venue for women in the East Village, fused with Small Alison or Medium Alison) is “actively and co-founded The Five Lesbian Brothers, a theatre combing through her past,” her memories brought to company known for their outrageously witty, satirical life by actors playing earlier versions of herself. She is takes on life from a feminist, lesbian perspective. In not narrating for the sake of the audience—she is

14 THEATREWORKS TheatreWorks’ Long History with Composer Jeanine Tesori

Though it is often said that Jeanine Tesori’s career started with Violet, TheatreWorks had the opportunity of producing an earlier work. In 1990, Robert Kelley directed a musical called Galileo

T I N E Z at the Lucie Stern Theatre. The composer was a T E J O U R N A L A M A R woman named Jeanine Levenson, now known to the world as Jeanine Tesori. R O D L F L A N S I G T Composer Jeanine Tesori Playwright Lisa Kron Fun Home marks TheatreWorks’ fourth production of Jeanine Tesori’s work. Following its successful reliving these experiences to better understand her off-Broadway run, TheatreWorks also produced relationship with her father. In this way, where the Violet in 1999. Caroline, or Change closed out graphic novel is looking back on a life, the characters TheatreWorks’ 38th season in 2008. In 2010, in the musical are living it. she was among the esteemed guest artists at TheatreWorks 40, a gala held in honor of the Fun Home had its first reading at the Ojai Playwrights company’s 40th year. Conference in 2009, and underwent further develop- When Kelley announced his intention to retire as ment at the Public Theatre Lab and the Sundance Artistic Director following TheatreWorks’ 50th Institute Theatre Lab in 2012. The Public Theatre season, Jeanine was among a handful of artists produced the off-Broadway premiere in the fall of quoted in the San Francisco Chronicle: 2013. The musical was scheduled to run for five weeks, but was so well received that it was extended The support of Kelley early on in my career Fun Home for nearly four months. racked up dozens made it just that: a career. Until then, I was of awards including both the New York Drama Critics’ really a music director and arranger who was Circle Award and the Obie Award for Best Musical, composing on the side. Kelley’s willingness to and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. take a chance on an unknown writer changed the way I saw myself. A writer who conducted, In the spring of 2015, Fun Home transferred to as opposed to the other way around. Broadway, premiering at Circle in the Square Theatre, now performed “in the round.” It was nominated While the one most responsible for Jeanine’s for twelve Tony Awards, winning five, including Best success is certainly herself, TheatreWorks is Musical. Notably, Kron and Tesori became the first all- honored to have played a small part in her female writing team to win a Tony for Best Original development as an artist. – Katie Dai Score. The production ran through September 2016.

That October, mere weeks after Fun Home closed on Broadway, the national tour kicked off in Cleveland, Ohio. Over the next fourteen months, more than half a million people in 32 US cities experienced Fun Home. The first regional production was mounted by the Vermont Stage Company in Burlington, Vermont, where Bechdel penned the graphic novel. It has since been produced in Singapore, Canada, and London.

A groundbreaking work, both poignant and innovative, Fun Home now makes itself right at home on T I N TheatreWorks’ stage. – Katie Dai Artistic Director Robert Kelley with Jeanine Tesori at TW’s 40th Anniversary Gala in 2010. (Also pictured left, Playwright David Henry Hwang.) P H O T R A C Y M

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FUN HOME is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. Located just blocks from downtown Palo Alto, University Avenue, and Originally produced on Broadway by Fox Theatricals, Barbara Whitman, Carole Shorenstein Hays, Tom Casserly, Paula Marie Black, Latitude Link, Terry Schnuck/Jane Lane, The Forstalls, Nathan Vernon, Mint Theatricals, Elizabeth Armstrong, Jam Theatricals, Stanford, Webster House offers you world-class community living. The Delman Whitney, and Kristin Caskey and Mike Isaacson. area is perfect for exploring by foot with museums, performances, dining, The world premiere production of FUN HOME was produced by The Public Theater Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director; Patrick Willingham, Executive Director; in New York City on October 22nd, 2013. shopping, and galleries all close at hand. FUN HOME was developed, in part, at the 2012 Sundance Institute Theatre Lab at White Oak and the 2012 Sundance Institute Theatre Lab at the Sundance Resort. Illustration from FUN HOME: A FAMILY TRAGICOMIC by Alison Bechdel. Copyright © 2006 by Alison Bechdel. An intimate Life Plan Community, Webster House makes it easy for you to Used by permission of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved. stay connected to the culture, academia, and vibrancy of Palo Alto while enjoying convenient services and security for the future. VISIONARY PRODUCER Cindi Sears

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SLA-bleed fake.indd 1 9/24/18 1:25 PM BUY live.stanford.edulive.stanford.edu TICKETS 650.724.2464 Who’s Who teaches theatre at the Performing CRISSY GUERRERO MUSICAL NUMBERS Arts Studio and the Young REP (Helen) originated JACK BARRETT program in Walnut Creek. “Doppe” the role of Soyla in IT ALL COMES BACK (Opening)...... Small Alison, Bruce, Alison, & Company (Christian) is is a proud member of Actors’ the world premiere WELCOME TO OUR HOUSE ON MAPLE AVENUE...... Helen, Alison, Small Alison, Christian, John, & Bruce thrilled to make his Equity. michaeldoppe.com of American TheatreWorks debut Mariachi at Denver NOT TOO BAD ...... Medium Alison in Fun Home. He AYELET Center Theatre COME TO THE FUN HOME...... John, Small Alison, & Christian has performed with FIRSTENBERG Company and The Old Globe. Other SF Playhouse in A (Joan) returns to credits include: Black Butterfly HELEN’S ETUDE...... Alison, Helen, Bruce, Roy, Small Alison, John, & Christian Christmas Story, The Musical (Dill/ TheatreWorks after (Jasmine), Mark Taper Forum; La PARTY DRESS ...... Small Alison & Medium Alison Flick). He has been seen at Hillbarn originating the role Posada Magica (Gracie & Mariluz), Theatre in The Full Monty (Nathan of Yocheved in last South Coast Repertory; Wild in CHANGING MY MAJOR...... Medium Alison Lukowski) and To Kill a Mockingbird season’s The Prince Wichita (Lillian), Bilingual Foundation of Egypt. MAPS...... Bruce & Alison (Townskid). He has also appeared in Off-Broadway credits of the Arts/Los Angeles Theatre several Hillbarn Conservatory shows, include: Pinkalicious and Angelina Center; In the Heights (Camila), RAINCOAT OF LOVE...... Small Alison, John, Christian, Bobby Jeremy & The Susan Deys, Bruce, & Helen including Once Upon A Mattress Ballerina at Vital Theatre Company. Performance Riverside; and Ed (Prince Dauntless) and 13 The Select credits include: The Effect, Begley Jr.’s Cesar and Ruben (Helen PONY GIRL...... Bruce Musical (Richie). Mr. Barrett has Sunday in the Park with George, Chavez), NoHo Arts Center. She RING OF KEYS...... Small Alison training in tap, jazz, singing, and and She Loves Me (SF Playhouse); also serves as producer, writer, and acting. He would like to thank his Noises Off (Pacific Coast Repertory performer of C & C Variety Hour DAYS AND DAYS...... Helen family and friends for all the support. Theatre); The Wild Party (Ray of (Steve Allen Theater). Ms. Guerrero’s BRUCE AT THE PIANO...... Bruce & Medium Alison Light Theatre); and Chicago television credits include Conan DYLAN KENTO (Performance Riverside). She has O’Brien, The Ellen DeGeneres TELEPHONE WIRE...... Alison & Bruce CURTIS (Christian) appeared in workshops and staged Show, George Lopez, and Mind of EDGES OF THE WORLD...... Bruce is excited to be readings at American Conservatory Mencia. Her voice can be heard on performing in his Theater, Shotgun Players, Golden Parks and Recreation, SpongeBob FLYING AWAY (Finale)...... Alison, Medium Alison, & Small Alison second TheatreWorks Thread Productions, PlayGround, SquarePants, Handy Manny, and production, having and Custom Made Theatre. More Big Mouth. She is thrilled to be performed in last at AyeletFirstenberg.com making her TheatreWorks debut. season’s world premiere of The Prince of Egypt. He has performed LILA GOLD (Small BILLY HUTTON in San Jose Dance Theatre’s Alison) is thrilled (John) is making Read the Original Nutcracker (Fritz) as well as multiple to make her his TheatreWorks Graphic Novel shows for StarStruck Theatre in the professional debut debut. Most recently Some Silicon Valley LGBTQ Resources East Bay, including Bye Bye Birdie in TheatreWorks he appeared at Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center (Randolph), Annie (Rooster), My Son Silicon Valley’s Foothill Music defrankcenter.org Pinocchio (Dante & Giuseppe), and production of Fun Theatre in The Aladdin (Aladdin). Mr. Curtis would Home. She has performed with Sound of Music (Kurt). He is 11 theatre companies across the Bay and has performed locally in over Rainbow Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley like to take this opportunity to thank his family for supporting him Area. Recently, she played the 16 shows. Favorites include Mary rainbowchamber.org to achieve his dreams. Artful Dodger in Menlo School’s Poppins (Michael Banks) with production of Oliver, as well as Children’s Musical Theater of San PFLAG San Jose/Peninsula Chapter MICHAEL DOPPE Pepper/Annie understudy in the Jose Marquee and Peter Pan pflagsanjose.org (Roy/Mark/Pete/ Hillbarn Theatre’s Annie. She got (Michael Darling) with Palo Alto Bobby Jeremy) is her start in theatre at the age of Players. You can look for him this OUTLET making his first four with Pied Piper Players in San holiday season performing with his A Program of Adolescent Counseling Services appearance with Mateo. Her favorite Pied Piper roles big sister at SF Playhouse in Mary acs-teens.org/what-we-do/outlet/ TheatreWorks. include Evillene in The Wiz and Jojo Poppins (Michael Banks). Interests Regional credits in Seussical. This past year, she was outside of theatre include baseball, The LGBTQ Youth Space include: Pacific Coast Repertory a member of ACT’s Middle School riding bikes with friends, and play- youthspace.org Theatre, Center REPertory Company, Cabaret and trained with The ing on his Nintendo Switch. Foothill Music Theatre, Contra Broadway Artists Alliance in Costa Musical Theatre, and San Manhattan. Ms. Gold is a seventh Jose Stage Company. Offstage, he grader at Menlo School.

20 THEATREWORKS Who’s Who teaches theatre at the Performing CRISSY GUERRERO MUSICAL NUMBERS Arts Studio and the Young REP (Helen) originated JACK BARRETT program in Walnut Creek. “Doppe” the role of Soyla in IT ALL COMES BACK (Opening)...... Small Alison, Bruce, Alison, & Company (Christian) is is a proud member of Actors’ the world premiere WELCOME TO OUR HOUSE ON MAPLE AVENUE...... Helen, Alison, Small Alison, Christian, John, & Bruce thrilled to make his Equity. michaeldoppe.com of American TheatreWorks debut Mariachi at Denver NOT TOO BAD ...... Medium Alison in Fun Home. He AYELET Center Theatre COME TO THE FUN HOME...... John, Small Alison, & Christian has performed with FIRSTENBERG Company and The Old Globe. Other SF Playhouse in A (Joan) returns to credits include: Black Butterfly HELEN’S ETUDE...... Alison, Helen, Bruce, Roy, Small Alison, John, & Christian Christmas Story, The Musical (Dill/ TheatreWorks after (Jasmine), Mark Taper Forum; La PARTY DRESS ...... Small Alison & Medium Alison Flick). He has been seen at Hillbarn originating the role Posada Magica (Gracie & Mariluz), Theatre in The Full Monty (Nathan of Yocheved in last South Coast Repertory; Wild in CHANGING MY MAJOR...... Medium Alison Lukowski) and To Kill a Mockingbird season’s The Prince Wichita (Lillian), Bilingual Foundation of Egypt. MAPS...... Bruce & Alison (Townskid). He has also appeared in Off-Broadway credits of the Arts/Los Angeles Theatre several Hillbarn Conservatory shows, include: Pinkalicious and Angelina Center; In the Heights (Camila), RAINCOAT OF LOVE...... Small Alison, John, Christian, Bobby Jeremy & The Susan Deys, Bruce, & Helen including Once Upon A Mattress Ballerina at Vital Theatre Company. Performance Riverside; and Ed (Prince Dauntless) and 13 The Select credits include: The Effect, Begley Jr.’s Cesar and Ruben (Helen PONY GIRL...... Bruce Musical (Richie). Mr. Barrett has Sunday in the Park with George, Chavez), NoHo Arts Center. She RING OF KEYS...... Small Alison training in tap, jazz, singing, and and She Loves Me (SF Playhouse); also serves as producer, writer, and acting. He would like to thank his Noises Off (Pacific Coast Repertory performer of C & C Variety Hour DAYS AND DAYS...... Helen family and friends for all the support. Theatre); The Wild Party (Ray of (Steve Allen Theater). Ms. Guerrero’s BRUCE AT THE PIANO...... Bruce & Medium Alison Light Theatre); and Chicago television credits include Conan DYLAN KENTO (Performance Riverside). She has O’Brien, The Ellen DeGeneres TELEPHONE WIRE...... Alison & Bruce CURTIS (Christian) appeared in workshops and staged Show, George Lopez, and Mind of EDGES OF THE WORLD...... Bruce is excited to be readings at American Conservatory Mencia. Her voice can be heard on performing in his Theater, Shotgun Players, Golden Parks and Recreation, SpongeBob FLYING AWAY (Finale)...... Alison, Medium Alison, & Small Alison second TheatreWorks Thread Productions, PlayGround, SquarePants, Handy Manny, and production, having and Custom Made Theatre. More Big Mouth. She is thrilled to be performed in last at AyeletFirstenberg.com making her TheatreWorks debut. season’s world premiere of The Prince of Egypt. He has performed LILA GOLD (Small BILLY HUTTON in San Jose Dance Theatre’s Alison) is thrilled (John) is making Read the Original Nutcracker (Fritz) as well as multiple to make her his TheatreWorks Graphic Novel shows for StarStruck Theatre in the professional debut debut. Most recently Some Silicon Valley LGBTQ Resources East Bay, including Bye Bye Birdie in TheatreWorks he appeared at Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center (Randolph), Annie (Rooster), My Son Silicon Valley’s Foothill Music defrankcenter.org Pinocchio (Dante & Giuseppe), and production of Fun Theatre in The Aladdin (Aladdin). Mr. Curtis would Home. She has performed with Sound of Music (Kurt). He is 11 theatre companies across the Bay and has performed locally in over Rainbow Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley like to take this opportunity to thank his family for supporting him Area. Recently, she played the 16 shows. Favorites include Mary rainbowchamber.org to achieve his dreams. Artful Dodger in Menlo School’s Poppins (Michael Banks) with production of Oliver, as well as Children’s Musical Theater of San PFLAG San Jose/Peninsula Chapter MICHAEL DOPPE Pepper/Annie understudy in the Jose Marquee and Peter Pan pflagsanjose.org (Roy/Mark/Pete/ Hillbarn Theatre’s Annie. She got (Michael Darling) with Palo Alto Bobby Jeremy) is her start in theatre at the age of Players. You can look for him this OUTLET making his first four with Pied Piper Players in San holiday season performing with his A Program of Adolescent Counseling Services appearance with Mateo. Her favorite Pied Piper roles big sister at SF Playhouse in Mary acs-teens.org/what-we-do/outlet/ TheatreWorks. include Evillene in The Wiz and Jojo Poppins (Michael Banks). Interests Regional credits in Seussical. This past year, she was outside of theatre include baseball, The LGBTQ Youth Space include: Pacific Coast Repertory a member of ACT’s Middle School riding bikes with friends, and play- youthspace.org Theatre, Center REPertory Company, Cabaret and trained with The ing on his Nintendo Switch. Foothill Music Theatre, Contra Broadway Artists Alliance in Costa Musical Theatre, and San Manhattan. Ms. Gold is a seventh Jose Stage Company. Offstage, he grader at Menlo School.

encoremediagroup.com/programs 21 Who’s Who JAMES LLOYD OLIVER COPAKEN Who’s Who REYNOLDS (Bruce) YELLIN (John) is RUTH KEITH (Small is making his thrilled to return to LISA KRON (Book & Lyrics) is a Alison–selected TheatreWorks debut. TheatreWorks for New York-based playwright. Her performances) is He was most recently this production of works include the Tony Award- excited to make seen in the Gulfshore Fun Home. Last winning musical Fun Home, and her TheatreWorks Playhouse world season, he played plays 101 Humiliating Stories, ENCORE OPEN debut. Past regional premiere of Miss Keller Has No Young Aaron in The Prince of 2.5 Minute Ride, Well, In the appearances include Second Book (Darryl). Other regional Egypt. Most recently, he appeared Wake, and The Ver**zon Play. two American Conservatory Theater credits include three seasons at as Young Tarzan in Palo Alto She has received several playwrit- productions of A Christmas Carol Goodspeed Musicals including Players’ Tarzan. He discovered a ing fellowships, including ones (Tiny Tim, Turkish Fig), and later this 42nd Street (Julian Marsh), Mame passion for theatre at Children’s from the Lortel and Guggenheim fall she will be playing Jane Banks (Beauregard) opposite Louise Pitre, Musical Theater of San Jose. Foundations, Sundance Theatre in SF Playhouse’s Mary Poppins. and La Cage Aux Folles (Georges). Favorite roles there: Jojo (Seussical), Lab, and the Lark Play Development Other productions include Once on He played Herbie opposite Julia Mike Teevee (Willy Wonka), Center, and was a resident play- This Island (Andrea) and The Boy Murney in Gypsy at the Cape Bullfrog (Honk), Benjamin (Joseph wright at Arena Stage’s American Friend (Nancy) at Stagedoor Manor Playhouse and opposite Michael and the Amazing Technicolor Voices New Play Initiative. She is a in New York, and 101 Dalmations Learned in Mothers and Sons at Dreamcoat), Lolly Jr. (Schoolhouse founding member of Five Lesbian (Cruella De Ville) and Charlie and Philadelphia Theatre Company. Rock Live!). Outside theatre, he Brothers, an Obie and Bessie the Chocolate Factory (Veruca Salt) Other favorites include Syracuse sings/plays keyboards for Yavneh Award-winning collaborative theatre at the Jewish Community Center of Stage productions of Deathtrap Day School’s rock band program, company. In addition to writing, San Francisco. Ms. Keith trains with (Sidney) and The Miracle Worker studies ballet, shoots hoops, and she is also a performer, appearing the ACT Young Conservatory and (Captain Keller), the Weston plays with his puppy, Sadie. Much in her own works, those of the Five recently performed with its Middle Playhouse production of To Kill a gratitude to his teachers, friends, Lesbian Brothers, and in productions School Cabaret. She studies Mockingbird (Atticus), and Arkansas and family for their support, with at such companies as the Public contemporary, jazz, and tap dance Repertory Theatre’s production of special thanks to his sister, Samara. Theatre, MCC Theater, and the at the Geary Dance Center and is in Spamalot (King Arthur). Mr. Reynolds’ New York Theatre Workshop. the sixth grade at Roosevelt Middle recent TV credits include The ALISON BECHDEL (Graphic Novel) School in San Francisco. Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Homeland, is an award-winning author of the JEANINE TESORI (Music) is best Mr. Robot, Blacklist, and Odd Mom 2006 bestselling graphic memoir known as the composer of ERIN KOMMOR Out. He earned his MFA from the Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic, Broadway musicals Thoroughly PINEWOOD (Medium Alison) is Yale School of Drama. which was a finalist for the National Modern Millie; Caroline, or honored to perform Book Critics Circle Award and Change; Shrek the Musical; and this dream role at MOIRA STONE won an Eisner Award for Best Fun Home. Each of these works TheatreWorks. (Alison) is thrilled Reality-Based Work. Fun Home earned her Tony nominations for Off-Broadway: to make her was later adapted into the Tony Best Original Score; for Fun Home, Interview: A New TheatreWorks debut. Award-winning musical of the she won. She also composed the Musical. Regional: The Man in the Regional work same name. Her second graphic music for Violet, a 1997 Obie Ceiling (Bay Street Theater), The includes Fun Home memoir, Are You My Mother?, was Award-winning musical that was Theory of Relativity (Goodspeed (Alison) at Vermont published in 2012. Ms. Bechdel is revived for Broadway in 2014. Most Musicals), Come From Away Stage, The Underpants at The also the creator of the long- recently, she wrote the music for (Goodspeed Festival of New Artists), Human Race Theatre Company, and running comic strip, Dykes to Soft Power, produced by Center Animal Crackers (Baltimore Side by Side by Sondheim at Brown Watch Out For, which she self- Theatre Group and Curran Theater. Centerstage). She recently recurred County Playhouse. Ms. Stone is best syndicated from 1983 to 2008. In Her opera compositions include in the NBC television series, Rise as known for her work in new and 2014, she was named a MacArthur A Blizzard on Marblehead Neck for Sasha Foley. She can also be seen experimental performance in New Fellow, unofficially known as the Glimmerglass and The Lion, The next year in the final season of York at venues including the Ohio “genius grant.” Her work has Unicorn, and Me for the Kennedy Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt on Theatre, The Brick, HERE, 3LD, and appeared in The New Yorker, Center. She has written music for Netflix. Original Cast recording of The Tank. She recieved the 2017 Slate, McSweeney’s, The New York plays including Mother Courage Rise (Atlantic Records) and The New York Innovative Theatre Award Times Book Review, and Granta, and Her Children, A Free Man of Theory of Relativity (PS Classics). for Oustanding Actress in a Leading among others. Color, and Romeo and Juliet, Boston Conservatory BFA 2013. Role and was inducted into the Indie and has composed songs for film All of my love to Momma. Theatre Hall of Fame. She is a proud as well. Ms. Tesori is the founding Instagram: @spriinkles alumna of Indiana University. artistic director of Encores! Off-

22 THEATREWORKS Who’s Who JAMES LLOYD OLIVER COPAKEN Who’s Who REYNOLDS (Bruce) YELLIN (John) is RUTH KEITH (Small is making his thrilled to return to LISA KRON (Book & Lyrics) is a Alison–selected TheatreWorks debut. TheatreWorks for New York-based playwright. Her Business, meet box office. performances) is He was most recently this production of works include the Tony Award- excited to make seen in the Gulfshore Fun Home. Last winning musical Fun Home, and Encore connects your business to arts patrons her TheatreWorks Playhouse world season, he played plays 101 Humiliating Stories, wherever theyEN are.CORE OPEN debut. Past regional premiere of Miss Keller Has No Young Aaron in The Prince of 2.5 Minute Ride, Well, In the appearances include Second Book (Darryl). Other regional Egypt. Most recently, he appeared Wake, and The Ver**zon Play. To learn what Encore can do for your business, two American Conservatory Theater credits include three seasons at as Young Tarzan in Palo Alto She has received several playwrit- visit encoremediagroup.com. productions of A Christmas Carol Goodspeed Musicals including Players’ Tarzan. He discovered a ing fellowships, including ones (Tiny Tim, Turkish Fig), and later this 42nd Street (Julian Marsh), Mame passion for theatre at Children’s from the Lortel and Guggenheim fall she will be playing Jane Banks (Beauregard) opposite Louise Pitre, Musical Theater of San Jose. Foundations, Sundance Theatre in SF Playhouse’s Mary Poppins. and La Cage Aux Folles (Georges). Favorite roles there: Jojo (Seussical), Lab, and the Lark Play Development Other productions include Once on He played Herbie opposite Julia Mike Teevee (Willy Wonka), Center, and was a resident play- This Island (Andrea) and The Boy Murney in Gypsy at the Cape Bullfrog (Honk), Benjamin (Joseph wright at Arena Stage’s American Friend (Nancy) at Stagedoor Manor Playhouse and opposite Michael and the Amazing Technicolor Voices New Play Initiative. She is a in New York, and 101 Dalmations Learned in Mothers and Sons at Dreamcoat), Lolly Jr. (Schoolhouse founding member of Five Lesbian (Cruella De Ville) and Charlie and Philadelphia Theatre Company. Rock Live!). Outside theatre, he Brothers, an Obie and Bessie the Chocolate Factory (Veruca Salt) Other favorites include Syracuse sings/plays keyboards for Yavneh Award-winning collaborative theatre at the Jewish Community Center of Stage productions of Deathtrap Day School’s rock band program, company. In addition to writing, San Francisco. Ms. Keith trains with (Sidney) and The Miracle Worker studies ballet, shoots hoops, and she is also a performer, appearing the ACT Young Conservatory and (Captain Keller), the Weston plays with his puppy, Sadie. Much in her own works, those of the Five recently performed with its Middle Playhouse production of To Kill a gratitude to his teachers, friends, Lesbian Brothers, and in productions School Cabaret. She studies Mockingbird (Atticus), and Arkansas and family for their support, with at such companies as the Public contemporary, jazz, and tap dance Repertory Theatre’s production of special thanks to his sister, Samara. Theatre, MCC Theater, and the at the Geary Dance Center and is in Spamalot (King Arthur). Mr. Reynolds’ New York Theatre Workshop. the sixth grade at Roosevelt Middle recent TV credits include The ALISON BECHDEL (Graphic Novel) School in San Francisco. Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Homeland, is an award-winning author of the JEANINE TESORI (Music) is best Mr. Robot, Blacklist, and Odd Mom 2006 bestselling graphic memoir known as the composer of ERIN KOMMOR Out. He earned his MFA from the Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic, Broadway musicals Thoroughly PINEWOOD (Medium Alison) is Yale School of Drama. which was a finalist for the National Modern Millie; Caroline, or honored to perform Book Critics Circle Award and Change; Shrek the Musical; and this dream role at MOIRA STONE won an Eisner Award for Best Fun Home. Each of these works TheatreWorks. (Alison) is thrilled Reality-Based Work. Fun Home earned her Tony nominations for INSPIRING THE BEST IN OUR K-12 STUDENTS Off-Broadway: to make her was later adapted into the Tony Best Original Score; for Fun Home, Interview: A New TheatreWorks debut. Award-winning musical of the she won. She also composed the Lower Campus Middle Campus Upper Campus Musical. Regional: The Man in the Regional work same name. Her second graphic music for Violet, a 1997 Obie 477 Fremont Avenue 327 Fremont Avenue 26800 Fremont Road Ceiling (Bay Street Theater), The includes Fun Home memoir, Are You My Mother?, was Award-winning musical that was Los Altos, CA 94024 Los Altos, CA 94024 Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 Theory of Relativity (Goodspeed (Alison) at Vermont published in 2012. Ms. Bechdel is revived for Broadway in 2014. Most Musicals), Come From Away Stage, The Underpants at The also the creator of the long- recently, she wrote the music for (Goodspeed Festival of New Artists), Human Race Theatre Company, and running comic strip, Dykes to Soft Power, produced by Center For more information, please visit our website at: Animal Crackers (Baltimore Side by Side by Sondheim at Brown Watch Out For, which she self- Theatre Group and Curran Theater. WWW.PINEWOOD.EDU Centerstage). She recently recurred County Playhouse. Ms. Stone is best syndicated from 1983 to 2008. In Her opera compositions include in the NBC television series, Rise as known for her work in new and 2014, she was named a MacArthur A Blizzard on Marblehead Neck for Sasha Foley. She can also be seen experimental performance in New Fellow, unofficially known as the Glimmerglass and The Lion, The next year in the final season of York at venues including the Ohio “genius grant.” Her work has Unicorn, and Me for the Kennedy Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt on Theatre, The Brick, HERE, 3LD, and appeared in The New Yorker, Center. She has written music for Netflix. Original Cast recording of The Tank. She recieved the 2017 Slate, McSweeney’s, The New York plays including Mother Courage Rise (Atlantic Records) and The New York Innovative Theatre Award Times Book Review, and Granta, and Her Children, A Free Man of Theory of Relativity (PS Classics). for Oustanding Actress in a Leading among others. Color, and Romeo and Juliet, Boston Conservatory BFA 2013. Role and was inducted into the Indie and has composed songs for film All of my love to Momma. Theatre Hall of Fame. She is a proud as well. Ms. Tesori is the founding Instagram: @spriinkles alumna of Indiana University. artistic director of Encores! Off-

encoremediagroup.com/programs 23 Who’s Who Ones for Magic Theatre; Detroit over 30 shows including Flower Who’s Who Painters, and The 39 Steps. founded TheatreWorks in 1970 and and The Elaborate Entrance of Drum Song, Gypsy, A Chorus Line, Regional theatre design credits has directed over 175 TheatreWorks Center, and lectures at Yale Chad Deity for Aurora Theatre 42nd Street, Follies, and Children of Magic Theatre; and Pasadena include productions for Oregon productions, including many world University. Company; Happy Days for Guthrie Eden. He has won Bay Area Theatre Playhouse. Mr. Mannshardt Shakespeare Festival; The Old and regional premieres. He has Theater; Julius Caesar for The Critics Circle Awards for A Little currently teaches lighting design Globe; Denver Center Theatre received the Silicon Valley Arts ROBERT KELLEY (Director) Acting Company; Bug for SF Night Music, South Pacific, and and stage management at San José Company; Santa Cruz Council’s Legacy Laureate Award; Please see bio on page 25. Playhouse; and Ubu Roi and A Damn Yankees (AMTSJ), and Bat State University and previously Shakespeare; Geva Theatre the Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Dreamplay for Cutting Ball Theater. Boy: The Musical; Into the Woods; taught lighting design at Santa Center, New York; Repertory Paine Knickerbocker Award and ANDREA BECHERT (Scenic Emma; Caroline, or Change; The Rosa Junior College. He also runs Theatre of St. Louis; American Jerry Friedman Award for Lifetime Designer) has designed over 30 DOTTIE LESTER-WHITE Light in the Piazza, and The Four an organization dedicated to Players Theatre, WI; Asolo Achievement; BATCC Awards for productions with TheatreWorks. (Associate Director/Choreographer) Immigrants (TheatreWorks). He is improving the education system for Repertory Theatre, FL; Indiana Outstanding Direction for The She designs scenery for theatres choreographed TheatreWorks’ The also the director of the award- both children and adults in Nepal. Repertory Theatre; and Hound of the Baskervilles; Into the across the country including Four Immigrants, Rags, Peter and winning Gunn High School Choirs. www.nepal.wwep.org the Jewel Theatre Company. Woods; Pacific Overtures; Rags; Berkeley Repertory Theatre, the Starcatcher, Marry Me a Little, Opera credits include Opera Sweeney Todd; Another Midsummer Colorado Shakespeare Festival, the Finks, and The Bridges of Madison JEFFREY LO (Casting Director) RANDALL K. LUM (Stage Manager) Theatre of Saint Louis and Opera Night; Sunday in the Park with Cleveland Playhouse, Chautauqua County. She choreographed The directed TheatreWorks’ The has stage managed TheatreWorks’ San José. She has received four George; Jane Eyre; and Caroline, Theater Company, American Music Man in Concert for Showtune Santaland Diaries, and wrote New Works Festival (Pride and Drama-Logue Awards, three or Change; and Back Stage West Musical Theatre of San Jose, The Productions in Arizona. She per- Waiting For Next, which was part Prejudice), Hold These Truths, Finks, Dean Goodman Choice Awards, Garland Awards for his direction of Starlight Theatre, The Stardust formed on Broadway in Katharine of the 2017 New Works Festival. Skeleton Crew, Around the World and a Bay Area Theatre Critics Side Show and Sunday in the Park Casino in Las Vegas, Opera San Hepburn’s Coco; Ruby Keeler’s No, He was the assistant director for in 80 Days, The Prince of Egypt, Circle Award. Ms. Modern is an with George. He recently directed José, Center REPertory Theatre, No, Nanette; and New York City TW’s The Four Immigrants: An Constellations, Rags, Outside Associate Artist at Santa Cruz The Bridges of Madison County, and many others. Her awards Center’s production of Carnival. American Musical Manga, Water by Mullingar, Confederates, The Shakespeare, and at Geva Around the World in 80 Days, include three Bay Area Theatre National Tours include Hello Dolly; the Spoonful, and Superior Donuts. Velocity of Autumn, Jane Austen’s Theatre Center. Constellations, Rags, Daddy Long Critics Circle awards, a Denver Cabaret; and No, No, Nanette. A graduate of UC Irvine, he is the EMMA, The Country House, Fallen Legs (Theatre Bay Area Award for Ovation Award, and her designs Ms. Lester-White choreographed recipient of the Leigh Weimers Angels, The Lake Effect, Peter and EMILY ANDERSON WOLF Outstanding Direction of a Musical, have been included in the 2005 for American Musical Theatre of Emerging Artist Award, Arts the Starcatcher, Time Stands Still, (Assistant Stage Manager) has 2017), Outside Mullingar, Cyrano, World Design Expo and 1996 San Jose (Singin’ in the Rain, The Council Silicon Valley’s Emerging Other Desert Cities, Once on This been the Assistant Stage Manager and Jane Austen’s EMMA. Prague Quadrennial. She is currently Sound of Music, Phantom of the Artist Laureate, and Theatre Bay Island, and Little Women. Other for TheatreWorks’ Finks, The teaching design at San José State Opera, Fiddler on the Roof, Area’s Titan Award. Additional credits include five years at Oregon Bridges of Madison County, The PHIL SANTORA (Executive University, and has taught at several Children of Eden, and The Three directing credits include Yellow Shakespeare Festival, Denver Prince of Egypt, Rags, Crimes of Director) joined TheatreWorks in other universities across the Musketeers); San Jose Stage Face and The Crucible at Los Altos Center Theatre Company, La Jolla the Heart, Jane Austen’s EMMA, 2007. He has served as Managing country. Ms. Bechert is a member Company (Ug The Musical, Stage Company, and Peter and the Playhouse, Center Theatre Group, Triangle, Fire on the Mountain, Director of Northlight Theatre of United Scenic Artists Local 829. Urinetown, Beehive, Altar Boyz, Starcatcher at Hillbarn Theatre. In The Old Globe, American Peter and the Starcatcher, (Chicago) and Georgia Shakespeare The Great American Trailer Park addition to his work as a playwright Conservatory Theater, Berkeley Sweeney Todd, The Hound of the Festival (Atlanta), as well as CLIFF CARUTHERS (Sound Musical); and PEG Productions and director, he is an alumnus of Repertory Theatre, California Baskervilles, Little Women, Other Development Director for Great Designer) is pleased to be (South Pacific, Showboat, Will the Multicultural Arts Leadership Shakespeare Theater, Seattle Desert Cities, and Wild with Lakes Theatre Festival (Cleveland) designing his 71st production for Rogers Follies, Funny Girl, Hello Institute and works as an advocate Repertory Theatre, Laguna Happy. She was also the Assistant and George Street Playhouse (New TheatreWorks. Recent work Dolly, Miss Saigon, My Fair Lady, and educator on issues of equity Playhouse, Pasadena Playhouse, Stage Manager for threesixty Brunswick). He holds an MFA in includes TheatreWorks’ The Prince Oliver, Christmas Carol, and Guys and diversity throughout the coun- and 18 seasons and over 90 Entertainment’s First National Tour Theatre Administration from the of Egypt, Constellations, and and Dolls). try. JeffreyWritesAPlay.com productions as Resident Stage of Peter Pan; Journey to the West Yale School of Drama and a BA in Outside Mullingar; American Night Manager at South Coast Repertory at the New York Musical Theatre Drama from Duke University. He and Irma Vep for California WILLIAM LIBERATORE (Musical STEVEN B. MANNSHARDT (Wit, Intimate Apparel, Three Days Festival; and with American has served as Vice President of the Shakespeare Theater; Elektra and Director) is TheatreWorks’ Resident (Lighting Designer) has been the of Rain, Blue Door, The Further Musical Theatre of San Jose. Ms. National Alliance for Musical Theatre Dead Metaphor for ACT; Man in Musical Director and has conducted lighting designer for over 70 Adventures of Hedda Gabler, Wolf also works as a stagehand Board. Prior board service also Love for Kansas City Repertory over 35 shows, including The Prince productions at TheatreWorks, Kimberly Akimbo). throughout the San Francisco Bay includes the League of Chicago Theatre; Death of a Salesman and of Egypt, Rags, The Life of the Party, having won numerous Bay Area Area and is a proud member of Theatres, Atlanta Coalition of We are Proud to Present for San Jane Austen’s EMMA, Sweeney Theatre Critics Circle, Theatre Bay B. MODERN (Costume Designer) the International Alliance of Theatres, and the executive com- Jose Stage Company; Troilus and Todd, Once on This Island (2014 Area, and Dean Goodman Choice returns to TheatreWorks where she Theatrical Stage Employees. She mittee of the League of Resident Cressida for Oregon Shakespeare TBA Award), Little Women, The Awards for his work. His regional has designed numerous productions holds a BA in Theatre, Cum Laude Theatres (LORT). He was named Festival; Born Yesterday for Alley Secret Garden, A Christmas Memory, design credits include Long Wharf including Around the World in from Mount Holyoke College. 2000’s Best Arts Administrator by Theatre; Circle Mirror Transformation Crowns, Jane Eyre, Ragtime, and Theatre, New Haven; A Contem- 80 Days, Outside Mullingar, The Atlanta Magazine and received the for Marin Theatre Company; Pacific Overtures. He was Musical porary Theatre, Seattle; American Country House, Peter and the ROBERT KELLEY (Artistic Atlanta Arts and Business Council’s TRAGEDY: a tragedy for Berkeley Director at American Musical Repertory Theater, Cambridge; Starcatcher, The Hound of the Director) is a Bay Area native and 1998 ABBY Award for Arts Repertory Theatre; The Happy Theatre of San Jose, conducting Studio Arena Theatre, Buffalo; Baskervilles, Big River, The Pitmen Stanford University graduate. He Administrator.

24 THEATREWORKS Who’s Who Ones for Magic Theatre; Detroit over 30 shows including Flower Who’s Who Painters, and The 39 Steps. founded TheatreWorks in 1970 and and The Elaborate Entrance of Drum Song, Gypsy, A Chorus Line, Regional theatre design credits has directed over 175 TheatreWorks Center, and lectures at Yale Chad Deity for Aurora Theatre 42nd Street, Follies, and Children of Magic Theatre; and Pasadena include productions for Oregon productions, including many world University. Company; Happy Days for Guthrie Eden. He has won Bay Area Theatre Playhouse. Mr. Mannshardt Shakespeare Festival; The Old and regional premieres. He has Theater; Julius Caesar for The Critics Circle Awards for A Little currently teaches lighting design Globe; Denver Center Theatre received the Silicon Valley Arts ROBERT KELLEY (Director) Acting Company; Bug for SF Night Music, South Pacific, and and stage management at San José Company; Santa Cruz Council’s Legacy Laureate Award; Please see bio on page 25. Playhouse; and Ubu Roi and A Damn Yankees (AMTSJ), and Bat State University and previously Shakespeare; Geva Theatre the Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Dreamplay for Cutting Ball Theater. Boy: The Musical; Into the Woods; taught lighting design at Santa Center, New York; Repertory Paine Knickerbocker Award and ANDREA BECHERT (Scenic Emma; Caroline, or Change; The Rosa Junior College. He also runs Theatre of St. Louis; American Jerry Friedman Award for Lifetime Designer) has designed over 30 DOTTIE LESTER-WHITE Light in the Piazza, and The Four an organization dedicated to Players Theatre, WI; Asolo Achievement; BATCC Awards for productions with TheatreWorks. (Associate Director/Choreographer) Immigrants (TheatreWorks). He is improving the education system for Repertory Theatre, FL; Indiana Outstanding Direction for The She designs scenery for theatres choreographed TheatreWorks’ The also the director of the award- both children and adults in Nepal. Repertory Theatre; and Hound of the Baskervilles; Into the across the country including Four Immigrants, Rags, Peter and winning Gunn High School Choirs. www.nepal.wwep.org the Jewel Theatre Company. Woods; Pacific Overtures; Rags; Berkeley Repertory Theatre, the Starcatcher, Marry Me a Little, Opera credits include Opera Sweeney Todd; Another Midsummer Colorado Shakespeare Festival, the Finks, and The Bridges of Madison JEFFREY LO (Casting Director) RANDALL K. LUM (Stage Manager) Theatre of Saint Louis and Opera Night; Sunday in the Park with Cleveland Playhouse, Chautauqua County. She choreographed The directed TheatreWorks’ The has stage managed TheatreWorks’ San José. She has received four George; Jane Eyre; and Caroline, Theater Company, American Music Man in Concert for Showtune Santaland Diaries, and wrote New Works Festival (Pride and Drama-Logue Awards, three or Change; and Back Stage West Musical Theatre of San Jose, The Productions in Arizona. She per- Waiting For Next, which was part Prejudice), Hold These Truths, Finks, Dean Goodman Choice Awards, Garland Awards for his direction of Starlight Theatre, The Stardust formed on Broadway in Katharine of the 2017 New Works Festival. Skeleton Crew, Around the World and a Bay Area Theatre Critics Side Show and Sunday in the Park Casino in Las Vegas, Opera San Hepburn’s Coco; Ruby Keeler’s No, He was the assistant director for in 80 Days, The Prince of Egypt, Circle Award. Ms. Modern is an with George. He recently directed José, Center REPertory Theatre, No, Nanette; and New York City TW’s The Four Immigrants: An Constellations, Rags, Outside Associate Artist at Santa Cruz The Bridges of Madison County, and many others. Her awards Center’s production of Carnival. American Musical Manga, Water by Mullingar, Confederates, The Shakespeare, and at Geva Around the World in 80 Days, include three Bay Area Theatre National Tours include Hello Dolly; the Spoonful, and Superior Donuts. Velocity of Autumn, Jane Austen’s Theatre Center. Constellations, Rags, Daddy Long Critics Circle awards, a Denver Cabaret; and No, No, Nanette. A graduate of UC Irvine, he is the EMMA, The Country House, Fallen Legs (Theatre Bay Area Award for Ovation Award, and her designs Ms. Lester-White choreographed recipient of the Leigh Weimers Angels, The Lake Effect, Peter and EMILY ANDERSON WOLF Outstanding Direction of a Musical, have been included in the 2005 for American Musical Theatre of Emerging Artist Award, Arts the Starcatcher, Time Stands Still, (Assistant Stage Manager) has 2017), Outside Mullingar, Cyrano, World Design Expo and 1996 San Jose (Singin’ in the Rain, The Council Silicon Valley’s Emerging Other Desert Cities, Once on This been the Assistant Stage Manager and Jane Austen’s EMMA. Prague Quadrennial. She is currently Sound of Music, Phantom of the Artist Laureate, and Theatre Bay Island, and Little Women. Other for TheatreWorks’ Finks, The teaching design at San José State Opera, Fiddler on the Roof, Area’s Titan Award. Additional credits include five years at Oregon Bridges of Madison County, The PHIL SANTORA (Executive University, and has taught at several Children of Eden, and The Three directing credits include Yellow Shakespeare Festival, Denver Prince of Egypt, Rags, Crimes of Director) joined TheatreWorks in other universities across the Musketeers); San Jose Stage Face and The Crucible at Los Altos Center Theatre Company, La Jolla the Heart, Jane Austen’s EMMA, 2007. He has served as Managing country. Ms. Bechert is a member Company (Ug The Musical, Stage Company, and Peter and the Playhouse, Center Theatre Group, Triangle, Fire on the Mountain, Director of Northlight Theatre of United Scenic Artists Local 829. Urinetown, Beehive, Altar Boyz, Starcatcher at Hillbarn Theatre. In The Old Globe, American Peter and the Starcatcher, (Chicago) and Georgia Shakespeare The Great American Trailer Park addition to his work as a playwright Conservatory Theater, Berkeley Sweeney Todd, The Hound of the Festival (Atlanta), as well as CLIFF CARUTHERS (Sound Musical); and PEG Productions and director, he is an alumnus of Repertory Theatre, California Baskervilles, Little Women, Other Development Director for Great Designer) is pleased to be (South Pacific, Showboat, Will the Multicultural Arts Leadership Shakespeare Theater, Seattle Desert Cities, and Wild with Lakes Theatre Festival (Cleveland) designing his 71st production for Rogers Follies, Funny Girl, Hello Institute and works as an advocate Repertory Theatre, Laguna Happy. She was also the Assistant and George Street Playhouse (New TheatreWorks. Recent work Dolly, Miss Saigon, My Fair Lady, and educator on issues of equity Playhouse, Pasadena Playhouse, Stage Manager for threesixty Brunswick). He holds an MFA in includes TheatreWorks’ The Prince Oliver, Christmas Carol, and Guys and diversity throughout the coun- and 18 seasons and over 90 Entertainment’s First National Tour Theatre Administration from the of Egypt, Constellations, and and Dolls). try. JeffreyWritesAPlay.com productions as Resident Stage of Peter Pan; Journey to the West Yale School of Drama and a BA in Outside Mullingar; American Night Manager at South Coast Repertory at the New York Musical Theatre Drama from Duke University. He and Irma Vep for California WILLIAM LIBERATORE (Musical STEVEN B. MANNSHARDT (Wit, Intimate Apparel, Three Days Festival; and with American has served as Vice President of the Shakespeare Theater; Elektra and Director) is TheatreWorks’ Resident (Lighting Designer) has been the of Rain, Blue Door, The Further Musical Theatre of San Jose. Ms. National Alliance for Musical Theatre Dead Metaphor for ACT; Man in Musical Director and has conducted lighting designer for over 70 Adventures of Hedda Gabler, Wolf also works as a stagehand Board. Prior board service also Love for Kansas City Repertory over 35 shows, including The Prince productions at TheatreWorks, Kimberly Akimbo). throughout the San Francisco Bay includes the League of Chicago Theatre; Death of a Salesman and of Egypt, Rags, The Life of the Party, having won numerous Bay Area Area and is a proud member of Theatres, Atlanta Coalition of We are Proud to Present for San Jane Austen’s EMMA, Sweeney Theatre Critics Circle, Theatre Bay B. MODERN (Costume Designer) the International Alliance of Theatres, and the executive com- Jose Stage Company; Troilus and Todd, Once on This Island (2014 Area, and Dean Goodman Choice returns to TheatreWorks where she Theatrical Stage Employees. She mittee of the League of Resident Cressida for Oregon Shakespeare TBA Award), Little Women, The Awards for his work. His regional has designed numerous productions holds a BA in Theatre, Cum Laude Theatres (LORT). He was named Festival; Born Yesterday for Alley Secret Garden, A Christmas Memory, design credits include Long Wharf including Around the World in from Mount Holyoke College. 2000’s Best Arts Administrator by Theatre; Circle Mirror Transformation Crowns, Jane Eyre, Ragtime, and Theatre, New Haven; A Contem- 80 Days, Outside Mullingar, The Atlanta Magazine and received the for Marin Theatre Company; Pacific Overtures. He was Musical porary Theatre, Seattle; American Country House, Peter and the ROBERT KELLEY (Artistic Atlanta Arts and Business Council’s TRAGEDY: a tragedy for Berkeley Director at American Musical Repertory Theater, Cambridge; Starcatcher, The Hound of the Director) is a Bay Area native and 1998 ABBY Award for Arts Repertory Theatre; The Happy Theatre of San Jose, conducting Studio Arena Theatre, Buffalo; Baskervilles, Big River, The Pitmen Stanford University graduate. He Administrator.

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Producers also receive all Inner Circle benefits. Contact Jane Chai Michael & Leslie Braun Judith & Wayne Hooper Paul & Sheri Robbins Ronnie Plasters at 650.463.7135 or [email protected] for more information. Jack Jorgenson James B. Brennock Susan M. Huch Bob Rodert & Bev Kiltz Visionary Producers Producers Charlotte Jacobs & Ellice & Jim Papp Chris Kenrick Ellen & Marc Brown Perry A. Irvine & Alicia Rojas & Howard Lyons John & Catharine Kristian Marda Buchholz & Marcie Brown Linda Romley-Irvine Alan Russell & Fred Thiemann ($50,000 and above) ($10,000 to $24,999) Roderick Young Richard Partridge & Ann S. Bowers Anonymous Leigh & Roy Johnson Rachel Michelberg Bill & Terry Krivan Eric Butler MD & Nurit & Matthew Jacobs Ellen & Jerry Saliman Arlene & Jack Leslie Suzanne Rocca-Butler Sudhanshu & Lori Jain Joseph & Sandy Santandrea Dr. & Mrs. W. M. Coughran, Jr. Marsha & Bill Adler Mike & Martha Kahn Ronnie Plasters Janet Littlefield & Jeff & Deborah Byron Dean & Patricia Johnson Lee & Kim Scheuer Anne & Larry Hambly Dr. Edward & Lois Anderson Julie Kaufman & Doug Klein Joe & Nancy Ragey William Coggshall Ron & Sally Carter Hilary Jones Sonya Schroeder The Dirk & Charlene Kabcenell Paul Asente & Ron Jenks Robert Kelley & Ev Shiro Philip Santora & Cristian Asher Drs. John & Penny Loeb Raymond & Patti Chan Mr. & Mrs. Abdo Kadifa Tom & Hilary Schroeder Foundation Elaine Baskin & Ken Krechmer Tom & Sharon Kelley Dorothy Saxe Malcolm MacNaughton Josephine Chien & Thomas Kailath & Anu Maitra Charles G. Schulz & Claire E. Taylor Morgan Family Foundation Lucy Berlin & Glenn Trewitt Robin & Don Kennedy Loren & Shelley Saxe Suzanne Martin & John Doyle Stephen Johnson Stuart & Helen Kane Carolyn Schutz* Cynthia Sears Jayne Booker Hal & Iris Korol Martha Seaver & Scott Walecka Kevin McCoy Lee & Amy Christel Louise Karr Perry Segal Lisa Webster & Ted Semple Tom & Polly Bredt Dick & Cathy Lampman Leonard Shustek & Buff & Cindy Miller Nancy Mahoney Cohen Ruth Ann & David Keefer Pamela & Rick Shames TheatreWorks Board Emeritus Steve & Gayle Brugler Dorothy Lazier Donna Dubinsky Myrna & Hy Mitchner, PhD Larry & Sara Condit Cynthia & Bert Keely Jack Shannahan Steven & Karin Chase Mark & Debra Leslie Lisa & Matthew Sonsini Margo & Roy Ogus Jodi Corwin & Irv Duchowny in Arthur Keller Sarah Shema & Neyssa Marina Executive Producers Fran Codispoti Sue & Dick Levy Susanne Stevens & Monte Mansir Beth & Charlie Perrell memory of Milt, Michael, & Jack* Akiko Kiyama Marge & Jim Shively ($25,000 to $49,999) George & Susan Crow Mark Lewis & Barbara Shapiro Mark & Teri Vershel Ron & Lila Schmidt Diane & Howard Crittenden Kenichi Kiyama Ursula Shultz Anonymous (2) The Marmor Foundation/ Watkins Family Charitable Fund Gordon & Carolyn Davidson Edward & Jane Seaman Jeff & Amy Crowe Michael & Ina Korek Carolyn & Rick Silberman Bruce & Hala Kurdi Cozadd Drs. Michael & Jane Marmor Carol Watts Sarah Donaldson Bart Sears Richard & Anita Davis Woof Kurtzman & Liz Hertz Gerry Sipes Yogen & Peggy Dalal Gillian & Tom Moran Harriet & Frank Weiss Mark Duncan Joyce Reynolds Sinclair & Scott & Edie DeVine Henry Lawson & Mariangela Smania & Pierre Cintra The John & Marcia Goldman Leslie & Douglas Murphy- Bart & Nancy Westcott Dan & Catharine Garber Dr. Gerald M. Sinclair Douglas Dexter Marcia Wells-Lawson Pamela Smith Foundation Chutorian Bill & Janne Wissel Sylvia & Ron Gerst Ellen & Ed Smith Monica Donovan Elizabeth Leep Todd Smith Gayla Ronald Hayden Emeri & Brad Handler Eileen Nelson & Hugh Franks Lorthridge Wood & Sheri Sobrato Pamela Dougherty Janet & Phil Levine Art Stamness Phil Kurjan & Noel Butler Rose & Jim Hau Yvonne & Mike Nevens Walt Wood Jerry Strom & Marilyn Austin Mr. & Mrs. Robert English Donald & Rachel Levy Jim Stephens & Abraham Brown Michelle & Michael Kwatinetz Judy Heyboer & Brian Shally The Niblock Charitable Trust Lorraine VanDeGraaf-Rodriguez & Suzanne & Allan Epstein Stephen & Nancy Levy The Sher-Right Fund Mendelsohn Family Fund William J. Higgs Fred C. Rodriguez* Patrick Farris Dr. & Mrs. Bernard I. Lewis Catherine & Jeff Thermond Rick Stern & Jan Horn & Jane Weston Kristina Vetter Sheldon Finkelstein & Robert J. Lipshutz & Jan Thomson & Roy Levin Nancy Ginsburg Stern Larry Horton & George Wilson Thomas Vogelsang Beatriz V. Infante Nancy Wong, MD Helaina Titus Janet Strauss & Jeff Hawkins Edward Hunter & THE INNER CIRCLE Kristina Vetter, Chair Neil & Ann Wolff Sarah Flanagan Tom & Sally Logothetti Ted & Betty Ullman Lynn Szekely-Goode & Michelle Garcia Members of The Inner Circle contribute a minimum of $1,500 each season and enjoy Mark & Sheila Wolfson Peggy Woodford Forbes & Richard & Charlene Maltzman in Tzipor Ulman & Dan Rubinstein Dr. Richard Goode a variety of benefits including priority subscription seating, VIP ticket purchases and Harry Bremond memory of Carol Adler Les & Judy Vadasz exchanges, access to house seats on Broadway, and invitations to Meet-the-Artists Associate Directors Karen & Lorry Frankel Marilyn Manning & Robert J. Van der Leest, MD events. Contact Ronnie Plasters at 650.463.7135 or [email protected] for ($1,500 to $3,499) Diane & Bob Frankle Richard Lonergan Mimi & Jim Van Horne more information. The Endowment Fund Anonymous (4) Barbara Franklin & Bernie Loth Patricia McClung & Allen Morgan Tom Wang Executive Directors Directors TheatreWorks Silicon Valley thanks the following lead donors Marc & Sophia Abramson Jay & Joyce Friedrichs Keith Amidon & Rani Menon Griff & Lynne Weber ($6,500 to $9,999) ($3,500 to $6,499) for their extraordinarily generous Endowment gifts. Douglas & Loretta Allred Markus Fromherz & Heike Schmitz Gus Meyner in memory of Miriam Margaret & Curt Weil Anonymous Anonymous Kathleen Anderson & Jeffrey Lipkin Matthew Fuller & Monica West Shauna Mika & Rick Callison Elissa Wellikson & Tim Shroyer Marsha & Bill Adler Carol Bacchetti Dot Allen Mary Ann Anthony & Ken Fowkes Marilee Gardner William & Sue Miklos Arlene & Bruce S. White William C. Anderson Katherine Bazak & John Dohner Paul & Debbie Baker Shirley Bailey Ciro & Eileen Giammona Jamie & Erin Niemasik Karen Carlson White Ann S. Bowers Dr. Barbara L. Bessey in memory of Joel & Wendy Bartlett Pat Bashaw & Gene Segre Sue & Bill Gould Lynn & Susan Orr Bruce & Elinor Wilner Polly & Tom Bredt Dr. Kevin J. Gilmartin Jim Bassett & Lily Hurlimann Mr. & Mrs. David W. Beach Renee & Mark Greenstein David Pasta in memory of Lynn Wilson & Howard Roberts Bruce Cozadd Cabell Chinnis Anne & Buz Battle Betsy & George Bechtel Mary Ann & John Grilli Gloria J.A. Guth Judith & Peter Wolken Peter & Melanie Cross John & Susan Diekman David & Lauren Berman The BelleJAR Foundation Barbara Gunther Carrie Perzow & Von Leirer Bill & Sue Worthington John & Wynne Dobyns Marah & Gene Brehaut Yogen & Peggy Dalal Don & Deborah Bennett Jim & Linda Hagan John & Valerie Poggi Linda & Joel Zizmor Richard & Josephine Ferrie Bruce & Gail Chizen Carl H. Feldman Caroline Beverstock Kovin & Toggle Hagan Susan Rabin Buchanan & Lynda & Steve Fox Dean & Wilma Chu Kathryn Green Elaine & Eric Hahn David Buchanan Peter & Rose Friedland David & Ann Crockett The John & Marcia Goldman Foundation Advocates David E. Gold & Irene Blumenkranz Randy Curry & Kay Simon ($1,000 to $1,499) Emeri & Brad Handler Linda M. Hinton & Vince Foecke Katie & Scott Dai* Anonymous • Richard & Clarice Anderson • Doug & Marie Barry • Brigid Barton • Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Benjamin • Cheryl Booton & Robert Mannell • Rita Boren • Sharon Sharon Hoffman Lisa & Marc Jones Redwood Serenity Fund Hurlbut-Johnson Charitable Trusts & John Brauman • Ann Brown • Jack & Lois Brownson • Burke Family Trust • Tom Coates & Kris Bobier • David Cohan • Robert A. Cook • Gwen Crawford • Ron & Marion Rob & Ann Marangell Dennis & Cindy Dillon Dickel • Suzanne & Allan Epstein • Rosa & Arthur Feldman • Ms. Sandra Feldman • Roy & Eleanor Ferrari • Mr. & Mrs. Stephen S. Francis • Joseph & Sondra Glider • Charles & Roberta Katz Family Foundation Bill & Janet Nicholls Susan Fairbrook Jack & Joan Gorham • Helen Helson • Nancy Lee Jalonen • Laurie T Jarrett • Mary Louise Johnson • Carl Jukkola & Desmond Lee • David & Joyce Kim • Eileen Landauer Patricia McClung & Allen Morgan Matt Orban Gayle Flanagan • George & Ann Limbach • Cliff & Diana Lloyd • Bob & Kathie Maxfield • Bruce McLeod & Carla Befera • Sharon & Harris Meyers • Dayne Nicholls • Sharon & John The Rathmann Family Foundation In memory of Pearl Reimer A.V. Flox & Yonatan Zunger Patterson • James & Alma Phillips • Deborah S. Rose, MD • In memory of Bridget Ross • Mr. & Mrs. John Rudolph • Tom & Nan Ryan • Emil & Barbara Sarpa • David & Eddie Reynolds Odette & Ewart Thomas Terry & Carolyn Gannon in honor of Harriet Schnur • Barbara & David Sloss* • Denise & Jim Stanford • Peter & Anne Steiner • Donald & Miriam Teeter • Marilyn Tinderholt • Holly & Jeff Ullman • Ken & Ruth Wilcox John & Diane Savage Holly Ward & Scott Spector Robert Kelley Joyce Reynolds Sinclair Kenneth & Susan Greathouse Contributions listed were received between 8/21/2017 and 8/21/2018. Program deadlines and space limitations prevent us from listing all of our greatly appreciated patrons. For corrections, or to make a contribution, please contact Jake Hurwitz at 650.463.7110 or [email protected]. In Memory of Lorie Griswold Lynn Szekely-Goode & Dr. Richard Goode * Indicates donors whose gifts include in-kind goods or services. + Indicates members of the Encore Club, who make ongoing monthly or quarterly gifts.

26 THEATREWORKS Peter & Laura Haas Charlotte & David Biegelsen Russell & Debbie Hall Karen & John Reis TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Contributors Jerre & Nancy Hitz Fumiko & Carl Bielefeldt Susan Heller Eddie Reynolds & Hernán Correa Maren Hitz Neil & Karen Bonke David & Noreen Henig Edward & Verne Rice THE PRODUCER CIRCLE Anne Hambly, Executive Producer Co-Chair • Lynn Szekely-Goode, Executive Producer Co-Chair Ron Hayden, Producer Co-Chair • Jane Weston, Producer Co-Chair D & J Hodgson Family Foundation Bob & Martha Bowden Craig & Deborah Hoffman Orli & Zack Rinat 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 a Claiborne S. Jones in memory of Lauren & Darrell Boyle Anne & Emma Grace Holmes Tom Rindfleisch & Carli Scott production to follow from “page to stage” by attending the design presentation, rehearsals, and opening nights. Producers also receive all Inner Circle benefits. Contact Jane Chai Michael & Leslie Braun Judith & Wayne Hooper Paul & Sheri Robbins Ronnie Plasters at 650.463.7135 or [email protected] for more information. Jack Jorgenson James B. Brennock Susan M. Huch Bob Rodert & Bev Kiltz Visionary Producers Producers Charlotte Jacobs & Ellice & Jim Papp Chris Kenrick Ellen & Marc Brown Perry A. Irvine & Alicia Rojas & Howard Lyons John & Catharine Kristian Marda Buchholz & Marcie Brown Linda Romley-Irvine Alan Russell & Fred Thiemann ($50,000 and above) ($10,000 to $24,999) Roderick Young Richard Partridge & Ann S. Bowers Anonymous Leigh & Roy Johnson Rachel Michelberg Bill & Terry Krivan Eric Butler MD & Nurit & Matthew Jacobs Ellen & Jerry Saliman Arlene & Jack Leslie Suzanne Rocca-Butler Sudhanshu & Lori Jain Joseph & Sandy Santandrea Dr. & Mrs. W. M. Coughran, Jr. Marsha & Bill Adler Mike & Martha Kahn Ronnie Plasters Janet Littlefield & Jeff & Deborah Byron Dean & Patricia Johnson Lee & Kim Scheuer Anne & Larry Hambly Dr. Edward & Lois Anderson Julie Kaufman & Doug Klein Joe & Nancy Ragey William Coggshall Ron & Sally Carter Hilary Jones Sonya Schroeder The Dirk & Charlene Kabcenell Paul Asente & Ron Jenks Robert Kelley & Ev Shiro Philip Santora & Cristian Asher Drs. John & Penny Loeb Raymond & Patti Chan Mr. & Mrs. Abdo Kadifa Tom & Hilary Schroeder Foundation Elaine Baskin & Ken Krechmer Tom & Sharon Kelley Dorothy Saxe Malcolm MacNaughton Josephine Chien & Thomas Kailath & Anu Maitra Charles G. Schulz & Claire E. Taylor Morgan Family Foundation Lucy Berlin & Glenn Trewitt Robin & Don Kennedy Loren & Shelley Saxe Suzanne Martin & John Doyle Stephen Johnson Stuart & Helen Kane Carolyn Schutz* Cynthia Sears Jayne Booker Hal & Iris Korol Martha Seaver & Scott Walecka Kevin McCoy Lee & Amy Christel Louise Karr Perry Segal Lisa Webster & Ted Semple Tom & Polly Bredt Dick & Cathy Lampman Leonard Shustek & Buff & Cindy Miller Nancy Mahoney Cohen Ruth Ann & David Keefer Pamela & Rick Shames TheatreWorks Board Emeritus Steve & Gayle Brugler Dorothy Lazier Donna Dubinsky Myrna & Hy Mitchner, PhD Larry & Sara Condit Cynthia & Bert Keely Jack Shannahan Steven & Karin Chase Mark & Debra Leslie Lisa & Matthew Sonsini Margo & Roy Ogus Jodi Corwin & Irv Duchowny in Arthur Keller Sarah Shema & Neyssa Marina Executive Producers Fran Codispoti Sue & Dick Levy Susanne Stevens & Monte Mansir Beth & Charlie Perrell memory of Milt, Michael, & Jack* Akiko Kiyama Marge & Jim Shively ($25,000 to $49,999) George & Susan Crow Mark Lewis & Barbara Shapiro Mark & Teri Vershel Ron & Lila Schmidt Diane & Howard Crittenden Kenichi Kiyama Ursula Shultz Anonymous (2) The Marmor Foundation/ Watkins Family Charitable Fund Gordon & Carolyn Davidson Edward & Jane Seaman Jeff & Amy Crowe Michael & Ina Korek Carolyn & Rick Silberman Bruce & Hala Kurdi Cozadd Drs. Michael & Jane Marmor Carol Watts Sarah Donaldson Bart Sears Richard & Anita Davis Woof Kurtzman & Liz Hertz Gerry Sipes Yogen & Peggy Dalal Gillian & Tom Moran Harriet & Frank Weiss Mark Duncan Joyce Reynolds Sinclair & Scott & Edie DeVine Henry Lawson & Mariangela Smania & Pierre Cintra The John & Marcia Goldman Leslie & Douglas Murphy- Bart & Nancy Westcott Dan & Catharine Garber Dr. Gerald M. Sinclair Douglas Dexter Marcia Wells-Lawson Pamela Smith Foundation Chutorian Bill & Janne Wissel Sylvia & Ron Gerst Ellen & Ed Smith Monica Donovan Elizabeth Leep Todd Smith Gayla Ronald Hayden Emeri & Brad Handler Eileen Nelson & Hugh Franks Lorthridge Wood & Sheri Sobrato Pamela Dougherty Janet & Phil Levine Art Stamness Phil Kurjan & Noel Butler Rose & Jim Hau Yvonne & Mike Nevens Walt Wood Jerry Strom & Marilyn Austin Mr. & Mrs. Robert English Donald & Rachel Levy Jim Stephens & Abraham Brown Michelle & Michael Kwatinetz Judy Heyboer & Brian Shally The Niblock Charitable Trust Lorraine VanDeGraaf-Rodriguez & Suzanne & Allan Epstein Stephen & Nancy Levy The Sher-Right Fund Mendelsohn Family Fund William J. Higgs Fred C. Rodriguez* Patrick Farris Dr. & Mrs. Bernard I. Lewis Catherine & Jeff Thermond Rick Stern & Jan Horn & Jane Weston Kristina Vetter Sheldon Finkelstein & Robert J. Lipshutz & Jan Thomson & Roy Levin Nancy Ginsburg Stern Larry Horton & George Wilson Thomas Vogelsang Beatriz V. Infante Nancy Wong, MD Helaina Titus Janet Strauss & Jeff Hawkins Edward Hunter & THE INNER CIRCLE Kristina Vetter, Chair Neil & Ann Wolff Sarah Flanagan Tom & Sally Logothetti Ted & Betty Ullman Lynn Szekely-Goode & Michelle Garcia Members of The Inner Circle contribute a minimum of $1,500 each season and enjoy Mark & Sheila Wolfson Peggy Woodford Forbes & Richard & Charlene Maltzman in Tzipor Ulman & Dan Rubinstein Dr. Richard Goode a variety of benefits including priority subscription seating, VIP ticket purchases and Harry Bremond memory of Carol Adler Les & Judy Vadasz exchanges, access to house seats on Broadway, and invitations to Meet-the-Artists Associate Directors Karen & Lorry Frankel Marilyn Manning & Robert J. Van der Leest, MD events. Contact Ronnie Plasters at 650.463.7135 or [email protected] for ($1,500 to $3,499) Diane & Bob Frankle Richard Lonergan Mimi & Jim Van Horne more information. The Endowment Fund Anonymous (4) Barbara Franklin & Bernie Loth Patricia McClung & Allen Morgan Tom Wang Executive Directors Directors TheatreWorks Silicon Valley thanks the following lead donors Marc & Sophia Abramson Jay & Joyce Friedrichs Keith Amidon & Rani Menon Griff & Lynne Weber ($6,500 to $9,999) ($3,500 to $6,499) for their extraordinarily generous Endowment gifts. Douglas & Loretta Allred Markus Fromherz & Heike Schmitz Gus Meyner in memory of Miriam Margaret & Curt Weil Anonymous Anonymous Kathleen Anderson & Jeffrey Lipkin Matthew Fuller & Monica West Shauna Mika & Rick Callison Elissa Wellikson & Tim Shroyer Marsha & Bill Adler Carol Bacchetti Dot Allen Mary Ann Anthony & Ken Fowkes Marilee Gardner William & Sue Miklos Arlene & Bruce S. White William C. Anderson Katherine Bazak & John Dohner Paul & Debbie Baker Shirley Bailey Ciro & Eileen Giammona Jamie & Erin Niemasik Karen Carlson White Ann S. Bowers Dr. Barbara L. Bessey in memory of Joel & Wendy Bartlett Pat Bashaw & Gene Segre Sue & Bill Gould Lynn & Susan Orr Bruce & Elinor Wilner Polly & Tom Bredt Dr. Kevin J. Gilmartin Jim Bassett & Lily Hurlimann Mr. & Mrs. David W. Beach Renee & Mark Greenstein David Pasta in memory of Lynn Wilson & Howard Roberts Bruce Cozadd Cabell Chinnis Anne & Buz Battle Betsy & George Bechtel Mary Ann & John Grilli Gloria J.A. Guth Judith & Peter Wolken Peter & Melanie Cross John & Susan Diekman David & Lauren Berman The BelleJAR Foundation Barbara Gunther Carrie Perzow & Von Leirer Bill & Sue Worthington John & Wynne Dobyns Marah & Gene Brehaut Yogen & Peggy Dalal Don & Deborah Bennett Jim & Linda Hagan John & Valerie Poggi Linda & Joel Zizmor Richard & Josephine Ferrie Bruce & Gail Chizen Carl H. Feldman Caroline Beverstock Kovin & Toggle Hagan Susan Rabin Buchanan & Lynda & Steve Fox Dean & Wilma Chu Kathryn Green Elaine & Eric Hahn David Buchanan Peter & Rose Friedland David & Ann Crockett The John & Marcia Goldman Foundation Advocates David E. Gold & Irene Blumenkranz Randy Curry & Kay Simon ($1,000 to $1,499) Emeri & Brad Handler Linda M. Hinton & Vince Foecke Katie & Scott Dai* Anonymous • Richard & Clarice Anderson • Doug & Marie Barry • Brigid Barton • Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Benjamin • Cheryl Booton & Robert Mannell • Rita Boren • Sharon Sharon Hoffman Lisa & Marc Jones Redwood Serenity Fund Hurlbut-Johnson Charitable Trusts & John Brauman • Ann Brown • Jack & Lois Brownson • Burke Family Trust • Tom Coates & Kris Bobier • David Cohan • Robert A. Cook • Gwen Crawford • Ron & Marion Rob & Ann Marangell Dennis & Cindy Dillon Dickel • Suzanne & Allan Epstein • Rosa & Arthur Feldman • Ms. Sandra Feldman • Roy & Eleanor Ferrari • Mr. & Mrs. Stephen S. Francis • Joseph & Sondra Glider • Charles & Roberta Katz Family Foundation Bill & Janet Nicholls Susan Fairbrook Jack & Joan Gorham • Helen Helson • Nancy Lee Jalonen • Laurie T Jarrett • Mary Louise Johnson • Carl Jukkola & Desmond Lee • David & Joyce Kim • Eileen Landauer Patricia McClung & Allen Morgan Matt Orban Gayle Flanagan • George & Ann Limbach • Cliff & Diana Lloyd • Bob & Kathie Maxfield • Bruce McLeod & Carla Befera • Sharon & Harris Meyers • Dayne Nicholls • Sharon & John The Rathmann Family Foundation In memory of Pearl Reimer A.V. Flox & Yonatan Zunger Patterson • James & Alma Phillips • Deborah S. Rose, MD • In memory of Bridget Ross • Mr. & Mrs. John Rudolph • Tom & Nan Ryan • Emil & Barbara Sarpa • David & Eddie Reynolds Odette & Ewart Thomas Terry & Carolyn Gannon in honor of Harriet Schnur • Barbara & David Sloss* • Denise & Jim Stanford • Peter & Anne Steiner • Donald & Miriam Teeter • Marilyn Tinderholt • Holly & Jeff Ullman • Ken & Ruth Wilcox John & Diane Savage Holly Ward & Scott Spector Robert Kelley Joyce Reynolds Sinclair Kenneth & Susan Greathouse Contributions listed were received between 8/21/2017 and 8/21/2018. Program deadlines and space limitations prevent us from listing all of our greatly appreciated patrons. For corrections, or to make a contribution, please contact Jake Hurwitz at 650.463.7110 or [email protected]. In Memory of Lorie Griswold Lynn Szekely-Goode & Dr. Richard Goode * Indicates donors whose gifts include in-kind goods or services. + Indicates members of the Encore Club, who make ongoing monthly or quarterly gifts.

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VISIONARY SPONSORS CORPORATE CIRCLE, FOUNDATION, & GOVERNMENT GIFTS Ciro Giammona, Chair ARTISTIC SCENERY DEVELOPMENT MARKETING 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. Director of New Works Technical Director Director of Development Director of Marketing Contact Ronnie Plasters at 650.463.7135 or [email protected] for more information. Giovanna Sardelli Frank Sarmiento Ronnie Plasters Peter Chenot

Visionary Sponsors Benefactors Friends Casting Director Lead Scenic Artist/Craftsman Stewardship & Individual Giving Art Director ($50,000 and above) ($5,000 to $9,999) ($1,000 to $2,499) Jeffrey Lo Tom Langguth Manager Ev Shiro The Garden Court Hotel* Robert E. & Adele M. Boydston Anonymous Jake Hurwitz Artistic Operations Manager/ Master Carpenter Marketing & Communications The Giving Code Fund at Los Altos Charitable Foundation Chase VP* Events Manager Manager Community Foundation California Civil Liberties Public Isla Productions, LLC* Company Manager Bill Roberts Heather Orth Stephen Muterspaugh Jodi Corwin The William Randolph Hearst Education Program The Morrison & Foerster Foundation Carpenters Foundation Dodge & Cox Investment Opal Events Center* Digital Media Manager Resident Musical Director Andrew Clark, Rodrigo Frausto, Development Associate The William & Flora Hewlett Managers Pacific Hearing Service Jennifer Gosk William Liberatore Patrick McKenna Tracy Hayden Foundation Fenwick & West LLP Presidio Bank Systems Analyst J.Lohr Vineyards & Wines* The Leonard C. & Mildred F. FutureWorks Fellow Telefunding/Telesales Andrew Skelton The David & Lucile Packard Ferguson Foundation Michelle Skinner PROPERTIES Constance Gannon Foundation Harrell Remodeling Matching Gifts Box Office Manager The Shubert Foundation Hurlbut-Johnson Charitable Artistic Assistant Properties Master Many companies will double or triple EDUCATION Elana Ron Sobrato Philanthropies Trusts their employees’ contributions to Tracy Hayden Christopher Fitzer National Alliance for Musical Ticket Services Representatives nonprofits. It’s a great way to make Properties Artisan Associate Education Director Andrée Beals, Mary Alley, Presenting Sponsor Theatre your gift to TheatreWorks go further at PRODUCTION, Steven Fetter Katie Bartholomew ($25,000 to $49,999) ThinOptics* no extra cost. Call 650.463.7135 for Nancy Melmon, Sean Okuniewicz, LIGHTING, & SOUND Education Associate/ Koret Foundation The Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & more information. Properties Stock Manager Margaret Purdy, Cameron Wells Sand Hill Foundation Rosati Foundation Master Teaching Artist Production Manager Alfred Rudolph Graphics Assistant Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry* Amazon Smile Foundation Meghan C. Hakes Supporters Adobe Systems David A. Milligan Katie Dai Agilent Technologies Master Teaching Artist Supporting Sponsors ($2,500 to $4,999) Assistant Production Manager COSTUMES Public Relations & Advertising PRESENTING SPONSORS ($15,000 to $24,999) Allegra Entertainment* Apple Piper LaGrelius Elizar Ivanov Carla Befera & Co. Carla Befera Public Relations* Avidbank Avant! Foundation Costume Director Teaching Artists Carla Befera, Lauren Goldfarb National Endowment for the Arts Cooley LLP* Google Operations Manager/ Jill Bowers Stacey Ardelean, Lauren Berman, Safari True The Merrimac Fund Hewlett-Packard Company Master Electrician Company Photographers Assistant Costumer Kimberly Braun, Jenni Chapman, The Harold & Mimi Steinberg Nikon Precision, Inc IBM Steven B. Mannshardt Kevin Berne, Alessandra Mello Charitable Trust Palo Alto Weekly* Johnson & Johnson Family of Noah Marin Halli Gibson, Matthew Keuter, Companies Resident Lighting Designer Peninsula Endowment Fund Lead Cutter/Draper Rebecca Longworth, Microsoft Steven B. Mannshardt ADMINISTRATIVE Sponsors Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Yen La Wong Josh Marx, Lauren Mayer, ($10,000 to $14,999) Pittman LLP Netflix Sound Supervisor Michileen Oberst, Jed Pasario, General Manager Adams Wine Group* Perkins Coie LLP Rambus Inc. Wardrobe Manager Dimitri Wentworth Kelly Rinehart, Martin Rojas Dietrich, Scott DeVine The Applied Materials Foundation Martha Jo Walton * Indicates donors whose gifts include Cassie Rosenbrock, Amanda Wallace, Heising-Simons Foundation Production Coordinator Business Manager in-kind goods or services. Costume Rentals Manager Adrienne Walters Hengehold Motor Company* Karen Szpaller Jason Hyde Melissa Sanchez Database Electricians Administrator Assistant Cutter/First Hand And thanks to our fabulous Ken Maitz FUTUREWORKS Jayne Booker, Chair Justin Buchs, Steven Fetter, Michelle Earney Roque TheatreWorkers! FutureWorks members have made an estate gift from a will or living trust, a beneficiary designation in an IRA, a gift of life Carolyn Guggemos, A.C. Hay, Staff Accountant SUPPORTING SPONSORS insurance, a gift that returns lifetime income, or another planned gift. Contact Ronnie Plasters at [email protected] Cosmo Hom, Ryan Hubbard, Resident Wigmaster Barbara Sloss for more information. Sharon Ridge Sean Kramer, Kyle W. Langdon, Front Desk Volunteers Anonymous (7) • Marc Abramson • The Estate of William C. Anderson • Ray & Carol Bacchetti • Elaine Brendan Lee, Noah Listgarten, Hair Stylist Joan Doherty, Cindi Sears Baskin & Ken Krechmer • Pauline Berkow & Ronald Kauffman • David & Lauren Berman • Jayne Booker • Eric Liu, Evan Lola, Harris Meyers, James & Diane Bordoni • Ann S. Bowers • Steve & Gayle Brugler • Marda Buchholz • Carol Buchser • The Jeanne Naritomi Dylan Moreland, Gary Nelson, estate of Cathryn Z. Cannon • Eleanor W. Caughlan • Steven & Karin Chase • Jodi Corwin & Irv Duchowny Costume Shop Intern FUN HOME ADDITIONAL STAFF • Bruce & Hala Kurdi Cozadd • George & Susan Crow • John & Wynne Dobyns • Mark Duncan • John & Sean O’Connor, Darbus Oldham, Abigail Leon Linda Elman • Frances Escherich • Susan Fairbrook • Harriett Ferziger • Gayle Flanagan • Carole & David Jeff Spackman, Jarku Tang, Assistant Director Arianna Rice Floor Crew David Chambers, Florian • Peter & Rose Friedland • Terry & Carolyn Gannon • Ed Glazier • John & Marcia Goldman • Lorie Henry Wilen Production Assistant Mattias Lange McPherson, Griswold • Judy Heyboer & Brian Shally • Maureen Hoberg • Sharon Hoffman • Anne & Emma Grace STAGE MANAGEMENT Amy Smith Goodman Natasha Shirkhodaei Load-in/Strike Volunteers SPONSORS Holmes • Kenny Hom • Sue Homestead • Judith & Wayne Hooper • Elaine & Samuel Housten • Susan M. Rehearsal Pianist Jonathan Erman Dresser/Wig Assistant Resident Stage Manager Huch • Edward Hunter & Michelle Garcia • Nancy Lee Jalonen • Barry Lee Johnson • Stanley Johnson • Rick Amerson, Deborah Bennett, Asst Lighting Designer Ed Hunter Sarah Weatherford Randall K. Lum Claiborne S. Jones • Mike & Martha Kahn • Julie Kaufman & Doug Klein • Robert Kelley & Ev Shiro • Bill Ed Hunter Light Board Operator Ryan Hubbard Selected Wigs by Wigboys & Terry Krivan • Phil Kurjan & Noel Butler • Woof Kurtzman & Liz Hertz • Mark Lewis & Barbara Shapiro • Lighting Design Intern Followspots Noelle Murray, Stitcher Kyo Yohena Marilyn & Robert Mangelsdorf • Steve Mannshardt • Suzanne Martin & John Doyle • Leigh Metzler & Jim Samantha Schroeter, Chloe Schweizer Barbara Kossy Jason Vinson Costume Volunteer McVey • Buff & Cindy Miller • Tami & Craney Ogata • Richard Partridge & Rachel Michelberg • Joe and Sound Engineer Colin Whitely Studio teaching services provided Nancy Ragey • Doris Gottsegen-Reiner • Karen & John Reis • Eddie Reynolds & Ed Jones • Betsy Boardman Backstage Sound Dimitri Wentworth by On Location Education Ross • Adam Samuels • Philip Santora & Cristian Asher • Dorothy Saxe • Loren & Shelley Saxe • Cynthia Show Carpenter Ted Reuter David Price, Studio Teacher Sears • Joyce Reynolds Sinclair & Dr. Gerald M. Sinclair • Mindy Rauch & Carol Snell • Esther Sobel • Jim & Properties Runner Mauricio Suarez Child Wranglers Mary Southam • Cherrill M. Spencer • Rick Stern & Nancy Ginsburg Stern • Susanne Stevens & Monte Nikolai Perry, Samantha Schroeter, Mansir • Laurie Waldman • Carol Watts • Karen Carlson White • Renee & Herman Winick Jennifer Tipton, Joshua Waterstone

28 THEATREWORKS TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Contributors TheatreWorks SV Staff Artistic Director Robert Kelley Executive Director Phil Santora

encoremediagroup.com/programs 29 OUNTAIN VIEW CENTER MFOR THE PERFORMING ARTS MAILING ADDRESS BOOKING INFORMATION Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts The Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts’ three J O I N U S F O R O U R FA L L G A L A City of Mountain View theaters and support spaces may be booked for perform- Post Office Box 7540, Mountain View, CA 94039-7540 ing arts events, meetings, conferences and other events. For booking information, please call 650-903-6556. TICKETS & INFORMATION 650.903.6000 (24 hours) mvcpa.com HOME COMPANIES [email protected] The Center is proud to serve as host to two Home TheatreWorks lasting Com panies: TheatreWorks and Peninsula Youth Ticket Office Hours: Wednesday–Saturday, noon to Theatre. These arts organizations perform a significant 6 pm, and one hour prior to event curtain time. Ticket portion of their seasons in our theaters and contribute Ever Services also features a telephone information hotline. to the overall success of the Center. C E L E B R AT I N G T H R O U G H T I M E Ticket orders may be placed 24 hours a day. Phone: 650-903-6000 Fax: 650-965-1727 PLEASE NOTE • All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket. November 3, 2018 GENERAL INFORMATION • Due to contract restrictions and the dangers posed 500 Castro Street, Mountain View to performers, cameras and recording devices are Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club Administrative Office prohibited in the theaters during most events. Phone: 650-903-6565 Fax: 650-962-9900 Unauthorized cameras and recording devices will be removed and held by the Center until TheatreWorks productions take audiences through the centuries, offering fascinating insights into the the close of the performance. past. You are invited to time-travel with us to some of these captivating eras. Enjoy ﬂowing cocktails, FIND OUT WHAT’S HAPPENING • Please do not bring food or drink (except bottled To receive Preview Magazine by mail, call 650-903-6000. excellent wines, superb food, and live entertainment, while supporting the theatre you love. Dress to water) into the theaters. Visit mvcpa.com for the latest information on events • To avoid disruption of the performance, please set your favorite era—costumes admired but not required. at the Center and to sign up for eSpotlight to get the pagers to vibrate and disengage alarmed watches special offers and event updates by email. and cellular phones before entering the theater. theatreworks.org [email protected] 650.463.7112 • Please become familiar with the exits. In an REFUNDS AND EXCHANGES emergency, listen for instructions from Center staff. no refunds If instructed to do so, walk—do not run—to the exit. MainStage There are unless a performance is canceled or rescheduled. Exchange policies vary and are set by the In the case of an earthquake, remain seated, or presenter of each event. For more information, please call crouch below seats, then listen for instructions Ticket Services at 650-903-6000. from Center staff.

TheatreWorks SV General Information 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 CONTACT US GROUP SAVINGS LATE ARRIVALS Center a minimum of 20 minutes prior to curtain time. Mailing Address: Savings are available for groups of 10 or more. Latecomers will not be seated until appropriate If you are purchasing or picking up tickets, please allow PO Box 50458, Palo Alto, CA 94303-0458 For more information, call 650.463.1960 or email intervals, and may not be seated in their exact additional time. Our ticket office closes one half hour MOUNTAIN VIEW CITY COUNCIL Phone: 650.463.1950 Fax: 650.463.1963 [email protected]. seat locations until intermission. after curtain time. Lenny Siegel, Mayor • Lisa Matichak, Vice Mayor Email: [email protected] Margaret Abe-Koga • Christopher Clark WHEELCHAIR SEATING LOST AND FOUND John McAlister • Ken Rosenberg • Pat Showalter TICKET SERVICES EMERGENCY NUMBER Seating is available for wheelchair patrons. Please For Mountain View Center for the Performing Our House Manager has a cell phone (650-740-0093) Dan Rich, City Manager Tickets to all TheatreWorks Silicon Valley telephone the Ticket Office in advance so that Arts lost and found, please call 650.903.6568. to receive emergency calls during performances. performances are sold through the TheatreWorks special arrangements may be made. For Lucie Stern Theatre lost and found, please ERFORMING RTS OMMITTEE Silicon Valley Box Office call 650.463.1960. P A C Hours: Monday–Friday, 11am–6pm; LISTENING SYSTEMS ADDITIONAL SERVICES Kathleen M. Branyon • Carol Donahue Saturday-Sunday, 12pm-6pm Both theatres are equipped with listening PLEASE REMEMBER The Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts is fully Hafsa Mirza • Daniel Palay • Beth Wise wheelchair seating or Phone: 650.463.1960 systems for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. There is no smoking in the theatres or lobbies. accessible. Patrons who require Tickets may also be obtained through the Please see the house manager for details. Audio or video recording during the show is SecondStage other assistance may make arrangements with Ticket CENTER STAFF Services at the time of ticket purchase 650-903-6000. Mountain View Center Ticket Office AUDIO-CAPTIONING strictly prohibited. Neither food nor drink is Hours: Wednesday–Saturday, noon–6pm permitted in the theatres. Please ensure that all Notifying the Center in advance will make it possible to The Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts is a Phone: 650.903.6000 Audio captioning for the visually impaired is electronic devices are set to the “off“ position better serve your needs. Assistive listening system division of the City of Mountain View’s Community Services available at certain performances. Please call while you are in the theatre. headsets are available in the lobby for performances. Department, J.P. de la Montaigne, Director. WALK-UP TICKET SERVICES 650.463.1960 for details. You may also bring your own headphones or earbuds to Children 5 and under are not permitted in Executive Director W. Scott Whisler The walk-up ticket office will open one hour plug into a receiver to utillize the system. Audio described OPEN-CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES the theatre. Persons 14 and under must be Marketing & Public Relations Manager Shonda Ranson prior to each performance. services accompanied by an adult. Every person, for patrons who are visually impaired are Open-captioned performances for available at some performances. Patrons who are hearing Marketing Outreach Coordinator Susannah Greenwood PERFORMANCE TIMES Fun Home regardless of age, must have a ticket. : 10/21 at 2pm and 7pm, 10/24 at 2pm impaired may request translation services (for information Business Manager Noelle Magner Tuck Everlasting: 12/16 at 2pm and 7pm, Schedules, shows, casts, and ticket prices are Wed, Thur, Fri Previews 8pm call 650-903-6000). Assistive ambulatory devices will Operations Manager Daniel Kays Tuesday & Wednesday Eve 7:30pm 12/19 at 2pm subject to change. be checked at the back of the theater unless the device Frost/Nixon: 2/3 at 2pm & 7pm, 2/6 @ 2pm Booking Coordinator Jenn Poret Thursday–Saturday Eve 8pm Single ticket purchases are non-refundable, but fits completely beneath the seats. Sunday Eve 7pm Marie and Rosetta: 3/24 at 2pm & 7pm, are exchangeable for $15 per ticket. Technical Services Manager Steven Crandell Wednesday, Saturday, & Sunday Matinee 2pm 3/27 @ 2pm Patron Services Manager Some restrictions apply. OLUNTEER AT THE ENTER Hannah Crown Hershey Felder: 4/21 at 2pm & 7pm, 4/24 @ 2pm V C INDIVIDUAL TICKET PRICES The Center owes a great deal of its success to its Ticket Services Director Liz Nelson Archduke: 6/23 at 2pm & 7pm, 6/26 @ 2pm Starting at $35 (balcony). Visit theatreworks.org dedicated volunteer staff who serve as Ushers, Art Docents Senior Ticket Representative Carolyn Marie Len Discounts available for Seniors, Educators, Patrons For more information about open captioning, for detailed information or to purchase tickets. and Office Volunteers. Join us, support the arts and be a 35 & Under, and active military. For pricing, call please contact the box office at 650.463.1960 part of the Center! For moreinformation, please call 650.463.1960 or visit theatreworks.org. or [email protected]. 650-903-6568. Rotunda 30 THEATREWORKS OUNTAIN VIEW CENTER MFOR THE PERFORMING ARTS MAILING ADDRESS BOOKING INFORMATION Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts The Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts’ three J O I N U S F O R O U R FA L L G A L A City of Mountain View theaters and support spaces may be booked for perform- Post Office Box 7540, Mountain View, CA 94039-7540 ing arts events, meetings, conferences and other events. For booking information, please call 650-903-6556. TICKETS & INFORMATION 650.903.6000 (24 hours) mvcpa.com HOME COMPANIES [email protected] The Center is proud to serve as host to two Home TheatreWorks lasting Com panies: TheatreWorks and Peninsula Youth Ticket Office Hours: Wednesday–Saturday, noon to Theatre. These arts organizations perform a significant 6 pm, and one hour prior to event curtain time. Ticket portion of their seasons in our theaters and contribute Ever Services also features a telephone information hotline. to the overall success of the Center. C E L E B R AT I N G T H R O U G H T I M E Ticket orders may be placed 24 hours a day. Phone: 650-903-6000 Fax: 650-965-1727 PLEASE NOTE • All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket. November 3, 2018 GENERAL INFORMATION • Due to contract restrictions and the dangers posed 500 Castro Street, Mountain View to performers, cameras and recording devices are Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club Administrative Office prohibited in the theaters during most events. Phone: 650-903-6565 Fax: 650-962-9900 Unauthorized cameras and recording devices will be removed and held by the Center until TheatreWorks productions take audiences through the centuries, offering fascinating insights into the the close of the performance. past. You are invited to time-travel with us to some of these captivating eras. Enjoy ﬂowing cocktails, FIND OUT WHAT’S HAPPENING • Please do not bring food or drink (except bottled To receive Preview Magazine by mail, call 650-903-6000. excellent wines, superb food, and live entertainment, while supporting the theatre you love. Dress to water) into the theaters. Visit mvcpa.com for the latest information on events • To avoid disruption of the performance, please set your favorite era—costumes admired but not required. at the Center and to sign up for eSpotlight to get the pagers to vibrate and disengage alarmed watches special offers and event updates by email. and cellular phones before entering the theater. theatreworks.org [email protected] 650.463.7112 • Please become familiar with the exits. In an REFUNDS AND EXCHANGES emergency, listen for instructions from Center staff. no refunds If instructed to do so, walk—do not run—to the exit. MainStage There are unless a performance is canceled or rescheduled. Exchange policies vary and are set by the In the case of an earthquake, remain seated, or presenter of each event. For more information, please call crouch below seats, then listen for instructions Ticket Services at 650-903-6000. from Center staff.

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