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PLANNED G IVING STANFORD March 2016 About TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Volume 47, No. 6 Welcome to TheatreWorks Silicon Valley and our 46th season of award-winning theatre. Led by Founding Artistic Director Robert Kelley and Managing Director Phil Santora, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley presents a wide range of productions Paul Heppner and programming throughout the region. Publisher Founded in 1970, we continue to celebrate the human spirit and the diversity of Susan Peterson Design & Production Director our community, presenting contemporary plays and musicals, revitalizing great Ana Alvira, Robin Kessler, works of the past, championing arts education, and nurturing new works for the Shaun Swick, Stevie VanBronkhorst American theatre. TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has produced 65 world premieres Production Artists and Graphic Design and over 150 US and regional premieres. In the 2015/16 season, we add the Mike Hathaway world premiere of the musical Triangle and five more regional premieres to our Sales Director résumé. Brieanna Bright, Joey Chapman, Ann Manning TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s 2014/15 season included the world premiere of Seattle Area Account Executives The Great Pretender, as well as regional premieres of Water by the Spoonful, Marilyn Kallins, Terri Reed San Francisco/Bay Area Account Executives The Lake Effect, and Fire on the Mountain. Last season’s holiday production, Brett Hamil Peter and the Starcatcher, joined our January show 2 Pianos 4 Hands as the Online Editor two highest-grossing plays in our history. In the course of the year, shows that Jonathan Shipley debuted here were produced at theatres around the world, including our world Associate Online Editor premiere Memphis, which opened in London’s West End. Ad Services Coordinator Carol Yip With an annual operating budget of $8 million, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Sales Coordinator produces eight mainstage productions at the Lucie Stern Theatre in Palo Alto and the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. Fifteen years ago, we launched the New Works Initiative, rededicating ourselves to the development of new plays and musicals. The Initiative has since supported over 140 new works Leah Baltus ENCORE through retreats, workshops, staged readings, developmental productions, Editor-in-Chief and the annual New Works Festival, inspiring The Mercury News to call us “a Paul Heppner premiere breeding ground for new musicals, which has put the company on the Publisher national map.” Marty Griswold Associate Publisher TheatreWorks Silicon Valley believes in making theatre accessible to the entire Dan Paulus Silicon Valley community. Our Arts Education Department reaches more than Art Director 25,000 students in 70 schools in 7 counties annually. It sponsors outreach Jonathan Zwickel Senior Editor programs that include the Children’s Healing Project at Lucile Packard Children’s Gemma Wilson Hospital, the Young Playwright’s Initiative, specially-priced student matinees, Associate Editor extensive school tours, post-show discussions, and theatre camps, classes, and Amanda Manitach conservatories for youth. Visual Arts Editor

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I clearly remember my first experience with tokyo fish story. It was 2 About TheatreWorks a staged reading a couple of years ago at TheatreWorks Silicon Silicon Valley Valley’s New Works Festival, and I remember hoping that we would mount a mainstage production of this culturally rich and beautifully 6 THE 2016/17 SEASON written play. However, I also remember leaving the theatre trying to imagine what the sets would look like, wondering how we could portray the dreamlike elements of the script, and if we would have TheatreWorks Summer Studio 8 to find actors proficient in making sushi. It all seemed a daunting task. Yet here we are, and I’m thrilled that creative people with much more imagina- 9 From the Artistic Director tion than I were able to conceptualize and deliver on the promise we all knew was in tokyo fish story. I love that TheatreWorks is committed not only to bringing our audiences diverse and imaginative multi-cultural theatre, but multi-generational theatre as well, building empathy and sparking the imagination of Bay Area youth. Perhaps it’s because our founder and artistic director, Robert Kelley, began TheatreWorks in 1970 as a theatre arts workshop for young artists to create socially relevant productions during an unsettled period in American life. Or perhaps it’s because exposing kids to the arts at an early age helps create the next generation of theatregoers who will keep theatre vibrant. Or perhaps it’s because we know that cultural literacy is just as important in today’s diverse and divisive world as math and science literacy. Education fueled by imagination is clearly in TheatreWorks’ DNA. Our experienced teaching artists inspire over 25,000 students every year through in-school programs, student matinees, young playwrights projects, and community outreach. Whether it’s nurturing the creative spirit with the youngest aspiring thespian in our Playmakers summer camp, or collaborating with 7th–12th graders during our popular 1440 Countdown playwriting competition, TheatreWorks helps kids explore their Playwright Kimber Lee creativity, solve problems, and gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the world in which they live. 10 About the Play & Playwright Maybe this is why I suspect that theatre people are among the most empathetic and accepting of cohorts. Somewhere in each playwright’s, actor’s, director’s, or production designer’s past, his or her wild and crazy ideas were nurtured and 11 America’s Love Affair with Sushi affirmed. All were told it was okay to imagine the impossible and then make it happen. As Albert Einstein once said, “Logic will get you from A to B but imagination 12 A Gaijin’s Guide to Sushi will take you everywhere.”

13 TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Barbara Shapiro presents tokyo fish story Coming Next at TheatreWorks 15 Who’s Who BOARD OF TRUSTEES Barbara Shapiro, Chair 18 Leading Ladies Jayne Booker Michael Kahn Nancy Ginsburg Stern Bill Coughran Julie Kaufman Debra Summers 19 Contributors Susan Fairbrook Robert Kelley Lynn Szekely-Goode Ciro Giammona Tom Kelley Tzipor Ulman 22 TWSV Staff Anne Hambly Ray A. Rothrock Mark Vershel Judy Heyboer Adam Samuels Holly Ward Larry Horton Phil Santora Lisa Webster By Edmund Rostand 23 TWSV General Information Roy Johnson Loren Saxe Jane Weston Derry Kabcenell Gayla Lorthridge Wood Translated by Michael Hollinger BOARD EMERITUS Adapted by Michael Hollinger & Aaron Posner Continue the conversation online! Nancy Meyer, Founder • William F. Adler • Edward T. Anderson, MD • Doug Barry • Lauren Directed by Robert Kelley Berman • Chuck Bernstein • Sharon Anthony Bower • Michael Braun • Polly W. Bredt • Bruce Become our fan on Facebook! C. 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With the campaign in full American Premiere Reprising TheatreWorks’ World Premiere swing, someone unfurls a confederate flag and the scandal Doubt conjures up a wry and wondrous romantic comedy with Reprising its hit run in London, this spectacular musical evening From the creator of Jane Austen’s EMMA and the adaptor of hits the fan. The provocative hit of TheatreWorks’ 2015 New a dark Irish twist. Family feuds and rustic fences have kept stars renowned Tony Award-nominated composer Andrew Lippa Les Misérables comes an intimate musical valentine that capti- Works Festival, this headline-hot political drama is a fresh, two eccentric, lovelorn neighbors apart since childhood, but and friends in a sexy, tantalizing revue of hits from Broadway’s vated the Bay Area and has since charmed audiences in London, fascinating look at today’s muckraking media and the world it in this passionate, compassionate Broadway hit it’s never too hilarious The Addams Family and tender Big Fish, his award- Tokyo, and New York. Its joyous return for the holidays is set in relentlessly pursues. late to take a chance on love. winning The Wild Party, poignant I Am Harvey Milk, and many suffragette-era New England, where a spirited orphan girl is Contains mature language. “Shanley’s finest work since Doubt.” The New York Times more. Expect sensational surprises along the way in this laugh- sent to a prestigious college by a mysterious benefactor. Her July 13–August 7, 2016 filled evening of song and sophistication. October 5–30, 2016 heart-warming journey to independence, education, and romance Lucie Stern Theatre, Palo Alto Contains mature subject matter. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts is chronicled in a wealth of witty letters and glorious songs. “Sexy, sophisticated, and funny. 5 Stars!” “An absolute charmer suitable for the whole family.” The Telegraph, London The Mercury News A CLASSIC AMERICAN COMEDY August 24–September 18, 2016 A MUSICAL SAGA OF IMMIGRANT AMERICA November 30–December 23, 2016 Lucie Stern Theatre, Palo Alto Crimes of the Heart Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts Rags By Beth Henley Book by Joseph Stein AN EAST/WEST COMIC DRAMA AN EXTRAORDINARY MUSICAL PLAY Directed by Giovanna Sardelli Music by Charles Strouse Winner of the Pulitzer Prize Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz NY Drama Critics Circle Award Calligraphy Directed by Robert Kelley Hershey Felder, BEETHOVEN By Velina Hasu Houston Three hard-luck Mississippi sisters are betrayed by their pas- America’s Greatest Unknown Musical By Hershey Felder Directed by Leslie Martinson Music by Ludwig van Beethoven sions in this Southern Gothic classic—a zany, warm-hearted, Hope, good will, and fierce determination light the ragtag and brilliantly imaginative tale of relationships run amok and Regional Premiere journey of Jewish immigrant Rebecca and her son from Directed by Joel Zwick dreams gone awry. In a hurricane of hilarity and hurt, Lenny’s Two continents, two cultures, two estranged sisters, and the European persecution to new lives in the teeming, turn-of- Regional Premiere turning 30, Meg’s fresh from rehab, and Babe’s out on bail, two cousins determined to bridge the gap between them—all the-century tenements of New York in this exhilarating musical Following his triumph as Irving Berlin, the brilliant Hershey testing the boundaries of sisterhood in a world full of pitfalls are boldly calligraphed in this international comic drama set in from the creators of Fiddler on the Roof and Wicked. A Felder now brings Ludwig van Beethoven to life through the and a town without pity. Los Angeles and Tokyo, past and present. East and West collide soaring, tuneful score highlights this sweeping saga of dreams eyes of a Viennese Doctor who as a boy spent Beethoven’s “Overflows with infectious high spirits.” as biracial American Hiromi and Japanese free spirit Sayuri and disillusion, love lost and inspiration found, of the heart last years by the Maestro’s side. Featuring some of the The New York Times confront tradition, prejudice, and their heritage of filial duty in and soul of the American character. composer's greatest works, from the “Moonlight Sonata” to January 11–February 5, 2017 one final attempt to reunite their aging parents. “A winner, warm and witty. You are tempted to rise cheering.” the “9th Symphony” and the “Emperor Concerto,” this intense, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts “Intimate, sensitive…the emotional stakes are high.” The Mercury News illuminating, and unforgettable journey through time will Los Angeles Times April 5–30, 2017 immerse you in the astounding life of the Maestro and his March 8–April 2, 2017 Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts genius that transcended it all. Lucie Stern Theatre, Palo Alto “A hypnotic production...a chamber music piece of exquisite beauty.” Chicago Sun Times June 7–July 2, 2017 TheatreWorks Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts S I L I C O N V A L L E Y Subscribe to all eight today! theatreworks.org 650.463.1960

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

encoreartsprograms.com 7 Upcoming From Our Education Department From Artistic Director Robert Kelley TWSV Events Mar, Apr, May A Fish in the Making

3/13 @ Noon tokyo fish story? The title caught my eye, made tion of Wendy Wasserstein’s Third, who already had a VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION me laugh, piqued my interest—but could it ever strong relationship with the playwright. She brought PARTY be done at TheatreWorks? Who would come? So two award-winning artists with her: lighting designer For our valued TheatreWorkers when New Works Director Giovanna Sardelli first Dawn Chiang, a native Palo Altan who has designed RSVP required brought me the script, I began reading with some for Broadway, New York City Opera, and the Oregon TWSV Rehearsal Hall trepidation. Shakespeare Festival; and Russian-born costume Sobrato Center for Nonprofits designer Alina Bokovikova, who recently relocated to Redwood Shores Given our mission to celebrate the diversity of Silicon Cupertino after a thriving career in San Diego. For Valley, TheatreWorks has done many plays about the difficult set design: New York-based Wilson Chin, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 Asian cultures. We explored ancient Japan in the creator of last season’s fabulously realistic Indian TOKYO FISH STORY drama Rashomon, chronicled its opening to the West restaurant for The Lake Effect. He would need to DISCUSSION WEDNESDAYS in the musical Pacific Overtures, shared the terrors of imagine a much more abstract and theatrical restaurant Post-show discussion World War II in Nagasaki Dust, and witnessed the for this multi-location fish. With frequent contributor Lucie Stern Theatre, Palo Alto internment of Japanese-Americans in the courtroom Jeff Mockus creating a soundscape and resident props drama Snow Falling on Cedars—all soaring works master Christopher Fitzer designing the food, tokyo 3/19 at 10:00am about culture and history. This fish story, however, fish story had an artistic dream team worthy of its BEHIND-THE-SCENES INNER set in a tiny Tokyo restaurant, seemed to be entirely unique script. CIRCLE INFO PARTY about food! For those interested in Inner That team would grow. Over months of auditions here, Circle membership benefits How wrong I was. For amidst the tuna testing, in New York, in person, on video via YouTube, RSVP required octopus massaging, and kitchen intrigue was the play streamed live via Skype, a superb cast was assembled Contact 650.463.7155 or of my dreams—a tale of tradition buffeted by change, by Casting and Associate Artistic Director Leslie of demanding fathers and determined sons, of Martinson, director Brandt, and playwright Lee. [email protected] Join in the Artistry! Lucie Stern Stage, Palo Alto centuries-old prejudice finally overcome. It was a The most daunting piece of the puzzle was the sushi story of genius confronting mediocrity, of generation master Koji himself, and when TheatreWorks’ In tokyo fish story, there is a great respect for the artistry in sushi making 4/5 @ 7:00pm gaps and gender parity, of love lost but not forgot- nationally-acclaimed favorite Francis Jue accepted as well as the experience of learning the craft. The Summer Studio @ CYRANO SNEAK A PEEK ten—a TheatreWorks play through and through. the role, we were ready to start cooking. Only one TheatreWorks allows you to learn the craft of adapting a classic piece of Donors of $150 or more are Okay, it was also about food, a culinary curiosity that problem remained: no one had ever made sushi! invited to a final dress rehearsal theatre, while honing your skills and sharing your talent with friends. had gone from fad to fixture in our Silicon Valley and Mountain View Center for the was threatening the hegemony of mac & cheese in Wanted: brilliant chef willing to share skills, standards, Performing Arts Each year, Summer Studio puts a modern and hilarious spin on a classic many school cafeterias. In a matter of days we landed and a glimpse of genius with anxious actors already play that you help to write and perform—all the while learning new skills this fish for our New Works Festival, 2014. overburdened with lines, staging, and timing in the 4/9 in acting, dance, and music from industry professionals. This year we frantic rush of a professional rehearsal process. OPENING NIGHT OF CYRANO re-imagine the wacky classic, The Birds, by Aristophanes. Don't just take The Festival that August was thrilling, engaging, Fortunately, TheatreWorks’ network of supporters Post-show reception with the the summer off—make it a creative summer you'll never forget. insightful. Playwright Kimber Lee proved a fascinating offered many suggestions, especially Executive Chef cast and staff young artist and her chronicle of personal and cultural Miriam Russell-Wadleigh of Stanford University. change was an audience favorite. But with live sushi- She introduced us to Toshi and Keiko Sakuma, a Mountain View Center for the This is a great opportunity for middle and high school students to spend making, a floating bicycle, shimmering ghosts, and an master Japanese sushi chef and his restaurateur wife, Performing Arts a fast-paced and immersive month writing, staging, and performing a onstage river, it prompted one obvious question: whose Kaygetsu restaurant in Menlo Park had been truly original piece of theatre in the professional environment at “How will you ever do that on stage?” I had no idea. featured regularly as one of Zagat’s Top Ten Bay 4/30 @ 5:30pm TheatreWorks. SPRING FUNDRAISER But we would find a way and tokyo fish story Area Restaurants. Toshi not only taught the actors the CARNIVALE was soon on the menu for our 2015/16 basic skills, he gave them a window into the world of We look forward to your young artists growing artistically with us this Individual tickets and season! uncompromising excellence that defines the play. sponsorships available summer. For more information, please email [email protected], tokyo fish story was ready to be TheatreWorks’ fish Contact 650.463.7135 or call 650.463.7146, or visit the website at www.theatreworks.org/learn. Next challenge: artists. First a creative story at last. [email protected] director, experienced with new Sobrato Center for Nonprofits work: Kirsten Brandt, director Have a seat at the counter. Itadakimasu! Redwood Shores of our stunning 2008 produc-

8 THEATREWORKS Upcoming From Our Education Department From Artistic Director Robert Kelley TWSV Events Mar, Apr, May A Fish in the Making

encoreartsprograms.com 9 About the Play and Playwright America’s Love Affair with Sushi

For a playwright who grew up in a small town in ushi as we know it today has evolved over nearly Japanese businessmen and their American colleagues. Idaho to write about a small town in Idaho may two thousand years, influenced by natural disas- Kawafuku is credited with introducing nigiri to the west. seem unsurprising. For that same playwright to find Sters, international politics, technological Three years later, the sushi bar Osho opened in inspiration in a Brooklyn boxing gym is decidedly less advances, and the constant march of globalization. Hollywood, serving celebrity clientele. This gave sushi expected. Having stepped into the ring simply for the As early as the second century AD, people in the cultural cachet it needed to infiltrate mainstream exercise, Lee soon realized she had a real passion for Southeast Asia began to wrap salted meat and fish in American cuisine, spreading first to New York and the sport. For her, boxing was like playwriting—“a very rice, leaving it to ferment for months as a means of Chicago, and eventually across the whole of the country. complicated, delicate dance, developing the courage preservation without refrigeration. When finished the The advent of the California Roll, which first you need to get through the difficulties while maintain- rice was simply discarded, having served its purpose appeared in the 1970s, heralded an era of sushi experi- ing your openness to the world.” In 2012, Lee read in the fermentation process. mentation in the US. Owing to the fact that fresh tuna about a young boxer whose life was cut short by gun This means of food preservation spread through- was not available year round, one Los Angeles chef violence. Struck by the tragedy and by the fact that out China and eventually to Japan around the eighth began using avocado as a replacement, adding crab the event went largely unnoticed by the outside century, where fish was a mainstay of the local diet. meat to retain the fishy flavor, and rolling the sushi world, Lee was moved to write brownsville song (b-side Somewhere along the way, the Japanese began to “inside out,” as American clientele seemed wary of for tray). The play won one of six coveted spots at the consume the rice along with the fish. the seaweed wrapping. Americans ate it up—literally. Bay Area Playwrights Festival in 2013, and premiered The fifteenth century saw the addition of vinegar The number of sushi restaurants in America grew at the Humana Festival of New American Plays in the Playwright Kimber Lee and a new method of compressing the fish and rice, exponentially in the 1980s and ‘90s, and sushi rolls spring of 2014. allowing sushi to be produced in mere hours rather became a staple in supermarkets across the country. Lee’s latest work, tokyo fish story, tackles an than requiring months to ferment. As sushi’s popularity exploded, other chefs began ew playwrights are able to traverse diverse worlds altogether different topic—the intersection of tradition Nigiri became popular in the late 1820s, consisting experimenting with new ingredients and techniques as masterfully as tokyo fish story author Kimber Lee. and progressivism in Japanese sushi culture, and in of a slice of freshly caught raw fish placed atop vinegar- to appeal both to the American palate and to the way From Idaho to Tokyo, her plays navigate territory the modern world. Fascinated by the art of sushi F seasoned rice. Since the fish was so fresh, preservation Americans consume sushi. For example, many as varied as the world around us. Her works defy preparation and the sushi master’s lifelong pursuit of was no longer necessary. Stalls cropped up all over the American Japanese restaurants offer sushi alongside conventional labels, and challenge the assumptions we perfection, Lee spun a beautiful tale exploring the city of Edo (now known as Tokyo) selling this type of other types of dishes, ordered from a menu rather than make about playwrights and the kinds of art they produce. delicate balance between preserving custom and sushi as a kind of fast food snack. at a bar. There is often a wide variety of sushi available, Kimber Lee grew up in Nampa, Idaho, where hers adapting to a changing world. TheatreWorks audiences In 1923, the great Kanto earthquake shook Japan, instead of a small selection of what’s freshest, as is was the only Asian American family in town. Before she were delighted by an early reading of tokyo fish story an event that had two important effects on sushi the custom in more traditional Japanese sushi bars. turned her attention to writing, Lee was a performer, during our 2014 New Works Festival, and the play had culture. First, sushi chefs displaced by the destruction Americanized sushi may be sweeter and is often larger, working in and around Seattle. Eventually, though, the its world premiere at South Coast Rep in Costa Mesa of the quake moved out of the city, helping to spread types of roles she was being offered began to feel in March 2015. Following TheatreWorks’ production, necessitating the rice to be more densely packed so the dish throughout the country. Second, real estate limiting. “I was feeling a little restless about the range tokyo fish story will be produced by the The Old Globe that the roll may be bitten into without falling apart. prices in Tokyo dropped dramatically, allowing sushi of expression that I was allowed as an Asian American in San Diego this June. (Japanese sushi is typically bite-sized.) actor.” At the suggestion of a friend, she began hosting Looking only at her body of work, one may be vendors to forego outdoor stalls in favor of sit down Whether these modifications signify progress or informal readings of her own material in her living room. hard-pressed to draw many conclusions about Lee’s restaurants. Sushi evolved from a convenient snack to sacrilege depends on who you ask. Regardless of your Suddenly she was free to tell her own stories, not just background. In a 2015 interview, she admitted that a culinary experience. position, the evolution of sushi over the last several those written for her. people were surprised to find she wasn’t “a woman of Though there are accounts of sushi being served in decades is impossible to deny—even Japan now Lee made the decision to devote herself to playwrit- color” when she penned brownsville song, and that America as early as 1905, political tension between the boasts “American style” sushi restaurants, a kind of ing, and enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin. she was neither Japanese nor had she grown up in a US and Japan in the first half of the twentieth century reverse import of their own cuisine. Sushi has indeed She earned her MFA in 2011, and lost no time establish- sushi restaurant, when working on tokyo fish story. stalled the popularity of Japanese cuisine until the become a worldwide phenomenon, with something to ing herself as a rising star in the world of American “When someone says something like that, I take it as 1960s. In 1966, Kawafuku Restaurant opened in the satisfy nearly every taste. – Katie Dai playwrights. Her play fight won the 2010 Holland New a compliment that the voice [of the play] is feeling Little Tokyo neighborhood of Los Angeles, catering to Voices Award, and was a finalist for the 2011 Ruby Prize authentic to people.” Still, the tendency to want to and the O’Neill National Playwrights Conference. label artists and their work is something she wishes Like many playwrights, Lee found inspiration close to would fade. home when she penned different words for the same If we must label Kimber Lee, let it be as a brilliant thing. Set in her hometown of Nampa, Idaho, different playwright—one who draws inspiration from the world words is an ensemble piece, and has been likened to a around her, and deftly conjures characters and stories multiethnic, 21st century Our Town. It was a finalist in that resonate with all of us. Hers are very human tales, several playwriting competitions in 2012 including the beautifully crafted, that embody TheatreWorks’ mission Bay Area Playwrights Festival, and had its world premiere to tell authentic stories that celebrate the human spirit. Hershey Feld e r as Irving Berlin EIGHTY-EIGHT ENTERTAINMENTMENT at Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles in 2014. – Katie Dai

10 THEATREWORKS About the Play and Playwright America’s Love Affair with Sushi

encoreartsprograms.com 11 A Gaijin’s* Guide to Sushi TheatreWorks ushi in its contemporary style (dating from the Wasabi is a streambed plant with a stem that tastes SILICON VALLEY 19th century) is prepared rice combined with raw like horseradish. It is best when grated fresh; its Sor cooked seafood, vegetables and occasionally flavor and pungency fades after 15 minutes. Sushi presents fruit. Raw fish served by itself is sashimi. Sushi is most chefs cover wasabi with elements placed on top of rice often served with ginger (gari), wasabi, and soy sauce. to seal its flavor. THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PREMIERE A favorite garnish is daikon, a Japanese radish. Tamagoyaki (also tamago) is an omelet-like covering Nori are black seaweed wrappers made of algae rolled made by rolling together layers of cooked egg. out into thin, edible sheets. Tamago combines stirred eggs and rice vinegar, and occasionally sugar, soy sauce or sake. There are six contemporary types of sushi in Japan, but two dominate upscale dining. One is norimaki Mirin is rice wine with low alcohol and sugar used by (also ; the s becomes z in combined words in makizushi some chefs to make sushi rice. By Kimber Lee Japanese), or rolled sushi, and temaki, a “hand roll.” The other is (or “hand-pressed”), where a Shoyu is soy sauce. nigirizushi Directed by Kirsten Brandt small mound of rice is topped with nori and seafood Kusa literally translates as “grass,” and is slang for Scenic Designer or vegetables. seaweed. Wilson Chin Costume Designer Alina Bokovikova Western-style sushi includes two types: uramaki Ikura is wild salmon roe. Lighting Designer (an “inside-out roll”), which inverts a roll, placing the Dawn Chiang Sound Designer nori inside and the rice on the outside of the nori, Noren are traditional Japanese fabric dividers, hung Jeff Mockus surrounded by fish roe or toasted sesame seeds; and between rooms, on walls, in doorways or in windows. Casting Director Leslie Martinson U.S. style makizushi ( ), which are a variety New York Casting Director Alan Filderman futomaki Okimari-style sushi dining is ordering from a set menu of rolls (California, Hawaiian, Rainbow, Seattle, etc.) at specific prices. Stage Manager Ashley taylor Frampton* mostly named after cities or states of origin. Sushi Consultant Chef toshio sakuma -style sushi dining is ordering “as you like it,” Okonomi Japanese Cultural Consultant Fumiko Bielefeldt Neta are the elements on top of the rice in nigirizushi. by the individual item. Fish quality and freshness is of great importance in * Members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States sushi, and so must be superior to fish to be cooked. Omakase-style sushi dining is ordering “as the chef Sushi chefs are trained to look for firmness, smell, likes,” letting the chef determine the best menu Originally produced by South Coast Repertory Developed at The Lark Play Development Center, New York City based on inventory for that day. Thought to be the color, and freedom from parasites. Developed at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley as part of its New Works Festival best way to order at a high-end sushi-ya. tokyo fish story is produced by special arrangement with THE GERSH AGENCY, 41 Madison Avenue, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10010. A neta tray holds neta elements, usually inside a neta case at the front of the sushi bar. Shokunin literally means both “artisan” and “master of a profession.” The Japanese apprentice is taught EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Common neta elements include: tuna (maguro, shiro- that it combines technical skills with creativity and a Yogen & Peggy Dalal maguro), Japanese amberjack, yellowtail (hamachi), social consciousness toward their pursuits. One Morgan Family Foundation shad (kohada), snapper (kurodai), mackerel (saba) and strives for a perfection never attained. The shokunin’s salmon (sake). Toro, the fatty cut of the fish, is the competition is him or herself. Gayla Lorthridge Wood & Walt Wood most-valued sushi ingredient. Other neta elements include squid, clams, scallops, eels, octopus, sea *Gaijin is an outsider, a non-Japanese. PRODUCERS urchin, shrimp, crab, prawns and fish roe. Mike & Yvonne Nevens • Carol Watts “itadakimasu!” is “bon appetit!” In North America and in the European Union, neta By Jerry Patch ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS elements must be frozen below -20 degrees Celsius Reprinted with permission from South Coast Repertory Bill & Janet Nicholls (-4 Fahrenheit) and -60 degrees Celsius (-76 Fahrenheit) respectively, to destroy parasites before use. (In the SEASON SPONSORS US, tuna is the one exception to the rule.) Garden Court Hotel • J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines • Sobrato Philanthropies Sushi rice (also sushimeshi) is a preparation of white, short grained rice mixed with rice vinegar and sugar SEASON MEDIA SPONSOR or salt and cooled to room temperature to avoid The Mercury News stickiness. tokyo fish story plays March 9 – April 3, 2016

12 THEATREWORKS A Gaijin’s* Guide to Sushi TheatreWorks ushi in its contemporary style (dating from the Wasabi is a streambed plant with a stem that tastes SILICON VALLEY 19th century) is prepared rice combined with raw like horseradish. It is best when grated fresh; its Sor cooked seafood, vegetables and occasionally flavor and pungency fades after 15 minutes. Sushi presents fruit. Raw fish served by itself is sashimi. Sushi is most chefs cover wasabi with elements placed on top of rice often served with ginger (gari), wasabi, and soy sauce. to seal its flavor. THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PREMIERE A favorite garnish is daikon, a Japanese radish. Tamagoyaki (also tamago) is an omelet-like covering Nori are black seaweed wrappers made of algae rolled made by rolling together layers of cooked egg. out into thin, edible sheets. Tamago combines stirred eggs and rice vinegar, and occasionally sugar, soy sauce or sake. There are six contemporary types of sushi in Japan, but two dominate upscale dining. One is norimaki Mirin is rice wine with low alcohol and sugar used by (also ; the s becomes z in combined words in makizushi some chefs to make sushi rice. By Kimber Lee Japanese), or rolled sushi, and temaki, a “hand roll.” The other is (or “hand-pressed”), where a Shoyu is soy sauce. nigirizushi Directed by Kirsten Brandt small mound of rice is topped with nori and seafood Kusa literally translates as “grass,” and is slang for Scenic Designer or vegetables. seaweed. Wilson Chin Costume Designer Alina Bokovikova Western-style sushi includes two types: uramaki Ikura is wild salmon roe. Lighting Designer (an “inside-out roll”), which inverts a roll, placing the Dawn Chiang Sound Designer nori inside and the rice on the outside of the nori, Noren are traditional Japanese fabric dividers, hung Jeff Mockus surrounded by fish roe or toasted sesame seeds; and between rooms, on walls, in doorways or in windows. Casting Director Leslie Martinson U.S. style makizushi ( ), which are a variety New York Casting Director Alan Filderman futomaki Okimari-style sushi dining is ordering from a set menu of rolls (California, Hawaiian, Rainbow, Seattle, etc.) at specific prices. Stage Manager Ashley taylor Frampton* mostly named after cities or states of origin. Sushi Consultant Chef toshio sakuma -style sushi dining is ordering “as you like it,” Okonomi Japanese Cultural Consultant Fumiko Bielefeldt Neta are the elements on top of the rice in nigirizushi. by the individual item. Fish quality and freshness is of great importance in * Members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States sushi, and so must be superior to fish to be cooked. Omakase-style sushi dining is ordering “as the chef Sushi chefs are trained to look for firmness, smell, likes,” letting the chef determine the best menu Originally produced by South Coast Repertory Developed at The Lark Play Development Center, New York City based on inventory for that day. Thought to be the color, and freedom from parasites. Developed at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley as part of its New Works Festival best way to order at a high-end sushi-ya. tokyo fish story is produced by special arrangement with THE GERSH AGENCY, 41 Madison Avenue, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10010. A neta tray holds neta elements, usually inside a neta case at the front of the sushi bar. Shokunin literally means both “artisan” and “master of a profession.” The Japanese apprentice is taught EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Common neta elements include: tuna (maguro, shiro- that it combines technical skills with creativity and a Yogen & Peggy Dalal maguro), Japanese amberjack, yellowtail (hamachi), social consciousness toward their pursuits. One Morgan Family Foundation shad (kohada), snapper (kurodai), mackerel (saba) and strives for a perfection never attained. The shokunin’s salmon (sake). Toro, the fatty cut of the fish, is the competition is him or herself. Gayla Lorthridge Wood & Walt Wood most-valued sushi ingredient. Other neta elements include squid, clams, scallops, eels, octopus, sea *Gaijin is an outsider, a non-Japanese. PRODUCERS urchin, shrimp, crab, prawns and fish roe. Mike & Yvonne Nevens • Carol Watts “itadakimasu!” is “bon appetit!” In North America and in the European Union, neta By Jerry Patch ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS elements must be frozen below -20 degrees Celsius Reprinted with permission from South Coast Repertory Bill & Janet Nicholls (-4 Fahrenheit) and -60 degrees Celsius (-76 Fahrenheit) respectively, to destroy parasites before use. (In the SEASON SPONSORS US, tuna is the one exception to the rule.) Garden Court Hotel • J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines • Sobrato Philanthropies Sushi rice (also sushimeshi) is a preparation of white, short grained rice mixed with rice vinegar and sugar SEASON MEDIA SPONSOR or salt and cooled to room temperature to avoid The Mercury News stickiness. tokyo fish story plays March 9 – April 3, 2016

encoreartsprograms.com 13 the CAst Who’s Who (In order of speaking) Nobu Linden tailor* niCoLe JAvier Arthur KenG LinDen tAiLor (Ama/Woman) is (Oishi/Daisuke/etal.) (Nobu) is making his Takashi James seol* delighted to make is making his TheatreWorks debut. Koji Francis Jue* her TheatreWorks TheatreWorks debut. His regional credits Tuna Dealer Apprentice/Oishi/Toru/ debut. She most He is a Los Angeles- include Round House recently work- based actor who has Theatre: Eurydice Yuji/Daisuke/Hirayama Arthur Keng* shopped and worked throughout (Little Stone); Ama/Woman nicole Javier premiered Forever the Bay Area at Pennsylvania Poppy (Marisela) at the Providence theatres such as Berkeley Repertory Shakespeare Festival: A Midsummer * Members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States Playhouse. Her regional credits include Theatre, California Shakespeare Theater, Night’s Dream (Lysander); Synetic a full season at Touchstone Theatre San Francisco Playhouse, Center Theater, A Christmas Carol (Cratchit); tiMe AnD settinG Company, Flor (The Wind) for Corner- REPertory Company, Custom Made and several appearances at Adventure stone Theatre Company, Comedy of Theatre, and Impact Theatre, among Theatre and Imagination Stage. His film Present day Tokyo, Japan. Errors (Goldsmith) for Shakespeare others. Additional credits include and TV credits include Going In Style In and around a dingy, declining restaurant called Sushi Koji Orange County, and the original cast Merrimack Repertory Theatre, B Street directed by Zach Braff and Showtime’s which is located in a dingy side street, in a dingy, declining neighborhood. of If All the Sky Were Paper (Takako) Theatre, Theatre @ Boston Court, and Happyish. Mr. Tailor received his BFA in at the Los Angeles Theatre Center. In the Hollywood Fringe Festival. TV/Film Theatre Performance from Virginia TOKYO FISH STORY WILL BE PERFORMED WITHOUT INTERMISSION. the Bay Area, she has made appear- credits include an upcoming recurring Commonwealth University and MFA in ances with Aurora Theatre Company, role on Silicon Valley (HBO), Criminal Acting from the University of Florida. Crowded Fire Theater, Silicon Valley Minds (CBS), and The Eric André Show He would like to thank his family, Shakespeare, and Dragon Productions (Adult Swim). Mr. Keng received his friends, H and C, and especially his M. Theater Company. She worked as a MFA in Acting from the University of teaching artist and director with Unity Southern California. KiMBer Lee (Playwright) Plays include Stage in Queens, and locally with to the yellow house; tokyo fish story TheatreWorks and Red Ladder Theatre JAMes seoL (Takashi) (South Coast Repertory, The Old Company. Ms. Javier earned her BFA is thrilled to be mak- Globe); brownsville song (b-side for from Chapman University and would ing his TheatreWorks tray) (Humana Festival/ATL, LCT3, Long like to thank her ever-supportive family. debut. He was last Wharf Theatre, Philadelphia Theatre seen in the Bay Area Company, Seattle Repertory Theatre, FrAnCis Jue (Koji) in The Orphan of Zhao Moxie Theatre); and different words for is grateful to return directed by Carey the same thing (Center Theatre to TheatreWorks, Perloff for American Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre). Her work where he has Conservatory Theater (and La Jolla has also been presented by Lark Play appeared in 13 shows Playhouse). On Broadway: Richard Development Center, Page 73, and choreographed Greenberg’s A Naked Girl on the Appian Hedgebrook, Seven Devils Playwrights two. Mr. Jue has Way directed by Doug Hughes for Conference, Bay Area Playwrights appeared on Roundabout Theatre Company. Recent Festival, The Old Globe, and Magic Broadway in Pacific Overtures, regional credits include Robert O’Hara’s Theatre. She is under commission at Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Zombie: the American at Woolly LCT3, South Coast Repertory, Denver M Butterfly. Recent favorite theatre Mammoth Theatre Company, Hamlet Center Theatre Company, Hartford credits include Yellow Face (Obie and directed by Darko Tresnjak for Hartford Stage, Center Theatre Group, and Bush Lortel Awards, Public Theatre); In the Stage, Thoroughly Modern Millie at Theatre. She is a Lark Playwrights Next Room, or the vibrator play Maltz Jupiter Theatre and Paper Mill Workshop Fellow, Dramatists Guild (AriZoni Award, Actors Theatre of Playhouse, and Mame for Goodspeed Fellow, Ma-Yi Writers Lab, and recipient Phoenix); Miss Saigon (Elliot Norton Musicals. Off-Broadway, Mr. Seol of the 2014 Ruby Prize, 2013-2014 Award, North Shore Music Theatre); appeared in Around the World in 80 PoNY Fellowship, 2014-2015 Hartford Tiger Style! (Alliance Theatre); King of Days at the Davenport Theatre and Stage New Voices Fellowship, and the the Yees (Goodman Theatre); and has worked with New York Theatre inaugural 2015 PoNY/Bush Theatre Paper Dolls (London’s Tricycle Theatre). Workshop, New Dramatists, and B-Side Playwright Residency in London. MFA: Mr. Jue appeared in the film Joyful Productions. He is a graduate of the UT Austin. Noise, and on TV in Madam Secretary; Juilliard School.

James Seol & Francis Jue PHOTO KEVIN BERNE Law & Order: SVU; and The Good Wife.

14 THEATREWORKS the CAst Who’s Who (In order of speaking) Nobu Linden tailor* niCoLe JAvier Arthur KenG LinDen tAiLor (Ama/Woman) is (Oishi/Daisuke/etal.) (Nobu) is making his Takashi James seol* delighted to make is making his TheatreWorks debut. Koji Francis Jue* her TheatreWorks TheatreWorks debut. His regional credits Tuna Dealer Apprentice/Oishi/Toru/ debut. She most He is a Los Angeles- include Round House recently work- based actor who has Theatre: Eurydice Yuji/Daisuke/Hirayama Arthur Keng* shopped and worked throughout (Little Stone); Ama/Woman nicole Javier premiered Forever the Bay Area at Pennsylvania Poppy (Marisela) at the Providence theatres such as Berkeley Repertory Shakespeare Festival: A Midsummer * Members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States Playhouse. Her regional credits include Theatre, California Shakespeare Theater, Night’s Dream (Lysander); Synetic a full season at Touchstone Theatre San Francisco Playhouse, Center Theater, A Christmas Carol (Cratchit); tiMe AnD settinG Company, Flor (The Wind) for Corner- REPertory Company, Custom Made and several appearances at Adventure stone Theatre Company, Comedy of Theatre, and Impact Theatre, among Theatre and Imagination Stage. His film Present day Tokyo, Japan. Errors (Goldsmith) for Shakespeare others. Additional credits include and TV credits include Going In Style In and around a dingy, declining restaurant called Sushi Koji Orange County, and the original cast Merrimack Repertory Theatre, B Street directed by Zach Braff and Showtime’s which is located in a dingy side street, in a dingy, declining neighborhood. of If All the Sky Were Paper (Takako) Theatre, Theatre @ Boston Court, and Happyish. Mr. Tailor received his BFA in at the Los Angeles Theatre Center. In the Hollywood Fringe Festival. TV/Film Theatre Performance from Virginia TOKYO FISH STORY WILL BE PERFORMED WITHOUT INTERMISSION. the Bay Area, she has made appear- credits include an upcoming recurring Commonwealth University and MFA in ances with Aurora Theatre Company, role on Silicon Valley (HBO), Criminal Acting from the University of Florida. Crowded Fire Theater, Silicon Valley Minds (CBS), and The Eric André Show He would like to thank his family, Shakespeare, and Dragon Productions (Adult Swim). Mr. Keng received his friends, H and C, and especially his M. Theater Company. She worked as a MFA in Acting from the University of teaching artist and director with Unity Southern California. KiMBer Lee (Playwright) Plays include Stage in Queens, and locally with to the yellow house; tokyo fish story TheatreWorks and Red Ladder Theatre JAMes seoL (Takashi) (South Coast Repertory, The Old Company. Ms. Javier earned her BFA is thrilled to be mak- Globe); brownsville song (b-side for from Chapman University and would ing his TheatreWorks tray) (Humana Festival/ATL, LCT3, Long like to thank her ever-supportive family. debut. He was last Wharf Theatre, Philadelphia Theatre seen in the Bay Area Company, Seattle Repertory Theatre, FrAnCis Jue (Koji) in The Orphan of Zhao Moxie Theatre); and different words for is grateful to return directed by Carey the same thing (Center Theatre to TheatreWorks, Perloff for American Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre). Her work where he has Conservatory Theater (and La Jolla has also been presented by Lark Play appeared in 13 shows Playhouse). On Broadway: Richard Development Center, Page 73, and choreographed Greenberg’s A Naked Girl on the Appian Hedgebrook, Seven Devils Playwrights two. Mr. Jue has Way directed by Doug Hughes for Conference, Bay Area Playwrights appeared on Roundabout Theatre Company. Recent Festival, The Old Globe, and Magic Broadway in Pacific Overtures, regional credits include Robert O’Hara’s Theatre. She is under commission at Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Zombie: the American at Woolly LCT3, South Coast Repertory, Denver M Butterfly. Recent favorite theatre Mammoth Theatre Company, Hamlet Center Theatre Company, Hartford credits include Yellow Face (Obie and directed by Darko Tresnjak for Hartford Stage, Center Theatre Group, and Bush Lortel Awards, Public Theatre); In the Stage, Thoroughly Modern Millie at Theatre. She is a Lark Playwrights Next Room, or the vibrator play Maltz Jupiter Theatre and Paper Mill Workshop Fellow, Dramatists Guild (AriZoni Award, Actors Theatre of Playhouse, and Mame for Goodspeed Fellow, Ma-Yi Writers Lab, and recipient Phoenix); Miss Saigon (Elliot Norton Musicals. Off-Broadway, Mr. Seol of the 2014 Ruby Prize, 2013-2014 Award, North Shore Music Theatre); appeared in Around the World in 80 PoNY Fellowship, 2014-2015 Hartford Tiger Style! (Alliance Theatre); King of Days at the Davenport Theatre and Stage New Voices Fellowship, and the the Yees (Goodman Theatre); and has worked with New York Theatre inaugural 2015 PoNY/Bush Theatre Paper Dolls (London’s Tricycle Theatre). Workshop, New Dramatists, and B-Side Playwright Residency in London. MFA: Mr. Jue appeared in the film Joyful Productions. He is a graduate of the UT Austin. Noise, and on TV in Madam Secretary; Juilliard School.

James Seol & Francis Jue PHOTO KEVIN BERNE Law & Order: SVU; and The Good Wife.

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Kirsten BrAnDt (Director) previously Award), San Diego Repertory Theatre, Company, Williamstown Theatre Festival, throughout the Bay Area, and is a roBert KeLLey (Artistic Director) PHIL SANTORA (Managing Director) directed TheatreWorks’ Third. She is MOXIE Theatre, and Opera Neo and Yale Repertory Theatre. Opera cred- Performance Coach in leadership is a Bay Area native and Stanford joined TheatreWorks in 2007. He has an award-winning director and play- Company. Last year her design for its include Lucia di Lammermoor (Lyric communication training with Stand and University graduate. He founded served as Managing Director of wright. Regional credits include School for Lies was recognized with a Opera of Chicago), Eine Florentinische Deliver Group. TheatreWorks in 1970 and has directed Northlight Theatre (Chicago) and Arizona Theatre Company, Santa Cruz Graig Noel Award in San Diego and was Tragodie and Gianni Schicchi (Canadian over 165 TheatreWorks productions, Georgia Shakespeare Festival (Atlanta), Shakespeare, San Jose Repertory presented at the exhibition in Moscow. Opera, Dora Award winner), and I Am JeFF MoCKus (Sound Designer) including many world and regional as well as Development Director for Theatre, Marin Theatre Company, Ms. Bokovikova has an MFA in Costume Harvey Milk (Avery Fisher Hall). Mr. Chin designed TheatreWorks’ Jane Austen’s premieres. He has received the Silicon Great Lakes Theatre Festival The Old Globe, San Diego Repertory Design from the University of California, holds a BA from UC Berkeley and an EMMA, Sweeney Todd, Once on This Valley Arts Council’s Legacy Laureate (Cleveland) and George Street Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, North San Diego. She has taught at UC San MFA from Yale. www.wilsonchin.com Island, Silent Sky, Little Women, Being Award; the Bay Area Theatre Critics Playhouse (New Brunswick). He holds Coast Repertory, Sierra Repertory, and Diego and FIDM, and is currently a Earnest, Big River, Of Mice and Men, Circle Paine Knickerbocker Award for an MFA in Theatre Administration Diversionary Theatre. For seven years, guest lecturer at Academy of Arts AshLey tAyLor FrAMPton The Secret Garden, Fly By Night, lifetime achievement; BATCC Awards from the Yale School of Drama and a she served as Executive Artistic University. Member of USITT. (Stage Manager) matriculated from the Superior Donuts, and [title of show]. His for Outstanding Direction for his pro- BA in Drama from Duke University. He Director of Sledgehammer Theatre, alinabokovikova.weebly.com/ University of California, Santa Cruz and recent work includes Center REPertory ductions of The Hound of Baskervilles; is Vice President of the National San Diego’s alternative theatre known Kent University, England with a BA in Company’s A Christmas Carol and Into the Woods; Pacific Overtures; Alliance for Musical Theatre Board. for innovative and provocative world DAWn ChiAnG (Lighting Designer) has Theatre Arts, and Film and Digital Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical; Rags; Sweeney Todd; Another Prior board service includes the League premieres and reinterpretations of designed for Broadway (Zoot Suit, co- Media, respectively. For the last decade The Western Stage's The Producers; as Midsummer Night; Sunday in the Park of Chicago Theatres, Atlanta Coalition classics. Notable productions include design for Tango Pasion and associate she has worked internationally in both well as Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s As with George; Jane Eyre; and Caroline, of Theatres, and the executive commit- Macbeth, The Dream Play, Furious lighting design for Show Boat and La mediums as a stage manager, production You Like It and Merry Wives of Windsor. or Change; and Back Stage West tee of the League of Resident Theatres Blood, and Sweet Charity. She is the Cage Aux Folles). She is the resident manager, master electrician, properties Mr. Mockus served as Director of Sound Garland Awards for his direction of (LORT). He was named 2000’s Best author of the award-winning plays lighting designer for New York City designer, sound technician, editor, and for PCPA Theaterfest (1990–1993), and Side Show and Sunday in the Park with Arts Administrator by Atlanta Magazine Berzerkergäng, NU, The Waves, and Opera (including A Little Night Music, performer. Currently the Assistant as San Jose Repertory Theatre’s George. He recently directed Jane and received the Atlanta Arts and The Frankenstein Project, and the co- broadcast on PBS’ Live from Lincoln Technical Director for San Francisco Resident Sound Designer (1994–2007). Austen’s EMMA, The Country House, Business Council’s 1998 ABBY Award author of the musical The Snow Queen. Center). Off Broadway, she has designed Sketchfest and a member of Actor's Other regional credits include Utah Fallen Angels, Peter and the Starcatcher, for Arts Administrator. Ms. Brandt lectures in UCSC’s Theatre for Manhattan Theatre Club, Roundabout Equity Association, her credits include Shakespearean Festival, American Sweeney Todd, Marry Me a Little, The Arts Department. She is a member of Theatre Company, and co-designed the companies such as TheatreWorks, Conservatory Theater, California Hound of the Baskervilles, Once on This SDC and a proud alumna of UC San first two seasons of the Encores! concert California Shakespeare Theater, Center Shakespeare Theatre, Contra Costa Island, Little Women, and Being Earnest. Diego. www.kirstenbrandt.com musical series at City Center in New REPertory Company, Cabrillo Stage, Musical Theatre, Shakespeare Santa York. Her regional theatre credits Hillbarn Theatre, Peninsula Youth Theatre, Cruz, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, FuMiKo BieLeFeLDt (Japanese include Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and Playfaire Production, Inc. When not Marin Theatre Company, Asian Cultural Consultant) is a longtime Mark Taper Forum, Denver Center in production, she trains with mêlée American Theater Company, Sledge- collaborator with TheatreWorks. She Theatre Company, San Jose Repertory weapons at Davenriche European hammer Theatre, A Contemporary is a skilled costume designer, having Theatre, South Coast Repertory, Guthrie Martial Arts School where she is an Theatre, Huntington Theatre Company, designed over 70 shows for the Theater, Syracuse Stage, and Arena assistant instructor and apprentice to and Oregon Shakespeare Festival. company. She returns for this show Stage. She has earned two Dramalogue Sir Steaphen Fick. as a consultant on the culture, Awards, Lighting Designer of the Year CheF toshio sAKuMA (Sushi language, and clothing of her native from Syracuse Area Live Theatre, and a LesLie MArtinson (Casting Director) Consultant) was born in Fukushima, Japan. Born and raised in Tokyo, she nomination for a Maharam Design Award. is TheatreWorks’ Associate Artistic Japan where he started training as a GLEIM graduated in economics from Waseda Director and Casting Director. Her many sushi chef at age 16. He moved to University before moving to the Bay WiLson Chin (Scenic Design) TheatreWorks directing credits include Hawaii in 1979 for a position as a hotel Area and starting her career as a designed last season’s The Lake Effect. Proof, the regional premieres of Water sushi chef, which is where he met his designer. A number of her works at His New York credits include Next Fall by the Spoonful and Time Stands Still, wife and business partner, Keiko. TheatreWorks and elsewhere have (Broadway); By The Water (Manhattan and the West Coast premieres of The Together they opened Sushiya in Palo dealt with her Japanese heritage. Theatre Club); Pericles and Macbeth Pitmen Painters and Superior Donuts. Alto (1985), Toshi’s Sushiya in Menlo Park (Public Theatre); Too Much, Too Much, A graduate of Occidental College, she (1994), and finally the authentic Japanese ALinA BoKoviKovA (Costume Too Many (Roundabout Theatre has been a Watson Fellow in political Kaiseki Restaurant, Kaygetsu, in Menlo Design) is a freelance costume designer Company); The Jammer (Atlantic theatre, a member of Lincoln Center Park (2004). Kaygetsu was listed as one based in California. She has designed Theatre); Len, Asleep in Vinyl (Second irector’s Lab, a member of the La MaMa of the Top 10 Restaurants of 2006 by more than sixty productions for theatre, Stage); and Informed Consent (Primary International Directing Symposium, and the SF Chronicle, and made Zagat’s San opera, and dance and is thrilled to Stages). Regionally, he has designed at has served on Theatre Bay Area’s Theatre Francisco Top 10 restaurants list for make her debut at TheatreWorks. In the Alliance Theatre, American Conservatory Services Committee since 2002. She was many years. Chef Toshi currently works last two years she served as resident Theater, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, awarded an Individual Artist Fellowship as a corporate chef in Silicon Valley, costume designer at North Coast Geffen Playhouse, Goodspeed Musicals, in Stage Direction from the Arts Council and he received the 2016 Taste of Japan Repertory Theatre; her other credits Guthrie Theatre, Hartford Stage, La of Silicon Valley for artistic achievement Honorary Award from the Japanese include productions for The Old Globe, Jolla Playhouse, Long Wharf Theatre, and community impact. She leads Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and La Jolla Playhouse (Camino Real/Patté The Old Globe, Shakespeare Theatre master classes and audition workshops Fisheries, for his contributions to promoting Japanese food in America.

16 THEATREWORKS Who’s Who Who’s Who

encoreartsprograms.com 17 VISIONARY SPONSORS CORPORATE CIRCLE, FOUNDATION, & GOVERNMENT GIFTS Jayne Booker, Chair Foundations and Corporate Circle members sponsor productions, support new works, and fund education programs for K–12 students. Sponsors may host events at the theatre, receive heightened community visibility, and enjoy other hospitality benefits. Contact Jodye Friedman at 650.463.7135 or [email protected] for more information.

Visionary Sponsors Sponsors Perkins Coie LLP ($50,000 and above) ($10,000 to $14,999) Synaptics The Garden Court Hotel* Adams Wine Group* Tiffany & Co.* TheatreWorks The William & Flora Hewlett Aeris Communications, Inc. Wells Fargo S I L I C O N V A L L E Y Foundation The Leonard C. & Mildred F. J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines* Ferguson Foundation Friends The Mercury News* Gerstco ($1,000 to $2,499) The David & Lucile Packard Heising-Simons Foundation Anonymous Foundation Hengehold Motor Company* Applied Materials Excellence in the The Shubert Foundation Hurlbut-Johnson Charitable Arts Grants, a program of The Sobrato Family Foundation* Trusts Silicon Valley Creates Silicon Valley Bank ChaseVP* LEADING LADIES Presenting Sponsor Tarlton Properties DES Architects + Engineers Inspiring Theatre. Big Ideas. ($25,000 to $49,999) The Dramatists Guild Fund Avant! Foundation Benefactors Goodwin Procter LLP* Harrell Remodeling ($5,000 to $9,999) International ProInsurance Services LLC National Endowment for the Arts Bloomingdale’s Luther Burbank Savings SAVE THE DATE: 6/25/16 Sand Hill Foundation Boydston Foundation Nikon Precision, Inc. SAP Dodge & Cox Investment Peter Michael Winery* Mountain view Center for the Performing Arts PRESENTING SPONSORS Stephen Silver Managers Piacere Restaurant & Chef Nordstrom Miriam Russell-Wadleigh* 11:00am Supporting Sponsors Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund The Law Office of Nanette S. Stringer ($15,000 to $24,999) Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw TBS Construction Applied Materials Pittman LLP Leading Ladies celebrates the convergence of the arts and innovation, focusing on Carla Befera Public Relations* Matching Gifts women at the top of their respective fields. The event is an extraordinary afternoon Fenwick & West LLP Supporters Many companies will double or triple their The Kimball Foundation ($2,500 to $4,999) employees’ contributions to nonprofits. where attendees meet and exchange ideas at a networking luncheon, and then hear It’s a great way to make your gift to Microsoft Corporation Avidbank enlightening presentations by inspiring women who have followed their passions. TheatreWorks go further at no extra cost. The Harold & Mimi Steinberg Cooley LLP* Call 650.463.7160 for more information. Past presenters have included Randi Zuckerberg of Zuckerberg Marketing; Intel’s Charitable Trust S. H. Cowell Foundation first Director of HR, Ann Bowers; NASA scientist Natalie Batalha; New York Times The Morrison & Foerster * Indicates donors whose gifts include Foundation in-kind goods or services. best-selling author Lalita Tademy; Emmy-nominated screenwriter Margaret Nagel; Palo Alto Weekly* and more. The afternoon concludes with a private performance of TheatreWorks’ The Velocity of Autumn. ENDOWMENT FUND TheatreWorks Silicon Valley thanks the following lead donors for their extraordinarily generous Endowment gifts. Join the many corporations and individuals supporting this important event. Marsha & Bill Adler • William C. Anderson • Ann S. Bowers • Polly & Tom Bredt • Bruce Cozadd & Sharon SUPPORTING SPONSORS Hoffman • Peter & Melanie Cross • Yogen & Peggy Dalal • Carl H. Feldman • Kathryn Green • The John & Sponsorships begin as low as $1,000. Marcia Goldman Foundation • Emeri & Brad Handler • Hurlbut-Johnson Charitable Trusts • Charles & Roberta Katz Family Foundation • Patricia McClung & Allen Morgan • The Rathmann Family Foundation • Eddie For more information, please contact Jodye Friedman, Director of Advancement. Reynolds • John & Diane Savage • Joyce Reynolds Sinclair • Lynn Szekely-Goode & Dr. Richard Goode 650.463.7135. [email protected] FUTUREWORKS FutureWorks members have made an estate gift from a will or living trust, a beneficiary designation in an IRA, a gift of life insurance, a gift that returns lifetime income, or another planned gift. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Anonymous (6) • Marc Abramson • The Estate of William C. Anderson • Ray & Carol Bacchetti • Pauline Berkow & Ronald Kauffman • David & Lauren Berman • Jayne Booker • James & Diane Bordoni • Ann S. Bowers • Steve 2015 LeADinG LADies LAureAte: PLAyWriGht KiMBer Lee & Gayle Brugler • The estate of Cathryn Z. Cannon • Eleanor W. Caughlan • Steven & Karin Chase • Jodi Corwin SPONSORS • Bruce Cozadd & Sharon Hoffman • George & Susan Crow • John & Linda Elman • Frances Escherich • Susan Funds raised at Leading Ladies go towards TheatreWorks’ Fairbrook • Harriett Ferziger • Gayle Flanagan • Carole & David Florian • Peter & Rose Friedland • Terry & Carolyn Gannon • Ed Glazier • Marcia & John Goldman • Kathryn Green • Lorie Griswold • Maureen Hoberg • New Works Initiative projects that promote women in arts Anne & Emma Grace Holmes • Kenny Hom • Sam & Elaine Housten • Susan M. Huch • Edward Hunter & leadership positions. Each season a female artist whose Michelle Garcia • John W. & Nancy Lee Jalonen • Barry Lee Johnson • Claiborne S. Jones • Dr. Steve Kelem • work exemplifies the values of Leading Ladies will be Robert Kelley & Ev Shiro • Bill & Terry Krivan • Phil Kurjan & Noel Butler • Woof Kurtzman • Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mangelsdorf • Steve Mannshardt • Suzanne Martin & John Doyle • Leigh Metzler & Jim McVey • Cynthia S. selected. Winners receive a small honorarium, and the Miller • Tami & Craney Ogata • Karen & John Reis • Eddie Reynolds • Betsy Boardman Ross • Adam Samuels • opportunity to develop their craft in one or more New Philip Santora & Cristian Asher • Dorothy Saxe • Loren & Shelley Saxe • Edward & Jane Seaman • Barbara Works Initiative projects. Shapiro & Mark Lewis • Joyce Reynolds Sinclair • Gerry Sipes • Carol Snell & Mindy Rauch • Esther Sobel • Jim & Mary Southam • Cherrill M. Spencer • Rick Stern & Nancy Ginsburg Stern • Susanne Stevens • Mark Stevenson • Carol Watts • Laurie Waldman • Renee & Herman Winick

18 THEATREWORKS VISIONARY SPONSORS CORPORATE CIRCLE, FOUNDATION, & GOVERNMENT GIFTS Jayne Booker, Chair Foundations and Corporate Circle members sponsor productions, support new works, and fund education programs for K–12 students. Sponsors may host events at the theatre, receive heightened community visibility, and enjoy other hospitality benefits. Contact Jodye Friedman at 650.463.7135 or [email protected] for more information.

Visionary Sponsors Sponsors Perkins Coie LLP ($50,000 and above) ($10,000 to $14,999) Synaptics The Garden Court Hotel* Adams Wine Group* Tiffany & Co.* The William & Flora Hewlett Aeris Communications, Inc. Wells Fargo Foundation The Leonard C. & Mildred F. J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines* Ferguson Foundation Friends The Mercury News* Gerstco ($1,000 to $2,499) The David & Lucile Packard Heising-Simons Foundation Anonymous Foundation Hengehold Motor Company* Applied Materials Excellence in the The Shubert Foundation Hurlbut-Johnson Charitable Arts Grants, a program of The Sobrato Family Foundation* Trusts Silicon Valley Creates Silicon Valley Bank ChaseVP* Presenting Sponsor Tarlton Properties DES Architects + Engineers ($25,000 to $49,999) The Dramatists Guild Fund Avant! Foundation Benefactors Goodwin Procter LLP* Harrell Remodeling ($5,000 to $9,999) International ProInsurance Services LLC National Endowment for the Arts Bloomingdale’s Luther Burbank Savings Sand Hill Foundation Boydston Foundation Nikon Precision, Inc. SAP Dodge & Cox Investment Peter Michael Winery* PRESENTING SPONSORS Stephen Silver Managers Piacere Restaurant & Chef Nordstrom Miriam Russell-Wadleigh* Supporting Sponsors Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund The Law Office of Nanette S. Stringer ($15,000 to $24,999) Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw TBS Construction Applied Materials Pittman LLP Carla Befera Public Relations* Matching Gifts Fenwick & West LLP Supporters Many companies will double or triple their The Kimball Foundation ($2,500 to $4,999) employees’ contributions to nonprofits. It’s a great way to make your gift to Microsoft Corporation Avidbank TheatreWorks go further at no extra cost. The Harold & Mimi Steinberg Cooley LLP* Call 650.463.7160 for more information. Charitable Trust S. H. Cowell Foundation The Morrison & Foerster * Indicates donors whose gifts include Foundation in-kind goods or services. Palo Alto Weekly*

ENDOWMENT FUND TheatreWorks Silicon Valley thanks the following lead donors for their extraordinarily generous Endowment gifts. Marsha & Bill Adler • William C. Anderson • Ann S. Bowers • Polly & Tom Bredt • Bruce Cozadd & Sharon SUPPORTING SPONSORS Hoffman • Peter & Melanie Cross • Yogen & Peggy Dalal • Carl H. Feldman • Kathryn Green • The John & Marcia Goldman Foundation • Emeri & Brad Handler • Hurlbut-Johnson Charitable Trusts • Charles & Roberta Katz Family Foundation • Patricia McClung & Allen Morgan • The Rathmann Family Foundation • Eddie Reynolds • John & Diane Savage • Joyce Reynolds Sinclair • Lynn Szekely-Goode & Dr. Richard Goode

FUTUREWORKS FutureWorks members have made an estate gift from a will or living trust, a beneficiary designation in an IRA, a gift of life insurance, a gift that returns lifetime income, or another planned gift. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Anonymous (6) • Marc Abramson • The Estate of William C. Anderson • Ray & Carol Bacchetti • Pauline Berkow & Ronald Kauffman • David & Lauren Berman • Jayne Booker • James & Diane Bordoni • Ann S. Bowers • Steve & Gayle Brugler • The estate of Cathryn Z. Cannon • Eleanor W. Caughlan • Steven & Karin Chase • Jodi Corwin SPONSORS • Bruce Cozadd & Sharon Hoffman • George & Susan Crow • John & Linda Elman • Frances Escherich • Susan Fairbrook • Harriett Ferziger • Gayle Flanagan • Carole & David Florian • Peter & Rose Friedland • Terry & Carolyn Gannon • Ed Glazier • Marcia & John Goldman • Kathryn Green • Lorie Griswold • Maureen Hoberg • Anne & Emma Grace Holmes • Kenny Hom • Sam & Elaine Housten • Susan M. Huch • Edward Hunter & Michelle Garcia • John W. & Nancy Lee Jalonen • Barry Lee Johnson • Claiborne S. Jones • Dr. Steve Kelem • Robert Kelley & Ev Shiro • Bill & Terry Krivan • Phil Kurjan & Noel Butler • Woof Kurtzman • Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mangelsdorf • Steve Mannshardt • Suzanne Martin & John Doyle • Leigh Metzler & Jim McVey • Cynthia S. Miller • Tami & Craney Ogata • Karen & John Reis • Eddie Reynolds • Betsy Boardman Ross • Adam Samuels • Philip Santora & Cristian Asher • Dorothy Saxe • Loren & Shelley Saxe • Edward & Jane Seaman • Barbara Shapiro & Mark Lewis • Joyce Reynolds Sinclair • Gerry Sipes • Carol Snell & Mindy Rauch • Esther Sobel • Jim & Mary Southam • Cherrill M. Spencer • Rick Stern & Nancy Ginsburg Stern • Susanne Stevens • Mark Stevenson • Carol Watts • Laurie Waldman • Renee & Herman Winick

encoreartsprograms.com 19 Perry A. Irvine & Lisa Backus & Anthony Montefusco Marilee Gardner Lynn & Susan Orr TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Contributors Linda Romley-Irvine Shirley Bailey Nancy & Charles Geschke Ellice & Jim Papp Ken Jaffee Doug & Marie Barry Renee & Mark Greenstein Richard Partridge THE PRODUCER CIRCLE Barbara Jones Pat Bashaw & Gene Segre Nancy & Bill Grove David Pasta in memory of Anne & Larry Hambly, Executive Producer Co-Chairs • Lynn Szekely-Goode, Gayla Lorthridge Wood, & Julie Kaufman, Producer Co-Chairs Claiborne S. Jones Mr & Mrs. David W. Beach Barbara Gunther Gloria J.A. Guth TheatreWorks Producers have made a gift of $10,000 or more. They are invited to exclusive events with visiting artists, and on special theatre trips. Producers may select Louise Karr Betsy & George Bechtel Jim & Linda Hagan Beth & Charlie Perrell a production to follow from “page to stage” by attending the design presentation, rehearsals, and opening nights. Producers also receive all Inner Circle benefits. Chris Kenrick Don & Deborah Bennett Russell & Debbie Hall Carrie Perzow & Von Leirer Contact Jodye Friedman at 650.463.7135 or [email protected] for more information. Hal & Iris Korol Stuart & Marcella Bernstein Jane Hamlin & Steven Schow Carey & Josh Pickus John & Catharine Kristian Dr. Barbara L. Bessey in memory Susan Heller John & Valerie Poggi Visionary Producers Mendelsohn Family Fund George & Susan Crow The Marmor Foundation/ Bill & Terry Krivan of Dr. Kevin J. Gilmartin Craig & Deborah Hoffman in Susan Pritzker ($50,000 and above) Janet Strauss & Jeff Hawkins Gordon & Carolyn Davidson Drs. Michael & Jane Marmor Arlene & Jack Leslie Caroline Beverstock memory of Susan Woods Kathy & Gary Reback Ann S. Bowers Lynn Szekely-Goode & John & Susan Diekman Suzanne Martin & John Doyle Janet Littlefield & Charlotte & David Biegelsen Anne & Emma Grace Holmes Karen & John Reis Dr. & Mrs. W. M. Coughran, Jr. Dr. Richard Goode Susan Fairbrook Gillian & Tom Moran William Coggshall Wendell & Celeste Birkhofer David Hornik & Eddie Reynolds & Ed Jones Anne & Larry Hambly Mark & Teri Vershel Dan & Catharine Garber Leslie & Douglas Murphy- The Merrimac Fund Bob & Martha Bowden Pamela Miller-Hornik Edward & Verne Rice The Dirk & Charlene Kabcenell Lisa Webster & Ted Semple Sylvia & Ron Gerst Chutorian Buff & Cindy Miller Lauren & David Boyle Susan M. Huch Alicia Rojas & Howard Lyons Foundation Gayla Lorthridge Wood & Kathryn Green Yvonne & Mike Nevens Myrna & Hy Mitchner, PhD Michael & Leslie Braun Sudhanshu & Lori Jain Betsy Boardman Ross Morgan Family Foundation Walt Wood Richard & Kathy Hawes Adam Samuels Richard Niblock Kathy Bridgman Leigh & Roy Johnson Robert & Suzanne Rubenstein Ray & Meredith Rothrock Judy Heyboer & Brian Shally Philip Santora & Cristian Asher Margo & Roy Ogus Ellen & Marc Brown Craig & Gina Jorasch Family Fund Alan Russell & Fred Thiemann Cynthia Sears Producers William J. Higgs Dorothy Saxe Orli & Zack Rinat Chet & Marcie Brown Jack Jorgenson Ellen & Jerry Saliman TheatreWorks Board Emeritus ($10,000 to $24,999) Pitch & Cathie Johnson Loren & Shelley Saxe Tom Rindfleisch & Carli Scott Christine B. Butcher+ Mr. & Mrs. Abdo Kadifa Jim & Maureen Sansbury Anonymous Lisa & Marc Jones Martha Seaver & Scott Walecka Paul & Sheri Robbins Eric Butler MD & Thomas Kailath & Anu Maitra Joseph & Sandy Santandrea Executive Producers Marsha & Bill Adler Mike & Martha Kahn Leonard Shustek & Mark & Martha Ross Suzanne Rocca-Butler Ruth Ann & David Keefer Elizabeth & Mark Schar ($25,000 to $49,999) Lois & Dr. Edward Anderson Julie Kaufman Donna Dubinsky Rita & Robert Rove Jeff & Deborah Byron Cynthia & Bert Keely Lee & Kim Scheuer Anonymous Paul Asente & Ron Jenks Robert Kelley & Ev Shiro Larry & Barbara Sonsini Ron & Lila Schmidt Calvin & Jennifer Carr Arthur Keller Tom & Hilary Schroeder Bruce Cozadd Elaine Baskin & Ken Krechmer Tom & Sharon Kelley Rick Stern & Nancy Ginsburg Stern Edward & Jane Seaman Ron & Sally Carter Alison & Steve Krausz Charles G. Schulz & Claire E. Taylor Yogen & Peggy Dalal Lucy Berlin & Glenn Trewitt Robin & Don Kennedy Debra Summers & John Baker Bart Sears Josephine Chien & Woof Kurtzman & Liz Hertz Pamela & Rick Shames The John & Marcia Goldman Jayne Booker Dick & Cathy Lampman Watkins Family Charitable Fund Ron & Ellen Shulman Stephen Johnson Marcia & Henry Lawson Jack & Dorothy Shannahan Foundation Bredt Family Fund at Truckee Dorothy Lazier Carol Watts Joyce Reynolds Sinclair & Nancy M. Cohen Linda Lester Sarah Shema & Neyssa Marina Larry Horton & George Wilson Tahoe Community Foundation Mark & Debra Leslie Harriet & Frank Weiss Dr. Gerald M. Sinclair Jodi Corwin & Irv Duchovny in Donald & Rachel Levy Marge & Jim Shively Phil Kurjan & Noel Butler Steve & Gayle Brugler Mark Lewis & Barbara Shapiro Jane Weston & J. Horn Lisa & Matthew Sonsini memory of Milt, Michael, & Jack Dan'l & Susan Lewin Carolyn & Rick Silberman Michelle & Michael Kwatinetz Steven & Karin Chase Marks Family Foundation Bill & Janne Wissel Susanne Stevens & Monte Mansir Richard & Anita Davis Robert J. Lipshutz & Gerry Sipes Anthony & Rosina Lo Sun* Scott & Edie DeVine Nancy Wong, MD Ellen & Ed Smith Catherine & Jeff Thermond Douglas Dexter Drs. John & Penny Loeb Pamela Smith Craig & Susie Thom Dennis & Cindy Dillon Tom & Sally Logothetti Denise & Jim Stanford Jan Thomson & Roy Levin Monica Donovan The Kohls-Lunt Family Jim Stephens & Abraham Brown THE INNER CIRCLE Brent & Michèle Townshend Pamela Dougherty Malcolm MacNaughton Mark Stevens & Mary Murphy Holly Ward & Jayne Booker, Co-Chairs Ted & Betty Ullman Jack & Marcia Edelstein Richard & Charlene Maltzman in The Sher-Right Fund Holly Ward & Scott Spector James J. Elacqua memory of Carol Adler Polly Taylor Members of The Inner Circle contribute a minimum of $1,500 each season and enjoy Griff & Lynne Weber Sue & Jeff Epstein Joe Margevicius Helaina Titus a variety of benefits including priority subscription seating, VIP ticket purchases and 45 for 45Circle exchanges, access to house seats on Broadway, and invitations to Meet-the-Artists Karen Carlson White Frances Escherich Anne B. McCarthy Tzipor Ulman & Yigal Rubinstein events. Contact Hans Cárdenas at 650.463.7155 or [email protected] for more Mark & Sheila Wolfson Curtis Feeny Patricia McClung & Allen Morgan Robert J. Van der Leest, MD TheatreWorks 45 for 45 Circle members have made a multi-year information. Sheldon Finkelstein & Kevin McCoy Mimi & Jim Van Horne pledge of $45,000 or more to honor Robert Kelley and TW’s David & Lauren Berman Players Beatriz V. Infante Patricia McGuigan Margaret & Curt Weil 45th Anniversary. Contact Jodye Friedman at 650.463.7135 or Associate Producers Marah & Gene Brehaut ($1,500 to $2,999) Kathleen Fitts Gerald & Betty McIntyre Paul & Barbara Weiss [email protected] for more information. ($6,000 to $9,999) Anonymous Bruce & Gail Chizen Anonymous (4) Lynda & Steve Fox Dave & Carolyn McLoughlin Elissa Wellikson & Tim Shroyer David & Ann Crockett Dean & Wilma Chu Marc & Sophia Abramson Diane & Bob Frankle Rani Menon & Keith Amidon Ken & Ruth Wilcox Elaine Baskin & Ken Krechmer Suzanne Martin & David E. Gold & Irene Blumenkranz Diane & Howard Crittenden Douglas & Loretta Allred Barbara Franklin & Bernie Loth Shauna Mika & Rick Callison Bruce & Elinor Wilner Ann S. Bowers John Doyle Linda M. Hinton & Vince Foecke Jeff & Amy Crowe Mary Ann Anthony & Ken Fowkes Jodye & Jonny Friedman Sondra Murphy & Jeremy Platt Neil & Ann Wolff Gayle & Steve Brugler Mendelsohn Family Fund Edward Hunter & Michelle Garcia Randy Curry & Kay Simon Peter Bacchetti in memory of Jay & Joyce Friedrichs Eileen Nelson & Hugh Franks Bill & Sue Worthington Ray Bacchetti Markus Fromherz & Heike Schmitz James Niemasik Bruce Cozadd Rebecca & James Morgan Sue & Dick Levy Ranae DeSantis Gordon & Carolyn Davidson Cynthia Sears Rob & Ann Marangell John & Wynne Dobyns Sylvia & Ron Gerst Barbara Shapiro & Bill & Janet Nicholls Richard & Josephine Ferrie Joe, Nancy, Sam & Sara Ragey Gayle Flanagan Benefactors Anne & Larry Hambly Mark Lewis In memory of Pearl Reimer Peggy Woodford Forbes & ($750 to $1,499) Judy Heyboer & Brian Shally Rick Stern & Nancy & Bart Westcott Harry Bremond Anonymous • Sally Abel • Lynn Bahrych • Cheryl Booton & Robert Mannell • Marni Brown & Gabe Garcia • Lee & Amy Christel • Robert A. Cook • Ursula & Paul Cooney Julie Kaufman Nancy Ginsburg Stern Peter & Rose Friedland • Peter & Melanie Cross • Anne Dauer • Mary David • Ronald Dickel • James J. Elacqua • Suzanne & Allan Epstein • Patrick Farris • Vickie Feeman • Karen & Lorry Frankel Tom & Sharon Kelley Mark & Teri Vershel Directors Terry & Carolyn Gannon in honor • Aaron & Julia Gershenberg • Shoshana & Martin Gerstel • Sue & Bill Gould • Kenneth & Susan Greathouse • Mary Ann & John Grilli • Kovin Hagan • Laura Hale • Susan & Don Hanson • Tom & Mary Haverstock • Helen Helson • Anna Henderson • Mitzi Henderson • Nancy Lee Jalonen • Laurie T. Jarrett • Dean & Patricia Johnson • Mary Phil Kurjan & Noel Butler Lisa Webster ($3,000 to $5,999) of Robert Kelley Louise Johnson • Eva L. Jones • Carl Jukkola & Desmond Lee • Deborah Karlson • Professor & Mrs. David Kennedy • Bob & Edie Kirkwood • Brian Kleis & Jim Lock • Ciro & Eileen Giammona Michelle & Michael Kwatinetz Watkins Family Charitable Anonymous (3) Michael & Ina Korek • Jim & Marilyn Lattin • Stephen & Nancy Levy • George & Ann Limbach • Robert & Paige Locke • Alexander & Anne Long • Chris Lunt & Rachel Dorothy Lazier Trust Carol Bacchetti Peter & Laura Haas Kohls-Lunt • Anders & Juneko Martinson • Bob & Kathie Maxfield • Karen & Bob McCulloch • Nancy & Patrick McGaraghan • Linda & Tony Meier • Sharon & Harris Mark & Debra Leslie Carol Watts Paul & Debbie Baker Elaine & Eric Hahn Meyers • Gus Meyner in memory of Miriam • William & Sue Miklos • Vivian Nahimas • Heidi & Jorge Ochoa • Bob Rodert & Bev Kiltz • Jill Sagner & Steve Lipman • in Emeri & Brad Handler Carole & Michael Marks Janne & Bill Wissel Joel & Wendy Bartlett memory of Bridget Ross • Emil J. & Barbara Sarpa • Maria & Mitch Segal • Perry Segal • Ursula Shultz • Sheri Sobrato • The Fred Terman & Nan Borreson Fund • Thomas Jim Bassett & Lily Hurlimann David & Noreen Henig Vogelsang • David Vroom • Arlene & Bruce S. White • Judith & Peter Wolken Anne & Buz Battle Jerre & Nancy Hitz Contributions listed were received between 1/20/2015 and 2/17/2016. Program deadlines and space limitations prevent us from listing all of our greatly appreciated patrons. Katherine Bazak & John Dohner D & J Hodgson Family Foundation For corrections, or to make a contribution, please contact Michelle Piasecki at 650.463.7132 or [email protected]. The BelleJAR Foundation * Indicates donors whose gifts include in-kind goods or services. + Indicates members of the Encore Club, who make ongoing monthly or quarterly gifts.

20 THEATREWORKS Perry A. Irvine & Lisa Backus & Anthony Montefusco Marilee Gardner Lynn & Susan Orr TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Contributors Linda Romley-Irvine Shirley Bailey Nancy & Charles Geschke Ellice & Jim Papp Ken Jaffee Doug & Marie Barry Renee & Mark Greenstein Richard Partridge THE PRODUCER CIRCLE Barbara Jones Pat Bashaw & Gene Segre Nancy & Bill Grove David Pasta in memory of Anne & Larry Hambly, Executive Producer Co-Chairs • Lynn Szekely-Goode, Gayla Lorthridge Wood, & Julie Kaufman, Producer Co-Chairs Claiborne S. Jones Mr & Mrs. David W. Beach Barbara Gunther Gloria J.A. Guth TheatreWorks Producers have made a gift of $10,000 or more. They are invited to exclusive events with visiting artists, and on special theatre trips. Producers may select Louise Karr Betsy & George Bechtel Jim & Linda Hagan Beth & Charlie Perrell a production to follow from “page to stage” by attending the design presentation, rehearsals, and opening nights. Producers also receive all Inner Circle benefits. Chris Kenrick Don & Deborah Bennett Russell & Debbie Hall Carrie Perzow & Von Leirer Contact Jodye Friedman at 650.463.7135 or [email protected] for more information. Hal & Iris Korol Stuart & Marcella Bernstein Jane Hamlin & Steven Schow Carey & Josh Pickus John & Catharine Kristian Dr. Barbara L. Bessey in memory Susan Heller John & Valerie Poggi Visionary Producers Mendelsohn Family Fund George & Susan Crow The Marmor Foundation/ Bill & Terry Krivan of Dr. Kevin J. Gilmartin Craig & Deborah Hoffman in Susan Pritzker ($50,000 and above) Janet Strauss & Jeff Hawkins Gordon & Carolyn Davidson Drs. Michael & Jane Marmor Arlene & Jack Leslie Caroline Beverstock memory of Susan Woods Kathy & Gary Reback Ann S. Bowers Lynn Szekely-Goode & John & Susan Diekman Suzanne Martin & John Doyle Janet Littlefield & Charlotte & David Biegelsen Anne & Emma Grace Holmes Karen & John Reis Dr. & Mrs. W. M. Coughran, Jr. Dr. Richard Goode Susan Fairbrook Gillian & Tom Moran William Coggshall Wendell & Celeste Birkhofer David Hornik & Eddie Reynolds & Ed Jones Anne & Larry Hambly Mark & Teri Vershel Dan & Catharine Garber Leslie & Douglas Murphy- The Merrimac Fund Bob & Martha Bowden Pamela Miller-Hornik Edward & Verne Rice The Dirk & Charlene Kabcenell Lisa Webster & Ted Semple Sylvia & Ron Gerst Chutorian Buff & Cindy Miller Lauren & David Boyle Susan M. Huch Alicia Rojas & Howard Lyons Foundation Gayla Lorthridge Wood & Kathryn Green Yvonne & Mike Nevens Myrna & Hy Mitchner, PhD Michael & Leslie Braun Sudhanshu & Lori Jain Betsy Boardman Ross Morgan Family Foundation Walt Wood Richard & Kathy Hawes Adam Samuels Richard Niblock Kathy Bridgman Leigh & Roy Johnson Robert & Suzanne Rubenstein Ray & Meredith Rothrock Judy Heyboer & Brian Shally Philip Santora & Cristian Asher Margo & Roy Ogus Ellen & Marc Brown Craig & Gina Jorasch Family Fund Alan Russell & Fred Thiemann Cynthia Sears Producers William J. Higgs Dorothy Saxe Orli & Zack Rinat Chet & Marcie Brown Jack Jorgenson Ellen & Jerry Saliman TheatreWorks Board Emeritus ($10,000 to $24,999) Pitch & Cathie Johnson Loren & Shelley Saxe Tom Rindfleisch & Carli Scott Christine B. Butcher+ Mr. & Mrs. Abdo Kadifa Jim & Maureen Sansbury Anonymous Lisa & Marc Jones Martha Seaver & Scott Walecka Paul & Sheri Robbins Eric Butler MD & Thomas Kailath & Anu Maitra Joseph & Sandy Santandrea Executive Producers Marsha & Bill Adler Mike & Martha Kahn Leonard Shustek & Mark & Martha Ross Suzanne Rocca-Butler Ruth Ann & David Keefer Elizabeth & Mark Schar ($25,000 to $49,999) Lois & Dr. Edward Anderson Julie Kaufman Donna Dubinsky Rita & Robert Rove Jeff & Deborah Byron Cynthia & Bert Keely Lee & Kim Scheuer Anonymous Paul Asente & Ron Jenks Robert Kelley & Ev Shiro Larry & Barbara Sonsini Ron & Lila Schmidt Calvin & Jennifer Carr Arthur Keller Tom & Hilary Schroeder Bruce Cozadd Elaine Baskin & Ken Krechmer Tom & Sharon Kelley Rick Stern & Nancy Ginsburg Stern Edward & Jane Seaman Ron & Sally Carter Alison & Steve Krausz Charles G. Schulz & Claire E. Taylor Yogen & Peggy Dalal Lucy Berlin & Glenn Trewitt Robin & Don Kennedy Debra Summers & John Baker Bart Sears Josephine Chien & Woof Kurtzman & Liz Hertz Pamela & Rick Shames The John & Marcia Goldman Jayne Booker Dick & Cathy Lampman Watkins Family Charitable Fund Ron & Ellen Shulman Stephen Johnson Marcia & Henry Lawson Jack & Dorothy Shannahan Foundation Bredt Family Fund at Truckee Dorothy Lazier Carol Watts Joyce Reynolds Sinclair & Nancy M. Cohen Linda Lester Sarah Shema & Neyssa Marina Larry Horton & George Wilson Tahoe Community Foundation Mark & Debra Leslie Harriet & Frank Weiss Dr. Gerald M. Sinclair Jodi Corwin & Irv Duchovny in Donald & Rachel Levy Marge & Jim Shively Phil Kurjan & Noel Butler Steve & Gayle Brugler Mark Lewis & Barbara Shapiro Jane Weston & J. Horn Lisa & Matthew Sonsini memory of Milt, Michael, & Jack Dan'l & Susan Lewin Carolyn & Rick Silberman Michelle & Michael Kwatinetz Steven & Karin Chase Marks Family Foundation Bill & Janne Wissel Susanne Stevens & Monte Mansir Richard & Anita Davis Robert J. Lipshutz & Gerry Sipes Anthony & Rosina Lo Sun* Scott & Edie DeVine Nancy Wong, MD Ellen & Ed Smith Catherine & Jeff Thermond Douglas Dexter Drs. John & Penny Loeb Pamela Smith Craig & Susie Thom Dennis & Cindy Dillon Tom & Sally Logothetti Denise & Jim Stanford Jan Thomson & Roy Levin Monica Donovan The Kohls-Lunt Family Jim Stephens & Abraham Brown THE INNER CIRCLE Brent & Michèle Townshend Pamela Dougherty Malcolm MacNaughton Mark Stevens & Mary Murphy Holly Ward & Jayne Booker, Co-Chairs Ted & Betty Ullman Jack & Marcia Edelstein Richard & Charlene Maltzman in The Sher-Right Fund Holly Ward & Scott Spector James J. Elacqua memory of Carol Adler Polly Taylor Members of The Inner Circle contribute a minimum of $1,500 each season and enjoy Griff & Lynne Weber Sue & Jeff Epstein Joe Margevicius Helaina Titus a variety of benefits including priority subscription seating, VIP ticket purchases and 45 for 45Circle exchanges, access to house seats on Broadway, and invitations to Meet-the-Artists Karen Carlson White Frances Escherich Anne B. McCarthy Tzipor Ulman & Yigal Rubinstein events. Contact Hans Cárdenas at 650.463.7155 or [email protected] for more Mark & Sheila Wolfson Curtis Feeny Patricia McClung & Allen Morgan Robert J. Van der Leest, MD TheatreWorks 45 for 45 Circle members have made a multi-year information. Sheldon Finkelstein & Kevin McCoy Mimi & Jim Van Horne pledge of $45,000 or more to honor Robert Kelley and TW’s David & Lauren Berman Players Beatriz V. Infante Patricia McGuigan Margaret & Curt Weil 45th Anniversary. Contact Jodye Friedman at 650.463.7135 or Associate Producers Marah & Gene Brehaut ($1,500 to $2,999) Kathleen Fitts Gerald & Betty McIntyre Paul & Barbara Weiss [email protected] for more information. ($6,000 to $9,999) Anonymous Bruce & Gail Chizen Anonymous (4) Lynda & Steve Fox Dave & Carolyn McLoughlin Elissa Wellikson & Tim Shroyer David & Ann Crockett Dean & Wilma Chu Marc & Sophia Abramson Diane & Bob Frankle Rani Menon & Keith Amidon Ken & Ruth Wilcox Elaine Baskin & Ken Krechmer Suzanne Martin & David E. Gold & Irene Blumenkranz Diane & Howard Crittenden Douglas & Loretta Allred Barbara Franklin & Bernie Loth Shauna Mika & Rick Callison Bruce & Elinor Wilner Ann S. Bowers John Doyle Linda M. Hinton & Vince Foecke Jeff & Amy Crowe Mary Ann Anthony & Ken Fowkes Jodye & Jonny Friedman Sondra Murphy & Jeremy Platt Neil & Ann Wolff Gayle & Steve Brugler Mendelsohn Family Fund Edward Hunter & Michelle Garcia Randy Curry & Kay Simon Peter Bacchetti in memory of Jay & Joyce Friedrichs Eileen Nelson & Hugh Franks Bill & Sue Worthington Ray Bacchetti Markus Fromherz & Heike Schmitz James Niemasik Bruce Cozadd Rebecca & James Morgan Sue & Dick Levy Ranae DeSantis Gordon & Carolyn Davidson Cynthia Sears Rob & Ann Marangell John & Wynne Dobyns Sylvia & Ron Gerst Barbara Shapiro & Bill & Janet Nicholls Richard & Josephine Ferrie Joe, Nancy, Sam & Sara Ragey Gayle Flanagan Benefactors Anne & Larry Hambly Mark Lewis In memory of Pearl Reimer Peggy Woodford Forbes & ($750 to $1,499) Judy Heyboer & Brian Shally Rick Stern & Nancy & Bart Westcott Harry Bremond Anonymous • Sally Abel • Lynn Bahrych • Cheryl Booton & Robert Mannell • Marni Brown & Gabe Garcia • Lee & Amy Christel • Robert A. Cook • Ursula & Paul Cooney Julie Kaufman Nancy Ginsburg Stern Peter & Rose Friedland • Peter & Melanie Cross • Anne Dauer • Mary David • Ronald Dickel • James J. Elacqua • Suzanne & Allan Epstein • Patrick Farris • Vickie Feeman • Karen & Lorry Frankel Tom & Sharon Kelley Mark & Teri Vershel Directors Terry & Carolyn Gannon in honor • Aaron & Julia Gershenberg • Shoshana & Martin Gerstel • Sue & Bill Gould • Kenneth & Susan Greathouse • Mary Ann & John Grilli • Kovin Hagan • Laura Hale • Susan & Don Hanson • Tom & Mary Haverstock • Helen Helson • Anna Henderson • Mitzi Henderson • Nancy Lee Jalonen • Laurie T. Jarrett • Dean & Patricia Johnson • Mary Phil Kurjan & Noel Butler Lisa Webster ($3,000 to $5,999) of Robert Kelley Louise Johnson • Eva L. 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Director of New Works Lead Scenic Artist / Craftsman Associate Director of Art Director Giovanna Sardelli Tom Langguth Individual Gifts Ev Shiro H. Hans Cárdenas Company Manager/ Master Carpenter Associate Director of Marketing Casting Associate Bill Roberts Events Manager Syche Phillips Jeffrey Lo Jodi Corwin Carpenters Box Office Manager FutureWorks Fellow Esteban Calvillo, Andrew Clark, Development Operations Manager Alix Josefski Akemi Okamura Rodrigo Frausto, Henry Ing Michelle Piasecki Sales Manager Resident Musical Director Sarah Benjamin William Liberatore PROPERTIES EDUCATION Digital Media Manager New Works Reading Committee Jennifer Gosk Properties Master Director of Education Doug Brook, Sue Krumbein, Christopher Fitzer Amy Cole-Farrell Tessitura Specialist Shareen Merriam, Patty Reinhart, Andrew Skelton Cindi Sears, Amy Sundberg, Properties Stock Manager Associate Education Director Scott Walecka Alfred Rudolph Katie Bartholomew Patron Services Coordinator Tracy Hayden Education Associate PRODUCTION, COSTUMES Lauren Berman Ticket Services Representatives Megan Bartlett, Laura Henrickson, LIGHTING, & SOUND Master Teaching Artist Costume Director Bill McFarland, Heather Orth, Piper LaGrelius Production Manager Jill Bowers Margaret Purdy, Pamela Rosen David A. Milligan Teaching Artists Assistant Costumer Graphics Assistant Brittany Caine Assistant Production Manager Noah Marin Katie Dai Maggie Cole Elizar Ivanov Lead Cutter/Draper Jennifer Debevec Public Relations & Advertising Operations Manager/ Yen La Wong Martin Rojas Dietrich Carla Befera & Co. Master Electrician Costume Rentals Manager VIcki Graff Carla Befera, Molly Kullman Steven B. Mannshardt Aja Houston Conni Edwards Company Photographers Josh Marx Resident Lighting Designer Assistant Cutter/First Hand Kevin Berne Michileen Oberst Steven B. Mannshardt Michelle Earney Alessandra Mello Stephanie Owen Production Coordinator Stitchers Kelly Rinehart Karen Szpaller Nhan Thi Luu, Son Pham Cassie Rosenbrack ADMINISTRATIVE Electricians Tory Ross Hair Stylist General Manager Justin Barnett, Rudy Chapman, Elissa Stebbins Jeanne Naritomi Scott DeVine Steven Fetter, Carolyn Foot, Kristina Sutherland A.C. Hay, Cosmo Hom, Mia Tagano Database Administrator Dan Kaminski, Sean Kramer, STAGE MANAGEMENT Maryssa Wanlass Ken Maitz Nick Kumamoto, Kelly Jean Mack, Resident Stage Manager Bookkeeper Harris Meyers, Gary Nelson, Randall K. Lum Jason Hyde Seth Tuthall, Alex Underwood, Staff Accountant Becca Van De Vanter, Barbara Sloss Jarku Virtanen, Jackson Wijtman Front Desk Volunteers Load-in/Strike Volunteers Joan Doherty, Cindi Sears Rick Amerson, Ed Hunter And thanks to our fabulous TheatreWorkers!

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

By Eric Coble

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

“Wickedly funny and wonderfully touching.” Broadway World June 1 – 26 Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts theatreworks.org 650.463.1960

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