MAY 2013 Welcome to The Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre has served The Old Globe, in part, as a crucible for exciting new work. It’s been a launching pad for world premiere plays like Jonathan Caren’s The Recommendation and Matthew DOUG GATES Lopez’s Somewhere. Last season also saw the Managing Director Michael G. Murphy and Artistic Director Barry Edelstein. birth of two new musicals in this space: Gaby Alter and Itamar Moses’ Nobody Loves You and Steven Sater and Burt Bacharach’s Some Lovers. Theatre in the round creates a unique sense of intimacy between actor and audience, one that encourages deep listening and powerful emotional investment. What better place to introduce Globe audiences to dynamic new writers like Bekah Brunstetter, whose Be a Good Little Widow is making its West Coast Premiere with this production. Bekah’s play is in excellent hands with director Hal Brooks. As the Artistic Director of the Cape Cod Theatre Project and the Associate Artistic Director of the Ojai Playwrights Conference, Hal has built a career around developing new plays and staging them with sensitivity and style. We are delighted to have him here at The Old Globe for the first time. Keep your eye on the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre in the seasons ahead. You’ll find a space for experimentation, for risk-taking, for new voices trying out new ideas. We hope you’ll join us! Barry Edelstein Michael G. Murphy Artistic Director Managing Director Mission Statement The mission of The Old Globe is to preserve, strengthen, and advance American theatre by: Creating theatrical experiences of the highest professional standards; Producing and presenting works of exceptional merit, designed to reach current and future audiences; Ensuring diversity and balance in programming; Providing an environment for the growth and education of theatre professionals, audiences and the community at large. PERFORMANCES MAGAZINE 1 Board of Directors LEADERSHIP GIFTS The Old Globe recognizes and thanks the following generous individuals who have made extraordinary gifts of $1 million or more. These major Thank you for joining us at The Old Globe for contributions have been designated this quirky new comedy by playwright Bekah for artistic, endowment and facilities Brunstetter, a rising and important voice in projects, and help The Old Globe American theatre today. remain one of our country’s great theatre institutions. As Chair of the Old Globe Board, I am privileged to welcome you to many riveting theatre experiences. $20,000,000 or greater I urge you to engage your friends, family and Donald† and Darlene Shiley colleagues to support and celebrate the arts in San $10,000,000 or greater Diego this year. Conrad Prebys The loyal generosity of you who donate to the Globe builds the bridge of $5,000,000 or greater Sheryl and Harvey White funding between ticket sales and production costs that keeps the Globe at Kathryn Hattox the forefront of America’s great not-for-profit theatres. Your support makes Karen and Donald Cohn possible a range of programming unique among American regional theatres for its diversity and consistent high quality. $2,000,000 or greater Viterbi Family Foundation All of us on the Board of Directors are pleased to bring Be a Good Little Widow $1,000,000 or greater to you and are honored to represent our region’s largest and most respected California Cultural and performing arts organization. Historical Endowment Estate of Dorothy S. Prough Thank you again for your presence and for all that you do for The Old Globe. The Rivkin Family Estate of Beatrice Lynds Audrey S. Geisel/San Diego Foundation Dr. Seuss Fund Mr. and Mrs. Victor H.† Ottenstein Mrs. Helen Edison† Harold W. Fuson, Jr. The Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Chair, Board of Directors The Kresge Foundation †In Memoriam BOARD OF DIRECTORS Harold W. Fuson, Jr.* Donald L. Cohn* Anthony S. Thornley* Elaine Bennett Darwin* Harvey P. White* Chair Immediate Past Chair Vice Chair, Vice Chair, Nominating Secretary Finance & Treasurer DIRECTORS Jo Ann Kilty Stacey LeVasseur Vasquez Paul Harter Mary Beth Adderley* Sheila Lipinsky Jordine Von Wantoch Gordon Luce (1925-2006) Elizabeth Altman Ramin Pourteymour Pamela J. Wagner Dolly Poet (1921-2007) Pamela Cesak Paula Powers* Jim Wening Deborah Szekely Nicole A. Clay Conrad Prebys* Lynne Wheeler Hon. Pete Wilson Joseph J. Cohen Tim Rafalovich Debbie Wilson Peter J. Cooper* David L. Reagan Karin Winner EMERITUS DIRECTORS Valerie S. Cooper Sandra Redman June Yoder Garet B. Clark Ann Davies Crystal Sargent Vicki Zeiger J. Dallas Clark (1913–2005) Silvija Devine Jean Shekhter *Executive Committee Member Bea Epsten Stephen P. Embry Ann Steck Sally Furay, R.S.C.J. Pamela A. Farr Steven J. Stuckey HONORARY DIRECTORS Bernard Lipinsky (1914-2001) Karen Fox Daniel L. Sullivan, Ph.D. Mr s. Richard C. Adams Delza Martin (1915–2005) Victor P. Gálvez Rhona Thompson (1912–2005) Darlene Shiley Kathryn Hattox* Evelyn Mack Truitt Clair Burgener (1921-2006) Patsy Shumway Deni Jacobs Debra Turner Mrs. John H. Fox (1908–2003) Carolyn Yorston-Wellcome Daphne Jameson Linda Van Vark Audrey Geisel 2 PERFORMANCES MAGAZINE Production Sponsors Elaine and Dave Darwin Before moving to Rancho Santa Fe, Elaine and Dave lived in Palm Beach and Aspen where Dave served on the Corporate Board of the Aspen Music Festival and School. Dave, an environmental activist, was the Chair of the Save the Dunes Committee, and Elaine served on the Board of the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties. At the Globe, Elaine is a Vice Chair on the Executive Committee and serves on the Investment, Finance and Development Committees. She chairs the Board Nominating Committee, and in 2012 she chaired the Artistic Director Search Committee. Currently, Elaine is Treasurer of the La Jolla Music Society. Most recently, they sponsored Inherit the Wind and the world premiere play Somewhere. They enjoy sharing their love of music and theatre. Sheila and Jeffrey Lipinsky For more than 25 years, San Diego natives Sheila and Jeffrey Lipinsky have been integral members of the Old Globe family. Sheila currently serves on the Board of Directors and its Development and Education Committees. The couple supports many organizations throughout the community, including Jewish Family Service, Playwrights Project, San Diego Food Bank, San Diego Youth Symphony and SDSU President’s Advisory Council. Jeffrey serves on the Boards of San Diego Opera, Moores Cancer Center and Seacrest Retirement Homes, and Sheila currently serves on the Patient Advisory Board for the Moores Cancer Center and the Board of the USC School of Dramatic Arts, as well as others. Sheila and Jeffrey have sponsored many productions at The Old Globe and are a vital part of the Lipinsky family’s long and fruitful relationship with the Globe. Torrey Pines Bank has been a generous supporter of The Old Globe since 2006. Since then, the Bank has contributed over $100,000 to the Globe. The Bank believes in the importance of giving back to the community, where it has enjoyed much success. In 2013 Torrey Pines Bank celebrates its 10th Anniversary as a leading financial institution in San Diego and has significantly increased its annual contribution to the theatre in recognition of the milestone. The Old Globe is pleased to recognize the Bank as a Production Sponsor of Be a Good Little Widow and thanks Torrey Pines Bank and Board member Crystal Sargent, Senior Vice President, for their longtime friendship and service to the theatre. Their unwavering support of iconic San Diego institutions is part of the framework of their commitment to the flagship city where the Bank started and continues to flourish. PERFORMANCES MAGAZINE 3 BE A GOOD LITTLE WIDOW BY BEKAH BRUNSTETTER Jason Simms David Israel Reynoso Seth Reiser Ryan Rumery SCENIC DESIGN COSTUME DESIGN LIGHTING DESIGN SOUND DESIGN Caparelliotis Casting Anjee Nero CASTING STAGE MANAGER DIRECTED BY HAL BROOKS Be a Good Little Widow is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Commissioned and Developed by Ars Nova Jason Eagan, Artistic Director; Jon Steingart & Jenny Wiener Steingart, Executive Producers World Premiere produced by Ars Nova 511 West 54th Street New York www.arsnovanyc.com —————————————————— SHERYL AND HARVEY WHITE THEATRE Conrad Prebys Theatre Center May 11 – June 9, 2013 4 PERFORMANCES MAGAZINE THE CAST (in alphabetical order) Hope .......................................................................................................................................................Christine Estabrook Craig .........................................................................................................................................................................Ben Graney Brad ............................................................................................................................................................................Kelsey Kurz Melody ...................................................................................................................................................................Zoë Winters Stage Manager .....................................................................................................................................................Anjee Nero SETTING A small house in Connecticut. There will be no intermission. PRODUCTION STAFF Video Content ...............................................................................................................................................Paul Peterson