We l c o m e t o Hello, and welcome ... What an exciting time to be at The Old One of the things we try to do here Globe. We recently took home an unprecedented continually is to “move the camera" closer 20 awards at the annual San Diego Critics Circle and closer to the action. In this time of “Craig Noel” Awards ceremony, with many nods special effects and Stadium Sized Events, for our productions of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Don leave it to theatre to bridge the delicate Juan, and many others. We’re also getting ready area of both magic and emotional reality. to celebrate our 70th Anniversary season with So it is especially apt that our current two projects are both inti- the 2005 Summer Shakespeare Festival, as well as the 90th birthday of mate and original. Founding Director Craig Noel in August. And just a few weeks ago, we Himself and Nora brings Associate Artist Joe Hardy back announced a brand new member of our artistic team: Jerry Patch, who into play with a musical he has personally sponsored and cod- will serve as Resident Artistic Director, and will work with Jack and dled from its infancy, a stunningly heartfelt examination of the myself on seasonal planning and day-to-day artistic operations. Jerry role passion and love can play in the creative landscape. The has been a member of the acclaimed artistic staff of the Tony Award®- relationship between Nora Barnacle and the writer who would winning South Coast Repertory for nearly 30 years, where he coordi- become James Joyce is the touchstone spun into thrilling relief nated the development of 150 new plays, including three Pulitzer Prize with music and lyrics, against a canvas of originality not often winners and numerous works by such playwrights at Richard Green- experienced in the musical theatre. Broadway director/choreog- berg and Donald Margulies, among others. His passion and expertise rapher Jeff Calhoun joins Joe Hardy in creating this evening of in the field make him the ideal choice for this new position, and his ravishing music and high energy passion. commitment to new work will add to the Globe’s national reputation as And in the Cassius Carter, Richard Seer, who has become a creative haven for the country’s foremost theatre artists. something of a miniaturist with his delicate direction of subtle Speaking of new work, we couldn’t be more delighted about this and persuasive performances, takes on one of the most intimate current round of plays, including the Olivier Award-winning Vincent in plays we've attempted — Vincent in Brixton — the up-close Brixton, which examines an early period in the life of Vincent Van Gogh, exploration of a soon-to-be-great artist, both arrested and and the luminous world-premiere musical Himself and Nora, which momentarily side-tracked by the unlikely appearance of love in shines a light on one of literature’s most celebrated writers, James Joyce, an unlooked for place. You can almost breathe with the partici- and his relationship with his muse and lifelong love Nora Barnacle. pants as they shed one after another layer of resistance to As we launch Himself and Nora, another Globe-born world pre- achieve the intimacy everyone seeks and too few ever find. miere musical, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, is making its Broadway debut. We are a theatre that travels inside as well as out, that Producing these ambitious new works is only possible through the delights in turning delicate prisms into the light as well as generosity of our patrons and donors. Ticket sales still only cover releasing the classic passions. Here in a stunning tandem, per- 50% of operating costs, and we count on your support to help us haps we have the opportunity to once more surprise you. It's sustain the high standards of production you’ve come to expect indeed a pleasure to do so. from the Globe. We hope you will continue to support us through- out the year, and join us in celebration of our many artistic mile- stones in 2005! JACK O’BRIEN Artistic Director LOUIS G. SPISTO Executive Director PERFORMANCES MAGAZINE P1 2 0 0 5 S e a s o n S p o n s o r s The Old Globe is deeply grateful to its Season Sponsors, each of whom has made an annual dona- tion of $50,000 or greater. These gifts are critical to maintaining the theatre’s high quality of artis- tic programming, and award-winning work in the community. The Board, staff and artists of the Globe are honored by this endorsement of the theatre’s work. The Lipinsky Family Donald and Darlene Shiley Sheryl and Harvey P. White Karen and Donald Cohn Conrad Prebys Valerie and Harry Cooper Norma Jean “Jake” Yonchak and Todd Figi Anonymous Season Sponsors receive the ultimate level of access, recognition, benefits and services. To join this most cherished group of friends, please contact Todd Schultz, Director of Development, at (619) 231-1941 x2310. P2 PERFORMANCES MAGAZINE P R E S E N T S VINCENT IN BRIXTON BY Nicholas Wright SCENIC DESIGN COSTUME DESIGN LIGHTING DESIGN SOUND DESIGN Alan E. Muraoka Robert Morgan + Chris Rynne Paul Peterson STAGE MANAGER DIALECT COACH Tracy Skoczelas * Jan Gist DIRECTED BY Richard Seer * Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. +Associate Artist of The Old Globe Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Produced by Lincoln Center Theater in 2003, New York City PERFORMANCES MAGAZINE P3 C a s t o f C h a r a c t e r s IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER Vincent van Gogh.……...........……...........................................................................Graham Hamilton* Sam Plowman……………...…............................................................................................Ross Hellwig Anna van Gogh…………..…..........……….......................................................................Caitlin Muelder* Ursula Loyer..........................................................................................................Robin Pearson Rose* Eugenie Loyer……………………….…………............................................................................Kate Steele* TIME: 1873-1876 PLACE: The kitchen at 87 Hackford Road, London There will be one 15-minute intermission. * Members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. P r o d u c t i o n S p o n s o r s The production of Vincent in Brixton is generously sponsored by ... Mary Beth Adderley and Richard Wright A native of La Jolla, Mary Beth Adderley has fond memories of The Old Globe. Her grandfa- ther, Guy Fleming, shared his love of Balboa Park with Mary Beth when she was growing up. Mary Beth recently returned home to La Jolla with her daughter Elizabeth. She has become active on The Old Globe Board of Directors, and also serves on the Vanderbilt Board of Trust and the Board of South Coast Repertory (L-R) Richard Wright, Mary Beth Adderley, John Lithgow, Elizabeth Theatre. She was recently wed to Richard Adderley and Ryan Williams. Wright, a long-time San Diegan, who is also a supporter of the Globe. The Old Globe Board of Directors, artists and audiences appreciate the generosity of Mary Beth Adderley and Richard Wright, and we are very pleased to recognize their support as sponsors of Vincent in Brixton. P4 PERFORMANCES MAGAZINE B o a r d o f D i r e c t o r s Thank you for joining us today for one of our outstanding productions of Season 04/05. As you may already be aware, 2005 is a year for many celebrations at the Globe. The theatre enjoys its 70th Anniversary and to mark this special occasion we are currently planning a community-wide Open House event on Saturday, June 18th. We certainly hope you will come and join the fun. Founding Director Craig Noel – the man who started it all – will celebrate his 90th birthday this year as well. We’ve commissioned internationally-renowned sculptor Lark Dimond Cates to create a bust in Craig’s likeness, and we’ll unveil the sculpture on Craig’s Birthday, August 25th, and toast the man who brought life to San Diego’s theatre scene. TIME: 1873-1876 Our beloved Globe Guilders, the theatre’s amazing auxiliary, will also enjoy a milestone in 2005, observing their Golden PLACE: The kitchen at 87 Hackford Road, London Anniversary of providing invaluable service to the hearts and souls of the Company. On behalf of the Theatre, I salute the Guilders for their tremendous contribution to the Globe, its artists and actors. There will be one 15-minute intermission. * Members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. To be sure, this year is filled with many celebrations, and for a theatre that is 70 years old, it remains young at heart and ever- vital to the American Theatre landscape. Enjoy the show! Sheryl White, Chair, Board of Directors Board of Michael Busselen Robin Nordhoff EMERITUS DIRECTORS Deni S. Carpenter John Rebelo Garet B. Clark Directors Karen Cohn* Sandra Redman J. Dallas Clark Valerie S. Cooper Mike Samson Bernard Lipinsky OFFICERS Jane Cowgill Kelly Sanders (1914–2001) Sheryl White* Christopher L. Crockett Tom Sayles Delza Martin Chair Darlene G. Davies Phyllis Schwartz Patsy Shumway Tim K. Zinn* Bruce M. Dunlap Curtis Smith Harvey P. White Vice Chair – Finance Sue Ebner Louis G. Spisto* Carolyn Yorston Robert H. Gleason* Bea Epsten* Anne C. Taubman Vice Chair – Development Pam Farr Anthony S. Thornley* HONORARY DIRECTORS Carlos D. Malamud* Victor P. Gálvez Dean Thorp Mrs. Richard C. Adams Vice Chair – Nominating Lee Goldberg Evelyn Mack Truitt Clair Burgener Kathryn Hattox* Ronald Heller, M.D. Carol M. Veit Mrs. John H. Fox Secretary Viviana Ibañez Patricia Weil (1908–2003) Sally Furay, R.S.C.J.* Joseph E.