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red hot patriot: the kick-ass wit of molly ivins

From the artistic Director

WELCOME TO THE GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE Since he founded the Geffen Playhouse in 1995, Gil Cates has welcomed you to each show. With this letter — the first page you see when perusing the details of each of our plays — Gil intended to greet you, to thank you for coming and hopefully to give you a greater insight into the production. He believed, as I do, that because we select the plays and have had the opportunity to spend significant time with each one before its opening, that we should do whatever possible to “set the stage” for you. If, through a simple note, we can shed some light on our choice or give some context to the evening and thereby enhance your enjoyment or understanding, we are happy to do so. With that, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins. Director David Esbjornson, our longtime friend and collaborator, first introduced this project to us. David had worked with Kathleen Turner and the co-writers Margaret Engel and Allison Engel in an earlier incarnation, and they were all eager to re-visit and continue to refine the work. We are thrilled to create that opportunity for them.

Photo by Andrew Southam

We knew we had a potent combination: a smart script, an incredible design team and David’s keen analytical instincts combined with Ms. Turner’s fiery and passionate approach to her work — an approach reflective of our iconic protagonist of the evening, Molly Ivins. In a year that we are entering another election cycle, it seems fitting to focus on a woman who helped define the role of the media in the political arena. In our current climate where pundits seem more concerned with ratings than with truly rating a candidate, where sound and fury often trumps wit and wisdom, it is satisfying to see a portrayal of a true political commentator. While Ms. Ivins’ point of view was quite liberal, particularly for her Texas readership, she always made an effort to examine issues from all sides and admitted bias when she felt it was unavoidable. Her life, like those of other historical figures, makes for good drama because it was marked with passion and her undying courage of conviction — the hallmarks of a trailblazer. It is with this brand of passion that we always attempt to tackle our work here at the Geffen, and we hope you enjoy the fruits of our labor. Enjoy the show,

Randall Arney Artistic Director

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Frank G. Mancuso

FROM THE CHAIRMAN FRANK G. MANCUSO

Chairman

Gilbert Cates * President

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Chairman Emeritus

I write this note to you with equal parts sadness and resolve: sadness because, as most of you know, we experienced the devastating loss of our founder, leader and friend Gil Cates in October; but resolve because now more than ever, we are inspired and committed to honor Gil’s memory by ensuring that this theater — his legacy — continues to thrive. Logistically this will not be hard — Gil left us with a handpicked team who shares his passion, integrity and knowledge, and with a foundation that is solid. Emotionally, we will simply miss him. Gil and I raised a glass together just two weeks before his passing at a joyous evening thanking many of the donors who helped to make Gil’s dream a reality last season. We toasted together that night not only to celebrate what we had become as the Geffen Playhouse, but also to celebrate where we were going. In less than 20 years, through courage, vision and old-fashioned hard work, Gil built from the ground up the kind of renowned cultural center that it often takes decades to establish. He created a home for artists and audiences alike where world-class theater was coupled with the warmth and accessibility of Gil himself. He took his own passion for turning art into education and championed an outreach program that made our theater an integral part of our community, and by doing so, he not only touched each of us, but the tens of thousands of students whose lives his programs affected each year. So while we are all sharing in what we have lost, I also invite you to share in what Gil helped us to gain. In the end, it was his heart that gave out on him; but in a way it makes sense — there’s no doubt in my mind that it was the most used muscle in his body. Gil’s heart was bursting with love for his family, his circle of friends, the entertainment community and for this theater in particular. So, I ask you tonight to figuratively join me (and Gil) in raising a glass to this wonderful theater that Gil dreamt, built and cultivated, and to a legacy that will continue to touch the lives of artists, audiences and communities for many years to come. Cheers. Respectfully yours,

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YOU NEVER KNOW WHO WILL SHOW UP ON THIS AMAZING NIGHT! Past Geffen Playhouse artists and friends who came out to support and perform include: Julie Andrews, Christina Applegate, Hank Azaria, Annette Bening, Carol Burnett, Sarah Chang, Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Cumming, Dana Delany, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Clint Eastwood, Tom Hanks, Jane Lynch, Helen Mirren, Matthew Morrison, Ray Romano, Martin Short, Dick Van Dyke & Rita Wilson

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the nature of biography on stage BY AMY LEVINSON

Left to Right: Molly Ivins; Kathleen Turner; Marie Curie; Anna Gunn in Radiance: The Passion of Marie Curie; Thurgood Marshall; Laurence Fishburne in Thurgood

It is no accident that the Geffen has been attracted to plays of a historical and biographical nature in the last couple of seasons. As theater practitioners, it seems a natural fit to dramatize these figures as our way of getting to know them. New plays often serve to address these societal cravings — this need for context for the world in which we currently find ourselves. Recognizing the need for a higher level of debate and discovery around the last election, playwright George Stevens, Jr. took on the subject of Thurgood Marshall, a play which we chose to produce in 2010. And for those of us who only had a hazy sketch of what Marshall did for civil rights, the story of one man’s boldness and brilliance paints for us a landscape of our entire country at a crucial time in our history. But beyond this sort of vague yearning for a bygone era, there is something truly satisfying about spending an evening with the personification of someone with whom we all wished to rub elbows. When Laurence Fishburne transformed into Thurgood Marshall each night, the audience was transported and felt as though they were getting the story directly from Marshall himself, thus, P4 PERFORMANCES MAGAZINe

tying us closer to a history that was either incomplete or even entirely unknown to them. Personal connection to historical figures continued to woo audiences in the case of Alan Alda’s beautiful play Radiance: The Passion of Marie Curie. We were given an entirely new and personal view of an iconic woman of science. It is a wonderful journey to go inside the mind and heart of the woman making these discoveries and to see that like us, she had life’s trials to overcome. She was ostracized for being a woman, for being a foreigner, for having an extramarital affair, and through all of the criticism and discouragement from her peers, she rose to be arguably the most important woman science has ever known. There is great joy in bringing Marie Curie’s inner life to the stage more than 100 years after her discoveries—and through the microcosm of Marie’s life, we recognize the larger picture of what it means to have one’s personal life interfere with their ability to thrive. Further, it explores the complications of being a woman in a man’s world. Which brings us to Molly Ivins — the brash, no bull Texas writer who took on politicians and the media response

to them in equal measure. Her spicy discourse, used to tackle big business, dirty politics and general bad manners, makes an ideal dramatic subject. As we enter another already charged election year, Ivins (personified by the inimitable Kathleen Turner) is a refreshing reminder that what we crave culturally, is perhaps what we need as a society. She speaks candidly, has strong opinions and is willing to take on dissenters, and although she is critical of American behavior, her love of country is apparent in the very profession she chose. In some ways, Ivins is different as a biographical subject, as she is less known and therefore is being introduced to an audience rather than revived for them. Here too, is a reason to encourage bio-drama — sometimes the truth is indeed stranger than fiction, and more often than not, it’s usually funnier. With each of these plays, there is a hope that by casting a light on distinction that has preceded these times, we may be able to recognize glimpses of excellence in the world in which we currently live. And even without that loftier goal, we can simply enjoy witnessing greatness in all its theatrical glory.

EDUCATION SPOTLIGHT

Students from Roosevelt High School pose with cast member Justin Leeper, Denise Anderson from The Partnership for Los Angeles Schools and Geffen Playhouse Education and Outreach Director Debra Pasquerette at the student matinee of The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity. For more information on the Geffen’s student matinee programs please call Michael Faulkner at 310.208.6500 ext.156.

Save the Date! The Geffen Playhouse Presents: Story Pirates and Friends An Afternoon to Support Arts Education for Los Angeles’ Most Underserved Elementary Schools Join us for the Geffen’s annual spring family event, featuring a celebrity-filled Story Pirates sketch comedy show performed by some of LA’s best comedians, and based entirely on stories written by elementary school students!

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Randall Arney ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Ken Novice MANAGING DIRECTOR Frank G. Mancuso chairman of the board

THE GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE presents

Written by

Margaret Engel and Allison Engel Costume Designer

Set Designer

Elizabeth Hope Clancy

John Arnone Lighting Designer

Daniel Ionazzi

Original Music and Sound Design by

Rob Milburn & Michael Bodeen

Production Stage Manager

Mary Michele Miner

Projection Designer

Maya Ciarrocchi

Assistant Stage Manager

Susie Walsh

Directed by

David Esbjornson The world premiere of Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins was produced by Philadelphia Theatre Company Sara Garonzik Producing Artistic Director • Diane Claussen Managing Director on March 24, 2010.

Opening Night: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 OPENIN G NI G HT SPONSORED B Y :

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cast of characters Molly Ivins................................................................................................................... Kathleen Turner Helper........................................................................................................................... Matthew Van Oss

understudy Helper........................................................................................................................... Joshua Rodriguez

Time 2007 and earlier setting The suggestion of a newsroom past its prime running time 75 Minutes There will be no intermission

The Geffen Playhouse gratefully acknowledges the following media sponsors for their generous support of Red Hot Patriot.

The Geffen Playhouse is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission. This project was also funded in part by the Department of Cultural Affairs, City of Los Angeles. The Geffen Playhouse, a non-profit theater company, is proudly affiliated with the University of California at Los Angeles.

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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST ABOUT THE PLAYERS turn the book into a show for Food Network, where it ran for seven years. It appears today on the Travel Channel. She serves on the TheatreWashington / Helen Hayes Awards board, the Fund for Investigative Journalism and chairs the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism awards board. She and her husband, Bruce Adams, wrote three editions of a travel guide to America’s baseball parks, with the help of their children, Emily and Hugh. Kathleen Turner (Molly Ivins) Screen icon Kathleen Turner has garnered critical acclaim for her performances in various movies including Body Heat, for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe; Romancing the Stone and Prizzi’s Honor, which earned her a Golden Globe Award for each; Peggy Sue Got Married, which brought Turner both an Academy Award nomination and a Golden Globe nomination; and War of the Roses, with another Golden Globe nomination. Turner’s extensive film credits also include The Man with Two Brains, with Steve Martin; Jewel of the Nile, with Michael Douglas; The Accidental Tourist; V.I. Warshawski; John Waters’ Serial Mom; Naked in New York; Moonlight and Valentino; The Real Blonde; and Sofia Coppola’s The Virgin Suicides. Ms. Turner has also starred on Broadway in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, for which she received a Tony nomination; Indiscretions; The Graduate; and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, for which she received a second Tony nomination. Ms. Turner had a major recurring role last season playing Sue Collini on Showtime’s hit series, Californication. In the spring of 2010 Ms. Turner starred as Molly Ivins in the world premiere of Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins at Philadelphia Theater Center and immediately following that shot the starring role in an independent film called The Perfect Family. Ms. Turner recently starred on Broadway in High, and in addition to her film and stage credits, Turner wrote of her many accomplishments and life experiences in her 2008 autobiography titled Send Yourself Roses: Thoughts on My Life, Love, and Leading Roles, which secured a position on the New York Times BestSeller List.

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Matthew Van Oss (Helper) Matthew Van Oss is brand new to Los Angeles from Green Bay, WI and is thrilled to be performing at the Geffen Playhouse. Favorite roles include: Howard Morgan in The Great Tennessee Monkey Trial starring Ed Asner, Mike Farrell and Sharon Gless with LA Theatre Works; Justin in Sunlight in December as part of the Bonderman Festival at the Indiana Repertory Theatre; as well as Nelson in End Days (world premiere) and John Boy in With a Bang at the Phoenix Theatre. Thank you to Phyllis and David for the opportunity — it’s a dream come true! For more, visit www.matthewvanoss.com. Allison Engel (Playwright) Allison Engel has been a newspaper reporter for the Des Moines Tribune, San Jose Mercury and Pacific News Service and was a Knight Journalism Fellow at Stanford University. She has also been a political speechwriter and aide for former Iowa governor Tom Vilsack and lieutenant governor Sally Pederson. In Iowa, she was active in the Des Moines Playhouse, serving as president and head of play selection. She has been a food columnist for Saveur, an architecture columnist for Renovation Style, and has written for many other national publications. She recently spent five years as director of communications at USC before becoming the associate director of the Los Angeles Institute for the Humanities at the university. She received an MA in screenwriting from USC in 2009. She is married to Scott Kirkpatrick, and they have two children, Miles and Nora. Margaret Engel (Playwright) Margaret Engel was a reporter for the Washington Post, Des Moines Register and Lorain Journal, and was a Nieman fellow at Harvard University. She directs the Alicia Patterson Journalism Foundation and was the managing editor of the Newseum, the museum for news, in Washington, D.C. She cowrote Food Finds: America’s Best Local Foods and the People Who Produce Them with her twin, Allison, and helped

David Esbjornson (Director) Premieres include: Edward Albee’s The Goat or Who is Sylvia? (Broadway) and the Play About the Baby (Century), The Ride Down Mt. Morgan (Broadway) and Resurrection Blues by Arthur Miller (Guthrie), Angels in America: Millenium Approaches and the first staged presentation of Perestroika (Eureka), Homebody/Kabul (London), Neal Bell’s Therese Raquin (CSC), In the Blood by Suzan-Lori Parks (Public), Albom/Hatcher’s Tuesdays With Morrie (Minetta Lane) Israel Horowitz’ My Old Lady (Promenade), Kathleen Tolan’s Memory House (Playwrights), Ariel Dorfman’s Purgatorio, and Kevin Kling’s How? How? Why? Why? Why? (SRT). Recent work: Measure for Measure (NYSF Delacorte), Moira Buffini’s Gabriel and Peter Parnell’s Trumpery (Atlantic), Allison and Margaret Engels’ Molly Ivins (PTC). Revivals include: Driving Miss Daisy (Broadway and West End), Death of a Salesman (Gate-Dublin), Hamlet (TFNY), A Few Good Men (West End), All My Sons (Huntington), Much Ado About Nothing (NYSF), The Normal Heart (Public), Mud and Drowning (Signature), The Entertainer, The Maids, Endgame, Entertaining Mr. Sloane (CSC), Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Summer and Smoke (Guthrie), Twelfth Night and Lady From Dubuque,), Farmyard (NYTW). David has served as Artistic Director of NYC Classic Stage Company and Seattle Repertory Theatre and is the current Chair of Theatre at Rutger’s University. John Arnone (Scenic Design) Tony Award-winner, John Arnone began his career designing criticallyacclaimed productions Off Broadway for which he received two Obie Awards. He designed more than 30 sets at New York’s Public Theater with legendary producer Joseph Papp, Lion Theater Company, Playwrights Horizons, and Circle Rep. He has worked with Garland Wright and Joe Dowling at the Guthrie Theater and Des McAnuff at La Jolla Playhouse. In 1993, The Who’s Tommy opened on Broadway, for which Mr. Arnone

received a Tony, Dora Mavor Moore, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle awards. Other Broadway designs include How to Succeed in Business…, Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992; Sacrilege; Tommy Tune’s productions of The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public and Grease; Sex and Longing; The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?; Fortune’s Fool; The Full Monty; Marlene; The Deep Blue Sea; Lone Star/Pvt Wars; Minnelli on Minnelli; The Best Man; The Ride Down Mt. Morgan; and Lennon: The Musical. His work has been seen in Canada, London, Vienna, Berlin, Japan, and Australia. Designs for the Geffen Playhouse: Nightmare Alley, Atlanta, I Just Stopped by to See the Man, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Collected Stories, Cryptogram and Superior Donuts. Elizabeth Hope Clancy (Costume Designer) Broadway: Passing Strange, Bobbi Boland, The Goat, The Ride Down Mt. Morgan. West End: A Few Good Men. Dublin: Death of a Salesman (Gate.) Off-Broadway: Measure for Measure (NYSF) Hamlet (TFANA), In the Blood, A Dybbuk (Public), Memory House, Recent Tragic Events, The Wax (Playwrights Horizons), The Oldest Profession, The Last of the Thorntons (Signature Theatre), Waiting for Godot, Endgame, The Entertainer (Classic Stage Company), Finer Noble Gases, Acts of Mercy (Rattlestick), The Cook (Intar), Waiting for Havana (Cherry Lane.) Regional: National tour of A Christmas Story, productions at 5th Avenue Theatre, Philadelphia Theatre Company, Seattle Rep, Intiman, Huntington, Shakespeare Theatre Co., Kansas City Rep, Bay Street Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Mark Taper Forum, Hartford Stage, Guthrie, Long Wharf, Geffen Playhouse (Rose and Walsh), Yale Rep, Cincinnati Playhouse, many others. Opera: Griffelkin, A Month in the Country, The Rape of Lucretia (Manhattan School of Music), Don Giovanni (Wolf Trap.) Dance: Yvonne Rainer, Sally Silvers, Pat Catterson, Karen Sherman. Daniel Ionazzi (Lighting Designer) Daniel Ionazzi is Production Manager for the Geffen Playhouse. He is also a member of the faculty of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television and Director of Production for the Department of Theater. Mr. Ionazzi is the author of The Stage Management Handbook and The Stagecraft Handbook. Design credits include: WWII - Beyond all Boundaries for the National World War II Museum. For Steppenwolf Theatre Company: The Seafarer. For South Coast Repertory Theater: In The Next Room. For the

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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST ABOUT THE PLAYERS Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts: Teatro alla Moda. For the Geffen Playhouse: Radiance: The Passion of Marie Curie, Superior Donuts, A Step In Time; Nightmare Alley, The Female of the Species, The Seafarer, Atlanta, Speed-the-Plow, A Picasso, Wishful Drinking; All My Sons; (Ovation nomination); Cat On A Hot Tin Roof; Paint Your Wagon, Take Me Out, I Just Stopped By To See The Man, Boy Gets Girl (Ovation nomination), Under The Blue Sky, Oscar & Felix, God’s Man in Texas, The Unexpected Man, The Weir, Defiled, Merton of the Movies and All in the Timing (Ovation nomination); for the Dance Company Diavolo: Catapult and Traajectorie; for the Denver Center Theatre Company: Henry IV Part I, The Three Sisters, The Night of the Iguana, Antigone. Additional design credits: The Ahkmatova Project, Amelia Lives, Telling Time, Othello, Trojan Women, Misalliance and Jenufa with Josef Svoboda. Rob Milburn & Michael Bodeen (Original Music and Sound Design) Broadway credits include music composition and sound for The Miracle Worker, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, The Speed of Darkness, music for My Thing of Love and sound for Superior Donuts, reasons to be pretty, A Year with Frog and Toad, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Hollywood Arms, King Hedley II, Buried Child, The Song of Jacob Zulu and The Grapes of Wrath. Off-Broadway credits include music and sound for Inked Baby, After Ashley, The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci, Boy Gets Girl, Red, Space, Marvin’s Room, sound for Family Week, reasons to be pretty, Jitney, Juvenilia, Brundibar, The Pain and the Itch and music direction and sound for Eyes for Consuela and Ruined. They have created music and sound at many of America’s resident theatres (often with Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre) and at several international venues. Maya Ciarrocchi (Projection Designer) Maya Ciarrocchi is a video artist and projection designer. She has created projections for performance with such artists as Merce Cunningham, Ping Chong, Bebe Miller, and Donna Uchizono as well as for regional theatre. Her work has been exhibited in New York at: Chashama; the Chocolate Factory; Dance Theater Workshop; New York Live Arts; Sasha Wolf Gallery and: Artisphere, (VA); Borderlines Film Festival, (UK); Hammer Museum, (CA); Moving Pictures Festival, (Canada). Ciarrocchi has received residencies from the Kala Arts Institute (CA), the Lower

Manhattan Cultural Council (NYC), and the Ucross Foundation (WY). She was awarded a New York Dance and Performance Award (Bessie) in 2006. Ciarrocchi earned a BFA in Dance from SUNY Purchase and an MFA in Computer Art from the School of Visual Arts. Paul Huntley (Wig Design) London-born Paul Huntley has worked on hundreds of Broadway shows since his 1972 arrival in New York, most memorably the original productions of Amadeus, Cats, Evita, Les Misérables, Sweeney Todd, The Producers, and Hairspray. A recipient of the Drama Desk and Tony awards, he has also worked with the some of the most legendary leading ladies of the cinema, ranging from Bette Davis, Mae West, Marlene Dietrich and Vivien Leigh to Jane Fonda, Faye Dunaway, Glenn Close and Jessica Lange. Current shows include Anything Goes, War Horse, Other Desert Cities and Man and Boy. Mary Michele Miner (Production Stage Manager) Previous credits at the Geffen Playhouse include Superior Donuts, Nightmare Alley, Wrecks, By The Waters of Babylon, Some Girl(s), Heroes, Wishful Drinking, God Of Hell and Boston Marriage. Other local credits include Medea at UCLA Live and Back to Bacharach & David at the Music Box in Hollywood; Stuff Happens, The Goat, The Talking Cure, Like Jazz, Living Out, Flower Drum Song, The Dinner Party and Putting It Together (among many others) at the Mark Taper; Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Measure For Measure, The Heiress and Candide at the Ahmanson. She has also worked at the Doolittle, Pasadena Playhouse, Westwood Playhouse, Coronet, as well as some Civic Light Operas and many benefits. Regional theatres include La Jolla Playhouse, Magic Theatre, Kennedy Center, Guthrie, McCarter, Steppenwolf, NY Public, Circle Repertory and the Montreal International Theatre Festival. Tours include Love, Sweet Love, around the Southwest, Jesus Christ Superstar around the states and Terra Nova around Japan. In New York she has PSM’d both on and off Broadway. Proud member of Actors’ Equity. Her husband, Paul Perri, and she have two children, Giacomo and Justine. Susie Walsh (Assistant Stage Manager) In Los Angeles, Walsh has stage managed over 100 shows at theatres such as The Mark Taper Forum, The Ahmanson Theatre, the Geffen Playhouse, and LATC. Favorites are

The Royal Family, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Measure for Measure, The Heiress, Flower Drum Song, Living Out, Stuff Happens, Arcadia, The Drowsy Chaperone and Leap of Faith. In New York, Susie Stage Managed Putting it Together with Carol Burnett. Love to Ken.

Randall Arney (Artistic Director) Randall Arney has been a theater professional for over 30 years, and has served as Artistic Director of the Geffen Playhouse since 1999. For the Geffen, in addition to his artistic programming and oversight, Arney’s directing credits include Superior Donuts by Tracy Letts, The Female of the Species by Joanna Murray-Smith, Speed-the-Plow by David Mamet, All My Sons by Arthur Miller, Richard Greenberg’s Take Me Out, Stephen Jeffries’ I Just Stopped by to See the Man, Rebecca Gilman’s Boy Gets Girl, David Rambo’s God’s Man in Texas and Conor McPherson’s The Weir and The Seafarer. He is an ensemble member and former Artistic Director of Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre where his directing credits include The Seafarer, I Just Stopped by to See the Man, The Beauty Queen of Leenane, Death and the Maiden, Curse of the Starving Class, Bang, A Walk in the Woods, Killers and The Geography of Luck. Arney also directed the world premiere of Steve Martin’s Picasso at the Lapin Agile at Steppenwolf, as well as the subsequent Los Angeles (Westwood Playhouse, Drama-Logue Critic’s Award), Off-Broadway, San Francisco, Washington D. C. and Tokyo productions. As the Artistic Director for Steppenwolf from 1987 to 1995, he oversaw the design, creation and completion of a new state-of-the-art theater which is Steppenwolf’s current home. Broadway transfers under his leadership include The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, The Song of Jacob Zulu (six Tony Award nominations) and The Grapes of Wrath (1990 Tony Award, Best Play), Mr. Arney’s acting credits with Steppenwolf include Born Yesterday, Ghost in the Machine, The Homecoming, Frank’s Wild Years, You Can’t Take it with You, Fool for Love, True West, Balm in Gilead and Coyote Ugly. On film he has appeared

in Normal and Weapons of Mass Distraction (HBO), Mystery, Alaska, The Out-of-Towners, Chain Reaction, and The Color of Money. Mr. Arney has an MFA degree in Acting from Illinois State University and has taught acting and directing at UCLA and Columbia College in Chicago and Illinois State University. He has also held master classes and workshops at Steppenwolf, around the U. S. and in Tokyo.

KEN NOVICE (Managing Director) Ken Novice’s career in the professional theatre spans 25 years and over 250 productions. Prior to joining Geffen Playhouse, he served as Managing Director and Director of External Affairs at Pasadena Playhouse where his credits include the revival of Fences starring Laurence Fishburne and Angela Basset and the world premieres of Sister Act the Musical, Ray Charles Live, Stormy Weather starring Lesley Uggams and many others. He was Director of Marketing and Public Relations for San Diego’s Tony Awardwinning Old Globe Theatre where his credits include Jack O’Brien’s acclaimed revival of Damn Yankees, the Tony Award-nominated musical The Full Monty, Henry IV starring John Goodman and Sheldon Epp’s Tony-nominated hit Play On! among many others. His credits also include marketing and public relations for the Tony Award-winning Denver Center Theater Company and New York’s Circle Repertory Company. As Director of Programming for YouthStream Media Networks he developed national marketing and public relations programs for most of Hollywood’s major motion picture studios. Novice also served as Head of the Theatre Management MFA/MBA program at California State University, Long Beach and has been a guest lecturer at San Diego State University and the University of California, San Diego. He holds a BA from the Pennsylvania State University and an MBA from San Diego State University.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PRODUCTION STAFF FOR RED HOT PATRIOT: THE KICK-ASS WIT OF MOLLY IVINS Assistant Set Designer John Farrell Assistant Sound Designer Daniel Tator Properties Master Rich Gilles Master Electrician Darren Rezowalli Assistant Master Electrician Yelena Babinskaya Followspot Operator Eric Svaleson Sound Master James Grabowski Deck Supervisor Dwayne Barnes Wardrobe Supervisor Leah A. Lewis Wig Master/Dresser TBA Production Assistant Kourtnie Boeve ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Set provided by Scenic Highlights Lighting Equipment provided by Entertainment Lighting Services Sound Equipment provided by Jon Sound Inc. Teletype is courtesy of the Associated Press Corporate Archives, New York SPECIAL THANKS UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television Scene, Prop, Sound and Costume Shops; London Cleaners; Peet’s Coffee & Tea UCLA SCHOOL OF THEATER, FILM AND TELEVISION The Geffen Playhouse is affiliated with the University of California at Los Angeles, specifically the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. The Geffen Playhouse values its role as an important educational resource by providing students with master classes, workshops and internships. Students are also able to work and learn from distinguished visiting Geffen artists such as Donald Margulies, Annette Bening, Ed Harris, Neil LaBute, John Rando, Terrence McNally, Alan Ayckbourn, David Mamet, David Ives and Jon Robin Baitz in areas of directing, playwriting, acting, design, dramaturgy, management and production. The Geffen Playhouse also draws upon the distinguished experts in the university to enhance the theater’s programs and research. The actors and stage managers employed in this production are members of Actors’ Equity Association; The Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. The director is a member of the society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, Inc., an independent national labor union.

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Saturdays at the Geffen Playhouse are all about Theater for Families! Free post-show snacks generously provided by Gelson’s Market and Pretzel Crisps!

Molly Ivins got you RED HOT about presidential politics? For once, you don’t have to be afraid to talk about politics with your family … especially because you’ll all be singing about it! A folk-rock and hip-hop musical celebration of every person to have held the highest office in the land, from Washington to Obama! One show only

Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 11:00 am. Child Tickets start at $12.00!

This very special year, elect to have more fun with your family — at the Geffen Playhouse Saturday Scene!

January 28, 2012

Silly Rabbit, Tricksters are for Kids ages 5 to 11

A humorous and magical journey with masks and languages from different cultures!

like ‘Geffen Playhouse Family Fun’

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February 25, 2012

Tall Tales: Myths of Magical Trees ages 5 to 11

In partnership with UCLA — celebrate green tales about nature from around the world!

March 3, 2012

The Funky Punks! ages 5 to 11

Last season’s Saturday Scene hit returns with another delightful world of wonder and whimsy!

SATURDAY SCENE

donor spotlight Many thanks to Geffen Playhouse Board Member Mary Ann Cloyd for her contributions to our theater and her support of our education and outreach programs The Geffen Playhouse would like to acknowledge Mary Ann Cloyd for her ongoing support in advancing our mission to deliver world-class theater to the Los Angeles community. Mary Ann has been a valuable member of the Geffen Playhouse Board of Directors since September 2007; has served on a number of committees for our annual fundraiser, Backstage at the Geffen; and has very generously designated the Geffen Playhouse as a beneficiary of a major planned gift. We are immensely grateful to Mary Ann for her generosity, enthusiasm, experience and wisdom. A respected professional with over 35 years of accounting, tax and consulting experience, Mary Ann serves as a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where she is a member of the Global Board of Partners and Principals and recently completed her second term on the US Board of Partners and Principals. Mary Ann also served many years as the President of the PricewaterhouseCoopers Charitable Foundation, Inc., which makes charitable contributions to the people of PwC in times of financial hardship, and to non-profit organizations that support and promote humanitarianism and education causes. She stepped down as President on October 1, 2011 but remains on the Board of Trustees.

“Mary Ann is an exemplary board member and is truly a valued member of our Geffen Playhouse family. Her love of theater and broad experience in the business world have come together to benefit our theater in a major way.”

Speaking about Mary Ann, Geffen Playhouse Chairman of the Board Frank G. Mancuso has said, “Mary Ann is an exemplary board member and is truly a valued member of our Geffen Playhouse family. Her love of theater and broad experience in the business world have come together to benefit our theater in a major way.” Once again, we offer our heartfelt gratitude to Mary Ann Cloyd for her outstanding commitment and immense contributions to the Geffen Playhouse. P14 PERFORMANCES MAGAZINe

Students from a Title I public school attend a student matinee of Superior Donuts.

Meet the 4th Wall Member

Aaron Holzman Part of The 4th Wall since May 2009 How did you discover The 4th Wall? My friend Dahlia Metchis introduced me to the group and we have probably attended 90% of the events together. Usually the moment the emails go out announcing that tickets for the next event are on sale, we IM each other and debate whose turn it is to buy the tickets this time. Five minutes later we’ve bought the tickets and I’m putting the date in my calendar. Are you an L.A. native and what field do you work in? I am originally from Bethesda, Maryland, which is right outside of Washington, D.C. My parents have been avid theatergoers there for years. Since I have been attending more theater through The 4th Wall events in L.A., I’ve begun going to more shows when I am home visiting them. I currently work at A&E Television Network as the assistant to the head of scripted series. What do you enjoy the most about The 4th Wall events at the Geffen Playhouse? The performances are always enjoyable and I’ve seen a very diverse mix of shows at the Geffen. But I think the most enjoyable aspect of the events is the camaraderie. I’ve met a lot of great new people through The 4th Wall. Whenever I bring a new person to a performance I tell them that I will introduce them to the other “regulars” — a number of whom I met when I attended my first event and who I look forward to seeing every time I go. Everyone is very friendly and sociable and I never know who I might run into or meet. I’ve also enjoyed meeting those involved with the productions, particularly members of the cast. What other activities do you enjoy in your spare time? Los Angeles is one of the best cities in the world for live entertainment, so in addition to theater, I really enjoy attending a lot of comedy shows and concerts. Probably my favorite activity in my spare time is playing tennis. I’ve been playing since I was three years old, and one of my favorite things about Los Angeles is that you can play tennis outside just about any day of the year.

For more information on The 4th Wall Geffen Playhouse Arts Alliance events, visit www.the4thwallgeffenplayhouse.com.

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GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE chairman’s circle

Thank you to those who joined the Geffen Playhouse Chairman’s Circle

Dinner held to honor the Chairman’s Circle generously underwritten by Louis XIII

Barbara Sherman and Geffen Playhouse Board member Richard Sherman

Carol Block and Geffen Playhouse Board member Chancellor Gene Block

Beverly Gelfand and Geffen Playhouse Board member and Chairman Emeritus Herb Gelfand

Geffen Playhouse Board member Ginny Mancini and Larry Schmitt

Geffen Playhouse Board member John Ebey and his wife, Susan Ebey

Geffen Playhouse donors Mel Keefer and Joyce Eisenberg-Keefer

Find out more about joining the Chairman’s Circle Call the Development Department at 310.208.6500 ext.112

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GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE chairman’s circle

Geffen Playhouse Chairman of the Board Frank G. Mancuso with Geffen Board member Martha Henderson

Singer Nathan Pacheco and his wife Katie with Geffen Playhouse Board member Patty Applegate and guest

Geffen Playhouse Artistic Director Randy Arney with Geffen Board member Glorya Kaufman and Eric Small

Photos by Jordan Strauss

Geffen Playhouse Board members Cynthia Stafford and Linda Rubin with Tony Rubin and Lanre Idewu

Geffen Playhouse donors Sandra Krause and Bill Fitzgerald

Geffen Playhouse Board member Howard Tenenbaum and Jodi Tenenbaum

Fay Mancuso and Geffen Playhouse Chairman of the Board Frank G. Mancuso

Find out more about joining the Chairman’s Circle Call the Development Department at 310.208.6500 ext.112

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Written by

John Pielmeier Adapted from the novel by

William Peter Blatty Directed by

John Doyle

summer 2012

FIRST LOOK! Watch video of Artistic Director Randall Arney previewing the first workshop of this world premiere.

ANNUAL DONORS The Geffen Playhouse recognizes the following individuals and organizations for their generous support of our Annual Fund. Donors are listed at the Associate level and higher for gifts made between August 1, 2010 and November 15, 2011.

CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE $50,000+

Anonymous Patricia Kiernan Applegate Audi of America, Inc Ben/Joyce Eisenberg Foundation City National Bank ClearEdge Power Mary Ann Cloyd Creative Artists Agency Susan & John Ebey Edgerton Foundation Joyce Eisenberg-Keefer & Melvin Keefer Herbert M. & Beverly J. Gelfand Adi & Jerry Greenberg Guggenheim Partners Carole & Bill Haber Martha Henderson Marilyn & Jeffrey Katzenberg Glorya Kaufman Keyes Automotive Group Sandra Krause & William Fitzgerald Latham & Watkins LLP Lincy Foundation Los Angeles County Arts Commission Ginny Mancini Fay & Frank Mancuso Donna McKenna & Flynn Chernos Ron & Kelly Meyer Ann & Jerry Moss OneWest Bank Ralph M. Parsons Foundation PricewaterhouseCoopers Madeline & Bruce Ramer Linda Bernstein Rubin and Tony Rubin Richard & Barbara Sherman Shubert Foundation Skirball Foundation Kate Capshaw Spielberg & Steven Spielberg DeeAnna Staats, Staats & Co. Cynthia P. Stafford & Lanre Idewu Jodi & Howard Tenenbaum Tropicana Las Vegas The UCLA Dream Fund Judy & Chancellor Charles E. Young

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$25,000 - $49,999 Anonymous A&E Television Networks Arlene and Alan Alda Stephanie & Jonathan Carson CBS Corporation Classic Party Rentals Greater Los Angeles New Car Dealers Association Harold & Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust Dan Hartman Arts & Music Foundation Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa Marcia Israel Foundation, Inc. The Lear Family Foundation Los Angeles magazine Louis XIII de Remy Martin Susanna Midnight & Charlie Midnight Montage Hotels & Residences Leslie & Julie Moonves Napa Valley Grille Nikki Beach The Edward A. & Ai O. Shay Family Foundation Sony Pictures Entertainment Judith & Bruce Stern Universal Studios W Hotel Westwood The Walt Disney Company Westime

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J.J. Abrams & Katie McGrath Jehan F. Agrama & Dwora Fried Jack & Hilary Angelo Mara & Jonathan Blum Bobcat Productions, Inc Linda & Jerry Bruckheimer Marcy Carsey & Leo Yoshimura Jo Champa Creative Intelligence Incorporated Larry & Sophie Cripe Bill & Kate In honor of Blanch Schimmel John Dittmar DreamWorks Studios Fielding Edlow & Larry Clarke George Hoag Family Foundation Priscila Giraldo Jay Gordon & Meyera Robbins Barbara Grenell Hachette Book Group Lynne & Michael Heslov Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa Cindy & Alan Horn Vicki Iovine Dora & Neil Kadisha Mannon Kaplan Sally & Dr. Manny J. Karbelnig L & N Andreas Foundation Paul Lester Marlene & Sandy Louchheim Meyer & Renee Luskin Frank Mancuso Jr. & Kim Mancuso Barbara & Garry Marshall Todd M. Morgan Morgan Stanley Morris & Libby Singer Foundation Susan Bay Nimoy & Leonard Nimoy Pelican Hill Resort Kay & Bob Rehme Monica & Phil Rosenthal Jay D. Roth & Sherry E. Grant Thomas L. Safran Steve Sauer Jody & Arthur Schmid Sidley Austin, LLP Gussie Sitkin Sports Club/LA St. Regis Princeville Resort Tanaz Assil Jewelry Heather Thomas & Skip Brittenham David Tillman, MD & Karen Zoller, MD Miranda Tollman Tribune Direct U.S. Bank John & Marilyn Wells Rita Wilson & Tom Hanks Richard & March Wiseley Elena & Drew Zager Gail Zappa Ruth & Stan Zicklin

$10,000 - $24,999

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Amgen Foundation Patti & Harlan Amstutz John Antoni Margaret & Howard Arvey Avion Tequila Hank Azaria Shelli Azoff Badrutt’s Palace Hotel Brandon Bailo D.C. & Carol Ann Bakeman Alec Baldwin Heather Barlow Robert E. & Maria H. Barron Mike Baxter Richard & Shelley Bayer Norman Beil Shelly & Libby Bergen Wendy & John Bergquist Jason Berk MOCA Foundation Helen Bing Caron Block Chancellor Gene D. Block & Mrs. Carol Block Pamela & Bill Bohnert The Bordy & Leibovic Families Jeff Borris Greg & Elizabeth Borrud Brenda & Alan Borstein Deanne Bosnak Brentwood Gardens Brentwood School Dr. Wallace P. Brithinee Robert Broder Carolyn & Gerald Bronstein Robert Brook & Jacqueline Kosecoff James Brooks Wendy & David Brotman Mr. & Mrs. Todd Brown & Family Ross G. Brown Michael Bunin Dianne Burnett & Joan Minerva Jason Calacanis Canine Companions for Independence Cliff Cantor Henry Capanna Chancellor Emeritus Albert Carnesale & Mrs. Robin Carnesale Dr. Fanya Carter & Dr. Harold J. Delchamps Josh Chait Lisa, Michael & Rachel Chalfin Chef Jaydene O’Connor Cirque du Soleil Laurel & Aaron Clark Jon Cohen Linda & John Coleman Lou Colen Terri Konheim Cooper Creative Brand Jeremiah Cuertas Nancy A. Cypert Daedalus Foundation, Inc Stephen Philibosian Foundation Sandy Daneshrad Shirley Lu & Norman Davidson Sky Dayton Deluscious Cookies Dawn DeNoon Jonathan DeRosa Dr. Udayakumar Devaskar Vin Di Bona & Erica Gerard The Dillon Fund Nicolina Clark & Robert Dinlocker Carolyn Dirks & Brett Dougherty Dr. Laura’s Wholesome Junk Food Steven Dubin Gerald & Sally Ducot Richard Duffy William Duncan Marilyn P. Dunn Rich S. Eisen Dr. & Mrs. Paul Eisenberg Colleen M. Ellis Kevin Watts & Christine Enlow

Carl & Courtenay Enright Daniel Erickson Mica Ertegun Carol & J.B. Esterkin Bill Fagerbakke Mark Feldman Alex Ferrari Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Gloria & Morton Field Rabbi Harvey & Sybil Fields Robert Finkelstein Eric Flamholtz & Yvonne Randle Fresh Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers Carol & Paul Frimmer Future Lighting Mike Gainey Sharlene & Sol Galper Kathleen Garfield Inez Gelfand Rick Genow Mr. & Mrs. Fereydoon Ghaffari Paul & Cheri Gienger Harry A. Gilbert Rose Gilbert Kiki & David Gindler Benita & Bert Ginsberg Cherna & Dr. Gary Gitnick Jackqueline Glass Charlotte Gold Dr. & Mrs. Lee B. Gold Marion Goldenfeld Abner & Roz Goldstine Christopher Gorelik Edith Gould Adrienne Grant & Paul Jennings Green Dot Films Allen Grubman The Guerin Foundation Aliza & Marc Guren Madeline Gussman Kathryn Hahn Audley Harrison Julian Hart Michael Hauptman Mr. & Mrs. William Hellman Mel & Faith Henkin Grant & Lysa Heslov Jean Himmelstein & David Coleman Dr. John D. Hofbauer & Dr. Laura E. Fox Mrs. Dorothy Hoffman Rand Hoffman & Charlotte Robinson Hotel Shangri-La Roger & Linda Howard Toni Hoyt Thomas Pryor & Vincent Imhoff Lynn Hunt & Margaret Jacob Terry & Marc J. Jacoby Joshua Jahnke Melina Jampolis Jerome & Linda Janger Jewish Community Foundation Paul Johansson Jack & Cindy Jones Mr. & Mrs. Vernon D. Jones Jordan Strauss Photography Joseph B. Gould Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Kamine Michael Kane Karney Guren Family Foundation Sabrina Kay Charitable Foundation Patricia Keating Kelly Kellner Lenny & David Kelton Shelah Kidd Chris King Barbara & Stuart Klabin Kent Klavens Joe Klemash Ron Kolar Leslie & Norman Koplof Hrag Kopooshian Thea & Neal Koss Wolf Kramer Carol Krause

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Richard Rasiej & Joan Herman Parviz Razavian Michele Reiner Donald B. & Susan F. Rice In Memory of Frances Richman Esther & Howard Richmond Linda & Manny Rider Jane Rissman & Richard Sondheimer Beth Roberts & Warren Smith Doug Robinson James Roday Dolores Rogers Raymond Rogowski Susan Rose Kenneth & Rochelle Rosenberg Sue Weiss Rosenwasser & Joseph Sinay Todd Rubenstein Blanche & Bruce Joel Rubin Kathleen Hughes Rubin & Stanley Rubin Paula & Allan Rudnick Lawrence Rudolph David A. & Karen Richards Sachs Bob Safai Richard & Amber Sakai Daphna Salimpour Janet Salter In Memory of Hon. Maxwell Hillary Salter Mark San Filippo Barry & Nancy Sanders Wendy Schneider Schwab Charitable Fund In Loving Memory of Elayne P. Bernstein Schwartz Jonathan Schwartz Steve & Paula Schwartz Se San Diego Hotel Cynthia Sears Jed Seidel Michele & Peter Serchuk Andrew Shack Martin Shafer George Shapiro Robert Shapiro Lowell Sharron John & Lori Shaw Traci Shelton Dora R. Sher Diane Sherman-Smith In Memory of Gordon A. Smith Sussan & Michael Shore Showtime Networks Inc Holly & Larry Shulman Rita & Jose Sigal Ron Silverman & Soraya Ross Dine with Nine Catering & Events Simon Strauss Foundation SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills Lisa Smelkinson In Loving Memory of Arnold Smith Nancy & Victor Snider Randy & Susan Snyder Snyder Family Foundation Drs. Matthew & Marion Solomon Sondheimer Foundation Spa Ritual Bruce & Patti Springsteen Jonathan St Clair Mitch & Sherry Stein Thomas & Lisa Stern Roger Stoker Eric Strom & Eileen Goodis Aaron Stroud Eric Suddleson Sugarfish Elaine & Radoslav Sutnar Judd Swarzman Anne C. Taubman & David Boyle John Teeples & Nicolas Martinez, Jr. Larry Tenan Audri & Stan Tendler William & Karen Timberlake Daniel Tongbai The Lodge at Torrey Pines Kenny Tran Francine & James Travers Laura Trice, M.D. Larry Tull UBS Financial Services University Scholarship Foundation Susan & Peter Van Haften

Alan Van Vliet Stayce & Robert Wagner Peter & Denise Walsh Craig Ali Adam Ware David Weber David Weil In Memory of Sylvia & George Weiner Adam Weiss Gelena & Seth Weissman Adrian Wenner Westin Kierland Resort & Spa Alison Whalen & Steven Marenberg Leslie White & Al Limon Sandy & Jon Willen Chris Williams Marcia Williams & Gene Lucero Winnick Family Foundation Fred Wolf Karen & Rick Wolfen Mimi & Werner F. Wolfen James Wong Ms. Patricia Youngman Yves Saint Laurent Andrew & Kimberly Zakanych Dean Zander Debra Zavala & Alpha Zavala Barbara & Stanley Zax Marcie & Howard Zelikow Ellen & Arnold Zetcher David & Ellie Zuckerman Adam Zwicker

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Larry Layne & Sheelagh Boyd The Lederer Family Alexandra Leichter Burton & Anita Levinson Lydia Levy Warren & Brenda Lincoln Mrs. Monte E. Livingston Steven Llanusa & Glenn Miya Leslie & Adam Lobel Joe Lotruglio Vincent Lupo Michael Lynton Joann Magidow Messer Malibu Beach Inn Sacha Malin & Dori Levanoni Jeannette & Mervyn Mandelbaum Elizabeth Marcellino Ruth K. March & Family Mickey McDermott Dr. & Mrs. King M. Mendelsohn Regina Miller Jean Miyamoto Trudy Monro Susan Moore Bill Morino Gail Morino Caroline Moss Bill Mullins Max Mutchnick Andrew Newman Andy Newman Betsy Newman Timothy Noonan Rick Nyholm Dr. Ronald & Iris Onkin Palace Head Foundation In honor of Eunice, widow of Art Director Ross Bellah Mr. & Mrs. Herman Pass Donald Passman Naidu & Jane Permaul Fran & Bruce Peters Frank J. Pfizenmayer & Josh Brown Lisa Pierozzi Lou & Berta Pitt Lily & Rick Pollack Kevin Pollak Mildred Seigle Andrea Pourmoradi Gary & Gail Rachelefsky Jeralyn Refeld Timothy Reuben Ricki & Marvin Ring Carlene Ringer Richard Robertson Jill Schary Robinson Barbara & David Rognlien Marie Rolf Fred & Ronda Rose Ruth & Larry Rosen Linda & Marvin Rosenfeld Beverly & Melvin Rosenthal Joyce & Deane Ross Lori & David Rousso Joyce Hokin Sachs Nancy & Ted Sanborn Karen & Nathan Sandler Charlene & Victor Sands Susan & Kenneth Sarno Bonnie Saylor Malcolm Schneer & Cathy Liu Jane & Bill Schopf Mr. & Mrs. John Schumann Susan & Peter Schwab David & Margaret Schwanke Susan Schwartz Dr. & Mrs. Jack Schwartz Elizabeth & Justin Schwartz Rodolfo Segovia Diana Seidman Danelle Sherrod Yossi Sidikaro Carol & Arthur Silbergeld Robin & Robert Sills Dr. Leigh Silverton In Memory of Ross Hunter & Jacque Mapes Joseph Sinay Ms. Gerry Sinclair Martin & Leah Sklar Michael Small

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ANNUAL DONORS Marcia L. & Mark J. Smith Karen Smits Trudy Sokol Melvin Spears Debra & Bruce Spector Roberta Spero Arthur Stern Sally Stevens Mr. & Mrs. Robert Sugar Kayser & Renee Sume John & Eva Sutton Keith & Judy Swayne Mr. & Mrs. David Tann Robert Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Art Tompkins Joyce & Josh Trabulus Brigitta B. Troy Deborah Valdez Daniel & Shauna Valenzuela Katja van Herle vitamin water Carole Wagner-Vallianos & Peter Vallianos Ira & Laurie Waldman Shirley Wargon Seymour Waterman Elisa & Brad Wayne Annette Weil Sander Weiner & Marcia Gilbert Roberta Weintraub Marsha & Steven Weiss Fred & Marlene Weissman Linda Wenglikowski Elayne & Walter Wentz Linda A. Wilson Herbert Wise Elaine & Donald Wolf Robbie Work Cherie Wrigley Karen & Frank Wurtzel Thelma & Sam Yellen Arnold Zane Lynn & Meir Ziv Sandy Zwirn

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Jez Guito Eve Haberfield & David Johnson Mary & Alan Halkett Peter E. Hall Evelyn & Nat Handel Cindy & Jason Harlem Ms. Tess Harper Ms. Arlene Harris Sheila Hasday Dr. & Mrs. Samuel Haveson Irene Hazon-Argamany Ms. Marg Helgenberger Scott Shagrin & Dr. Jacqueline Heller Jackson Henry Robert Herman Diana & Joe Hilberman Karen Hill-Scott Gail & Stanley Hollander Paula Holt Dale & John Hopmans Ada & Jim Horwich Carol Hove-Ahmanson Lonnie Levi Israel Craig Jacobson In Memory of Roger Javor Michael Jenkins Marcia Jindal Sherrill Johnson & Albert Moore Jewell Jones Kenneth & Roneet Kahan Seymour Kahn David Kaiser Ruth & Marvin Kalin Mark Kaluk Drs. Elaine & Jeff Kamil Joyce Kaplan Mr. & Mrs. David Kaplan Owen Kato Eleanor K. Kaufman Kevork & Cecile Keshishian David T. Kessler Shirlee Kessler Annette & Charles Kleeman In honor of Leni Jane Knapp Judy Knapp Charles Kolstad Donald Kottler Christina Kummer Hardt Carol & Richard Kurland Frumeh Labow Suzanne Lake Aleyne Larner Fawcett Jill & Michael Lasky Bill & Tiiu Jacobson Dr. & Mrs. Eric Leibovitch Ginger Leibovitz David & Karen Leichenger Betty & Ron Leiter Ann Leland Jeff & Joyce Levine Marla E. Levine The Mortimer Levitt Foundation Sheldon & Marion Levy Nan Lewis David Licht In Memory of Wee-Luang Lim Martha Lindberg Victor & Madeline Lindenheim Irma & Allen Lipin Lori & Tom Low Arlene Ludwig Loris & Kory Lunsford Anne L. Lynch Teresa L. Maguire Mike & Millie Maloney Lynn Marks Don & Terry Maxwell Stewart Mayeda David Israeli & Dr. Marie Mazzone

Georgianna McBurney Diane & Dennis McCaustland Patrick W. McDivitt Cathy & John McMullen Betty & Estelle Mednick Barbara S. Meister Natalie Milani Susan Millis Pamela & Mark Mischel Amie Mitchell Allan M. Mohrman Jr. Monster Michael Mooney Dion & Glynis Morrow Susan & Robert Morse Deborah Myman Drs. Ronald & Ariane Natale Dr. Deborah Natoli & Justin Natoli David Neilan Dena Nelson Sheila Newman Lillian & Joseph Nizinski Napoleon & Afra Nobay Elad Offer Robert & Monica O’Hagan Susan R. Opas PHD Mr. & Mrs. David Ostrove Allen Pack & Rikki Gordon Joseph Pannone Bob Paris Edward Parker Council Member Bernard C. & Bobbie Parks Tracy Parsons & Keith Grossman In Memory of Robert & Stephen Paskus Abhilash & Kelly Patel Michael & Leslee Perlstein Phyllis Piano & Roy Jones Beverly Pine Dr. Ronald & Alyson Podell Gregory Poirier Ms. Kim Pompey Pop Chips Mr. David Posner Michelle Prinvale Philip Pritchett Mr. & Mrs. Howard Privette Charlotte Rae Joan Ransohoff Edward B. Rasch Joan Redlich Harvey Reichard Mildred Reid Holly Rice & Vince Gilligan Linda & Steve Richman Ellen Riley David Robbins Mr. & Mrs. Avi Rojany Barry Rosen & Neil Bokal Lynne W. Rosenberg Janet & Lenny Rosenblatt Kathleen & Dale Rosenbloom Dr. & Mrs. James Rosenblum Brendan & Jill Ross Lawrence Ross & Linda Nussbaum Mishelle Owens Lisa M. Rowley Ms. Francoise Rozzell Terry Ryan June & Melvin Sattler Alice Sauls Maxine Savitz Marilyn Sayegh Carole & Michael Scheinberg Carole Scherzer Mr. Bernard Schiffer The Schifino Family Steven & JoAnna Schilling Gary & Karen Schneider

Nancy Schneider Stacy Schrier John Schwartz Arlene & Arthur Schwimmer Annette & Leonard Shapiro Dr. & Mrs. William Shark Jill Shear Dorothy Shepherd Jeff Sherman Muriel F. Sherman Stacey Shieh Netta & Uri Shohet Jama & Gary Siegel Seymour & Dorothy Siegel Chuck Simon Satori Communications Julie & Don Davis Donna Sloan Dr. & Mrs. Sylvain Smadja Diane Good & Frank Smith Dr. Jerry & Marci Smith James Smith Laura Snoke & Ed Orrett Joyce & Al Sommer Dr. & Mrs. Sidney C. Sperling Kalee St. Clair Mark Stankevich Roger & Jacqueline Stanton Ron & Elaine Stein Mr. & Mrs. Tom Stempel Joannie Stern Chambers Stevens The Stewart Family Trust Edith L. Stoell & Linda Gach Ray Sybil Stoller Arthur Streeter William Stringer Brian Studler Amy Sweeney Lance & Maureen Tan The Tauber Family Troy Thompson Judith Toscano Joan Townsend Jean & Hal Trifon Pia & Steve Vai Jane & Theodore Valentine Carol & Arnold Vinstein Andrew Kevin Walker Cory Walkey John J. Waller, Jr. Ann W. Wang Judge & Mrs. Joseph Wapner Marcia & Dr. Charles Wasserman Dr. George & Pat Watson Julie Waxman Louise Weber & Sean Lavery Julie & Peter Weil Paul J. Weiner Brian Weinstock Jackie & Fred Weintraub Donna & Jason Weiss Jacqueline Weitz Jessica Wen The Wexler Family Richard & Joyce Wickline John Willey Rae Jeane Williams David Wintroub Rowie & Jeffrey Wolf Pam & Leo Wyler Gene & Margaret Yates You Rock Guitar Mark Young & Patty Everett Carol & Kenneth Zelden Vicki Ziegel Mr. & Mrs. Mark Zimmerman *In Memoriam

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coming up at the geffen playhouse kinross annex saturday 2:00pm

audrey skirball kenis theater

gil cates theater

the flagship show MONDAY

TUESDAY january

16 2:00/7:00pm

2:00/7:00pm

8:00pm

red hen press

8:00pm

extraordinary chambers 8:00pm

8:00pm

3:00/8:00pm

red hot patriot: the kick-ass wit of molly ivins

8:00pm

3:00/8:00pm

red hot patriot: the kick-ass wit of molly ivins

8:00pm

3:00/8:00pm

red hot patriot: the kick-ass wit of molly ivins

8:00pm

3:00/8:00pm

red hot patriot: the kick-ass wit of molly ivins

8:00pm

red hot patriot: the kick-ass wit of molly ivins

6 red hot patriot: the kick-ass wit of molly ivins

2:00/7:00pm

5 2

SATURDAY

8:00pm red hot patriot: superior the kick-ass wit donuts of molly ivins

red hot patriot: the kick-ass wit of molly ivins

FRIDAY

red hot patriot: the kick-ass wit of molly ivins

8:00pm

red hot patriot: the kick-ass wit of molly ivins

8:00pm

red hot patriot: the kick-ass wit of molly ivins

THURSDAY

red hot patriot: the kick-ass wit of molly ivins

8:00pm

red hot patriot: the kick-ass wit of molly ivins

WEDNESDAY

8:00pm

2:00/7:00pm

red hot patriot: the kick-ass wit of molly ivins

february

SUNDAY

8:00pm

extraordinary chambers 8:00pm

8:00pm

8:00pm red hot patriot: superior the kick-ass wit donuts of molly ivins

red hot patriot: the kick-ass wit of molly ivins

8:00pm

the jacksonian

8:00pm

red hot patriot: the kick-ass wit of molly ivins

jan 28

3:00/8:00pm

red hot patriot: the kick-ass wit of molly ivins

feb 25

red hot patriot: the kick-ass wit of molly ivins

3:00/8:00pm

the jacksonian

3:00/8:00pm

red hot patriot: the kick-ass wit of molly ivins

mar 3

2:00/7:00pm

the jacksonian

2:00/7:00pm

red hot patriot: the kick-ass wit of molly ivins

11:00am

silly rabbit, tricksters are for kids

11:00am

tall tales: myths of magical trees

11:00am

the funky punks!

* Please note that Talk Back Tuesday event on January 7 is for Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins. Please visit geffenplayhouse.com for The Jacksonian Signature Series events.

PErFORMANCEsâ&#x20AC;&#x201A; MAGAZINEâ&#x20AC;&#x201A;P23

geffen playhouse staff Randall Arney Artistic Director

Ken Novice Managing Director

Behnaz Ataee General Manager

ARTISTIC

PRODUCTION

Mary Garrett Artistic Manager Amy Levinson Literary Manager/Dramaturg Shannon Noel Executive Assistant to the Producing Director Phyllis Schuringa Casting Director & Assistant to the Artistic Director Kristina Leach Literary Associate Jen Fingal Literary Intern

Daniel Ionazzi Jill Barnes Matthew Carleton Rich Gilles Dwayne Barnes James Grabowski Darren Rezowalli Leah A. Lewis

DEVELOPMENT

COMMUNICATIONS

Regina Miller Development Director Ellen Catania Director of Major Gifts & Corporate/Foundation Partnerships Jessica Brusilow Associate Director of Donor Relations Jamie Sherman Development Manager Liz Sellier Development Associate Scott Kriloff Development Assistant Kim Peak Development Assistant

Allison Rawlings Chelsey Rosetter

EDUCATION Debra Pasquerette Education & Outreach Director Connor White Resident Teaching Artist & Education Associate Michael Faulkner Education Coordinator

ADMINISTRATION Frankie Ocasio Executive Assistant to the Managing Director Maryam Kermani Staff Accountant Janet Huynh Staff Accountant Marguerite Harris Receptionist

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Miguel del Castillo Victor Cueva De Loera Mario Santillan-Perez

Facility Manager Maintenance Custodial

Frank G. Mancuso Chairman of the Board

Production Manager Associate Production Manager Technical Director Properties Master Assistant Technical Director Sound Master Master Electrician Wardrobe Supervisor

Director of Communications Communications Coordinator

MARKETING & SALES Joseph Yoshitomi Marketing Director Karen Gutierrez Associate Marketing Director Mark San Filippo Ticket Services Director & Database Administrator Brian Dunning Graphics / Production Artist Stephanie Strand Audience Services & Subscription Manager Paul Millet Group Sales Janice Bernal Associate Box Office Manager Bryan Martin Associate Box Office Manager Janet Huynh Assistant Box Office Manager Korie Benavidez, Audrey Cain, Zack Hamra, Richard Martinez, Lilach Mendelovich, Ryan Sandoval, Martin Wurst Box Office Staff

FRONT OF HOUSE Jeni Pearsons Events Coordinator Amy Farkas, Tommy French, Jessica Kummer, Kimberly Legg, Julianne Tveten, Zack Schultz House Managers Abdoulaye N’Gom Head Usher Hunter Bird, Michelle Cantrell, Adam Carr, Caroline Harrison, Lyndsi Larose, Rebecca Leigh, Nathaniel Meek, Katie Mitchell, Leah Munson, Lindsay Nyman, Erik Odom, Jonathan Schwartz Ushers

This theater operates under agreement between the League of Resident Theaters and Actors Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. The scenic, costume, lighting and sound designers in LORT theaters are represented by United Scenic Artists Local USA-829, IATSE. P24 PERFORMANCES MAGAZINe