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world-class performances at valley performing arts center

Shanghai Ballet: La Sylphide Sat., October 26 – 8:00 PM

Bernadette Peters Sat., October 19 – 8:00 PM

Irish Chamber Orchestra featuring JoAnn Falletta, Conductor, Sir James Galway, Flute, Lady Jeanne Galway, Flute Tue., November 12 – 7:30 PM

Yamato: The Drummers of Japan ROJYOH — The Beat on the Road, 20th Anniversary Sat., October 12 – 8:00 PM

featured artists include: Hamlet: The Acting Company Fri., October 4 – 8:00 PM The Joy Luck Club: Plan-B Entertainment Thu., October 17 – 7:30 PM The Silk Road Ensemble, 15th Anniversary Year Tue., October 22 – 7:30 PM

Shanghai Ballet: The Butterfly Lovers Sun., October 27 – 3:00 PM Turtle Island Quartet with Nellie McKay Thu., November 7 – 7:30 PM Lar Lubovitch Dance Company Sat., November 23 – 8:00 PM

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Mischa Maisky, cello Sun., October 13 – 3:00 PM

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october 2013

CEnter Theatre Group Board of Directors 2013/2014 Officers

honorary chairman Lew R. Wasserman† chairman Martin Massman president William H. Ahmanson vice presidents Ava Fries Susan Grode secretary Amy R. Forbes treasurer Dr. Steven Nagelberg

Humor Abuse Mark Taper Forum Sep 17–Nov 3, 2013 Lorenzo Pisoni in Humor Abuse. photo by mark carvin.

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Program Information

At the Music Center

board members Dean V. Ambrose Pamela Beck Norris J. Bishton, Jr. Howard Bragman Diana Buckhantz Dannielle Campos Ramirez Joseph C. Carieri Marcy Carsey Nancy de Brier Cástulo de la Rocha Vin Di Bona Dante Di Loreto Frances Flanagan Barbara Fodor Eric R. Garen Kiki Ramos Gindler Patricia Glaser Brindell Roberts Gottlieb Aliza Karney Guren Tim Hanlon Stephen F. Hinchliffe, Jr. Darell L. Krasnoff Lucy M. Labruzzo Jennifer Altfeld Landau

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Carol Mancino Dale S. Miller Walter Mirisch Jo Muse Edward B. Nahmias Diane Neubauer Edward L. Rada Bill Resnick Michael Ritchie Laura Rosenwald Bruce L. Ross Dan Sernett Cheryl A. Shepherd Jack Simon Maggy Simon Sue Tsao emeritus Harold Applebaum Ronald J. Arnault Judith Beckmen Gordon Davidson Phyllis Hennigan Leonard Hirshan Richard Kagan Nancy Olson Livingston O. Kit Lokey Diane Morton past presidents Lew R. Wasserman† Marshall Berges† Armand S. Deutsch† Walter Mirisch Henry C. Rogers† Richard E. Sherwood† J. David Haft† Lawrence J. Ramer† Stephen F. Hinchliffe, Jr. Phyllis Hennigan Richard Kagan Martin Massman †Deceased

Center Theatre Group’s Mission: To serve the diverse audiences of Los Angeles by producing and presenting theatre of the highest caliber, by nurturing new artists, by attracting new audiences, and by developing youth outreach and arts education programs. This mission is based on a belief that the art of theatre is a cultural force with the capacity to transform the lives of individuals and society at large.

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Carmina Burana Saturday, November 2 at 2 pm Sunday, November 3 at 7 pm

AT WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL GRANT GERSHON, CONDUCTOR with LA Children’s Chorus Giuseppe Verdi | Te Deum Carl Orff | Carmina Burana

Stacey Tappan soprano

José Adán Pérez baritone

Timothy Gonzales tenor

Taken from the writings of medieval poets, defrocked monks, vagabond scholars and minstrels, Carmina Burana presents a sprawling panorama of hopelessly human lovers with lechers, gamblers, drunkards and maidens behaving at their worst. Verdi’s Te Deum offers a modicum of retribution to balance the program, considered by Grant Gershon as one of his “desert island pieces” because of its lush sound, with every phrase chock full of meaning. Artists, programs, dates and prices subject to change.

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performances Center Theatre Group Publications 2013 Editor Nancy Hereford Art Director Nishita Doshi Copy Editors Liz Lin, Eric Brown, Jennifer Chan Designers Irene Kaneshiro, Haruka Hayakawa, Teresa English Visit us on the web CenterTheatreGroup.org Letters to the Editor can be mailed to 601 W. Temple St., Room 111, Los Angeles, CA 90012 or e-mailed to ctgmedia@CenterTheatreGroup.org Published By SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MEDIA GROUP Publisher Jeff Levy Editor in Chief Benjamin Epstein Art Director Carol Wakano Marketing Director Audrey Nimura Production Manager Ellen Melton Associate Art Director Heidi Schwindt Associate Editor Katie McCarthy Production Artist Ryan Furuya Advertising Directors Lyle Laver, Jessica Levin Account Managers Kerry Brewer, Heather Howard-Heintz, Sara Kemp, Joanna McLean, Mali Mochow, Sarah Trainor Advertising Services Dawn Kiko Cheng Administration Leanne Killian, Beth Moline Christine Noriega, Christina Xenos Regional Representation Northern California: Christine Tye (707) 939-0269 East Coast: Sandra Ourusoff (212) 260-4883 Honorary President Ted Levy

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Audience Services: 213.628.2772: Ticketing, subscriptions, full customer service including lost ticket replacement, ticket donations, Passport memberships, information about upcoming productions or events, and hotel and restaurant recommendations. Telephone hours: Monday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday noon to 8 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Except major holidays.

Center Theatre Group is a non-profit company that produces worldclass theatre at the Ahmanson Theatre and the Mark Taper Forum at the Music Center of Los Angeles, and the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City.

Walk-Up Box Ofﬁce Hours: The central box office for Center Theatre Group is located in front of the Ahmanson Theatre at the Music Center, and open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 8 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and closed on Monday. Remote box offices that are located at the Taper and Douglas are open two hours before performances. Receive Breaking News at CenterTheatreGroup.org Online ticketing plus information about upcoming productions, advance copies of the program and study guides, downtown restaurants, sponsorship programs, special community activities, and much more. Season Tickets: 213.972.4444: Subscribers are assigned seats before tickets are released for sale to the general public. Plus, whenever special events are announced at any of our theatres, subscribers have ﬁrst offer for tickets with no service or convenience fees. Group and Corporate Services 213.972.8075: Discounts are available for groups of 10-15 or more. A variety of corporate employee/client ticket programs is also offered. Enjoy VIP service for theatre receptions, fundraisers and tour groups. Flexible payment options and access to purchase tickets before single tickets go on sale.

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Hot Tix: A comprehensive and convenient discount ticket program called Hot Tix offers a $20 ticket to the general public. Beginning three weeks prior to the first performance of each production, Hot Tix can be purchased by phone or in person at CTG’s central box office. Cash or credit card (no checks; limited to two tickets per household). Hot Tix may also be purchased (subject to availability) on the day of performance at the central box office or two hours before the performance at the Taper or the Douglas. David St. Louis in The Royale.

Young Children and Babies: Children under age six are not admitted, unless the production is advertised for younger audiences. Regardless of age, everyone must have a ticket and be able to sit quietly throughout the performance. Babes in arms are not admitted. Donations: Center Theatre Group is a 501(c)(3) non-proﬁt organization that supports the Mark Taper Forum, Ahmanson Theatre and the Kirk Douglas Theatre. For further information, call 213.972.7368.

Gift Certiﬁcates: 213.628.2772: Available in any amount. They’re perfect for friends, employee recognition and special occasions. Complimentary cards for “Happy Birthday,” “Happy Anniversary,” “Season’s Greetings,” “Congratulations” or “In Appreciation.” Taper and Douglas Stage Talks: Lively post-show discussions, led by staff who are often joined by members of the cast, are held on selected evening performances. Call Audience Services at 213.628.2772 or visit CenterTheatreGroup.org for a complete schedule. Late Seating: To minimize disruption, patrons not seated when the performance begins will be asked to watch the lobby monitor until an appropriate break in the performance. Latecomers may also be given alternate seats until intermission. Fragrances: Please refrain from wearing strong perfumes and cologne. Many people are allergic to heavy scents. Special Access: Assisted listening devices for persons with limited hearing are available in the lobby at no charge. Accommodations are available for persons in wheelchairs and their companions for all performances. Specific dates are available for American Sign Language interpretation and Audio Description for deaf, hard of hearing, blind and low-vision patrons. Open Captioning for blind and low-vision patrons is available for specific dates at the Ahmanson Theatre and is provided by a generous anonymous Artistic Director’s Circle gift. Call 213.628.2772 or TDD 213.680.4017 or visit CenterTheatreGroup.org/ProjectDate. Photographs and Recordings: Flash photography can be dangerous to performers and is very distracting to audiences. Photography and any other type of recording device are unlawful, unless authorized by Center Theatre Group. Your use of a ticket constitutes acknowledgement of willingness to appear in authorized photographs and video in public areas of the Music Center and the Kirk Douglas Theatre and releases Center Theatre Group, the Music Center and all others from liability resulting from the use of such photographs. First Aid: In case of injury or illness, please see an usher. Lost and Found: For the Ahmanson and the Taper, please contact one of our head ushers after the performance or contact the Lost and Found clerk at 213.972.2600. At the Douglas, contact the Performance Manager at 213.972.4435.

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An Angel in the Wings

Ava Fries Dedicates her Life to the Arts

va Fries arrived in hollywood four decades ago after earning a degree in English literature and theatre arts at the university of Tulsa. While conquering the TV and ﬁlm industries, she began her tireless work supporting youth and the arts in Los Angeles, most notably for Center Theatre Group.

AN ANGeL At tHe HeLM For two decades Fries has spearheaded Center Theatre Group Affiliates’ Angels’ Night, a biennial gala that under her aegis has raised more than $7 million for arts education. Fries’ service exempliﬁes her belief in the power of theatre to change young people’s lives, a power she feels most potently when observing the Q-and-As after a student matinee. “The students ask such brilliant questions,” she says. “I used to argue against bringing students to shows with mature content, but I quickly realized they relate to the characters and apply what they see onstage to their lives. The beauty of theatre is that young people, maybe even more than adults, see their lives reﬂected onstage and can be changed by it.” A roArING GooD tIMe This year’s Angels’ Night will have a “roaring ’20s” theme and feature entertainment

from a big band, the Crystal Dancers — a professional troupe of dancing ﬂappers — and Distinguished Artist Award-winner Tracie Bennett, star of End of the Rainbow at the Ahmanson Theatre earlier this year. It will be another milestone in Fries’ quest to introduce Los Angeles children to the theatre and to see its magic at work in their lives and hearts.

A cHAMPIoN oF tHe ArtS Ava Fries began her life in the arts as an actress and spokesperson for brands like General Electric, Ford Motor Company and hanes. She eventually started her own business, Avanti Enterprises, for which she developed, among other projects, the TV series Born Famous and the ﬁlm Troop Beverly Hills. Seventeen years ago, Fries merged her professional and philanthropic interests when she joined CTG’s Board of Directors. Now the Board’s vice president, she has chaired the Education Committee and served on the Development, Governance and Finance committees. She has also served as president and is currently ﬁrst vice president for Center Theatre Group Affiliates, an organization that exposes young people to the magic of live theatre. Center Theatre Group is profoundly grateful to Ava Fries for her enduring support and leadership.

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celebrate the roaring ’20s at

Angels’ Night Chair Ava O. Fries Angels’ Night Co-Chair Kim White Peterson Executive Producer Chuck Fries

Saturday evening • October 26, 2013 Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel A Jazz Age-themed benefit with an exciting auction, gala dinner and fabulous entertainment, featuring the incomparable Tracie Bennett, star of End of the Rainbow at the Ahmanson Theatre earlier this year.

Angels’ Night Honorees DISTINGUISHED ARTIST Tracie Bennett

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO CENTER THEATRE GROUP

GUARDIAN ANGEL Roberta Haft

Brindell Roberts Gottlieb

Patricia Glaser

Visit AngelsNightLA.org for a preview of the silent and live auctions. To reserve your table or tickets or for more information, call Mandi Or at 213.972.7620. This biennial gala benefits CTG’s Education and Community Partnerships programs.

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Disney Shares its Magic From CTG to Mickey Mouse, Jung Supports Arts in Los Angeles

isney theme parks, resorts and cruise lines feature hundreds of live, family shows. Full-scale theatrical productions like Mickey and the Magical Map (at Disneyland resort) and Finding Nemo – The Musical (at Walt Disney World resort) are favorites with Disney’s littlest guests, but they also thrill their adult companions and remind them that many ﬁrst experiences of great storytelling come from the wonderful world of Disney. Walt Disney Imagineering vice president of theatrical development and CTG Corporate Circle member Michael Jung shares CTG’s vision for creating innovative theatre and reaching out to new audiences. A LoVe oF tHeAtre rUNS DeeP “Walt Disney Imagineering’s relationship with CTG is especially meaningful to me, as this is where I got my professional start. Working at CTG under Gordon Davidson fostered my respect and passion for theatrical development and exposed me to some of the seminal new work in American theatre.”

Michael Jung prepares for Mickey and the Magical Map. ©disney. Joey deBettencourt as the Boy in Peter and the Starcatcher. Photo by Terry Shapiro. The Broadway cast of Peter and the Starcatcher. photo by o&m co.

DISNeY IN tHe SPotLIGHt “This season I am excited that Disney’s Tony Award-winning production of Peter and the Starcatcher will come to the Ahmanson Theatre. This delightful show blends incredible wit, virtuosic performance, and tremendous imagination into a thoroughly entertaining and unique theatrical experience.” IMAGINeerING tHe FUtUre oF tHe ArtS “We live in a precarious time for the future of the arts, making it paramount for individual, corporate and private sector funding to provide creative enrichment and growth in the arts. Disney believes in doing its part in helping Los Angeles to draw world-class artists and support experimental work.”

Walt Disney Imagineering is the unique, creative force behind Walt Disney Parks and resorts that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, cruise ships, real estate developments, and regional entertainment venues worldwide. Imagineering’s unique strength comes from the dynamic global team of creative and technical professionals building on the Disney legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment through technical innovation and creativity.

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Center Theatre Group | The Sunshine Boys

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz with Anniversary Cake. image by © bettmann/corbis.

All the Fine Messes By Kristin Friedrich

Funny people

— in the form of clowns, comics, and gag men — have long performed alone and in troupes. But the conceit of the comedy duo, or double act, emerged during the late 19th century in rowdy music halls and vaudeville stages. The acts varied. The performers played themselves or played roles in skits that the audiences grew to learn by heart, because the teams returned again and again to the same theatres on the vaudeville circuit. The laughs came from action or dialogue, or some wild brew of both.

(George Burns and Gracie Allen). Effusive and quiet (Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz; Penn Jillette and Teller). If one had an economy of facial and corporeal movement, and the other seemed manic in comparison (Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis).

But the key characterization of the comedy duo was, and is today, an uneven physical or psychological relationship. If one was little, the other was large (Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, David Spade and Chris Farley). Wise and less so

An undercurrent in these duos is the straight man/funny man device, which was inspired by theatre logistics, not comedy potential. Never mind the errant cell phone or candy wrapper — in early American vaudeville days,

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audiences were raucous to the point that dialogue couldn’t be heard at all. It was the straight man’s job to wait until the laughter had crested and slightly receded, and then repeat the comic’s lines over the din, then set up whatever joke was coming up next. He was the conductor — of his partner’s antics, of the set, and of the audience’s momentum and experience. And as the golden years of vaudeville played out in the early 20th century, the duties of the straight man grew — more lines and more physicality, even if that physicality was to just act as ballast to his kinetic partner. Monty Python member Eric Idle called the trope “Red Nose, White Face” in his book The Road to Mars. A robot named Carlton explicates how comedy works: In a duo, there must be a Red Nose (silly and carefree, sometimes to the point of subversiveness) and a White Face (serious and selfconscious). If you wanted to stretch it — and why not, its author was a Python and its messenger a robot — this kind of duo represents the two sides to human nature, the contrast between life and death. Not every double act fits the Red Nose/White Face framework, but there are loads of silly/serious duos — William “Bud” Abbott and Lou Costello, Lewis and Martin, Bob Hope and Bing Crosby, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor, even Farley and Spade. When they work, their rhythm, timing, and choreography seem natural. There’s something magic in the combination, some collective alchemy or chemistry. But the magic doesn’t always carry over into the relationship offstage, or singularize itself into the individual careers of the players once the duo’s run ends.

Simon was inspired by vaudeville teams that lasted decades and remained friends, as well as those with players that were at each other’s throats. Joe Smith and Charlie Dale were the former, performing together for over 70 years — in clubs, radio, stage, TV and film — much of that time with their “Dr. Kronkheit and His Only Living Patient” skit, which resurfaces in The Sunshine Boys. The partnership is said to be the longest in show business. They retired together; they were buried together (with Dale’s wife). Below the “Smith and Dale” headstone headline, Smith added, “Booked Solid.” Burns and Allen, and Laurel and Hardy, were the same way — two contrasting halves that melded into one persona, one organism. Burns continued with incarnations of his straight man bit in many parts after his beloved Gracie passed away — he slowed things down and listened, then cracked wise to mayhem around him.

l-r: Laurel and Hardy. image by © bettmann/corbis.

“Well, here’s another nice mess you’ve gotten me into!”

Neil Simon’s The Sunshine Boys is about comedians Al Lewis and Willie Clark. As synchronized as they were on stage, they drove each other crazy once the curtain dropped. The friction between opposites — and men who parlay grief and loneliness into comedy — was something Simon also explored in The Odd Couple. But with this play, he could also write a valentine to vaudeville. The character Al retired quietly but Willie, like a lot of vaudevillians, always craved the limelight — and the older he got, the less limelight there was. Something a bit tragic unfolded: Willie the clown became dour and angry, a real life straight man with no outlet.

Laurel and Hardy didn’t quite fall into that straight man/comic framework — they were both comics — but they certainly made a disproportionate looking pair. The wispy Laurel and the taller, bigger Hardy’s brand of slapstick involved cartoon violence and in the silent era, nonverbal interplay. Hardy would often break the fourth wall and look at the camera in exasperation. For talkies, which the duo nicely transitioned into, his dismayed outbursts included versions of the lament: “Well, here’s another nice mess you’ve gotten me into!” (We misquote him today with “Here’s another fine mess” — comedy is an oft-repeated, and oft-misquoted, genre).

After Hardy’s death in 1957, Laurel sent jokes to other comedy writers, but he steadfastly refused to work on screen or stage again, only offering gags to other comedy writers via letters. He needed a foil, he said in interviews; he knew he wasn’t as good on his own.

The buddy act grew through the 1940s as perhaps the greatest straight man/funny man of all, Abbott and Costello, transitioned to film — riding the crest of radio comedy success and zigzagging verbal routines like “Who’s On First?” Bumbling Bob Hope and suave Bing Crosby started their “Road to” movie series (Road to Singapore, Road to Zanzibar, etc.). Desi and Lucy, and Martin and PERFORMANCES MAGAZINE 13

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Center Theatre Group | The Sunshine Boys

A History of Excellence l-r: Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. image by © bettmann/corbis.

Lewis, dominated the ’50s TV airwaves. In the final years of both duos’ runs, their repartee and bemused glances at one another masked the antagonism that fermented offstage. The variety show forum opened up room for plenty of host pairs — Dan Rowan and dim-witted Dick Martin on LaughIn, the Smothers Brothers, and the only nominally straight man Harvey Korman, who cracked up regularly, especially during Tim Conway’s bits, on The Carol Burnett Show. Saturday Night Live birthed many duos — Joe Piscopo and Eddie Murphy, John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, Dana Carvey and Mike Myers, Farley and Spade. We still have duos today; they’re the stuff of buddy movies and copious TV shows (Owen Wilson and Ben Stiller/Vince Vaughn; Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy; KeeganMichael Key and Jordan Peele). But to borrow a phrase from dating parlance, they don’t seem to be in committed relationships. They don’t stay together for decades; they work with a lot of other people besides each other. We live in a long-term attention deficient era. We value novelty and brevity and multiple stimuli. Maybe there is less need for the faithful duos that vaudeville cultivated for us — because these days, for better or worse, every day is its own vaudeville.

enter Theatre Group is Los Angeles’ preeminent non-profit theatre company. On our three stages — the Ahmanson Theatre, the Mark Taper Forum and the Kirk Douglas Theatre — we present the highest quality and broadest range of theatre: groundbreaking new works, explosive productions of the classics and hit Broadway plays and musicals. In the most current eight seasons alone, a total of 133 productions has been selected for presentation, including 33 world premieres. Fifteen productions have subsequently been produced in New York. The same high standards that we apply to our stages extend to our education and community outreach programs. Through special performances, residencies at schools, discount tickets and educational materials, we reach each year over 19,000 students, educators and community members who would not otherwise experience professional theatre. We are proud to continue our 46-year tradition of contributing to the culture of our city and to the enrichment of the national theatre community, and we are grateful to our subscribers, donors and board whose generous support makes our work possible.

Kristin Friedrich is a Los Angeles-based freelancer.

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Season Tickets. centertheatreGroup.org/GoLive 213.972.4444 photo credits (on this page) The cast of the Broadway production of Peter and the Starcatcher, photo by o&m co. (Facing page) top to bottom, leFt to right: roger Guenveur Smith, Luis Alfaro and Trieu Tran. Lorenzo Pisoni in Humor Abuse, photo by terry lorant. Danny DeVito and Judd hirsch in Neil Simon’s The Sunshine Boys, photos by michael birt and Joan marcus. Brian Dennehy. The cast of the Broadway production of Peter and the Starcatcher, photo by o&m co. Larry Joe Campbell, Frank Caeti and Dan Castellaneta in The Second City’s A Christmas Carol Twist Your Dickens!, photo by craig schwartz. Barry McGovern in the Gate Theatre production of I’ll Go On, photo by amelia stein. Christopher Plummer in A Word or Two, photo by david hou. original photograph of Daniel Beaty. photo by nathan yungerberg. The cast of the original Broadway production of The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess, photo by michael J. lutch. David Suchet and Brian Bedford in The Last Confession, photo by John haynes. Michael urie in Buyer & Cellar, photo by sandra coudert. The cast of We Will Rock You.

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Center Theatre Group | education and community Partnerships

Accolades, Achievements Student and Adventures CTG Alumni Make a Difference

l to r: Alexa russo and Garrison hall at Pace university • Sarah Guerrero, center, with fellow cast members in Pawn • Emily hwang in a production of Almost, Maine.

tudent alumni of Center Theatre Group’s educational programs have impacted their communities in so many ways, whether advising the company on its programs for youth or writing plays about important issues. Through their creative voices, alumni continue to be a positive inﬂuence in the world. CTG is proud to see these young people grow as leaders and artists.

tHe NeXt roDGerS AND HAMMerSteIN? “The last several months have been insanely eventful for both of us. A highlight was Show Search, a nationwide competition that showcases the original work of young musical theatre writers. After learning we were one of six finalists, Equity actors performed our musical, Today’s the Day, before professional judges. ... We are still shocked and beyond grateful that our work won first place in the high school division.” —Alexa russo and Garrison Hall, first-year musical theatre majors at Pace university, are close friends who participated in CTG’s Student Advisory Committee. INterNAtIoNAL PAWN GAMe “I was incredibly lucky to produce and perform in a studentwritten musical called Pawn at Stanford university. We took the show on a whirlwind summer tour, kicking things off at the Daegu International Musical Festival in South Korea and closing at the New York International Fringe Festival. In between, we stopped in Chengdu, Macau, Beijing and

Vancouver, and had plenty of adventures in each city.” — Sarah Guerrero, a graduate of Stanford university, interned at CTG in 2008 and now pursues her interests in higher learning, theatre and marathon running. A VoIce For WoMeN’S rIGHtS “For seven months, I stayed in a rural village in Ecuador as a Global Citizen Year 2013 Fellow! I apprenticed with a local non-proﬁt that cultivated my passion for women’s rights, explored another culture and language, contributed to a cause I care about and formed lasting relationships … but my experience was less about these external changes in my environment and more about the internal shifts that occurred within me as a result of them.” —emily Hwang, CTG Student Advisory Committee alumna.

For More ALUMNI UPDAteS, visit The GrID, your place for all things theatre, at TheGrid.CenterTheatreGroup.org. For information about Center Theatre Group’s programs for students, including discounted tickets, leadership development opportunities and free workshops with theatre professionals, please visit CenterTheatre Group.org/ EmergingArtists.

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Center Theatre Group | Donor events

For tHe tHIrD straight year, a group of CTG donors experienced a weekend of new plays at the annual ojai Playwrights Conference in August. Fifteen donors hobnobbed with the conference’s artists and staff and saw readings of ﬁve new plays, including a one-man show by richard Cabral. Cabral described growing up in East L.A., where he joined a gang at a young age and eventually landed in prison. upon his release, he struggled to get back on his feet until Father Greg Boyle, founder of homeboy Industries, gave him a job and a fresh start. he credited homeboy Industries and theatre with saving his life.

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CTG donor Susan Friedman chats with playwright and actor richard Cabral over brunch.

A Summer of Theatre Magic

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CTG Introduces New Donor Levels

enter Theatre Group’s Inner Circle debuts a new donor level — the Inner Circle Advocates! For an annual donation of $2,000, you can enjoy some of our most popular donor benefits:

• Front-of-line service at the Ahmanson Box Office.

• Three uses of CTG’s VIP ticket desk.

• Invitations to all Kirk Douglas Theatre opening performances.

In addition to Backstage Tours, Up Close Dialogues with artists and up-to-the-minute theatre news, these exciting benefits are our way of saying thank you for generously supporting the theatre you love. Donors at the Benefactor level ($10,000 and above) will also now receive a gift membership to the Inner Circle at the Associate level! Share your love for the theatre with friends and family by presenting them with the gift of theatre. Your loved ones will thank you for year-round benefits and the privilege of attending donor events and behind-the-scenes experiences that enhance their theatre-going experience. For more information on giving to CTG, email DonorRelations@CenterTheatreGroup.org, or call 213.972.3149.

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L Special Thanks to Artistic Director’s Circle Members for Supporting CTG The Artistic Director’s Circle, founded by Brindell and Milton Gottlieb, is comprised of individuals supporting speciﬁc areas of Michael Ritchie’s artistic vision for Center Theatre Group. The following individuals have made commitments of $100,000 and above. (Donors listed as of August 27, 2013) Emerald Circle Kirk & Anne Douglas Brindell Roberts Gottlieb Laura & James Rosenwald & Orinocco Foundation Eva & Marc Stern Ruby Circle Jeanette Shammas Sapphire Circle Anonymous Debra & Norris Bishton Louise & Brad Edgerton Lloyd E. Rigler – Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation Diamond Circle Judith & Thomas Beckmen Margaret M. Bloomfield Diana Buckhantz & Vladimir & Araxia Buckhantz Foundation Joseph & Mara Carieri Ruth Flinkman-Marandy & Ben Marandy Kiki & David Gindler In Memory of Morris A. Hazan Ann & Stephen F. Hinchliffe, Jr. June & Gareth Hughes Eileen & Ken Kaplan Alice Mathias Donna McKenna Dale S. & Shideh Miller Nancy & Jack Mishkin Olivia & Anthony Neece Timothy A. Regler Maggy & Jack Simon Judie Stein and Stein Family Foundation Sue Tsao Sheila & Wally Weisman Misty Widelitz

Artists & Educators Forum The Artists & Educators Forum is comprised of individuals dedicated to providing significant funding for CTG’s new play development and Education and Community Partnerships programs. For more information, please call 213.972.3069. (Donors listed as of August 27, 2013) Melissa & Bob Alvarado Joni & Miles Benickes Annette Blum Linda Brown Bill Cohn & Dan Miller Erica & Vin Di Bona Dorskind Family Frances & Terry Flanagan Amy Forbes & Andrew Murr Aliza & Marc Guren Heather & Paul Haaga In Support of New Theatre Artists Mr. & Mrs. Gerald W. Kehle Vicki King

Harry & Arlette Lumer Renee & Meyer Luskin Linda S. Peterson Joyce & David Rabinov Bill Resnick Elliott R. Sernel Bui & Herb Simon Jane Rissman & Richard Sondheimer Mr. & Mrs. Ian D. Teague Karen & William Timberlake Robin & Gary Ungar Suzanne V. Wilson

Michael Urie in Buyer & Cellar. photo by sandra coudert. Donors who have made additional gifts to Center Theatre Group’s Endowment.

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46th Season 2013

FIRST SEASON PRODUCTION

Tribes

by Nina Raine Directed by David Cromer February 27 – April 14, 2013 SECOND SEASON PRODUCTION

August Wilson’s

Joe Turner’s Come and Gone

Directed by Phylicia Rashad April 24 – June 9, 2013

THIRD SEASON PRODUCTION

A Parallelogram

by Bruce Norris Directed by Anna D. Shapiro West Coast Premiere July 10 – August 18, 2013

FOURTH SEASON PRODUCTION

Humor Abuse

Created by Lorenzo Pisoni and Erica Schmidt Directed by Erica Schmidt September 17 – November 3, 2013 FIFTH SEASON PRODUCTION

The Steward of Christendom

by Sebastian Barry Directed by Steven Robman November 26, 2013 – January 5, 2014

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Inspiring Our Future Special Thanks to Center Theatre Group’s Most Generous Annual Patrons Center Theatre Group wishes to thank the following leaders for their significant annual gifts and for their belief in the transformative power of theatre. $500,000 and above

Brindell Roberts Gottlieb $250,000 and above

The Dream Fund at UCLA Donor Advised Fund Center Theatre Group Affiliates Kirk & Anne Douglas The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation $150,000 and above

Eva & Marc Stern Wells Fargo Foundation Jeannette Shammas The Blue Ribbon Los Angeles County Arts Commission Laura & James Rosenwald & Orinocco Foundation The Shubert Foundation, Inc. Bank of America $100,000 and above

Anonymous Lloyd E. Rigler – Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation JPMorgan Chase & Co. $75,000 and above

Elisabeth Katte Harris Trust Louise & Brad Edgerton The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation William Randolph Hearst Foundation Debra & Norris Bishton

This list includes gifts made to Center Theatre Group between and June 30, 2012, and August 28, 2013.

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Erica Schmidt Humor Abuse runs approximately 90 minutes without an intermission. Originally produced by the Manhattan Theatre Club, Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director, Barry Grove, Executive Producer, on February 19, 2009. Humor Abuse was developed at The Eugene O’Neill Theater Conference.

September 17 – November 3, 2013 Mark Taper Forum

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PRESERVING

THE PICKLES by Emily Means

BY THE TIME Humor Abuse’s Lorenzo Pisoni was six years old, he was a contracted member of his parents’ Pickle Family Circus. Born and raised a Pickle, he was exposed to the inner workings of a world many of us can only dream about, a world in which, as Lorenzo says, “There are no limits. You can do whatever you think of.”

considered saying, ‘Forget it.’ There was some intense — maybe insane — group pride that enabled us to do things that none of us individually would have ever thought of attempting.” The Pickle Family Circus was an all-inclusive celebration, founded by two visionaries who fell in love — not only with the circus, but also with each other.

Lorenzo’s parents, Pickle co-founders Larry Pisoni and Peggy Snider, met while working at The San Francisco Mime Troupe in the early 1970s. They began juggling together, performing and passing the hat in Union Square. Together, they gathered a band of diverse performers — unicyclists, acrobats, jugglers, musicians and clowns — and the Pickle Family Circus opened in May 1975 in the gym of John O’Connell High School in San Francisco’s Mission District.

Larry and Peggy married, and Lorenzo was literally born into the circus; he grew as the circus did. With a large extended family of civic-minded artists, he was one of several Pickle kids who spent their childhoods on the road in backstage “tent cities,” learning tricks of the trade from a “kiddy corral” that was watched over by whoever was not onstage. “Everyone in the company was always having a good time,” Lorenzo remembers. “I think that is maybe the rarest thing I experienced as a child. I don’t know many kids who not only have a firsthand knowledge of what their parents do on a dayto-day basis, but also get to see their parents enjoying what they do — see any adults enjoying what they do.”

From the beginning, the Pickles made deliberate decisions that set them apart from the traditional American circus. The Pickles staged performances in a single ring, without circus animals, and on an intimate scale that embraced and empowered audience members. Peggy remembers, “It was a way of leveling so that there was not really a vast difference between the audience and circus performer. It was a way of saying, ‘If you want to do something, you can do it. We are not extraordinary individuals. We are just like you.’” The Pickles also embraced the communities from which their audiences came. Their first performance benefited Latino daycare centers in San Francisco, and up and down the West Coast they collaborated with senior centers, food pantries, and many other organizations. With all the spirit of a neighborhood circus thrown together in somebody’s backyard, the Pickles relied on more than just the talent of its performers, who were responsible for every aspect of their business. Everyone pitched in to keep the show running, whether it meant assembling bleachers or hanging canvas, building props or personally mentoring sponsoring groups. Terry Lorant, Pickle performer and photographer, reflected on this allfor-one, one-for-all philosophy in an interview with San Francisco Chronicle columnist Jon Carroll: “We never

The adults were having such a good time, in fact, that Lorenzo could not wait to participate. “He wanted to do it all,” Larry remembers. “He wanted to do the acrobatics and the juggling. He wanted to clown; he wanted to play music.” At age two, Lorenzo began going onstage during intermission. His earliest acts were, according to his mom, “adorable” imitations of what he saw the adults do: wholehearted attempts at tumbling, clowning and juggling. When Larry left the Pickles in 1987, Lorenzo inherited a strong sense of responsibility for the circus his father helped start. Whenever he could, the 11-yearold inserted himself into the roles his father would have performed, both onstage and off. “If they would have let me drive the bleacher truck, I probably would have jumped at the chance,” he remembers. Lorenzo continued to perform with the Pickle Family Circus throughout his teenage years, even while attending high school full time. School introduced him to a world of possibilities outside the family business:

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“I think that’s when I realized, ‘Oh, I’m not going to do circus for the rest of my life.’ Although I never would have admitted it then, because it was my identity.” Matriculation at Vassar College across the country in upstate New York meant a fresh start for the Pickle kid. He chose to keep his unique upbringing a secret, but his anonymity was short-lived: a director called his apartment and left a message on the answering machine asking whether he wanted to be ringmaster of a circus in Tokyo. His roommates intercepted the call, and Lorenzo was forced to admit the truth. They were incredulous until he did a backflip. After graduation, Lorenzo worked as a ringmaster in a Las Vegas Cirque du Soleil show before moving to New York to pursue an acting career. After many years of success, he decided to resurrect an old idea for a show, one that had begun as a couple of anecdotes he and fellow Pickle kid Jonah Hoyle (son of Pickle clown Geoff Hoyle) had contributed to a one-night benefit act they performed as teenagers alongside their dads. They were anecdotes about growing up in the circus and being “abused in the name of humor.” At Vassar, Lorenzo and Jonah had merged versions of these “humor abuse” monologues with old Pickle routines and a “performed history” of clowning. When Lorenzo approached Jonah about reviving the piece, Jonah declined: “Lorenzo’s story was the story of the Pickles… I told him that he should make it a solo show. And that he should make it as personal and as honest as he could.” With the help of director, writer and Vassar friend Erica Schmidt, Lorenzo set out to do just that. Erica focused on the autobiographical elements, helping Lorenzo to see what was already there: the story of a father and a son. The show was produced by Manhattan Theatre Club in New York City Center — with Larry in the audience.

“I don’t know that he quite knew how to process it,” says Lorenzo. “I really do think [the piece is] loving and celebratory… He did a really great job as a parent, and he’s a great clown.” “I am just incredibly proud,” Larry says of Lorenzo’s performance in Humor Abuse. “I think it is really quite a wonderful gift. It is what I had to pass on to him, and I did.” During performances of Humor Abuse, Lorenzo sometimes hears an audience member laugh and knows that there is a Pickle in the house. It is the laughter of someone who has been reminded of something forgotten. Lorenzo is happy to remind us: “I love that the Pickles can live on in some way. I love that I’m using the circus’ original backdrop in the show, and I love that I’m using props that my parents built and used in the ring. It’s a little walk down memory lane for a lot of people.” Lorenzo included. ▪

Excerpted from an article which first appeared in the performance program for Humor Abuse’s 2012 run at San Francisco’s American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.), where Emily Means currently serves as the school and community programs coordinator. In PHoToS: CLoCKWISe - 1. Willy the Clown (Bill Irwin, center) gets a gift as other Pickles look on (L-R) - Jonah Hoyle, Mary Winegarden, Melinda Marsh, Larry Pisoni, Lorenzo Pisoni, Peggy Snider, Cecil MacKinnon, Gypsy Snider, Sando Counts and Michael Margulis • 2. (L-R) Lorenzo and Larry Pisoni • 3. (L-R) Larry and Lorenzo Pisoni • 4. Lorenzo Pisoni. PHoToS bY TeRRY LoRanT.

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Who’s Who LORENZO PISONI (Co-creator/ Performer). Broadway credits include Equus (Broadhurst Theatre) and Henry IV (Lincoln Center Theater). OffBroadway credits include Measure for Measure, All’s Well That Ends Well, Much Ado About Nothing and As You Like It (The Public Theater/NYSF), Humor Abuse, Last Dance, The Explorers Club and Golden Age (Manhattan Theatre Club), Election Day (Second Stage Theatre), The Devil’s Disciple (The Irish Repertory Theatre) and Troilus and Cressida (Theatre for a New Audience). Selected regional credits include Humor Abuse and The Gamester (A.C.T.), Tuesdays with Morrie, The Great Gatsby and Humor Abuse (Seattle Repertory Theatre), The Injured Party (South Coast Repertory), The Great Gatsby (Guthrie Theater), The Tempest (McCarter Theatre Center), and Arms and the Man (Barrington Stage Company). Film and television credits include A Lotus ‘Til Reckoning; Company Retreat; The Adjustment Bureau; Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son; The Good Wife; Law & Order: Criminal Intent; and All My Children. Other selected credits include A Midsummer Night’s Dream (New York Philharmonic at Lincoln Center), the Pickle Family Circus and Cirque du Soleil. Pisoni graduated from Vassar College; selected honors include Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, Obie and Outer Critics Circle Awards. ERICA SCHMIDT (Co-creator/Director). Credits include Jonas Hassen Khemiri’s Obie Award-winning Invasion!, Humor Abuse (Manhattan Theatre Club; winner: Lucille Lortel, Outer Critics, Drama Desk and Obie Awards; also A.C.T., Philadelphia Theatre Company and Seattle Rep), Rent (Tokyo), Molière’s Imaginary Invalid, Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya, Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Sorcerer and Copland’s The Tender Land (Bard SummerScape), Carnival (The Paper Mill Playhouse), People Be Heard (Playwrights Horizons), Trust (The Play Company; Callaway Award nominee), As You Like It (The Public Theater/NYSF, chashama and New York International; Fringe Festival 2000 winner for Best Direction), Debbie Does Dallas (wrote the adaptation and directed off-Broadway at the Jane Street). Upcoming: Taking Care of Baby by

Dennis Kelly at MTC, I Call My Brothers for The Play Company, and a workshop production of Girls Turn Red (also author) at The Vineyard. BEN STANTON (Lighting Designer), based in Brooklyn, New York, has designed lighting for theatre, dance and concerts over the past 14 years throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. Recent projects include Angels in America (director Michael Greif, Signature Theatre Company), The Whipping Man (director Doug Hughes, Manhattan Theatre Club; Lucille Lortel Award and Drama Desk nomination for Outstanding Lighting Design), Sufjan Stevens’ Age of Adz (European tour and Prospect Park Bandshell) and Humor Abuse at Seattle Repertory and A.C.T. In New York, Stanton has designed at The Public Theater, Manhattan Theatre Club, New York Theatre Workshop, Playwrights Horizons, LCT3, Roundabout Underground, Signature Theatre, MCC Theater, Vineyard Theatre, Primary Stages, The Kitchen, Daryl Roth Theatre, Edge Theatre, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater and The stageFARM. Regional theatre credits include work at the Mark Taper Forum, Long Wharf Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, The Old Globe, Dallas Theater Center, South Coast Repertory, the Huntington Theatre Company, Philadelphia Theatre Company, McCarter Theatre Center, Intiman Theatre, Paper Mill Playhouse, Westport Country Playhouse, Hartford Stage, Actors Theater of Louisville, the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Chautauqua Theater Company, Bay Street Theatre, New York Stage and Film, and the Williamstown Theatre Festival. BART FASBENDER (Sound Designer and Original Music) has worked with Erica Schmidt on Honey Brown Eyes (The Working Theater), Invasion! and Trust (The Play Company), Slag Heap (Cherry Lane Theatre), Spanish Girl (Second Stage Theatre Uptown), Don’t Blink (The Directors Company), Top Girls (Fordham University), Arms and the Man (Barrington Stage Company) and Humor Abuse (Seattle Repertory, A.C.T.). New York credits include Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson on Broadway, Storefront Church and Port Authority (Atlantic Theater Company), Lonely, I’m Not and Mr. and Mrs. Fitch (Second Stage Theatre), Burning and Russian Transport

(The New Group), Apple Cove (Women’s Project), Three Changes and Drunken City (Playwrights Horizons), Graceland (LCT3), The Revisionist, Asuncion and The Aliens (Rattlestick Playwrights Theater), A Body of Water (Primary Stages), and Boozy…, Heddatron, and Hell House (St. Ann’s Warehouse/Les Freres Corbusier). Regionally, Fasbender has designed for The Old Globe, the Williamstown Theatre Festival, New York Stage and Film, Barrington Stage Company, Berkshire Theatre Festival, Center Theatre Group (Kirk Douglas Theatre), Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Virginia Shakespeare Festival and Hartford TheaterWorks. Fasbender was nominated for a Hewes Design Award. MANHATTAN THEATRE CLUB. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Lynne Meadow and Executive Producer Barry Grove, MTC has become one of the country’s most prominent theatre companies. Productions at its Broadway and off-Broadway venues have earned 19 Tony Awards and six Pulitzer Prizes, an accomplishment unparalleled by a New York theatrical institution. Renowned productions include Humor Abuse; The Assembled Parties; Venus in Fur; Good People; The Whipping Man; Time Stands Still; Ruined; Rabbit Hole; Doubt; Proof; The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife; Love! Valour! Compassion!; Sylvia; Putting It Together; Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune; Crimes of the Heart; and Ain’t Misbehavin’. www.ManhattanTheatreClub.com. DAVID S. FRANKLIN (Production Stage Manager). Center Theatre Group highlights: An Enemy of the People, Baz Luhrmann’s La Bohème, Art, A Perfect Wedding, Romance, The Cherry Orchard, Curtains, Nightingale, The History Boys, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Two Unrelated Plays by David Mamet, Kirk Douglas in his solo show, Before I Forget, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Parade, The Subject Was Roses, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, The Lieutenant of Inishmore, Randy Newman’s Harps and Angels, God of Carnage, Vigil, Waiting for Godot, Los Otros, Red, Seminar, Tribes and A Parallelogram. Other Los Angeles: Los Angeles Theatre Center in its heyday from 1985–1990, Pasadena Playhouse and Geffen Playhouse. Regional: Seattle Rep, Intiman Theatre. New York: Public Theater. Tours: Europe — Quotations from

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a Ruined City, Law of Remains (with Reza Abdoh’s Dar a Luz company); North America — Ann Magnuson’s You Could Be Home Now. T.J. KEARNEY (Stage Manager). Mark Taper Forum: Enter Laughing. Ahmanson Theatre: Leap of Faith. National Tour: Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Pasadena Playhouse: South Street; Twist! An American Musical; Dangerous Beauty. The Laguna Beach Playhouse: Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps and Gowns; This Wonderful Life. Five seasons at Sacramento Music Circus. T.J. holds a BFA from CalArts. Special thanks to family for all their support. Proud member of Actors’ Equity. MICHAEL RITCHIE (Artistic Director) is in his eighth season as Center Theatre Group’s Artistic Director, and has led over 130 productions to the Ahmanson, Taper and Douglas stages since his arrival in 2005. From 1996 to 2004 Michael was the Producer of the Williamstown Theatre Festival and prior to that he was a Production Stage Manager in NYC. At CTG, he premiered six musicals that moved to Broadway — The Drowsy Chaperone (which won 13 Tony Award nominations), Curtains (eight Tony nominations) 13, 9 to 5: The Musical, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson and Leap of Faith. He has produced 33 world premieres including the musicals Minsky’s, Venice and Sleeping Beauty Wakes, and the plays Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo (a Pulitzer Prize finalist that also moved to Broadway), Water & Power and Yellow Face, and he presented a broad range of plays and musicals ranging from Dead End to The Black Rider to Edward Scissorhands to blockbusters such as God of Carnage, Mary Poppins, Jersey Boys and August: Osage County. In addition, Michael inaugurated CTG’s New Play Production Program, designed to foster the development and production of new work. EDWARD L. RADA (Managing Director) returned to Center Theatre Group in 2011 after previously serving as CTG’s Chief Financial Officer for 12 years (1996 – 2008). Rada spent three years (2008 – 2011) as President of the Music Center Foundation, a non-profit corporation that holds and invests the endowment and reserve funds for the Music Center and its resident companies (including CTG). Prior to his years at CTG, he was the Director of Finance at The Old Globe in San Diego and principal of Rada & Associates, an accounting firm that specialized in entertainment-related

non-profit organizations and theatrical productions. He is a graduate of Occidental College in Los Angeles with numerous post-graduate coursework and credentials. He currently serves on the board of directors for Entertainment Industry Foundation, Theatre @ Boston Court, and United Support of Artists for Africa/USA for Africa, among other affiliations. He also serves on the board of trustees for the pension, health and welfare and 401(k) plans of I.A.T.S.E. Local 33 Stagehands Union. DOUGLAS C. BAKER (Producing Director) is now in his 23rd season at CTG. Previously, he managed Broadway and touring productions including Tru, Born Yesterday, The Gospel at Colonus, Annie, A Chorus Line, Working, The Wiz, and Legends!, which premiered at the Ahmanson Theatre in 1986 and starred Mary Martin and Carol Channing. Doug is a member of the Achievement Hall of Fame of Chagrin Falls Schools in Ohio and a graduate of Albion College. He is an active member of the Broadway League, the Independent Presenters Network and is a proud member of the Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers. In May 2013 Doug received The Broadway League’s prestigious Outstanding Achievement in Presenter Management Award. KELLEY KIRKPATRICK (Associate Artistic Director). Since arriving at CTG in 2005, Kelley has produced over 40 productions at the Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum and Kirk Douglas Theatre, many of which have gone on to future lives on Broadway, off-Broadway and beyond. In addition to producing shows across CTG’s three stages, he has had the privilege of collaborating with numerous local and national artists to commission and develop new works. GORDON DAVIDSON (Founding Artistic Director) led the Taper throughout its first 38 seasons, guiding over 300 productions to its stage and winning countless awards for himself and the theatre — including the Tony Award for theatrical excellence, Margo Jones Award, The Governor’s Award for the Arts and a Guggenheim fellowship. The Kentucky Cycle and Angels in America (Part One) won the Pulitzer in consecutive years and, in 1994, three of the four plays nominated for the Tony Award for Best Play were from the Taper (Angels in America won). In 1989 Gordon took over the Ahmanson and, in 2004, he produced the inaugural season in the Kirk Douglas Theatre.

Additional staff for Humor Abuse Technical Consultant . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Fauska Assistant Lighting Designer . . . . . .John A. Garofalo Production Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Lia CREDITS “Larry’s Memory” by Randall Craig, performed by Wayne Barker; Historical photos by Terry Lorant; Set construction by Seattle Repertory Theatre; Original costumes provided by Manhattan Theatre Club, Seattle Repertory and American Conservatory Theater; Additional costumes for CTG production provided by CTG Costume Shop and additional staff: Tailor – Swantje Tuohino, First Hand – Iris Marshall, Stitchers – Ophelia Brown and Leonardo Lopez; Production photography by Craig Schwartz, Los Angeles, and Mark Garvin. SPECIAL THANKS A.C.T. – Brenden Mendoza and Emily Means, Seattle Repertory Theatre, John Lee Beatty, Mandy Greenfeld, Jerry Patch, Lisa McNulty, Preston Whiteway, Michael Cadman, Jill A. Mauritz, Sophia Chapadjiev, The NTI Class of fall 07, Tammy Dillon and Susana Meyer, Kate Lowald, Lauren Weigart, Kathy Hood, James Gregg, Voki Kalfayan, Bill Irwin, Jes Kelly, Terry Lorant, Peter Jacobson, Paul Pisoni, Annie Ratti, Mary Rower, Sandra Kelly, Harvey Robb, Gypsy Snider, Peggy Snider, Molly Ward, Russell Rothan, B.D. Wong, Jason Antoon, Wayne Barker, Peter Dinklage, Jonah Hoyle, Andrea Laver, Larry Pisoni.

online CenterTheatreGroup.org #HumorAbuse Like us on Facebook Center Theatre Group Follow us on Twitter @CTGLA Subscribe on YouTube CTGLA The Actors and Stage Managers employed in this production are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers of the United States. This Theatre operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. The following employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Machine Operators, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, its Territories and Canada, AFL-CIO, CLC: Stage Crew Locals 33; Local Treasurers and Ticket Sellers Local 857; Wardrobe Crew Local 768; Make-up Artists and Hair Stylists Local 706. The Press Agents, Company and House Managers employed in this production are represented by the Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers. The Director/Choreographer is a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, a national theatrical labor union. Center Theatre Group is a member of the American Arts Alliance, the Broadway League, Independent Producers’ Network (IPN), LA Stage Alliance, League of Resident Theatres (LORT), National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) and the Theatre Communications Group (TCG).

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Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director EDWARD L. RADA, Managing Director Douglas c. baker, Producing Director ARTISTIC NEEL KELLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Artistic Director KELLEY KIRKPATRICK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Artistic Director DIANE RODRIGUEZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Producer/Director of New Play Production PIER CARLO TALENTI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Resident Dramaturg/Literary Manager LINDSAY ALLBAUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Producing Associate Malcolm K. Darrell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Play Production Associate Joy meads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Literary Associate mark b. simon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Casting Director andy crocker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Casting Associate kEvin L. cordova . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Casting Administrator DAVID ADJMI (FADIMAN), JESSICA BLANK, JUSTIN ELLINGTON, GINA GIONFRIDDO, GOB SQUAD, DANAI GURIRA, JENNIFER HALEY, JOE HORTUA, ERIK JENSEN, RAJIV JOSEPH, LATINO THEATER COMPANY, LAURAL MEADE, JULIE MARIE MYATT (FADIMAN), DAN O’BRIEN, EVANGELINE ORDAZ, DAEL ORLANDERSMITH, WILL POWER (FADIMAN), MARCO RAMIREZ, matt sax, THEATRE MOVEMENT BAZAAR, YOUNG JEAN LEE THEATER COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commissioned Artists Bekah Brunstetter, Carla ching, jason grote, sarah gubbins, tim mcneil, henry ong, madhuri shekar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CTG Writers’ Workshop Members EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS LESLIE K. JOHNSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Education and Community Partnerships PATRICIA GARZA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Department Director TRACI CHO KWON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of School Partnerships CAMILLE SCHENKKAN . . . . . . . . . Program Manager, Emerging Artists and Arts Professionals ASHLEY OPSTAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Program Associate VICTOR VAZQUEZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Program Associate BRANDON TURNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Temporary Program Associate Kelly CHRIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Communications Coordinator SHANNON WINSTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Department Coordinator DEBRA PIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Resident Teaching Artist MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION Nausica Stergiou . . . . . . . . . . General Manager (Mark Taper Forum, Kirk Douglas Theatre) JEFFREY UPAH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Manager (Ahmanson Theatre) SUZANNE HEE MAYBERRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant General Manager (Mark Taper Forum) KATIE BRUNER SOFF Assistant General Manager (Kirk Douglas Theatre, New Play Production) Alana beidelman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Assistant to Managing Director LIZ LYDIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant to Producing Director ERIC SIMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operations Manager (Kirk Douglas Theatre) TOM BURMESTER . . Audience Experience Design/Front of House Mgr (Kirk Douglas Theatre) MIKE KINDLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilities Assistant (Kirk Douglas Theatre) LAUREN BAXA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Performance Manager (Kirk Douglas Theatre) Sondra Mayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Concessions Manager (Kirk Douglas Theatre) PRODUCTION DAWN HOLISKI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Production Department Operations Director JONATHAN BARLOW LEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Production Manager (Mark Taper Forum) CELESTE SANTAMASSINO . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Production Manager (Mark Taper Forum) emmet kaiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Carpenter (Mark Taper Forum) ROBERT RUBY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Propertyman (Mark Taper Forum) WILLIAM MORNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Electrician (Mark Taper Forum) BONES MALONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Soundman (Mark Taper Forum) DENNIS SEETOO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wardrobe Supervisor (Mark Taper Forum) RICK GEYER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hair and Make-up Supervisor (Mark Taper Forum) LINDA WALKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . House Manager (Mark Taper Forum) JOE HAMLIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Technical Director/Ahmanson Production Manager CHAD SMITH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Technical Director SAM CRAVEN-GRIFFITHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Technical Director SARAH SOWELL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shop Foreperson ANDREW THIELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prop Manager MERRIANNE NEDREBERG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Prop Manager SARAH KRAININ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prop Associate CANDICE CAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Costume Shop Director BRENT M. BRUIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Workroom Supervisor MADELINE KELLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Costume Generalist SWANTJE TUOHINO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tailor ELIZABETH LEONARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Production Operations Manager JULIO A. CUELLAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Driver/Custodian DONOVAN MARTINELLI, EUGENE A. MONTEIRO II, BRIAN SLATEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drivers JENNIFER ACHTERBERG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Production Administrator SHAWN ANDERSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Carpenter (Ahmanson Theatre) ANDREW W. ARNOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flyman (Ahmanson Theatre) STAN STEELMON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Propertyman (Ahmanson Theatre) JIM BERGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Electrician (Ahmanson Theatre) ROBERT SMITH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Soundman (Ahmanson Theatre) MICHAEL GARDNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wardrobe Supervisor (Ahmanson Theatre) PATRICE MIRANDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hair and Make-up Supervisor (Ahmanson Theatre) CHRISTINE L. COX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . House Manager (Ahmanson Theatre) CHRISTY WEIKEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Production Manager (Kirk Douglas Theatre) KATE COLTUN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Production Manager (Kirk Douglas Theatre) RICHARD PETERSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Electrician (Kirk Douglas Theatre) ADAM PHALEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head Audio (Kirk Douglas Theatre) FINANCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND HUMAN RESOURCES MICHAEL F. THOMPSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chief Financial Officer MELODY MATTOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Controller JANIS BOWBEER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Controller FELICISIMA LAPID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accounts Payable Specialist DANNY LAMPSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Staff Accountant ALEGRIA SENA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Staff Accountant yuen ki “annie” Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Payroll Manager AMEETA SHARMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Payroll Specialist

JODY HORWITZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Human Resources MADRIO FLEEKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Human Resources Generalist SINGER LEWAK, LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auditor MICHAEL C. DONALDSON, LISA A. CALLIF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Legal Counsel GIBSON, DUNN & CRUTCHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Legal Counsel DEVELOPMENT YVONNE CARLSON BELL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Development PATRICK OWEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deputy Director of Development NATALIE BERGESON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Donor Contributions JEAN KLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Institutional Support LIZ LIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Corporate Relations and Communications CHARITY WU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Individual Giving BECKY BIRDSONG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Major Gifts Officer jAMIE CATALDO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Corporate Relations Manager MANDi OR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Events Manager Eric Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Communications Coordinator jennifer chan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Events Associate JUSTIN FOO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donor Contributions Associate katy hilton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grant Writer Donald Jolly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donor Relations Associate for the Inner Circle CAMERON LEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Development Assistant Kristen Levy-Vaughan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Individual Giving Assistant JESSICA NASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donor Contributions Supervisor maria paredes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donor Relations Associate for The Guild BECKY PIERCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Events and Major Gifts Assistant COURTNEY ROBERTSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Institutional Giving Associate ERIC SEPPALA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Assistant to the Development Director ERIN SCHLABACH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Major Gifts Coordinator AL BERMAN, ELIZABETH DELLORUSSO, GINA EAST, lili herrera, TONY LEWELLEN, HOLLY RAMOS, NICOLE SCIPIONE, lena thomas, BILL WALTON, REHA ZAMANI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donor Advisors ADAM BURCH, Karla Galvez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donor Services Associates ANNE BRUNER, Murray E. Heltzer, marci miller, julie nadal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Development Volunteers MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS JIM ROYCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Marketing, Communications and Sales NANCY HEREFORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Media and Communications PHYLLIS MOBERLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Media and Communications Associate JASON MARTIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Media and Communications Associate LYN COWAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Media and Communications Coordinator CHELSEY ROSETTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Media and Communications Coordinator nishita doshi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Art Director IRENE KANESHIRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Design Manager Haruka hayakawa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Graphic Designer TERESA ENGLISH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Graphic Designer ANDREW DARCEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advertising Manager KAREN VOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marketing Manager JAMES SIMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marketing Creative Manager JEWEL MOORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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Ticket Operations Coordinator SANDY CZUBIAK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audience and Subscriber Services Manager JENNIFER BAKER, CHERYL HAWKER, RICHARD RAGSDALE . . Audience Services Supervisors ALICE CHEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audience Services Asst. Supervisor SAM AARON, DEBORAH REED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audience Services Sales Associates jeremie arencibia, VICKI BERNDT, RJ CANTU, CARLOS D. CHAVEZ, JR., PETER COLBURN, DONALD CRANDALL, GARY HOLLAND, KAY LOCHARD, JUSTINE PEREZ, LEX SAVKO, DANNY SCHMITZ, CRIS SPACCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audience Services Representatives DANUTA SIEMAK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Subscriber Services Supervisor CHRISTINA GUTIERREZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Subscriber Services Asst. 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Dave Holland Prism and The John Scofield Überjam Band Tue, Oct 8

Goran Bregovic Wedding and Funeral Band Champagne for Gypsies Thu, Oct 10

Idan Raichel Project Sat, Oct 12

Robert Wilson, Philip Glass and Lucinda Childs Creating Einstein on the Beach Tue, Oct 15

Robert Wilson John Cage’s Lecture on Nothing Fri, Oct 18

Ricky Skaggs & Bruce Hornsby with Kentucky Thunder Sat, Oct 26

They Might Be Giants Kids Show and Rock Show

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Inner Circle | Judith Beckmen, Chair Donors who provide outstanding annual support are recognized as part of Center Theatre Group’s Inner Circle. Members enjoy artist dialogues, backstage tours and more. For information, call Donald Jolly at 213.972.3149. (Donors listed as of July 15, 2013).

Producer Circle ($25,000–$74,999) William Ahmanson Dean V. Ambrose Judith & Thomas Beckmen Joni & Miles Benickes Debra & Norris Bishton Margaret M. Bloomfield Linda Brown Diana Buckhantz & Vladimir & Araxia Buckhantz Foundation Dannielle Campos Ramirez Joseph & Mara Carieri Marcy Carsey Cástulo de la Rocha Erica & Vin Di Bona Louise & Brad Edgerton Frances & Terry Flanagan Ruth Flinkman-Marandy & Ben Marandy Barbara & Peter Fodor Amy Forbes & Andrew Murr Ava & Charles Fries Eric & Nancy Garen Kiki & David Gindler Heather & Paul Haaga Timothy G. Hanlon & Anthony Klatt In Memory of Morris A. Hazan Ann & Stephen F. Hinchliffe, Jr. June & Gareth Hughes Patricia Glaser & Sam Mudie

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Renee & Meyer Luskin Kelly Sutherlin McLeod & Steven B. McLeod Family Foundation Marsha J. Naify Chris & Dick Newman/ C & R Newman Family Foundation Christine Marie Ofiesh Linda S. Peterson Melissa L. Rhone Jane Rissman & Richard Sondheimer Drs. Joan & Harry Saperstein Catherine Schreiber & Miles Ruthberg Elliott R. Sernel Rary Simmons Sunshine Stone George Takei & Brad Takei Mr. & Mrs. Ian D. Teague Lynda Thomas Karen & William Timberlake Robin & Gary Ungar Roberta & James Vigneau Mr. & Mrs. William M. Wardlaw Suzanne V. Wilson

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Benefactor Circle ($10,000+) Anonymous (2) William J. Aisley Geraldine & Harold Alden Constance A. Austin Jackie & Howard Banchik Shelley & Rick Bayer Laurie Benenson Carole Black Rose Marie Browning & Michael Fletcher Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Burdorf Beth Burnam Lou Colen Eunice & Hal David Ms. Diana Davidow Michael A. Enomoto Rhonda C. Evans Polly Fleming Cindy & Rick Goldman Roslyn & Abner Goldstine Shirley J. Hess Lorraine & Jesse Hizami Ellen & Tom Hoberman Mary N. Howey Mr. & Mrs. James L. Hunter James Jennings & Deidre Steine Jacqueline & Marvin Jubas Mark A. Kadzielski Andrew & Denise Katz Dr. & Mrs. Jack Kavanaugh Diane Kessler Laura King & Charles Nagurka In Memory of Salem Ludwig Joanne & Roger Kozberg Sheila Krasnoff Sandra Krause & William Fitzgerald Jeff & Griselda Kreitzman Joan Kroll & In Memory of Irving Kroll David & Tam Lachoff In Loving Memory of Anna Strahlman John Liebes Phillips & Emily Marshall William O. McClure Janis B. McEldowney

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Patron Circle (continued) Ms. Carlene Ringer Belinda Robins Elaine Binder Robinson William & Sue Roen Lois Rosen Ellen & Mike Rosenberg Barbara & Peter Rosenthal Leonard J. & JoAnn Roth Maggie Russell Dana Saladen June & Samuel Sale Janet in Memory of Hon. Maxwell Hillary Salter Faith Annette Sand & Albert Gleaves Cohen In Memory of Honey Sanders Wes Schaefer & Cathy King-Schaefer Eloise Schlesinger & Peggy J. Schlesinger Martin Salvin & Barbara Schneider Peter & Susan Schwab Todd W. Seabold Loretta H. Shine Jan & Carl Siechert Louis & Mary Silver Foundation Stephen & Judith Slagle Paseka Teo & Susan Smith Teo Shani Smolens & In Memory of Dr. Bernard Smolens

Drs. Debra & Philip Sobol Judith & Stan Solomon Stephanie & Michael Sourapas Betty & Al Spivak Stanley Iezman & Nancy Stark Tom & Kerstin Stempel Tracy A. Stone Rick & Barbara Sulier Judith D. Tamkin Mr. & Mrs. Randall A. Tamura Terence Tchen & Emily Breckenridge Peter & Mary Tennyson Louis & Harold Price Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Volk Susan & William Weintraub Jessica M. Weisel Doug & Ellen Weitman Barbara & Edmund Wilkinson David Williamson Alan Wilson & Ina Coleman Virginia & Greg Young Arnold H. & Tricia L. Zane Martin & Rosalind Zane

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Haydn’s Cello Concerto in C major was discovered—200 years after its creation—in the Prague National Museum. Encounter the work with the “incredibly bewitching tone”* of Jean-Guihen Queyras. Mezzo-soprano Laurie Rubin joins the Orchestra for her autobiographical Do You Dream in Color?, a testament to her perspective as a blind, multi-talented artist.

Jeffrey Kahane Music Director

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Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge

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Fellow Circle (continued) Todd Dickey, Sandra Tufts, Ms. Andrea Valcourt, Tebby & Kathryn Wafer, Dr. & Mrs. Daniel Wallace, Hope Landis Warner, Wendie Warwick & Ken Pierce, John & Charlene Wasilczyk, Carol Webster & Chris Enterline, Dean E. Weichel, Norman & Barbara Weiler, Winifred P. & William Weisinger, Pat West, Carol S. Wharmby, Leilani Whitney, Willett Financial Services, Lori Williams & Stephen Schulte, Valerie & Nathaniel E. Williams, Jean Willner, Denise & Andrew Winner, The Winnick Family Foundation, Ralph M. & Molly Wolveck, Marcie & Howard Zelikow

Associate Circle ($1,000+) Anonymous (32), Michael & Susan Abeles, Cynthia Abrams, Amy & Bob Abramson, Dr. Gladi Adams, Robert W. Adams, M.D., Matthew Adler & Greg Weinberg, Jennifer & Brad Agens, Andrew Agle, Barbara & Glenn Aichele, Davis Alexander, James & Marsha Alexander, Patricia K. Allen, Allysha Almada, Merryl & David A. Alpert, Liz & Lou Altman, Lynn K. Altman, Mrs. Nora Amrani, Paula & Douglas Anderson, Dorothy Manning, Paula & Don Arii, Suzanne & Bill Attig, Rich & Annette Atwood, Audrey L. Bahr, Deborah G. Baine, David Baird, Carol Ann & D.C. Bakeman, Barry M. Baker, Jill Baldauf & Steve Grossman, Dr. Stewart & Eileen Balikov, Jill Banks Barad, Lynn G. Barancik, Gregory & Melanie Barbee, John & Carol Barcal, Howard A. Barmazel, Mrs. Jericho Poppler & Dr. Greg Bartlow, Chris & Rose Bauss, Elizabeth Bawden, Judy & Chuck Beck, John & Linda Belsito, Frederic & Linnea Benning, Delores & Roger Berg, Mr. & Mrs. Steven B. Bergjans, Jeffrey & Susan Berman, Jamie & Joel Berman, Bob Besser, Mr. & Mrs. John Bettfreund, Peter & Helen Bing, Leah M. Bishop & Gary M. Yale, In Memory of Sy & Maxine Gomberg, Michael & Patty Blakely, Louise Blanchard, Rochelle Wilson Blank & William Hellman, Marjorie Blatt, Cheryl Bledin, David & Vivian Block, Mrs. Lois Bock, Richard & Patricia Bongeorno, Harriet Rossetto & Rabbi Mark Borovitz, James Bowling, Linda Bradley, Kim Brant-Lucich & Tony Lucich, Marti Breier, Ronda & Stanley Breitbard, Devra Breslow, Bill & Susan Brewer, James & Lauren Briggs, L.D. Brucker DDS & Shirley White, Dr. Lisa Bukaty & Mr. Raymond M. Bukaty, Ward & Mari Bukofsky, Constance Burg, Lore & Thomas Burger, Jan Burnett, Linda Stafford Burrows, Daniel R. Burschinger, M.D., Robert & Angie Butler, Mike & Sandy Buttitta, Allen B. Cagle, M.D., Laura Calderone, Richard & Norma Camp, Marla S. Campagna, Lynne Campbell, Vickie Camper, Cathy Paul, Carol & Ken Carlson, Melinda Carmichael, Joseph A. Carter, Sandra L. Carter, Jean & Ray Cassetta, Marc Castagnola, Carolyn Castillo, Don & Ellen Castleman, James Castranova, Kathryn Cencirulo, Mrs. Joseph Cerrell, Ling Chan, Catherine & Anthony Chanin, Dorothy Mae Chapple, Rita Chenoweth, Tim Cherry, Mrs. James L. Chew, Eric Chien, Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Chin, Maria & Brenton Chinn, Becky & Mike Clements, Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Clemmer, Timothy Cline Insurance, Ms. Jean F. Cohen, Dr. Melvin S. Cohen, Patricia T. Colby, Father Vince Connor, James M. Cooke, Mary P. Coquillard, Ted Cordes & Bill Derby, Robert L. & Sharon Corkrum, Earl & Christina Cory, Mark Coulombe, Seth Cover, Lois Cox, Michele Crahan, In Memory of Ada Gory, Mr. & Mrs. Steven B. Darling, Maurie Davidson, Louise & Jeffrey Davis, Margaret E. De Grazio, Ron de Salvo, William De Witt, Linda Vanwinkle Deacon & Erika Deacon, Don & Claudine DeFazio, The Delange Family, Kurt Delsack & Linda J. Levenson Delsack, Matt Denoff, Melisa DesJardien, M. Dessecker, Dr. Udaya & Sherin Devaskar, Norma and Al Diaz, Dr. & Mrs. Donald E. Dickerson, Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Dischler, Betty Jean DiVall, Laurie Dix & Moe Blumin, Kathleen & Sarah Doramus, Rabbi Elliot & Marlynn Dorff, Susan B. Downey, Jessie J. Duffy, Mr. & Mrs. Gene B. Duncan, Emily & Fred Edelman, Leslie J. Edmonds, Mr. & Mrs. Fred M. Edwards Jr., Marilee Eils, Jill & Bob Eisfelder, Carol Eliel & Tom Muller, Becky & Rick Thyne, Ken & Kathi Ellis, Dr. Naomi & Mr. Jim Ellison, Bonnie Ellman, Suzanne & Dr. Kenneth Epstein, Louise & Charles Escoffery, Linda & Arthur Eskowitz, Ellen Eubanks, Victoria I. Evers, Jim Bright & Lucy Farber, Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Farrar, Mr. Amnon & Dr. Myra Feffer, In Loving Memory of James A. Feiga,

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Associate Circle (continued) David Lesser, Chip Letzgus & Michael McDonald, Pam, Amanda, Lianna & Eddie, Allyn & Jeffrey Levine, Donna & Jebb Levy, Dr. & Mrs. Richard F. Levy, Julia & Anthony Lewinter, Richard Lewis, Joyce Lieberman, Linden Optometry, Thomas & Madeline Link, Paula & Barrett Litt, Mr. & Mrs. LoCasale, Dr. Dianne Long, Sondra Murr Love, Kathleen & Raymond Lovell, Maoyeh Lu, Judy & Alan Ludwig, Doris Luster, Melba Macneil, Denise M. Mamishian, Isabel & M. Milo Mandel, Honorable Nora M. Manella, Richard & Myra Mannheimer Family, Sarah F. Manson, Darlene Manus, Barbara & Joe Marino, Brett J. Markel, Suzanne & Wally Marks, Connie L. Martin, Mr. & Mrs. Dennis G. Martin, Rick & Rebecca Martinez, Ray Mathiasen, Jacqueline Sanchez, Seth Maxwell, Daniel M. Mayeda & Susan I. Rosales, Eleanor Portilla Maynard, Claudia Maytum, Dennis J. McCarthy, Kathleen McCarthy Kosttan, Meg McComb, Cheryl McConaughey, David McDowell & Richard Bautzer, Barbara H. McGuire, Lora McPhail & Mark Deischter, Mrs. Lucille H. Melcher, Arthur Melville, Ph.D. & Marsha Utain, M.S., Nancy & Joseph Mendoza, Charlotte A. Mennillo, Andrea & Katherine Mesi, Bill Meyenberg & Doug Loewy, Lorraine & Craig Meyer, Helen Michaels, Michael & Laurie Milhiser, Lynn Miller & Diane Elton, Ms. Lynn E. Miller, Mark Miller, Joan C. Mills, Julien Minard, Maureen Mitchell, Nobuko Mitokawa, Helene G. Mochedlover, Dr. Theodore & Mrs. Mary J. Mock, Bev Moore, Francoise Schmutz & Antonio Morawski, Toni & Tom Morgan, Louise Moriarty, Tom & Joan Morris, Doug Morseburg & Kelley Brock, Dr. Paula C. Moseley, Alden & Jane Munson, John & Sandra Murdock, Art Works Hollywood, Inc., Barry J. Nadell, Rob & Leslie Nagby, Jack Needleman, Donn Nelson, Dr. Anthony Nesburn & The Nesburn Family, Isabel Friend Newman, Russell Noel, Mariann & Tom Nolan, Cindy & Ken Norian, Roberta Novick & Martin Gardner, Linda Nussbaum & Lawrence Ross, Michelle Nuttall, Mr. & Mrs. Richard I. Mueller, Alan, Sandy, & Oliver Olick, Maureen O’Neill, Henry & Cheryl Osowski, Patrick Owen, Bill & Linda Owen, The Panagos Family, Mr. & Mrs. Mark M. Panatier, Sylvia & Robert Paris, Carolyn & Dan Kelly, Nanette F. Pastor-Hanna, Thomas Patrick, Thomas Payne, Mr. & Mrs. Martin B. Pearlman, John Peetz, Sharon Pember, Mary Phillips, Paul Geissler & Tamra Phipps, Joy & Gerald Picus, Janine Pierce, Frank & Arlene Pirolo, Elisabeth Pollon, Paulene Popek, Ruth Shamir Popkin, Ruth Popkin, Jill Poppe, Patricia A. Powell, Mr. & Mrs. Albert Praw, Samuel Prentice in Loving Memory of Susan Sculley, James P. Bennett & Company, Sandra B. Price, Suzanne & Harvey Prince, Charlie & Kristi Proctor, Ms. Erin Quillen, Jeff Quinn, Dr. Stephen C. Rabin, Sandra & John Radine, Erwin “Sonny” & Jean Raﬄe, The Ramachandran Family, Tracy L. Ramont, Karen Ramsdell, Susan Rasmussen, Doreen Ray, Geoff Wells & Janet Ray, Tim Reynolds, M.D., Laurie & Stuart Rice, Tom & Gerry Rische, Patricia Robbins, Joan G. Robinson, Peter Robinson & Buff y Shutt, Ms. Becky Rosales, Lisa Rosales, Lauren Ross, Ruth Aura Ross, Ph.D., Anna J. Rundle, Ron & Sharon Ryan, Mary & Robert Sabol, Alexandra & Edward Saborio, David A. & Karen Richards Sachs, Harvey & Peggy Saferstein, Maria Elena Salas, Rosa M. Salazar, Mr. & Mrs. John Salter, Maryann & Michael Sanders, Lee Anne & David Sanderson, Lora A. Sandroni, Irma & Edward Sands, David & Toni Sargent, Victoria G. Sartwell, Maxine Savitz, Alexander & Mariette Sawchuk, Tina Saxe, Clifford L. Schaffer, Larry & Carole Scherzer, Mia Schiavone, Kelly Schiffer, John & Louise Schilling, Pam Schmidt, Vincent Schodolski & T. Elaine Carey, Mr. & Mrs. John Schulte, Jan & Michael Schwartz, John H. Scott, Suzie & Michael Scott, Mr. & Mrs. Logan J. Scroggy, Ruth A. Seigle, Stephen E. Sellery, Sr., Harry & Maureen Selvin, Dr. Michael & Susan Sequeira, David & Linda Tashman, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Shadur, Marvin & Daryl Shapiro, Drs. Richard Shapiro & Jacquelyn Green, Daniel Shattuck, Edwin L. Shaughnessy, Juanita Shaw, Doreen & Jack Shine, Kevin M. Shiramizu & Michael J. Kerkman, Mr. & Mrs. Del Shofner, Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Shulman, Marlene Sirkin Siegel, Nancy Signer, John J. Silva, Debra J. Silvera-Sheehan, Bruce & Nancy Silverman, Karen & Gordon Silverstein, Dr. & Mrs. Robert J. Simon, Kathleen A. Siu, Martin & Leah Sklar, Anna Slavick, Ms. Allison F. Smith, Leslie Smith, David Snow, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Sobelle, Nancy

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Center Theatre Group Affiliates CTG-A has supported CTG since 1971. Through volunteering and fundraising, members introduce young people to the magic of live theatre. Its biennial gala, Angels’ Night, raises significant funds for CTG’s Education and Community Partnerships programs. President

Diane Neubauer executive board Alice Desobry Bowens Anne Bruner Ruth Flinkman-Marandy Joanne Freed Ava Fries* Linda Goldman Beverly Haas Diane Kessler* Diane Lesser Jerri Nagelberg

Kim White Peterson* Harriett Chatters Rose Bonnie Sachs Maggy Simon Carole Solomon Marilyn Stambler* Donna Sussman* Janice Weiner Rosalind Zane*

members Gail Ann Andrews Arthe P. Anthony Betsy Applebaum Shirley Rae Ashkenas Sandy Avchen Janet Barnet* Mimi Barry Sue Bass Judith Beckmen* Marjorie Ann Beradino Lanie Bernhard Farla Binder Lestrita Boardman Roanna Araneta Brown Elnora Guerrero Campos Wilma Glenn Chappelle Marlene Theresa Charbonnet Barbara Mansfield Cheyne* Susan D. Clines Beverly Cohn Mary Levin Cutler Jean Crawford Donald* Babe Eagle Ilene J. Eisenberg Gloria H. Ellwood* Lynda Wolfson Fadel Stephanie Fisher-White Carole A. Gillie Linda Goldfein Jill Goldstein Vicky Goodman Debra Gordon Brindell Roberts Gottlieb Roberta Haft* Carol Halperin Christine Harte Stephanie Hibler Audrey Jessup Diane Papo Kaplan* Tobé Karns

Thea F. Koss Barbara Krasnoff Dena Krown Beau Lavine Annie Maria Lehrer Carol LeVeque-Uri Marilyn Levin Helen Gordon Lowy Elizabeth Lu Phyllis Massing Jacqueline Nach Deena Nahmias Gail Newman Sheila Poncher* Gina Posalski* Debra Rabinowitz Sharon Reisz Irene Ribner Lois Rosen Gaile Gray Ryan June Sanders Sattler* Kelly Schiffer* Zrelda Sealey Vivian Allene Selwyn Marsanne J. Shapiro Robbie J. Solomon Marilyn Stark Carol Stein Judy Stone Betsy Straszheim Gloria Stroock Roslyn Holt Swartz Louise Taper Kathy L. Todd* Sue Tsao Elinor Turner Kim Ulrich Barbara Van Orden Donna Venick* Fern Wallace Janice Brock Wallace*

Entertainment Circle Ava and Chuck Fries, Co-Chairs Anonymous Mr. Irving H. Anderson Amy Aquino & Drew McCoy G.W. Bailey Corinne Baldassano Greg Basser & Kiera O’Neill Mr. & Mrs. Martin Bell John Bowab

Sandra Brewer Rick Buche & Vin Reilly Norman Buckley & Davyd Whaley Andy Cadiff Kelly Cantley & Kevin Kashima Erica Hiller Carpenter & Kevin E. Carpenter Veronica Cartwright * Past Presidents

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Doug Little Kenneth P. Lombino Barbara & Garry Marshall Theodore K. Martinez Pauline & Roger Mayer Mona Metwalli Lawrence A. Mirisch Justin Okin Orrick Law Firm Zoli Aswad Osaze Mr. James Owsley Patty & Mike Post Shelley Powsner & Stephen Skrovan Don Foster & Erin Quigley Mr. Richard J. Ramirez, Jr. James & Melanie Renfroe Blanche & Bruce Joel Rubin Linda & Jay Sandrich Glenn & Eva Schusterman Nina Shaw & Wallace Little Darin Shea Scott Sigman Keong Sim Stephen J. Strauss & Harriet M. Rolnick Rosalie Swedlin & Robert Cort Eileen T’Kaye & David Bischoff Russell Todd Agency Kirsten Vangsness Justin Wagner Mr. Charles W. Weeks Bonnie Weis Victoria Weisbart Andrew Weyman & Theresa Davis Teri Whittaker Richard Witter Handmade Galleries LA Jennifer Crittenden & William Wrubel Cynthia & Bud Yorkin

Lost & Found Pericles, Prince of Tyre by

William Shakespeare

2013/14 REPERTORY SEASON

Tartuffe by

The Guardsman by

Ferenc Molnár

Sept 28 – Nov 30, 2013

Endgame by

Samuel Beckett

Macbeth

as Carol A Christmen s by

Charles Dick

the stage by adapted for

Dec 7 – 22, 2013

“GO!”

William Shakespeare

Mar 8 – May 11, 2014

Come Back, Little Sheba by

Oct 19 – Nov 23, 2013

Geoff Elliott

— LA Weekly

Molière

Feb 15 – May 24, 2014

Sept 7 – Nov 24, 2013

! limited perfs

Rosemary & Peter Casey Deborah Castro & Creative Productions Paula F. Cwikly Matt Deitrich Bill & Ellie D’Elia Bob Doucette & Tom Slotten Nick Dudzak Gridworks It’s A Wrap Motion Pictures Cleaning Darcy Fleck Ryan Flynn & David Hernandez Fordney Foundation for Dance Sport Seth Freeman & Julie Waxman Glenn & Cindy Frey Robin & Leonard R. Garner, Jr. Gessner - Nelson Family Laura Gibson Bob Gold & Associates Mr. & Mrs. Manuel Grace Marcy & Edgar Gross Dave & Sally Hackel Mrs. Donna L. Herman Karen Hermelin & Mark Borman Winifred C. Hervey Alicia Hirsch & Jesse Russo Mr. & Mrs. Irwin Jacobson Tom Jacobson & Ramone Munoz Sean Johnson & Alex Ocampo Idea Asylum Productions & Dr. Allegra & Mr. Sheppard Kaufman Sarah E. Kiefer Julianne LaMarche & Lonnie Burstein David Lee Todd Levin Marla E. Levine

William Inge

Mar 29 – May 17, 2014

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Planned Gifts Center Theatre Group is grateful to these donors, whose irrecovable deferred estate gifts to CTG’s endowment ensure the organization’s financial well-being for generations to come. $1,000,000+ Richard & Julie Kagan Martin Massman Betty McMicken in honor of Jeanette Shammas Carol Vernon & Robert Turbin $500,000+ Mary Levin Cutler Virginia Hayes Merle & Peter Mullin Magda & Frederick R. Waingrow $250,000+ Diane & Leon Morton Edward L. Rada Susan & William Weintraub $100,000+ W. Lee Bailey, M.D. Angela Bardowell Allan & Joan Burns

Sandra Krause & William Fitzgerald Deborah M. Hyde Sarah & Andy Kane Dr. & Mrs. Jack Kavanaugh The Paul Kowal Charitable Foundation Darell L. Krasnoff $50,000+ Pamela & Dennis Beck The Moira Byrne Foster Foundation Mr. Kim L. Hunter Sally & Frank Raab $25,000+ Charles Dillingham & Susan D. Clines Mr. & Mrs. Walter E. Grauman

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Endowment Gifts These gifts ensure a stable source of support for new work and CTG’s many initiatives to make theatre accessible to underserved audiences. $500,000+ Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Ann & Stephen F. Hinchliffe, Jr. John S. Surabian, Jr. and in memory of Faith and Sharon Ann Surabian $250,000+ Patricia Glaser & Sam Mudie The Norman and Sadie Lee Foundation $100,000+ Anonymous Betsy & Harold Applebaum Judith & Thomas Beckmen The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation Center Theatre Group Affiliates Regina Fadiman Barbara & Peter Fodor

Ava & Charles Fries The Hearst Foundation, Inc. Vicki King Joyce & Kent Kresa Richard G. & Virginia L. Martin Louise Taper $50,000+ Maynard & Linda Brittan Ellen & Michael S. Korney $25,000+ Abbott Brown Linda Brown Dr. Tom Hickey Martin Massman Leon Morton Memorial Fund $10,000+ Jane Buel Bradley George A.V. Dunning Carolyn & Kit Lokey Betty & Sanford Sigoloff