CELEBRATING YOUR SUPPORT AT LA JOLLA PLAYHOUSE

We invite you to celebrate with the cast, creative team and La Jolla Playhouse Board, Managing and Artistic Directors on the VIP Celebration Night of every main stage production during the 2023/24 season. Celebration Circle donors are eligible to purchase Celebration Night season subscription tickets and be invited to join the pre-and-post show curated events.

With a tax-deductible gift of $5,000 or more annually, you become a Celebration Circle donor.

LOVE ALL IS IT THURSDAY YET?

To make your gift at any level and secure your subscription tickets, contact Keely Daximillion, Associate Director of Philanthropy at (858) 228-3084 or kdaximillion@ljp.org.

We look forward to hearing from you! LaJollaPlayhouse.org/support

La Jolla Playhouse Student Matinees

La Jolla Playhouse offers special student matinees for selected mainstage productions throughout the school year. Thousands of students from across San Diego county have the opportunity to see world-class productions like The Outsiders at the Playhouse, as well as participate in post-performance workshops and post-show talkbacks with actors and creative team members to enhance their experience. Staff development workshops are also offered to teachers prior to their school’s participation in the student matinee. For more information on the Playhouse’s student matinee program, visit LaJollaPlayhouse.org.

LEARNING & ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS

The Playhouse partners with members of local affinity groups to create productions for, by, with and in the communities we serve. In addition, we provide creative opportunities for artistic development and growth for various community groups.

Community Programs

Performance Outreach Program (POP) Tour

Each year, the Playhouse commissions a new play that addresses real concerns of today’s youth and brings a professional production to schools and community centers across San Diego County.

Residencies and Partnerships

Student Matinees Special student matinees of selected mainstage productions are offered throughout the school year. An online engagement guide, pre- or post-show workshops, and a post-show talkback provides a deeper understanding on how a new play is uniquely developed with Playhouse staff.

The Playhouse partners with school districts across San Diego County to place professional teaching artists in schools for intensive artist residencies aimed at providing young people with meaningful opportunities to learn about theatre. Through the Kennedy Center’s Partner in Education program, the San Diego County Office of Education and LJP team up to provide professional development for educators on how to enhance their existing lessons with theatre strategies.

In-School Programs

• UCSD MFA Residencies: 3rd-year UCSD MFA students participate in a residency within the Playhouse’s 6-show season.

• Resident Theatre Company: The Playhouse annually provides an artistic home and resources to a local theatre without a permanent space of their own.

Young Performers’ Conservatory (YPC)

A 5-week intensive that prepares actors for serious college theatre programs; and Tech Theatre, which introduces young people to the various aspects of technical theatre. Supported by the Sidney E. Frank Foundation, the Jordan Ressler Endowment Fund, David C. Copley Foundation and the Roberto Quiñones, Jr. Scholarship Fund.

JumpStart Theatre

This three-year program provides curriculum and mentorship for a team of middle school teachers to produce musicals in their schools for the first time. After three years, the school receives continued support to maintain a viable theatre program.

• Good Neighbor Partnerships: The Playhouse offers opportunities to artists, theatre companies and collectives to use our spaces and resources for special projects that may not be possible without outside support.

Spotlight On Playhouse teaching artists lead classes for adults on Improv, Musical Theatre, Acting and Technical Theatre.