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the berkeley rep m aga zine 2 011–12 · s p e c i a l i s s u e Discover Berkeley Rep’s 2012–13 season · 8 Is there life after Berkeley? · 10 The program for In Paris · 22 Home is here. Less than thirty minutes from San Francisco, Wilder is a new community designed to live in harmony with nature. Nestled in a small valley and surrounded by hundreds of acres of preserved open space, Wilder features custom homes and homesites accompanied by a private swim club, playfields, trails and one of the best school districts in the state. We invite you to discover Wilder and join the journey. Priced from the mid-one-millions. For a tour of our available homes, please contact us at 925-254-9900 or orindawilder.com. 2 Wilder Road, Orinda, CA 94563 Take Hwy 24 to Wilder Road Developer/seller reserves the right to change features and amenities without notice. Pricing and availability subject to change. In this issue c alendar Unless otherwise noted, all events are for In Paris. april 10 12 16 25 First performance, 8pm 28 ONSTAGE gala, Four Seasons San Francisco, 5:30pm m ay Pro lo gu e Re p o rt A letter from the artistic director Discover Berkeley Rep’s 2012–13 season pag e 5 PAGE 8 Is there life after Berkeley? PAGE 10 Teen Council makes a claim PAGE 12 All in the family PAGE 16 Berkeley earns some Fidelity PAGE 20 2 Teen Council meeting, 5pm 4 Tasting: Peterson Winery, 7pm 5 Backstage Tours, 10am 5 Tasting: Calstar Cellars, 7pm 11 Tasting: Cater Too, 7pm 12 Tasting: Via Pacifica Selections, 7pm 12 Last performance, Red, 7pm 13 Last performance, 2pm 20 Middle School Sneak Peek, 1pm 25 Teen Night, Black n Blue Boys / Broken Men, 6pm 25 First performance, Black n Blue Boys / Broken Men, 8pm 30 Opening-night dinner, Black n Blue Boys / Broken Men, Bistro Liaison, 6pm 30 Opening night, Black n Blue Boys / Broken Men, 8pm School of Theatre event Donor appreciation event B e rke le y Re p Pre s e nt s In Paris pag e 2 2 Profiles pag e 2 3 Co ntrib uto r s Foundation, corporate, and in-kind sponsors pag e 32 Individual donors to the Annual Fund About B e rke le y Re p F YI Staff and affiliations Everything you need to know about Berkeley Rep’s box office, gift shop, seating policies, and more pag e 3 6 Board of trustees and sustaining advisors pag e 3 7 Pag e 3 8 pag e 33 40th Anniversary Campaign pag e 35 Michael Leibert Society pag e 35 th e b e rk e le y r e p m ag a z in e 2 011–12 · s p e c i a l i s s u e The Berkeley Rep Magazine is published at least seven times per season. For local advertising inquiries, please contact Ellen Felker at 510 548-0725 or [email protected]. Editor Karen McKevitt Art Director Cheshire Isaacs Designer Mary Kay Hickox Writers Terence Keane Hannah Lennett Kathleen Martinelli Karen McKevitt Kyle Sircus cover photo of anna sin yakina and mikhail bary shnikov by A nna A kartseva Contact Berkeley Rep Box Office: 510 647-2949 Groups (10+): 510 647-2918 Admin: 510 647-2900 School of Theatre: 510 647-2972 Click berkeleyrep.org Email [email protected] Life is an adventure, pack accordingly. Our Life Here Is ENRICHED By Our Travels. Vibrant, friendly, and culturally comfortable in just about any part of the world, the Prices are living the life well-traveled. And when they’re home, they enjoy the people, services, amenities, and the freedom to write their next, best chapter at St. Paul’s Towers. To learn more, or for your personal visit, please call 510.891.8542. For information on other Episcopal Senior Communities, visit jtm-esc.org. Russell and Bernyce Price, joined in 2009 A fully accredited, non-denominational, not-for-profit community owned and operated by Episcopal Senior Communities. License No. 011400627 COA #92 EPSP616-01HH 120211 stpaulstowers-esc.org prologue from th e ar tis tic d irec to r art is funda mentally about taking chances: trundling through the unknown recesses of the unconscious to “make something.” Some artists take more chances than others, buoyed by the force of their circumstances, their personalities, and their capacity to conquer their fear of disapproval. A rare few are so gifted and so courageous they stand as a beacon for the rest of us, their professional lives becoming successful testaments to both resiliency and grace. If they live for a long time, the body of their work transcends any individual project, and they come to exist in a special niche in our collective history. Such a person is Mikhail Baryshnikov. It is a great honor to introduce Mr. Baryshnikov and his colleagues to our stage, precisely because he is still taking artistic chances. In Paris uses a nuanced, complex theatrical vocabulary of music, mime, video, and excerpts of Russian and French to explore the relationship between an older man and a younger woman and its larger theme of profound loneliness. Easy emotional access is denied to the audience, forcing us to grapple with the fact that we are being asked to participate in an artistic experiment. What a gift for all of us! That an artist as great as Mr. Baryshnikov should focus his energies and creative resources on such a challenging project serves as a source of unmitigated inspiration. 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Magical Moments MOT H E R’S DAY IS MAY 13 MICHAEL KORS Watch with nude leather strap. $225. FREE SHIPPING AT MACYS.COM with $99 online purchase. No promo code needed; exclusions apply. Report Discover Berkeley Rep’s 2012–13 season By K aren mckevit t even a s shows l aunched from its s tage continue to thrill audiences in New York and nationwide, the Tony Award–winning Berkeley Repertory Theatre proudly announces five of seven exhilarating plays for the 2012–13 season. Read about them here —and see what shows some of our staff are especially looking forward to! Want the best seats to these shows at the lowest prices? Of course you do! Just subscribe to Berkeley Rep. The Main Season package guarantees tickets for Chinglish, Pericles, The White Snake, and two shows to be announced soon, while the Full Season package also includes seats for An Iliad and Troublemaker. Alternatively, you can “choose your own season” by selecting three or more plays that appeal to your palate. In addition to significant savings, subscribers receive valuable benefits such as the right to reschedule for free, discounts when purchasing tickets for friends, and the opportunity to secure seats before the general public for special events. Learn more at berkeleyrep.org/1213. Chinglish Lily Yang Written by David Henry Hwang Directed by Leigh Silverman Aug 24–Oct 7 Special Events Manager In Chinglish, an American businessman heads to Asia to score a lucrative contract for his family’s firm —but the deal isn’t the only thing getting lost in translation when he collides with a Communist minister, a bumbling consultant and a suspiciously sexy bureaucrat. I can’t wait for Chinglish. I’ve seen what it’s like for foreigners in Asia —how difficult it can be, and how humorous too, and this play certainly captures that humor! It’s also the first show of the 2012–13 season, and I’m looking forward to working on what’s sure to be a wonderful opening night! Katrena Jackson An Iliad Patron Services Manager Adapted from Homer · By Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare · Translation by Robert Fagles · Directed by Lisa Peterson Oct 12–Nov 11 An Iliad is going to be great. It seems very mystifying and magical. It takes me back to the excitement of a new Harry Potter movie. I can’t wait. An ancient tale comes roaring back to life in a compelling new telling filled with contemporary wit and wisdom. The clash of swords and shields, the broken hearts and broken oaths, the bonds of friendship and family—An Iliad arises on a bare stage, told by an old man who’s seen too much. Tom Pearl Edward Hazzard III Production Manager Carpenter One word: boats. An Iliad retells Homer’s epic poem of the siege of Troy and the massive navy assembled by the Greeks. The White Snake also contains some journeys by boat. Pericles is full of shipwrecks and sea voyages. And most exciting of all, Troublemaker brings a boat chase and other delightful absurdity. 8 · t h e b e r k e l e y r e p m ag a z i n e · 2 0 1 1 – 1 2 · S pecial I ssue I’m looking forward to An Iliad. I read Homer’s Odyssey, and the story really stuck with me, so I can’t wait to experience one of his other stories—and this show’s been getting great buzz! I also always appreciate it when we can put an epic on our stage. Troublemaker or The Freakin Kick-A Adventures of Bradley Boatright Written by Dan LeFranc Jan 4–Feb 3, 2013 Only Berkeley Rep could unleash this wild world premiere, commissioned from hot young playwright Dan LeFranc. It’s nineteen mighty-eight. In working-class Rhode Island, Bradley and his bestest friend tangle with rich kid Jake Miller and his middle-school goons. Faster than a speedboat, more fun than a video game, Troublemaker has a sassy mouth and an irresistible heart of gold. Madeleine Oldham Director, The Ground Floor/Dramaturg I cannot wait for Troublemaker. I’ve been working with Dan for almost four years now on the development of the script. It’s my absolute favorite part of my job when I get to start working with a writer when a play is only an idea, and see it all the way through to a production. The White Snake Written and directed by Mary Zimmerman Nov 9–Dec 23, 2012 Tony Award–winning director Mary Zimmerman casts a spell with The White Snake, a classic romance from Chinese legend. As she falls for a charming young man, a snake spirit discovers what it means to be human. But a monk objects, and the bride must unveil her magical powers to save their love. Lauren Shorofsky Benjamin Hanna Facilities Coordinator School of Theatre Community Programs Manager I’m looking forward to The White Snake. I’ve always loved Mary Zimmerman’s work and her style. I love her visual storytelling, and this show based on Chinese legend just sounds so intriguing. Last year was my first time experiencing the magic of Mary Zimmerman’s playful and whimsical work. I’m so jazzed to introduce as many teens as possible to her new piece, The White Snake. Pericles, Prince of Tyre Amy Potozkin Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Mark Wing-Davey Apr 12–May 26, 2013 Artistic Associate & Casting Director Action, adventure, emotion and awe…Expect that and more when Mark Wing-Davey brings a nimble take on Shakespeare to Berkeley Rep. A virtuous man clings to the mast of a storm-tossed ship as his family reels from palace to brothel to a sacred Greek temple. Discover the excitement of Shakespeare all over again in Pericles. Pericles! I’ve cast four shows for director Mark Wing-Davey. It will be interesting to see what he does with this rarely produced Shakespeare play. You can be sure if Mark is directing, it will be exciting, innovative, and bold. Andrew Susskind Terence Keane Executive Assistant Director of Public Relations As someone who loves to travel, I’m extremely excited about Pericles, Prince of Tyre. There is the physical journey of traversing the open seas, but the real adventure is meeting people and experiencing something new and different. I’m looking forward to the two shows we haven’t picked yet—because announcing them is a big part of my job. I can’t wait to be handed a new script, find a quiet place to read it, write up a description that tries to capture the spirit of the play, and make sure it reaches you as quickly as possible. 2 0 1 1 – 1 2 · S pecial I ssue · t h e b e r k e l e y r e p m ag a z i n e · 9 Report Is there life after Berkeley? By terence keane 2 3 4 1 10 9 11 7 5 6 1 0 · t h e b e r k e l e y r e p m ag a z i n e · 2 0 1 1 – 1 2 · S pecial I ssue 8 at one time or another, all of us wonder… What happens when the curtain goes down? When the lights go dark? Is that really the end? Or is there life after Berkeley? At Berkeley Rep, we always try to live in the here and now. We’re focused on being fully present with you, our loyal, local audience —and our goal is always to give you the most exhilarating, entertaining, thought-provoking experiences that we can conjure on stage. Nonetheless, we’re always proud when our shows are reincarnated at other theatres. Lately, it seems like the cycle of rebirth has accelerated. In the last six years, Berkeley Rep has helped send six shows to Broadway. Seven more landed off Broadway, one moved to London, two turned into films, and others toured the nation. One even became a bestselling book! Here’s a glimpse into the afterlife of a few of our dearly departed... 1After creating buzz on Broadway, In the Next Room (or the vibrator play) is being produced in more than 30 cities in America, Australia, New Zealand, and even Peru. 2Mary Zimmerman’s mesmerizing adaptation of The Arabian Nights enjoyed a mini-tour when it caravanned to Kansas City, Chicago, and DC. 3John Leguizamo collected the Drama Desk Award and Outer Critics Circle Award when he took Ghetto Klown to Broadway. 4 Let Me Down Easy, the electrifying solo show from Anna Deavere Smith, proved so popular with audiences across America that pbs aired it as part of Great Performances. 5 Girlfriend, the charming young thing that debuted on our Thrust Stage, had a one-night stand in New York when Les Waters directed a concert version of the show at Joe’s Pub. Les will also present the show next winter for his new home family at Actors Theatre of Louisville. 6 American Idiot rocked its way to two Tony Awards and a Grammy before launching a 23-city tour of the U.S., Canada, Britain, and Ireland. 7 Compulsion and In the Wake both played off Broadway at The Public Theater, and the latter netted an Obie Award for director Leigh Silverman. 8When we helped introduce U.S. audiences to The Great Game: Afghanistan, top brass from the Pentagon requested an encore performance in DC. 9 Tiny Kushner met Big Ben when Berkeley Rep’s collection of one-acts from legendary writer Tony Kushner shipped off to London. 10Berkeley Rep felt like a proud Ivy League parent when our Three Sisters went off to Yale Rep and got top marks from East Coast critics. 11Our world premiere of How to Write a New Book for the Bible traveled to Seattle, where Bill Cain’s gem of a drama delighted Emerald City audiences. Those are just shows from the last four seasons that leapt into the great beyond. Now, instead of peering backward with our crystal ball, let’s peek into the future: • In Paris in Manhattan? The show you’re about to watch is headed to Lincoln Center this summer. •N ext, on our Thrust Stage, Pulitzer Prize finalist Dael Orlandersmith gives a riveting performance in Black n Blue Boys / Broken Men. • Eve Ensler, the Tony Award-winning creator of The Vagina Monologues, comes to Berkeley Rep for June’s world premiere of Emotional Creature. •A nd our upcoming season includes the West Coast premiere of Chinglish by David Henry Hwang, the world-premiere production of The White Snake from Mary Zimmerman, and Dan LeFranc’s sassy new show Troublemaker, or the Freakin Kick-A Adventures of Bradley Boatright. Many plays are born in Berkeley. At last count, the Theatre’s progeny included 62 world premieres, 41 West Coast premieres, and 5 American premieres. Thank you for helping bring them into the world… Who knows where they’ll end up? 2 0 1 1 – 1 2 · S pecial I ssue · t h e b e r k e l e y r e p m ag a z i n e · 1 1 Teen arts advocates at Arts Advocacy day ph oto by k y le sircus Report Teen Council makes a claim By hannah lennet t on february 12 , members of Berkeley Rep’s Teen Council put down their smartphones, pushed aside sat study books, and took a leading role in a cause that may sound less exciting than the Occupy movement, but one these teen artists and arts patrons hold dear: arts advocacy. “Claim: Your Education. Your Voice. Visit berkeleyrep.org/claimyourarts, Your Arts” (Claimyourarts) was hosted facebook.com/claimyourARTS, or by Berkeley Rep’s School of Theatre (just a follow the campaign on Twitter at hop down the street from the Theatre). In #claimyourarts. You can find out about addition to offering classes, outreach proall of Berkeley Rep’s School of Theatre gramming, and a host of workshops and programs at berkeleyrep.org/school. events for all ages, the School of Theatre is home to the Teen Council, a group of more than 250 Bay Area teens who are passionate about becoming informed and engaged artists. After spending months discussing their frustration about not having a voice in the elimination of arts programs in their schools and communities, as well as not having the resources to advocate effectively if given the chance, a committee of 10 Teen Council members decided that it was time to create an event where teens could rally around their cause and become articulate advocates. They spent January marketing, designing, and organizing an arts advocacy training day for their peers. On February 12 at 10am, 60 arts advocates determinedly clutching cups of 1 2 · t h e b e r k e l e y r e p m ag a z i n e · 2 0 1 1 – 1 2 · S pecial I ssue “I am an arts advocate. The arts are vital for my education. They empower and inspire. The arts are necessary for my development as a person. They help me to be open-minded, empathetic, and creative. The arts improve my community and my world because they generate and captivate. I will speak up for the arts because every person, no matter their background, deserves to be unique, blissfully playful, and confident. This is our education. Our voice. Our arts. And this is why I am an arts advocate.” The ClaimyourARTS Manifesto the garden of everything BLOOMINGDALE’S MACY’S NEIMAN MARCUS NORDSTROM BURBERRY EILEEN FISHER ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA JUICY COUTURE KATE SPADE NEW YORK LABELLE DAY SPAS & SALONS LOUIS VUITTON MAXMARA MICHAEL KORS RALPH LAUREN TIFFANY & CO. TORY BURCH VINCE. 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The rooms looked like an office-supply store had exploded as students rushed through construction-paper obstacle courses, glow-in-the-dark Jeopardy boards, and advocacy Mad Libs plastered around the walls. Through the din of teenagers engaged in deep competition, one could hear the occasional gasp when a statistic truly hit home. “My school only sets aside 2 percent of its budget for the arts. Are you serious?!” The teens were helped through the game portion of the day by several arts experts, including Managing Director Susan Medak and Brad Erickson, executive director of Theatre Bay Area. Assemblymember Nancy Skinner joined the second portion of the day when the morning’s information was applied to an arts advocacy debate where teens learned a very valuable lesson: advocacy is not easy. While the teens were full of stories about the arts being a home in times of need, a haven in a day full of standardized testing, and a way to express oneself in a pivotal time in their lives, this was not enough to make a convincing argument. Advocating for a cause requires planning, specific goals, and a mastery of the subject matter on a level that many students had not yet experienced. “I hope you realize how important it is for a civil society to have people who are willing to be for things and not just against them,” said Susan, as she and Nancy profusely thanked the students for their passion and dedication to such a difficult task. In the final portion of the event, teens designed a public service announcement, which has since been produced by Berkeley Rep’s multimedia producer, Pauline Luppert. The video opens in a drab high school where students march monotonously through the halls, mouths covered in black tape. When the students reach their art classroom, they remove the tape, their world jumps into bright color, and, with activated voices and bodies, they dive into various art projects. You can view the full psa on the Claimyourarts website and Facebook page. Claimyourarts participants also encouraged their communities to Claimyourarts teen arts advocates Marcelo Gutierrez, Emma Goodfield, Negi Esfandiari, and Rosie Byrne ph oto by k y le sircus celebrate Art is Education Month in March by using school announcements and newspapers, as well as social media, to spread the word about advocacy. Additionally, a delegation of six teens led by Rachel Fink, director of the School of Theatre and organizer of Claimyourarts, joined hundreds TAKE YOUR Intellect Adventure ON AN Engage in new ideas with a cultivated group of learners in Arts and Humanities courses at UC Berkeley Extension. Don’t miss these exciting summer selections— enroll today! of the nations’ grassroots activists at Arts Advocacy Day in Washington, DC in April. Advocacy may not be easy, but that’s not stopping these young advocates as they take their message coast to coast about the importance of arts education. Homer’s The Iliad May 31–June 28 in Berkeley NEW! Quranic Stories June 2–30 in Berkeley NEW! Play as a Subversive Strategy June 5–Aug. 7 in San Francisco NEW! Science Writing June 7–Aug. 16 in Berkeley NEW! Travel Journalism June 7–28 in Berkeley NEW! American Art June 14–Aug. 16 in San Francisco NEW! Printmaking and Street Art as Activist Tools June 18–Aug. 20 in San Francisco Writing the Young Adult Novel June 19–Aug. 21 in Berkeley Six Shakespeare Tragedies June 21–July 26 in Berkeley Children’s Picture Book Writing Workshop June 25–July 30 in Berkeley Writing for Social Media: Prose That Works for Web 2.0 July 11–Aug. 8 in Berkeley Mystic Poetry July 21 in San Francisco extension.berkeley.edu/artsandhumanities 2 0 1 1 – 1 2 · S pecial I ssue · t h e b e r k e l e y r e p m ag a z i n e · 1 5 Julia Hofmann (left) in School of Theatre’s Summer Sessions ph oto by che shir e is a ac s Trevor Cheitlin (left) in Our Town ph oto co ur t e s y o f k e v inb er n e .com All in the family Berkeley Rep involvement spans generations B y K at h l e e n M a r t i n e l l i when gr andparents, parents, and children gather together, it’s usually because there’s a holiday to celebrate or a turkey dinner to eat. Sometimes it’s because someone’s graduating or getting married. And sometimes, it’s because there’s a play to see. Melvin and Hella Cheitlin are part of a community of Berkeley Rep patrons for whom theatre is, literally, a family value. Hella recalls that she and her husband first started attending shows here 35 years ago, in “the early days” of the Theatre. Their son, Ken, inherited his parents’ fondness for Berkeley Rep; now he and his wife, Betsey, are regular theatregoers, too. “We take a subscription for four people, and they come with us,” explains Hella, who also donates to the Theatre. “They pay for half and we pay for half.” The family even has a pre-theatre tradition that offers them time to bond and catch up. “We come from San Francisco and meet Ken and Betsey for dinner before the theatre,” says Hella. “It’s a family get-together.” And the Cheitlins aren’t just staying in the audience; after taking a course at Berkeley Rep’s School of Theatre, Hella’s grandson, Trevor, 1 6 · t h e b e r k e l e y r e p m ag a z i n e · 2 0 1 1 – 1 2 · S pecial I ssue “My wife and I began to subscribe to Berkeley Rep when our daughter was a baby. It was a great way of making sure as new parents that we’d get out on a date five times a year.” bill hofmann Report KATHIE LONGINOTTI appeared on the Roda stage in director Jonathan Moscone’s 2005 production of Our Town. For seven-play subscribers and donors Bill Hofmann and Robbie Welling, visiting Berkeley Rep has always been a family affair. “My wife and I began to subscribe to Berkeley Rep when our daughter was a baby,” says Bill. “It was a great way of making sure as new parents that we’d get out on a date five times a year.” When she was old enough, daughter Julia enrolled at the School of Theatre and took a number of courses in stage combat. She can now wield the broadsword, rapier, small sword, and dagger. “Julia’s been inspired by her performance classes,” says Bill. “She’s done the full range and is eager for more.” Julia is also a member of the School’s Teen Council, so she gets to see many Berkeley Rep shows before her parents—a far cry from her early days at home with the babysitter. “She always loves the shows,” says Bill. Berkeley Rep’s inclusive policy towards families and young people is part of what keeps Bill and his family coming back season after season. “Over the years we’ve been attending, we’ve seen Berkeley Rep reach out to younger and more diverse communities with a wide range of theatre presentations—it’s been great to see audiences discover the Theatre year after year,” he says. While Hella Cheitlin and Bill Hofmann can take credit for introducing their children to Berkeley Rep, the opposite was true in the case of Steven and Jill Fugaro. “We found Berkeley Rep in 2003 through our son Kevin’s drama coach in high school,” remembers Jill, based on “a recommendation from someone we had terrific admiration for, artistically. We were referred to go see a show that Mary Zimmerman was doing at Berkeley Rep called The Secret in the Wings.” The Fugaros were instantly hooked. “We really liked what we saw and Realtor® Berkeley Rep Subscriber Since 1972 510.981.3032 www.AtHomeEastBay.com Opening the doors to dream homes since 1906. Berkeley OffiCe 1495 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley | 510.486.1495 | CaliforniaMoves.com ©2011 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. 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According to Jill, a member of the Theatre’s board of trustees, the years of attending Berkeley Rep’s shows as a family played a formative role in her son’s creative development. “I’d say Berkeley Rep definitely had an impact on his career. Somebody who goes into performance art is always absorbing what they see,” she says. “We had a lot of interesting inspiration from Berkeley Rep. What he’s seen there has a definite impact on who he is as an actor.” Families like the Cheitlins, Hofmanns, and Fugaros prove that patronage really does give back. Their close, enduring relationship with Berkeley Rep has engendered a love for performance that transcends the generations and serves as inspiration for the next wave of young theatre artists. “For us, especially as scientists and engineers, supporting the arts is key,” explains Bill. “Our giving strategy has always been to support local institutions, so we’ve always had a special place for Berkeley Rep in our hearts.” Hella echoes the sentiment. “We need to support the arts, all aspects of the arts, and to try also to instill that in our children so the next generation will continue to support the arts. I think that’s very important. And I hope that in our little way we’ve done that.” PREMIER SERVICE FOR A PREMIER AUDIENCE Lorri Arazi Leslie Avant Norah Brower Carla Buffington Cheryl Cahn Stina Charles-Harris Carla Della Zoppa Francine Di Palma Leslie Easterday Gini Erck Jennie A. 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Mark Morris, music director Miloš, guitar Handel and Haydn Society Afropop Spectacular with Oliver Mtukudzi & Fatoumata Diawara Arlo Guthrie Call for a free season brochure or view online at calperformances.org Subscribe Today! 510.642.9988 calperformances.org Ticket Office Zellerbach Hall Tue-Fri, 12 Noon – 5:30 pm • Sat & Sun, 1 – 5 pm Major Supporters Single Tickets On Sale: Donors of $75+: July 22 Email Club: July 29* General Public: August 5 *Join the Email Club online at calperformances.org Report Berkeley earns some Fidelity Interview by K yle Sircus fidelit y is berkele y rep’s newest production sponsor this season. Its Berkeley branch opened in 2010, but the company’s commitment to the arts has been a mainstay of its philanthropic efforts since its early days on the East Coast. We spoke with Roberto Santos, vice president and branch manager of the Berkeley Investor Center, about Fidelity’s new presence in Berkeley, its support of the arts, and our latest partnership. Fidelity is relatively new to Berkeley. What attracted you to open a branch in our community? The branch officially opened on August 16, 2010. Our company is community based, really focused on the client, and we have a lot of East Bay clients who were asking for Fidelity to open a branch near them. Being a Bay Area native, having a sibling and friends who went to UC Berkeley and having attended Cal events growing up, I know that Berkeley is a very unique community. The diversity, the culture, the presence of an institution of higher learning—all of those things combine to make Berkeley what it is. What’s Fidelity’s philosophy on corporate social responsibility and philanthropic giving? Fidelity has been a longtime supporter of the arts—throughout our growth as a company, we’ve supported several arts organizations around the country, from symphonies to theatres. When we opened our branch in Berkeley, we looked at it as an opportunity to support the arts locally. We’ve already contributed to a school with a robust music program that was in need of new instruments. Berkeley Rep is an important local cultural institution, and by supporting the Theatre, we’re taking our commitment to a new level. We feel that supporting the arts in local communities is a great use of our philanthropic funds. What sets Fidelity apart from other investment firms? The number one thing I hear from our clients, as well as from the associates who work here, is how impressed they are by Fidelity’s intense focus on doing what’s right for each individual client. Another great thing that I hear from our employees is about our focus on the associates themselves—they always praise us for investing so much in them. It helps us attract and keep the best associates and makes Fidelity such a great place to work, which in turn creates an environment and a culture that is 2 0 · t h e b e r k e l e y r e p m ag a z i n e · 2 0 1 1 – 1 2 · S pecial I ssue conducive to helping our clients become better investors. Why did Fidelity choose to support Berkeley Rep? Our company has a long history of supporting the arts. Berkeley Rep is a leading arts organization, and it’s so close to us— only a block and a half away. The Theatre has a great reputation for serving the community through its productions and arts education programs. Because of its commitment to excellence, Berkeley Rep can bring renowned international artists like Mikhail Baryshnikov to Bay Area audiences. Like Berkeley Rep, Fidelity aspires to excellence by providing the most outstanding client experience through lifetime relationships, investment guidance, and dedicated service. We’re proud to partner with Berkeley Rep —it just makes sense. We’re pleased to be able to contribute to Berkeley’s cultural richness by supporting Berkeley Rep. And while Fidelity may be new to Berkeley, the company has a long, successful history of helping out clients with any and all of their investment needs. If you haven’t already, I encourage you to come and visit us at our investor center on University Avenue. ne xt at be rk el ey re p w darit t e l en a di c h rec o r nd m ay t e d l a p e r a c y b n d for cl all 25 y e y e r me ic 51 –ju w k 0 n s m d by be 64 2 r k 7- 4 it e 29 h le 49 yr ep . o rg Berkeley Repertory Theatre, in a co-presentation with Baryshnikov Arts Center, Dmitry Krymov Laboratory, and The AG Foundation, in association with Korjaamo Culture Factory, presents Adapted from the short story by ivan bunin directed and adapted by dmitry krymov april 25–m ay 13, 2012 roda the atre · special presentation In Paris runs one hour and 20 minutes without an intermission Performed in Russian and French with English supertitles In Paris is made possible thanks to the generous support of Le a d pro d u ce r s Wayne Jordan & Quinn Delaney Marjorie Randolph Jack & Betty Schafer E xecu tiv e Pro d u c e r s Bill Falik & Diana Cohen The Strauch Kulhanjian Family pro d u c tio n S p o n s o r s B e r k e le y R e pe r to ry T h e at r e To n y Tacco n e , A r t i s t i c D i r e c to r S u s a n M e da k , M a n ag i n g D i r e c to r pe rfor m e r s Mikhail Baryshnikov and Anna Sinyakina, Polina Butko, Maria Gulik, Maxim Maminov, with Lasse Lindberg and Ossi Makkonen Scenic & Costume Designer Maria Tregubova Composer Dmitry Volkov Lighting Designer Damir Ismagilov Audio & Video Designer Tei Blow Movement Coach Andrey Shchukin Choreographer Alexei Ratmansky Production Manager Will Knapp Video & Sound Supervisor Tei Blow Company Manager Kathryn Luckstone Lighting Supervisor Valentina Migoulia Technical Director Anthony Cerrato Wardrobe & Properties Mariya Masalskaya Supervisor season sponsors General Management: Huong Hoang, Baryshnikov Productions Inc. Tour Representation: Thomas O. Kriegsmann / ArKtype, www.arktype.org Additional Video Design: Filipp Vinogradov Technical Consultant: Alexander Nazarov Translation Services: Regina Kozakova Flying Effects & Rigging: Flying by Foy Accountant: Bruce Nadell, C.P.A, Nadell, Franco, Weinberger LLP. Travel Arrangements: Regina Louden, Road Rebel, Inc. Special thanks to Raoul Grünstein, Irina Duskova with Korjaamo Culture Factory; Maya Kostava with The AG Foundation, Irina Gorskaya and Anastasiya Rahkmanova. Many thanks to Georgiana Pickett, Pamela Rapp, Pedja Muzijevic, Eleanor Wallace and the staff at Baryshnikov Arts Center. In Paris premiered on August 17, 2011 at the Korjaamo Culture Factory, Helsinki, Finland. 2 2 · t h e b e r k e l e y r e p m ag a z i n e · 2 0 1 1 – 1 2 · S pecial I ssue B erkele y Rep Present s pro file s Mikhail Baryshnikov Maria Gulik Mikhail, a native of Riga, Latvia, was born in 1948 and began studying ballet at the age of nine. As a teenager, he attended the Vaganova Academy in Leningrad, graduating from student to principal dancer of the Kirov Ballet in 1969. In 1974 he left the Soviet Union to dance with major ballet companies around the world including the New York City Ballet, where he worked with George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins. In 1980 he began a 10-year tenure as artistic director of American Ballet Theatre, nurturing a new generation of dancers and choreographers. From 1990 to 2002, Mikhail was director and dancer with the White Oak Dance Project, which he co-founded with choreographer Mark Morris to expand the repertoire and visibility of American modern dance. In 2005 he opened the Baryshnikov Arts Center (bac) in Manhattan, a creative home for local and international artists to develop and present work. Under his leadership as artistic director, bac programs serve approximately 500 artists and more than 20,000 audience members each year. Mikhail’s many awards include the Chubb Fellowship, the Commonwealth Award, the Jerome Robbins Award, the Kennedy Center Honors, and the National Medal of Honor. Most recently he was awarded the rank of Officer of the French Legion of Honor. Maria is a singer and actress. She has been working in the Krymov Laboratory since 2007 and has performed in Opus #7 and Tararaboombia. She also plays the role of Vava in Shostakovich’s operetta Moscow Cheremushki at the Stanislavski and Nemirovich-Danchenko Moscow Academic Music Theatre. She was born in Kargopol in the Arkhangelsk Region of Russia. In 2007 she graduated from the Russian University of Theatre Arts (gitis), finishing its musical theatre program with course professors A. Titel and I. Yasulovich. Polina Butko Performer Performer Performer Polina is a musician (vocal and percussion), tap-dancer, and choreographer. She has been working in Artur Gazarov’s percussion group Sambateria as percussionist, tap-dancer, and vocalist. Her teachers include Chloe and Maud Arnold, Brenda Bufalino, Roxane Butterfly, Michelle Dorrance, Savion Glover, Derick K. Grant, Margaret Morrison, Sarah Petronio, Max Pollak, Jason Samuels Smith, and Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards. Polina graduated from the jazz-vocal department of the the Russian Gnesins Academy of Music, International Slavic University’s Institutes of Journalism and Theatre Work. She gives master classes in Kiev, Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Vilnius, and is the founder of her own school of dance and music, Jam Studio in Moscow. Performer Lasse Lindberg Performer Lasse has performed in Closer, The Inspector General, Jumalista, Keskusteluja Valaan Kanssa, Misantrop, and Robin Hood Complex. He graduated from St. Petersburg State Theatre Arts Academy in the department of dramatic art in 2010 and received further training from Theatre Academy Helsinki. Lasse is a member of Suomen Näyttelijäliitto, the Finnish actors union. Ossi Makkonen Ossi’s work with Dmitry Krymov began with In Paris. His other performances include The Seagull and Surukeiju at Teatteri Poleemi. He began working with the Stage Festival at the Korjaamo in 2009 and also enjoys his work as an occupational therapist throughout Finland. In 2008 Ossi graduated from St. Petersburg State University in the department of journalism. Maxim Maminov Performer Maxim is a singer and actor and has been working in the Krymov Laboratory since 2005. His performances include The Auction; The Cow; Demon. View From Above; Donky Hot; Katya, Sonya, Polya, Galya, Vera, Olya, Tanya; Optimus Mundus; Opus #7; Ser Vantes; Tararaboombia; and the new opera Mixed Media at the Stanislavski and Nemirovich-Danchenko Moscow Academic Music Theatre. He played Michael Spofford in the musical Witches of Eastwick with Art Voyage XXI and takes part in the performance New Year directed by F. Grigorian with School Hall. From 2008 to 2010 he performed as the Beast and Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast with Stage Entertainment Russia. In 2006 Maxim graduated from the pop art department of the Russian University of Theatre Arts (gitis), with course professor V. Garkalin. Anna Sinyakina Performer Since 2004, Anna has been a leading actress in the Krymov Laboratory. She also works in film, and won Best Actress of the Year in the International Festival of Cinema Artek (films for children) and Best Debut in the Russian Film Festival “Literature and Film.” Anna graduated from the State Musical Institute in 2000 with a specialization as a musical soloist, and in 2004 she graduated from the Russian University of Theatre Arts (gitis) with a specialization in dramatic art. Dmitry Krymov Direc tor Dmitry is a painter, set designer, and theatre director who has designed more than 90 performances, many produced by Anatoly Efros, with the Moscow Art Theatre and Taganka Theatre. He has also worked as a set designer in other theatres in Moscow, including the Central Youth Theatre, Mossovet Theatre, Theatre of Ermolova, Theatre of Gogol, Theatre of Mayakovsky, Theatre of Stanislavsky, and others. Dmitry has also designed for theatres in Nizhniy Novgorod, Riga, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Volgograd, Vyatka, and abroad in Bulgaria and Japan. His paintings are included in the collections of the State Tretyakov Gallery, the State Russian Museum and the State Theatre Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Vatican Museums, and in many private collections. He currently teaches at the Russian University of Theatre Arts (gitis) in Moscow, where he is head of the artistic course in the department of dramatic directing. Productions of the Krymov Laboratory have appeared in Russia and international festivals, including Estonia, Finland, Great Britain, Hungary, Poland, and others. Dmitry was awarded a Stanislavsky Prize for Innovation, as well as the Crystal Turandot Award for Best Director for Demon. View From Above and Opus #7. Along with his students, he won the 2 0 1 1 – 1 2 · S pecial I ssue · t h e b e r k e l e y r e p m ag a z i n e · 2 3 B erkele y Rep Present s pro file s Artisan cocktails, handmade delicacies from local growers, house charcuterie, and thoughtfully prepared California food in a revived 1901 classic building just up the block from Berkeley Rep 2102 Shattuck at Addison · 510.549.9950 Grand-Prix of the Prague Quadrennial, and their productions have twice been awarded the Golden Mask. Dmitry graduated from the set design department of the Moscow Art Theatre School and is a member of the Union of Painters and the Theatre Union of the Russian Federation. Maria Tregubova Set and Costume Designer SPRING CL A SSES Registration now open for youth, teens, and adults 2 1 0 2 R M M E K EL E Y R EP SU AT B ER M R O F R PE ER SUMM RE T TH E A S IVE IN T E N 12 S6 GR ADE – TEEN S AC T O RO S T U D I –1 2 GR ADE /SU P.O R G LE YRE E K R 2 E B -2 9 7 1 0 6 47 C ALL 5 MM Dmitry Volkov S9 ENSIV ERINT Maria has been working as a set designer with the Krymov Laboratory since 2005. Together with Dmitry Krymov she has designed all of the Laboratory performances: The Auction, The Cow, The Death of a Giraffe, Demon. View From Above, Donky Hot, Opus #7, Ser Vantes, and Tararaboombia. Maria was twice awarded the National Theatre Award Golden Mask as Best Set Designer for Opus #7 and Best Costumes for Tararaboombia. Maria graduated from the set design department of the Russian University of Theatre Arts (gitis). E Composer Dmitry has created music for multiple theatre performances, including The Auction and Demon. View From Above directed by Dmitry Krymov in the Moscow Art Theatre School, Hedgehog in the Fog directed by Andrey Shchukin at the Vakhtangov Theatre, and Philoktet, Savva. Ignis Sanat, School of Buffoons (the second edition), and Waiting for Godot directed by Nikolai Roshchin at the Arto Theater. Dmitry currently works as an actor at the Lenkom Theatre in Moscow. Damir Ismagilov Lighting Designer berkeleyrep.org/school fin a ncial aid avail a ble Damir began as a lighting technician and became a lighting designer at the Moscow Art Theatre in 1987. Since 2002 he has been the primary lighting designer at the Bolshoi Theatre. Damir has designed more than 350 performances. He has been teaching at the Moscow Art Theatre School since 2000. Damir is also the author of the book Theatrical Illumination and vice president of the Association of Lighting Designers of Russia. He graduated from the Theatre Art Technical School in 1978. Andrey Shchukin M ov e m e n t C oac h Andrey is a professor of the Boris Shchukin Theatre Institute, a stage director, and a choreographer. He has worked as a choreographer with multiple stage directors, including Declan Donellan, Roman Kozak, Dmitry Krymov, Staphis Livathinos, Boris Lvov-Anokhin, Adolf Shapiro, Petr Shtein, Rimas Tuminas, and others. He directed A Cube in a Square, Metamorphoses, Objects of Love, and The World of Man and Things at the Shchukin Theatre Institute; 24 · t h e b e r k e l e y r e p m ag a z i n e · 2 0 1 1 – 1 2 · S pecial I ssue Hedgehog in the Fog at the Vakhtangov Theatre; Iron Games at the tuz, Orel; and Puss in Boots and Smile at gitis. Chef’s Special Pre-Theatre Menu Alexei Ratmansky Choreogr apher Alexei’s performing career has included positions as a principal dancer with the Royal Danish Ballet, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, and the Ukrainian National Ballet. He has choreographed ballets for the Dutch National Ballet, Kirov Ballet, New York City Ballet, the Royal Danish Ballet, the Royal Swedish Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, and the State Ballet of Georgia, under the artistic direction of American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Nina Ananiashvili. His 1998 work Dreams of Japan, choreographed for Ananiashvili, earned a prestigious Golden Mask Award by the theatre union of Russia. In 2005, he was awarded the Benois de la Danse for his choreography of Anna Karenina for the Royal Danish Ballet. Alexei was named artistic director of the Bolshoi Ballet in January 2004, where he choreographed full-length productions of The Bolt in 2005, The Bright Stream in 2003, and re-staged Le Corsaire in 2007 and the Soviet-era Flames of Paris in 2008. Under his direction, the Bolshoi Ballet was named Best Foreign Company in 2005 and 2007 by the Critics’ Circle in London, and he received a Critics’ Circle National Dance Award for The Bright Stream in 2006. In 2007 Alexei won a Golden Mask Award for Best Choreographer for his production of Jeu de Cartes for the Bolshoi Ballet. He was born in St. Petersburg and trained at the Bolshoi Ballet School in Moscow. Seasonal. Inspired. Consciously Purveyed. 2327 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley ~ 510.540.5950 Reservations at venusrestaurant.net Extraordinary theatre— because of you. Tei Blow Au d i o & V i d e o D e s i g n e r Tei lives and works in Brooklyn. His recent projects include songs for the film Loveless by Ramin Serry, interactive video for Steve Burns and the Struggle, and sound designs for Big Dance Theatre, Deganit Shemy & Company, Natalie Green, David Neumann, Other Shore, and Ann Liv Young. Tei performs with the band Perfect Shapes on Enemieslist recordings. An archive of his projects can be found at sciencecompany.org. Dmitry Krymov Laboratory Make a dramatic change. Give today. berkeleyrep.org/give John Brummer and David Chandler in Red p h oto co u R t e s y o f k e v i n b e R n e . co m The Dmitry Krymov Laboratory was founded in 2005. Its first production was Not a Fairytale, made by the first-year students of the Department of Set Design at the Russian University of Theatre Arts (gitis). Based on Russian folk fairy tales, the performance was without words. Anatoly Vasiliev, one of the most significant theatre directors of our time and head of Moscow Art Theatre School, saw Not a Fairytale and offered to produce it on a regular basis at his theatre, as well as to support the Laboratory of Dmitry Krymov’s students-artists. Since then, a rotating cast of students and six young actors, all graduates of gitis and the Boris Shchukin Theatre Institute, have worked in the Laboratory to create nine productions. The Laboratory continues to foster an unusual theatre of artists with its own unique aesthetic. 2 0 1 1 – 1 2 · S pecial I ssue · t h e b e r k e l e y r e p m ag a z i n e · 2 5 B erkele y Rep Present s pro file s Baryshnikov Arts Center (bac) The Baryshnikov Arts Center is the realization of a long-held vision by artistic director Mikhail Baryshnikov, who sought to build an arts center in Manhattan that would serve as a gathering place for artists from all disciplines. bac’s opening in 2005 heralded the launch of this mission, establishing a thriving creative laboratory and performance space for artists from around the world. bac’s activities encompass a robust residency program augmented by a range of professional services, including commissions of new work as well as the presentation of performances by artists of excellence at varying stages of their careers. In tandem with its commitment to supporting artists, bac is dedicated to building audiences for the arts by presenting contemporary, innovative work at affordable ticket prices. In 2010 bac opened the Jerome Robbins Theater, which serves as an organic extension of the existing center, featuring multidisciplinary work, emerging talent, and international artists, and including artist-centered activity that fosters creative exploration. For more information, visit bacnyc.org. The AG Foundation The AG Foundation is a cultural charity organization established in 2006, implementing socially important projects in the sphere of culture, education, and children’s health. The mission of the Foundation is to transform and enlighten its audience through the arts. Its activities are guided by the best Russian and Western charity traditions. The Foundation supports the works of individual artists and collaborates with a variety of cultural organizations from the performance arts to contemporary installation and art festivals, with special emphasis on the next generation of artists. Tony Taccone ARTISTIC D IRECTOR Tony is artistic director of Berkeley Rep, where he has staged more than 35 shows—including world premieres by Culture Clash, Rinde Eckert, David Edgar, Danny Hoch, Geoff Hoyle, Quincy Long, Itamar Moses, and Lemony Snicket. Tony took two shows from Berkeley Rep to Broadway: Sarah Jones’ Bridge & Tunnel, which won a Tony Award for its star, and Carrie Fisher’s Wishful Drinking, which set box-office records in Berkeley before enjoying a six-city national tour. He commissioned Tony Kushner’s legendary Angels in America, co-directed its world premiere at the Mark Taper Forum, and has collaborated with Kushner on seven projects including Brundibar and Tiny Kushner. Two of Tony’s recent shows transferred to London: Continental Divide played the Barbican in 2004, and Tiny Kushner played the Tricycle Theatre in 2011. His many 26 · t h e b e r k e l e y r e p m ag a z i n e · 2 0 1 1 – 1 2 · S pecial I ssue bistro French food for the soul Open 7 days a week Walking distance to the theatre 10% discount for Berkeley Rep patrons Full bar 1849 Shattuck at Hearst · 510 849-2155 · liaisonbistro.com Berkeley Rep patron discount not to be combined with any other offer 2 0 1 1 – 1 2 · S pecial I ssue · t h e b e r k e l e y r e p m ag a z i n e · 2 7 B erkele y Rep Present s pro file s Summer Programs June 25 - July 27 Pre-K - entering 8th grade Morning Academics Afternoon Recreation Full Daycare There are lots of fun and engaging classes to choose from. Applications are now being accepted. Visit our website for more details. 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She has served as president of the League of Resident Theatres (lort) and treasurer of Theatre Communications Group, organizations that represent the interests of nonprofit theatres across the nation. Susan chaired two panels for the Massachusetts Arts Council and has also served on program panels for the National Endowment for the Arts. Closer to home, Susan chairs the Downtown Berkeley Business Improvement District and serves as president of the Downtown Berkeley Association. She is the founding chair of the Berkeley Arts in Education Steering Committee for Berkeley Unified School District and the Berkeley Cultural Trust. Susan serves on the faculty of Yale School of Drama and is a proud member of the Mont Blanc Ladies’ Literary Guild and Trekking Society. She lives in Berkeley with her husband. Karen Racanelli GENERAL MANAGER Karen joined Berkeley Rep in November 1993 as education director. Under her supervision, Berkeley Rep’s Programs for Education provided live theatre for more than 20,000 students annually. In November 1995 she became general manager, and since then has overseen the day-to-day operations of the Theatre, supervising the box office, company management, and IT. She has represented the League of Resident Theatres during negotiations with both Actors’ Equity Association and the Union of Stage Directors and Choreographers. Prior to her tenure at Berkeley Rep, Karen worked for Theatre Bay Area as director of theatre services and as an independent producer at several Bay Area theatre companies. She has served on the boards of Climate Theater, Overtone Theatre Company, and Park Day School, and is currently on the board of the Julia Morgan Center. Karen is married to arts attorney MJ Bogatin and they have two children. 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Marjorie Randolph LEA D PRO D UCER Marjorie is president of Berkeley Rep’s board of trustees and a longtime supporter of the Theatre. She recently moved back to Berkeley after retiring as head of worldwide human resources for Walt Disney Studios. During her tenure at Berkeley Rep, she has produced 16 plays. A member of the California Bar and a former president of California Women Lawyers, she serves on the National Advisory Panel of the Institute for Research on Women and Gender at Stanford University. Jack & Betty Schafer LEA D PRO D UCERS Betty and Jack are proud to support Berkeley Rep. Jack, one of the Theatre’s board members, also sits on the boards of the Jewish Community Endowment, San Francisco Opera, and the Straus Historical Society. He is also co-chair of the Oxbow School in Napa and is an emeritus trustee of the San Francisco Art Institute, where he served as board chair. Betty, a retired transitions coach, has resumed her earlier career as a nonfiction writer and poet. She serves on the boards of Brandeis Hillel Day School, Coro Foundation, Earthjustice, and jvs and represents the Jewish Community Foundation on a national allocation committee. The Strauch Kulhanjian Family EXECUTIVE PRO D UCERS Roger Strauch is a former president of Berkeley Rep’s board of trustees and a current member. He is chairman of the Roda Group (rodagroup.com), a venture-development company based in Berkeley and best known for launching Ask.com, PolyServe, and Sightspeed. Roger serves on the board of Game Ready, and his firm is the largest investor in Solazyme, a renewable oil and bio-products company based in South San Francisco (nasdaq:szym, solazyme.com). Roger is a member of the engineering dean’s college advisory boards of Cornell University and UC Berkeley. He is vice-chairman of the board of trustees for the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (msri) and a co-founder BarBary Coast & Beyond Music froM the Gold rush to the PanaMa-Pacific exPosition Tilson Thomas’s balancing act between past and future is a major feat: no other conductor today “seems so alert to the entire cultural landscape around him.” —T HE NE W Y OR K E R Thu May 10 8pm Fri May 11 8pm Sat May 12 8pm Michael Tilson Thomas and the orchestra celebrate the musical roots and heritage of San Francisco, with music written from the mid-1800s through the Orchestra’s founding in 1911 and its formative years. Michael Tilson Thomas conductor Laura Claycomb soprano Vadim Gluzman violin Anton Nel piano Cameron Carpenter organ James Robinson producer and director San Francisco Symphony These concerts capture the exuberant energy and confident swagger of our City in its formative musical years. Our soloists and the Orchestra will perform works brought to San Francisco in that time by traveling virtuosi such as the pianist Louis-Moreau Gottschalk, the violinists Ole Bull, Fritz Kreisler, and Henryk Wieniawski, as well as opera stars Adelina Patti and Luisa Tetrazzini alongside popular pieces of the time by Offenbach, Wagner, Saint-Saëns, and Sousa, capturing the popular tastes and musical pageantry of this glorious age. Program to include works by Meyerbeer, Gottschalk, Wieniawski, Bull, Offenbach, Kreisler, Wagner, Sousa, and Saint-Saëns. Side and Center Terrace seats not available. Supporting Sponsor sfsymphony.org (415) 864-6000 Concerts at Davies Symphony Hall. Program, artists, and prices subject to change. 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Kulhanjian, is an attending physician at Oakland Children’s Hospital. They have three teenaged children. Haas Business School. Having joined Berkeley Rep’s board in 2006, Bill now serves as a vice president. Bill and Diana are actively involved in philanthropic activities throughout Northern California. They have three grown children, all of whom are living in San Francisco. Bill Falik & Diana Cohen The Bernard Osher Foundation Bill and Diana have been subscribers and supporters of Berkeley Rep since its earliest days on College Avenue. Diana joined the board of trustees in 1991 and served the Theatre for 10 years; she is currently a vice president of the board of trustees of Cal Performances. As a family therapist, she worked in private practice for 25 years before retiring to focus on her painting. Bill has been a real-estate and land-use lawyer practicing in the San Francisco Bay Area for the past 40 years. He currently is the managing partner of Westpark Associates, which creates master-planned communities in the greater Sacramento region. Bill is also a principal partner in Mortgage Resolution Partners, a new organization formed to provide mortgage relief for homeowners. He is a visiting professor at UC Berkeley Law School and a member of the professional faculty at The Bernard Osher Foundation was founded in 1977 by Bernard Osher, a respected businessman and community leader. The Foundation provides scholarship funding nationally to selected colleges and universities and funds integrative medicine centers at Harvard University, ucsf, and the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm. The Foundation also supports a network of lifelong learning institutes for seasoned adults located at 116 colleges and universities from Maine to Hawaii and Alaska. Arts and humanities grants are made to nonprofit organizations, principally in the San Francisco Bay Area and the state of Maine. The Honorable Barbro Osher, consul general of Sweden in California, chairs the Foundation’s board of directors. EXECUTIVE PRO D UCERS PRO D UCTION SPONSOR Fidelity Investments PRO D UCTION SPONSOR Founded in 1946, Fidelity Investments® is one of the world’s largest providers of financial services, offering investment management, retirement and college planning, portfolio guidance, brokerage, benefits outsourcing, and many other products and services to more than 20 million individuals and institutions, as well as through 5,000 intermediary firms. Local investors can access Fidelity’s guidance and investment tools online at fidelity.com, by telephone at 800 225-6447, or in person, working with Fidelity representatives at the Berkeley Investor Center located at 1995 University Ave. Additional thanks Scene shop Brian Fugelsang, Rachel Hospodar, Patrick Keene, Jamaica Montgomery-Glenn Sound engineer Xochitl Loza Vocal coach John-Elliot Kirk Wardrobe Alex Zeek 103 // WHAT A RUSH! 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Mellon Foundation The Shubert Foundation The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust Anonymous The Ira and Leonore Gershwin Philanthropic Fund The Mosse Foundation for Education and the Arts National Endowment for the Arts Wallis Foundation Woodlawn Foundation Berkeley Civic Arts Program JEC Foundation Ramsay Family Foundation Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation G if t s o f $50,000 –99,999 Koret Foundation The Bernard Osher Foundation G if t s o f $10,000 –24,999 Anonymous Carol Franc Buck Foundation Edgerton Foundation The Green Foundation The Community Action Fund Thomas J. Long Foundation The Drs. Ben and A. Jess Shenson Trust, administered by The San Francisco Foundation co rp o r ate s p o n so r s S e a so n s p o n so r s G if t s o f $12 ,000 –24,999 Genstar Capital Kaiser Permanente The Morrison & Foerster Foundation Union Bank Mechanics Bank Wealth Management G if t s o f $6,000 –11,999 G if t s o f $25,000 –49,999 Armanino McKenna LLP Bank of the West BluesCruise.com Charles Schwab & Co. Deloitte Meyer Sound Oliver & Company, Inc. Panoramic Interests Peet’s Coffee & Tea Schoenberg Family Law Group STG Asset Management, Inc. G if t s o f $1,000 –4,999 California Arts Council Joyce & William Brantman Foundation Civic Foundation Entrekin Foundation Oakland Fund for the Arts Is your company a Corporate Sponsor? Berkeley Rep’s Corporate Partnership program offers excellent opportunities to network, entertain clients, reward employees, increase visibility, and support the arts and arts education in the community. For details visit berkeleyrep.org or call Daria Hepps at 510 647-2904. 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Bechtel, Jr. Foundation · California HealthCare · Chevron · Clorox · The Doctors Company · First Quadrant · Franklin Templeton · Gap Foundation · Google · Hewlett Packard · IBM Corporation · Intuit Inc. · Irvine Foundation · Johnson & Johnson · JPMorgan Chase & Co. · Lawrence Livermore National Security · Levi Strauss Foundation · Lexis-Nexis · Macy’s, Inc. · Merrill Lynch & Co. · Microsoft · Morrison & Foerster Foundation · NORCAL Mutual Insurance Company · Oracle Corporation · Patagonia · Salesforce. com · Schwab Charitable Fund · Sony Corporation of America · Stuart Foundation · Sun Microsystems Foundation · UPS Foundation · VISA U.S.A., Inc. · John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Contributor s Leg e n d in-kind gift matching gift In d ivid ual an n ual fu n d d o n o r s Great theatre is made possible by the generosity of our community. We gratefully acknowledge the following contributors to Berkeley Rep, who champion the Theatre’s artistic and outreach programs. To make your gift and join this distinguished group, visit berkeleyrep.org/give or call 510 647-2906. Pro d u ce r CIRCLE s e a s o n pro d u ce r s $5 0,0 0 0 & u p Anonymous Wayne Jordan & Quinn Delaney Marjorie Randolph Jack & Betty Schafer e xecu tiv e pro d u ce r s $ 2 5,0 0 0 –49,9 9 9 Rena Bransten Bill Falik & Diana Cohen Frances Hellman & Warren Breslau John & Helen Meyer Pam & Mitch Nichter Beth & David Sawi Dr. & Mrs. Philip D. Schild The Strauch Kulhanjian Family Jean & Michael Strunsky pro d u ce r s $ 12 ,0 0 0 –2 4 ,9 9 9 David & Vicki Cox Thalia Dorwick Kerry Francis & John Jimerson Bruce Golden & Michelle Mercer Mary & Nicholas Graves Jack Klingelhofer Julie M. McCray Dugan Moore Leo P. Ruth & Deborah Dashow Ruth Patricia Sakai & Richard Shapiro Joan Sarnat & David Hoffman Michael & Sue Steinberg Guy Tiphane Gail & Arne Wagner Anne & Paul Wattis Robin Williams a s s o ciat e pro d u c e r s $ 6,0 0 0 – 11,9 9 9 Anonymous Anonymous, on behalf of Karen Grove The Alafi Family Foundation Shelley & Jonathan Bagg Barbara & Gerson Bakar Carole B. Berg Kimo & Kerry Campbell Stephen K. Cassidy & Rebecca L. Powlan Robert Council & Ann Parks-Council Robin & Rich Edwards Oz Erickson & Rina Alcalay William Espey & Margaret Hart Edwards John & Carol Field David & Vicki Fleishhacker Virginia & Timothy Foo Paul T. Friedman Jill & Steve Fugaro Scott & Sherry Haber Doug & Leni Herst Ms. Wendy E. 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William Byrne Jennifer Chaiken & Sam Hamilton Susan Chamberlin Earl T. Cohen & Heidi M. Shale Karen & David Crommie Ed Cullen & Ann O’Connor Richard & Anita Davis Lois M. De Domenico Delia Fleishhacker Ehrlich Nancy & Jerry Falk Ann & Shawn Fischer Hecht Earl & Bonnie Hamlin James C. Hormel LeRoy Howard & Dana Buntrock Kathleen & Chris Jackson Robert Kelling Duke & Daisy Kiehn Leonard Merrill Kurz Nancy & George Leitmann Neil & Leah Mac Neil Peter & Melanie Maier Charlotte & Adolph Martinelli Eddie & Amy Orton Sandi & Dick Pantages Peter Pervere & Georgia Cassel David Pratt Ivy & Leigh Robinson Deborah Romer & William Tucker David S. H. Rosenthal & Vicky Reich Howard S. Rowen & Ryan C. Reeder/ UBS Financial Services Riva Rubnitz Peter Schneider Joyce & Jim Schnobrich Stephen Schoen & Margot Fraser Sherry & David Smith Laura Wais & Dorothee Pardys John & Pamela Walker Sheila Wishek Sally Woolsey Saul Zaentz d irec to r s $ 1, 5 0 0 –2 ,9 9 9 Anonymous (6) Jim & Ginger Andrasick Pat Angell, in memory of Gene Angell Ross E. Armstrong Nina Auerbach Jane & Bill Bardin Edith Barschi Fritzi Benesch Alan Bergman, in honor of Marge Randolph Becky & Jeff Bleich Caroline Booth Linda Brandenburger Broitman-Basri Family Thomas & Tecoah Bruce Tom Cantrell & Robert Lane Lynne Carmichael The Cheitlin Family The Connemara Fund Julie Harkness Cooke John & Stephanie Dains Ilana DeBare & Sam Schuchat Harry & Susan Dennis Becky Draper Linda Drucker & Lawrence Prozan Edward Durbin & Joan Morris Steve & Sharon Edelman Merle & Michael Fajans Cynthia A. Farner Donald & Sylvia Fillman Lisa & Dave Finer Linda Jo Fitz Kristina Flanagan Mort & Frannie Fleishhacker Herb & Marianne Friedman James Gala Karl & Kathleen Geier Dennis & Susan Johann Gilardi Marjorie Ginsburg & Howard Slyter Daniel & Hilary B. Goldstine Deborah & Howard Goodman Garrett Gruener & Amy Slater Richard & Lois Halliday Migsy & Jim Hamasaki David & Vera Hartford Ruth Hennigar, in memory of Emerson Hennigar Tom & Bonnie Herman Gail & Bob Hetler Richard N. Hill & Nancy Lundeen Vasilios Hoffman The Hornthal Family, in honor of Susie Medak’s leadership Rick Hoskins & Lynne Frame George & Leslie Hume Ron & Virginia Iverson Beth & Fred Karren Rosalind & Sung-Hou Kim Lynn Eve Komaromi Michael Kossman John Kouns & Anne Baele Kouns Suzanne LaFetra Helen E. Land Louise Laufersweiler & Warren Sharp Ellen & Barry Levine Bonnie Levinson & Dr. Donald Kay Jennifer S. Lindsay Tom Lockard & Alix Marduel Greg & Liz Lutz Vonnie Madigan Lois & Gary Marcus Sumner & Hermine Marshall Rebecca Martinez Jill Matichak Phyra McCandless & Angelos Kottas Miles & Mary Ellen McKey Kirk McKusick & Eric Allman Alison McLean Susan Medak & Greg Murphy Toby Mickelson & Donald Brody Roger & Satomi Miles Gregory Miller John & Katrina Miottel Andy & June Monach Scott Montgomery & Marc Rand Judith & Richard Oken Janet Ostler Judy O’Young, MD & Gregg Hauser Gerane Wharton Park Tom & Kathy Pendleton Gladys Perez-Mendez Allen Rabinovich Jonathan & Hillary Reinis Bill Reuter & Ruth Major James & Maxine Risley John & Jody Roberts Ronald & Karen Rose Enid & Alan Rubin Mitzi Sales & John Argue Lisa Salomon & Scott Forrest Monica Salusky & John K. Sutherland Jeane & Roger Samuelsen Stephen C. Schaefer Jackie & Paul Schaeffer Philip Schlein Linda & Nathan Schultz Emily Shanks Edie Silber & Steve Bomse Amrita Singhal & Michael Tubach Kae Skeels Stephen & Cindy Snow Carl & Joan Strand Stephen Stublarec & Debra S. Belaga Bernard R. Tagholm Andrew & Jody Taylor Deborah Taylor Alison Teeman & Michael Yovino-Young Susan & David Terris Buddy & Jodi Warner Jonathan & Kiyo Weiss Beth Weissman Patricia & Jeffrey Williams Wendy Willrich Steven Winkel & Barbara Sahm George & Kathy Wolf Charles & Nancy Wolfram Alan & Judy Zafran Martin & Margaret Zankel Jane Zuercher 2 0 1 1 – 1 2 · S pecial I ssue · t h e b e r k e l e y r e p m ag a z i n e · 3 3 pl ay w ri g h t s $ 1,0 0 0 –1, 49 9 Anonymous (6) · Bruce & Martha Atwater · David Beery & Norman Abramson · David Balabanian · Dr. & Mrs. Gerald & Carol Block · Jennifer & Brad Bowers · Maria Cardamone · Naveen Chandra · Ed & Lisa Chilton · Constance Crawford · James Cuthbertson · Barbara & Tim Daniels · Ann Doerr · Corinne & Mike Doyle · Thomas & Sharon Francis · Christopher R. Frostad · Al Garren · Judith & Alex Glass · Phyllis & Eugene Gottfried · Mr. & Mrs. Donald Hahn, in honor of Marge Randolph · Geoffrey & Marin-Shawn Haynes · Laurin Herr & Trisha Gorman-Herr · Dixie Hersh · Elaine Hitchcock · Bill Hofmann & Robbie Welling · Paula Hughmanick & Steven Berger · Lynda & Dr. J. Pearce Hurley · Harold & Lyn Isbell · Helmut H. Kapczynski & Colleen Neff · William & Adair Langston · Andrew M. Leavitt & Catherine C. Lewis · Eileen & Jay Love · Laurentius Marais & Susan Hendrie-Marais · John E. Matthews · John McGehee · Karen & John McGuinn · Mr. & Mrs. Peter Metzner · Patricia Motzkin & Richard Feldman · Margo Murray · Herbert & Sondra Napell · Jim Newman & Jane Ivory · Robert S. Newton · Richard Ostreicher · Bob & MaryJane Pauley · Leland & Vivian Prussia · Lucas Reiner & Maud Winchester · Susan Rosin & Brian Bock · Boyard & Anne Rowe · Randee & Joseph Seiger · Neal Shorstein, MD & Christopher Doane · Dr. Scott & Mrs. Alice So · In Memory of Nathan We gratefully recognize the following members of the Annual Fund whose contributions were received in February and March 2012. S u pp o r te r s $ 2 5 0 –49 9 Anonymous (8) · Fred Allen · Laurence Anderson · Barbara Jones Bambara & Massey J. Bambara · Leslie & Jack Batson · Caroline Beverstock · Bill Bombria · Dr. Joan Bradus & Mr. Dale Friedman · James & Elizabeth Branson · Eugenia Brin · Francis Brooks · Geri & Martin Brownstein · Alex Byron & Nicole Maguire · Victor Carrion Jr · Kim & Dawn Chase · Ellen Dietschy & Alan Cunningham · Susan English · Sue J. Estey · Stephen Follansbee & Richard Wolitz · Dr. & Mrs. Alan Harley · Donna Harris & Lyla Cromer · Bill & Judy Hein · Carol L. Huffine · Roberta R. Jeffrey · Thomas D. Johnson & Bruce Genaro · Almon E. Larsh Jr · Marlene & Stephen Miller · Pauli & Sandy Muir · Daniel Murphy & Ronald Hayden · Thomas W. Palmer · Phyllis Pottish-Lewis & Adam Lewis · Charles & Lisa Quaid · Denise Ryan · Shelley Sandusky · Mary Sheehan · Audrey & Bob Sockolov · Mark Wasserman & Judy Freeman · Mr. & Mrs. William Webster · Dick White · Moe & Becky Wright Co n trib u to r s $ 15 0 –2 49 Anonymous (5) · Victor & Karen Alterescu · Paul Birman & Jeanne Miernyk · Noel R. Blincoe · Karen & Steven Bovarnick · Robert & Barbara Brandriff · Alice Breakstone & Debbie Goldberg · Lin & Bruce Brody · Jordan Bulger · Jane & Tom Coulter · Phil & Carolyn Cowan · Mary Eichbauer & Gerg Gartrell · Caryll Farrer · Joseph Floren · George Gemignani · Deborah Goldeen · Dan & Shawna Hartman Brotsky · Ben & Robin Hayman · Carole S. Hickman · Rodolfo & Mary Jacuzzi · Stephen & Helene Jaffe · Donald Jen & Margaret Ritchey · Ken & Karen Keller · Rosanne Levitt · Fred & Serena Lincoln · Caroline McCall & Eric Martin · David & Jane Meyers · Denise Mulle · Robin Olivier · Joe Olivo · Roy J. Otis · Gregory & Sandra Owen · Elisabeth Ross · Ellie Rush & Jim Puskar · Robert & Winnie Sayre · Esther & Ron Schroeder · Donald & Helen Schulak · James L. Seeman · Michael Sneary · Beverly Stevens · Sally & William Sutcliffe · Edward Thomas · Diane & Don Williams · Claus Zielke Andrew Sommers · Tim Stevenson & David Lincoln King · The Stephen Stublarec & Debra Belaga Family Fund · Pate & Judy Thomson · Malcolm White & Ann Harriman · Jon & Jennifer Wittemyer · Lee Yearley & Sally Gressens · Stan Zaks · Sam & Joyce Zanze · The Zeiger Family, in memory of Phyllis Sagle ac to r s $5 0 0 – 9 9 9 Anonymous (17) · Donald & Margaret Alter · Bob & Evelyn Apte · Marcia & George Argyris · Steven & Barbara Aumer-Vail · Steven Bardwil, in honor of Marge Randolph · Alvin Baum · Don & Gerry Beers · Jonathan Berk & Rebecca Schwartz · Richard & Kathy Berman · Robert Berman & Jane Ginsburg · Michael Bien · Dr. Kevin & Mrs. Riva Bobrowsky · Bernardine Brandis, in honor of Marge Randolph · Marilyn Bray · Ellen S. Buchen · Rike Burmeister · Robert & Janet Campbell· Robert & Margaret Cant · Ronnie Caplane · Charles & Kristine Cardall · Bruce Carlton & Richard McCall · Paula Carrell · Sally Catic, in honor of Marge Randolph · Robert Cavallo, in honor of Marge Randolph · Jeffrey Chanin & Karen Lovdahl · Patty Chin · Dennis Cohen & Deborah Robison · Blair & Robert Cooter · Barbara Dales · Pat & Steve Davis · Francine & Beppe Di Palma · Dan Dougherty · Drs. Nancy Ebbert & Adam Rochmes · Jeanene E. Ebert · Anita C. Eblé · Burton Peek Edwards & Lynne Dal Poggetto · Michael Ehrenzweig · Roger & Jane Emanuel · Donald Engle & Karen Beernink · Bill & Susan Epstein · Gini Erck & David Petta · Brigitte & Louis Fisher · Barbara & Marty Fishman · Nancy H. Francis · Donald & Dava Freed · Dorothy & Chuck Garber · Bonnie Goldsmith & Allan Griffin · Ian M. Goldstein · Rob & Susie Goodin · Dan Granoff · Judy & Sheldon Greene · Don & Becky Grether · Harriet Hamlin · Bob & Linda Harris · Kate Hartley & Mike Kass · Joe Hartzog · Richard L. Hay · Geoffrey & Marin-Shawn Haynes · Irene & Robert Hepps · Drs. Gareth & Ruth Hill · John & Elise Holmgren · Robert & Linda Holub · Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Ives · Ken & Judith Johnson · Barbara E. Jones in memory of William E. Jones · Seymour Kaufman · Dennis Kaump · Drs. Mary Kemeny & Paul Feigenbaum · In honor of Julie & Patrick Kennedy · Steve Kispersky · Beverly Phillips Kivel · Carla Koren & Neal Parish · Jennifer Kuenster · Woof Kurtzman & Elizabeth Hertz · Mr. & Mrs. S. J. Lapporte · Mr. & Mrs. Richard Larsen · Stacy Leier-Valentine · Ray Lifchez · Laurie Lober & Bryan Tracy · Mary A. 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Rutland · John Sanger · Dorothy R. Saxe · Cynthia & William Schaff · Barbara & Jerry Schauffler · Bob & Gloria Schiller · Paul Schneider · Mark Schoenrock & Claudia Fenelon · Teddy & Bruce Schwab · Brenda Shank, MD PhD · Carol Shen and Larry Dodge · Steve & Susan Shortell · Mark Shusterman, M.D. · Dave & Lori Simpson · Jerry & Dick Smallwood · George & Camilla Smith · Louis & Bonnie Spiesberger · Robert & Naomi Stamper · Rocky & Gretchen Stone · Monroe W. Strickberger · Tracy Thompson · Karen Tiedemann & Geoff Piller · Deborah & Bob Van Nest · Jane Walker · Louise & Larry Walker · Dena & Wayne Watson-Lamprey · Marsha Weintraub & Stuart Hellman · Sallie Weissinger · Dr. Ben & Mrs. Carolyn Werner · Marilyn & Ted Westphal · Fred Winslow & Barbara Baratta · Susan & Harvey Wittenberg · Margaret Wu & Ciara Cox · The Glea G. Wylie Charitable Fund Harold & Gloria Leitstein · Terri Levich · Sandi Levy · Carol Lewis · Sheila Lichtman · Jean Rowe Lieber, R.N.,N.P. · Nicole LoCicero · Dr. Bruce R. Locke · John LoGiudici · Hannah Love · Barbara Lustig · Grace Maes · Paul & Joni Mahler · Mary Mallet · Jonathan Manheim · Carolyn Maples · Andrew Markham · Albert & Anette Martin · Marilyn Marzell · Emma Masteller · Alicia Mayorga · Gerald McCallum · Ray McDevitt · Diane Means · Steve Means · Ellen Messinger · Margaret Meuris · Alec Miller · Diane Mintz · Elisabeth A. 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Wolfram · Mary Woolsey & Mark Peterson · Thibault Worth · Steven Young · Mark Whatley & Danuta Zaroda Frie n d s Pat ro n s $ 75 –149 $ 1 –74 Anonymous (13) · Joanne & Fred Abrams · Thomas & Kathleen Addison · Raymond B. Auker · Kristen Badgley · Joan Baylie & James Mullins · Jim & Donna Beasley · Libby Benedict · Shelly Bethke · Laura Blair & Mitchell Zeemont · Adriane & Barry Bosworth · Ellen Brackman & Deborah Randolph · Mary Carello · Kristin Carpenter · Amy Casey · Susanna Chau · Nancy N. Conover · Marilyn Cooper · Jacob Corn · Susan & Carlos de Rubira · Toni Deser & Paul Rodman · Roy & Pamela Doolan · Michael Finney · Ellie Fraenkel · Valerie Garry · Nancy Geimer & Chris Vance · Karen Giorgianni · Keith M. Gleason · Beth Gleghorn · Amy Goodheart · Sue & Eric Gordon · Joan & LeRoy Green · Kevin Groom & Susanna Morin-Groom · Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Gutstadt · Gail Hamilton · Jeffrey & Meg Hargreaves · Robert Hass · Jean Hayward · Mary Kay Henderson · Jocelynn Herrick Stone & Rick Stone · Marguerite Hinton · Bruce Hoard · Patricia Hurt · Lynn Ireland · Kathy Jarrett · Barb & David Johnson · Patrick Johnston · Beth Jordan & Andy Schwartz · Robert and Kathleen Kaiser · George & Patricia Kaplan · David Kerr & Jay Stowsky · Victoria Khadjenouri · Robert & Phyllis Kligman · Pearl Kolling · Lars Kuczmarski · Patricia Kuhi · Ben Lenail & Laurie Yoler · Linda Lew · Norman & Florence Lind · Mr. Fred Loebl · Viola Lucero · Christine Macomber · Kendra Marcus · Sarah Martiniak · Susan Mayfield · Janet & Michael McCutcheon · Kathy McLean · Douglas & Mary McWilliams · Patricia & John Mengel · Jeff Miner · Anita Mires · Dennis & Susan Moritz · Robert & Mia Morrill · Lindsey Murray · Bruce Nunley · Meg O’Shaughnessy · Jan O’Brien · Sallie and Richard Olsen · P. David & Mary Alyce Pearson · Opher Peled · Joellen & Leslie Piskitel · Jean & Jack Port · Theo Posselt · JoAnn & Buford Price · Ted Priola & Maggie Petersen · Jon & Evelyn Rantzman · Jeff Rauenhorst · Glenn Reid · Jeff & Ann Roberts · Lorraine Rose-Lerman · Lori & David Rosenthal · Priscilla Royal · John & Melanie Sandler · Jack & Margaret Schieble · Aileen & Robert Schier · Peter Schultz · Margaret Shelleda · Margaret Simon · Merideth Simpson · Shayna Stein · Lucille Sutton · Sandy Tandowsky · Bonnie Taylor · Aya Ueda · Marcia & David Vastine · Marvalee & David Wake · Marlene Walters · Susan D. Ward · Virginia Warnes · Evan White · Edwin & Ellen Whitman · Faye Wilson · Ken Wiseman · Marjorie Yasueda & Dale Knutsen · Peggy & Lee Zeigler · Jennifer Zeimet · William J. Ziebur & Maureen McDarby Anonymous (8) · Carla Acker · Carmen & James Aiken · Susan Akeson · Laraine Allen · Alan Alpert · Gayle Ansell · Robert Aude · Mikki & Jerry Baer · LeeAnn Bartolini · Mr. & Mrs. Robert Belote · Mark Benham · Eva Berger · Mike Bernhardt · Susan Berston · Janet Betcher · Millard Billings · Heather Blackmore · Ileana Blasini-Vega · Doug Bleakly · Kathleen Bliss · Sharman Bonus · Elizabeth Borges · Eva & Istvan Borocz · Lisa Bosler · Mr. & Mrs. Rudy Brooks · Katherine Broomall · Elena Burgess · Adrienne Calomino · James Cardella · Adele Carney · Claudia Caughren · Alan Chan · Paul Cheney · Mary Cherng · Marcelle Ching · Ken & Lucy Churton · Sandra Clement · Jeanne M. Clinton · Holly Cobbold · Lisa Cohen · Ernestine Cohn · Judy & Carl Cook · Anne Cooke · Susan Cota · Patricia M. A. Davis · George Day · Steve J. Dedo · Bill Denyer · Zina Deretsky · Karen Dinardo · Kevin Doherty · Sharon Draisin · Jeanine Eastham · Roy & Isako Egawa · Allison Ehlert · Holly Eliot · Nancy Ellenbogen & Joel Lurie · Mary Jane Elliott · Jeff Falick · Paul Falk · Cherielyn Ferguson · Jerome Fishman · Paul Folk · Hilary Forbes · Cheri Forrester · Sarah Forsman · Michael Fox · Dale Freeman · Jeanne Friedman · Nancy M. Friedman & Terry Hill · George Fuller · Anne Fulmer · Jacqueline Gaggero · Alexander & Alice Gailas · Jack & Rose Gansky · Andy Garde · Maryl Gearhart · Kyle Giocomo · Stephen & Deborah Goldblatt · Annie Goldsmith · Marta Gomez · Diane Gorczyca · Marjorie Greene · Bill Gregory · Zachary Griffith · Michael & Helen Gross · Miriam & Philip Gross · Margo Gurule · Cheri Hadley · Gabrielle & Craig Hammack · John Han · Catherine Hargrave · Jonathan Harvey · Kathy Hasten · Mona Hatfield · Brendan Hay · Gretchen Hayes · Patricia Heath · Nancy Hebble · Rodney & Kathryn Hero · Michael Herrinton · Alisa Highfill · Clara Florena Hines · Eleonore F. Hockabout · Evan Hoppin · Jonathan Hue · Harold Hughes and Esther Gordon · Tom Ihrig · Eric & Denise Jackson · Ruth Jackson · Teresa Jacobsen · Jacek Jarkowski · Grady & Kristy Johnson · Steve & Mike Johnson · Sheila Jones · Tobey Kaplan · Joshua Kardon & Beth Stone · Madonna Karr · Jacek Kasprzycki · Nathan & Lynn Kaufman · Mary Kennelly · Louis Kent · Marlene & Ilan Keret · Joyce Klang · Kimberly Klein & Stephanie Roth · Martina Konietzny · Kirston Koths & Catherine LutesKoths · Jane Kriss · Katherine Land · Stephen Laruccia · Beatrice Laws · Sharon Le Duy · Robert Leachman · Patricia Lee · Laurie Leiber · 3 4 · t h e b e r k e l e y r e p m ag a z i n e · 2 0 1 1 – 1 2 · S pecial I ssue Named funds The Dale Elliot Fund The Bret C. Harte Young Directors Fund The Jan & Howard Oringer Outreach Coordinator Position The Bernard Osher Foundation New Play Development Program The Peter F. Sloss Dramaturgy & Literary Fellowship Fund The Strauch Kulhanjian Artistic Innovation Fund The Harry Weininger Sound Fellowship Fund We acknowledge the following donors for their generous support of the 40th Anniversary Campaign: I n v e s to r s c i rc le Anonymous Wayne Jordan & Quinn Delaney The Bernard Osher Foundation The Strauch Kulhanjian Family s e a s o n pro d u c e r s C i rc le Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Ira & Leonore Gershwin Philanthropic Fund Marjorie Randolph Jean & Michael Strunsky pro d u c e r s C i rc le Anonymous S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation David & Vicki Cox Walter & Elise Haas Fund Rick Hoskins & Lynne Frame The James Irvine Foundation John & Helen Meyer Jan & Howard Oringer Joan Sarnat & David Hoffman Betty & Jack Schafer Felicia Woytak & Steve Rasmussen Martin & Margaret Zankel a s s o c iat e pro d u c e r s C i rc le Shelley & Jonathan Bagg Becky & Jeff Bleich Thalia Dorwick Robin & Rich Edwards Bill Falik & Diana Cohen Kerry Francis & John Jimerson Mary & Nicholas Graves The Hearst Foundation, Inc. William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Koret Foundation Sarah McArthur & Michael LeValley Sandra & Ross McCandless Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Dugan Moore Mary Ann & Lou Peoples Peter Pervere & Georgia Cassel Richard A. Rubin & H. Marcia Smolens Cynthia & William Schaff Michael & Sue Steinberg The Harold & Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust Guy Tiphane Wayne & Gladys Valley Foundation d i r e c to r s C i rc le Rena Bransten John & Carol Field Susan Medak & Greg Murphy Len & Barbara Rand Stephen & Cindy Snow The Tournesol Project Arne & Gail Wagner Woodlawn Foundation pr e s i d e n t s C i rc le American Express Philanthropic Foundation Ken & Joni Avery Kimo Campbell Jennifer Chaiken & Sam Hamilton William Espey & Margaret Hart Edwards David & Vicki Fleishhacker, in memory of Peter Sloss Scott & Sherry Haber Julie Matlof Kennedy & Patrick Kennedy Wanda Kownacki Carole & Ted Krumland Dixon Long David & Connie Lowe Dale & Don Marshall Eddie & Amy Orton Beth & David Sawi pl ay w r i g h t s c i rc le Anonymous (2) Stephen K. Cassidy Mel & Hella Cheitlin East Bay Community Foundation Kristina Flanagan Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson Bob & Linda Harris Roger & Silvija Hoag Patrick & Holly O’Dea Patricia Sakai & Richard Shapiro Kae Skeels Douglas Tilden Wells Fargo Foundation We thank these additional donors for their support of the 40th Anniversary Campaign: Anonymous (3) Pat Angell in memory of Gene Angell Susan & Barry Baskin Alvin Baum Harry & Suzie Blount Lynne Carmichael Kristin Carpenter Susan Chamberlin Harry & Susan Dennis Alex Edwards Entrekin Foundation Cynthia A Farner Steven, Jill, & Kevin Fugaro Mary Hamilton Earl & Bonnie Hamlin Harlan & Joanne Heydon Deborah & David Kirshman Jack Klingelhofer Lynn Eve Komaromi Zandra Faye LeDuff Nancy & George Leitmann Ellen & Barry Levine George I. Lythcott, III Neil & Leah Mac Neil Helen Marcus & David Williamson Miles & Mary Ellen McKey Ron Nakayama Barbara & Pier Oddone Judith & Richard Oken Regina Phelps Aaron Phillips James & Maxine Risley Barbara & Richard Rosenberg Sarlo Foundation of the Jewish Community Endowment Fund, in honor of Rebecca Martinez Dr. & Mrs. Philip D. Schild Sherry & David Smith Mr. Leon Van Steen Dave Wedding Dress Julie M. Weinstein Alexis Wong To learn more about the 40th Anniversary Campaign, contact Lynn Eve Komaromi, Director of Development, at 510 647-2903 or [email protected]. Sustaining members as of March 2012: The Society welcomes the following new member: Laura K. Fujii Anonymous (2) Sam Ambler Carl W. Arnoult & Aurora Pan Ken & Joni Avery Nancy Axelrod Edith Barschi Fritzi Benesch Carole B. Berg Linda Brandenburger Jill Bryans Bruce Carlton & Richard G. McCall Stephen K. Cassidy Andrew Daly & Jody Taylor Rich & Robin Edwards William Espey & Margaret Hart Edwards Carol & John Field Dr. Stephen E. Follansbee & Dr. Richard A. Wolitz Kerry Francis Dr. Harvey & Deana Freedman Paul T. Friedman Marjorie Ginsburg & Howard Slyter Mary & Nicholas Graves Elizabeth Greene Richard & Lois Halliday Linda & Bob Harris Fred Hartwick Douglas J. Hill Robin C. Johnson Lynn Eve Komaromi Bonnie Killip Hoskins/Frame Family Trust Zandra Faye LeDuff Ines R. Lewandowitz Dot Lofstrom Richard Markell Dale & Don Marshall Sumner & Hermine Marshall Rebecca Martinez & Peter Sloss Suzanne & Charles McCulloch Miles & Mary Ellen McKey Susan Medak & Greg Murphy Toni Mester Sharon Ott Amy Pearl Parodi Barbara Peterson Margaret Phillips Marjorie Randolph Bonnie Ring Living Trust Betty & Jack Schafer Brenda Buckhold Shank, M.D., Ph.D. Michael & Sue Steinberg Karen Stevenson Dr. Douglas & Anne Stewart Jean Strunsky Phillip & Melody Trapp Janis Turner Dorothy Walker Grace Williams Karen & Henry Work Martin & Margaret Zankel Gifts received by Berkeley Rep: Estate of Suzanne Adams Estate of Nelly Berteaux Estate of Nancy Croley Estate of John E. & Helen A. Manning Estate of Margaret Purvine Estate of Harry Weininger Members of this Society, which is named in honor of Founding Director Michael W. Leibert, have designated Berkeley Rep in their estate plans. Unless the donor specifies otherwise, planned gifts become a part of Berkeley Rep’s endowment, where they will provide the financial stability that enables Berkeley Rep to maintain the highest standards of artistic excellence, support new work, and serve the community with innovative education and outreach programs, year after year, in perpetuity. For more information on becoming a member, visit our website at berkeleyrep.org or contact Daria Hepps at 510 647-2904 or [email protected]. 2 0 1 1 – 1 2 · S pecial I ssue · t h e b e r k e l e y r e p m ag a z i n e · 35 About B erkele y Rep S taff an d affiliatio n s Artistic Director Tony Taccone artistic Artistic Associate & Casting Director Amy Potozkin Artistic Associate Mina Morita Director, The Ground Floor/ Resident Dramaturg Madeleine Oldham Literary Associate Julie McCormick Artists under Commission David Adjmi Glen Berger Marcus Gardley Dan LeFranc Tarell McCraney Dominic Orlando Dael Orlandersmith Stew/Heidi Rodewald pro d u c t i o n Production Manager Tom Pearl Associate Production Manager Amanda Williams O’Steen Company Manager Megan Wygant s tag e m a n ag e m e n t Production Stage Manager Michael Suenkel Stage Managers Cynthia Cahill Kathy Rose Assistant Stage Managers Rachel Motz Leslie M. Radin Karen Szpaller Production Assistant Megan McClintock s tag e o pe r at i o n s Stage Supervisor Julia Englehorn pro pe r t i e s Properties Manager ashley dawn Assistant Properties Managers Gretta Grazier Jillian A. Green scene shop Technical Director Jim Smith Associate Technical Director Ryan O’Steen Shop Foreman Sam McKnight Master Carpenter Colin Babcock Carpenter Edward Hazard III scenic art Charge Scenic Artist Lisa Lázár Managing Director Susan Medak co s t u m e s Costume Director Maggi Yule Draper Kitty Muntzel Tailor Kathy Kellner Griffith First Hand Janet Conery Wardrobe Supervisor Barbara Blair e le c t r i c s Master Electrician Frederick C. Geffken Production Electricians Christine Cochrane Kenneth Cote sound Sound Supervisor James Ballen Sound Engineer Angela Don a d m i n i s t r at i o n Controller Suzanne Pettigrew Director of Technology Gustav Davila Associate Managing Director Meghan Pressman Executive Assistant Andrew Susskind Bookkeeper Kristine Taylor Human Resources Manager David Lorenc Human Resources Consultant Laurel Leichter Database Manager Diana Amezquita d e v e lo pm e n t Director of Development Lynn Eve Komaromi Associate Director of Development Daria Hepps Director of Individual Giving Laura Fichtenberg Institutional Grants Manager Bethany Herron Special Events Manager Lily Yang Individual Giving Associate Sarah Nowicki Development Database Coordinator Jane Voytek Development Associate Beryl Baker pat ro n s e rv i c e s Patron Services Manager Katrena Jackson House Manager Debra Selman 3 6 · t h e b e r k e l e y r e p m ag a z i n e · 2 0 1 1 – 1 2 · S pecial I ssue General Manager Karen Racanelli Assistant House Managers Natalie Bulkley Octavia Driscoll Aleta George Michael Grunwald Ayanna Makalani Kyle Sircus Concessionaires Akasha Atherton Amy Bobeda Natalie Bulkley Mariko Conner Alex Friedman Jamaica Montgomery-Glenn Stephanie Graham Wendi Gross Kathryn Gucik Emily Hartman Mary Kay Hickox Champagne Hughes Kimberly “Mik” Jew Maria Jimenez Anya Kazimierski Devon LaBelle Alling Langin Hannah Lennett Margot Leonard Kathleen Martinelli Candice McDowell Vita O’Shea Gayle Reiss Benjamin Sandberg April Sizemore-Barber Andrew Susskind Nancy Villatoro Amanda Warner Brandon Weinbrenner Usher Coordinators Nelson & Marilyn Goodman b ox o ffi c e Ticket Services Director Christine Bond Subscription Manager & Associate Sales Manager Laurie Barnes Box Office Supervisor Terry Goulette Box Office Agents Amy Bobeda Christina Cone Alisha Ehrlich Luisa Frasconi Eliza Oakley Tom Toro Amanda Warner marketing & co m m u n i c at i o n s Director of Marketing & Communications Robert Sweibel Director of Public Relations / Associate Director of Marketing & Communications Terence Keane Art Director Cheshire Isaacs Marketing Manager & Multimedia Producer Pauline Luppert Communications Manager Karen McKevitt Audience Development Manager Cari Turley Webmaster Christina Cone Program Advertising Ellen Felker o pe r at i o n s Facilities Director Emiel Koehler Facilities Coordinator Lauren Shorofsky Building Engineer Thomas Tran Maintenance Technician Johnny Van Chang Facilities Assistants Kevin Barry Sonny Hudson Sophie Li Carlos Mendoza b e r k e le y r e p s c h o o l o f t h e at r e Director of the School of Theatre Rachel L. Fink Associate Director MaryBeth Cavanaugh Jan & Howard Oringer Outreach Coordinator Dave Maier Community Programs Manager Benjamin Hanna School Administrator Emika Abe Registrar Katie Riemann Faculty Renzo Ampuero Joel ben Izzy Erica Blue Rebecca Castelli Deborah Eubanks Sara Felder Nancy Gold Gary Graves Marvin Greene Mundi Gove Ben Hanna Melissa Hillman Ben Johnson Ken Kelleher Devon LaBelle Julian Lopez-Morillas Dave Maier Marilet Martinez Patricia Miller Michael Navarra Lisa Anne Porter Diane Rachel Elyse Shafarman Rebecca Stockley James Wagner Reggie White Bruce Williams Outreach Teaching Artists Michael Barr Gendell Hing-Hernández Ben Johnson Devon LaBelle Marilet Martinez Sarita Ocón Carla Pantoja Lexie Papedo Tommy Shepherd Elena Wright Teacher Advisory Council Drea Beale Julie Boe Amy Crawford Beth Daly Jan Hunter Marianne Phillip Richard Silberg John Warren Jordan Winer Teen Council Chairs Sierra Baggins Bowen Bethards Rosie Byrne Tessa Corrie Darcy Davis Negi Esfandiari Emma Goodfield Marcelo Gutierrez Gideon Lazarus Oscar Peña Docent Committee Thalia Dorwick, chair Charlotte Martinelli, co-chair 2011–12 B e r k e le y R e p Fe llow s h i p s Bret C. Harte Directing Fellow Brandon Weinbrenner Company/Theatre Management Fellow Kathryn Gucik Costume Fellow Amy Bobeda Development Fellow Mariko Conner Education Fellow Hannah Lennett Graphic Design Fellow Mary Kay Hickox Harry Weininger Sound Fellow Elliott Ares Lighting / Electrics Fellow Alling Langin Marketing & Communications Fellow Kyle Sircus Peter F. Sloss Literary/ Dramaturgy Fellow Kathleen Martinelli Production Management Fellow Gayle Riess Properties Fellow Akasha Atherton Scenic Art Fellow Anya Kazimierski Scenic Construction Fellow Benjamin Sandberg Stage Management Fellow Hana Kadoyama Affiliations The Scenic, Costume, Lighting, and Sound Designers in lort Theatres are represented by United Scenic Artists Local usa-829, iatse. Board of TRus tees Marjorie Randolph B oa r d M e m b e r s Pre s id e n t Bill Falik Vi ce Pre s id e n t Sandra R. McCandless Vi ce Pre s id e n t David Cox Tre a s u r e r Scott Haber S ecre ta ry Kerry Francis Ch air , T ru s te e s Co m m it t e e Emily Shanks Ch air , Au d it co m m it t e e Richard A. Rubin Pr e s id e n t E m e rit u s Pa s t Pre s id e n t s Helen C. Barber A. George Battle Carole B. Berg Robert W. Burt Shih-Tso Chen Narsai M. David Nicholas M. Graves Rick Hoskins Jean Knox Robert M. Oliver Harlan M. Richter Richard A. Rubin Edwin C. Shiver Roger A. Strauch Warren Widener Martin Zankel Carrie Avery Thalia Dorwick, PhD William T. Espey Lisa Finer David Fleishhacker Paul T. Friedman Jill Fugaro David Hoffman, PhD Carole S. Krumland Dale Rogers Marshall Julie M. McCray Susan Medak Helen Meyer Pamela Nichter Len Rand Jack Schafer Richard M. Shapiro Sally Smith Roger Strauch Jean Z. Strunsky Tony Taccone Felicia Woytak REPRESENTING THE FINEST EAST BAY HOMES Berkeley ◆ Kensington El Cerrito ◆ Albany Piedmont ◆ Oakland G S u s tain in g a dvi s o r s Carole B. Berg Rena Bransten Stephen Cassidy Diana Cohen John Field Nicholas Graves Rick Hoskins Dugan Moore Pat Rougeau Patricia Sakai Michael Steinberg Michael Strunsky Martin Zankel G The GRUBB Co. R E A L T O R S GRUBBCO.COM Founding Director Michael W. Leibert 2 0 1 1 – 1 2 · S pecial I ssue · t h e b e r k e l e y r e p m ag a z i n e · 3 7 F YI Latecomers Please arrive on time. There is no late seating, except at the discretion of the house manager. Visit our website! Theatre info Considerations Click berkeleyrep.org —you can buy tickets and plan your visit, read our blog, watch video, sign up for classes, donate to the Theatre, and explore Berkeley Rep. Emergency exits Please note the nearest exit. In an emergency, walk — do not run — to the nearest exit. Accessibility Both theatres offer wheelchair seating and special services for those with vision- or hearing-impairment. Infrared listening devices are available at no charge in both theatre lobbies. Audio descriptions are available in the box office; please request these materials at least two days in advance. No food or glassware in the house Beverages in cans, bottles, or cups with lids are allowed. Please keep perfume to a minimum Many patrons are sensitive to the use of perfumes and other scents. Recycle and compost your waste Help us be more green by using the recycling and compost containers found throughout the Theatre. Phones / electronics / recordings Please make sure your cell phone, pager, or watch alarm will not beep. Doctors may check pagers with the house manager and give seat location for messages. Use of recording equipment or taking of photographs in the theatre is strictly prohibited. Please do not touch the set or props You are welcome to take a closer look at the set, but please don’t step onto the stage. Some of the props can be fragile, and are placed precisely. No children under 7 Many Berkeley Rep productions are unsuitable for young children. Please inquire before bringing children to the Theatre. Request information To request mailings or change your address, write to Berkeley Rep, 2025 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94704; call 510 647‑2949; email [email protected]; or click berkeleyrep. org/joinourlist. If you use Gmail, Yahoo, or other online email accounts, please authorize [email protected]. Tickets/box office Box office hours: noon–7pm, Tue–Sun Call 510 647-2949 Click berkeleyrep.org anytime Fax: 510 647-2975 Under 30? Half-price advance tickets! For anyone under the age of 30, based on availability. Proof of age required. Some restrictions apply. Group tickets Bring 10-14 people and save $5 per ticket; bring 15 or more and save 20%. And we waive the service charge. Call Cari Turley at 510 647-2918. Entourage tickets If you can bring at least 10 people, we'll give you a code for 20% off tickets to up to five performance dates. Learn more at berkeleyrep.org/entourage, or contact Cari Turley at [email protected], or call 510 647-2918. Student matinee Tickets are just $10 each. Learn more at berkeleyrep.org/studentmatinees. Call Cari Turley at 510 647-2918. Senior/student rush Full-time students and seniors 65+ save $10 on sections A and B. One ticket per ID, one hour before showtime. Proof of eligibility required. Subject to availability. Sorry, we can’t give refunds or offer retroactive discounts. Educators Bring Berkeley Rep to your school! Call the School of Theatre at 510 647-2972 for information about free and low-cost workshops for elementary, middle, and high schools. Call Cari Turley at 510 647-2918 for $10 student-matinee tickets. Call the box office at 510 647-2949 for information on discounted subscriptions for preschool and K–12 educators. Theatre store Berkeley Rep merchandise and show-related books are available in the Hoag Theatre Store in the Roda Theatre and our kiosk in the Thrust Stage lobby. Theatre maps stage t h ru s t Ticket exchange Only subscribers may exchange their tickets for another performance of the same show. Exchanges can be made online until midnight (or 7pm by phone) the day preceding the scheduled performance. Exchanges are made on a seat-available basis. stage seating sections: ro da Connect with us stage stage facebook.com/berkeleyrep @berkeleyrep • premium • a • b stage seating sections: • premium • a • b stage 3 8 · t h e b e r k e l e y r e p m ag a z i n e · 2 0 1 1 – 1 2 · S pecial I ssue AMERICAN CONSERVATORY THEATER presents T T E K C E B L E U M A WRITTEN BY S C A R E Y P E R L O F F DIRECTED BY TONY AWARD WINNER BILL IRWIN stars in BECKETT’S ICONIC DARK COMEDY, performed with a rarely seen short play about marriage and infidelity “[ENDGAME IS] MONSTROUSLY FUNNY…[with] striking vision.” BILL IRWIN. PHOTO BY KEVIN BERNE. The New York Times “[IRWIN] can turn something as simple as sitting on a stone or wiping his shoe into a POETIC COMEDY.” San Francisco Chronicle TWO EXTRAORDINARY PLAYS. ONE INCREDIBLE EVENT. 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