10YEARSOF THEATRE

CYGNET GALACELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF THEATRE

2013

A UNIQUE THEATRICAL DINNER EXPERIENCE

APRIL 20TH, 2013APRIL 20TH, 2013

Event Schedule

5:00 pm - Reception & Silent Auction in Courtyard

6:00 pm – Seating for VIP Guests in Dining Room

Buffet served in Courtyard

6:45 pm – Silent Auction – Section 1 Closes

7:00 pm – Silent Auction – Section 2 Closes

7:15 pm – Silent Auction – Section 3 Closes

7:30 pm – Move to Theatre – Champagne

8:00 pm – Live Auction – Including Artist Advocates

8:20 pm – 10th Anniversary Revue

9:15 pm – Coffee & Cupcakes

Auction Check-Out

10YEARSOF THEATRE

In Honor of Cygnet’s Founding Board Sandra Ellis-Troy, Manny Fernandes, Annie Hinton,

Paula Kamphaus, Sean Murray, Pamela Richards, Bill Schmidt

With Great Appreciation to Our 10th Anniversary Event Sponsors

Florence Cohen Earl & Sarah Feldman

Leonard & Elaine Hirsch

Special Thanks to our Other Sponsors

Courtyard Buffet Ellen Cherin

Program Lisa Capper & Jesse King, Jean & Gordon Kelly,

Polly Puterbaugh

InvitationRichard & Jane Haskel

ValetApril & Lowell Blankfort, Tim Mulligan & Sean Murphy

Champagne Randy & Wendy Nash

Cygneture Cocktail Jim & Claudia Prescott

WineMike & Rhoda Auer, Dean Roland Russell, LLC/Family Wealth Management,

Pamela Wagner & Hans Tegebo

PhotographyCarey Wall

DécorDoreen & Steve Black, Larry & Lois Lewis

ArtistsJoyce Axelrod & Joe Fisch, Jan Bart, Doris Faulkner, Bill & Judy Garrett, Gordon & Jean Kelly,

Robin Lipman, Arthur & Marilyn Neumann, Deborah Pantoni, Pamela Richards

Cygnet Theatre Board of TrusteesWelcomes You to

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Many Thanks to Our Auction DonorsEileen AdlerKelli AndersonAnonymousMarty AtwellRhoda & Mike AuerBabycakesBeaming WellnessCarolyn & Giovanni Bertussi Sally & Mike BixlerDoreen & Stephen BlackLowell & April BlankfortMarcia BloomErica Boddie Laura BorshelKate & Jerald BowerBradford Renaissance PortraitsBreak-Away ToursLaurie BurrowsJanell CannonLisa Capper & Jesse King The Century Club of

San DiegoCeramiCafeChampion Ballroom AcademyLucile ChengEllen CherinChristian Youth TheaterCoffinberry PhotographyFlorence CohenCohn Restaurant GroupCold Stone in Old TownContemporary Arts CommitteeContessa’s KitchenJim & Dione ConwayCoronado PlayhouseJason Brandler - Crimson Chic

SalonDamn Riot Susan DaveyPaul DeanDel Mar Thoroughbred ClubDenise Barrow Salon & SpaDisneyland ResortDiversionary TheatreDivine Madman CoffeeJeff & Tania DoggettJack & Janet DundonJake EdmondsonEl Fandango RestaurantDebra Erickson & Lew MillsLaura Eubanks Mark Fehlman ArtistFiesta de ReyesThe Fish MarketCathy Flanders Home Décor

SewingWhitney FortmuellerMartha FrankGabardineBill & Judy Garrett

Marlene GilesKatie Gluck Bonnie GrahamGreat News! Cookware &

CookingGSB Men’s ClothierNancy HallerRichard & Jane Haskel Helen Woodward Animal

CenterDr. & Mrs. Ronald J. HellerPeter HermanDaphne HillHolland America LineHornblower Cruises & EventsThe Huntington Library, Art

Collections and Botanical Gardens

The Ice House WineryDr. & Mrs. Kenji & Leslie ImaIn-N-Out BurgerIntegrated Bodyworks Massage

TherapyIntrepid Shakespeare Companyion theatre companyIngrid L. JacobsJetBlueThe Johnson House Gordon B. & Jean KellySheila M. Kennedy & Carl LusterLadeki Restaurant GroupJean & David LaingLa Jolla Music Society La Jolla Symphony & ChorusLamb’s Players TheatreLeucadia Pizzeria & Italian

RestaurantMainly Mozart Maritime Museum of

San DiegoJoan McKassonMingei International MuseumMiss Finch’s FineryMoonlight Stage ProductionsTim Mulligan & Sean MurphyMuseum of Photographic ArtsStanley Nadel & Cecilia CarrickWendy & Randy NashArthur & Marilyn NeumannRae NewmanNew Village Arts TheatreNorth Coast Repertory TheatreThe Old Globe Old Town Trolley Tours of San

DiegoPanera BreadDeborah PantoniJoDean ParrishDeborah B. Pettry, Ph.D.Una Marie Pierce

Lonnie PoguePoway Center for the

Performing Arts FoundationJim Price & Joan SieberRadiant Skin Facial SpaReuben H. Fleet Science CenterRoad Runner Card Co.Rubio’sSharon RussakoffSail Ho Golf ClubJack & Joan SalbSan Diego Air & Space MuseumSan Diego BalletSan Diego Hall of ChampionsSan Diego History CenterSan Diego Junior TheatreSan Diego Museum of ArtSan Diego Repertory TheatreSan Diego SymphonySan Diego Youth Symphony &

ConservatorySan Diego Zoo and

San Diego Zoo Safari ParkScripps Ranch TheatreSeaworld San DiegoSheraton Waikiki ResortDr. Cathleen SillimanJeffrey SilvermanTosh StackCarl & Jackie SternSteven Dale StudiosStudio Savvy Salon ServicesSucculently UrbanGene SummSycuan CasinoTheatre Arts School of

San DiegoThe 3rd CornerJohn B. Thomas and Mary KotoDr. Lynne Thrope & Joe ParnessTimeless Age-Defying Laser

ClinicToler’s Boot & Shoe StoreToler’s Leather DepotUnicorn Jewelry & Fine GiftsNan ValerioJames VasquezVocabulary BoutiqueJordine Von WantochJack Wade DesignerWarwick’s Pat WeinbergerMr. Neil WolfCarl & Darlene WoodendWrite Out LoudJoseph A. Zakowski, D.D.S.Ms. Barbara Zell & Mr. Bill

McHarg Jr.Zen Garden

Holland America CruiseEmbark on a luxurious seven-day Caribbean or Mexico cruise in an Ocean View Stateroom. The package for two includes extraordinary dining, elegant surroundings and pampering by an award-winning crew. Value - $2,800.

Dinner for 8 with Wendy and Randy NashCygnet friends Wendy and Randy Nash will welcome you to their beautiful Mission Hills Garden for an evening of delicious food and fabulous fun. Wendy and Randy are famous for their cooking and their parties! Value – $500.

Trip to NYCJet off to New York City with round-trip airfare for two on jetBlue Airways and stay four nights at the stylish Hudson Hotel, located steps from Central Park in Midtown Manhattan. Includes dinner for 2 at a Midtown restaurant. Value - $2,600.

Wine Dinner at The 3rd Corner for 6 GuestsSix people will enjoy classic California Bistro cuisine and selected California wines at the 3rd Corner in Ocean Beach. Not just another wine-themed restaurant, The 3rd Corner is a retail wine shop with a huge selection of wines and a true California bistro. The 3rd Corner makes eating out fun again. Value - $600.

Dinner with Sean and BillJoin Cygnet Artistic Director Sean Murray and Executive Director Bill Schmidt for a scrumptious five-course meal at a lovely home in Del Mar. Sean and Bill will plan and prepare the meal, which will be served by Cygnet Artists. The meal must be scheduled two months in advance. Value - Priceless.

Live Auction Items

San Diego Zoo Safari Park Caravan Tour for 15You and 14 friends will have a wild time on your own private photo Caravan Safari Adventure. Get up close and personal with exotic animals on their turf. Surrounded by your friends and family, you can take your time and make memories that will last a lifetime. Includes San Diego Zoo Safari Park admission. Value - $2,200.

OTHER PROjECTS•NEW PLAY FESTIVAL �Nov. 1-3: Readings of 4 new plays.

•CONCERT READING Musical Selection TBD

• STORYTELLING ON ThE GREEN Performed free of charge 6 times a week in the Old Town State Park.

SEASON 2013-14

Become an Artist Advocate

Cygnet Theatre is a grand collaboration of Artists, working together to bring magic to the stage for all to see.

Artist Advocates are a grand collaboration of Donors, coming together to support the artists that make it all happen.

Artist Advocates are invited to designer forums and special events with opportunities to meet the Artists.

Artist Advocate Sponsor an Actor

$500

Sponsor a Designer $1,000

Sponsor a Stage Manager $1,000

Sponsor a Director $2,500

Sponsor a Cast $3,500

Producers CircleAssociate Producer

$5,000

Orchestra Sponsor $10,000

Technical Sponsor $10,000

Production Sponsor $15,000

Season Sponsor $25,000

jOIN USTONIGHT!

Support Cygnet’s Eleventh SeasonS T E P H E N S O N D H E I M ’ S

COMPANY

A LIVE RADIO PLAY

WCYG PLAYHOUSEOF THE AIR PRESENTSA

CHRISTMASCAROL:

By Jordan Harrison

Book and Lyrics by STEVEN SATER Music by DUNCAN SHEIK

Based on a play by FRANK WEDEKIND

Special Appreciation to our Honorary Committee Miriam Accorsi

Mike & Rhoda AuerJoyce Axelrod & Joe Fisch

Jan BartApril & Lowell Blankfort

Lisa Capper & Jesse KingEllen Cherin

Florence CohenDoris Faulkner

Earl & Sarah FeldmanBill & Judy Garrett

Bruce Griffiths & Gail WalravenJerry & Jill Hall

Richard & Jane HaskelDr. Ronald & Susan HellerLeonard & Elaine Hirsch

Gordon & Jean KellyConstance Korn

Adrian Jaffer & Ann LaddonJean & David Laing

Reinette & Marvin LevineLarry & Lois Lewis

Robin LipmanWendy & Randy Nash

Arthur & Marilyn NeumannDeborah Pantoni

Deborah Pettry & Debbie BodingerJim & Claudia Prescott

Polly PuterbaughBobby & Buddy Rabiner

Pamela RichardsToni Robin

Dean Roland Russell, LLC/Family Wealth ManagementJay & Julie Sarno

Jack & Cathy StantonJordine Von WantochArthur & Molli Wagner

Pamela Wagner & Hans TegeboLynne Thrope

Carey WallBarbara Zell & Bill McHarg

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10TH ANNIVERSARY REVUECELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF THEATRE

CONCEIVED AND DIRECTED By jAMES VASQUEZ

MuSICAL DIRECTOR PATRICK MARION

PERFORMERS SANDY CAMPBELL

MANNY FERNANDESMELISSA FERNANDES

PHIL jOHNSONBRAxTON MOLINARO

SEAN MURRAYTOM ZOHAR

MUSICIANSISAAC CROW - BASS

IAN HARLAND - PERCuSSIONPATRICK MARION - KEyBOARD

Design and Tech CHRIS RYNNE - LIGHTING DESIGN

MATT LESCAULT-WOOD - SOuND DESIGNHEATHER BROSE - STAGE MANAGERELIZABETH ROBSON - AuDIO MIxER

SARAH MARION - PRODuCTION ASSISTANT

Hedwig and tHe angry incHJeremiah Lorenz

Photo by Randy Rovang

PageantTrevor Peringer, Andy Collins, Matthew Weeden, David McBean

Photo by Randy Rovang

My Fair LadySean Murray, Amy Biedel

Photo by Randy Rovang

tHe MatcHMakerSandra Ellis-Troy

Photo by Randy Rovang

coMMunicating doorsJessica John

Photo by Randy Rovang

it’s a wonderFuL LiFeJeannine Marquie, Tom Andrew

Photo by Daren Scott

noises oFFRosina Reynolds, Jason Heil

Photo by Daren Scott

assassinsManny Fernandes, Melinda Gilb, Jason Maddy, Jacob Caltrider, Braxton Molinaro,

Geno Carr, Jaycob Hunter, Melissa Fernandes, Kürt Norby. Photo by Rich Soublet

dirty BLondeMelinda Gilb

Photo by Daren Scott

Hedwig and tHe angry incHJeremiah Lorenz

Photo by Randy Rovang

PageantTrevor Peringer, Andy Collins, Matthew Weeden, David McBean

Photo by Randy Rovang

My Fair LadySean Murray, Amy Biedel

Photo by Randy Rovang

tHe MatcHMakerSandra Ellis-Troy

Photo by Randy Rovang

coMMunicating doorsJessica John

Photo by Randy Rovang

it’s a wonderFuL LiFeJeannine Marquie, Tom Andrew

Photo by Daren Scott

noises oFFRosina Reynolds, Jason Heil

Photo by Daren Scott

assassinsManny Fernandes, Melinda Gilb, Jason Maddy, Jacob Caltrider, Braxton Molinaro,

Geno Carr, Jaycob Hunter, Melissa Fernandes, Kürt Norby. Photo by Rich Soublet

dirty BLondeMelinda Gilb

Photo by Daren Scott

caBaretJoy Yandell, Karson St. John

Photo by Daren Scott

caBaretJoy Yandell, Karson St. John

Photo by Daren Scott

10YEARSOF THEATRE

Event ChairsDoreen Black & Tim Mulligan

Auction CommitteeKate Bower, Ellen Cherin, Tania Doggett, Janet Dundon, Deb Pantoni, Deborah Pettry, Marilyn Neumann, Lynne Thrope (Chair), Barbara Zell

All Proceeds Benefit Cygnet TheatreCygnet Theatre is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization

Cygnet Thanks You

Assistant Event ManagerGabe Garcia

Event ManagerLisabeth Silverman

Cygnet Artist VolunteersBryan Banville, Jacob Caltrider, Danny Campbell, Maggie Carney,

Geno Carr, Andy Collins, Melinda Gilb, Brian Mackey, Mitzi Michaels, Jeanne Reith, Rachel Van Wormer, James Vasquez

Other VolunteersJudy Bishop, Erica Boddie, Marilyn Buckley, Ellen Conley,

Peggy Crunican, Marlene Giles, Bonnie Graham, Dave Hardy, Derek Hook,Barbara Hook, Teri Howard, Lyn Kagey, Price Kagey, Nancy Kaye, Jean Kelly,

Gordon Kelly, Luise Marchi, Merna Mitchell, Esther Moscona, Kay Muir,Jean Nettleton, Claire Newick, Deborah Pantoni, Jennette Pyne,

Robert Russakoff, Sharon Russakoff, Terry Senty, Joan Slote,Tracey Stotz, Becky Stutzmann, Dessie Wright, Nancy Witt, Stewart Witt

Cygnet Theatre Board of TrusteesJudy Garrett, President; Pamela Richards, Vice�President;

Deborah Pettry, Secretary; Marc Roland, Treasurer; Doreen Black, April Blankfort, Ellen Cherin,Jane Haskel, Leonard Hirsch, Ann Laddon, Sean Murray, Wendy Nash, Arthur Neumann, Rick Rinaldi, Bill Schmidt

EmceePhil Johnson

Piano PlayerMichael Grant Hall