WHO’S WHOand summer stock. The Moodys first saw CalShakes’ production of The Taming of <strong>the</strong> Shrew13 years ago, <strong>the</strong> same week as <strong>the</strong> RSC’sinferi<strong>or</strong> production of Shrew at <strong>the</strong> Herbst. Fromthat time on <strong>the</strong>y have been ardent Cal Shakessupp<strong>or</strong>ters, ushering, donating, and bringingfriends to every production. Craig joined <strong>the</strong> CalShakes Board of Direct<strong>or</strong>s in 2012. They haveone child, Ross, a recent graduate of UCLA (BA)and Cambridge (M.Phil) who is still searching f<strong>or</strong><strong>the</strong> perfect job while editing scientific papers.They reside in Piedmont where Kathy is ateacher’s aide. Craig has an antitrust litigationpractice in San Francisco.CALIFORNIA SHAKESPEARE THEATERFounded in 1974, now under <strong>the</strong> leadershipof Artistic Direct<strong>or</strong> Jonathan Moscone andManaging Direct<strong>or</strong> Susie Falk, Cal Shakes is anaward-winning, nationally-recognized regional<strong>the</strong>ater. Through seasonal productions at ouroutdo<strong>or</strong> amphi<strong>the</strong>ater, and in year-round schooland community-based <strong>program</strong>s, Cal Shakesexpands access to <strong>the</strong> arts and builds diverseownership of our region’s cultural vitality byfostering participat<strong>or</strong>y approaches to <strong>the</strong> artisticprocess and arts education.OUR CORPORATE PARTNERSBART(Presenting Partner)The Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) isa 104-mile, automated rapid transit systemserving over three million people. F<strong>or</strong>ty-fourBART stations are located in Alameda, ContraCosta, San Francisco, and San Mateo counties,and serve to truly connect <strong>the</strong> Bay Area. BART’smission is to provide a safe, reliable, economical,and energy-efficient means of transp<strong>or</strong>tation.BART stations are fully accessible to disabledpersons. With gas prices climbing ever higherand everyone looking to green <strong>the</strong>ir commute,BART expects a lot m<strong>or</strong>e people will be lookingto BART, as riders get <strong>the</strong> equivalent of 250miles to <strong>the</strong> gallon. Don’t f<strong>or</strong>get that you canBART to Bard—Cal Shakes offers a free BARTshuttle from <strong>the</strong> Orinda BART station. BART…and you’re <strong>the</strong>re!MEYER SOUND LABORATORIES(Presenting Partner)Family owned and operated since 1979,Meyer Sound Lab<strong>or</strong>at<strong>or</strong>ies, Inc. designs andmanufactures high-quality, self-powered soundreinf<strong>or</strong>cement loudspeakers, digital audiosystems, active acoustic systems, and soundmeasurement tools f<strong>or</strong> <strong>the</strong> professional audioindustry. Founded by John and Helen Meyer,<strong>the</strong> company has grown to become a leadingw<strong>or</strong>ldwide supplier of systems f<strong>or</strong> <strong>the</strong>aters,arenas, stadiums, <strong>the</strong>me parks, conventioncenters, houses of w<strong>or</strong>ship, and touring concertsound-rental operations. Meyer Sound systemsare installed in many of <strong>the</strong> great venues of <strong>the</strong>w<strong>or</strong>ld, including <strong>the</strong> Berlin Philharmonie andEstonia’s Nokia Concert Hall; and in severalwell-loved Bay Area venues, such as TheFillm<strong>or</strong>e, Yoshi’s, Berkeley Rep, and Freight &Salvage Coffeehouse. Celine Dion, Metallica,and countless o<strong>the</strong>r artists use Meyer Sound’sequipment on tour. Meyer Sound’s main officeand manufacturing facility are located inBerkeley, Calif<strong>or</strong>nia, with additional satelliteoffices located around <strong>the</strong> w<strong>or</strong>ld.SAN FRANCISCO MAGAZINE(Presenting Partner)San Francisco magazine is proud to celebrate40 years of award-winning coverage of <strong>the</strong> BayArea lifestyle—from food, fashion, and cultureto politics, trends, and trendsetters. Through itshist<strong>or</strong>y, San Francisco has been hon<strong>or</strong>ed withm<strong>or</strong>e than 50 awards f<strong>or</strong> edit<strong>or</strong>ial and designexcellence. In 2010, it won <strong>the</strong> most covetedaward in <strong>the</strong> magazine industry, <strong>the</strong> GeneralExcellence award given by <strong>the</strong> American Societyof Magazine Edit<strong>or</strong>s—and has been nominatedagain this year. This recognition substantiatesSan Francisco’s passion and commitment topublish <strong>the</strong> Bay Area’s best magazine—as wellas one of <strong>the</strong> nation’s best.CITY NATIONAL BANK(Season Partner)Founded in Calif<strong>or</strong>nia close to 60 years ago,City National Bank supp<strong>or</strong>ts <strong>or</strong>ganizations thatcontribute to <strong>the</strong> economic and cultural vitalityof <strong>the</strong> communities it serves. City Nationalprovides banking, investment and trust servicesthrough 79 offices, including 16 full-serviceregional centers, in <strong>the</strong> San Francisco Bay Area,Sou<strong>the</strong>rn Calif<strong>or</strong>nia, Nevada, New Y<strong>or</strong>k City,Nashville, Tennessee, and Atlanta, Ge<strong>or</strong>gia.The c<strong>or</strong>p<strong>or</strong>ation and its investment affiliatesmanage <strong>or</strong> administer $59 billion in clientinvestment assets, including $39.7 billion underdirect management. Backed by $27.4 billionin total assets, City National Bank providesentrepreneurs, professionals, <strong>the</strong>ir businesses,and <strong>the</strong>ir families with complete financialsolutions on The way up ® .LAFAYETTE PARK HOTEL & SPA(Season Partner)The Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa is pleased tosupp<strong>or</strong>t Cal Shakes and serve as “home awayfrom home” f<strong>or</strong> Cal Shakes artists. With itsFrench Chateau architecture, legendary service,plush accommodations, award-winning cuisine,and full-service spa, <strong>the</strong> Lafayette Park Hotel& Spa provides one of <strong>the</strong> only Four Diamondexperiences in <strong>the</strong> East Bay. Enjoy amazingcuisine at <strong>the</strong> Duck Club Restaurant bef<strong>or</strong>e<strong>the</strong> show, <strong>or</strong> stop by <strong>the</strong> Bistro at <strong>the</strong> Park f<strong>or</strong>a drink afterwards. The Hotel features m<strong>or</strong>ethan 10,000 square feet of indo<strong>or</strong> and outdo<strong>or</strong>meeting space and is <strong>the</strong> ideal location f<strong>or</strong> socialevents and c<strong>or</strong>p<strong>or</strong>ate meetings. To be sure, <strong>the</strong>most elegant and mem<strong>or</strong>able events are held atthis “Crown Jewel of <strong>the</strong> East Bay.”PEET’S COFFEE & TEA(Season Partner)Peet’s Coffee & Tea is proud to be <strong>the</strong> exclusivecoffee spons<strong>or</strong> of Calif<strong>or</strong>nia Shakespeare Theater’s2013 season. Peet’s Coffee & Tea has earnedan international reputation f<strong>or</strong> quality since itsfounding in Berkeley in 1966. Peet’s has alsobeen a valued supp<strong>or</strong>ter of Calif<strong>or</strong>nia ShakespeareTheater since 2001. Peet’s salutes Cal Shakeson ano<strong>the</strong>r wonderful season of reimagining <strong>the</strong>classics and bringing new w<strong>or</strong>ks to <strong>the</strong> stage.SOUND ASSOCIATES(Season Partner)Sound Associates, Inc. has been a New Y<strong>or</strong>kCity staple in audio rental and installations since1946, and was awarded a Special Tony Awardin 1980 f<strong>or</strong> introducing <strong>the</strong> infrared listeningsystem to Broadway <strong>the</strong>atres. They expanded<strong>the</strong>ir operations to include Atlanta when <strong>the</strong>ywere chosen to provide sound systems f<strong>or</strong> <strong>the</strong>1996 Summer Olympics. With <strong>the</strong> ever-changingtechnical needs f<strong>or</strong> Broadway productions, SoundAssociates has continued to adapt and are nowa full-service audio and video rental companywith hits such as War H<strong>or</strong>se, <strong>the</strong> recent revivalof Evita, and long-running hit Hairspray. They arecurrently represented on Broadway by: Matilda,<strong>the</strong> Musical, Jersey Boys, and <strong>the</strong> upcoming BigFish.MCROSKEY MATTRESS COMPANY(Production Partner)Locally made. Universally ad<strong>or</strong>ed. Founded inSan Francisco in 1899, McRoskey MattressCompany has enjoyed longstanding success asa local manufacturer and retailer. By employinghundreds of Bay Area residents who have builttens of thousands of mattresses and box springsthat provide countless comf<strong>or</strong>table nights ofsleep, McRoskey is truly “embedded” in <strong>the</strong>community. Using only <strong>the</strong> finest materials andhand-crafting techniques that have achieveda w<strong>or</strong>ldwide reputation, McRoskey has servedgeneration after generation of loyal customerswho appreciate a sumptuous night’s sleep.AFFILIATIONSThis Theater operates under an agreementbetween <strong>the</strong> League of Resident Theatresand Act<strong>or</strong>s’ Equity Association, <strong>the</strong> Union ofProfessional Act<strong>or</strong>s and Stage Managers in <strong>the</strong>United States. The Direct<strong>or</strong>s and Ch<strong>or</strong>eographersare members of <strong>the</strong> Society of Stage Direct<strong>or</strong>sand Ch<strong>or</strong>eographers, an independent nationallab<strong>or</strong> union. The scenic, costume, and lightingdesigners are represented by United ScenicArtists, Local USA-829 of <strong>the</strong> IATSE. Calif<strong>or</strong>niaShakespeare Theater is an Equal Opp<strong>or</strong>tunityEmployer.24 CALIFORNIA SHAKESPEARE THEATER WWW.CALSHAKES.ORG
“What is aCYNIC? ...A MAN WHO KNOWS THEPRICEOF EVERYTHINGand <strong>the</strong>valueOF NOTHING.Oscar WildeTHE OPPOSITE OF CYNICISM?PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE.Including Cal Shakes in your estate planning helps ensure yourpassion f<strong>or</strong> our <strong>the</strong>ater and <strong>the</strong> value of its <strong>program</strong>s lives on.F<strong>or</strong> m<strong>or</strong>e inf<strong>or</strong>mation, please go towww.calshakes.<strong>or</strong>g/plannedgiving<strong>or</strong> call Direct<strong>or</strong> of Development Megan Barton at510.548.3422 x122.
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