Program - The Old Globe

THE GLOBE
AT A GLANCE
The sixth-largest regional
theatre in the country,
The Old Globe offers more
programming and a greater
repertoire than any theatre
of its size.
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As a not-for-profit theatre
with an annual budget
averaging $20 million, the
Globe earns $10 million in
ticket sales and must raise an
additional $10 million from
individual and institutional
tax-deductible donations.
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The Globe provides more
than 20 different community
and education programs
to nearly 50,000 people
annually.
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The Old Globe has sent 20
productions to Broadway
since 1987.
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In 1987, The Old Globe/
University of San Diego
Master of Fine Arts program
was established to provide
the highest caliber in training
of young classical actors.
J. KATARZYNA WORONOWICZ
Welcome to
Welcome to Dr. Seuss’ How the
Grinch Stole Christmas! We at
the Globe are delighted that San
Diego has made the Grinch one of
its holiday traditions for the past
14 years.
The holidays are a time for family,
and The Old Globe is pleased
to count Audrey Geisel among
our family. Audrey’s generosity
to the Globe and the city of San
Diego is extraordinary. To honor
her late husband, Theodor Geisel
(Dr. Seuss), she gave The Old Globe the rights to develop and produce
this musical version of the Grinch story, and she continues to share her
infectious spirit for the arts and for learning.
As many of you may know, I am stepping down from my position as
Executive Producer of The Old Globe at the end of December. I want
to take a moment to thank all of you who have made my nine years at
the Globe so memorable. As I leave the Globe, I look back on nearly a
decade of artists and audiences, staff members and students, donors and
volunteers with gratitude and with real pride in the theatre that we have
come together to make and to experience.
In this transitional time, The Old Globe is in the capable hands of Interim
Managing Director Michael Murphy. Michael has been our General
Manager for eight years; his wealth of institutional knowledge and skillful
leadership will be assets to the Globe as we look to the future.
From our family to yours, I offer my sincere wishes for a Happy Holiday.
Louis G. Spisto
Executive Producer
PERFORMANCES MAGAZINE 1