Soirée by the Bay Sponsors Leonard Hirsh Molli Wagner

SoirÉe by the BayCygnet Gala 2016

April 17, 2016

Cygnet Soirée by the Bay4:00 pm VIP Reception 5:00 pm Reception and Silent Auction 6:45 pm Silent Auction Closes 7:00 pm Welcome 7:30 pm Dinner 8:00 pm Live Auction and Entertainment9:00 pm Dessert and Auction Check-Out

Photographer: Ken Jacques Emcee: Phil Johnson Auctioneer: Steve Hamann

VIP Reception Entertainment: Jacquelyne Silver

Tonight’s dinner entertainment will be a musical tribute to Cygnet’s history

Conceived and Directed by: Anthony Methvin

Pianist: Patrick Marion

Performers: Bryan Banville, Katie Banville, Eileen Bowman, Melinda Gilb, Linda Libby and Kürt Norby

With Great Appreciation to our SponsorsSoirée by the BayLeonard HirshMolli Wagner

VIP Reception KPBS

Reception Sprouts Farmers Market in Chula Vista and Eastlake

Entertainment Ralph P. Johnson

Dinner Larry & Sydney Cousins

Auctioneer Jean & Gordon Kelly

Cygneture Cocktail Pamela J. Wagner & Hans Tegebo

Wine Jane & Richard Haskel

Invitation Christy White

Program

Lisa Capper & Jesse King, Wendy Nash

Joe & Kimberly Zakowski

TechnologyCharles & Illene Mittman

Party Favors Rick & Ginny Wisley

Artists Dr. and Mrs. Edgar D. Canada, Catherine Friedman, Jean & Gordon Kelly, Lynne Martin, Barbara Rabiner, Pamela Richards and Jordine Von Wantoch

Cygnet Theatre Board of TrusteesWelcomes You to

SoirÉe by the BayCygnet Gala 2016

Live Auction Items

Paul BedingtonDoreen Black

April BlankfortDeborah Bodinger & Deborah Pettry

Dr. & Mrs. Edgar D. CanadaLisa Capper & Jesse King

Ellen CherinRon & Guadalupe Cohn Larry & Sydney Cousins

Jane CowgillTania DoggettDoris Faulkner

Richard & Beverly FinkHoward Finnecy

Catherine FriedmanBill & Judy Garrett

Adrian Jaffer & Ann LaddonKamaya Jane & Diane Zeps

Jerry & Jill HallJane & Richard Haskel

Leonard HirschYolanda HolcombRalph P. Johnson

Jean & Gordon KellyKPBS

SoirÉe by the BayCygnet Gala 2016

Honorary Chairs Arthur & Marilyn Neumann

Honorary CommitteeSeth Krosner & Phil JohnsonDiane Lapp & Carol Sunofsky Robin LipmanLinda LungrenMaggi McKerrowCharles & Ilene MittmanTim Mulligan & Sean MurphyVeronica MurphyMike & Mimi MurrayWendy NashMadeleine and Frank PavelJim & Claudia PrescottBarbara RabinerPamela RichardsBill Schmidt & Sean MurrayGene SummLynne Thrope and Joe ParnessJordine Von WantochMolli WagnerPamela J. Wagner & Hans TegeboChristy WhiteRick & Ginny WisleyJoe Wollenberger & Ettie DelawieJoe & Kimberly ZakowskiBarbara Zell & Bill McHarg

101 - Red Carpet treatment: Value - PricelessReceive exclusive VIP treatment for a night at Cygnet Theatre including a private reception before the show with a hosted bar and appetizers for up to 8 guests with Cygnet Artistic Director Sean Murray (if not in show), Executive Director Bill Schmidt and Associate Artistic director Rob Lutfy on the Elaine Lipinsky Patio. Premier seats and valet parking included.

102 - Standing Supper with Associate Artistic Director Rob Lutfy: Value - PricelessEnjoy a Cygneture cocktail and standing supper for 12 prepared by Board Member Wendy Nash at the elegant home of Frank and Madeleine Pavel. Includes an engaging conversation with Cygnet Associate Artistic Director Rob Lutfy about bringing a play to life.

103 - Delgadillo Wine, Dine & Song: Value - $2,500You and your 7 guests will enjoy cocktails and a 5-course dinner at the hilltop home of Cygnet Gala Chair Lynne Thrope. Local Actor and Musical Director Morgan Carberry will entertain you during the cocktail hour and Napa Valley wine maker Ignacio Delgadillo will discuss the properties of his world class wines and pairings during dinner.

104 - Holland America Cruise for 2: Value - $2,800Enjoy a week of relaxation, pampering, and entertainment on a 7-day cruise to the Caribbean or Mexico in an ocean view stateroom.

105 - Under the Tuscan Sun Dinner: Value - $5,500 Your 12 guests will be treated to a 6-course farm to table dinner prepared by Chef Drew McPartlin paired with Gen 7 wines and hosted by the Bacino family at their Crosby Estates home in Rancho Santa Fe.

107 - Private Party on Gypsy Set, July 17: Value - $900Let us entertain you! Gypsy Cast members will join you and your 7 guests for an exclusive, show-themed meal on the Cygnet stage.

106 - Titanic First Class Dinner: Value - $2,400Cygnet Theatre’s multi-talented Artistic Director Sean Murray and Executive Director Bill Schmidt will serve your party of 10 the final dinner for the First Class passengers of the Titanic. Dinner will be served at the historic Mission Hills home of Cygnet Board member Wendy Nash.

CYGnET OUTREACH PROJECTS• Military Outreach Program Bringing professional theatre

productions and workshops to active military, veterans and military families funded by the Irvine Foundation.

• Storytelling on the Green Performed free of charge 6 times a week in the Old Town State Park.

• Student Matinees & Workshops Free matinees and in-school workshops to introduce students to live theatre.

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 colossal 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

$500Sponsor a Designer

$1,000Sponsor a Stage Manager

$1,000Sponsor a Director

$2,500

Sponsor a Cast $3,500

Producers CircleAssociate Producer

$5,000Orchestra Sponsor

$10,000Technical Sponsor

$10,000Production Sponsor

$15,000Season Sponsor

$25,000

BECOME An ARTIST ADVOCATE TOnIGHT!

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Two Classic Musicals+ Two by August Wilson

+ Two San Diego Premieres+ A Holiday Favorite

= ONE FANTASTIC SEASON

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SEVEN GuITARS SEPT 28- NOV 6

KING HEDlEY II SEPT 29- NOV 6

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ON THE TWENTIETH CENTuRY

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MAnY THAnKS TO OUR AUCTIOn DOnORSEileen AdlerAesthetic Center of La JollaHelen Rowe AllenMarty AtwellMike & Rhoda AuerAnthony BalistreriPaul BedingtonCarolyn & Giovanni BertussiDoreen BlackDebbie Bodinger

& Deborah PettryKaren BorowickKate and Jerry BowerHugh BoyleBradford PortraitureBrooklyn Girl EateryCarly BrynerCafe ChloeDr. & Mrs. Edgar CanadaLisa Capper & Jesse KingCatalina Offshore ProductsEllen CherinGenevieve ChesnutFlorence CohenCold Stone in Old TownCoronado PlayhouseCygnet TheatreDel Mar Thoroughbred ClubDenise Barrow Salon and SpaDisneyland ResortDiversionary TheatreDivine Madman CoffeeDog Beach Dog WashJeff & Tania DoggettEclipse Chocolate Bar & BistroVerona EndrizziCarla FargoFiesta de ReyesThe Fish MarketMaria FraseFred’s Mexican CafeIsaac P. GarciaBill & Judy GarrettGEN 7 WinesThe Great Room Escape San DiegoGreen Flash Brewing CoJerome & Mary GrossmanJill G. HallBob & Meredith HattrupHelen Woodward Animal CenterSusan & Ronald Heller

Yolanda HolcombHolland America LineThe Huntington Library, Art

Collections and Botanical Gardens

In-N-Out BurgerInspirations GalleryJean Isaacs San Diego Dance

TheatreChad JohnstonLesslie KellerKeller WilliamsJean & Gordon KellyKen Jacques PhotographyKFMBMary KotoSeth KrosnerKUSI-TVLa Jolla Beach & Tennis ClubLa Mesa Holistic Massage TherapyLamb’s Players TheatreDiane Lapp and Carol SunofskyMs. Sharon L LiederRuth LovelyLinda LungrenRob LutfyCraig MaginnisMainly MozartMankindMaritime Museum of San DiegoMingei International MuseumMoonlight Stage ProductionsLori MooreRichard Anthony MorenMOXIE TheatreKellie Anderson MulliganTim Mulligan & Sean MurphyShannon MulvihillVeronica MurphyMuseum of Photographic ArtsWendy NashArthur & Marilyn NeumannThe New Children’s MuseumNew Village Arts TheatreNorth Coast Repertory TheatreThe Old GlobeOliver Peoples San DiegoPark House EateryPelican Inn Marinda PeughPatti Phillips

Tom PlinerPoway on StagePRP Wine InternationalRadiant Skin Facial SpaRage MonthlyRobert RastJames D. ReilyRick Rinaldi & Jaime ArroyoRowley PortraitureRubio’sDevora SafranSan Diego Air & Space MuseumSan Diego BalletSan Diego ChargersSan Diego History CenterSan Diego Jewish Film FestivalSan Diego Junior TheatreSan Diego SymphonySan Diego Youth Symphony

& ConservatorySan Diego ZooKelly SandersBill Schmidt & Sean MurrayScout Design, Inc Scripps Ranch TheatreSeaWorld San DiegoBob SelfDr. Cathleen SillimanRichard & Merrilee SinkinGwen H. SmallJoe & Kathryn SpenglerStereo DesignSushi on a RollSycuan TribeLynne Thrope and Joe ParnessToler’s Leather DepotUlivo RestaurantUrban Optiks OptometryVineyard 29Vocabulary BoutiqueRich WalkerDenise WalkerWarwick’sChristy WhiteWine Vault & BistroDick & Ginny WisleyWrite Out LoudYouglow with PartyLiteJoe & Kim ZakowskiLeora ZalmanBarbara Zell & Bill McHarg

Chula Vista and Eastlake

All Proceeds Benefit Cygnet Theatre. Cygnet Theatre is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organizationwww.cygnettheatre.com | 619-574-0059

On behalf of Cygnet Theatre, Thank You!Event Chair

Lynne ThropeAuction Chairs Ellen Cherin & Yolanda Holcomb

Wine Chair Barbara ZellGala Committee

Doreen Black, Tania Doggett, Phil Johnson, Linda Lungren, Wendy Nash, Marilyn Neumann and Madeleine Pavel

Event Manager Nil Noyan

Cygnet Artists in AttendanceBryan Banville, Katie Banville, Eileen Bowman, Jacob Caltrider, Michael Cusimano,

Sarah Errington, Melinda Gilb, Steve Gouveia, Danny Hansen, Linda Libby, Bets Malone, Patrick Marion, Sean Murray Kürty Norby, Amy Perkins, Katie Sapper and Rachel Tate

A/V Staff: Dylan Neilsen and Meg Sudgen

Gala Volunteers:Erica Boddie, Donald Brown, Alice Marie Burke, Laurie Burrows,

Holiday Geiger and Jessica Williams

Henna Artist: Wanderlove Creations

Cygnet Theatre Board of TrusteesRick Rinaldi, President; Pamela Richards, Vice-President; Wendy Nash, Secretary;

Arthur Neumann, Treasurer; Paul Bedington, April Blankfort, Yolanda Holcomb, Ralph Johnson, Robin Lipman, Tim Mulligan, Sean Murray, Bill Schmidt, Gene Summ, Barbara Zell

Cygnet StaffArtistic Director: Sean Murray, Executive Director: Bill Schmidt,

Associate Artistic Director: Rob Lutfy, Operations Manager: Manny Fernandes, Development Director: Marinda Peugh, Development Associate: Gabe Garcia,

Marketing Director: Autumn Doermann-Rojas, Public Relations: Toni Robin, Marketing & Events Specialist: Nil Noyan, Outreach & Education Director: Taylor Wycoff,

Production Manager: Jenn Stauffer, Office Manager: Lars Pasternack, Casting Director: Jacob Caltrider, Patron Services Manager: Michelle Millum,

Patron Services Reps: Bowen Armour, Audrey Atwater, Sean Boyd, Monica Cisneros, Ryon Fellman, Devon Hollingsworth, Rachel Landis, Amy Perkins, Gene Smith, Maria Smith and Deborah Vogan, House Managers: Isaac Garcia and Janice Fawcett, Facilities Manger: Trevor FrankUsher Coordinator: Kate Bower,

Storytelling on the Green: Bryan Barbarin, Sean Boyd, Jacob Caltrider, Brian Mackey, Amy Perkins

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