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Endowments

Retaining the core values upon which this company was founded 40 years ago requires the long-term commitment of our supporters. The following is a list of endowment funds established to benefit various programs and artistic initiatives at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. We are grateful for the generous support these individuals and institutions have provided in ensuring the long-term vitality of our artistic programming and helping to build the next generation of theatre talent and audiences.

the dale elliot fund

Created in memory of Dale Elliot, a past Berkeley Rep Stage actor, the fund supports artistic initiatives.

bret c. harte young directors fund

Created in memory of Bret C. Harte, a passionate young theatre director and Berkeley Rep employee, the fund supports the artistic administration / directing fellowship. During the 2008/09 Season, Mina Morita was selected as the Bret C. Harte Young Directors’ Fellow. She assistant directed the world premieres of Yellowjackets with director Tony Taccone; In the Next Room (or the vibrator play) and The Lieutenant of Inishmore with director Les Waters; and You, Nero with Amy Freed and Sharon Ott. Mina continues her fellowship in the 2009/10 Season.

the mosse foundation artistic development fund

This endowment fund was created with a grant from the Mosse Foundation for the Arts and Education and supports artistic risk-taking and new play development. In the 2009/10 season, the fund provides support for the world premiere of Concerning Strange Devices from the Distant West. Pictured at right: Berkeley Rep Trustee and Mosse Foundation for the Arts and Education President, Roger Strauch.

the peter f. sloss dramaturgy & literary fund

Established in memory of Peter Sloss, who served as a Berkeley Rep trustee from 1991 to 1997 and was a fervent champion in the development of new plays, the fund supports the dramaturgy and literary fellowship. Rachel Viola was named the Dramaturgy/Literary Fellow for the 2009/10 season. Under the mentorship of Literary Manager/Dramaturg Madeleine Oldham, Rachel is schooled in the intensive reading and critiquing of play submissions and in providing dramaturgical support through writing and research for the shows’ playbills.

 

To learn more about these funds or make a donation towards these funds, please contact Lynn Eve Komaromi at 510 647–2903 or lynneve@berkeleyrep.org.