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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 director / producer fund
| Created in memory of Bret C. Harte, a passionate young theatre director and Berkeley Rep employee, the fund supports the artistic administration / directing / producing fellowship. The fellow is mentored by Artistic Director Tony Taccone and Managing Director Susan Medak. |  |
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 2012/13 season, the fund provides support for the west coast premiere of Dear Elizabeth. 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. Nora Sørena Casey was named the Dramaturgy / Literary Fellow for the 2012/13 season. Under the mentorship of Resident Dramaturg Madeleine Oldham, Nora is schooled in the intensive reading and critiquing of play submissions and in providing dramaturgical support through writing and research for the shows’ playbills. |  |
the harry weininger sound fellowship fund
| Established in memory of Harry Weininger, a longtime Berkeley Rep subscriber and supporter and an avid sound aficionado, the fund supports the sound fellowship. Emily Fassler was named the Sound Fellow for the 2012/13 season. Under the mentorship of Sound Supervisor James Ballen, Emily is schooled in sound engineering and design, gaining real-world experience while working on Berkeley Rep’s productions for the season. |  |
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.
