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PSALCA-25028CA
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 GRANT AGREEMENT FOR
LA COSTA CANYON HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION, INC.
This agreement is made on the day of ____________, 2025, by La Costa Canyon High School
Foundation, Inc., hereinafter referred to as “Grantee,” and the City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation,
hereinafter referred to as “City” (the “Agreement”). City, as Grantor, agrees to provide Grantee the Grant
funds awarded to Grantee during the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community Arts Grants Program in an amount
not to exceed Three-thousand five-hundred dollars ($3,500) (“Grant”). The purpose of the Grant is to
provide funds to Grantee for the project outlined in the Agreement Scope (“Agreement Scope”).
Project Title: Spring Musical 2026
The grant provided herein is comprised of public funds. Therefore, to ensure that the public funds are
used for a public purpose, in accordance with the law, the City and Grantee hereby agree to the following
terms.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF GRANT
1. TERM.
The term of this Agreement shall mean the period commencing on the execution date of this Agreement
and expiring on Sept. 2, 2026. The term of this Agreement may be extended by mutual written agreement
of the parties. The parties will prepare a written amendment indicating the effective date and length of
extended Agreement.
2. USE OF COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS PROCEEDS.
a. Grant funds are to be disbursed as outlined in this Agreement in consideration of and on
condition that the sum be expended in carrying out the purpose as set forth in the Agreement
Scope and under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Grantee agrees to
assume any obligation to furnish any additional funds that may be necessary to complete the
Agreement Scope.
b. In accordance with the Agreement Scope and the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community Arts Grants
Guidelines, all grant funds are eligible to be used from Sept. 2, 2025 through Sept. 2, 2026. Any
extension of fund use must be requested in writing at least 30 days prior to the end of the
Agreement or sooner to allow time for written amendment and approval in writing by City.
Extension of Community Arts Grants 2025-26 funds may render that organization ineligible to
apply for or receive additional funds as part of the subsequent Community Arts Grants
Fiscal Year 2026-27 cycle.
c. All costs accrued for services and/or supplies prior to the execution of Agreement are not
eligible for funding or reimbursement through the use of Grant proceeds.
d. Eligible and ineligible costs include, but are not limited to, items detailed in the Fiscal Year
2025-26 Community Arts Grants Guidelines, in the section titled Eligible and Ineligible Costs,
attached hereto as Exhibit “A.”
3. CONDITIONS OF FUNDING AND DISBURSEMENT.
City shall have no obligation to provide the Grant proceeds or to make any subsequent disbursement of
Grant proceeds, and may seek reimbursement of Grant proceeds, if any of the following requirements are
not fully satisfied:
a. Grantee shall use grant funds to implement the Agreement Scope, including using the Grant
funds to only cover expenditures for programs and services incurred during the Agreement
Scope dates and under the terms and conditions of this Grant Agreement.
b. Grantee shall certify that the Agreement Scope is within Carlsbad city limits or that the
Grantee’s main address is within Carlsbad city limits, as specified in the fiscal year
2025-26 Community Arts Grants Guidelines.
Docusign Envelope ID: 0C90C468-A1DA-4382-8123-A6C2B926326C
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c. Noncompliance: Grantees in noncompliance with the above reporting requirements agree to
return some or all of the initial Grant payment if requested by the City. Additionally, if Grantee
is found to be in noncompliance, Grantee agrees that for the year immediately following a
determination of noncompliance, Grantee shall be ineligible to receive any new grants from
the City.
7. DISBURSEMENT OF GRANT FUNDS.
The Grant amount to be provided to the grantee, under This agreement may be disbursed as follows:
a. First payment of 80 percent of Grant will be disbursed upon approval of Revised Project Form as
applicable, and receipt of fully executed contract.
b. Final payment of 20 percent of Grant will be disbursed upon receipt of Final Report and
approval by Library & Cultural Arts Director or designee.
c. Any payment of a Grant amount in excess of the final Project costs shall be returned to the City
within sixty (60) days of completion of the Agreement Scope or the Project end date, whichever
is earliest.
8. PROJECT CANCELLATION.
a. If a Grantee wishes to cancel a Project at any time, Grantee shall notify the City in writing within
fifteen (15) calendar days of the decision to cancel and Grantee, at the time it provides the City
with notice of cancellation, shall return all Grant funds to the City.
b. In the event an approved Agreement Scope cannot be completed for any reason, and if Grant
funds were disbursed to Grantee, Grantee agrees to return all Grant funds to the City forthwith.
9. PROJECT MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION.
a. Grantee may unilaterally rescind this Agreement at any time prior to the commencement of the
Project, or prior to first disbursement of funds. After Project commencement, as outlined in the
Agreement Scope, or disbursement of Grant funds, this Agreement may be rescinded, modified,
or amended only by mutual agreement, in writing, of both the City and Grantee.
b. Any changes, whether planned or unanticipated, to funded projects due to a local health order
(including, but not limited to, state or local health orders and social distancing measures) must
be submitted to City at least seven (7) calendar days before implementation of the change.
Proposed modifications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and the City's Cultural Arts
Manager or designee will notify Grantee in writing whether the proposed changes are approved.
Any project changes must continue to adhere to the City’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community Arts
Grants Guidelines as defined in Exhibit “A.”
10. LOSS OF GRANT.
At the discretion of the City, the following actions may result in a loss of all or in part of any Grant amount
allocated to the Grantee:
a. A Grantee fails to enter into a signed Agreement with the City within thirty (30) calendar days
of receipt of the Agreement.
b. Activities associated with Grantee occur that do not align with activities described in the
Agreement Scope, including, but not limited to, reduction in services, significant alteration of
Agreement Scope elements, such as performers, artists or attendees, or significant changes in
Grantee’s budget: income, expenses, or line-item designations, included in the Agreement
Scope.
c. A Grantee withdraws or terminates the Agreement Scope.
d. A Grantee fails to complete the Agreement Scope and/or fails to submit all required reports
and/or documentation before Oct. 2, 2026.
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11. COVENANT AGAINST DISCRIMINATION.
Grantee will comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations prohibiting
discrimination and harassment. Grantee agrees that neither it nor its agents shall discriminate against any
clients, prospective clients, employees, prospective employees, contractors, or prospective contractors
on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or familial status or other protected
classification.
12. NOTICES.
a. The names and addresses of the persons who are authorized to give written notices to receive
written notice on behalf of City and on behalf of Grantee under this Agreement.
b. Each party will notify the other immediately of any changes of address that would require any
notice or delivery to be directed to another address.
For Grantee: For City:
La Costa Canyon High School Foundation, Inc. City of Carlsbad
Attn: Beth Crowder Library & Cultural Arts Director Suzanne Smithson
1 Maverick Way 1775 Dove Lane
Carlsbad, CA 92009 Carlsbad, CA 92011
Email: theatre@lccteams.org suzanne.smithson@carlsbadca.gov
13. INDEMNIFICATION.
Grantee hereby agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold free and harmless the City, its officers, officials,
employees and volunteers from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs (including but not
limited to attorney's fees) and liabilities of any kind arising directly or indirectly out of, or related in any
way whatsoever to the provision of Grant proceeds.
14. NO PARTNERSHIP OR JOINT VENTURE. The relationship between City and Grantee is solely that of Grantor and Grantee. Under no circumstances
shall City and Grantee be deemed to be partners or involved in a joint venture.
15. MODIFICATIONS.
This Agreement may not be modified or amended except by written document duly executed by an
authorized representative of both the City and the Grantee.
16. GOVERNING LAW.
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and be governed by the laws of the State of
California regardless of conflict of laws principles. Venue, in the event of a dispute, shall be in the North
San Diego County Superior Court.
17. SEVERABILITY.
In the event that any provision or clause of this Agreement conflicts with applicable law, such conflict shall
not affect other provisions of This agreement which can be given effect without the conflicting provision.
To this end, the provisions of this Agreement are declared to be severable.
18. DRAFTING AMBIGUITIES.
Grantee understands and is aware that it has the right to be advised by counsel with respect to the
negotiations, terms and conditions of This agreement and that the decision to seek advice of counsel is
the sole responsibility of Grantee. The Parties negotiated this Agreement with the opportunity to receive
the aid of counsel and, accordingly, intend this Agreement to be construed fairly, according to its terms,
in plain English, without constructive presumptions against the drafting Party.
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19. SIGNING AUTHORITY.
The representative for each Party signing on behalf of a corporation, partnership, joint venture or
governmental entity hereby declares that authority has been obtained to sign on behalf of the
corporation, partnership, joint venture, or entity and agrees to hold the other Party or Parties hereto
harmless if it is later determined that such authority does not exist.
GRANTEE CITY OF CARLSBAD, a municipal corporation of
the State of California
*By: By:
(1st signature here) SUZANNE SMITHSON
Library & Cultural Arts Director
As authorized by the City Manager
RJ SMITH, Chief Executive Officer
(Print name/Title)
president@lcchsfoundation.org
(Email address) ATTEST:
For SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
(Date)
**By:
(2nd signature here)
Morgen Fry, Assistant City Clerk
DAVID MOTT, Chief Financial Officer
(Print name/Title)
treasurer@lcchsfoundation.org
(Email address)
(Date)
If required by City, proper notary acknowledgment of execution by contractor must be attached. If a
Corporation, Agreement must be signed by one corporate officer from each of the following two groups.
*Group A. **Group B.
Chairman, Secretary,
President, or Assistant Secretary,
Vice-President CFO or Assistant Treasurer
Otherwise, the corporation must attach a resolution certified by the secretary or assistant secretary under
corporate seal empowering the officer(s) signing to bind the corporation.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
For CINDIE K. McMAHON, City Attorney
By: ____________________________
Deputy City Attorney
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EXHIBIT “A”
SCOPE OF GRANT
The Arts Commission met and approved the grant awards on May 1, 2025, indicating funding is in
accordance with the Final 2025-26 Funding Plan.
Grant Support Documents
Required
• Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community Arts Grants Guidelines
• Completed Community Arts Grants 2025-26 Application
Optional, As Needed
• Community Arts Grants 2025-26 – Project Budget Information
• Community Arts Grants 2025-26 – Revised Project Form
• Community Arts Grants 2025-26 – Revised Project Budget Information
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FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS GUIDELINES
WELCOME
The City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Office serves to encourage, develop and facilitate an enriched environment of artistic,
creative and cultural activity in the City of Carlsbad and the North San Diego County region. The Cultural Arts Office manages
funding programs to provide financial support to organizations, schools and individuals for various projects through a
competitive application and review process. These projects benefit the community through an array of activities for schools,
artists and organizations. The Community Arts Grants program was identified for continued and increasing support by the
Carlsbad City Council through the 2018 Arts & Culture Master Plan.
The City of Carlsbad’s Community Arts Grants program supports quality arts and cultural programming that promotes the
representation and participation of diverse groups of individuals, including and not limited to people of differing abilities,
class, generations, ethnicities and races, gender identities, religious or spiritual beliefs, sexual orientations, or veteran status.
Our mission supports the following values:
• Provide inclusive opportunities for arts & culture experiences for Carlsbad students and residents
reducing/eliminating barriers for participation.
• Provide arts education and lifelong learning opportunities for all ages.
• Support local and regional arts organizations as an important component of the economy and quality of life in
Carlsbad and North San Diego County.
• Support arts education in schools and through affiliated organizations.
• Develop and support organizational strength and capacity of Carlsbad arts organizations.
• Encourage new and emerging artists, arts organizations and programs in Carlsbad, CA.
• Celebrate Carlsbad as an exciting, vibrant and creative destination for residents and visitors alike.
• Acknowledge indigenous land and cultural awareness in the Carlsbad community.
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 OVERVIEW
The updated FY 2025-26 guidelines reflect national grantmaking trends and best practices and support funding for artists and
arts organizations in Carlsbad and surrounding areas. Guidelines were approved by the City of Carlsbad’s Arts Commission on
Dec. 5, 2024.
Total funding available for the FY 2025-26 cycle is $117,128. All final reports are due within 30 days of the completion of the
event or Oct. 2, 2026, whichever comes first. The first 80% of all awarded funds will be disbursed after agreements are
executed and by the Sept. 2, 2025, grant start date; the final 20% once the final report and budget are submitted and
approved.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Grantees are asked to remain vigilant and informed of health and safety requirements, including mandated protocols as
outlined by state, county, local or other governmental bodies always. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of the
agreement and grant funds.
Important dates for the FY 2025-26 grant cycle application are as follows:
• Applications open: Monday, Feb. 10, 2025
• Applications due: Monday, Mar. 17, 2025
• Arts Commission Funding Plan review & approval: Thursday, May 1, 2025, subject to change
• Funding Cycle begins Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025
• All projects must be completed by Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026
• Applications can be accessed online.
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UPDATES FOR THIS YEAR
• Professional artist or outside consultant: All proposed arts projects must involve a professional artist or outside
consultant in lieu of or in addition to the applicant/teacher. Example, professional graphic artist, choreographer, etc.
from outside of the project site. SEE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND AFFILIATED GROUPS – ARTS IN SCHOOLS
• NOTE: Educational Institutions Application Limit: There is a cap on the number of applications for Educational
Institutions (Arts in Schools) of (3) three grants per school site. For detailed requirements, please refer to the Arts in
Schools Requirements section.
ELIGIBILITY FOR ALL APPLICANTS; IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY
All applicants, including fiscal agents and school-affiliated groups, must comply with the following:
• Nonprofit Status: Applicants must be recognized as nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations by the Internal Revenue
Service (IRS) or the California State Franchise Tax Board. A complete Statement of Information should be on file with
the California Secretary of State. This statement should be filed within the first 90 days of incorporation and updated
in accordance with state law.
• Tax Identification: Applicants must provide their Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) from the IRS.
Information will be checked through GuideStar’s Charity Check.
• PLEASE NOTE: all organizations, including schools, must submit the names and contact information for the authorized
signatories. Applications that do not identify the correct signatories for an organization or school will not be accepted.
• Specific exemptions for Educational Institutions: Educational institutions are exempt from the need for tax-exempt
status under Section 501(c)(3) but are still eligible to apply.
• Partnership Projects: For projects involving partnerships, only one application is allowed. If a school partners with an
arts organization or artist, a signed agreement between the parties is required, with the school as the lead applicant.
APPLICATION PROCESS
When applying, organizations must ensure the following:
• Proof of nonprofit status: Provide evidence of nonprofit status or details of a fiscal agent.
• Statement of Information: Submit a current California Statement of Information reflecting Active Status, along with a
list of Authorized Signatories, their signing authority, and the type of authority (individual or joint).
GUIDELINE APPENDICES
• Appendix 1 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
• Appendix 2 – Ineligible Organizations and Activities
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FUNDING CATEGORIES
Funding is structured by the classification of each organization, then according to available categories. Applicants may only
apply to one category per grant cycle:
• Arts Organizations or Fiscal Agents of Organizations - $7,500 maximum award per grant
• Emerging Arts Organizations - $5,000 maximum award per grant
• Educational Institutions and Affiliated Groups (Arts in Schools) - $3,500 maximum award per grant. Three (3) grants
maximum per school site per year.
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ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
• Arts organizations must be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations for at least three years as of Jan. 1, 2025.
• Applicants may only submit one (1) application per funding cycle and cannot apply to multiple categories.
• Arts organizations grants - $7,500 maximum award per grant.
• All arts projects require the participation of a professional artist or an outside subject matter expert.
• Arts projects will be defined as programs, activities, and events primarily designed to be arts focused. These projects may
be presented in person, or virtually if any government issued health mandates are in effect.
• Arts project grants awards must be used for specific art project support and cannot be used for general operating support.
EMERGING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
• Emerging arts organization must be based in Carlsbad, CA.
• These grants are for smaller nonprofit organizations that are relatively new to the nonprofit community.
• Emerging arts organizations - $5,000 maximum award per grant.
• Must have a nonprofit 501(c)(3) status of three (3) years or less.
o If 501(c)(3) status has not yet been attained, please provide proof of acting in alignment with the IRS definition of a
nonprofit: possessing a nonprofit established mission, an advisory committee or a board of directors, and a history of
activities directly related to the purpose of eligibility to attain nonprofit status.
o Additionally, emerging arts organizations aspiring to a nonprofit status must apply through a fiscal agent.
o Fiscal agents will be responsible for receiving awarded funds and dispersing them with a service fee of no more than
10% of the amount awarded to the applicant.
• Projects must take place in Carlsbad, CA and be accessible to the public, and benefit the community of Carlsbad.
• Projects must be representative of at least one of the following mediums/forms of artistic expression:
o Dance
o Original music composition/lyrics
o Spoken word/poetry
o Visual Arts that utilize sustainable or recycled materials
FISCAL AGENT REQUIREMENTS
o Individuals or organizations in the process of applying for nonprofit status may apply through a fiscal agent.
o Any partnership between an individual, educational institution or organization must include a letter of agreement from
the partnering entities.
o Fiscal agents will be responsible for receiving awarded funds and dispersing them with a service fee of no more than
10% of the amount awarded to the applicant.
o Organizations that act as fiscal agents are still eligible to apply for a Community Arts Grants for their organization.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND AFFILIATED GROUPS – ARTS IN SCHOOLS
• Arts in Schools requests are only available to nonprofit schools or school-affiliated groups in Carlsbad, CA.
• Arts in Schools are defined as programs, activities, and events that are primarily designed to be arts focused.
• Arts in Schools grants - $3,500 maximum award per grant with a maximum of three (3) grants per school site per year.
• Individual schools and entities representing a school (such as foundations, booster organizations etc.) can submit a
maximum of three (3) grant applications from the categories below. See FAQ’s for further information on acceptable
categories:
o Performing arts
o Visual arts
o Nontraditional arts, such as culinary, digital, creative writing, etc.
o STEAM projects with a focus on the arts
o Arts initiatives focused on arts careers and development of arts skills. Can include arts management, non-performance
skills such as design, costuming, stagecraft, career talks or coaching by subject matter experts
o All three (3) submissions cannot be from a single art form within a category. (e.g. three dance projects in performing
arts)
• In-school grant projects utilizing teaching artists as part of the grant may not use a full-time hourly or salaried employee(s)
of the respective school district to lead activities, performances, or projects; however, they may utilize teaching artists
employed by other school districts.
o Out-of-school programs utilizing teaching artists as part of the grant may utilize teaching artists that are employed by
any school district.
• All partnerships must include a signed letter of agreement from the partnering entities.
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APPLICANT INFORMATION
FY 2025-26 Grant Cycle Schedule
Feb. 10, 2025 Applications Open
Feb. 18, 2025 Applicant Workshop virtual.
Feb. 18 - Feb. 28, 2025 Technical assistance meetings available by appointment
Mar. 17, 2025 Application Deadline: applications must be submitted electronically to City by 11:59 p.m.
Mar. 24 – Apr. 21, 2025 Submitted materials are reviewed and scored by a peer panel consisting of local and regional artists,
arts professionals, and educators
May 1, 2025 Funding plan presented to Arts Commission for review and approval
May 12- June 30, 2025 Begin email notifications to Grantees of award and City create and route DocuSign agreements for
electronic signatures.
Sept. 2, 2025 Project/activity period opens.
Sept. 2, 2026 Project/activity period closes.
Oct. 2, 2026 All FY 2025-26 Final Reports are due. Grantees complete a Final Report within 30 days of the program
end date or by Oct. 2, 2026, whichever comes first.
APPLICANT WORKSHOPS AND ONE-ON-ONE APPOINTMENTS
Application information and links, including online tutorials, will be available on the Community Arts Grants application portal. The
following resources will be available for applicants in the fiscal year 2025-26 cycle:
• The applicant workshop will include a general overview of the grant process, application and procedures. New applicants
are required to attend.
• Technical Assistance Meetings – Applicants may schedule a 30-minute appointment with grant program staff to answer
questions about the process, application or other topics. These appointments will be dependent on staff capacity and
availability. Applicants are required to attend the Applicant Workshop prior to the appointment. To schedule a one-on-one appointment, please call Cultural Arts office at 442-339-2090 or email Arts@carlsbadca.gov
• Please note that staff will review applications for effective and impactful delivery of information and ensure completeness
and clarity of the information supplied. Staff will not provide feedback on content, programming, or other project details.
PANEL REVIEW AND SCORING OF APPLICATIONS
Submitted applications are reviewed and scored by a virtual peer panel of local and regional artists, arts professionals, and
educators. The panelists’ scoring will inform a funding plan for review and final approval by the Carlsbad Arts Commission. SCORING RUBRIC FOR ALL CATEGORIES (EXCEPT EMERGING ARTISTS)
Application scores will be based on the following criteria aligned with the Community Arts Grants mission. Panelists will be asked to
undertake the following scoring recommendations and directives:
• Panelists will score applications on how closely the project(s) achieve the goals of the respective grant category.
• Panelists may be asked to convene to discuss the application’s merits.
• Award amounts are determined via a formula that takes into consideration the total amount of available funds, the average
scores of the applicants, and an assigned percentage based on those scores.
The scoring of applications will be based on the following criteria, with a maximum score of 50 points. The provided examples are for
informational purposes only and are not meant to be exhaustive:
• Quality of Program(s) (10 points)
o Reinforce accessible artistic and cultural opportunities and experiences for Carlsbad residents.
o Provide arts education and lifelong learning opportunities for all ages.
• Community Impact (30 points)
o Celebrate and promote Carlsbad as an exciting, vibrant, and creative destination for our community, students, as well
as visitors and tourists throughout the world.
o Support local and regional arts and cultural organizations as an important component of the economy and quality of
life in Carlsbad and North San Diego County.
o Accessibility of program for participants and audience members, including economic limitations under the Americans
with Disabilities Act.
• Encouragement of programs that promote the representation and participation of diverse groups of individuals, including
and not limited to people of differing abilities, class, generations, ethnicities and races, gender identities, religious or
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spiritual beliefs, sexual orientations and veteran status.
• Organizational Capacity (10 points)
o Provide evidence of organizational strength and capacity to support the scope of the project/activity.
OTHER REVIEW AND SCORING INFORMATION
• Cultural Arts Office staff will review applications after the deadline.
• Applications deemed eligible will be forwarded to scoring panelists and reviewed within the context of the project or
program as outlined in the application.
• Incomplete applications, or applications with incorrect information, will be deemed ineligible.
AGREEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTEES
Upon approval of your application:
• Legal Agreement with the City of Carlsbad: To proceed with your project, you must first enter into a legal agreement with
the City of Carlsbad. City will route the agreement using DocuSign to obtain secure electronic signatures, and the
commencement of your project is contingent upon the execution of this agreement.
• Non-Profit Corporation Signing Authorities: All agreements MUST be signed by two officers listed on the Statement of
Information filed with the California Secretary of State for your organization (or as listed on the most recent board roster).
These officers should be those who are authorized to enter into legally binding agreements on behalf of your organization,
such as CEO, CFO, Treasurer, Secretary.
One corporate officer from each of the following groups must sign the agreement:
Group A Group B
Chairman, Secretary,
President, or Assistant Secretary,
Vice-President CFO or Assistant Treasurer
Otherwise, the corporation must attach a resolution certified by the secretary or assistant secretary under corporate seal
empowering the officer(s) signing to bind the corporation.
You can verify your status with the California Secretary of State and see the officers listed on the Statement of Information at this
website: Search | California Secretary of State. Further documentation of signature authorization will be requested if the most
recent Statement of Information has not been filed.
Specific Entity Requirements:
o Fiscal Agents: The agreement must be signed by two officers from the fiscal agent’s organization, as per organization’s
Statement of Information.
o Educational Institutions: A Signature Delegation Form must be completed by the school principal and a district
representative (e.g., Assistant Superintendent).
o School-Affiliated Groups (i.e., school booster groups): Follow the same signature requirements as nonprofit
organizations.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Applicants who have been granted funding in previous cycles must meet all requirements from those past
agreements before they are eligible to receive a new agreement for the FY 2025-26 cycle.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Grant recipients are required to maintain three (3) years of accounts, records and evidence pertaining to costs incurred and
revenues acquired under the respective grant program. Grantees should be able to provide upon request:
• Accurate, current and complete disclosure of revenue and expenses for the project.
• Records that adequately identify the sources and application of funds for grant sponsored activities.
• Accounting records supported by source documentation – invoices, receipts, bank statements, etc.
• All awardees must provide documents within thirty (30) days of receipt of request. This includes but is not limited to,
agreements, revised project forms, final reports, and financial accounting.
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PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
• Grant recipients must acknowledge the Cultural Arts Office for its support of the project in printed, electronic and/or
broadcast promotions.
• The following acknowledgment along with a City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts logo must appear on all printed and electronic
materials: “This program is funded in part by the City of Carlsbad’s Cultural Arts Office.” This logo and guidelines for
acknowledgment are available on the Community Arts Grants webpage or upon request.
• Grantees who fail to provide public acknowledgment may be denied future project funding.
PROMOTION BY CITY
• Grantees are required to keep the Cultural Arts Office informed of all program dates and times.
• If the grantee wishes to participate in promotion through approved city channels, they may opt-in as part of the agreement.
All participation in promotion through the city’s social media channels and other outlets, is subject to staff review, editing
and approval prior to promotion.
• Grantees are encouraged and expected to:
o Give notifications and invitations to the Cultural Arts Office staff that will be extended to the Carlsbad Arts Commission
at least two (2) weeks in advance of program.
o Extensively promote funded events and projects with appropriate verbiage as indicated in “Public Acknowledgement”
stipulated above.
FINAL REPORTS, SITE VISITS AND PROGRAM ATTENDANCE
The Cultural Arts staff may monitor grant projects during the grant cycle, including potential site visits. The reports of these visits will
be included in grant application files and may provide a basis for evaluation of future requests.
Grantees will have an option to replace digitally submitted final reports with in-person site visits and/or interviews. Pending any
health and safety mandates and protocols as outlined by state, county, local or other governmental bodies, these site visits/
interviews may be conducted by Cultural Arts staff and/or Arts Commissioner(s), as available, and appropriate to each grant.
Grantees may still opt to submit on-line final reports in consultation with staff. In all cases, grantees will still be required to submit
final budget forms digitally for staff review and approval.
All final reports are due within thirty (30) days of the completion of the event or Oct. 2, 2026, whichever comes first, to receive the
final award payment. Excessively late submission of a final report may result in action taken per contract.
ASSISTANCE
Cultural Arts Office staff are always available to assist applicants. Please contact Cultural Arts office at 442-339-2090 or email
Arts@carlsbadca.gov.
POLICIES
• Once submitted, applications may be moved into a different category at the discretion of Cultural Arts staff. Notification will
be made to the applicant.
• The City of Carlsbad reserves the right to limit funding amounts to any applicant, regardless of eligibility or panel score,
based on fiscal year limitations.
• Cultural Arts Office staff actively review and evaluate all aspects of the funding program and process. Updates may occur
throughout the funding calendar. Cultural Arts staff will provide information on program updates, to all grantees when they
are implemented.
• Any significant changes or amendments by the grantee to approved projects must be submitted in writing to the Cultural
Arts Office by the grantee before any grant funds are used, and before the execution of any altered activity. This includes,
but is not limited to, changes in purpose, scope, services, target audiences, intended timeline, personnel, location, date,
activities, or budget. This requirement will be included in the agreement.
• The Cultural Arts Office reserves the right to review, cancel or reallocate project funds significantly altered or shifted from
stated goals in the original approved application and/or revised project form. Canceled funds must be returned to the
Cultural Arts Office within thirty (30) days of written notification.
• No two (2) entities (organization or school/affiliated groups) may apply for funding for the same project.
• Applicants may only apply to one (1) category per funding cycle.
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OTHER INFORMATION
Carlsbad Arts Commission Meetings:
Carlsbad Arts Commission meetings are public, and information is available on the city website. A meeting is scheduled for
May 1, 2025, to approve the FY 2025-26 Community Arts Grants Funding Plan. For more information about the duties of the
Carlsbad Arts Commission and its meetings, visit the Arts Commission webpage.
HOW TO APPLY
Application
All applications must be submitted online. The application is comprised of approximately five (5) main sections, some of which
include long-answer sections and attachments. The application is available at the Community Arts Grants webpage.
• Organization Information: An updated Statement of Information and approved signatories must be submitted for
applications to be accepted.
• Project Information and Narrative
• Project Support Information
• Budget: A budget form and sample can be found at the Community Arts Grants webpage.
• Signatory Information as described in the section titled “Agreement Requirements for Grantees.”
APPENDIX 1: COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS FAQ’S
Are there any organizations that are ineligible to receive Community Arts Grant funding?
Yes. For-profit organizations are ineligible to receive funding through the Community Arts Grants program. This includes for-profit
schools and businesses.
Can I apply to more than one category?
No. Unlike previous grant cycles, artists and organizations may only apply to one (1) category per fiscal year grant cycle.
What projects are eligible for the Emerging Arts Organization category?
Projects must be representative of at least one of the following mediums/forms of artistic expression:
o Dance
o Original music composition/lyrics
o Spoken word/poetry
o Visual Arts using sustainable or recycled materials
o Ethnic or indigenous art forms
o Digital art forms such as film, animation, etc.
What arts organizations qualify to apply in the Emerging Arts Organization category?
• Arts Organization must be based in Carlsbad.
• Must have a nonprofit 501(c)(3) status of three (3) years or less:
• If 501(c)(3) status has not yet been attained, please provide proof of acting in alignment with the IRS definition of a
nonprofit; possessing a nonprofit established mission, an advisory committee or a board of directors, and a history of
activities directly related to the purpose of eligibility to attain a nonprofit status.
• Additionally, emerging arts organizations aspiring to a nonprofit status must apply through a fiscal agent.
Is attendance required for the workshops and information sessions?
Workshop attendance or technical assistance meeting is required for all new applicants and those applying in the Emerging Arts
Organization category. Workshop attendance or technical assistance meetings by returning awardees is highly recommended as an
opportunity for staff to guide and assist applicants in the FY 2025-26 Community Arts Grants application process.
How are final awards decided?
All award amount decisions consider the total amount of funding available, scores from panelists, and the request from the applying
entity. After panelists score, Cultural Arts staff will create a funding plan based on these factors, which is forwarded to the Arts
Commission for final approval.
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Can one school site apply for multiple educational institutions (or Arts in Schools) grants?
Yes. Individual schools and entities representing a school (such as foundations, booster organizations etc.) can submit a maximum of
three (3) grant applications per educational institution amongst the list below; all three (3) submissions cannot be from a single
medium.
Examples of acceptable mediums:
• Performing arts
• Visual arts
• Nontraditional arts, such as culinary, digital, creative writing, etc.
• STEAM projects with a focus on the arts
• Arts initiatives focused on arts careers and development of arts skills. Can include arts management, non-performance skills
such as design, costuming, stagecraft, career talks or coaching by subject matter experts
• All three (3) submissions cannot be from a single art form within a category. (e.g. three dance projects in performing arts)
APPENDIX 2: INELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
The City of Carlsbad will NOT award Community Arts Grants to:
• For-profit organizations, schools, and businesses.
• Organizations and/or affiliates that are directly or indirectly participating in, or intervening in, any political campaign on
behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office.
• Governmental agencies or public authorities.
• Applicants that have a “delinquent” status with the Community Arts Grants funding programs.
• Retroactive funding for completed activities.
• Religious and/or sectarian programming or any programming and/or services solely for the promotion of or consumption by
a specific religious order and/or sect.
• Cash reserves or endowments of any kind. Awards are to be expended within the designated funding period.
• Capital expenditures, including construction, renovation, or purchase of real property.
• Applications that do not support nonprofit, public art activities or projects that benefit a for-profit business or activity.
• Projects through a fiscal sponsor that benefit the sponsoring organization or are an extension of the sponsoring
organization’s programs or services.
• Support groups and/or nonprofit organizations supporting city departments or facilities.
• General operating costs, including costs associated with the start-up of a new organization.
• Applications to reduce existing deficits.
Funding may NOT be used for:
• Fundraising expenses.
• Consultants who are members of an applicant’s staff or board.
• Political campaigns or lobbying activities.
• Payments to students.
• Endowments or endowment campaigns.
• Scholarships, fellowships or tuition assistance.
• Costs incurred before the start of the funded project or outside the funding period.
• Project or activities outside the City of Carlsbad limits.
• Entry fees for competitions or sponsorship fees.
• Pageants, fund-raising events, or hospitality costs.
• Private foundations or other re-granting organizations.
• Religious or doctrinal purposes, although faith-based organizations may apply for program support.
• Publication of manuscripts or compositions not created as part of a grant-supported project.
• Purchase of monetary awards, cash prizes, contributions, or donations.
• Professional development for staff and board members.
• Scholarly or academic research, tuition and activities which generate academic credit or formal study toward an academic
or professional degree.
• Creation of textbooks.
• Ongoing, recurring administrative expenses.
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Fiscal Year 2025-26: Educational Institutions
or Affiliated Groups
La Costa Canyon High School Foundation, Inc
Beth Crowder
1 Maverick Way
Carlsbad, CA 92009
lcfoundation@sduhsd.net
O: 760-727-3115
Theatre LCC
1 Maverick Way
Carlsbad, CA 92009
theatre@lccteams.org
O: 760-436-6136 x6021
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Application Form
Application Verification
Application Type Verification:*
This application is for Educational Institutions or Affiliated Groups applying for an Arts Project category. If
you are looking for other funding opportunities, please click on the "Apply" button in the blue bar on the top
of this screen.
Applicants may only submit one application per category per funding cycle.
I am applying to the Educational Institutions or Affiliated Groups category
Guidelines & Eligibility Review Confirmation:*
Please be sure to review the Community Arts Grants Guidelines and eligibility requirements prior to submitting a
grant application. A summary of the eligibility requirements is also provided on the application homepage.
I have reviewed the Community Arts Grants Guidelines and eligibility requirements
All applicants that wish to collaborate with others to complete this grant application click "Collaborator'
button on the top right section of this page.
Collaborator feature
Video Tutorial (2 minutes long)
*If applicable, please note that some data from the applying organization's GuideStar profile may be pre-
populated (copied) into the corresponding GuideStar questions on this application form. You may do so by clicking
on the "Copy GuideStar" profile button on the top right section of this page (next to the "Collaborator" button) and
selecting what you would like to pre-populate. Note that you will have the ability to edit your pre-populated
information.
Organization Information
Past Funding*
Has your organization received funding from the City of Carlsbad's Community Arts Grants program in the past?
Yes
Educational Institution or Affiliated Group Name (i.e. Carlsbad Elementary,
Carlsbad Booster Club):*
La Costa Canyon High School Foundation
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Organization website URL:*
https://lcchsfoundation.org/
Organization Mission Statement:
Please provide your organization's mission statement. If you have a GuideStar profile, you may copy and paste
your organization's GuideStar mission statement or provide another version here.
SUPPORT AND EXPAND ACADEMIC, ATHLETIC, AND ART OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL STUDENTS AT LCC
THROUGH ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH STUDENTS, TEACHERS, PARENTS, ALUMNI AND THE
COMMUNITY, OUR GOAL IS TO PROMOTE A SHARED VISION OF EXCELLENCE BY HAVING AN IMPACT ON
THE LIFE OF EVERY STUDENT AT LCC.
Past Funding Report Requirements
Current Grantee Requirements:*
If you are a returning grantee from the previous grant cycle, please confirm that you understand that a final report
and final budget for your organization must be submitted prior to entering a new grant agreement with the City of
Carlsbad. A final report and final budget must be submitted (30) calendar days after the project end date.
Alternatively, if you cannot meet this requirement, we will accept a project status update via email explaining the
status of your project, estimated project end date and any other project details you would like to share with us.
I understand that should my organization receive funding for this grant cycle, my organization will fulfill all
reporting requirements from the previous cycle prior to my organization entering a new agreement with the City
of Carlsbad.
Yes
Project Information and Narrative
Project Information and Narrative
•Arts in Schools will be defined as programs, activities and events that are primarily designed to be arts
focused
•Arts in Schools grant awards maximum is $3,500
•All arts projects/activities require the participation of an artist or subject matter expert in addition to lead
teacher.
•Funding opportunity for one (1) year grant only.
•Individual schools and entities representing a school (such as foundations, booster organizations, etc.) can
submit a maximum of three (3) grant applications in these categories (See Guidelines FAQ's for more
information on accepted categories):
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o Performing Arts
o Visual Arts
o Nontraditional Arts, such as culinary, digital, creative writing, etc.
o STEAM projects with a focus on the arts
o Arts initiatives focused on arts careers and development of arts skills. Can include arts
management, non-performance skills such as design, costuming, stagecraft, career talks or
coaching by subject matter experts
•All three (3) submissions cannot be from a single art form within a category. (e.g. three dance projects in
performing arts)
Project Name:*
Please provide us with the name of the arts project.
Spring Musical 2026
Project Summary:*
Please provide us with a brief summary of your project.
La Costa Canyon HS Theatre looks forward to producing an uproariously entertaining spring musical in 2026!
We are very excited to bring "Monty Python's SPAMALOT" to the stage next year for a variety of reasons: The
musical comedy parodies Arthurian legend and pays homage to the spirit of Monty Python's "Quest For The
Holy Grail." This particular musical allows for a very large cast size so the department can involve every
single student at La Costa Canyon who is interested in experiencing high school theatre. The ability to involve
all students, regardless of their prior experience in theatre, supports our theatre department's mission to
create a home for as many students as possible. Between the performers and technicians, this show will
provide extracurricular educational opportunities for at least 60 students.
Project Start Date:*
Please note that the project start date must be on or after September 2, 2025.
01/07/2026
Project End Date:*
Please note that the project end date must be on or before September 2, 2026.
05/08/2026
Project Details:
Please provide additional details for the project such as additional dates, times and location(s) for all project
events for marketing, communications and/or possible future site visits.
We will begin auditions in January and flow right into rehearsals. Shows are tentatively scheduled to occur
between April 15-May 8. The exact dates may shift depending on site availability and end-of-year high school
activities. All rehearsals and shows will take place at La Costa Canyon High School, in Carlsbad.
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Amount Requested:*
This is the amount your organization is requesting from the City of Carlsbad's Cultural Arts Grants. Please note that
the maximum funding amount request is $3,500 for Educational Institutions or Affiliated Groups.
$3,500.00
Participants:*
Total number of expected participants for this project (i.e. artists, coordinators, directors, students.)
60
Audience:*
Total number of expected audience attendance for this project.
2000
Previous Project Success:
If your organization has completed a similar project, please provide details of the project and why it was
successful.
We have been awarded grants for hiring music directors in the past (thank you!). The 2016 rendition of "The
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," 2018's "Les Miserables", 2019's "The Addams Family", 2022's
"Fantasticks", 2023's "Mean Girls" and 2024's "Urinetown." Our audiences have loved all of these musicals!
In 2022, we preformed the longest running off-Broadway show "The Fantasticks" to critical acclaim. This
past Spring, we produced "Urinetown" which left audiences pondering the surprise ending and raving about
the show. We are currently in rehearsals to produce "Hadestown" in April 2025. Attending LCC Theatre
department shows has become a must-see attraction for students and people in the community at large. The
shows were incredible successes and helped launch the reputation of LCC's arts, dance, and theatre programs
to new heights. Additionally, Broadway San Diego selected "The Addams Family" as a Top 3 musical in San
Diego. As a result, the entire cast was invited to perform at the televised award ceremony. Rocco Polanco
(Class of '19) was selected as the best musical male theatre actor in San Diego for his work in "The Addams
Family." He was invited to New York to perform on Broadway and compete in the Jimmy Awards. We've had
additional students be nominated to compete in the Broadways San Diego Awards these last few years and
foresee many more nominations from our upcoming shows.
Project Distinction:
What makes this project distinctive?
The La Costa Canyon High School Theatre Department has grown to be considered one of the flagship high
school theatre programs in San Diego County. The program has been under the teaching and leadership of
Performing Arts Teacher and Theatre Director Brad Golden since 2015. While over the past five years the
program has won numerous regional and national awards, it is also well known locally for its campus
inclusion activities and the integration of actors, musicians, dancers, technicians, athletes, and special needs
students. This integration extends beyond the school itself, as LCC proudly offers a large main theater
performance space and outstanding creative and technical theater support to the performing arts community
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at large. La Costa Canyon High School is centrally located in the heart of coastal North County and serves
students from District 3.
The benefits of high school theater education and the staging of musicals cannot be overstated. For this
production, well over 60 students will contribute to the final product. They will include actors, singers,
musicians, choreographers, dancers, costume, set and lighting designers, plus production crew. Theatre is
one of the most collaborative of arts because it brings together students of vastly different disciplines. The
whole school's culture is greatly enhanced as a result. The campus unifies through the arts. Collaborative,
creative education flourishes.
Project Goals:
What are the goals (outputs and/or outcomes) of the project? How will you measure your goals?
Our theatre department's goal is to invigorate the happiness and collaborative spirit of LCC's student body.
Musicals are the ideal mass-scale project to bring students from multiple disciplines together through singing,
dancing, acting, and technical theatre. Furthermore, our musicals have given the entire campus a yearly
bonding event. The effectiveness of our project will be measured by student participation and personal
growth, plus the buzz it creates around our campus and community. The end results of a great musical will
cause communal growth for the students and families of La Costa Canyon High School and the surrounding
area. The joyful creation of art and unity of the campus community is our primary goal. Additionally, some of
the theatre students are choosing to pursue professional theatre, as a performer or technician. Creating
professional-level theatre in an educational setting prepares these students for successful transitions into
their careers.
Target Population:
Who is your target population and why? How will you reach them?
The show will be family-friendly so it will appeal to a large audience base. We host post-show Question-and-
Answer sessions so that young audiences can hear about creating theater from teenagers. Complimentary
tickets are offered to all students who cannot afford a ticket. We believe one should never be denied access to
theatre due to financial hardships. Additionally, the San Dieguito HS Unified School District provides ASL
interpreters so that we're able to offer performances for the hearing-impaired audiences. We began this
tradition during our run of "Chicago" in 2019. We put out a digital playbill each year, and this is the link to
our 2024 Spring Musical Playbill for Urinetown:
https://www.playbillder.com/show/vip/La_Costa_Canyon_High_School/2024/Urinetown_The_Musical_1725
19 . A student designs the publicity poster and we hang them throughout the school and community. The
Encinitas Advocate continually posts photos and articles about our upcoming shows, and we list our shows on
a variety of local "to do" newsletters.
Project Partnerships:
If applicable, please provide names and brief descriptions of roles for any partners in this project. This would
include any organizations, artists or individuals involved in your project that are not employed or affiliated with the
applying organization.
The project will be run by La Costa Canyon's drama teacher, Brad Golden, in collaboration with parent
volunteers and industry professionals:
1) Music director, Craig Johnson - Vocal Faculty, Colburn School in Los Angeles
2) Choreographer, Cay Guerro - Dance instructor, Legoland, Carlsbad
3) Set Designer, Fernando Robles - Technical Theatre, Berkeley Community Theatre
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This collective of project partners are a wonderful influence on the students. They're experiencing
professional-level instruction, expectations, and etiquette.
Partner Resumes:
If applicable, you may upload any resumes of teaching artists, artists, or any other partners in the proposed project
here. Please consolidate into one PDF if possible.
Contact the Cultural Arts department at arts@carlsbadca.gov should you need assistance.
JCJ_Academic_CV_2023.pdf
Organization Changes/Challenges/Circumstances:
What special circumstances, challenges or changes have affected your organization? What impact has this had on
your organization?
It feels exhausting to continue reflecting on the negative impact of COVID, but the quarantine damaged our
students. Their struggles with mental health are real. They're relearning how to work with one another,
sustain focus, and live with joy during their high school experience. Theatre (and other extracurriculars)
provides them with a wonderful outlet. To help our students, we're continuing to choose uplifting material.
We're striving to restore a sense of fun and happiness.
If this grant application is for a school-based project, please answer the following two questions:
State Standards Support:
How does your arts education project support the California State Content Standards for the Visual and Performing
Arts? *Please refer to the California State Board of Education website for reference.
Creating - Anchor Standard 1: Generate and Conceptualize Artistic Ideas and Work
LCC Theatre empowers students to take a larger role in the creative process of making theatre. Some take on
leadership roles such as student director, dance & singing captain(s), and stage manager. Additionally, the
rehearsal process is conducted in a manner that encourages student input.
Creating - Anchor Standard 2: Organize and Develop Artistic Ideas and Work
The anchor standard is most closely achieved in the collaboration between the theatre director, Brad Golden,
and his cast.
Creating - Anchor Standard 3: Refine and Complete Artistic Work
Auditions, dance, singing, and acting rehearsals, plus tech weekend, the run of the show as well as set strike
provides students with months of training in the process of creating live theatre.
Performing - Anchor Standard 5: Develop and Refine Artistic Techniques and Work for Presentation
Creating a full-scale musical, especially at the professional level that has become custom at LCC, provides
students with professional and college level training for many professional creative and technical industries,
most notably theatre, dance and music performance plus technical theatre production work.
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State Standards Description:
Please cite the specific standard numbers, grade level(s) and descriptions as they pertain to your project. Describe
how the curriculum and instruction (if applicable) of the project aligns to each standard. *Please refer to the
California State Board of Education website for reference.
Grades 9-12
4. TH:Cr2
a. Collaborate to devise original ideas for a drama/theatre work by asking questions about characters and
plots.
b. Make and discuss group decisions and identify responsibilities required to present a drama/theatre work
to peers.
3. TH:Cr3
a. Collaborate with peers to revise, refine, and adapt ideas to fit the given parameters of a drama/theatre
work.
b. Participate and contribute to physical and vocal exploration in an improvised or scripted drama/theatre
work.
c. Refine design choices and technical theatre elements to support a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.
c. Apply a high level of proficiency in design using technical theatre elements to the rehearsal process to
support the story and emotional impact of a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.
a. Demonstrate focus and concentration in the rehearsal process to analyze and refine choices in a devised or
scripted drama/theatre work.
a. Participate in a variety of physical, vocal, and cognitive exercises that can be used in a group setting for
drama/ theatre work.
*The list of standards met during the creation of a play can go on for pages, especially considering the added
dance and technical components of the show which will train students in costuming, set and lighting design,
as well as train them to become professional technicians and/or responsible collaborators in a broader sense.
Project Support Information
You may upload support information in this section.
Contact the Cultural Arts office arts@carlsbadca.gov should you need assistance.
Letter of Support (OPTIONAL):
Please upload a letter of support from any partnering organization(s) and/or schools that are essential to your
project.
Materials Upload (OPTIONAL, but recommended):
Please upload any marketing materials, images, and/or files that would provide more information about your
project.
Urinetown Poster updated.JPEG
Videos Upload (OPTIONAL):
Please provide us with a host website link for all videos relevant to the project.
https://youtu.be/0MYDFsDYeVI
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Videos Upload (OPTIONAL)
If you do not have a URL that hosts your video, you may upload it here.
Additional Materials:
You may upload any other additional supplemental materials you wish to provide here (i.e. letter of agreement
between artist and school/affiliated group.)
Letter Of Agreement.pdf
Budget Information
You may upload budget support information in this section. Please consolidate into one PDF if possible.
Contact arts@carlsbadca.gov should you need assistance.
Total Project Budget
$28,700.00
Project Budget Form:*
Download a Community Arts Grants budget form and complete the "Projected" column. Save your completed file
as a PDF and upload your project budget form here. Make sure costs tie in with your project narrative. * PLEASE
USE COMMUNITY ARTS GRANT BUDGET FORM ONLY. Budget forms are available on the Cultural Arts Community
Arts Grants webpage. Please contact the Cultural Arts office at arts@carlsbadca.gov should you need assistance.
FY 2025-26 CAG Budget Form LCC- Theatre.pdf
Current School Year Budget Information:
Please upload a current school year budget:
•If you are a teacher, please provide a budget for your program area that includes this project (i.e. Drama
Department budget for the school year)
•If you are an affiliated group (i.e. parent/booster organization), please provide a current school year
budget for your organization
Theatre 24-25 Budget.pdf
Letter of Determination (for school affiliated groups):
If you are a first time grant applicant with the City of Carlsbad and applying as a school affiliated group (i.e. school
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Signor #1 First and Last Name (i.e. Luke Wilson):
Beth Crowder
Signor #1 Organizational Title (i.e. Secretary):
Executive Director
Signor #1 Email address:
director@lcchsfoundation.org
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Signor #2 First and Last Name (i.e. Luke Wilson):
David Mott
Signor #2 Organizational Title (i.e. Secretary):
VP Finance
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treasurer@lcchsfoundation.org
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Applicant File Uploads
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• Urinetown Poster updated.JPEG
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• Theatre 24-25 Budget.pdf
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JOHN CRAIG JOHNSON, DMA Curriculum Vitae
National Association of Teachers of Singing American Choral Directors Association
EDUCATION
University of Southern California, Doctor of Musical Arts in Vocal Arts
secondary fields - church & choral music, music history, voice science
University of Oklahoma, Master of Music in Voice Performance
Southern Nazarene University, Bachelor of Science in Music
emphases in piano and voice
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Colburn School, Los Angeles, California 2023 - present CSPA Voice Faculty, Part-time
Private instruction for a range of pre-college and adult singers
Assistant Choral Director
Saddleback College, Mission Viejo, California 2019 - 2023
Associate Faculty Music, Part-time
Courses Taught:
Applied Voice MUS 50
Opera Production
Staged Productions:
#Bernice Bobs Her Hair, director – 2020
#The Telephone, director – 2020
Mesa College, San Diego, California 2018 - present Adjunct Faculty Music, Part-time
Courses Taught:
Choir MUSI 259
Beginning Voice Class MUSI 120 (2 sections)
Intermediate Voice Class MUSI 121
Advanced Voice Class I and II MUSI 240, 241
Applied Voice MUSI 174, 274
MiraCosta College, Oceanside, California 2018 – 2020 Associate Faculty Music, Part-time
Courses Taught:
Advanced Vocal Techniques, MUSI 241
Vocal Fundamentals, MUS 141
Individual Voice Instruction, MUS 144, 244
Cal-State University, San Marcos 2018 – 2022
Adjunct Faculty Music, Part-time
Courses Taught:
Voice Instruction and Advanced Vocal Instruction, MUSC 240, 340
La Sierra University, Riverside, California 2018 – 2020
Adjunct Professor of Music, Voice Master Teacher
Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, California 2005 - 2018
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Associate Professor of Music
Vocal Studies Coordinator
Point Loma Opera Theatre Advisor and Artistic/Musical Director
Point Loma Musical Theater Club Advisor and Musical Director
University Committee Membership and Service:
Diversity Committee
Graduate Studies Committee
Associate Dean Search Committee
Department Representative to Student Success Collaborative
Learning Experiences for Academic Progress (LEAP) Team
Co-founding Member of All God’s Children (a faculty-initiated and led group for the support of
LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff)
Honors Curriculum Faculty
Courses Taught:
Applied Voice, including Vocal Forum and Weekly Studio Class MUA155, 255, 355, 455
Vocal Pedagogy MUE310
Diction for Singers I and II (English, German, French, Italian) MUA250, 251
Song Literature I and II (English, Italian, German, and French) MUH309, 310
Music History II (Baroque to Classical) MUH332
Introduction to Music MUH100
HONORS: Foundations in Humanities II – Renaissance-Enlightenment (music component) HON220
Productions:
#Le Nozze di Figaro faculty advisor/producer 2017
#The Old Maid and the Thief, faculty advisor/producer/music director
+Hänsel und Gretel, faculty advisor/producer/music dir./conductor 2016
*L’elisir d’amore, faculty advisor/producer
*The Mikado, faculty advisor/producer
+Il cappello di paglia di Firenze, faculty advisor/producer/music dir./conductor 2015
*Don Giovanni, faculty advisor/producer
*Die Fledermaus (in English), faculty advisor/producer
+Dido and Aeneas, faculty advisor/producer/music dir./conductor
+Trouble in Tahiti, faculty advisor/producer
*La Bohème, faculty advisor/producer/”Colline”
*Hänsel und Gretel, faculty advisor/producer
+Cendrillon (Massenet), faculty advisor/producer/music dir./conductor/ “Le Héraut” 2014
+Aleko (Rachmaninoff), faculty advisor/co-producer with East Co. Youth Symphony
#Rita (Donizetti), faculty advisor/producer
#Daphnis et Chloé (Offenbach), faculty advisor/producer
*Così fan tutte, faculty advisor/producer /“Don Alfonso”
+Die lustige Witwe, faculty advisor/producer /music director/conductor 2013
+The Most Happy Fella, faculty advisor/producer /music director/conductor 2012
#Edges, faculty advisor/producer
+You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, faculty advisor/producer/music dir./conductor
+La finta giardiniera (Mozart), faculty advisor/producer 2011
+Cendrillon(Massenet), faculty advisor/producer /music director/“Le Roi” 2010
#The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, faculty advisor/producer
+Dido & Aeneas, faculty advisor/producer /music director 2009
+Gianni Schicchi, faculty advisor/producer /music director/“Amantio di Nicolao”
#I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, faculty advisor/producer
+Die Zauberflöte, music director/chorus master 2008
Third Place winner of the National Opera Association Collegiate Opera Competition
+Last Five Years, faculty advisor/producer
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+Amahl and the Night Visitors, music director/chorus master 2007
+The Mikado, music director/chorus master/“Pish-Tush” 2006
+ staged with orchestra #staged with piano *concert with piano
Broadway Dreams Foundation Summer Intensives, LA, Omaha, Philadelphia, Aspen 2013 - 2021
Presented master classes, audition and technique classes, and private instruction in musical
theater technique and performance. In addition to working with phenomenal young artists in the
program, I have had the honor of instructing Broadway and film actors Titus Burgess, Quentin Earl
Darrington, Ryann Redmond, Alex Newell, Jailen Josey, and Carina-Kay Louichey; and
collaborating with Stafford Arima, Otis Sallid, Kyme Sallid, Craig D’amico, Nick Adams, Nicholas
Rodgriguez, Dan Knechtges, Nicole Parker, and Spencer Liff.
Opera Academy of California, San Francisco, California 2013
Master class and private instruction
San Diego School of Performing and Creative Arts, San Diego, California 2013
Directed a Summer voice intensive culminating in an original musical production
Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut, California 1997 - 2006
Adjunct Voice Instructor
La Sierra University, Riverside, California 2000 - 2005
Assistant Professor of Music
Director of Vocal Studies
University Senate, alternate Whip; Scholarship/Research & various other committees
Courses taught:
Applied Voice and Voice Forum/Master Class
Beginning, Intermediate, & Advanced Class Voice
Diction for Singers I and II (English, German, Latin, French, Ital); Song Literature
Seminar – American Art Song; Seminar – French Mélodie;
Seminar – German Lieder; Vocal Methods & Techniques; Principles of Private Instruction
The American Musical on Film
Opera Workshop
Productions:
Man of La Mancha, music director/producer/“Capt. of the Inquisition” 2004
Jungle Madness, music director/producer for Riverside Chamber of Commerce
Cendrillon (Massenet), assistant director/producer/“Surintendent des Plaisirs”
Pirates of Penzance, musical director/producer/“Major Gen. Stanley” 2003
The Mikado, music director/producer/chorus 2002
Amahl & the Night Visitors, music director/producer 2001
Die Zauberflöte, music director/conductor/producer
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California 1996 - 2000
Adjunct Voice Instructor
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 1995 - 1999
Teaching Assistant
Responsible for teaching Beginning Class Voice and Private Students
Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, California 1994 - 1998
Adjunct Instructor
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Courses taught:
Applied Voice
Beginning & Intermediate Class Voice
Introduction to Music
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT
Valhalla High School, El Cajon, California 2022 – 2023
Musical Director and Vocal Coach for:
Into the Woods – 2023
La Costa Canyon High School, Carlsbad, California 2021 – present
Musical Director and Vocal Coach for the following productions:
We Tell the Story (an original verbatim musical cabaret) – 2021
The Fantasticks – 2022
Mean Girls – 2023
Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church, San Diego, California 2018 - present
Pianist and substitute cantor; Accompany cantorial and congregational chants, hymns,
and service music for three masses each week and additionally assume cantorial duties
when the head cantor is absent.
OnStage Playhouse, Chula Vista, California 2017
Musical Director/Conductor – Heathers, the Musical
Hawaii Education of the Arts, Hawaii Theatre Center, Honolulu, Hawaii 2009
Musical Director/Conductor – Honk!
San Diego Opera Chorus
Un ballo in maschera; Requiem (Verdi) 2014
Samson et Dalila; Aïda 2013
Turandot; Faust 2011
Romeo et Juliette 2010
Rigoletto; Don Quichotte; Peter Grimes 2009
Tannhäuser; Maria Stuarda; Cavalleria Rusticana; I Pagliacci; Aïda; Les pêcheurs de perles 2008
Борис Годунов (Boris Gudonov); Samson et Dalila; Il Trovatore; Wozzeck 2007
Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, California 2004 - 2005
Entertainment/Character Division
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PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
Pish-Tush The Mikado Bodhi Tree Concert Opera 2018
Mr. McClam Fly By Night Coronado Playhouse 2017
Man 1 I Love You, You’re Perfect…Change OB Playhouse 2017 Man/Writer (stand-in 11 perfs) Woody Guthrie’s American Song Intrepid Theatre/Horton Grand 2016
Salomon Andrée The Andrée Expedition World premiere San Diego City Opera 2016
Mike Blue Monday Mexican premiere Opera de Tijuana 2015
King Hildebrand Princess Ida* Bodhi Tree Concert Opera 2015
Colline La Bohème* Point Loma Opera Theatre 2015 Captain Corcoran H. M. S. Pinafore* Point Loma Opera Theatre 2015 Aleko Алеко in Russian; San Diego premiere East Co. Youth Symph/ Kroc Theater 2014
Colline La Bohème (Act 1) Opera de Tijuana, Opera en la Calle 2014
Brother Seven Deadly Sins San Diego Fringe Fest, Lyceum Theater 2014
Pooh-Bah The Mikado Festival Singers of Orange Co. 2014 Postman The Most Happy Fella Point Loma Opera Theatre 2013
Samuel Pirates of Penzance* Bodhi Tree Concert Opera 2013
Leo Gersh Love and War* Pasadena Civic Center 2013
Pish-Tush The Mikado* Opera en la Calle Festival Tijuana 2013
Melchior Amahl and the Night Visitors* OperaWorks Holiday Concert 2011
Leporello Don Giovanni* San Diego Concert Opera 2011 Le Roi Cendrillon Point Loma Opera Theatre 2010
Amantio di Nicolao Gianni Schicchi Point Loma Opera Theatre 2009
Jesus and Don One Sextet (semi-staged prod.) Diversionary Theatre San Diego 2009
Fourth Burgess Peter Grimes San Diego Opera 2009
Pish-Tush The Mikado Point Loma Opera Theatre 2006 Don Alfonso Cosí fan tutte+ Opera de Tijuana 2006 Oedipus Tex Oedipus Tex Mount San Antonio College 2005
Surintendant des Plaisirs Cendrillon La Sierra Opera Theatre 2004
Major General Stanley Pirates of Penzance La Sierra Opera Theatre 2003
Don Basilio Barber of Seville+ Orange County Opera 2003 Kaspar and Balthazar Amahl and the Night Visitors La Sierra Opera Theatre 2002
Zuniga Carmen Opera Institute of California 2002
Dick Deadeye HMS Pinafore Mt. San Antonio College 2001
Enrico Lucia di Lammermoor* Palisades Symphony 2000
Grandfather Clock/Black Cat L’Enfant et les Sortileges (English) proVOCE West 2000
Lawyer and Salesman On Gold Mountain Los Angeles Opera, Voices of Calif. 2000
Falke Die Fledermaus (English)* Bakersfield Symphony 2000
Falke Die Fledermaus (English) Univ.of Southern California Opera 1999
Fritz Die Tote Stadt (scenes) Univ of Southern California Opera 1999
Papageno Die Zauberflöte Pasadena Lyric Opera 1999 Monterone and Marullo Rigoletto* Palisades Symphony 1999
Archer The Imaginary Invalid Long Beach Opera 1999
Superintendent Budd Albert Herring USC Opera 1998
Speaker The Magic Flute* San Bernardino Symphony 1997
Krušina The Bartered Bride Univ of Southern California Opera 1997 Demetrius Midsummer Night’s Dream Univ of Southern California Opera 1996
Simone I Quattro Rusteghi (English) Univ of Southern California Opera 1995
Gianni Schicchi Gianni Schicchi (English) PLNU Opera 1995
Sergeant Pirates of Penzance Cimarron Circuit Opera 1994
Pooh-Bah The Mikado University of Oklahoma Opera 1993 Bartolo and Antonio The Marriage of Figaro Oklahoma Civic Opera 1992 Mr. Koffner The Consul University of Oklahoma Opera 1991
Sulpice Daughter of the Regiment+ Oklahoma Civic Opera 1990
*concert production +abbreviated production
PROFESSIONAL SOLO AND RECITAL APPEARANCES
Mozart’s Requiem San Diego City Ballet and Orchestra
Händel’s Messiah Christ the King Presbyterian; Colburn School
Beethoven’s Mass in C San Diego First Presbyterian Church
Arias from Bach Cantatas Pacific Bach Project
Händel’s Messiah San Diego City Ballet and Orchestra
Copland’s Old American Songs (selections) Classics for Kids Orchestra, Balboa Theater
Bach’s Weihnachts-Oratorium Long Beach Chorale and Chamber Orch.
Brahms’ Liebeslieder Waltzes Live Broadcast from LA Co. Museum of Art
Bach’s St. John Passion Angeles Master Chorale
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Händel’s Messiah Palisades Symphony
Donizetti’s Messa di Gloria Palisades Symphony
Bach’s Weihnachts-Oratorium Mt. San Antonio Master Chorale
Cox’s Deo Gratias Riverside Master Chorale
Bach’s Matthäus-Passion Los Angeles Bach Festival
Beethoven’s Symphony 9 Azusa Pacific University
Händel’s Messiah Riverside Master Chorale
Puccini’s Messa di Gloria Palisades Symphony
Vaughan Williams’ Dona nobis pacem Mt. San Antonio Concert Choir
Recital of Beethoven Lieder Live Broadcast from LACMA
To the distant beloved Beethoven Lieder Zipper Hall, Colburn School
Song Recital with Kathleen Roland, soprano Wilshire Ebell Theater, Los Angeles
Fauré’s Requiem Mt. San Antonio College
Nielsen’s sinfonia espansiva Live Radio Broadcast with USC Symphony
Orff’s Carmina Burana Mountainside Master Chorale, Pomona, CA
Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on Christmas Carols USC Concert Choir & Orchestra
Bass soloist & section leader Crystal Cathedral, Garden Grove, CA
HONORS & AWARDS
Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, District Winner, San Bernardino 2001
OperaWorks Summer Intensive Program, Participant 2001
Carmel Music Society Vocal Competition, Finalist 2001
Most Outstanding D. M. A. Vocal Arts Graduate, U. S. C. 2000
Léni Fé Bland Performance Grant 1999
Nunzio Crisci Opera Competition, Most Outstanding Male Singer 1997
PROFESSIONAL REVIEWS
“A distinguished voice that stood out for its solid technical facility, Craig Johnson (an Archer) offered
impressive, rich bass tones.”
Opera News Vol 64, No 4 - Robert Pragg on Long Beach Opera’s production of Charpentier’s The
Imaginary Invalid
"The star of the evening, certainly by the audience’s account, was John Craig Johnson whose Papageno
was deliciously comic and richly sung.”
Pasadena Star, Oct 22, 1999 - John Farrell on Pasadena Lyric Opera’s production of Mozart’s Die
Zauberflöte
“Craig Johnson revealed a very appealing bass.”
Los Angeles Times, March 21, 2000 - John Henken on L.A. Bach Festival’s St. Matthew Passion
“John Craig Johnson . . . handled small roles with honor and conviction.”
Los Angeles Times, June 10, 2000 - John Henken on LA Opera’s production of Nathan Wang’s On Gold
Mountain
“Fine work from bass Craig Johnson wove in and out of the chorus. Johnson’s triumphant second
movement statement ‘God Is Not Dead’ came across with reassuring vocal depth and texture.”
Riverside Press-Enterprise - Sherli Leonard on Riverside Master Chorale’s West Coast premiere of Michael
Cox’s Deo Gratias
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“And as Andrée, Johnson paints a vocal portrait of a thoughtful but misguided man blinded by fame
(“Pride and Ambition”) and ultimately broken by sorrow for his colleagues (“Final Words”).”
San Diego Union- Tribune, April 1, 2016 – Pam Kragen on San Diego City Opera’s production of Dominick
Argento’s Andrée Expedition
“Johnson…has a rich baritone voice…”
Carol’s Theatre Reviews
November 16, 2017 – Carol Davis on Coronado Playhouse’s production of Fly By Night
“Johnson, as Mr. McClam has a lovely moment and song in the second act.”
BroadWayWorld Review: Fly By Night at Coronado Playhouse, December 5, 2017 – E. H. Reiter
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SIGNIFICANT STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Awards from Operalia and the Laffont Metropolitan Opera Auditions, formerly Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions
Anthony Leon+ Tenor Winner Winner Winner
Operalia Winner First Prize
Operalia Zarzuela First Prize
Winner Winner
Regional Finalist
$20000 $3000 $1000
$30000
$10000
$3000 $1000
$500
2023 2023 2023
2022
2022
2021 2020
2020
National Grand Finals Western Region Los Angeles District
Riga, Latvia
Riga Latvia
Western Region Los Angeles District
Western Region
Anthony Whitson-Martini Baritone Henkelmann Encouragement $300 2018 San Diego District
McKenna Slack Soprano Henkelmann Encouragement $300 2017 San Diego District
McKenna Slack Soprano NATS Encouragement $250 2016 San Diego District
Kiana Bell Mezzo-soprano Henkelmann Encouragement $250 2016 San Diego District
Reno Wilson Bass-baritone Lundy Encouragement $250 2016 San Diego District
Kiana Bell Mezzo-soprano Timpani Audience Choice $200 2015 San Diego District
Amy Joy Stephens + Soprano Regional Finalist Encouragement $500 2014 Western Region
Anthony Whitson-Martini Baritone Regional Finalist Encouragement $500 2014 Western Region
Amy Joy Stephens + Soprano Winner $1000 2014 San Diego District
Anthony Whitson-Martini Baritone Winner $1000 2014 San Diego District
Kelsey Kammeraad Soprano Greiner Encouragement $250 2014 San Diego District
Kiana Bell Mezzo-soprano Faulk Encouragement $250 2014 San Diego District
Jonathan Daniel Lacayo Tenor NATS Encouragement $250 2014 San Diego District
Anthony Whitson-Martini Baritone Timpani Audience Choice $200 2014 San Diego District
Alexandra Rodrick Mezzo-soprano Regional Finalist Encouragement $500 2013 Western Region
Christen Blair Horne Soprano Regional Finalist Encouragement $500 2013 Western Region
Babatunde Akinboboye + Baritone Regional Finalist Encouragement $500 2013 Western Region
Alexandra Rodrick Mezzo-soprano Winner $1000 2013 San Diego District
Christen Blair Horne Soprano Winner $1000 2013 San Diego District
Amy Joy Stephens + Soprano Greiner Encouragement $250 2013 San Diego District
Babatunde Akinboboye + Baritone Winner $750 2013 Los Angeles District
Christian Sanders + Tenor Winner $1000 2012 Colorado-Wyoming District
Christen Blair Horne Soprano Regional Finalist Encouragement $500 2012 Western Region
Christen Blair Horne Soprano Winner $1000 2012 San Diego District
Alexandra Rodrick Mezzo-soprano Faulk Encouragement $250 2012 San Diego District
Karin Michelle Wilcox Mezzo-soprano Winner $1000 2011 San Diego District
Christen Blair Horne Soprano Winner $1000 2011 San Diego District
Austin James Thompson Bass-baritone Henkelmann Encouragement $300 2011 San Diego District
Austin James Thompson Bass-baritone Faulk Encouragement $300 2011 San Diego District
Amanda Hall + Soprano Encouragement $300 2010 Connecticut District
Austin James Thompson Bass-baritone Henkelmann Encouragement $250 2010 San Diego District
Christian Sanders Tenor Greiner Encouragement $300 2010 San Diego District
Elisa Jordan Soprano Cunningham Encouragement $250 2010 San Diego District
Austin James Thompson Bass-baritone Henkelmann Encouragement $250 2010 San Diego District
Vladilen Bgatov Baritone NATS Encouragement $250 2010 San Diego District
Amanda Hall + Soprano Regional Finalist Encouragement $500 2009 New England Region
Amanda Hall + Soprano Winner $1000 2009 Connecticut District
Austin James Thompson Bass-baritone Henkelmann Encouragement $250 2009 San Diego District
Christian Sanders Tenor Faulk Encouragement $250 2009 San Diego District
Alexandra Rodrick Mezzo-Soprano Greiner Encouragement $300 2009 San Diego District
Jackie Hayes Contralto Greiner Encouragement $300 2008 San Diego District
Amanda Hall + Soprano Winner $1000 2007 San Diego District
Abdiel Gonzalez + Baritone Lilah Devries Encouragement $250 2007 San Diego District
Abdiel Gonzalez + Baritone Winner $1000 2005 San Diego District
Charlie Kim + Tenor Winner $500 2005 Los Angeles District
Randall Bills + Tenor 4th Place $1500 2004 Western Region
Randall Bills + Tenor Winner $500 2004 Los Angeles District
Joshua Hong Bass Encouragement $150 2004 San Bernardino District
Randall Bills + Tenor 3rd Place $800 2003 Western Region
Randall Bills + Tenor Winner $700 2003 Orange County District
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Amanda Hall Soprano Gwendolyn Roberts Encouragement $200 2003 San Bernardino District
Kimberly Sogioka Mezzo-soprano Encouragement $200 2003 San Bernardino District
Amanda Hall Soprano Gwendolyn Roberts Encouragement $200 2002 San Bernardino District
Kimberly Sogioka Mezzo-soprano Encouragement $150 2002 San Bernardino District
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Advanced
Degrees
Summer Festivals and
Training Programs Professional Work
Anthony Leon, tenor
La Sierra University
New England
Conservatory
Moneticto International
Music Festival
Los Angeles Opera; Santa Fe Opera Apprentice;
Opera Theatre of Saint Louis; Palm Springs Opera
Guild; Théâtre des Champs-Élysées
Anthony Whitson-
Martini, baritone
Point Loma
Nazarene University
Academy of Vocal
Arts, Philadelphia,
Artist Diploma
Utah Festival Opera; Opera
Academy of California;
OperaWorks
Philadelphia Orchestra; Lyric Opera of San
Diego; San Diego Opera; Bodhi Tree Concerts,
La Jolla Symphony; San Diego Master Chorale;
Center Stage Opera; Lyric Fest Philadelphia; Point Loma Opera Theatre
McKenna Slack,
soprano PLNU
University of North
Florida
San Diego Gilbert & Sullivan
Intensive
San Diego Opera; Bodhi Tree Concerts; Musica
Vitale
Derek Legg, tenor PLNU San Diego Gilbert & Sullivan Intensive
San Diego Opera; Bodhi Tree Concerts; Point Loma Opera Theatre
Jonathan Lacayo, tenor
PLNU
Opera Theatre of the Rockies Vocal Arts Festival R&B Latin Band, Tierra; Los Angeles Opera; New York City Opera; Long Beach Opera, San Diego
Opera; Opera de Tijuana; Opera California;
Point Loma Opera Theatre
Reno Wilson, bass-
baritone
PLNU
University of Kansas,
MM
Opera Neo; San Diego G&S
Intensive; Broadway Dreams
Intensive;
Opera Buffs
San Diego Opera; Center Stage Opera; Pacific
Lyric Association; Santa Monica Opera Theatre;
Bodhi Tree Concerts; Point Loma Opera Theatre
Michael Cusimano,
tenor
Private student
Carnegie Mellon University La Jolla Playhouse, The Old Globe; North Coast
Rep; Cygnet Theatre; Diversionary Theatre;
Lamb’s Theatre; Moonlight Stage Productions;
Cabrillo Music Theatre
Jack French,
baritone PLNU
University of
Maryland, MM
San Diego Gilbert & Sullivan
Intensive
San Diego City Opera; San Diego Opera;
Lamb’s Players Theatre; Opera de Tijuana; New Village Arts; Bodhi Tree Concerts; Point Loma
Opera Theatre
Kelsey Kammeraad,
soprano
PLNU
San Diego Opera; Bodhi Tree Concerts; Point Loma Opera Theatre
Kiana Bell, mezzo-
soprano
PLNU
Utah Festival Opera San Diego Opera; Lamb’s Players Theatre; Royal
Caribbean Cruises; Bodhi Tree Concerts; Point
Loma Opera Theatre
Sam Bravo,
baritone
PLNU
Pacific Conservatory of the
Performing Arts
Solvang Festival Theater; Bodhi Tree Concerts;
Festival Singers of OC; Point Loma Opera Theatre
Krista Wilford,
soprano
PLNU
SongFest; San Diego Gilbert
& Sullivan Intensive
San Diego Opera; San Diego City Opera;
Coronado Playhouse; Bodhi Tree Concerts; Point
Loma Opera Theatre
Julia Taylor,
soprano Private student
University of Kansas,
MM
OperaWorks;
Vancouver International Song Institute
Bodhi Tree Concerts; Point Loma Opera Theatre
Alexis Alfaro, tenor
Private student
University of Kansas,
MM
Opera Academy of
California; OperaWorks
San Diego Opera; Lyric Opera of Kansas City;
Center Stage Opera; Pacific Lyric Association; Point Loma Opera Theatre
Michelle Law, soprano
PLNU
Opera Academy of California;
OperaWorks
San Diego Opera; Point Loma Opera Theatre
Phillip Dannels, tenor
PLNU
OperaWorks San Diego Opera; Bodhi Tree Concerts
Genie Tjahjadi, mezzo-soprano
PLNU
Opera Academy of California Royal English Opera; Il Travatore Opera Co; Los Angeles Metropolitan Opera; DVC Philharmonic
Orchestra; Solano Chamber Society
Christen Blair Horne, soprano
PLNU
University of Kansas, MM Opera Academy of California;
OperaWorks
Bodhi Tree Concerts; East Co Youth Symphony; Point Loma Opera Theatre
Michael Aiello,
baritone
Private post-grad
University of
Colorado, Boulder,
MM
Eastman School of
Music, DMA
Aspen Music Festival USAF Singing Sergeants; San Diego Opera;
Opera de Tijuana; Erie Philharmonic; Salastina
Music Society; East Co Youth Symphony; Point
Loma Opera Theatre
Jordan Miller, tenor
Private student
University of North Carolina
School of the Arts
Cygnet Theatre; Lamb’s Theatre; Lyric Opera of
San Diego; Holland America Cruise Line
Leandro Coelho,
tenor PLNU
Broadway Dreams Intensive Holland America Cruise Line; Broadway Dreams
Foundation
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Alexandra Rodrick,
mezzo-soprano
PLNU
Opera Institute of
Boston University,
Artist Diploma
Wolf Trap Opera;
Aspen Music Festival;
Chautauqua Opera
Seiji Ozawa Music Academy, Opera Delaware;
Des Moines Metro Opera; Atlanta Opera; Opera
de Tijuana; San Diego Opera; PLOT
Christian Sanders,
tenor
PLNU
Rice University, MM Santa Fe Opera;
Aspen Music Festival;
Glimmerglass; Opera
Academy of California; Opera Buffs
Minnesota Opera; San Diego Opera; Hawaii
Opera Theatre; Des Moines Metro Opera; Utah
Opera; Opera de Tijuana; Erie Philharmonic;
Point Loma Opera Theatre
Danielle Perrault, mezzo-soprano Private post-grad
University of Kansas, MM OperaWorks; Taos Opera Institute; International Opera
Performing Experience,
Mercatello sul Matauro, Italy
San Diego Opera; San Diego Symphony; San Diego City Opera; Lyric Opera of Kansas City; Bodhi Tree Concerts;
Point Loma Opera Theatre
Jaycob Hunter,
tenor
PLNU
South Coast Repertory
Professional Intensive
South Coast Repertory; Cygnet Theatre;
Redondo Beach PAC; 3-D Theatricals; Music
Theatre West; The Imagination Machine; Costa
Mesa Civic Playhouse
Austin James
Thompson, bass-
baritone PLNU
University of Southern
California, MM
Aspen Music Festival; Opera
Academy of California;
Opera Buffs
San Diego Opera; Palm Springs Opera Guild
Elisa Jordan, soprano PLNU
Seattle University, MFA Opera Academy of California San Diego Opera
Francesca Sola, soprano
PLNU
LEGO movie featured song; Pirelli Stadium, UK; Pelican Hill Resort; StubHub Center, LA; CBS
“Limitless”; 2015 World’s Fair, Milan; Cerritos
Center for the Performing Arts; The Alex Theatre;
Fox Performing Arts Center; The Madrid Theatre
Bethany Brautigam,
soprano
PLNU
North Park University,
MM
OperaWorks; SDO Summer
Intensive, Sieur du Luth Arts
Festival; Taos Opera Institute
Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre; Petite Opera
Productions Chicago
Karin Wilcox,
mezzo-soprano
PLNU
Opera Theatre of the Rockies
Vocal Arts Festival
San Diego Opera; Boulder Opera; Denver
Immersive Opera; Opera Theatre of the Rockies;
Point Loma Opera Theatre
Nick Shelton, bass-
baritone
Private student
OperaWorks;
Riverside Lyric Opera
Long Beach Opera; Opera Las Vegas, Livermore
Valley Opera; Opera Idaho; Nevada Opera;
Intimate Opera of Pasadena; Repertory Opera Co; Riverside Lyric Opera; Opera Theatre of the
Rockies
Steven Vail, tenor PLNU Cal State Northridge, MM Pacific Opera Project
Brendan McClenahan, tenor
PLNU
Cal State Northridge, MM
Megan Vail, soprano
PLNU
Cal State Northridge, MM Pacific Opera Project
Jackie Hayes, mezzo-soprano
PLNU
Cal State Northridge, MM Opera Academy of California; Song Fest;
SDO Summer Intensive
Regina Opera Co; Center Stage Opera; Pacific Opera Project; Dell’Arte Opera; New York
Session Symphony
Matt Rodriguez, tenor
Private student
Academy of Musical and Dramatic Arts Silversea Cruises; Choozi Entertainment; Disney Entertainment; Little House on the Ferry
Natalie Wachen
(Nyema)
Private student
Disney Entertainment; Public Theatre NYC; NBC,
HBO, BET, CW Network; Natalie Wachen Quartet
Joshua Hong, bass
La Sierra Univ
University of Southern
California, MM
Charlie Kim, tenor
La Sierra Univ
University of North
Texas, MM
OperaWorks; American
Institute of Musical Studies,
Graz; Lingua e Canto;
Atlantic Music Festival
Los Angeles Opera Outreach; San Fernando
Valley Master Chorale; Dallas Bach Society;
Street Symphony Chamber Singers
Abdiel Gonzalez,
baritone
La Sierra University
OperaWorks; Jarvis
Conservatory Zarzuela
Institute
Los Angeles Opera, LA Master Chorale, Los
Angeles Philharmonic; Orange Co. Opera;
Center Stage Opera; Philharmonic Boca del Río
Kimberly Sogioka,
mezzo-soprano
La Sierra University
Manhattan School of
Music, MM
Aspen Music Festival; Crested
Butte Music Festival;
OperaWorks
Metropolitan Opera; English National Opera;
Virginia Opera; Michigan Opera Theatre;
Carnegie Hall; Opera Grand Rapids; Opera Tampa; Dicapo Opera; Operamission; Orchestra
Insonica; Camerata New York
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Babatunde
Akinboboye,
baritone
Mt San Antonio College
OperaWorks; CoOPERAtive Los Angeles Opera; Long Beach Opera; Opera
San Jose; Utah Opera; Opera Santa Barbara;
Center Stage Opera; Pacific Opera Project
Asante
Gunewardena, tenor
Mt. SAC
Oklahoma City
University, MFA
Colony Theatre; Holland America Cruises
Jovani Demetrie McCleary, baritone
Mt. SAC
Academy of Musical and Dramatic Arts Village Light Opera; The Chance Theatre; Metropolitan Opera; The Secret Theatre;
Silversea Cruises
Amy Joy Stephens,
soprano
Private pre-college
College-Conservatory
of Music, Cincinnati,
MM
Nashville Opera; Inland Valley Opera; Los
Angeles Bach Festival; Pro Musica Chamber
Ensemble; Moonlight Stage Productions
Amanda Hall,
soprano
La Sierra University
Yale, MM
University of Southern
California, MM
Central City Opera;
OperaWorks;
Jarvis Conservatory Zarzuela
Institute
New York City Opera; Lyric Opera Kansas City;
Polish Radio Symphony; Hawaii Opera Theatre;
Opera Naples; Western Plains Opera; Sanibel
Music Festival; Opera de Tijuana; Yale Opera
Randall Bills, tenor
La Sierra University
University of Southern
California, MM, DMA
Santa Fe Opera; Aspen
Music Festival;
Tanglewood; Opera Buffs
New York City Opera; Seattle Opera; Theater
Bremen; Theater Chemnitz; Hamburg Festival
Orchestra; Chicago Lyric Opera; Rossini Opera Festival; English Nat’l Opera; Teatro Comunale di Bologna; Opera Leipzig; Teatro Lirico di Cagliari;
International Händel-Festspiele Karlsruhe;
Komische Opera Berlin; New Zealand Opera;
Nationaltheater Weimar; Houston Symphony;
Pasadena Symphony; Naples Philharmonic; Boston Youth Symphony; Hollywood Bowl;
Moscow Philharmonic Society; PLOT
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John Craig Johnson, baritone, has been praised internationally by Opera News as a
distinguished voice of "solid technical facility and impressive, rich, singing." He has
performed forty operatic roles on stage, with the Los Angeles Times calling him “very
appealing” and a singer who “handled roles with honor and conviction.” He has sung
principal roles with Los Angeles Opera (in the world premiere of Nathan Wang’s On
Gold Mountain, the inaugural Voices of California project), Long Beach Opera, Orange
County Opera, Opera de Tijuana, and the San Bernardino, Bakersfield, and Palisades
Symphonies. He has been heralded as "the star of the evening . . . deliciously comic
and richly sung" by the Pasadena Star for his Papageno in Die Zauberflöte. He continues to sing both
opera and musical theater roles and collaborates frequently with San Diego Opera, Opera de Tijuana,
OB Playhouse, Coronado Playhouse, and Intrepid Theatre.
Johnson is the recipient of many awards and holds a doctorate in vocal arts from the University of
Southern California where he was honored as the outstanding DMA Vocal Arts Graduate of the Year. Dr.
Johnson is an alumnus of OperaWorks and has sung with the organization in many special events. At the
National Classical Singer Convention, he collaborated with OperaWorks’ founder and director, Ann Baltz,
in presenting an “operavisation” workshop. Eighteen of his students have been selected for the nationally
competitive OperaWorks summer intensive training program, eleven of whom have completed the
Advanced Artist program. His students have also completed apprenticeships and sung roles with Santa Fe
Opera, Glimmerglass, Wolf Trap Opera, Aspen Musical Festival Opera, Tanglewood, Opera Academy of
California, and Opera Neo.
Dr. Johnson maintains a very active role as a voice teacher, passionately mentoring and promoting
singers. He is currently on the voice faculty of Colburn Community School of Performing Arts in Los Angeles
and Associate faculty San Diego Mesa College, where he teaches all sections of beginning – advanced
voice and directs the Mesa College Choir. He has taught at the University of Southern California, Azusa
Pacific University, Mt. San Antonio College, and La Sierra University, where he served as Director of Vocal
Studies. At Point Loma Nazarene University, he served as the Vocal Studies Director and faculty adviser
and music director/conductor for Point Loma Opera Theatre and the Point Loma Musical Theater Club.
From 2010 to 2017 he produced and/or conducted 23 works including Gianni Schicchi (2009), I Love You,
You’re Perfect, Now Change (2009) Dido and Aeneas (2010, ‘15), Massenet’s Cendrillon (2011, ’14), La
finta giardiniera (2011), You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (2012) Edges (2012), Die lustige Witwe (2012),
Most Happy Fella (2013), Così fan tutte (2014) Offenbach’s Daphnis et Chloe (2014), Donizetti’s Rita
(2014), Rachmaninoff’s Aleko (2014), Hänsel und Gretel (2015, ‘16), La bohème (2015), Trouble in Tahiti
(2015), Don Giovanni (2015), Rota’s Il cappello di paglia di Firenze (2015), Mikado (2015), Old Maid and
the Thief (2017), and Heathers (2017)
A champion of younger singers, Dr. Johnson has taught the summer opera intensive at the nationally
recognized San Diego High School for Creative and Performing Arts, and served on the guest faculties of
Opera Academy of California, Broadway Dreams Summer Intensives (Los Angeles, Omaha, Sacramento,
and Philadelphia, where he taught Titus Burgess, Quentin Earl Darrington, Ryann Redmond, Alex Newell,
Jailen Josey, and Carina-Kay Louichey;) and Atlanta's Renaissance International School for Performing
Arts. He teaches voice students who are pursuing or currently engaged in professional careers singing
opera, pop, rock, and musical theater. From 2008 – 2018 alone, his students garnered ten first place wins
and thirty other awards from the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. His students are also
winners and grant recipients of auditions sponsored by the Sullivan Foundation, National Association of
Teachers of Singing, Carmel Music Society, Los Angeles Opera Buffs, La Jolla Symphony Young Artists,
Musical Merit of San Diego, Virginia Hawk Memorial Scholarship, and most recently Operalia, the World
Opera Competition. His students are engaged as professional singers on the local, regional, national, and
international levels. They have completed graduate degrees and/or certificates in Voice Performance at
University of Southern California, Yale, Academy of Vocal Arts, Rice, University of Colorado – Boulder,
Boston Conservatory, University of North Texas, Manhattan School of Music, California State University –
Northridge, University of Kansas, and Boston University’s Opera Institute.
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LETTER OF AGREEMENT
Brad Golden -La Costa Canyon High School Theatre
1 Maverick Way
Carlsbad, CA 92009
January 8, 2025
John Craig Johnson
Dear Craig Johnson:
I
On January 8, 2025, we came to a mutual agreement concerning providing musical direction for La Costa Canyon
High School Theatre's Spring 2026 Musical. The purpose of this letter of agreement (the "LOA") is to summarize the
terms of the agreement we reached. If you find anything in this LOA to be incorrect, please let me know as soon as
possible. If you agree that all the terms state in this LOA are correct, please sign this LOA and return it to me and I will
move forward with having a formal agreement drafted (the "Formal Agreement"). Per our conversation, we mutually
agreed upon the following:
TOPIC OF AGREEMENT
Providing musical direction for La Costa Canyon High School Theatre's Spring 2026 musical
Onsite training of all songs related to the musical, with follow-up rehearsals as needed
TERM AND TERMINATION
The Formal Agreement will become effective on January 6, 2026 (the "Effective Date") and shall remain in effect until June
6, 2026 (the "Termination Date").
Both parties shall have the right, at any time, upon written notice, to terminate the Formal Agreement. Upon termination,
all rights shall immediately return to the originator without prejudice to money that may be due or become due upon the
occurrence of any of the following:
(a) Any violation of the terms of the Formal Agreement, by either party;
(b) Death or disability of either party during the term of the Formal Agreement, or;
(c) Either parties' inability to perform in accordance with the Formal Agreement.
FORCE MAJEURE
Neither party shall be considered in default of in breach of the Formal Agreement, when such failure or delay to perform
should be triggered by any act or force of nature beyond either party's control. Such acts or force of nature would include,
but are not limited to, acts of God (tornado, hurricane, lightning strike, etc.), fire, flood, hostilities, war, striking, or
governmental restrictions. Should such performance become interrupted by any such act as mentioned above, every
reasonable effort shall be made to resume full performance as promptly as possible.
PREVAILING LAW
The Formal Agreement shall be governed in accordance with the prevailing laws of the State of California. Every aspect
and provision of the Formal Agreement shall be construed in such a manner that shall render this an effective and valid
legal instrument under current applicable law. Should any part of the Formal Agreement be deemed ineffective or
unenforceable under applicable, only that specific provision shall be invalid and unenforceable, without affecting or
invalidating any of the remaining provisions contained within the Formal Agreement.
Both parties acknowledge that the terms set forth in this letter accurately reflect the terms being agreed to by the parties
and that such terms will appear in the Formal Agreement as they appear in this LOA.
Applicant:COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS 2024-25 PROJECT BUDGET INFORMATION
$ Notes $
Admissions
$ 21,000.00
Free tickets are made available for all students cannot afford
admission. Otherwise, tickets are sold for $15/students and
$26/adults
Gifts/Merchandise/
Concessions $ 1,000.00 Net income from concession sales
Advertising $ 200.00 special donation from parent(s)
Other
22,200.00$ Subtotal Earned Income -$
CONTRIBUTED INCOME $ Notes $
Private $ -
Individual $ 3,000.00 This total is the approximate of donations received from parents of
students who are involved in the show.
Public Support $ -
Applicant Cash $ -
CAG Request Amount $ 3,500.00 Amount requested through Community Arts Grants 2025-26
Other
Other
Subtotal Unearned Income 6,500.00$ Subtotal Unearned Income -$
Cash Notes Cash
Project Staff (non-artist)
Project Artist(s) or Arts
Instructor(s) $ 12,500.00
Musical director: $3500, Costumer: $2,500, Choreographer:
$2,500, Set Design: $1,500, Lighting Design: $1,500, Set
Construction: $1,000
Educational Materials/Printing $ 800.00 Poster advertising, banners, signs
Costumes/Props $ 5,000.00 $4,000 costume fabrics and rentals, $1,000 props
Sets $ 4,300.00 Construction materials and supplemental lighting and special
effects
Supplies $ 800.00 General production costs including lobby decorations
Licensing/Royalties $ 4,100.00 Cost of show licensing
CAG FY 2025-26 BUDGET FORM PROJECTED - APPLICATION ACTUALS - FINAL REPORT
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PROJECT EXPENSES
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ACTUALS - FINAL REPORT
ORGANIZATION NAME: La Costa Canyon HS Foundation - Theatre
Notes
Amount received through Community Arts Grants 2025-26
Notes
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CAG FY 2025-26 BUDGET FORM PROJECTED - APPLICATION ACTUALS - FINAL REPORT
Rentals (space and/or other) $ - The theatre space is provided rent free by the SDUHSD
Transportation $ - N/A
Food & Beverage $ 600.00 Backstage food for the students involved in the production.
Marketing/Promotion/
Publicity $ - We use social media and local publications to advertise our shows.
Fiscal Agency Fee $ - N/A
Other - Stage Makeup $ 600.00 Special effects stage makeup for the cast
Other
Other
EXPENSES TOTALS 28,700.00$ -$
Value Notes Value
IN-KIND TOTALS -$ -$
IN-KIND SUPPORT
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Please give detailed descriptions for each line item in the notes column. For example, if your total admissions is $1,000, enter "4 shows, 50 attendees, $5 each."
Please insert your organization name in the top right header.
Budget Instructions:
For application, fill out only green. For final report, fill in blue.
You will only be able to fill out the cells highlighted in green or blue.
The application project budget must balance. Total income must equal total expenses. Final Report may
Round all budget figures to the nearest whole dollar.
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ACTUALS - FINAL REPORT
Notes
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Please give detailed descriptions for each line item in the notes column. For example, if your total admissions is $1,000, enter "4 shows, 50 attendees, $5 each."
Please insert your organization name in the top right header.
Budget Instructions:
For application, fill out only green. For final report, fill in blue.
You will only be able to fill out the cells highlighted in green or blue.
The application project budget must balance. Total income must equal total expenses. Final Report may
Round all budget figures to the nearest whole dollar.
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
HEATHER CALVIN
Hospitality
TIFFANY CANNIS
Arts
LA COSTA CANYON HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION
BRAD LINEBERGER
Athletics
THERESA GRAY
Academics
LIZ KENNY
VP BusinessDevelopment
DAVE MOTT
VP Finance
RJ SMITH
President
SARAH SANTOS
Recording Secretary
CRISTIN STRAIN
VP Communications/Marketing
STEPHANIE MARCUCCI ALLEN
Volunteer Coordinator
JANE ELLIOTT
At Large
BOARD MEMBERS
COMMITTEES
SENIOR EVENTS GRAD NITE FUNDRAISING ALUMNI NOMINATING
MAV BASH MAV FUND AUCTION
STEPHANIE RUBINO
At Large
BETH CROWDER
Executive Director
MARGIE SPITZMILLERBookkeeper
GRANTS
BECKY STEWART
At Large
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LCC HIGH SCHOOL
FOUNDATION