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FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 GRANT AGREEMENT FOR
THEATER AND ARTS FOUNDATION OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY
This agreement is made on the day of ____________, 2025, by Theater and Arts Foundation of
San Diego County, 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 Seven-thousand five-hundred dollars ($7,500) (“Grant”). The purpose of the Grant is to
provide funds to Grantee for the project outlined in the Agreement Scope (“Agreement Scope”).
Project Title: 2026 Performance Outreach Program (POP) Tour
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.
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c. Grantee shall complete all work in accordance with Agreement Scope, as reasonably soon as
possible, but in no case later than thirty (30) calendar days, Grantee shall notify the City of
events or proposed changes that could affect the Agreement Scope.
d. The Grantee shall be responsible for the performance of the work, as set forth herein, and for
the preparation of reports required by this Agreement.
e. Before Grantee makes any material changes to the Agreement Scope, Grantee will inform City
Staff in writing within ten (10) working days of the decision to implement said change. City may
request documentation to support the change, and Grantee agrees to submit to the City, in
writing, the proposal requesting modifications to the Agreement Scope. Grantee shall make no
material changes to the Agreement Scope unless and until City formally approves the Grantee’s
request in writing.
f. Grantee shall acknowledge the City’s Scope of Grant consistent with the Fiscal Year 2025-26
Community Arts Grants Guidelines, attached hereto as Exhibit “A.”
g. Grantee shall provide full and timely information to the City to update staff on programs and
include naming the City in any publications and/or social media, whether in digital or print
format, as opportunities arise.
h. Grantee shall retain all records and supporting documentation, including expenditure receipts,
applicable to the Agreement Scope and this Agreement for a period of three (3) years, and make
all records and supporting documentation readily available, upon request, for inspection and/or
audit by representatives of the City.
4. EVENT/PROGRAM PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
Grantee has the option to supply event and/or program information including the date, location, time,
admission, parking and related details for inclusion in Cultural Arts’ communications such as e-newsletter,
emails and website. At its discretion, the Cultural Arts Office will provide support in distributing the
information through the city’s established channels of communication. If grantee wishes to participate,
the grantee needs to submit the information to the Cultural Arts Office at least sixty (60) days prior to the
event or program.
Please initial box to opt-in to promotional opportunities
5. RETURN OF GRANT FUNDS.
If City determines that Grantee has failed to comply with the terms and conditions of this Grant
Agreement without prior written approval by the City, then, upon demand by the City, Grantee agrees to
return to the City the amount requested by the City, up to and including an amount equivalent to the full
Grant award. Failure of the Grantee to comply with the terms of this Agreement shall not be the cause for
return of Grant funds if, in the judgement of the City, such failure was due to no fault of the Grantee. In
such case, any amount required to settle, at minimum cost, any irrevocable obligations properly incurred
shall be eligible to be paid by Grant funds. However, if, due to a local health order, Grantee is unable to
complete all events or requirements of the Scope of Grant, Grantee may be required to return up to the
full amount of the award or a prorated amount based on the percentage of the work completed.
6. REQUIRED REPORTS.
Failure to complete the following reports may render the recipient ineligible to receive the full and final
payment of the Grant award.
a. Submit a Revised Project Form, as required per the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community Arts
Grants Guidelines, attached hereto as Exhibit “A,” within thirty (30) days of Grant award
notification.
b. Submit a Final Report including all required attachments by completing the designated form to
the City (30) calendar days after the Agreement Scope end date or, Oct. 2, 2026, whichever is
earlier.
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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:
Theater and Arts Foundation of
San Diego County City of Carlsbad
Attn: Rebecca Goodman Library & Cultural Arts Director Suzanne Smithson
2910 La Jolla Village Drive 1775 Dove Lane La Jolla, CA 92037 Carlsbad, CA 92011
Email: rgoodman@ljp.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
DEBBY BUCHHOLZ, Chief Executive Officer
(Print name/Title)
dbuchholz@ljp.org
(Email address) ATTEST:
For SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
(Date)
**By:
(2nd signature here)
Morgen Fry, Assistant City Clerk
PATRICIA O'SHAUGHNESSY, Chief Financial Officer
(Print name/Title)
poshaughnessy@ljp.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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Theatre and Arts Foundation of San Diego County
Debby Buchholz
2910 La Jolla Village Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
information@ljp.org
O: 858-550-1070
Rebecca Goodman
2910 La Jolla Village Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
rgoodman@ljp.org
O: 858-228-3059
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Application Form
Application Verification
Application Type Verification:*
This application is for Arts Organizations applying for the 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 verify that this is the application for the Arts Projects for Arts Organizations category.
Guidelines & Eligibility Requirements 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 the eligibility requirements.
Fiscal Sponsor Role
As an Arts Organization, would you be interested in acting as a Fiscal Sponsor for individual artists to apply for
future Community Arts Grants? This would not impact your own organization's ability to apply for funding. If you
check yes, Cultural Arts Office staff will reach out with more information. We appreciate your support of individual
artists! (OPTIONAL)
All applicants that wish to collaborate with others to complete this grant application may use the
"collaborator" button on the top right section of this page (instructions below.):
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
•Arts Organizations must be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations established for at least 3 years as
of January 1, 2025
•Applicants may only submit one application per funding cycle and cannot apply to multiple categories
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Past Funding*
Has your organization received funding from the City of Carlsbad's Community Arts Grants program in the past?
Yes
Are you an individual artist applying through a fiscal agent?*
No
Primary Organization Name
Name as shown on an IRS letter of determination.
Theatre & Arts Foundation of San Diego County
DBA (if applicable)
La Jolla Playhouse
Organization Website
lajollaplayhouse.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. If you are an individual artist,
use this section to give us an idea of your mission/vision as an artist.
La Jolla Playhouse advances theatre as an art form, telling stories that inspire empathy and create a dialogue
toward a more just future. With our intrepid spirit and eclectic, artist-driven approach we will continue to
cultivate a local, national and global following with an insatiable appetite for audacious work.
We provide unfettered creative opportunities for a community of artists of all backgrounds and abilities. We
are committed to being a permanent safe harbor for unsafe and surprising work, offering a glimpse of the
new and the next in American theatre.
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.
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I understand that should my organization receive funding for this 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
•Projects must take place in Carlsbad, be accessible to the public and benefit the community of Carlsbad
•All arts projects/activities require the participation of an artist or subject matter expert
•Arts Project grants have a maximum award of $7,500 ( Note: those applying in Emerging Arts Organization
category have a maximum award of $5,000)
Project Name:*
Please provide us with the name of the arts project.
2026 Performance Outreach Program (POP) Tour
Project Summary:*
Please provide us with a brief summary of your project.
The Performance Outreach Program (POP) Tour, started in 1987, is a core program at La Jolla Playhouse, run
by our Learning and Engagement department. Each year, the Playhouse commissions and develops a new
play specifically for San Diego County students. The final production travels throughout the County’s
socioeconomically and culturally diverse neighborhoods including Carlsbad, touring schools, libraries, and
community and cultural centers. Through carefully developed theatrical experiences, curriculum
supplements, and educator resources, the program develops students into creative problem-solvers,
confident communicators and collaborators, and empathetic and tolerant members of society.
The POP Tour set, costumes, and props are designed to be fully mobile. They are packed into a 16-foot truck
and can be unloaded and set up in any space in 60 minutes. Pre-show workshops and post-show discussions
allow students to explore the play and its themes. The Playhouse Learning team also provides POP Tour-
related lesson plans on a user-friendly website for educators to incorporate into their classroom curriculum.
The 2026 POP Tour will be written by Mabelle Reynoso about literacy and learning differences told through a
lens of intergenerational storytelling and cultural legacy. Reynoso is a multidisciplinary storyteller who has
devoted her artistic career to building connections in communities through storytelling. A $7,500 grant will
support 2-3 performances at two Carlsbad schools.
Project Start Date:*
Please note that project start date must be on or after September 2, 2025.
09/03/2025
Project End Date:*
Please note that the project end date must be on or before September 2, 2026.
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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.
2025 Carlsbad Locations:
Calavera Hills Elem 4/16
El Camino Creek Elem 4/28
2025 North SD County locations
San Marcos Elem 3/13
Libby Elem 4/4
Bernardo Elem 4/8
Vista Academy 4/30
2026 POP Tour Key Dates:
Sep 8-11, 2025: Developmental workshop and public reading with feedback from the audience
Oct 2025: Begin booking tour sites
Feb 10, 2026: First rehearsal with a read-through of the updated script
Mar 4 - May 1, 2026: Visit schools and community centers (approximately 9 performances per week)
Apr 2026: Public performances of the POP Tour at WOW Festival at UC San Diego
The Carlsbad Community Arts Grants team is welcome at all readings, and Carlsbad school and public
performances.
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 $7,500 for one-year arts projects.
$7,500.00
Participants:*
Total number of expected participants for this project (i.e. artists, coordinators, directors.)
25
Audience:*
Total number of expected audience attendance for this project.
1000
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Previous Project Success:
If your organization has completed a similar project, please provide details of the project and why it was
successful.
La Jolla Playhouse’s Performance Outreach Program (POP) Tour has been around for more than 35 years,
which speaks to its popularity and success. In a typical year, our POP Tour reaches around 10,000-20,000
students with 65-75 performances at 55-65 different schools and community centers throughout all five
supervisorial districts in San Diego County.
Through the POP Tour, the Playhouse helps fill the void of arts education in San Diego County schools. Most
students who experience the POP Tour each year have never seen a play or experienced live theatre in any
way. This program is especially vital for youth who would otherwise have limited or no exposure to the arts,
including students at Title 1 (low income) schools.
Students learn social-emotional skills and tolerance through experiencing these live performances. As one
student shared after last year’s POP Tour, “Thank you for the wonderful show. It had a strong show of morals.
It was also very entertaining. Your play shined, and the crew shined brighter.” Likewise, educators can see the
impact of the POP Tour on their students (and the need for government financial support). This reflection is
from the principal at Pacific Rim Elementary in Carlsbad, “Thank you so much for providing this to our
students. We do not have funding for programs like this so we are especially grateful that community grants
provide this program to schools as we all benefit!”
Project Distinction:
What makes this project distinctive?
La Jolla Playhouse is the only regional theatre in San Diego County that annually tours a professional play for
young audiences to area schools and community centers. The University of Arkansas found that attending live
theatre increases students’ empathy and tolerance, as well as their understanding of the world and its
diversity.
Qualitative responses from a teacher survey following the 2024 POP Tour production, Abeba in the Tall Grass,
provides a sense of how the children in the audience process the themes of the play, as well as how the ideas
and experience may continue to resonate with them in the future.
What ideas/themes did your students discuss with you after seeing the performance?
Being kind to others, accepting of all people
Friendships can change and people can evolve as they age
We can learn a lot from the people around us
Friendship, keeping an open mind, empathy
Caring for community, giving people a chance, forgiveness
The importance of being inclusive, and a sense of belonging
“We value the arts, drama. Many of our students have not had the opportunity to be exposed to a professional
dramatic performance. We appreciated the themes in the play and the springboard for meaningful discussion.
All of our kids were engaged.” - Toler Elementary
Project Goals:
What are the goals (outputs and/or outcomes) of the project? How will you measure your goals?
Outputs:
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Develop and produce a full, dynamic, engaging performance series that introduces students to professional
theatre
Nine-week tour (up to 80 performances) that will reach at least 50 San Diego schools (20,000 students),
minimum 25 Title 1 schools
Online resource guides with pre- and post-performance standards-based lesson plans to enhance the learning
experience in classrooms
Schedule La Jolla Playhouse-trained teaching artists to conduct pre-show, in-classroom workshops preparing
students for the show
Include post-show learning opportunities facilitated by the actors to help students process the messages of
the production as well as the theatre experience
Outcomes:
Positively impact students’ lives and academic careers by encouraging youth to understand theatre, be
creative, develop 21st-century skills, gain empathy and tolerance, and form a lifelong appreciation of the arts
Positively impact educators’ effectiveness in the classroom by providing resources, lesson plans, and
curriculum guides that enhance students’ learning
Evaluation Methods:
School statistics to ensure broad socio-economic and geographic impact
Website analytics to determine resource guide access
Survey responses and written feedback from participating teachers
Student-created thank-you letters and artwork
Student assessments administered by teachers which explore the development of analytical skills, knowledge
integration, collaborative work, and written and oral expression
Target Population:
Who is your target population and why? How will you reach them?
The target population for our POP Tour is students in grades 3-6 who live in San Diego County. Access to live
theatre and arts education is non-existent or very limited for much of this population and La Jolla Playhouse
aims to help fill that gap. Studies show positive associations between arts activities and developing social
skills such as helping, sharing, caring, and empathizing with others, in addition to helping children regulate
their emotions (NEA). Other studies show strong links between arts education and cognitive development
including thinking, problem solving, concept understanding, information processing, and overall intelligence;
students motivated in the arts develop attention skills and memory retrieval that also apply to other subject
areas (Americans for the Arts).
Our Learning & Engagement team reaches out to schools, school districts, educators, educational nonprofits,
and other community partners to book as many performances as we can in the two-month time frame. We
work with the County Office of Education to help make introductions and build relationships. We make
numerous phone calls and emails to schools and post on social media to promote the opportunity.
For booking locations in Carlsbad, we reach out directly to the teachers and principals who have booked the
show in the past. We also communicate directly with Melba Novoa in the Carlsbad Cultural Arts
Office/Carlsbad Unified School District to ensure we are reaching into the Carlsbad community.
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.
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Mabelle Reynoso, 2026 POP Tour playwright
Laura Pitts, CEO, Carlsbad Educational Foundation
Eric Sapp, Recreation Supervisor - Youth & Teen Programming, City of Carlsbad
Bryan Brockett, Director of Secondary Education, Carlsbad Unified School District
Kimberly Fuentes, Director of Elementary Education, Carlsbad Unified School District
Carlsbad Schools hosting 2025 POP Tour performances:
Calavera Hills Elementary (April 16 at 1:30pm)
El Camino Creek Elementary (April 28 at 8:15am)
Carlsbad Schools that hosted 2024 POP Tour performances:
El Camino Elementary
Calavera Hills Elementary
Jefferson Elementary
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.
Mabelle Reynoso Playwright Bio.pdf
Organization Changes/Challenges/Circumstances:
What special circumstances, challenges or changes have affected your organization? What impact has this had on
your organization?
Due to shifting Federal priorities and uncertainty around future funding for critical community services, we
have seen increased instability among under-resourced members of our community. La Jolla Playhouse is
unpacking what it means to lead in the theatre industry as “a permanent safe harbor.”
FOSTERING CONVERSATIONS: We curate artistic experiences that spark discussion, deepen connections, and
encourage the respectful exchange of ideas among audiences, educators, and future theatre leaders. Through
diverse stories and artists, we tackle complex topics that inspire joy, hope, and empathy.
INCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES: We offer programs from the small but deeply impactful (Directing Fellow) to the
large and wide reaching (WOW Festival). We meet people where they are, when they are available, when they
choose to participate. There are a variety of menu options to choose from depending on what the community
member’s participation tastes are.
GLOBAL IMPACT: As the Playhouse continues to be a breeding ground for innovative new theatre
productions, it serves as a pipeline to Broadway, regional US, and international theatres. Without our capacity
for and commitment to taking brave artistic risks and developing new work, many artists would not have
their voices heard or their stories told. Our ability to produce “unsafe and surprising work” contributes to and
redefines the American theatre canon.
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Project Support Information
You may upload support information in this section.
Contact the Cultural Arts department at arts@carlsbadca.gov should you need assistance.
Materials Upload (OPTIONAL, but recommended):
Please upload any marketing materials, images and/or files that would provide more information about your
project.
POP Tour Supporting Materials.pdf
Videos Upload (OPTIONAL):
Please provide us with a host website link for all videos relevant to the project.
https://ljpeducationandout.wixsite.com/pop-tour-2025
Videos Upload (OPTIONAL)
If you do not have a URL that hosts your videos, you may upload it here.
Additional Materials:
You may upload any other additional supplemental materials you wish to provide here (i.e. letters of support from
partnering organization(s) that is essential to your project.)
2024-POP-Tour-Impact-Report_Digital_Pages_Final-compressed.pdf
Application Submission
Application Submission:
Note: Once you submit your application, you cannot edit the form. Please review your answers before
submitting
After you submit this application, you will receive an email for the submission confirmation.
Application Certification:*
I certify that the information contained in this application, including all attachments and support materials, is true
and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Yes
Date of Application Submission:*
03/17/2025
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Organization Signatory Information
Please list the names and organizational titles of the two (2) officers listed on the Statement of Information filed
with the California Secretary of State for your organization (or listed on the most recent board roster.) These are
officers who are authorized to enter into legally binding agreements on behalf of your organization (i.e. 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
Signor #1 First and Last Name (i.e. Mary Wilson):*
Debby Buchholz
Signor #1 Organizational Title (i.e. CEO):*
Managing Director
Signor #1 Email address:*
dbuchholz@ljp.org
Signor #2 First and Last Name (i.e. Luke Wilson):*
Laura Killmer
Signor #2 Organizational Title (i.e. Secretary):*
Chief Financial Officer
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Signor #2 Email Address:*
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Applicant File Uploads
• Mabelle Reynoso Playwright Bio.pdf
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Mabelle Reynoso (she/her/ella) is a multidisciplinary
storyteller who has devoted her artistic career to building
connections in communities through storytelling. Mabelle is a
two-time winner of the California Young Playwrights contest
("Santa Does a Mitzvah"; "Dreaming Pancho Villa"). Since
2004, Mabelle has been a teaching artist for the nonprofit arts
education organization Playwrights Project. Her own art is
largely informed by her work with underserved and
marginalized populations, including Spanish-speaking
immigrants, expectant teens, foster youth, and justice-involved
youth and adults. Mabelle’s recent playwriting commissions
include La Jolla Playhouse, Northwest Children's Theatre, Stages Theatre Company, Olympia
Family Theatre, TuYo Theatre, Kaiser Permanente Educational Theatre, and the San Diego
Symphony. She is a recipient of the 2021 ReImagine: New Plays in TYA grant for her play,
"¡Lotería: Game On!" sponsored by Write Now, The Kennedy Center, and the Children’s
Theatre Fund of America, which then premiered at Theatre SilCo in 2023. Mabelle is a recipient
of the 2023 Far South/Border North grant which supported her latest play, "Somos Aire" about
air quality and evironmental justice. Mabelle's work has been published by Smith & Krauss,
Dramatic Publishing, and YouthPlays. She is a member of TuYo Theatre where she leads Pa'
Letras, a workshop for emerging Latinx playwrights. She has been a guest lecturer at San Diego
State University, University of San Diego, and Southwestern College, and has presented at the
National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), California Council on Teacher Education
(CCTE), the National Latinx Writers Gathering, the William Inge Theatre Festival, TYA/USA
National Festival and Conference, and Comic-Con. Mabelle also co-hosts the podcast Hey
Playwright. She has a BFA from New York University, an MFA from the School of Visual Arts,
and is currently pursuing her PhD in Education for Social Justice at the University of San Diego.
She is a member of the Dramatists Guild, TYA/USA, and the Society of Children's Book Writers
and Illustrators. She is also a Hedgebrook alumna. Mabelle was proudly born in Tijuana,
Mexico.
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2024POP TOURIMPACT REPORT
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LA JOLLA PLAYHOUSEMISSION & VALUES
MISSION STATEMENT
La Jolla Playhouse advances theatre as an art form, telling stories that inspire empathy and
create a dialogue toward a more just future. With our intrepid spirit and eclectic, artist-driven
approach we will continue to cultivate a local, national and global following with an insatiable
appetite for audacious work. We provide unfettered creative opportunities for a community of
artists of all backgrounds and abilities. We are committed to being a permanent safe harbor
for unsafe and surprising work, offering a glimpse of the new and the next in American theatre.
VALUES STATEMENT
At La Jolla Playhouse, we believe that stories enhance the human experience, instill empathy
and help us see the world in new ways. We respect all races, ethnicities, cultures, physical/
cognitive abilities, ages, genders and identities, and endeavor to be an anti-racist and accessible
organization that removes barriers to engagement. As a community of life-long learners who
celebrate the spirit of play, we innovate and collaborate to bring theatre to life.
We practice empathy by listening, challenging our assumptions and staying open to all
perspectives.
We respect and recognize the complexities of all lived experiences, identities and cultural
backgrounds. We honor the Kumeyaay Nation, the original caretakers of the land on which our
theaters sit. We will fight against anti-blackness, the many forms of racism directed at BIPOC
(Black, Indigenous, People of Color) and all types of discrimination and harassment, to be a more
inclusive space where everyone feels welcome onstage and off.
We work with our community to identify, understand and address ways to make our theatre
more equitable and accessible.
We infuse the spirit of play into everything we do, sparking creativity, fun and life-long learning.
We innovate and take risks to propel theatre as an art form and as a pathway toward fostering
belonging and enhancing human connection.
We collaborate by prioritizing inclusive practices from which diverse voices, talents and ideas
can strengthen engagement and creative thinking.
We vow to grow and embrace these values. When we falter, we will hold ourselves accountable
through transparent communication, measurable outcomes, self-reflection and humility. With great
joy and a strong sense of responsibility, we commit to these values in every aspect of our work.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MESSAGE FROM LEARNING & ENGAGEMENT.......................................................................... 4
ABOUT THE POP TOUR....................................................................................................................5
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS.....................................................................6
YOUR IMPACT
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ENTHUSIASTIC THANKS FROM STUDENTS...................................................................8
TESTIMONIALS......................................................................................................................9
SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES SERVED........................................................................10
MAP OF SCHOOLS SERVED..............................................................................................11
COMMUNITY PARTNERS & RESOURCES.......................................................................12
TIMELINE...........................................................................................................................................13
CREATIVE TEAM..............................................................................................................................14
CAST...................................................................................................................................................15
LEARNING & ENGAGEMENT TEAM............................................................................................16
CURRICULUM & LEARNING RESOURCES...................................................................................18
SUPPORT LEARNING & ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS...............................................Back Cover
Cover: Kailey Agpaoa and Abby Leigh Huffstetler in La Jolla Playhouse’s Performance Outreach Program (POP) Tour production of Abeba in the Tall Grass, performed at 2024 WOW Festival; photo by Jenna Jo Photo. Bottom: (L-R) Giancarlo Lugo, Kailey Agpaoa, Abby Leigh Huffstetler and Victor B. Lang in Abeba in the Tall Grass; photo by Jenna Jo Photo.
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MESSAGE FROM LEARNING & ENGAGEMENT
Since 1987, La Jolla Playhouse has committed to creating theatre for young audiences by
commissioning a new play by a world-class artist through our Performance Outreach Program,
or POP Tour. This year, almost 10,500 individuals benefited from our 2024 POP Tour, Abeba in
the Tall Grass by Jonathan Norton, introducing thousands of children to the joy of live theatre
for the first time.
Abeba in the Tall Grass intricately weaves a tapestry of themes that are timely and pertinent
for children across San Diego. The play addresses the dynamics and nuances of young
friendships, offering young audiences valuable insights into the complexities of interpersonal
connections. This POP Tour places a spotlight on the significance of community, emphasizing
the power of unity and collaboration in shaping a supportive environment for growth.
The story delves into the exploration of safe spaces for creativity, encouraging children to
embrace their unique talents and express themselves authentically. The characters grapple
with the challenges of coming of age, exploring the journey of self-discovery, resilience, and
the importance of navigating change. These themes serve as a compass, guiding students
through the early stages of personal development with empathy, understanding, and a sense
of shared experience.
It is our goal to remove the barrier of cost in hosting the POP Tour. This year we were able to
provide the POP Tour completely free to 77% of schools, and 90% received the POP Tour free
of charge or discounted through subsidies from supporters like you.
Thank you for advancing the new and the next in American theatre by supporting the
Performance Outreach Program (POP) Tour. We are so grateful for your generosity.
With gratitude,
Bridget Cavaiola Stone Jacole Kitchen
Director of Learning Director of Arts Engagement
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ABOUT THE POP TOUR
For more than 35 years, La Jolla Playhouse’s Performance Outreach Program
(POP) Tour has been sharing the joy of live theatre with children throughout San
Diego County. Traveling to schools and community centers, the POP Tour engages
children in grades 3-6 with a world-premiere play with an original theme each year.
The POP Tour offers students the ability to experience theatre in a way that is
both relevant and accessible to their lives. Before seeing their performance,
students may participate in an interactive workshop with a teaching artist where
they explore the central ideas and issues of the play through standards-based
curriculum. Following the performance, students are encouraged to ask any
questions of the performers and crew about the play and production process.
ACCESS THE 2024 POP TOUR WEBSITE HERE
ABOUT ABEBA IN THE TALL GRASS
The 2024 POP Tour, Abeba in the Tall Grass written by Jonathan Norton and
directed by Nikki Mirza, is a captivating new play that centers around Abeba,
a fifth-grade aspiring horticulturist, and the urban garden that has become her
sacred space. When her sanctuary becomes invaded by a couple of goof-offs
from school who have been tasked to work in the garden over spring break
as discipline, Abeba hatches a plan to teach these boys a lesson, and a little
respect for produce. However, in return, Abeba herself learns an important life
lesson. Like plants need water and light to flourish, people need friendship and
community to thrive.
The 2024 production toured San Diego County Schools from February 26
through April 26. Public performances took place at La Jolla Playhouse’s
WOW Festival at UC San Diego on April 6 and April 7.
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THANK YOU TO OUR POP TOUR SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS!
Institutional Support Provided By
Samuel I. and John Henry Fox Foundation
Pratt Memorial Fund
John and Marcia Price Family Foundation
San Diego Scottish Rite Community Foundation
Individual Support Provided By
COMMUNITY LEARNING CIRCLE
Melissa and Michael Bartell
Denise and Lon Bevers
Wendy Gillespie
Hanna and Mark Gleiberman
Lynn Gorguze and Scott Peters
Rebecca Moores Foundation
Perlmeter Family Foundation
Maryanne and Irwin Pfister
Julie and Lowell Potiker Fund of the
Jewish Community Foundation
Jordan Ressler Charitable Fund of the
Jewish Community Foundation
Robin and Larry Rusinko
Swanna and Alan Saltiel, Dan Cameron
Family Foundation
Karen and Jeff Silberman
Peggy Ann Wallace
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FROM
Margaret and Tony Acampora
Deirdre and Michael Alpert
Christa Burke
Lawrence and Maureen Cavaiola
Amy Corton and Carl Eibl
Doug Dawson
James Gilmore
Dean Haas
Ingrid and Jerry Hoffmeister
Samara and Paul Larson
Barbara Loonin
Leslye Lyons
Ilene Mittman, in memory of Charles Mittman
Karen Quiñones, The Quiñones Family Trust
Beverly Sanborn, in memory of Warren Sanborn
Elizabeth and Joseph Taft Revocable Trust
Listing as of 07/08/24
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BY THE NUMBERS
DEMOGRAPHICS OF STUDENTS
SERVED
Total # of performances: 66 Total # of children reached: 12,512 Total # of teachers reached: 476 Total # of other adults: 150 TOTAL # OF PEOPLE: 13,138
Total # of workshops: 92 Total # of workshop sites: 15Average # of workshops per site: 6
2%
3%
51 School Sites* 3 Community Centers TOTAL # OF SITES: 54
SITES
*35 schools (69%) receive Title 1 funding. Title 1 is a Federal program where at least 40% of students are eligible to receive free/reduced lunches based on poverty levels, therefore measuring low-income status.
44.8%
28.2%
7.7%
9.2%
5.7%
Percentage ofStudent Attendees
44.8% Latinx
28.2% Caucasian
9.2% Asian
5.7% Black
3% Native American
2% Southeast Asian / Indian
7.7% Two or more races
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ENTHUSIASTIC THANKS FROM STUDENTS
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TESTIMONIALS
“I really enjoyed not only the acting, but how you introduced the production manager, stage manager and sound manager and taught them about all that goes into making the magic happen. I think it was really inspiring for so many of the children.”
– PTA at Curie Elementary
“Our students shared with me that their greatest takeaway was ‘Be Yourself’!”
– Teacher at Kempton Street Literacy Academy
“La Jolla Playhouse ignited curiosity and excitement with many of our students. They were talking about this play, and its message, for days afterwards. One particular student, who has a lot going on at home and struggles to connect, at times, with school, was excited to see another pathway for her; she wants to go into theater. This is how
impactful and important the arts are for our students.”
– Principal at Cabrillo Elementary
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SCHOOLS & COMMUNITIES SERVED
Schools
Alcott Elementary*
Audubon UTK-8*
Bay Park Elementary SPONSORED BY MICHAEL & MELISSA BARTELL
Birney Elementary
Borrego Springs Elementary*
Cabrillo Elementary*‡
Cadman Elementary* SPONSORED BY MICHAEL & MELISSA BARTELL
Calavera Hills Elementary*
Carlton Oaks School
Central Elementary
Chesterton Elementary*‡
Chula Vista Hills Elementary*‡
Curie Elementary
Del Mar Hills Elementary
Dewey Elementary*‡
El Camino Elementary
Ella B. Allen Elementary*
Franklin Elementary*
Freese Elementary*
Garden Road Elementary‡
Hage Elementary*
Hancock Elementary*‡
Hedenkamp Elementary*
HTE- Point Loma*
Jefferson Elementary*
Jones Elementary*‡
Juarez Elementary*
Kate Sessions Elementary‡
Kempton Street Literacy Academy*
Kumeyaay Elementary
La Jolla Country Day School
La Jolla Elementary
Libby Elementary*
Mason Elementary*
Mendoza Elementary*
Monarch School*
Mountain View School*
Ocean Beach Elementary*
Our Lady’s School*
Pablo Tac School of the Arts*
Palomar Elementary*
Saburo Muraoka Elementary‡
San Diego French American School
San Marcos Elementary*
Sandburg Elementary*
Sequoia Elementary SPONSORED BY MICHAEL & MELISSA BARTELL
Silver Strand Elementary*‡
Sweetwater Springs Elementary*
Tierra Santa Elementary‡
Toler Elementary*
Vista Grande Elementary*‡
* Title 1 School
‡ 20% Military Families
School Districts
Borrego Springs Unified School District
Carlsbad Unified School District
Chula Vista Elementary School District
Coronado Unified School District
Del Mar Union School District
Encinitas Union School District
La Mesa-Spring Valley School District
Oceanside Unified School District
Poway Unified School District
San Diego Unified School District
San Diego County Office of Education
Santee School District
San Marcos Unified School District
South Bay Union School District
Vista Unified School District
Community Performances
Linda Vista Rec Center SPONSORED BY CAPDEVILLA-GILLESPIE FOUNDATION
Qualcomm
UC San Diego (WOW Festival)
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MAP OF SCHOOLS SERVED
This year’s POP Tour traveled 1,889.4 miles across San Diego County!
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COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND RESOURCES
La Jolla Playhouse partnered with local organizations to provide resources to schools for
this year’s POP Tour. San Diego County has many farms and community gardens that are
wonderful places to visit, find fresh produce, and learn about how to be a friend to the
environment!
Roger’s Community Garden
1000 Scholars Drive South, La Jolla, CA 92093
https://www.rcgucsd.com/
Roger’s Community Garden (RCG) is a place for UC
San Diego students, staff, and community members
to come together and grow fresh, organic food. RCG
provides education about invasive species, has a
24/7 compost drop-off bin, and offers internships
and volunteering opportunities. RCG donates all
extra produce and develops sustainability projects to
combat food insecurity.
Coastal Roots Farms
441 Saxony Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024
https://coastalrootsfarm.org/
Coastal Roots Farm is a nonprofit Jewish community
farm and education center that focuses on providing
an inclusive space where people can learn about
organic farming. Coastal Roots offers a variety of
programs for people of all ages, including field trips,
volunteering and internship opportunities, lesson
plans, an afterschool farm program, and an annual
Food Forest Festival.
City Farmers Nursery
3110 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
https://www.cityfarmersnursery.com/
City Farmers Nursery is a family-owned nursery
dedicated to providing accessible farming education
and produce. It’s the perfect day trip destination
for San Diegans, where they can get free farming
and gardening advice, meet farm animals, and get
supplies for farming projects. City Farmer also offers
the Sunshine Club, a no-cost, no-sign-up needed
quarterly program where community members can
receive FREE flower seed packets.
Sage Garden Project
270-F N. El Camino Real #313, Encinitas, CA 92024
https://sagegardenproject.org/program/
The Sage Garden Project brings California schools the
opportunity to learn hands-on gardening skills. With
the help of a dedicated instructor, students are able
to create and maintain their own school garden, learn
how to compost, and cook meals with the food they
grow! This year-long program provides lesson plans
and emphasizes building lifelong healthy habits.
Master Gardener Association of San Diego County
9335 Hazard Way, Suite #201, San Diego, CA 92123
https://www.mastergardenersd.org/
Master Gardeners (MGS) are a San Diego County
based organization that provides FREE home
gardening and pest control information to the
public. MGS offers free growing and planting guides,
newsletters, lesson plans, video presentations, and
school garden resources found on their website.
MGS also helps San Diego schools in creating and
maintaining gardens!
Tree San Diego
PO BOX 6324 San Diego, CA 92166
https://www.treesandiego.org/
Tree San Diego is a nonprofit organization dedicated
to improving San Diego’s urban forests. Urban forests
are the trees in parks, nature preserves, and open
spaces, and are measured in canopies. Currently, San
Diego has a lower canopy rate than that is healthy
for the community, which Tree San Diego seeks to
change. Tree San Diego is improving the quality,
density, and sustainability of San Diego’s urban
forests.
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TIMELINE
WHAT’S NEXT: 2025 POP TOUR
Our 2025 POP Tour production, The Weather Busters of Beachcastle by Christin Eve Cato, tells
the story of the California town of Beachcastle and its unsettling and bizarre weather patterns.
When 12-year-old Jayce and her tech-savvy best friend, Kori, meet a mysterious explorer from
beyond the stars, they discover their own extraordinary talents can impact the fate of their
community forever. Together, they embark on a journey that blends curiosity with courage,
uncovering their power to make a meaningful difference. The production will tour San Diego
County schools and community centers in March and April 2025.
Winter 2022: Playhouse commissions Jonathan Norton
to create a new play for the 2024 POP Tour.
Spring 2023: Playhouse receives the
first draft of Abeba in the Tall Grass and
provides developmental feedback.
October 2023: First scenic and
costume designs are submitted.
February 2024: Rehearsals are held
for Abeba in the Tall Grass. The first
preview is held at Sequoia Elementary
on Monday, February 26, 2024.
August - September 2023: Casting
begins for Abeba in the Tall Grass reading
and tour. Playhouse receives second draft
of Abeba in the Tall Grass. The Playhouse
hosts a first reading of Abeba in the Tall
Grass. Supporters and students/teachers
from partnering schools are invited to
attend and share feedback with the
creative team.
March - April 2024: Abeba in the Tall Grass
tours San Diego County reaching 10,000
students and educators. Resources are
offered as additional educational support
(workshops, activities, lesson plans). The 2024
Without Walls (WOW) Festival at UC San
Diego hosted two free public performances
on April 6 and 7.
November 2023 - January 2024: Production meetings are held and rewrite of script
are shared with feedback from reading. Set, props, and costumes are built by Playhouse
production staff.
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THE CREATIVE TEAM
Jonathan Norton, Playwright
Jonathan’s (he/him) work has been produced and developed at Dallas Theater Center, Jacob’s Pillow, Actors
Theatre of Louisville (44th Humana Festival), National New Play Network, TheatreSquared, PlayPenn, Pyramid
Theatre Company, Black and Latino Playwrights Conference, Bishop Arts Theatre Center, Kitchen Dog Theater,
Undermain Theatre, Theater Three, and South Dallas Cultural Center. Jonathan’s play Mississippi Goddamn was a
Finalist for the Harold and Mimi Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award and won the 2016 M. Elizabeth Osborn Award.
He is a member of the Dorothy Strelsin New American Writers Group at Primary Stages. Jonathan is proud to
serve as the Playwright in Residence at Dallas Theater Center.
Nikki Mirza, Director
Nikki Mirza (she/her) is delighted to return to the POP Tour this year after previously performing in the 2019
tour: Light Years Away. She is multi-hyphenate artist who has regionally worked with theatres such as San Diego
Rep, Scripps Ranch Theatre, Goodspeed Opera House, Signature Theatre, Olney Theatre Center, Round House
Theatre, NextStop Theatre Company, 1st Stage, Constellation Theatre Company, Weathervane Playhouse, and
Creede Repertory Theatre. She was last seen at La Jolla Playhouse as the Assistant Director and Swing performer
on Bhangin’ It. nikkimirza.com
Jazmine Logan, Dramaturg
Jazmine Logan (she/her) is a third-year PhD student in Theatre and Drama at UC San Diego. She holds a BA
in Theatre Arts and a BA in Politics from UC Santa Cruz, and a MA in Theatre Arts from San Francisco State
University. La Jolla Playhouse credits: Manning (2023 Latinx New Play Festival- Dramaturg). UC San Diego credits:
Thicker Than (Wagner New Play Festival-Dramaturg), Dance Nation (Dramaturg), and In the Red and Brown
Water (Dramaturg). SFSU credits: Spring Awakening: The Musical (Assistant Director/Dramaturg). UC Santa Cruz
credits: Crowns (Mabel/Assistant Director), The Children’s Hour (Peggy Rogers), Romeo and Juliet (Juliet), Hands
Up: 7 Playwrights, 7 Testimonies (Co-Director), A Raisin in the Sun (Ruth Younger), Zoot Suit (Guera/Ensemble), Detroit ’67 (Bunny
“Bonita”), The Odyssey (Trojan/Hecuba/Suitor), A Dream Play (Victoria/Ensemble), and The Waiting Room (Brenda).
Keira McGee, Costume Designer
Keira McGee (she/her) works in costume design and construction for both theater and film. Design credits include
Into the Woods (New Village Arts), The Servant of Two Masters (New Village Arts), Cabaret (ION Theatre), Iceman
Cometh (Target Margin Theatre), Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare & Company), and The Tempest (Hudson Valley
Shakespeare Festival). Film credits; Production Assistant for Top Gun: Maverick (Paramount Pictures). Keira
currently runs her own sustainable clothing company called Keira Designs.
Nicholas Ponting, Scenic Designer
Nicholas Ponting (he/him) is a designer and stained-glass artist based out of San Diego, CA. Recent productions:
Radical, or are you gonna miss me? (IAMA Theatre Company), La Lucha (Optika Moderna in collaboration with La
Jolla Playhouse & MCASD), Everybody (Antaeus Theatre Company), Mud Row (Detroit Public Theatre), Animals
Out of Paper (Chautauqua Theatre Co.), Grownup (The Associates Theatre), On Gold Mountain (LA Opera).
Nick is a frequent collaborator with David Reynoso and Optika Moderna, creating immersive installations and
performances in San Diego. His stained-glass work can be seen in San Diego at the Lafayette Hotel, recently
remodeled and opened by Consortium Holdings Co. Nick is adjunct faculty at San Diego State University. MFA - UC San Diego;
BA - Western Washington University. To learn more about Nick, his work and upcoming projects visit nicholasponting.com
IG: @nicholasponting
Eliza Vedar, Sound Designer
Eliza Vedar (she/they) is a sound designer, composer, music director, and pianist based in Southern California.
Their work has been featured in theatrical productions at La Jolla Playhouse, TuYo Theatre, Diversionary Theatre,
Moxie Theatre, Cygnet Theatre, New Village Arts, Common Ground Theatre and various educational institutions
including: San Diego State University, CSU San Marcos, and University of San Diego. Eliza holds a Bachelor’s
degree in Music Performance: Piano from San Diego State University. www.elizavedar.com
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Jared Halsell, Stage Manager
Jared (he/him) is a stage manager and member of Actor’s Equity Association. He is thrilled to be joining the POP
Tour this year! Prior to living in San Diego, he is originally from Ione, CA and worked at The Harris Center for the
Arts (formerly Three Stages) as a stage technician in Folsom, CA (2011 - 2016). Select credits include PSM: Intimate
Apparel (North Coast Rep), The Four Note Opera (kallisti, under the artistic direction of Susan Narucki), Perpetual
(E)motion (Malashock Dance), Bunny Bunny (UCSD & the feath3r theory), and The Who’s Tommy (Falcon’s Eye
Theatre); ASM: Evita (Cygnet Theatre), Here There are Blueberries (La Jolla Playhouse & Tectonic Theater Project).
Education: BA Theatre Arts SDSU 2019, MFA Stage Management UCSD 2023. @jbh.stage.management on Instagram.
Brian Salvanera, Production Assistant
Brian Salvanera (he/him) is excited to return to the POP Tour as the Production Assistant for the third year. He
graduated from UC San Diego with a BA in Theatre and a minor in Critical Gender Studies. Crew & PA credits
include: Hoopla! (La Jolla Playhouse), Cabaret (Cygnet Theatre), Jin vs. The Beach (La Jolla Playhouse), SUMO
(La Jolla Playhouse), Globe for All Tour (Old Globe). He has also performed with the competitive open-style
choreography dance team Sleepless Collective.
CAST
Kailey Agpaoa, Abeba
Kailey Agpaoa (she/they) is an actor, singer, and theatre creative based out of San Diego. She grew up
moving back and forth between Japan and Hawaii. She is passionate about telling important stories, being
a proud representative of the LGBTQ+ and global majority communities in her work, accessibility and EDIB,
and all around, spreading joy and truth through creation. She has done work at various theatres around San
Diego (including La Jolla Playhouse, Moxie Theatre, New Village Arts, Blindspot Collective, Bocón Arts, and
Coronado Playhouse) and is represented by Shamon Freitas Model and Talent Agency.
Victor B. Lang, Baba
Victor B. Lang (he/him) graduated from high school and and spent 18 years in the USMC obtaining the rank
of Gunnery Sergeant (E-7). While in the service, he was a recruiter for the Marine Corps which entailed going
into high schools and working with parents and educators. Victor currently studies Communications at City
College and assists with Voices of Our City Choir.
Abby Leigh Huffstetler, Coolio
Abby Leigh Huffstetler (they/them) recently earned their MFA in Theatre & Dance from UC San Diego. Abby
holds certifications in multiple weapons within the Society of American Fight Directors. They are an actor,
educator, intimacy choreographer, actor combatant, and clown. UC San Diego credits: DANCE NATION,
Hells Canyon, Twelfth Night, End Days. Regional credits: Streetcar Named Desire; Miles For Mary; How to
Defend Yourself (Humana Festival of New American Plays) Dracula, The Many Deaths of Nathan Stubblefield
(Actors Theatre of Louisville); Free Free Free Free (Exponential Festival). Film credits: Redrum, Dirt, CBGB.
Intimacy Direction credits: 900 Years (UCSD); Two Kids That Blow Shit Up (Endless Summer Productions). Training: Actors
Theatre Professional Training Company, BFA: SCAD. There is no space for the perpetuation of white supremacy in their
process and exploration.
Giancarlo Lugo, Gonzalez
Giancarlo Lugo (he/him) is thrilled to have the opportunity to perform in the 2024 POP Tour with such an
incredible company! Credits include Fiddler On The Roof, Urinetown, The Musical (San Diego Musical
Theatre), Martirio in La Lucha (Optika Moderna & La Jolla Playhouse), Earthworm in James and the Giant
Peach (Southwestern College), Victor Guerra in The Pros and Cons of Feeding Stray Cats (Playwrights
Project). He would like to give many thanks to his family and mentors for the constant guidance! IG:
giancarlo.lugo
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LEARNING & ENGAGEMENT STAFF
Bridget Cavaiola Stone (she/her) is the Director of Learning at La Jolla Playhouse and leads a department
that impacts more than 20,000 San Diegans each year with a team of over 100 contracted staff and
volunteers through K-12 programming, internships, and adult learning and engagement opportunities. She
is the co-producer for the Performance Outreach Program (POP) Tour. She is a former high school English
and theatre teacher and teaching artist, and has extensive training in inclusion, professional learning, and
arts integration.
Jacole Kitchen (she/her) is Director of Arts Engagement and In-House Casting at La Jolla Playhouse. As
the co-lead of the Learning & Engagement Department, Jacole helps to expand and nurture community
partnership, and foster relationships throughout the greater San Diego community of artists. Select
directing credits: Iron (Roustabouts Theatre Co.), The Music Sounds Different To Me Now (La Jolla
Playhouse - WOW Festival), Pick Me Last and Light Years Away (La Jolla Playhouse POP Tour), Cardboard
Piano (Diversionary Theatre), An Iliad (New Village Arts), September and Her Sisters (Scripps Ranch Theatre
– Out on a Limb). In addition, Jacole is a private acting coach and serves as Executive Director for San
Diego Performing Arts League (SDPAL).
Hannah Reinert (she/her) is the Learning & Engagement Manager and Casting Assistant at La Jolla
Playhouse. She supports all Learning & Engagement programing and leads the LJP Teen Council and helps
guide the internship program. She holds a BA in Theatre & Communications from UC San Diego, Cum
Laude, and is the winner of the 2017 UC San Diego Bronowski Award.
Danniel Ureña (he/him) is a Director, Choreographer, Playwright, Producer, and Performer who is currently
La Jolla Playhouse’s Learning & Engagement Coordinator. He has worked in theaters across San Diego
including San Diego Musical Theater (Audition Assistant), San Diego REP (Latinx New Play Festival Intern),
La Jolla Playhouse (Artistic Intern and Latinx New Play Festival Associate Producer), and Diversionary
(Artistic Fellow). He served as an assistant director on a workshop of The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter
S. Thompson Musical. He recently received his BA from UC San Diego double majoring in Theater and
Dance with a Chicanx and Latinx minor. During his time at UCSD, he directed his original pieces Blinded
and CASA, as well as The Rocky Horror Show, and choreographed The Rocky Horror Show and Blu. His UC San Diego
performing credits include Blu, Fifty Boxes of Earth, 51Barrio, and Sotoba Komachi.
Details from the props in
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17Board members of Capdevilla-Gillespie Foundation sponsoring Linda Vista Parks & Rec POP Tour performance.
Photo credit: (L-R) Abby Leigh Huffstetler, Kailey Agpaoa and Victor B. Lang; photo by Jenna Jo Photo.
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CURRICULUM & LEARNING RESOURCES
CALIFORNIA ARTS & COMMON CORE STANDARDS
Schools participating in the POP Tour received access to comprehensive pre- and post-show lesson
plans that seamlessly align with both California Arts Standards and Common Core Standards. Each
lesson plan provides educators with step-by-step instructions, engaging activities, and curated
videos, making it easy to integrate into their classrooms. Each of the four lesson plans for Abeba in
the Tall Grass explores a different theme of the play, preparing students for a better experience and
understanding of the play while also fostering critical thinking and interdisciplinary connections.
Examples of the California Arts Standards addressed in the lesson plans include:
• 3.VA: Cr2:1 Create personally satisfying artwork using a variety of artistic processes and materials
• 3.VA: RE:7.1 Speculate about processes an artist uses to create a work of art
• 3.VA:Cr1:2 Apply knowledge of available resources, tools, and technologies to investigate
personal ideas through the art-making process.
Examples of the Common Core Standards addressed in the lesson plans include:
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.3.3 Describe the relationship between a series of historical events,
scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text, using language that pertains
to time, sequence, and cause/effect.
SENSORY GUIDES
Teachers also received access to a sensory guide. The sensory guide is a tool to assist students,
especially those with sensory processing difficulties, in preparing for unexpected sensory input. This
creates an inclusive environment that supports students’ sensory needs and enhances their ability to
focus and participate in learning activities. Access the sensory guide here
Audiences enjoying
Abeba in the Tall Grass
at 2024 WOW Festival;
photo by Jenna Jo Photo.
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CURRICULUM & LEARNING RESOURCES
Pre-Show Lesson Plan 1: Growing Local in San Diego
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Connecting to our wonderful San Diego community garden and farm
communities, students will observe active local agricultural spaces in order to
create set designs for Abeba in the Tall Grass.
Pre-Show Lesson Plan 2: Sustainable Costume Designable Costume Desi
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In this creative lesson, students will learn about the sustainable costume
design practices for the POP Tour in order to create their own unique
costume designs.
Post-Show Lesson Plan 1: What’s In A Name
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Just as Abeba explores her own identity and name, students will celebrate
and explore their identities in order to connect with themes found within the
POP Tour.
Post-Show Lesson Plan 2: Prop Garden
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Students will create props found within the Abeba in the Tall Grass and
explore what it means to be a props artisan.
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INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING LEARNING & ENGAGEMENT? ADOPT A POP TOUR SCHOOL!
Join us in supporting Learning & Engagement programs with a gift beyond your annual giving.
You can play a crucial role in supporting the POP Tour by sponsoring performances at specific schools
in need. Your generosity ensures that every student, regardless of their school’s financial situation, can
benefit from the POP Tour’s educational programming. Thank you!
LEVELS AND BENEFITS OF SUPPORT
$250 - Support for transportation costs of the POP Tour
• Annual Ovation Club benefits
$500 – Support for pre-performance workshops and curriculum materials
• Thank you note from students
• Annual Center Stage Club benefits
$1,000 – Support for building the travel set and props
• Invitation to attend a POP Tour performance
• POP Tour supporter pin
• Annual Inner Circle benefits
$2,500 – Support for creative team and crew
• Invitation to POP Tour first reading
• Invitations to kick-off event with cast and crew
• Annual Actors Circle benefits
$5,000 – Underwrite 1 performance & Adopt a POP Tour school
• Invitation to attend other Learning & Engagement events including student matinees, JumpStart
Theatre showcase, Conservatory showcase
• Reserved parking when attending Learning & Engagement programs (subject to availability)
• Reserved seating during the POP Tour performance at the Without Walls (WOW) Festival
• Annual Celebration Circle benefits
$10,000 – Community Learning Circle
• Special invitation to attend Learning & Engagement meet-and-greets, workshops, rehearsals, and
private performances
• Hosted lunch and a special performance at a local school
• Annual Director Circle benefits
To learn how you can support our Learning & Engagement programs, please contact Individual Giving Manager Taylor Lehmkuhl at tlehmkuhl@ljp.org or (858) 228-3086.
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$ Notes $
Admissions $ 3,000.00
10-15 schools pay a subsidized fee to host the POP Tour (amounts
rage $100-650 compared to actual cost of $5,000+ per
performance)
Gifts/Merchandise/
Concessions
Advertising
Other
3,000.00$ Subtotal Earned Income -$
CONTRIBUTED INCOME $ Notes $
Private $ 30,000.00 Foundations (pending)
Individual $ 100,000.00 Estimated based on previous year
Public Support $ 20,000.00 Government (Estimated based on previous year)
Applicant Cash $ 36,125.36 General Operating Funds
CAG Request Amount $ 7,500.00 Amount requested through Community Arts Grants 2025-26
Other $ 70,000.00 Corporate sponsors (estimated based on previous year)
Other
Subtotal Unearned Income 263,625.36$ Subtotal Unearned Income -$
INCOME TOTALS 266,625.36$ -$
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Cash Notes Cash
Project Staff (non-artist) $ 41,761.69 4 Stage Managers/Production Assistants ($24,971.85), Sound
Engineer ($16,789.84)
Project Artist(s) or Arts
Instructor(s) $ 159,574.00
5 Actors ($78,863.04), 3 Creative Team ($32,000), 3 Design Team
($10,350), Scenery Build/Paint Labor ($6,757), Props Labor
($6,441.60), Costumes Labor ($7,448.80), Sound Labor ($651.40),
Strike Labor ($912), Production Labor Benfits & Taxes
($16,150.16)
Educational Materials/Printing $ 1,000.00 Educational Materials
Costumes/Props $ 6,850.00 Costumes Materials ($4,100) & Props Materials ($2,750)
Sets $ 2,550.00 Scenic Materials ($2000) & Paint Materials ($550)
Supplies $ 2,845.00 Sound Materials ($1595), Scripts ($1,100), First Aid Kits ($150)
Licensing/Royalties
Rentals (space and/or other)
Transportation $ 14,306.00 Creative Team travel ($2,796),Truck Rental & Gas ($9790),
Parking Permits ($1,720)
Food & Beverage
Marketing/Promotion/
Publicity $ 2,000.00
Fiscal Agency Fee
Other $ 5,000.00 Cornerstone Consulting (DEIA Consultants/Trainers)
Other $ 1,500.00 Casting ($500), Company Management: Fingerprinting, etc.
($1,000)
Other $ 29,238.67 Contingency, 10% Overhead
EXPENSES TOTALS 266,625.36$ -$
PROJECT EXPENSES Notes
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2024/2025 La Jolla Playhouse Board of Trustees - Terms & Affiliations
Name Affiliation (Title & Company)Term Svc.
# Yrs.
Of Svc.
Sheri L. Jamieson, Chair Arts Supporter 2005-2025 19
Denise Bevers, First Vice-Chair President & CEO, Vetmab Bio 2019-2025 5
Michael Flaster, Second Vice-Chair President & Founder, Traveling Mind Productions, Inc. 2015-2025 9
Scott M. Stanton, Treasurer Partner, Mintz 2016-2025 9
Annie Ellis, Secretary Partner, Law Office of Annie M. Ellis 2021-2027 3
Wes Anson Chairman , CONSOR IP Experts 2024-2027 1
Christopher Ashley***The Rich Family Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse ex-officio 16
Susan Gembrowski Baker***President, Playhouse Partners ex-officio 2
Michael Bartell Managing Partner, Clairemont Rental Properties 2011-2025 13
David Brenner President and CEO, Sanford Burnham Prebys 2024-2027 1
Ralph Bryan*Managing Director, Investments - Wells Fargo Advisors 2018-2025 6
Debby Buchholz***Managing Director, La Jolla Playhouse ex-officio 5
Randy Camp Arts Supporter 2022-2025 4
Robert Caplan Managing Member, Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek 2012-2025 12
Lisa Casey Arts Supporter 2024-2025 1
Ann Chaplin General Counsel & Corporate Secretary - Qualcomm 2023-2026 2
Randall Clark*Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer - People and Culture, Sempra Infrastructure 2014-2025 10
Mary Coleman***Playhouse Leadership Council, Co-Chair / Arts Supporter ex-officio 2
Stephan Coleman Market Managing Director / Institutional Asset Management - PNC Bank 2023-2026 2
Doug Dawson Executive Director, Ellen Browning Scripps Foundation 2015-2025 9
Edward Dennis, Ph.D.Departments of Chemistry & Biochemistry and Pharmacology, UC San Diego 2016-2025 8
Susan Dube Arts Supporter 2020-2026 4
Hal Dunning President - Western Region, Marsh & McLennan Agency 2021-2026 3
Emily Einhorn Arts Supporter 2018-2025 6
Ray Flores***Executive Director, San Diego Veterans Coalition ex-officio 2
Judy Garrett Arts Supporter 2021-2027 3
Justin Gleiberman Company Management, NY 2023-2026 2
Lynn E. Gorguze Chairman & CEO, Cameron Holdings Corporation 2015-2024 9
Luke Gulley Sales Director, Show Imaging, Inc. 2019-2025 5
Kay Gurtin Arts Supporter 2020-2026 4
Clark Guy Managing Director, Market Executive - Bank of America Private Bank 2021-2027 3
Dean Haas Leadership Consultant - DJH Coaching 2023-2026 2
Osborn Hurston Senior Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager, Private Wealth Management at U.S. Bank 2017-2025 7
Debby Jacobs Arts Supporter 2017-2025 7
Pradeep K. Khosla, Ph.D.**Chancellor of UC San Diego ex-officio 10
Veronica Leff Arts Supporter 2023-2026 2
Bena Leslie***Playhouse Leadership Council - Co-Chair ex-officio 2
Lynelle Lynch*President & Owner, Bellus Academy ex-officio 13
Margret McBride*Owner/President, The Margret McBride Literary Agency 2021-2027 3
Lorne Polger Senior Managing Director, Pathfinder Partners 2020-2026 3
Byron Pollitt Arts Supporter 2024-2025 1
Karen A. Quiñones Arts Supporter 2016-2025 8
David Reynoso***OPTIKA MODERNA ex-officio 2
Becky Robbins Arts Supporter 2017-2025 7
Phil Rudolph Executive Mentor with The ExCo Group 2024-2025 1
Robin Rusinko Arts Supporter 2024-2025 1
Shane Shelley Partner, Morrison & Foerster 2019-2025 5
Karen Silberman Arts Supporter 2017-2025 6
Susan Sterner (Suzi)***Arts Supporter 2021-2026 3
Andy Thomas Senior Vice President, Business Development, Evans Hotels 2017-2025 7
Marjorie Mae Treger***Theatre Resource Teacher, San Diego Unified School District 2024-2025 1
Erin Trenda Partner, Cooley 2022-2025 4
Delicia Turner Sonnenberg***Founding Artistic Director, MOXIE Theatre Company ex-officio 2
Mary Walshok, Ph.D.Retired Associate Vice Chancellor for Public Programs & Dean of Extension, UC San Diego 2013-2025 11
Barbara ZoBell Arts Supporter 2024-2025 1
*** Ex Officio
* Past Chair of Board
** The UCSD Chancellor remains a Board member for the duration of the chancellorship
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