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Fiscal Year 2021-22 GRANT AGREEMENT FOR
New Village Arts Theatre Inc.
This agreement, is made on the day of , 20 , by New Village Arts
Theatre Inc. (ORGANIZATION), 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 FY 2021-22 Community Arts Grants
Program in an amount not to exceed seven thousand one hundred twenty-five dollars ($7,125) (“Grant.”)
The purpose of the Grant is to provide funds to Grantee for the project outlined in the Agreement Scope
(“Agreement Scope”).
Project Title: The Return to Indoor Programming: NVA's 20th Anniversary Season
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 effective date of this Agreement
and expiring on September 30, 2022. 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 2021-22 Community Arts Grants
Guidelines, all grant funds are eligible to be used September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2022.
Any extension of fund use must be requested in writing and approved in writing by City.
Extension of Community Arts Grants FY 2021-22 funds may render that organization ineligible to
apply for or receive additional funds as part of the subsequent Community Arts Grants FY 2022-
23 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 2021-
22 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 agrees to 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.
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.
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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 agrees to submit
to the City, in writing, a proposal requesting changes 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 agrees to acknowledge the City’s Grant consistent with the Fiscal Year 2021-22
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 60 days prior to the event
or program.
Please initial box to opt-in to promotional opportunities
5. RETURN OF GRANT FUNDS. Any determination, by the City, of noncompliance with activities and expenditures outlined in the
Agreement Scope without prior notice and express approval by the City, 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 COVID-19 or local health
orders, Grantee is unable to complete all events or requirements of the Scope of Work, 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 2021-22 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, September 30, 2022,
whichever is earlier.
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.
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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 the COVID-19
pandemic (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
2021-22 Community Arts Grants Guidelines provided with the original executed agreement.
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 sixty (60) 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 budget income, expenses or line item designations from Grantee’s budget,
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 September 30, 2022.
11. DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT PROHIBITED.
Grantee will comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting
discrimination and harassment. 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.
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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:
New Village Arts Theatre Inc. City of Carlsbad
Attn: Kristianne Kurner Library & Cultural Arts Director, Suzanne Smithson
New Village Arts Theatre Inc. 1775 Dove Lane
Carlsbad, CA 92008 Carlsbad, CA 92011
Email: kristianne@newvillagearts.org
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 executed by a duly
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. 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 that it 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 of whether or not to seek
advice of counsel with respect to this Agreement is a decision which is the sole responsibility of Grantee.
This Agreement shall not be construed in favor of or against either Party by reason of the extent to which
either Party participated in the drafting of this Agreement
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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
(Print name/Title)
(Email address) ATTEST:
(Date)
**By:
(2nd signature here)
For FAVIOLA MEDINA
City Clerk Services Manager
(Print name/Title)
(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 CELIA A. BREWER, City Attorney
By: ____________________________
Deputy/Assistant City Attorney
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Kristianne Kurner Executive Artistic Director
kristianne@newvillagearts.org
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Mary E KerrMary Kerr
kerrme1756@aol.com
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EXHIBIT “A”
SCOPE OF GRANT
Itemized list of what Grantee will complete to satisfy grant funding.
Items which may be included in this section:
Required
1. Fiscal Year 2021-22 Community Arts Grants Guidelines
2. Completed Community Arts Grants FY 2021-22 Application
Optional, As Needed
3. Community Arts Grants FY 2021-22 – Project Budget Information
4. Community Arts Grants FY 2021-22 – Revised Project Form
5. Community Arts Grants FY 2021-22 – Revised Project Budget Information
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FISCAL YEAR 2021-22
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 updated 2018 Arts
& Culture Master Plan.
The Community Arts Grants program supports activities that provide and support quality arts and cultural programming within
Carlsbad. Our mission is to:
•Reinforce accessible arts and culture opportunities and experiences for Carlsbad students and residents
•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 arts programs and organizations in Carlsbad, and
•Celebrate Carlsbad as an exciting, vibrant and creative destination for our residents and visitors alike.
FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 OVERVIEW
The updated Fiscal Year 2021-22 guidelines reflect changes necessary to support and provide funding to artists and
arts organizations in Carlsbad and surrounding areas during the COVID-19 pandemic. Changes have been approved by
the City of Carlsbad’s Arts Commission on May 7, 2020.
Important dates for the Fiscal Year 2021-22 grant cycle application are as follows:
Applications open: Monday, April 12, 2021
Applications due: Monday, May 24, 2021
Arts Commission Funding Plan review & approval: Thursday, August 5, 2021
All projects must be completed by August 31, 2022
Applications will be submitted online at www.carlsbadca.gov/artsgrants
•Total funding available for the Fiscal Year 2021-22 cycle is $88,000
•All projects must be completed by August 31, 2022
•All final reports are due within 30 days of the completion of the event or September 30, 2022, whichever comes first
•80% of all awarded funds will be disbursed after agreements are executed; the final 20% once the final report and budget
are submitted and approved
HEALTH AND SAFETY CERTIFICATION
•Any and all projects, programs and activities supported by the Community Arts Grants must adhere to any and all health
and safety requires as outlined by state, county, local or other governmental bodies at all times. Failure to do so may
result in cancellation of the agreement and returning of grant funds.
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ELIGIBILITY
• All applicants, including fiscal agents, must be determined to be not-for-profit, tax-exempt organizations by either the
Internal Revenue Service or the California State Franchise Tax Board
• If projects include partnerships, only one application may be submitted for that project involving all parties
o If a school would like to partner with an arts organization or artist, all partnerships must include a signed letter of
agreement between the two parties
GUIDELINES APPENDICES
• Appendix 1 – Community Arts Grants FAQs
• Appendix 2 – Ineligible Organizations and Activities
FUNDING CATEGORIES
Funding is structured by classification of each organization, then according to available categories:
• Arts Organizations, including Fiscal Agents of Individual Artists
o Capacity Building - $5,000 maximum award
o Arts Projects - $7,500 maximum award
• Educational Institutions and Affiliated Groups
o Arts in Schools - $2,500 maximum award
ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
• Arts Organizations must be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
• Applicants may apply to one or both the Arts Projects and Capacity Building categories and may submit these applications
in the same round or different rounds
• Applicants may only submit one application per category per funding cycle
ARTS ORGANIZATIONS – CAPACITY BUILDING
• Capacity Building grants have a maximum award of $5,000
• Capacity Building grants are designed to help an arts organization improve its effectiveness, strengthen organizational
and/or financial stability, increase community impact and effectively support the nonprofit’s mission
• Capacity Building grants will only be awarded to organizations based in Carlsbad
• Grants cannot be used for projects that fall under the Arts project category. Examples of potential projects include but are
not limited to:
o Marketing support for changes in programming
o Staff training and/or technology to transition to virtual programming
o Professional development for staff and board members
o Opportunities for peer learning, networking or leadership development
o Creating or re-examining organizational plans
o Initiating collaboration with other nonprofits
o Developing new sources for earned income
o Utilizing support for high-impact projects
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ARTS ORGANIZATIONS – ARTS PROJECTS
• Arts Projects grants have a maximum award of $7,500
• Arts Projects will be defined as programs, activities and events that are primarily designed to be arts focused. These
projects may be presented either virtually or in person, ONLY if all current health and safety requirements are met and
crowd size limitations have been lifted.
• Virtual events must be in place of programs or projects that normally would have been held in Carlsbad.
• Arts Project grants are not for general operating support, and awards must be clearly shown to be used for specific project
support
• Any partnership between an individual, educational institution or organization must include a letter of agreement from
partnering entity
PROJECTS THROUGH FISCAL AGENT
• Individuals or organizations aspiring to a non-profit status may apply through a fiscal agent
• Fiscal agents will be responsible for receiving awarded funds and dispersing them with a service fee no more than 10% of
the amount awarded to the applicant
• Organizations that act as fiscal agents are still eligible to apply for a Community Arts Grants on their own
• Any individual artist receiving funding through a fiscal agent must be 18 years of age on or before the application due date
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND AFFILIATED GROUPS
Requests are only available nonprofit schools and authorized parent groups residing in Carlsbad.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND AFFILIATED GROUPS – ARTS IN SCHOOLS
• Arts in Schools grants have a maximum award of $2,500
• Arts in Schools will be defined as programs, activities and events that are primarily designed to be arts focused. These
projects may be presented wither virtually or in person ONLY if all health and safety requirements are met and crowd size
limitations have been lifted
• Virtual events must be in place of programs or projects that normally would have been held in Carlsbad.
• There is no limit to requests by school or district, though consideration will be given to projects of the same discipline from
the same school site
• No in school project funded through the Community Arts Grant may involve a full-time hourly or salaried employee in the
school district in which they will be leading activities, performances or projects but may utilize teaching artists that are
employed by any district
o Out of school programs may utilize teaching artists that are employed by any district
• All partnerships must include a signed letter of agreement
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APPLICANT INFORMATION
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Ongoing: Phone or video conference meetings can be arranged with grant program staff. To make an appointment, please contact
the Cultural Arts Office mainline at 760-602-2090 or email: arts@carlsbadca.gov
April 12, 2021: Application Opens: application link available at www.carlsbadca.gov/artsgrants
May 24, 2021: Application Deadline: applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m.
June 2021: Submitted materials are reviewed and scored by a peer panel consisting of local and regional artists and
arts professionals. The panel will create a funding plan for review and final approval by the Carlsbad Arts
Commission
August 5, 2021: Funding plan presented to Arts Commission for review and approval
August 9, 2021: Notifications begin, and awardee DocuSign agreements will be emailed shortly thereafter. Any applicant
that receives less than 50% of requested amount will be required to complete a Revised Project Form
September 1, 2021: Deadline for DocuSign agreement completion and projects commence
August 31, 2022: Fiscal Year 2021-22 Funding Cycle ends
September 30, 2022: All Fiscal Year 2021-22 Final Reports are due
APPLICANT WORKSHOPS AND APPLICATION REVIEW
• To continue to support our artists and organizations, the Cultural Arts Office staff is pleased to provide virtual workshops.
Workshop details will be announced in late April 2021. Visit Cultural Arts at www.carlsbadca.gov/artsgrants.
PANEL REVIEW AND SCORING OF APPLICATIONS
Submitted materials are reviewed and scored by a virtual peer panel consisting of local and regional artists and arts professionals.
The panel will create a funding plan for review and final approval by the Carlsbad Arts Commission.
SCORING RUBRIC
Application scores will be on the following criteria, which are aligned with the Community Arts Grants mission. Panelists will be
asked to score applications on how closely the project(s) achieve these goals.
• Project Design
o Reinforce accessible artistic and cultural opportunities for our residents
o Provide arts education and lifelong learning opportunities for all ages
• Project Participants
o Celebrate Carlsbad as an exciting, vibrant and creative destination for our residents, students and visitors
o Support local and regional arts and cultural organizations as important components of the economy and quality of
life in Carlsbad and North San Diego County
o Accessibility of program for participants and audience members under the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Project Oversight
o Support and develop organizational strength and capacity of Carlsbad arts organizations
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o Encourage new and emerging arts programs and organizations in Carlsbad
OTHER REVIEW AND SCORING INFORMATION
• Cultural Arts Office staff will review applications after the deadline to deem eligibility to be forwarded to the scoring panel
and will determine whether the financial health and sustainability of the organization is eligible
• Any application deemed eligible and forwarded to scoring panel will be reviewed within the context of the project or
program outlined in the application
• Incomplete applications, or applications with incorrect information, will be deemed ineligible
GRANTEE REQUIREMENTS DURING PROJECT FUNDING PERIOD
AGREEMENT
All approved applications will need to enter into an agreement with the City of Carlsbad. The City of Carlsbad uses DocuSign for all
grant agreements. All agreements must be signed by two (2) officers listed on the organization’s Statement of Information filed with
the California Secretary of State. These are officers who are authorized to enter into legally binding agreements on behalf of your
organization (i.e. CEO, CFO, Secretary). Further documentation of signature authorization will be requested if the most recent
Statement of Information has not been filed.
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 30 days of receipt or notification. This includes, but is not limited to,
agreements, revised project forms, final reports and financial accounting
PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
• Grant recipients must credit the Cultural Arts Office for its support of the project in printed, electronic and broadcast
promotions
• The following acknowledgement along with a logo (provided with use guidelines) must appear on all printed and electronic
materials: “This program is funded in part by the City of Carlsbad’s Cultural Arts Office.”
• Grantees who fail to provide public acknowledgement 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 grantee wishes to participate in promotion through approved city channels, they may opt-in as part of the agreement. All
participation in promotion through city’s social media channels as well as other outlets, is subject to review, edits and
approval by program staff prior to promotion
• Grantees are encouraged and expected to:
o Give notifications and invitations to the Cultural Arts Office in order to extend them to the Carlsbad Arts
Commission at least two weeks in advance of program
o Extensively promote funded events and projects
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POLICIES
• Once submitted, applications may be moved into a different category at the discretion of the Cultural Arts Office staff.
Notification will be made to the applicant
• The City of Carlsbad reserves the right to limit funding amount to any applicant, regardless of eligibility or panel score based
on funding limitations of goals of the program in a given year
• Cultural Arts Office staff actively review and evaluate all aspects of this program and processes. Updates may occur
throughout the funding calendar. Cultural Arts Office staff will provide information on program updates to all grantees as
they are adopted.
• Any proposed significant changes or amendments by 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 any execution of altered activity. This
includes, but is not limited to, changes in purpose, scope, services, 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 that have been significantly altered
or shifted from stated goals in the original approved application and/or revised project form. Cancelled funds must be
returned to the Cultural Arts Office within 30 days of notification.
• No two entities (organization or school/affiliated groups) may apply for funding for the same project.
• Review Appendix 2 for a list of projects and programs ineligible for funding.
OTHER INFORMATION
CARLSBAD ARTS COMMISSION MEETINGS:
Carlsbad Arts Commission meetings are public held throughout the year. For more information about the duties of the Carlsbad
Arts Commission and its meetings, visit www.carlsbadca.gov.
HOW TO APPLY
APPLICATION
All applications must be submitted online. The application is comprised of approximately five main sections, some of which include
long-answer sections and attachments. The application is available at www.carlsbadca.gov/artsgrants.
1. Organization Information
2. Project Information and Narrative
3. Project Support Information
4. Budget (a sample budget form is included as Appendix 3)
5. Signatory Information
ASSISTANCE
Cultural Arts Office staff are always available to assist applicants. Please contact the Cultural Arts Office at arts@carlsbadca.gov or
by phone at 760-602-2090.
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APPENDIX 1: COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS FAQS
• Are there any organizations ineligible to receive Community Arts Grant funding?
o Yes. For-profit organizations are ineligible to receive funding through the Community Arts Grants program. This
includes schools and businesses.
• Is there an age limit for individual artists?
o Yes. Any individual artist applying or receiving funds through a fiscal agent must be 18 on or before application
deadline.
• How are final awards decided?
o All award amount decisions consider the total amount of funding available, scores from panelists and the request
from the applying entity. The scoring panel creates a funding plan based on these factors, which is forwarded to
the Arts Commission for final approval.
• What if I am receiving funding from City of Carlsbad through another department or division?
o Any organization awarded a City of Carlsbad’s Community Activity Grant through the Housing and Neighborhood
Services Department are ineligible to receive funding through Community Arts Grants.
o It is in organization’s best interest to explore and apply for other grant opportunities, including the Carlsbad Library
and Arts Foundation’s Gartner Fund and the Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement District grants through the
City of Carlsbad. For more information, please contact our office.
• Can one school site apply for multiple Arts in Schools awards?
o Yes. While there is no limit to applications from one school site, multiple applications from one site with projects in
one artistic genre (i.e. music) will be taken into consideration.
APPENDIX 2: INELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
The City of Carlsbad will NOT award grants to:
• Organizations receiving funding through City of Carlsbad Community Activity Grants
• 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 that are 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
o Purchases or repairs of arts-specific equipment with the capability of extended use over several years are
permitted. Proposals requesting funds for such expenses should be discussed in advance with the Cultural Arts
Office staff.
• 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 non-profit 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
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• Fund-raising expenses
• Consultants who are members of an applicant’s staff or board
• Payments to students
• Scholarships, fellowships or tuition assistance
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• Entry fees for competitions or sponsorship fees
• Pageants, fund-raising events or hospitality costs
• Publication of manuscripts or compositions not created as part of a grant-supported project
• Purchase of monetary awards, cash prizes, contributions or donations
• Scholarly or academic research, tuition and activities which generate academic credit or formal study toward an academic
or professional degree
• Creation of textbooks
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The Return to Indoor Programming: NVA's 20th
Anniversary Season
Fiscal Year 2021-22: Arts Projects for Arts Organizations
New Village Arts Theatre Inc.
Kristianne Kurner
2787 State Street
Carlsbad, CA 92008
O: 760-433-3245
Kristianne Kurner
2787 State Street
Carlsbad, CA 92008
kristianne@newvillagearts.org
O: 760-845-8020
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Application Form
Organization Information
Are you an individual artist applying through a fiscal agent?*
No
Primary Organization Name
Name as shown on an IRS letter of determination.
New Village Arts Inc
DBA (if applicable)
[Unanswered]
Organization Website
www.newvillagearts.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.
The mission of New Village Arts is to create adventurous artistic experiences to awaken the human spirit.
We provide:
- a collaborative and inspiring home for performing and visual artists
- a forum for laughter, discussion, and deeper thinking within our community
- a training ground for future generations of art-makers and art-lovers
Project Information and Narrative
Project Name:*
Please provide us with the name of the arts project.
The Return to Indoor Programming: NVA's 20th Anniversary Season
Project Summary:*
Please provide us with a brief summary of your project.
Support from the City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Office Arts Projects Grant would celebrate bringing indoor
live theatre back to Carlsbad Village. New Village Arts was forced to shut down all indoor programming in
March of 2020 with the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since that time, NVA has moved programming online
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and outdoors to continue fulfilling our mission of creating adventurous artistic experiences to awaken the
human spirit.
At the same time, NVA has been planning for a major renovation of our Carlsbad Village home that will
create an even greater community gathering space for artistic experiences. Thanks to major support from the
City of Carlsbad, The Conrad Prebys Foundation, The Sahm Family Foundation, and many others, NVA plans
to begin construction any day now and have the building ready to re-open by February 2022.
The shows produced will be DESERT ROCK GARDEN, THE HEATH, and SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN. All three
celebrate the strength of the human spirit and the importance of relationships. They all explore finding your
true community and honoring human resilience and kindness. NVA is confident that these three shows will be
an exciting and responsible way to reopen the New Village Arts Center.
Project Start Date:*
01/01/2022
Project End Date:*
06/30/2022
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.
All performances will be held at the New Village Arts Center in Carlsbad Village.
DESERT ROCK GARDEN
Written by Roy Sekigahama
Directed by Albert Park
Performance Dates: Jan 28 – Feb 4 (previews); Feb 5 – 27, 2022
Note: February 2022 is the 80th Anniversary of the creation of the internment camps
THE HEATH
Written by Lauren Gunderson
Directed by Kristianne Kurner
Performance Dates: March 18 – 25 (previews); March 26 – April 17, 2022
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN
Written by Betty Comdon, Adolph Green, Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed
Directed by AJ Knox
Performance Dates: May 6 – 13 (previews); May 14 – June 26, 2022
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 Arts Projects.
$7,500.00
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Participants:*
Total number of expected participants for this project (i.e. artists, coordinators, directors.)
61
Audience:*
Total number of expected audience attendance for this project.
7200
Previous Project Success:
If your organization has completed a similar project, please provide details of the project and why it was
successful.
NVA has a 20-year history of producing professional theatre in Carlsbad. We have built our reputation as
one of the best theater companies in San Diego and are recognized as a leader in equity, diversity and
inclusion in our region.
DESERT ROCK GARDEN is a world premiere production and New Village Arts has produced four world
premieres in the past. With each production, NVA has learned more about working with playwrights and
introducing new material to our community. All four productions reached out to different members of our
community and helped to propel the careers of the playwrights.
NVA has produced nearly 30 San Diego Premiere productions in the past. We search out the newest plays
released in New York, Chicago and other larger cities to bring to San Diego County. THE HEATH will showcase
the work of Lauren Gunderson, who NVA has produced twice before, and who is the most produced
playwright in the United States. Our previous productions of her plays MISS BENNET and EMILIE sold to large
audiences and were critically acclaimed.
One of the things that our patrons love the most about NVA is how we take big musical productions and
produce them in a more intimate way that showcases the story and characters. With SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN,
NVA will take this well-loved musical and bring that intimacy mixed with incredible performances to create
an unforgettable performance. The director did similar things with our productions of LITTLE SHOP OF
HORRORS and AVENUE Q.
Project Distinction:
What makes this project distinctive?
These three productions will be the first shows to open the New Village Arts Center, our fully renovated
community gathering space located in the heart of Carlsbad Village. They represent the diversity of our work
and the incredible talents of the artists whom we are fortunate enough to work with.
The first show to open the new space will be the world premiere of Roy Sekigahama’s DESERT ROCK
GARDEN. NVA will produce this touching and informative play about two unlikely friends finding the strength
to survive in the Topaz Relocation Center. The production of this play will take place during the 80th
anniversary of the Day of Remembrance, an annual commemoration of the unjust incarceration of the
Japanese-American community. This will be our first production produced in part with a grant from the
National Endowment for the Arts.
Following that will be the Regional Premiere of Lauren Gunderson’s play with music, THE HEATH. The
show looks at the relationship between a woman and her grandfather, examining the effects of Alzheimer’s on
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a relationship and told through the world of King Lear and bluegrass music. This unique and moving piece
also celebrates the resilience of the human spirit.
The big finish will be an intimate revival of the beloved musical SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN. This popular
musical is filled with audience favorites and will be directed by NVA’s former Director of Connectivity AJ Knox
with a diverse cast of the finest musical theatre performers in San Diego.
Project Goals:
What are the goals (outputs and/or outcomes) of the project? How will you measure your goals?
With the opening of the New Village Arts Center, our biggest goal is to increase the number of people
attending our productions. We tend to sell-out our musical theatre shows, but could still increase the
numbers for our non-musicals. We hope that with the newly renovated space and diverse programming we
will be able to attract more people to experience adventurous artistic experiences in the Village.
Another goal is to increase the diversity of our audiences. NVA has done well with the diversity of our
actors and artists, but we still look to bring a more diverse group of people into the theatre. We will work
with our Community Partners to help ensure that all people feel welcome in our space and have access to the
programming.
The final goal is to achieve artistic excellence with each production. NVA is fortunate to work with the
most talented artists in San Diego and will build the best creative teams for each show. These artists will be
able to use the new technical equipment that is included in our renovation to increase the quality of the work
onstage. This will make the most impact for our designers, who will have new lighting and sound systems as
well as a new modular stage to make theatre magic. This increase in technical capabilities will enhance the
theatrical experience for our patrons.
These will be measured by:
- Tracking audience numbers
- Collecting diversity information
- Critical and audience reviews
- Interviews with designers and directors
Target Population:
Who is your target population and why? How will you reach them?
NVA identifies as a cultural gathering space for our community, so our target population is residents of
North County San Diego. We strongly believe in serving our community and providing access to artistic
experiences. Everyone who lives in our area deserves to have access to the arts, and NVA does everything
possible to ensure that happens.
It is important to us that we maintain the connection with our current audience, which tends towards
older, retired people. Our patrons have become part of our family and have helped us survive the pandemic.
We are incredibly grateful for them and will continue to ensure that they consider NVA their artistic home.
We also recognize the importance of reaching out to the new influx of residents in Carlsbad and Carlsbad
Village. The number of condominium complexes being built in the Village is staggering, and these new
residents will be eager for artistic experiences that feed the soul.
It is also incredibly important that we continue to diversify our audiences and more accurately reflect the
population of North County. We will use our existing programs to actively reach out to other community
organizations and welcome everyone into the New Village Arts Center.
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Specifically for these shows, we will continue our outreach to the AAPI community, folks who have been
affected by family members and friends who have faced the challenges of Alzheimer’s and dementia, and
people who love big musicals told in our signature intimate style.
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.
NVA is looking forward to solidifying partnerships many organizations that we are currently connected
with.
For DESERT ROCK GARDEN, we will continue our work with the Japanese American Citizens League and
the Carlsbad Sister City Ambassadors. We are also interested in working with some of the local farming
families who were directly impacted by the internment camps, such as the Ukegawa’s and the Yasukochi’s.
For THE HEATH, we will be working with the Alzheimer’s Association of San Diego as well as caregiver
groups such as the Southern Caregiver Research Center.
For SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, we will work with our group of Community Partners and the local schools to
support arts education.
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. *Feel free to contact the Cultural Arts Office at 760-602-2090 or
email arts@carlsbadca.gov should you need assistance.
ARTIST BIOS CBAD ARTS 2021-22.pdf
Organization Changes/Challenges/Circumstances:
What special circumstances, challenges or changes have affected your organization? What impact has this had on
your organization?
As I’m sure you are aware, the greatest challenge to New Village Arts this year has been the COVID-19
pandemic. It’s hard to continue your work when your work is centered around gathering people together to
have shared experiences and tell each other’s stories. We spent a lot of time this year learning how to pivot
and make sure we were still advancing our mission while in these incredibly challenging circumstances.
Coming out of the pandemic, we are in the process of undergoing a major renovation to our Carlsbad
Village home, and this project has moved more slowly than we would like. The fundraising aspects have been
incredibly successful, but the permitting process has been challenging. We are hopeful that we will be able to
break ground in July of this year.
We are going through some staffing changes that have affected our workflow as well. All members of our
staff had to be on reduced hours for some portion of the last year and everyone has had to adjust. We also
recently lost our Marketing Director to a higher paying job in the for-profit world. This has been challenging
over the past month, but we are looking forward to the new staff that will join us and help us look towards
the future.
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Project Support Information
Materials Upload (OPTIONAL, but recommended):
Please upload any marketing materials, images and/or files that would provide more information about your
project.
annual report s19 - low res.pdf
Videos Upload (OPTIONAL):
Please provide us with a host website link for all videos relevant to the project.
https://www.youtube.com/user/newvillageartstheatr/videos
Videos Upload (OPTIONAL)
If you do not have a URL that hosts your video, you may upload it here.
Additional Materials:
You may upload any other additional supplemental materials you wish to provide here (i.e. letters of support from
partnering organization(s) that is essential to your project.)
Budget Information
Total Project Budget
$227,672.00
Project Budget Form:*
Download a Community Arts Grants budget form and complete the "Projected" column. Save your completed file
as a PDF and upload your project budget form here. Make sure costs tie in with your project narrative. *Budget
forms will be available on the Cultural Arts Community Arts Grants webpage. Feel free to contact the Cultural Arts
Office at 760-602-2090 or email arts@carlsbadca.gov should you need assistance.
CAG Arts Project Budget 21-22.pdf
Organizational Budget:*
Please upload a current organizational budget.
FY 21-22 Budget Draft.pdf
Letter of Determination:
If you are a first time grant applicant with the City of Carlsbad, please upload your IRS Letter of Determination.
Board Roster:*
Please upload your organization's roster of board members and ensure the document includes names, titles,
organization/business affiliation and areas of expertise. Alternatively, we will also accept the most recent board
meeting minutes that includes the board roster.
NVA Staff and Board June 2021.pdf
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File Attachment Summary
Applicant File Uploads
• ARTIST BIOS CBAD ARTS 2021-22.pdf
• annual report s19 - low res.pdf
• CAG Arts Project Budget 21-22.pdf
• FY 21-22 Budget Draft.pdf
• NVA Staff and Board June 2021.pdf
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ARTIST BIOS DESERT ROCK GARDEN
Playwright: Roy Sekigahama
Roy began playwriting through a workshop sponsored by Playwrights Project in 2016.
His first short play, Face the Music, won third prize in Script Tease of Short Plays in
2016 and Stuck in a Closet won Honorable Mention in 2019. The Purple Swastika was a
semifinalist in the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture’s Straight From The Page 5-
Minute Play Festival in 2017. Roy’s first full-length play, Desert Rock Garden, received
a reading in 2019 and his second full-length play, The Ghosts from the Pali, received a
reading in 2020, both as part of New Village Arts’ Final Draft New Play Festival. Roy
ushers at many theaters in San Diego. He is a member of the Dramatist Guild.
Director: Albert Park
Albert is thrilled to make his directorial debut at New Village Arts. Select acting credits:
Man of God (Geffen Playhouse); Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (South Coast
Repertory); Cambodian Rock Band (City Theatre Company/Merrimack Repertory);
Yoga Play (MOXIE Theatre); Vietgone (East West Players); Soul Fire (Playwrights
Project); The Oldest Boy (San Diego Repertory); All’s Well That Ends Well (The Old
Globe); Jade Heart (MOXIE Theatre); The Winter's Tale (The Old Globe); The Car
Plays (Moving Arts/La Jolla Playhouse); Extraordinary Chambers (Mo’olelo Performing
Arts Company); The Odd Couple (North Coast Repertory); A Man, His Wife, and His
Hat (MOXIE Theatre); Golden Child (Chinese Pirate Productions); Flower Drum Song
(SDAART/La Jolla Playhouse); Yellow Face (Mo’olelo Performing Arts Company); BFE
(SDAART/La Jolla Playhouse). Albert especially thanks Kristianne, Roy, and the DRG
cast and crew for this wonderful journey. He is represented by CESD. Albert is eternally
grateful to Jenny, Felix, Henry, and Coral.
Fuzzy: Greg Watanabe*
Greg made his Broadway debut in Allegiance and was recently seen in Cambodian
Rock Band at Victory Gardens, The City Theatre Pittsburgh, Merrimack Repertory
Theatre. Other appearances include world premiere productions of The Ballad of
Yachiyo (Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Public Theater-New
York), The Summer Moon (A Contemporary Theater, South Coast Repertory Theatre),
The Happy Ones (South Coast Rep, L.A. Drama Critics Circle nomination for Best
Featured Performance) and Extraordinary Chambers (The Geffen Playhouse, Ovation
nomination for Best Featured Actor). Other appearances include Golden Child
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(Signature Theater), Hold These Truths (Perseverance Theater, New Century Theater),
Yellow Face (Mo’olelo Performing Arts Company, San Diego Theatre Critics Circle
nomination for Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play).
Penny: Chloris Li
Chloris is an actor and musician from the San Francisco Bay Area. Select theatre
credits: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (South Coast Repertory), In the Heights
(Berkeley Playhouse), and A Christmas Carol (Northside Theatre Company). Music
directing credits: Jesus Christ Superstar (UCSD) and Daughters of Triton (UCSD's
premier all-female identifying a cappella group). She also recently appeared in several
short independent films in the Bay Area and is making her directorial debut this
summer. Chloris received her BA in Theatre from UC San Diego. Happy Asian
American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Instagram: @ichlorisli
Original Music and Sound Design: Marc Akiyama
Marc is a composer and lyricist for film and theatre, and the co-founder of Akiyama
Music, a film scoring and production studio based in San Diego, CA. Marc received his
Bachelors of Music in Percussion Performance from New York University while studying
writing for concert and musical theatre, as well as orchestral conducting. Marc scores a
wide array of films from animation to original musicals, including Brush with Disney
Animator Garrett Lewis, while spanning multiple genres from jazz to orchestral. He is
the resident sound designer for Trinity Theatre Company and performs with orchestral
pits for many of San Diego’s professional theaters.
Dramaturg: Shirley Fishman
During twenty seasons at La Jolla Playhouse as Associate Artistic Director, Director of
New Play Development and Dramaturg, has worked with numerous playwrights and
directors developing new plays and musicals for LJP stages (including Tony Award-
winning Come from Away and Indecent), its annual POP Tour bringing new plays to
San Diego school children, DNA New Play Series, Page to Stage workshops and
commissioning program. As literary manager/dramaturg at NY’s Public Theatre worked
on classics, new plays and musicals and co-curated its annual New Work Now! new
play series. MFA: Columbia University.
ARTIST BIOS THE HEATH
Kristianne Kurner: Director
New Village Arts was founded by Ms. Kurner in 2001 and she is currently the Executive
Artistic Director. A highly awarded director, actor and designer, Ms. Kurner has
produced over one hundred productions with New Village Arts, including numerous San
Diego and world premieres. She was awarded the “Woman to Woman” award from the
Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce for her work supporting women in the arts. She is the
2018-19 recipient of the Fieldstone Leadership Network’s Clare Rose Sabbatical, a
highly competitive program that sends non-profit leaders on 3-4 month sabbaticals. She
is a strong believer in supporting new work, and will steward the production of THE
DESERT ROCK GARDEN to ensure the widest possible audience is able to experience
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this little-known story. She has a BA in Theatre from the College of William & Mary and
an MFA in Acting from the Actors Studio Drama School at the New School.
Lauren Gunderson: Playwright
Lauren has been one of the most produced playwrights in America since 2015 topping
the list twice including 2019/20. She is a two-time winner of the Steinberg/ATCA New
Play Award for I and You and The Book of Will, the winner of the Lanford Wilson Award
and the Otis Guernsey New Voices Award, a finalist for the Susan Smith Blackburn
Prize and John Gassner Award for Playwriting, and a recipient of the Mellon
Foundation’s Residency with Marin Theatre Company. She studied Southern Literature
and Drama at Emory University, and Dramatic Writing at NYU’s Tisch School where she
was a Reynolds Fellow in Social Entrepreneurship. She co-authored the Miss Bennet
plays with Margot Melcon, and her play The Half-Life of Marie Curie is available on
Audible.com. Her work is published at Playscripts (I and You; Exit Pursued By A Bear;
The Taming and Toil And Trouble), Dramatists Play Service (The Revolutionists; The
Book of Will; Silent Sky; Bauer, Natural Shocks, The Wickhams and Miss Bennet) and
Samuel French (Emilie). Her picture book Dr Wonderful: Blast Off to the Moon is
available from Two Lions/Amazon. She is currently developing musicals with Ari Afsar,
Dave Stewart and Joss Stone. LaurenGunderson.com
ARTIST BIOS SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN
AJ Knox (Director)
AJ served as the Director of Connectivity for New Village Arts for the past six years and
has recently started a new job as a script writer for Raindrop Marketing. Previously with
NVA, AJ directed the very popular and critically acclaimed MURDER FOR TWO,
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and AVENUE Q. In addition to his work as a director, AJ
is also a highly talented performer, appearing at NVA in AROUND THE WORLD IN 80
DAYS and THE 1940s RADIO HOUR. AJ has his doctorate in theatre from Tufts
University and looks forward to returning to NVA for this beloved musical.
Screenplay by
BETTY COMDEN and ADOLPH GREEN
Songs by
NACIO HERB BROWN and ARTHUR FREED
Based on the classic Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film, by special arrangement with
Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Inc.
Music published by EMI, all rights administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
(Original Movie Choreography by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen)
Produced by Arrangement With Maurice Rosenfield, Lois F. Rosenfield and Cindy
Pritzker, Inc.
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SEASON 19
ANNUAL REPORT
2019–2020
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The mission of New Village Arts is to
create adventurous artistic experiences
to awaken the human spirit.
We provide:
• a collaborative and inspiring home for performing and visual artists;
• a forum for laughter, discussion, and deeper thinking within our community;
• a training ground for future generations of art-makers and art-lovers.
In addition to full seasons of plays and musicals featuring some of the best artistic talent in Southern California,
NVA hosts talkback discussions and other supplementary events designed to create conversation and cultivate
community. NVA also maintains The Foundry Artist Studios, a collaborative studio space for local visual artists,
and we offer robust theatre programs in partnership with local schools. NVA hosts educational and artistic
programs for young adults with neurodiversity and adults with Alzheimer's and dementia. NVA strongly believes
that theatre and arts experiences should be accessible to ALL people and has become a leader in equity, diversity,
and inclusion in San Diego. NVA has been fortunate to receive support from the City of Carlsbad and other local
businesses, who recognize the importance of a resident professional theatre company as a crucial component
of an inclusive and creative community. We, in turn, prioritize serving our community by presenting works that
respect the diversity surrounding us, engaging every citizen with relevant and inspiring stories.
Dear Friends,
What a season. It seems unbelievable to imagine that just
over a year ago, we were beginning our exciting nineteenth
season, which was constructed to lead directly into our
milestone twentieth season in July 2020. Of course, nobody
could have expected the impact of the global pandemic.
Despite closing our doors to the public and putting a halt
to our upcoming productions in March, we still have much
to celebrate.
The season began with a tremendous show of determination and dedication, as the artistic and administrative staff
struck LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and mounted an exciting revival of Herbert Siguenza's A WEEKEND
WITH PABLO PICASSO in less than a week—the fastest turnaround in NVA history. PICASSO played to sold-
out houses and rave reviews, and Siguenza even auctioned off his original art made during the show to raise funds
for NVA. The next production, Lynn Nottage's lyrical INTIMATE APPAREL, garnered four Craig Noel Award
nominations and two wins. AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS was notable for its world-premiere soundtrack,
written by local pirate-rock band The Shantyannes (Joseph Freeman and Renee Moreno), and orchestrated by NVA
Artistic Associate Tony Houck. And MURDER FOR TWO was a critical and audience favorite, showcasing the
limitless talents of Houck and local favorite JD Dumas in his NVA acting debut. Add in the Final Draft New Play
Festival, four exciting concerts and cabarets, and our ongoing education & outreach programs, and our nineteenth
season was busier than ever. Sadly, our Annual Gala, the San Diego premiere of THE ROOMMATE, and our
10-year anniversary revival of INTO THE WOODS were cancelled when the pandemic struck.
With the sudden loss of our earned revenue, we focused the final months of our nineteenth season on grants,
donations, and community support. NVA was fortunate to receive a PPP loan, Business Interruption Insurance, and
other safeguards. However, without mainstage productions, dozens of artists, technicians, and part-time staff who
normally work with us were out of work. Thankfully, we were able to retain our administrative staff throughout
this crisis. Since the shutdown, they have been hard at work (from home, usually) to ensure the sustainability and
longevity of New Village Arts. We introduced our online New Virtual Arts program, sponsored by a number of
Artist Advocates, to give artists the opportunity to produce their art digitally and get paid despite the shutdown. Our
education programs shifted online, and our teaching artists and students have been creating wonderfully inspired
digital classrooms and performances. We have also been in development of two original works for our upcoming
twentieth season, which will begin in Summer of 2021. In the meantime, we are also exploring options for outdoor
programming in Spring 2021.
This year also brought issues of social justice, equity, and anti-racism into sharp relief for all Americans. As a
company, we are taking this opportunity to pursue anti-racist training and education for all staff members, and have
been working to improve the culture of New Village Arts while bringing new voices to our staff, board, classrooms,
and artistic communities. Our hope at New Village Arts has long been to create "theatre for ALL," and we are using
this forced hiatus to make sure we are working toward a true expression of that hope. We have many exciting new
developments to share with you in the coming months, including extensive renovations and improvements to our
building, new education programming, unique artistic opportunities for our community, and much more.
Though this season has brought unforeseen challenges, we remain hopeful and excited about the future for New
Village Arts. We've been able to reflect on themes of dedication and determination, while looking forward to future
successes. We are grateful to our community for their continued shows of support during these trying times. We
cannot wait to gather again to share our stories in our twentieth season!
Production Photos: Daren Scott.
SEASON 19 SPONSORS
Kristianne Kurner,
Founder & Executive Artistic Director
Alex Goodman,
Managing Director
Season 19 production photos by Daren Scott.
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WELCOME FROM BOARD PRESIDENT, Joan Cumming AN UNEXPECTED YEAR
It was the beginning of "tech week" for Jen Silverman's
THE ROOMMATE—a time when the lights, set, and
costumes come together to transform the rehearsal space
into the fully-realized world—when the lights went off. Only
two days before our planned Annual Fundraising Gala,
NVA joined countless other business and organizations
around the globe in closing their doors and putting a halt
on future productions response to the global pandemic.
Pre-production had also begun on the ten-year anniversary
production of INTO THE WOODS, a reimagining of the
first musical NVA ever produced, which was set to ring in
the landmark twentieth season with a celebratory look back
at how far NVA has come in the past two decades.
Though New Village Arts has been fortunate to receive generous grants and donations to support the organization
during this forced hiatus, this has been a devastating time for our arts community. Every arts organization across the
country has felt the impact of this unexpected, unprecedented year, and New Village Arts is grateful for the generosity
of the donors, Artist Advocates, and community partners who have come together to ensure that NVA will remain a
vital and vibrant cultural landmark, despite the immediate challenges facing arts industries.
NEW VIRTUAL ARTS
Above: The cast and crew of New Village Arts' cancelled production
of Jen Silverman's THE ROOMMATE gathers in February for
the first read-through of the script.
With stay-at-home orders in effect throughout the
last third of NVA's nineteenth season, New Virtual
Arts sprang to life online. Featuring a wide range
of performers, artists, and faces both familiar and
new, New Virtual Arts sought to provide a paid
artistic platform for out-of-work artists, as well as
entertainment and education for NVA patrons.
Thanks to the generosity of our Artist Advocates
and corporate sponsors, we were able to hire
dozens of artists to create streaming entertainment.
Showcasing concerts, children's programming, art
lessons, choreography, play readings, cabarets,
virtaul happy hours, short films, cooking classes, and
even a one-person version of Pirates of Penzance,
NVA artists and staff used the "new normal" as a
way to keep our community connected.
Above: The cast of NVA's AVENUE Q went digital to remind audiences that,
although times are tough, these challenges are "Only For Now."
Left: Without shows to
promote on the marquee, New
Village Arts is using this
signage as a way to connect
with our community, and to
celebrate the local businesses
in our community (like Pure
Project Brewing and Handel's
Homemade Ice Cream across
the street).
Our 2019 - 2020 season was one of our most rewarding—and most challenging—
seasons to date. While it is easy to focus on the immense challenges facing New Village
Arts and arts organizations across the country, I would like to take a moment to
highlight the things we can be proud of from this tumultuous season:
• Two Critic’s Choice recognitions in the San Diego Union-Tribune, as well as rave critical reviews for our
four mainstage productions;
• Four San Diego Theatre Critics Circle Craig Noel Award nominations for 2019, and two wins for NVA
actors at this year's award celebration;
• The development of our Artistic Associate program, honoring the work of four outstanding theatre artists
by allowing them opportunities to develop their artistry with NVA;
• Continuing to grow our inclusive education and outreach programming to reach wider audiences and
involve more students—an embodiment of our commitment to create theatre for ALL;
• Making a swift pivot toward online programming when the pandemic hit, and successfully securing funding
to ensure NVA's ability to withstand this challenge;
• A renewed commitment to the work of Teatro Pueblo Nuevo and taking significant steps in becoming an
Anti-Racist organization that serves all members of San Diego County;
• A committed and active Board of Directors who consistently work to improve the cultural arts for our
community, and who have risen to the challenges posed by our current crises;
• A staff that has successfully navigated the many hurdles and obstacles facing the arts, and who have grown
stronger and more committed to NVA's mission in the process.
New Village Arts' mission includes providing a forum for laughter, discussion, and deeper thinking within our
community. Without the ability to gather and share our stories, NVA and our staff, artists, and board have
worked tirelessly to bring the same sense of community, of laughter, and of joy to these unsettling times. Despite
the challenges facing our communities, NVA has been able to continue to create theatre for all, expanding its
neurodiverse programming, creating a culture built around acceptance and community, and deepening relationships
with important donors and sponsors to sustain our work. While our programming remains primarily online,
our staff and artists are developing a number of exciting projects for our eventual return to live theatre and arts
education. Many thanks to Endeavor Bank for ensuring our financial viability during the early months of the
pandemic.
Finally, the City of Carlsbad continues to be a huge supporter of our work, from our central location in the heart of
Carlsbad Village, to support for our programming through the Cultural Arts Office. We are honored to partner with
the City of Carlsbad and to serve as the premier arts destination in Carlsbad and North County. We have several
exciting projects coming up, with collaboration from the City of Carlsbad, during this forced "off-season" as we work
toward re-opening in Summer 2021.
In closing, our donors, sponsors, partners, and patrons are the reason that New Village Arts continues to thrive. On
behalf of the Board of Directors, I thank you for ensuring quality arts programming and education is available for
our community. We look forward to many continued successes with your support.
Best Wishes,
Joan Cumming
Board President
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"A tour de force performance
from one of the best creators around."
- San Diego Gay & Lesbian News
"Electric... a visceral, heartfelt performance."
- The San Diego Reader
SHOWS: 18 • PATRONS: 2,653
"Among the finest stagings [NVA]
has accomplished in recent memory."
- San Diego CityBeat
"a lovely, sensitive, aching production."
- Times of San Diego
SHOWS: 22 • PATRONS: 1,634
A CAPTIVATING PORTRAIT
OF AN ARTIST
A HEARTFELT STORY
OF LOVE AND LOSS
This one-act, one-person play mixed visual
art and theatrical spectacle to bring Picasso –
and his art – to vivid life on the NVA stage. A
captivating depiction of one of history's most
enigmatic and intriguing celebrities highlighted
Siguenza's range as an artist and performer.
Siguenza also offered audiences his original
artwork, created during each performance, via
auction as a fundraiser for NVA.
A tender story based on a forgotten true
history from the first female playwright to
win two Pulitzers, Intimate Apparel was an
achievement in emotional storytelling for NVA.
Anchored by an award-winning performance
by Tamara McMillian, this production
celebrated the untold stories of America's past
while celebrating the connections that bring us
together.
SAN DIEGO THEATRE CRITICS CIRCLE 2019 CRAIG NOEL AWARDS:
WINNER - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play: Tamara McMillian
WINNER - Cashae Monya: 2019 Actor of the Year
Nominations: Outstanding Dramatic Production; Outstanding Feature Performance
in a Play (Cashae Monya); Oustanding Scenic Design (Christopher Scott Murillo)
Written by and Starring Herbert Siguenza
Directed by Todd Salovey
August 10 – 25, 2019
Written by Lynn Nottage
Directed by Melissa Coleman-Reed
September 20 – October 20, 2019
CRITIC'S CHOICE!
- The San Diego Union-Tribune
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"A fun and high-flying ride! The show soars
all the way to its destination."
- The San Diego Union-Tribune
"A wonderful adventure [and] madcap
production!"
- The Village News
SHOWS: 31 • PATRONS: 2,263
"Hilarious, fluid, fast-paced... chock-full of
visual humor and big-finish moments that pop!"
- The San Diego Union-Tribune
"funny, witty, over-the-top... Tony Houck &
JD Dumas are a wonderful comedic pair!"
- The Vista Press
SHOWS: 31 • PATRONS: 2,781
A ROLLICKING, PIRATE-THEMED
MUSICAL ADVENTURE
A HILARIOUS WHODUNNIT
An enthusiastic ensemble cast, an on-stage
pirate rock band, and a highly-theatrical
nautical aesthetic brought Phileas Fogg's famous
globetrotting voyage to new life on the NVA
stage. With original music by Joseph Freeman
& Renee Moreno of The Shantyannes, this
vibrant and kinetic musical took audiences on
a voyage they wouldn't soon forget.
Two actors, thirteen characters, and one
piano. This manic musical murder mystery
featured tour-de-force performances by NVA
Artistic Associate Tony Houck as 11 different
suspects, and JD Dumas as the enthusiastic
and endearing detective. Murder for Two was
a true showcase of these performers' talents,
as well as a laugh-out-loud tribute to classic
murder mysteries and vintage Broadway.
Written by Laura Eason
Based on the novel by Jules Verne
With Original Music by The Shantyannes
Directed by Kristianne Kurner
Music Direction and Orchestrations by Tony Houck
Choreography by Jenna Ingrassia-Knox
November 8 – December 22, 2019
Book & Music by Joe Kinosian
Book & Lyrics by Kellen Blair
Directed by AJ Knox
Music Direction by Tom Abruzzo
Choreography by Jenna Ingrassia-Knox
February 1 – March 1, 2020
CRITIC'S CHOICE!
- The San Diego Union-Tribune
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1. Cashae Monya, Kristianne Kurner, Melissa Coleman-
Reed, Christopher Scott Murillo, Tamara McMillian,
and NVA artists and staff celebrated at the San Diego
Theatre Critics Circle Craig Noel Awards in February
2020. NVA's production of INTIMATE APPAREL
received four Craig Noel Award nominations, including
one win for Tamara McMillian, and a second win for
Cashae Monya as 2019 Actor of the Year (Monya
had memorable roles in both LITTLE SHOP OF
HORRORS and INTIMATE APPAREL at NVA in
2019).
2. NVA staff and board at the 2019 Volunteer of the
Year Awards, honoring Kathy & Bill Deering for their
incredible contributions to New Village Arts.
3. Artist Advocates Don Strom and Jane LaFazio received
an exclusive invitation to the sitzprobe for AROUND THE
WORLD IN 80 DAYS. They were the first members
of the public to hear the original music for the show!
(Sitzprobe is the first day that the actors and full band work
through the music in a musical together, and it's a ton of
fun).
SEASON NINETEEN HIGHLIGHTS MUSIC @ NVA
Under the guidance of Artistic Associate Tony
Houck, NVA shifted its traditional concert
model in Season 19 to put an emphasis on
concert performances and cabarets featuring
some of the best NVA talent around. NVA also
partnered with the San Diego International
Airport for a concert revival of AROUND
THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS!
Summer Blast from the Past Cabaret
Patrons: 55 | Revenue: $684
The Toxic Avenger: The Musical
Patrons: 144 | Revenue: $2,268
The Second Annual Holly Jolly Cabaret
Patrons: 182 | Revenue: $4,208
Little Women: The Broadway Musical
Patrons: 94 | Revenue: $1,300
New Village Arts continued to serve as the premier arts
organization in North County San Diego. The Foundry
Artist Studios at New Village Arts is home to a dozen resident
artists, who maintain working studios, a rotating gallery, live
monthly events, and curated lobby exhibits to accompany
NVA's mainstage productions.
During Season 19, the Foundry took part in Hands of Peace,
which brought Jewish-Israeli, Palestinian Citizens of Israel,
and Palestinian teenagers to San Diego to promote dialogue
and peace-building through art and other programs.
Throughout Season 19, New Village Arts
reaffirmed its commitment to its bilingual,
multicultural outreach program, Teatro Pueblo
Nuevo.
In addition to the TPN production of A
WEEKEND WITH PABLO PICASSO, NVA
has used the nineteenth season, as well as the
forced hiatus, to reevaluate and reinvigorate this
program.
TPN is now an essential part of NVA's identity,
reflecting a larger commitment to Equity,
Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism within
the organization, and will continue to promote
Latinx artists, programming, and education to
ensure all members of our community have
access to the arts.
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4. Artistic Associate Tony Houck stands amid the entire original score for AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS. Tony
transposed 26 original songs from The Shantyannes, and orchestrated them for a cast of eight in just a few months —in addition
to serving as the Music Director for the show.
5. Handel's Homemade Ice Cream opened across the street in 2019, and our opening night receptions in Season 19 featured
free scoops for our audience and artists!
6. In late August 2019, Executive Artistic Director Kristianne returned to NVA after her 100-day sabbatical from the Clare
Rose Foundation with Fieldstone Leadership Network. Kristianne traveled around the world in 100 days and returned with lots
of fresh ideas for New Village Arts!
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Throughout Season 19, New Village Arts continued to expand its
education and outreach programming, serving over 500 members of
our community through classes, school programs, and productions.
• Kids Act!: Weekly acting classes and camps for students ages 4 - 14.
• Monday Night Live!: Acting and improvisation for teenagers with
special needs and their neurotypical peers.
• Playwrights Project: Playwriting camps for young writers, including
performances of original plays with professional actors.
• Mindful Theatre: a program for adults living with Alzheimer’s and
dementia, taught by Samantha Ginn and Paul Eddy.
NVA also continued its educational
programming in partnership with local
schools, including:
• Verbitas Documentary Theatre productions
at Sage Creek High School, Guajome
Park Academy, and Carlsbad High School,
serving over 400 community members.
• Student Matinees for AROUND THE
WORLD IN 80 DAYS and MURDER
FOR TWO, reaching 350 students and
teachers.
FINAL DRAFT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL
New Village Arts' Third Annual Final Draft New Play Festival showcased four adventurous new
works by promising local playwrights. Featuring a variety of plays ranging from dark comedy
to political drama, the 2020 festival emphasized the importance of shared storytelling. The
festival introduced a partnership with Pure Project Brewing, and included surround events in
collaboration with The Dramatists Guild, and even offered "Home Brew Kits" for playwrights
interested in creating their own new works from beer-inspired prompts.
Above: the talkback for Cynthia Ochoa's SEPARATELAND, inspired by the family
separation border crisis, featuring the playwright, cast, director Frankie Alicea-Ford,
and festival producer Steve Smith, at NVA's 2020 Final Draft New Play Festival.
New Village Arts continued its inclusive education
programming in Season Nineteen with the Mainstage
Players. This acting program, developed by NVA educator
and Artistic Associate Samantha Ginn, aims to give young
adults with neurodiversity essential performance training.
The course culminates with onstage roles in NVA's
mainstage productions. During Season Eighteen, the
Mainstage Players performed onstage with Ginn in THE
SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS; in Season Nineteen, the
students took the stage without Ginn in AROUND THE
WORLD IN 80 DAYS, playing two roles which included
acting, singing, costume changes, and choreography. In
Season Nineteen, NVA was also able to pay the students for
their performances, marking these five talented students'
professional theatre debuts. Max Lecanu-Fayet takes the stage in AROUND THE WORLD
IN 80 DAYS, alongside Rae Henderson and Alex Guzman.
Kids Act held 15 classes with over 120 students throughout Season
19, while Monday Night Live!, our improv class for teenagers
and young adults with neurodiversity, held two courses serving 19
students.
Of course, our Education & Outreach
programs went online in Season 19,
which prompted the development of
new and exciting classes and theatrical
techniques to take advantage of this
new digital performance space.
From Playwrights Project classes
(pictured left), to screenwriting, acting,
monologue slams, storytelling, and
more, NVA's education programs were
busier than ever in Season 19 with a
focus on keeping young artists' creativity
flowing in the midst of this challenging
time.
Postponed: New Village Arts and Kids Act have postponed our neurodiverse staged
adaptation of Janell Cannon's classic children's story STELLALUNA until 2021, to
be able to produce this heartwearming tale as a full, live production.
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REVENUE: $865,750
To achieve our mission of creating adventurous artistic experiences, New Village Arts relies on
donations from individuals as well as private and public support. While earned revenue through
ticket sales comprises the majority of our income, the generosity of our community is essential to
maintaining our artistic integrity and sustaining new creative developments. Thanks to continued
and renewed fundraising efforts, NVA expanded its network of donors and has continued to provide
exciting benefits for all donors, sponsors, and subscribers.
EXPENSES: $855,499
The majority of our expenses go directly into creating the award-winning, creative productions that
NVA has become known for. We pride ourselves on working with some of the greatest actors, designers,
technicians, and creative minds in San Diego and North County, and for our inclusive hiring practices
that ensure all members of our community are represented in all areas of our work. NVA was founded
on the principle that all artists should be fairly compensated for their contributions, and we are proud
to highlight their work on our stage and behind the scenes.
EXPENSES: $855,499
Staff - $342,187
Mainstage Productions - $255,826
Operations - $155,108
Education & Outreach - $44,760
Fundraising & Development - $33,581
Miscellaneous - $24,037
CONTRIBUTED REVENUE: $416,072
(48% of total revenue)
Individuals - $171,788
Grants - $157,585
Sponsorships - $30,548
Special Events - $56,151
EARNED REVENUE: $449,678
(52% of total revenue)
Mainstage Productions - $329,792
Foundry Rent / Operations - $94,796
Education & Outreach - $21,166
Music / New Works Series - $3,924
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
EXECUTIVE
$50,000+
The Sahm Family
Foundation
Ms. Eleanor J. Piers
Fieldstone Leadership Network and the Clare
Rose Foundation
SPONSOR
$25,000 – $49,999
Jack & Valerie Cumming
AnonymousJazzercise, Inc.
Raindrop Branding &
Advertising
PRODUCER
$10,000 – 24,999
Mark CoulombePatrick Farley
Janet Heidorn
California Arts Council
California State Library
Civil Liberties ProgramCarlsbad Charitable
Foundation
City of Carlsbad Cultural
Arts Office Community
Arts GrantDatron World
Communications
San Diego Arts + Culture
Challenge Fund
Wells FargoYouths' Friends Association,
Inc.
CO-PRODUCER
$5,000 – $9,999
Anonymous
Kathy Hagenbach & Randolph Pabst
Wesley & Judith Marx
Donna & Scott White
The Foundation for
Developmental Disabilities
The National Foundation
for Autism Research
DIRECTOR
$2,500 – $4,999
Bob Beard and Janice Ephron
Carl Burke
Janell Cannon
Joan Cumming
Bob & Carol Dawson
Bill & Kathy Deering
Bob Beard & Janice
Ephron
Mary Kerr
Edward Koch
Cassie & John Langan
Donna & Scott White
ENSEMBLE
$1,000 – $2,499
Kathy Brombacher
Janet Caulk
Carolyn Funes
Mrs. Sally Goodman
James Jacobs
Neva Jacquelyn Kilpatrick
Jane LaFazio & Don Strom
Kathleen Lemieux
Barbara Lewis
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Andrea & Jim Moriarty
Saundra & Frank Moton
Jay Powers
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Sciglimpaglia
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ACTOR
$500 – $999
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Charitable Fund
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
JOAN CUMMING
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY
MARK COULOMBE
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
SAUNDRA REDMOND MOTON
TREASURER
MARY KERR
SCOTT WHITE, Past President
ROBERT I. LIN, Past President
BOB DAWSON
ALEX GOODMAN
KRISTIANNE KURNER
CHRISTY ROSA MOHLER, MD
ANDREA MORIARTY
ADVISORY BOARD
CHAIR
ROSEMARY ESHELMAN
ARIEL BEDELL
MARK CARUANA
BOB DAWSON
KATHY DEERING
FRED DEUTSCH
HALEY DiDONATO
MEA HALL
WALT & SHARON HAMBLY
PAT HANSEN
BOBBIE HODER
PAT HURLEY
EMMA JADHAV
CHELSEA KAUFMAN
RICHARD KURANDA
CASSIE LANGAN
LINDA LEDESMA
SUE LOFTIN
GINA McBRIDE
CHRISTY MOHLER
DR. BOB OGLE
CHRISTINE ILETO PANGAN
JUSTIN PEEK
SHARI ROBERTS
JAY SARNO
DON & BECKY SCIGLIMPAGLIA
To join NVA's Board, contact Alex Goodman, Managing Director:
alexgoodman@newvillagearts.org
NEW VILLAGE ARTS STAFF
FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
KRISTIANNE KURNER
MANAGING DIRECTOR
ALEX GOODMAN
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
ROSALEE BARRIENTOS
DIRECTOR OF CONNECTIVITY
AJ KNOX
PATRON SERVICES MANAGER
MARY JO CANALETTI
ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE
FRANKIE ALICEA-FORD
ARTISTIC ASSOCIATES
FRANKIE ALICEA-FORD
SAMANTHA GINN
TONY HOUCK
MILENA (SELLERS) PHILLIPS
AJ KNOX
FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF
JARROD ALEXANDER
DOMINIQUE DUREN
RAE HENDERSON BEN MONTS
BREANNE JONES
TREVOR REX
BRENDAN REYES
CATARINA SCARPETTIROMA WATKINS
TEACHING ARTISTS
ALETA BARTHELL
PAUL EDDYMONIQUE GAFFNEY
SAMANTHA GINN
BLAKE McCARTY
MARY SANZ
INTERNS
REID MORIARTY
KATIE PETRUS
LIANA GOLDBERG
MARISA BOERUM
USHER COORDINATOR
LEORA ZALMAN
www.NewVillageArts.org | 760.433.3245
2787 State Street | Carlsbad, CA 92008
@NewVillageArts
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Applicant: New Village Arts, Inc.FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS - PROJECT BUDGET INFORMATION
$Notes $Notes
Admissions $181,009
General Tickets and Preview Tickets (total of 15 previews and
73 general performances for 3 productions) - Ticket prices vary
from $25 to $40, average audience varies from 65 to 90 per Gifts/Merchandise/
Concessions $350 Merchandise
Advertising $0
Other $0
Subtotal Earned Income $181,359 Subtotal Earned Income $0
$Notes $Notes
Private $2,500 Private sponsorship pledged for Desert Rock Garden $2500
Individual $9,000 Artist Advocate program - individual sponsorships
Public Support $27,313
Various grants - includes $15K NEA grant and $7313 Civil
Liberties grant for Desert Rock Garden
Applicant Cash
CAG Request Amount $7,500 Amount requested through FY 2021-22 Community Arts Grants Amount received through FY 2021-22 Community Arts Grants
Other
Other
Subtotal Unearned Income $46,313 Subtotal Unearned Income $0
$227,672 $0INCOME TOTALS
PROJECTED - APPLICATION ACTUALS - FINAL REPORT
PROJECT INCOME
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Applicant: New Village Arts, Inc.FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS - PROJECT BUDGET INFORMATION
Cash Notes Cash Notes
Project Staff (non-artist) $54,300
Front of House and Crew members: $10,175 Desert Rock
Garden; $10,175 The Heath; $18,950 Singin' in the Rain;
Administrative and Overhead total: $15,000Project Artist(s) or Arts
Instructor(s)$125,224
Actors, Musicians, Directors, Designers, Stage Management:
$23,029 Desert Rock Garden; $19,075 The Heath; $83,120
Singin' in the Rain
Educational Materials/Printing $0
Costumes/Props $7,000 Materials: $1,750 DRG; $2,500 Heath; $2,750 Singin'
Sets $7,500 Materials: $2,500 per production
Supplies $2,650
Sound, Lighting, Projection, and Paint materials: $750 DRG and
Heath; $1,150 Singin'
Licensing/Royalties $20,970 $2,500 DRG; $3,600 Heath; $14,870 Singin'
Rentals (space and/or other) $0
Transportation $0
Food & Beverage $975
Craft services and opening night concessions: $325 per
production
Marketing/Promotion/
Publicity $9,053 $2,551 for DRG and Heath; $3,951 for Singin'
Fiscal Agency Fee $0
Other $0
Other $0
Other $0
$227,672 $0
PROJECT EXPENSES
EXPENSES TOTALS
PROJECTED - APPLICATION ACTUALS - FINAL REPORT
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$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0 $0
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ACTUALS - FINAL REPORT
IN-KIND SUPPORT
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IN-KIND TOTALS
PROJECTED - APPLICATION
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EARNED REVENUE
Total Education and Outreach 66,100$
Total Foundry Income 60,000$
Total Mainstage Programs 469,665$
Total Operations Income 26,430$
Total EARNED REVENUE 622,195$
FUNDRAISING AND DEVELOPMENT
Total Contributed Income 419,155$
Total Special Event Income 130,000$
Total FUNDRAISING AND DEVELOPMENT 549,155$
Total Revenue 1,171,350$
Gross Profit 1,171,350$
EDUCATION & OUTREACH
Total EDUCATION & OUTREACH 91,686$
FUNDRAISING & DEVELOPMENT
Total FUNDRAISING & DEVELOPMENT 58,000$
MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS
Total Production Labor 296,452$
Total Program Materials 119,183$
Total MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS 415,635$
OPERATIONS
Total Administrative 136,774$
Total Facilities 32,455$
Total OPERATIONS 169,229$
STAFF -$
Total Employee Benefits 38,124$
Total Executive Staff 125,000$
Total Full-Time Staff 172,500$
Total Hourly Staff 53,000$
Total Part-Time Staff 19,600$
Total Payroll Tax 23,959$
Total STAFF 432,184$
Total Expenditures 1,166,733$
Net Operating Revenue 4,616$
Total Other Revenue 652$
Total Other Expenditures 5,268$
Net Other Revenue (4,616)$
Net Revenue 0$
Prepared on 6/4/2021
Expenditures
Revenue
Budget: Fiscal Year 2021-2022
New Village Arts, Inc.
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New Village Arts Full-Time Staff
Kristianne Kurner
Founder and Executive Artistic Director
Kristianne founded New Village Arts in 2001. An actor, director and designer, Kristianne has
worked on every mainstage production at NVA, with her favorite acting roles being John Wesley
Powell in Men on Boats and Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Directing
credits include: Around the World in 80 Days, Awake & Sing!, The Weir, Wait Until Dark, The
Trip to Bountiful, True West, Sailor’s Song, The Waverly Gallery and A Lie of the Mind. Her work
has received numerous awards, including San Diego Theatre Critics Circle and Patté Awards for
Theatre Excellence. She is the recent recipient of the Clare Rose Sabbatical Award from
Fieldstone Leadership Network and is a graduate of Leadership North County and the Carlsbad
Citizens Academy. Education: BFA Theatre, The College of William & Mary; MFA Acting, the
Actors Studio/New School.
Alex Goodman
Managing Director
Alex has worked with several large and small theatre companies in Chicago, Detroit and San
Diego including Victory Gardens, Steppenwolf, The Hilberry, La Jolla Playhouse, and Strawdog
Theatre Company. He is the co-founder of MOB Productions, a Chicago-based theatre company
dedicated to the shared experience of popular culture. He currently serves on the boards of the
San Diego Regional Arts & Culture Coalition, North County Philanthropy Council and North
County Arts Network. He is a graduate of CSUSM's Leadership North County, and is a graduate
of the American Express Leadership Academy through the Center for Creative
Leadership. Education: BA Theatre, Western Michigan University; MFA Theatre Management,
Wayne State University.
Rosalee Barrientos
Director of Operations
Ross has worked in numerous theatres around San Diego. From 2007 to 2012, she served as
Production Manager for Cygnet Theatre and assisted in producing 35 shows. Stage
Management: Stage Kiss, Big River, The Secret Garden (NVA); miXtape (Lambs Players); Fuddy
Meers, Moon Over Buffalo, The Rivals, The Diary of Anne Frank, Arcadia (North Coast Repertory
Theatre); The Glass Menagerie, Our Town, Sweeney Todd, Noises Off, A Christmas Carol, Cat on
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a Hot Tin Roof (Cygnet); A Dream Play, Macbeth, Nu, [sic] (Sledgehammer Theatre). Education:
BA in Theatre Arts, San Diego State University.
Mary Jo Canaletti
Patron Services & Education Manager
Mary Jo is an Oceanside, California native. She spent 15 years working for such illustrious local
companies as Jazzercise and Callaway Golf in various administrative capacities, but left the full-
time working industry to pursue her true life’s passion, being a mother! After raising three
amazing children, she went back to the working world and has been House Manager for several
years in many local theaters including Mira Costa College and Oceanside Theater Company. She
is a familiar face at NVA as the House Manager, Bartender and working the Box Office. She is
thrilled to be working in her second season for New Village Arts and is proud to be working for
a theater that promotes not only theater, but artists, as well as diversity in the community.
Frankie Alicea-Ford
Artist-in-Residence and Artistic Associate
Frankie is a recent transplant from the east coast, working professionally as an actor and arts
educator since 2010. Since arriving in San Diego he has worked with New Village Arts as an
actor in their New Play Festival (CHASING FEAR) and in their mainstage production of AROUND
THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS. He has also worked as an Educational Consultant to assist in growing
NVA’s existing education programming and ensuring that diversity and inclusion remain a
priority. In the coming year, Frankie will work with New Village Arts as our Artist in Residence to
continue enhancing the educational programming that is offered, spearhead the Teatro Pueblo
Nuevo outreach program, be involved in the casting process for NVA’s mainstage season and
continue his work onstage as an actor. Frankie will be able to use all of his skills to ensure a
diverse experience for all at NVA.
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New Village Arts
Board of Directors
Joan Cumming, President
Former Vice President of Marketing and Communications, San Diego Symphony Orchestra
Other Prior Work: VP Public Relations and Communications for The Music Center of Los Angeles
County, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications for the Autry National Center of the
American West, Interim Managing Director for La Jolla Playhouse, Vice President for Marketing
and Communications for the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association.
Past Board of Directors: Association of California Symphony Orchestras, Center for the Arts in
Eagle Rock, CA, and Los Angeles Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (Advisory Board)
Mark Coulombe, First Vice-President, Secretary
Retired-Sr. Vice President, Wells Fargo Insurance
Carlsbad Village Association
Saundra Redmond-Moton, Second Vice-President
Senior Consultant, SRPro Consultants
Six Sigma Greenbelt; Experience includes: Oil, Gas & Petrochemical, Medical Technology &
Distribution, Hospitality and Small Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations
Michigan State University Alumni Association School of Hospitality/Restaurants Board of
Directors Kitchen for Good (San Diego) Board of Directors
Mary Kerr, Treasurer
Retired, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve
Deputy Director, National Institute of Nursing Research, National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Alex Goodman
Non-Voting Member
New Village Arts Managing Director
John Harelson
SVP, Chief Banking Officer, Endeavor Bank
Board Member: Canyon Crest Academy Foundation, Coastal Community Foundation
Former Board Member: Boys and Girls Clubs of Carlsbad
Joy Yvonne Jones
Actor, Playwright, Poet
Leader of San Diego Black Artists Collective
Kristianne Kurner
Non-Voting Member
New Village Arts Founder & Executive Artistic Director
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Robert I. Lin, Past President
President & CEO, ASC Technology Group
Retired-Past President & CEO of MTI Marketing
Past Board Member: NTS, Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center and the San Diego
Prevention Coalition
Sue Loftin
Loftin-Bedell Firm, Founding Partner
San Diego County Bar Association, Member, Fee Arbitration Committee, 1981 — Present
North County Bar Association, 2005 — Present
California Bar Association, 1980 — Present
California Bar Association, Member, Real Estate Subcommittee, 1995 — Present
Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, 2005 — Present
Encinitas Chamber of Commerce, 2008 — Present
WMA Western Mobile Home Park Owners Association
Christy Rosa Mohler, M.D. (Currently on Furlough due to COVID related work)
Emergency Physician, Scripps Health, Chula Vista Fellow, American College of Emergency
Physicians Past Chairman, San Diego Fence
Past Board of Directors, Torrey Pines Pop Warner
Andrea Moriarty
Author of Radical Inclusion: What I Learned About Risk, Humility, and Kindness from My Son
with Autism and One-Track Mind: 15 Ways to Amplify Your Child’s Special Interest. Cofounder
of Banding Together, a music therapy nonprofit
Lou Storrow
Labor attorney with more than 30 years experience advising and representing small businesses
and employees in North County San Diego
Board of Directors: Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
Scott White, Past President
Retired Boeing Executive
Retired, Aerospace Executive, Rockwell International/The Boeing Company
Current: Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce: Board of Directors (Treasurer), Carlsbad Arts
Commission Past Board Experience: Boy Scouts, Educational Foundations, SCORE, Homeowner
Associations, Friends of Art Education and Museums
DeMilo Young
Executive Director, BIPOC Support Foundation
Business Owner, Southern California Green Screens
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New Village Arts
Advisory Board
Rosemary Eshelman, Chair
Ariel Bedell
Mark Caruana
Kathy Deering
Fred Deutsch
Haley DiDonato
Mea Hall
Walt Hambly
Pat Hansen
Bobbie Hoder
Pat Hurley
Emma Jadhav
Chelsea Kaufman
Richard Kuranda
Cassie Langan
Richard Lederer
Linda Ledesma
Gina McBride
Dr. Bob Ogle
Christine Ileto Pangan
Justin Peek
Elizabeth Rhodes
Shari Roberts
Jay Sarno
Don & Becky Sciglimpaglia
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