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FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 GRANT AGREEMENT FOR
Theater and Arts Foundation of San Diego County
This agreement is made on the ____ day of ____________, 2024, by Theater and Arts Foundation of
San Diego County (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 Fiscal Year 2024-25 Community Arts
Grants Program in an amount not to exceed six thousand seven hundred fifty dollars ($6,750.00)
(“Grant”). The purpose of the Grant is to provide funds to Grantee for the project outlined in the
Agreement Scope (“Agreement Scope”).
Project Title: 2025 Performance Outreach Program (POP) Tour
The grant provided herein is comprised of public funds. Therefore, to ensure that the public funds are
used for a public purpose, in accordance with the law, the City and Grantee hereby agree to the following
terms.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF GRANT
1. TERM.
The term of this Agreement shall mean the period commencing on the execution date of this Agreement
and expiring on Sept. 3, 2025. 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 2024-25 Community Arts Grants
Guidelines, all grant funds are eligible to be used from Sept. 3, 2024 through Sept. 3, 2025. Any
extension of fund use must be requested in writing at least 30 days prior to the end of the
Agreement or sooner to allow time for written amendment and approval in writing by City.
Extension of Community Arts Grants 2024-25 funds may render that organization ineligible to
apply for or receive additional funds as part of the subsequent Community Arts Grants
Fiscal Year 2025-26 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
2024-25 Community Arts Grants Guidelines, in the section titled Eligible and Ineligible Costs,
attached hereto as Exhibit “A.”
3. CONDITIONS OF FUNDING AND DISBURSEMENT.
City shall have no obligation to provide the Grant proceeds or to make any subsequent disbursement of
Grant proceeds, and may seek reimbursement of Grant proceeds, if any of the following requirements are
not fully satisfied:
a. Grantee shall use grant funds to implement the Agreement Scope, including using the Grant
funds to only cover expenditures for programs and services incurred during the Agreement
Scope dates and under the terms and conditions of this Grant Agreement.
b. Grantee shall certify that the Agreement Scope is within Carlsbad city limits or that the
Grantee’s main address is within Carlsbad city limits, as specified in the Fiscal Year
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2024-25 Community Arts Grants Guidelines.
c. Grantee shall complete all work in accordance with Agreement Scope, as reasonably soon as
possible, but in no case later than thirty (30) calendar days, Grantee shall notify the City of
events or proposed changes that could affect the Agreement Scope.
d. The Grantee shall be responsible for the performance of the work, as set forth herein, and for
the preparation of reports required by this Agreement.
e. Before Grantee makes any material changes to the Agreement Scope, Grantee will inform City
Staff in writing within ten (10) working days of the decision to implement said change. City may
request documentation to support the change, and Grantee agrees to submit to the City, in
writing, the proposal requesting modifications to the Agreement Scope. Grantee shall make no
material changes to the Agreement Scope unless and until City formally approves the Grantee’s
request in writing.
f. Grantee shall acknowledge the City’s Scope of Grant consistent with the Fiscal Year 2024-25
Community Arts Grants Guidelines, attached hereto as Exhibit “A.”
g. Grantee shall provide full and timely information to the City to update staff on programs and
include naming the City in any publications and/or social media, whether in digital or print
format, as opportunities arise.
h. Grantee shall retain all records and supporting documentation, including expenditure receipts,
applicable to the Agreement Scope and this Agreement for a period of three (3) years, and make
all records and supporting documentation readily available, upon request, for inspection and/or
audit by representatives of the City.
4. EVENT/PROGRAM PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
Grantee has the option to supply event and/or program information including the date, location, time,
admission, parking and related details for inclusion in Cultural Arts’ communications such as e-newsletter,
emails and website. At its discretion, the Cultural Arts Office will provide support in distributing the
information through the city’s established channels of communication. If grantee wishes to participate,
the grantee needs to submit the information to the Cultural Arts Office at least sixty (60) days prior to the
event or program.
Please initial box to opt-in to promotional opportunities
5. RETURN OF GRANT FUNDS.
If City determines that Grantee has failed to comply with the terms and conditions of this Grant
Agreement without prior written approval by the City, then, upon demand by the City, Grantee agrees to
return to the City the amount requested by the City, up to and including an amount equivalent to the full
Grant award. Failure of the Grantee to comply with the terms of this Agreement shall not be the cause for
return of Grant funds if, in the judgement of the City, such failure was due to no fault of the Grantee. In
such case, any amount required to settle, at minimum cost, any irrevocable obligations properly incurred
shall be eligible to be paid by Grant funds. However, if, due to a local health order, Grantee is unable to
complete all events or requirements of the Scope of Grant, Grantee may be required to return up to the
full amount of the award or a prorated amount based on the percentage of the work completed.
6. REQUIRED REPORTS.
Failure to complete the following reports may render the recipient ineligible to receive the full and final
payment of the Grant award.
a. Submit a Revised Project Form, as required per the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Community Arts
Grants Guidelines, attached hereto as Exhibit “A,” within thirty (30) days of Grant award
notification.
b. Submit a Final Report including all required attachments by completing the designated form to
the City (30) calendar days after the Agreement Scope end date or, Oct. 3, 2025, whichever is
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earlier.
c. Noncompliance: Grantees in noncompliance with the above reporting requirements agree to
return some or all of the initial Grant payment if requested by the City. Additionally, if Grantee
is found to be in noncompliance, Grantee agrees that for the year immediately following a
determination of noncompliance, Grantee shall be ineligible to receive any new grants from
the City.
7. DISBURSEMENT OF GRANT FUNDS.
The Grant amount to be provided to the grantee, under this Agreement, may be disbursed as follows:
a. First payment of 80 percent of Grant will be disbursed upon approval of Revised Project Form as
applicable, and receipt of fully executed contract.
b. Final payment of 20 percent of Grant will be disbursed upon receipt of Final Report and
approval by Library & Cultural Arts Director or designee.
c. Any payment of a Grant amount in excess of the final Project costs shall be returned to the City
within sixty (60) days of completion of the Agreement Scope or the Project end date, whichever
is earliest.
8. PROJECT CANCELLATION.
a. If a Grantee wishes to cancel a Project at any time, Grantee shall notify the City in writing within
fifteen (15) calendar days of the decision to cancel and Grantee, at the time it provides the City
with notice of cancellation, shall return all Grant funds to the City.
b. In the event an approved Agreement Scope cannot be completed for any reason, and if Grant
funds were disbursed to Grantee, Grantee agrees to return all Grant funds to the City forthwith.
9. PROJECT MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION.
a. Grantee may unilaterally rescind this Agreement at any time prior to the commencement of the
Project, or prior to first disbursement of funds. After Project commencement, as outlined in the
Agreement Scope, or disbursement of Grant funds, this Agreement may be rescinded, modified,
or amended only by mutual agreement, in writing, of both the City and Grantee.
b. Any changes, whether planned or unanticipated, to funded projects due to a local health order
(including, but not limited to, state or local health orders and social distancing measures) must
be submitted to City at least seven (7) calendar days before implementation of the change.
Proposed modifications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and the City's Cultural Arts
Manager or designee will notify Grantee in writing whether the proposed changes are approved.
Any project changes must continue to adhere to the City’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 Community Arts
Grants Guidelines as defined in Exhibit “A.”
10. LOSS OF GRANT.
At the discretion of the City, the following actions may result in a loss of all or in part of any Grant amount
allocated to the Grantee:
a. A Grantee fails to enter into a signed Agreement with the City within thirty (30) calendar days
of receipt of the Agreement.
b. Activities associated with Grantee occur that do not align with activities described in the
Agreement Scope, including, but not limited to, reduction in services, significant alteration of
Agreement Scope elements, such as performers, artists or attendees, or significant changes in
Grantee’s budget: income, expenses, or line-item designations, included in the Agreement
Scope.
c. A Grantee withdraws or terminates the Agreement Scope.
d. A Grantee fails to complete the Agreement Scope and/or fails to submit all required reports
and/or documentation before Oct. 3, 2025.
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11. COVENANT AGAINST DISCRIMINATION.
Grantee will comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations prohibiting
discrimination and harassment. Grantee agrees that neither it nor its agents shall discriminate against any
clients, prospective clients, employees, prospective employees, contractors, or prospective contractors
on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or familial status or other protected
classification.
12. NOTICES.
a. The names and addresses of the persons who are authorized to give written notices to receive
written notice on behalf of City and on behalf of Grantee under this Agreement.
b. Each party will notify the other immediately of any changes of address that would require any
notice or delivery to be directed to another address.
For Grantee: For City:
Theater and Arts Foundation of San Diego Co. City of Carlsbad
Attn: Rebecca Goodman Library & Cultural Arts Director Suzanne Smithson
2910 La Jolla Village Drive 1775 Dove Lane
La Jolla, CA 92037 Carlsbad, CA 92011
Email: rgoodman@ljp.org suzanne.smithson@carlsbadca.gov
13. INDEMNIFICATION.
Grantee hereby agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold free and harmless the City, its officers, officials,
employees and volunteers from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs (including but not
limited to attorney's fees) and liabilities of any kind arising directly or indirectly out of, or related in any
way whatsoever to the provision of Grant proceeds.
14. NO PARTNERSHIP OR JOINT VENTURE.
The relationship between City and Grantee is solely that of Grantor and Grantee. Under no circumstances
shall City and Grantee be deemed to be partners or involved in a joint venture.
15. MODIFICATIONS.
This Agreement may not be modified or amended except by written document duly executed by an
authorized representative of both the City and the Grantee.
16. GOVERNING LAW.
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and be governed by the laws of the State of
California. Venue, in the event of a dispute, shall be in the North San Diego County Superior Court.
17. SEVERABILITY.
In the event that any provision or clause of this Agreement conflicts with applicable law, such conflict shall
not affect other provisions of this Agreement, which can be given effect without the conflicting provision.
To this end, the provisions of this Agreement are declared to be severable.
18. DRAFTING AMBIGUITIES.
Grantee understands and is aware that it has the right to be advised by counsel with respect to the
negotiations, terms and conditions of this Agreement, and that the decision to seek advice of counsel is
the sole responsibility of Grantee. The Parties negotiated this Agreement with the opportunity to receive
the aid of counsel and, accordingly, intend this Agreement to be construed fairly, according to its terms,
in plain English, without constructive presumptions against the drafting Party.
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1. SIGNING AUTHORITY.
The representative for each Party signing on behalf of a corporation, partnership, joint venture or
governmental entity hereby declares that authority has been obtained to sign on behalf of the
corporation, partnership, joint venture, or entity and agrees to hold the other Party or Parties hereto
harmless if it is later determined that such authority does not exist.
GRANTEE CITY OF CARLSBAD, a municipal corporation of
the State of California
*By: By:
(1st signature here) SUZANNE SMITHSON
Library & Cultural Arts Director
As authorized by the City Manager
DEBBY BUCHHOLZ, Chief Executive Officer
(Print name/Title)
dbuchholz@ljp.org
(Email address)
ATTEST:
(Date)
**By:
(2nd signature here)
For SHERRY FREISINGER
City Clerk
LAURA KILLMER, Chief Financial Officer
(Print name/Title)
lkillmer@ljp.org
(Email address)
(Date)
If required by City, proper notary acknowledgment of execution by contractor must be attached. If a
Corporation, Agreement must be signed by one corporate officer from each of the following two groups.
*Group A. **Group B.
Chairman, Secretary,
President, or Assistant Secretary,
Vice-President CFO or Assistant Treasurer
Otherwise, the corporation must attach a resolution certified by the secretary or assistant secretary under
corporate seal empowering the officer(s) signing to bind the corporation.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
For CINDIE K. McMAHON, City Attorney
By: ____________________________
Deputy City Attorney
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EXHIBIT “A”
SCOPE OF GRANT
Arts Commission met and approved the grant awards on May 2, 2024, indicating funding is in accordance
Final 2024-25 Funding Plan.
Grant Support Documents
Required
x Fiscal Year 2024-25 Community Arts Grants Guidelines
x Completed Community Arts Grants 2024-25 Application
Optional, As Needed
x Community Arts Grants 2024-25 – Project Budget Information
x Community Arts Grants 2024-25 – Revised Project Form
x Community Arts Grants 2024-25 – Revised Project Budget Information
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Organizations
Theatre and Arts Foundation of San Diego County
Debby Buchholz
2910 La Jolla Village Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
information@ljp.org
O: 858-550-1070
Rebecca Goodman
2910 La Jolla Village Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
rgoodman@ljp.org
O: 858-228-3059
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Application Form
Application Verification
Application Type Verification:*
This application is for Arts Organizations applying for the Arts Project category. If you are looking for other
funding opportunities, please click on the "Apply" button in the blue bar on the top of this screen.
Applicants may only submit one application per category per funding cycle.
I verify that this is the application for the Arts Projects for Arts Organizations category.
Guidelines & Eligibility Requirements Review Confirmation:*
Please be sure to review the Community Arts Grants Guidelines and eligibility requirements prior to submitting a
grant application. A summary of the eligibility requirements is also provided on the application homepage.
I have reviewed the Community Arts Grants Guidelines and the eligibility requirements.
Fiscal Sponsor Role
As an Arts Organization, would you be interested in acting as a Fiscal Sponsor for individual artists to apply for
future Community Arts Grants? This would not impact your own organization's ability to apply for funding. If you
check yes, Cultural Arts Office staff will reach out with more information. We appreciate your support of individual
artists! (OPTIONAL)
Yes
All applicants that wish to collaborate with others to complete this grant application may use the
"collaborator" button on the top right section of this page (instructions below.):
Collaborator feature
Video Tutorial (2 minutes long)
Written Tutorial
*If applicable, please note that some data from the applying organization's GuideStar profile may be pre-
populated (copied) into the corresponding GuideStar questions on this application form. You may do so by clicking
on the "Copy GuideStar" profile button on the top right section of this page (next to the "Collaborator" button) and
selecting what you would like to pre-populate. Note that you will have the ability to edit your pre-populated
information.
Organization Information
Arts Organizations must be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations established for at least 3 years as
of January 1, 2024
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AApplicants may only submit one application per funding cycle and cannot apply to multiple categories
Past Funding*
Has your organization received funding from the City of Carlsbad's Community Arts Grants program in the past?
Yes
Are you an individual artist applying through a fiscal agent?*
No
Primary Organization Name
Name as shown on an IRS letter of determination.
Theatre and Arts Foundation of San Diego County
DBA (if applicable)
La Jolla Playhouse
Organization Website
www.LaJollaPlayhouse.org
Organization Mission Statement:
Please provide your organization's mission statement. If you have a GuideStar profile, you may copy and paste
your organization's GuideStar mission statement or provide another version here. If you are an individual artist,
use this section to give us an idea of your mission/vision as an artist.
La Jolla Playhouse advances theatre as an art form, telling stories that inspire empathy and create a dialogue
toward a more just future. With our intrepid spirit and eclectic, artist-driven approach we will continue to
cultivate a local, national and global following with an insatiable appetite for audacious work.
We provide unfettered creative opportunities for a community of artists of all backgrounds and abilities. We
are committed to being a permanent safe harbor for unsafe and surprising work, offering a glimpse of the
new and the next in American theatre.
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PPast Funding Report Requirements
Current Grantee Requirements:*
If you are a returning grantee from the previous grant cycle, please confirm that you understand that a final report
and final budget for your organization must be submitted prior to entering a new grant agreement with the City of
Carlsbad. A final report and final budget must be submitted (30) calendar days after the Project End Date.
Alternatively, if you cannot meet this requirement, we will accept a project status update via email explaining the
status of your project, estimated project end date and any other project details you would like to share with us.
I understand that should my organization receive funding for this cycle, my organization will fulfill all reporting
requirements from the previous cycle prior to my organization entering a new agreement with the City of Carlsbad.
Yes
Project Information and Narrative
Projects must take place in Carlsbad, be accessible to the public and benefit the community of Carlsbad
All arts projects/activities require the participation of an artist or subject matter expert
Arts Project grants have a maximum award of $7,500 ( Note: those applying in Emerging Arts Organization
category have a maximum award of $5,000)
Project Name:*
Please provide us with the name of the arts project.
2025 Performance Outreach Program (POP) Tour
Project Summary:*
Please provide us with a brief summary of your project.
The Performance Outreach Program (POP) Tour, started in 1987, is a core program at La Jolla Playhouse, run
by our Learning and Engagement department. Each year, the Playhouse commissions and develops a new
play specifically for San Diego County students. The final production travels throughout the County’s diverse
socioeconomic and cultural neighborhoods including Carlsbad, touring schools, libraries, community centers,
and cultural organizations. Through carefully developed theatrical experiences, curriculum supplements, and
educator resources, the program develops students into creative problem-solvers, confident communicators
and collaborators, and empathetic and tolerant members of society.
The POP Tour set, costumes, and props are designed to be fully mobile. They pack into a 16-foot truck and can
be unloaded and set up in any space in 60 minutes. Pre-show workshops and post-show discussions allow
students to explore the play and its themes. The Playhouse Learning team also provides POP Tour-related
lesson plans on a user-friendly website for educators to incorporate into their classroom curriculum.
The 2025 POP Tour will be written by Christin Eve Cato about personal safety and creating safe spaces in
today’s climate of conflict both locally and abroad. Cato is an award-winning playwright from NY with Puerto
Rican and Jamaican roots who creates universal stories grounded in culturally specific narratives.
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PProject Start Date:*
Please note that project start date must be on or after September 3, 2024.
09/08/2024
Project End Date:*
Please note that the project end date must be on or before September 3, 2025.
05/31/2025
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.
2024 POP Tour Carlsbad locations:
Jefferson Elem. on February 28 at 1:30pm
El Camino Elem. on April 10 at 8:30 &10:30am
Calavera Hills Elem. on April 12 at 1pm
2025 POP Tour Key Dates:
September 12, 2024 – Public reading of the initial draft with feedback from the audience
October 2024 – Begin booking tour sites
February 11, 2025 – First rehearsal with a read-through of the updated script
March 3 - April 25, 2025 – Visit schools and community centers (approximately 9 performances per week)
April 26-27, 2025 – Public performances of the POP Tour at WOW Festival at Liberty Station
The Carlsbad Community Arts Grants team is welcome at all readings, and Carlsbad school and public
performances.
Amount Requested:*
This is the amount your organization is requesting from the City of Carlsbad's Cultural Arts Grants. Please note that
the maximum funding amount request is $7,500 for one-year arts projects.
$7,500.00
Participants:*
Total number of expected participants for this project (i.e. artists, coordinators, directors.)
25
Audience:*
Total number of expected audience attendance for this project.
1000
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PPrevious Project Success:
If your organization has completed a similar project, please provide details of the project and why it was
successful.
La Jolla Playhouse’s Performance Outreach Program (POP) Tour has been around for more than 35 years,
which speaks to its popularity and success. In a typical year, our POP Tour reaches around 10,000 students
with 65-75 performances at 55-65 different schools and community centers throughout all five supervisorial
districts in San Diego County.
Through the POP Tour, the Playhouse helps fill the void of arts education in San Diego County schools. Most
students who experience the POP Tour each year have never seen a play or experienced live theatre in any
way. This program is especially vital for youth who would otherwise have limited or no exposure to the arts,
including students at Title 1 (low income) schools.
Students learn social-emotional skills and tolerance through experiencing these live performances. As one
student shared after last year’s POP Tour, “Thank you for the play it helped me learn about anxiety. I felt it
was the best way to help kids feel less alone. Thank you again. From: Isaac P.S. I hope other kids will get
inspired because of you.”
Likewise, educators can see the impact of the POP Tour on their students (and the need for government
financial support). This reflection is from the principal at Pacific Rim Elementary in Carlsbad, “Thank you so
much for providing this to our students. We do not have funding for programs like this so we are especially
grateful that community grants provide this program to schools as we all benefit!”
Project Distinction:
What makes this project distinctive?
La Jolla Playhouse is the only regional theatre in San Diego County that annually tours a professional play for
young audiences to area schools and community centers. The University of Arkansas found that attending live
theatre increases students’ empathy and tolerance, as well as their understanding of the world and its
diversity.
Qualitative responses from a teacher survey following the 2023 POP Tour production, JIN VS. THE BEACH,
provides a sense of how the children in the audience process the themes of the play, as well as how the ideas
and experience may continue to resonate with them in the future.
What ideas/themes did your students discuss with you after seeing the performance?
-Determination, empowering oneself, empathy for others
-Being afraid, how to take actions and try new things
-How to help students accept other's differences. What does it mean to be a friend?
-They really identified with feeling scared to try new things and negative self-talk. We discussed belonging,
courage, and many students repeated the “being brave is not the same as having no fear” as a mantra in the
next few weeks.
-Mistreatment, inclusion, keeping the ocean clean, to try new things
Gender pronouns, it was a good way to get into the discussion with the students
“This performance not only exposes our students to live theater, but also provides a lesson. We really value
the performance and what is taught to the students. They talked about it for weeks afterwards!” -Our Lady’s
School
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PProject Goals:
What are the goals (outputs and/or outcomes) of the project? How will you measure your goals?
Outputs:
-Develop and produce a full, dynamic, engaging performance series that introduces students to professional
theatre
-Nine-week tour (80 performances) that will reach at least 50 San Diego schools (20,000 students), minimum
25 Title 1 schools
-Online resource guides with pre- and post-performance supplemental materials to enhance STEAM
education in classrooms
-Schedule La Jolla Playhouse-trained teaching artists to conduct pre-show, in-classroom workshops preparing
students for the show
-Include post-show learning opportunities facilitated by the actors to help students process the messages of
the production as well as the theatre experience
Outcomes:
-Positively impact students’ lives and academic careers by encouraging youth to understand theatre, be
creative, develop 21st-century skills, gain empathy and tolerance, and form a lifelong appreciation of the arts
-Positively impact educators’ effectiveness in the classroom by providing resources, lesson plans, and
curriculum guides that enhance students’ learning
Evaluation Methods:
-School statistics to ensure broad socio-economic and geographic impact
-Website analytics to determine resource guide access
-Survey responses and written feedback from participating teachers
-Student-created thank-you letters and artwork
-Student assessments administered by teachers which explore the development of analytical skills,
knowledge integration, collaborative work, and written and oral expression
Target Population:
Who is your target population and why? How will you reach them?
The target population for our POP Tour is students in grades 3-6 who live in San Diego County. Access to live
theatre and arts education is non-existent or very limited for much of this population and La Jolla Playhouse
aims to help fill that gap. Studies show positive associations between arts activities and developing social
skills such as helping, sharing, caring, and empathizing with others, in addition to helping children regulate
their emotions (NEA). Other studies show strong links between arts education and cognitive development
including thinking, problem solving, concept understanding, information processing, and overall intelligence;
students motivated in the arts develop attention skills and memory retrieval that also apply to other subject
areas (Americans for the Arts).
Our Learning & Engagement team reaches out to schools, school districts, educators, educational nonprofits,
and other community partners to book as many performances as we can in the two-month time frame. We
work with the County Office of Education to help make introductions and build relationships. We send
postcards and emails to schools and post on social media to promote the opportunity.
For booking schools and community centers in Carlsbad, we reach out directly to the teachers and principals
who have booked the show in the past. We also work with Rosemary Eshelman at Carlsbad Unified School
District to help us get in touch with schools that have not responded to our outreach.
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PProject 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.
Christin Eve Cato, 2025 POP Tour playwright
Rosemary Eshelman, Student Services Specialist at Carlsbad Unified School District, assists with school
outreach
Carlsbad Schools hosting 2024 POP Tour performances:
-El Camino Elementary School (April 10 at 8:30 and 10:30am)
-Calavera Hills Elementary School (April 12 at 1pm)
-Jefferson Elementary School (February 28 at 1:30pm)
Carlsbad Schools that hosted 2023 POP Tour performances:
-El Camino Creek Elementary School
-Jefferson Elementary School
-Pacific Rim Elementary School
Partner Resumes:
If applicable, you may upload any resumes of teaching artists, artists or any other partners in the proposed project
here. Please consolidate into one PDF if possible.
Contact the Grants Coordinator at 442-339-5982 or email
wendy.sabinlasker@carlsbadca.gov should you need assistance.
Christin Eve CATO_CV (2024).pdf
Organization Changes/Challenges/Circumstances:
What special circumstances, challenges or changes have affected your organization? What impact has this had on
your organization?
As with other performing arts organizations, La Jolla Playhouse had to cease in-person operations during the
pandemic. We lost a great deal of revenue from ticket sales as well as from contributed sources. As we emerge
from the pandemic restrictions, La Jolla Playhouse continues to reflect internally on our place in our
community. We recently revised our mission statement and developed a set of values driven by our anti-
racism action plan which we stand by and ask our audience and donors to stand by as well. To meet the needs
of our community of San Diego County, we are seeking revenue sources that allow us to bring more art to the
people, where they are, free of charge. The POP Tour is one of the strategies we are using to achieve this goal.
As schools brace for the impact of fluctuating budgets, aging infrastructure, and other challenges, La Jolla
Playhouse seeks to be their partners in arts education and provide as many resources as feasible at little or no
cost to the schools.
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PProject Support Information
You may upload support information in this section.
Contact the Grants Coordinator at 442-339-5982 or email
wendy.sabinlasker@carlsbadca.gov should you need assistance.
Materials Upload (OPTIONAL, but recommended):
Please upload any marketing materials, images and/or files that would provide more information about your
project.
POP Tour Materials.pdf
Videos Upload (OPTIONAL):
Please provide us with a host website link for all videos relevant to the project.
https://ljpeducationandout.wixsite.com/pop-tour-2024
Videos Upload (OPTIONAL)
If you do not have a URL that hosts your videos, you may upload it here.
Additional Materials:
You may upload any other additional supplemental materials you wish to provide here (i.e. letters of support from
partnering organization(s) that is essential to your project.)
2023 POP Tour Impact Report - Jin vs. the Beach-compressed.pdf
Organization Signatory Information
Please list the names and organizational titles of the two (2) officers listed on the Statement of Information filed
with the California Secretary of State for your organization (or listed on the most recent board roster.) These are
officers who are authorized to enter into legally binding agreements on behalf of your organization (i.e. CEO, CFO,
Treasurer, Secretary.)
One corporate officer from each of the following groups must sign the agreement:
Group A Group B
Chairman,Secretary,
President, oor Assistant Secretary,
Vice-President CFO oor Assistant Treasurer
Otherwise the corporation must attach a resolution certified by the secretary or assistant secretary under
corporate seal empowering the officer(s) signing to bind the corporation.
You can verify your status with the California Secretary of State and see the officers listed on the Statement of
Information at this website: Search | California Secretary of State
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SSignor #1 First and Last Name (i.e. Mary Wilson):*
Debby Buchholz
Signor #1 Organizational Title (i.e. CEO):*
Managing Director
Signor #1 Email address:*
dbuchholz@ljp.org
Signor #2 First and Last Name (i.e. Luke Wilson):*
Laura Killmer
Signor #2 Organizational Title (i.e. Secretary):*
Chief Financial Officer
Signor #2 Email Address:*
lkillmer@ljp.org
Budget Information
You may upload budget support information in this section. Please consolidate into one PDF if possible.
Contact the Grants Coordinator at 442-339-5982 or email
wendy.sabinlasker@carlsbadca.gov should you need assistance.
Total Project Budget
$242,386.69
Project Budget Form:*
Download a Community Arts Grants budget form and complete the "Projected" column. Save your completed file
as a PDF and upload your project budget form here. Make sure costs tie in with your project narrative. * PLEASE
USE COMMUNITY ARTS GRANT BUDGET FORM ONLY. Budget forms are available on the Cultural Arts Community
Arts Grants webpage. Please contact the Cultural Arts Grants Coordinator at 442-339-5982 or email
wendy.sabinlasker@carlsbadca.gov should you need assistance.
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La Jolla Playhouse FY25 Community Arts Grants Budget Form.pdf
OOrganizational Budget:*
Please upload a current organizational budget.
La Jolla Playhouse FY24 Budget (Board Approved).pdf
Letter of Determination:
If you are a first time grant applicant with the City of Carlsbad, please upload your IRS Letter of Determination.
LJP IRS 501(c)3 Determination Letter.pdf
Audited Financials:*
Please upload your organization's most recent completed short form 990s.
FY23 Audit Report La Jolla Playhouse Final.pdf
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.
LJP Board Roster FY23-24 updated 7.26.pdf
Application Submission
Application Submission:
Note: Once you submit your application, you cannot edit the form. Please review your answers before
submitting
After you submit this application, you will receive an email for the submission confirmation.
Application Certification:*
I certify that the information contained in this application, including all attachments and support materials, is true
and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Yes
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DDate of Application Submission:*
03/18/2024
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File Attachment Summary
Applicant File Uploads
• Christin Eve CATO_CV (2024).pdf
• POP Tour Materials.pdf
• 2023 POP Tour Impact Report - Jin vs. the Beach-compressed.pdf
• La Jolla Playhouse FY25 Community Arts Grants Budget Form.pdf
• La Jolla Playhouse FY24 Budget (Board Approved).pdf
• LJP IRS 501(c)3 Determination Letter.pdf
• FY23 Audit Report La Jolla Playhouse Final.pdf
• LJP Board Roster FY23-24 updated 7.26.pdf
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Lynelle Lynch*
Margret McBride*
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Karen A. Quiñones
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Becky Robbins
Shane Shelley
Karen Silberman
Delicia Turner Sonnenberg
Suzi Sterner
Andy Thomas
Erin Trenda
Mary Walshok, Ph.D.
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David Copley (1952-2012)
Ted Cranston (1940-2012)
Milton Fredman (1920-2005)
Ewart W. Goodwin, Jr.* (1938-2019)
Hughes Potiker (1925-2005)
Jeffrey Ressler* (1943-2022)
Roger Revelle (1909-1991)
Willard P. VanderLaan, M.D.* (1917-2012)
Arthur Wagner, Ph.D. (1923-2015)
Mandell Weiss (1891-1993)
Christopher Ashley
Michael Bartell
Ralph Bryan*
Debby Buchholz
Randy Camp
Robert Caplan
Ann Cathcart Chaplin
Randall Clark*
Mary Coleman
Stephan Coleman
Doug Dawson
Edward A. Dennis, Ph.D.
Brian Dovey
Susan Dubé
Hal Dunning
Emily Einhorn
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Susan Gembrowski
Justin Gleiberman
Lynn E. Gorguze
Luke Gulley
Kay Gurtin
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John Goodman
Jeanne Jones
Julie Potiker
Steven M. Strauss*
Geri Ann Warnke*
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Rita Bronowski (1917-2010)
Marian Jones Longstreth (1906-1997)
Sheila Potiker (1930-2011)
Ellen Revelle (1910-2009)
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Sheri L. Jamieson, Chair
Denise Bevers, First Vice-Chair
Michael Flaster, Second Vice-Chair
Scott M. Stanton, Treasurer
Trustees
Annie Ellis, Secretary
2023/2024 Season
La Jolla Playhouse Board of Trustees | Roster