Leslie Uggams in STORMY WEATHER. Photo: Kevin Berne

Mission
The Wells Fargo Theatrical Diversity Project, titled after its current major corporate naming sponsor, is committed to promoting diverse programming at The Playhouse by engaging writers, actors, designers and directors of all ethnic backgrounds, and providing opportunities within the craft to all age groups. Governed by The Playhouse Board of Directors [link to About Us/Board of Directors] and chaired by a Playhouse Board member, The Theatrical Diversity Project supports a wide range of eclectic programming on both stages of our theatre, and strives to create mentoring and intern programs to help local, at-risk and low-to-moderate income youth achieve greater goals. Additionally, senior citizens are remembered for their contributions to our community and are invited to be a part of The Playhouse family.

History
The Theatrical Diversity Project was created in 2005 to support The Playhouse’s vision to build a legacy of artistic and theatrical diversity at The Pasadena Playhouse. This initiative has given priority to eclectic and dynamic productions that might not otherwise be possible within the given resources of the theatre, allowing The Playhouse to produce celebrated plays with exceptionally talented actors, such as FENCES (starring Laurence Fishburne and Angela Bassett), and STORMY WEATHER and Uptown Downtown (both starring Leslie Uggams). Since its inception, The Theatrical Diversity Project has raised $354,788 to support The Playhouse’s mission of theatrical diversity.

Donations
Theatrical Diversity Project donors receive the same donor benefits as general Playhouse donors, in addition to receiving an invitation to the Annual Theatrical Diversity Project Thank You Event for donations of $1000 or more made at the Annual Theatrical Diversity Project Fundraiser.

For information on how you can help support The Pasadena Playhouse's mission of theatrical diversity, please contact Patti Eisenberg, Director of Major Gifts/Individual Giving, at peisenberg@pasadenaplayhouse.org, or
(626) 737-2852.

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