Images from 2009 "Friendrasier"

Past Fundraising Events 2008

THE WOODY SHOW

a fundraiser for Theatricum's Americana Museum Project

 Sunday, October 5, 2008

 We ended our 2008  season paying tribute to Woody Guthrie, an American legend who found a haven in southern California at Theatricum with his friends Will Geer, Herta Ware, and their children.

 In the 1940s, Geer arranged Guthrie's first radio gig in New York City. Though city life wasn't to Guthrie's liking, the two remained steadfast friends.  Together they recorded radio plays with Alan Lomax, toured migrant work camps to lift the spirits of the workers, and in the 1950s and '60s sang often on Theatricum's stage. It was here that Guthrie gave his last performance before succumbing to Huntington's chorea in 1967.

 Just outside the main stage entrance is a shack where Guthrie stayed during his visits. This wooden structure, affectionately known as the Woody Shack, will be restored and renovated to house a museum with rotating exhibitions and a small gift shop. The exhibitions will include historic letters, photographs, recordings, reviews, and more chosen from the thousands of fascinating materials found in Will Geer's archives. The Americana Museum Project has just begun.

DAVID BOWIE TRIBUTE

Friday, August 29th at 7:30pm

Tickets $35/$25

 with Inara George, Charlie Wadhams, The Living Sisters,

Alex Lilly, Sara Melson, Phillip Littel, Tom Brosseau, John Gold, Justine Kragen, Bryony Atkinson, James Combs, Mike Andrews, Greg Kurstin and Special Guests.

KENNY RANKIN

in concert & conversation with KPFK's Julio Martinez

Sunday, August 10 at 7:30pm

Tickets $35/$25

 Join us for an up-close-and-personal evening with renowned jazz-pop singer, songwriter and guitarist Kenny Rankin, whose eight album releases include such memorable hits as "Peaceful," "Haven't We Met" and his distinctive rendition of the Beatles' "Blackbird."

FIRST ANNUAL GOLF MARATHON

Monday, June 16, 2008

Chevy Chase Country Club, Glendale

 

According to some of our company members,

a twist on the traditional golf tourney makes the

day on the greens almost as much fun as being

on the boards. Click here to see the pics...

 

http://www.theatricum.com/08/golf/golf.htm