Thursday, March 24, 2016
Old Globe Receives $5M Gift to Create Artistic Directors Fund
Stage Directions: The Old Globe in San Diego received a $5 million gift from Dr. Andrew Viterbi, which will create The Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Fund. This Fund, which supports the theatre’s artistic and arts engagement programs, will name the Globe’s artistic leadership position. Dr. Andrew Viterbi created The Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Fund in memory of his beloved wife, who passed away in 2015 and was a longtime supporter of the arts.
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Especially in light of certain other articles making theatre sound like a washed up, dead institution with no contemporary value, and no support system (i.e. money), this article is very warming, and a key reminder that this is - though not without its flaws - a field still valued by many, to the point that they seek its future and continuance. This is not an insubstantial gift. I think by focusing the gift on arts engagement, Dr. Viterbi is very actively taking steps to ensure that theater continues to grow and advance and expand as a part of people's lives. Philanthropic donations like this one form a key part of theater funding, and for the Old Globe it must be gratifying to be the institution entrusted with carrying on Erna's lasting legacy. I hope programs stemming from this fund see continued success, and that Mrs. Viterbi's legacy reaches many and goes far to ensure the Old Globe's continued success.
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