n 1966, pioneer of the arts and philanthropist Nellie Gail Moulton was a major benefactor to the Laguna Playhouse. Her gift helped fund the building of the current Laguna Playhouse Moulton Theatre on Laguna Canyon Road. One of the first female artists to join the Laguna Beach art colony in the early 1900s, Nellie Gail Moulton herself was a celebrated Plein-air artist, and instrumental in the development and funding of other local groups, such as LAM, LCAD and Chapman University. The Moulton family is committed to following her path and remains active participants in the current operations of the Playhouse.

Today we recognize Betsy and David Paul, who were deeply involved in the Playhouse’s growth. They both first appeared on stage in 1937, David in Whistling in the Dark, Betsy in Three Taps at Twelve and their first production together was in 1938 in Hotel Universe. In addition to being on stage, Betsy served on the Board of Directors, was a very successful fundraiser for the Playhouse, and even helped with costumes. The Pauls remained active in the Playhouse into the 1990s.

Howard “Hap” Graham served as Managing Director and Producer twice, from 1959 - 1964, and 1971-1975. Before joining the Playhouse, Hap appeared on Broadway in “State of the Union” (1945) and in "Two’s Company" (1945) with is friend Bette Davis, who he brought to the Playhouse. Hap is also known as the Festival of the Arts/Pageant of the Masters Festival Director to first stage The Last Supper.

Beloved actor Tom Shelton has been on our Playhouse stage more than any other actor! He has an impressive 15 shows at the Playhouse on his resume, most recently Harvey from our 98th season, with his first production being Bedroom Farce in 1993. Tom says he couldn’t possibly pick a favorite because they’re all so special to him. We love you, Tom!

Under the leadership of Executive Director Richard Stein (1990-2007), Laguna Playhouse grew from a local community theatre to a world recognized professional resident theatre, producing more than 100 plays. This included two national touring productions, “Copenhagen” and Julie Harris in “The Belle of Amherst,” which brought Laguna Playhouse to 40 U.S. cities. During his tenure, Stein also put his directorial stamp on many shows, among them world, American and West Coast premieres. Thank you Rick, for turning Laguna Playhouse into the world-wide recognized theatre it is today.

Karen Wood served as Laguna Playhouse Executive Director from 2008 - 2016. Under her leadership, the Playhouse expanded its board of directors, created local partnerships, and brought in some first-class legendary stars. Karen is also credited with keeping the Playhouse open during the great recession of 2007, earning a Spirit of Laguna/Best Business Award from the Chamber of Commerce. Thank you Karen!

Paul Singarella joined the Board of Trustees in 2009 and was elected chair in 2017, after serving as vice-chair for two years and co-chair for two years. A champion of arts since high school, Paul has been critical in the growth of the Playhouse, including the search that resulted in a multi-Tony award winning Executive Director and the Groundbreaking for the Playhouse renovation project.

Ilona Martin, current Board Emeritus, joined the Board of Trustees in 2000 and has remained deeply involved in many Playhouse activities to this day. As part of our Youth Theatre post-play discussions, Ilona has shared her very personal story, of being smuggled to safety in a suitcase as an infant during WWII. Thank you, Ilona, not only for your constant support of the Playhouse, but for bringing to life your very real story of being one of the Hidden Children of World War II.

What can we say about the illustrious Lisa Hale, and the entire Hale Family? Lisa joined the Board of Trustees in 2009, and currently serves as our Vice-Chair. Lisa’s involvement with the Playhouse dates back to when she joined the Youth Theatre in 1988. Since then, she’s been a Season Sponsor for the past three seasons, funded a $150,000 fundraising match during the pandemic, co-chaired the Gala Committee multiple times, and even starred against type as the Wicked Witch in the LPYT’s production of Wizard of Oz. Lisa’s family has been all hands-on deck as well, with husband Jim also serving on the Board, and children Rachel and Connor assisting both backstage and in the house. Thank you, Lisa and thank you, entire Hale Family (including the twins!!)

Joining the Playhouse Board of Directors in 2013, Jared Mathis has reconnected the Playhouse to its past and currently serves as Treasurer. Over fifty-years ago Jared's great-grandmother Nellie Gail Moulton was a driving force behind the construction of the current Playhouse and Moulton Theater we all enjoy. Jared, pictured with his wife Kate and three daughters, brought the support of the Moulton Family back to the Playhouse as they recently pledged and delivered $1,000,000 to the Playhouse to support operations and make improvements to our building and stage.  Much of the Moulton Family gift has funded our ongoing exterior facelift and the current upgrades to our interior restrooms. Thank you Jared Mathis and the entire Moulton Family!

Today's #LagunaPlayhouseLegend is Grammy-nominated composer Mark Turnbull, whose relationship with the Playhouse dates back to 1982, with his original musical The Tales of Fannie Keenan, Better Known as Dora Hand. The production was later picked to represent the United States at the Olympic Theater Festival at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Since then, Mark has been a regular fixture at the Playhouse, appearing regularly on stage, as a musical director, and with our TheatreReach program. Thank you, Mark for your deep commitment to the Playhouse, and for your many important contributions over the years!

Our Laguna Playhouse heroes today are Greg and Barbara MacGillivray. As longtime supporters, they became part of our Board of Directors six years ago. They have been instrumental in helping raise awareness of the Laguna Playhouse through their tireless support. As co-chairs of the Gala committees, their creative efforts transformed our annual Galas into celebrations which included our Playhouse Youth Program performances along with live music and dancing. No matter how very busy they are with their successful MacGillivray Films they always find time to come to the Playhouse with their friends.

Hello Laguna! Let's give a big HIP HIP HORRAY for Laguna Playhouse Legends Kris Lythgoe, Becky Lythgoe and the entire team over at Lythgoe Family Panto! Fairytales filled with pop songs, dance, comedy and a unique interactive style, the Lythgoes have brought their take on Panto to Laguna Playhouse for the last five years. So, in the spirit of Panto, let’s hear one big CHEER for the Lythgoe Family and the Magic of Panto, our Laguna Playhouse Legends this week.

Recruited by her younger sister Barbara Harriet Berry who worked backstage at the Playhouse, Bette Davis and then husband Gary Merrill signed a contract agreeing to a one-night-only benefit that raised $10,000 in June of 1960. Their show, “The Word of Carl Sandberg” went on to a 21-week national tour and a Broadway production.  Thank you, Gary Merrill. Thank you, Barbara Berry. And thank you Bette Davis. Your generosity is still felt today! 

A critical member of the Playhouse staff for over 36 years, Jim Ryan was involved in over 350 mainstage, youth theatre and touring shows before retiring in 2010. A jack of all trades, Jim came to the Playhouse in 1975 as an actor, and eventually served as a director, set designer and carpenter before becoming the Playhouse's production manager. During his tenure, Jim was integral in the Playhouse's growth from a premier amateur organization to the professional LORT theatre the Playhouse is today. Laguna Playhouse could never have made it through the decades without Jim’s commitment and dedication. Thank you, Jim!

From her first “class” onstage in 2009, “Sister” Maripat Donovan’s Late Nite Catechism franchise has kept audiences arriving on time, tossing their gum and laughing out loud in her interactive “classes” that cover topics such as Summer, Halloween, Marriage, Vegas, Bunnies, The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold and how to navigate a pandemic via zoom! But Maripat is not only a Legend in Laguna, her Sister Catechism shows have raised over a whopping $5 million for retired nuns (who don’t receive retirement benefits or get Social Security). Thank you, Maripat. Your dedication to Laguna Playhouse and to your community is bar “nun.”

We are honored to recognize South Coast Plaza as our first Laguna Playhouse Corporate Legend. Since its inception 55 years ago, SCP remains steadfast in its commitment to the arts as part of its vision of a dynamic cosmopolitan area where arts, commerce, fashion and philanthropy converge. This international destination is home to 250 extraordinary boutiques  and 30 restaurants and has been a sponsor of Laguna Playhouse for over 20 years. Thank you, South Coast Plaza, for your ongoing support of the arts, the community and Laguna Playhouse.

“May it survive as a living monument to a remembrance of things past,” Irma Nofziger said of the old Playhouse Pepper tree. Irma is today’s Laguna Legend. And what a legend she was. President of the Laguna Beach Community Players. Playhouse Managing Director from 1966-1969. Editor of the Callboard, the Playhouse’s old newsletter. Frequent writer and commenter in a variety of local newspapers. Cartoonist (along with husband Ed, who sometimes found himself as an actor on the Playhouse stage). So, the next time you’re in town, pop by the Irma D. Nofziger Memorial Tree and send some Laguna love to our Legend Irma, who not only saved that tree “for the people of Laguna Beach,” she made a huge impact at her beloved Playhouse. 

On Friday, October 22, 1920, Annie Gayne Peake and Isabel Frost held a meeting with a group of 17 local thespians with the purpose of organizing the Laguna Beach Community Dramatic Club. This meeting lead to the creation of Laguna Playhouse. Their first play was “The Torchbearers,” which they performed to a select audience in a private home.

Managing and Artistic Director from 1964-1966, and again as Artistic Director from 1976-1991, Doug Rowe produced, directed and acted in more than 100 shows at the Playhouse. A familiar face in film and television, Rowe appeared in such films as the Incident and Appointment with Fear, and on TV in "Star Trek: The Next Generation," "Murder She Wrote,” "ER and "Northern Exposure." During his tenure at the Playhouse, Rowe grew the subscription audience to more than 8000 season subscribers.

A long devotee to the community and the arts in Laguna Beach, Pat Kollenda served on the Board of the Laguna Playhouse from 1985-1991, and as Chair from 1989-1991. Pat is no stranger to the stage, having appeared in a number of Playhouse productions including Music Man, Barnum, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, 12 Angry Women and most recently Love, Lost and What I Wore. Today Pat remains committed to the Playhouse and continues to be involved with Playhouse activities.

The Founding Chairman of the Board of Directors for Visit Laguna Beach, Karyn Philippsen served on the Playhouse Board from 2008-2012, and was the 90th Anniversary Chair. Karyn was critical in developing the Laguna Beach Tourism Marketing District (formally the BID), which helps support Playhouse activities, as well as arts across Laguna Beach, through funding by the hospitality industry. Thank you Karyn, for your dedication to the Playhouse, the arts, and the hospitality industry in Laguna Beach.

What can we say about our wonderful Andy Barnicle! Andy served as artistic director of the Laguna Playhouse from 1991 through 2010, where he produced over 100 Playhouse shows and directed over 40 of them. But we didn't let Andy get too far! Since 2010, he's come back to direct another seven shows, and act in another two. He's also directing the reading of Suppressed Desires, which will celebrate the Playhouse's 100th birthday. Here's to many more shows with Andy!

With a record 16 live shows over a decade (and 3 virtual shows), today we recognize our friend, Hershey Felder. From the first time Hershey hit our stage in the 2009-2010 season, he's been a Playhouse favorite. Thank you Hershey for what you've brought to our stage, and also what you've brought into our homes during this time. We can't wait to get you back to Laguna!

Joe Hanauer joined the Playhouse Board in 2010 and served as Chair of the Board of Trustees from 2012 to 2018. During that time, Joe was not only crucial in assisting the organization achieve financial stability after the Great Recession, but also in the amazing renovation of the 52 year old building. Thank you, Joe!

Jim and Suzanne Mellor are lifelong proponents of the arts and humanities. Jim served as Chairman of the Board for the Playhouse for many years, and still remains on the Board to this day. Suzanne helped found The Playhouse Women, an invaluable social and support group for the Laguna Playhouse. Jim and Suzanne’s leadership and vision for the Playhouse are evident in a comment Jim made recently, "We got involved with the Playhouse at a time when regional theaters were in crisis. This theater is a jewel and we wanted to focus on that."

This year marks the 15-year anniversary of The Jessica Herron Memorial Scholarship Fund, established by the generosity of Dana Klein and Jay Herron in loving memory of their daughter. This designated gift to the theatre’s permanent Endowment provides scholarship assistance to talented young people seeking to expand their knowledge and skills by participating in our youth conservatory. Last year alone, the scholarship provided more than $10,000 for 13 students; and has since expanded to more than $13,000 for 14 students this year. Please help us continue to support the next generation of theatre and honoring Jessica's memory by clicking here.

Orville Marlett, is a retired Newport Beach Lawyer and has been a Laguna Playhouse supporter and subscriber since 1994. Our Laguna Playhouse hero turned 103 this past December and he is still going strong. He loves our matinees and always arrives with a smile on his face.

As a lifelong proponent of the arts Otis Healy has served on the Board of Directors and been a supporter and advocate of the Laguna Playhouse for over 40 years. The Playhouse was proud to celebrate him with honor at our 2019 Gala. Otis has long worked and shared ways to raise money with the management team of the Playhouse and was instrumental in transitioning it from an amateur status to a respected professional theater.

Today's #LagunaPlayhouseLegend is our wonderful Mayor of Laguna Beach, Bob Whalen, and the entire Whalen family. Mayor Whalen was instrumental in securing the Laguna Beach Matching Grant to help the Playhouse with some long-needed capital improvements. The Whalen family has also been long-time supporters of the Playhouse, with Bob and wife Kristen enjoying over a decade of being season subscribers. Their daughter Erika, a graduate from the Laguna Playhouse Youth Theatre, along with her husband Brett, are frequent artists on the Playhouse stage. Most recently they participated in the Playhouse's "Play at Home" Laguna offerings during the start of the Covid 19 Pandemic. Thank you, Bob, and thank you Whalen Family, for your ongoing support and dedication to the Laguna Playhouse.

Dwight Richard Odle served as the resident scenic and costume designer at Laguna Playhouse from 1993-2012, designing some 150 productions including 8 world and 12 American premieres. He also served as art director for Pope John Paul's 1987 mass in Dodger Stadium. A Professor of Theatre at UC Irvine, CalState Fullerton and Stanford University, Richard has been honored for a Lifetime Achievement in Scenic Design by the Orange County and Los Angeles Drama Critics' Circle.

Matt Stoner, a student in the conservatory from 2000-2009, has gone on to become an actor, producer and musician, with his recent film I Wrote This For You now streaming on Amazon Prime. He has remained a huge part of the Playhouse family, having done a number of projects for us during this pandemic, including directing, editing and producing an amazing tribute to our Youth Theatre. Thank you, Matt, for all you do, and for all you’ve done to support Laguna Playhouse and Laguna Playhouse Youth Theatre.

Today we celebrate Terry and Toni McDonald and their tireless efforts to support the Laguna Playhouse Youth Theatre. Since 2010, the McDonald’s have been heavily involved in fundraising for the Youth Theatre, inspired in part by the work of now retired Director of Education, Donna Inglima. The McDonald’s believe that the Youth Theatre programs teach skills that are needed much later life - like working hard in a group, showing up to rehearsals on time, and not letting your fellow actors down by not being prepared. We are so grateful for them and their continuing support for the Education department.

Today we celebrate Annee Della Donna for her dedication to the Laguna Playhouse Youth Theater, and our community. Serving as the host for the very first Murder Mystery Youth Theater fundraiser and co-chair of our Laguna Playhouse Annual Galas, Annee credits Laguna Playhouse Youth Theatre and Donna Inglima, former Director of the Laguna Playhouse Youth Theatre, for her daughter Eliana’s success through USC film school, as a production assistant with HBO, and director of a soon-to-be-released music video. Annee’s dedication to her community extends beyond the Playhouse. As one of the most respected attorneys in California, Annee takes great pride in helping injured clients recover damages through compassion, hard work and creative legal strategies. Through the Law Offices of Annee Della Donna, she is committed to representing the injured victims and their families and advocation for elder and children rights. Thank you, Eliana, for being a shining example of the benefits of our Laguna Playhouse Youth Theater Program and thank you, Annee, for all of your efforts and support of the Playhouse and our community throughout these past years.

George Woods was an incredible individual with a huge presence in Laguna Beach as well as the Laguna Playhouse. In 1976 he moved to Laguna Beach and began a second career as an actor. He loved the Laguna Moulton Playhouse where he was seen in his Drama-Logue award winning performance as “Nat Miller” in Ah, Wilderness. Other Laguna Playhouse appearances included roles as “Gardner Church” in Painting Churches, “Bottom” in Midsummer Night’s Dream, “Sir David Metcalf” in Beyond Reasonable Doubt, “Lloyd Dassas” in Noises Off, “Sherlock Holmes” in Crucifer of Blood. In addition, he worked with the kids in the Laguna Playhouse Youth Theatre. His deep, booming, controlled voice was a treat to all who knew him. He knew all Lagunatics and was a true ambassador and promoter of the Laguna Playhouse. Thank you George for all your years of dedication and affection for the Laguna Playhouse.

Barbara Steele Williams passed away in April 1995, but her memory lives on at Laguna Playhouse, which is why she’s this week’s Laguna Playhouse Legend. Ms. Williams helped fund many of Laguna’s cultural institutions, donating millions of dollars to the arts. After college, she ran a small children’s theatre in Pasadena before moving to Laguna and becoming one of the towns great philanthropists. Ms. Williams continues to support the Playhouse through her Barbara Steele Williams Family Endowment managed by the Orange County Community Foundation. Here's to you, Ms. Williams

Laguna Playhouse pays homage to the indigenous people and to the land on which the theatre is located. The Playhouse is located on the traditional territory of the Tongva. A hunter-gatherer society, the peaceful Tongva inhabited an area covering approximately 4,000 square miles and traded widely with neighboring tribes. in 1785, Tongva Chief Toypurina lead a rebellion to resist Spanish rule. We recognize her and the rest of the Tongva tribe as today’s Laguna Playhouse Legends.

William L. Pereira was the designer of the new playhouse building that Nellie Moulton's $100,000 gift made possible. William was an architect family friend who submitted a series of designs to the development committee. He was the master planner for the city of Irvine, California, San Francisco’s Transamerica Pyramid, and designer of the “Ziggurat” Chet Holifield Federal Building in Laguna Niguel. His work was honored as the featured September 1963 cover of Time Magazine.

A native Californian who spent her childhood in the Japanese internment camps, Miki Young went on to found The Young Engineers in 1963, a company specializing in the design and manufacturer of aircraft and aerospace hardware, which still thrives today in Lake Forest. A generous spirit to the very end, Ms Young turned her company over to her employees when she retired, and remembered Laguna Playhouse with a generous gift through her trust. Thank you Miki. You will be missed.

"Grand Duchess of Orange County Theater," Marthella Randall was a director, actor, costumer, set designer and a board member, serving on the Laguna Playhouse Board of Directors during the 60's when the Moulton Theatre was in the planning phase.

The Laguna Playhouse was Connie Morthland’s first love. Morthland edited the Playhouse newsletter, “Callboard,” for more than 40 years, reviewing every play and profiling visiting actors. She encouraged Nellie Gail Moulton to donate funds to build the theater next to the Festival of Arts. So today, we celebrate Connie!

Jody Upham Billings was a lifelong Lagunatic since the late 1920s until her passing in 2013. Passionate about great literature and arts, Jody devoted selfless time, energy and resources to community involvement all around town and, in particular The Playhouse. Jody was ever keen to remind us, "This life is not a Dress Rehearsal!" and wisely advised us, "NEVERTHELESS, the Show must go on!"

Our current Board of Trustees Chair, Glenn Gray, joined the Laguna Playhouse Board in 2012, first serving as treasurer and now a Chair. Together with his wife Kathryn, Glenn served as Chair of the Gala committee in 2018 and 2019, helping to raise over $1.5 Million for Laguna Playhouse. Thank you, Glenn!

Joining the Playhouse in 1999, Donna Inglima, ran the Laguna Playhouse Youth Theatre until her retirement in 2019. Donna directed over 40 plays in her 20 years, and under her direction, she expanded the Youth Theatre to include a series of productions for teenage actors called “Theatre for a New Generation” and saw the Playhouse’s TheaterReach program — which brings professional touring performances to schools —expanded to include as many as 50 shows a year. In recognition of her work, Donna received the Laguna Beach Arts Alliance Lifetime Achievement award at the 2017 Art Star Awards. Thank you, Donna! We love and miss you.

Our Laguna Playhouse hero: Heidi Miller. Heidi has a passion for the arts and theater and has been an active member of the Laguna Playhouse Board of Directors for 36 years. The Laguna Beach community is always enriched by Heidi’s involvement everywhere. Her love for her family, friends and community is evidenced by her dedication to helping others in need, including being a Bone Marrow Transplant Donor and a Live Kidney Donor!

Today we celebrate professional ballerina Lila Zali. She performed at the old Laguna Playhouse when it was on Forest Avenue. After opening a dance studio in Laguna in 1959, she soon founded a ballet company which developed into Orange County's leading classical troupe, Ballet Pacifica. Lila served as a consultant for the new Laguna Moulton Playhouse in 1969. Ballet Pacifica was in residence at the new Laguna Playhouse for the next 20 years. Playhouse audiences were also treated to Lila’s choreography for the Playhouse production of “Carousel” in 1985. Lila Zali’s influence in developing an audience for dance, not only for the Laguna Playhouse, but for Orange County cannot be overstated or forgotten

Today we honor our heroes Carolyn and Tom Bent. Carolyn was on staff at the Playhouse in the 1990s in the box office and then in the Development Department. She was President of Playhouse Parents for 2 years when they raised $10,000 each year for our Youth Theatre. The Laguna Playhouse Youth Theatre program is near and dear to the hearts of the Bents because they saw the benefits their daughter received from the program, both as an actor and by participating in stage crew. They donate to the Youth Theatre because they understand the importance of fostering imagination in young audiences who experience live theatre featuring young performers. The Bents sponsored a Youth Theatre performance of “Hannah’s Suitcase” and have left a generous Legacy gift as well for the Youth Theatre. We are forever grateful for their involvement with Laguna Playhouse!

Today we’d like honor a Laguna Playhouse legend, and a legend to all regional theatres across the country, Dan Lauria. A huge proponent of local theatres and new playwrights, Dan developed the Keeping Live Theatre Alive series as a way to give a few regional theatres, including Laguna Playhouse, a free and unique product so that they could remain connected to their audiences during this time. Due to Dan’s generous time and energy, Laguna Playhouse raised over $300,000 during the pandemic by offering these wonderful pieces, free for viewing on our website. Dan is no stranger to the Playhouse stage, having been in Love Letters with Wendie Malick (another Legend, if you ask us), and Tesla. We’re not going to let Dan get too far, because not only is he a Laguna Legend, he’s a terrific actor and we can’t wait to see him on our stage again!

In 1988, Joe Lauderdale joined the Laguna Playhouse to help develop the Youth Theater and strengthen the education program. In 1989, the American Alliance for Theater and Education (AATE) gave the Laguna Playhouse Youth Theater the honor of Outstanding Youth Theater of the Year! In 1990, Joe was promoted to Youth Theater Director. Joe skillfully presided over and produced a four-play season, while managing the Repertory and Conservatory and a well-respected touring season. Two of the most successful mainstage shows of the time were produced and directed by Joe: Oliver in 1993 and The Secret Garden in 1995. In 2001, the AATE honored Joe by naming him the Youth Theater Director of the Year. By the time Joe retired in 2005, after 17 years, he had earned the Laguna Playhouse Youth Theater a national reputation of excellence. Thank you, Joe, for your amazing success with the Youth Theater and your ongoing support and dedication to the Laguna Playhouse.

Playhouse volunteer Vivian Molitz (with pup Molly), a regular face around the Playhouse, can often be found assisting in a number of different departments. Since 2012, Vivian has moved effortlessly from Education to Development to Accounting, assisting with the Gala, with Marketing, with whatever is needed. We appreciate Vivian's ongoing willingness to step in and help with whatever task is at hand, and always with a smile and a kind word. Thank you, Vivian! We don't know what we'd do without you!

Former Box Office Manager Andy Hedden is today’s Laguna Playhouse Legend. A familiar face to many Laguna Playhouse audiences, Andy starred in multiple plays at the playhouse before taking over in the box office in 1979. 1994’s “A Liar” saw Andy rip across the Playhouse stage in a Vespa, one of his favorite theatre scenes. Known for his connection with patrons, Andy was adored by all for his sweet temperament and ability to recall names and faces. Andy truly loved Laguna Beach, and Laguna truly loved Andy. You and your signature Hawaiian shirts are missed every day, Andy.   

Jacquie Moffett was a huge asset and contributor to the Laguna Playhouse. Jacquie was a Volunteer, an actress, a director, a set designer as well as a fine artist and exhibitor at the Festival of the Arts. She designed amazing sets for our plays and made program covers and posters for us as well. She worked with other Laguna Playhouse legends Jim Ryan, Constance Morthland and Jody Billings to name a few. Jacquie was one of those dedicated theatre-people who was an integral part of our leap into professional and regional theatre. We thank Jackie for her dedication then and today. Thank you, Jacquie, for your many years of devotion and love for the Laguna Playhouse.

Today we honor Peter & Ginny Ueberroth as Laguna Playhouse Legends! The Peter & Ginny Ueberroth Family Foundation has provided continuous funding for the Laguna Playhouse programs for Education & Outreach for more than a decade. The Ueberroth Family Foundation is committed to assisting community based organizations that are effectively making a difference. "By assisting people to take greater responsibility for their own well being, and for the community in which they live, we can create a better future" - Peter & Ginny Ueberroth