Mountain Views News, Combined Edition Saturday, May 27, 2023

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, May 27, 2023 

Playhouse 2023/2024 Season

Portantino’s Gun Safety 
Bill Passes Senate Floor

San Marino Upcoming 
Events & Programming

 
Producing Artistic Director 
Danny Feldman announces 
the five mainstage productions 
for the 2023/2024 season, 
plus a new holiday tradition 
for Pasadena Playhouse, the 
recipient of the 2023 Regional 
Tony Award. The season 
includes the world premiere of 
a new play by Gloria Calderón 
Kellett, One Of The Good Ones 
and the Los Angeles premiere of 
Adam Rapp’s The Sound Inside. 
The season will also include a 
fresh take on Jerome Lawrence 
and Robert E. Lee’s timeless 
classic Inherit the Wind and 
a new production of the Tony 
Award winning musical Jelly’s 
Last Jam, featuring a book 
by George C. Wolf, music 
by Jelly Roll Morton, and 
lyrics by Susan Birkenhead 
with musical adaptation and 
additional music composed by 
Luther Henderson. Celebrated 
comedian Kate Berlant will 
also join the season with her 
acclaimed one woman tour 
de force KATE, direct from its 
smash New York engagement. 
There will also be an additional 
add-on offering from acclaimed 
theater maker, director and 
choreographer Sam Pinkleton, 
who will return to the Playhouse 
with the Pasadena Playhouse 
Holiday Variety Show. Creative 
teams and casting for all 
productions will be announced 
at a later date.

 “Pasadena Playhouse 
continues to deliver a season full 
of bold theatrical adventures. At 
times suspenseful, hilarious, 
and always riveting, these 
extraordinary productions 
will give you a reason to leave 
the house and stay with you 
long after the curtain comes 
down” said Danny Feldman. He 
continues, “This season has it 
all: a masterfully written thriller, 
a classic courtroom drama 
for today, a one-woman show 
like you’ve never seen before, 
a world premiere comedy, 
and a wildly entertaining and 
powerful classic musical reborn. 
And a holiday show like no 
other you’ve seen. We can’t wait 
for everyone to join us!”

 Memberships are now available 
at pasadenaplayhouse.org, or by 
calling 626-356-7529. 

 The Sound Inside (September 
6 – October 1, 2023) 

By Adam Rapp

 Not everything is as it seems 
behind the ivy-covered walls 
of Yale, where an unlikely 
bond leads to an unthinkable 
favor. Writing professor Bella 
Baird is looking for answers, 
but a fateful encounter with a 
mysterious student could lead 
to life-changing consequences 
for both of them. Nominated 
for six Tony Awards, including 
Best Play, Pulitzer Prize 
finalist Adam Rapp’s haunting 
90-minute thriller will leave you 
wondering who you can trust 
and remind you everyone has 
a story — the question is how it 
ends.

 Inherit the Wind (November 
1– November 26, 2023) 

By Jerome Lawrence and 
Robert E. Lee

 Two of the nation’s leading 
lawyers go head-to-head in the 
ultimate battle of wit, wisdom, 
and will in this powerful 
drama. With freedom of speech 
hanging in the balance, will this 
small-town courtroom bring 
us together or tear the nation 
apart? In a fresh production 
boldly reimagined for today, 
Inherit the Wind will make you 
rethink what you know and dare 
you to question just how much 
society has evolved.

 KATE (January 17 – February 
11, 2024) 

Written and Performed by 
Kate Berlant

 In her widely celebrated one-
woman show, revered comedian 
Kate Berlant explores the events 
of her life that have brought her 
to this moment. Embodying 
many characters in this tour de 
force performance, she expertly 
morphs before our eyes and 
exposes a truth she has, until 
now, kept hidden. Originally 
directed by Bo Burnham.

One Of The Good Ones (March 
13 – April 7, 2024) 

By Gloria Calderón Kellett

 The ultimate family showdown 
is on in the world premiere of 
this new comedy commissioned 
by Pasadena Playhouse. When 
the “perfect” Latina daughter 
brings her boyfriend home to 
meet the parents, her family’s 
biases and preconceptions are 
put on full display. As tensions 
run high and hilarity ensues, 
everyone must navigate the ins 
and outs of family dynamics and 
the boundaries of acceptance 
— all while tackling the age-
old question: what does it truly 
mean to be an American? Meet 
your new favorite family in this 
laugh-out-loud, heartfelt story 
from Gloria Calderón Kellett, 
the co-creator and showrunner 
of Netflix’s One Day at a Time.

 Jelly’s Last Jam (May 28 – June 
23, 2024) 

Book by George C. Wolfe

Music by Jelly Roll Morton

Lyrics by Susan Birkenhead

Musical Adaptation and 
Additional Music Composed 
By Luther Henderson

 When legendary musician 
Jelly Roll Morton’s soul is 
forced to face the music, the 
self-proclaimed “inventor 
of jazz” is left at the ultimate 
crossroads. Follow Jelly from 
the back alleys of New Orleans 
to the sparkling stages of New 
York, as his remarkable journey 
unfolds in a stunning display of 
song, dance, and music. With 
soulful melodies, electrifying 
tap dancing, and fiery tunes 
that will leave you breathless, 
get your groove on with this 
dazzling musical masterpiece.

Pasadena Playhouse Holiday 
Variety Show (December 9 – 
23, 2023) 

Created by Sam Pinkleton

 You better watch out, 
you better not cry, because 
something magical is coming 
to the Playhouse this holiday 
season. Sam Pinkleton, the 
creative mind behind 2021’s 
production of Head Over Heels, 
returns to the Playhouse to 
sleigh audiences with a brand-
new holiday show that’s sure 
to leave you feeling merry and 
bright. So get ready to jingle all 
the way and join us for a holly 
jolly spectacular you’ll never 
forget.

 MEMBERSHIPS

Membership is our form of 
Subscription. It is the best 
and most cost-effective way 
to celebrate the season at the 
Playhouse and includes tickets/
access to The Sound Inside, 
Inherit the Wind, Kate Berlant is 
KATE, Jelly’s Last Jam, One Of 
The Good Ones, and discount 
and advance access to Pasadena 
Playhouse Holiday Variety 
Show. With options starting 
at $150 for the PlayhousePass, 
there are packages for everyone. 
Members receive advanced 
access to tickets, significant 
discounts on tickets, waived fees 
and unprecedented flexibility, 
allowing patrons to experience 
live theater on their terms.

 Traditional Subscription/
Classic Memberships: Receive 
tickets to all 5 mainstage 
productions with preassigned 
seats for the entire season. 
Packages start at $350.

Dynamic Memberships: 
Prepaid access to all 5 mainstage 
productions, allowing you to 
pick your seats as you go (before 
tickets are available to the 
general public). Packages start 
at $300. 

PlayhousePass: $150 annual 
membership fee unlocks 
access to $65 tickets for the 
best available seats to any 
production you want to attend, 
with advanced access to tickets 
before they go on sale to the 
public. (available Summer 2023)

 More information on all these 
packages, or Memberships, can 
be found at pasadenaplayhouse.
org/membership.

 Senate Bill 2, authored by 
Senator Anthony Portantino, 
passed the Senate Floor 
Thursday. The measure, 
sponsored by Governor 
Newsom and Attorney 
General Bonta, would 
implement significant 
improvements to California’s 
existing conceal-carry 
weapon (CCW) laws. The 
Attorney General, Governor, 
and Senator partnered to 
create California’s response 
to the recent Supreme Court 
ruling that made it easier 
for citizens to acquire these 
permits. 

 “We are faced with the 
continued threat of mass 
shootings and a gun violence 
epidemic. With bold 
leadership on the issue of 
gun safety and reform, we 
can save lives,” stated Senator 
Portantino. “We need action, 
words are not enough. I am 
proud to be working with 
Governor Newsom, Attorney 
General Bonta and activists 
on SB 2 to strengthen our 
existing concealed carry laws 
and ensure every Californian 
is safe from gun violence.”

 “California is laser-focused 
on doing everything in our 
power to protect our kids and 
safeguard our communities 
against gun violence,” said 
Governor Gavin Newsom. 
“With a gun death rate 37% 
lower than the national 
average, we know our 
policies are working – but 
we can’t stop now. Passing 
Senate Bill 2 is essential to 
saving lives and making our 
neighborhoods safer.”

 “Addressing gun violence is 
critical to protecting public 
safety,” said Attorney General 
Rob Bonta. “This week marks 
the one-year anniversary 
of the Uvalde school 
shooting; an anniversary 
that shouldn’t have to be 
recognized because it should 
never have happened in 
the first place. Thoughts 
and prayers in response 
to gun violence will never 
be enough: We need brave 
action by our leaders — here 
in California and beyond. 
We owe our communities 
stronger protections. Senate 
Bill 2 will strengthen our 
concealed carry permit laws 
to help ensure that dangerous 
individuals may not carry 
guns in public — especially 
in sensitive places where 
our children gather — and 
prevent horrific tragedies that 
we have seen far too often. I 
thank the Senate for moving 
this bill forward and urge our 
state leaders to quickly adopt 
SB 2. We can’t afford to wait 
even one minute more.”

Specifically, SB 2 strengthens 
state law by:

 Ensuring those carrying 
firearms in public are 
responsible, law-abiding 
citizens who do not pose 
a danger to themselves or 
others.

Protecting children and 
young adults from gun 
violence by setting a 
minimum age requirement 
of 21 years of age to obtain a 
CCW license.

Advancing safety through 
stronger storage and 
training requirements on the 
proper handling, loading, 
unloading, and storage of 
firearms; limiting all CCW 
licensees to carrying no more 
than two firearms at any 
given time in public.

Safeguarding the public by 
identifying certain sensitive 
public places where guns 
may not be carried.

Including due process 
protections to allow anyone 
denied a CCW license based 
on a finding that they are not 
qualified to carry firearms in 
public to a hearing before a 
superior court judge.

 “This bill is a crucial step 
in continuing to tackle gun 
violence in California,” said 
Renia Webb, a volunteer 
with the California chapter 
of Moms Demand Action. 
“We are grateful for our 
gun sense champions and 
community partners who 
worked so hard to pass these 
comprehensive bills that seek 
to make our communities 
safer by strengthening our 
concealed carry laws that 
were weakened by a Supreme 
Court decision and target 
the root causes of gun 
violence. We look forward 
to continuing working with 
lawmakers to turn these 
bills into law and protect 
California families from the 
threat of gun violence.”

 Portantino has long been a 
champion of common-sense 
gun reform policies. During 
his time in the Assembly, he 
successfully banned the open 
carry of handguns and rifles 
in California and as Senator 
Portantino raised the firearm 
purchase age in California to 
twenty-one.


Memorial Day Service on May 29

 Join us on Monday, May 29, at 9 AM, at the War Memorial in 
Lacy Park, as we pay tribute to the dedication and sacrifices the 
men and women of our Nation's Armed Forces have made. The 
ceremony will include recognition of Veterans, special guest 
speakers, and patriotic music. The event is open to the public and 
free.

Memorial Day Closures

 In observance of Memorial Day, all City facilities, excluding 
emergency services, will be closed on Monday, May 29. Regular 
hours will resume on Tuesday, May 30. 

Free Admission to The Huntington for Veterans Memorial Day

 Veterans and active duty service members are invited to visit The 
Huntington on Memorial Day (Monday, May 29) in celebration of 
their service. Complimentary admission extends to the veteran/
service member and up to three guests. Tickets will be available at 
the admission ticket windows onsite. Rain or shine. Please bring 
proof of military service or veteran affiliation. 

Mermaid Movie Sing-Along

Wednesday, May 31 at 1 PM, Barth Community Room

 Children ages 3-11 are invited to go under the sea for an interactive 
showing of this popular 1989 Disney film jam-packed with 
audience participation. Start practicing “Part of Your World” and 
“Poor Unfortunate Souls” now because this is a sing-along! There 
will be thrills, chills, and splashes! Registration is recommended.

Noteworthy Puppets

Thursday, June 1 at 1 PM, Children’s Area

What do you get when you combine sports, Sherlock Holmes, 
and…puppets? Noteworthy Puppet’s “Sherlock Homerun: A 
Whodunit Puppet Musical,” of course! To further the intrigue, 
children in the audience will get to “choose their own adventure” 
and decide “whodunit.” Registration is not required.

NEW Walking Book Club

Friday, June 2 at 9:15 AM, Lacy Park

 Let’s walk and chat about the books you’re reading! Led by the 
librarians from Crowell Public Library, patrons are invited to 
meet at the War Memorial to stroll the paths in Lacy Park every 
other Friday. This walking discussion will center around the latest 
books everyone is reading, all the while helping to get your steps 
in for the day. Registration is not required, but a signed liability 
waiver is required for participation.

Make and Take with Did

Saturday, June 3 at 9 AM, Lacy Park

Cost per kit: R: $25 / NR: $29

 Create a Father’s Day to remember at an outdoor woodworking 
class and make a handmade wooden toolbox that is ready for use! 
Children ages 5-17 are welcome to attend with their dad or any 
other figure who embodies the meaning of what it means to be a 
dad in someone’s life. Registration is required.

Jr. TITAN Sports Camps

Cost per camp session: R: $305 / NR: $365

 Known for putting the “FUN” in fundamentals, Coach Andy’s 
Assist Athletics will introduce children to a new sport or help 
them hone their skills in sports they already love. Kids will enjoy a 
unique and challenging experience focused on skill development 
and sports specific knowledge – all in a positive, social, and safety-
conscious environment. Camps are one week long, Monday 
through Friday from 1- 4 PM. See the Summer Guide for more 
information. 

Recent Happenings

 On Saturday, May 20 the San Marino Fire Department attended 
the Carver Cub Scout Pack 361 campout in Lacy Park. The 
Fire Department conducted an inspection of the campfire and 
provided attendees with a fire safety demonstration prior to the 
pack’s flag retirement ceremony.

 The Fire Department will conduct annual brush inspections of 
properties in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone beginning 
June 19. For information on annual brush inspections and 
how to create a defensible space for your property, visit www.
cityofsanmarino.org/brushclearance. 

Important Resident Info: Business Licenses

 All persons or companies conducting business within the City 
limits of San Marino are required to obtain a City business 
license. Businesses based outside of the City of San Marino who 
are conducting business in the City (eg. contractors, consultants, 
designers, landscape maintenance companies, mobile food 
vendors) must also file an application. Before you hire a business, 
check online to see if they have a San Marino Business License. 
Athens Billing Increase

The City’s existing contract with Athens services allows Athens 
to increase their waste hauling rates each year based on the 
Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase. These increases go into 
effect on July 1 of each year. As such, residents may notice a 3.5% 
increase in their billing amounts beginning on July 1st. 

 Should you have any questions or issues as it relates to your 
Athens bill, please call (888) 336-6100, or visit the Athens website.


Pasadena 
Humane 
Upcoming 
Events

Chip in “Fore” the 
Animals

 Join Pasadena Humane 
on Monday, June 26 for 
our 24th annual golf 
tournament, dinner and 
auction at Oakmont 
Country Club in Glendale. 
Enjoy 18 holes of 
unparalleled golf against 
the breathtaking backdrop 
of the San Gabriel 
Mountains. Not a golfer? 
You can still join in on 
the fun by attending the 
post-tournament cocktail 
party and dinner, featuring 
wonderful food, drinks, an 
exciting auction and more.

For more information visit: 
pasadenahumane.org.

2024 Calendar Photo 
Contest

 Your pet could be featured 
in our 2024 Pasadena 
Humane Calendar. Enter 
your pet June 1 through 
July 31in the Pasadena 
Humane 2024 Calendar 
Photo Contest for a chance 
to win amazing prizes – 
including the chance to 
have your pet featured on 
a full month spread of our 
2024 calendar, a custom pet 
portrait, and more.

For more information visit: 
pasadenahumane.org.

Monthly Food Distribution

Friday, June 2, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the parking lot at Pasadena 
Senior Center.

 Low-income adults 60 and older receive one free box of food and 
couples receive two. Each box includes foods that meet specific 
nutritional needs, such as cheese, canned fruits and vegetables, dry 
milk and related dairy products, cereals and other grain products, 
and more. Proof of income and California ID are required for first-
time recipients. Boxes are heavy, so bring a pull-behind personal 
cart to the parking lot between the Pasadena Senior Center and 
the Metro Gold Line station. Opening boxes on the premises is 
prohibited. For more information, visit: pasadenaseniorcenter.org 
and click on Resources, then Food Distribution Programs or call 
626-685-6732. 


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