As an audience member and donor to Cornerstone Theatre Co., but also as a former Educational Consultant to Shakespeare Center LA's youth programs and former Board Chair of About...Productions, another LA-based small, community-centered theatre company, I wanted to share my experience.

Making high-quality theatre in collaboration with community members and artists, often on a shoestring budget is a demanding proposition in our city. Few do it with the generosity of spirit, honesty, ethics, and sheer doggedness as does Cornerstone. I have been delighted with the quality of productions under John Michael Garces. And I have known Sara Adelman for many years. She is a pro who knows her job and performs it with heart, intelligence, and dignity. And in a hardworking field, you will find fewer harder workers than Sara.

I have participated in limited ways, as a facilitator, with the work of Cornerstone and have found them all to be professional and kind. I am happy and confident that my donations have been thoughtfully used towards the mission of the company.