Peek! 2025 Gala

Peek!

October 4, 2025
South Coast Repertory

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Arrivals

Patrick Brien, Susan Hori, Bob Davis and Rick Smetanka. Photo by Matt Gush/SCR.

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Greg & Lyn Rende, Cor & Kelly Ruiten, Gala Chairs Lea & Harmon Kong, Kimberly & Erik Johnson, Kevin & Yvonne Walsh. Photo by Matt Gush/SCR.

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SCR Artistic Director David Ivers and Stephanie Ivers. Photo by Matt Gush/SCR.

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Greg & Lyn Rende, Gala Chairs Lea & Harmon Kong. Photo by Matt Gush/SCR.

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Gala Chairs Harmon & Lea Kong. Photo by Matt Gush/SCR.

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SCR Artistic Director David Ivers, Gala Chairs Lea & Harmon Kong and SCR Managing Director Suzanne Appel. Photo by Matt Gush/SCR.

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Rhonda & James Ducote. Photo by Matt Gush/SCR.

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Laura & David Cushing. Photo by Matt Gush/SCR.

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SCR Managing Director Suzanne Appel and Ali Rezvani. Photo by Matt Gush/SCR.

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Judy Whitmore, Leona Aronoff-Sadacca, Rick & Pat McAuley, Wes Whitmore, Joann Leatherby. Photo by Matt Gush/SCR.

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Immersive Backstage Tour and Private Performances

SCR Technical Director Leo Surach and Assistant Technical Director John Gaddis IV give guest an inside look at the workings of the scene shop. Photo by Scott Smeltzer/SCR.

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Kyle & Fallon Kong and other guests walk the backstage hallway during the tour. Photo by Scott Smeltzer/SCR.

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Elene Kiefus, Rhonda Ducote and Donna Miller and other guests walk the backstage hallway during the tour. Photo by Scott Smeltzer/SCR.

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SCR's Wig, Hair & Makeup Technician Alex Guerra and Wig, Hair & Makeup Supervisor Jenni Gilbert discuss wigs with Rhonda Ducote and Donna Miller during the backstage tour. Photo by Scott Smeltzer/SCR.

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Actor Armando Gutierrez, who plays Carl Perkins in Million Dollar Quartet, gives guests an exclusive dressing room performance. Photo by Scott Smeltzer/SCR.

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Patti Holliday and Bonni Pomush enjoying their backstage tour. Photo by Scott Smeltzer/SCR.

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Actor Ana Marcu, who plays Dyanne in Million Dollar Quartet, gives an exclusive dressing room performance for guests. Photo by Scott Smeltzer/SCR.

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Actor JP Coletta, who plays Jerry Lee Lewis in Million Dollar Quartet, gives an exclusive dressing room performance. Photo by Scott Smeltzer/SCR.

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Actor Rustin Cole Sailors, who plays Elvis Presley in Million Dollar Quartet, gives an exclusive dressing room performance. Photo by Scott Smeltzer/SCR.

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Al Fresco Dining

Yvonne and Kevin Walsh enjoy dinner al fresco. Photo by Matt Gush/SCR.

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Mickey and Nickie Williams enjoy al fresco dining. Photo by Matt Gush/SCR.

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Board President Talya Nevo-Hacohen and Artistic Director David Ivers. Photo by Matt Gush/SCR.

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Guests enjoy one of five gourmet food stations. Photo by Matt Gush/SCR.

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Talya Nevo-Hacohen, Nancy Fries and James Iacono. Photo by Matt Gush/SCR.

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Guests enjoy one of five gourmet food stations.. Photo by Matt Gush/SCR.

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Ahi tuna sashimi from Catering by Mix Mix. Photo by Scott Smeltzer/SCR.

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Lobster Rollsf rom Catering by Mix Mix. Photo by Scott Smeltzer/SCR.

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Haley Offhaus enjoys the lobster roll station, Catering by Mix Mix. Photo by Scott Smeltzer/SCR.

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Dining al fresco. Photo by Scott Smeltzer/SCR.

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Jessica Flores, Ruben Garcia, Lizzeth Flores, and Marvin Curiel enjoy dinner. Photo by Scott Smeltzer/SCR.

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Jill Leone-Sanders and Bob Sanders enjoying a quiet twilight moment before the performance. Photo by Scott Smeltzer/SCR.

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Cabaret Performance, Live Auction and Paddle Raise

Artistic Director David Ivers and Managing Director Suzanne Appel welcome guests prior to the evening's cabaret performance on the Julianne Argyros Stage. Photo by Matt Gush/SCR.

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Sophie and Larry Cripe. Photo by Matt Gush/SCR.

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Auctioneer Steve Sandoval. Photo by Matt Gush/SCR.

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The Julianne Argyros Stage, converted into an exclusive cabaret. Photo by Matt Gush/SCR.

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Douglas and Lynn Freeman, Joann Leatherby, Leona Aronoff-Sadacca. Photo by Matt Gush/SCR.

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Mickey and Nickie Williams. Photo by Matt Gush/SCR.

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The Julianne Argyros Stage, converted into an exclusive one-night-only cabaret. Photo by Matt Gush/SCR.

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Managing Director Suzanne Appel. Photo by Matt Gush/SCR.

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Managing Director Suzanne Appel, Ali Rezvani and Amanda Leonberg-Yoo. Photo by Matt Gush/SCR.

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Nancy Fries and SCR Board President Talya Nevo-Hacohen. Photo by Matt Gush/SCR.

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Gala Chairs Harmon and Lea Kong welcome guests prior to the performance. Photo by Scott Smeltzer/SCR.

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Performer Michelle Veintimilla. Photo by Scott Smeltzer/SCR.

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Jessica Flores, Shelly Rzonca, Lindy Rzonca, Lisa Nguyen, and Kaylena Tran prepare for the live auction and paddle raise. Photo by Scott Smeltzer/SCR.

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Lynn Freeman, Leona Aronoff-Sadacca and Douglas Freeman. Photo by Scott Smeltzer/SCR.

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Marissa Tang, Erin Yoonsun Oh and Amy Choi. Photo by Scott Smeltzer/SCR.

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Joseph Hensley, OC Market President of U.S. Bank, welcomes guests prior to the performance. Photo by Scott Smeltzer/SCR.

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Artistic Director David Ivers and accompanist Tom Griep. Photo by Scott Smeltzer/SCR.

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Michelle Veintimilla performs for guests on the Julianne Argyros Stage. Photo by Scott Smeltzer/SCR.

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After Party

Guests were sent home with gourmet cookies from Mix Mix, an ACCESS Suite pass from South Coast Plaza, and an invitation to return to SCR soon for an upcoming Opening Night. Photo by Scott Smeltzer/SCR.

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Guests dance the night away at the after party held in SCR's Nicholas Studio. Photo by Matt Gush/SCR.

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Tiffany Gregath and David Quevedo dance the night away in the Nicholas Studio. Photo by Scott Smeltzer/SCR.

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Carsyn Covarrubias, Shawn Covarrubias, Donna Miller and Elene Kiefus toast with cocktails. Photo by Scott Smeltzer/SCR.

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