Special Thanks to the "Million Dollar Quartet" Honorary Producers

Apriem Advisors (Season Producers) is proud to champion bold and creative initiatives that exemplify the magic of theatre. Since 2016, Apriem has provided major support to SCR in numerous ways, including four consecutive years as Season Producers of Outside SCR and serving as Honorary Producers of productions such as Little Shop of Horrors, The Staircase and Prelude to a Kiss, The Musical. Apriem has also supported five Theatre for Young Audiences productions, most recently The Incredible Book Eating Boy. Co-Founder Harmon Kong and his wife, Lea—an SCR Board Trustee since 2019—are passionate advocates for the arts, and together they serve as Chairs of this fall’s reimagined Gala, PEEK! Their generosity and leadership have helped SCR thrive both on its stages and throughout the community. Founded in 1998 in Irvine, California, Apriem Advisors is a wealth management firm serving multi-generational families worldwide by helping them achieve a life of significance beyond success. With a commitment to providing the highest degree of service, Apriem manages all facets of clients’ finances to help them achieve financial security and peace of mind.

Laurie & Steve Duncan (Honorary Producers) have a remarkable history of leadership and support that stretches far and wide, having helped underwrite eight other productions including Prelude to a Kiss, The Musical, Once, the world premiere comedy The Siegel and the Theatre for Young Audience’s Snow White. They are also four-time Honorary Producers of the Pacific Playwrights Festival, helping give emerging and established playwrights a vital platform to showcase their new work. Laurie and Steve have consistently championed great plays and musicals and expanded access to live theatre for all ages. Their generosity has nurtured artists and initiatives that continue to shape SCR’s artistic legacy. Steve, a past Board President, served 10 years on SCR’s Board of Trustees. In 2019, Laurie and Steve also chaired SCR’s annual Gala, Play Your Part.

Susan Shieldkret & David Dull (Honorary Producers) have underwritten productions for the past eight consecutive seasons, demonstrating extraordinary dedication to SCR’s artistic mission. They were enthusiastic supporters of Outside SCR, and this marks their second time serving as Honorary Producers of Million Dollar Quartet. Susan and David have been steadfast advocates for new works, previously serving as Honorary Producers for several world premieres, including Joan (2024), The Canadians (2019), and as members of the Playwrights Circle. Longtime Opening Nights subscribers, they began attending SCR in 2003 and are Platinum Circle donors. Susan, an SCR Board Trustee, served as Gala Co-Chair in 2020 and currently chairs the Major Gifts & Circles Committee. Their commitment to nurturing emerging voices and supporting live theatre makes a meaningful impact on SCR and the greater community.

U.S. Bank (Corporate Honorary Producer) makes “Play” possible by making charitable investments in community programs that support ways for children and adults to play and create. This year, U.S. Bank adds Million Dollar Quartet to its impressive history of supporting SCR productions for the last 19 consecutive years, which include Little Shop of Horrors, Quixote Nuevo, What I Learned in Paris, American Mariachi, Once, The Tempest, and A Little Night Music. U.S. Bancorp, with approximately 70,000 employees and $686 billion in assets as of June 30, 2025, is the parent company of U.S. Bank National Association. Headquartered in Minneapolis, the company serves millions of customers locally, nationally and globally through a diversified mix of businesses including consumer banking, business banking, commercial banking, institutional banking, payments and wealth management. U.S. Bancorp has been recognized for its approach to digital innovation, community partnerships and customer service, including being named one of the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies and one of Fortune’s most admired superregional banks. Learn more at usbank.com/about.