Carl Betz (1956)
The Historic Elitch Theatre (HET) — one of America’s oldest summer-stock theatres — hosted rising stars and Hollywood hopefuls every season. Among them was Carl Betz, whose summers on the […]
James Coco (1964)
James Coco, the beloved character actor known for his comic brilliance and richly expressive performances on stage and screen, made a single memorable appearance at the Historic Elitch Theatre during […]
Cornelia Otis Skinner (1964)
Cornelia Otis Skinner (1899–1979) was an American actress, writer, and monologist known for her razor-sharp wit, sophisticated humor, and beautifully crafted solo performances. The daughter of acclaimed actor Otis Skinner […]
Linda Purl (1984)
In 1984, Linda Purl hit the road with the national tour of Snacks, a comedic stage play that showcased her sharp timing and versatility. The production brought her to audiences […]
Robert Drivas (1964)
A dynamic actor and visionary director, Robert Drivas brought striking intensity and artistic precision to every stage he touched. Trained at both the University of Chicago and the University of […]
Allan Jones (1979)
Jones is probably best remembered today as the male romantic lead actor in the first two films the Marx Brothers starred in for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, A Night at the Opera (1935) and A Day at the Races (1937), […]
Kathryn Givney (1934)
Katherine Givney, a member of the 1934 summer stock cast, is notable for the many connections she has to other Elitch Theatre alums! (Note the section below where we identify […]
Terri White (1987)
🎭 From Nunsense at Elitch Theatre to Broadway Greatness In the summer of 1987, the Elitch Theatre audience was treated to the powerhouse vocals and comic brilliance of Terri White […]
Peter Sellars (1973)
Before he became an internationally acclaimed director, Peter Sellars spent five summers in the mid-1970s as a Director, Producer, and Puppeteer, at the Historic Elitch Theatre. From 1973 to 1977, […]
Phil Svoboda
Board Member Phil Svoboda is a Board Member of the Historic Elitch Theatre, bringing over 20 years of business experience to the role. He has been actively involved in choirs […]