For 90 years, The Old Globe has shown how storytelling can bring people together, open new perspectives and strengthen the life of a region.
BCCA Bright Spots celebrates The Old Globe’s enduring commitment to enriching San Diego through theatre. From productions that have gone on to Broadway to programs that bring the arts into neighborhoods across our region, its impact reaches far beyond the stage.
At the heart of that work is an opportunity to connect: with a story, with another person’s experience and with one another.
Bringing the Arts Beyond the Stage
The Old Globe brings theatre into schools, libraries, senior centers, veterans’ organizations and correctional facilities. It also helps train the next generation of artists, creating opportunities for people to develop their voices and share their stories.
That reach matters. When the arts become part of everyday community life, more people have opportunities to participate, encounter different perspectives and experience something together.
The Globe’s work reminds us that cultural institutions play an important role in building community. They create places where people can explore what makes their experiences distinct and what they share.
Honoring a Legacy of Leadership
That commitment also reflects the people who have helped sustain it.
Former Audrey S. Geisel Managing Director Tim Shields announced his retirement in 2025 after a distinguished 47-year career in nonprofit theatre. During his leadership, The Old Globe produced more than 100 productions, navigated the challenges of the pandemic and strengthened its role as one of San Diego’s treasured cultural institutions.
His service helped sustain an organization whose value extends to artists, audiences and communities throughout the region.
At BCCA, we believe a thriving community grows through shared experiences that deepen understanding and connection. The Old Globe has spent nine decades creating those experiences and expanding who can take part.
For BCCA, that is a bright spot worth celebrating.