"No one has ever become poor by giving." - Anne Frank

.and Rubicon has become quite rich in the generosity of its beloved Grandes Dames. The Grandes Dames is Rubicon's 300 member auxiliary group which supports the activities of non-profit Rubicon Theatre Company through service and fundraising. Founded in 1999 by Rubicon patrons NancyGregory, Sandra Laby, Rosa Lee Measures, Barbara Meister and Dottie Novatt, the group is now governed by an active volunteer Board of Directors who meet monthly under the direction of President Penny Barnds.

Grandes Dames Founders
Dottie Novatt and Sandra Laby

Joining the Grandes Dames is a wonderful way to meet fellow theatre lovers and be the first to hear about upcoming productions and backstage news. Men are always welcome! Our Grandes Dames help by providing actor meals, ushering, being part of mailing teams, putting up posters, passing out post cards, working in the box office, helping arrange luncheons, assisting with fundraising for Rubicon and numerous other fundamental theatre functions. Grandes Dames receive preference in their chosen volunteer areas, and have their own luncheons where they are entertained by our talented performers.

Grande Dames Luncheons in the past have featured performances by Rubicon favorites like Linda Purl and Stephanie Zimbalist as well as Broadway stars from Wicked, Les Miserables, Into the Woods, Cats, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and many more.

Luncheons for 2009 are scheduled for January 20, June 30 and August 24.

Grandes Dames Annual membership dues are only $40.

To join please contact Development Associate Amber Landis at
805.667.2900 ext.239