Testimonials

”I am proud to be associated with this extraordinary event for nurturing
and celebrating talent throughout the region.”
County Supervisor Pam Slater-Price

“The Pattés stand apart from other theater awards because they focus specifically on
San Diego-based work – from college productions to Broadway-bound world premières.
Lou Spisto, CEO/Executive Director The Old Globe

“The Patté Awards is the only industry event that honors the dedication and talent of San Diego’s homegrown – but nationally recognized – theater talent. No other event shines the spotlight on the best of the season like the Pattés. It is an inspiring event that makes everyone proud of San Diego theater, and makes us want to see more.”
Alan Ziter, Executive Director NTC Foundation

“In my 25 years in the San Diego theater community, I have not seen anything that brings our theater community together like the Patté Awards. It is diverse and multi-generational. The Awards presentations afford the actors, directors, technicians, volunteers, board members and audience the rare opportunity to sit in the same room and share the pride of a growing and prospering theater community.”
Antonio TJ Johnson, Executive Director
San Diego Black Ensemble Theatre Company

“The Patté Awards has become a beloved tradition which celebrates theater artists from our diverse community, supporting theaters large and small. The gift to theaters of receiving a Patté Award is that it enables us to garner high-profile community response, helps to sustain the ongoing excitement about attending the theater; builds audiences; and builds a true community of patrons, audiences and artists. The Pattés help us know that we have a profoundly significant corner of the arts world existing here in San Diego county.”
Kathy Brombacher, Artistic Director
Moonlight Stage

“Filled with entertainment and the appreciation of what is best about our society, the Pattés thrive as entertainment, enjoyment and education. With her unique charm, wit and dazzle, Pat Launer makes this show truly a ‘must-attend’ event.”
David Ellenstein, Artistic Director
North Coast Repertory Theatre

”Excellent that you established a Scholarship in Dr. Gaffney’s name. It sends an important message to the community about the need for mentoring and guidance, taking care of the next generation of San Diego theater.” Tim West Writer, actor, director

“The Pattés have become the San Diego theater event of the year!”
-Mike Buckley, Scenic Designer

“The Pattés are the society event of the year.”
Rhoda Auer, theatergoer

“With the number of people and the stature of the people that attended, the Patté Awards is a phenomenal event.”
Robin Seigle
National Conflict Resolution Center

“There could be nothing more inspiring in the San Diego community than the Pattés. For those of us who are not theater professionals, it was a lesson in how to enjoy theater.”
Joyce Axelrod and Joe Fisch, theater supporters

“There is little in the way of monetary compensation to remind us that what we do is work worth honoring. The Patté Awards event is always an exciting time to reflect on the year and all the amazing work that was produced here in San Diego. And when you get to accept an award, you feel like a million bucks".
Jenner Eve Thorn, Actor/director
Moxie Theatre