"With the flexibility to convert from concert seating to cabaret and even
classroom configurations, the Balboa Theater will be a fantastic place for
performing arts organizations to try new and experimental art forms
while building the audiences of the future."

John Forsyte, President, Pacific Symphony

"The Balboa Theater offers a chance for local artists to perform. It's an
enormous opportunity for all of us in Orange County."

Jerry Mandel, Retired President,
Orange County Performing Arts Center

"We're always looking for places to premiere movies and host VIP events, so
we look to a small boutique venue like the Balboa Theater where you can do
something like that."

Bob McKnight, Founder & President, Quiksilver

"This is a real golden opportunity for the community to have a wonderful
little theater down here."

Kris Elftmann, President, Noelle Marketing Group

"As a longtime resident of Newport Beach, it’s thrilling to contemplate
what this Village-based performing arts venue and learning center will mean
to the students and families of this thriving community."

Marian Bergeson, former California State Senator
and Secretary of Education

"The Balboa Theater is the pride of our community, and it should be part of a
bigger vision and enjoyed by a wide range of people."

Socorro Vasquez, Arts Philanthropist

"This can be an important venue for all of Orange County."

Bonnie Hall, Founding Executive Director,
Arts Orange County

"Once the Balboa Theater opens, the possibilities are endless– imagine what
we could do with a beautiful new 300-seat theater in Newport Beach!"

Catherine Emmi, Arts Philanthropist

"The Balboa Performing Arts Theater is important because it will provide unique
partnership opportunities for local arts organizations, both large and small."

Janet Ray, Board of Directors,
Balboa Performing Arts Theater