History of SDPAL

 In its 25 plus years of existence it has provided many services to help San Diego become an important city filled with rich arts and culture.

Leadership History:

In 25 years the League has had 7 directors at the helm.

1986-2003 ED - Alan Ziter
2003-2004 Interim ED - Kathryn Martin
2004-2005 ED - Stephanie Casenza
2005-2006 Interim ED - Judith Anderson
2006-2007 ED - Jacqueline Siegel
2008-2008 Consulting ED - Judith Anderson
2008-2009 Board President and Acting ED - Kevin Chaisson
2010-2011 ED - Kevin Chaisson
2011-        ED - ???

Milestones include:
1983 -est. by Bill Purves, originally the SD Theatre League with 28 members
1986 -Alan Ziter hired as ED
1986 -Arts Tix and Followspots created
1992 -WPG, BVA, and Star Awards established
1993 -KPBS Arts Album started
1999 -BRAVO San Diego 1st Produced (SDPAL a partner for 3 years)
2000- www.sandiegoperforms.com is launched
2001 -NAMP and Lawyers for the Arts established
2002 -OnBoard started
2006 -Membership includes 145 organizations county wide
2008 -New Star Awards model adopted at Balboa Theatre
2010 -www.sdArtsTix.com is launched
2011 -25th Annivesary of Arts Tix booth (2 years at Spreckels Theatre and 23 years in Horton Plaza!)