In Memoriam: Joan Jacobs

Joan Jacobs was a guiding light on the Playhouse Board for nearly four decades, through her unwavering philanthropic efforts and deep personal committment to the growth of the Playhouse. Together with her husband Irwin, she was a constant presence at so many cultural events in the city throughout the years. She was funny and smart, and she made an immeasurable impact on our theater, our city, and far beyond.

La Jolla Playhouse was honored to be one of Joan’s primary passions. She and Irwin have been the cornerstone – both literally and figuratively – of the ongoing success of the Playhouse since its rebirth on the UC San Diego campus over 40 years ago. Their tremendous dedication to this theatre over the years has made it possible for us to stay true to our mission as a safe haven for artists to develop the new and the next in American theatre. It is because of this commitment to and love for the work that has been born and developed here that we are dedicating the 2024/25 Season in Joan’s honor.

Words cannot do justice in expressing how much she will be missed by everyone at La Jolla Playhouse.