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Today, May 20th at 9:00am on KUCI - Michelle Brouwer Director of Programming, Irvine Barclay Theatre talks about the stellar line-up of shows returning by popular demand!

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Michelle Brouwer Director of Programming, Irvine Barclay Theatre talks about the exciting new season of performances at the Barclay.


Irvine Barclay Theatre Celebrates 35th Season with Grammy Winners, Notable Dance Companies, Speakers & Renowned Artists


Watch the full preview of this stellar
season of events
in the video below.



Michelle Brouwer Director of Programming, Irvine Barclay Theatre is back to talk about the 2026-27 season at Irvine Barclay Theatre. She will highlight the shows that are returning by popular demand:

  • Barclay Jazz & Beyond Orchestra: Battle of the Bands, Holiday show with Eric Marienthal & Lucy Woodward, May performance "Music of Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Williams" with Carmen Bradford & Jamie Davis - Shelly Berg, Music Director

  • Ignite Dance (INTUITV Artship, Re:borN Dance Interactive, Outrun The Bear, Caminos Flamencos, Pointeworks)

  • New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players - Pirates of Penzance in 1 act, plus concert-style G & S requests

  • Banff Film Festival

  • Jasmine Choi

  • Jesse Cook

  • City of Irvine-sponsored family series

  • TheaterWorks USA: Cat Kid Comic Club the Musical (October 24, 2026)

  • Lightwire Theater: The Adventures of Tortoise and Hare: The Next Gen (February 6, 2027)

  • Treasure Island Reimagined: Jane Hawkins and the Pirate's Gold (April 18, 2027)

Additional shows:
  • Snarky Puppy - jazz fusion
  • Shanghai Ballet - The Butterfly Lovers
  • GALLIM
  • The Hot Sardines
  • Nadine Sierra




About Michelle Brouwer
As the Director of Programming at Irvine Barclay Theatre, Michelle Brouwer has elevated and expanded the breadth of programming at the boutique performing arts venue, which is known for providing intimate experiences with top tier artists. Since joining Irvine Barclay Theatre nearly eight years ago, Michelle has successfully managed numerous projects in various roles, all of which have led to increased revenue through sponsorships, ticket sales, rentals and more.

In her current position, Michelle identifies suitable shows for the IBT Presents season, develops and manages supporting budgets, carries projects through contract negotiation to settlement, and interfaces with artistic and production advances to the final presentation. She also oversees a team that runs the Barclay’s facility rentals program, which annually contracts 60 external rental clients and 20 university departments.

Overseeing the master calendar of the 750-seat theater venue and its auxiliary spaces, the scope of her work includes the production of special events, conventionally staged performances, and unique celebrations. In addition to overseeing the programming at Irvine Barclay Theatre, Michelle has served as a Volunteer Chair for National Philanthropy Day Orange County since 2023. She is also an avid reader, yoga enthusiast and dedicated mom to two sons.
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Janeane is honored to have Cork on her show on May 20 at 9:30 AM to share his powerful journey as a veteran cyclist, educator, and mental health advocate—and to discuss what fuels his commitment to leading the Tour de NAMI ride from Pacifica to Oceanside in support of mental health awareness.


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Cork Snider has been an educator for 37 years, mostly teaching AP Statistics at La Quinta High School in Westminster for the past 30 years. Known as "Stat Man" around campus, Snider has been blessed to be around incredible students. Snider has also coached basketball and was the athletic director at the school as well.


Snider has created and executed several long distance bike rides with his good friend Rick Burns, who teaches AP History at Loara High School. In 2003, Snider rode across America in the name of organ donation to support a student that needed a new kidney. From 2022 to the the present, Snider and Burns have ridden in the name of mental health. This year's ride, called "Tour de Recovery," goes from San Francisco to Orange County and will be used by NAMI to spread the word about the importance of mental health. The ride goes from May 30 to June 4. There is a rally and mini resource fair on May 28 at 6 pm at La Quinta High School's cafeteria to promote the ride. It is complete with speakers to discuss issues with mental health.


Snider has been married to his wife, Sandy, for 30 years. They have a daughter Morgan and a foster daughter, Ashley, that they took in during her junior year of high school in 2006. She was his student and needed a home.



"TOUR DE NAMI" 2026 ✨🚴‍♂️
KICK-OFF RALLY

Join NAMI Orange County (National Alliance on Mental Illness) for an unforgettable evening dedicated to community, connection, and mental health awareness.
📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026, 6-7:30 PM
📍 La Quinta High School | Westminster, CA
🔥 FEEL THE ENERGY. JOIN THE MOVEMENT. 🔥
💬 Real conversations about youth & young adult mental health
🎤 Inspiring guest speakers
🍽️ Delicious food & refreshments
🤝 Interactive mini resource fair
🌊🚴‍♂️ WHAT IS TOUR DE NAMI? 🚴‍♀️🌊
An 8-day coastal cycling journey raising awareness and funds for NAMI OC programs!
Led by passionate cyclists Cork Snyder & Rick Burns, riders will travel from Pacifica ➡️ Oceanside
💥 ~80 miles per day
💥 8 days of impact
💥 1 powerful cause
💥 HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED:
🚴 Ride with us
👏 Cheer us on
💙 Donate to support
🌟 Become a sponsor
📣 SPREAD THE WORD!
Share this event. Bring a friend. Be part of something bigger.
💙 Together, we can change the conversation around mental health. 💙
Questions? Want to learn more? Let’s connect!
✨ WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE! ✨
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