SANTA BARBARA BOWL
Here’s an incredible shot from the Scranton Overlook by the Bowl’s house photographer A Arthur Fisher.
On October 25, 2012, the newly completed Overlook at the Santa Barbara Bowl was dedicated as The Scranton Overlook, a gift of an anonymous major donor in honor of founding and retired Executive Director Sam Scranton for his vision and leadership that transformed the Bowl into a state-of-the-art facility and community treasure.
Scranton, who served as General Manager, a Founding Board Member and Executive Director throughout his 30-year run, is largely credited for his tenacity and commitment to transform the historic amphitheater from disrepair to a world-class venue. During his tenure, Scranton oversaw the creation of the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation; led the Foundation as it took over management of the venue in 1994; formed the production/booking partnership with Nederlander to bring in first-tier talent; and assisted with the development of the Facility Master Plan. That blueprint for the Bowl’s restoration and renovation defined the parameters of the multi-phased, multi-million dollar capital campaign that has resulted in the Bowl becoming one of the most desirable outdoor venues in the world to perform for world-class artists.
Thanks Sam!
