Old Globe Theater Celebrates Ms. Rosemary Pope with Technical Center Renaming

October 8, 2025

The Old Globe Theater has renamed its technical center after Rosemary Pope, the Executive Director of the George L. Stevens Fourth District Seniors Resource Center, honoring her longtime community leadership in southeastern San Diego. At the October 6 ceremony, Pope was celebrated by various community and political leaders including Mayor Todd Gloria, Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber, and County Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe.

Who is affected

Rosemary Pope, Executive Director of the George L. Stevens Fourth District Seniors Resource Center
The southeastern San Diego community
Young people and "the young at heart" who will participate in community programs at the technical center
The Old Globe Theater organization
Community members and leaders who attended the ceremony

What action is being taken

The Old Globe Theater is renaming its technical center to the Ms. Rosemary Pope Technical Center
The renamed technical center is now serving as home to many of the Old Globe's community programs
Community leaders are publicly recognizing and celebrating Rosemary Pope's contributions to San Diego
The Old Globe is continuing its partnership with Pope that began 15 years ago

Why it matters

The renaming honors Pope's longstanding community leadership in southeastern San Diego
According to Mayor Gloria, "Our city is a better place because of Rosemary Pope"
The center provides a location for community programs benefiting people of all ages
The honor is particularly meaningful as Pope is able to experience the recognition during her lifetime, rather than posthumously
The recognition celebrates a 15-year partnership between Pope and the Old Globe

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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