BRIEFLY IN DATEBOOK

Linda Sullivan Baity has been named South Coast Repertory’s new

literary associate, joining current staff members dramaturge Jerry Patch,

literary manager Jennifer Kiger, artistic associate Mark Rucker and

associate artist Juliette Carrillo. The job of literary associate

includes advising the playwright in the development of a new script and

representing the theater.

Baity earned her doctorate in humanities from the University of Texas

at Dallas. She has also studied dramatic literature, literary translation

and creative writing.

Baity’s theater background includes a bachelor’s in drama from the

University of Texas at Austin. She also established and managed a

performing arts series in Plano, Texas.

Chef gets excellence award from winery

A Newport Beach resident was among the chefs recently honored with the

Robert Mondavi Winery Culinary Award of Excellence.

Tom Goodell of Aubergine and six other chefs from around the country

were awarded for quality as well as innovation in their culinary arts.

Chefs had to meet certain requirements, one of which included

appreciating wine and creating cuisines that matched well with wines.

‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ of a ballet

The Orange County Performing Arts Center will present Italy’s

Aterballetto troupe as part of the 2001-02 Classic Dance Series next

summer.

The company will perform “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” as choreographed

by Mauro Bigonzetti with music by Elvis Costello, at 8 p.m. July 19-20

and 2 p.m. July 21.

The Center’s dance season also includes the American Ballet Theatre,

Noche Flamenca, the San Francisco Ballet and the Bolshoi Ballet.

Information: (714) 556-2787.