Pasadena Playhouse is cutting staff and changing its schedule in an attempt to shore up its budget. “Donations to the playhouse in 2002 fell short of a $1.4-million goal by $300,000, and the 2003 season has attracted 9,842 subscribers, compared to 11,249 at this time last year. As a result, out of 43 full- or part-time staffers, 10 whose salaries were higher than $35,000 took temporary pay cuts of 20% starting in late January. Two box office workers were laid off, after the box office and telemarketing offices were merged. The playhouse’s director of development left in February and has not yet been replaced. The playhouse’s publications editor was laid off, a publicity firm’s contract was not renewed, and the playhouse newsletter was suspended.”