Daniel & Patricia

A Walk In The Park

This Is
Our Story 

It was a Friday night in October, some pictures popped up, and we both thought: ‘cute.’  We lived 5 minutes away from each other, though didn’t know it at the time.

Following brief online banter, Daniel asked Patty ‘Would it be too forward if I invited you to a play tomorrow?’ Patty canceled inferior plans and said ‘yes’.  

Daniel’s car fell ill just before the date and Patty discovered on the way that she had virtually no gas. But determined to meet, they brought themselves to the Open Fist Theater at exactly 8pm to see “Blood On The Root”.  A romantic play it was not, but afterwards Patty and Daniel walked to the car and Patty offered to extend the date to a local diner, however all they could find was a cafe. 

Only what Maps said was a cafe, was actually a country western bar that did not even serve coffee. But we found tucked away seating in the back and that our views about the world were very similar.

By hour 4 of our date, we both required food so we ended up at the nearest diner, our now beloved, Swingers. We sat across from each other, talking until 2am, and finally had to acknowledge that even the best dates must end.

Our life in photos

Daniel Shoenman

Daniel Shoenman

Daniel is from Los Angeles, the eldest son of Elliot and Linda Shoenman and brother Michael. He went to New York University/Tisch School of The Arts to study theatre directing and production. He co-founded The Inkwell Theater with his father in 2004 and became Artistic Director in 2014. Since starting Inkwell, he has produced over 66 new plays and workshops, and currently serves as Board Vice President for Theatre Producers of Southern California. He’s an avid reader and enjoys art, music and watching Patricia flitting about the house organizing space.

Patricia Palermo

Patricia Palermo

Patricia is from New Jersey, the eldest daughter of Tom and Renee Palermo and sister to Dolores Combs.  She went to Bryn Mawr College, followed by Saint Joseph’s University for a graduate degree in Behavioral Studies.  Patricia spent 10 years in Philadelphia working as a therapist for children in crisis.  She moved to Los Angeles to work with homeless veterans and live on the beach.  Currently she is a lead at Homeless Outreach Program Integrated Care System. Today Patricia is a painter, a gardner, and Daniel’s plus one to the theater forever. 

Countdown

We are thrilled to announce that we are getting married on July 31st 2024!

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The Day Of

We’ll wake up on the beautiful South Carthay homestead, throw on something comfortable, run over to Pan Pacific Park to be married by our Deputy Commissioner, followed by an intimate dinner at Cecconi’s. Next, we’ll take in a show at the Pantages Theater, and finally stay the night at The Thompson Hollywood.

Us!

In Lieu of Gift

If you want to celebrate us, please consider making a donation in our name to either The Inkwell Theater or HOPICS.