Paul W. Ogle Cultural and Community Center 2013-2014 Season Brochure

2013–2 014 S eaS o n

Doktor Kaboom! Susan Werner Farmer Jason Jason Bishop The Glorious Adventures of the Mighty Robin Hood

THE BOXCARS House at Pooh Corner

Quartetto Gelato HAMLET Sierra Hull THE OFFICIAL BLUES BROTHERS REVUE Shanta

Welcome to the 2013–2014 season at the Paul W. Ogle Cultural and Community Center!

We are celebrating all that is new at IU Southeast this year, and we invite you to celebrate with us. I am the new director of the Ogle Center, but I am no stranger to IU Southeast. I have been a member of our campus community since 2003 and have performed as an oboist in the IU Southeast Orchestra for many years. I am delighted to be joining you in my new role as we present an exciting season for you.

This season’s offerings promise something for everyone—from a magical beginning with illusionist Jason Bishop to the foot-stomping bluegrass music of The Boxcars.

Plus, thanks to the generosity of many sponsors and area foundations, our Children’s Series performances continue to be offered free of charge for area students. We encourage you to attend our IU Southeast music department performances and theatre department productions. In addition to providing a valuable educational experience to our music and theatre majors, community members are also welcome to perform with these groups. The Louisville Orchestra’s NightLites performances always make for an enjoyable evening.

We look forward to filling the inside of the Ogle Center with music, theatre, dance, and joy. To be part of the 2013–2014 season, get your tickets today by calling (812) 941-2526.

Kirk Randolph Director

DIFFeRenT DRUMMeR SeRIeS

Jason Bishop

America’s Most-Talked-About Illusionist!

Saturday, October 5, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $26.50, $10 for IU Southeast students Jason Bishop is an international award-winning illusionist who remains the youngest person to win the Magician’s Alliance of Eastern States Stage Award and one of the youngest people to compete in the Society of American Magicians World-Class competition. Bishop is currently the only illusionist in the U.S. to tour with the rare Double Levitation, Plasma illusion, and Op-Art. His combination of modern costuming and music, fast-paced illusions, sleight of hand and audience participation has landed him in several notable venues.

“Jason Bishop is the best magician we’ve ever seen.” —Chris Penn and Bam Margera

sierra hull Bluegrass Music’s Next Starlet!

Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $26.50, $10 for IU Southeast students One of bluegrass’s few full-fledged virtuosic instrumentalist/singer/songwriters, Sierra Hull, a Berklee School of Music graduate, has gracefully grown into her gifts. Of course, the evidence of Sierra’s uncommon musical maturity has been there all along, and earned her formidable fans. Winning Berklee’s most prestigious award, the Presidential Scholarship, the first bluegrass musician to do so, has expanded her musical worldview.

As a player, a singer, and a songwriter, she has remarkable range and gives performances of broad cultural importance, at venues and events like Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the National Prayer Breakfast.

While her mandolin playing has always possessed clarity and fleet-fingered precision, she attacks her solos with spontaneity and depth of feeling; she calls it “playing with a point to prove.” Her singing—always straight and true—has a heartfelt power behind it, rare and refreshing.

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Susan Werner

Encore at the Ogle Center!

Friday, November 15, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $26.50, $10 for IU Southeast students Called the “empress of the unexpected” by NPR, singer-songwriter Susan Werner composes skillful songs that effortlessly slide between folk, jazz, and pop—all delivered with sassy wit and classic Midwestern charm.

Throughout her expansive career, her musical versatility has emerged as a hallmark of Werner’s talent, and has proven to be a quintessential ingredient of her engrossing musical persona. Her latest album is infused with the rustic roots of American folk, blues, and country music and features such all-star guests such as Vince Gill, Keb’ Mo’, and Paul Franklin.

Quartetto Gelato

Classical Styling with Eclectic Music!

Friday, February 21, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $26.50, $10 for IU Southeast students Virtuosic showpieces, romantic tenor arias, pyrotechnical solos, blazing gypsy show pieces, multi-instrument mastery, and a World Accordion Champion—this is Quartetto Gelato. For nearly two decades, this dazzling ensemble has enchanted audiences and critics worldwide with their exotic blend of musical talent, artistic passion, and humor. Classical in training, eclectic by design, Quartetto Gelato not only thrills its audiences with its virtuosity, but also offers the bonus of a brilliant operatic tenor. With a performance repertoire that spans the globe to include classical masterworks, operatic melodies, the sizzling energy of tangos, and gypsy and folk songs, the group’s theatrical stage presence and relaxed humor establishes an intimate rapport with audiences.

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The Official Blues Brothers Revue High Energy, Rolling Laughs, Timeless Music!

Friday, March 14, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $26.50, $10 for IU Southeast students The Official Blues Brothers Revue recreates the live concert experience, integrating the humor and songs from the original film and subsequent albums. Produced by Judy Belushi Pisano and Dan Aykroyd, the Revue pays homage to Chicago’s rich history of blues, soul music, and gospel in the true spirit of the original Blues Brothers. Under the musical direction of Paul Shaffer, Jake, Elwood, and the high-energy, eightpiece Intercontinental Rhythm & Blues Revue Band lay down a big sound, performed with the passion and precision of the original Blues Brothers.

The Boxcars

Five Bluegrass All-Stars in One Group!

Friday, April 25, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $26.50, $10 for IU Southeast students Without a list or a plan, Adam Steffey, Ron Stewart, John Bowman, Keith Garrett, and Harold Nixon met in the studio and created a new album in less than four days. The Boxcars walked out of that studio with twelve dynamic tracks, executed with the characteristic emotion, precision, and cleverness that fans have come to expect from the talented group.

The band’s memorable sound is a mix of swing, old time, gospel, and bluegrass, rock solid and masterful, rooted in tradition and flavored with contemporary beats.

I U S o U T H e a S T M U S I C a n D T H e aT R e D e Pa R T M e n T S

Music

In addition to providing a valuable educational experience to music students, the ensembles and guest artists of the IU Southeast Music Department offer quality music performances to the community at a great value. The IU Southeast Orchestra explores the riches of the symphonic repertoire, including concertos, operatic repertoire, and major choral/orchestral works in addition to symphonies. The IU Southeast Concert Band performs the highest quality literature, from band classics to international contemporary works. The Commonwealth Brass Band is an English-style brass band performing literature reflecting that tradition. The IU Southeast Concert Choir and Community Chorus perform outstanding and highly varied choral literature drawn from all styles and historical periods. The IU Southeast Percussion Ensemble and Guitar Ensemble are the latest additions to our lineup of student ensembles and performances. Professional ensembles such as the Kentucky Center Chamber Players, Ceruti Chamber Players, and New Millennium Duo are frequent guests in our regular season.

TheaTre

The theatre program at IU Southeast is committed to providing a wide variety of opportunities for students to explore and develop expertise in performance and design and equally committed to bringing intriguing, thought-provoking, and entertaining theatre to our community. Our season typically includes two to three mainstage productions, one of which is often a musical —as well as a student showcase production entirely directed, designed, acted and produced by our theatre students.

Don’t miss this season’s production of Damn Yankees (November 7–17), God of Carnage (February 20–March 3), and INDIUCKY: Fables, Fairy Tales, and Folklore, an original musical comedy created by IU Southeast students and faculty (April 25–27).

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AT A GLANCE

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

September 24–27 • 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Stage One Family Theatre’s House at Pooh Corner

Saturday, OctOber 5 • 7:30 p.m.

JASON BISHOP

nOvember 6–8 • 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Kentucky Shakespeare’s Hamlet

Sunday, december 1 • 3 p.m.

Commonwealth Brass Band

Sunday, OctOber 20 • 3 p.m.

Kentucky Center Chamber Players

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Ogle Center Different Drummer Series

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Ogle Center Children's Series

Saturday, OctOber 26 • 7:30 p.m.

SIERRA HULL

IU Southeast Music Department Event

Sunday, OctOber 27 • 3 p.m.

Commonwealth Brass Band

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IU Southeast Theatre Department Event

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Louisville Orchestra NightLites

FREE for the Kids!

All performances in the Children’s Series are FREE OF CHARgE but reservations are required. Call (812) 941-2525 to reserve, or visit the Ticket Office located in the Ogle Center lobby.

nOvember 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 • 8 p.m. nOvember 10, 17 • 2:30 p.m.

Damn Yankees Sunday, november 10 • 3 p.m.

IU Southeast Concert Choir & Community Chorus Friday, november 15 • 7:30 p.m.

SUSAN WERNER Sunday, november 17 • 7:30 p.m.

IU Southeast Concert Band Friday, nOvember 22 • 7:30 p.m.

Louisville Orchestra NightLites Born in the USA Sunday, nOvember 24 • 3 p.m.

IU Southeast Orchestra

Saturday, december 7 • 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, december 8 • 3 p.m.

Holiday Pops

SPRInG 2014 JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

Friday, January 17 • 7:30 p.m.

Louisville Orchestra NightLites Seductive Serenades

Sunday, February 9 • 3 p.m.

Ceruti Chamber Players

SaTurday, marCH 1 • 8 p.m.

SaTurday, marCH 2 • 2:30 p.m.

God of Carnage

Friday, april 4 • 7:30 p.m.

Portrait of Robert Schumann

may 12–16 • 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Doktor Kaboom!

January 22–24 • 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Shanta–Stories and Songs of African People

Sunday, February 16 • 3 p.m.

IU Southeast Concert Band February 20, 21, 22, 27,28 • 8 p.m.

Sunday, February 23 • 2:30 p.m.

God of Carnage Friday, February 21 • 7:30 p.m.

QUARTETTO GELATO February 25–28 • 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Stage One Family Theatre’s The Glorious Adventures of the Mighty Robin Hood

Friday, march 7 • 7:30 p.m.

New Millennium Duo

Sunday, april 6 • 3 p.m.

IU Southeast Concert Choir & Community Chorus

Sunday, march 9 • 3 p.m.

Commonwealth Brass Band

april 7–11 • 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Farmer Jason’s Nature Jams

Friday, march 14 • 7:30 p.m.

THE OFFICIAL BLUES BROTHERS REVUE

Sunday, april 13 • 3 p.m.

IU Southeast Concert Band

Sunday, march 16 • 3 p.m.

Steinways!

Friday, april 25 • 7:30 p.m.

IU Southeast Guitar Ensemble Friday, april 25 • 7:30 p.m.

THE BOXCARS april 25, 26 • 8 p.m. april 26, 27 • 2:30 p.m.

IndiUcky-Fables, Fairy Tales, and Folklore Sunday, april 27 • 3 p.m.

IU Southeast Orchestra mOnday, april 28 • 7:30 p.m.

IU Southeast Percussion Ensemble

Ogle Center Assisted Listening Devices The Stem Concert Hall, Robinson Theatre, and Stiefler Recital Hall are each equipped with five assisted listening devices.

These are for use by patrons without hearing aids. The use of these devices is free. To reserve a device, call the Ogle Center Box Office at (812) 941-2525.

Accessibility An elevator is conveniently located in the lobby of the Ogle Center and Knobview Hall for patrons needing assistance to reach the rear parking lot or the balcony. In addition, each theater provides a number of seats without steps and roll-up space for patrons in wheelchairs. For your convenience, please call the Ogle Center Box Office at (812) 941-2525 in advance to reserve your accessible seating location.

Service Animals The Ogle Center has a strict policy not to allow animals or pets on the premises under normal circumstances, with the exception of service animals such as guide dogs. The ADA defines a service animal as any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability.

Cameras and Recording Devices Cameras and recording devices are strictly prohibited unless special permission is granted from the Ogle Center and the artist. Flash photography is prohibited at all times.

Contact information Paul W. Ogle Cultural and Community Center 4201 Grant Line Road New Albany, IN 47150-6405 (812) 941-2544 office (812) 941-2525 box office (812) 941-2541 fax oglemail@ius.edu

Prohibited Items

Sponsorship Opportunities

Smoking, food, and beverages are prohibited in the theaters.

Food and beverages are permitted in designated lobby areas.

Indiana University Southeast is a tobacco-freecampus.

With a loyal audience of more than 30,000 patrons each year, the Ogle Center offers brand exposure at a variety of levels.

Courtesy As a courtesy to the performers and other audience members, please turn off cell phones.

• Cameras and recording devices are not allowed in the theatres.

• Smoking is not permitted anywhere on campus.

• Latecomers will not be seated until a time deemed appropriate by the house manager and performance group.

Parking Parking passes are included with season subscriptions.

Parking passes for individual performances are available for a nominal fee at parking kiosks located at campus entrances.

Rentals From colorful galas to business meetings, the Ogle Center can provide the right space for your needs. Call (812) 941-2503 for more information.

Catering is also available. For more information or to request a quote, call (812) 941-2318.

Volunteers We love our volunteers. Come be a part of our team. For more information about volunteering as an usher at the Ogle Center, call (812) 941-2526.

Season and Performance Sponsorships Season sponsorships give companies maximum exposure throughout the entire season. Performance sponsorships give businesses featured exposure during a particular production or event and keep ticket prices affordable to our local community.

Children’s Series Adopt-a-School Sponsorship By sponsoring a school who attends our Children’s Series, you can take pride in knowing your support delivers high-quality educational arts performances to students in Pre-K to 12th grade. For many of these children, this is their first exposure to arts programming and their first time to step foot onto a college campus.

In Kind Sponsorships Our in-kind sponsors provide products or services that assist the Ogle Center with our season.

To discuss sponsorship opportunities and benefits, please call Kirk Randolph at (812) 941-2544.

Administration Director–Kirk Randolph Technical Director–Jay Moore Assistant Technical Director–Derek Young Technical Assistant–Joseph Leezer Box Office Manager–Kelly Scott

THe oGLe CenTeR CHILDRen’S SeRIeS

Stage One Family Theatre’s House at Pooh Corner Recommended for Grades Pre K–3

September 24–27, 2013 at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Christopher Robin has decided to run away with his friends Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger, and the rest. They’ll probably go to the North Pole, or to the South Pole, for there is a dark, mysterious threat that he’s to be sent away to “education.” Nobody knows exactly what or where that is, and if he’s sent to such a distant place, what can his friends possibly do without him?

So it’s generally agreed that they’ll run away. But Christopher Robin isn’t quite so sure that running away is the answer…

The adventure awaits.

All Children’s Series performances are free to the public, reservations required.

For Children’s Series reservations, please call the Ogle Center Box Office at (812) 941-2525 or request a reservation form by emailing oglemail@ius.edu.

THe oGLe CenTeR CHILDRen’S SeRIeS

KenTucKy shaKespeare presenTs HAMLET Recommended for Grades K–4

November 6–8, 2013 at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Shakespeare’s famous characters are brought to life in this dramatic three-person show. Children engage by participating alongside the actors in a performance that focuses on conflict resolution, leadership, and tolerance.

Kentucky Shakespeare offers a world of opportunity for actors, educators, and showgoers to experience the imaginative world of the theatre. Striving to convey the excitement and ingenuity characteristic of the brilliant playwright, Kentucky Shakespeare offers up inspired performances, unique learning opportunities, and enchanting shows that allow our children and showgoers of all ages to take a creative voyage through the ages.

shanta–“Stories and Songs of African People” Recommended for Grades 1–4

January 27–31, 2014 at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.

From the moment she moves out onto the stage, Shanta brings her audience an unforgettable experience of African culture through storytelling. Her performance features not only stories, but poetry, chants, and the spellbinding sounds of authentic African musical instruments. Melding the work of her own creative spirit with African folktales and contemporary African-American perspectives, Shanta’s stories are about empowerment, peace, healing, self-discovery, and the many ways in which people attain them.

THe oGLe CenTeR CHILDRen’S SeRIeS

Stage One Family Theatre’s The Glorious Adventures of the Mighty Robin Hood Recommended for Grades 4 and up February 25–28, 2014 at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.

A Merrie Bande of Traveling Players rehearses its splendid and original telling of The Glorious Adventures of the Mighty Robin Hood, a tale of adventure, escape, stunt archery, swordplay, and treachery, where Robin and the Merry Men of Sherwood Forest rob unsuspecting nobles, thwart the devious Sheriff of Nottingham’s plot against Maid Marian, and escape the clutches of the usurping Prince John. The players do so with exciting physicality, great skill, and only occasional backstage injuries, arguments, and errors, most of which are blamed on their young apprentice—who may hold the key to their continued success…

THe oGLe CenTeR CHILDRen’S SeRIeS

Farmer Jason’s Nature Jams Recommended for Ages 2–8 April 7–11, 2014 at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Inspired by his own farming background and love of the great outdoors, Farmer Jason, the brainchild of rock music legend Jason Ringenberg of Jason and the Scorchers, educates and entertains children about farm life and the wonders of nature. An Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Ringenberg is one of the pioneers of the modern Americana and alt-country genres.

As Farmer Jason, Ringenberg has released 3 records and a DVD and has starred in the “It’s a Farmer Jason” video interstitial program, which airs on several public broadcasting stations around the United States. Farmer Jason’s records have won numerous awards, including an Emmy Award in 2009 and a nomination in 2010 as well as the Parents’ Choice Gold Award and the Los Angeles Times’ Children’s Record of the Year list.

Doktor Kaboom!

Recommneded for Grades K–4 May 12–16, 2014 at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Doktor Kaboom! is an interactive one-man science variety show and fun for the whole family. Actor/comedian David Epley’s creation of Doktor Kaboom! blends theatre arts with the wonders of scientific exploration, to create original interactive science comedy shows for audiences of all ages. Doktor Kaboom! keeps his crowds riveted and rolling with laughter.

Join Doktor Kaboom! for a sidesplitting journey of increasingly spectacular (and often successful) science experiments designed to involve, excite, educate, and entertain.

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Special thanks to our sponsors.