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Volume 15 | Summer 2017
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SHINE ON STAGE AT ASU GAMMAGE
ARTIST RESIDENCIES EXTEND MISSION INTO SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES
FUN HOME BRINGS PLAY THERAPY
PERFORMANCES FOR STUDENTS BRINGS WORLD TO VALLEY STUDENTS
D I R E C TO R ’ S S P OT LI G H T
Photo: Tim Trumble
CONNECTING COMMUNITIES™ THROUGH CULTURAL PARTICIPATION
“Thank you for supporting us and for allowing us to create such life-changing experiences for the members of our community.”
ASU GAMMAGE INNER CIRCLE Volume 15 | Summer 2017 Executive Editor: Colleen JenningsRoggensack Editor In Chief and Project Manager: Theresa Dickerson Managing Editor: Victor Hamburger
These past few months at ASU Gammage have brought so many moments for us to be proud of. In March, we opened our brand new bathrooms and elevators providing access, shorter lines and very happy patrons. In May, ASU Gammage was named the 2017 Impact Business of the year and the 2017 Economic Driver by the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce. Also in May, for the first time in our 52 year history, we sold out of our 2017-2018 Season Packages. We finished out our Broadway season with some of the highest grosses on the road. There are many wonderful things to be proud of, but of all our amazing accomplishments this year, I am most proud that through our Cultural Participation programs we were able to impact more than 30,000 community members. Our Cultural Participation programs are the heart of ASU Gammage’s mission of Connecting Communities™, and they allow us to go into the community to make a difference in the lives of so many various communities.
Cultural Participation programs are made possible because of you. Thank you for supporting us and for allowing us to create such life-changing experiences for the members of our community. If you see any programs that you would like to support or learn more about, please reach out to us. We hope to continue to grow these programs and reach more members of the community. We are only able to achieve this with your help!
Editorial Team: Kari Amarosso, Cheryl Amick, Michelle Johnson CAP-OM, Erica Lin
Cover: Perry High School performs a scene from MARY POPPINS at the ASU Gammage High School Musical Theater Awards on June 3. Photo: Tim Trumble
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Camp Broadway final performance. Photo: Bill Ahearn
This year, ASU Gammage was able to bring thousands of students to their first-ever live arts experience through our Molly Blank Performances for Students series, female inmates lives were forever changed in our Journey Home program, high school students showed off their immense skills and were celebrated for their work in our High School Musical Theater Awards, military families had the chance to reconnect with each other and enjoy our Broadway series through our Military Family First Nights and ASU students had the opportunity to learn from Broadway and Beyond artists through our master classes and internships. These are just a few of OUR amazing Cultural Participation programs and throughout this magazine, we will highlight the impact of these programs and the work we are doing in the community.
Creative Director: Sarah Moore
Contributing Writers: Theresa Dickerson, Emi Kamezaki, Savanah Yaghsezian
Martha Gonzalez (center) engages with students during her residency.
Colleen Jennings-Roggensack Executive Director of ASU Gammage ASU Vice President for Cultural Affairs
CONTENTS 4 ASU Gammage Hosts High School Musical Theater Awards
6 Artists Spread Work and Mission Throughout the Valley Through Residencies
8 Fun Home: Play Therapy
10 The Molly Blank Fund Performances for Students Series Brings the World to Valley Students
12 CO N T E N T S
Meet ASU Gammage’s Senior Director of Programs & Organizational Initiatives
14 VIP Event Photos
16 ASU Students See Broadway Up Close in Master Class
18 ASU Gammage Named 2017 Impact Business of the Year
20 The Jimmy Awards
21 ASU Gammage Hosts Annual Heroes Night To Honor Military
22 ASU Gammage’s New Assisted Listening System
23 ASU Kerr Cultural Center Presents Bold Arts Experiences in 2017-2018
24 Update on the Hugh W. Long Memorial Organ Console
25 ASU Gammage VIP Club
28 Upcoming VIP Events
Students from Gilbert High School perform at the ASU Gammage High School Musical Theater Awards. Photo: Tim Trumble
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H I G H SC H OO L M U S I C A L T H E AT E R AWA R D S
Students perform a scene from Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID. Photo: Tim Trumble
ASU GAMMAGE HOSTS HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATER AWARDS • By Emi Kamezaki Chiffon dresses, crisp bowties and red carpet glamour worthy of the Tony Awards® decorated ASU Gammage as high school thespians from around the Valley prepared for a performance that would showcase their tenure as teen actors. As part of ASU Gammage’s annual High School Musical Theater Awards, theater programs throughout the state were celebrated in a series of performances and an awards ceremony. “These performances allow for the community to celebrate and applaud students, teachers and administrators for keeping the love of musical theater alive in future generations. The pure excitement and joy on each student’s face as they step foot on the same stage that has featured Idina Menzel and Lin-Manuel Miranda is incomparable,” said Melissa Vuletich, cultural participation program manager. “These are memories that will last a lifetime and allow students to see ASU Gammage, and ASU as a whole, as a welcoming and encouraging place, and you can’t ask for much more than that.” Throughout the school year, adjudicators assessed each school’s musical to rank the actors and performances in a variety of categories as the state-level qualifier for the National High School Musical Theater Awards, also called The Jimmy Awards. Presented by The Broadway League Foundation, The Jimmy Awards are a national celebration of outstanding student achievement, recognizing individual artistry in vocal, dance and acting performance, and elevating the importance of theater arts education in schools, according to its website. 4
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Students pose on the red carpet. Photo: Tim Trumble
Seventy-four high school students from thirty-seven regional programs across the country will travel to New York City for a week-long musical theater training program taught by Broadway’s most influential players. The program will culminate in a talent showcase featuring both solo and ensemble performances as students compete for the Jimmy Awards for Best Performance by an Actor and Actress.
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Representing Arizona at The Jimmy Awards: Briana Fleming (L) and Sam Primack (R)
Perry High School students won Best Performance for MARY POPPINS Photo: Tim Trumble
Arizona’s representatives will be Briana Fleming, winner of Best Lead Female, and Sam Primack, winner of Best Lead Male. “I’m looking for something to help me improve,” said Fleming, a recent graduate of Marcos de Niza High School. “I’m hoping to get some really good advice from the people who are helping out with the madness of The Jimmy Awards.” As the Fairy Godmother in her school’s production of CINDERELLA, Fleming’s performance about dreams coming true helped her fulfill her own aspirations. Just like Cinderella, she didn’t see it coming. “I didn’t think I was going to win,” reflected the humble young actor. “The whole time I was like, ‘This isn’t happening.’” Sam Primack, who will be a senior at Chaparral High School next year, starred in his school’s production of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, but was not able to attend ASU Gammage’s High School Musical Theater Awards due to scheduling conflicts. Primack said he was overjoyed and excited to find out that he had won because he believes participating in The Jimmy Awards will be an incredible opportunity. “I’m hoping to learn a little bit about myself and the way that I can perform to the best of my abilities,” he said. “I’m excited to meet new people and learn along with them.” At ASU Gammage’s ceremony, 10 other students won awards, two won scholarships and Perry High School’s production of MARY POPPINS was awarded for its best Overall Performance. The ASU Gammage High School Musical Theater Awards are sponsored by Penrose Academy and Clearwing. The ninth annual Jimmy Awards, hosted by Tony Award®-winning star of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, Ben Platt, took place June 26 at Manhattan’s Minskoff Theatre. l For more on The Jimmy Awards, turn to page 20. Photos at right, top to bottom: Students from Notre Dame Preparatory High School perform from THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Backstage with students from Hamilton High School before their performance from SHREK THE MUSICAL. Performances by Shadow Ridge High School (BRING IT ON! THE MUSICAL) and Mingus Union High School (FIDDLER ON THE ROOF). Photos: Tim Trumble
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ARTISTS SPREAD WORK AND MISSION THROUGHOUT THE VALLEY THROUGH RESIDENCIES Connecting Communities™ isn’t just the ASU Gammage mission statement—it’s the driving force behind a system of programs impacting community members and reshaping the way they engage with the arts. ARTIST RESIDENCIES
Interactive, highly dynamic and perhaps the organization’s hidden gem, ASU Gammage Cultural Participation artist residencies inspire community members through free activities ranging from panel discussions with veterans to fish-skin sculpture classes. “We have so many different, wide ranges of artists. So, that’s the nice part—that you really get to explore different activities with different communities with every single artist that’s here,” said Melissa Vuletich, cultural participation program manager. “It’s never the same cookie-cutter thing.”
Members of Carpetbag Theatre meet with the public at Burton Barr Library
Each resident artist is contracted to plan community activities such as master classes, workshops, lectures and panel discussions, which are tailored to both the artists’ interests and the community’s needs. By fostering partnerships with artists and organizations from around the world, ASU Gammage supports the creation of new artistic works while connecting the community with arts resources in new and exciting ways. “I think a lot of times, especially for people who aren’t involved in the art world, they get a chance to realize what art can be outside of just art itself,” Vuletich reflected.
Engaging with the community Most ASU Gammage resident artists host activities directly related to their specialty—dancers may plan dance master classes while actors may teach audition techniques. In many cases, artists juxtapose these standard events with more exploratory, interdisciplinary activities. For example, on Oct. 15, 2016, ASU Gammage presented Carpetbag Theatre’s SPEED KILLED MY COUSIN, which told the story of Debra, an African American soldier who returned from Iraq with PTSD. As part of the Carpetbag Theatre’s residency, the cast led a dialogue with female veterans and the community at Burton Barr Central Library four days prior to the show. The discussion aimed to make veterans feel appreciated, understood and heard, Vuletich explained. 6
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“We want to hear from you and hear your experience, which may differ from what we’re showing you in our performance, so I think that’s very impactful for the community,” she added. Vuletich also recalls working with Native Alaskan Yupik choreographer Emily Johnson on a particularly in-depth and culturally-driven residency activity, for her performance NIICUGNI, in 2013. After leading the ASU Gammage staff on a local fishing trip, Johnson taught the staff and the community to skin their catch and make salmon-skin lanterns, an integral part of her performance later that week. The project culminated in a group dinner made with the salmon meat, prepared by a local restaurant.
Impacting students, community “I think it’s pretty impressive when you see the look of ‘This is so amazing,’ on peoples’ faces, which I tend to realize quite a bit with the residencies,” Vuletich noted. “But I hear from students all the time, and especially from faculty on campus, about how this is really a unique thing, that’s not done very often, or really anywhere else.” The residencies also provide ASU students with diverse opportunities for professional connection and mentorship. Students are encouraged to engage with artists who are usually only accessible in cities with large theater industries such as New York or San Francisco.
Most residencies are anchored in ASU Gammage’s Beyond Series, which will present seven diverse, carefully-curated artists during the 2017-2018 season. Each Beyond artist is also
made accessible to the community through open rehearsals and free post-show cast parties. In the 2017-2018 season, ASU Gammage will also collaborate with seven other resident artists outside its Beyond Series.
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“ASU Gammage is so well-known for Broadway, and we do it very, very well,” Vuletich said. “But then, there’s a way to connect with the people who live in the communities surrounding ASU Gammage, and there’s something to be said about doing something that’s not commercial. While people can walk away from a Broadway show definitely feeling impacted, it’s a different kind of impact when you attend a Beyond performance.”
Kyle Abraham leads a Master Class with ASU students
“These kind of events, especially the intimate conversations, the ones where you really get 1-on-1 conversation with the artist—whether it be a community member or a student— those are things that you can’t measure,” said program manager Amanda Arboleda. “It completely changes their perspective.”
Growing partnerships and programs Planning ASU Gammage residency activities often starts years in advance, Arboleda explained. After the season’s resident artists are selected, Arboleda’s team takes requests from teachers, organizations and community members hoping to collaborate with the artists. Based on this demand, the artist’s interests and availability, ASU Gammage works to build a comprehensive, mutually beneficial calendar of enriching programming. “Connecting Communities™ at its very raw, organic state is what happens in front of us at these events,” she mused. “I want to create a safe space for them to have a dialogue and experience with an artist … If I’m creating a space for that to happen, I know I did my job.” Still, the partnerships Arboleda makes with each artist are integral in sustaining the program. Many times, resident artists return to ASU Gammage to create new works in future seasons. ASU Gammage and its resident artists are working to expand their reach to other areas in the Valley, including downtown Phoenix’s Roosevelt Row arts district. Since last season, the Beyond Series has already expanded by two artists. Arboleda said she hopes ASU Gammage’s artist residency programs will continue to grow, increasing community awareness and impact.
Daniel Roumain working with students during his 2014 residency with ASU Gammage
“ASU Gammage is a place for everybody,” Arboleda explained. “That’s why we’re bringing these artists to you, where you live—so you can see that we’re not this big, scary building.” l Emi Kamezaki • ekamezak@asu.edu
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“EXQUISITE. AN EMOTIONAL POWERHOUSE” -Chicago Tribune
SEPTEMBER 5-10, 2017 a boOk I wrote has beEn turned into a musical that’s opening on broadway. This has bEen as exciting and as glamorous as you might imagine.
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your parents would be so proud!
but given that my boOk is about my coming out as a lesbian, my father’s closeted homOsexuality, and his likely suicide... uhH... welL...they would be a lot of things...
the “fun” home of the title is the family funeral home my dad ran.
but I’m not sure “proud” would be one of them.
it would be strange enough seEing fictional characters one had created brought to life onstage.
kids! get out of therE! now!
but this is my actual family.
...there is also a certain disSonance to it.
another disSonant thing about the musical has beEn trying to understand my relationship to it. it’s not mine. I didn’t make it. but it’s my life.
the playwright lisa kron and the composer jeanine tesori worked for years before I saw the script or heard any of the songs.
I gueSs I had beEn expecting that a musical version of the boOk would be a bit artificial--a lighter, arm’slength take on my childhoOd.
2010
I was not prepared for the opPosite impact.
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The Tony Award®-winning musical FUN HOME, which will make its debut on the ASU Gammage stage September 5-10, 2017, is based on Alison Bechdel’s graphic novel by the same name. The novel is an important and inspiring look back at her childhood memories and dysfunctional family. Below is an example of Bechdel’s signature style which narrates her reaction to her story coming to life on stage.
herE was my distant, represSed family brought close. I listened to the score over and OVER again.
it seEmed to get to the emotional heart of things more directly than my boOk had. and certainly more directly than my parents and I ever had in real life.
workshop, 2011
if you can get some brilLiant artists to make a musical about your childhoOd, I highly recomMend it.
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it’s very cathartic.
my parents met in a play, in colLege.
but of course, if my PARENTS COULD SEE THE PLAY, THERE WOULD BE NO PLAY.
mom acted in sumMer stock, and dad was on the theater’s board of directors. they made regular pilgrimages to broadway.
for the ocCasional, FLickering moMent, though, I’m able to seE past this paradox and imagine them in the audience.
I can’t help wondering what they would make of seEing themselves turned into characters on the stage.
they scan the crowd. the house lights go down. my mother and father are rapt, excited to be in the theater.
my imposSible wish is that the play can heal them, too.
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P E R FO R M A N C E S FO R S T U D E N T S
Students enjoy a performance at ASU Gammage Photo: Tim Trumble
THE MOLLY BLANK FUND PERFORMANCES FOR STUDENTS SERIES BRINGS THE WORLD TO VALLEY STUDENTS • By Savanah Yaghsezian A group of 10-year-olds eagerly find their seats in the ASU Gammage theater. They’ve never seen a live performance or set foot in a place like ASU Gammage before. It’s likely to be an experience they’ll never forget. At ASU Gammage every experience is impactful and unique, but Performances for Students takes K-12 students on a trip around the world without a plane ticket or passport. “We bring them the world,” said Michael Reed, ASU Gammage’s senior director of programs and organizational initiatives. “They get to discover global cultures, which is really also about our Connecting Communities™ mission.”
This year, students will have the opportunity to attend some amazing performances that explore global culture and allow students to experience the arts like they never have before. In October, award-winning Gaelic singer Julie Fowlis from Disney’s BRAVE will perform. In January, students can experience musical history with Jarabe Mexicano. Dance of Hope will perform in February and use choreography to raise awareness for children in poverty. Lastly, the Dance Theatre of Harlem will show students the art form of classical ballet while celebrating African American culture. Through these programs ASU Gammage brings the world to these students and provides them with a deeper understanding of music, dance, culture and geography. Educators will receive a “study guide” to help their students link the performance with their current curriculum. Melissa Vuletich, the cultural participation program manager for ASU Gammage, said she’s proud of the high-level performing arts groups ASU Gammage has been able to include in the program. Vuletich works closely with elementary and middle schools across the Valley to provide a welcoming ASU Gammage experience. Live entertainment and the arts are important to educational development so it’s crucial to introduce younger audiences to the magic.
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Photo: Tim Trumble
“We bring them the world. They get to discover global cultures, which is really also about our Connecting Communities™ mission.” - Michael Reed
“We see the power of the arts impact kids by the thousands,” Reed said, noting about three quarters of the students attending Performances for Students are first-time theatergoers. Many of the students who participate in Performances for Students attend Title I schools and with the help of our generous sponsors ASU Gammage provides special discounts and bus scholarships for schools in need, so no child is left out. Additionally, the program encourages students to dress semiformally and follow proper theater-going etiquette.
“You see the impact that this program is having with our schools. I think that is my favorite thing about the Molly Blank Fund Performances for Students.” - Melissa Vuletich
Melissa Vuletich. Photo: Tim Trumble
Lynette Matthews is a third grade teacher and after-school dance program instructor at Palm Lane Elementary. She’s participated in Performances for Students over the past two years by taking her dance students to see Rhythmic Circus and the Taiko Project.
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Photo: Tim Trumble
“The kids really loved both performances,” Matthews said. “As a teacher, one of the best things is seeing the kids’ reactions.” After the performance, Matthew’s students had the opportunity to ask cast members questions about what it’s like to tour and be a professional dancer. “(Performances for Students) is a nice way to show kids, ‘Look you’re a performer. This is what a performer does,’” Matthews said. Matthews and her students are planning on attending the 2017-2018 Molly Blank Fund Performances for Students series, and she and her class are truly thankful to ASU Gammage for providing opportunities like this for her class. Indeed, educators and students alike often show ASU Gammage their gratitude. Every year, Vuletich receives numerous emails from teachers and class thank you notes for providing them with an experience that their students will never forget. “You see the impact that this program is having with our schools,” Vuletich said. “I think that is my favorite thing about the Molly Blank Fund Performances for Students.” l Savanah Yaghsezian Molly Blank Fund Performances for Students is sponsored by Abbett Family Foundation, APS, Arizona Business Bank, Target and Wells Fargo.
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S TA F F P RO F I LE : M I C H A E L R E E D
MEET ASU GAMMAGE’S SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS & ORGANIZATIONAL INITIATIVES MICHAEL REED The bulletin board hanging above Michael Reed’s desk is like a map of his career. It’s covered with fliers for dance groups, photographs of his family and people he’s met during his travels around the world. Reed has spent 22 years at ASU Gammage and currently serves as the Senior Director of Programs and Organizational Initiatives overseeing the Cultural Participation and Operations departments. He works closely with both patrons and artists to ensure ASU Gammage presents the best performances possible. Based on the successes at ASU Gammage, it’s clear he does his job well. “Families have come up to me crying and hugging me,” Reed said. “You don’t always have that opportunity in every job.” Before committing to a job behind the scenes of performance art, he spent 12 years as a professional ballet dancer. Reed left his elementary school in Wisconsin at the age of 10 to pursue his dancing career in Canada. He trained with the National Ballet of Canada and the New York City Ballet until he landed his first big gig at the legendary Ballet de Monte Carlo in Monaco.
In between his dancing career in the states and his journey abroad, Reed attended the North Carolina School for the Arts and had about half of his degree completed before spending five years as a ballet dancer in France. Reed had the unique opportunity to perform for the famous Ballet de Monte Carlo and worked with the ballet’s board chair at the time, Princess Caroline of Hanover. After his time in France, the Ballet Arizona was Reed’s last stop on his professional dancing journey. He met his wife Gail, a fellow principal ballet dancer, at the Ballet Arizona and returned to school as an Arizona State University student. Reed said he majored in Political Science in part because his mother had been asked to be a part of the Johnson administration. “Political science really makes you write and think in a critical way. You really have to organize your thoughts well,” Reed said. “I was very interested in how other governments around the world worked because I lived in them.” During his time at ASU, Reed met Colleen JenningsRoggensack through a mutual friend and started working for ASU Gammage as a part-time student worker. After about a year, he was promoted to a full-time position, while he was still a full-time student. “I was constantly doing homework or was here working,” Reed said. “When I walked in the door, I was writing grant applications as a student.” Over the years, Reed has been one of the primary forces in cultivating ASU Gammage’s Beyond Series. Reed travels across the globe to help bring inspiring performers to ASU Gammage.
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Reed greets Princess Caroline of Hanover at the Monaco Dance Forum in 2006.
“We bring artists that our community would never experience otherwise,” Reed said. “There are certain artists we bring that no one else will.” One of ASU Gammage’s most famous performances, the Bolshoi Ballet, arrived in Tempe due to Reed’s efforts to get them here. He traveled across the world to Moscow to negotiate with the company. Reed said he believes that particular performance became a great addition to Arizona’s cultural history. Additionally, after working for the theater for over two decades, Reed has collected a series of favorite experiences. Reed said there’s a three-way tie between his favorite parts of his job. He loves working with both Broadway and Beyond performing artists, watching members of his staff grow as professionals and the societal impact of ASU Gammage’s
Gail and Michael Reed with Colleen JenningsRoggensack and Kurt Roggensack at the 2012 Golden Gammage Gala. Photo: Tim Trumble
Cultural Participation programs. Journey Home is one of the many Cultural Participation programs Reed is proud of. The program provides female inmates with an outlet for artistic expression. “The Cultural Participation programs are all really poignant reminders that the work we do can and does really impact people’s lives in a positive way. The work we do makes a difference,” Reed said.
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Gail, Lilyana and Michael
It’s not likely Reed will ever tire of working for the arts, but in the event that he does he has a backup plan. “I’ve got a pretty good jump shot,” Reed said. “I secretly wanted to be an NBA shooting guard.” l Savanah Yaghsezian • savanah.yaghsezian@asu.edu
Michael Reed with Colleen Jennings-Roggensack and emcee Mo Rocca at the 50th Anniversary Golden Gammage Gala. Photo: Tim Trumble
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AAIP VIP DONOR LUNCH
V I P E V E N T P H OTOS
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS VIP CAST PARTY
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AN AMERICAN IN PARIS VIP Cast Party at Macayo’s Depot Cantina (far left) 1. L to R: McGee Maddox (Jerry Mulligan), Cullen Law, Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, Weston Krukow (Swing), Alexa and Barbara Geidel, Kurt Roggensack 2. Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, Pat LanglinBrazil, DAR (David Andrews Rogers, Music Director/ Conductor) 3. Carolyn Ragatz with McGee Maddox (Jerry Mulligan) 4. L to R: Keegan Luther, Savannah Thompson, McGee Maddox (Jerry Mulligan), Mary FarringtonLorch, Marylou Stephens, Kate Hinkle 5. Weston Krukow (Swing) with Nathanael Pretlow 6. Weston Krukow (Swing) with Oscar de Las Salas and Erika Dickey
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7. Brenda and Jim Rowland with McGee Maddox (Jerry Mulligan)
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AN AMERICAN IN PARIS VIP Donor Lunch in the Rae and Richard S. Love Lobby at ASU Gammage (left) Hosted by Mrs. Lee Bowman and David Horowitz and Damon Bolling 1. Michael Reed conducts Q&A with AN AMERICAN IN PARIS cast/company members during lunch. 2. L to R: Kyle Vaughn (Ensemble), Erika Hebron (Swing), Candace Hemphill (Associate Company Manager), Damon Bolling, David Horowitz, Christopher Howard (Dance Captain) 3. L to R: Christopher Howard (Dance Captain), Deborah Smith, Carolyn Shelton, Candace Hemphill (Associate Company Manager) 4. L to R: Erika Hebron (Swing), Donald and Gwen Patterson, Kyle Vaughn (Ensemble) 5. L to R: Candace Hemphill (Associate Company Manager), Kyle Vaughn (Ensemble), Gwen Pike, Lee Bowman, Christopher Howard (Dance Captain) THE BOOK OF MORMON VIP Cast Party at Macayo’s Depot Cantina (this page) 1. Mary Farrington-Lorch and Alexia Lorch (third and fourth from the left) pictured with THE BOOK OF MORMON cast members 2. Marilyn Bostic, pictured with Conner Peirson (Elder Cunningham) 3. L to R: Steven Carter, Conner Peirson (Elder Cunningham), Neil Giuliano 4. Terese Sanchez has cast members sign her gammbill 5. Terese Sanchez and Linda Broomhead pictured with Oge Aguluè (General) 6. Alexia Lorch has cast members sign her gammbill 7. Jim and Brenda Rowland (second and third from the left) and Jessica and Kyle Rowland (last two on the right) pictured with THE BOOK OF MORMON cast members All Photos: Tim Trumble
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M A S T E R C L A S S E S AT A S U G A M M AG E
Cameron Burke (left) teaches musical theater students choreography from MATILDA, THE MUSICAL
ASU STUDENTS SEE BROADWAY UP CLOSE IN MASTER CLASS • By Emi Kamezaki The average ASU classroom is filled with the frantic clicking of laptop keyboards and the bright glow of projector screens showing slide after slide of important facts. Yet, for musical theater students in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, class time means something else entirely. Thanks to a partnership between ASU Gammage and the Herberger Institute, professional cast members from almost every ASU Gammage touring Broadway musical teach students a variety of skills from audition techniques to dance numbers. “This is not something every university can offer, and therefore it puts ASU in a great position to reach out to prospective students to say look what being a Sun Devil could mean for you,” said ASU Gammage Cultural Participation program manager Melissa Vuletich. Called Master Classes, the importance of these types of programs exists in their innate ability to connect performing arts and artists to the communities that surround us, Vuletich added. “You can begin creating your professional network right here— not only through our phenomenal faculty, but in addition the contacts provided by the arts presenter on campus,” she explained. Cameron Burke, who plays a swing in the Tony Award®winning tour of MATILDA THE MUSICAL, taught a workshop for ASU students this past spring. “I feel like every single artist who comes in here and is willing to share with the school their life experiences and what they’ve learned on their journey—that’s what I come in here for mostly,” said Jennie Rhiner, a senior musical theater performance student who has participated in several ASU Gammage Master Classes over the past four years.
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The Master Class Experience ASU musical theater performance students shuffled into a small dance studio in the basement of the Herberger School of Music. The mirrors lining the rooms’ walls reflected the glossy wood dance floors and a large, black grand piano in one corner of the room. The students dropped their backpacks in a large pile in the back of the room and sipped on bottles of water. They were comfortable in the little studio, their second home. One student began to play the piano as another began to stretch and dance. Cameron Burke called for their attention and after a quick warmup, taught the students the same choreography used in the musical for the song “Revolting Children.” He broke the movements down into groups of 8-counts. After the students
ASU Herberger alumna and star of THE BOOK OF MORMON, Alexandra Ncube, teaches a Master Class in 2015. Photo: Tim Trumble
they’re working on technique, they’re working on style that is currently being used in the musical theater industry and getting to practice that with someone who is an expert at it.” Many musical theater programs strive to have guests because they can diversify artists’ perspectives and teach new techniques, he said. After each Master Class, his students can add another successful Broadway performer to their network.
had mastered each sequence, they weaved the movements into a complete performance. Burke explained the importance of the sharp movements and stomps that characterized the dance’s powerful tone.
Over the course of his students’ four years at ASU, he aims to help them reach new skill levels and explore different techniques. Allowing them to participate in Master Classes helps Yatso achieve this objective.
In MATILDA, THE MUSICAL, this song marks the point at which the students rebel against their cruel and oppressive principal, the ominous Miss Trunchbull. The strength of their movements represents the strength of their revolt against tyranny. By the end of the hour-long class, Rhiner and her classmates were expertly following along to the dance Burke led. After the students had mastered the choreography, Burke invited the group to ask him questions about his career and advice for finding success in the industry.
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“So much of this industry, in musical theater especially, is about networking and it’s about having trusting relationships with people that you know and respect,” Yatso added. “A lot of it is who you know.”
Rhiner said experiences like this enrich her education at ASU, especially because each Master Class focuses on developing a different skill. “It encourages you to participate and make sure you can communicate with the professional,” she added. “And it teaches you to step up, ask questions, get your name noticed — it helps you practice that because marketing, especially in this degree, is so important.”
Educational Objectives Rhiner’s instructor, ASU School of Music lecturer Toby Yatso, agreed that ASU Gammage Master Classes provide an invaluable experience for his students—they build new skills while meeting new people in the industry. “Every time we have one of these opportunities, we’re trying to elevate both of those experiences for the students,” Yatso explained. “They’re working on their body awareness,
The Broadway Perspective Burke said he was happy to share his experience with the next generation of musical theater performers and show them that their dreams are attainable. Artists form a community with a long tradition of passing on knowledge, he said. Working with ASU’s young performers, much like working with the child performers in MATILDA, is inspiring because young people have no restraint and incredible imagination, he said. As a swing, Burke is responsible for knowing the lines, choreography, lyrics and blocking for all male ensemble roles and is on-call at all times. Sometimes he is called to fill-in for a role mid-performance. “I have a great advantage to teaching the (Master Class) because as a swing, I get to see the show from all angles. I process a lot of things in a different way,” he explained. “The show is so relevant right now,” Burke said. “It’s important that it is shared.” l Emi Kamezaki • ekamezak@asu.edu
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ASU GAMMAGE NAMED 2017 IMPACT BUSINESS OF THE YEAR BY GREATER PHOENIX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ASU Gammage was named the 2017 Impact Business of the Year in addition to being awarded the 2017 Economic Driver Award in the Small-to-Medium Business categories. “For more than 50 years, ASU Gammage has strived to be the heart of the arts in our Valley, and winning this award is such an incredible honor,” says Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, executive director of ASU Gammage and ASU vice president for cultural affairs. The award honored ASU Gammage for its positive influence on the Valley’s business community, culture and economy, as part of the 2017 Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce’s (GPCC) IMPACT Awards. “ASU Gammage welcomes people from all walks of life, and we strive to create an inclusive home for the arts and assume the fundamental responsibilities for economic, social and cultural health of the communities we serve” said Victor Hamburger, ASU Gammage senior director of marketing and communications, after accepting the award. “There is an art to business, and we like to prove there is a business to the arts. Like Irving Berlin said ‘There’s no business, like show business.’” “We have an amazing and dedicated team that is driven by our mission of Connecting Communities™ and this honor is a testament to their hard work,” says Jennings-Roggensack. Southwest Airlines won the 2017 IMPACT Business of the Year award in the Large Business category.
Victor Hamburger accepts ASU Gammage’s award from Todd Sanders, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce; Ann Becker, vice president and chief procurement officer for Arizona Public Service Company
The awardees were honored at the 30th annual GPCC IMPACT Awards luncheon, May 10, at the Arizona Biltmore Resort. In addition to showing the arts performances in multiple disciplines, from Broadway and around the globe, ASU Gammage also drives the Valley’s economy by attracting patrons from across the state whose business helps local organizations flourish as well. Although part of the university, ASU Gammage operates as a self-sustaining business. The majority of its funding comes from its Broadway series and the rest comes from philanthropy. This business model, driven by private support and ticket sales with no funding from the university or the state, runs like a business, but with the heart of a nonprofit.
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GOVERNOR’S ARTS AWARD
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Mary Way (right) receives the 2017 Governor’s Arts Award for Philanthropy
Congratulations to our VIP donor, 50th Board Co-Chair and friend Mary Way on her 2017 Governor's Arts Award for Philanthropy. Above: ASU Gammage staff enjoyed celebrating winning the Economic IMPACT award and were delighted at the announcement of ASU Gammage being honored as small business of the year at the IMPACT Awards luncheon.
The luncheon honored all eight IMPACT Award winners including the Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation, Crisis Response Network, Inc., ASU Gammage, Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc., Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Southwest Airlines, EPCOR Water USA and Sonora Quest Laboratories. “This year’s IMPACT Awards recipients are a testament to the success that can be achieved through dedication to leadership, innovation and community,” said Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Todd Sanders. “These businesses and organizations will continue to drive the growth of the Greater Phoenix region for years to come.” l
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SAM PRIMACK AND BRIANA FLEMING REPRESENT ASU GAMMAGE AT THE JIMMY AWARDS After taking home honors at the ASU Gammage High School Musical Theater Awards, Sam Primack and Briana Fleming had the time of their lives during a grueling week-long performing arts bootcamp in New York City in preparation of the 2017 Jimmy Awards. Primack and Fleming took the stage at the legendary Minskoff Theatre with 72 other high school performers from across the country. The Jimmy Awards featured a series of medleys, which highlighted the students’ performances in their high school productions, followed by solos performed by eight finalists. Sam Primack had the honor of performing as a finalist, and ultimately won the Carnegie Mellon PreCollege Scholarship. The Pre-College program in Drama is a 6-week intensive study designed for high school students to experience professional theater training.
Sam Primack, Colleen Jennings-Roggensack and Briana Fleming
Award Recipients, including Sam Primack (second from right). Photo: Jennifer Broski/BroadwayWorld.com
Sam Primack with host of The Jimmy Awards, Ben Platt
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Briana Fleming with Melissa Vuletich
H E RO E S N I G H T
ASU GAMMAGE HOSTS ANNUAL HEROES NIGHT TO HONOR MILITARY To honor the sacrifices made by veterans, active duty military and their families, ASU Gammage hosted its annual Heroes Night event April 18, during which hundreds of military guests were treated to a pre-show dessert reception, special military salute presentation and free tickets to opening night of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS.
“Heroes Night was created in 2011 as a way of expressing how deeply we appreciate the sacrifices these families make each day. We want each of our guests to know that their bravery has truly made an impact on our community,” said Theresa Dickerson, marketing and communications manager for ASU Gammage, who also has family ties to the military.
The organization has been celebrating these brave individuals for six years.
Heroes Night was sponsored by APS, the Arizona Lottery, George Brazil Home Services and Macy’s, as well as individual donors.
For many ASU Gammage staff members, including Colleen JenningsRoggensack, executive director for ASU Gammage and ASU vice president for cultural affairs, personal ties to the military make the event a crucial way to give back to the community.
For more information on ways to support Heroes Night, please contact Theresa Dickerson at theresa.dickerson@asu.edu l Emi Kamezaki • ekamezak@asu.edu
Above: Nick Spangler (left), who plays Henri Baurel in AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, helps Colleen JenningsRoggensack, thank Heroes Night guests and shares his family’s connections to the military. He said civilians cannot understand the depth of the sacrifices members of the military and their families must make. Left: Heroes Night guests enjoy the pre-show dessert reception.
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MAXIMIZING YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH ASU GAMMAGE’S NEW ASSISTED LISTENING SYSTEM At ASU Gammage, a patrons’ show experience is everything. From dazzling sets to breathtaking acting, every detail tells a story. To enhance the overall experience for guests, ASU Gammage installed a new $30,000 assisted listening system called RF, or radio frequency system. The RF system operates like the radio in your car, explained ASU Gammage senior technical director Shaun Schultz. The auditorium’s ceiling contains a radio transmitter, allowing patrons to tune into the signal of the show from small receiver packs with headphone plug-ins. ASU Gammage has 300 packs available to patrons in the Hat Check area. “We suggest, if you have a favorite pair of headphones that you use at home or with your phone, that you bring and use those. They plug directly into the system,” he said. “They will give a patron the feel and audio quality they are used to.” Any 1/8inch headphone jack is compatible with the system, Schultz added. Each person has their own preference—be it earbuds or headphones, explained Jeff Rollins, ASU Gammage technical operations manager. Bringing your favorite pair is the best way to experience the RF system and ensure you feel comfortable. The RF system not only increases the venue’s accessibility, but also allows for a more personalized theater experience. “It enables people to listen to the show at their specific, chosen volume,” Rollins said, noting that the receiver pack also helps block out noise from other patrons. “It immerses them in the show.” The new system also allows for some patrons to experience assisted listening directly through their hearing aids. Hearing aids containing a small, copper wire called a telecoil are compatible with the RF system. Patrons interested in connecting to the system through a hearing aid can request a loop, which is worn like a necklace, at Hat Check. This allows the device to receive and broadcast the show’s audio directly into the guest’s ear. For more information about the RF system, please visit the ASU Gammage Hat Check.
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New Assisted Listening System With our new system, we have a few tips and tricks for the best experience: • While headphones are available at ASU Gammage, we HIGHLY suggest bringing in your favorite pair. All standard headphones work with our system! • Hearing aids containing a small, copper wire called a telecoil are compatible—ask a staff member for more details. • The volume is adjustable on our new system. Take some time and find the volume that works best for you! • RF packs are also available in the VIP Lounge!
Jarabe Mexicano
Tumbledown House
ASU KERR CULTURAL CENTER PRESENTS BOLD ARTS EXPERIENCES IN 2017-2018 ASU Kerr Cultural Center, a division of ASU Gammage, will present diverse and eclectic artists in its bold 2017-2018 season. Tickets to these performances go on-sale September 12 at 10 a.m. “We curated this year’s Featured Artist Season hoping to bring experiences—rather than just concerts or shows—to Kerr audiences,” said ASU Kerr general manager Tracey Mason. “Almost every event involves multiple art forms, creating a season of excitement, enrichment and variety with strong connections to many communities.”
The 2017-2018 season includes: Pianist Charles Lewis weaves stories of his experiences with our namesake and his dear friend, Louise Lincoln Kerr, into his Latin-infused, swinging style of jazz.
Carl Carlton SATURDAY, DEC. 2, 7:30 P.M. Carl Carlton’s favorite jams drive this special live music dance event. Carlton—a legendary soul, R&B and funk singersongwriter—is best known for his hits “Everlasting Love” and “She’s a Bad Mama Jama.”
Driftwood Quintet and The Phantom of the Opera film SUNDAY, DEC. 3, 2017, 4 P.M. Driftwood Quintet explores musical masterpieces from the greatest video game and film composers, featuring the silent film “The Phantom of the Opera” with live musical accompaniment.
SHUFFLE Concert
SATURDAY, JAN. 13, 7:30 P.M.
Attendees of SHUFFLE Concert select which pieces the ensemble will perform from a menu of over 30 works, with arrangements ranging from solos to sextets in nearly every genre.
FANCIFOOL!, written and performed by Ananda Bena-Weber WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14, 7:30 P.M. FANCIFOOL!, through dialogue, singing, dancing, mime, vocal impressions and film, touches your heart while revealing the humorous side of modern life in New York City.
Dance of Hope featuring Kinobe
THURSDAY, FEB. 15, 7:30 P.M. “Dance of Hope,” a rich cultural experience featuring African superstar Herbert Kinobe, presents children aged seven to 16, as they explore the transformational power of music and dance to improve the lives of children that are orphaned, displaced or living in poverty.
Tumbledown House FRIDAY, FEB. 16, 7:30 P.M. Songwriting deviants Tumbledown House fuse vintage sounds and themes from yesteryear with contemporary instrumentation, refreshingly original compositions and lush storytelling.
Canellakis-Brown Duo
SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 7:30 P.M.
Jarabe Mexicano traverses a vast Latin repertoire that includes traditional boleros, huapangos, sones and rancheras plus contemporary cumbia, reggae, doo wop and American standards.
Cellist Nicholas Canellakis and pianist/ composer Michael Brown present innovative programs that combine masterpieces from the standard repertoire with original compositions and arrangements.
THE GENTLEMAN DOC HOLLIDAY, performed by Wyatt Earp FRIDAY, FEB. 2, 7:30 P.M.
Composer’s Choice featuring Nokuthula Ngwenyama WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 7:30 P.M.
THE GENTLEMAN DOC HOLLIDAY tells the true story of the West's most infamous dentist and his journey from one who heals to one who kills.
Phoenix Chamber Music Society co-presents a program with composers, works and musicians curated by acclaimed solo violist Nokuthula Ngwenyama. l
Jarabe Mexicano THURSDAY, JAN. 18, 7:30 P.M.
More information at asukerr.com
K E R R KO R N E R
Charles Lewis WEDNESDAY, NOV. 15, 7:30 P.M.
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H U G H W. LO N G M E M O R I A L O RG A N R E N OVAT I O N
UPDATE ON THE RENOVATION OF THE HUGH W. LONG MEMORIAL ORGAN CONSOLE The Hugh W. Long Memorial Organ installed in 1965 at the back of the Gammage stage was the gift of Hugh W. and Barbara V. Long. The organ was state-of-the-art for instruments of the era. However, it is technologically behind the times compared to pipe organs of today – especially the console. While still functional, the console combination action with its complex mixture of levers, pneumatics, hoses and valves had become a maintenance challenge. Hugh W. Long, Jr., son of Hugh W. and Barbara V. Long graciously funded the renovation of the console, which is now with the Reuter Organ Company in Lawrence, Kansas. Reuter artisans are updating the console with the latest technology to keep the instrument in top form for decades to come. 1. Terri Cranmer and Cliff Golden with the organ console on the ASU Gammage Stage. 2. The console at the Reuter Organ Company where the delicate and heavy combination action is removed for storage. 3. The console is down to its frame and keyboards with new technology soon to be installed. 4. Organ console with back panel removed revealing outdated combination action.
100K MILESTONE ASU Gammage gratefully acknowledges these individual donors and foundations whose cumulative giving totaled $100,000 or more as of February 2017. The contributions of these generous benefactors, in partnership with those of other visionary patrons, sponsors and volunteers, have incalculably enriched our community.
Abbett Family Foundation Susan & William Ahearn Pat & Bill Andrew Jerry Appell APS Carmen & Michael Blank F. Richard Bloechl Family Lee Bowman George Brazil Plumbing & Electrical Broadway Across America JO & Harvey Finks Laurie & Chuck Goldstein Joanne & Mark Halberg Patricia Kaufman Patricia Langlin-Brazil Hugh W. Long, Jr. Family Rae & Richard S. Love Robert Machiz Kemper & Ethel Marley Foundation Lesley & Paul Monfardini Margaret T. Morris Foundation Sarah Nolan Jenny Norton & Bob Ramsey Rosenbluth Family Foundation Stinson Leonard Street LLP and Michael Manning Ticketmaster VMI Holdings Mary & Bill Way/Way Family Charitable Foundation
CORPORATE/ FOUNDATION SPONSORS $100,000+ Abbett Family Foundation Broadway Across America Desert Schools Federal Credit Union Margaret T. Morris Foundation/J.W. Kieckhefer Foundation $99,999-$50,000 George Brazil Plumbing & Electrical Ticketmaster $49,999-$25,000 National Endowment for the Arts $24,999-$10,000 Andrew Family Foundation APS 24
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Arizona Business Bank Penrose Academy Stinson Leonard Street LLP/Michael C. Manning $9,999-$2,500 Abbot Downing Arizona Business Magazine Macy’s Foundation The New England Foundation for the Arts Target Tim Trumble Photography, Inc. Wells Fargo
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The Til Hutchison Family Jacqueline E. Jackson Nancy J. Jacobs Bonnie & William Jaeger Dr. & Mrs. Ron Jenks Douglas Johnson Gwen Johnson Andrea & Mark Johnston In Memory of Steven R. Jonas M. Joann Jundt Shari & Irwin Kanefsky Rona & Allan Kasen Deana Katz Casey & Clara Khaleesi Terri & George Kief Alan Kierman Jo Krueger Julianne & Thomas La Porte Lawrence R. Lathom Linda & Jim Lee Sandi & Eric Lemnitzer Drs. Sonia & Thomas Lenzmeier Patty & Matthew Lernor Mary E. LeRoy & Mark F. Tabar Sara & Salvatore Lettieri Pat & Paul Lewis, Kelsey & David Henz Mary & Randy Long Tiffany Ana Lopez Robert Louchheim Sharon Lytle-Breen Rita & Nicole Mann John Martell & Cathy Thuringer Bev & Bruce Martin Elisa Segal Mashal Alice Mason Lindsay & Morgan Mathie Julie & Scott McCallister Laurie & James McDonald Robbyn McDowell Dr. Geoffrey McKinzie & Tabitha McKinzie Tamara & Ian McLeod Azar Mehdizadeh & Justin Reynolds John Mertens & Kim Cantor In Memory of J. Eric Miller Lina & Raymond Mogensen Kathryn Morrison Niles Moser M.R. Designs & Gifts Blanche & Kevin Munnelly Mary Murphy & Kurt Meyer Mutual Management Services Nagle Law Group Brenlie & Jim Nagy Diane Nastro Christine & Frank Nechvatal Pamela & Tom Ng Debbie & Jim Nixon Keith Norton Michael Obert & Enzo Armetta In Memory of Cindy Olstein Shannon Olwine & Mohit Mehta Dr. & Mrs. Donald A. Opila Todd Ott Robin & John Piatak Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Piemme Gloria & Jill Pierce-Garcia Jennifer & Noah Plumb The Powers Family In Memory of Jeannette Pretlow Hari Puri Stephanie & Matt Raiff Dean Rennell Herschel & Valerie Richter Rebecca P. Ripley & Tara D. Swinehart
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UPCOMING VIP EVENTS
Carly Gold as ‘Small Alison’ and Robert Petkoff as ‘Bruce’ in FUN HOME. Photo: Joan Marcus
Jule Fowlis. Photo: Donald MacLeod
Cast of the SOMETHING ROTTEN! National Tour. Photo: Jeremy Daniel
Tuesday, September 5
Tuesday, October 17
Tuesday, October 31
Cast Party: FUN HOME 10:00 p.m. (approx.)
Performances for Students: Julie Fowlis 10:30 a.m.
Cast Party: SOMETHING ROTTEN! 10:00 p.m. (approx.)
Join ASU Gammage and cast members from FUN HOME for beverages and light hors d’oeuvres on Opening Night. Exclusive VIP member benefit (Directors Club Member and above). Must RSVP!
You’ve heard her on the soundtrack to the Disney Pixar animated movie BRAVE, singing among others “Touch the Sky,” now see Julie Fowlis special school performance of Celtic music. Fowlis is a multi-award winning Gaelic singer with a career spanning ten years and four studio albums. Her “crystalline,” “angelic” and “intoxicating” vocals have enchanted audiences around the world.
Join ASU Gammage and cast members from SOMETHING ROTTEN! for beverages and light hors d’oeuvres on Opening Night. Exclusive VIP member benefit (Directors Club Member and above). Must RSVP!