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November 15, 2023 – April 7, 2024 The Bitter and the Sweet: Kentucky Sugar Chests,
Enslavement, and the Transatlantic World 1790–1865
reexamines the iconic Kentucky sugar chest within the broader, intertwined historical contexts of the Atlantic
economy, the vicious human toll of enslavement, and the
complex transportation and merchant systems that brought sugar to Kentucky from the West Indies and sugar-growing
regions of the Americas. Sugar furniture and related objects, artwork, tools, and archival materials will reflect the bitter reality of sugar production and trade from New World beginnings to the end of the Civil War.
Planning, research, and development for this exhibition was supported by the Terra Foundation for American Art.
Exhibition season sponsored by: Cary Brown and Steven E. Epstein Sociable Weaver Foundation Debra and Ronald Murphy DAV FAM Art Fund
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PROGRAM Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar The Kentucky Center-Bomhard Theater........ 6 History That Doesn’t Suck with Professor Greg Jackson The Kentucky Center-Bomhard Theater........ 9 The Whiffenpoofs of Yale University The Kentucky Center-Bomhard Theater...... 10 Marc Broussard – Carencro 20th Anniversary Tour with special guest Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers The Kentucky Center-Bomhard Theater...... 12
Staff & Support.............................................................. 14 Theatre Services............................................................ 18
THEATRE INFORMATION The Kentucky Center (Whitney Hall, Bomhard Theater, Clark-Todd Hall, MeX Theater) 501 West Main Street; Brown Theatre, 315 W. Broadway; and Old Forester’s Paristown Hall, 724 Brent Street. Tickets: The Kentucky Performing Arts Box Office, 502.584.7777 or KentuckyPerformingArts.org. Reserve wheelchair seating or hearing devices at time of ticket purchase.
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WELCOME TO THE THEATER!
One of the many things I love about Kentucky’s arts community is the way we foster local talent, helping artists grow and enrich the world. At Kentucky Performing Arts, we have been privileged to help in this endeavor many times, providing a home for performers and helping to create opportunities that connect and inspire through the arts. Last month, Kentucky Performing Arts ArtsReach, in partnership with River City Drum Corp, brought the annual Keepers of the Dream, A Community Arts Celebration of Dr. King’s Vision back to The Kentucky Center’s Whitney Hall. More than 100 local artists shared their voices and talent in tribute to the vision and legacy of Dr. King. On February 24, local artists will come together in the Bomhard Theater for An Ode to Black Women Artists, a new event that celebrates and pays homage to black women performing artists who have helped shaped black culture and art. Then, on March 2, more than a dozen local artists lend their talents to celebrate the long-awaited release of an extraordinary new book, The Soulful Sounds of Derbytown, by Ken Clay, Michael L. Jones, Wilma Westfield Clayborn, Keith Clements, Gary Falk, and Ron Lewis: A Tribute to Louisville's African American Musicians and Entertainers through live music, dance and theater. Before tonight’s event, I encourage you to visit our website, KentuckyPerformingArts.org, to learn more about these events and all of the events happening at The Kentucky Center, the Brown Theatre, and Old Forester’s Paristown Hall. Yes, it is a thrill to play a role in helping others realize their full potential and expand their vision of themselves and their vision of the world. As you enjoy tonight’s performance, know that by supporting Kentucky Performing Arts, you are also supporting the arts community, helping us continue to provide a place for everyone to learn and grow. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Kim Baker President and CEO, Kentucky Performing Arts
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TREY MCLAUGHLIN & THE SOUNDS OF ZAMAR Saturday, February 17, 2024 | 7:30pm | The Kentucky Center – Bomhard Theater
Trey M. McLaughlin is a passionate vocalist, educator, composer, arranger, and clinician. Known for fusing together an eclectic mix of musical genres, he arranges and performs original works with his own touring and recording ensemble, The Sounds of Zamar, who concluded their first national tour in the 2018-2019 season. Trey currently serves as Director of Worship and Arts at Tabernacle Baptist Church of Augusta, Georgia, and is the Artistic Director of the non-profit performing arts youth group, Creative Impressions, of which he was once a member and Student Director. Trey serves as adjunct faculty 6
at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, teaching graduate level courses in conducting, vocal technique, composition, arranging, and piano. Born in Augusta, GA, Trey M. McLaughlin graduated from the John S. Davidson Magnet School in 2002. He attended Columbus State University (The Schwob School of Music) in Columbus, GA, during which he was a member of its University Singers and Chorale, and placed second and third in Georgia’s College NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) Competition for two consecutive years. Trey is a member and
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His international, national and local work provides rich cultural and artistic experiences for all of whom he encounters.
past president of the professional music fraternity Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and he is a former director of G.E.N.E.S.I.S., the Columbus State University Gospel Choir. Trey graduated from Columbus State University in May of 2008 with a Bachelor of Music Performance Degree with emphasis in Vocal Pedagogy. In 2014, Trey had the honor of conducting a Master Class and performing at the L’Opéra de Massy in Massy, France. In October of 2015, Trey conducted a 300-voice choir in Krakow, Poland as the guest clinician of the annual 7x Festival. Locally, he often services as guest clinician for Honor Choruses throughout the state of Georgia. As a performer, composer, clinician, educator, and mentor, Trey McLaughlin is an ambassador for the Augusta Arts community. His international, national and local work provides rich cultural and artistic experiences for all of whom he encounters.
THE SOUNDS OF ZAMAR Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar have carved a unique place for themselves in the music industry through soul-stirring arrangements of contemporary gospel, musical theater, and rich original compositions. The ensemble, organized in 2009, has
performed with gospel greats such as William McDowell, Kierra “Kiki” Sheard, Richard Smallwood, VaShawn Mitchell, Earnest Pugh, and James Fortune. Hailing from Augusta, Georgia, McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar are known for their opulent harmonies and beautiful blends, which are showcased throughout their 2012 album Limitless and their viral online covers. The 14-track compilation is sprinkled with ballads and anthems of original invigorating songs that are beloved by their fans everywhere. Online their simplistic yet awe-inspiring arrangements of gospel and musical theater favorites have garnered millions of views in mere days, spreading their voice to the corners of the earth. Always providing a fresh perspective, the group’s sound is truly authentic while capturing the essence of the original piece. Transcending cultural boundaries, the group’s music is sung all over the world. Their international travels have included Paris, France; Krakow, Poland; Menorca, Spain and Rajadell, Spain. Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar recently completed their first 15-city national tour entitled “The Zamar Experience,” which included performances in New York City, Chicago, Austin, and more.
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Kentucky Performing Arts and SAVELIVE present
HISTORY THAT DOESN’T SUCK WITH PROFESSOR GREG JACKSON Sunday, March 3, 2024 | 2:00pm | The Kentucky Center – Bomhard Theater
Adapted from the top-ranked history podcast, Professor Greg Jackson tells the epic tale of “The Unlikely Union,” weaving defining moments in American history (1754-1865) into a thrilling narrative of the struggle and triumph of a young nation to form, define, and reform itself. Travel back in time through epic storytelling of familiar and unsung real characters from history, and return with real context for today. Dr. Greg Jackson is best known as the creator and host of the podcast History That Doesn't' Suck® which routinely tops the Apple® and Spotify® top history charts, having published over 100 episodes and counting millions of listens. Jackson holds a PhD in history,
is a tenured Associate Professor and Senior Fellow in National Security Studies, as well as Fellow of Integrated Studies at Utah Valley University. He is also a frequent commentator in film documentaries including the HISTORY® Channel three-night event Abraham Lincoln, which was Executive Produced by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin and featured former President Barack Obama among other history scholars. HTDS is apolitical with Professor Jackson’s only agenda being to make legit, scholarly researched American history more accessible and educational through entertaining stories.
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Kentucky Performing Arts presents
THE WHIFFENPOOFS OF YALE UNIVERSITY
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS LOUISVILLE MALE HIGH SCHOOL'S BULLDOG BEATS
Sunday, March 17, 2024| 3:00pm | The Kentucky Center – Bomhard Theater
Every year, 14 senior Yale students are selected to be in the Whiffenpoofs, the world's oldest and best-known collegiate a cappella group. Founded in 1909, the “Whiffs” began as a senior quartet that met for weekly concerts at Mory’s Temple Bar, the famous Yale tavern. Today, the group has become one of Yale’s most celebrated traditions, with over a century of musical excellence. Singing a mixture of old Yale tunes, jazz standards, and other hits from across the decades, the Whiffenpoofs perform 10
more than 200 concerts each year. Their characteristic white tie and tails, paired with their enthusiasm and humor, have become iconic for audiences all around the United States and across the world. The Whiffenpoofs are perfect entertainment for diverse occasions, including public concerts, fundraising events, and private events of all types. Recent Whiffenpoof performance venues include Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, the White House, the Rose Bowl, and Lincoln Center. The Whiffenpoofs
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"The Whiffenpoofs have sung for multiple sitting Presidents of the United States and have toured over twenty countries on six continents..." have reached a television audience of more than 175 million via appearances in NBC's The Sing-Off, The West Wing, The Today Show, 60 Minutes, Gilmore Girls, Jeopardy!, Saturday Night Live, and most recently the Season 4 finale of the hit television show Glee. The Whiffenpoofs have sung for multiple sitting Presidents of the United States and have toured over twenty countries on six continents almost every year for the last several years. Nonetheless, the Whiffs always feel most at home at Yale on their perennial Monday night engagement at Mory’s, where they close each night with the historic Whiffenpoof Song, covered by artists among the likes of Elvis Presley, Bing Crosby, and Rudy Vallee:
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91.9 WFPK presents MARC BROUSSARD – CARENCRO 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUEST JOE HERTLER & THE RAINBOW SEEKERS Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 7:30PM | The Kentucky Center – Bomhard Theater
Marc Broussard is an artist with a unique gift of channeling the spirits of classic R&B, rock, and soul into contemporary terms. His father, Louisiana Hall of Fame guitarist Ted Broussard of “The Boogie Kings” nurtured his musical gifts at an early age, and the vibrant Lafayette, Louisiana music scene gave Broussard the opportunity to practice his craft consistently from childhood through early adulthood. After releasing a successful independent EP at age 20, Marc signed a record deal with Island Records and made his majorlabel debut with Carencro. The album featured the hit “Home,” which gained large success on radio and catapulted him into the national spotlight. Over 12
the next 10 years, Broussard released multiple albums with major labels, but has recently returned to his independent roots with several acclaimed original and cover albums via his SOS Foundation (Save our Soul). Broussard’s incomparable brand of soul – an infectious mix of rock, blues, R&B, funk-pop, and soul coupled with his powerful vocals - has garnered worldwide praise from critics and fans alike. After multiple successful original and covers album releases, Broussard teamed up with Blues titan Joe Bonamassa to release S.O.S. 4: Blues For Your Soul, a Blues cover record benefitting Bonamassa’s charitable foundation.
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Marc will be playing his debut album Carencro front to back and also sprinkle in some of his fan-favorite covers songs from his S.O.S. series along the way!
JOE HERTLER & THE RAINBOW SEEKERS Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers will make a sprightly young groove doctor out of anyone. With spectacular energy pulsating from every member of the band, the Rainbow Seekers could illuminate the very chambers of Heaven. Lead singer Joe Hertler splashes through lyrical puddles of golden rain, leaving his audience wearing flowery crowns and bubbling smiles. A ride on the Rainbow will take you across the mountains of Motown, through the fjords of folk, over the archipelagos of Americana, and-at last-into a funky firth, where only the fiercest of friendships can be found. The Rainbow Seekers began their historic quest eight years ago, revolving around the pure, unadulterated songwriting of their fearless leader, Joe Hertler. Ryan Hoger was the first among the Seekers to find this lonely songsmith and recognize the twinkling magic in his beard. The young boy gave up all his earthly possessions (besides his guitar, of course) and became the first disciple of the Rainbow. With this, the core of the Rainbow was thereby established, and it didn’t take long for the Rainbow Seekers to continue their expansion. Multi-instrumentalist and notable auxiliary percussion maestro Micah Bracken journeyed from the bowels of Atlantis when he heard tell of the Rainbow, and the earth trembled as saxophonist and all-around badass Aaron Stinson descended from Olympus on a golden rainbow of his own. Then came
thunder from the depths of space and as it picked up the bass, a soft exhale escaped the lips of every princess within a hundred moons, “Bambis,” they cooed. All the while, on the other ends of the earth, a young boy was hard at work, honing and sharpening his sticks for the day that the Rainbow would come his way, and when it landed at his door, Ryan McMahon climbed aboard. Since the early days, their quest has brought them across the nation and upon such noble gatherings as Bonnaroo, Electric Forest, and Summer Camp. As you'll know if you've seen the band, seeking the proverbial Rainbow is all about the live performance. "The live show is the purpose of the band. This is why we make music. Playing music is a symbiotic process, the crowd is as much a part of it as the musicians. We give as much energy and love as we can and we can feel that coming from the crowd as well" says Hertler. "We believe that performance is not a High Art operation, and that you should do anything you can to ensure that the crowd is having a good time. From piñatas to confetti, to fog, to flowers, to drum solos, to strobe lights, to Thor, to sword battles-literally anything goes.” If you're still reading this, at least one thing is true: The Rainbow Seekers have been waiting for you. If you'll only let them, they will shake the dust from your wildest expectations. They will roar into your life with rapturous frequencies, exuberant tone, and a joyfulness of purpose that has truly become a rare sight on stage. Join them in their celebration, and they will take you on a never-ending journey to a place you'll never be able to describe in words.
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ANNUAL SUPPORT Commonwealth of Kentucky, The Honorable Andy Beshear, Governor Tourism, Arts & Heritage Cabinet | The Honorable Lindy Casebier, Secretary | The Kentucky General Assembly Kentucky Performing Arts Foundation, as of 1/22/24. The Honorable & Mrs. Jerry E. Abramson, matched by Hardscuffle, Inc. In Memory of Alan & Carol Adelberg Dr. Kandis & Mr. Donnie Adkins AIA Kentucky Tom Alexander Alpha Energy Solutions** Anonymous Dr. Walter E. App & Donna W. Tilson Aqua Treat, Inc.** Dr. & Mrs. Frederick W. Arensman James & Susan Armagno Adam & Sheila Ashley AT&T The Audience Group** Matt and Nancy Aulbach Robert & Judith Ayotte B.J. Killian Foundation John & Jane Baird Kim & Mark Baker Jim & Sibylla Banks Jeremy & Jennifer Barger G. Campbell Barnum & Laura Melillo Barnum Allison Baumann Michael Louis Beaird Becky Becherer Drs. Daniel & Clarissa Beiting Heather & Peter Bell Maryann Bell Marilyn Benner Josh & Megan Bentley Mrs. Edith S. Bingham Keith & Cheryl Board Ms. Eloise Boarman Wilma Brady Brown-Forman Corporation Brown-Forman Foundation Mrs. Christina Lee Brown Freddie Brown Dr. Georgeann Brown The Owsley Brown II Family Foundation Owsley Brown III & Victoire Brown The Brown Hotel** Marianne Butler Joseph & Julie Caldwell Dolores Calebs Kathy Cameron & Linda Vasse Dennis & Joyce Cardwell Keith & Rene Cartwright Lindy Casebier Charles & Linda Cauble Rachel Cecil, matched by UnitedHealth Group Marica Chacona Marc and Shannon Charnas Mr. Michael & Dr. Nancy Chiara David Clark John Austin Clark John & Gretchen Clark June Woo Clausen Kenneth and Carolle Clay Wayne and Janet Coffey Pamela Coleman Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Treasury
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Commonwealth Credit Union Thomas Conley Marty & Elizabeth Cook Kristin & David Coppage Jane & Denny Cornett Nick Covault Paula Covault Frederic & Linda Cowan Mr. Roger Cude & Mrs. Kathie Markle-Cude Ms. C.S. Dalgleish Elizabeth Davis J.P. Davis Beverly Dawson Chris & Steve Delaney Ms. Clarice Denoux Dr. John & Mrs. Dee Ann Derr Pietra Diwan Mark & Jennifer Dobbins Eric & Claudette Doyle Jillian Doyle Chris & Melody Drexler Mrs. Maria J. Eckerle Michael & Laura Eckstein Rev. John G. Eifler Mr. & Mrs. John Elder Elite Graphics Ann-Lynn Ellerkamp Employees of Kentucky Performing Arts Mr. & Mrs. William Esakov Phil Eschels Eric & Kimberly Esteran Michael and Danielle Etter Mark Feather Fifth Third Bank Fiji Water Company, LLC Brian & LaVonne Fingerson John Flinn & Cindy Vaughn Jeffrey & Cindy Foster Gregg & Leslie Fowler Mr. Randall Fox Ms. Sandra Frazier Sharon Fredenhagen Tonia & David French in Honor of Willa French Glenn & Tina Gail, matched by UPS The Galt House Hotel Tim & LuAnn Galbraith Gene Gardner Dr. Brent Garrett & Mrs. Glenda Marker Charles & Cynthia Gerson The Gheens Foundation Sheldon & Nancy Gilman The Glenview Trust Company The Goben-Franklin Fund of Thrivent Charitable Impact and Investing™ Stuart & Linda Goldberg Dr. & Mrs. Richard Goldwin The Grady Christine Grass Ellen Gray Alice Green Mark Greenwell & Lisa Skidmore GSA Students, Class of 2023 Dr. & Mrs. William Gump Suzanne Haddix
Ellen Hagan & David Flores Thomas Hagan Joe & Shannon Hamilton Ken & Judy Handmaker Kristen Hanel Jane & Randy Hansbrough Julia Hansbrough, matched by Google Inc. The Harshaw Family Foundation Frank & Paula Harshaw Da-Wyone Haynes, matched by Aegon Transamerica Foundation Michael Heicken Jerry & Christy Henderson Drew Hensley Joe & Kelly Hertzman Ms. Deborah Hibberd James Hite Hays Augusta Brown Holland & Gill Holland, Jr. Dr. John P. & Mrs. Christel Hollis Mildred V. Horn Foundation Dr. W. Keith Hornung Joan Huber Erik Hudak Scit and Renee Hutcheson Ms. Marybeth Irvine Anna Sunshine Ison Don & Cathy Jacobs Harry & Sherry Jacobson-Beyer Larry & Sue Jewell Stephen & Mary Jones William & Martha Jones Caitlin Joy Ian & Denise Kalina Daniel Kalonick Charlie & Teresa Kamer Charles Kane Keeneland Foundation Inc. Klein Family Foundation Kentucky Department of Education Kentucky Music Educators Association Robert & Lisa Klein Minjung Ko Dale Koeneman Marjorie & Robert Kohn Thiyagarajan Krishnan & Deepthi Kukati Kroger Community Rewards Paul and Wendy Kubitskey Sean Lair & Casper R. Ter Kuile Amy & Sterling Lapinski Mr. Lance & Mrs. Marie Larsen Kate and Allan Latts Diane Laughlin Howard Lazarus & Ora Frankel Abhay & Amy Lele Robin LeMastus LEO Weekly** Lexus of Louisville LG&E and KU Foundation Douglas Lotz & Gentry Easley Ronald Loughry & Bethany Breetz Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government Louisville Tourism Louisville Public Media**
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ANNUAL SUPPORT PPL Foundation on behalf of Stephanie Root Carol & Hank Preston Rolf Provan & Yamilca Rodriguez Mitchell & Cindee Rapp Tracy Redmon Rick & Becky Reed Ms. Linda Remington Republic Bank Dr. Jeffrey Richardson For Louise V. Richter Laura Rigenberger Jonathan & Julie Roberts Robert & Clarice Rogers The Ephraim & Wilma Shaw Roseman Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Rounsavall, III Mark & Kay Rountree Mr. Anthony & Mrs. Jane Ruhl John W. Russ & Cheryl Ungerleider Jamie & Michelle Sanders Billy Santos Russell & Theresa Saunders Stephanie Schaefer Chris Schinaman Rob & Hope Schmidlapp Dr. Marilyn Schorin In Memory of Eudora Vance Scott Seelbach Hotel** Ann Shake Ellen & Max Shapira Linda Shelman Dr. Nicholas Silvestros
Joseph & Joan Sireci Larry Sloan & Helen Cohen Joseph Small Keith Smiley Jerry Smith Mahalia Smith Nathan Smith, matched by GE Appliances, a Haier Company Mr. & Mrs. Kenney M. Snell Carole Snyder Whitney & Trevor Soergel Tom & Cara Solley George & Karin Sonnier Dr. Charles Sowder Phillip & Karen Sparkes SquarePeg Group Inc. Peggy Stamps & Randall Vaughn Bob & Silvana Steen Robert Steinmetz & Barbara Elliot Mary Clay Stites Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company Bill Stone William Stout Drs. Catherine Newton & Gordon Strauss Lindy Street David & Carolyn Tandy, matched by Humana Inc. Malissa Taylor Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Thacker Ms. Brenda Thompson Karen Thompson
Mark & Martha Thompson Ron & Mary Thompson Mark & Martha Thompson Dr. Diane Tobin Bonnie Toborowsky Josh & Olesia Toole Tourism, Arts & Heritage Cabinet Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky Sandra Trager Bryan & Ruth Trautwein Laura G. Turner Charitable Foundation Bob & Vicky Ullrich University of Kentucky College of Design** University of Kentucky College of Fine Arts** University of Kentucky Office of the Provost** Jerry & Sandy Uslander Robert & Sally Vail Robert & Bonnie Vogt Volunteers of the Kentucky Center* Dina Vuturo Timothy Walker Gary Wall Beth Ward Russ Wardlaw Rev. Valerie Washington Nathan & Olivia Webb Douglas Weede
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KENTUCKY PERFORMING ARTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Gregory J. Bubalo, Chair • Robert M. Klein, Vice-Chair Mary R. Nixon, Secretary • Phil Lynch, Treasurer Laura Melillo Barnum JP Davis Hannah L. Drake Dr. Maryanne Elliott Paula Harshaw
William H. Jones Kate Latts Joseph Leavell Patricia A. Mathison James K. Murphy
Stephen T. Owen Dr. Rahul Reddy Lindy Street Rev. Dr. Valerie Washington Sarah Yarmuth
DIRECTORS EMERITI Madeline Abramson Owsley Brown II (1942–2011) Wendell Cherry (1935–1991)
Gordon B. Davidson (1926–2015) C. Edward Glasscock
Robert W. Rounsavall, III Rose Lenihan Rubel (1922–2002)
KENTUCKY PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Todd Lowe, Chair Kim Baker, Vice-Chair • Eileen Saunders, Secretary • Cindy Zipperle, Treasurer Carolle Jones Clay J. Tim Galbraith Lillian Hunt Brad Keller Chris Kipper
R. Charles Moyer Doug Owen Rolf Provan Chase Sanders
Diane Tobin, Ph.D. Ruth Wimsatt Trautwein Lisa Zangari
KENTUCKY PERFORMING ARTS EXECUTIVE STAFF Kim Baker President and CEO
Dawn Driskell Vice President, Finance
Heather Weston Bell Senior Vice President, Community Engagement
Chris Kaelin Vice President, Operations
Tamekka Cornelius, Ph.D. Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Nick Covault Vice President, Education and Community
Loren Mills Vice President, Human Resources Will Richards Vice President, Facilities & Production
Julie Roberts Vice President, Development & Advocacy Rob Schmidlapp Vice President, Information Systems Christian Adelberg Vice President, Marketing & Communications
KENTUCKY PERFORMING ARTS ENCORE SOCIETY The Encore Society recognizes individuals who have demonstrated support for the long-term well-being of Kentucky Performing Arts with an estate gift or notification of their bequest intention or other planned gift.
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KENTUCKY PERFORMING ARTS SERVICES TICKETS For complete event information and to order tickets by phone, call Kentucky Performing Arts Ticket Service at (502) 584-7777 or order tickets online at KentuckyPerformingArts.org. Kentucky Performing Arts Ticket Service’s hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Drive-thru ticket service is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Tickets purchased by phone and online are subject to service charges. On performance dates, the ticket office is open one-half hour past curtain time. Gift certificates are available in any dollar amount at the Box Office and are not redeemable for cash. MAIN PHONE NUMBER (502) 562-0100 PARKING More than 2,000 parking spaces offer direct access to The Kentucky Center from Sixth St. The elevators located in the garage will take you to the main lobby. You may also enter the Riverfront Garage from Fourth or Sixth Sts. Level C of the garage also will give you direct access to the main lobby. At the Brown Theatre, parking is available in the lot across from the theatre, and parking garage entrances are located on Third St., north of Broadway or on Fourth St., north of Broadway. At Old Forester’s Paristown Hall, parking is available in the neighboring Swan Street and Vine Street lots. FACILITIES RENTAL From a wedding reception to a convention, Kentucky Performing Arts’ venues, The Kentucky Center, the Brown Theatre and Old Forester’s Paristown Hall, are the perfect place to “stage” your event. For more information, contact Stacey Hallahan, shallahan@kentuckyperformingarts.org. KPA DONORS Kentucky Performing Arts donors receive a variety of benefits, including buying tickets before the public, priority seating, and no handling fees. For more information, contact (502) 566-5144 or visit SUPPORT KPA on our website. For Corporate Membership benefits, contact Julie Roberts at (502) 562-0100, Ext. 105, or jroberts@kentuckyperformingarts.org. VOLUNTEERS The Volunteer Program offers the public a chance to be a part of the great events at The Kentucky Center, the Brown Theatre and Old Forester’s Paristown Hall. To volunteer, contact the Volunteer Hotline at (502) 566-5141. 18
COURTESY • As a courtesy to the performers and other audience members, please turn off all audible message systems. • The emergency phone number to leave with babysitters or message centers are (502) 566-5128 (The Kentucky Center) and (502) 566-5188 (The Brown Theatre). • Be sure to leave your theater and seat number for easy location. • Cameras and recording devices are not allowed in the theaters. • Latecomers will be seated at appropriate breaks in the program, as established by each performing group. Please be considerate of your fellow audience members during performances. Please remain seated after the performance until the lights are brought up. • Children should be able to sit in a seat quietly throughout the performance. • To properly enforce fire codes, everyone attending an event, regardless of age, must have a ticket. ACCESSIBILITY Wheelchair accessible seating at Kentucky Performing Arts venues is available on every seating and parking level, as well as ticket counters and personal conveniences at appropriate heights. FM and infrared hearing devices are available to provide hearing amplification for patrons with hearing disabilities in all spaces of The Kentucky Center, the Brown Theatre, and Old Forester’s Paristown Hall, including meeting spaces. Audio Description is available for selected performances for patrons who are blind or have low vision. Caption Theater is available for selected performances as a service for patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing. Program materials are available in large-print from your usher. Please make reservations for services at the time you purchase your ticket through the Box Office to ensure the best seating location for the service requested. Call (502) 566-5111 (V), 711 (TRS), or email access@kentuckycenter.org for more information about the range of accessibility options we offer, or to receive this information in an alternate format.
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