BLAIR ACADEMY CALENDAR OF THE ARTS 2017 - 2018 October 27, 8:30 p.m. DuBois Theatre
FALL CONCERT November 17, 7 p.m. DuBois Theatre Vocal & Instrumental Musicians
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CHRISTMAS VESPERS December 8, 4:30 & 7 p.m. First Presbyterian Church in Blairstown
Blair Chamber Orchestra & Singers
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Entire Performing Arts Department
MUSIC
BLAIR ON STAGE
GRANDPARENTS' DAY CONCERT
SPRING CONCERT
April 18, 10:30 a.m.
DuBois Theatre
DuBois Theatre
Vocal & Instrumental Musicians
Blair Singers, Chamber Choir & Symphony Orchestra
April 26, 7:15 p.m.
Wean Theatre Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher from the original by Nikolai Gogol Nikolai Gogol’s rollicking 19thcentury satire of bad behavior begins with a case of mistaken identity as the townspeople of a small Russian hamlet learn that an undercover government inspector is coming in this timely and funny exploration of provincial corruption. The New York Times recently noted that an off-Broadway production of the “breakneck show” afforded pleasures “as old as the days when cave dwellers discovered that human stupidity was really kind of funny, as well as potentially tragic.”
NOISES OFF
CRAZY FOR YOU February 15, 16 & 17, 7:30 p.m. DuBois Theatre Music & lyrics by George Gershwin & Ira Gershwin; book by Ken Ludwig When city-slicker Bobby Child comes to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre, he instantly falls for Polly Baker, the theatre owner’s daughter. Of course, the attraction is not mutual, so through tricks and mistaken identity, Bobby sets out to win Polly’s heart and save the theatre. The rich Gershwin score includes “I Got Rhythm,” “Naughty Baby,” “They Can’t Take That Away From Me,” “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.”
May 10, 11 & 12, 7:30 p.m.; May 13, 2 p.m.
MR. BURNS: A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY
Wean Theatre
May 17, 18 & 19, 7:30 p.m.
by Michael Frayn
Robert J. Evans Open Air Theatre
In “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Doors slamming, onstage-and-offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play. The New York Times called the Tony-nominated production “spectacularly funny” and “the most dexterously realized comedy ever about putting on a comedy.” Over the years, Noises Off has been recognized by a host of prestigious honors, including an Olivier Award for best play and a London Evening Standard Award for best comedy.
by Anne Washburn This imaginative dark comedy begins with the collapse of civilization and a group of survivors trying to remember the plot of The Simpsons episode “Cape Feare” entirely from memory. Seven years later, this and other snippets of pop culture lead the group to become a traveling troupe that provides live entertainment in a post-apocalyptic society trying to retain the past. Seventy-five years later, pop culture has become myth and legend. The New York Times called Mr. Burns “downright brilliant” and asked, “When was the last time you met a new play that was so smart it made your head spin?”
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October 19, 20 & 21, 7:30 p.m.
FINE ARTS
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THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR
THE ROMANO GALLERY ARMSTRONG-HIPKINS CENTER FOR THE ARTS 10 A.M. TO 6 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY THE GALLERY WILL CLOSE AT NOON ON EACH SHOW'S LAST DAY EXHIBIT RECEPTIONS TAKE PLACE @ 7 P.M.
LIFE COMES FIRST September 4-30 ◼ Reception on September 21 Grier de Langley Torrence’s paintings are figurative compositions that reflect the lives of the artist, his family and his friends, as well as the people, places and things that surround them. Mr. de Langley Torrence’s work synthesizes daily images and reflections into a kind of visual poem or metaphorical diary.
BRUCE DEHNERT: NEW WORKS
POLITICS OF WATER
March 26-April 21 ◼ Reception on April 5
October 3-28 ◼ Reception on October 12
REPURPOSING ART November 28-January 6 ◼ Reception on November 30
The Princeton Artists Alliance has been exhibiting for more than 25 years and has often channeled its creative energies to comment on social, political and cultural issues. Curated by Kate Somers of Princeton University’s Bernstein Gallery, this particular exhibition explores and visualizes global political issues related to water resources.
PLACESCAPES October 30-November 25 ◼ Reception on November 9
Brian Emery’s video and photographic works use computational photographic techniques to examine the experience of place. Using various methods to composite multiple images and video together, Mr. Emery portrays notions of urban fabric over time.
In his two-dimensional collage and three-dimensional assemblage works, Will Rothfuss appropriates the imagery and vocabulary of modern art to explore the relevance of image making in a postmodern era. He recycles existing materials, including men’s shirts, old master reproductions, magazine clippings, glass and wire. By juxtaposing dissimilar elements, his pieces build narrative meaning and aesthetic form.
ECHOING CASCADES January 8-February 3 ◼ Reception on January 11
Danielle Austen’s photography focuses on journey, exploration and discoveries. Her photographs often incorporate the mystical element of water as a means of investigating its movement and exploring the interplay of light, patterns and tones, as well as the abstract imagery it creates. In this series, the artist pairs images that show a correlation between the vibrancy of color and the dramatic and dynamic nature of black-and-white elements.
ANNUAL BLAIR ACADEMY FACULTY SHOW February 12-March 10 ◼ Reception on March 1
At this annual exhibit, faculty members will showcase their talents in a range of mediums. For detailed information about the artwork to be shown, visit www.blair.edu/ romano-gallery in early 2018.
The sculptural works in this exhibition explore various mythologies as explained through written or oral storytelling. Using architectural motifs and figurative elements, the works represent numerous familiar or archetypal characters. The artist uses clay as a primary medium, often allowing the raw, fired material to “speak for itself ” as a way to convey direct meaning when, perhaps, there isn’t such a thing.
ANNUAL STUDENT ART EXHIBITION April 26-May 22 ◼ Reception on April 26 Displaying student work of all different mediums, this show celebrates the accomplishments, hard work and dedication of Blair’s talented fine artists.
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THE ARTS GLANCE @A
WINTER 2017-2018 REPURPOSING ART November 28-January 6 CHRISTMAS VESPERS December 8, 4:30 & 7 p.m. ECHOING CASCADES January 8-February 3 ANNUAL BLAIR ACADEMY FACULTY SHOW February 12-March 10 CRAZY FOR YOU February 15, 16 & 17, 7:30 p.m.
FALL 2017
SPRING 2018 BRUCE DEHNERT: NEW WORKS March 26-April 21 GRANDPARENTS’ DAY CONCERT April 18, 10:30 a.m. SPRING CONCERT April 26, 7:15 p.m. ANNUAL STUDENT ART EXHIBITION April 26-May 22 ARTS FOR KENYA April 28, 7 p.m. ANNUAL STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL May 3, 7 p.m. NOISES OFF May 10, 11 & 12, 7:30 p.m.; May 13, 2 p.m.
LIFE COMES FIRST September 4-September 30
MR. BURNS: A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY May 17, 18 & 19, 7:30 p.m.
POLITICS OF WATER October 3-October 28 THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR October 19, 20 & 21, 7:30 p.m. BLAIR ON STAGE October 27, 8:30 p.m. PLACESCAPES October 30-November 25 FALL CONCERT November 17, 7 p.m.
VISIT WWW.BLAIR.EDU This calendar is subject to change; please check Blair’s website for the most upto-date information available or call (908) 362-6121. The DuBois Theatre, Wean Theatre and Romano Gallery are housed within Armstrong-Hipkins Center for the Arts on Blair Academy’s campus at 2 Park Street, Blairstown, New Jersey.
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