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The Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that manages the city-owned Carolina Theatre complex. Each year we present a variety of film and live performers that encompass a broad and diverse cross-section of arts and entertainment. Live performances at the Carolina Theatre are supported in part by the North Carolina Arts Council, an agency funded by the state of North Carolina, and the Fletcher Performing Arts Fund of the Triangle Community Foundation. Advertisers Make this Magazine Possible This magazine is designed by Shannon Media – the publisher of Durham Magazine – in cooperation with the Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. This book would not be possible without the advertisers who support it. We extend our gratitude and encourage you to thank them as well. For advertising information, contact Rory Kelly Gillis at 919-933-1551 or rory@durhammag.com. ///
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In this Issue Board Members & Administrative Staff......................... 3 Letter from the CEO................................................. 7 Star Series Calendar............................................... 25
FEATURES
RENEWED DEDICATION.. ..................... 8 Durham City Council renews the Carolina Theatre’s agreement for 10 more years.
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD................ 10 Meet Scott Harmon and five new board members. COVER:
SUPPORTING ‘CASTS................. 17
Podcasts and radio programs take their shows on the road — and on to the Carolina Theatre stage.
HEADLINES........................................ 20 News and notes from the Theatre
CONFRONTING CHANGE . . .................. 36 See photos from the opening of the new Civil Rights exhibit.
KEEPING IT REEL............................... 40 Cinema Projection Manager Jeremy Smith gives us a glimpse of the Carolina Cinemas’ projection room.
EXCLUSIVE CLUB............................... 45 Learn about the new Club Carolina series. Membership Benefits............................................................ 2 Seen & Heard....................................................................... 14 Corporate Support Matters................................................ 16 Donor List............................................................................. 30 Film Festivals & Series......................................................... 39 Retro Film Series.................................................................. 39 Guest Presenters................................................................. 42 Tickets & Seating................................................................. 49 Advertisers’ Index................................................................ 50
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Friends,
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elcome to another season of ShowTime. This edition begins our fourth year of publishing a magazine dedicated to keeping our fans abreast of all that’s happening at the Carolina Theatre, and I’m pleased to announce that we’re doing it with a new partner: the fine folks at Durham Magazine. They’ll be selling ads to local businesses and designing each issue, and we’re glad to have them aboard. I’m also pleased to announce our plan to add a third edition this year, which will give us even more opportunities to tell the interesting stories of the artists, projects, and people that make the Carolina Theatre so exciting. As this edition goes to press, I’ve recently returned from the League of Historic American Theatres conference, an annual meeting of members committed to the preservation and operation of theaters just like the Carolina. We toured a number of New York institutions, including Radio City Music Hall and the legendary Apollo Theatre. We visited Broadway houses that have been there since near the turn of the century. They’re incredible spaces, and we are truly fortunate they’ve been preserved. While hearing about the efforts of those facilities’ operators, and in talking to my colleagues in historic theaters across the country, I was reminded of the uniquely wonderful situation all of us are in. We not only get to present great performances, but we get to do them in remarkably special places. They don’t build theaters like Durham Auditorium anymore. Today’s theaters may last 30 years, but no one will marvel at their architecture the way they do a historic theater, which will inspire a sense of awe for generations to come. This is the second historic theater in my career. The first was a 1938 Art Deco gem with massive lobbies and a chandelier designed after one in the Empire State Building. Like the Carolina, it fell into disrepair, but was then brought back to life by people who cared deeply enough to invest time and money. These are truly special places, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to share such an important responsibility with the others who manage historic theaters. I’m even more grateful, that the Carolina Theatre is still here, thriving, for you to enjoy. Warmest Regards,
Bob Nocek President/CEO Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. Order Tickets Now! W W W. C A R O L I N AT H E AT R E . O R G 7
Focused on the
FUTURE
City Council approves a long-term renewal for Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc.
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HE CAROLINA THEATRE, the historic performing arts venue so important to Durham’s past, will be a vital part of the city’s future thanks to a long-term contract renewal approved by Durham City Council in April. The new agreement with Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. – the nonprofit operator of the city-owned complex – allows the organization to continue managing the historic Carolina Theatre complex for up to 20 years. “The city’s commitment is an overwhelming show of support for our company,” says Carolina Theatre President/CEO Bob Nocek. “It demonstrates that the city has complete faith in the path we are on and recognizes the success we’ve achieved so far.” Under the new contract, the Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. will continue to manage the facility for a 10-year term through June 30, 2024. The agreement includes two subsequent five-year renewal options. “With the security of a long-term contract, we can continue to focus on growing the organization, expanding our role in Durham, and serving as a major presenter of the arts and a valued steward of the city’s historic theatre,” Nocek says. The Carolina Theatre had been operating on a one-year extension of its previous five-year contract, which expired in June 2013. In the first year of the new contract, the Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. will receive $635,000 from the city, which is an increase from $614,000 in the past fiscal year. The new contract provides the nonprofit with a yearly 2.5 to 3.5 percent increase or decrease in the subsidy, based on a combination of the organization’s performance and the city’s budget. “We want to partner with the city by running the facility in the most efficient way imaginable. Our goal is to increase development revenue, ticket and concession revenue, and grow presenting relationships,” Nocek says.
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ABOVE Carolina Theatre staff assembled at Durham’s City Hall.
BELOW Theatre board member Leigh Vancil
(second from left) joins Carolina staff in the council chambers.
Under the new agreement, the Carolina Theatre will retain 100 percent of all facility fees collected on ticket sales. The funds will provide additional operating revenue as well as provide for maintenance and improvements that the nonprofit plans to address, including the installation of new seats in both Cinema 1 and Cinema 2 over the next 12 months and the upgrade of Fletcher Hall’s star dressing rooms. “The additional revenue from facility fees will help us fund some projects to keep the building competitive,” Nocek says. “Controlling that
process internally will make it easier for the organization to fast-track those improvements.” The contract calls for a new set of performance measures, which were developed jointly by the city and Carolina Theatre management. They include a broad range of metrics related to both financial performance and community engagement. The performance measures give the Carolina Theatre and the city a framework with which to measure success in a concrete way going forward, and that’s important to the relationship, Nocek says. “A lot of what we do can be difficult for people outside the industry to evaluate. It’s important to us that the city have an understanding of the value we bring to the community,” Nocek says. “We’re a complex organization that does everything from showcasing live performances to presenting hundreds of films a year to renting space to 50 or more local organizations.” The theatre has become a beacon of the ongoing renaissance of Downtown Durham. According to a recent report from the Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Carolina made a total economic impact of more than $14 million to the city in the 2012-13 fiscal year. The organization has been on the upswing for the past four years, increasing revenue by more than $1.2 million since 2010 through a revitalization effort led by major expansions in programming. In 2013, the theatre ended the year with a profit of nearly $69,000, its first profitable year since 2008. Since Nocek became president/CEO in 2010, the Carolina Theatre’s total revenue has increased from $2.5 million to over $3.7 million, with major increases in ticket sales for live events and film. The theatre has been ranked among the top 100 theaters worldwide in trade magazine Pollstar for the past two years, despite being one of the smallest venues on the list. Nocek was nominated for a Venues Today Hall of Headlines award for his efforts. He presented a session on the theatre’s revitalization at the League of Historic American Theatres Conference in New York in July. “When I moved to Durham, there was a sense that the Carolina Theatre’s time had passed – that we might be incapable of competing in a new Durham,” Nocek says. “I have believed from Day One that what we’ve accomplished was possible, and I’m thrilled to continue serving the city and the community and look forward to our future together.” ■ BY JOE STUDENT
Chairing the Board The Board of Trustees elect
Scott Harmon as chair, as five new members also join.
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COTT HARMON BELIEVES in the future of Durham. The newly elected chair of the Carolina Theatre’s Board of Trustees thinks the city’s historic performing arts venue is crucial to the growth of its Downtown District, just as it has been for nearly a century. “I live downtown; I’m a property owner, and my business is located there. My heart and soul is completely immersed in Downtown Durham,” says Harmon, who is the co-founder of Center Studio Architecture in the city. “By any measure – financial or otherwise – it’s clear the Carolina is doing as well as it ever has. We have a strong foundation in place to allow the theatre to thrive like it never has before.” A board member since 2009, Harmon was elected for a two-year term as chair to replace Tim Alwran, whose term expired on June 30. Five new board members were also elected (see profiles starting on page 11). Harmon held the position of vice chair for the past two years. He lauded the work done by Alwran, Carolina Theatre President/CEO Bob Nocek and the many others who helped navigate the venue through some difficult times over the past few years. “Tim’s leadership was instrumental in renegotiating and clarifying the [new 10-year] contract extension with the city. The city is now more familiar than ever with the way the Carolina operates, and that gives both parties a deeper understanding of what success 10 T H E C A R O L I N A T H E AT R E
looks like moving forward,” Harmon says, noting the theatre has a long history of local volunteers and residents who have stepped up to save and develop the facility. “Bob has demonstrated that the theatre is a viable business because he runs it like a business,” Harmon says of the theatre’s CEO, who helped guide the venue to exponential revenue growth, a major expansion of live events and film programming and an increased public profile since taking over in July of 2010. “[Bob] took risks that some others in his position may not have. A lot of my interest in serving as chair is directly related to what I’ve watched Bob do.” Harmon was born in Atlanta and grew up in Houston, obtaining a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Rice University. Among Harmon’s goals for his term as the theatre’s board chair is an evaluation of the physical space. “We want the facility to have the right mix of office, performance and service space. We will analyze if there are any changes we might make and decide if any parts are underutilized,” Harmon says, adding that he’d like to open discussions with the city planning department and convention center about the plaza located in front of the theatre. “We’re advocating for a more exciting outside space for all of the facilities to use, one that would be more interesting to visitors and citizens,” Harmon says. He also hopes to re-imagine the structure of the the-
atre’s Board of Trustees, update bylaws and seek new board members. “We want to develop a really diverse and rich mix of board members,” Harmon says. With nearly a century of service to Durham on record, the theatre’s best days are still ahead of it, Harmon predicts. “Every accomplishment we achieve creates a
foundation to do something more. If we accomplish what we believe we can, everyone will reap the rewards.” Harmon, 51, lives with his boyfriend, Stoney Bowman, in downtown Durham. In addition to his chairmanship of the theatre board, Harmon serves on the boards of Downtown Durham, Inc. and the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce. ■ BY JOE STUDENT
WELCOME, New Board Members! These new board members began their three-year terms on July 1
W. Richard Arnold II Richard is Senior Director of HR Information Management at UNC. He has 27 years of experience designing, marketing and implementing business software applications. His career includes experience in higher education, government, real estate and manufacturing.
Sandi Haynes Sandi Haynes is an independent executive search consultant with a specific emphasis on the cultural industry and on leadership development over the past two decades. She has a bachelor’s degree in Public Policy from Duke, and an Master’s of Business Administration in Arts Management from the State University of New York at Binghamton. She spent five years as Director of Development at Dance Theatre of Harlem; was a principal with the executive search firm, Phillips Oppenheim and served as a consultant with the Ford Foundation for domestic and global program recruitment.
Will Sendall Vice President of Finance with Durham’s Bronto Software, Will has also served in finance and accounting roles with Red Hat and PricewaterhouseCoopers. He has participated in IPOs, many due diligence proceedings and the development of global revenue models. Winner of Triangle Business Journal’s “CFO of the Year” award in 2012, Will has supported many operational divisions at Bronto including human resources, IT, operations, legal and international expansion.
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CHAIRING THE BOARD
►►► Mark Stanford Mark is Director of Real Estate Development for Capitol Broadcasting/ American Tobacco and manages the day-to-day development activities at American Tobacco (ATC). He is responsible for the oversight of the Class-A office, restaurant and retail space for ATC, and is part of the team on point for programming the green space on site. Mark received both his undergraduate and master’s degrees from UNC.
Lisa Long Jackson Lisa is a veteran banking executive with terms of service at First American Bank of Virginia, First Union/Wachovia/Wells Fargo and most recently with First Citizens Bank in Durham. She is a commercial real estate relationship manager responsible for a $500 million loan portfolio, including hotels, multi-family and office buildings. Lisa’s love of the Carolina Theatre is derived directly from fond childhood memories of going to the movies. She is eager to bring her passion for the arts and her strong sense of community engagement to board service with the Carolina Theatre.
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Seen & Heard WINTER/SPRING 2014 The Carolina Theatre hosted a parade of incredible performances this winter and spring.
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02 PHOTOS BY JOSH HOFER
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04 01 Rosanne Cash plays to
a packed house.
02 Comedian Aziz Ansari
sold out four shows.
03 Modern jazz hero
Jon Batiste gets in the groove.
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04 Jazz legend Arturo Sandoval wails.
05 Rock and Roll Hall of
Famer Art Garfunkel thrills the crowd with an evening of storytelling and songs.
06 Improvisational comic
geniuses Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood fill the theatre with laughter.
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Radiolab’s Jad Abumrad.
Supporting ‘CASTS BY MICHAEL LELLO
Podcasts and radio shows find eager audiences for live tours
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ITH EARBUDS IN PLACE, millions of people each day are engaged with their favorite comedians, intellectuals and commentators via episodic, web-based series called podcasts – a term so common now it barely needs defining. The shows range in content and tone from “The Nerdist,” hosted by comedian and geek culture icon Chris Hardwick, to the science, stories and documentaries of the sonically rich and musical “Radiolab” podcast. Since launching more than a decade ago, podcasts have grown from a niche phenomenon to a pop culture mainstay. Along the way, they have spun off a new
live entertainment sector: the podcast-on-tour, some of which will appear at the Carolina Theatre this fall. “Radiolab,” in its current format, was created in 2003 by Jad Abumrad and Ellen Horne. The franchise, produced by New York public radio station WNYC, has won many high-profile honors, including a Peabody Award, and its podcast is a staple on year-end best-of lists. In 2007, “Radiolab” was invited to present an original “War of the Worlds” show at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Minnesota. Multi-date “Radiolab” tours – one in 2008, “In The Dark” in 2012 and “Apocalyptical” in 2013 – followed. The “Apocalyptical” tour visited 21 cities and featured “Radiolab” hosts Abumrad and Robert Krulwich, comedians Reggie Watts and Patton Oswalt, and musicians including On Fillmore, a duo comprised of Wilco percussionist Glenn Kotche and bassist Darin Gray.
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PODCASTS
Sarah Austin Jenness of “The Moth,” Chris Hardwick of “The Nerdist.” ►►►
The aspects of “Radiolab” that have enabled it to build a radio and podcast audience have translated to the stage. The Carolina Theatre will host a speaking engagement by Abumrad on November 2. “The relationship between Jad and Robert and the conversation that is at the bedrock of our show, that seems to be a place that the audience connects to really easily,” Horne says. “These two guys are so themselves, and it’s really lovely to see how they talk to each other and how they joke around, and the audience really responds to that. We felt very welcomed into the live performance space.” While Horne envisions the podcast and the radio show as an intimate experience enjoyed by solitary listeners, often tethered via headsets, the live show is meant to be a collective endeavor for the audience. Therefore, what works on the recorded episodes does not necessarily translate to the stage. “We spend so much time laboring over these little micro-edits in the studio and doing things in the production booth, when you finish the episode and it goes out into the world, you don’t know whether it has impact on people,” Horne says. “It’s a really abstract thing; it literally goes out into the air. When you perform on stage, it’s immediate – both good and bad. We could hear a part of the show that just failed, when it doesn’t connect.” Horne adds that she and her “Radiolab” cohorts noticed that during certain moments of the live show, “you’d see people with their eyes closed and listening, but it was something we’ve had to exercise a lot of restraint on,” because the purpose of the theater show “is to have a collective experience, and we’ve sometimes decided to trim back the actualized components.” Another wildly successful podcast, “The Moth,” took a path opposite of “Radiolab,” coming to life via live 18 T H E C A R O L I N A T H E AT R E
storytelling events in New York City in 1997, before adding a podcast that averages 1 million monthly downloads. “The Moth Radio Hour,” like “Radiolab,” is heard nationwide. The live show, which has played the Carolina Theatre in the past, returns on October 23. Theatre President/CEO Bob Nocek says “The Moth” “is even more powerful in person.” “The stories that people tell in ‘The Moth’ are generally very intense and personal and often times moving, but to see the people doing it live on stage really takes it to another level,” Nocek says. “It’s a different experience. There are 1,000 people in the room, and this person is up there with no notes, sharing something that is very intimate and meaningful to them. It was a powerful night.” “The Moth” producing director Sarah Austin Jenness explains the differences between the troupe’s podcast and radio show and the touring act: “At a ‘live’ ‘Moth,’ storytellers walk a high-wire act, while everyone in the audience holds hands under the table – like a net – wishing him or her well,” she says. “There’s an energetic dance between the teller and the listeners in the room – and the stories are
PODCASTS
Podcasts At Home On Carolina Stage THE CAROLINA THEATRE has booked a host of podcast-related shows in recent years – and you can expect more in the near future. “I think the thing that appeals to us most is that in a lot of these instances, it really provides something unique that’s not just the typical musical performance or standup comedy performance, whether it’s a live taping of a podcast or bringing in someone who does podcasts for some type of performances,” says Carolina Theatre President and CEO Bob Nocek. “They have definitely connected with the audience.” In the 2014-15 season, in addition to “Radiolab” host Jad Abumrad’s speaking engagement on November 2, the Carolina will host comedian John Hodgman, who hosts the “Judge John Hodgman” podcast, on September 5, live storytelling show “The Moth” on October 23 and NPR’s trivia-centric “Ask Me Another” on November 19. Past shows in the genre to play the venue include a “Jay and Silent Bob” live podcast taping and performances by renowned podcasters/comedians Adam Carolla, Chris Hardwick and Tig Notaro. Nocek said that booking these types of events, which tend to have younger audiences than the traditional theater show, has allowed the Carolina to reach certain segments of the regional market. “Durham certainly has a very strong lesbian population, and I think it’s got an audience that sort suits her personality and her kind of comedy,” he says, speaking specifically about Notaro. “So I think a lot of people didn’t know who she was at the time but in Durham I think we were able to sell 400 or 500 tickets.”
not memorized, so they can truly be alive each time they are told. Listening to the story in audio, on the podcast or in the radio show feels like the storyteller is telling the story directly to you; there’s an even greater intimacy in audio, in my opinion.” However, replacing the energy of the live audience for a recoding is virtually impossible, Austin Jenness says. “All of our events are recorded, broadcast quality with two microphones: one for the storyteller and one on the audience. In the early stages of radio show brainstorm, we asked storytellers to re-tell the story in a sound booth, but it was terrible – it fell flat. The sound of the live audience is very much a part what makes ‘The Moth’ work in audio,” she says. Durham has embraced the podcast phenomenon, both onstage and online. Clarion Content, an online publication covering local arts, culture and politics in and around the city, launched a podcast in December 2013.
“Well, it wouldn’t work everywhere, but Durham is burgeoning, looking more and more like the Seattle, Austin, Brooklyn of its generation,” Clarion Content Director of Operations Aaron Mandel says. “It is no exaggeration to say there are terrific arts and music events going on every night of the week. Nobody can see or do it all, so much like the Internet’s news aggregators, Reddit, Google the News, Memorandum, etc. do on a macro scale, we have adopted a model that says if we help sort through and find the best of what’s happening, the audience will come to us. Curating is inherently about narrowing and selection.” Mandel calls Clarion Content’s podcast, which has focused on topics like the development of Durham, “a staple of the way in which we connect with our city and citizenry.” It’s a good bet Mandel’s opinion is shared by podcast listeners and producers in Durham and beyond. ■
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HEADLINES INTERESTING NEWS & EXCITING HAPPENINGS FROM THE CAROLINA THEATRE
Five More Years! The Board of Trustees of the Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. extended the contract of President/CEO Bob Nocek for five years, effective July 1. Nocek, 46, joined the Carolina Theatre staff as vice president/chief operating officer in 2009. He assumed control of the organization, which operates the city-owned complex, the following year. Since taking the helm in July of 2010, Nocek
has led the Carolina Theatre to exponential revenue growth, a major expansion of live events and film programming, and an increased public profile. In 2013, the theatre reported its first profitable year since 2008.
Among The World’s Best Concert industry trade publication
Pollstar recently slotted the Carolina Theatre at No. 90 in its 2014 mid-year rankings of theatres worldwide. The Carolina made the list in 2012 and 2013, too.
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We’ll Miss Betty Education Coordinator Betty Rhodes retired from the Carolina Theatre on May 23 after 18 years of exemplary service. Betty’s retirement from the Carolina Theatre will allow her to spend more time with her husband, Phillip; her daughter and son-in-law, Athlea and Richard Clark; and her grandson, Rykem.Theatre staff held a farewell party for Betty in the Connie Moses Ballroom on May 20.
“We’d never find anyone who means as much to the Carolina Theatre as Betty has for 18 years,” said Carolina Theatre President/CEO Bob Nocek (pictured here with Betty).
PHOTO BY SHAYAN ASADI
Bringing Carolina To NYC The Carolina Theatre President/CEO Bob Nocek and Chief Operating Officer Aaron Bare attended the 38th Annual Conference of the League of Historic American Theatres in New York City from July 14 to 18. Bob and Aaron delivered a multimedia presentation entitled
“The 88-Year-Old Start-Up,” which explained how the Carolina successfully transitioned itself over the past five years.
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HEADLINES
Making A Big Impact The Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau (DCVB) recently determined
the Carolina Theatre made a $14 million economic impact to Durham during the 2012-13 fiscal year. According to the DCVB report, the Carolina Theatre delivered a positive economic impact of $14,025,346 to the Durham economy in the 2012-13 fiscal year. The impressive number represented an increase from $10,059,482 in 2011-12 and nearly doubled the $7,143,727 the Theatre brought to the Durham economy in 2007-08.
Amazing Aziz Sensational comedian Aziz Ansari brought his
“Modern Romance” stand-up tour to Durham for four sold-out shows on March 10 and 11. Theatre President/CEO Bob Nocek presented Aziz with a remembrance of his days in Durham – a Durham Bulls hoodie. Triangle fans flocked to social media to say how thrilled they were to see Ansari in historic Fletcher Hall.
John Hodgman Thanks The Carolina Comedian John Hodgman, who will appear at the Carolina Theatre on September 5, has a massive
fan base and social media following. When one of Hodgman’s fans near Durham noticed a technical glitch while purchasing tickets to the show, he helped the CTD staff find and fix the problem.
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HEADLINES
Jamming With Susan Werner Carolina Theatre Booking Coordinator Jared McEntire jammed with folk artist Susan Werner at the North Carolina Presenters Consortium annual meeting in Asheville in June. Werner, who played the theatre in November 2013, is the artist
working on the music and lyrics to Bull Durham – The Musical, a stage production of the legendary baseball movie starring Kevin Costner and Susan Sarandon.
Earthquake Recorded in Durham Hilariously funny comedian and radio personality Earthquake did two shows at the Carolina on June 28. The hysterical funnyman recorded his stand-up performances for future TV broadcast. His crew transformed
the
stage of Fletcher Hall for the recording.
STARSeries MUSIC // COMEDY // TALK September
October cont.
05 FRIDAY John Hodgman
08 WEDNESDAY Chris Thile & Edgar Meyer
Author, actor and humorist from The Daily Show
Groundbreaking, genre-bending duo of virtuoso string musicians
11 THURSDAY Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band Dynamic modern blues guitarist and his stellar band
Entertaining modern country music singer and guitarist
12 FRIDAY Marty Stuart
13 MONDAY Last Comic Standing
Grammy Award-winning country music icon
13 SATURDAY Justin Townes Earle
A laugh fest of the funniest comedians from Season 8 of the NBC reality show competition
Spectacularly talented indie singer-songwriter
14 TUESDAY Macy Gray
18 THURSDAY Keb Mo
Enchanting soul and R&B singer-songwriter
Three-time Grammy Award-winning blues singer, songwriter and guitarist
30 TUESDAY Maysa Incredible jazz and soul vocalist
October 02 THURSDAY The Manhattan Transfer Legendary Grammy Award-winning pop jazz vocal group
06 MONDAY Esperanza Spalding
09 THURSDAY Corey Smith
17 FRIDAY Justin Hayward The Moody Blues’ singer delivers an acoustic evening of solo material and famous hits
19 SUNDAY Blues Hall of Fame Tour
Three legendary inductees of the Blues Hall of Fame: Charlie Musselwhite, James Cotton and John Hammond
23 THURSDAY The Moth Spectacular live tour from the acclaimed storytelling group/radio show
Dynamic bassist and vocalist who won the Grammy for Best New Artist in 2011
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nov 22 ▪ kathleen madigan
nov 26 21 T H ▪E brian C A R Oculbertson L I N A T H E AT R E
nov 08 ▪ rufus wainwright
October cont. 24 FRIDAY Los Lobos ‘La Pistola y El Corazon’ Accomplished rock band revisits its 1989 Grammy Award-winning folk album Co-presented with Duke Performances
30 THURSDAY RiffTrax: Anaconda The Stars of Mystery Science Theater 3000 and now RiffTrax – Mike Nelson, Bill Borbett and Kevin Murphy – present a one-night-only live riff of Anaconda.
November Sept 18 ▪ Keb Mo
02 SUNDAY Jad Abumrad of Radiolab Genius musician, producer and host of Radiolab radio show/podcast
04 TUESDAY Robin Trower Seminal English rock guitarist and vocalist
05 WEDNESDAY Home Free Country vocal group, winners of the NBC reality show The Sing Off!
06 THURSDAY Preservation Hall Jazz Band & Allen Toussaint New Orleans music legends team up for a memorable evening of jazz Co-presented with Duke Performances
07 FRIDAY Christopher Titus Wry and original comedian seen on Fox, Showtime and Comedy Central 08 SATURDAY
Rufus Wainwright One of the world’s best modern singers, songwriters and composers 11 TUESDAY
Mary Chapin Carpenter Trio Five-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter plays an intimate, acoustic performance
feb 06 ▪ John Waters
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November cont.
December cont.
12 WEDNESDAY Cherry Poppin’ Daddies
11 THURSDAY
Energetic jazz and swing hitmakers
Grammy-nominated jazz pianist and composer’s fun holiday tribute
13 THURSDAY Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam Classic rock icon performs the hits of the band Traffic
20 THURSDAY Diego El Cigala Three-time Grammy Award-winning Flamenco singer of unparallelled excellence Co-presented with Duke Performances
21 FRIDAY Brian Culbertson Dynamic modern jazz pianist and entertainer
22 SATURDAY Kathleen Madigan Hysterical comedienne seen on Showtime, Letterman, Conan and more Sponsored by Michael Jordan Nissan
24 MONDAY The Time Jumpers Amazing all-star western swing ensemble featuring Vince Gill, Kenny Sears, Dawn Sears and Ranger Doug Green
December 05 FRIDAY Chris D’Elia Comic and actor seen on the NBC comedy Undateable and formerly on NBC’s Whitney 08 MONDAY
Medeski, Scofield, Martin & Wood
Genre-defying collaboration of talented jazz and funk artists
David Benoit Christmas Tribute
14 SUNDAY Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. Talented Jazz vocalist and winner of America’s Got Talent reality competition in 2011
18 THURSDAY Sweet Honey in The Rock Renowned female African-American a cappella ensemble
January 17 SATURDAY The Second City Legendary sketch comedy and improv troupe Sponsored by Kennon Craver
February 06 FRIDAY John Waters Visionary filmmaker, actor, writer and counter-culture hero
April 04 SATURDAY Cassandra Wilson Unforgettable jazz musician, vocalist and songwriter Co-presented with Duke Performances
May 02 SATURDAY Lila Downs Terrific Mexican folk, pop and roots music singer-songwriter Co-presented with Duke Performances
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THANKS TO OUR
DONORS
As a nonprofit organization, the Carolina Theatre of Durham depends on the generous support of individuals, corporations, foundations, and the City of Durham in order to thrive and grow. We are grateful for the support of our Star Members who support our artistic and educational programming through their membership donations. While we appreciate gifts of any size, the following funders and donors made grants, gifts, or Sustaining pledges of $120 or more between June 1, 2013 and July 18, 2014. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this listing. If you find an error, please contact Treat Harvey at 919.226.8878 or treat@carolinatheatre.org.
CORPORATE & FOUNDATION SUPPORT $10,000+ Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Durham County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Fox Family Foundation, Inc. Norman & Bettina Roberts Foundation F.M. Kirby Foundation, Inc. Durham Arts Council’s Fletcher Performing Arts Fund of Triangle Community Foundation $5,000+ BB&T GlaxoSmithKline Michael Jordan Nissan North Carolina Arts Council Professional Nursing Solutions
Dos Taquitos Anne Edens Fund of Triangle Community Foundation Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund for Michael and Amy Tiemann FOX 50 WRAZ-TV IBM Matching Gifts Merck Partnership for Giving Parker and Otis Regional Community Endowment Fund of Triangle Community Foundation Sorgi Insurance Agency Teleflex Foundation Matching Gifts UBS Matching Gifts United Way of Tri-County, Inc. Wellspring Fund of Triangle Community Foundation Widmark Family Fund of Triangle Community Foundation
INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT
$2,500+
BENEFACTOR ($2,400+)
Center Studio Architecture Kennon Craver, PLLC The Thomas S. Kenan Foundation, Inc. State Employees Combined Campaign (SECC) Measurement Incorporated GlaxoSmithKline Matching Gifts
Richard and Deirdre Arnold Jon Jones Rebecca Newton Diana Osborne, in memory of Arlyn Osborne Alexander and Shirley Smith Osborne
Up to $2,499 Baskerville Fund of Triangle Community Foundation The Daniel and Karen Berman Foundation Coman Home Inspections 30 T H E C A R O L I N A T H E AT R E
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE ($1,200+)
Doug and Syl-Vonna Mabie Bob Nocek and Matt Tomko Terry J. Owens Betsy Rollins Henry H. and Linda S. Scherich Bob Staton Ali and Will Stroh, in memory of Chelsee Jane and Wyo Stroh John Warasila and Vandana Dake Caroline Welch PARTNER ($480+) Laura Adrian and David Orzelek Anonymous Wendy Baker and Jonathan Wilfong Susan Beischer Leann and Dave Brown Dr. and Mrs. Bob Denton, in memory of George and Alma Denton Ronnie and Shelley Eubanks Doris and Ronald Eurquhart Sr. Teresa Finch Jeff Foust Joel Gulledge Aminifu Richard Harvey Reginald J. Johnson, Esq. Kerstan and Kristin Lione Julie and Eric Manion Brian and Heidi Marks, in honor of Olivia Marks Cynthia and Art Morris Elizabeth and Wes Newman Elizabeth and Michael Schoenfeld Kevin Sowers Brian and Cathy Thomas
Tim Alwran Anonymous Beverly and Robert Atwood Paul Brock Shirley Drechsel and Wayne Vaughn FRIEND ($240+) Pepper and Don Fluke, in memory Dan Abbott and Teresa Petro of Connie and Monte Moses
THANKS TO OUR DONORS 2013-2014
Anonymous (4) Michael-Anne and Bill Ashman Iain and Norma Auld David Ball and Susan Pochapsky Don Ball Jim and Beth Barba Michael Barefoot and Tim Manale Stephen G. Barefoot David and Kathy Bartlett Lee and Jenny Bennett Tyler and Phyllis Bennett Donald Beskind and Wendy Robineau Karl and Rita Bongarten Dewayne Book David Brehmer and Megan Matchinske Steve and Ginger Bridges, in memory of Ruth Deason James Brosnan, in honor of Stephen Brosnan Maria Brown and Marilyn Hayes Bates Buckner Steven and Merrie Burnett Mariana and Noah Byrd Doug and Denise Carman
James and Brigit Maria Carter Julie Chappell Kenny Dalsheimer and Marybeth Dugan Jack and Susan Dennis David and Beverly Dillon Deborah James Dobbins Joseph F. Edwards III Stuart and Edward Embree Susan and Ballard Everett Daniel and Jill Flebotte Mr. and Mrs. Terry Foster, in memory of Mrs. Irene Carr Joseph A. and Karen M. Gdaniec Noah and Keely Godwin Dr. Steven Grambow and Dr. Holly Biola Liz and Mark Gustafson The Hare Family Janet Leigh Harmon Craig and Jackie Harrell Joseph Hatch Anne and Richard Havens, in memory of Elvis Whitford and Joyce Hayden Veronica Hemmingway Tim and Sue Hince
Diane Hourigan, DDS Mike Howard Samuel S. Jackson, Jr. Christine Jacob and Janie Leo Daniel Cook Johnson Tod Krewson Ralph and Marie Liebelt David Lindquist and Paul Hrusovsky Lawrence Loeser Javey Lowe and Billy Simpson Mary R. Lynn Julia G. Mack Alan Maloney and Jere Confrey Robin and Stephen Marks Madeleine C. McBroom, in memory of Charles S. McBroom Ned and Sandy McClurg Jessica McFarlin Berry McMurray, in honor of Sharon Reuss Horst Meyer, in memory of Ruth Mary Meyer Mitch and Chris Mumma Thomas Narten and Susan Rodger David and Sharon Nell Michael Parker and Linda Prager Mona Parks
BOUNCING BULLDOGS
FALL CLASSES & 25TH ANNUAL JUMP ROPE WORKSHOP Fall Sessions: Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from September 4 - December 20 Workshop: Saturday, November 1: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm A Jump Rope performance at the Carolina Theatre will follow, featuring the Bouncing Bulldogs along with the world’s best jumpers: 7:30 pm
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THANKS TO OUR DONORS 2013-2014
Cheri Patrick and Phyllis Sewell Chris Penny Raymond and Rosalyn Phillips John J. Pinto Cathy and John Proffitt Margaret and Tim Rauwald Tony and Jean Schibler Howard and Debbi Schwartz Cynthia Shimer and Eric Wiebe Christy Simmons Walter and Liz Sinnett-Armstrong Amanda J. Smith Ryan Smith James and Danuta Soukup J. Stringer and J. Guerrero, in memory of Arthur G. Stringer and Clarence J. Leftwich Alice and Clarke Thacher Leigh Vancil Mary Ellen Walkama Jenny Warburg Janet White and Hilary Sheaves Susan Wolf and Doug MacLean FAN ($120+) Gregory L. Adams Lex and Ann Alexander Herbert and Jo Ann Amey Robert and Phyllis Andrews Jennifer Andy Anonymous (26) Theus and Pat Armistead Ellen and Thomas Bacon Annette Baker Lee and Nancy Barr, in memory of John and Connie Keig The Baumgartner Family David and Martine Bell The Morris-Benedict Family Lin Bentel, in memory of Clara and Franklin Bentel Matthew and Melissa Bixler Susan Blackwell Ken Bland John Bloedorn and Keith Wenger MB Boening and Mark Knelson Julia Borbely-Brown, in memory of James A. Borbely, Sr. Janet Boudreau Eric Boven Barbara V. Braatz Julian Braxton Hope Breeze Karen Bronson George Brown 32   T H E C A R O L I N A T H E AT R E
Alastair S. Browne Kelly Brownell and Mary Story Judy Byck and Eric Mlyn Elizabeth Callahan David and Denise Carr Sarah J. Carrier Kathy Carter and Fred Peterson Michelle Casarez Brett Chambers Gary and Terri Choma Arturo and Ellen Ciompi Aurelia Clayton Sandra Clemons Keith Cochran Carolyn Cofrancesco Frank Coker Jeffrey Collins and Rose Mills Marty and Jodie Conte Tracey and Matthew Coppedge Connie Cowell Guy W. Crabtree, in memory of Andrew Crabtree Jim Crites and Marina Bosetti Carolyn Crump Barry and Jean Marie Curtis Mitchell and Thuy Dancik, in memory of Herbert Hirschhorn Gordon Daughtry Michael Daul Charlie Davis Harry Dawley and D Dickerson Sherry and Savannah Dawn Jack and Tina Deason Robin Dennis Wally Diehl Mary Dixon and Glen Metheny Rodney Draughn Laura Drey Susan and Lee Dreyfus Karen Dumers Cecily Durrett Don Emmett Vic Engle Kathy Eusepi Amparito Fiallo and Chris Pappas Robert Fischer Barbara and Peter Fish Mitchell and Marty Fisher Brand Fortner and Sue Andresen Judith Fortson and Fred Dretske Paul Francis Emily Friedman and Keith Guile William G. Fry Anne Sollecito Fuller and Calvin Fuller
Jennifer Fusco and Paul Mosca Matthew Fussell Dale Gaddis Sandra Garrett-Watson Dan and Claudia Geniton Berry Gentry George Gillis Jay A. Gladieux Miguela Godinez Jamie E. Goffman Rich and Mary Greenway Priscilla Guild Robert and Laura Gutman Suzanne and Peter Haff Pamela Hall Kim and Don Hanan Tim Hanis Scott Harmon Karyn Harrell and Cindy Kimbrell Peter Harrell and Ellen Cooper Jessica Harris Virginia Harris Treat Harvey and Regina deLacy Mark and Beth Haskell Tricia Inlow-Hatcher and Anthony Hatcher Douglas and Nancy Henderson-James El Hess Donna J. Hicks Jeanne C. Hiesel, in memory of Raymond J. Hiesel Eddie High III David and Judith Hinton Chuck and Marjorie Hodges Ben and Nancy Hollifield Kristin Hondros Julia and Joseph Horrigan Odette Houghton Melanie and Robert Howdershell Julie Hull Sharon Humphreys Kista and Kevin Hurley Jake and Cheryl Jaquiss Elizabeth and Thomas Jochum Brian K. Johnson Katherine Johnson Patrick Johnston, in memory of Robert Johnston Linda and Macon Jones Liz and Dick Jones Ruth Katz Lori Kegley Kevin and Heather Klein
THANKS TO OUR DONORS 2013-2014
Ian Kleinfeld, in memory of Thelma Aronin Rob Knebel and Gara Pollock Ralph Koenig and Patricia Fryar Koenig Suzanne Koenigsberg Kara Kooken Rhonda and Michael Kosusko Jessica Kring Mark Kroeger, in honor of Rachel Carson Zee Lamb Tyre Lasitter and Anne Minnotte Robert E. Lawrence Jean and Mike Lembke, in honor of Nan Segesta Michael and Mabeth Lesser Idelle Valle and Robert Lesser Betty and John Leydon Lex Litton Donna Lockamy Mr. and Mrs. Charles Logsdon Claire Long Jo Ann Lutz and Lawrence Muhlbaier Joe Magura Kaya Manson Marybeth Maranuk Olivia S. Marks Kathy Mauney Elizabeth and James Maxwell John Maxwell David and Judy May Betty McAlvany Karen McCallister and Tom Burns Jim McCallum Molly and Sean McCormack, in memory of Hailey Madison McCormack Sharon McDonald, in memory of Margaret McDonald Terri McGloin T. Scott McIlhenny Christopher and John McLachlan Ann McLain and Barry Seaver Phyllis McQuillan Marty and Donna Melvin Jean C. Michel Penni and Bruce Miles Courtney and Cameron Mitchell Bonny Moellenbrock and Michael Lowry Judy and Larry Moneta John Moore Nicole Moot
Joe and Kat Moran Allyn Beth Motley Janice Mrkonjic and Greg Pahel Mary Mudd and William Nesmith Jane Muldoon-Smith Tess Muro Leslie and Phil Myers Mary and John Myers Jeff Newbrough Geoffrey R. Ochman Jeff and Jackie Odom Pat Oglesby, in honor of Professor Joe Murphy Marcia Benbow O’Neal and Mark O’Neal, in honor of Lyle Michele Bass Lisa Orgren Grady and Catherine Ormsby Beth Owen Susan Owenby Penelope Parsons and Carol Nix Inge and Wulf Paschen Michael Patrick Steve and Amy Peters Patricia Petersen and Douglas Young Jon and Wendy Phillips Thomas Phillips Grace Pilafian The loving family of Erin Pinney, in her memory Todd Platt Dunk and Katy Porterfield Bob Powell Larry and Susan Powell Linda Raftery and Philip Spiro Heather Rainville Lee Ratzlaff James Reagan Ellen and Ken Reckhow Chey Ritz Stephen and Jennifer Ritz Sylvianne Roberge Fabulosa Rosenbaum Susan Ross and Tom Hadzor, in honor of Treat Harvey Jeremy Salemson Kerry Salmond and Burnes Ray Alger and Adaire Salt Mike and Sarah Sapeta Craig Savage Roby and Amber Sawyers Lynn Scott and Steve Noe Cynthia Seal Lori Setton and Farshid Guilak
Beth Ann Shulman, in memory of Claire Bernstein Shulman Steven and Beverly Shumansky Margaret R. Sims Jim and Lynne Skilton Melanie Small and Greg DeKoenigsberg Eric Smith Tommy Smith Laura Stabler, in honor of Brian Stabler Robert and Betty Starling Joyce Stephens and Richard Rebello Jeanette Stokes and Dwight Honeycutt Gayle and Neil Stroud Robert Tait Keith and Isabel Taylor Anne Ten Dyke Duane and Sheila Therriault Eric Thirolle Katrin Thompson Lee Ann and Larry Tilley Tom and Jennifer Tlusty Logan Toms Ann E. and David M. Umbach Tom and Linda Underwood Chris van Hasselt and Carol Brooke Charlotte Walton and Mark Koyanagi Craig Watkins and Mary Forehand Jeff and Mamie Weatherspoon Mike Weeks Julie and Reinhard Weise Ken Weiss Barnetta White Robert Whitefield Marshall and Michelle Wilcoxen Michael and Lori Wile Thom Williams, in honor of Tom Williams Margaret Williamson Wanda Wise Joel Wolf and Lisa Bernardi Wolf Brent Wolfe and Jeff Burch B. Woolf David Yelton Bryan Young Herb Young, Jr., in memory of Sammy Ronsdell MaryAnne Y. and Kenneth P. Zabrycki Mark A. Zumbach
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THANKS TO OUR DONORS 2013-2014
CTD CINEMA SPONSORS Thank you to the following sponsors of Retrofantasma, Fan Appreciation Day, and the CTD Film Program, who made gifts of $50 or more between June 1, 2013 and July 18, 2014. CARETAKER OF THE OVERLOOK HOTEL ($450+) Ali and Will Stroh Jonathan and Gwen Van Ark Marc Wasserman and Craig Anderson VAMPIRE SLAYER ($150+) Melissa from alternativeXchange
Adrienne Lea Meddock Lloyd Mielenz III Shawn Moore No Agenda Show Scott and Pandy Weaver Tina and Budd Wilkins Robert Young
Stewart and Kristofer Chang Alexander Dylan Crumpler Curtis Greeson Christopher L. Harris Moya Hawkins CoreyandMatt.com Jonathan B. Howell Jeff and Darcy Marlow Jared McEntire
ARMY OF DARKNESS ($50+) Lauren Turner
2014 NORTH CAROLINA GAY + LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL We appreciate the support we have received from the following sponsors and donors to help create this summer’s Festival.
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BASF - The Chemical Company Duke University Hospital PNC DIRECTOR Accent Hardwood Flooring Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Chapel Hill & Durham Magazines Replacements, Ltd. Saladelia Café / Mad Hatter’s Café & Bake Shop STAR AICPA Center Studio Architecture NicholsonPham, PLLC – Attorneys at Law Tony Hall & Associates Real Estate Triangle Financial Advisors Whole Foods Market Durham BUSINESS PARTNER II Crescent Ninth Street Apartments
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ABOVE Attendees view the Confronting Change exhibit. LEFT (L-R) Civil Rights Exhibit Committee member Andre Vann, Former Durham Mayor Wense Grabarek and Committee Co-Chair Carl Whisenton. RIGHT The original ticket window and rail designated for “colored” patrons through 1963.
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Confronting
Change A new exhibit notes the historic protests that helped end the
Carolina Theatre’s segregationist policies in the 1960s
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NEW MULTIMEDIA EXHIBIT that opened at the Carolina Theatre in February commemorates the ending of segregation at the venue. “Confronting Change” honors the actions of the brave men and women who held peaceful protests and filed litigation to change the city-owned venue’s policies in 1963. Located at the entrance of the second balcony of the theatre, the museum-style display includes photographs of the key figures, protestors and the protests; the original “colored” ticket window, frame and rail; a recording of the broadcast of the evening
news the day the theatre was desegregated; front pages of The Carolina Times and text describing the entire process by which the theatre became the last city-owned facility to desegregate. A dedicated committee of community members who were involved in Civil Rights era protests in Durham‚ including those held at the theatre‚ oversaw the selection of the artifacts, video, images and text that comprise the exhibit. Committee members included Carl and Vera Whisenton, Walter Jackson, Claudine Daye Lewis, Jacqueline Davis Jones, Vivian McCoy, Kaye Sullivan, Willie Burt, Andre Vann, Alice Sharpe and Betty Rhodes. Members of the committee, interested community members, exhibit sponsors and donors, and theatre board members and staff attended a ceremonial gathering inside the Donors Lounge next to the exhibit on Wednesday, June 25. Wense Grabarek, 93, the supportive former mayor of Durham who governed during the time of the protests, also attended the event. The exhibit was sponsored by PNC and by private donations. ■ BY JOE STUDENT
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ABOVE A visitor reads the front pages of The Carolina Times published during the protests. BELOW The members of the Civil Rights Exhibit Committee.
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FILM Festivals & Series The Carolina Theatre presents the finest independent cinema 365 days a year.
NORTH CAROLINA GAY + LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL August 2015
NCGLFF celebrates a worldwide glimpse of today’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender life, helps bring the community together, and features entertaining and sophisticated films and filmmaking. Since its launch in 1996, the Festival has featured a diverse array of shorts, documentaries and feature films. The Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau named the NCGLFF a Signature Event for Durham, the highest honor bestowed on a cultural event or attraction by the organization. ncglff.org
ESCAPISM FILM FESTIVAL September 19-22, 2014
Your favorite childhood movie heroes are back: Jack Burton, Buck Rogers, Admiral Kirk, Snake Plissken, Kermit the Frog, Indiana Jones and so many more. Escapism recaptures the magic of your favorite fantasy and adventure movies from the late ’70s and early ’80s – the ones you remember watching with your friends on Saturday afternoon matinees during summer vacations. These are timeless examples of what movies do best of all – fantasy and adventure, epic in scale, heroic in concept and imaginative in execution. They’re fun movies. They’re meant to be.
carolinatheatre.org/films/festivals/escapism-film-festival
NEVERMORE FILM FESTIVAL February 20-22, 2015 Since 1999, the Nevermore Film Festival has presented brand new horror shorts and features from around the world, as well as timeless fan favorites. Many of these films will never receive a theatrical release in the United States. From classic suspense movies to hyper-violent Hong Kong cinema and everything in between – Nevermore has it all!
carolinatheatre.org/films/festivals/nevermore
RETROFANTASMA FILM & RETROFANTASMA CLASSICS SERIES Ongoing Retrofantasma Film Series: Admit it, you like being scared on purpose. When the shriek of a violin makes you jump, when dark shadows scurrying past a flashlight’s beam take your attention from the world, when you hear a scream at night in the distance and wonder what’s playing on the TV at your neighbor’s house, you step – for the briefest of moments – into the magic realm of scary movies. Simply put, Retrofantasma is a monthly double feature of the greatest scary – and fun – movies ever made. Retro Classics Series: A monthly double feature of genre films from the ’50s through the early ’70s. From the infamous gimmickry of William Castle to the giant bug films of the ’50s, some of these films are considered masterpieces. Others are simply great “bad” movies.
carolinatheatre.org/films/festivals/retro-film-series
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KEEPING IT REEL
An insider’s view of the Carolina Cinemas’ projection room BY JOE STUDENT
J
EREMY SMITH has probably seen more movies than you. And your friends. Combined. As the projection manager at the Carolina
Theatre Cinemas, Smith screens hundreds of features each year to ensure that all of the movies shown at the venue are free of glitches, hiccups and anything else that might interfere with the viewing experience of a casual moviegoer or a diehard cinephile. “Sometimes the audio won’t be in sync or, depending on the format, the focus will be off,” Smith says. “We do all we can to get it perfect, or as close as it can be.” The “film” screening process has changed over the past year, as the Carolina Cinemas upgraded to Digital Cinema Package (DCP) technology, a new industry standard enabling the theatre to stream digital files off a hard drive – and on to the big screen.
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Previously, some movies would arrive on classic 35mm-film reels or on Blu-ray or DVD formats. Some features – especially those programmed by Carolina Theatre Senior Director Jim Carl for events like the theatre’s ongoing Retro film series, the upcoming Escapism Film Festival (Sept. 19-22), the Nevermore Film Festival (Feb. 20-22) and the annual North Carolina Gay + Lesbian Film Festival – are still screened via 35mm or Blu-ray. Smith says some avid fans prefer the imperfections that some 35mm films develop as they age: scratches, pops, markings and more.
indicate a reel is ending – with digital,” Smith says. “That’s the charm of 35mm.” A Durham resident, Smith, 32, has 13 years
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“You don’t get ‘cigarette burns’ – the cue marks in the top right corner of the frame that
ABOVE Projection Manager Jeremy Smith monitors the digital film process. OPPOSITE Smith Prepares a 35 mm film for screening.
of experience handling problems with movies in various formats. He says bugs lurk in the new DCP technology, too. Even after a movie is loaded into the theatre’s digital system, it has to be formatted and checked for audio and visual quality before it is scheduled. “Occasionally, I’ll notice something isn’t perfect [during a screening], and it’ll bug me,” Smith says. “Most viewers won’t notice, though.” Smith was an integral part of the Carolina’s interactive presentation of The Tingler, the Vincent Price horror film presented on 35mm during last winter’s Nevermore Festival. “That was awesome. Up in the booth, we had a chance to be part of the production and see everyone reacting,” Smith says. There is one drawback to Smith’s work: He doesn’t have the urge – or need – to “go to the movies” very often. “People pay me to see a film; I don’t pay them,” Smith says with a laugh. “There usually isn’t much I don’t see at the theatre.” ■
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GUEST Presenters FULL FRAME DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL fullframefest.org The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival is an annual international event dedicated to the theatrical exhibition of non-fiction cinema. Each spring Full Frame welcomes filmmakers and film lovers from around the world to historic downtown Durham for a four-day, morning-to-midnight array of more than 100 films as well as discussions, panels and Southern hospitality. Set within a fourblock radius, the intimate festival landscape fosters community and conversation between filmmakers, film professionals and the public.
THE DURHAM SAVOYARDS durhamsavoyards.org
Created in 1963, Durham’s amazing homegrown theatre troupe, The Durham Savoyards, has brought fun and beauty to the Triangle by presenting the brilliant works of William S. Gilbert & Arthur S. Sullivan. For more than 50 years, this hardworking group of local theater lovers has entertained a community and greatly enriched the local arts scene.
TRIANGLE YOUTH BALLET triangleyouthballet.org
With a passion for training the next generation of dancers and instilling a deeper understanding of dance arts in our community, the Triangle Youth Ballet offers aspiring dancers workshops and performance opportunities. Founded in 1995 with the specific mission to produce family performances with local talent, the company quickly grew into one of the area’s top dance schools.
DURHAM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA durhamsymphony.org
The Durham Symphony is a semi-professional orchestra composed of a combination of volunteers and professionals, all classically trained. Throughout its 37-year history, the Symphony’s mission has been to foster the appreciation of music through the production of high-quality music for and by the residents of Durham and surrounding communities. The Symphony’s programming reflects a commitment to familiar, American and popular music. The organization also seeks to introduce classical orchestral music to young people in the school system through a variety of outreach programs. Traditionally, between October and May, the DSO performs several classical concerts at the Carolina Theatre. 42 T H E C A R O L I N A T H E AT R E
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CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF THE TRIANGLE thecot.org Considered one of the finest professional ensembles in North Carolina and the Southeast today, the Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle boasts an elite corps of musicians presenting a well-chosen and unusual repertoire that delights audiences and evokes high praise from critics. That standard of excellence has become the hallmark of the orchestra and has distinguished it from its peers. The orchestra performs throughout the year at the Carolina Theatre. Season tickets are available through the Carolina Theatre box office.
NC YOUTH TAP ENSEMBLE ncyte.org The North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble presents performances featuring cutting-edge contemporary choreography and traditional rhythm tap as it was danced in its prime. The company has performed or collaborated with many jazz musicians around the nation and world, has toured internationally and regularly appears at the two largest tap festivals in the United States – the New York City Tap Festival (Tap City) and Chicago Human Rhythm Project.
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Club Carolina series provides an intimate ‘new’ setting for cheyenne jackson
Julian Lage and Chris Eldridge
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AST SEASON, the Carolina Theatre brought world-class performing artists to fans in a way that it never had before: Club Carolina, an ongoing staging concept that allows the historic downtown Durham venue to present shows in an intimate new setting. Already accustomed to hosting wellknown live music and comedy acts in spacious Fletcher Hall, the Carolina Theatre designed the new series in order to give an increased number of touring artists an opportunity to play the historic venue, while offering fans the chance to see talented performers in a new setting. During all Club Carolina Series shows, Fletcher Hall receives a temporary pipeand-drape makeover to transform from a 1,000-seat venue to a cozy, flexible space that accommodates fewer than 500 guests. Fans can enjoy all of the modern amenities and architectural charm that they are accustomed to from the opulent theatre while seeing the series’ artists in an intimate room with a club aesthetic. “We wanted to create a different feel and make the theatre as intimate as possible,” says Bob Nocek, president and chief executive officer of Carolina Theatre.
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CLUB CAROLINA
►►► CLUB CAROLINA SCHEDULE
October Wednesday, October 1
Cheyenne Jackson
Entertaining singer-songwriter and actor with incredible vocal range Friday, October 10
Joshua Scott Jones
County music vocalist formerly of Steel Magnolias Tuesday, October 21
Julian Lage and Chris Eldridge Exceptional duo of Grammy-nominated guitarists Wednesday, October 29
Storm Large
Accomplished vocalist and former reality TV star
November Sunday, November 23
Eric Johnson / Mike Stern Sensational guitar duo of Grammy-level talent
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The first three artists selected for the Club Carolina Series were singer songwriter Ben Taylor, cellist Ben Sollee and high energy Bhangra band Red Baraat. The Club Carolina shows will continue in the 2014-15 season. The series offers two distinct staging constructions: one with 483 seats, which will use all of the Orchestra Level, and another with 281 seats, which will use only a portion of the lower level. Among the artists scheduled to appear in the new season are virtuoso guitar duo Julian Lage and Chris Eldridge. (See sidebar for full Club Carolina schedule.) “There are a lot of touring artists who haven’t reached the level at which they can attract 1,000 fans,” Nocek says. “The Club Carolina Series is a low-impact way for us to still bring them to Durham.” ■ BY JOE STUDENT
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HOW TO ORDER www.carolinatheatre.org/tickets (919) 560-3030
GROUP TICKETS Groups of 10 or more can save 15% on some Star Series events. Call the Carolina Theatre box office for more information.
LEGACY BOX SEATS Experience the elegance of the past in the Carolina Theatre’s elegant Legacy Box Seats. Enjoy great music, comedy and performing arts with a unique perspective of the stage and the timeless Fletcher Hall. Packages include two tickets to all Star Series events, access to our Donor Lounge, parking and more.
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