CENTRE COLLEGE’S
NORTON ARTS CeNTeR FOR The
2014-2015
PERFORMING AR TS SEASON
WelcOme
TO A NEW SEASON OF INCREDIBLE PERFORMING ARTS AT
CENTRE COLLEGE
With the 2014-2015 lineup, the Norton Center continues to present top artists from around the globe. From award winners, celebrities, and virtuosic performers to innovators and Broadway’s best, our aim is to ensure that the programmatic variety on our stages is always as strong as the artistic quality. All live performing arts venues have three things in common: an area where people perform, an area where people watch, and the space surrounding the two. Your experience at the Norton Center is different because we make every effort to bring you as close to the stage as possible! How do we do it?
Our theatres are intimate spaces. With only about 1,470 seats in Newlin Hall and 370 seats in Weisiger Theatre, world-class artistry is literally at your fingertips. The acoustics in both theatres (with much thanks to the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation’s incredible architecture) consistently provide clear sound, whether acoustic or amplified, spoken word or music. Newlin Hall’s Orchestra level has only nine rows, making it and much of the Grand Tier balcony feel like front-row seats. With the Weisiger Theatre’s structural design, its eight rows wrap around three quarters of the performance space and audience members are practically on stage with the artists.
Our artists interact with the campus and community. The Norton Center makes every effort to encourage visiting artists to participate in engagement activities such as post-show talk-backs, lecture/demonstrations, workshops and master classes, panel discussions with Centre faculty and community leaders, and miniperformances at venues outside of the Norton Center such as the Boyle County Public Library or McDowell Place Senior Center. From the front row to the last, our hope is that these uniquely Norton Center features result in a stronger and more memorable performance experience. We hope to see you at many of this season’s Norton Center performances!
2014
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K-12 Student Matinees..................24 Centre Student Performing Arts......26 Patron Information ........................28 Donor Information..........................29
perFormanceS September 4 23 27
“The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band ..............................2 Recycled Percussion ........................................................ 3 Smash Mouth .................................................................. 4
october 1 11 24
Chris Thile & Edgar Meyer .................................................. 6 Lara St. John & Marie-Pierre Langlamet ............................ 7 ZZ Top .............................................................................. 8
november 7
Russian State Symphony Orchestra .................................. 10
December 6
Wynonna & The Big Noise: A Simpler Christmas ................ 11
January 27
Paul Taylor Dance Company ............................................12
February 5 19 21 27
Cyrille Aimée ......................................................................14 Japanese Winter Plum Festival ........................................ 15 I LOVE LUCY® Live on Stage ..............................................16 Cameron Carpenter ............................................................18
march 6 27
Aquila Theatre in Wuthering Heights ................................ 19 MEMPHIS: The Musical .................................................... 20
april 11
Bill Engvall ........................................................................22
Subscription Information................30
2015
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Special ticket inFormation: *This event is FREE, however it is recommended that patrons request tickets in advance of the performance. • Tickets may be requested in person at the Norton Center box office or by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Norton Center. • The Norton Center will issue four (4) tickets per request (subject to availability). • All ticket holders must be seated in Newlin Hall by 7:45 PM the night of the performance, after which time any unclaimed seats will be available to non-ticket holders. The
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Co-sponsor:
Advocate Messenger
“the preSiDent’S own”
u.S. marine banD For two centuries, the United States
organization with that mission, the
Marine Band has been present for
Marine Band looks to the future,
those events which have shaped our
viewing its history and traditions as
national heritage. Its omnipresent role
foundations on which to build into
in events of national importance have
its third century of bringing music to
made it part of the fabric of American
the White House and to America.
life. Established by an act of Congress
The Marine Band travels across the
on July 11, 1798, the Marine Band’s
country each year during its fall
primary mission has remained to
concert tour, a tradition that began in
provide music for the President of the
1891 under its most famous director,
United States and the Commandant of
composer John Philip Sousa.
the Marine Corps. As the only musical
recycleD
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Straight from the Las Vegas strip and smash hit performances on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, Recycled Percussion is taking the Newlin Hall stage by storm, defining a new genre of music called ‘Junk Rock’ by making catchy beats on bizarre, everyday objects. Formed in 1995 by band leader Justin Spencer, Recycled Percussion combines extreme percussion, engaging humor, and extraordinary athleticism similar to that of STOMP and Blue Man Group. The band has played over 4,000 shows in more than 15 countries, and also done guest appearances on Carson Daly, The Today Show, and the Latin Grammy Awards. After being featured on the front page of USA Today and being voted National Act of the Year a record-breaking six times, the band gained worldwide recognition. The show has been rocking audiences for over two years in Las Vegas, and will embark on its first U.S. tour this fall. Whether they’re playing on buckets, ladders, grinders or sinks, Recycled Percussion’s boundless energy and creativity will blow you away. Audience members will be given instruments and encouraged to
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SmaSh mouth Celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year with a new national tour, Smash Mouth has long since established itself as the ultimate true-to-life California party band with a fun-loving vibe. A quick listen to their music and you realize the multi-platinum Smash Mouth is a 1960’s influenced garage band with a keen pop sensibility that maintains a timeless quality, a style they have created and that is all their own. In addition to selling more than ten million albums worldwide, Smash Mouth has brought their ska- influenced pop-rock to the big screen in popular films, including Shrek, The Jungle Book 2, The Cat in the Hat, and Rat Race. Coinciding with Centre College’s Family Weekend, this concert will feature the band’s number one hits such as “Walkin’ on the Sun,”“All Star,” and “I’m a Believer” and music from their new album MAGIC, the perfect soundtrack for year ‘round fun in the sun. 4
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chriS thile & eDgar meyer “chriS thile’S muSic iS…wiDe-ranging anD reStleSSly imaginative…”
–the new yorker
“eDgar meyer iS the moSt remarkable virtuoSo in the relatively unchronicleD hiStory oF hiS inStrument.” 6
–the new yorker
Bassist/composer Edgar Meyer and
Thile first rose to fame as a member of
mandolinist/composer Chris Thile return
the Grammy® Award-winning trio
to the Norton Center—this time as a
Nickel Creek, with whom he released
duo, crossing traditional boundaries
four albums and sold two million records.
in a diverse program of largely
Mr. Meyer’s previous performing and
original music. These two MacArthur
recording collaborations include a duo
Fellows have collaborated on several
with Béla Fleck; a quartet with Joshua
critically acclaimed projects including
Bell, Sam Bush and Mike Marshall; a
their 2014 duo recording; Yo-Yo
trio with Béla Fleck and Mike Marshall;
Ma’s Grammy®-winning Goat Rodeo
and a duo with Mark O’Connor for the
Sessions; a 2008 recording of original
1996 Appalachia Waltz release. Meyer
compositions; and, most recently,
previously performed at the Norton
Chris Thile’s 2013 solo recording,
Center with the Chamber Music
Bach: Sonatas and Partitas, Vol. 1,
Society of Lincoln Center, and Thile
produced by Meyer. A child prodigy,
with his band, Punch Brothers.
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lara St. John & marie-pierre langlamet Fresh from the success of their
described as “something of a
Born in Grenoble, France, Marie-
2012 collaboration Bach Sonatas,
phenomenon” by The Strad and a
Pierre Langlamet received her first
celebrated violinist Lara St. John
“high-powered soloist” by The New
harp instruction at age eight and
and
Langlamet,
York Times. Lara created her own
has been winning international
principal harpist of the Berlin
record label, Ancalagon, in 1999,
acclaim since she was 15. Among
Philharmonic, will form a duo
and has recorded with the Royal
numerous other awards, she took
once again for a recording and
Philharmonic, the Simon Bolivar Youth
first prize at New York’s Concert
tour featuring the works of Bach
Orchestra of Venezuela, and The
Artists Guild Competition and at
and Franz Schubert. Canadian-
Knights, with which she won the Juno
the International Harp competition
born violinist Lara St. John has been
Award in 2011 for her Mozart album.
in Israel.
Marie-Pierre
“St. John anD langlamet particularly uSe thiS commanD oF the eternally romantic violin anD harp genre to exploit the muSic’S alternating mooDS oF minor-key SeriouSneSS anD maJor-key Joy anD exaltation.”
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The sharp-dressed men of legendary rock band ZZ Top are bringing their signature mix of Southern rock, blues and boogie, to the Norton Center this fall. Guitarist Billy F. Gibbons, bassist Dusty Hill, and drummer Frank Beard are currently touring the country in support of their first studio album in nine years, La Futura. ZZ TOP’s music is always instantly recognizable, eminently powerful, profoundly soulful, and 100% Texas American in derivation. They’ve
want to ensure your seats are the best available, meet the guys of zz top and/or receive exclusive tour merchandise not available to the general public?
been thrilling audiences since the group’s inception in
Add on* these exclusive opportunities to your ticket package…
intact.
meet and greet tour package: $175 The Meet and Greet add on ensures your seat will be located within the first 5 rows of the stage. It also includes an exclusive meet and greet with ZZ Top, a personal photograph with ZZ Top, a Q&A Session with the Band, a specially designed concert shirt, a collectible limited-edition silkscreened tour poster, a ZZ Top tour merchandise item, and an official Meet and Greet laminated pass. Only 40 Meet and Greet Tour Packages are available, so act fast to take advantage of this opportunity!
vip tour package: $75 The VIP Tour Package add on ensures your seat will be located within the first 15 rows of the stage. It also includes a specially designed concert shirt, a collectible limitededition silkscreened tour poster, a ZZ Top tour merchandise item, and an official VIP Tour laminate. Only 110 VIP Tour Packages are available. *Add-Ons are in addition to your Tier 1 seat purchase, are limited to eight (8) per customer, and only available to subscribers or single-ticket buyers who purchase a Tier 1 price ticket. See website for complete details.
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1969 and can lay the undisputed claim to being the longest running major rock band with original members Their unmistakable sound and attitude have
garnered them legions of fans and cemented their status as cultural icons with popular hits including, “Sharp Dressed Man,” “La Grange,” “Legs,” “Gimme All your Lovin’,” and “Tube Snake Boogie.” These Rock and Roll Hall of Famers have sold millions of records over the course of their career, have been officially designated as Heroes of The State of Texas, have been referenced in countless cartoons and sitcoms and are true rock icons but, against all odds, they’re really just doing what they’ve always done. They’re real and they’re surreal and they’re ZZ Top.
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zz top “liStening to zz top iS like hearing where rock ‘n' roll waS DiScovereD…” -the
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ruSSian State Symphony orcheStra valeri polyanSky
artiStic Director & chieF conDuctor
vlaDimir FeltSman piano
known in Russia as the State Symphony Capella of Russia, was established in 1991. Its founding followed a merge of the State Symphony Orchestra of the USSR Ministry of Culture and the USSR State Chamber Choir. Under the direction of Music Director Valeri Polyansky, the RSSO is now most known for its strict discipline of the ensemble, the warmth of its timbre, and excellent balance between sections, as well as the subtlety of nuance evident in its performances. In their Central-Kentucky debut, the Orchestra will be joined by one of the most versatile musicians
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of our time: pianist Vladimir Feltsman, who
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The Russian State Symphony Orchestra (RSSO),
has performed at Carnegie Hall and the White House and worked with the Chicago Symphony
“FeltSman igniteD the rachmaninoFF like a rocket. taut, intenSe, practically airborne with energy, he attackeD the keyboarD in a hailStorm oF noteS oF increDible clarity anD FocuS.” –Seattle timeS
Orchestra, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and the Moscow Philharmonic. The program will include: Tchaikovsky’s Slavonic March, Op. 3; Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18; and Prokofieff’s Symphony No. 5 in B-flat Major, Op. 100.
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Celebrate the holidays with five-time Grammy® Award-winning country music superstar, Wynonna, who will spread festive cheer across the Bluegrass with her smooth vocals and tremendous live presence in an unforgettable performance that will warm the heart and inspire the spirit. With “A Simpler Christmas,” audiences can expect a mix of traditional Christmas classics, Wynonna’s own holiday songs, and a sprinkling of some of her biggest hits, all backed by her band, The Big Noise. This Kentucky native’s impressive career has produced hit songs such as: “I Saw
wynonna
& the big noiSe
a Simpler chriStmaS
The Light,” “She Is His Only Need” and “No One Else On Earth.” Since her quintuple platinum solo album, Wynonna, she’s sold over thirty million albums worldwide and received the coveted Top Female Vocalist of the Year trophy at the ACM Awards. Now, with her novel Restless Heart and The Judds’ OWN docu-series, which debuted with enormous television ratings, you can bet Wynonna’s fans will be watching very closely as she writes this next chapter of her legendary career.
Exclusive Sponsor: Media Partner:
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Paul Taylor
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season, the Paul Taylor Dance Company,
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directed by the greatest living pioneer of American modern dance, visits the Norton Center for the first time ever this season. Extolled as “a marvel” and “the center of American modern dance” (New York Times), the iconic Paul Taylor produces dances consistently regarded as masterpieces. His prodigious output includes more than 140 works over the course of six decades, with choreography that runs the gamut— lyrical, dark, ironic, silly, nostalgic, and outright funny—but each piece is always a journey orchestrated by genius. Paul Taylor’s primary company’s performance on the Newlin Hall stage will feature the Kentucky premiere of
Paul Taylor's American Dreamer, photo by Paul B. Goode
American Dreamer, a brand new work created in 2013 set to the music of Kentucky’s own, Stephen Foster, as well as classic and entertaining Taylor signature works.
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“the american Spirit SoarS whenever taylor’S DancerS Dance.”–San FranciSco chronicle
Paul Taylor's Cloven Kingdom, photo by Tom Caravaglia
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–the waShington poSt
Cyrille Aimée is an unstoppable,
released four CDs internationally.
undeniable new talent in jazz vocals
Her distinctive voice—which did not
today. Internationally renowned and
escape the attentions of Stephen
praised for her unparalleled abilities,
Sondheim, who cast Cyrille in an
Cyrille’s vocal stylings are enchanting
Encores! Special Event at New York’s
and mesmerizing. Her rich background
City Center in November 2013—is
has supplied her with the driving force
guaranteed to enthrall. Her quintet
of Dominican rhythm and French
features Django Reinhardt prodigy
Gypsy swing, receiving rave reviews
Adrien Moignard, and her hybrid of
and a fan following wherever she
influences has resulted in a sound
goes. In 2007, Cyrille won both the
that's fresh and enlivening. See this
First and Public Prizes in the Montreux
up-and-coming artist early in her star-
Jazz Festival Competition, and at the
bound trajectory in the intimate setting
tender age of 26, she has already
of the Weisiger Theatre.
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Plum Festival to explore the rich culture of the “Land of the Rising Sun.” The evening event will include demonstrations in Japanese tea tasting, flower arranging, calligraphy, saké tasting, and karaoke. The highlight of the Festival is a sampling of traditional Japanese Sagi-ryu Kyogen Theatre. These short plays originated in the 14th Century and represent humorous fables involving lively townspeople. In partnership with Yamaguchi Prefectural University, the actors and many of the Festival demonstrators are coming to the Norton Center directly from Yamaguchi, Japan, exclusively for this very special event. The ticket price includes admission to the Festival and unlimited viewings of the Kyogen Theatre performances (rotated hourly).
Stay tuned as more festival
announcements are made later this year.
JapaneSe winter plum
FeStival Featuring
Sagi-ryu kyogen theatre weiSiger
The Norton Center and Centre College will host a Japanese Winter
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It’s 1952, and you are a member of the studio audience
i love lucy ®
live on Stage
awaiting the filming of two hilarious and oh-so-familiar I LOVE LUCY® episodes. Imagine stepping back in time onto the Desilu Playhouse soundstage, where a charming host entertains and enlightens you with the behind-thescenes filming process, the 1950’s hi-fidelity technology and this brand-new thing called “television.”
splitting antics of that crazy redhead in the Ricardo’s New York apartment and thrill to the Cuban sounds of “The Ricky Ricardo Orchestra” at the famed Tropicana Nightclub. In between scenes the Crystaltone Singers perform live advertising jingles of the show’s newest sposors in perfect 1950’s style harmony. Can you say “Brylcreem?!”
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episodes begin and you witness, firsthand, the side-
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“the moSt entertaining Stage proDuction i’ve Seen in yearS—incluDing broaDway!” –william keck, tv guiDe
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cameron carpenter organ
“alternatingly Dazzling anD Subtle, anD alwayS FireD by a proFounD muSical intelligence.” –the wall Street Journal
most diverse of any organist. As a
for engaging audiences of all
keyboard prodigy, he performed
ages that simply underscores his
album, Cameron Carpenter is
Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier at
commitment and passion for
shattering
boundaries in new
age 11 and now holds a master’s
his work. Cameron will perform a
music. He is a virtuoso composer-
degree from The Juilliard School.
mixed repertoire of traditional
performer whose approach to the
Cameron’s goals are anything but
classical music, original compositions
organ is virtually unprecedented,
modest: the brash, outspoken, and
and arrangements, and other
and
As the first organist ever nominated ®
for a Grammy Award for a solo
phenomenally talented musician
selected works on the Norton Center’s
and composer wants the organ
very own pipe organ as well as on
Cesar Franck to his hundreds of
recognized as a premier recital
his newly created International
transcriptions of non-organ works,
instrument on par with violins and
Touring Organ.
his original compositions and his
pianos. As with most trailblazers,
collaborations with jazz and pop
Carpenter has energy and vision
artists—is perhaps the largest and
equal to his talent and a knack
his
repertoire—from
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“aquila’S proDuctionS are beautiFully Spoken, Dramatically revealing anD cryStalline in eFFect.” –the new yorker
aquila theatre in Emily Brontë’s
wuthering heightS Bringing its signature style and dynamic
after it was published, Brontë’s magnum
approach, Aquila re-imagines one of
opus remains an incredibly moving
the most famous love stories ever told
and classic tale of love, passion, and
with this heart-wrenching new production.
revenge. Impeccable design and a
Set on the wild, windswept Yorkshire
unique physical style combine with a
moors, Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights
marvelous cast to make Wuthering
is the story of free-spirited Catherine and
Heights an exquisite and captivating
dark, brooding Heathcliff. As children,
theatrical experience.
they are inseparable and, with time, their affection deepens into a passionate love. But Catherine lets her head rule her heart as she chooses to marry the wealthy Edgar Linton. Heathcliff flees the moors broken-hearted only to return years later as a wealthy man, but is it too
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muSical
“an exuberant muSical with claSSic valueS: catchy SongS, heaping SpoonFulS oF inSpirational momentS, anD giFteD perFormerS at the top oF their game.” –the new york poSt From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis where rock and roll was born, comes a hot musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs, and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. MEMPHIS tells the story of DJ Huey Calhoun, a good ol’ local boy with a passion for R&B music, and Felicia Farrell, an up-and-coming black singer who’s ready for her big break. Come along on their incredible journey that’s filled with laughter and roof-raising rock ‘n’ roll. With original songs by Grammy® winner and Bon Jovi co-founder David Bryan, and a gripping true-life inspired story from writer Joe DiPietro, MEMPHIS will leave you exhilarated by its explosive blend of electrifying music, soaring emotion and undeniable energy. In 2010, MEMPHIS won four Tony Awards®, including the award for Best Musical, as well as four Drama Desk Awards, including the award for Outstanding Musical.
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American Comedy Award winner for “Best Male Stand-up Comedian” and beloved contestant on the most recent season of Dancing with the Stars, Bill Engvall is a true show-business star. He starred in and executive produced his own self-titled sitcom for TBS, which ran for three seasons, and starred in the NBC series, The Jeff Foxworthy Show, where he played Jeff’s best friend. His first album, Here’s Your Sign, was certified platinum and held the #1 position on the Billboard Comedy Chart for 15 straight weeks. Engvall was part of the hugely successful Blue Collar Comedy concert films, which have sold more than nine million units and are some of the most watched movies and specials in Comedy Central history. He also has several solo specials, including Here’s Your Sign, Live and Dorkfish, which was certified gold, surpassing Jerry Seinfeld’s album to rank #1 on Billboard’s Comedy Chart. 22
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beyonD the Stage:
engagement & eDucation LIFELONG LEARNING IN THE ARTS The Norton Center is pursuing more personal engagements with its constituents and presenting artists that surpass typical expectations in an effort to form a long-term trust among the Norton Center, the College, and its audience. The Center’s reach extends far beyond the campus and Danville, as each year more than 5,000 elementary, middle, and high school students enjoy matinees of main stage performances at discounted rates. Centre College students and residents of the surrounding area also benefit from Norton Center activities by participating in lectures, seminars, master classes, and symposia surrounding various programs.
K-12 ACTIVITIES The goal of these programs is to provide teachers and students with a performing arts journey into global cultures and history, while also supplying educators with curriculum guides specifically created for the performance or program that meet national and state standards. To sign up to receive a 2014-2015 Professional Performances for Young Audiences Brochure, please visit nortoncenter.com/education-engagement
2014-2015 PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCES FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES* Recycled Percussion TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2014 • 10 AM
ImaginOcean TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2014 • 10 AM & 12:30 PM
Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells
ImaginOcean
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2014 • 10 AM & 12:30 PM
Japanese Winter Plum Festival featuring Sagi-ryu Kyogen Theatre THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015 • 10 AM - 12 PM (arrival times may vary)
Organ Rock Star: Cameron Carpenter FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2015 • 10 AM
Aquila Theatre in William Shakespeare’s The Tempest THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2015 • 10 AM
*All student tickets $8. Schedule subject to change.
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Free ticketS AND/OR A buS SubSiDy? norton center a.c.t.S. (Arts for the Classroom Ticket Subsidy)
Norton Center A.C.T.S. makes available a number of free or deeply discounted tickets, based on qualifying criteria*, to public schools in Kentucky for students to attend and engage in high quality and professional performing arts programs presented on our stages. Public school teachers in select areas may apply to receive an $8 subsidy per student ticket, making Norton Center Student Matinee ticket prices completely FREE. *For complete information and a list of eligible districts, please visit nortoncenter.com/education-engagement/norton-center-a-c-t-s/
kentucky arts council transpartation grant program The TranspARTation Grant enables Kentucky teachers and schools to offer students quality arts experiences by providing transportation funding to the individual classroom that applies for the grant. Applications are reviewed quarterly and deadlines are rolling. For more information or help in applying for a TranspARTation Grant, visit the Kentucky Arts Council online at http://artscouncil.ky.gov/Grants/TranspARTation.htm
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Señora Tortuga SEPTEMBER 25 – 27, 2014•WEISIGER THEATRE
WRITTEN BY Roxanne Schroeder-Arce DIRECTED BY Jane Dewey A celebration of the assimilation of two cultures and languages, this English/Spanish bilingual play uses the wisdom tales of the Mexican culture to give hope to a family faced with too much reality.
Boeing Boeing NOVEMBER 12 – 15, 2014•WEISIGER THEATRE
Drama program The Centre College drama program regularly produces exciting seasons of theatre that are highly regarded by both the community and college audiences. Plays are selected for their importance as dramatic literature, for their challenging nature, and, of course, for their entertainment value. All shows are cast from the student body at large —with the exception of an occasional guest artist. Tickets may be purchased at the Weisiger box office the night of a performance. 26
WRITTEN BY Marc Camoletti; TRANSLATED BY Beverly Cross and Francis Evans DIRECTED BY Tony Haigh A French farce about an American businessman living in Paris and juggling love affairs with three airline stewardesses.
The Farm Title TBA (Play is currently in development) FEBRUARY 13 – 14, 2015•WEISIGER THEATRE
WRITTEN BY Lindsay Joy DIRECTED BY Patrick Kagan-Moore Playwright Linsday Joy takes a look at the impact of social media on the lives of young people as a group of friends reunite in the aftermath of the passing of one of their friends.
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead APRIL 22 – 25, 2015•WEISIGER THEATRE
WRITTEN BY Tom Stoppard DIRECTED BY Patrick Kagan-Moore An, at times, hilarious reworking of the tragedy of Hamlet from the point of view of the most famous minor characters in all of drama.
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muSic program Instrumental ensembles. The Centre Orchestra performs standard symphonic literature, features student soloists, and combines with the choir to do large choral works. Special ensembles such as Kentucky Music Ensemble, CentreBrass, Centre Percussion Ensemble, and CentreJazz explore the repertoire for these instrumental groups. Student chamber ensembles (string quartets, piano trios, wind ensembles, for example) rehearse under faculty guidance. In addition, students may perform in the Pep Band at athletic events or in the community-based Advocate Brass Band. Choral ensembles. The Centre Singers is the premier mixed singing group, with 24 to 30 singers chosen by audition, and tours both nationally and abroad. Other choral ensembles include the College Choir, which performs major works for choir and orchestra; and Women’s Voices and Men’s Voices, devoted to the rich repertoire for all-female or all-male groups. All performances are free and open to the public.
Family Weekend Concert SEPTEMBER 27, 2014 • WEISIGER THEATRE
Musicians Showcase NOVEMBER 9, 2014 • NEWLIN HALL
Centre College Wind Ensemble NOVEMBER 22, 2014 • WEISIGER THEATRE
Dance program The annual Centre College Spring Dance Concert is a student-driven celebration of the diversity of dance and a culminating performance offered through the dance classes at Centre. Students have the opportunity to present their own choreography as well as to work with regional guest choreographers in this entertaining and multifaceted dance production. This performance is free and open to the public.
Kentucky Ensemble NOVEMBER 22, 2014 • COMBS WarEHOUSE
Student Spring Dance Recital MAY 7, 2015•WEISIGER THEATRE
Centre College Orchestra NOVEMBER 23, 2014 • WEISIGER THEATRE
Centre College Choral Concert DECEMBER 5, 2014 • LOCATION TBA
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The Norton Center is accessible to persons with disabilities, assuring a pleasurable performance experience for all. Accessible seating for persons with disabilities and a companion are available for all shows on a first-come, first-served basis. Be sure to mention your interest in wheelchair-accessible seating or other accommodations when placing your ticket order. Wheelchairs are available on a firstcome, first-served basis and are for on property use only.
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parking. Getting to Danville is easy, and parking on campus is convenient, either using the ample street parking or by taking advantage of the Norton Center’s valet parking services. For many performances, parking attendants will be at the circular drive in front of the Norton Center to take your vehicle. Just pull up and we’ll do the rest for you. The cost is only $8.00.
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Making charitable contributions is an art unto itself—a creative process that adapts to the changing needs and wishes of each individual donor. A financial contribution that is meaningful to you is, likewise, meaningful to us. Whether making a small general gift or underwriting a program, individual giving has great value.
…as a BUSINESS: Almost 40% of all consumers reported* they were likely to
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purchase goods or services from companies that support the arts, up from 31% in 2007. Advertise with us! The Norton Center is grateful to the numerous companies that advertise in the CentreStage program distributed at each performance. We encourage our patrons to take the time to visit the websites of our supporters and to consider them when doing business throughout our community.
Sponsor a program or performance! The Norton Center is well versed in helping businesses identify targeted sponsorship opportunities with meaningful benefits that address company needs. With branding, promotion, and hospitality opportunities—the possibilities are endless. *Culture Track 2011 Report
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Did you know? You can now select your own seat when you order tickets online at NortonCenter.com AND we’ve kept service fees low to ensure you get the most for your money! GROUP TICKET DISCOUNTS Groups of 10 or more can purchase tickets to select performances and receive a 15% discount. Renewing 2013-2014 subscribers who maintain PLATINUM or GOLD Level subscription status are guaranteed current seat locations if the order is placed prior to Monday, July 14, 2014. New subscriber orders, renewal orders with seat change requests, and SILVER Level subscriber orders will be filled after July 21. Priority seating will be given as follows: PLATINUM LEVEL (13-15 shows); GOLD LEVEL (10-12 shows); SILVER LEVEL (6-9 shows); NON-SUBSCRIPTION TICKETS (<6 shows). SINGLE TICKETS to all performances will be available online and by phone once subscription orders have been processed beginning August 20, 2014, and if tickets are available. 30
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Sect. II
Sect. III
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Recycled Percussion
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Smash Mouth
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___$41
___$31 ___$21
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Chris Thile & Edgar Meyer
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ZZ Top*
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Russian State Symphony Orch.
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Wynonna & The Big Noise
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Paul Taylor Dance Company
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I LOVE LUCY® Live on Stage
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Cameron Carpenter
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Aquila Theatre in Wuthering Heights
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Bill Engvall (7:00PM)
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Bill Engvall (9:30PM)
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Lara St. John & Marie-Pierre Langlamet
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Cyrille Aimée
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Japanese Winter Plum Festival
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Smash Mouth
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Chris Thile & Edgar Meyer
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Russian State Symphony Orchestra
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Wynonna & The Big Noise
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Paul Taylor Dance Company
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I LOVE LUCY® Live on Stage
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Aquila Theatre in Wuthering Heights
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Cyrille Aimée
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Japanese Winter Plum Festival
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