My Funny Valentine February 2 – 7, 2016
Contents From the President & CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Welcome from Prairie Meadows . . . . . . . .4 My Funny Valentine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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My Funny Valentine Who’s Who in . . . . . . 7 the Cast Des Moines Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . 10
Feb. 23-28 Temple Theater DesMoinesPerformingArts.org · (800) 745-3000 Civic Center Ticket Office · Ticketmaster Locations Temple Theater Ticket Office OPEN 2 HOURS PRIOR TO PERFORMANCE
Board of Directors and Staff Guest Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO
Dear friends, Welcome to the Temple Theater! Since opening in October 2002, the Temple Theater has become an important fixture in the live entertainment scene in Central Iowa and a cornerstone of the Western Gateway revitalization. It is undoubtedly one of the best small performance spaces in Des Moines. Des Moines Performing Arts is dedicated to bringing the finest in professional theater and entertainment to our area. We’re very grateful to Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino for supporting our programming. And we especially appreciate the support of our loyal Temple Comedy Series Season Ticket Holders. It’s the support of theater-goers like you that makes this intimate theater a continued success. Enjoy the show!
Jeff Chelesvig President & CEO Des Moines Performing Arts
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WELCOME FROM PRAIRIE MEADOWS
Dear Temple Theater guests, Des Moines is alive with cultural events that rival those found in much larger cities across the nation. This is a result, in large part, to the outstanding offerings presented by Des Moines Performing Arts. Your support of this organization and the wonderful productions at the Temple Theater is a testament to the quality of offerings it provides to our community. Prairie Meadows is delighted to partner with Des Moines Performing Arts in bringing you the Prairie Meadows Temple Comedy Series and to contribute to the economic vitality and quality of life in Central Iowa. Along with our commitment to providing financial support to the arts, Prairie Meadows has given more than $1 billion through taxes, grants and charitable donations to the State of Iowa. More than half of that has remained right here in our community to promote economic development, agriculture, jobs and tourism. We look forward to another wonderful season, and we hope you enjoy the show. Sincerely,
Gary Palmer President /CEO Prairie Meadows
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TEMPLE THEATER
A Des Moines Performing Arts Theater Jeff Chelesvig, President & CEO
Sweetwood Creative Presents
Starring
Pat Hazell and Karen Morgan Created and Conceived by
Pat Hazell
February 2-7, 2016 PRESENTED BY DES MOINES PERFORMING ARTS
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to proudly support Des Moines Performing Arts.
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WHO’S WHO in the CAST Brothers, Nashville Backstage, The Wonder Bread Years and A Kodachrome Christmas. Pat is currently in development on a musical adaptation of his original play Grounded For Life. However, his greatest accomplishment is being the father of two of the brightest shining stars in the universe, Tucker and Keaton.
Pat Hazell Showtime once declared Pat Hazell one of the five funniest people in America. His 25 years of experience as a writer, producer and director have made him a go-to guy for new American theater. Pat Hazell is one of the original writers for NBC’s Seinfeld, a Tonight Show veteran, a critically acclaimed playwright and a contributing commentator to National Public Radio. He is recognized for his genuinely funny Americana humor.
Karen Morgan was born in Georgia but now calls Maine home. A former trial attorney, she began her comedy career in 2005 as a Finalist in Nick at Nite’s Search for the Funniest Mom in America. Since then, Karen has appeared in theatres and comedy clubs across the country including The Laugh Factory in Los Angeles, Caroline’s in New York City and Comedy Connection in Boston. Her radio clips can be heard on Sirius XM Radio. In 2012, she won the Improv Comedy Club’s national comic search in Las Vegas and was also featured on the USA Channel in an ad for Wal-Mart. Her book “You Might Be A Mama” was published by Peter Randall Publishing in 2005. For more information on Karen, please visit karencomedy.com
As a playwright, Pat’s first endeavor Bunk Bed Brothers was optioned by Columbia Pictures, then gained the attention of the TV industry and was filmed as the sit-com, American Pie, for NBC. Hazell’s signature work, The Wonder Bread Years, a grand salute to the babyboomer generation, aired on PBS where they referred to Hazell as “America’s foremost pop culture anthropologist.” Currently, the live theatrical tour of The Wonder Bread Years is enjoying success across the US. As the Chief Creative Officer of Sweetwood Creative, he is responsible for the national tours of four original productions: Bunk Bed 7
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DES MOINES PERFORMING ARTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Mary Kramer * Chair RET Ambassador Karen J. Lynn * Vice-Chair Athene USA Rosemary Parson * Treasurer EquiTrust Life Insurance Company Thomas E. Press * Secretary Midland’s Choice Thomas Brown * Past Chair Brown NationaLease
Christine Lauridsen Sand * Assets Chair Lauridsen Group Eric T. Crowell * Audit Chair UnityPoint Health – Des Moines John Craig * Finance Chair RET Sammons Financial Group
Robert Brownell Polk County Board of Supervisors
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Frank Cownie, Mayor City of Des Moines
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LEGAL COUNSEL Mike Kulik Davis Brown Law Firm *Indicates a member of the Executive Committee
STAFF ADMINISTRATION Jeff Chelesvig President & CEO Laura Sweet Vice President & COO Tricia Moore Human Resources Administrator Heidi Watkins Finance Director/Controller Bill McElrath Business Director Barbara Hanson Accountant Chris Browning Office Manager Vicky Barr Executive Assistant PRODUCTION AND BUILDING SERVICES Janet Albanese Director of Production and Building Services Production: Alan Dyer Technical Operations Manager/ Head Electrician
Nicholas Romano Stage Operations Manager/ Head Carpenter Greg Tracy Production Manager/Head Audio Jamie L. Stepp Production Supervisor Building Services: Earl Smith Building Services Manager Ly Ung Building Services Manager
Allison Ross Assistant Guest Services Manager
Karoline Myers Education Manager
House Managers: Kerry George Shirley Kleywegt * Doug Kouba Evonne Kouba Sharon Montgomery Cynde Pool * Shirley Ramirez Marion Singleton *Temple Theater House Managers
Julie Houghton Programming & Education Coordinator
MARKETING Barb Preuss Director of Marketing
Building Services Associates: Francisco Hernandez Paul Kemp Khom Mao Francisco Mora Irene Perez Hank Teav Dominick Ung
Matt Spangler Sr. Marketing Manager Jonathan Brendemuehl Communications Manager Greg Votava Digital Marketing Manager
DEVELOPMENT Brett Smith Research Specialist
Carina Woodward Marketing Manager
L. Carlson Donor Relations Coordinator
Brooke Vaske Marketing Intern
Dylan Stuck Development Intern
PROGRAMMING & EDUCATION Eric B. Olmscheid Director of Programming & Education
GUEST SERVICES Joel Cox Guest Services Manager
The backstage employees of Des Moines Performing Arts are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local 67.
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Michelle McDonald School Programs Coordinator Sarah Bannon Community Programs Coordinator Janelle Ketcher Education Intern TICKET OFFICE Denise Smithson Green Ticket Office Director Brooke Bridenstine Ticket Office Staff Manager Jeff Waldschmitt Ticket Office Database Manager Kennedy Bollmeyer Ticket Office Manager Laura Arenson Customer Service Team Member Candace Bell Customer Service Team Member Chontel Berthelsen Group Sales Coordinator
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GUEST INFORMATION CAMERAS The use of cameras or any type of recording devices is prohibited.
SPECIAL SEATING NEEDS Seating is available for all performances for guests with special needs. Please call the Civic Center Ticket Office at (515) 246-2300.
CELL PHONES Please turn your cell phone off or set it to the silent mode. Please also refrain from text messaging and using your phone as a light source during the performance.
TRANSPORT WHEELCHAIR The Temple Theater has a wheelchair available to assist guests with mobility concerns. A House Manager may be contacted for access to this.
Emergency Exiting In case of an emergency, please leave through your nearest exit location.
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LATE SEATING Late seating will be accommodated by House Staff at the earliest appropriate time. LISTENING DEVICES Listening devices are available at the bar. Headphones, earbuds are provided with these devices. Neck loops are available for guests who wear hearing aids with a T switch. You will be asked to leave a credit card or driver’s license until the unit is returned.
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