2014 -15 SEASON MIAC Mercyhurst Institute for Arts & Culture
FROM THE DIRECTOR Welcome to the 2014-15 MIAC season! This season, sit inside the intersection of architecture and music. Catch your breath when physics meets sculpture. And hold on as modern dance lifts classic Greek mythology into contemporary times. Join us as we showcase a diverse range of artistry in our 14-15 season – and don’t be afraid to wander somewhere you’ve never been. Who knows? You just might find your new go-to favorite.
No matter which shows pique your interest, arrive early! We are thrilled to continue our tradition of partnering with a wide range of local artists and small businesses to add pre-show activities to your entertainment experience. Explore a musical petting zoo before William Close and the Earth Harp Collective, get swept away in the sounds of the Irish fiddle before Moya Brennan Christmas and try your hand at computer animation before The Intergalactic Nemesis. We see our lobby as a community space, and one to make new friends – so if you see me before a show, please introduce yourself! I’d love to meet you and chat about music, art and life. At MIAC, we believe an institute is more than a place: an institute is the force that invites education and entertainment to collide. We are thrilled that 10 of our 13 artists will have the time for classroom conversations, movement workshops and technical exploration to enrich the educational experience of students in the Mercyhurst and Erie communities. We will welcome two of these performers – Samite and Project Trio – for weeklong stays during our second annual artistin-residency program. Catch them around town at the ExpERIEnce Children’s Museum, the Music for Veterans program, Collegiate Academy, The Mercy Center of the Arts and more. Stay tuned for details on where they’ll be on our website and through social media. We want to give you the chance to curate your own season. If you call our box office and tell them your favorite shows you’ve seen here or around Erie in years past, we would be happy to help you put together a season subscription package you’re sure to love. Please consider joining MIAC as a subscriber this season. Subscribers are the lifeblood of a performing arts center, and it gives us the chance to really get to know you as a friend of the arts. In closing, I’d like to send a special thank-you to our season sponsor, Cumulus Media, and all the other sponsors, friends and supporters of the arts at Mercyhurst. See you at the shows!
Christine Olivier Director of Programming
“You are over and above anything I have ever seen...” – Sharon Osbourne, America’s Got Talent
WILLIAM CLOSE AND THE EARTH HARP COLLECTIVE Friday, Sept. 5, 2014, 7:30 p.m. Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center Sit inside the intersection of music and architecture as William Close (of “America’s Got Talent” fame) transforms the Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center into the Earth Harp, the world’s largest string instrument. The body of the Earth Harp rests on the stage, where Close runs his hands along its strings with rosin-covered gloves to create beautiful, cello-like tones. The strings extend over the theater and attach to the balcony, immersing the audience in resounding melody. The Earth Harp has been draped over amazing architecture around the world, from the Coliseum in Rome to temples in Vietnam and from the Kennedy Center to Burning Man in the United States. A visionary in sculpture and sound design, Close has designed 100+ other instruments.
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Bring the whole family to the lobby an hour before the show for fun activities from the ExpERIEnce Children’s Museum and hands-on musical exploration with Todd’s Musical Petting Zoo. Grab a bite to eat from Mercyhurst’s own food truck, the Culinary Cab.
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ANAÏS MITCHELL Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014, 7:30 p.m. Erie Art Museum “Terrific...Mitchell is a skilled storyteller... and her delivery gives an emotional complexity that welcomes and even demands repeated listens.” – PITCHFORK
First and foremost a storyteller, this Vermont- and Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter recorded for Ani Difranco’s Righteous Babe Records for several years before starting her own label in 2012. Among her albums are 2010’s sensationally reviewed “Hadestown” – a folk opera based on the Orpheus myth with guest appearances from Bon Iver, Ani Difranco and the Low Anthem – and 2012’s “Young Man in America,” hailed by the press as “an epic tale of American becoming.” If there’s a common thread in Mitchell’s work, it’s that she’s as interested in the world around her as the one inside her, tackling big themes with the same emotional intimacy most artists use to describe their inner lives. We’re thrilled to partner up with the Erie Art Museum for the second year to welcome her to Erie during her international tour to promote the limited release of her rare solo recording “XOA.”
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MERCY KILLERS
“One-man theatre at its very best... If you love to be challenged by the theatre you’re watching and leave the theatre willing to ask the questions that make a difference, then Mercy Killers is a shining example of provocative theatre.” – Broadway Baby
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014, 7:30 p.m. Taylor Little Theatre Joe loves apple pie, Rush Limbaugh, the Fourth of July and his wife, Jane. He is blue-collar, corn-fed, made in the USA and proud, but when his uninsured wife is diagnosed with cancer, his patriotic feelings and passion for the ethos of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are turned upside down. In Mercy Killers, a new one-man play, Joe struggles with the uniquely American experience of losing your health in the land of plenty. Writer/director and Juilliard graduate Michael Milligan has brought the relatable story that lives within Mercy Killers to life in a theatrical form deserving of its title of 2013 Fringe First Award Winner at the renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland, UK. Milligan has appeared on the Broadway stage as Little Charles in August: Osage County and De Bries in La Bete. In addition to his Broadway career, Milligan has performed at the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Guthrie Theatre and the famous Folger Theatre in Washington, D.C.
Stay after! A panel of public health faculty and regional professionals will sit down for a discussion with playwright and actor, Michael Milligan, to examine the impact of this riveting piece of theatre.
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THE OFFICIAL BLUES BROTHERS REVUE Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014, 7:30 p.m. Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center There have been many imitators, but there is only one duo in North America sanctioned by Dan Aykroyd and Judith Belushi to don the official hat and sunglasses and walk in the legendary footsteps of Jake and Elwood Blues. Discovered in Las Vegas, performers Wayne Catania and Kieron Lafferty capture the infectious humor and unbridled spirit of the Blues Brothers like no one since John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd walked the stage. Backed by a powerhouse band, they’ll give you a show to remember, packed with classic hits from the Blues Brothers catalog, including “Soul Man,” “Rubber Biscuit”, “Sweet Home Chicago,” and more.
Arrive early! Join us an hour before the show when Mercyhurst’s own food truck, The Culinary Cab, will be parked outside the theater for a bite to eat, and Lavery Brewing Company, the official beer sponsor of MIAC, will be in the lobby serving up samples!
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“His songs, their serenity almost seemed miraculous.” – The New York Times
SAMITE Friday, Nov. 14, 2014, 7:30 p.m. Walker Recital Hall The internationally celebrated musician Samite comes together with Northwest Pennsylvania’s own Grammy Award winner David Cullen for a one-night-only engagement that brings worlds together.
Samite was born and raised in Uganda, where his grandfather taught him to play the traditional flute. When he was 12, a music teacher placed a western flute in his hands, setting him on his way to becoming one of East Africa’s most acclaimed flutists. He performed frequently to enthusiastic audiences throughout Uganda until 1982, when he was forced to flee to Kenya as a political refugee. Samite immigrated to the United States in 1987, and now he and his wife Sandra make their home in Ithaca, N.Y. His smooth vocals accompanied by the kalimba, marimba, litungu and various flutes mesmerize audiences throughout the world.
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This night of culture concludes a weeklong artist-in-residency program that connects Samite to Erie organizations including The Barber National Institute, Bloom Collaborative, Mercy Center of the Arts, ExpERIEnce Children’s Museum, Music for Veterans and more.
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BEN SOLLEE Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014, 7:30 p.m. Onstage Seating – Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center Join us as we lift up the curtains and seat the audience alongside the artist for an intimate evening of music. Known for his thrilling celloplaying that incorporates new techniques to create a unique mix of folk, calypso, bluegrass, jazz and R&B, Ben Sollee possesses roughsmooth-smoky vocal stylings and a knack for intricate arrangements that has brought about comparisons to Sufjan Stevens. He first gained major notice with his 2008 debut, Learning to Bend, which led NPR’s Morning Edition to call him one of the “Top Ten Great Unknown Artists” of the year. In his recently released fourth album, Half-Made Man, the narrator reveals everything about himself as a father, a spouse, a musician and more. With this record of raw power, grace and wisdom, Sollee is sure to be measured alongside the best artists of his generation.
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Arrive early! Enjoy complimentary tastings from Lavery Brewing Company, the official brewery of MIAC, and listen to wanderlust-inspired originals and reimagined classics from local band The Heliotropes.
‘TIS THE SEASON WITH BABES IN TOYLAND
THE MERCYHURST DANCERS AND LITURGICAL DANCE ENSEMBLE Friday, Dec. 5, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center Treat the family to a new holiday tradition. ‘Tis the Season, an hour-long dance concert by The Mercyhurst Dancers and Liturgical Dance Ensemble, features Babes in Toyland, a heart-warming story ballet; Passion Sculpture, a spiritual work to music of Johann Sebastian Bach; and a seasonal premiere combining dancers and vocalists that is guaranteed to delight children of all ages. Photo by Rick Klein
Holiday extras! Enjoy holiday music before the show and photo opportunities with members of our cast in the lobby following the performance.
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MOYA BRENNAN CHRISTMAS Friday, Dec. 12, 2014, 7:30 p.m. Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center
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$45 BOX SEATS $35 ADULTS, TIER 1 TIER 2 $30 ADULTS, SENIORS, TIER 1
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Celebrate the holidays with a special performance from Grammy award-winner and five-time nominee Moya Brennan. Brennan is known for her effortless vocals and timeless music that pay homage not only to her vibrant traditional Irish heritage, but also her grasp of contemporary forms. As the voice of the hugely popular band Clannad, which released 18 albums – two alongside acclaimed singer and her sister, Enya, she rose to prominence and soon became the benchmark for the Celtic music genre. Her solo career has eight albums to her credit and more in the pipeline. Brennan’s live solo shows have all the musicality and power of Clannad but with added, heartwarming intimacy. Fend off winter’s chill with this rich and moving experience filled with rhythm, atmosphere and vibrant harmony.
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Arrive early! Get the evening started with the sounds of local Irish band Blarney Rubble and enjoy complimentary tastings from Mazza Wines.
DIAVOLO Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, 7:30 p.m. Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center From Cirque du Soleil choreographer Jacques Heim comes Diavolo, a dazzling display of architecture in motion.
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The Los Angeles-based company explores the relationship between the danger of our environment and the human body through many different movement vocabularies: everyday movement, ballet, contemporary, acrobatics, gymnastics, martial arts and hip-hop. Diavolo has created dozens of dance works that form one of the field’s most compelling repertoires and will present two pieces at Mercyhurst: In “Trajectoire,” the performers rock, push and leap from a reeling ship in a visceral and emotional journey through the ebb and flow of the human experience. As the performers struggle to find their balance on a voyage of destiny and destination, “Trajectoire” shows the transcendence of the human soul against all odds. “Fluid Infinities,” set on an abstract dome structure sitting on a reflection of itself, investigates the persistence of life through struggle and the promise of life to change beyond the space of time.
JOSÉ JAMES Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, 7:30 p.m. Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center From The Late Show to Erie, New York City-based vocalist José James is described as a jazz singer for the hip-hop generation and is paying tribute to one of his main influences, Billie Holiday, for one night on the PAC stage. The son of a Panamanian jazz saxophonist, he studied at the prestigious New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York City and was a finalist in 2004’s Thelonious Monk International Jazz Vocalist Competition. Fusing together jazz, soul, rhythm and spoken word into his own unique brand of vocal jazz, the smooth, versatile singer-songwriter has released five studio albums with his 2008 debut The Dreamer and its 2010 follow-up, BlackMagic, both produced by the world-renowned DJ Gilles Peterson. Since then, James has transformed into an underground sensation in both the modern jazz and DJ culture scenes.
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Join us an hour before the show for complimentary beer tastings from Lavery Brewing Company, the official brewery of MIAC, while local band and Mercyhurst students The Monk’s Brew liven up the lobby.
THE INTERGALACTIC NEMESIS: TARGET EARTH A LIVE-ACTION GRAPHIC NOVEL TICKETS:
Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015, 7:30 p.m. Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center
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Telling an all-ages adventure story set in the 1930s, The Intergalactic Nemesis mashes up comic book and radio play formats into a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience, a new art form, the Live-Action Graphic Novel.
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Three actors voice the dozens of characters, a Foley artist creates all of the sound effects, and a pianist plays a cinematic score, while more than 1,250 individual full-color hi-res comic book panels tell a hilarious sci-fi adventure story visually from an enormous movie screen. And it’s all done live in front of your eyes. If you’ve got an inner 12-year-old (or an actual one living in your home), The Intergalactic Nemesis is one show you don’t want to miss. Nerds of all ages will love this retro multimedia extravaganza!
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Browse local artist Todd Scalise’s work or try your hand at computer animation with Erie animators extraordinaire, MoreFrames.
MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY Wednesday, March 4, 2015, 7:30 p.m. Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center
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Join us before the performance for a conversation with Mercyhurst World History and Dance faculty as we discuss mythology’s role in dance and movement throughout the centuries. Then, stroll through the Cummings Art Gallery before taking your seat.
As the oldest and most celebrated modern dance company in America, the Martha Graham Dance Company created and still embodies a timeless and uniquely American style of dance that has influenced generations of artists and continues to captivate audiences worldwide. The pioneering choreographer and her dancers radically expanded dance’s vocabulary of movement, rooting it in social, psychological and sexual ideas, forever altering the scope of the art form. The company will commission a new work by Andonis Foniadakis, a contemporary reflection evoking the essence of the myth of Narcissus and Echo. The work will be presented in a program titled Myth and Transformation, funded by the National Dance Project and commissioned specifically for this company. The presentation of Martha Graham Dance Company was made possible by the New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Dance Project, with lead funding from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, with additional support from the National Endowment for the Arts and through the ArtsCONNECT program of Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
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“Wide appeal, subversive humor and first-rate playing.” – The Wall Street Journal
PROJECT TRIO Saturday, March 28, 2015 All ages: 2 p.m., Ages 10+: 7:30 p.m. Walker Recital Hall
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Before our 2 p.m. family performance, Mercy Center of the Arts teachers will lead hands-on activities for children of all ages, guiding you and your little ones through different musical instruments. If spring fever has you feeling silly, let local caricature artist Bryan Toy draw you. Before both performances, browse an exhibit from the Photographic Arts Society of Northwestern Pennsylvania.
Combining the virtuosity of world-class chamber musicians with the energy of rock stars, Project Trio has a repertoire so deep we had to book them for two performances! Based in Brooklyn, N.Y., flutist Greg Pattillo, cellist Eric Stephenson and bassist Peter Seymour met at the Cleveland Institute of Music, where they were honored with the 2013 CIM Alumni Achievement Award. Together, they formed Project Trio, a passionate, high-energy ensemble in which they compose and arrange all of their own music.
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Students of all ages recognize them for their beatboxing flutist, which garnered 74 million (and counting!) YouTube views and appearances on Nickelodeon and MTV. Bring the whole family to the 2 p.m. performance for instrumental music fused with hip-hop, rock and pop to bridge the gap between classical music and pop culture. Later that evening, the members of Project Trio showcase their serious classical chops in a more traditional chamber concert.
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CHRIS BRUBECK’S TRIPLE PLAY Thursday, April 2, 2015, 7:30 p.m. Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center Six years almost to the day since his legendary father, Dave Brubeck, graced the PAC stage, Chris Brubeck leads his group Triple Play in an epic sojourn through American music as they discuss their performances with Dave Brubeck through the years. The innovative rock and jazz musician plays bass, trombone, piano, guitar, sings and has earned international attention as composer, performer and leader of his groups, The Brubeck Brothers Quartet and Triple Play. He eventually recorded and performed with his father and has lots of stories to tell. Onstage, Chris’ irrepressible enthusiasm is matched by his command of jazz, blues, funk, pop and classical musical styles. An awardwinning composer, Chris’ natural talents have made him the go-to composer for genre-bending modern classical music. LIMITED SEATING AVAILBLE: Join us after the show for an intimate conversation with Chris Brubeck on his career and the legacy of his father. Reserve your seat for just $10 more with the purchase of your ticket!
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Arrive early! See what the official brewery of MIAC, Lavery Brewing Company, has on tap in a pre-show complimentary tasting.
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MERCYHURST THEATRE PROGRAM The Mercyhurst Theatre Program, under the direction of Dr. Brett D. Johnson, features an eclectic production season that nurtures students’ skills as performers, designers and technicians in a wide repertoire of classic and contemporary plays and musicals. ALL PERFORMANCES IN TAYLOR LITTLE THEATRE.
CABARET Book by Joe Masteroff, Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred Ebb, Directed by Dr. Brett D. Johnson Wednesday-Saturday, Oct. 22-25, 8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 25-26, 2 p.m. Welcome to the Kit Kat Klub, where the Emcee, Sally Bowles, and a raucous ensemble take the stage nightly to tantalize the crowd. But as life in pre-WWII Germany grows more and more uncertain, will the decadent allure of Berlin nightlife be enough to get them through their dangerous times? Come hear some of the most memorable songs in theater history, including “Willkommen,” “Maybe This Time” and “Cabaret.”
ORPHEUS DESCENDING by Tennessee Williams, Directed by Dr. Brett D. Johnson Thursday-Saturday, April 9-11, 8 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 2 p.m.
THE TEMPEST by William Shakespeare, Directed by Dr. Doug Powers Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 4-6, 8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 6-7, 2 p.m. The Tempest pits the desire for revenge against the demands of love and asks if man is capable of creating a brave new world. The story focuses on Prospero, the banished Duke of Milan. Marooned on a distant island with his daughter, Miranda, Prospero has spent 12 years perfecting his magic arts. Now, with the help of the spirit Ariel, he raises a storm at sea, bringing within his grasp the enemies who robbed him of his dukedom.
A Sicilian immigrant’s daughter, unhappily running a drygoods store in the South and tending to her dying husband, is reawakened by a mysterious drifter who appears in town. Orpheus Descending is at once a love story, a plea for spiritual and artistic freedom, and a portrait of racism and intolerance in a small Mississippi Delta town.
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TICKETS: THE TEMPEST & ORPHEUS DESCENDING
(12 AND UNDER) AND $15 ADULTS $10 SENIORS/STUDENTS $5 YOUTH MERCYHURST STUDENTS (WITH ID)
(12 AND UNDER) AND $10 ADULTS $7 SENIORS/STUDENTS $5 YOUTH MERCYHURST STUDENTS (WITH ID)
D’ANGELO DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC SPRING OPERA The D’Angelo Department of Music enriches the growth of young musicians through large and small ensembles, master classes, performances and residences to assist them in becoming lifelong learners in the arts. Each spring, students bring their vocal and instrumental talents together for the fully staged opera.
SPRING OPERA: MADAMA BUTTERFLY
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Friday, April 17, 2015, 8 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 2015, 2 p.m. Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center Puccini’s beloved work Madama Butterfly is one the world’s most performed operas, telling the story of a geisha whose unrequited love for an American naval officer ends in tragedy. The opera is popular not only because of the beautiful music – arias such as “Un bel dì” and the famous “flower duet” are among the most familiar pieces – but also because of its beautiful Japanese-inspired sets and exotic costumes.
MERCYHURST DANCE DEPARTMENT The Mercyhurst Dance Department strives to make an impact on the survival of high-quality ballet and the building of future leaders for the arts. Experience the culmination of the students’ creative exploration and discovery as performers and choreographers in these live performances that showcase many styles of dance.
ALL PERFORMANCES IN MARY D’ANGELO PERFORMING ARTS CENTER.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM The Mercyhurst Dancers Enjoy the fun of an event filled with fantasy, fairies, and the mischievous antics of sprites. Bring the family and enjoy the comedy, romance and beauty of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream performed by The Mercyhurst Dancers. Following the Friday and Saturday evening performances, meet and talk with the dancers and choreographers at the “Talk Back” session. Friday, Nov. 7, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, 2 p.m.
BEYOND WORDS IV An Evening with Mercyhurst Ballet Theatre & SoMar Dance Works With unparalleled artistry and innovation, Mercyhurst Ballet Theatre and SoMar Dance Works team up again to present an exciting evening of dance. The resident companies bring the best of ballet and contemporary dance to the stage, including a special multi-media collaboration with awardwinning Erie children’s book author Mary Arete Moodey. The Saturday evening performance will benefit SafeNet, Erie’s domestic violence safety network, and the Dance Department’s Jenni-Lyn Memorial Scholarship Fund. Following the Friday and Saturday evening performances, meet and talk with the dancers and choreographers at the “Talk Back” session. Friday, Feb. 20, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, 2 p.m.
RAW EDGES The Mercyhurst Dancers and Returning Alumni Photo by Jennifer White
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Now in its 17th year, Raw Edges is a Mercyhurst dance tradition showcasing the work of student and guest choreographers. This year’s performance will feature the first movement of The Waldstein Sonata, the unfinished work by modern dance legend José Limón completed by Daniel Lewis of the José Limón Dance Foundation. Intermissions will include a “Talk Back” session, an opportunity for the audience to explore insights into the choreography with the choreographers. Always fresh and imaginative, Raw Edges will keep you at the edge of your seat. Friday, May 1, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 2 p.m.
THE MET: LIVE IN HD For centuries, opera has captivated audiences with rich storytelling, spellbinding vocals and spectacular stage production. If you love this thrilling art form, experience a worldclass performance from The Met up close and personal – without the hassle of airfare to NYC. And for opera newcomers? This is the perfect introduction. Once you lose yourself in the dramatic plots, you’ll wonder why it took you so long to give opera a try.
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PERFORMANCES
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MACBETH by Verdi Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014 LE NOZZE DI FIGARO by Mozart New Production Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014 IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA by Rossini Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 CARMEN by Bizet Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014
THE MERRY WIDOW by Lehár New Production Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015
IOLANTA by Tchaikovsky/ BLUEBEARD’S CASTLE by Bartók New Production Saturday, March 7, 2015
LES CONTES D’HOFFMANN by Offenbach Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015
LA DONNA DEL LAGO by Rossini Met Premiere Saturday, March 14, 2015
DIE MEISTERSINGER VON NÜRNBERG by Wagner Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015
CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA by Mascagni/ PAGLIACCI by Leoncavallo New Production Saturday, May 9, 2015
MARIA J. LANGER MOVIES AT MERCYHURST Sundays @ 2 p.m. Taylor Little Theatre FILM LINEUP COMING IN SEPTEMBER 2014.
SERIES
Join us Sunday afternoons to cozy up to a weekly matinee you just won’t find anywhere else in Erie. From critically acclaimed independent films and documentaries to encores of your classic favorites, you’re sure to find something that piques your interest. Enjoy them all in the intimate Taylor Little Theatre, the perfect venue for experiencing great films of past and present.
The MARIA J. LANGER FILM SERIES, curated in collaboration with Mercyhurst University academic departments, features critically acclaimed independent world movies and documentaries that inspire reflection and conversation with the greater Erie community.
The ON SCREEN/IN PERSON SERIES brings independent filmmakers to campus to host a screening and Q-and-A session to give the audience an opportunity to learn more about the passion and creativity behind the filmmaking process.
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The CLASSIC FILM SERIES is a great way to see the films you love on the big screen once more. Feeling nostalgic? We’ll take you back to the year the movie premiered with news clips and cartoons before the feature. Tickets are only $1 for everyone!
MERCYHURST STUDENTS (WITH ID)/ $6 ADULTS $5 SENIORS/STUDENTS $1 CLASSIC FILM SERIES (ALL AGES)
CUMMINGS ART GALLERY Exhibit schedule In 1984, Sister Angelica Cummings, founder of the Mercyhurst art department, watched as generations of art students and supporters honored her by dedicating the college’s art gallery in her name. Today, that gallery pulls in artists from around the tri-state area as well as highlighting the works of Mercyhurst art students. The gallery hosts solo and group exhibitions by emerging and established artists, juried student shows and art faculty shows. For information about the gallery or any of the exhibits listed below, please call (814) 824-2092.
HOURS:
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
2 - 5 p.m. SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
8.21.14 - 9.28.14
2.16.15 - 3.15.15
Mercyhurst University Art Faculty exhibit new works in this annual exhibition. Faculty include Daniel Burke, Tom Hubert, Gary Cardot, Jodi Staniunas Hopper, Mary Elizabeth Meier, Deborah John, Jamie Borowicz and Patricia Tomczak-Czulewicz.
Mercyhurst University students submit artworks in any medium to be judged in this juried art competition.
ART FACULTY SHOW WITH GUEST ALUMNUS DAVID SCHROECK ’00
Reception: Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014, 5-7 p.m.
10.6.14 - 11.2.14
ARCHITECTURE OF ERIE COUNTY: A PHOTOGRAPHIC SURVEY
Reception: Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014, 7-9 p.m.
11.10.14 - 1.4.15
SHAPING THE FUTURE: PENNSYLVANIA ARTIST EDUCATORS
JURIED STUDENT ART SHOW
JUROR: Amara Geffen, artist and community organizer, and art professor at Allegheny College. Amara’s studio practice encompasses community and/ or environmentally focused public art, as well as art works that utilize found and repurposed objects that explore personal narratives and evoke a potentially romantic view of life, memory and time. Reception: Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, 7-9 p.m.
3.23.13 - 4.26.15
SENIOR ART THESIS EXHIBITION
K through 20 Pennsylvania Art Educators exhibit artworks in all media in this invitational art exhibit, co-sponsored by the Pennsylvania Art Education Association with Mercyhurst University Art Department
Mercyhurst University senior art students display their final senior art projects.
Reception: Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, 1-3 p.m.
Reception: Saturday, March 28, 2015, 2-4 p.m.
1.12.15 - 2.8.15
4.29.15 - 5.18.15
CONFRONTING INJUSTICE: A WOMAN’S VOICE
INTERIOR DESIGN
What are our obligations and opportunities, individually and institutionally, to confront injustice? Local and regional women artists respond to the theme of Confronting Injustice to create new works in this special exhibition.
Exhibit highlights the final projects of Interior Design students under the tutelage of Interior Design Department Chair Kathy Weidenboerner.
Reception: Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, 7-9 p.m.
Reception: Thursday, April 30, 2015, 7-9 p.m.
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SETTING YOUR GPS? HERE’S OUR STREET ADDRESS: Mercyhurst University 501 East 38th St. Erie PA 16546
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. SATURDAY
Once you’re on campus, it’s easy to get to all of our performance venues – just follow the black and silver signs. You can enter campus from the front gates on East 38th Street, or through either of the side entrances located on Briggs Ave.
On Event Days, performance venues will open 60 minutes before each event. All performances, prices and venues are subject to change.
Event parking on campus is always free. Just follow the signs to locate the parking lot that’s most convenient for you. With the exception of handicapped parking, parking rules are not enforced after 6 p.m. See you at the show!
MIAC Mercyhurst Institute for Arts & Culture
501 E. 38TH ST. ERIE, PA 16546
2014 -15 SEASON