Monmouth University Center for the Arts 2015-16 Season Brochure by Monmouth University Center for the Arts

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WELCOME to Monmouth University’s Center for the Arts! This year, we are celebrating our tenth-anniversary season with a stellar lineup of artists joining us from all corners of the world to perform and share their work on our beautiful campus. Over the years, we’ve made it our mission to feature a wide range of cultures and styles of artistic expression in our theaters and galleries. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this season’s Performing Arts Series is no different as it features a mix of sounds from Africa, Ireland, France, and New Zealand, along with classic Victorian characters and modern Indian drama, Native American dance and music, and contemporary Americana, not to mention chamber ensembles, a little street-corner soul, and some of our favorite Monmouth County music makers. Come experience art in the most intimate of settings for performances up-close and personal where it seems as though it’s just you and the artist; for question-and-answer sessions that give insight and background about the artist’s creative process; and for workshops with handson learning experiences for novices, amateurs, and professionals alike. Experience opera like you’ve never seen it before, broadcast LIVE in real time on our 30-foot-wide screen directly from the Met in New York City. You can also view the National Theatre of London and the Bolshoi Ballet LIVE in HD. And when you do, you will feel as though you are on the stage with the artists themselves—that’s how incredible these screenings are! The Center features a dozen major art exhibits annually—three or four simultaneously—a Visiting Writers Series celebrating its tenth year, Art Now, which takes a modern approach to multimedia arts, Children’s Theatre, student productions, our Film Series, Summer Theatre, and much much more. Partnerships, such as our affiliation with the Grammy Museum in LA, enhance our programming capabilities, enabling us to provide symposia, conferences, films, and exhibitions that address cultural icons such as Frank Sinatra and Bruce Springsteen. It’s all right here waiting for you to discover—a real jewel in a beautiful setting, easy, convenient, enlightening, inspirational, and fun! Sincerely,

Vaune Peck Director Center for the Arts Cover Credits: (left to right) Indian Ink's The Elephant Wrestler; The Metropolitan Opera's Roberto Devereux with Sondra Radvanovsky as Elisabetta, photo by Kristian Schuller; Untitled oil painting on canvas by James Deane; Hugh Masekela, photo by Bret Rubin; Lakota Sioux Dance Theatre, photo by Kelsey Schriver. Special thanks to Marissa Mohrman

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BRAVO AMICI

Sun. September 20 at 4 PM Pollak Theatre Tickets: $35; $45; $60 (Gold Circle) Bravo Amici’s mix of powerful tenors and glorious sopranos perform an uplifting collection of well-known classical and contemporary arias. Combining the essential elements of pop, Broadway and opera with classical overtones, their powerful performance is a tribute to the emerging musical genre of “Contemporary Classical Crossover” taking the world by storm. With fans ranging from Sir Elton John to Queen Elizabeth, these acclaimed international top artists have sold more than 3 million albums.

AQUILA THEATRE COMPANY

THE ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES Thurs. October 1 at 7 PM Pollak Theatre Tickets: $35; $45

The legendary sleuth, Sherlock Holmes, takes the stage in this witty, fast paced production by the acclaimed Aquila Theatre. The clever Holmes skillfully maneuvers the twisted web of London's most intriguing cases with his split second deductions revealing intimate and useful details of a person's life. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's vivid characters jump from the page weaving a tale of mystery, suspense and intrigue. In addition to Holmes, many of Doyle's other well-known characters are on hand; the trusted sidekick Dr. Watson, Irene Adler, the woman who got away, and the only woman to have won Holmes's respect, the red-headed mason Jabez Wilson. With actors drawn from the top British and American stages, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a thrilling and memorable ride. 6

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COWBOY JUNKIES

Fri. October 2 at 8 PM | Pollak Theatre Tickets: $40; $50; $60 (Gold Circle) It's been 30 years since the Cowboy Junkies led by siblings Margo, Michael and Peter Timmins on vocals, guitar and drums respectively, plus Alan Anton on bass —performed their first gigs at various Toronto clubs. For three decades, the Cowboy Junkies have remained true to their unique artistic vision and to the introspective, quiet intensity that is their musical signature, creating a critically acclaimed body of original work that has endeared them to an audience unwavering in its loyalty. Joined by multiinsturmentalist Jeff Bird, The core Cowboy quartet returns to Monmouth for a retrospective of their three decades playing all manifestations of popular music. Expect an evening that runs the gamut from the folky intimacy of the band’s earliest efforts, to an always surprising selection of covers (Springsteen, Stones, Talking Heads, The Cure) — although to be sure, simply delivering “the expected” has never been part of the Cowboy Junkies' playbook.

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“The venue was so small and intimate. I felt like it was a private concert!” - Arts Patron

LAKOTA SIOUX DANCE THEATRE

Sun. October 4 at 3 PM Pollak Theatre Tickets: $35; $45; $55 (Gold Circle) Experience Native American culture through authentic dance, music and ceremony when the Lakota Sioux Dance Theatre performs Ċokata Upō! (Come to the Center). Set against a backdrop of spectacular video imagery and accompanied by live traditional, sacred, and courting songs, narratives and creation stories are woven into the fabric of the performance. The New York Times describes the experience as a “…great sense of theatricality…a visual treat…more than a spectacle…A ritual celebration that made dancing a ceremonial act.” Under the direction of choreographer Henry Smith, the company includes some of the most highly acclaimed performers of the Sioux Nation.

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A MARVELOUS NIGHT:

THE MUSIC OF VAN MORRISON Sat. October 24 at 8 PM Pollak Theatre Tickets: $25; $35; $55 (Gold Circle)

THE WEEKLINGS

ORCHESTRA EXPERIENCE Fri. October 16 at 8 PM Pollak Theatre Tickets: $25; $35; $50 (Gold Circle)

The Weeklings perform the music of The Beatles with infectious passion and enthusiasm. As professional musicians that have appeared and collaborated with many high profile national artists, band members Glen Burtnik, who started his career portraying Paul McCartney in the Broadway production of Beatlemania; gold record song writer Bob Burger; longstanding member of the “BeatleFest” house band John Merjave and highly sought studio/live drummer Dave Anthony bring a level of precision and authenticity rarely matched in any performance of The Beatles music! In this special premiere The Weeklings present a new theater production, a full concert orchestra experience which will include The Barefoot Strings, the Maxximum Horns and very Special Guests, performing the great music of The Beatles along with The Weeklings’ own Beatle inspired music. produced by Sammy Boyd Productions

Legendary front man Rob Paparozzi (Original Blues Brothers Band, Blood Sweat ‘n Tears) and master song stylist Pat Guadagno (BobFest, The Candle Brothers) lead an all-star band on a musical journey through the lifework of one of the most influential and unusual artists of our time. Last year’s capacity crowd was mesmerized by an eclectic selection of Morrison’s mystical compositions, performed by an ensemble of Jersey musical nobility including: Pam McCoy, Steven Delopoulos (Burlap to Cashmere), Irish Tenor Steve Reilly, Michael Ghegan (Michael Jackson Cirque de Soleil), John Korba, (Hall & Oates, Phoebe Snow, Roseanne Cash) Tom Labella, Joe Bellia & Jillian Rhys McCoy (Jon Bon Jovi’s Kings of Suburbia). The whole crew is back for a transcendental evening of genre defying music to benefit Autism Speaks. produced by Christopher Neary and Charles Moran

“I so enjoyed my performance on the stage of the Pollak Theater at Monmouth University. Consider it the Broadway of the New Jersey Shore.” -Julian Sands, Actor

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PINE HILL PROJECT LUCY KAPLANSKY AND RICHARD SHINDEL

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Sun. November 1 at 7 PM | Pollak Theatre Tickets: $29; $39; $49 (Gold Circle) Lucy Kaplansky and Richard Shindell have been singing together for 25 years. And they’ve talked about making a record together for just as long. In summer 2014 an extraordinarily successful Kickstarter campaign raised the initial goal of $40,000 in 24 hours, going on to ultimately reach over $85,000, to bring that desire to fruition under the band name The Pine Hill Project. Tomorrow You’re Going, an Americana masterwork of great songs, gorgeous harmonies, and stunning production was released in 2015. The album is at turns meditative, joyful, rollicking, and deeply moving, and a one of a kind musical event. You don’t want to miss the opportunity to see and hear Richard and Lucy perform as The Pine Hill Project live in the perfect setting of Pollak Theatre.

BROADWAY'S NEXT H!T MUSICAL

Fri. November 6 at 8 PM | Pollak Theatre Tickets: $25; $35; $45 (Gold Circle) The New York Times calls Broadway’s Next H!T Musical, “Hilarious!” Time Out NY says, “At last! A musical of, for, and by the people.”

The hilarious Broadway’s Next H!T Musical is the only unscripted theatrical awards show. Master improvisers gather made up, hit song suggestions from the audience and create a spontaneous evening of music, humor, and laughter. The audience votes for its favorite song and watches as the cast turns it into a full-blown improvised musical - complete with memorable characters, witty dialogue, and plot twists galore. Don’t miss the next great American musical it could be written by YOU!

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INDIAN INK'S

THE ELEPHANT WRESTLER

Sat. November 7 at 8 PM | Pollak Theatre Tickets: $35; $45; $55 (Gold Circle)

"Generous spirited... I came out feeling rejuvenated as well as entertained" - Sydney Morning Herald The contradictions of modern India with its iPhones and ancient gods come alive in this outrageously funny and heartbreakingly beautiful romantic thriller. With a few wellchosen words, actor and playwright Jacob Rajan displays a remarkable ability to dive into the emotional heart of an ever-changing parade of characters in this one -man show. Blending western theatrical traditions with eastern flavors, Indian Ink Theatre Company - one of New Zealand's most successful touring theatre companies is critically acclaimed for its use of live music, heightened theatricality, humor, pathos and great storytelling. This engagment is funded through the Mid Atlantic Tours program of Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

an evening with COLIN HAY

Wed. November 10 at 8 PM | Pollak Theatre Tickets: $30, $32.50, $37.50, $45 (Gold Circle) Colin Hay is familiar to millions as the frontman, songwriter, and vocalist of pop sensation Men at Work (Down Under, Overkill, Who Can it Be Now?). Hay is justifiably proud of his place in pop history, but since moving to Los Angeles in 1989, he’s made 11 criticallyacclaimed solo albums, including the highly successful Man at Work, and has recently announced the release of his new album Next Year People. Next Year People is the work of an artist who is a true master of his craft. Over the past 15 years Hay has reinvented himself as a solo artist, regularly selling out theaters and listening rooms across the US and around the world and introducing himself to a new generation of fans in the process. The frequent use of Hay’s music in TV and film—including hit shows such as Scrubs, Army Wives and Modern Family and on soundtracks to the films Garden State and Words and Pictures—has proven the timeless appeal of his songs. produced by UMT Presents

KEEP ME IN YOUR HEART FOR A WHILE: THE BEST OF

MADELEINE PEYROUX Fri. November 13 at 8 PM | Pollak Theatre Tickets: $39; $49; $60 (Gold Circle) “The only thing that matters is the song,” says singer-songwriter Madeleine Peyroux. This conviction along with a ‘one of a kind’ voice, has carried the Jazz artist from busking on the streets of Paris, all the way to mainstream recognition. Through intensely distinctive renditions of old classics and modern tunes by the likes of Leonard Cohen and The Beatles, Peyroux has proved to be an uncannily insightful ‘interpreter’ with her consistently impeccable choice of material. Peyroux has come a long way from the streets of Paris to the word’s grandest concert halls and has collaborated with the some of the world’s finest musicians. Still, where other artists might rest on their laurels and bask in the glory of countless gushing reviews, Peyroux continues to fearlessly explore new territories.

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HUGH MASEKELA

Sat. November 14 at 8 PM Pollak Theatre Tickets: $35; $45; $60 (Gold Circle) Legendary trumpeter Hugh Masekela is best known for his 1968 Grammy-nominated hit single, Grazing in the Grass. A native South African, Masekela was deeply affected by his life experiences growing up in the harsh political climate during the 1950s and 1960s. His music has been a defining force in world music, the preservation of South Africa’s musical heritage, as well as the struggle for freedom and human rights around the world. Articulate and brilliantly musical in any number of genres, Masekela has collaborated with numerous artists including Paul Simon, Miriam Makeba, Dizzy Gillespie, Harry Belafonte and Herb Alpert. photo by Brett Rubin

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Pollak Theatre is"such a great performance center located in my own backyard. So Intimate and cozy, not a bad seat in the house.” -Arts Patron

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ORCHESTRA OF ST. PETER BY THE SEA Fri. December 4 at 8 PM Pollak Theatre Tickets: $45

25th Anniversary Reception with Meet & Greet | 6:30 PM Tickets: $25 (limited availability)

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A CELEBRATION OF THE MUSIC & LEGACY OF THE BAND

Fri. November 20 at 8 PM Pollak Theatre Tickets: $25; $35; $50 (Gold Circle) Glen Burtnik, Salvatore Boyd, Bob Burger and Arne Wendt, return to Pollak Theatre performing as The Band. Together they will be joined on stage by national and regional talent, recreating not only the music but the celebration, camaraderie and talent that took over the stage back in 1976. The Band's style of writing and music has influenced so many artists, bands and songwriters, from the Grateful Dead and The Beatles to Elvis Costello and Pink Floyd and continues to do so. A wise man once said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s better to burn out than fade away, and on Thanksgiving Day of 1976, one of the best live acts of the rock era went out in a blaze of glory. produced by Sammy Boyd Productions

Celebrating his 25th year at Monmouth University, the ever lovable and charismatic Father Alphonse Stevenson returns to conduct the Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea in a well-established Christmas tradition at Monmouth University. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simply no better way to start the holiday season than to spend a special evening with Father Alphonse, his 42-piece orchestra and distinguished vocalists as he provides humorous and personal anecdotes amidst a program of holiday classics and carols. This Christmas tradition is sure to sell out so get your tickets early!

The Pollak Theatre is a beautiful venue - state of the art, great sound and wonderful acoustics” – John Hammond

WILLIAM CLOSE

AND THE EARTH HARP COLLECTIVE

Sat. January 23 at 8 PM Pollak Theatre Tickets: $35; $45; $60 (Gold Circle) "Unique, fascinating, and mesmerizing, William Close & the Earth Harp Collective may just prove to be the break-out smash of the season!" – Daily Local News

William Close & the Earth Harp Collective recently received massive praise and admiration when the group finished third on NBC’s hit show America’s Got Talent. The world's largest stringed instrument, the Earth Harp has been installed around the world. The Strings have stretched to the top of the Seattle Space needle, to temples in Vietnam, the famous Grand Theater of Macau and the Coliseum in Rome and now performance artist and the inventor of over 100 musical instruments, William Close, brings his majestic stringed instrument to the Pollak Theatre in a performance that will push the envelope of the musical experience.

TAYLOR 2

Established in 1993, this six member company embodies all the artistry of the world renowned choreographer, Paul Taylor, representing the wide range of athleticism, humor and emotion found in his work. “Taylor 2 is wonderfully intimate. Watching these dancers perform Taylor works clearly reveals both structure and movement for an eye-opening appreciation of the master’s approach. "It’s like hearing Mozart played on original instruments, or birds in the woods without traffic noise. There’s an authenticity about them that also speaks with the voice of authority: It’s easy to see why Taylor’s work stood out from the crowd right from the start. These dancers are every bit as skilled and delightful as the senior company and so eager, so ready to captivate, they can’t fail.” – Allison Tracy, Berkshire Eagle

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Sun. January 31 at 4 PM | Pollak Theatre Tickets: $25; $35

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DOO WOP EXPLOSION: A NIGHT OF ACAPPELLA HARMONY Sat. February 20 at 7 PM Pollak Theatre Tickets: $25 $35, $45 (Gold Circle)

L.A. THEATRE WORKS BRAM STOKER'S

DRACULA

Thurs. February 11 at 7 PM Pollak Theatre Tickets: $40; $50; $60 (Gold Circle) After wowing audiences with their unique live radio theater style in last year’s adaptation of In the Heat of the Night, L.A. Theatre Works, the foremost radio theatre company in the United States, returns to the Pollak stage in Bram Stoker’s Dracula. In Charles Morey’s acclaimed adaptation, Count Dracula slips quietly into Victorian London with a cargo of his native Transylvanian soil, necessary for rest between his victims. The city seems helpless against his frightful power, and only one man, the smart and resourceful Dr. Van Helsing, can stop the carnage. Over the years, the story of Dracula has been used as commentary in modern studies of psychology, women’s issues, and colonialism, while never losing its place as one of the greatest horror stories ever told. 14

This exciting evening will feature five top acappella doo wop vocal groups from New York City to Philadelphia. The Tee-Tones formed on the streets of Brooklyn and fine-tuned their harmonies in the tunnels of the NYC subway system. They’ve appeared on Good Morning America and ABC World News Tonight. The versatile group, Quiet Storm, has developed a huge following in the Philadelphia area. Called “Storm Chasers,” their fans follow them from concert to concert. The Balladeers are known for their perfect execution of complex R&B vocal harmonies. They limit their appearances to a couple special performances a year. The popular Piscataway group, Re-MemberThen, has the distinction of twice winning the acappella showdowns at the Meadowlands. The Philly Ringtones are the newest of the area acappella groups, whose individual members have decades of experience with other singing groups. (Line up is subject to change)

My favorite thing about coming to shows here is"meeting new people with like-minded musical taste and listening to true artists at the top of their game.” - Arts Patron

CHERISH THE LADIES Sat. February 27 at 8 PM Pollak Theatre Tickets: $40; $50

“It is simply impossible to imagine an audience that wouldn’t enjoy what they do,” says the Boston Globe speaking of Cherish the Ladies, the long-running, Grammynominated, Irish-American super group that has toured the world, played the White House and the Olympics, and recorded 15 outstanding albums. Under the leadership of the dynamic and irrepressible flute and whistle champion Joanie Madden, these ladies create an evening that includes a spectacular blend of virtuoso instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements, and stunning step dancing. Their continued success as one of the top Celtic groups in the world is due to the ensembles ability to take the best of Irish traditional music and dance and put it forth in an immensely entertaining show.

ETHEL WITH ROBERT MIRABEL Fri. March 4 at 8 PM Pollak Theatre Tickets:$28; $38; $50 (Gold Circle)

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Continuing a deeply successful six-year collaboration, ETHEL and Robert Mirabal, Native American musician, instrument builder and three time GRAMMY® Award winner present their next evolution of the cross-cultural concert experience. The inspiration is Water as the embodiment of Spirit, and its essential role in Life on Earth. The audience is immersed in a flow of music, narrative, and ritual, that evokes timeless Native American traditions through contemporary musical artistry. ETHEL will also perform part of Gabriela Lena Frank's epic Andean Walkabout and Phil Kline’s gorgeous The River. (cosponsored by the Urban Coast Institute)

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IMAGO THEATRE’S ZOOZOO Sun. March 6 at 2 PM | Pollak Theatre Tickets:$30; $40; $55 (Gold Circle)

Imago Theatre, best known for FROGZ is proud to announce its latest family hit ZooZoo, a whimsical, terrifically silly family show that has delighted audiences nationwide with its giggle-inducing short vignettes performed without words to an original score—a perfect theatre experience for children. ZooZoo is a circus, a zoo, and a world all its own, where penguins play musical chairs, a cat becomes trapped in a giant paper bag, hippos have insomnia, and anteaters work as waiters —all resulting in a madcap revue of illusion, comedy, and fun. Imago’s shows have been described as Cirque Du Soleil-evoking acrobatics mixed with Mummenschanz-like mime, set in a unique, yet accessible, French-influenced, avant-garde playground. Recommended for ages 3 and older.

"delightful...just watch!" - New York Times "Very special treat...fun... completely enthralled!" - I Love NY CITY MAMA.com

BOREALIS WIND QUINTET & THE MONMOUTH WINDS

Sun. April 3 at 3 PM Pollak Theatre Tickets: $22; $32; $42 (Gold Circle) The Borealis Wind Quintet, like the spectacular Aurora Borealis, displays a brilliant array of sparkling color and magic in the music they perform. Nominated for a Grammy in 2006, they are without question the major wind quintet of our time. Their warm yet commanding stage presence, combined with great music captivates the audience. Engaging and delightful, Borealis brings a fresh sound and an exciting program to each performance. Their tours have taken them to major halls throughout the U.S. The Monmouth Winds, a New Jersey-based quintet formed in 2009 will open the evening. 16

“Pollak Theatre is a lovely place to perform” -Jason Isbell

MARTIN HAYES & DENNIS CAHILL WITH SWITCHBACK Fri. April 22 at 8 PM | Pollak Theatre Tickets: $28; $38; $48 (Gold Circle)

Two world renowned Celtic duos come together for the first time on the Pollak Stage for a spectacular night of Irish music. Irish fiddle virtuoso Martin Hayes and American master guitarist Dennis Cahill have garnered international renown for taking traditional Irish music to the edge of the genre with slowbuilding, fiery performances while incorporating sensibilities from the worlds of blues and jazz. While Martin pursues melody, Dennis explores the harmony and rhythm with the tunes. Hayes says, "Our primary wish is that the musical experience be one that lifts our spirits and those of the audience."Brian FitzGerald and Martin McCormack of Switchback have been playing their brand of eclectic Celtic and Americana music at sold-out concert halls, performing arts centers and festivals for over 20 years. Featuring a mix of Irish music and original songs, their concerts have been described as “breathtaking scenery for your ears.” With a mix of mandolin, guitar, and bass their harmonies have won comparisons to the Louvin Brothers, the Everly Brothers and Simon and Garfunkel.

JIMMY LAFAVE & AMY HELM

Sat. April 23 at 8 PM | Pollak Theatre Tickets: $29; $39; $50 (Gold Circle) Two incredible singer-songwriters perform on the Pollak stage in this co-bill representing the best of American music traditions. The attraction of Jimmy LaFave's music lies in his voice and vision that strikes responsive chords at the heart of folk, blues and American roots rock & roll. Jimmy has devoted most of his life to making music, beginning as a young boy in Texas, then moving to Oklahoma where he crafted his sound, a combining his experiences among authentic songwriters from the tradition of Woody Guthrie. His discography includes 8 critically acclaimed cds and he has toured extensively through the U.S. and Europe. Amy Helm’s deep musical roots are enriched by her stunning vocal and other creative gifts revealing a spellbinding artist who moves easily through a broad range of musical styles. The daughter of music legend Levon Helm and singer/ songwriter Libby Titus Fagen, Helm wields a powerful voice that can both stir and soothe, whether she is singing traditional gospel, blues standards or her own heartfelt compositions.

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THE LION THE CHARLOTTE'S WITCH & THE WEB WARDROBE Tue. March 22 at 10 AM Mon. November 2 at 10 AM Pollak Theatre Tickets: $12; $15

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Theatreworks' production of Charlotte's Web is based on This enchanting musical is based E.B. White's loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider on C.S. Lewis' adventure story named Charlotte. Wilbur has a problem: how to avoid winding about four children of war-torn England, who accidentally enter up as pork chops! Charlotte, a fine writer and true friend, hits on a plan to fool Farmer Zuckerman: she will create a "miracle." the land of Narnia by climbing through a magic wardrobe. This Spinning the words "Some Pig" in her web, Charlotte weaves a solution which not only makes Wilbur a prize pig, but ensures strange and wondrous place is ruled by the cold-hearted White his place on the farm forever. This treasured tale, featuring madWitch, who makes the winter last cap and endearing farm animals, explores bravery, selfless love, year round. Although they seem and the true meaning of friendship. unlikely saviors, the children fulfill an ancient prophecy by defeating the witch, thus restoring sunshine and peace to the spell-bound Narnia and returning the great Lion King THE GOLDEN MEATBALL Aslan to his throne.

CURIOUS GEORGE:

Wed. May 18 at 10 AM Pollak Theatre Tickets: $12; $15

Join the inquisitive, lovable little monkey Curious George, star of books, movies and the award winning PBS television show in this delightful new musical. All–You-Can-Eat Meatball Day came just once a year. George had been waiting all month for that day, a day almost bigger than his birthday! On Meatball Day, George helped his friend Chef Pisghetti cook some delicious meatballs, and serve them to the hungry crowd. But this year, the crowd had vanished! Something was keeping people away. Something pretty big. And that “something” was Phinneas T. Lightspeed and his speedy Meatballs O’Matic machine. 18

Sponsored by the Monmouth University Alumni Association, the Children's Theatre series is produced by TheatreWorks, USA.

National Theatre Live THE BEAUX' STRATAGEM

Thurs. September 24 at 7 PM Pollak Theatre Run Time: 3:00 | Tickets: $22 Simon Godwin (Man and Superman) directs George Farquhar's wild comedy of love and cash. The ‘Beaux’: Mr. Aimwell and Mr. Archer, two charming, dissolute young men who have blown their fortunes in giddy London. Shamed and debt-ridden, they flee to provincial Lichfield. Their ‘Stratagem’: to marry for money. Lodged at the local inn, posing as master and servant, they encounter a teeming variety of human obstacles: a crooked landlord, a fearsome highwayman, a fervent French Count, a maid on the make, a drunken husband, a furious butler, a natural healer and a strange, turbulent priest. But their greatest obstacle is love. When the Beaux meet their match in Dorinda and Mrs. Sullen they are most at risk, for in love they might be truly discovered.

The British theatre behind the Tony Award winning War Horse & One Man, Two Guvnors brings these thrilling HD broadcasts to the BIG screen at POLLAK THEATRE

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HAMLET

Thurs. October 15 at 7 PM Encore: Thurs. February 18 at 7 PM Pollak Theatre Run Time: 4:00 | Tickets: $22 Academy Award® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (BBC’s Sherlock, The Imitation Game, Frankenstein at the National Theatre) takes on the title role of Shakespeare’s great tragedy. Directed by Lyndsey Turner (Posh, Chimerica) and produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, National Theatre Live will broadcast this eagerly awaited production live to cinemas. As a country arms itself for war, a family tears itself apart. Forced to avenge his father’s death but paralysed by the task ahead, Hamlet rages against the impossibility of his predicament, threatening both his sanity and the security of the state.

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LIVE ON SCREEN

VERDI’S

Presented in Hi Def video and surround sound with easy to read subtitles, showcasing the talents of the world’s premier performers and visionary directors, the big-screen broadcasts from New York’s Metropolitan Opera combine the electricity and immediacy of live performance with a technical artistry that ensures there’s not a bad seat in the house.

Sat. October 3 at 1 PM Encore: Sun. October 18 at 1 PM Run Time: 3:07 | Tickets: $23

IL TROVATORE

Soprano Anna Netrebko’s dramatic and vocal skills are on full display in her next new role at the Met— Leonora, the Verdi heroine who sacrifices her own life for the love of the gypsy troubadour. Tenor Yonghoon Lee sings the ill-fated Manrico, baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky is his rival, and mezzo-soprano Dolora Zajick is the mysterious gypsy with the troubled past. Marco Armiliato conducts Sir David McVicar’s Goya-inspired production.

VERDI’S

OTELLO

Sat. October 17 at 1 PM Encore: Sun. November 8 at 1 PM Run Time: 3:27 | Tickets: $23 NEW PRODUCTION Verdi’s masterful Otello matches Shakespeare’s play in tragic intensity. Director Bartlett Sher probes the Moor’s dramatic downfall with an outstanding cast: tenor Aleksandrs Antonenko plays the doomed Otello; new soprano star Sonya Yoncheva sings Desdemona, Otello’s innocent wife and victim; and baritone Željko Lučić plays the evil Iago, who masterminds Otello’s demise. Dynamic maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts. Presentations of the Met: Live in HD series at Monmouth University are made possible by a generous gift from University Trustee Robert Sculthorpe, as well as gifts from the Fairleigh S. Dickinson, Jr. Foundation Inc. and the Nicola Musso Charitable Foundation.

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WAGNER’S

TANNHAUSER

Sat. October 31 at 12 PM Encore: Sun. November 15 at 1 PM Run Time: 4:31 | Tickets: $23 James Levine conducts Wagner’s early masterpiece in its first return to the Met stage in more than a decade. Today’s leading Wagnerian tenor Johan Botha takes on the daunting title role, opposite soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek as Elisabeth, adding another Wagner heroine to her Met repertoire after her acclaimed Sieglinde in the Ring a few seasons ago. On the heels of his recent triumph in Parsifal, baritone Peter Mattei sings Wolfram, and mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung is the love goddess, Venus.

MOZART'S

THE MAGIC FLUTE

Encore ONLY: Sat. December 12 at 1 PM Run Time: 1:52 | Tickets: $23

BERG’S LULU

Sat. November 21 at 12:30 PM Encore: Sun. December 6 at 1 PM Run Time: 4:27 | Tickets: $23 NEW PRODUCTION Acclaimed artist and director William Kentridge (The Nose) applies his unique theatrical vision to Berg’s notorious femme fatale who shatters lives, including her own. Musically, the masterful score is in the sure hands of Met Music Director James Levine. Soprano Marlis Petersen has excited audiences around the world with her portrayal of the tour-de-force title role, a wild journey of love, obsession, and death. Susan Graham joins a winning cast, including Daniel Brenna and Johan Reuter.

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Live in HD series by seeing the ground-breaking broadcast that started it all. Adults and children alike were enchanted by the whimsical humor and breathtaking puppetry of Julie Taymor’s hit production, presented in a shortened English-language version. Under the baton of Maestro James Levine, a winning ensemble cast – including Nathan Gunn, Ying Huang, Matthew Polenzani, Erika Miklosa, and René Pape – brings fresh life to Mozart’s timeless fairy tale.

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PUCCINI’S

TURANDOT

Sat. January 30 at 1 PM Encore: Sun. February 28 at 1 PM Run Time: 3:35 | Tickets: $23

BIZET’S

THE PEARL FISHERS

Sat. January 16 at 1 PM Encore: Sun. February 21 at 1 PM Run Time: 2:54 | Tickets: $23 NEW PRODUCTION Bizet’s gorgeous opera of lust and longing set in the Far East returns to the Met stage for the first time in 100 years. Soprano Diana Damrau stars as Leïla, the beautiful Hindu priestess pursued by rival pearl divers competing for her hand. Her suitors are tenor Matthew Polenzani and baritone Mariusz Kwiecien, who sing the lilting duet “Au fond du temple saint,” which opera fans know and adore. Director Penny Woolcock explores the timeless themes of pure love, betrayal, and vengeance in a production that vividly creates an undersea world on the stage of the Met. Conductor Gianandrea Noseda brings his romantic flair to the lush score from the composer of Carmen. 22

Nina Stemme, one of opera’s greatest dramatic sopranos, takes on the title role of the proud princess of legendary China. Tenor Marco Berti is Calàf, the brave prince who sings “Nessun dorma” and wins her hand. Franco Zeffirelli’s golden production is conducted by Paolo Carignani.

PUCCINI’S

MANON LESCAUT

Sat. March 5 at 1 PM Encore: Sun. March 20 at 1 PM Run Time: 3:33 | Tickets: $23 NEW PRODUCTION The Met stage ignites when soprano Kristine Opolais and tenor Jonas Kaufmann join forces in Puccini’s obsessive love story. Opolais sings the title role of the country girl who transforms herself into a Parisian temptress, while Kaufmann is the dashing student who desperately woos her. Director Richard Eyre places the action in occupied France in a film noir setting. “Desperate passion” is the phrase Puccini himself used to describe the opera that confirmed his position as the preeminent Italian opera composer of his day. Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi leads the stirring score.

LARGE PRINT PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE AT EACH PERFORMANCE

PUCCINI’S

MADAMA BUTTERFLY Sat. April 2 at 1 PM Encore: Sun. April 24 at 1 PM Run Time: 3:48 | Tickets: $23

Anthony Minghella’s breathtaking production has thrilled audiences ever since its premiere in 2006. One of the world’s foremost Butterflys, soprano Kristine Opolais, takes on the title role, and Roberto Alagna sings Pinkerton, the naval officer who breaks Butterfly’s heart. Karel Mark Chichon conducts.

DONIZETTI’S

STRAUSS’

ROBERTO DEVEREUX

ELEKTRA

Sat. April 30 at 1 PM Encore: Sun. May 15 at 1 PM Run Time: 2:10 | Tickets: $23

Sat. April 16 at 1 PM Encore: Sun. May 8 at 1 PM Run Time: 3:30 | Tickets: $23 MET PREMIERE Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky takes on the extraordinary challenge of singing all three of Donizetti’s Tudor queens in the course of a single season, a rare feat made famous by Beverly Sills—and not attempted on a New York stage since. In this climactic opera of the trilogy, directed by Sir David McVicar, she plays Queen Elizabeth I, forced to sign the death warrant of the nobleman she loves, Roberto Devereux. Tenor Matthew Polenzani is Devereux, and mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanča and baritone Mariusz Kwiecien complete the principal quartet in the bel canto masterpiece, conducted by Donizetti specialist Maurizio Benini.

NEW PRODUCTION The genius director Patrice Chéreau (From the House of the Dead) didn’t live to see his great Elektra production, previously presented in Aix and Milan, make it to the stage of the Met. But his overpowering vision lives on with soprano Nina Stemme—unmatched today in the heroic female roles of Strauss and Wagner—who portrays Elektra’s primal quest for vengeance. Legendary mezzo-soprano Waltraud Meier is chilling as Elektra’s fearsome mother, Klytämnestra. Soprano Adrianne Pieczonka and bass Eric Owens are Elektra’s troubled siblings. Chéreau’s musical collaborator, Esa-Pekka Salonen, conducts.

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Bolshoi Ballet Live in HD GISELLE

The greatest ballet company in the world offers a spectacular new season that will be broadcast on the big screen in the Pollak Theatre.

JEWELS

Sun. October 25 at 3 PM Encore Screening: Thurs. January 28 at 7 PM Run Time: 2:20 | Tickets: $22 The young peasant girl Giselle dies when she learns that the man she loves, Albrecht, has betrayed her. Against her own will, she joins the Wilis, vengeful spirits who now turn against Albrecht and condemn him to dance until he dies of exhaustion. This treasure of romantic ballet is one of the oldest and greatest in classical repertoire, touching upon the great romantic themes: a doomed love affair ending in tragedy, a dive into fantasy and ultimate redemption through the power of love. The Bolshoi is renowned for its intimate and emotionally intense interpretation of this beloved drama.

Thurs. December 3 at 7 PM Run Time: 2:05 | Tickets: $22 This opulent triptych was inspired by Balanchine’s visit to the famous jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels on New York’s fifth Avenue. With this first abstract ballet, Balanchine built an homage of captivating beauty to the dance schools that had forged his style: Paris, New York, and St. Petersburg, each represented by a contrasting jewel: emerald, ruby, and diamond. Jewels offers a unique occasion to enjoy Balanchine’s visually captivating work, as the Bolshoi is the only company authorized by the Balanchine Trust to film and broadcast his masterpiece. Starring Olga Smirnova, Semyon Chudin, Vladislav Lantratov, Anna Tikhomirova, Ekaterina Krysanova, and the Bolshoi Corps de Ballet. 24

THE LADY OF THE CAMELLIAS

Sun. February 14 at 3 PM Run Time: 3:05 | Tickets: $22 A young bourgeois, Armand Duval, falls madly in love with Marguerite Gautier, a gorgeous courtesan celebrated by the Parisian high society. Despite her infidelity, Armand will do all he can to win the beautiful woman’s heart and convince her to leave her indulgent life. The Bolshoi breathes new life into John Neumeier's tragic masterpiece, inspired by Alexandre Dumas' novel and accompanied by Chopin's exquisite score. This production assumes a new emotional and dramatic texture that only the Bolshoi’s dancers can deliver. “Neumeier’s character-rich ballet has found a company that is equal to its challenges” –Financial Times

The most memorable thing about the performance was"the artistic and athletic ability of the dancers. The transmission of the ballet was flawless the sound and picture resolution were fantastic." - Arts Patron

THE TAMING SPARTACUS OF THE SHREW Thurs. March 31 at 7 PM

Run Time: 2:50 | Tickets: $22

Thurs. February 25 at 7 PM Run Time: 2:40 | Tickets: $22

Many suitors dream of marrying the lovely and docile Bianca, including Luciento. However, her father will not let anyone marry her before her elder sister, the ill-tempered shrew Katharina, is herself married. French choreographer Jean-Christophe Maillot lands a coup with his adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy tailored specifically to the Bolshoi dancers, and achieves a magnetic two hours of breathtaking, nonstop dance unlike any other, portraying the Bolshoi’s audacity and energy in a completely new way. This new production was staged exclusively for the Bolshoi and cannot be seen anywhere else!

In ancient Rome, Spartacus, a Thracian king, is turned captive by Crassus with his wife Phrygia. Forced to fight as a gladiator and kill one of his friends, Spartacus plots an unprecedented upheaval. Grigorovich's Spartacus was created at the Bolshoi in 1968 and has since remained the Russian company’s signature ballet. Principal dancer Mikhail Lobukhin is stunning in the role of the legendary gladiator, along with Svetlana Zakharova as Aegina and Vladislav Lantratov as Crassus.

DON QUIXOTE Sun. April 17 at 3 PM Run Time: 3:10 | Tickets: $22

Cervantes’ eccentric hero Don Quixote leaves on a journey full of adventures with his loyal squire Sancho Panza in search of his perfect woman. On the way he meets Kitri, the dazzling daughter of an innkeeper who he thinks might be his ideal love. The Bolshoi's panache and excellence are combined in Fadeyechev’s critically acclaimed staging of this exalting performance with Leon Minkus’ famous score. Featuring brand new sets and costumes to accompany this colorful and technically challenging production, DON QUIXOTE is quintessential Bolshoi, abounding with life and not to be missed!

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Department of Music and Theatre ANYTHING GOES

November 4-15 Wed. thru Sat. at 8 PM | Sun. at 3 PM Lauren K. Woods Theatre Tickets: $25 "In olden days, a glimpse of stocking was looked on as something shocking, now, heaven knows, ANYTHING GOES!" The classic American musical by Cole Porter will be the first musical presented in the fall semester at historic Woods Theatre by Monmouth University's Department of Music and Theatre Arts. The show, which debuted in 1934, introduced such classic American standards as "You're the Top", "I Get A Kick Out of You", and the title tune, "Anything Goes." Proof of its popularity is the repeated revivals on Broadway, most recently in 2011 by the Roundabout Theatre Company in NYC.

WINTER TAPESTRY A HOLIDAY CONCERT

Thurs. December 10 at 7:30 PM Wilson Hall Grand Staircase Tickets: $15 An evening of seasonal music for choir, orchestra, and handbells performed in the majestic and festive atmosphere of Wilson Hall. The concert is conducted by Professor Michael Gillette and Dr. David M. Tripold and features the Colts Neck Reformed Church Exultation Ringers conducted by Maggie Tripold. 26

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Participating in the student productions at Woods Theatre allows me to learn my craft while working around seasoned professionals and lets me do what I love everydayâ&#x20AC;? " - Molly Huber, Theatre Arts Major

BUS STOP

March 2-10 Wed. thru Sat. at 8 PM | Sun. at 3 PM Lauren K. Woods Theatre Tickets: $20 Bus Stop is a romantic drama written by one of the great, if under appreciated, playwrights of the 20th century: William Inge. Inge won the Pulitzer Prize for Picnic and his Come Back, Little Sheba won a Tony Award as a play and two Academy Awards for its film version. Bus Stop tells the story of Cherie, an aspiring nightclub singer, and her brash young cowboy suitor, stuck in a Kansas diner during a snowstorm. Its original production in 1955 was nominated for 4 Tony Awards. The film version starred Marilyn Monroe as Cherie.

SOMETHING'S HAPPENING HERE SPRING CONCERT

Thurs. April 21 at 7:30 PM | Wilson Hall Grand Staircase | Tickets: $15

A musical program featuring the Monmouth University Chamber and Concert Choirs, Chamber Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, student bands and soloists. The concert is conducted by Professor Michael Gillette, Professor Bryan Jenner and Dr. David M. Tripold.

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Visiting Writers Series

ALEX GILVARRY

Tues. September 22 at 4:30 PM Wilson Auditorium Alex Gilvarry is the author of the novel, From the Memoirs of a Non-Enemy Combatant (Viking). He was selected as a “5 Under 35” nominee by the National Book Foundation in 2014 and received the Hornblower Award at the 2012 New York City Book Awards. He has been a Norman Mailer fellow and a visiting scholar at the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas, Austin. His essays and criticism have appeared in Vogue, The Nation, Boston Globe, and have been broadcast on NPR's All Things Considered. His next novel, Eastman Was Here, is forthcoming from Viking/Penguin in 2016. He is the Artist-inResidence at Monmouth University where he teaches creative writing. Photo by Julie Dermansky

The Visiting Writers Series brings the most celebrated poets and authors from around the world (Andrei Codrescu, Natasha Trethewey, Colm Tóibín, Naomi Shihab Nye, Adam Zagajewski,) and our own backyard (Long Branch’s own US Poet Laureate, Robert Pinsky) to the beautiful auditorium of the University’s centerpiece, historic Wilson Hall.

10 Anniversary Season

ED HIRSCH

Tues. November 17 at 4:30 PM Wilson Auditorium Edward Hirsch, a MacArthur Fellow, has published nine books of poems, including The Living Fire: New and Selected Poems (2010), which brings together thirty-five years of work, and Gabriel: A Poem (2014), a book-length elegy that The New Yorker called “a masterpiece of sorrow.” He has also written five prose books, among them A Poet’s Glossary (2014), a complete compendium of poetic terms, and How to Read a Poem and Fall in Love with Poetry (1999), a national bestseller. He has received numerous awards and fellowships, including the National Book Critics Circle Award, a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship, and the American Academy of Arts and Letters Award for Literature. He taught in the Creative Writing Program at the University of Houston for seventeen years. He now serves as president of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation.

“Beautiful & unusual Monmouth University w/ campus resembling an art park & exceptionally gracious faculty, students & fellow/ sister-writers.” -tweet by Joyce Carol Oates

JANE HIRSHFIELD Tues. March 22 at 4:30 PM Wilson Auditorium

Jane Hirshfield’s poetry speaks to the central issues of human existence—desire and loss, impermanence and beauty, the many dimensions of our connection with others and the wider community of creatures and objects with which we share our lives. The author of eight collections of poetry, Hirshfield’s work includes the newly published The Beauty (Knopf, 2015); Come, Thief; After (named a “best book of 2006” by the Washington Post, the San Francisco Chronicle, and the London Financial Times); Given Sugar, Given Salt (finalist for the 2001 National Book Critics Circle Award); The Lives of the Heart; and The October Palace, as well as two books of essays, the newly published Ten Windows: How Great Poems Transform the World and Nine Gates: Entering the Mind of Poetry. Photo by Michael Lionheart

LAURA KASISCHKE Tues. April 19 at 4:30 PM Wilson Auditorium

Laura Kasischke has published eight collections of poetry and eight novels. She was the recipient of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Poetry for her collection SPACE, IN CHAINS (Copper Canyon Press, 2011). She has also been the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Rilke Award for Poetry, the Bess Hokin Award from POETRY magazine, and two fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts. She teaches in the MFA Program and the Residential College at the University of Michigan, from which she graduated. She lives with her husband and son in Chelsea, Michigan.

ALL READINGS ARE FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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Gallery Exhibitions With three dedicated galleries for the visual arts, Monmouth University plays host to the creative visions of painters, sculptors and multimedia artists from across the US and abroad - as well as the unique work of our students and faculty.

SELECTIONS FROM THE

MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY COLLECTION September 8 – December 22 Rechnitz Hall’s DiMattio Gallery - 2nd Floor Featuring selections from Monmouth University's permanent collection including works by Adam Wurtz, Salvadore Dali, Jacob Landau, and Robert Mueller among others. Photo by Pamela Springsteen

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN:

A PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY September 8 – December 22

Rechnitz Hall's DiMattio Gallery - 1st Floor Opening Reception: Sun. Sept. 27, 1-4 PM A traveling photography exhibition curated by the GRAMMY Museum Los Angeles, features 45 iconic images of Bruce Springsteen. The exhibit serves to document a great American music legend, and will feature photos taken by noted photographers Danny Clinch, Ed Gallucci, Eric Meola, Pamela Springsteen, Barry Schneier, and Frank Stefanko. “Our goal with this exhibition is to define the career of Bruce Springsteen in an entirely new light, as captured by these five incredible photographers,” said GRAMMY Museum executive director Bob Santelli. “Each of these photographers was able to artfully document Bruce’s world, at different stages in his career. We are honored to partner with each of them in order to help tell the story of one of the most important figures in American music.” 30

Image: Salvador Dali, Obsession of the Heart (The World) from Visions Surrealiste, lithography, 29" x 21", 1976

AARON WEXLER

September 8 – November 13 | Ice House Gallery Lecture: Thurs. Sept. 24, 4:30 – 5:30 PM Wilson Hall Auditorium Opening Reception: Thurs. Sept. 24, 5:30 – 7 PM

Aaron Wexler’s work investigates shapes in nature as they relate to abstraction in painting. He collects distinctly different representations of abstraction of nature and architectural networks and utilizing prints, books, photographs and hand painted paper and makes drawings and collages from these source materials. Wexler received his M.F.A. from the School of The Art Institute of Chicago in 1999. His work has been included in various solo and group shows in New York and London including the Morgan Lehman Gallery, Josee Bienvenu Gallery, The National Academy Museum, and Katonah Museum of Art, among others. Image: Sure, acrylic painted paper and print material collaged on paper, 8.5" x 11", 2014

JAMES DEANE: A HIDDEN TREASURE

September 8 – October 26 | Pollak Gallery Reception/Gallery Talk: Wed. Oct. 7, 5:30 – 7:30 PM

This exhibit will feature recently discovered artwork by artistic visionary James Deane, a life-long resident of Long Branch (1906 – 2001.) Prolific in many mediums, Deane created works of art with watercolors, pen and ink, pencil and clay. He was supported by his only sibling, his sister Laura, which allowed him the freedom to focus exclusively on his artwork during his lifetime. He graduated from the Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art in 1930. The works featured in this exhibit include magnificent botanical studies, futuristic landscape paintings and whimsical pottery, most of which has been unseen since the 1930’s. Image: Untitled, oil on canvas, 15" x 27", circa 1930

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Gallery Exhibitions DECEMBER SENIOR SHOW November 20 – December 4

Ice House Gallery Opening Reception: Friday, November 20 from 7 – 9 PM Featuring the work of Monmouth University graduating seniors who will receive their degrees in Graphic Design, Animation or Fine Art.

SYLVIA’S CHILDREN

November 2 to December 12 Pollak Gallery Opening Reception: Thurs. Nov. 5, 6-8 PM Experience the village of Mbiriizi in Uganda, Africa. This exhibit tracks the progress of the Mbiriizi Advanced Primary School and its children over the last 12 years. It celebrates their lives through pictures, stories, crafts, batiks and artifacts. See the growth made possible through one woman’s determination to make a difference. The richness and beauty of the culture (as well as its poverty) is shared through audio clips from travelers who have visited and experienced the school. It is an exhibit of joy, of determination, of success, of life.

GALLERY HOURS: Joan and Robert Rechnitz Hall's DiMattio Gallery: Monday - Friday 10 AM to 5 PM; Saturday & Sunday 10 AM - 4 PM Rotary Ice House Gallery: Monday - Friday 10 AM to 5 PM Pollak Gallery: Monday - Friday 9 AM to 7 PM; Saturday & Sunday 10 AM - 4 PM ALL GALLERY EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 32

"Joan and Robert Rechnitz Hall is the crown jewel of our campus" -Vince DiMattio, Professor of Art

NEW JERSEY STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS FELLOWSHIP EXHIBITION

January 19 – March 11 Rechnitz Hall’s DiMattio Gallery Opening Reception: Thurs. Feb. 4, 5:30 - 7:30 PM This exhibit will include works by the 2014-15 New Jersey State Council on the Arts fellowship artists in sculpture, crafts and photography categories. The works included in this exhibition are evidence of the outstanding wealth of artistic talent in New Jersey. The Arts Council created the Artist Fellowship Program in 1971. To this day, a fellowship award continues to acknowledge work of the highest artistic excellence as determined by the expert peer review panels in the various disciplines of the visual arts. The Council understands the importance of providing individual artists with funds to pursue the creation of their work and to gain further recognition of their work through public showcases. A Council fellowship brings such recognition and the distinction of receiving a fellowship makes a tremendous impact on an artist’s career.

SUSAN AMONS:

WILD SIDE SERIAL MONOPRINTS January 19 – March 11 | Ice House Gallery Lecture: Feb. 11, 4:30 – 5:30 PM Wilson Hall Auditorium Opening Reception: Thurs. Feb. 11, 5:30 – 7 PM

Susan Amons lives on a rare and beautiful peninsula in southern Maine. The estuary forms the western boundary, and the ocean stretches out to the east. Every day, Susan observes unusual birds and animals living in this preserved pocket of wildlife habitat. The lake supports it’s own unique selection of species including; salmon, trout, moose, otter, and loons. Susan loves to sit on a rock in the stream and paint. Susan Amons holds a BFA from the Massachusetts College of Art, and has received 21 artists’ fellowships from the Vermont Studio Center, The Womens’ Studio Workshop in New York, and the Heliker-LaHotan Foundation in Maine. Image: Sunset Night Herons I, 2012, Monoprint with pastel, 44” x 60”

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Gallery Exhibitions ART IN SCIENCE

January 19 – February 29 | Pollak Gallery Opening Reception: Wed. Jan. 27, 5:30-7:30 PM The 2nd Biannual Art In Science juried exhibition will express and highlight the beauty of science - through images, drawings, and photos of natural forms and visualization of scientific, mathematic, and engineering processes based on the research and coursework of Monmouth University employees, students, and alumni. Images will reveal the elegance of science art in scientific results, observations, and failures. Image: Dharm Patel, Alumnus, BS ’12 Biology, Genomic Instability, a Hallmark of Cancer

MICHAEL MALPASS RETROSPECTIVE

March 8 – June 30, 2016 Pollak Gallery and outdoor locations on campus Opening Reception: Fri. April 1, 6-8 PM

Michael Malpass’s (1946-1991) artistic legacy consists of sculpture, drawings , collage, paintings, and assemblages. He is best known for his spheres, which revitalize found industrial objects using bandsaw and traditional blacksmithing techniques. He described his sculpture, overall, as "a blend of artistry, collage, craftsmanship and movement," terms that could be applied to his work in other media, as well. His vast, stimulating and powerful body of work has established him as one of the most respected sculptors of the 20th century.

FIRST SENIOR SHOW

FINE ART & ANIMATION March 25 – April 2 Rechnitz Hall’s DiMattio Gallery Opening Reception: Fri. March 25 from 7 – 9 PM Image: Traveler, 28" diameter welded bronze brass copper & nickel silver, 1987

Featuring the work of Monmouth University graduating seniors who will receive their degrees in Fine Art, Art Education and Animation.

"As Art & Design majors, we are lucky to have this amazing state-of-the-art gallery space in Rechnitz Hall to exhibit our work” - Barret Maly, Graphic Design Student

SECOND SENIOR SHOW GRAPHIC DESIGN

April 9 – 16 Rechnitz Hall’s DiMattio Gallery Opening Reception: Fri. April 9, 7 – 9 PM Featuring the work of Monmouth University graduating seniors who will receive their degrees in Graphic Design.

ANNUAL STUDENT SHOW

April 24 – 30 Rechnitz Hall’s DiMattio Gallery Opening Reception: Sun. April 24, 1 – 4 PM Featuring the select works by Monmouth University students in Photography, Graphic Design, Animation and Studio Art.

WILSON HALL EXHIBIT July 11 - August 3 Pollak Gallery

A photographic exhibit celebrating the 100th anniversary of President Wilson's stay at the historic Shadow Lawn estate, now Wilson Hall - the centerpiece of the Monmouth University campus. The exhibit features images of the original structure built in 1903 that was destroyed by fire in 1927, and the neoclassical French limestone structure that replaced it in 1929. Also included are images of President Woodrow Wilson during his stay at Shadow Lawn, the opulent décor of the interiors, the greenhouses and grounds that supported the estate. Image: Senator Ollie James and President Wilson on the Porch at Shadow Lawn, September 2, 1916

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ART NOW: Performance, Art & Technology This visiting artist series transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries and embraces artistic manifestations in diverse forms and spaces. ART NOW supports provocative work that transforms, challenges, and re-imagines what we know and what we think we know.

ERIC BARRY & PHILLIP DAVID STEARNS

COCO FUSCO:

OBSERVATIONS OF PREDATION IN HUMANS: A LECTURE BY DR. ZIRA, ANIMAL PSYCHOLOGIST Wed. November 18 at 4:30 PM Pollak Theatre FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

The Chimp psychologist from Planet of the Apes is back! Zira travelled back in time to visit us 20 years ago and narrowly escaped death at the hands of the paranoid humans who could not tolerate the idea of other primates as equals. After living in seclusion for 20 years and conducting ethological studies of our species from her hideout, she has emerged in order to share her findings relating to aggressive behavior in members of the home genus.

Coco Fusco is an interdisciplinary artist and writer and MITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MLK Visiting Scholar for 20142015. She is a recipient of a 2013 Guggenheim Fellowship, a 2013 Fulbright Fellowship, and her performances and videos have been presented in two Whitney Biennials, BAMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Next Wave Festival and numerous international Biennials and festivals. 36

Wed. April 6 Demo: 4:30 PM in Plangere Rm. 203 Lecture: 6 PM in Wilson Auditorium FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Eric Barry Drasin is a Brooklyn-based artist, musician and curator working at the intersection of digital media, performance and installation. Rooted in the Expanded Cinema tradition, his work explores the relationship between composition, interface, performance, score, and synesthetic audiovisual systems. Phillip David Stearns is also based in Brooklyn. His work is centered on the use of electronic technologies and electronic media to explore dynamic relationships between ideas and material. Eric and Phil will give a joint artist lecture as well as lead a demonstration of their tools and techniques.

Special Projects THE BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN SPECIAL COLLECTION

Housed on the campus of Monmouth University, The Bruce Springsteen Special Collection comprises over 20,000 items from 47 countries that range from books and concert memorabilia to articles and promotional materials. The collection serves the research and Panel at "Fifty Years of Makin' this Guitar Talk", a Springsteen-themed symposium informational needs of music fans, scholars, authors, and others with a serious interest in Bruce Springsteenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life and career. Research access to the collection is by appointment only. To make one, call Eileen Chapman at 732.571.3512 or send an e-mail to echapman@monmouth.edu. For more information about the collection, including a detailed list of current holdings, please visit brucespringsteenspecialcollection.nexxtblog.com. Throughout the year, Bruce Springsteen related events, such as film screenings, symposiums, etc. are held on campus in conjunction with the special collection.

GRAMMY MUSEUM AFFILIATION

In October of 2014, Monmouth University was named the fourth higher education affiliate of the Los Angeles-based GRAMMY Museum. The partnership provides students, faculty, and staff access to GRAMMY Museum content for educational purposes, curriculum resources, research programs, professional development seminars, collaborative marketing and promotions, project-based learning, and unique student internship opportunities. The new connection creates opportunities for students such as internships, research programs, employment and accessibility to talent for events and production. This partnership has resulted in several special events hosted by Monmouth University including the Frank Sinatra symposium and photo exhibit last spring and the upcoming Bruce Springsteen photo exhibit in Rechnitz Hall this fall. Stay tuned for additional events and educational opportunities to be added throughout the year as a result of our Grammy Museum affiliation. Frank Sinatra symposium panel: From left to right The GRAMMY Museum Executive Director Bob Santelli; Producer, Author, Historian and Archivist Chuck Granata; Drummer, Bandleader and Author Max Weinberg; Guitarist, Vocalist and Instructor Mike Barris; Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist Steve Forbert; Singer, Songwriter and arranger, Southside Johnny Lyon.

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CORPORATE SPONSORS $2,500 AND UP will be prominently featured in the theater, and receive a full page ad in the playbill distributed at each event. Your logo will appear in our season brochure. You will be invited to meet-and-greet artist receptions throughout the year, receive priority seating for you and your guests, and have access to special donor lounges. IMPRESARIO’S LEVEL $1,500 – 2,499 will automatically receive advance

notice of our new season and any new events that may be added, priority seating, access to donor lounges and invitations to artist meet-and-greet receptions.

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ARTISTE’S LEVEL $250 – 499 will receive an invitation to donor lounges and priority seating.

SOLOIST’S LEVEL $100 – 249 will receive an invitation to a donor lounge and

priority seating in the theaters.

CAST & PATRON’S LEVEL $50 – 99 will be listed in our pre-theatre slide show at each performing arts event throughout the season.

All gifts are gratefully appreciated and will be acknowledged and receipted by the University.

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Turtle Island String Quartet leads a workshop at Midtown Elementary School in Neptune Township

IN THE SCHOOLS

Professional artists perform in local schools facilitating access to and participation in important cultural and artistic experiences.

TICKETSHARING

Visiting artist/activist Dylan Scholinski conducts his "Lead With Your Heart" workshop at Neptune High School

The Center for the Arts helps make it possible for underserved populations to attend events by donating tickets to over 50 local social service organizations per year.

MASTER CLASSES AND ARTIST LECTURES

High school and university students receive professional-level training in master classes, lectures, and Q&A's facilitated by the Center for the Arts visiting artists.

PRE/POST-SHOW DISCUSSIONS

Select events feature pre or postshow discussions with Center for the Arts visiting artists, as well as other professionals/experts including Monmouth University professors that provide outstanding educational opportunities for our audience members.

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Roger McGuinn leads a workshop/ guitar circle with fans before his concert in Pollak Theatre.

For more information on our outreach initiatives contact the Center's Director Vaune Peck at vpeck@monmouth.edu.

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Directions and Parking Our galleries and theatres, lecture halls and arenas are easy to access and offer free parking.* Please see our website for detailed driving/public transit directions. *Excluding some MAC concerts Gallery

Main Entrance

Rechnitz Hall

Multi-purpose Activity Center

Woods Theatre

Central Box Office

Pollak Theatre

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WOODS THEATRE (140 seats) POLLAK THEATRE (only 700 seats in 20 rows)

STAY CONNECTED

Video directions are on our website at: www.monmouth.edu/arts_events/videodirections.asp

There are many ways to stay connected with us to receive announcements about added shows, contests & raffles, educational/outreach opportunities, weather cancellations & more. VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.monmouth.edu/arts is your one-stop shop for news about all the exciting things going on! You can buy your tickets online and get the latest news and read more about all of our exciting artists. DO WE HAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS? Be sure to sign up for our monthly email club online or text MONMOUTHARTS to 22828 and you will be the first to find out about newly added events, special offers, and education/outreach programs. FOLLOW US! Join us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for event updates, behind the scenes news, and exclusive contests! Find direct links to our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages on our website. 40

Ordering Information CALL THE CENTRAL BOX OFFICE: 732.263.6889 Box Office Hours: Monday–Friday 9 am – 5 pm (also day/evening of events) ORDER ONLINE AT: WWW.MONMOUTH.EDU/ARTS

PERFORMING ARTS SERIES 2015-2016

Event Bravo Amici Aquila's Sherlock Holmes Cowboy Junkies Lakota Sioux Dance Theatre Weeklings Orchestral Experience A Marvelous Night Pine Hill Project Broadway's Next H!t Musical The Elephant Wrestler Colin Hay Madeline Peyroux Hugh Masekela One Last Waltz Orch. of St. Peter Reception Orchestra of St. Peter William Close Earth Harp Taylor 2 Bram Stoker's Dracula Doo Wop Explosion Cherish the Ladies Ethel with Robert Mirabel Imago's ZooZoo Borealis Wind Quintet Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill Jimmy LaFave & Amy Helm

Date

09/20 10/01 10/02 10/04 10/16 10/24 11/01 11/06 11/07 11/10 11/13 11/14 11/20 12/04 12/04 01/23 01/31 02/11 02/20 02/27 03/04 03/06 04/03 04/22 04/23

Day

Sun. Thu. Fri. Sun. Fri. Sat. Sun. Fri. Sat. Tue. Fri. Sat. Fri. Fri. Fri. Sat. Sun. Thu. Sat. Sat. Fri. Sun. Sun. Fri. Sat.

Time 4pm 7pm 8pm 3pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8 pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 6:30pm 8pm 8pm 4pm 7pm 7pm 8pm 8pm 2pm 3pm 8pm 8pm

Qty.

Orchestra

$45/$60 $45 $50/$60 $45/$55 $35/$50 $35/$55 $39/$49 $35/$45 $45/$55 $32.50, $37.50, $45 $49/$60 $45/$60 $35/$50 Single Fee: $25 $45 $45/$60 $35 $48/$58 $35/$45 $50 $38/$50 $40/$50 $32/$42 $38/$48 $39/$50

Qty.

Loge $35 $35 $40 $35 $25 $25 $29 $25 $35 $30 $39 $35 $25

Subtotal

$45 $35 $25 $38 $25 $40 $28 $30 $22 $28 $29

Performing Arts Series Discount

Call our box office for senior citizen, MU employee, MU alumni, student, and group rates!

off regulary priced tickets *Discount does not apply

15% off 3 or more events

(cannot be combined with other series)

CHILDREN'S THEATRE 2015-2016

Event

The Lion, Witch & Wardrobe

Charlotte's Web

Curious George

Date

11/02 03/22 05/18

Day

Time

Tues.

10am

$12/$15

10am

$12/$15

Mon. Wed.

10am

Qty.

Orchestra $12/$15

Qty.

Subtotal

TICKETING/SHOW POLICIES: All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. A $3 Handling Fee will be applied to all credit card orders. Everyone,

including infants, must have a ticket. All discounts are off of regularly priced tickets only. Please turn off cell phones before the performance begins. No audio, video, or photography equipment of any kind is permitted in the performance venues. Will Call tickets must be picked up no later than 15 minutes prior to show time or they may be released. To prevent disruption of a performance in progress, late seating policy will be determined by the House Manager. Concessions will be sold at most performing arts, opera and NTL events. Donated tickets will be receipted as a tax deductible gift.

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Ordering Information THE MET: LIVE IN HD 2015-2016 Date

Day

Time

General Seating

Trovatore

Event

10/03

Sat.

1pm

$23

Otello

10/17

Sat.

1pm

$23

Trovatore Encore

10/18

Sun.

1pm

$23

Tannh채user

10/31

Sat.

12pm

$23

Otello Encore

11/08

Sun.

1pm

$23

Tannh채user Encore

11/15

Sun.

1pm

$23

Lulu

11/21

Sat.

12:30pm

$23

Lulu Encore

12/06

Sun.

1pm

$23

The Magic Flute Encore

12/12

Sat.

1pm

$23

The Pearl Fishers

01/16

Sat.

1pm

$23

Turandot

01/30

Sat.

1pm

$23

The Pearl Fishers Encore

02/21

Sun.

1pm

$23

Turandot Encore

02/28

Sun.

1pm

$23

Manon Lescaut

03/05

Sat.

1pm

$23

Manon Lescaut Encore

03/20

Sun.

1pm

$23

Madama Butterfly

04/02

Sat.

1pm

$23

Roberto Devereux

04/16

Sat.

1pm

$23

Madama Butterfly Encore

04/24

Sun.

1pm

$23

Elektra

04/30

Sat.

1pm

$23

Roberto Devereux Encore

05/08

Sun.

1pm

$23

Elektra Encore

05/15

Sun.

1pm

$23 Call our box office for senior citizen, student, and group rates!

Qty.

Subtotal

Subscriptions

10% off all 10 shows

(can mix live broadcasts with encores)

BOLSHOI BALLET: LIVE IN HD 2015-2016

Event

Date

Day

Time

General Seating

Giselle

10/25

Sun.

3pm

$22

Jewels

12/03

Thu.

7pm

$22

Giselle Encore

01/28

Thu.

7pm

$22

The Lady of the Camellias

02/14

Sun.

3pm

$22

The Taming of the Shrew

02/25

Thu.

7pm

$22

Spartacus

03/31

Thu.

7pm

$22

Don Quixote

04/17

Sun.

3pm

$22

Qty.

Subtotal

Ordering Information NATIONAL THEATRE: LIVE IN HD 2015-2016 Date

Day

Time

General Seating

The Beaux' Stratagem

09/24

Thu.

7pm

$22

Hamlet

10/15

Thu.

7pm

$22

Hamlet Encore

02/18

Thu.

7pm

$22

Event

Qty.

Subtotal

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC & THEATRE ARTS 2015-2016 Event Anything Goes

Winter Tapestry: Holiday Concert Bus Stop

Something's Happening Here

Date

Day

Time

General Seating

11/04 - 11/07

Wed. - Sat.

8pm

$25

11/08

Sun.

3pm

$25

11/11 - 11/14

Wed. - Sat.

8pm

$25

11/15

Sun.

3pm

$25

12/10

Thurs.

7:30pm

$15

03/02 - 03/05

Wed. - Sat.

8pm

$20

03/06

Sun.

3pm

$20

03/08 - 03/10

Tue. - Thu.

8pm

$20

04/21

Thu.

7:30pm

$15

Qty.

Subtotal

FIVE EASY WAYS TO ORDER

1) ONLINE: www.monmouth.edu/arts 2) PHONE: 732.263.6889, prompt 1 3) FAX: 732.923.4662 4) IN PERSON: Monmouth University Central Box Office at the MAC and the Pollak Theatre Box Office 5) TTY RELAY SYSTEM: 800.852.7899 Ask about VIP seating and Meet-and-Greet artist receptions for donors. Gift Certificates are available.

ACCESSIBILITY

Monmouth University Center for the Arts is committed to making its facilities and performances accessible for all patrons. • If you require special assistance attending our events, please advise the Box Office of your specific needs when ordering tickets. Some special services require advance notice. • A limited amount of wheelchair accessible parking is available near Pollak Theatre for patrons with required permits. • Wheelchair and companion seating is available for events in Pollak Theatre. • A limited amount of Assisted Listening Devices are available for most events at Pollak Theatre. Please request them at the box office on the day of show. • Large print programs are available for events with advance notice.

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See our website for the most up-to-date information on new shows, weather cancellations, artist information, etc.

This program is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.

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