TICKET INFORMATION REGULAR HEADLINER PRICING $25 adult $20 senior $15 faculty/staff $10 students/children
GROUP RATES For groups of 10 or more, all tickets are $10 (student rate), with one complimentary ticket.
IN-HOUSE PRODUCTIONS $20 adult $15 senior $10 faculty/staff $5 students/child
GROUP RATES For groups of 10 or more, all tickets are $5, with one complimentary ticket.
C E L E B R AT E THE UPCOMING 25TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON OF THE FREED CENTER OF THE PERFORMING ARTS
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THE NOT SO NEWLYWED GAME WITH BOB EUBANKS
“The Not So Newlywed Game” is a live replica of the television game using married couples that are either newlyweds or feel like newlyweds. (In other words, it doesn’t matter how long they’ve been married.)
SEPT. 5 7:30 P.M. Underwritten by
SEPTEMBER Sunday
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EDGES Sept. 24, 25, and 27 7:30 p.m.
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SECOND CITY
HOMECOMING
Fresh, fast and always spectacularly funny. The Second City delivers satire with all the bells and whistles. Featuring hilarious sketches made famous by Second City stars and new scenes straight from our sold-out shows in Chicago and Toronto.
SEPT. 26 8:30 P.M. SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY THE ONU FEARLESS SHENANIGANS IMPROV GROUP
A SAMPLE LISTING FOR SATURDAY, SEPT. 26 8 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 4:30-5:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
Habitat for Humanity 5K Run/Walk Homecoming Parade Tailgate Party “Images for Philip’s Poems: recent work by James Stewart” - Elzay Gallery ONU football game vs. Heidelberg ONU Marching Band 125th Anniversary Concert Balloon Glow The Second City Fully Loaded
FOR A FULL LISTING OF EVENTS, VISIT ONU.EDU/ALUMNI
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. But to do this, he must uncover the vampire’s lair and pierce Dracula’s heart with a wooden stake – setting up an epic confrontation of good vs. evil. 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.
OCT. 17 7:30 P.M. OCTOBER Sunday
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT “OPENING NIGHT” Oct. 25 5 p.m. WIND ORCHESTRA CONCERT “SETTING THE STANDARD” Oct. 28 7:30 p.m. ALL-OHIO CHORAL DAY AND CROSSROADS CONCERT Oct. 30 7:30 p.m.
TAYLOR 2 AND THE ONU DANCE COMPANY Oct. 3 7:30 p.m. THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA Oct. 22-24 at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at 2 p.m. Oct. 25 at 2 p.m.
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SVET – A NETWORKING EVENT If there was ever an act with genuine wow factor, it has to be “America’s Got Talent” finalist Svet, the electro hip hop violinist! Bulgarian native Svet is an Eastman School of Music classically trained violinist, but as soon as he discovered the fascinating world of hip hop, he began doing something extraordinary. Combining his finely tuned ear for classical music and his passion for hip hop, Svet has introduced a new, captivating sound into the mainstream realm that fuses classical training with elements of hip hop, house and even reggae. Performing with big name artists has put Svet at the top of the game. He is truly the new sound of the next generation.
OCT. 31 8 P.M.
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PRE-CONCERT NETWORKING
4:30 p.m. – Appetizers and wine tasting at The Inn at ONU Wine or Beer Tasting and dessert at The Met (Lima) Concert Ticket Included Transportation Provided Overnight accommodations available at The Inn at ONU Please call Freed Center box office at 419-772-1900 for reservations and rates
KINGSMEN QUARTET
For more than a half a century, no group has secured such a farreaching legacy like that of The Kingsmen Quartet. Since 1956, this group has risen from humble beginnings in the mountains of western North Carolina to one of the most beloved and innovative groups in Christian music. Countless renowned artists have been a part of this great lineage, such as Eldridge Fox, “Big” Jim Hamill, Ray Dean Reese, Squire Parsons, Johnny Parrack, Anthony Burger, Ernie Phillips, Gary Sheppard, and a host of others. The momentum has not stopped, as this group continues to help define the Southern Gospel genre for a whole new generation of music lovers, perhaps more so than any other group.
NOV. 7 7:30 P.M. NOVEMBER Sunday
BAND-O-RAMA Nov. 1 4 p.m.
HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR FREED CENTER PERFORMANCES Nov. 19-20 at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE FREED CENTER THE TRADITION CONTINUES WITH THE CLASSIC “HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR” AT THE FREED CENTER. BRING YOUR SELFIE STICK FOR A FAMILY PHOTO WITH SANTA! FREED CENTER PERFORMANCES Nov. 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. LIMA CIVIC CENTER PERFORMANCES Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at 2 p.m.
Underwritten by Kewpee Hamburgers DeBow and Catherine Freed Endowment for the Arts
DECEMBER Sunday
JAZZ BAND CONCERT Dec. 10 7:30 p.m. SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND WIND ORCHESTRA CONCERT Dec. 12 7:30 p.m.
HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR LIMA CIVIC CENTER PERFORMANCES Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at 2 p.m.
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FREED CENTER EVENTS The Not So Newlywed Game
Sept. 5
Second City
Sept. 26
Dracula
Oct. 17
SVET “A Networking Event”
Oct. 31
Kingsmen Quartet
Nov. 7
Jason Bishop
Jan. 23
Comedy Of Jon Reep And Etta May
Feb. 13
Peter Gros Mutual Of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom
March 12
The Broadway Boys
April 16
Images for Philip’s Poems Recent work by James Stewart
Aug. 24 - Sept. 27
Reception and poetry reading
Sept. 16
Mapping Katrina Visual documentation of New Orleans before, during and after Hurricane Katrina
Oct . 9 - Dec. 13
Reception and presentation
Oct. 9
Pages from the Manual on Dismantling God Installation by Phil Sugden
Jan. 19 - Feb. 26
Reception for the artist
Jan. 22
Student Comprehensive Exhibit Selected work from Art & Design students
March 7-24
Senior Art & Design Capstone Exhibits
April 11 - May 1
Reception
April 23
Edges - Fall Studio Musical
Sept. 24, 25, and 27
Taylor 2 And The ONU Dance Company
Oct. 3
The Two Gentlemen Of Verona By William Shakespeare
Oct. 22-25
The ONU Holiday Spectacular
Ada: Nov. 19, 20 and 21 Lima: Dec. 4, 5 and 6
Ballet with a Twist : Spring Dance Concert With Special Guests
Jan. 30 and 31
Picnic By William Inge
Feb. 18-21
How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying
April 7 - 10
Student Directed One-Acts
April 21-24
Symphony Orchestra Concert “Opening Night!”
Oct. 25
Wind Orchestra Concert “Setting the Standard”
Oct. 28
All-Ohio Choral Day & Crossroads Concert
Oct. 30
Band-O-Rama
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Jazz Band Concert
Dec. 10
Symphony Orchestra & Wind Orchestra Concert
Dec. 12
Symphony Orchestra Concert
Feb. 21
Wind Orchestra Concert
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African Drumming / Dance Fulbright Extravaganza
March 10
Symphonic Band Concert
March 21
Wind Orchestra Concert
April 22
Spring Band Festival
April 24
Jazz Band Concert
April 28
Symphony Orchestra & University Singers Concert
April 30
National Tour Choir Concert
June 20
JASON BISHOP
From his breathtaking double levitation to his cutting-edge op-art and plasma illusions, Jason Bishop features stunning and original state-of-the-art magic. One thing that distinguishes Bishop is his virtuosity. Each show features award-winning sleight of hand, exclusive grand illusions and close-up magic projected onto a large movie screen. No other illusionist showcases such a diverse array of talents. Additionally, the show is delivered with a totally modern energy and an outstanding rock and pop soundtrack. Bishop cuts through the usual hype and focuses on entertaining audiences with one remarkable illusion after another. Each routine is presented in his unique style.
JAN. 23 4 P.M.
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JANUARY Sunday
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Feb. 21 5 p.m. WIND ORCHESTRA Feb. 25 7:30 p.m.
BALLET WITH A TWIST: SPRING DANCE CONCERT WITH SPECIAL GUESTS Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. PICNIC BY WILLIAM INGE Feb. 18-20 at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20-21 at 2 p.m.
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JON REEP
As an actor, Jon Reep has played the farmer Raymus in the movie Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay and the dim-witted cop Gerald Bob from the ABC sitcom “Rodney.” He played a goodwill worker in Disney Channel’s “Good Luck Charlie” and was the HEMI guy in Dodge Truck’s popular ad campaign. As a comedian, he was the winner of season five of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing.” He’s been on Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend,” the half-hour special “Comedy Central Presents: Jon Reep,” and his own special “Jon Reep: Metro Jethro.” He’s been on TBS’s “Pit Stop Comedy,” NBC’s “Late Friday” and CMT’s “Comedy Club” and “Comedy stage.”
THE COMEDY OF JON REEP AND ETTA MAY
FEB. 13 7:30 P.M. FEBRUARY Sunday
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VALE PACK NTINES D AY AG BOOK E AVALAB LE! YOUR SN 419-7 72-19 OW! 00
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What’s the best way to describe Etta May? “Minnie Pearl with a migraine.” To put it simply, when Etta May takes the stage, she is the reigning Queen of Southern Sass. She reflects, “You know you’re getting fat when you sit in the bathtub and the water in the toilet rises!” Through the years, Etta May had a string of dead-end jobs. She faithfully drove a school bus for more than 10 years. She says she learned how to handle unruly kids by Armor All-ing the seats and touching the brakes all the way home. One night, while volunteering as a bingo caller, she recalls, “The ball sucker got stuck, and I was forced to entertain a room full of angry Catholics. It was then I realized I could make people laugh.” Etta May will take you on a redneck ride through the Deep South.
PETER GROS
MUTUAL OF OMAHA’S
WILD KINGDOM All Animals, All the Time. On “Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom” on Animal Planet, Peter Gros provides the link between the original series, for which he served as co-host, and the new specials. This ensures that the new specials remain true to the heritage of the beloved original series. The original “Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom” series – a program honored with 41 major awards, including four Emmy Awards and an endorsement by the National PTA for television programming recommended for family viewing – was one of the best-known and longest-running series on nature and the animal world.
MARCH 12 2 P.M. AND 7:30 P.M.
MARCH 11
SPECIAL SCHOOL PERFORMANCE Call Freed Center box office for reservations and school group rates
MARCH Sunday
AFRICAN DRUMMING DANCE FULLBRIGHT EXTRAVAGANZA March 10 7:30 p.m. SYMPHONIC BAND CONCERT March 21 7:30 p.m.
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THE BROADWAY BOYS Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Freed Center for the Performing Arts. Join us at 6 p.m. for a special anniversary celebration with refreshments. Details to be announced.
APRIL 16
Refreshments at 6 p.m. Concert at 7:30 p.m.
APRIL Sunday
WIND ORCHESTRA CONCERT April 22 7:30 p.m. SPRING BAND FESTIVAL April 24 4 p.m.
JAZZ BAND CONCERT “SWING IN THE SPRING” April 28 7:30 p.m.
HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING April 7-9 at 7:30 p.m. April 9-10 at 2 p.m.
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND UNIVERSITY SINGERS CONCERT April 30 7:30 p.m.
STUDENT-DIRECTED ONE-ACTS April 21-23 at 7:30 p.m. April 23-24 at 2 p.m.
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ANGEL FOR THE ARTS Become an Angel for the Arts at the Freed Center for the Performing Arts at ONU. By giving a gift starting at $100, you help to employ students and allow them to gain hands-on experience in the world of the arts. This marks the 25th season of the Freed Center. We have produced first-class talent and artists from the United States as well as our international friends across the seas. I encourage each of you to give to the Freed Center. Every contribution helps to ensure that there will be many seasons to come. Check out our new giving levels. Thank you for your support. Jerica L. Humphrey Interim Director
Freed Center for the Performing Arts 2015-16 Season Membership Benefits
Student $50
Individual $100
Friend $200
Tax-deductible contribution Ticket exchange Ticket insurance 25% discount on merchandise Entered into a drawing for two tickets to every headliner event in 2015-16 Seat upgrade Members-only events Recognition in season program Waived processing fees Email reminders of purchased tickets
Family $300
Business $500
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G I F T C E R T I F I C AT E S
All performances and show times are subject to change.
Consider purchasing a gift certificate for the Freed Center for the Performing Arts. It’s perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays or any special occasion. It’s always the right fit! For more information, call the Freed Center box office at 419-772-1900.
SUPPORT THE ACADEMICS Making a gift at any level to one or both of the following funds will ensure that Ohio Northern University students directly benefit from your generosity.
Directly support our in-house productions, also known as our student-run productions.
Directly support the many concerts that are held in the Freed Center.
Dr. Daniel DiBiasio, current ONU president
Dr. Kendall L. Baker, Hon. D. ’11, ONU president from 1999-2011
Professor Nils Riess, Hon. D. ’14, chair of the Department of Communication & Theatre Arts from 1975-2013; director of the Freed Center for the Performing Arts from 1991-2013
Dr. DeBow Freed, Hon. D. ’99, ONU president from 1979-99
Jerica Humphrey, current interim director of the Freed Center for the Performing Arts