Freed Center 2011-12 Season Brochure

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SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

Doktor Kaboom!

9:30 a.m./1p.m./7 p.m.

Colin and Brad: Two Man Group 7:30 p.m.

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 7:30 p.m.

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 7:30 p.m.

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 2 p.m./7:30 p.m.

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 2 p.m./7:30 p.m.

Amy Marshall Dance Co. ONU Dance Co. 7:30 p.m.

Amy Marshall Dance Co. ONU Dance Co. 2 p.m.

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7:30 p.m.

2 p.m./7:30 p.m.

2 p.m.

ONU Holiday Spectacular ONU Holiday Spectacular ONU Holiday Spectacular

7:30 p.m.

2 p.m./7:30 p.m.

2 p.m.

DECEMBER

ONU Holiday Spectacular ONU Holiday Spectacular ONU Holiday Spectacular

NOVEMBER

1 The Righteous Brothers’ Bill Medley 8:30 p.m.

6 Presidential Concert 7:30 p.m.

16 ONU Wind Orchestra: European Gems 4 p.m. for the Wind Band 20 Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl 7:30 p.m.

21 Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl 7:30 p.m.

22 Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl 2 p.m./7:30 p.m.

23 Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl 2 p.m.

29 ImaginOcean 10 a.m.

30 Marching Band-O-Rama 4 p.m.

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7:30 p.m.

4 p.m.

APRIL

ONU Wind Orchestra: Cities and Far Away Places 7:30 p.m.

Biggs Miller 7:30 p.m.

Biggs ONU Symphonic Band: The Fantastics 7:30 p.m.

Biggs Student-Directed One Acts 7:30 p.m. Stambaugh Student-Directed One Acts 7:30 p.m. Stambaugh Student-Directed One Acts 2 p.m./7:30 p.m. Stambaugh

MARCH

Rennie Harris Puremovement/ONU Dance Co. 7:30 p.m.

Rennie Harris Puremovement/ONU Dance Co. 2 p.m.

The Magic School Bus – Live!

7 p.m.

Miss Saigon (Concert Presentation) 7:30 p.m.

Miss Saigon (Concert Presentation) 7:30 p.m.

Miss Saigon (Concert Presentation) 2 p.m.

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4 p.m. Presser Hall 7:30 p.m.

Biggs 2 p.m./7:30 p.m.

Biggs 4 p.m. Presser Hall

FEBRUARY

Joe Iconis Alex DePue’s World Music Duo The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion Toledo Symphony Orchestra

Biggs

7:30 p.m.

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ONU Jazz Band ONU Symphony Orchestra: Imagination

M AY 7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

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1 Student-Directed One Acts 2 p.m. Stambaugh 19 Thoroughly Modern Millie 7:30 p.m.

Biggs 20 Thoroughly Modern Millie 7:30 p.m.

Biggs 21 Thoroughly Modern Millie 2 p.m./7:30 p.m.

Biggs 22 Thoroughly Modern Millie 2 p.m.

Biggs 27 ONU Wind Orchestra: Spring Band Festival 7:30 p.m Biggs Opening Concert 8 p.m.

Biggs 29 Spring Band Festival 4 p.m.

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JANUARY

7 ONU Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven 5 and Nutcracker 8 ONU Jazz Ensemble 11 ONU Wind Orchestra: Gaudete! Rejoice!

We warmly welcome you to the 21st season at the Freed Center for the Performing Arts! It is amazing to believe that we have had the opportunity to provide engaging cultural events for our community for more than two decades.

It has been an honor to be able to present the highest quality in arts and entertainment to you, and our promise is to continue this tradition for many years to come.

This season, we again bring our unique fusion of family, education, children’s and headline events. Watch for comedy, music, drama and dance, while we still include favorites such as the Holiday Spectacular.

This season consists of many exciting performances, which will sell out quickly. So get your subscription early, get your favorite seats, and help us celebrate the arts at the Freed Center.

Nils Riess, Director of the Freed Center for the Performing Arts Chair of the Department of Communication and Theatre Arts

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Headliners

Children

Dance

Doktor Kaboom!

Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, at 9:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Tickets go on sale Aug. 1, 2011.

Adults $10; Seniors $10; Non-ONU Students $5; Children $5

Doktor Kaboom! performs original interactive science comedy shows for audiences of all ages.

Creatively blending theatre arts with the wonders of scientific exploration, Doktor Kaboom! keeps his crowds riveted with interest and rolling with laughter. Join Kaboom! for a sidesplitting journey of increasingly spectacular (and often successful) science experiments designed to involve, excite, educate, and entertain.

Colin and Brad: Two Man Group Saturday, Sep. 10, 2011, at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets go on sale Aug. 1, 2011.

All tickets $35

Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, from Whose Line Is It Anyway?, are teaming up to present Two Man Group. Watch as the duo use their wit and talent to create completely improvised and hilarious scenes before your eyes! The show will be fully interactive so audiences can truly expect the unexpected.

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Musical Theatre/Theatre

Music

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

The Righteous Brothers’ Bill Medley (Homecoming Concert)

Thursday, Sept. 15 through Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 17 and Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, at 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, at 8:30 p.m.

Tickets go on sale Aug. 1, 2011.

All tickets $40

Adult Subject Matter Tickets go on sale Aug. 1, 2011.

Adults $15; Seniors $12; Non-ONU Students $12; Children $9

Watch as six spellers fight for the First Place Title at the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! As the 2005 Tony winner for Best Book of a Musical, this contemporary musical follows spellers through all the pandemonium of a Spelling Bee. Favorites include “Magic Foot,” “I Speak Six Languages,” and “I Love You Song.”

You haven’t lost that lovin’ feeling yet! Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers brings his flawless recipe of rock, rhythm and blues. As inductees in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the brothers performed together for over forty years. Look forward to the classics “You’ve Lost that Lovin’ Feelin,’” “Unchained Melody” and Dirty Dancing’s “I’ve Had the Time of my Life.”

Presidential Concert Thursday, Oct. 6, at 7:30 p.m.

Amy Marshall Dance Company and the ONU Dance Company Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, at 2 p.m.

Tickets go on sale Aug. 1, 2011.

All tickets $20

Tickets will be released as available.

A musical tribute will be presented in honor of the 11th president of Ohio Northern University, Dr. Daniel A. DiBiasio and his wife, Chris BurnsDiBiasio. Tickets for the general public will go on sale two weeks prior to the event.

Amy Marshall Dance Company is exploring a visual metaphor for the human spirit. They will bring to life some of the most confident technique and fierce execution of ballet and modern choreography. w w w .freedcenter.com

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Tibetan Monks Wednesday, Oct. 12, through Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011

The Freed Center supports the residency of the Tibetan Monks on the campus of ONU. (Please contact Suzanne Morrison at s-morrison@onu. edu for residential activities.)

ONU Wind Orchestra: European Gems for the Wind Band Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011 at 4 p.m.

Tickets go on sale Aug. 1, 2011.

Adults $15; Seniors $12; Non-ONU Students $12; Children $9

The ONU Wind Orchestra will perform four centuries of wind band music featuring works

by German, Austrian, French and Dutch composers, including works by Beethoven, Mahler, Bruckner, Massenet, Holst, Purcell and de Meij.

The soloist will be ONU vocal instructor Summer Aebker, and the guest conductor will be ONU’s resident tuba and brass expert, Tim Olt.

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Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl

Band-O-Rama: Wicked

Thursday, Oct. 20, through Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 22, and Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, at 2 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, at 4 p.m.

Tickets go on sale Aug. 1, 2011.

Adults $15; Seniors $12; Non-ONU Students $12; Children $9

Tickets go on sale Aug. 1, 2011.

Adults $15; Seniors $12; Non-ONU Students $12; Children $9

With irony, wit and compassion, the timeless Greek myth of Eurydice and Orpheus is retold in this contemporary adaptation by Sarah Ruhl.

Watch as Eurydice and Orpheus’ love transcends even the boundaries of the underworld, and listen as the mournful songs of Orpheus move the steel heart of Hades. The classic myth will stir new emotions and bring fresh revelations to light in this stunning adaptation.

ImaginOcean Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, at 10 a.m.

Tickets go on sale Aug. 1, 2011.

Adults $10; Seniors $10; Non-ONU Students $5; Children $5

Join Tony-award nominee John Tartaglia on a magical undersea adventure from Off-Broadway.

Tartaglia’s original black-light puppet show follows three best-friend fish on their remarkable journey.

After finding a treasure map, the friends embark on a singing and dancing quest with the audience right alongside them. It’s going to be a big splash hit!

The Star of Northwest Ohio invites you to enjoy the beauty of their musical wickedness as they perform selections from their premiere show, Wicked.

They will surround you with sound as they perform favorites like “Over the Rainbow,” “Defying Gravity” and “For Good.” The ONUMB also celebrates the Sounds of the Seasons with favorites like “Sherry,” “Walk Like A Man” and “Oh What A Night.” Be prepared to feel the heat as you move to the beat.

Holiday Spectacular – Freed Center Freed Center Friday, Nov. 18, and Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 19, and Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, at 2 p.m.

Lima Friday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 3, and Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, at 2 p.m.

Tickets go on sale Aug. 1, 2011.

Tickets go on sale Aug 1, 2011.

Adults $15; Seniors $12;

All tickets $5

Non-ONU Students $12; Children $9

Join the winter season festivities with carols, dancing and everyone’s favorite Snowman! Santa Claus is coming to town again, and you won’t want to miss the celebration!

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ONU Marching Band-O-Rama

Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl

ONU Wind Orchestra: European Gems for Wind Band

Holiday Spectacular

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ONU Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven 5 and Nutcracker

ONU Wind Orchestra: Gaudete! Rejoice!

Alex DePue’s World Music Duo

Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011, at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, at 4 p.m.

Tickets go on sale Aug. 1, 2011.

Tickets go on sale Aug. 1, 2011.

Tickets go on sale Aug. 1, 2011.

All tickets $20

Adults $15; Seniors $12; Non-ONU Students $12; Children $9

Adults $15; Seniors $12; Non-ONU Students $12; Children $9

The ONU Symphony will present two all -time favorites, Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and selections from The Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky.

It’s a perfect way to celebrate the Holidays.

A Gaudete Sunday program that invites seasonal reflection and holiday joy! It features wind band music composed by, among others, Gustav Holst, Charles Marie Widor, Yasahide Ito, and Alfred Reed. The program includes a new rendition of ’Twas the Night before Christmas narrated by ONU’s own John Armstrong, assistant professor of communication arts.

Individually and as a duo, the sharp talents of violinist Alex DePue and guitarist Joel Sanchez will take your breath away. Coming to ONU with a mixture of original and well-known acoustic, rock and Latin songs, the music of this duo will soothe the soul and incite a love of the instrumental strings.

ONU Jazz Ensemble Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets go on sale Aug. 1, 2011.

Adults $15; Seniors $12; Non-ONU Students $12; Children $9

Come join the ONU Jazz Ensemble and warm up your yuletide spirits with some hot big-band jazz.

Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Joe Iconis (Presser Hall)

Tickets go on sale Aug. 1, 2011.

Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, at 4 p.m.

Adults $15; Seniors $15; Non-ONU Students $8; Children $8

Free Event

It’s time for some magic! With never before-seen illusions of danger and wonder, the Spencers bring the Theatre of Illusion to the Freed Center stage. The husband and wife team have been called “modern day Houdinis” who incorporate both awe-inspiring illusions and a great deal of charisma! Their interactive show will feature drama, comedy and romance alongside each illusion. You won’t believe your eyes!

American musical theatre composer Joe Iconis will perform a very special concert with some of ONU’s finest musical theatre performers. His innovative rock musical style has brought forth several shows, including his work on Bloodsong Of Love: The Rock’n Roll Spaghetti Western.

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The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion

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Toledo Symphony Orchestra (Presser Hall)

The Magic School Bus – Live!

The Climate Challenge

ONU Wind Orchestra: Cities and Far Away Places

Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, at 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, at 7 p.m.

Thursday, March 1, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.

Free Event

Tickets go on sale Aug. 1, 2011.

Tickets go on sale Jan. 23, 2012.

In its 68th season, the Toledo Symphony Orchestra brings its music to the Presser Hall stage. Watch as the orchestra paints the stage with its powerful chords.

Adults $10; Seniors $10; Non-ONU Students $5; Children $5

Adults $15; Seniors $12; Non-ONU Students $12; Children $9

Join Ms. Frizzle and Liz the Lizard for a oncein-a-lifetime adventure! The famous children’s series comes to the stage with a journey from the Arctic to the equator! Come see how the climate is changing and travel on the most magical school bus around!

Today’s composers are fascinated by the wind band and write prolifically for the medium.

Performing the best of these newer pieces on its February concert has become a tradition for the ONU Wind Orchestra. This year, works inspired by “the city,” in general, and New York and Paris, in particular, will be featured.

Rennie Harris Puremovement and the ONU Dance Company Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, at 2 p.m.

Tickets go on sale Aug. 1, 2011.

All tickets $25

Rennie Harris founded Puremovement to show audiences nationwide the true essence of hip-hop.

Challenging the boundaries, the Philadelphia ensemble honors the history of dance and the contemporary ideas of movement.

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Miss Saigon (Concert Presentation)

Miller

Friday, Feb. 24, and Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012 at 2 p.m.

Thursday, March 15, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets go on sale Aug. 1, 2011.

Self-taught harmonica extraordinaire LD Miller and his two brothers are coming to reclaim the blues. Recently placing second on the hit television show America’s Got Talent, the Miller brothers will light up the stage with their aweinspiring talent. Previously, Miller has shared the stage with the greats such as Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys and B.B. King

Tickets go on sale Jan. 23, 2012.

All tickets $20

Adults $15; Seniors $12; Non-ONU Students $12; Children $9

In combination with the musical theatre program, the symphony will present this musical in full orchestral scoring and limited staging. A beautiful retelling of the opera Madame Butterfly set during the Vietnam War, this international sensation is sure to deliver an evening of great entertainment.

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Miller Magic School Bus – Live!: The Climate Challenge

Rennie Harris Puremovement

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ONU Symphonic Band: The Fantastics Thursday, March 22, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets go on sale Jan. 23, 2012.

Adults $15; Seniors $12; Non-ONU Students $12; Children $9

Tonight, the ONU Symphonic Band performs the most popular music of the world’s best-known composers. The concert includes “March To the Scaffold” from Berlioz’s Symphony Fantastic, Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky, Rodeo by Copland, “Triumphal March” from Aida by Verdi, and Egmont Overture by Beethoven.

Student-Directed One Acts Thursday, March 29, through Saturday, March 31, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 31, and Sunday, April 1, 2012, at 2 p.m.

Tickets go on sale Jan. 23, 2012.

Adults $15; Seniors $12; Non-ONU Students $12; Children $9

A tremendously popular event with students, both audience and participants alike, these oneact plays will be directed by theatre students with a special passion for directing. Come and experience American plays from the perspective of young and creative minds.

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Thoroughly Modern Millie

Spring Band Festival XXXVII

Thursday, April 19, through Saturday, April 21, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 21, and Sunday, April 22, 2012, at 2 p.m.

Sunday, April 29, 2012, at 4 p.m.

Tickets go on sale Jan. 23, 2012.

Adults $15; Seniors $12; Non-ONU Students $12; Children $9

Tickets go on sale Jan. 23, 2012.

Adults $15; Seniors $12; Non-ONU Students $12; Children $9

Based on the 1967 film, Thoroughly Modern Millie follows a young flapper, Millie, on her journey to find a rich husband. Along the way, she overcomes peril, uncovers a crime and discovers that money is not as valuable as true love. With favorites such as “Not for the Life of Me,” “Forget about the Boy” and “Gimme Gimme,” Millie is an adventure you won’t want to miss.

For 36 years, some of the finest high school musicians in the state of Ohio have come to Ohio Northern for the Spring Band Festival. High school musicians and members of the ONU Symphonic Band will again work with an internationally renowned composer/conductor to create an afternoon of exciting music.

ONU Jazz Ensemble Thursday, May 3, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets go on sale Jan. 23, 2012.

Adults $15; Seniors $12; Non-ONU Students $12; Children $9

ONU Wind Orchestra: Spring Band Festival Opening Concert Friday, April 27, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets go on sale Jan. 23, 2012.

Adults $15; Seniors $12; Non-ONU Students $12; Children $9

The first day of the 2012 ONU Spring Band Festival opens with a full concert presented by the Wind Orchestra. The Spring Band Festival, now in its 37th year, features a prominent composer/ conductor of wind band music. The featured soloist for the Friday concert will be Adam McCord, lecturer in music at ONU, performing John Mackey’s Saxophone Concerto.

Swing into spring with a concert of jazz chestnuts both old and new. Come hear some new versions of your favorite 1940s big band classics and more!

ONU Symphony Orchestra: Imagination Saturday, May 5, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets go on sale Jan. 23, 2012.

Adults $15; Seniors $12; Non-ONU Students $12; Children $9

Join conductor Lloyd Butler and winners of the Concerto Competition on an imaginative musical journey of some of the greatest composers. Featured works will include Mozart’s Overture to Die Zauberflöte and Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.

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ONU Symphonic Band: The Fantastics

ONU Wind Orchestra: Spring Band Festival Opening Concert Spring Band Festival XXXVII

Student-Directed One Acts ONU Jazz Ensemble

Thoroughly Modern Millie ONU Symphony Orchestra: Imagination

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Ohio Northern University Ohio Northern University is a private, comprehensive University, comprising five colleges (Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Pharmacy and Law) that blend nationally ranked arts, sciences and professional programs.

Ohio Northern champions the pursuit of True North for talented students who enter motivated, engage in abundant opportunities, and leave prepared with an education with one of the highest returns on investment in the nation.

ONU’s art and design, music, and theatre programs were once again named among the top 200 programs in the nation for creative students in Creative Colleges: A Guide for Student Actors, Artists, Dancers, Musicians and Writers (2010).

The Freed Center for the Performing Arts is a state-of-the-art facility that houses the department of communication and theatre arts as well as two theatres and an art gallery. The Biggs Theatre is a 551seat theatre with a stage that has welcomed legends such as Carol Channing, Petula Clark, Debbie Reynolds, Van Cliburn, Jack Jones, Arturo Sandoval, “Whose Live Anyway?,” Peter Noone and Lee Ann Womack. The Stambaugh Studio Theatre is a 136-seat flexible-seating black box for smaller, more intimate performances.

The Freed Center is proud to offer an outstanding children’s series as well as many educational opportunities throughout the season. We have brought many children’s books to our stage, such as Magic Tree House: The Musical, Strega Nona, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Adventures of Harold and the Purple Crayon, and Knuffle Bunny.

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Ticket Policy

Ticket Exchange Policy

Lost Tickets Policy

If you do not arrive by the printed performance time, we reserve the right to resell your ticket.

However, if you would be kind enough to call us and let us know that you are going to be late, we will be kind enough to save your seat.

We are happy to offer ticket exchange privileges to our patrons (subject to the following):

We are happy to replace lost or misplaced tickets at $1 per ticket. Please call the box office at 419772-1900.

Ticket Information Groups of 20 or more are eligible to receive discounts to many of the events listed. Tickets may be ordered with a MasterCard, VISA, Discover or American Express. There is a senior discount for those 62 and older on designated events. There is also a $2 handling charge on all regular ticket orders. (Subscription orders are mailed free of charge.)

Call the box office at 419-772-1900. The box office is open Monday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tickets may be exchanged for any performance up to 48 hours prior to the performance for which you hold tickets.

You may exchange tickets for another performance of the same show or for another show, subject to availability. However, the box office cannot reimburse you if the exchange is for a ticket to a lower-priced event. You may purchase additional tickets as part of the exchange, subject to availability. There is a $1 per-ticket exchange fee. Tickets being exchanged must be returned to the box office before we can give you your new tickets.

Box Office Show Times The lobby and the box office will open one hour prior to the performance time. The house will open 1/2 hours prior to the performance time.

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NOTE: Angel for the Arts members and subscribers do not pay the exchange or lost ticket fees.

Unable to go to the show at the last minute?

Donate your ticket(s) back to the Freed Center (up until show time), and we will give you a tax credit certificate.

Latecomer Policy The house manager may seat latecomers only during times that minimize disruption of a performance. In some cases there will be no seating until intermission. The management accepts no responsibility for inconvenience to latecomers and can make no adjustment because of it.

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WONB Radio— The broadcast voice of ONU WONB 94.9 is the primary source for news, sports, weather, public affairs and entertainment in West Central Ohio. Listen to the oldies—music from the ’70s through the ’90s—during the day and Top 40 hits at night.

Tune into WONB 94.9 every Wednesday morning at 8:15 a.m. to hear about the coming week’s events at the Freed Center.

Directions The Freed Center is located on the campus of Ohio Northern in Ada, Ohio, on state Route 235, halfway between state Routes 30 and 309.

Ada is 75 miles north of Dayton, 75 miles south of Toledo and 85 miles northwest of Columbus.

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Parking There are three paved parking lots within a short walk. Passengers may also be dropped off under the canopy. Parking is free for all Freed Center events.

Services for Patrons with Disabilities and Special Needs The Freed Center is wheelchairaccessible. Special wheelchair areas and seats are located on two levels in the Biggs Theatre. Please make any special needs known when purchasing tickets. Special parking, cutdown curbs and restroom access make the center convenient for everyone.

Cameras, Recording Devices and Cellular Phones The use of recording equipment or photography of any form during a performance is strictly prohibited by law. Cellular phone usage, including texting, is strictly prohibited during all performances.

Fire Notice The exit indicated by an exit sign nearest your seat is the shortest route to the outside. In the event of a fire or other emergency, please walk, not run, to that exit.

Performance Policies Cellular phones and beepers must be turned off during performances.

Patrons who need to be contacted in an emergency may leave the number 419-772-1900 with their call services.

Be sure to leave your name and seat number at the box office.

Most productions are appropriate for children ages 12 and up. Some shows are restricted. Please check the season listing for guidance. Please, no babies in arms. If a child is old enough to attend the theatre, they must have a ticket.

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Headliners

Dance

Colin and Brad: Two Man Group Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011

Amy Marshall Dance Company and the ONU Dance Company Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011 and Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011

The Righteous Brothers’ Bill Medley Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011

Rennie Harris Puremovement and the ONU Dance Company Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 and Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012

Tibetan Monks Wednesday, Oct. 12, through Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011

Music Theatre/Theatre

Joe Iconis (Presser Hall) Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Thursday, Sept. 15, through Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011

Alex DePue’s World Music Duo Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012

Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl Thursday, Oct. 20, through Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011

The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012

Holiday Spectacular (Freed Center) Friday, Nov. 18, through Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011

Toledo Symphony Orchestra (Presser Hall) Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012

Holiday Spectacular (Lima) Friday, Dec. 2, through Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011 Miss Saigon (Concert Presentation) Friday, Feb. 24, through Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012

Miller Thursday, March 15, 2012

Student-Directed One Acts Thursday, March 29, through Sunday, April 1, 2012 Thoroughly Modern Millie Thursday, April 19, through Sunday, April 22, 2012

Doktor Kaboom!

Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011

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ImaginOcean Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011 The Magic School Bus – Live!

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012

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Music Presidential Concert Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011 ONU Wind Orchestra: European Gems for the Wind Band Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011 ONU Marching Band-O-Rama: Wicked Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011 ONU Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven 5 and Nutracker Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011 ONU Jazz Ensemble Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011 ONU Wind Orchestra: Gaudete! Rejoice!

Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011 ONU Wind Orchestra: Cities and Far Away Places Thursday, March 1, 2012 ONU Symphonic Band: The Fantastics Thursday, March 22, 2012 ONU Wind Orchestra: Spring Band Festival Opening Concert Friday, April 27, 2012 Spring Band Festival Sunday, April 29, 2012 ONU Jazz Ensemble Thursday, May 3, 2012 ONU Symphony Orchestra: Imagination Saturday, May 5, 2012

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Season Subscriptions Welcome to the 21st season at the Freed Center for the Performing Arts.

We are proud to offer you four different types of packages that will save you more than ever before. In each package, you can still choose the shows that you would like to come see, and you are sure to save money with any

Category No. 1 Colin and Brad: The Two Man Group Saturday, Sept. 10 7:30 p.m. ______

Category No. 2

choice that you make. We have enjoyed serving our community for the past 20 years and hope to see all of you at the Freed Center this year! If you have any questions or concerns, you may call the Box Office at 419-772-1900. We would be happy assist you.

ONU Symphony: Beethoven 5 and Nutcracker Wednesday, Dec. 7 7:30 p.m. ______

The Righteous Brothers’ Bill Medley Saturday, Oct. 1 8:30 p.m. ______

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Thursday, Sept. 15 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 16 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 17 2 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 17 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 18 2 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 18 7:30 p.m.

Alex DePue’s World Music Duo Thursday, Jan. 26 7:30 p.m. ______

Presidential Concert Thursday, Oct. 6 7:30 p.m. ______

Miss Saigon Friday, Feb. 24 Saturday, Feb. 25 Sunday, Feb. 26

The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion Sunday, Jan. 29 2 p.m. ______ Sunday, Jan. 29 7:30 p.m. ______

ONU Wind Orchestra: European Gems Sunday, Oct. 16 4 p.m. ______

ONU Wind Orchestra: Cities and Far Away Places Thursday, March 1 7:30 p.m. ______

Eurydice Thursday, Oct. 20 Friday, Oct. 21 Saturday, Oct. 22 Saturday, Oct. 22 Sunday, Oct. 23

ONU Symphonic Band Thursday, March 22 7:30 p.m. ______

Amy Marshall Dance Company Saturday, Sept. 24 7:30 p.m. ______ Sunday, Sept. 25 2 p.m. ______

Rennie Harris Puremovement Saturday, Feb. 4 7:30 p.m. ______ Sunday, Feb. 5 2 p.m. ______ Miller Thursday, March 15 7:30 p.m. ______

Band-O-Rama Sunday, Oct. 30

7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

2 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

2 p.m.

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4 p.m. ______

Holiday Spectacular (Freed) Friday, Nov. 18 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 19 2 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 19 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 20 2 p.m.

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ONU Jazz Band Thursday, Dec. 8

7:30 p.m. ______

ONU Wind Orchestra: Gaudete! Rejoice!

Sunday, Dec. 11 4 p.m. ______ 7:30 p.m. ______ 7:30 p.m. ______ 2 p.m ______

Student-Directed One Acts Thursday, March 29 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 30 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 31 2 p.m.

Saturday, March 31 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 1 2p.m.

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Thoroughly Modern Millie Thursday, April 19 7:30 p.m.

Friday, April 20 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 21 2 p.m.

Saturday, Aril 21 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 22 2 p.m.

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ONU Wind Orchestra: Spring Band Festival Opening Concert

Friday April 27

7:30 p.m. ______

Honors Band Festival XXXVII Sunday, April 29 4 p.m. ______ ONU Jazz Band Thursday, May 3

7:30 p.m. ______

ONU Symphony Orchestra: Imagination Saturday, May 5 7:30 p.m. ______

Category No. 3 Doktor Kaboom!

Saturday, Sept. 3 9:30 a.m., ______

1 p.m. ______

and 7 p.m. ______ ImaginOcean Saturday, Oct. 29

10 a.m. ______

Holiday Spectacular (Lima) Friday, Dec. 2 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 3 2 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 3 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 4 2 p.m.

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The Magic School Bus – Live!

The Climate Challenge Wednesday, Feb. 15 7 p.m. ______

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Package No. 1 Number of packages ____________ Choose one show from category one.

Choose two shows from category two.

Choose one show from category three.

Total: $50 Save up to $30!

Package No. 2 Number of packages ____________ Choose one show from category one.

Choose three shows from category two.

Choose two shows from category three.

Total: $60 Save up to $45!

Package No. 3 Number of packages ____________ Choose two shows from category one.

Choose four shows from category two.

Choose two shows from category three.

Total: $95 Save up to $60!

Filling out your form:

If you need further assistance or would like to order your season subscriptions by phone, 1. Circle your package. please feel free to contat the box office at 2. Mark the shows (including which date and time) that 419-772-1900. you would like Box Office Hours: Noon–5 p.m. M–F to include in your package. (One ticket per event.)

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sat. 3. Return your subscription (both pages) by mail to: Special Summer Hours: 1–3 p.m.

Freed Center for the Performing Arts beginning July 5.

525 S. Main St. Feel free to leave a message during nonAda, OH 45810 operating hours and we will return your call.

Name:

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Deluxe package Check or money order enclosed Number of packages ____________ Visa MasterCard American Express Discover Charge to: Pick any 10 shows from any of the three categories.

Total: $150 Save up to $70!

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We would like to extend a hearty thank you to all those who so generously support the arts in our community.

Our mission is to enrich our community by providing high-quality live performances of theatre, music, lectures and dance from around the world.

The Angel for the Arts membership is designed for audience members who wish to support the operations and programs of the Freed Center. By becoming a member, you will join a group of supporters who share your interest and concerns for the arts in our communities.

Underwriters If you are interested in becoming an underwriter or angel, please contact the Managing Director of the Freed Center or Sally Dungan, Box Office Manager at s-dungan@onu.edu