Performing Arts Brochure 2010-2011

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Performing Arts Scholars Ashley Wood of Washington Township, NJ completed her freshman year at Ramapo as an International Studies major with a grade point average of 4.0. In addition to maintaining a rigorous academic schedule, Ashley is a member of the Ramapo Chorale and the Gospel Chorus. Ashley also studies guitar and had the honor of playing on campus at the World AID’s Day Benefit and the hunger benefit in Friends Hall. She was also the publicist of the Ramapo Housing Association for her residence hall.

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Please join the Ramapo College Foundation for the Eleventh Annual Performing Arts Dinner Series

Eleventh Annual Performing Arts Dinner Series

SERIES SPONSORS

As a benefactor or a patron, you can enjoy preferred

2010 – 2011

seating in the Sharp Theater for award-winning performances, excellent dinners with family and friends, and opportunities to meet the artists.

Your participation in the Series supports student scholarships, faculty research, and capital projects.

“This scholarship will allow me to receive an amazing education without having to deal with massive student loans.” – Ashley Wood Tiffany Englishman of Wayne, NJ is a Psychology major with a minor in Italian. Tiffany has been accepted into the Teacher Education Program at Ramapo. Tiffany was also a member of the Hip Hop Dance Club and choreographed a routine to “All That Jazz’ and performed it at the Students of Caribbean Descent’s event in March. This scholarship has allowed Tiffany the opportunity to enjoy the full collegiate experience by living on campus. It has also relieved the worry about student loans. Tiffany has been able to maintain a 3.85 grade point average during her freshman year.

Thank you for your tax deductible donation.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2010 Performance: 8 p.m., Dinner: 6:30 p.m.

CHRISTINE EBERSOLE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2010 Performance: 7 p.m., Dinner: 5:30 p.m.

EILEEN IVERS SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 2011 Performance: 8 p.m., Dinner: 6:30 p.m.

SIMON AND GARFUNKEL RETROSPECTIVE SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2011 Performance: 8 p.m., Dinner: 6:30 p.m.

THE WATERCOOLERS

NEW JERSEY STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS

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

To request disability-related accommodations, please call 201.684.6834, at least one week in advance.

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Saturday, October 16, 2010, 8 p.m.

CHRISTINE EBERSOLE Ms. Ebersole won the 2007 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her work in “Grey Gardens.” She won the Drama Desk Award, the Outer Critics Circle Award, the Drama League Award and the Outstanding Performance of the Year Award.

She also received a special citation from the New York Drama Critics’ Circle and the Obie for her offBroadway performance in “Grey Gardens.” In 2001 she won a Tony Award as Best Actress in a musical for the “42nd Street” revival and in 2003 she was Tonynominated as Best Actress in a feature role for the “Dinner at Eight” revival.

“One of the most gorgeous performances ever to grace a musical.”

– The New York Times “The kind of performance that comes along once in a decade and will be talked about for decades.”

– Variety

Sunday, December 12, 2010, 7 p.m.

EILEEN IVERS

Eileen Ivers will change the way you think about the violin.

Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul, Nine Time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion, London Symphony Orchestra, National Symphony at The Kennedy Center, Boston Pops, original musical star of Riverdance, The Chieftains, Hall and Oates, Sting, Afrocelts, Patti Smith, Paula Cole, Al Di Meola, Steve Gadd, founding member of Cherish the Ladies, Grammy awarded musician, performed for Presidents and Royalty worldwide…this is a short list of accomplishments, headliners, tours, and affiliations. Fiddler Eileen Ivers has established herself as the pre-eminent exponent of the Irish fiddle in the world today.

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It is a rare and select grade of spectacular artists whose work is so boldly imaginative and clearly virtuosic that it alters the medium. It has been said that the task of respectfully exploring the traditions and progression of the Celtic fiddle is quite literally on Eileen Ivers’ shoulders. Ivers’ recording credits include over 80 contemporary and traditional albums and numerous movie scores. Eileen is hailed as one of the great innovators and pioneers in the Celtic and World music genres.

The Washington Post states, “She suggests the future of the Celtic fiddle.”

She’s been called a “sensation” by Billboard magazine and “the Jimi Hendrix of the violin” by The New York Times.

“She electrifies the crowd with a dazzling show of virtuoso playing” says The Irish Times

Saturday, March 12, 2011, 8 p.m.

SIMON AND GARFUNKEL RETROSPECTIVE AJ Swearingen and Jonathan Beedle have been performing this remarkable tribute to the music of “Simon & Garfunkel” for more than a decade and their sold out shows prove the effect on their audiences is undeniable. A chance meeting in 1991, in a local club in Bethlehem, PA, brought these two talented artists together. A brief introduction and moments later they were blending their voices as if they had been performing together for a lifetime. A.J.’s warm baritone and Jonathan’s soaring tenor combine flawlessly to capture the essence and magic of “Simon & Garfunkel’s” sound of the early years in Greenwich Village. With a quiet stage and an acoustic guitar, A.J. and Jonathan re-create the memories of the classic hits and obscure songs of “Simon & Garfunkel.”

Discover why audiences are cheering for this duo as they capture —the magic of “Simon and Garfunkel.”

Performing Arts Dinner Series

Saturday, April 30, 2011, 8 p.m.

Please select a series option and mark the performances you plan to attend.

THE WATERCOOLERS The Water Coolers is a New York based musical comedy group who delivers songs and sketch comedy to corporate, association, and convention audiences, as well as, appearing in theaters across the country.

The Water Coolers employs original songs, musical parodies and comic sketches to lovingly lampoon the fastchanging, fast-talking, hard-driving office environment of contemporary America. Both a salute and a send-up, The Water Coolers satirizes the myths, mores and madness of corporate living.

Benefactor Level: Benefactor: Reserve 2 seats for 4 performances and dinners – $1,200 Tax deductible portion – $700 Benefactor Name (s) as you would like it to appear on the playbill:

__________________________________________________ Patron Level: Patron: Reserve _______seats(s) for the following performances and dinners at $110/ person. Tax deductible portion $50.

I cannot subscribe, but enclosed is my tax deductible donation of $_________.

CHRISTINE EBERSOLE ____ Saturday, October 16, 2010, 8 p.m., Dinner 6:30 p.m.

EILEEN IVERS ____ Sunday, December 12, 2010, 7 p.m., Dinner 5:30 p.m.

SIMON AND GARFUNKEL RETROSPECTIVE ____ Saturday, March 12, 2011, 8 p.m., Dinner 6:30 p.m.

“Word of mouth has made THE WATER COOLERS the hottest ticket in town!”

– E! Entertainment Television

THE WATERCOOLERS ____ Saturday, April 30, 2011, 8 p.m., Dinner 6:30 p.m.

“The Water Coolers have got the American workplace nailed.

The hassles, head-trips, and hook-ups of our modern corporate culture are all captured in songs that are funny, lyrical, and dead on.”

Fred Grandy, former US Congressman and CEO, Goodwill Industries

Name __________________________________________________________________________

“A charming and talented cast with a flair for comedy.”

– The New York Times

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PERFORMING ARTS DINNER SERIES COMMITTEE Chair Roy Putrino

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For additional information email lkloak@ramapo.edu or call the Ramapo College Foundation Office at 201.684.7611.

Complete and return this panel with payment Performing Arts Series Ramapo College Foundation 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430 FAX: (201) 684-7950