College of Arts & Media, Fall 2019
EVENTS
Photography | Lynn Lane
COLLEGE OF ARTS & MEDIA
The Departments of Art, Dance, Mass Communication, Theatre and Musical Theatre, and the School of Music all welcome you to experience and discover the arts through gallery exhibits, music recitals and concerts, theatre and dance performances, and more! For a calendar of events and tickets www.shsutickets.com | 936.294.2339
A celebration of the arts at SHSU. The College of Arts & Media
COMING SOON
A GRAND CELEBRATION
Mark your calendar for Sept. 27, 2019, when the recently renamed College of Arts & Media hosts Prelude — an exciting evening of fun and entertainment celebrating the college’s new name and the accomplishments of each of the departments within the college. Among the featured events will be public access to the brand new 71,500-square-foot Art Complex, the showing of the award-winning short film, “The Drone,” and the announcement of the college Legacy Award. Also included are performances, presentations, exhibitions, and displays taking place simultaneously throughout the James and Nancy Gaertner Performing Arts Center, the Art Complex and the University Theatre Center. Prelude admission is complimentary & open to the public.
CAM GUEST ARTIST SERIES Individual Ticket $15 - $30 Guest Artist Series Semester Pass $40 for either Fall OR Spring. Semester Pass includes (1) ticket for the guest artist performance for either Fall OR Spring; along with (1) ticket for two events of your choice.
FALL 2019 PASS
SPRING 2020 PASS
Mercury Chamber Orchestra
The Travelin’ McCourys
October 17, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. Gaertner Performing Arts Center Payne Concert Hall
February 20, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. Gaertner Performing Arts Center Payne Concert Hall
$40 Series Semester Pass + (2) Fall Season events
$40 Series Semester Pass + (2) Spring Season events
Performance By
Performance By
For ticket purchasing, please visit www.shsutickets.com or call the James and Nancy Gaertner Performing Arts Center (GPAC) Box Office at 936.294.2339. For questions or concerns, please contact tickets@shsu.edu or by calling 936.294.2339.For the College of Arts & Media online event calendar, please visit: www.shsu.edu/cam.
INTRODUCING
Photography | BEND Productions
Mercur y Chamber Orchestra O c t o b e r 17, 2 019 | 7: 3 0 p . m . James and Nancy Gaertner P e r f o r m i n g A r t s C e n t e r, P a y n e C o n c e r t H a l l
The Travelin' McCour ys Fe b r u a r y 2 0 , 2 0 2 0 | 7: 3 0 p . m . James and Nancy Gaertner P e r f o r m i n g A r t s C e n t e r, P a y n e C o n c e r t H a l l
INTRODUCING
THE ART COMPLEX After more than 100 years of being in a variety of sometimes unusual locations, programs in the SHSU Department of Art now have their own home in a new fourlevel, technology-enhanced building.
EVENTS University Galleries in the Art Complex {1741 Bobby K. Marks Drive}
Mi Religiรณn: Works by Gabi Magaly September 12 - 14 & Sept 19-21, 2019
New Beginnings
Reception | September 19 at 6:00 p.m.
September 16 - November 23, 2019
Frank Graham: Soft Power
Reception | September 27 at 6:00 p.m.
September 26 - 28 & October 3-5, 2019
A changing exhibition of works by current and former
Reception | October 3 at 6:00 p.m.
faculty and alumni from university and private collections.
Studio Art, Photography, and Animation Senior Show December 9 - 14, 2019 An exhibition of works by BFA students graduating December 2019
Satellite Student Gallery in Downtown Huntsville {1216 University Avenue}
Huntsville Narratives Part II August 29 - September 7, 2019 Reception | September 5 at 6:00 p.m.
Common Reader October 10-12 & 17-19, 2019 Reception | October 17 at 6:00 p.m.
Senior Preview October 24 - 26, 2019 Reception | October 24 at 6:00 p.m.
2nd Annual Exquisite Corpse Exhibition October 31 - November 2, 2019 Reception | October 31 at 6:00 p.m.
Senior Exhibitions November 7 - December 7, 2019 Reception 1| November 5 at 6:00 p.m. Reception 2| November 14 at 6:00 p.m. Reception 3| November 21 at 6:00 p.m. Reception 4| December 5 at 6:00 p.m.
Darkroom Photography December 12 - 14, 2019
Events, dates and times are subject to change. Please contact the Department of Art to confirm events. For more information visit the Department of Art website: www.shsu.edu/academics/art/galleries.html
DANCE SPECTRUM Dance Spectrum provides dance majors with an opportunity to hone their craft by working with guest artists and dance faculty on challenging repertory in an atmosphere that is professional in nature. ​
EVENTS 10th Annual Dance Gallery Festival
Spectrum
October 4 & 5, 2019 | 8:00 p.m.
December 5 & 6, 2019 | 8:00 p.m.
Dance Theatre, Gaertner Performing Arts Center
December 7, 2019 | 2:00 p.m.
The Dance Gallery Festival is a performance featuring
Dance Theatre, Gaertner Performing Arts Center
national and international emerging and established
Dance Spectrum provides dance majors with an
choreographers and companies. The performance is
opportunity to hone their craft by working with guest
performed in two cities, Houston and New York. While
artists and dance faculty on challenging repertory in an
in residence, the guest artists offer master classes to
atmosphere that is professional in nature. Contemporary
the SHSU dance majors and select choreographers are
Ballet choreographer and Princess Grace Awardee,
commissioned to set dance works on the student body.
Gabrielle Lamb is this semester's guest choreographer.
MFA Candidate Thesis Concert {free admission}
Non Majors Workshop December 9, 2019 | 7:00 p.m.
October 10 - 12, 2019 | 8:00 p.m.
Dance Theatre, Gaertner Performing Arts Center
Dance Theatre, Gaertner Performing Arts Center
Featuring the class work of non-major and dance minor
Dance concert featuring thesis choreography by Colette
students from the fall semester.
Kerwick, Samantha Scioneaux, and Evelyn Toh. Three evenings of dance with two choreographers featured each evening.
Masters of Dance November 7-8, 2019 | 8:00 p.m. Dance Theatre, Gaertner Performing Arts Center This dance concert showcases a collection of diverse dance works choreographed and produced by the graduate student organization Masters of Dance.
Senior Studio November 14 - 16, 2019 | 8:00 p.m. Dance Theatre, Gaertner Performing Arts Center This evening of dance features the choreographic capstone works of the senior class. This presentation is one of the requirements of the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in dance.
Events, dates and times are subject to change. Please contact the Department of Dance to confirm events. For more information contact the Gaertner Performing Arts Center Box Office: tickets@shsu.edu | 936.294.2339
INVINCIBLE CZARS
M A S S
Live Film Soundtrack Performance of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari Held at Old Town Theatre Thursday, November 7, 2019, 7:00 p.m. *Free Admission
Austin-based musical group The Invincible Czars will be performing a live soundtrack to cinema's original horror movie, "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari". This masterpiece of German Expressionism comes to life in the historic Old Town Theatre with the band's original, tantalizing score. See a silent film the way they were originally intended—with live music. For more info visit: www.invincibleczars.com/silent-film/
EVENTS Common Reader Film Festival This years Common Reader Film Festival will host author Tara Westover as she presents her book "Educated: A Memoir." The event will be held at the Olson Auditorium November 6, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Events, dates and times are subject to change. Please contact the Department of Mass Communication to confirm events. For more information visit the Department of Mass Communication website: www.shsu.edu/academics/mass-communication/
DIRECTORS' DEBUT The Directors’ Debut series provides undergraduate students who have shown strong promise as a director the chance to present a fully-realized production as part of the department’s season. To be eligible for this opportunity, students must be at the top of their directing classes, have worked on a production in a leadership role and submit a detailed portfolio of the play they would like to direct. See their vision realized this November. Directors’ Debut tickets are included in your Season Ticket Package. Bright Half Life November 5 & 7, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. November 9, 2:00 p.m. matinee By Tanya Barfield Directors' Debut Directed by A'Rhyan Samford
Dying City November 6, 8 & 9, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. By Christopher Shinn Directors' Debut Directed by Marcella Alba
THEATRE MUSICAL
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EVENTS Assassins October 9 - 12, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. October 12, 2:00 p.m. matinee Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by John Weidman Assassins is based on an idea by Charles Gilbert, Jr. Playwrights Horizons, Inc.-New York City Produced Assassins Off-Broadway in 1990 Directed by Penny Hasekoester
Everybody October 23 - 26, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. October 26, 2:00 p.m. matinee By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Directed by Patrick Pearson
Pride and Prejudice November 20 - 23, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. November 23, 2:00 p.m. matinee Adapted by Kate Hamill Directed by Dr. Victoria Lantz
Events, dates and times are subject to change. Please contact the Department of Theatre and Musical Theatre to confirm events. For more information contact the Gaertner Performing Arts Center Box Office: tickets@shsu.edu | 936.294.2339
HEATRE
JAZZ F E S T I VA L Bill Watrous was celebrated during his life as one of the “world’s most respected trombonists,” and was known for his “crisp and graceful playing.” The festival honoring Watrous is held each spring at Sam Houston State University. This competitive, educational event showcases high school and intermediate school jazz band performances, where they are critiqued by nationally renowned jazz educators. Join us next year in celebration of Bill Watrous!
EVENTS Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble Concert September 26, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. Payne Concert Hall Gaertner Performing Arts Center
Fall Chorale Concert October 1, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. Payne Concert Hall Gaertner Performing Arts Center
Symphony Orchestra Concert October 4, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. Payne Concert Hall Gaertner Performing Arts Center
Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Lab Band Concert October 24, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. Payne Concert Hall Gaertner Performing Arts Center
Men's and Women's Choir Concert October 29, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. Payne Concert Hall Gaertner Performing Arts Center
Wind Ensemble Concert November 1, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. Payne Concert Hall Gaertner Performing Arts Center
Symphony Orchestra Concert November 8, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. Payne Concert Hall Gaertner Performing Arts Center
Symphonic Band Concert November 12, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. Payne Concert Hall Gaertner Performing Arts Center
Opera Olympus November 22 & 23, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. Recital Hall Gaertner Performing Arts Center
Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Lab Band Concert November 26, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. Payne Concert Hall Gaertner Performing Arts Center
Holiday Concert December 6 & 7, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. Payne Concert Hall Gaertner Performing Arts Center
Events, dates and times are subject to change. Please contact the School of Music to confirm events. For more information contact the Gaertner Performing Arts Center Box Office: tickets@shsu.edu | 936.294.2339
AV E N EP
R AV E REP
R AV E N REP
What do you call summer nights filled with the lights, music, and inspiring theatre and musical theatre performances? SHSU Raven Repertory performances! Join us next summer as we lift the curtain on the SHSU College of Arts and Media’s exciting summer season. If you are interested in becoming a Raven Rep Sponsor or would like more information, please contact Penny Hasekoester at 936.294.1330.
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