Spirit of Freedom: 1916-2016
February 11, 2016
From the Executive Director & ISU President Dear Friends, Welcome to the 47th annual Performing Arts Series at Stephens. We are so pleased to have you join us. Since 1969, generations of audience goers have been star-struck by a long list of entertainers who have defined the quality of entertainment you expect to see on our stage. We continue the tradition with a performance for everyone this season. Worldclass music ensembles, Broadway shows, comedy, dance and acclaimed performers are all at home at Iowa State University and all under one roof. In the age of 24/7 entertainment from countless delivery systems, we thank you for making the performing arts important in your life and to the lives of others. According to the State of Iowa Official Public Register, the arts are a major force in Iowa’s economic development. Over $140 million is generated each year in the state, creating jobs that serve nearly two million Iowans. There has always been a need for audiences and performers to connect in the same space and it is energizing to see our community so passionate and supportive of our Performing Arts Series. As you leave this performance, ask yourself, What took you by surprise? What about the performance inspired and motivated you? What made you stretch creatively? We hope you share your experience with others and come back for more!
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Educational Experiences for Youth Youth Matinee Series Parents and educators know that helping a student develop creativity and imagination is one of the most important things they can do. Helping to complete the education formula, our Youth Matinee Series energizes, engages and enhances the overall learning process for students through the magic and wonder of live performing arts produced by professional touring artists.These performances enrich students’ lives and illustrate the dynamic relationship between literature, social studies, history, science, math, world cultures and the performing arts. The Youth Matinee Series is underwritten by the Martha-Ellen Tye Performing Arts Institute endowment.
Martha-Ellen Tye Performing Arts Institute The Martha-Ellen Tye Performing Arts Institute was established through a generous endowment by long-time Marshalltown resident, the late Martha-Ellen Tye. It brings a unique blend of arts experiences to students of all ages through matinee performances, teaching activities in schools, demonstrations and workshops. Now in its 16th year, the program has served more than 200,000 students in grades PreK-12 from across the state of Iowa. Mrs. Tye believed strongly in the power and importance of arts education and vigorously supported programs that develop the “whole person — body, mind and spirit.” The Youth Matinee Series is underwritten by this endowment, which allows us to keep the price at $4.
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SPIRIT OF FREEDOM: 1916-2016 Celtic Nights, Ireland’s acclaimed showcase ensemble for music and dance, is returning to North America in 2016 for a coast-to-coast tour. The Spirit of Freedom tour will be visiting more than 50 communities with its celebration of the centennial of the event that gave birth to modern Ireland -- the Easter Rising of 1916. According to Michael Durkan, Celtic Nights producer, Spirit of Freedom departs from previous theatrical productions he has created (among them, Gaelforce Dance) by centering the production’s music, dance, narrative and spectacle on the specific historical theme of the long struggle for Irish independence and selfdetermination. This struggle culminated in The Easter Rising, an armed insurrection in Ireland during Easter Week 1916. While unsuccessful at the time, the Rising was a key milestone on the path to the establishment of an independent Ireland in 1922. “Spirit of Freedom is a lively, entertaining show that tells an inspiring story as seen through the eyes of its heroes and heroines,” Mr. Durkan says. “We capture the story as a musical journey of courage, pride and determination. We’re confident that this story will resonate strongly with American audiences – indeed, with all people who cherish freedom, independence and democracy. ” Spirit of Freedom exemplifies Michael Durkan’s production style by fielding a multitalented 14-member cast of singers, dancers, musicians and actors, many of whom are prize winners of various Irish competitions, in a free-flowing
narrative structure that is underlined and illuminated by evocative visuals. The producer takes particular pride in conserving authentic folk elements of Irish music and dance within the context of a modern multimedia experience. “The show brings together storylines from Ireland’s history book, but in a way that engages the audience’s mind, heart and spirit. They might be laughing one minute, pondering the next, maybe wiping away a tear or two,” Mr. Durkan says. “We also shine some light into areas that are sometimes overlooked, such as the role of women in Ireland’s struggle for independence. Women played a very significant part in the Rising. We are honoring this history by telling the story of Grace Gifford and Joseph Plunkett, who were married in the Kilmainham jail only a few hours before Plunkett was executed for his part in the Rising.” Serving as co-producer for Spirit of Freedom is Rebekah Shearer, who performs in the show under the name of Rebekah Johanne. In this respect Ms. Shearer, a singer, shares exactly the same point of view on production as Mr. Durkan, who also began his theatrical career as a vocalist. Ms. Shearer notes that “when people come into a show being produced by a performer, they’re getting a different kind of show. They’re getting something real, something personal, because that’s what Michael expects of the cast. He wants us to give of ourselves, not just sing notes or execute steps. I think audiences feel this and appreciate it.” Ms. Shearer believes that Celtic Nights has won its reputation and grown
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a following not only by its structured content, but by breaking through the stage’s “fourth wall” to draw the audience into the performance. “That’s what makes us special,” she says. “One of my favorite parts of the show is the ‘unplugged’ section, where the cast comes to the lip of the stage in an informal way to talk, to sing songs, to lead the audience in singing along. It becomes a real Irish party, like one would find in a pub. It’s not just a show, it’s a friendship. It’s brilliant.” The creative team of Spirit of Freedom includes Pat Macelwain, director; Claire Crehan, music director; and Richard
Griffin, choreographer. The tour runs January 8 through April 20. Celtic Nights is a production of GFD Promotions. GFD productions have toured to more than 30 countries worldwide since 1997. The Spirit of Freedom tour is being presented in association with the New York-based talent agency CAMI Music. “We’re delighted to be coming back to the States, where we have wonderful audiences, to tell this epic story of a small nation seeking out liberty and independence,” Michael Durkan says. “We’re looking forward to a warm welcome!
THE EASTER RISING – Historical Notes Spirit of Freedom is Celtic Nights’ tribute to the Easter Rising of 1916, a milestone event in Ireland’s centurieslong struggle to achieve national selfdetermination and independence. The Easter Rising was a defining moment in the emergence of modern Ireland as a free and democratic nation. The Easter Rising, also known as the Easter Rebellion, was an armed insurrection in Ireland during Easter Week, April 24-29, 1916. Most of the military action took place in Dublin, Ireland’s capital. The Rising was initiated by Irish nationalists to end British rule in Ireland and establish an independent Irish state. Like the patriots of the American Revolution, Irish nationalists took up arms only after the failure of repeated efforts to achieve Irish independence through peaceful means. Led by Patrick Pearse and James Connolly, Irish nationalist forces seized important locations and proclaimed an Irish republic. The Irish Proclamation of 1916 sets forth: “The Republic guarantees religious and civil liberty, equal rights and equal opportunities of all its citizens, and declares its resolve to pursue the happiness and prosperity of the whole
nation and of all its parts, cherishing all the children of the nation equally.” The Rising was put down by overwhelming British force, with the loss of 64 Irish fighters, 134 British troops and policemen, and at least 200 civilians, caught in the crossfire. Most of the Rising’s leaders were court-martialed and executed. But the Rising had lit a fire in Ireland that would not be put out. Michael Durkan, who hails from the central Dublin neighborhood where key engagements of the Rising took place, says that the Rising “revived the dream of freedom for the Irish people. It was all started by the brave men and women who hoped that someday their countrymen would realize their blood sacrifice and also take up arms against what they saw as an illegal occupation of their home. In fact, most of those who gave their lives knew beforehand that the Rising stood little chance of success. They went ahead anyway because they believed that the people of Ireland needed some hope, some gesture to inspire them to achieve their independence. In that respect, the Easter Rising of 1916 was a glorious triumph.”
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NORTH AMERICAN TOUR ITINERARY 01.08.2016 01.09.2016 01.10.2016 01.12.2016 01.13.2016 01.15.2016 01.17.2016 01.21.2016 01.22.2016 01.24.2016 01.28.2016 01.29.2016 01.30.2016 01.31.2016 02.03.2016 02.05.2016 02.06.2016 02.11.2016 02.12.2016 02.13.2016 02.14.2016 02.17.2016 02.18.2016 02.19.2016 02.20.2016 02.21.2016 02.23.2016 02.25.2016 02.27.2016
Bremerton, WA The Admiral Theatre Kirkland, WA Kirkland Performance Center Olympia, WA Washington Center for the Performing Arts Salem, OR The Historic Elsinore Theatre Longview, WA Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts Modesto, CA Mary Stuart Rogers Theater Vacaville, CA Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre Lancaster, CA Lancaster Performing Arts Center Lancaster, CA Lancaster Performing Arts Center Folsom, CA Stage 1- Harris Center for the Arts Scottsdale, AZ Virginia G. Piper Theater Cerritos, CA Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts Campbell, CA Heritage Theatre Arroyo Grande, CA Forbes Hall Auditorium Beaver Creek, CO Vilar Center for the Arts Parker, CO PACE Center Parker, CO PACE Center Ames, IA Stephens Auditorium Green Bay, WI Weidner Center for the Performing Arts Burlington, IA Memorial Auditorium Milwaukee, WI Pabst Theater Lebanon, IL Hettenhausen Center for the arts Marion, IL Marion Cultural and Civic Center Decatur, IL Kirkland Fine Arts Center Theatre Carmel, IL The Palladium Flint, MI The Whiting Traverse City, MI City Opera House Decorah, IA Center for Faith and Life New Albany, IN Richard K. Stem Concert Hall
02.28.2016 03.03.2016 03.04.2016 03.05.2016 03.06.2016 03.07.2016 03.09.2016 03.10.2016 03.11.2016 03.12.2016 03.15.2016 03.16.2016 03.17.2016 03.18.2016 03.19.2016 03.20.2016 03.24.2016 03.26.2016 03.29.2016 04.01.2016 04.02.2016 04.06.2016 04.07.2016 04.08.2016 04.09.2016 04.10.2016 04.12.2016 04.16.2016 04.20.2016
Clinton Township, MI Macomb Center for Performing Arts Vineland, NJ Frank Guaracini Jr. Fine and Performing Arts Center Manchester, NH Dana Center Portsmouth, NH The Music Hall Rutland, VT Paramount Center Inc. Rutland, VT Paramount Center Inc. North Bay, ON, Canada Arts Center Concert Hall Brantford, ON, Canada The Sanderson Centre Theatre St Catharines, ON, Canada The New Performing Arts Centre Markham, ON, Canada Flato Markham Theatre York, PA Pullo Family Performing Arts Center Redbank, NJ Count Basie Theatre Morristown, NJ Mayo Performing Arts Center Newport News, VA Ferguson Center for the Arts Wilmington, DE Grand Opera House Fairfax, VA Center for the Arts Concert Hall San Antonio, TX Tobin Center for the Performing Arts Emporia, KS Plumb Hall Springfield, MO Juanita Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts Meridan, MS Grand Opera house Homewood, MS Wright Center Jacksonville, FL Florida Theatre Performing Arts Center Gainesville, FL Center for the Performing Arts Clermont, FL Clermont Arts and Recreation Center Stuart, FL Lyric Theatre Tampa, FL Ferguson Hall Sarasota, FL Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Baytown, TX Performing Arts Center Tucson, AZ Centennial Hall
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Dancers GAVIN BOYLE Gavin started dancing at the age of six for the Boyle School of Irish Dancing in Glasgow, Scotland. Throughout the 13 years of his competitive career he travelled all over the world and achieved a top ten placing at all Major Events including 5th in the World Championships. After giving up competing at the age of 19 he joined Riverdance where he toured the UK and Ireland. During his time at Riverdance he was also a member of their flying squad and performed on several TV programs throughout Europe. In 2008 he joined GFD Promotions and has since toured Germany, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Austria and Switzerland with Dance Masters and Gaelforce Dance. He was part of the original cast of Celtic Nights and is delighted to be coming back to America, and debuting in Canada, for its fourth tour. KEVIN GOBLE Kevin Goble started dancing when he was eight years old. He joined the Griffin Lynch School of Irish Dance based in Leatherhead, taught by Maggie Lynch and world renowned choreographer Richard Griffin. Kevin has performed and competed at the highest level for 13 years now giving him the opportunity to dance over every continent! For the last five years Kevin has been touring with Gaelforce Dance and Dance Masters, dancing as the lead role. He has enjoyed many amazing experiences and met some amazing people along the way! Kevin’s touring experience has allowed him to perform in front of thousands of people. He has enjoyed every moment of it and hopes it will continue for many more years! Hope you enjoy the show. LEANNE PHELAN Leanne was born in England and began Irish dancing at the age of three. With a father from Kilkenny, Leanne was brought up listening to jigs and reels on repeat. At college she studied a broad range of dance from ballet to flamenco and everything in between. However, Irish dance has
always remained her true passion. After competing for many years at a world championship level with the Griffin Lynch School, she was asked to join GFD Promotions. Over the past five years, Leanne has performed across the globe in China, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland and the U.S. She has also performed in London’s West End and The Royal Albert Hall alongside The Chieftains. This will be her third time returning to the U.S. with the cast of Celtic Nights and she is looking forward to making her debut in Canada this year. Leanne asks that you stamp your feet, clap your hands and enjoy the show! RACHEL HUNTER Rachel Hunter started dancing for the Hunter School of Irish Dancing when she was just four years old. During her time competing she achieved consistent top five results throughout all of the major events, winning the Leinster Championship and numerous Dublin Championships. Since 2011, Rachel has been touring with Gaelforce Dance and Dance Masters and has loved every minute of living on the road. In 2013 she performed as the lead role “Rhiannon” in Gaelforce Dance. The shows have allowed her to perform across three different continents giving Rachel the chance to experience all the different cultures. When Rachel is not on tour, she performs at the famous Johnnie Foxes Pub in Dublin. Enjoy the show! SARAH FENNELL Sarah began Irish dancing at the age of three and also took lessons in ballet, hip-hop, tap and jazz until her early teens. She then focused primarily on Competitive Irish Dance and began working in dance shows from the age of 16. Sarah has been touring with Dance Masters and Gaelforce Dance over the last three years as a lead dancer. She has been a dancer for the Louise Flood School of Irish Dance in Dublin for the past 10 years. Recently Sarah graduated from the University of Limerick with a BA in Irish Music and Dance where she majored in dance and took traditional song for second area. Sarah has a huge interest in the development and performance of Irish music, song and dance.
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SINGERS REBEKAH JOHANNE Rebekah was born in Scotland but studied in London at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts. After graduating in London, she went on to work in musical theatre and choreography all around the world. With an Orcadian heritage, Rebekah’s beautiful Celtic voice returns to Celtic Nights – The Spirit of Freedom. This is Rebekah’s third year with Celtic Nights and has travelled with the show to 33 different U.S. states. Rebekah’s theatre credits include: Celtic Arch, Celtic Nights – The Journey of Hope and Promise, Celtic Nights – The Emigrants Bridge, World of Musicals – China Tour, Thriller, Grease, Maureen in Rent, Heroes and Villains (Wimbledon Theatre) and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Rebekah’s choreography credits include: The International Magic Tenors, Thriller, Grease, Beatles, and Oh What a Night! Rebekah is delighted to be returning to the U.S., and for the first time to Canada, and would like to thank her family for their continued support. She would like to dedicate her performance to her brother, Jamie. SARA BYRNE Sara Byrne is a professional singer and actress who has performed in various shows and productions in the U.S., UK and Ireland. She has a BA in Drama and Theatre Studies from Trinity College Dublin and upon completing her studies has worked with various theatre companies such as Macnas and performed the role of Titania in London based theatre company Immer-City’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream which ran in the Beckett Theatre in Dublin, toured Ireland and had a month long run in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She has also worked with award winning filmmakers on multiple productions at the National Film School. Sara received a scholarship to study American Music Performance in Boston through the Fusion Arts Programme, performing and attending workshops in Boston, New York and Washington. Sara completed her higher diploma in Drama Education in Griffith College which has resulted in her setting up a Creative Arts Summer Camp along with teaching drama and singing in primary schools, The Theatre Factory, Stage Coach and The Summer Stage School. Sara recently trained for a diploma in Musical Theatre in Ireland’s
first musical theatre college, The Irish College of Musical Theatre where she performed in the National Concert Hall in the role of Maria from West Side Story and Sally from Follies in her endof-year showcase and received a Distinction upon completing the course. Sara is currently studying classical vocal training with Deirdre Masterson, and has also studied singing, music theory and piano in the Conservatory of Music and Drama and the Irish Academy of Music and Drama. She has performed in various operas such as Carmen, La Traviata and The Magic Flute with conductor David Brophy. Sara has been a winner and runner up in various Feis Ceoil competitions including being the winner of the Rathmines and Rathgar Musical Theatre Cup. Sara has also performed for and been a member of many choirs including RTE’s Cór na nÓg, the Bach Singers and Trinity Singers. She has performed in various musicals such as The Players Theatre production of Spring Awakening and most recently toured Ireland with Red Alchemy’s production of David Friedman’s musical Listen To My Heart. She was chosen to perform solo in a master class for Broadway and West End leading ladies Liz Callaway and Rebecca Storm. Sara has worked with GFD Promotions performing in their recent production of Celtic Arch. Sara is really looking forward to performing and touring in the 2016 production of Celtic Nights and is very excited to be a part of and working alongside the wonderfully talented and creative cast and crew. IAN DREW 27-year-old Ian Drew was born and raised in the heart of Ireland, Dublin. Since birth he was raised listening to his cousin, Ronnie Drew, from the very well-known Irish folk band, the Dubliners. At the age of 17, Ian decided to follow in Ronnie’s footsteps and pursue his dream to become a singer. Ian has been entertaining people from far and wide since 2012 in Dublin City Centre as a singer and performer. In 2013 Ian got the amazing opportunity to perform ‘Rocky Road to Dublin’ in Dublin’s Croke Park for the all-Ireland Finals. Ian is delighted to be on his first tour of the U.S. and Canada with ‘Celtic Nights – The Spirit of Freedom’.
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SINGERS CIARAN OLOHAN Ciaran has an established career as a singer and actor encompassing all genres of music from folk to opera. A past pupil of Blackrock College, Ciaran has a BA in History and Greek and Roman Civilization from University College Dublin, and an MA in Classics, also from UCD. Ciaran studied singing with Philip O’Reilly at the Royal Irish Academy of Music for six years and received a diploma in performance. He also studied with Catherine Smith (Leinster School of Music). For Lyric Opera, Ciaran has performed in such productions as Lucia di Lammermoor, Don Giovanni and Il Trovatore, all at the NCH. Most recently he travelled to Buxton, Manchester to perform the role of Pish Tush in Lyric’s production of The Mikado at the International Festival of Gilbert and Sullivan. He has made his own of the baritone patter roles in Gilbert and Sullivan Operettas including The Mikado (The Mikado – NCH), Samuel (The Pirates – NCH), Pooh Bah (The Mikado – NCH) and Don Alhambra (The Gondoliers – Gaeity Theatre) In 2012 Ciaran performed in the Bord Gais Energy Theatre with Wide Open Opera’s debut production of Wagner’s, Tristan und Isolde, and in September of 2013 he performed once again with WOO in Raymond Dean’s, The Alma Fetish at the NCH. Last year Ciaran performed in The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny for Rough Magic Theatre Company in partnership with Opera Theatre Company for the Sky Arts Ignition project at the Olympia Theatre. Musical Theatre roles include, Judd Fry (Oklahoma! – NCH), Harry the Horse (Guys and Dolls – NCH), The Kralahome (The King and I – NCH), Dr Jeckyl/Mr Hyde (Jeckyl and Hyde). As a vocalist and guitarist, Ciaran performs with his band The Daily Howl on a regular basis. Last year they released their first EP, and since then have toured Ireland doing the festival circuit, including the likes of ‘Electric Picnic (Laois), Castlepalooza (Tullamore), Canalaphonic (Dublin), Light Colour Sound (Kilkenny) to name a few. The band has performed in such venues around Ireland such as Whelans (Dublin), The Village (Dublin), Monroes (Galway), Cobblestone Joes (Limerick), Crane Lane (Cork) and many more between! The Daily Howl’s first album is currently being recorded with Irish artist Gavin Glass and will be released in 2016.
NIK PARKS Training: Royal Irish Academy of Music (under Dr. Veronica Dunne) and Mountview Academy of Theatre Art, London. Nik has performed extensively in some of Ireland’s most beautiful theatres including Dublin’s National Concert Hall with Festival Productions, Belfast Opera House with St. Agnes’ and the Gaiety Theatre with Opera Ireland (Dead Man Walking, Irish Premier). Nik’s roles in Ireland include Valjean in Les Miserables SE, Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar (Winner Best Male Singer AIMS 2007 and Best Supporting Man WIFLO 2007), Freddie in Chess, Jekyll/Hyde in Jekyll & Hyde (Best Male Singer Nominee AIMS 2010 and Winner Best Male Singer and Best Male Performer WIFLO 2010) and Laurie in Little Women the Musical (Irish Premier.) Nik’s roles while training in London included Tevye in Fiddler On The Roof, Othello in Othello, Julian Marsh in 42nd Street and Fabrizio in The Light in the Piazza. In 2007 Nik was featured in the BBC TV series “Any Dream Will Do – Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Search for Joseph” where he reached the final 20 out of over 10,000 contestants. Most recently Nik toured Spain in The Jersey Boys, created the role of ‘The Romantic’ in West End Star Peter Corry’s production of Moulin Rouge Spectacular and was a featured soloist in Peter’s ever popular Christmas show, The Music Box, in Belfast’s Waterfront Hall. Nik has enjoyed two tours in Europe with GFD Promotions in The International Magic Tenors. He is delighted to be making his American and Canadian début with Celtic Nights – The Spirit of Freedom. EMILY O’DWYER A native of Durrow, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, Emily began her musical journey at age seven when she joined the Adele O’Dwyer Tullamore Classical String School. Through the years she established her music talents, participating in choirs, orchestras and quartets. At the age of 17 Emily commenced her first voice lessons with teacher Ciaran Brady at the Tullamore Academy of Music. She completed her voice and violin grade exams achieving higher achiever awards in each case. In 2011 Emily began her third level education at
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SINGERS Maynooth University as an entrance scholarship student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in English and music. She studied violin under the tutelage of Sebastien Petiet and became a member of the university orchestra. She successfully auditioned for the renowned Maynooth University Chamber Choir and in spring 2013 toured in the U.S. with the choir and conductor Micheal Dawson. Whilst there, in addition to her choir participation she performed a solo violin piece accompanied by her choir colleagues at the St. Patrick’s Day breakfast celebration in the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York, Notre Dame University, Indiana and the Irish-American Heritage Centre, Chicago. Emily graduated in 2014 with firstclass honours in music. She formed Anù, a musical duo, with friend and fellow musician Rebecca Murphy. They recorded an album
Lend an Ear and continue to charm audiences with their unique celtic sound. They brought their music to Florence, Italy in 2014 and while there Emily took master classes in violin under Claudia Rizzitelli. She also took master classes in voice under Susanna Rigacci. Moving to Vienna, Austria in early 2015, Emily continued her voice and violin studies at the Vienna Conservatory of Music. Upon her return from Austria, she rejoined the Maynooth University Chamber Choir to record their album and was part of the successful team which won Choir of the World at the Llangollen International Choral Festival in Wales. She is currently performing with GFD Promotion’s Celtic Arch in Celbridge Manor and is looking forward to joining Celtic Nights on their 2016 U.S. and Canada tour The Spirit of Freedom.
MUSICIANS BEN GUNNERY Ben Gunnery is a multiinstrumentalist who studied at the Royal College of Music and Trinity College of Music, graduating with a first class degree in Classical Violin performance. Ben has gone on tour internationally with various companies/ bands/orchestras such as: Barrage, Riverdance, Gaelforce, Dance Masters, Celtic Legends, Irish Celtic, Incantation, Shane MacGowan and the Popes, Calgary Philharmonic, Lost Music of the Gaels (to name a few) and is a regularly booked musician for orchestral/classical/folk sessions in London for film/TV/contemporary composers. STEPHEN O’CONNOR Stephen O’Connor is a multiinstrumentalist from Dublin, Ireland. At the age of 11 he began playing the uilleann pipes and was taught by many influential pipers such as Sean Òg Potts, Tommy Martin and Davy Spillane. It wasn’t long before Stephen began his professional career at just 15 becoming a regular fixture in Dublin’s Temple Bar. Stephen was educated in Templeogue College and went on to study in the sought-after Ballyfermot College of Further Education. Having spent two years learning from influential flautist Paul McGrattan
he received a Distinction Diploma in 2008. It wasn’t long after in that same year he caught the eye of Michael Durkan (Executive Producer of GFD Promotions) and began his life as a touring Musician. Stephen has toured the world in places such as Germany, Russia, China, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Australia, America, England, Norway, France and Canada, playing in such shows as Gaelforce Dance, Dance Masters and Celtic Nights. Stephen is very excited about touring America with Celtic Nights for the fourth time and Canada for the first time. LAURA CALLAGHAN A classical pianist since the age of seven, Laura was introduced at the age of 11 to the world of traditional Irish music. She came to master the piano classically and traditionally, collecting numerous titles in Fleadh Ceoil competitions. From this she took up an interest in string instruments, beginning with tenor banjo, mandolin, and in recent years, guitar. Laura won an All-Ireland title after just a year of playing guitar, and has since become known as one of the few female traditional guitarists in the country. Laura is developing a reputation both as a singer, songwriter and a multi-instrumentalist performing extensively across Ireland, Europe and State side with her band Perfect Friction, in Irish dance shows and other musical projects.
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PROGRAM SET ACT 1
1
Voiceover
2
Only Our Rivers Introduction to the show
All cast featuring Sara and Ciaran Rebekah
3 The Minstrel Boy
All singers featuring Ian Stephen, Pipe solo, Instrumental
4
Mo Ghile Mear
All cast featuring Emily, Sarah and dancers
5
Dance with Musicians
All dancers and musicians
6
Boys of Wexford
Ian, Nik, Ciaran, Gavin, Kevin and Stephen
7
Wind That Shakes
Emily
8
Musicians’ Piece
All musicians featuring Laura
9
Rocky Road
Ian, Nik, Ciaran
10
Song for Ireland
Rebekah
11
Boolavogue
Nik, Ciaran, Ian
12
Street Dance
All dancers
13
Rising of the Moon
All singers featuring Ciaran and Rebekah
14
Come Ye Men of Erin
All cast featuring Ian, Ciaran and Nik
INTERMISSION (20 minutes)
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PROGRAM SET ACT 2 1
Voiceover
2
Hope is Born
All singers featuring Ciaran
3
Foggy Dew
All singers featuring Ciaran and Emily
4
Michael Collins
Sara
5
Pipe Solo
Stephen
5
Acapella Dance
All dancers featuring Gavin and Kevin
6
Grace
Nik
7
Woman's Heart
All female cast featuring Rebekah
8
Fiddle Solo
Ben
9 Unplugged (All Cast)
Wild Rover (Ciaran) Toora Loora (Sara) All God’s Creatures (All)
10
There Were Roses
Rebekah
11
Dance with Musicians
All dancers and musicians
12
Where Eagle's Fly
All singers
14
Danny Boy
All singers featuring Nik, Rebekah, Ciaran and Emily
ENCORE 15
Whiskey in the Jar
All cast
TOTAL RUNNING TIME (with intermission): 130 minutes
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Iowa State Center Staff Tammy Koolbeck............................................................................Executive Director Missy Borton......................................................................... Administrative Assistant Kay Lande........................................................................ Administrative Receptionist Business & Finance Emily Ladewig..............................................................................Business Manager Helen Nelson............................................................. Accounts Payable Administrator Event & Conference Services Pat Dennis.......................................................Director of Event & Conference Services Angie Weeks....................................... Event & Conference Services Sales Coordinator Melissa Johnson.............................................Event & Conference Services Coordinator Dave Burrack.................................................... Event & Conference Services Manager Josh Oakland.....................................................Event & Conference Set-up Supervisor Guest & Client Services Tim Hinderks................................................... Director of Operations & Event Services Sandra Robinson...................................................... Guest & Client Services Manager Steve Flack............................................................... Environmental Services Manager Greg Gerstein............................................Scheman Environmental Services Technician Marketing & Development Angela Ossian..........................................................................Director of Marketing Melissa Rowan........................................Executive Director of Annual & Special Giving at the Iowa State University Foundation Holly Boman............................................................................. Marketing Manager Patti Cotter........................................................ Development & Sponsorship Manager Janae Ver Helst................................................................................Marketing Intern Food & Beverage Craig Spillman................................................................... Food & Beverage Director Kevin Streiff...................................................................................... Executive Chef Katie Ginapp............................................................... Banquet & Catering Manager Technical Operations Steve Harder.................................................................. Theaters – Technical Director Jake Ewalt..................................................Audio/Stage Manager – Technical Director Mike Broich.......................................Exterior/Production Manager – Technical Director Programming & Education Craig Wiebke...............................................Director of Theatre Programming & Events Sara Compton.........................................................................Outreach Coordinator Carol Lamb................................................................................. Outreach Assistant Ticket Office Valerie Connell...........................................................Assistant Ticket Office Manager
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Dedicated Volunteers Iowa State University Performing Arts Council
A university committee comprised of Iowa State University faculty, staff and students, as well as Ames community members, the Performing Arts Council advises the Iowa State Center on programming for the Performing Arts Series at Stephens Auditorium. Tanya Anderson – Community Tyler Bainter – Music Student Janice Baker – Faculty Sara Compton – Iowa State Center Staff Patti Cotter – Iowa State Center Staff Jane Cox – Faculty Brian Davidson – Community Cinian Zheng-Durbin – Community Homer Gartz – Community Debra Gibson – Faculty Mike Golemo – Faculty Sarah Jablon – Graduate Assistant Sam Johnson – Music Student Nancy Marion – Community Patricia Miller – Faculty Matt Nelson – AIOFA Vahid Noroozi – Graduate Assistant Madeline Olsem – Music Student Alex Ortberg – Music Student Angela Ossian – Iowa State Center Staff Melissa Patrick – Community Bret Pugh – Community Sulagna Sarkar – Graduate and Professional Student Senate Phillip Sears – Music Student Hannah Skalbeck – Music Student Alissa Stoehr – Graduate Assistant Education
Ames International Orchestra Festival Association Board of Directors 2015-2016 Peter Reilly, President Karl Gwiasda, Vice President David Stephenson, Treasurer Dario Zaffarano, Secretary Jim Beckwith David Hoffman Aaron Fultz Noelle Fultz Dave Millard Matt Nelson Wendy Nutini Bion Pierson Kevin Schilling Suzy Shierholz James Tener
The Stephens Street Team
The Stephens Street Team unites the Iowa State Center and ISU by celebrating the importance of the arts in our lives. Its mission is to promote the arts to ISU students through unique marketing efforts and special events. The Stephens Street Team will plan events and lead marketing activities and develop creative ways to reach out to the student body at ISU about the incredible, affordable and accessible activities at the Iowa State Center. Activities may include planning on-campus promotional activities or philanthropic events that relate to shows, assisting with performance day activities, sidewalk chalking, flyer distribution, presentations to campus organizations about our Performing Arts Series and more!
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ENJOY TIME WITH FRIENDS
MEET THE PERFORMERS
ENGAGE KIDS WITH THE ARTS
Become a Partner in the Performing Arts Did you know your ticket pays for only 77% of the cost of presenting the Performing Arts Series? Contributions are critical to the quality and breadth of our program, allowing us to be bold and innovative each year. Join the generous donors who make these magical performances possible.
Giving is Easy To give your vital support to the arts, choose one of these methods:
Online: Visit www.center.iastate.edu/makeagift Mail: Envelopes at the Guest Services Desk or send to ISU Foundation, 2505 University Blvd., Ames, IA 50010
Donor Benefits Can Include: • High priority seating & VIP parking
Phone: 515-294-3347 or 1-877-843-2368
• Complimentary refreshments in the Donor Lounge • A Donor Appreciation Event, Meet-the-Artist receptions and the Series Preview Party.
Your Gift Can be Made in Installments Visit www.foundation.iastate.edu and click on ‘How to Give’ to complete a Pledge, Electronic Fund Transfer or Faculty/Staff Payroll Deduction Form.
In Person: Ticket Office (open through intermission for all shows) Give today to begin experiencing the many benefits of being a Performing Arts Fund/AIOFA donor. Please join us today. Visit center.iastate.edu/support.
Ames International Orchestra Festival Association (AIOFA) You can designate your gift to support the orchestras at Stephens Auditorium.
Contact Patti Cotter, Development & Sponsorship Manager, at 515-294-1238 or via e-mail at pcotter@iastate.edu.
WHAT’S YOUR DREAM FOR THE ARTS?
Consider an endowment gift or a bequest to secure the future and to sustain world-class performances and arts education programs.
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Partners in the Arts Special thanks to the following supporters for their unwavering loyalty and crucial support. Their generosity enables us to bring the world’s finest performing artists to Iowa.
Major Sponsor
Major Show Sponsors Bullets over Broadway
Hospitality Sponsor
Beauty & the Beast
Donor Lounge and Reception Sponsor
Celtic Nights
Youth Matinee Show Sponsor The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Ames International Orchestra Festival Association (AIOFA) and Ames Commission on the Arts (COTA) proudly support the Iowa State Symphony (Youth Matinee Series Concert), Chamber Orchestra Kremlin and Polish Baltic Philharmonic Orchestra concerts.
The Fab Four This presentation is supported by the Arts Midwest Touring Fund, a program of Arts Midwest that is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from the Iowa Arts Council, the Crane Group and General Mills Foundation.
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We’re always looking for businesses and individuals to help make great shows happen. Our sponsorship packages are priced to suit a variety of needs and budgets. Call 515-294-3347. Standing OVATION 2015–2016 SEASON
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