Cinderella - Moscow Festival Ballet playbill by Stephens Auditorium

CINDERELLA

Performed by the Moscow Festival Ballet

JANUARY 26, 2014

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Welcome Welcome friends of Iowa State University and C.Y. Stephens Auditorium! We are so glad you are here to experience the arts at Stephens Auditorium. This elegant 2,729seat auditorium is a dream realized. It’s a legacy of the visionary leaders and donors who, more than 44 years ago, worked passionately to build it. Leading the charge was ISU alumnus Clifford Y. Stephens who believed all students should have an opportunity to develop an appreciation for the fine arts, which he considered a necessity. Today, performances are attended not only by ISU students, but by community members from every walk of life who travel both near and far distances to see a show that will make them laugh, reflect, be inspired or entertained. Performers from all over the globe have created moments of joy for generations of audiences, from the newest members to those who were here for opening night in 1969. It is with that sense of family that we welcome you to the 2013–14 season, which brings an exciting array of 14 world-renowned touring artists to challenge, entertain and delight you. The calendar is filled with returning friends such as comedian Bill Cosby, who performed two sold-out shows in 1998; and jazz superstar Wynton Marsalis, whose big brother Branford performed here last season and who will dazzle the crowd with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. The renowned Moscow Festival Ballet returns to Stephens this winter with a stunning performance of the timeless classic Cinderella replete with elaborate costumes, lush scenery and gifted dancers. The national Broadway tours of Beauty & the Beast and Mamma Mia! were past favorites and promise more great music and dance when they return. We also welcome exciting new experiences. The Iowa premiere of The Addams Family brings America’s favorite creepy family and their fun and twisted humor to the stage for a new musical take on a classic tale. The quirky and internationally-known all-ukulele touring chamber ensemble, The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, will take you on an eclectic musical adventure. These supreme musicians promise an electrifying performance and invite you to bring your ukulele and join in a jam session at the end. Classic favorites or something new, we hope you will find your passions and more on the 2013–14 Performing Arts Series listed in the color section of this program. We thank you for your support and patronage of the Performing Arts Series at Stephens Auditorium. Enjoy the show!

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THETHE LIVING LIVING ARTART OF OF RYOKICHI RYOKICHI MUKAI MUKAI Although Although Ryokichi Ryokichi Mukai designed Mukai designed severalseveral tapestries, tapestries, the artist’s the artist’s centralcentral medium medium was notwas textiles, not textiles, but metal. but metal. His iconic His iconic towering towering abstract abstract sculpture sculpture Ant Castle Ant IICastle — II — made in made 1962infrom 1962factory from factory scraps scraps — still — still standsstands outdoors outdoors in Tokiwa in Tokiwa sculpture sculpture park inpark in Ube, Japan. Ube, Japan. ThoughThough Silver Code Silverlives Codeindoors, lives indoors, it channels it channels Mukai’sMukai’s basic artistic basic artistic tenets:tenets: just likejust hislike sculptures his sculptures invite hands invite hands to theirto their surfaces, surfaces, so doessothe does curtain’s the curtain’s complex, complex, architectural architectural texturetexture invite the invite touch the of touch our of our eyes. Like eyes. Mukai’s Like Mukai’s many public many public sculptures, sculptures, the curtain’s the curtain’s function function as mediator as mediator between between audience audience and performance and performance positions positions Silver Silver Code asCode more asthan morejust than static, just stationary static, stationary art. art. Its abstract Its abstract design,design, too, echoes too, echoes designdesign motifs motifs employed employed across across Mukai’sMukai’s repertoire: repertoire: bull’s-eye bull’s-eye circles,circles, matrices matrices of dots,ofand dots, and “gears”“gears” infuse infuse many of many his sculptures of his sculptures and and textilestextiles with a with sensea of sense continuity, of continuity, order, and order, and subtle subtle rebellion rebellion againstagainst technology. technology. The The exclamatory exclamatory tufts oftufts shinyofmylar shiny are mylar are one of one Silver of Code’s Silver Code’s most noticeable most noticeable designdesign elements, elements, and echo andMukai’s echo Mukai’s penchant penchant for for working working with aluminum, with aluminum, which which offeredoffered uniqueunique structural structural challenges challenges and symbolized and symbolized the post-war the post-war AtomicAtomic Age effort Age to effort negotiate to negotiate a balance a balance with burgeoning with burgeoning technology. technology. Iowa Iowa State’sState’s Silver Code, Silver as Code, a grand as a and grand expansive and expansive example example of Ryokichi of Ryokichi Mukai’sMukai’s artisticartistic themesthemes and Japan’s and Japan’s leadership leadership in textile in textile excellence, excellence, holds its holds ownitsasown an international as an international cornerstone cornerstone of the University of the University Museums’ Museums’ collection collection and a and a dynamic dynamic player player in Stephens in Stephens Auditoriums’ Auditoriums’ broad artistic broad artistic appeal.appeal.

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Kate Greder, Kate Greder, TextileTextile Conservation Conservation Fellow,Fellow, carefully carefully recaptures recaptures Silver Code’s Silver Code’s original original shine, shine, one fiber oneatfiber a time. at a time.

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BackBack StageStage Open Open House House Thursday, Thursday, February February 6 from6 from 4–6 p.m. 4–6 p.m. Sunday, Sunday, MarchMarch 2 from2 Noon–2 from Noon–2 p.m. p.m. Ever wonder Ever wonder what it what would it would be likebetolike stand to stand on stage on and stagesee and thesee curtain the curtain up close? up close? Join usJoin us for a for Backa Back Stage Stage OpenOpen HouseHouse to gain to an gain an appreciation appreciation of theof curtain the curtain and what and what it it takes takes to conserve to conserve it. Meet it. Meet Kate Greder Kate Greder and and members members of theofUniversity the University Museums Museums and and Iowa State Iowa Center State Center staff. Free staff. for FreeUniversity for University Museum Museum membership, membership, Performing Performing Arts Fund Arts Fund donorsdonors and subscribers, and subscribers, and ISU andStudents. ISU Students. $5 suggested $5 suggested donation donation for thefor general the general public.public.

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To contribute To contribute to the conservation to the conservation of SilverofCode Silveronline Code go online to go to www.foundation.iastate.edu/museums www.foundation.iastate.edu/museums Please Please make your makedonation your donation to the University to the University Museums Museums SpecialSpecial ProjectsProjects fund under fund under Gift Designations, Gift Designations, and indicate and indicate C.Y. Stephens C.Y. Stephens CurtainCurtain Conservation Conservation in the notes in thefield. notes field. To mailToyour mailcontribution your contribution to the conservation to the conservation of of Silver Code Silverplease Code please indicateindicate the University the University Museums Museums SpecialSpecial ProjectsProjects fund number fund number 23118222311822 and C.Y.and Stephens C.Y. Stephens CurtainCurtain Conservation Conservation in yourin your check’scheck’s memo memo field. Checks field. Checks can be can mailed be mailed to the to the Iowa State IowaUniversity State University Foundation, Foundation, P.O. BoxP.O. 868,Box 868, Ames, IA, Ames, 50010-0868. IA, 50010-0868. For further For further information information on contributions on contributions or the conservation or the conservation of SilverofCode, Silverplease Code, please contactcontact LynetteLynette Pohlman Pohlman at 515-294-6966 at 515-294-6966 or or lpohlman@iastate.edu. lpohlman@iastate.edu.

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Guest Information Our audience members are a valuable part of every performance at Stephens Auditorium. After all, without you, we wouldn’t be here. To ensure you have an enjoyable experience at Stephens Auditorium, please take a moment to read the following information. Enjoy the performance! Admittance: All exterior doors open 45 minutes prior to curtain time and the house opens 30 minutes before curtain time. Arriving Late: As a courtesy to the performers and other audience members, we cannot immediately seat guests who arrive after the performance starts. Latecomers will be admitted as soon as there is an appropriate break in the performance. Cameras and Recording Devices: Taking photographs and the use of recording devices is prohibited and a violation of state and federal copyright laws. Photos will be deleted from memory cards and cell phones, tape and film will be confiscated. Cancellations: Typically, weather related cancellations are not decided until hours before curtain time and will be announced by the media whenever possible. For specific performance information, guests can call the Stephens Auditorium Ticket Office at 515-294-2479, the Administration Office at 515-294-3347, or check our web site at www.center.iastate.edu for updates. Cell Phones and Pagers: All cell phones, pagers and alarm watches should be turned off. Guests expecting messages should leave their cell phones or pagers at the Guest Services Desk, along with their seat locations. Guests may also leave their seat location and the Guest Services number, 515-294-2313, with the calling party.

Children: Every audience member (infants included) must occupy a seat and have a ticket. Please use discretion when deciding which events are appropriate for children. To learn about performances recommended for young children, please contact the Ticket Office at 515-294-2479. Guests are also asked to be considerate of their young ones and other guests by excusing themselves if their child becomes disruptive during the performance. Coat Check: A free coat check is available on the ground floor, just west of the Celebrity Café. Elevators: Elevators are located in the lobbies of all floors on the north side of Stephens Auditorium. First Aid Assistance: First aid assistance is provided by Mary Greeley Medical Center. If you need assistance, please visit the Guest Services Desk or ask your usher for details. Food and Beverages: Food and beverages may be purchased at concession stands located in the lobby areas of the main floor and ground floor before the performance and during intermission. Gift Certificates: Give the gift of entertainment! Gift certificates may be purchased at the Ticket Office in one-dollar increments.

Groups: For most shows, groups of 15 or more receive a $5 discount off adult prices. Call 515-294-2479 for more information. Guest Services: The Guest Services Desk is located in the main floor lobby on the north side of Stephens Auditorium. ISU Student Ticket Discounts: ISU students can purchase tickets to most Performing Arts Series events for $25 or three shows for $60.* There is a limit of two tickets per performance, per student ID. Funded by the Government of the Student Body (GSB). *Restrictions apply for some performances. Three for $60 offer valid with the purchase of a student savings card. Lost and Found Items: Lost items may be reported, turned in or claimed at the Guest Services Desk located on the main floor during an event. After an event, please contact us at 515-294-3347, Mon–Fri, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Lost and found items are kept for 30 days.

Parking: Free parking is available in the lots south and east of Stephens Auditorium. Lots A-1 and B-3 are reserved for Performing Arts Fund Donors who contribute $250 or more. Lots are reserved up to 15 minutes prior to show time and are subject to availability. Parking for mobilityimpaired guests is available in the lot located west of Stephens Auditorium. Public Amenities: Restrooms are located on the ground floor and first balcony lobby area. Additional facilities can be found in the first and second balcony towers. Women’s facilities are house left (as you face the stage) and men’s are house right. Restrooms equipped for the mobilityimpaired are located on the ground floor. Smoke-Free Environment: Smoking is not allowed in Stephens Auditorium. The Iowa State Center buildings and grounds are smoke-free. Ticket Exchange: Ticket exchange is an exclusive benefit available only to Performing Arts Series Subscribers and only available for Performing Arts Series events.

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Theater Etiquette

Services for Guests

In today’s world, everyone seems to have less time and more stress, making the chance to sit back, relax and enjoy an event that much more meaningful. A visit to the theater can provide a wonderful escape, so here are some tips that will ensure you — and the guests around you — will have an even more enjoyable trip to Stephens Auditorium.

Every effort is made to ensure every guest has an enjoyable experience at Stephens Auditorium. Should you have additional questions or require special accommodations, please make arrangements with the Ticket Office when purchasing tickets.

“Fashionably Late” is never in style

ATM: For your convenience, an ATM is located on the ground floor near the Ticket Office. The ATM is accessible during all performances.

Please arrive early enough to find your seat before the curtain rises. After the performance has begun, latecomers will be asked to wait until a suitable moment before being seated. The same reminder applies at intermission.

Sit Back, Relax, and... “Hello?”

Just as the performance transports you from your earthly boundaries, your neighbor suddenly starts beeping like a fire alarm or has an obviously less-than-crucial phone call about some friend’s new haircut. Please be considerate of your neighbors, just as you would expect the same consideration from them, and turn off all cell phones, pagers and watches with alarms. With the outstanding acoustics in the auditorium, these sounds will distract and annoy everyone. If needed, you can arrange to be notified in the event of an emergency call. See “Cell Phones and Pagers” on page 2 for details.

Talk of the Town

We’re delighted if the performance becomes the “talk of the town,” but please wait until intermission or the final curtain to carry on conversations. You might also consider reserving any negative feedback until you are in private. People have differing opinions about creative events, and after all, you could be sitting next to the conductor’s mother or a company member’s spouse.

An Evening with the Family

Children are always welcome at Stephens Auditorium events. However, some performances require an adult attention span and a quiet auditorium. Please be considerate of both your young ones and the rest of the audience by excusing yourself with your child if he or she becomes disruptive during the performance. Not sure if your little one will enjoy the show? Give us a call at 515-294-3347 or toll-free 1-877-843-2368 to find out which 8

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events are especially suited for children or to arrange a special seating location so everyone can enjoy the performance. Remember, all guests (regardless of age) must have a ticket.

Hearing a Pin Drop

If you should need a cough drop or candy to help soothe a scratchy throat, please try to open the wrapper quickly and at an appropriate time (a scene change, applause, etc.). A good tip: unwrap a few lozenges before entering the auditorium.

A Star is Born

Performing arts enrich our community’s cultural life and bring a variety of entertainers to our backyard. These talented artists may be performing in your favorite musical or playing a well-known concerto, but you may be sitting near people who aren’t familiar with the piece. Please resist humming, singing along, or finishing a line for the actors.

Good Neighbors

Should you find yourself near someone who chooses to violate the rules of common courtesy, please remember that a quiet reminder or a polite “shh” can be very effective. If needed, ask an usher to help resolve the issue.

Great Escape

A quick departure is noticed by everyone in the audience and especially by the performers on stage. Making a mad dash for the exit expresses inconsideration to everyone in the auditorium. Please stay until the house lights go up. Should you need to make an exit before the final curtain call, please be discreet and considerate to others in your row.

Background Materials: To learn more about the artists before you come to Stephens, we post biographies of the performers, composers and authors. You can also preview the event with audio and video samples at www.center.iastate.edu Listening Devices: Infrared listening devices to clarify and amplify sound are available free of charge at the Guest Services Desk in the main floor lobby. The supply is limited and dispensed on a first-come, first-served basis. Special Seating: Wheelchair seating and special seating for the hearing and visually impaired is available for all performances. Sign Language Interpretation: When possible, we will arrange to provide sign language interpretation and tape-recorded programs. Requests for these services must be made one month in advance.

INTERACT WITH THE IOWA STATE CENTER

Stay connected to the latest news from the Iowa State Center — anytime, anywhere! Visit www.center.iastate.edu to find event schedules, audio samples, video clips, performance reviews, and more! While you’re there, check out other ways to interact: Facebook, Twitter & YouTube Join discussions about upcoming events, tell us what you thought of a performance, learn more about visiting artists, and enter to win great prizes! Center Beat E-Mail Club Join today to receive e-mail updates and special offers for all events at the Iowa State Center, including the Performing Arts Series, Youth Matinee Series, concerts, family events, free events, and more. Plus, access exclusive contests and pre-sale offers!

Keeping Up Appearances

Help us preserve the ambience of Stephens Auditorium by depositing all trash in the appropriate receptacles located in the lobby areas.

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Group Benefits Bring A Group And Share Special Moments

Overture Dinner: We offer pre-concert meals prior to our classical programming; Estonian National Symphony Orchestra on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 and Australian Chamber Orchestra on Monday, March 24, 2014. A buffet dinner is held in the Scheman Building and includes three entrees, dessert, beverages and cash bar. With an informative presentation about the evening’s concert, it is a great way to make it a fun evening with like-minded arts supporters.

The finer things in life are just a little finer when shared with colleagues and friends. Why not plan your next group outing around a spectacular Stephens Auditorium performance? Imagine the thrill of the theater, the sublime sounds of a symphony orchestra, or the riotous laughter of a comedy — all moments your group can share! With bountiful menu options, flexible spaces, and a wide selection of concerts and performances at the Iowa State Center, the opportunities for your group events are endless! For more information about group benefits or to start planning your event, contact the Stephens Auditorium Ticket Office at 515-294-2479, toll-free at 1-877-843-2368 or visit www.center.iastate.edu.

Groups Receive Valuable Benefits:

• Personal, one-on-one service • Ticket discounts • Promotional materials for publicizing your group event • Staff hosts to coordinate the details and ensure your event goes smoothly • Ample free parking • And more!

Special Opportunities Make The Most of Your Experience With These Special Opportunities Before, During And After The Show. When you think of Stephens Auditorium, we hope you think of it not just as a venue for seeing the performing arts, but also as a place where you are engaged as an active participant in the arts. The following events will enhance your visit and make each experience more fulfilling. Master Classes: In master classes, artists will meet with groups of students, usually from Iowa State University and other area schools, and share their knowledge and insight as professional performers. In some cases, the artists will even provide a class for the entire community. Free Previews in the Celebrity Café: Engaging presentations offered by topic experts, ISU faculty members or members of the professional touring group provide unique insights before each performance. Previews are free for ticket holders and occur 30 minutes before curtain time. You’ll find the Celebrity Café on the ground floor lobby in Stephens, on the north side of the auditorium.

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2013 Awards Ceremony - Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Iowa District

Metropolitan Opera National Council (MONC) Auditions for the Iowa District are held at the Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall on the Iowa State University campus each January. More than 1,500 aspiring young singers pin their hopes and dreams to the MONC Auditions each year. In 40 districts spanning the country, MONC Auditions are specifically designed to discover promising young opera singers and assist in developing their careers. The feedback they receive from nationally recognized judges is invaluable, ranging from career advice to recommendations for advanced study or apprenticeships. To qualify for the auditions, singers must be between 20 and 30 years old. They are judged on vocal quality, timbre, size of voice, technique, musicianship, and interpretation of arias representing different styles and languages. The auditions are free and the public is invited to come for an aria or two or to stay for the entire afternoon. A reception during the judges’ deliberation offers the opportunity to meet the singers and many audience members form bonds with these young artists that last for years. Winners from the Iowa District advance to regional competition in St. Paul, Minnesota where one singer will be chosen to advance to national competition in New York City and the opportunity to sing on the Met stage. Many of the world’s greatest singers, among them Renée Fleming, Susan Graham, Thomas Hampson, Ben Heppner, Samuel Ramey, Frederica von Stade, and Deborah Voigt, have received awards from theNational Council. Annually, more than 100 former auditioners appear in Metropolitan Opera productions. The 2014 auditions were held January 11 and results were not available at press time. Please contact Sara Compton (515-294-7389 or scompton@iastate.edu) for more information about the Iowa District Auditions or regional competition coming up February 1, 2014 in St. Paul. Standing

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Performing Arts Series The Art of Programming the Performing Arts Series Do you wonder how the eclectic mix of performances on the Performing Arts Series comes together? And how do we choose the dates? Contrary to the notion that the Performing Arts Series is selected randomly, much like picking shows from a hat, programming involves a lot of planning to bring the best possible collection of performances to our stage. From beginning to end, we do extensive research in choosing the performances. Our goal is to offer high-quality performances from varied genres and disciplines as diverse as our audience. Preparation for the next season begins one to two years before we announce the series each May. Discussions for the 2014-2015 series began before the 2013-2014 series was announced. The extensive planning process includes all of these considerations: 1. Priority List of Artists After scheduling the series each year, there may be performances which were considered but didn’t fit into the schedule and we keep those events on a priority list for the future. Some artists are so well received, that we want them back when the timing is right for a return performance. 2. Geographic/Routing Criteria A big question in the planning process is what performances will be touring in the Midwest and when. Artists’ agents advise which shows are available and the potential artist fees. Many events are available to play at Stephens Auditorium in mid-fall and spring, as they start their tours on either coast and route into the Midwest in October, February and March. Fewer events are available in September, December, January, and April. 3. Collecting Information Next, we collect background material on the performances from various sources, including: Agents: Most agents know the sales history of the artists and want to sell only the events that make sense for a particular venue. We discuss whether an event will fit our community and its needs. ISU’s Performing Arts Council: This panel of Iowa State University faculty, staff, students and community members offers valuable insights and feedback on performances. Iowa State Center staff: Staff members may attend regional and national meetings on the arts, providing an opportunity to preview artists and shows. Guest comments: Guests often have excellent intuition about artists and shows that would be successful on the series. We welcome your comments. Other sources: We monitor the artists scheduled by other presenters to see what works in markets similar to ours. Magazines like Billboard and Variety cover hot new jazz artists, classical music favorites, popular performers and off-Broadway shows. 4. Talking to Artists’ Representatives Negotiations begin via phone, e-mail and at performing arts conferences. We determine how many performances our market can support and begin to shape a preliminary series.

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We must also consider: • balancing the types of shows and arranging dates with the university and community calendars • checking potential conflicts with other area arts presenters • generating budgets for each potential event to ensure there is a balance between financial responsibility and artistic merit, since ticket sales cover only 65% of presenting costs Now the actual booking begins and the schedule is adjusted several times until we have the right mix of performances. Talent fees, ticket prices, performance dates and hundreds of other details are ironed out. When all parties agree, we finalize the event and sign the contracts. However, nothing is set in stone. Scheduling conflicts, changes in tour funding, and other circumstances can change even ‘finalized’ performances. At last, the Performing Arts Series is announced to the public! (Of course, we’re already planning great shows for next season.)

Youth Matinee Series Performing Arts For Young Minds

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 experiences produced by professional touring artists. Performances are geared toward enriching students’ lives and illustrating the dynamic relationship between literature, social studies, history, science, math, world cultures and the performing arts.

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 15th year, the program has served more than 150,000 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 prices affordable. Resource guides for each performance can be downloaded for free by teachers, students, and parents to further explore the art forms and identify curricular connections, increasing the educational value of the learning experience. If you would like to learn more about these performances, contact Sara Compton, Outreach Coordinator, at 515-294-7389, e-mail scompton@iastate.edu, or visit www.center.iastate.edu. Standing

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Iowa State Center Staff Mark North.......................................................................................................... General Manager Missy Borton...........................................................................................Administrative Assistant Kay Lande..........................................................................................Administrative Receptionist

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Linda Wilcox.......................................................................................................Business Manager Helen Nelson............................................................................Accounts Payable Administrator Susan Lund............................................................................Payroll & Personnel Administrator

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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

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Tim Hinderks.......................................................................... Guest & Client Services Manager Sandra Robinson.................................................................... Guest & Client Services Manager Steve Flack............................................................................... Environmental Services Manager Greg Gerstein.....................................................Scheman Environmental Services Technician

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Steve Harder.................................................................................. Theaters – Technical Director Jake Ewalt............................................................... Audio/Stage Manager – Technical Director Mike Broich...............................................Exterior/Production Manager – Technical Director

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Staff Interview: Jake Ewalt Q: What is your hometown? Tabor, Iowa Q: How long have you been the Audio/Stage Manager Technical Director at Stephens Auditorium and the Iowa State Center? Since 1975 Q: How would you describe your role as Audio/ Stage Manager Technical Director and what are your responsibilities? We three Technical Directors share a lot of the technical functions at Stephens and Fisher, but I specialize in the audio details and organize some of the rentals needed for a production. Q: What other roles have you served at the Iowa State Center? Stage crew foreman. Q: How did you start doing this? I joined the part-time stage crew as an Iowa State student. Q: What are perks of the job? I like the variety; things are never the same twice. We get to meet a lot of interesting people, so we’re always picking up some different method or insight. Q: Do you have any favorite memories of your position? I can think of two: When the New York Philharmonic came back for an “anniversary” concert in 1979; we had to provide reinforcement for them in Hilton. We spent about a week assembling a speaker system and planning out the microphone setup, but when they arrived with Bernstein on the night of the show, the only sound check we got was the orchestra tuning and we launched into Schumann’s Symphony No.1. One of the more technically challenging events was the premiere of Jeff Prater’s “Star Bells” in 2002 with the Central Iowa Symphony. The catch was, the piece calls for orchestra and carillon. We set up two-way audio and video links to the ISU campanile over the campus telecommunications network and pulled it off with a lot of work by a lot of creative folks. Q: What show have you enjoyed this season? The Ukulele Orchestra was a lot of fun. Q: What was the first Broadway show you ever saw? Man of La Mancha in Des Moines’ old KRNT Theater. Q: Who were some of the musicians or artists who influenced you growing up? Dave Brubeck, Chicago, E. Power Biggs, and of course my high school music teachers. Q: Have you ever performed on stage in a production of any kind? Not since high school. I do enjoy playing the French horn for various community music groups and concert bands. Q: Who is the leading male/female role you’ve been dying to play? I always like Hal Holbrook’s Mark Twain. It would be great to be able to do something like that. Q: If you could go back in time and catch any show/concert/performance at Stephens, what would it be? Maybe revisit one of the Peter Schickele PDQ Bach concerts. Those were a scream. Q: Do you have any special skills/hobbies? Astronomy, music, and teasing the grandkids (who still live in Ames). Standing

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ACT I

Cinderella’s House

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Cinderella’s stepmother is busily embroidering a scarf she will wear to the Palace Ball that evening. Father is also in the room, and the stepsisters tease him unmercifully. Cinderella enters and stops them. They turn on her furiously and the stepmother orders her to clean the room. The stepsisters drag father from the room. Cinderella begins sweeping as ordered; she takes a portrait of her deceased mother from its hiding place and gazes at it longingly. Her father returns and is overcome with remorse when he sees the resemblance between Cinderella and his first wife. His daughter lovingly tries to reassure him, but they are dragged apart by the stepsisters, who also snatch away the picture. Suddenly, the door opens and an old woman enters, begging. The stepmother gives her the picture of Cinderella’s mother to get rid of it, but the beggar woman sees the resemblance to Cinderella and hands it back to her. Cinderella offers the woman some bread, which she accepts and then departs.

ACT II Scene 1: The Palace Scene 2: Cinderella’s House Cinderella Maria Kluyeva Maria Sokolnikova Marianna Chemalina Prince Konstantin Marikin Kiril Safin Stepmother Evgeniy Rudakov Two Ugly Sisters Elena Khorosheva Natalia Ivanova Fairy Godmother Olga Gudkova Jester Eldar Sarsembaev Slava Tapkharov Pavel Bochkovskiy Dance Master Nurlan Kinerbaev Fairies of the Seasons Princesses: Spring Eriko Noritake Summer Gaina Ishenko Autumn Viktoria Baldanova Winter Daria Lednikova Ambassadors: Mauritanian Samat Abdrakhmanov Viktoria Baldanova Spanish Azamat Asangul Uulu Maria Kluyeva Maria Sokolnikova Chinese Anton Baglikov Eriko Noritake Russian Alexander Yakovlev Galina Ishenko The Time Eldar Sarsembaev Slava Tapkharov Pavel Bochkovskiy Plus the Corps de Ballet

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A dressmaker and wigmaker arrive to adorn the stepsisters for the ball. They are followed by a dancing master, who attempts the impossible task of teaching the Stepsisters the rudiments of dancing. The family departs for the ball, with the exception of Cinderella, who remains behind. She tries to assuage her loneliness by pretending that the kitchen broom is her partner at the ball, but the pretense is too much for her, and she bursts into tears. At this moment, the beggar woman returns and changes into a beautiful fairy godmother, who transforms the kitchen into a forest, complete with dragonflies swooping amongst the trees. The fairy godmother gives Cinderella a pair of glass slippers, and the fairies of Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter perform for her, changing the seasons as they dance. Cinderella’s rags become a beautiful gown, but the fairy godmother shows her a clock, and warns her that at midnight, the magic gown will change back into rags. She then transforms a pumpkin and four lizards into a coach and horses, and Cinderella is driven to the ball like a princess. — INTERMISSION —

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ACT II Scene 1: The Palace At the palace, a jester welcomes the arriving guests, who are all somewhat taken aback by the stepsisters. The prince enters and greets the assembly, then gallantly invites each of the Stepsisters in turn to dance with him, much to the amusement of the guests. At this moment, the ball is interrupted by the arrival of Cinderella in her coach, and the prince immediately falls in love with her. The guests are offered oranges — the rarest food to be had — and when one of the stepsisters is left without one, Cinderella gives up her own without the stepsister realizing her identity. While the prince and Cinderella are dancing together, the clock strikes midnight. Cinderella’s clothes turn to rags and she rushes from the ballroom. Though the prince cannot restrain her, he finds one of the glass slippers which she has lost in her haste. Scene 2: Cinderella’s House Back in the kitchen, Cinderella remembers the ball as if it were a beautiful dream, but finds the remaining glass slipper in one of her pockets. She quickly hides it as the stepsisters return, proudly displaying the oranges the prince gave them. The stepmother announces the arrival of the prince with his jester and courtiers in search of the owner of the glass slipper they bear with them. Each of the stepsisters in turn vainly tries to squeeze an oversized foot into the tiny slipper. When the prince notices Cinderella sitting shyly by the fire, he asks her father if she may try it on. As she moves to do so, the second slipper falls from her pocket. The prince is overjoyed in spite of Cinderella’s ragged appearance, and asks her to marry him. Cinderella forgives her stepmother and sisters for their previous cruelty to her. As the prince returns the glass slipper to the fairy Godmother, the kitchen is transformed into a magic glade where Cinderella and her prince dance a romantic pas de deux. The guests return to acclaim their new princess at her betrothal.

MOSCOW FESTIVAL BALLET Artistic Director: Sergei Radchenko

The Moscow Festival Ballet was founded in 1989 when legendary principal dancer of the Bolshoi Ballet Sergei Radchenko sought to realize his vision of a company which would bring together the highest classical elements of the great Bolshoi and Kirov Ballet companies in an independent new company within the framework of Russian classic ballet. Under Radchenko’s direction, leading dancers from across Russia have forged an exciting new company staging new productions of timeless classics such as Giselle, Don Quixote, Paquita and Carmen. Since its inception, the Moscow Festival Ballet the company has toured throughout Europe and the United Kingdom to capacity audiences at London’s famed Coliseum and received extraordinary receptions in Italy, France, Spain, Germany and the Netherlands. The company has also performed with great success in Turkey at the Istanbul Festival and in Greece at the Athens Festival, and recently completed a two-month tour of Japan, Korea, Singapore and Hong Kong. Under the direction of Sergei Radchenko, the Moscow Festival Ballet continues to expand its repertoire. In addition to commissioning new works from within Russia and abroad, the company specializes in twentieth century full-length ballets such as Cinderella, Romeo and Juliet, Legend of Love, Stone Flower and The Golden Age. Mr. Radchenko has researched the original choreography and stage productions of several of Marius Petipa’s classic ballets, including new productions in the year 2000 of Don Quixote and Paquita, and a recreation of Jules Perrot’s and Jean Coralli’s Giselle. The Moscow Festival Ballet has toured extensively throughout the United State since its first coast-to-coast tour in 1997.

SERGEI RADCHENKO Artistic Director

Born in 1944, Sergei Radchenko graduated from the Moscow School of Dance in 1964 and then joined the Bolshoi Ballet, where he worked for 25 years. He danced the entire repertoire at the Bolshoi, but enjoyed a special reputation for Spanish dance, particularly the role of the bullfighter in the Bizet-Schedrin Carmen Suite. He is the founder and Artistic Director of the Moscow Festival Ballet and has achieved a remarkable feat in the establishment and development of this great, young Russian ballet company. Mr. Radchenko presents a large number of master-classes, inviting leading teachers from the Bolshoi and Mariinsky theatres to ensure the continuation of the rich traditions of the Russian classical school.

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This beautiful masterwork features baritone and soprano soloists alongside chamber orchestra and organ. The soprano aria, Pie Jesu, will especially suit the beautiful setting of St. Ambrose Cathedral. We hope you join us for this magnificent evening! On May 3, 2014, the Des Moines Choral Society and the greater Des Moines community will come together for our

3nd Annual Society Celebration fundraising gala at the State Historical Building at 6:00 P.M.!

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David & Ann Ashby Rod & Janice Avey Ted & Carol Bailey Stacy Bainter Terry & Debbie Barger Susan Barker David & Jane Bartlett Richard J. Baumhover Amy & Steven Becker Perry & Jane Beeman Judy & Don Beitz Robert & Mary Bergmann Marianne Berhow Nancy L. Besch Carl & Jean Bessman Dr. Nancy Bevin & Mr. Dennis Peterson Steve & Lynne Bishop Chuck & Carmel Biskner Judith Blair Melinda Blazek Bradley & Holly Boggess Gail & Janeen Boliver Charlene Boll Diane Borcherding Robert & Linda Borst Jean Krusi & Ed Braun Jeff & Jan Breitman Rod & Joyce Brink Donald & Ruth Ann Buck Bob & Rosemary Bulman Terry & Karen Burianek Janice Burkhart Kathryn Burkholder Daniel & Sandra Buss Richard Carlow Margy Chamberlin Denise Chapman John & Donna Cleasby Gladys & Peter Colwell Randy & Sara Compton Roger & Bette Coulson David & Linda Cranston Harold & Rachel Crawford Paula J. Curran Nancy & Pete Cyr Herbert A. David Greg & Amy Davis Mary M. de Baca Stephen & Gail Dentler Harold & Lilith Dorr Dee Dreeszen Carl Duling Frank Dunn Carol Elbert

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George Englesson Thaddeus & Christine Evans Marvin Beck & Jane Farrell-Beck Jim & Kathy Ferris Kenneth & Carol Fink Bob & Karen Fowser Kenneth Frey Mim & Jim Fritz Rebecca Fritzsche Mary Garst Erin & Matthew Gillaspie Deborah Gitchell Kathy & Chuck Glatz Jean Griffen Linda Groenendyk William Gutowski & Margaret Dempsey Dennis & Jane Haahr Karly Hagen Mary J. Harms Duane Harris Marjorie Hartman Jerry & Pat Hatfield Cheryl Hedlund Susan Hegland & Thomas Andre Steve & Nancy Heideman Craig & Martha Heineman Martha Helland Isabel Hendrickson Pete & Janet Hermanson Richard & Janet Hersom Randy & Liz Hertz Joan Herwig Dorothy Ferguson & Joseph Hineman Gary & Debra Hintze Bob Hobson Carolynne Hoefing Bill & Judy Hoefle Robert & Janice Holland William & Barbara Holt Tim & Susan Hooper Frank Horn Carole & Jack Horowitz Dick & Sandy Horton Marcia Imsande Mina Hertz Jacobs Marian & Roger Jansen Darren & Sue Jarboe Jensen Family Al Jergens & Kris Miles Marilyn R. Johnson Bruce & Marie Johnson 25

Margaret S. Johnson Carolyn Johnson Marilyn & Wendell Johnson Fred & Dee Johnson Kent & Sara Johnson Roger Jones Rich & Judy Jones Linda Kelley Cheryll & Tom Kierski Bette King John & Chris Kinley Barbara Kiser John & Joy Kix Karen & Wayne Klaiber Jim & Joyce Kliebenstein Cathy Kling & Terry Alexander Gerald Klinkefus Carl Klostermann Roger & Mary Jo Kluesner Jerry & Margaret Knox Asrun Yr Kristmundsdottir Bev & Ken Kruempel John & Susan Lang Harvey & Sally Lapan Randy & Beth Larabee Einar & Lois Larsen Deana Voth & Paul Larson Michael & Debbie Lee Rev. Selva R. Lehman Dick & Ginny Lephart Jeff & Lorie Loehr Marion & Robert Lorr Lowell & Elma Lynch Carole Magilton Dick & Jackie Manatt Steve & Audrey Marley Kae L. Mart Anna Martinez James Maxwell Edith A. McClure Richard & Donita McCoy Jeff & Mary Lou McDowell Harold & Connie McLaughlin John & Renee McPhee

Helen F. McRoberts Yelena & Jason Meier Glen & Mary Jo Mente Dennis Meyer Todd & Barbara Meyer Patricia & Kemp Miller John B. Miller & Kathryn Madera Miller Willards’ Harley Repair John Miranowski & Susana Goggi Leland & Virginia Molgaard John & Laurel Mors Tom & Nancy Mott Thomas & Lynn Nehls Jim & Sara Nelson Michael & Ginger O’Keefe Siggi Olafsson & Jenny Aune Dale & Kris Olson The Olson & Kushkowski Family Ruth & LeRoy Ornberg Jayne Owen Miriam Patterson Mary Pepper Barbara Peterson Jean A. Peterson Carol Alexander & Dean Phillips Richard & Carol Pletcher Larry & Joyce Pohlman Arthur & Bernadene Pohm Jim & Marlys Potter Ronald Prahl Mabel Prescott Jane Punke Jean Ranney Kathy Rhode Thomas & Doris Rice Robert & Harriet Ringgenberg Jodi & Ryan Risdal Charles Ritts & Kathleen Epstein-Ritts William S. Robinson

Jo & Bob Rod Bev Van Fossen Dick & Karen Ross Stephen Van Houten Malcolm Rougvie Greg & Lana Voga Melissa & Pat Rowan Ann Vorwald Charles & Priscilla Sage Michael & Deidre Wahlin Steve Sapp & Lisa Enloe Gene & Karen Walker Thomas J. & Patricia A. Sauer Marvin & Janice Walter Jane Schill Bobbie Warman Karl & Cheryl Schloerke Mary T. Watkins Lester & Mary Jo Schmerr Jason & Linda Lange-Wattonville Linda & John Schuh Fritz Wehrenberg & George Seifert Jennie LeGates Phyllis Seim Marion & Harry Weiss Dennis & Joan Senne DuhksVarley Tom WesselsThe & Glenice Sam & Becky Senti Wednesday, January 22, 8pm Toni Wheelock Tori Shahidi Eddie Shaw and The WolfGang Bill & Toni Whitman Debra Shenk-Boudart Friday, Fales-Williams January 31, 9pm Bill & Amanda Ron & Nancy Shiflet Andrew w/ Judah RichardRipp & Patricia Wood and The Lion Diana D. Shonrock February 7, 9pm Steven &Friday, Lorraine Woolery Al & Kathy Sievers Suzanne Zaffarano Mark & Amy Slagell Thomas & Zora Zimmerman Virginia Slater Richard & Frances Smith Matching Gift Clifford Smith Honor Roll Robert & Carol Richardson Alliant Energy Foundation Smith AXA Foundation Philip & Galina Spike FBL Financial Group Inc. Mr. & Mrs. David Stephenson General Electric Curtis Struck & Megan Fairall GMG Foundation Wilma Struss Johnson & Johnson Robert & Deanne Summerfelt Merck Company Foundation Thomas Tatton Meredith Corporation Tamie Taylor Foundation M. Thompson MidAmerican Energy Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Thompson Foundation Douglas & Christine Timmons Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Kent & JoAnn Tipping Inc. Steven & Mary Ann Tjaden Piper Jaffray Jon & Carla Tollefson State Farm Companies Jim & Gloria Toombs Foundation David & Karen Toot Charles & Mary Townsend John & Marjorie Uitermarkt Doug & Vicky Van Dyke

A talent show with skits and musical performances! Semi-finals: Feb. 7&8 Finals: Feb. 21&22

Dance Classes

These generous individuals have included the Performing Arts Series in their wills.

Wayne P. Davis

Frankee and Jim Oleson

The late James Watson

Gifts in Honor

In Memory of Deb Lande Adams In Memory of Dee Hegstrom A gift in honor or memory is a generous way to celebrate a person’s life and accomplishments. To support the arts while honoring a loved one, contact Patti Cotter, Development and Sponsorship Manager, at 515-294-1238 or pcotter@iastate.edu. 26

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Dedicated Volunteers ENJOY TIME WITH FAMILY

MEET THE PERFORMERS

ENGAGE KIDS WITH THE ARTS

Become a Performing Arts Fund Donor Your ticket pays for only 65% of the cost of presenting the Performing Arts Series. Contributions play a critical role to the breadth and depth of our program, allowing us to be bold and innovative each year. Join those who already make magical performances possible by becoming a Donor to the Performing Arts Fund/AIOFA.

DONOR BENEFITS INCLUDE (depending on your giving level) • Highest priority seating • Complimentary refreshments in the Donor Lounge

• Invitations to many special events including the Donor Appreciation Event, Meet-the-Artist receptions and the Annual Series Preview Party

• VIP parking pass

• Advance purchase privileges

DONATION LEVELS • Company Member

100

• Rising Star

250

• Principal Artist

500

• Director

1,000

• Executive Producer

2,500

• Impresario

5,000+

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 Deduct Form.

Now is the time to begin experiencing the many benefits that giving to the Performing Arts Fund/AIOFA will bring to your life. Please join us today. Visit center.iastate.edu/support.

Ames International Orchestra Festival Association (AIOFA)

You may choose to designate your annual gift to AIOFA to directly support the orchestras that perform at Stephens Auditorium. For more information, 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 of orchestral concerts in Ames, as ticket revenues alone cannot sustain world-class performances and arts education programs.

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 Janice Baker – Faculty Sara Compton – Iowa State Center Staff Patti Cotter – Iowa State Center Staff Jane Cox – Faculty Brian Davidson – Community Homer Gartz – Community Debra Gibson – Faculty Mike Golemo – Faculty Sarah Jablon – Graduate Assistant Sam Johnson – Music Student Art Klein – AIOFA Nancy Marion – Community Lisa Maubach – Iowa State Center Staff Pat Miller – Faculty Vahid Noroozi – Graduate Assistant Mark North – Iowa State Center Staff 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 Hannah Skalbeck – Music Student Alissa Stoehr – Graduate Assistant Cinian Zheng-Durbin – Community

Ames International Orchestra Festival Association Board of Directors Karl Gwiasda, President Arthur Klein, Vice President Herb Harmison, Treasurer Mary Richards, Secretary Larry Hansen Jacob Harrison David Hoffman Willa Holger Beverly Kruempel Duffie Lorr Peter Reilly Kevin Schilling Rev. James L. Secora David Stephenson B. Joan White

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 students of ISU through unique marketing efforts and special events. The Stephens Street Team will plan events, lead marketing activities and develop new and creative ways to reach out to the student body at ISU about our incredible, affordable and accessible events at the Iowa State Center. Activities may include planning on-campus promotional events or philanthropic events that relate to shows, assisting with performance day events, sidewalk chalking, flyer distribution, presentations to campus clubs, organizations and residence halls about our performing arts series and more!

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Sponsors The Iowa State Center recognizes and thanks its sponsors for their support of the 2013-2014 Performing Arts Series at Stephens Auditorium:

Proud Sponsor of Memphis

Proud Sponsor of Mamma Mia Beauty and the Beast

Civic Music Association exists to engage, enrich and educate the central Iowa community through provocative, world-class musical performances by legends and rising stars. In its 89th year, Civic Music continues to be a unique and significant arts organization in Des Moines. The mission has not varied from its inception — to both present artistic excellent performances and foster education. By bringing world-renowned artists to central Iowa, Civic Music not only offers audiences unforgettable fine arts experiences, but also builds awareness, understanding and respect for classical, world and jazz artistry.

Please visit us at www.civicmusic.org or call 515.280.4020 Proud Sponsor of Bring it On

Proud Supporter Providing Artist Hospitality

Civic Music Association presents

Kenny Barron & Dave Holland Duo

Grants The Iowa State Center recognizes and thanks the following organizations for their support of the 2013-2014 Performing Arts Series at Stephens Auditorium: Ames International Orchestra Festival Association (AIOFA) and Ames Commission on the Arts Proudly Supporting Iowa State Symphony (Youth Matinee Series Concert), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra and Australian Chamber Orchestra

Cinderella 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 and General Mills Foundation.

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Friday, February 21, 2014 Sheslow Auditorium 7:30 pm To end the jazz portion of the season, Civic Music Association welcomes two Grammy-nominated masters, Kenny Barron & Dave Holland. As Pianist, Composer and Arranger, Kenny Barron’s unmatched ability to mesmerize audiences with his elegant playing, sensitive melodies and infectious rhythms is what inspired The Los Angeles Times to name him “one of the top jazz pianists in the world” and Jazz Weekly to call him “The most lyrical piano player of our time.” Amid endless choices, the sound of a Dave Holland bass line compels attention. A master of tone and rhythm, the bassist, composer, and bandleader is now in his fifth decade as a performer and his music possesses a rich and kaleidoscopic history. Tickets and info at www.civicmusic.org. Standing

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