IOWA STATE CENTER IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PERFORMING ARTS COUNCIL PRESENTS
SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 7:30 pm
BJÖRN HABER UND BJÖRK BOYETT mit
VLAD THE IMPALER WANKEL Fannnii Oopsaatli, Mooni Murikkikonnen and Ni-Jerkk Productions In association with
The Flying Finns Aerial Ballet, Rovaniemi Traffic Police, Border Guards for Christ and The International Friends of the Sauna Present
A Ruudo Kokki – Lapp Cheese Council Production Of
DIK OD TRIAANENEN FOL Bin Faaarkrekkionʼs new Moosical
(Finns Ainʼt What They Used To Be) Book by
Bin Faaarkrekkion
Sid, Coco and Edith Piaf From an idea by
Hutti Jaarvennianen, Walli Maatritiiiaaaeenioon Lyrics by
Jiggi Ni. and
The story, in music and song, of Finlandʼs transformation from a predominantly rural agricultural base to one of the most sophisticated industrial and entrepreneurial economies in the world.
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MUSICAL NUMBERS “These Little Finns Remind Me of You” “Milk It” “I Hear Your Nokia But I Can’t Come In” “Milk It (Reprise)” “It’s a Bleeding (Economic) Miracle!” “Foek You, Farmers” “Milk It (Finale)”
THE ACTION TAKES PLACE ENTIRELY IN A SAUNA.
DIK OD TRIAANENEN FOL WILL BE PERFORMED WITH THREE INTERMISSIONS: ONE EVERY TWO-AND-A-HALF HOURS.
Featuring the show-stopping, foot-stomping East Finland Moose Ballet—45 magnificent creatures in high-stepping harmony. Believed to be the greatest display of horn ever seen on an American stage.
WHO’S WHO in the CAST
BIN FAAARKREKKION (Writer). Faarkrekkion’s career typifies the Finnish economic miracle. Born the son of a humble woodcutter, Bin worked his way up through shrubbery management to become Professor of Treadmill Dynamics at the University of Toooti, believed to be the 28th most northerly university in the world. “I have always been interested in the relatively rapid transition from a predominantly rural agricultural base to one of the most advanced industrial economies in the Western world, and one day in the sauna, it came to me: What a great subject for a musical.”
RUUDI KOKKI (Producer). Like Bin Faaarkrekkion, Kokki’s life has had its twists and turns. He learnt his trade up country where he was, for a time, the 28th most northerly person in Finland. “My father was a humble woodcutter. But at these latitudes, where it is dark for half the year, this was a very dangerous business, as it was not always possible to see where the trees are falling— and one year my father brought down a huge spruce on top of his friend Nee-Wom, partly killing him.” Kokki’s father would never touch a tree again. He would hang about the cabin nursing his grief, rocking backwards and forwards and listening to the hated Swedish group Abba. “My loathing of Abba, and their enormous earnings, led me to my first musical venture, the formation of an alternative Finnish group: Udda. Two boys, two girls and, my master-stroke, one hermaphrodite, Ken-Angela Nuuti.” Udda’s problems are now well known. Shiiti refused
to share a towel with Noggi, Bonk complained that Tuulivaarskinonen’s name was bigger on the door and Ken-Angela turned out to be Norwegian. Kokki changed his name to Art Polaris and wrote Do Skleeezwiaanaenblon, an erotic opera set amongst the winkle pickers on Finland’s Baltic Sea coast. The show closed after only eight minutes. The sight of 94 aroused winkles was too much even for Helsinki’s liberal Ghooti Sponen newspaper. “Do Skleeezwiaaanaenblon gives Finnish erotic opera a bad name. I’ve seen more erotic activity at a builder’s yard.” Undaunted, Kokki set to work on an erotic opera set in a builder’s yard. Di Hoviekrekkertilllniamen, the story of a young female crane operator who pleasures herself during preliminary works connected with the extension of Helsinki’s Metro system, was an instant hit. “I discovered, for the first time, how many people were interested in the extension of the Metro system, and in the burgeoning Finnish economy generally.” Kokki set himself a new task, to represent this extraordinary economic transformation in music, dance, mime and magic. One night he was explaining his plans at the exclusive Sons of Humble Woodcutter’s Club in the chic Kongspalatzen, when a fellow diner pricked up his hears. His name was Bin Faaarkrekkion. The rest is history. DILLI AARNEN. Dilli, 43, began her career understudying Speeni Solkomen in The Keith Richard Story. She’s married to producer Mooni Moorikikinen but is having an affair
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with Ost Fwellok and Stubbi Bwenolllenson. She has won four Golden Nukkies. WHO’S WHO in the CAST
SWELL PEST. Swell is best known for his portrayal of Gossi Tweshonen, the unsighted bus driver in FinnTV’s hit series “Aaarghh! Villianomeniaanen Schiederrbobrana Ig� (“Watch Out!�). He lives in the woods many miles north of Helsinki in a house modelled on Steve Earle’s early hit “Guitar Town.� SAD AAARSE. As well as being Finland’s open unicycle champion, Sadd is a keen environmentalist, who believes that man has much to learn from the moose. “We think we have all the answers, but we don’t. If we did we’d have horns.� He has twice won the Shapeless Gray Thing of Tampere.
THE HONNI OBIKKIONEN SINGERS. Twelve boys, seven girls and an ostrich who all met up at Utsjoki Cold Research Institute in the extreme north of Finland. “There was not much to do in the evenings but sneeze,� laughs Honni, now 57, “so we used to cheer everyone up with a few Leonard Cohen songs. They went down so well that we now do Tom Waits, Tibetan songs for the dead and Petula Clark.� A little-known fact about the Honni Obikkionen Singers is that they once had two ostriches in the team.
STONG VATTIAAANIKKERA (Moose Trainer). Stong, twice winner of the most westerly man in Finland, grew up with moose. “Very often I would go down to breakfast and find moose in the kitchen, in the car and sometimes listening to the radio, dressed up to look like my mother and father.� During almost a decade of psychiatric treatment, Stong took up ballet as a way of dealing with what he called “bad thoughts.� The treatment worked, and Stong took, and on the third time passed, accountancy exams. He returned to the community and rose to become CEO and lifetime president of the Finnish Steel Corporation. What few people knew was that in the evening Stong was combining the two “loves of my life�: moose and ballet. Without anyone knowing, he hired a theatre and put on his very own creation, Moose Lake. As a result he was re-admitted to hospital where, despite everyone’s best efforts, he wrote and scored 12 more moose ballets. Now 88 years old and a trim 193 pounds, Stong believes his time has come. “For years I was laughed at. I only hope I will be again tonight.�
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TANAKA ING (Director). The only nonFinn in the company, Ing has a long history in experimental theatre, including Churchill’s History of the English Speaking People in mime, a salsa version of the Tibetan Book of the Dead and a puppet version of The U.S. Population Census of 1973. A great tennis lover, Ing went to Finland for a contemplation weekend and found himself hooked. “I love trees and always have, and in Finland there are something like a thousand trees for each person. I also like the bits in between them, which allow you to walk around the trees without hitting them. I hope I can do my bit to make the world sing along with the remarkable transformation from a predominantly conservative rural base to one of the most advanced industrial economies in the Western world.� Ing’s next project is to drain Lake Michigan for a day.
Phoenix Entertainment Stephen B. Kane & Michael McFadden present
From the original screenplay by
Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin Book and lyrics by
Music by
Eric Idle
John Du Prez & Eric Idle
Original Scenic & Costume Designs
Scenic Design Modifications
Lighting Design
Patrons are asked not to smoke or speak Swedish in the theatre. Please use cell phones whenever possible.
Tim Hatley
James Kronzer
Mike Baldassari
Sound Design
Projection Design
Casting
Bicycle hire by O Vienhonhennin. Live chickens by Barry Vig. Cigarettes by De Mornay. Penises by Vic and Wilf. Miss Aarnen’s writing paper by Bureau de Monde. Animal costumes by Wolf out Fitz. Boys’ shackles by Chain-Me. Moose costumes by Rump’s Pelt.
Craig Cassidy
Elaine McCarthy
Mark Minnick
CREDITS
The producers, and their wives, wish to thank Olli Brun Executive Ski-Wear, The “VerriBig� Gold Watch Company, Bahama Villas, The Flying Butler, Chirac Champagne Cellars, The Sapphire Salon and Frank’s Viagra Warehouse.
Musical Supervisor
Musical Director/Conductor
Tour Marketing / Press Representative
Steven M. Bishop
Nolan Bonvouloir
Aleman PR / Phillip Aleman
Director of Operations
Technical Supervisor
Company Manager
Production Stage Manager
Lisa Mattia
Scott Orlesky
Jose Solivan
Lara Tenenbaum
Choreography Recreated By
Scott Taylor Choreographed By
Casey Nicholaw
COME TO FINLAND
If you’ve enjoyed this production, why not hop on a plane and see Finland for yourself? It is such a lovely place. (Mostly flat but with some raised bits.) Quite warm sometimes in the south, though on the whole colder in the north. There are some paper mills. The roads have relatively few bumps. All hotels have curtains. Things are very clean, but not pathologically so. It’s a great place for trees. Alongside the trees you will find other trees, which blend into a forest running for a thousand miles. If you’ve never seen a forest running, then Finland is the place for you. And don’t believe anyone who says you can’t get tomatoes there. Of course you can.
Direction Recreated By
BT McNicholl Direction By
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THE CA CAST AST OF CHARACTERS CHAR RACTERS (in or order der of appearance) .................................. Historian, French Guard, Minstrel, Brother Maynard ............. ...................... JOE BEUERLEIN Mayor,, Dennis’ Mother Mother,, Sirr Bedevere, Concorde.................... Mayor Concorde ................................THOMAS .............THOMAS DeMARCUS Patsy .......................................................................................... MICHAEL J. BERR RY Patsy,, Guard 2 .........................................................................................MICHAEL BERRY King Arthur ................................................................................................. .................................................................................................. ARTHUR AR RTHUR ROW WAN ROWAN Sir Robin, Guard 1 ............ ............................................................................ KASIDY DEVLIN ....................................................................................... Sir Lancelot, The French T aunter, Taunter, King Ni, T im the Enchanterr .......................................................................... ........................................................................... ADAM GRABAU Tim Not Dead Fred, Nun, Princee Herbert ............................................... ................................................ JAMES DAVID DA AVID LARSON Sir Dennis Galahad, Black Knight, Prince Herbert’ .........................JACOB L. SMITH Herbert’ss Father ........................JACOB The Lady of the Lake........ ................................................................. BRITT TANY Y WOODROW Lake ........................................................................BRITTANY God.................................... ........................................................................................ ERIC IDLE God...........................................................................................................................
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SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS Overture Scene 1: Scene 2:
ACT I
The Mighty Portcullis Moose Village “Fisch Schlapping Song” ..........................................................Historian, Mayor, Villagers Scene 3: Mud Castle “King Arthur’s Song”..............................................................................King Arthur, Patsy Scene 4: Plague Village “I Am Not Dead Yet” ..........................................Not Dead Fred, Lance, Robin and Bodies Scene 5: Mud Village Scene 6: The Lady of the Lake and The Laker Girls “Come With Me”........................................King Arthur, Lady of the Lake and Laker Girls “The Song That Goes Like This”....................................Sir Galahad and Lady of the Lake Scene 7: The Knights “All for One”...................................................King Arthur, Patsy, Sir Robin, Sir Lancelot, Sir Galahad and Sir Bedevere Scene 8: Camelot “Knights of the Round Table”...................................Lady of the Lake, King Arthur, Patsy, Sir Robin, Sir Lancelot, Sir Galahad, Sir Bedevere and The Camelot Dancers “The Song That Goes Like This (Reprise)” ..............................................Lady of the Lake Scene 9: The Feet of God Scene 10: Find Your Grail “Find Your Grail”...............Lady of the Lake, King Arthur, Patsy, Sir Robin, Sir Lancelot, Sir Galahad, Sir Bedevere, Knights and Grail Girls Scene 11: The French Castle “Run Away”...............................................French Taunters, King Arthur, Patsy, Sir Robin, Sir Lancelot, Sir Galahad, Sir Bedevere, French Guards and French Citizens
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ACT II
The Mighty Portcullis A Very Expensive Forest “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life” ...........................Patsy, King Arthur, Knights and The Knights of Ni Sir Robin and His Minstrels “Brave Sir Robin”...........................................................................Sir Robin and Minstrels The Black Knight Another Part of the Very Expensive Forest “You Won’t Succeed on Broadway” ..............................................Sir Robin and Ensemble A Hole in the Universe “The Diva’s Lament”.................................................................................Lady of the Lake Prince Herbert’s Chamber “Where Are You?” .........................................................................................Prince Herbert “Here Are You”..............................................................................................Prince Herbert “His Name Is Lancelot” ...................................Sir Lancelot, Prince Herbert and Ensemble Yet Another Part of the Very Expensive Forest “I’m All Alone” ..................................................................King Arthur, Patsy and Knights “The Song That Goes Like This (Reprise)” ..................Lady of the Lake and King Arthur The Killer Rabbit “The Holy Grail”.............................................King Arthur, Patsy, Sir Robin, Sir Lancelot, Sir Galahad, Sir Bedevere and Knights Finale “Find Your Grail Finale - Medley”.................................................................The Company THERE WILL BE ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION.
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WHO’S WHO
WHO’S WHO ARTHUR ROWAN (.LQJ $UWKXU) is delighted to join Phoenix Entertainment for his US Touring Debut. He comes to 6SDPDORW after four years working with the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire as a perIRUPHU GLUHFWRU DQG ÀJKW FKRUHRJUDSKHU %HIRUH that, he worked with several theaters in the Washington D.C. area, including the Folger Theatre and the Washington Shakespeare Company. Favorite previous credits include: 'LVQH\¡V %HDXW\ DQG WKH %HDVW (The Beast), $ 0LGVXPPHU 1LJKW¡V 'UHDP (Oberon) and Antony & Cleopatra (Octavius). A graduate of the College of William & Mary in Virginia, Arthur is also a lifelong enthusiast of all things Geek (and therefore no stranger to quoting Monty Python). Heartfelt thanks to all his friends and especially to his ever-supportive family.
BRITTANY WOODROW (/DG\ RI WKH /DNH) comes to 6SDPDORW after being away performing abroad in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and most recently the United Kingdom’s West End. Favorite credits include: )DPH 7KH 0XVLFDO (Carmen Diaz), +$,5 WKH 0XVLFDO (Sheila Franklin), and 7KULOOHU /,9( (Lead Vocalist). Brittany would like to thank everyone at Phoenix Entertainment for this wonderful opportunity, Julian Benson Management, her family for their constant love and support and to the NEX 5 Sony camera aka Sean 143 xx.
MICHAEL J. BERRY (Patsy) comes from a family of Monty Python fans, and is thrilled to be making his touring debut with this production. Michael received his BFA from Boston University, as well as a degree in Shakespeare and Classical Acting from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, and was most recently seen in the premiere workshop of *R :HVW $ 9LOODJH 3HRSOH 0XVLFDO, DQG LQ D UHDGLQJ RI WKH QHZ ÀOP 2II WKH 5HVHUYD tion, alongside Jason Alexander. Michael will be seen in the indie feature 0RQGD\ and would like to thank his family and friends for all of their incredible love and support.
ADAM GRABAU (6LU /DQFHORW 7KH )UHQFK 7DXQWHU .LQJ 1L 7LP WKH (QFKDQWHU) is a lifelong resident of central Maryland and has been featured at multiple regional theatres in the Baltimore/DC area. Favorite credits include: 2NODKRPD (Jud Fry), %HDXW\ DQG WKH %HDVW (Gaston), 7KH 3UR ducers (Franz Liebkind), /LWWOH 6KRS RI +RUURUV (Orin), Noises Off (Lloyd), and /HV 0LVHUDEOHV (Grantaire/Bamatabois). He has toured internationally throughout eastern China where he appeared in Phoenix Entertainment’s production of )$0( 7KH 0XVLFDO. He holds degrees in Theatre Performance and Arts Administration from the Maryland Distinguished Arts Scholars Program. His life’s happiness he owes to God, his supportive family and IULHQGV DQG WR KLV EHORYHG ÀDQFp .DWH
JACOB L. SMITH (6LU *DODKDG %ODFN .QLJKW )DWKHU) is thrilled to be returning for his second year with 6SDPDORW, and looks forward to losing a few limbs this time around! Originally from Cedar Falls, Iowa, Jake is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa and the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in New York. Most recently, he was seen in the National Tour of 0RQW\ 3\WKRQ¡V 6SDPDORW as Sir Dennis Galahad and Concord, and was recently named one of 2010’s Broadway Rising Stars. Other favorite roles include Mike Mooney in Paint Your Wagon and Peter Boroff in 6LON 6WRFNLQJV. Much love to Ma’ and Pop, his “ATeamâ€? and of course, Big Guns upstairs.
KASIDY DEVLIN (Sir Robin) is a New York City based actor who has been in a lot of shows (some you know, some you probably don’t). Kasidy trained at: The Dell’ Arte International School of Physical Theatre, and In Bocca al Lupo in Italy; and more recently at HB Studios, and The Julliard School. This performance is dedicated to my dad, -RKQ ZKR XSRQ Ă€QGLQJ RXW DERXW WKLV WRXU GHEDWHG retirement to catch every show. I still miss you. THOMAS DeMARCUS (0D\RU 'HQQLV¡ 0RWKHU 6LU %HGHYHUH &RQFRUGH X V .LQJ $UWKXU). Tours: 7KH 3DMDPD *DPH (Hines), 6SDPDORW (10/11) NYC: ,RZD Âś (Vineyard Theatre); (JJV (Provincetown Playhouse); )RU WKH /RYH RI 0LVV %LVKRS (Algonquin). Other: +RZ WR 6XFFHHG, /LWWOH 6KRS of Horror, 7KH *ODVV 0HQDJHULH and the short Ă€OP ´*UDY\ 7UDLQÂľ 7KRPDV LV DOVR RQH WKLUG RI the creative team behind the acclaimed webseries “30/2010â€?. He has never appeared on “Law & Orderâ€?, his favorite color is blue, and he loves bookshops. For Mom, Dad, Forrest and TDLMFKVMUD.
JAMES DAVID LARSON (Not Dead Fred, Prince Herbert) is glad to be farting in your general direction with 6SDPDORW, his National Tour debut! Recent credits: Buddy in %XGG\ 7KH %XGG\ +ROO\ Story (Millbrook Playhouse), Leaf Coneybear in WK $QQXDO 3XWQDP &RXQW\ 6SHOOLQJ %HH (Oregon Cabaret Theatre, Millbrook Playhouse), Feste in 7ZHOIWK 1LJKW (New England Shakespeare Festival), Lonnie in $ 'HDG 0DQ¡V $SDUWPHQW (Neighborhood Playhouse). A Portland, OR native and proud graduate of the Neighborhood Playhouse, School of the Theatre in NYC. Love and thanks to Phoenix Entertainment and my family, especially my mum!
JOE BEUERLEIN (+LVWRULDQ 0LQVWUHO %URWKHU 0D\QDUG )UHQFK *XDUG X V 6LU /DQFHORW) is exhilarated to be among so many thrilled and excited co-workers! Favorite regional credits: +HGZLJ DQG WKH $QJU\ ,QFK (Hedwig), %DW %R\ (Bat Boy), Nois Continued on next page
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es Off (Gary), 5RFN\ +RUURU (Frank), and 7KH /RVW Colony (Sir Walter). TV: “Famous Crime Scenes� (VH1). Joe also writes and directs. He would like to thank Knoxville, New York, and especially Phoenix for this ridiculously awesome opportunity. KIMBER BENEDICT ((QVHPEOH). A native Jersey Girl, Kimber is thrilled to be making her national tour debut with 6SDPDORW Regional credits include Guys and Dolls (Vero Beach, FL), &KLFDJR (Ogunquit), 6SDPDORW (Ogunquit), and ,QWURGXFLQJ Harry Warren (Ryan Rep). She has also performed aboard Celebrity Cruises. Recently, Kimber has been dancing with R.Evolucion Latina in NYC. BFA: Dance; Rutgers University. “To Mom, for now, for always.�
JASON ELLIOTT BROWN ((QVHPEOH X V 1RW Dead Fred, Prince Herbert). National Tour: 7KH 3DMDPD *DPH (Prez). International: Grease in Istanbul, Turkey. Regional: 7KH 'URZV\ &KDS erone (Gangster #2, Flat Rock Playhouse); Annie (Rooster, West Virginia Public Theatre); Hello, 'ROO\ (Hangar Theatre); QG 6WUHHW (Merry-GoRound Playhouse); )$0( 7KH 0XVLFDO in Atlantic City (Schlomo); 0LVV 6DLJRQ (Carousel Dinner Theatre). BFA Musical Theatre—Wright State University.
RYAN COWLES ((QVHPEOH) is thrilled to be back on the road sharing the stage with God! He was last seen on Broadway buying a hotdog. National Tours: Hairspray (Swing), 7KH 'URZV\ &KDSHURQH. Select Regional: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Swing), Zanna Don’t (Zanna), /LSSD¡V 7KH :LOG 3DUW\ (Ensemble) and 7KH +RRS 'HH 'RR 5HYXH (Johnny Ringo) at Walt Disney World. Endless love and thanks to everyone at Phoenix, family, friends and Jose.
CARL DEFORREST HENDIN ((QVHPEOH X V Patsy) is thrilled to be making his musical tour debut! Recent credits include Dirty Rotten Scoun drels (Freddy), 7KH :HGGLQJ 6LQJHU (Glen) and 7KRURXJKO\ 0RGHUQ 0LOOLH (Jimmy). Carl recently earned his BM in Music Theatre from Oklahoma City University. He thanks Susan Campochiaro Confrey of CBU Mgmt. and, most importantly, his Mama and Pops!
AMANDA JOHNS ((QVHPEOH) is excited to join 6SDPDORW IRU KHU ÀUVW QDWLRQDO WRXU 7KLV QDtive Texan graduated with a degree in marketing in 2010, but ventured to NYC to pursue her love of dance. When not performing, Amanda enjoys copious amounts of coffee and doing the Texas two-step. Thank you to my family and friends for always believing in me. Ephesians 2:10
ANDREW LEGGIERI ((QVHPEOH X V +LVWRULDQ 0LQVWUHO %URWKHU 0D\QDUG) is thrilled to make his U.S tour debut with 6SDPDORW. Int’l Tours: Grease (Eugene) in Istanbul, Turkey; )$0( 7KH 0XVLFDO
(Goody) in China; Disney Cruise Line. Regional: 'DPQ <DQNHHV, Cabaret, and 7KH +XPDQ &RPHG\ Other credits include: Parade (Leo Frank), Urinet RZQ and &RPSDQ\. Andrew holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Penn State University. Love and thanks to Cathy Parker, Minnick Casting and my amazing family!
MELISSA DENISE LOPEZ ((QVHPEOH) is honored to be continuing life in 6SDPDORW. She hails from Miami, FL, but now resides in New York City. Graduate of AMDA-New York. Regional credits: FanDance, 7KH 3URGXFHUV, Will Rogers Follies & La Cage Aux Folles; Film: :KHQ LQ 5RPH, 7KH Regular & &KDQFH (QFRXQWHU. Love to my family. Mommy you will always be my hero and thank you for taking care of Buster!
McKAYLA MARSO ((QVHPEOH). This Pierre, South Dakota native is thrilled to be joining the search for the Holy Grail! Natâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;l. Tour: Wizard of Oz (Ensemble/US Glinda). Regional: &KLFDJR (Velma Kelly), 0\ )DLU /DG\ (Eliza Doolittle). Other: 6KRXW 7KH 0RG 0XVLFDO (Blue Girl), Fal settos (Trina). BA: University of Northern Colorado. All my love to Mom, Dad and Nick for their love and support.
JESSE PALMER ((QVHPEOH) is ecstatic to be joining the cast of 6SDPDORW, making her national touring debut! Regional: 7KH 9LVLW (u/s Young Claire), 7KH 0XVLF 0DQ (Zaneeta), 7KRURXJKO\ 0RGHUQ 0LOOLH (Millie), Grease (Frenchie). Proud graduate of Catholic University of America and Maryland native! Much LOVE and gratitude to all my family, friends, teachers (esp. Tom, Donna, Charlie, Gayle and Ken), Mark Minnick and as always Paul. <3 LA, JPT, SAB, JAW. jessekpalmer.com
TIFFANI ROBBINS ((QVHPEOH) is excited to be a part of 6SDPDORW Originally from Ohio, favorite credits include: 2nd National of 7KH :HGGLQJ 6LQJ er (Linda cover), QG 6WUHHW (Peggy Sawyer), featured dancer with Farrington Productions (Showboat Casino, Atlantic City), Holland America and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, +RZ WR 6XFFHHG (Rosemary U/S), %HDXW\ DQG WKH %HDVW (Silly Girl), and 2NODKRPD You can also see Tiffani in the Boys Like Girls music video, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heart, Heart, Heartbreak.â&#x20AC;? All my love to my amazingly supportive family who allows me to chase my dreams! --www.TiffaniRobbins.com
JARED TITUS ((QVHPEOH X V 6LU 5RELQ) is ecstatic to be a part of the 6SDPDORW National Tour ZKHUH KH JHWV WR VLQJ DQG GDQFH DQG QRW Ă&#x20AC;JKW HYeryday! Texas native and recent graduate of Elon University. Regional Credits: +HOOR 'ROO\ (NCT), 'DPQ <DQNHHV, *URVV ,QGHFHQF\ (CRT). Dedicated to Mom and Dad who are big Monty Python fans and have always provided unconditional love and support. Continued on next page 9 Insert 9
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WHOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WHO BRADLEY ALLAN ZARR (QVHPEOH X V 6LU *DODKDG 6LU %HGHYHUH 'HQQLV¡ 0RWKHU). Bradleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grail runneth over with joy to be joining the cast of 6SDPDORW National Tours: Robert Martin in 7KH 'URZV\ &KDSHURQH. Regional: Don in Sin JLQ¡ LQ WKH 5DLQ, Lumiere in %HDXW\ DQG WKH %HDVW, 7KRURXJKO\ 0RGHUQ 0LOOLH, Crazy for You, $ &KR rus Line, &RPSOHWH +LVWRU\ RI $PHULFD $EULGJHG. Choreography: BDC Student Showcase â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bye Bye Birdieâ&#x20AC;?- Symphony Space, Lincoln Center. AMDA â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;09 Graduate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many thanks to my friends and family, especially Mom and Linds.â&#x20AC;?
ERIC IDLE (&R FUHDWRU RI 0RQW\ 3\WKRQ 7KH 5XWOHV 3\WK2QOLQH 6SDPDORW HWF ) has been working with John Du Prez for 30 years. They began collaborating on 7KH /LIH RI %ULDQ, wrote several songs together for 7KH 0HDQLQJ RI /LIH, 7KH &RQ WUDFWXDO 2EOLJDWLRQ $OEXP and the best selling Python CD 0RQW\ 3\WKRQ 6LQJV! They wrote a Musical for BBC Radio Four called 7KH %DFN Page, about sex, royalty and cricket, and a musical version of Edward Learâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 7KH 2ZO DQG 7KH 3XVV\ cat, which was published by Dove Books as a book and a CD under the title 7KH 4XLWH 5HPDUNDEOH $G YHQWXUHV RI 7KH 2ZO DQG WKH 3XVV\FDW. In 1999 they began performing a series of live concerts, Ă&#x20AC;UVW DW 7KH *HWW\ 0XVHXP LQ /$ IROORZHG E\ WZR tours of North America â&#x20AC;&#x201C; (ULF ,GOH ([SORLWV 0RQW\ 3\WKRQ and 7KH *UHHG\ %DVWDUG 7RXU (which became a best selling book 7KH *UHHG\ %DVWDUG 'LD ry) in 2003. They released a CD of favorite music from places that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exist 7KH 5XWODQG ,VOHV and have continued to release a series of unnecessarily rude songs for special occasions. In 2005, their musical 6SDPDORW (directed by Mike Nichols) opened in New York and won a Tony for Best Musical on Broadway as well as a Grammy for Eric and John. Their collaboration continued with Not 7KH 0HVVLDK +H¡V D 9HU\ 1DXJKW\ %R\ an Oratorio based on 7KH /LIH RI %ULDQ, which they have performed all round the world, most recently at The Royal Albert Hall with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, and the DVD and CD are now available. They have also collaborated on :KDW $ERXW 'LFN" D Ă&#x20AC;OP IRU UDGLR starring Eddie Izzard, Billy Connolly, Tracey Ulman and Tim Curry, 5XWOHPDQLD WKH 7ULEXWH &RQ FHUW and most recently $Q (YHQLQJ :LWKRXW 0RQW\ 3\WKRQ which played to rave notices in LA and NY. Eric is proud to be playing God.
JOHN DU PREZ (0XVLF), a Trevelyan Scholar at Christ Church, Oxford, and Associate of the Royal &ROOHJH RI 0XVLF KH HQWHUHG WKH Ă&#x20AC;OP LQGXVWU\ LQ 1978 composing additional music for 0RQW\ 3\ WKRQ¡V /LIH RI %ULDQ. This began a long association with Eric Idle, leading eventually to their current writing partnership. He has scored more than 20 IHDWXUH Ă&#x20AC;OPV LQFOXGLQJ 7KH 0HDQLQJ RI /LIH, A Pri 1 Insert 10
vate Function, $ )LVK &DOOHG :DQGD, 2QFH %LWWHQ, UHF and 7HHQDJH 0XWDQW 1LQMD 7XUWOHV , ,, DQG ,,,. Other Python projects include the Contractual 2EOLJDWLRQ $OEXP, 0RQW\ 3\WKRQ DW WKH +ROO\ZRRG %RZO and 7KH )DLUO\ ,QFRPSOHWH 5DWKHU %DGO\ ,OOXVWUDWHG 0RQW\ 3\WKRQ 6RQJ %RRN. He was musical director for Eric Idleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two North American stage tours, (ULF ,GOH ([SORLWV 0RQW\ 3\WKRQ (2000) and 7KH *UHHG\ %DVWDUG 7RXU (2003).
MONTY PYTHON. Is he God or Godot, an agent of the devil or an agent of the William Morris $JHQF\ RU LV KH DV VRPH KDYH DUJXHG D Ă&#x20AC;FWLWLRXV character invented in 1969 by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, DQG 0LFKDHO 3DOLQ LQ D GHVSHUDWH DWWHPSW WR Ă&#x20AC;QG D title for their rather silly TV show? Whatever the truth, he is the eponymous impresario who fronts â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Flying Circus,â&#x20AC;? 7KH +RO\ *UDLO, 7KH /LIH RI %ULDQ, 7KH 0HDQLQJ RI /LIH, $QG 1RZ IRU 6RPH WKLQJ &RPSOHWHO\ 'LIIHUHQW and who appeared live at Drury Lane, City Center and the Hollywood Bowl. He has fronted numerous books including 7KH %LJ 5HG %RRN and the 3DSSHUERN as well as many CDs, DVDs and matching ties and handkerchiefs. He is currently in retirement in an old jokes home near Dover, anxiously awaiting Nighthood and a Knightnurse. Further details: www.PythOnline.com
MIKE NICHOLS (Director), formerly half of the legendary comedy team of Nichols and May, has been one of the leading directors of stage and screen for more than 30 years. Broadway directing credits include: %DUHIRRW LQ WKH 3DUN, Luv, 7KH 2GG Couple, Plaza Suite, Prisoner of Second Avenue, 7KH 5HDO 7KLQJ and 6SDPDORW, for all of which he was awarded the Tony for Best Direction. Film credits include: :KR¡V $IUDLG RI 9LUJLQLD :RROI", 7KH *UDGXDWH (Academy Award for Best Direction), &DWFK , &DUQDO .QRZOHGJH, 6LONZRRG, :RUNLQJ *LUO, 3RVWFDUGV )URP WKH (GJH, Regard ing Henry, 7KH %LUGFDJH, 3ULPDU\ &RORUV, Closer and &KDUOLH :LOVRQ¡V :DU, and for HBO: Wit and $QJHOV LQ $PHULFD. Mr. Nichols has received the George Abbott Award, the National Medal of Arts, the Kennedy Center Honor, the American Film Institute Lifetime Achievement Award, and has been honored by the Museum of Television and Radio and the Lincoln Center Film Society.
BT McNICHOLL (5H FUHDWHG 'LUHFWLRQ) recently served as an Acting Coach for the Tom Hanks/SanGUD %XOORFN Ă&#x20AC;OP ([WUHPHO\ /RXG DQG ,QFUHGLEO\ Close /DVW \HDU KH VWDJHG WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW LQWHUQDWLRQDO production of %LOO\ (OOLRWW. For Disney/Feld, he diUHFWHG WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW VWDJH PXVLFDO RI :LQQLH WKH 3RRK. Recipient of the Australian â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tonyâ&#x20AC;? for Cabaret, McNicholl is a BMI award-winning writer and lyricist of the critical success 7KH ,W *LUO. Associated Continued on next page
with MGMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theatrical division, he has also developed new work at the Eugene Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill Theatre Center. With Eric Idle, McNicholl co-directed an allnew Monty Python revue in Los Angeles and New York (2009). Other credits include 10 Broadway shows with directors Mike Nichols, Sam Mendes, David Hare, Stephen Daldry, and James Lapine, and hit productions for Goodspeed Opera House (2004 Best Musical), Dorset Theatre Festival (Best Production 2003) and Walnut Street Theatre.
CASEY NICHOLAW (&KRUHRJUDSKHU) received 2006 Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations for his work on 7KH 'URZV\ &KDSHU one, and 2005 Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations for Best Choreography for 0RQW\ 3\WKRQ¡V 6SDPDORW, directed by Mike Nichols. Additional New York credits: for City Center Encores! â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the highly acclaimed productions of $Q\RQH &DQ :KLVWOH and Follies (direction and choreography), %\H %\H %LUGLH (choreography) and &DQ &DQ (musical staging); for N.Y. Philharmonic â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Candide; 6RXWK 3DFLĂ&#x20AC;F at Carnegie Hall (also on PBS Great Performances), 6LQDWUD +LV 9RLFH His World, His Way at Radio City Music Hall starring the world-famous Rockettes. Current projects include 5RELQ DQG WKH +RRGV at the Old Globe this summer as well as the new musicals 0LQVN\¡V and (OI.
SCOTT TAYLOR (5H FUHDWHG &KRUHRJUDSK\) has supervised and performed in 12 original/revival Broadway shows, including On A Clear Day, $ /LWWOH 1LJKW 0XVLF, %URDGZD\ %RXQG, 6SDPD lot, Contact, 7KRX 6KDOW 1RW, Steel Pier, 9LFWRU 9LFWRULD, 6KRZERDW, Crazy for You, CATS, Wind in WKH :LOORZV, $ &KULVWPDV &DURO, Sinatra at Radio City, and $ /LWWOH 1LJKW 0XVLF at the NYC and LA Opera.. He was recently the Associate Director of Disneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new musical, Aladdin and has supervised worldwide productions in London, Japan, Australia, Canada, Germany also, Paradise Found in London with Susan Stroman and Hal Prince. Scott has assisted Susan Stroman, Stephen Sondheim, Mike Nichols, Chita Rivera, Hal Prince, Julie Andrews, Liza Minnelli, Kander and Ebb, Bernadette Peters, Angela Lansbury, Catherine Zeta Jones, Rob Marshall, Blake Edwards, Trevor Nunn, Jerry Zachs, Harry Connick Jr., Casey Nicholaw, Dolly Parton, Lynne Page, and many more. He can also EH VHHQ GDQFLQJ LQ WKH Ă&#x20AC;OPV RI $ &KRUXV /LQH, Cen ter Stage, PBS Great performances of Contact and Crazy For You, the TONY Awards, and numerous television specials and commercials. JAMES KRONZER (6FHQLF 'HVLJQ 0RGLĂ&#x20AC;FD tions) resides in Washington DC where he has designed shows for Washington Ballet, The Shakespeare Theatre, The Kennedy Center, Signature Theater, Woolly Mammoth and Studio Theatre
among others. His work has been seen on Broadway, Off-Broadway and regionally in Philadelphia, San Diego, Atlanta, Denver, Florida, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Boston, Vermont and Knoxville. His numerous national tours include 7KH :L]DUG RI Oz, 7KRPDV /LYH , %DFN\DUGLJDQV, 6KRZERDW and %DUELH /LYH as well as a new musical for Disney called 7ZLFH &KDUPHG. He has been Design Coordinator for the national tours of 7KH 3DMDPD *DPH for Phoenix and 7KH 'URZV\ &KDSHURQH, 7KH 3UR ducers, Fosse and Annie for NETworks. He has also designed shows for Norwegian Cruise Lines. He began his career as a Design Assistant for the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal National Theater in London. Awards he has received include eight Helen Hayes Awards (DC) and two Barrymore Awards (Philadelphia). He is a member of United Scenic Artists. More of his work can be seen at www.jameskronzer.com.
MIKE BALDASSARI (/LJKWLQJ 'HVLJQ) is a Tony and Emmy nominated Lighting Designer whose designs have been seen in more than 25 FRXQWULHV 7KHDWULFDO /LJKWLQJ IRU Ă&#x20AC;OP 5RFN RI Ages, Nine, Joyful Noise, 6H[ DQG WKH &LW\ , Go LQJ WKH 'LVWDQFH, 1HLO <RXQJ¡V 7UXQN 6KRZ. Codesigned the Broadway hit Cabaret (Tony Nomination and Entertainment Design Award). *DUWK %URRNV /LYH IURP &HQWUDO 3DUN (Emmy nomination). International: %HDXW\ DQG WKH %HDVW; Europe, Cabaret; Europe, %ODVW ,,; Japan. Family entertainment: <R *DEED *DEED /LYH , 0DGDJDVFDU /LYH . Off-Broadway: %DUH, -HZWRSLD, Savion Glover. Tours: Ring of Fire, /D 0DQFKD, Will Rogers, )DPH, 6SLGHU 0DQ, Grease, 6DWXUGD\ 1LJKW )HYHU, Yestonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3KDQWRP. Concerts: multiple Alice in Chains tours. Co-designed Neil Youngâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chrome Dreams worldwide. Lighting Director: Neilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Harvest Moon. www.mike-o-matic.com
CRAIG CASSIDY (Sound Design) has been providing sound reinforcement for the theater for 25 years designing sound for productions here in the USA and around the world. Recent productions include $ &KRUXV /LQH, 7KH &RORU 3XUSOH, Cirque 'UHDPV -XQJOH )DQWDV\, Ring Of Fire, Gypsy, 0DQ RI /D 0DQFKD, Grease, 7KH :LOO 5RJHUV )ROOLHV, 6PRNH\ -RH¡V &DIH, )DPH and 3KDQWRP. Regional productions include: -RVHSK DQG +LV $PD]LQJ 7HFKQLFRORU 'UHDP &RDW, Crazy For You, :XWKHU LQJ +HLJKWV, -HN\OO DQG +\GH, and Follies. When KH LV QRW EHKLQG D VRXQG FRQVROH \RX FDQ Ă&#x20AC;QG KLP sailing the Long Island Sound with his wife Dina & daughter Kealy.
STEVEN M. BISHOP (0XVLFDO 6XSHUYLVRU) has composed three musicals and has written more than 50 reviews. Currently, he is the arranger/orchestrator for the upcoming Broadway show, Genius. He was the conductor for the 1st National Tour of Continued on next page
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WHOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WHO Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and the Musical Director/Conductor for the off-Broadway run of %LQJR Other credits include: 5LYHUYLHZ (Goodman Theatre), $UWKXU (Marriott Lincolnshire), (YLWD (Jupiter Theatre) and the tours of Ziegfeld, Gypsy, Grand Hotel and -ROVRQ 7KH 0XVLFDO. His arrangements have also been heard on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Today Show,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;AMC Discovery,â&#x20AC;? TNTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nashville Nowâ&#x20AC;? and provided orchestrations for the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. Mr. Bishop has musically directed more than 125 productions, including 5 in Seoul, South Korea and is in constant demand as a vocal and audition coach. NOLAN BONVOULOIR (0XVLFDO 'LUHFWRU Conductor) Proud New Hampshire native, proud New York transplant. National tours: 0RQW\ 3\ WKRQ¡V 6SDPDORW, $OWDU %R\], 5RFN RI $JHV. Favorite regional credits include productions of Sisters RI 6ZLQJ, $Q\WKLQJ *RHV, 1XQFUDFNHUV and 7KRU RXJKO\ 0RGHUQ 0LOOLH in California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Maine. Only connect.
THE ROAD COMPANY (([FOXVLYH 7RXU 'L rection) is pleased to continue its decade-long association with Phoenix Productions. Founded in 1997 by Stephen Lindsay and Brett Sirota, The Road Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past and present representation includes :LFNHG, %LOO\ (OOLRW, 5RFN RI $JHV, %ULQJ ,W 2Q 7KH 0XVLFDO, WR 7KH 0XVLFDO, Grease, 'DYLG &RSSHUĂ&#x20AC;HOG, 7KH 9DJLQD 0RQRORJXHV, 7KH Graduate, )DPH, 0DQ RI /D 0DQFKD and Phoenix Productionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; current tours of 0RQW\ 3\WKRQ¡V 6SD PDORW and 7KH &RORU 3XUSOH. The Road Company is made possible by Magaly Barone, Shawn Willett, Jenny Kirlin, Justin Pifer, Clay Baker and Kate Anderson.
STEPHEN B. KANE (([HFXWLYH 3URGXFHU) is delighted to embark on another great season of Spa PDORW as it continues to delight audiences throughout North America. After completing degrees in both Business and Arts Management, Mr. Kane spent the past three decades supervising every aspect of touring show business. He has mounted more than 80 Broadway musicals in North America and has produced and/or managed major productions throughout Europe, South America and Asia. Mr. Kaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current collaborations include an all new production of the current Broadway hit 5RFN of Ages, 7KH &RORU 3XUSOH, and long running Korean language productions of Grease and )DPH. He is the CEO for Baker Park Associates, Inc., a theDWULFDO PDQDJHPHQW DQG FRQVXOWLQJ Ă&#x20AC;UP D PHPEHU of ISPA, the National Alliance for Musical Theatre and was co-founder of both Phoenix Productions in North America and Phoenix Asia Group, a Singapore based theatrical think-tank dedicated to the networking of production, marketing and entertainment investment opportunities throughout the Far East. For real adventure, he spends post-production 12 Insert 12
time in sunny south Florida raising his 7-year-old sons, Andrew and Aidan.
MICHAEL McFADDEN (Artistic Producer) is the co-founder and Artistic Director of Phoenix Entertainment. He has guided more than 70 major productions as Producer and/or Director on both the national and international stage. Productions include 5RFN RI $JHV, 6SDPDORW, 7KH &RORU Purple, Godspell, %XGG\, 7KH :LOO 5RJHUV )ROOLHV, Kopit and Yestonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3KDQWRP, Grease, 0DQ RI /D 0DQFKD, Gypsy, Ring of Fire, and 7KH WK $QQXDO 3XWQDP &RXQW\ 6SHOOLQJ %HH. Direction credits include 6PRNH\ -RH¡V &DIp and 7KH 3DMDPD *DPH (U.S. National Tours), )DPH ² 7KH 0XVLFDO (Korea and China tours), Grease (China tour, Republic of Singapore, Malaysia, Macau and Istanbul, Turkey) and Sing Along Santa (Korea and U.S. tours). Mr. McFadden is a partner in Baker Park Associates, Inc. and founding member of both Phoenix Productions and Phoenix Asia Group. When not traveling, he shares his quiet time with his wife, LeAnne, and sons, Sam and Liam.
PHOENIX ENTERTAINMENT (Producer) is an established international theatrical producing and management enterprise founded by long time colleagues Stephen Kane and Michael McFadden. Its mission is to develop, produce and present the YHU\ Ă&#x20AC;QHVW LQ WRXULQJ %URDGZD\ PXVLFDOV DQG IDPily entertainment. Throughout their three decades of theatrical success and industry partnership, the Phoenix team has delivered thousands of performances of more than 80 live productions on four continents. Beyond the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Land of Spamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Phoenix is currently represented on the road with their all new production of 5RFN RI $JHV and a third season of their critically acclaimed tour of 7KH &RORU 3XUSOH. These follow on the proud touring heels of Grease with Frankie Avalon, Gypsy, 7KH WK $QQXDO 3XW QDP &RXQW\ 6SHOOLQJ %HH, 7KH 3DMDPD *DPH, 0DQ RI /D 0DQFKD and 7KH :LOO 5RJHUV )ROOLHV starring Larry Gatlin. Team Phoenix also represents the Korean language productions of Grease and )DPH, both enjoying open-ended runs in Seoul. Under the direction of colleague Ellie Chung, their Singapore EDVHG DIĂ&#x20AC;OLDWH 3KRHQL[ $VLD *URXS EULQJV LQWHUQDtional booking, producing, presenting, classicalartist management and theatrical investment to the collective production and management capabilities of Phoenix Entertainment. ZZZ SKRHQL[ HQW FRP
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You can leave a legacy of influence far into the future. Your gift will bring the wonder of music, dance and theatre to audiences for years. We will help you with a plan to make this happen. It’s easy to create a simple directive in your will. Make a lasting difference and improve the cultural life of central Iowans.
Visit center.iastate.edu/plannedgift for examples For information, contact Patti Cotter at 515-294-1238, email pcotter@iastate.edu, or give online at www.center. iastate.edu/makeagift Insert 15
RISING STAR continued Jerry & Joann Sell Barbara A. Shedd Steiner & Mary Anne Silence Raymond & Jane Stanley Sue & Thad Stanton Georgia & Carl Vondra Daniel & Sherrie Vos Fred & Darlene Walker Marisa Weisskopf Joan E. Welch Becca Wemhoff B. Joan White Scott & Jan Williams Maureen Wilt Della Jane Wright COMPANY MEMBER $ 100 and above Anonymous (1) Barb & Jack Adams Leigh & Ed Adcock La Donna Allen Chris Andersen Wayne Anderson Martha Anderson Jose & Jeanie Angel Bob & Elizabeth Angelici Rita Apel Sandi & Dave Austin Rod & Janice Avey Terry & Debbie Barger JoAnn Barten-Bigelow Richard J. Baumhover Charles & Jan Beall Senator Daryl & Jo Ann Beall Amy & Steven Becker Judy & Don Beitz Kay & Roger Berger Robert & Mary Bergmann Nancy L. Besch Kiran & Kalyani Chuck & Carmel Biskner Gail & Janeen Boliver Charlene Boll Ira Delilovic Boomgarden Diane Borcherding Linda Borst Angela Bradley Jean Krusi & Ed Braun Jeff & Jan Breitman Rick & Janet Brimeyer John Britt & Diane Vigneau Donald & Ruth Ann Buck Robert O. & Anne K. Buck Bob & Rosemary Bulman Insert 16
Kathryn Burkholder Daniel & Sandra Buss Margy Chamberlin Gale Chatterton Stephanie Clark John & Donna Cleasby Gladys & Peter Colwell Jim & Carolyn Cornette Roger & Bette Coulson Harold & Rachel Crawford Paula J. Curran Nancy & Pete Cyr William & Kathryn David Herbert A. David Stan & Helen Davidson Mary M. de Baca Michelle Delury Deborah Dice Drake Holding Co. David & Diane Drake Dee Dreeszen Carl Duling Frank Dunn Carol Elbert George Englesson John & Marcia Even Dorothy Ewing Kay Faaberg Anne & Richard Farr Marvin Beck & Jane Farrell-Beck Maria Fedorova Walter & Elinor Fehr Taena Fowler & Jon Greising Mim & Jim Fritz Rebecca Fritzsche Herb & Katherine Fromm John E. Galejs Mary Jo Ganske Mary Garst Ann & Howard Garton Helen K. Geisler Tom & Mary Jo Glanville Kenneth Graham Lowell & Jennie Greimann John & Sally Greve Jean Griffen Timothy & Kellie Guderian Margaret Dempsey & William Gutowski Curt & Kathryn Robertson Hammer Melissa Hanna Mary Harms Duane Harris Marjorie Hartman Jerry & Pat Hatfield Marian Heady Thomas Andre & Susan Hegland
Steve & Nancy Heideman Craig & Martha Heineman Martha Helland Isabel Hendrickson Pete & Janet Hermanson Richard & Janet Hersom Randy & Liz Hertz Joan Herwig Mary Ann & John Hicks Gary & Debra Hintze Bill & Judy Hoefle Robert & Janice Holland William & Barbara Holt Tim & Susan Hooper Frank Horn Carole & Jack Horowitz Dick & Sandy Horton Ted & Karen Huiatt Marcia Imsande Lincoln & Janet Jackson Mina Hertz Jacobs Mary James Marian & Roger Jansen Tim & Sue John Marilyn & Wendell Johnson Ken & Sue Johnson Marilyn R. Johnson Kent & Sara Johnson Bruce & Marie Johnson Margaret S. Johnson Carolyn Johnson Darron & Julie Jones Rich & Judy Jones Steven D. Jordening Cheryll & Tom Kierski Bette & Jim King Barbara Kiser Karen & Wayne Klaiber Jim & Joyce Kliebenstein Catherine Kling Marianne Klinsky Jerry & Margaret Knox Bianca Zaffarano & Nicholas Koszewski Richard & Nelle Kottman Dan & Sharon Krieger Asrun Yr Kristmundsdottir Richard Kruger Marilyn Kruse John & Diane Kubik Richard & Kim Langholz Randy & Beth Larabee Ruth G. Larson Michael Lazere & Lynn Anthony Rev. Selva Lehman Nels & Patricia Lersten Dorothy & Donald Lewis
ALL ABOARD FOR FAMILY FUN!
Friday, March 2, 2012 7:00 pm $
20 | $18 Youth (18 & under) | $20 ISU Students
Seatbelts everyone! The Magic School Bus® celebrates its 25th Anniversary with an all-new musical adventure. Ms. Frizzle’s students are putting on a play about global warming, and they need some cold, hard facts. The Friz and her reptilian sidekick, Liz, know just where to find them! This is no ordinary field trip, as a hop on the Magic School Bus takes the class and the audience on a whirlwind tour. From the arctic to the equator, they see telltale signs of climate change and
C.Y.’s Kids Club Event
learn how conservation, recycling and alternative energy can make a difference. Ms. Frizzle and her class are up for the climate challenge. Are you?
SCHOLASTIC, THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS ™®&© Scholastic Inc. Based on “The Magic School Bus” book series © Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen. All rights reserved.
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Alfredo & Amelia Lim-Yao Efstathia Lingren Mark & Angela Logsdon Marion & Robert Lorr John & Lorijo Lounsberry Lowell & Elma Lynch Carole Magilton Dick & Jackie Manatt Audrey & Steve Marley Gary D. Mason James Maxwell Edith A. McClure Richard & Donita McCoy John & Renee McPhee Laura McVay Clete & Joyce Mercier Todd & Barbara Meyer Terrence Meyer Kris & Al Jergens John B. Miller & Kathryn Madera Miller Patricia & Kemp Miller Larry & Sara Mitchell Marilyn Moehlmann Leland & Virginia Molgaard John & Laurel Mors Karen Neff
Thomas & Lynn Nehls Jim & Sara Nelson Don & Becky Nibe Michael & Ginger O’Keefe Olson & Kushkowski Family Ruth & LeRoy Ornberg Sue & Gary Osweiler David Otis Linda Papouchis Carol & Arlen Patrick Don & Jan Payer Alec & Charlton Pendry Barbara Peterson Doug & Suan Pfeil Richard & Carol Pletcher Arthur & Bernadene Pohm Emil & Mary Kay Polashek Jim & Marlys Potter Mabel Prescott Jane Punke Larry & Sharron Quisenberry Frank & Jolene Randall Jean Ranney Denise & Randy Rettleff Kathy Rhode Thomas & Doris Rice William Rich
Sue Jones Supporter of the Arts
NAME A SEAT in Stephens Auditorium or Fisher Theater
Robert & Harriet Ringgenberg Ryan & Jodi Risdal Charles B. Ritts & Kathleen L. Epstein-Ritts Joe & Jennifer Rivera William S. Robinson Jo & Bob Rod Teresa Rohret Dick & Karen Ross Malcolm Rougvie Barbara Royer Carolyn Cutrona & Daniel Russell Dorothy & Robert E. Rust Tom & Lorna Safley Charles & Priscilla Sage Dean & Judy Sampson Steve Sapp & Lisa Enloe Thomas J. & Patricia A. Sauer Candy & Steve Schainker Bradley Schetzsle Jane & Frank Schill Lester Schmerr, Jr. Suzette Schmidt Matt & Kim Schryver Richard & Jasmine Seagrave George Seifert Phyllis Seim Dennis & Joan Senne
Naming a seat is a unique way to honor someone, cherish a memory, recognize your business, and show your support of the arts. Your $300 tax-deductible gift to the Performing Arts Endowment will help us maintain our facilities and keep audiences on the edges of their seats for years to come. YOU CAN DEDICATE A SEAT: • As an individual, couple, or family • For your children, grandchildren, or parents • In memory of a loved one • With the name of your business or organization • Marking a birthday, anniversary, or other special occasion • To honor a retiring employee RESERVE YOUR SEAT PLAQUE TODAY Download an order form at www.center.iastate.edu/support. Contact Patti Cotter, Development & Sponsorship Manager, at 515-294-1238, toll-free at 1-877-843-2368 or pcotter@iastate.edu.
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Dr. & Mrs. Sam Senti Hilary Seo & Paul Rounds Carole & Leverne Seversike Kenneth & Shirley Shaw Debra Shenk-Boudart Mark & Amy Slagell John & Sandra Slaughter Paul & Ann Smiley-Oyen Jim & Diane Smith Clifford Smith Richard & Frances Smith Gary Sorensen Galina & Philip Spike Dr. & Mrs. W. Robert Stephenson Bernard & Victoria Stephenson Mr. & Mrs. David Stephenson Curtis Struck & Megan Fairall Robert & Deanne Summerfelt Doris Roettger-Svoboda Calvin & Susan Swan Margaret & John Tait
M. Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Thompson Ron & Meg Thompson Betty Toman Ted Tostlebe & Marilyn Hanson John & Marjorie Uitermarkt Ardy & Dean Ulrichson Beverly Van Fossen Stephen Van Houten Greg & Lana Voga Doug & Kim Walker Jim & Madeleine Walker Karen Walker Barb & Don Wandling Bobbie Warman Mary T. Watkins Fritz Wehrenberg & Jennie LeGates Marion & Harry Weiss Tom Wessels & Glenice Varley Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. White Bill & Toni Whitman Craig & Kyra Wilcox-Conley
Bill & Amanda Fales-Williams Carla Wood Richard & Patricia Wood Kent & Linda Woodworth Steven & Lorraine Woolery Sharon L. Youngquist Suzanne Zaffarano Bill & Jean Zmolek MATCHING GIFT HONOR ROLL Alliant Energy Foundation AXA Foundation Bank of the West General Electric Merck Company Foundation Meredith Corporation Foundation Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. Piper Jaffray State Farm Companies Foundation Wells Fargo & Co.
PLANNED GIFTS These generous individuals have included the Performing Arts Series in their wills. Wayne P. Davis Frankee and Jim Oleson The late James Watson To learn how you can support the arts while honoring a loved one, or to create a legacy gift, contact Patti Cotter, Sponsorship & Development Manager, at 515-294-1238 or pcotter@iastate.edu.
Ames International Orchestra Festival Association Board of Directors Karl Gwiasda Larry Hansen Esther Harmison Herb Harmison Jacob Harrison
Sandy Hoenig Willa Holger Arthur Klein - President Marilyn Johnson Jane Mathison
Mary Richards David Stephenson Joan White Maureen Wilt
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. Michael Golemo, President, Faculty–Music Tanya Anderson, Ames–Community Janice Baker, Faculty–Dance Sara Compton, Iowa State Center Patti Cotter, Iowa State Center Jane Cox, Faculty–Theater William David, Faculty–Music Homer Gartz, Ames–Community Debra Gibson, Faculty–Journalism & Mass Communication Karl Gwiasda, Ames International Orchestra Festival Association
Sam Johnson, Student–Music Nancy Marion, Ames–Community Nick Miller, Student–Music Patricia Miller, Faculty–Lectures Program Mark North, Advisor, Iowa State Center Lee Plummer, Student–Music Alissa Stoehr, Student–Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Victoria Stafford, Student–Performing Arts Nolan Vallier, Student–Music Insert 19
SPONSORS — The Iowa State Center recognizes and thanks its sponsors for their support of the 2011-2012 Performing Arts Series at Stephens Auditorium: University Park Inn & Suites
Proud Sponsor of
BLAST!
Proud Sponsor of
My Fair Lady
Proud Sponsor of
Beauty and the Beast
Proud Sponsor of Young Frankenstein and Danú
GRANTS — The Iowa State Center recognizes and thanks the following organizations for their support of the 2011-2012 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), Irish Chamber Orchestra and “Tschaikowski” — St. Petersburg State Orchestra Arts Midwest Performing Arts Fund, Iowa Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts and National Endowment for the Humanities Proudly Supporting Macbeth Iowa Arts Council Proudly Supporting Macbeth and Doubt This project supported in part by a grant from the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
This project supported in part by the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. This presentation is supported by the Performing Arts Fund, a program of Arts Midwest, funded by the National Endowment of the Arts, with additional contributions from the Iowa Arts Council, General Mills Foundation and Land O’ Lakes Foundation. Ancient Greeks/Modern Lives: Poetry-Drama-Dialogue is a program that has been made possible by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Great ideas brought to life. www.ancientgreeksmodernlives.org Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Get two tickets to any Performing Arts Series event when you book a specially-priced hotel package at participating Ames hotels. Visit www.visitames.com for details. Sponsored by the Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau