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Welcome friends of Iowa State University and C.Y. Stephens Auditorium!

Thank you for coming to share this performance with us. You are now part of a grand tradition that has involved artists who have come to Ames from all over the globe and the generations who have benefited from the arts.

Stephens Auditorium is the result of visionary dreamers who, more than 45 years ago, worked passionately to build a performance hall unparalleled in the state of Iowa. It stands beautifully today as a shining testament to their vision and their efforts.

This elegant 2,729-seat auditorium is poised to host an exciting and eclectic array of 22 touring acts, nearly half of which originate from outside the U.S. We have filled the calendar with dance (Ballet Folklorico de Mexico), music (national orchestras from Cuba and China and Vienna Boys Choir), and avant garde performances like TRACES, a show created by the Montreal-based troupe of 7 Fingers who transform everything you thought you knew about the Big Top. The national tour of Shrek: The Musical made its central Iowa premiere in February and the Blue Man Group will return in March for the first time since 2006, bringing its unique and intimate theatre performance style to the stage.

Tribute bands continue to be popular events, and this year is no exception: Experience the Beatles with RAIN, and re-live the concerts of ABBA with ARRIVAL from Sweden. All are not only supreme musicians, but electrifying performers in their own right.

For a full listing of the 2012-13 Performing Arts Series, please refer to our ad located 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!

Steven Leath President Iowa State University

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Mark North General Manager Stephens Auditorium

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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 Bin Faaarkrekkionʼs new Moosical

DIK OD TRIAANENEN FOL (Finns Ainʼt What They Used To Be) Book by

Bin Faaarkrekkion From an idea by

Sid, Coco and Edith Piaf Lyrics by

Hutti Jaarvennianen, Walli Maatritiiiaaaeenioon and

Jiggi Ni.

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 4

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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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WHO’S WHO in the CAST with Ost Fwellok and Stubbi Bwenolllenson.

She has won four Golden Nukkies.

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.

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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.

Patrons are asked not to smoke or speak Swedish in the theatre. Please use cell phones whenever possible.

CREDITS 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.

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.

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.

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THE CAST OF CHARACTERS (in order of appearance)

Historian, Not Dead Fred, French Guard, Minstrel, Prince Herbert ............ JOE BEUERLEIN Mayor, Dennis’ Mother, Sir Bedevere, Black Knight, Prince Herbert’s Father .................................................THOMAS DeMARCUS King Arthur ................................................................................................. ARTHUR ROWAN Patsy, Guard 2 .................................................................................................. GLENN GIRON Sir Robin, Guard 1, Brother Maynard ......................................................... KASIDY DEVLIN Sir Lancelot, The French Taunter, Knight of Ni, Tim the Enchanter .................................................................. ADAM GRABAU Sir Dennis Galahad, Concorde...............................................JOSHUA TAYLOR HAMILTON The Lady of the Lake .......................................................................................ABIGAIL RAYE Sir Not Appearing .................................................................................. ANDREW LEGGIERI Monk ......................................................................................................RYAN JACOB WOOD Nun.................................................................................................JASON ELLIOTT BROWN God........................................................................................................................... ERIC IDLE French Guards .........................................JASON ELLIOTT BROWN, ANDREW LEGGIERI Minstrels .................................................KIMBER BENEDICT, JASON ELLIOTT BROWN, CARL DEFORREST HENDIN Sir Bors .....................................................................................CARL DEFORREST HENDIN

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MATTHEW ALEXANDER, BARBARA JO BEDNARCZUK, KIMBER BENEDICT, JASON ELLIOTT BROWN, CARL DEFORREST HENDIN, ANDREW LEGGIERI, MCKAYLA MARSO, AMY OWENS, ALEC VARCAS, RYAN JACOB WOOD

UNDERSTUDIES

Understudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the performance.

For King Arthur – THOMAS DeMARCUS For Lady of the Lake – McKAYLA MARSO For Sir Lancelot et. al – JOE BEUERLEIN For Sir Robin et. al / Not Dead Fred, Prince Herbert – JASON ELLIOTT BROWN For Sir Dennis Galahad et. al / Patsy – CARL DeFORREST HENDIN For Sir Bedevere et al. Historian/Minstrel – ANDREW LEGGIERI For Sir Not Appearing, Nun, Sir Bors, French Guards – MATTHEW ALEXANDER

MUSICIANS

Conductor/Keyboard – Emily Croome Associate Conductor/Keyboard II – Patrick Burns Trumpet 1 – John Replogle Trumpet 2 – Emma Stanley Trombone – Alex Jeun French Horn – Bonnie Shappell THE VIDEOTAPING OR OTHER RECORDING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS A VIOLATION OF THE COPYRIGHT LAW AND AN ACTIONABLE FEDERAL OFFENSE. 6

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SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT I

Overture Scene 1: Scene 2:

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

Scene 1: Scene 2: Scene 3: Scene 4: Scene 5: Scene 6: Scene 7: Scene 8: Scene 9:

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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. Please turn off all electronic devices such as cellular phones, beepers and watches.

The use of cell phones in the theatre is prohibited.

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WHO’S WHO ARTHUR ROWAN (King Arthur) is delighted to return to Phoenix Entertainment and the role of King Arthur. He first came to Spamalot after four years working with the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire as a performer, director, and fight choreographer. Before that, he worked with several theaters in the Washington D.C. area, including the Folger Theatre and Avant Bard. Favorite previous credits include: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (The Beast), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Oberon) and Antony & Cleopatra (Octavius). He also currently performs with the Renaissance Musical Duo “Rowan and the Rose.” Arthur is a lifelong enthusiast of all things Geek, and is therefore no stranger to quoting Monty Python. Heartfelt thanks to all his friends and especially to his ever-supportive family and his beloved fiancée Kelly.

ABIGAIL RAYE (The Lady of the Lake) is totally psyched to be joining the Spamalot tour & this amazing cast once again! Originally from Warwick, NY and an American Musical & Dramatic Academy (AMDA) graduate, she has dreamt of performing this role since not being able to shut up as a child. Recent credits include: Clifford the Big Red Dog National Tour, Pippin (The Leading Player), and The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Edwin Drood). She would love to thank family & friends for their constant support, Jon, and everyone at Phoenix for giving her this opportunity.

GLENN GIRON (Patsy) is overjoyed to revisit the road and role of Patsy after a yearlong hiatus.

Native of Santa Fe, NM, he received training in classical ballet and tap from teachers all around the country. Favorite credits include: CATS (Mungojerrie), Swing! (Featured Dancer), 7 Brides for 7 Brothers, The Who’s Tommy and My Fair Lady. All my love to my family, my beautiful fiancée Tara (this won’t be the same without you) and little Niko (dog…not baby). And a huge thanks to Phoenix Entertainment!

ADAM GRABAU (Sir Lancelot, The French Taunter, King Ni, Tim the Enchanter) is a lifelong resident of central Maryland and has been featured at multiple regional theatres in the Baltimore/DC area. Favorite credits include: Oklahoma! (Jud Fry), Beauty and the Beast (Gaston), The Producers (Franz Liebkind), Little Shop of Horrors (Orin), Noises Off (Lloyd), and Les Miserables (Grantaire/Bamatabois). He has toured internationally throughout eastern China where he appeared in Phoenix Entertainment’s production of FAME - The Musical. He holds degrees in Theatre Performance and Arts Administration from the Maryland Distinguished Arts Scholars Program. His life’s hap8

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piness he owes to his supportive family and friends and to his beloved wife, Kate.

KASIDY DEVLIN (Sir Robin, Brother Maynard) is thrilled to be returning to the world of Python for another season. A New York based actor, Kasidy received his training in physical theatre, mime, clown, and mask performance at the Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre, as well as commedia training with ‘In Bocca Al Lupo’ in Orvieto, Italy. Kasidy dedicates this performance to all of the great teachers in his life, but especially those who aren’t with us anymore; Tom, who introduced me to Python, and Dad. THOMAS DeMARCUS (Mayor, Sir Bedevere, Mother, Black Knight, Father, u/s King Arthur).

Tours: The Pajama Game (Hines), Spamalot (10/11). NYC: Iowa ‘08 (Vineyard Theatre); Eggs (Provincetown Playhouse); For the Love of Miss Bishop (Algonquin). Other: How to Succeed, Little Shop of Horrors, The Glass Menagerie and the short film “Gravy Train”. Thomas is also one-third of the creative team behind the acclaimed webseries “30/2010”. He has never appeared on “Law & Order”, his favorite color is blue, and he loves bookshops. For Mom, Dad, Forrest and TDLMFKVMUD. JOSHUA TAYLOR HAMILTON (Sir Dennis Galahad, Concorde, u/s Black Knight and Father) from Cincinnati, Ohio, began singing in high school and then studied opera at Bowling Green State University. Following school Joshua moved to Chicago and was a soloist in the operas Carmen and Aida. He then went on as a lead vocalist for Holland America Cruise Line and just finished a production of Rent in San Diego. Joshua is thrilled to be making his debut with Spamalot and would like to thank his parents for their support.

JOE BEUERLEIN (Historian, Not Dead Fred, French Guard, Minstrel, Prince Herbert, u/s Sir Lancelot) is totally jazzed to be in his second year on the Spam tour! Recent New York: Othello, Lend Me a Tenor (Gallery Players). Recent Netflix: Breaking Bad, Battlestar Galactica. Follow his dramatic, failed attempt at fame at thirtytwentyten.com, then tweet him something delicious @theartfulbadger.

Many thanks to Phoenix and Mark for this opportunity!

MATTHEW ALEXANDER (Ensemble, u/s Sir Not Appearing, Nun, Sir Bors, French Guards) returns for his second season of Spamalot. Previous credits include: Bye Bye Birdie (National Tour), The Drowsy Chaperone (Gateway Playhouse), 42nd Street (Billy Lawlor), The Drowsy Chaperone

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WHO’S WHO (George), Dames at Sea (Dick), Gypsy, Anything Goes, Jubilee at Bally’s Hotel in Las Vegas and singing aboard Norwegian Cruise Lines. He is an Ohio native and has a BFA in Musical Theatre from Point Park University. Thanks to Mom and Dad and a very special thanks to Mark Minnick Casting for all that you do.

BARBARA JO BEDNARCZUK (Ensemble) is so excited to make her national tour debut with Spamalot! Regional credits include: Les Miserables (Eponine), Legally Blonde (Marriott Lincolnshire), Pride and Prejudice (USF), For The Boys (Marriott Lincolnshire), and The Music Man (USF). BFA Musical Theatre- Otterbein University.

All of my love to my family and Cody for believing in me, and a special thank you to Suzy and Carole.

KIMBER BENEDICT (Ensemble, Dance Captain). A native Jersey Girl, Kimber is thrilled to be back on tour with Spamalot! Regional credits include Guys and Dolls (Vero Beach, FL), Chicago (Ogunquit), Spamalot (Ogunquit), and Introducing Harry Warren (Ryan Rep). She has also performed with Celebrity Cruises, R.Evolucion Latina, and Richard Pierlon. BFA: Dance; Rutgers University. Special thanks to the cast, crew, and Mark for making Spam so amazing. “To Mom, for now, for always.”

JASON ELLIOTT BROWN (Ensemble, u/s Sir Robin, Not Dead Fred, Prince Herbert). National Tour: The Pajama Game (Prez). International: Grease in Istanbul, Turkey. Regional: The Drowsy Chaperone (Flat Rock Playhouse); Annie (West Virginia Public Theatre); Hello, Dolly! (Hangar Theatre); 42nd Street (Merry-Go-Round Playhouse); FAME - The Musical in Atlantic City; Miss Saigon (Carousel Dinner Theatre); A Chorus Line (Porthouse Theatre). BFA Musical Theatre— Wright State University.

CARL DEFORREST HENDIN (Ensemble, u/s Sir Galahad and Patsy) is thrilled to be back on tour with Monty Python’s Spamalot! NYC Credits: The Spoon River Project, performed in the historic Green-Wood Cemetery. Regional credits: How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying (J. Pierrepont Finch), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Freddy), and Thoroughly Modern Millie (Jimmy). He thanks the cast, crew, and Phoenix Entertainment for making this an awesome experience! And also a HUGE thank you to his Mama and Pops and his beautiful girlfriend, Tiffani! Carl is represented by CBU Management. BM Musical Theatre — Oklahoma City University. www.cdhendin.com.

ANDREW LEGGIERI (Ensemble, u/s Historian, Minstrel, Sir Bedevere, Mother) is so happy

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to be back out on the road with Spamalot. Int’l Tours: Grease (Eugene) in Istanbul, Turkey; FAME - The Musical (Goody) in China; Disney Cruise Line. Regional: Damn Yankees, Cabaret, and The Human Comedy. Other credits include: Parade (Leo Frank), Urinetown and Company.

Andrew holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Penn State University. Love and thanks to Cathy Parker, Minnick Casting and my amazing family!

McKAYLA MARSO (Ensemble, u/s The Lady of the Lake). This Pierre, South Dakota native is back for her second season with this incredible cast. When not performing McKayla enjoys kickin’ it in her cowboy boots and listening to country music. Nat’l Tours: Wizard of Oz (Ensemble, u/s Glinda). Regional: Chicago (Velma Kelly), My Fair Lady (Eliza Doolittle). Other: Shout The Mod Musical-Norwegian Cruise Lines (Blue Girl), Falsettos (Trina). BA: University of Northern Colorado. Thanks to Phoenix Entertainment for welcoming me to the Spam Fam! All my love to Mom, Dad and Nick for believing in me no matter what.

AMY OWENS (Ensemble) is elated to be making her national tour debut with Spamalot! Originally from Canada she currently resides in Indianapolis, IN. Credits include: Jubilee! (Las Vegas, NV).

Regional: Ragtime, Dreamgirls, Hello Dolly, Guys and Dolls, Cabaret, Chicago, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s Pops Goes Vegas and Yuletide Celebration. Amy has spent five wonderful holiday seasons as a Rockette in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Love to Kris, Mom, Brooke, G-ma and family.

ALEC VARCAS (Ensemble) is excited to make his touring debut with Spamalot! Raised in a small town in Connecticut and graduating from Quinnipiac University with a marketing degree, he decided to follow his dreams and pursue a future in entertainment. Credits include: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Leaf Coneybear), Next To Normal (Henry), Godspell (Jeffrey), George M!, and Legally Blonde. Thank you to Phoenix Entertainment for this amazing opportunity! A million thanks and a ton of love to my amazing family and friends.

RYAN JACOB WOOD (Ensemble). US tour debut! Singer/Dancer onboard Norwegian Cruise Lines for 8 years, Don Arden’s Jubilee! in Las Vegas, and Legends In Concert. Regional: Crazy For You, The Music Man. BFA Musical Theater from Point Park University. Is tickled to be a part of the Phoenix Entertainment family!! Many thanks and love to my family and friends who graciously deal with me never being at home! www.ryanjacobwood.com.

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WHO’S WHO ERIC IDLE (Co-creator of Monty Python, The Rutles, PythOnline, Spamalot, etc.) has been working with John Du Prez for 30 years. They began collaborating on The Life of Brian, wrote several songs together for The Meaning of Life, The Contractual Obligation Album and the best selling Python CD Monty Python Sings! They wrote a Musical for BBC Radio Four called The Back Page, about sex, royalty and cricket, and a musical version of Edward Lear’s The Owl and The Pussycat, which was published by Dove Books as a book and a CD under the title The Quite Remarkable Adventures of The Owl and the Pussycat. In 1999 they began performing a series of live concerts, first at The Getty Museum in LA, followed by two tours of North America – Eric Idle Exploits Monty Python and The Greedy Bastard Tour (which became a best selling book The Greedy Bastard Diary) in 2003. They released a CD of favorite music from places that don’t exist The Rutland Isles and have continued to release a series of unnecessarily rude songs for special occasions. In 2005, their musical Spamalot (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 The Messiah (He’s a Very Naughty Boy) an Oratorio based on The Life of Brian, 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 What About Dick?(2007) - a film for radio, starring Eddie Izzard, Billy Connolly, Tracey Ulman and Tim Curry, Rutlemania, the Tribute Concert! (2008) and most recently An Evening Without Monty Python which played to rave notices in LA and NY. Eric is proud to be playing God. JOHN DU PREZ (Music), a Trevelyan Scholar at Christ Church, Oxford, and Associate of the Royal College of Music, he entered the film industry in 1978 composing additional music for Monty Python’s Life of Brian. This began a long association with Eric Idle, leading eventually to their current writing partnership. He has scored more than 20 feature films including The Meaning of Life, A Private Function, A Fish Called Wanda, Once Bitten, UHF and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles I, II, and III. Other Python projects include the Contractual Obligation Album, Monty Python at the Hollywood Bowl and The Fairly Incomplete & Rather Badly Illustrated Monty Python Song Book. He was musical director for Eric Idle’s two North American stage tours, Eric Idle Exploits Monty Python (2000) and The Greedy Bastard Tour (2003).

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MONTY PYTHON. Is he God or Godot, an agent of the devil or an agent of the William Morris Agency, or is he, as some have argued, a fictitious character invented in 1969 by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin in a desperate attempt to find a title for their rather silly TV show? Whatever the truth, he is the eponymous impresario who fronts “The Flying Circus,” The Holy Grail, The Life of Brian, The Meaning of Life, And Now for Something Completely Different and who appeared live at Drury Lane, City Center and the Hollywood Bowl. He has fronted numerous books including The Big Red Book and the Papperbok 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: Barefoot in the Park, Luv, The Odd Couple, Plaza Suite, Prisoner of Second Avenue, The Real Thing and Spamalot, for all of which he was awarded the Tony for Best Direction. Film credits include: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, The Graduate (Academy Award for Best Direction), Catch 22, Carnal Knowledge, Silkwood, Working Girl, Postcards From the Edge, Regarding Henry, The Birdcage, Primary Colors, Closer and Charlie Wilson’s War, and for HBO: Wit and Angels in America. 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 (Re-created Direction) recently served as an Acting Coach for the Tom Hanks/Sandra Bullock film Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. Last year, he staged the first international production of Billy Elliott. For Disney/Feld, he directed the first stage musical of Winnie the Pooh.

Recipient of the Australian “Tony” for Cabaret, McNicholl is a BMI award-winning writer and lyricist of the critical success The It Girl. Associated with MGM’s theatrical division, he has also developed new work at the Eugene O’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,

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CASEY NICHOLAW (Choreographer) received 2006 Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations for his work on The Drowsy Chaperone, and 2005 Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations for Best Choreography for Monty Python’s Spamalot, directed by Mike Nichols. Additional New York credits: for City Center Encores! – the highly acclaimed productions of Anyone Can Whistle and Follies (direction and choreography), Bye Bye Birdie (choreography) and Can-Can (musical staging); for N.Y. Philharmonic – Candide; South Pacific at Carnegie Hall (also on PBS Great Performances), Sinatra: His Voice, His World, His Way at Radio City Music Hall starring the world-famous Rockettes. Current projects include Robin and the 7 Hoods at the Old Globe this summer as well as the new musicals Minsky’s and Elf. SCOTT TAYLOR (Re-created Choreography) has supervised and performed in 12 original/revival Broadway shows, including On A Clear Day, A Little Night Music, Broadway Bound, Spamalot, Contact, Thou Shalt Not, Steel Pier, Victor/ Victoria, Showboat, Crazy for You, CATS, Wind in the Willows, A Christmas Carol, Sinatra at Radio City, and A Little Night Music at the NYC and LA Opera.. He was recently the Associate Director of Disney’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 be seen dancing in the films of A Chorus Line, Center Stage, PBS Great performances of Contact and Crazy For You, the TONY Awards, and numerous television specials and commercials.

JAMES KRONZER (Scenic Design Modifications) 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.

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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 (Lighting Design) is a Tony and Emmy nominated Lighting Designer whose designs have been seen in more than 25 countries. Theatrical Lighting for film: Rock of Ages, Nine, Joyful Noise, Sex and the City 2, Going the Distance, Neil Young’s Trunk Show. Codesigned the Broadway hit Cabaret (Tony Nomination and Entertainment Design Award). Garth Brooks Live from Central Park (Emmy nomination). International: Beauty and the Beast; Europe, Cabaret; Europe, Blast II; Japan. Family entertainment: Yo Gabba Gabba Live!, Madagascar Live!.

Off-Broadway: Bare, Jewtopia, Savion Glover.

Tours: Ring of Fire, La Mancha, Will Rogers, Fame, Spider-Man, Grease, Saturday Night Fever, Yeston’s Phantom. Concerts: multiple Alice in Chains tours. Co-designed Neil Young’s Chrome Dreams worldwide. Lighting Director: Neil’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 A Chorus Line, The Color Purple, Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy, Ring Of Fire, Gypsy, Man of La Mancha, Grease, The Will Rogers Follies, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Fame and Phantom. Regional productions include: Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, Crazy For You, Wuthering Heights, Jekyll and Hyde, and Follies. When he is not behind a sound console you can find him sailing the Long Island Sound with his wife Dina & daughter Kealy.

STEVEN M. BISHOP (Musical Supervisor) 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 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and the Musical Director/Conductor for the off-Broadway run of Bingo!

Other credits include: Riverview (Goodman Theatre), Arthur (Marriott Lincolnshire), Evita (Jupiter Theatre) and the tours of Ziegfeld, Gypsy, Grand

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WHO’S WHO Hotel and Jolson: The Musical. His arrangements have also been heard on “The Today Show,” “AMC Discovery,” TNT’s “Nashville Now” 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 (Musical Director) Proud New Hampshire native, proud New York transplant. National tours: Monty Python’s Spamalot, Altar Boyz, Rock of Ages. Favorite regional credits include productions of Sisters of Swing, Anything Goes, Nuncrackers and Thoroughly Modern Millie in California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Maine. Only connect.

THE ROAD COMPANY (Exclusive Tour Direction) has been booking shows for Phoenix Productions for more than a dozen years. Founded in 1997 by Stephen Lindsay and Brett Sirota, The Road Company’s past and current representation includes Wicked, Evita, We Will Rock You, Sister Act, Catch Me If You Can, Billy Elliot, The Color Purple, David Copperfield, Donny and Marie, The Midtown Men, Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles and Phoenix Productions’ current tours of Rock of Ages and Monty Python’s Spamalot. The Road Company is made possible by Magaly Barone, Tracey McFarland, Shawn Willett, Jenny Kirlin, Justine Spingler and Garrett Holtz.

STEPHEN B. KANE (Executive Producer) is delighted to embark on another great season of Spamalot 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. Kane’s current collaborations include an all new production of the current Broadway hit Rock of Ages, The Addams Family and long running Korean language productions of Grease and Fame. He is the CEO for Baker Park Associates, Inc., a theatrical management and consulting firm, a member 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 postproduction time in sunny south Florida raising his 8-year-old sons, Andrew and Aidan.

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Productions include Rock of Ages, The Addams Family, Spamalot, The Color Purple, Godspell, Buddy, The Will Rogers Follies, Kopit and Yeston’s Phantom, Grease, Man of La Mancha, Gypsy, Ring of Fire, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Direction credits include Smokey Joe’s Café and The Pajama Game (U.S. National Tours), Fame – The Musical (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 very finest in touring Broadway musicals and family 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 ‘Land of Spam’ Phoenix is currently represented on the road with their all-new productions of The Addams Family and Rock of Ages. These follow on the proud touring heels of the critically acclaimed tour of The Color Purple, Grease with Frankie Avalon, Gypsy, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The Pajama Game, Man of La Mancha and The Will Rogers Follies starring Larry Gatlin. Team Phoenix also represents the Korean language productions of Grease and Fame, both enjoying open-ended runs in Seoul.

Under the direction of colleague Ellie Chung, their Singapore based affiliate Phoenix Asia Group brings international booking, producing, presenting, classical-artist management and theatrical investment to the collective production and management capabilities of Phoenix Entertainment. www.phoenix-ent.com

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IOWA STATE CENTER STAFF Mark North Missy Borton Kay Lande

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Technically Speaking A Behind-the-Scenes interview with Stephens Auditorium Technical Director, Steve Harder Q: How long have you been the Technical Director (TD) at Stephens Auditorium?

Steve Harder: I joined the staff in 1975 and became Stephens’ TD in the early ‘80s. I was lucky to follow in the footsteps of a very experienced TD who had opened the building and worked out some of the startup kinks.

Q. How would you describe your role as TD? Steve: My crew and I do our “Iowa best” to meet the needs of each performance – if the traveling talent and crew have a good day, then the audience will see a great performance.

Q. What are your responsibilities?

Steve: I hire, schedule and train the part-time stagehand crew, read tech riders and estimate expenses for management, work during many of the events, and do my best to solve whatever technical problems come up.

Q. What do you find are the expectations of the acts that come in?

Steve: The tech rider attached to the talent contract gives us a lot of details; we try to provide everything the act expects. But my crew usually exceeds those expectations by striving to make the stay in Ames as smooth and trouble free as possible.

Q. What are perks of the job?

Steve: Flexible schedule, every day is different, excellent staff and parttime crew. It’s still exciting after 30 years in the same job.

Q. What are the challenges of the position?

Steve: Maintaining an aging facility during tight budget times.

Q. What are you looking forward to this season?

Steve: The largest tech challenge will be Blue Man Group (March 25-26, 2013). They usually travel in 6 semi’s – which really fills up Stephens.

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About a third of the show is loaded in and most of that flies over the stage. The next third is the stage riser setup. And then the last third is mostly backstage – with large areas laid out for video production.

Luckily we don’t get much blue paint on the walls, so clean up is easy.

Q. What keeps you coming back, year after year?

Steve: What really keeps me coming back is the opportunity to work with our part time crew – young college students, getting on with their lives, working hard and having fun at Stephens. Most of them are not pursuing a career in theater, but every work day they help ensure the success of that night’s performance. I cannot overemphasize the contribution that our student crews make to the success of Stephens Auditorium.

Q. Have here been any memorable problem-solving situations?

Steve: There was the time we had to cut the leg off a Steinway Grand piano using a power hack saw, but it’s a long story ...

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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 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.

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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 CafĂŠ.

The Iowa State Center is not responsible for loss of personal property.

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.

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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 $65.* There is a limit of one ticket per performance, per student ID. Funded by the Government of the Student Body (GSB). *Restrictions apply for some performances. Three for $65 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, Standing

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 mobility-impaired guests is available in the fire lane 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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SERVICES FOR GUESTS 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.

ATM: For your convenience, an ATM is located in the Ticket Office lobby.

The ATM is accessible during regular business hours and for the duration of all performances.

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.

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BRING A GROUP AND SHARE SPECIAL MOMENTS 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!

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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, but it’s no easy assignment. 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 14th 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.

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For Pre-K – Grade 12

October 22, 2012

Martha-Ellen Tye Performing Arts Institute Clifford the Big Red Dog – LIVE!

November 13, 2012

Monday, October 22, 2012

The Great Mountain Friday, November 2, 2012

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie & Other Story Books Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Charlotte’s Web Friday, February 1, 2013

Iowa State University Symphony* Tuesday, February 12, 2013

The Civil War

November 2, 2012

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Seussical Monday, April 15, 2013

Romeo & Juliet* Seussical

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Ramona Quimby Monday, April 29, 2013 Performances at 10 am & 12:30 pm

February 12, 2013

*Performance at 10 am only

Admission: 4 in Advance $ 5 Day of Show $

Visit www.center.iastate.edu or contact Sara Compton at 515-294-7389 or scompton@iastate.edu for more information.

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GREAT REASONS TO SUBSCRIBE! Subscriber Rewards Great Discounts: Save up to 15% on all adult tickets when purchasing three or more shows. Plus you may purchase additional adult tickets at any time during the season and still save up to 15%.

Quick & Easy Exchanges: Plans change? Exchange your tickets in person, by mail or by phone up to 24 hours prior to the performance, absolutely free!

Ticket Insurance: If your tickets are lost, stolen or destroyed, replacement tickets will be provided for the same seats, free of charge.

Priority Seating: Receive priority seating in advance of single-ticket buyers and you’ll be the first to hear about next year’s Performing Arts Series at an exclusive Preview Party.

Special Offers: Throughout the season, subscribers will be notified of special offers, exclusive promotions, the latest updates and more.

Easy Pay Now Available: Pay in three convenient installments.

For a complete list of subscriber rewards, visit www.center.iastate.edu.

Stay connected with us online We want to hear from you! We’re keeping the conversation going beyond Stephens Auditorium. Now on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube:

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You’ll receive advance notice of pre-sales & special events. It only takes a few moments to fill in your details at www.center.iastate.edu.

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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 2013-2014 series began before the 2012-2013 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 were 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.

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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 offBroadway 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.

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 • budgets are generated 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.)

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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 Join discussions about upcoming events, tell us what you thought of a performance, learn more about visiting artists, and enter to win great prizes!

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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.

Overture Dinner: If you are attending the China National Symphony Orchestra, you can arrive early, get a prime parking space and enjoy a delicious buffet dinner at the Scheman Building before strolling over to Stephens. With an informative presentation about the evening’s concert and cash bar available, it’s a great way to dine before a show. Tickets to the pre-concert meal, which includes dessert and beverages, are $30 for adults and $15 for ages 12 & under and must be purchased by February 25th.

Pre-show Family Events: Join us in the Celebrity Café for family fun and activities with other guests before Shrek: The Musical and Blue Man Group.

To learn more about these activities and other pre- and post-show events, call 515-294-3347, toll-free 1-877-843-2368 or visit www.center.iastate.edu.

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THEATER ETIQUETTE 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.

“Fashionably Late” is never in style 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 18 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.

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An Evening with the Family Children are always welcome at Iowa State Center 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 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.

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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Thank you for Supporting the Performing Arts Fund and Ames International Orchestra Festival Association Contributors as of January 1, 2013

Impresario $5,000 and above The Lauridsen Family Endowment

Mary Jean & Maurice D. Reimers Jim & Mary West Brent & Maggie Wynja

Executive Producer $2,500 and above

Principal Artist $500 and above

Jim Beckwith George C. & Susan J. Christensen Cecilia & Harry Horner Kawaler Family Charitable Foundation Beverly & Warren Madden Gary F. & Harriet M. Short Ira, Jordan & Julia White

Anonymous (2) Brian & Tanya Anderson Rick Bartosh Jane & John Baty Diane & Ken Birt Jen & Ed Buckingham Stewart L. Burger Bonny & Ray Callahan R.L. & Lenita Carstens Patricia Cotter & Peter Orazem Chris & Arnie Cowan Elizabeth Dahm Dieter & Renate Dellmann Meg E. Dobson – State Farm Insurance Randy & Cathy Fitzgerald Tom Flack Jan & Cornelia Flora Charles & Joanne Frederiksen Homer & Sandra Gartz Ethel George Susan & David Grant Justin & Heather Greenlee Thomas & Allison Greenwald Wil & Marjorie Groves Esther & Herbert Harmison Jennifer & Chad Hart Sandy & Rick Hoenig Judie & David Hoffman Patricia Hulsey

Director $1,000 and above Bob & Elizabeth Angelici Irene Beavers Elizabeth Cole Beck Kelli Bennett Jay & Karen Heldt-Chapman John & Judy Clem Wayne P. & Ferne Bonomi Davis M. Burton Drexler 1st National Bank - Ames Willa & Dave Holger Sherilyn & Mitchell Hoyer Arthur Klein Jane W. Lohnes Roger & Ruth McCullough James & Jody Mueller Mark & Andy North John & Cynthia Paschen Sue & Al Ravenscroft

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Jean & Bob Humphrey Charles Hurburgh & Connie Hardy Jim & Mary Kincart Kenneth & Michelle Koehler Greg & Sue Lamont Allen & Joy Lang John Langeland Phyllis J. & Larry L. Lepke Doug & Wanda McCay Louise M. McCormick Tom & Judy McDonald Diane Muncrief Patricia A. Murphy Jim & Frankee Oleson John & Helen Olson Ted & Laura Oswald Kathy A. Parsons Mary Jane Pearson & Ramon A. Runkel Peter & Rae Reilly Dick & Sharon Richman Suzan & John Shierholz Rick & Kathy Stachon Chelon Stanzel & Ken Pap Clayton & Ruth Swenson Jeff & Ann Ver Heul Gary & Evonn Walling Duane & Megan Wolf Carol Wright Robert & Elizabeth Wych

Rising Star $250 and above Anonymous (2) Marc & Christianne Anderson Claire Andreasen & Steve Pecenka

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Doris Bacot Sheila Rae Baker Lisa Banitt & William Barry Tom & Betty Barton Mary & Bob Baumann Kay & Roger Beckett Jeffrey Benson & Margaret Elbert Kay & Roger Berger LeRoy & Kathy Bergmann Mark & Deborah Blaedel Donald & Jamie Blomgren Deanne Brill & Dean Janssen Rick & Janet Brimeyer Nancy E. Brown Lee & Lori Burras Richard & Maribeth Carlson Cheryl Case Gale Chatterton Do-Biz Foods, LLC Mary & Alan Christy Dan & Anita Clayberg Frank & Kathy Comito Charles & Teresa Connell John D. Corbett Jim & Carolyn Cornette Roger A. Deal Drake Holding Co. Larry & Barbara Ebbers Dorothy Ekberg Mary Embrey Brian & Lisa Eslinger Frank & Vikki Feilmeyer Cynthia & Lehman Fletcher Jan Fryer Wayne & Evelyn Fuller Sarah Garst Jeanne G. Gehm Karen & Joey George Dave & Carole Gieseke Chuck & Kathy Glatz Bryan & Joy Graveline Milford & Barbara Grotnes Melba & Karl Gschneidner Barbara & Karl Gwiasda Judy Hankins Larry & Linda Hansen Joseph & Mary Herriges William R. Hillyard Jon & Bonnie Hunziker Etha S. Hutchcroft

Darren & Sue Jarboe Susan Johnson Tom & Debra Johnson Marilyn & Wendell Johnson Steve & Nan Jungst Delma L. Kernan LeRoy & Susan Kester Elizabeth Keys Janann King John & Joy Kix Cathy Kling & Terry Alexander Paul & Adele Knop Jeff & Dawn Koster Marina Kraeva Dan & Sharon Krieger John & Diane Kubik Keith & Brenda Kutz John Landgraf & Phyllis Jones Jeffery & Margaret Lormor Eudene & Susan Lund Elizabeth K. Lyons Duane & Diane Madoerin Greg & Carol Madsen William & Beverly Marion Charles & Barbara Markus Maribeth Martin Jane & John Mathison Marie Mayer & Larry Brandt Thomas McGee Arlo & Lori Meyer Rosemary & Lester Moore Charles & Mary Ann Mulford Donna Newbrough & Lee Burchinal Becky & Don Nibe Mark Nord Don & Evelyn Nystrom Ruth Anne Ohde Larry & Cheryl Olofson Bonnie & David Orth Sue & Gary Osweiler Pat & Randy Parker Carol & Arlen Patrick John Pesek John E. Pierce Pat & Linda Plummer Jolene & Frank Randall Ellen M. Rasmussen Daphne & Jaime Reyes Dick & Karen Ross Klaus Ruedenberg

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Carolyn Cutrona & Daniel Russell Dean & Judy Sampson Kent & Lou Ann Sandburg Dirk & Lucinda Scholten Norm & Sue Scott Eric & Kris Seeman Jerry & Joann Sell Carole & Leverne Seversike Barbara A. Shedd Steiner & Mary Anne Silence John & Sandra Slaughter David & Sherri Smith Raymond & Jane Stanley Sue & Thad Stanton Dr. & Mrs. W. Robert Stephenson Calvin & Susan Swan Dorothy Timmons Ted Tostlebe & Marilyn Hanson Ardy & Dean Ulrichson Connie J. & Roger C. Underwood Eleanor Vandeventer Georgia & Carl Vondra Daniel & Sherrie Vos Fred & Darlene Walker Jim & Madeleine Walker Mark & Diane Weber & Michael Joan E. Welch B. Joan White Scott & Jan Williams Wayne Williams Maureen Wilt Della Jane Wright Chad & Amy Zmolek

Company Member $100 and above Anonymous (1) Barb & Jack Adams Leigh & Ed Adcock Franklin & Kay Ahrens Chris & Garry Alexander La Donna Allen Martha Anderson Rita Apel Sandi & Dave Austin Rod & Janice Avey Ted & Carol Bailey Pat & Louis Banitt Terry & Debbie Barger

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Susan Barker James Barr JoAnn Barten-Bigelow Richard J. Baumhover Amy & Steven Becker Judy & Don Beitz Dr. Ruthann Benson Bob & Mary Bergmann Marianne Berhow Nancy L. Besch Chuck & Carmel Biskner Judith Blair Gail & Janeen Boliver Charlene Boll Diane Borcherding Eldon & Marilyn Boswell Angela Bradley Edward Braun & Jean Krusi Rod & Joyce Brink Bob & Rosemary Bulman Kathryn Burkholder Stanley & Rayanne Burrack Daniel & Sandra Buss Heidi Carter Margy Chamberlin John & Donna Cleasby Joel & Rebecca Coats Gladys & Peter Colwell Harold & Rachel Crawford Nancy & Pete Cyr Herbert A. David Mary M. de Baca Stephen & Gail Dentler Deborah Dice Dee Dreeszen Carl Duling Frank Dunn Dan & Trisha Easton Carol Elbert George Englesson Dorothy Ewing Kay Faaberg Marvin Beck & Jane Farrell-Beck Maria Fedorova Elizabeth Ferreira Jim & Kathy Ferris Rebecca Fritzsche Herb & Katherine Fromm John E. Galejs

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Mary Garst Ann & Howard Garton Kenneth & Jill Grant Lowell & Jennie Greimann John & Sally Greve Jean Griffen William Gutowski & Margaret Dempsey Darrin T. Hamilton Mary J. Harms Duane Harris Eugene & Ruth Harris Phyllis Harris Marjorie Hartman Jerry & Pat Hatfield 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 Mary Ann & John Hicks Dorothy Ferguson & Joseph Hineman Gary & Debra Hintze Carolynne Hoefing 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 Mina Hertz Jacobs Lincoln & Janet Jackson Dr. Bill & Lorrie Jagiello Marian & Roger Jansen Al Jergens & Kris Miles Al & Marilyn Joensen Ken & Sue Johnson Marilyn R. Johnson Carolyn Johnson Kent & Sara Johnson Bruce & Marie Johnson Standing

Rich & Judy Jones Neal & Teresa Kaloupek Joseph & Karen Kerns Cheryll & Tom Kierski Bette King Barbara Kiser Karen & Wayne Klaiber Jim & Joyce Kliebenstein Marianne Klinsky Jerry & Margaret Knox Richard & Nelle Kottman Bev & Ken Kruempel Richard Kruger Harvey & Sally Lapan Randy & Beth Larabee Ruth G. Larson William & Susan Lawyer Michael & Debra Lee Rev. Selva Lehman Efstathia Lingren Jeff & Lorie Loehr Marion & Robert Lorr Lowell & Elma Lynch Carole Magilton Dick & Jackie Manatt Steve & Audrey Marley Kae L. Mart Robert Martin Katherine Mason Edith A. McClure John & Renee McPhee Helen F. McRoberts Laura McVay Clete & Joyce Mercier Daryl & Kitty Metzger Todd & Barbara Meyer Patricia & Kemp Miller John B. Miller & Kathryn Madera Miller John Miranowski & Susana Goggi Larry & Sara Mitchell Marc & Rebecca Mohn Lee & Ginny Molgaard John & Laurel Mors Thomas & Lynn Nehls Jim & Sara Nelson Michael & Ginger O’Keefe Siggi Olafsson & Jenny Aune Danny & Trisha Oldes

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The Olson & Kushkowski Family Ruth & LeRoy Ornberg Vicky Thorland-Oster & George Oster Don Paulsen Don & Jan Payer Alec & Charlton Pendry Barbara Peterson Jean A. Peterson Richard & Carol Pletcher Arthur & Bernadene Pohm Jim & Marlys Potter Ronald Prahl Mabel Prescott Peggy Propst Jane Punke Jean Ranney Randy & Denise Retleff Kathy Rhode Thomas & Doris Rice William Rich Mary E. Richards Robert & Harriet Ringgenberg Jodi & Ryan Risdal Charles Ritts & Kathleen Epstein-Ritts William S. Robinson Jo & Bob Rod Teresa Rohret-Erickson James & Kari Roth Malcolm Rougvie Tom & Lorna Safley Charles & Priscilla Sage Steve Sapp & Lisa Enloe Candy & Steve Schainker

Kaye Schanbeck Jane Schill Lester & Mary Jo Schmerr John Schuh Richard & Jasmine Seagrave George Seifert Phyllis Seim Dennis & Joan Senne Dr. & Mrs. Sam Senti Debra Shenk-Boudart Mark & Amy Slagell Robert & Carol Richardson Smith Richard & Frances Smith Clifford Smith Jim & Diane Smith Mr. & Mrs. David Stephenson Bernard Stephenson, Jr. & Victoria Stephenson Alissa Stoehr Carmily Stone Curtis Struck & Megan Fairall Robert & Deanne Summerfelt Doris Roettger-Svoboda Margaret & John Tait Ron & Meg Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Thompson Marcia Thompson Douglas & Christine Timmons Kent & JoAnn Tipping Steven & Mary Ann Tjaden Jim & Gloria Toombs David & Karen Toot John & Marjorie Uitermarkt Kermit & Cathy Van Brocklin Bev Van Fossen

Stephen Van Houten Greg & Lana Voga Gene & Karen Walker Doug & Kim Walker Marvin & Janice Walter Bobbie Warman Mary T. Watkins Fritz Wehrenberg & Jennie LeGates Marion & Harry Weiss Tom Wessels & Glenice Varley Bill & Toni Whitman Gary Wiele Richard & Patricia Wood Steven & Lorraine Woolery Suzanne Zaffarano Bill & Jean Zmolek

Matching Gift Honor Roll Alliant Energy Foundation AXA Foundation Bank of the West Bemis Company Foundation Emerson Electric General Electric GMG Foundation Meredith Corporation Foundation MidAmerican Energy Foundation Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc. State Farm Companies Foundation Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield

PLAYBILL ADVERTISERS The Iowa State Center thanks our sponsors and advertisers whose generous contributions make this performance playbill possible.

For more information about sponsorship and playbill advertising, please call Patti Cotter at 515-294-1238.

Sponsors are listed on page 37.

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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, Development and Sponsorship Manager, at 515-294-1238 or pcotter@iastate.edu.

Gifts in Honor

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.

In Memory of Deb Lande Adams In Memory of Dee Hegstrom

Ames International Orchestra Festival Association Board of Directors Arthur Klein, President Karl Gwiasda, Vice President Herb Harmison, Treasurer Joan White, Secretary

Larry Hansen Jacob Harrison Sandy Hoenig Willa Holger Dave Hoffman Marilyn Johnson

Bev Kruempel Duffie Lorr Yeil Park, ISU Student Mary Richards David Stephenson 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 Homer Gartz, Ames Community Debra Gibson, Faculty– Journalism & Mass Communication

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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 Victoria Stafford, Student–Performing Arts

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SPONSORS

The Iowa State Center recognizes and thanks its sponsors for their support of the 2012-2013 Performing Arts Series at Stephens Auditorium:

Central Iowa Toyota Dealers

Proud Sponsor of Pride and Prejudice & Shrek

Proud Sponsor of Ballet Folklorico & Dreamgirls

Proud Sponsors of Blue Man Group

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

China National Symphony Orchestra Sponsored by

Durbin & Zheng Family In Memory of Mr. Guangyi R. Zheng

GRANTS

The Iowa State Center recognizes and thanks the following organizations for their support of the 2012-2013 Performing Arts Series at Stephens Auditorium: Alliant Energy Foundation Proudly Supporting Imago Theatre’s ZooZoo Ames International Orchestra Festival Association (AIOFA) and Ames Commission on the Arts Proudly Supporting Iowa State Symphony (Youth Matinee Series Concert), National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba and China National Symphony Orchestra Ballet Folklorico This engagement is supported by the Arts Midwest Touring Fund, a program of Arts Midwest, and is generously supported by the National Endowment for the Arts with additional contributions from the Iowa Arts Council.

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