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free state festival, exhibitions, & performing arts
Writer/director/artist John Waters, comedian/podcaster Cameron Esposito, and filmmaker/musician Boots Riley headline this year’s Free State Festival, a weeklong celebration of film, music, art and ideas slated for June 22-28. In support of 50/50 by 2020, a national movement to increase the representation of women’s voices in the film industry, this year’s program will shine a spotlight on female representation on the big screen. Visit www.freestatefestival.org for tickets, passes, and a complete schedule event in spring 2020.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS National Endowment for the Arts City of Lawrence The Hall Center for the Humanities at KU Kansas Public Radio Mainline Printing
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WE CAN’T WAIT TO COME TOGETHER WITH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO BRING THE 2020 FREE STATE FESTIVAL TO LAWRENCE! Transformations Charity Gala, The Cider Gallery, The Dole Institute of Politics, The Raven Bookstore, Haskell Indian Nations University, The Commons at KU, The Lied Center, The Watkins Museum of History, The Lawrence Public Library, eXplore Lawrence, the Kansas News Service, Lawrence Talks, Downtown Lawrence Inc., and the Spencer Museum of Art.
Art Tougeau Parade line-up
May 23, 10am
IMAGE, RIGHT ceramic vessel by ASHLYN POPE, Untitled, 11”x 4”x 17”, 2019
Exhibitions
MAY 15 - JUNE 13
Jeff Weinberg | Table Pieces RECEPTION May 29, 5-9PM A board and four legs is a table, function and design meant to be used. Add created objects: human, animal, insect, demons of the dark made from gemstones and pearls, marble paste, gold and silver and nails and wire and rocks. The resulting forms speak of the human condition, the joy of dance, the unseen living creatures that inhabit our lives, and the beauty of stones under our feet. Each work, when placed on a table, can stimulate thought and conversation, yet each remains animate in the dark as we dream.
2019/2020 PRINTMAKING ARTIST IN RESIDENCE Dayon Royster | phaschunəble nahn-cents: akt II
This exhibit is a continuation of Dayon Royster’s pfashən-uhble naan-sints series where he uses phonetics to playfully focuses on an array of topics such as accessibility, bias, context, information, research, rules and truth. This second installment will touch on those same themes but will explore new themes such as moral superiority, the culpability of society at large, and the pros and cons of individuality.
Michael McCaffery | Family Album
Several years ago, he returned home to the house where he grew up. Since that time, he has been creating paintings, drawings and photographs of his 81-year-old father. Recehntly, Michael noticed a shift in his work. He’s become fascinated with the Family Albums that his mother kept while she was alive. In an attempt to connect with a past he often felt left out of, he worked to re-record and study these memories the best way he know how; with paint. Digging through the remains of these albums has informed a painting process that oscillates between accurate visual representation and invented abstract forms. Shapes come together, forms materialize….then fall apart. As this process unfolds he desires to create a layered accumulation of paint and memories, a woven tapestry that captures a deeper and holistic view of his past and present.
JUNE 26 - JULY 25
2019/2020 CERAMICS ARTIST IN RESIDENCE Ashlyn Pope | A Portentous Haul
Dive into cultural identity in this exhibition of thrown and handbuilt ceramic vessels. Inspired by the treatment of black bodies and women throughout history, Ashlyn narrates what it is to carry the weight of history while also emitting pride in oneself and ancestral identity. The Lawrence Arts Center Gallery will be filled with works inspired by various ceramic storage vessels blended with elements of sweetgrass baskets, an art tradition of her Gullah ancestry.
Divine Juried Exhibition June 19 - July 25
RECEPTION June 26, 5-9PM
A juried group exhibition, Divine, is comprised of artworks submitted from artists throughout the United States. The exhibition will be held in conjunction with the 2020 Free State Festival. Mark Mothersbaugh of the band DEVO will serve as juror. Art in this exhibition is inspired by the legendary drag queen, Divine.
2020 Juried Exhibition
Story Slam
Adults, 18+ only FREE!
April 10 | OFF THE BEATEN PATH 10TH ANNIVERSARY SLAM! May 8 | GRAND SLAM
R e a l s t o r i e s , l i v e & u n c e n s o r e d .
Stories told live, MOTH–style. Never the same story, or evening, twice. Live music & social hour starts at 7 pm. Slam starts at 7:30 pm. Cocktails throughout.
Join us to tell your story, or sit back and enjoy tales spun by your friends and neighbors each month!
April 18 | 7 PM April 19 | 3 PM
$20/$15/$13
Coppélia is the great comedic ballet of the nineteenth century.
Performance
All ticket prices include convenience fees and sales tax!
MAY 1 • 2 • 3
A Climate Change Street Opera
$15 Adult/$13 Senior/$10 Student May 1 & 2 | 7 PM & 9:30 PM
May 3 | 7 PM
The Silent One is a mobile audience journey through an original art installation inspired and led by Environmental Art Warrior, Memuco. The exploration begins with a colorful parade of live singers, dancers, and musicians, as they guide potential new warriors on a journey through the brink of extinction. Live performance vignettes populate each installation on the quest to halt the Climate Crisis. Audience members will experience a mixture of dance, opera, concert, story, and spectacle steeped in Mexican, Meso-American, African and Greek music and mythology as The Silent One ultimately faces Talos, the Greek Cyborg of Greed.
THIS PRODUCTION WILL TAKE PLACE AT ART EMERGENCY, 721 E 9TH ST. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER & WEBSITE ONE HOUR PRIOR TO EACH SHOW TIME. WALK-UP TICKETS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS PRODUCTION.
Summer Youth Theatre
Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids | Directed by Jeanne Averill All tickets $3 at the Box Office June 6 | 2PM & 3:30PM
June 7 | 2PM & 3:30PM
Music and lyrics by Mel Leven, Book by Marcy Heisler. Pet owners Roger and Anita live happily in London with their Dalmatians until the monstrous Cruella De Vil plots to steal the puppies for her new fur coat. The Dalmatians must rally all the dogs of London for a daring rescue of the puppies from Cruella and her bumbling henchmen.
Madagascar, A Musical Adventure Jr. | Directed by Amanda Pintore Adult $12/Senior & Student $10 June 11 & 12 | 7PM
June 13 | 3PM & 7PM June 14th | 3PM
Music and lyrics by George Noriega and Joel Someillan, book by Kevin Del Aguila. Alex the lion is the king of the New York Central Park Zoo along with his best friends Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe, and Gloria the hippo. Spurred on by curiosity for the great unknown, Marty and his friends (with the help of some prodigious penguins) escape from their home and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.
Peter & the Starcatcher | Guest Directed by Andrew Waldron Adult $12/Senior & Student $10 June 19 | 7PM
June 20 | 2PM & 7PM
Written by Rick Elice, Music by Wayne Barker. A young orphan and his mates are shipped off from Victorian England to a distant island ruled by the evil King Zarboff. At sea, the boys are discovered by a precocious girl named Molly, a Starcatcher-in-training who realizes that the trunk’s precious cargo is starstuff, a celestial substance so powerful that it must never fall into the wrong hands. When the ship is taken over by pirates led by the fearsome Black Stache, the journey quickly becomes a thrilling adventure.
Alice in Wonderland |
July 12th | 2PM & 3:30PM
Written by Ric Averill. On an ordinary afternoon, Alice chases a white rabbit and begins her journey down the rabbit hole. Along the way, she meets many an odd character in her quest to outwit the Queen of Hearts and return home.
The Stinky Cheeseman and Other Fairly Ghosting Stupid Tales | Directed by Leah Towle Adult $12/Senior & Student $10 July 16 & 17 | 7PM July 18 | 3PM & 7PM Lawrence Written by John Glore. Though the characters may be familiar, each of your favorite storybook fables is uproariously derailed in this adaptation of Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith’s book of fractured fairy tales. Wild music and witty narration accompany the likes of ineloquent giants, sassy barnyard animals, colossal cow pies, and enough stinky cheese to go around.
Legally Blonde the Musical | Directed by Elizabeth Sullivan Adult $12/Senior & Student $10 July 23, 24 | 7PM
July 25 | 2PM & 7PM July 26 | 3PM
Music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin, book by Heather Hach. Elle Woods appears to have it all before her life is turned upside down. Determined to win back her love, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious Harvard Law School. With the support of some new friends, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.
PreK –High School Summer Youth T hea t re
SYT CREATIVE PLAY // GRADES PRE-K TO K
Preschool-Kindergarten Amanda Pintore Join us for our Summer Youth Theatre experience for our youngest performers. Using their wildest imaginations, students will create a performance through play and dramatic exploration. Amanda Pintore SU-PLAYI: 6/29-7/2, MO;TU;WE;TH; 9:00 AM-10:00 AM, $80 ($72) Kayla Sandusky SU-PLAYII: 7/6-7/10, M-F; 9:00 AM-10:00 AM, $95 ($85.50)
SYT ROOKIE // GRADES 1ST-4TH
NO AUDITIONS NECESSARY. Join us in our SYT Rookie Make a Play series. In this week-long camp, students will focus on character building and developing their actor’s toolbox (body, voice, and imagination), all while creating their own original tale and fantastical characters. These classes meet at Studio 720 at 720 E 9th St #8.
Wacky Science Leah Towle A sharing will occur on May 29th at 11:30 AM. SU-SCIENCE: 5/26-5/29, T-F; 9AM-12PM, $110 ($99)
Dragons & Unicorns Leah Towle A sharing will occur on June 5th at 11:30 AM. SU-DRAGONS: 6/1-6/5, M-F; 9AM-12PM, $150 ($135)
Hidden Treasure Kayla Sandusky A sharing will occur on June 26th at 11:30 AM. SU-TREASURE: 6/22-6/26, M-F; 9AM-12PM, $150 ($135)
Ticket ‘Round the World Kayla Sandusky A sharing will occur on July 2nd at 11:30 AM. SU-TICKET: 6/29-7/2, M-TH; 9AM-12PM, $110 ($99)
Mushroom Kingdom Jeanne Averill A sharing will occur on July 10th at 11:30 AM. SU-MUSHROOM: 7/6-7/10, M-F; 9AM-12PM, $150 ($135)
Dangerous Beasts Jeanne Averill A sharing will occur on July 17th at 11:30 AM. SU-BEASTS: 7/13-7/17, M-F; 9AM-12PM, $150 ($135)
Rock ‘n’ Roll Bonanza Leah Towle A sharing will occur on July 24th at 11:30 AM. SU-ROCK: 7/20-7/24, M-F; 9AM-12PM, $150 ($135)
AUDITIONS ON APRIL 26!
SYT NOVICE // 4TH-6TH GRADE
Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids Jeanne Averill Music and lyrics by Mel Leven, Book by Marcy Heisler. Pet owners Roger and Anita live happily in London with their Dalmatians until the monstrous Cruella De Vil plots to steal the puppies for her new fur coat. The Dalmatians must rally all the dogs of London for a daring rescue of the puppies from Cruella and her bumbling henchmen.
REHEARSALS: 2 weeks, at Studio 720 at 720 E 9th St #8. May 26 - June 5 M-F 1-5 PM PERFORMANCES: June 6 & 7 SU-DALMATIANS: 5/26-6/5, M-F; 1-5 PM, $205 ($184.50) Peter & the Starcatcher Andrew Waldron Written by Rick Elice, Music by Wayne Barker. A young orphan and his mates are shipped off from Victorian England to a distant island ruled by the evil King Zarboff. At sea, the boys are discovered by a precocious girl named Molly, a Starcatcher-in-training who realizes that the trunk’s precious cargo is starstuff, a celestial substance so powerful that it must never fall into the wrong hands. When the ship is taken over by pirates led by the fearsome Black Stache, the journey quickly becomes a thrilling adventure.
DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE.
Alice in Wonderland Becky O’Keefe Written by Ric Averill. On an ordinary afternoon, Alice chases a white rabbit and begins her journey down the rabbit hole. Along the way, she meets many an odd character in her quest to outwit the Queen of Hearts and return home.
REHEARSALS: 2 weeks, at Studio 720 at 720 E 9th St #8. June 29 - July 10 M-F 1-5 PM, No class on July 3rd. PERFORMANCES: July 11 & 12 SU-ALICE: 6/29-7/10, M-F; 1-5 PM, $205 ($184.50)
SYT JUNIOR // 6TH-8TH GRADE The Stinky Cheeseman and Other Fairly Madagascar, A Musical Adventure Jr. Stupid Tales Leah Towle Amanda Pintore Written by John Glore. Though the characters may be familiar, Music and lyrics by George Noriega and Joel Someillan, book each of your favorite storybook fables is uproariously derailed by Kevin Del Aguila. Alex the lion is the king of the New York in this adaptation of Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith’s book of Central Park Zoo along with his best friends Marty the zebra, fractured fairy tales. Wild music and witty narration accomMelman the giraffe, and Gloria the hippo. Spurred on by pany the likes of ineloquent giants, sassy barnyard animals, curiosity for the great unknown, Marty and his friends (with colossal cow pies, and enough stinky cheese to go around. the help of some prodigious penguins) escape from their home and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the REHEARSALS: 3 weeks, June 29 - July 16 M-F 1-5 PM, There will be no rehearsal on July 3. madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. PERFORMANCES: July 16, 17,18 REHEARSALS: 3 weeks, May 26 - June 11, M-F 1-5 PM, SU-CHEESE: 6/29-7/16, M-F; 1-5 PM, $275 ($247.50) PERFORMANCES: June 11, 12, 13 & 14
SYT SENIOR // 8TH-12TH GRADE
SU-MADAGASCAR: 5/26-6/11, M-F; 1-5 PM, $275 ($247.50)
REHEARSALS: 4 weeks, May 26 - June 18 M-TH 4-9:30 PM / F 4 PM-7 PM PERFORMANCES: June 19 & 20 SU-PETER: 5/26-6/18, M-F; 4-9:30 PM, $305 ($274.50) Legally Blonde the Musical
Elizabeth Sullivan Music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin, book by Heather Hach. Elle Woods appears to have it all before her life is turned upside down. Determined to win back her love, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious Harvard Law school. With the support of some new friends, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.
REHEARSALS: 4 weeks, June 29 - July 23 M-TH 4-9:30 PM / F 4-7 PM, There will be no rehearsal on July 3. PERFORMANCES: July 23, 24, 25, 26 SU-BLONDE: 6/29-7/23, M-F; 4-9:30 PM, $305 ($274.50)
The fun continues this fall!
AUDITIONS July 11
PERFORMANCES October 9-17
