THE WASHINGTON CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS • SEASON PRESENTING SPONSOR:
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts welcomes you to the 2013-14 season! We are celebrating all that is new at the Center this year, and we invite you to celebrate with us. This season promises something for everyone- from music to photography, comedy to tribute. Our new Executive Director, Jill Barnes, joins the South Sound community and the Washington Center in June. Jill is an energetic and innovative leader who comes to us at a time of exciting transformation. While we create a new exterior design for the Center in partnership with the City of Olympia, Jill will bring a new passion for the performing arts on the inside. 2013-14 is a big season for our Artistic Partners as well, with close to 300 performances. More information is available on page 27. You can also read about how you can help us ensure a future for the arts here in our community on page 25, and our commitment to arts education on page 29. We look forward to filling the inside of our building with music, theater, dance, and joy this season. We hope to see you here at The Center!
New this year! Washington Center Friends enjoy 10% OFF ticket purchases to any ‘Broadway Center presents’ event in 2013-14. For events at Tacoma’s Broadway Center, visit www.BroadwayCenter.org. To redeem, call the Broadway Center Box Office at 253.591.5894 or visit in person, and mention your Washington Center Friend status to access the discount! To redeem online use promo code: WACENTER10
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Jon Batiste
and Stay Human OCT 3/Thursday 7:30PM The Washington Center Board of Directors invites you to a special season opening reception and performance. Please join us for champagne and light hors d’oeuvres before enjoying the world-class, high energy music of Jon Batiste and Stay Human in his West Coast debut. Meet our new Executive Director, Jill Barnes and help us welcome her to Olympia! We will also showcase the Center Gallery 2013 Art Auction and give you an opportunity to bid on art donated by local artists. Please contact the Box Office for more information. This reception is available to Jon Batiste ticket holders for an additional $10 fee.
Jon Batiste’s ensemble, Stay Human, is “a modern jazz ensemble noted for their world-class music, high energy and uplifting spirit.” The talent and vibrancy of this performer promises to make for an outstanding season opener. With his unique voice, virtuosic piano chops and dapper sense of style, Jon Batiste transcends music genres and has ignited the NYC music scene. At 25, he has performed in over 40 countries, playing everywhere from Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center to the Kennedy Center and Concertgebouw Hall. With his modern take on American music, and clever use of the harmonaboard, Batiste has collaborated with musicians from across the spectrum – Prince, Lenny Kravitz, Wynton Marsalis, Jimmy Buffett, Harry Connick Jr., Roy Hargrove, Cassandra Wilson, Mark O’Connnor and Asher Roth among them. $49.00 - $24.00 Adult $44.00 - $22.00 St/Sr/Mil $24.50 - $12.00 Youth
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Rufus Wainwright
Charlie Musselwhite
OCT 29/Tuesday 7:30PM
NOV 9/Saturday 7:30PM
Grammy nominee Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists and songwriters of his generation. Wainwright’s catalog includes eight albums and two DVDs to date, and he has appeared on numerous soundtracks and compilations, as well as collaborating with artists like Elton John, David Byrne, Rosanne Cash and Keane. His latest recording, All Days Are Nights: Songs For Lulu, was released in April 2010 to critical success with People Magazine dubbing the album Critic’s Choice. Affectionately referred to by Elton John as “the greatest songwriter on the planet”, he is the son of folk singers Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle. 2
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$72.00 - $48.00 Adult $65.00 - $43.00 St/Sr/Mil $36.00 - $24.00 Youth
2010 Blues Hall of Fame Inductee Musselwhite is one of the most revered blues musicians in the world. The harmonica master, singer and songwriter has won countless awards during his legendary career and has collaborated with innumerable musical giants of the past 50 years including Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Big Joe Williams, Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson, Tom Waits, Eddie Vedder and John Lee Hooker. Charlie Musselwhite can do things with a harmonica that you’d never believe were possible. His list of awards and nominations is beyond impressive, and he’ll pull your heart into his music from the first note.
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Turtle Island Quartet with Guest Nellie McKay “A Flower is a Lovesome Thing”
JAN 26/Sunday 7:30PM
JAN 18/Saturday 7:30PM Fusing the classical quartet esthetic with contemporary American musical styles, Turtle Island Quartet has developed a performance practice that honors both styles. The journey has taken Turtle Island through forays into folk, bluegrass, swing, bebop, funk, R&B, new age, rock, and hip-hop, as well as the music of Latin America and India. All Turtle Island members are accomplished improvisers, composers and arrangers as well as having extensive conservatory training. Their repertoire consists of hundreds of ingenious arrangements and originals that reflect their revival of improvisational chamber traditions.
The Official Blues Brothers Revue
$49.00 - $19.00 Adult $44.00 - $17.00 St/Sr/Mil $24.50 - $9.50 Youth
Tap your toes along to your favorite Blues Brother’s classics. The Official Blues Brothers Revue, featuring Wayne Catania and Kieron Lafferty as Jake and Elwood, recreates the live concert experience, integrating the humor and songs from the film and albums. Produced by Judy Belushi Pisano and Dan Aykroyd, the Revue pays homage to Chicago’s rich history of blues, soul music and gospel in the true spirit of the original Blues Brothers. Under the musical direction of Paul Shaffer, Jake, Elwood and the highenergy eight-piece Intercontinental Rhythm & Blues Revue Band lay down a big sound, performed with passion and precision. Fun for all ages, The Official Blues Brothers Revue strikes the right balance of humor, music and mayhem.
$59.00 - $36.00 Adult $53.00 - $32.00 St/Sr/Mil $29.50 - $18.00 Youth
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An Evening with Judy Collins
The Ten Tenors
JAN 29/Wednesday 7:30PM
FEB 12/Wednesday 7:30PM
Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism for an incredible 50 years. Esteemed for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards and her own poetically poignant original compositions, her rendition of Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now” has been entered into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Known for her eclectic tastes in folk, show tunes, pop and rock n’ roll, Judy will be accompanied by Seattle’s Passenger String Quartet.
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$62.00 - $34.00 Adult $56.00 - $31.00 St/Sr/Mil $31.00 - $17.00 Youth
Once known as a group of university friends whom banded together for extra beer money during their studies at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, the Ten Tenors have powered through 14 years on the international stage, morphing into a troupe of road warriors, striving forward into the future of the classical cross-over genre. This Australian troupe has become known as one of the hardest working touring acts; performing an average of 250 shows per year across seven continents, they have sold over 3.5 million concert tickets; have four gold CDs and two platinum; two gold DVDs and one platinum and continually strive to challenge themselves and their audience.
$78.00 - $49.00 Adult $70.00 - $44.00 St/Sr/Mil $39.00 - $24.50 Youth
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Caladh Nua
Ann Hampton Callaway Sings the Streisand Songbook
MAR 13/Thursday 7:30PM This tightly-knit, vibrant, and staggeringly talented group of musicians has origins deeply rooted in the Southern counties of Ireland. Comprised of five versatile musicians and singers playing a wide selection of instruments - from banjo to fiddle, guitar to bodhran and tin whistle to button accordion - the band has captured the essential qualities of traditional Irish music and balanced them finely with an innovative contemporary styling. Through Caladh Nua’s collective influences, both the history and future of Irish music spark to life with a charismatic verve. From slow airs and plaintive vocals hauntingly delivered to modern arrangements played with virtuosity and spell-binding flair, Caladh Nua respectfully delivers the music of their heritage and carries it forward seamlessly into the future.
$42.00 - $19.00 Adult $38.00 - $17.00 St/Sr/Mil $21.00 - $9.50 Youth
MAR 23/Sunday 7:30PM Platinum Award Winning singer-songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway celebrates the music of one of America’s most powerful and enduring musical artists. Singing timeless classics from five decades of Barbra Streisand’s multi-faceted career, Callaway crafts a loving musical portrait of the icon. The Tonynominated actress puts her unique pop/jazz spin on unforgettable songs from Barbra’s Broadway years (Funny Girl) to her film works (A Star Is Born), from her early pop albums (People) to her later concept albums (Higher Ground) which debuted at #1 on Billboard and featured Ann’s original peace anthem “At The Same Time.” Callaway weaves humorous and inspiring anecdotes of how Streisand began as such a role model for her and evolved as a mentor, recording Ann’s songs on six of her recent CD’s.
$64.00 - $40.00 Adult $58.00 - $36.00 St/Sr/Mil $32.00 - $20.00 Youth
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Harlem Gospel Choir
Mystery Show (to be announced)
APR 3/Thursday 7:30PM
APR 17/Thursday 7:30PM
The world famous Harlem Gospel Choir is America’s premier gospel choir and has traveled the globe for 25 years, sharing their joy of faith and raising funds for children’s charities. Founded in 1986 by Allen Bailey, the Choir presents the finest singers and musicians from Harlem’s Black Churches and the New York/ Tri-State area. Through its dynamic performances the Choir strives to create a better understanding of the African American culture and the inspirational music called gospel as it relates to the black church. The theme of every performance is “bringing people and nations together and giving something back.”
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$49.00 - $29.00 Adult $44.00 - $26.00 St/Sr/Mil $24.50 - $14.50 Youth
SAVE THE DATE for this exciting live musical act, and stay tuned in December when we reveal the name on Facebook, Twitter and our website. The name of this popular Northwest band must remain a secret for now, but we can tell you that it will be a night to remember, and tickets will sell out! Stay tuned...
$96.00 - $64.00 Adult $86.00 - $58.00 St/Sr/Mil $48.00 - $32.00 Youth
Arlo Guthrie
Steep Canyon Rangers
APR 23/Wednesday 7:30PM
MAY 3/Saturday 7:30PM
Arlo Guthrie grew up surrounded by dancers and musicians; he learned something from everyone and developed his own style, becoming a distinctive, expressive voice in the crowded community of singer-songwriters and politicalsocial commentators that shaped the 1960s. Arlo’s career exploded with the release of his 1967 album “Alice’s Restaurant,” and over the last four decades he has toured throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia winning a wide, popular following. In addition to his accomplishments as a musician, playing the piano, six and twelve-string guitar, harmonica and a dozen other instruments, Arlo is a natural-born storyteller, whose tales and anecdotes figure prominently in his performances.
$64.00 - $34.00 Adult $58.00 - $31.00 St/Sr/Mil $32.00 - $17.00 Youth
The Steep Canyon Rangers have just begun to make their mark in the world of great acoustic music, whether on the road with Steve Martin, playing a jam band festival on their own, or opening the ears of traditional bluegrass fans to new sounds and to songs with a new sensibility. While it is perhaps another truism that “Nobody Knows You,” as their album title states, Larry Nager in his liner notes has said it for us all: “This is one band you’re going to want to know better! This is the Steep Canyon Rangers, doing their own brand of bluegrass music in their own way.” Steve will not be on this tour, but the Canyon will definitely deliver.
$44.00 - $22.00 Adult $40.00 - $20.00 St/Sr/Mil $22.00 - $11.00 Youth
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Billy McGuigan -Yesterday and Today MAY 15/Thursday 7:30PM Celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Beatles in this new interactive concert experience where the audience gets to create the playlist for the night. With dead-on musical precision, you’ve never seen a Beatles show quite like this! No costumes, no wigs – just great music. The Beatles music is the soundtrack to our lives—Yesterday and Today gets to the heart of that. This show takes the incredible music of The Beatles and personalizes it with the stories and perspectives of audience members. The experience becomes an almost therapeutic musical session with laughter and tears and personal stories that connect the audience, band and performers in a way that no other show can. 8
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$49.00 - $29.00 Adult $44.00 - $26.00 St/Sr/Mil $24.50 - $14.50 Youth Each Performance: $17 Adult $15 Military All Black Box Jazz Shows are 21+ only
Steve Bentley Band
Michael Bisio Group
Daven Tillinghast & Friends
Brian Kinsella
NOV 8/Friday 8:00PM
JAN 24/Friday 8:00PM
MAR 21/Friday 8:00PM
MAY 16/Friday 8:00PM
Steven Bentley has been on the music scene in the NW for nearly thirty years. A true professional drummer/composer, he has worked steadily in many different styles, from club dates to major shows and countless private functions. As a composer, he has been writing original music throughout his career. His compositions have been featured on many recordings and performances. Combining elements of Jazz, Funk, Latin and Avante Garde, his music has a unique sound that is his signature. Over the years, Steven has performed nationally and internationally, traveling to Cuba and as far away as Japan. He has been involved with countless recordings and performances with local and national artists, such as Jessica Williams, Larry Coryell, Charmaine Neville, Pete Christleib, Pablo Menendez, John Stowell, Jeff Johnson, Bert Wilson, Greta Matassa, Jay Thomas, Gail Pettis, Joe Baque and Obrador.
Bassist for the Matthew Shipp Trio since 2009, Michael invariably astounds audiences with the beauty of his tone and the intensity of his very personal musical language. His music has garnered 4 1/2 stars from DownBeat, Jazz Times states his music “resonates with intelligence, emotional depth and probing virtuosity.” Journalist Paul DeBarros in Signal to Noise notes; “For years free improvisers have explored the tactile aspect of performance, in which the nature of the encounter between the player and the instrument becomes the subject of the music itself. Bisio is one of the few musicians that has managed to meld this high-concept sense of physicality with the soulful charge of jazz. His fiddle-high, scraped overtones create a tangled choir that is impossible to resist; his expressiveness with the bow is unmatched. Having whirled the listener into a transportive state, he gently shows them the way out...”
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Daven Tillinghast makes his mark on the Olympia jazz scene with his rootsy but graceful guitar playing, his conversational baritone voice, and his witty but heartfelt songwriting. Daven earned a BA in Creative Writing at Western Washington University and was a fixture on the jazz scene in Bellingham before moving to Olympia in 2006. Since then he has performed with a long list of local acts, including: The Johnny Lewis Band, The Lakewood Community Jazz Band, Steve Munger, Jessica Blinn, Vince Brown, The Northern Lights Orchestra, Brad Schrandt, The Olympia Jazz Tentet, Go Go Typhoon 7, Audiosattva, Hover Conversion Kit, Windham Hill recording artist Scott Cossu, and as lead guitar in the house band for Harlequin Productions.
A native of Seattle, WA, Brian Kinsella is a multitalented musician and educator. Trained as a jazz pianist, Brian studied with Barney McClure, Marc Seales, and Marius Nordal, earning a BA in Philosophy and Jazz Studies from the University of Washington in 2006. From 2006-2011 he was the primary accompanist in the vocal jazz department at Cornish College of the Arts. Brian is an exceptionally prolific performer and recording artist. His debut record, Omen (2002), featured Mark Taylor on saxophones and Jay Thomas on trumpet and flugelhorn. While at university, Brian developed a deep interest in pop formalism, resulting in a solo record, Never Really Mean It (2007). As composer, vocalist, and keyboardist in Seattle rock quartet M. Bison, Brian toured the west coast and recorded an EP, Not Bad! (2008), and a full-length M. Bison (2009) record Welcome to Candyland (2010). www.washingtoncenter.org |
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The Washington Center is proud to announce its 18th consecutive year of presenting the world’s finest young musicians in association with Young Concert Artists, Inc. Each season we are thrilled to bring to the stage performers whose skills are already of the highest caliber early in their careers. It is a valuable opportunity to witness the virtuosity and continued development of young talent, but perhaps more importantly, the program allows us to offer a range of educational programs for students to learn directly from the next generation of great concert performers. Young Concert Artists, Inc., was founded in 1961 to discover and launch the careers of extraordinary young musicians—a mission that has been achieved to a phenomenal and unprecedented degree. Many of today’s great performers started their careers with Young Concert Artists—Dawn Upshaw, Emanuel Ax, Eugenia Zukerman, the St. Lawrence String Quartet, the Tokyo String Quartet, Olympia’s internationally rising star Charlie Albright, and last season’s New Frontiers performer Christopher O’Riley.
Young Artists
Each Performance: $17.00 Adult $15.00 Military $5.00 Youth
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Andrew Tyson
Benjamin Beilman
Cicely Parnas
Born in Durham, North Carolina, Mr. Tyson made his orchestral debut at the age of 15 as winner of the Eastern Music Festival’s competition to appear with the Guilford Symphony. He graduated from the Curtis Institute of Music, earned his Master’s degree at The Juilliard School working with Robert McDonald, and is currently in the Artist Diploma program at The Juilliard School, where he won the Gina Bachauer Piano Competition. “Tyson is a real poet of the piano. His piano playing is exquisite, flexible, subtle, colorful, passionate and daring.” BBC Radio 3 (London)
Violinist Benjamin Beilman’s “handsome technique, burnished sound and quiet confidence showed why he has come so far so fast” (The New York Times). He is the recipient of both a 2012 Avery Fisher Career Grant and a 2012 London Music Masters Award. His numerous accolades have thrust him onto stages across North America and Europe as a soloist with the Edmonton Symphony, L’Orchestre Métropolitain de Montréal under Yannick Nézet-Séguin; and the Kansas City Symphony as well as the Tonhalle Orchestra in Switzerland under Sir Neville Marriner.
Cicely Parnas made her Carnegie Hall debut performing the Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto with the New York String Orchestra under the baton of Jaime Laredo, to a rave review in The New York Times. Winning numerous prizes from the age of thirteen, she won the 2011 Artistic Excellence Award and First Prize in the Cello Concerto Competition at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music. Cicely has been heard on NPR’s Performance Today Series.
Piano NOV 6/Wednesday 7:30PM
Violin JAN 15/Wednesday 7:30PM
Cello MAR 26/Wednesday 7:30PM
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Sing-a-Long-a Grease
Tomáš Kubínek
DEC 1/Sunday 5:00PM
MAY 1/Thursday 7:00PM
Get your pompadours up and your satin jackets out of the attic, because Grease is the word! Forget about staying quiet during the movie, this is your chance to belt it out without getting any dirty looks from the people around you. The evening begins with your Sing-a-Long-a Grease host leading a vocal warm-up and suggesting some appropriate heckles and accompanying actions (Boo! Hiss! Yay!) when the Pink Ladies and T-Birds hit the screen. Your free Magic Moments Fun Pack brings the experience off the screen and into the third dimension with various props to use during the show. Dress to impress, because after graduation the Costume Contest begins!
$29.00 - $17.00 Adult $26.00 - $15.00 St/Sr/Mil $14.50 - $8.50 Youth
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Billed as a Certified Lunatic and Master of the Impossible, the one and only Dr. Professor Kubínek is also a comic genius, virtuoso vaudevillian, and all-round charmer who gives audiences an utterly joyous experience they’ll remember for a lifetime. With appearances in over 30 countries and a professional career spanning 3 decades, Mr. Kubínek has won the hearts of thousands in theaters, opera houses, television specials, on Broadway, and at international festivals of culture. Transcending categorization, his work leaves audiences clutching their sides with laughter, breathless, and madly in love.
$24.00 Adult $22.00 St/Sr/Mil $12.00 Youth
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American story-telling favorite Keillor is best known as the creator of NPR’s A Prairie Home Companion
Garrison Keillor NOV 21/Thursday 7:30PM He’s a Grammy Award Winner, Radio Hall of Fame Inductee, author, actor and host of the immensely popular “A Prairie Home Companion.” One of the most recognizable voices in radio, Keillor lifts the art of storytelling to a new level with wit, reflective philosophy and his own signature aplomb. $78.00 - $55.00 Adult $70.00 - $50.00 St/Sr/Mil $39.00 - $27.50 Youth
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WHY SUBSCRIBE? - Receive up to 20% off your tickets to the 13-14 season at the Washington Center! - Pay one $15 handling fee for your entire subscription, rather than the standard $3/ticket service fee - Priority seating means you’ll claim your seats before non-subscribers! - We’ll mail you your subscription tickets at no additional cost before the season starts – no waiting in line at will-call!
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- By becoming a Same Seat subscriber you will be able to retain the same seats for every performance in your season order. You have the right to re-claim those seats every year as long as you retain your “Same Seat” status. - Flexible seating comes with a 10% discount on your season tickets, and allows you to be seated in various areas of the theater throughout your season. See the stage from every angle!
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August 20: Single tickets go on sale
Payment Plan Options
PAYMENT PLAN DEADLINE: July 26, 2013 - Pay for your entire ticket order and Friends contribution now using cash, check, or credit card - or You may pay 1/2 of your ticket order and Friends contribution by credit card only, and the remaining balance will be automatically charged to your credit card on August 23.* - or You may pay 1/4 of your ticket order and Friends contribution by credit card only, and the remaining balance will be automatically charged to your credit card, in equal installments, on August 23, September 20, and October 25.* *Patrons wishing to take advantage of the payment plan options must turn in their subscriptions before July 26.
Dates to Remember: June 20: Season subscriptions go on sale
Subscription forms can be downloaded from the Washington Center website starting June 20, 2013. (Visit www.washingtoncenter.org/season-brochure).
July 19: Same Seat Subscription deadline Subscriptions turned in after this date will not be eligible for the “Same Seat” benefit, so don’t delay!
Mail to 512 Washington St SE; Olympia, WA 98501 Fax to: (360) 754.1177 Or call in your subscription during Box Office hours. www.washingtoncenter.org |
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OCT 25 & 26, 2013 7:30PM Defending the Caveman
NOV 9, 2013 7:30PM Charlie Musselwhite
JAN 18, 2014 7:30PM Turtle Island Quartet with Guest Nellie Mckay
JAN 26, 2014 7:30PM The Official Blues Brothers Revue
OCT 3, 2013 7:30PM Jon Batiste and Stay Human
NOV 8, 2013 8:00PM Black Box Jazz Series Steve Bentley Band
JAN 15, 2014 7:30PM 21st Century Masters Series Ben Beilman, violin
JAN 25, 2014 2:00PM & 7:30PM Menopause The Musical
JAN 29, 2014 7:30PM An Evening with Judy Collins
JAN 19, 2014 2:00PM Opera Cinema Series The Magic Flute
NOV 21, 2013 7:30PM Garrison Keillor
OCT 29, 2013 7:30PM Rufus Wainwright
NOV 7, 2013 7:30PM Seattle Comedy Competition
FEB 7, 2014 7:30PM National Geographic Live Casey Anderson
JAN 23, 2014 7:30PM Comedy in the Box Additional performances: 2/27, 3/20, 4/24, 5/15, 6/19
FEB 12, 2014 7:30PM The Ten Tenors
JAN 24, 2014 8:00PM Black Box Jazz Series Michael Bisio Group
DEC 1, 2013 JAN 10, 2014 5:00PM 7:30PM Sing-a-Long-a Grease National Geographic Live Bryan Smith
NOV 6, 2013 7:30PM 21st Century Masters Series Andrew Tyson, piano
Happily Ever Laughter
MAR 14, 2014 7:30PM Forbidden Broadway:
APR 3, 2014 7:30PM Harlem Gospel Choir
MAY 1, 2014 7:00PM Tomáš Kubínek
MAR 13, 2014 7:30PM Caladh Nua
MAR 30, 2014 2:00PM Opera Cinema Series Hansel & Gretel
APR 24, 2014 7:00PM Silent Movie Series Blood and Sand
To Be Announced
APR 17, 2014 7:30PM Mystery Show
Streisand Songbook
MAR 23, 2014 7:30PM Ann Hampton Callaway Sings the
MAR 6, 2014 7:00PM Silent Movie Series The Four Horsemen of The Apocalypse
MAY 3, 2014 MAY 15, 2014 7:30PM 7:30PM Steep Canyon Rangers Billy McGuigan Yesterday and Today
APR 10, 2014 7:30PM BodyVox
MAR 21, 2014 8:00PM Black Box Jazz Series Daven Tillinghast and Friends
FEB 23, 2014 2:00PM Opera Cinema Series Carmen
MAY 16, 2014 8:00PM Black Box Jazz Series Brian Kinsella
APR 23, 2014 7:30PM Arlo Guthrie
MAR 26, 2014 7:30PM 21st Century Masters Series Cicely Parnas, cello
MAR 7, 2014 7:30PM National Geographic Live Sam Abell
Box Office (360) 753.8586 • www.washingtoncenter.org • www.olytix.org
Alive & Kicking
FEB 16, 2014 7:30PM The Second City
FEB 13, 2014 7:00PM Silent Movie Series The Sheik
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The Box Office at The Washington Center for the Performing Arts: 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm Tuesday through Friday, 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm Saturdays and two hours before any ticketed event Box Office is closed Saturdays in July and August Box Office (360) 753.8586 www.washingtoncenter.org • www.olytix.org The Box Office at The Minnaert Center for the Performing Arts is open 90 minutes before any ticketed event • www.olytix.org
Ticket Discounts
• Students (18 and younger or current college students of any age with valid Student ID) and Senior adults (65 and older) receive an approximately 10% per ticket discount for most Washington Center presented events. • For those 14 and under, Youth Tickets are typically 50% off adult ticket prices and are available for most performances, although not all performances are suitable for all ages. We make every effort to accurately represent event content when available. Parent/Guardian discretion is encouraged. •Student Rush: $10 Rush tickets for most events presented by The Washington Center are available all day on the day of the show, in person with valid Student ID. Rush tickets are available through the Box Office only and are based on ticket availability.
Group Sales
The Washington Center is pleased to offer group discounts for parties of ten or more! Group discounts are in addition to the regular Student and Senior discounts if applicable. Group Sales available through the Box Office only, please call or come by for more information.
Accessibility
The Washington Center is committed to providing accommodations for those with physical challenges. Please make these needs known in advance by contacting the Box Office. Wheelchair seating is not available online. Accommodations include: 16
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IN F ORMATION • Elevator access to the Mezzanine and Balcony levels • Seating without armrests • Accessibility for wheelchair occupants and their companion.* • Infrared listening assistance headsets for the hearing impaired. • Large print event descriptions available with advance notice. * Please make these needs known in advance.
Single Ticket Service Fees
A $3.00 service fee is charged for all single tickets purchased for Washington Center events. This fee contributes to the Center’s Refresh and Renew fund, which keeps our facility clean and safe.
House Policies
•Children three and older must have tickets in order to attend a ticketed event. We ask that all children 12 and younger be accompanied by an adult at all times. •Late arrivals will be seated at the discretion of the house manager. Please note that performing companies have the right to deny late seating. •Use of cell phones, cameras, or other electronic devices is strictly prohibited within the theater. Recording, video-taping or photography is not permitted.
Exchanges
•You may exchange your tickets for any Washington Center presented event in advance of the performance in person or by mail. Exchanges are subject to availability and non-Friend exchange fee. There are no refunds on tickets unless an event is canceled. All exchanges must be completed before the start of the originally ticketed event.
Ticket Donation
If you are unable to attend the event for which you hold tickets, consider a ticket donation! This opens your seats for another patron to experience an event at The Washington Center and you will receive a tax deductible receipt in the mail in the following weeks. To donate tickets, contact the Box Office at your earliest convenience prior to the show. All ticket donations and exchanges must be completed before the start of ticketed event.
Behind every great National Geographic story there is a great storyteller: the writers, photographers, filmmakers, scientists, explorers, and adventurers who bring the world home. Through National Geographic Live - a rich public program of speakers, concerts, and films - we present these storytellers on our stage. Our third season with National Geographic Live will include:
Bryan Smith
Casey Anderson
Sam Abell
“The Lens of Adventure”
“Bear With Me”
JAN 10/Friday 7:30PM
FEB 7/Friday 7:30PM
MAR 7/Friday 7:30PM
Bryan Smith is an award winning filmmaker based out of Squamish, British Columbia. His first documentary, 49 Megawatts, received acclaim both for its amazing kayaking footage and insightful exploration of the controversy over British Columbia’s river-based energy production. With extensive experience on just about every camera platform, Bryan’s experience at getting cameras into difficult and remote locations has earned him the title “Extreme Filmmaker.
This popular host of “America the Wild With Casey Anderson” and “Expedition Wild” grew up in Montana surrounded by wild animals and spaces, and was nicknamed the “animal magnet” as a kid. After college, he became a trainer at wildlife parks from the United States to Africa. Then a grizzly bear named Brutus was born in an overpopulated wildlife park and Casey rescued him from being euthanized. He went on to build a sanctuary for Brutus that became Montana Grizzly Encounter, a rescue and education facility he co-owns and directs, and the base from which Casey and Brutus teach park visitors about grizzly anatomy and conservation. An enthusiastic and passionate advocate for wildlife as well as an entertaining and thoughtful presenter, Casey Anderson shares on stage the lessons he’s learned living and working with wild animals.
Master photographer Sam Abell has been documenting our world since 1970. His award-winning images are informed by meticulous research and thoughtful execution. He has covered many iconic stories of our time, including the culture, commerce, and history of the Mississippi River, the writing of the U.S. Constitution, and the lives of creative giants Leo Tolstoy, Lewis Carroll, and Winslow Homer. Several years ago Abell retraced the expanse of the Lewis and Clark trail with the late historian and author Stephen Ambrose. Their resulting book is both beautiful and insightful as it explores the delicate balance between partnership and leadership that Lewis and Clark needed to strike in order to succeed. On stage Abell is one part artist, and one part philosopher, as he takes us deep inside the creative process to explore the universal truths often revealed through photography. www.washingtoncenter.org | 17
Each Speaker: $26.00 - $18.00 Adult $23.00 - $16.00 St/Sr/Mil $13.00 - $9.00 Youth
“The Photographic Life”
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2 SHOW TIMES! Defending the Caveman
Menopause The Musical
OCT 25 & OCT 26/Friday & Saturday 7:30PM
JAN 25/Saturday 2:00 & 7:30PM
This one-man show is Off-Broadway’s smash comedy about the misunderstandings between men and women. Defending the Caveman is a worldwide rock-solid tour de force that has won the hearts of millions in over 30 countries in more than 15 different languages. Caveman is a hilariously insightful play about the ways men and women relate. It has both sexes roaring with laughter and recognition. Lots of affectionate nudging goes on during the performance as audience members recognize themselves in the stories being told on stage. 18
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$39.00 - $19.00 Adult $35.00 - $17.00 St/Sr/Mil $19.50 - $9.50 Youth
Four women at a lingerie sale with nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! See what millions of women worldwide have been laughing about for over 10 years! It’s the Hilarious Celebration of Women and The Change!® Prepare to laugh along with songs like “Stayin’ Awake” and “Puff, My God I’m Draggin’.”
$64.00 - $39.00 Adult $58.00 - $35.00 St/Sr/Mil $32.00 - $19.50 Youth
The Second City Happily Ever Laughter FEB 16/Sunday 7:30PM Drawing on classic material from The Second City archives as well as scenes ripped from the morning headlines, The Second City’s Happily Ever Laughter is your chance to see comedy stars in the making in an evening of smart, cutting edge comedy. The Second City continues to deliver the leading voices in comedy while touring the globe. With scripted and improvisational elements, audiences always enjoy being part of the show and playing along with the next generation of comic legends. Many of comedy’s brightest stars have hit the road with The Second City Touring Company including Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Amy Poehler, Steve Carell, Bill Murray, Keegan Michael Key and most recently, current Saturday Night Live stars Cecily Strong, Tim Robinson, and Jason Sudeikis.
$42.00 - $19.00 Adult $38.00 - $17.00 St/Sr/Mil $21.00 - $9.50 Youth
Forbidden Broadway: Alive & Kicking MAR 14/Friday 7:30PM This long-running musical revue hilariously tweaks current and past shows from The Great White Way. The show’s format — four actors juggling multiple characters in a musical revue in front of a glittery curtain — delivers side-splitting laughs. “They’re back! Don’t worry if you’ve missed many of the recent and current Broadway musicals; you’ll get more than the necessary roadmap and probably laugh your socks off a lot more than you would at the originals as Forbidden Broadway takes you on a parody jaunt. This way you can choose which shows you actually want to see and look at all the money you’ll save!” Examiner.com.
$49.00 - $25.00 Adult $44.00 - $23.00 St/Sr/Mil $24.50 - $12.50 Youth
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Comedy in the Box Series
NOV 7/Thursday 7:30PM
We will kick off our Comedy in the Box series with a special night in November where the Comedy in the Box series takes over the Main Stage for the Seattle Comedy Competition Semi-Finals! We will even bring the bar over for this special evening of non-stop laughs. 21+
The 34th Annual Seattle International Comedy Competition returns to the Washington Center with a Round One Semi-finals show. The show features 16 professional comedians - yes, 16! - from across North America (and even further away), selected from hundreds of submissions, who will be competing for over $15,000 in cash prizes. The Competition is actually a touring festival, with 23 shows over 26 days in 19 different venues. Each week, comics are eliminated or move on, until a winner is crowned. It’s the original “Last Comic Standing!” 21+ only. 20
JAN 23/Thursday 7:30PM FEB 27/Thursday 7:30PM MAR 20/Thursday 7:30PM APR 24/Thursday 7:30PM MAY 15/Thursday 7:30PM JUN 19/Thursday 7:30PM
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$17.00 Adult $15.00 Military
This will be the sixth full season for our wildly popular comedy cabaret, booked in conjunction with the Seattle Comedy Competition. Join us as we transform the Black Box theater into a cozy cabaret and present some of the finest touring comedians working today. Most evenings feature a headlining act with two opening performers, and a full bar is available in the lobby throughout the evening. Some comedians may be a bit more blue than others, but you’re sure to have a great time! All Black Box Comedy Shows are 21+ only.
Single Tickets: $17.00 Adult $15.00 Military Collection Price Available as part of a season subscription only: 3 for $48
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BodyVox APR 10/Thursday 7:30PM Based in Portland, Oregon, BodyVox’s movement surges from a fascination with the endless possibilities of the human body in motion, informed by years of cross training and layers of experience. Led by Emmy Awardwinning choreographers Jamey Hampton and Ashley Roland, BodyVox is known for its visual virtuosity, distinctive wit and unique ability to combine dance, theater and film into breathtaking productions rich in imagery, athleticism and humor. Hampton and Roland are distinguished artists on the world stage, formed by their years working as creators and performers with innovative dance companies Momix, ISO Dance, and Pilobolus. BodyVox builds upon this tradition of excellence with a unique voice that is equally influenced by its Northwest roots and world view.
$49.00 - $34.00 Adult $44.00 - $31.00 St/Sr/Mil $24.50 - $17.00 Youth
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OPERA Cinema Series
The Magic Flute
Carmen
Hansel & Gretel
Mozart’s The Magic Flute is a colorful parade of wild and whimsical characters - from the high-flying coloratura of the Queen of the Night to Papageno and his flighty bird songs, The Magic Flute is truly a magical opera!
Carmen has lust, betrayal, murder - not to mention some of the most famous music in the history of opera. Anna Caterina Antonacci is “in her prime...a musically intelligent and vocally splendid singer” (NYTimes); she tackles the title role with fire and intensity in this spectacular production from the Opera de Paris.
Two sweets-loving children, one hungry witch - watch out, it’s Hansel and Gretel! The classic fairy tale takes an operatic twist in this family favorite by Engelbert Humperdinck, in a charming production from the Opera de Paris.
Geroges Bizet’s CARMEN
From the Opera de Paris, Captured live on April 22, 2013 Conductor: Claus Peter Flor, Director: Mariame Clement Starring: Daniela Sindram, Anne-Catherine Gillet Sung in French, Not Rated Running Time: approximately 109 minutes
JAN 19/Sunday 2:00PM
W. A. Mozart’s THE MAGIC FLUTE (Die Zauberflöte)
From the Salzburg Festival, Captured Live on August 06, 2012 Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Director: Jens-Daniel Herzog Starring: Georg Zeppenfeld, Bernard Richter, Mandy Fredrich Sung in German, Not Rated Running Time: approximately 240 minutes
FEB 23/Sunday 2:00PM
From the Opera de Paris, Captured Live on December 13, 2012 Conductor: Philippe Jordan, Director: Yves Beaunesne Starring: Anna Caterina Antonacci, Nikolai Schukoff Sung in French, Not Rated Running Time: approximately 109 minutes
MAR 30/Sunday 2:00PM
Engelbert Humperdinck’s HANSEL AND GRETEL
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8th Annual Silent MOVIE Concert Series with Dennis James, House Organist on the Mighty Andy Crow Wurlitzer Organ
Featuring the Best of Rudolph Valentino plus vocalists Connie Corrick and Hugh Hastings
The Sheik (1921)
FEB 13/Thursday7:00PM Out of the swirling sands of an Arabian Night, Rudolph Valentino rode his stallion off the film screen and into women’s hearts. Valentino—his name alone evokes images of the exotic lover, of romance and adventure in distant lands. Rudolph Valentino was born in Italy and worked his way through Europe before landing in New York City in 1913. In America, he worked odd jobs as a dishwasher and tango dancer until he discovered his most valuable assets. He moved into show business with the sponsorship of various older women, often exchanging amorous nights for the proper introductions. This film created a national phenomenon and Valentino became a Hollywood star. This exciting romantic drama stars Rudolph Valentino as Ahmed, the sexy desert Arab sheik, who abducts, charms, and seduces sophisticated English woman Lady Diana Mayo (Agnes Ayres). He wins her heart and then rides to her rescue when she is captured by a rival tribesman.
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1921)
MAR 6/Thursday7:00PM Rudolph Valentino achieved immense fame as the screen’s Great Lover and became a certified star for his work in this film. Based on Blasco Ibanez’ novel, Valentino is sensational as the tango dancer and ladies’ man Julio Desnoyers. Born into a mixed-heritage family, half French, half German, Julio is forced to reevaluate his decadent and apolitical lifestyle when confronted with the unparalleled horror of the first World War. Stark imagery of the visit of the Four Horsemen - war, conquest, famine, and death- cause Julio to join the war effort and suffer a sacrificial death, making this unforgettable anti-war film a silent classic. A wellcrafted, grim tale that is compulsory for film history buffs and is remembered today especially for the scene of Valentino’s sexy tango dance in a smoke-filled Argentinian cantina.
Connie Corrick
Hugh Hastings
Blood and Sand (1922)
APR 24/Thursday7:00PM Rudolph Valentino stars in this silent era drama as Juan, a young Spaniard who wants to become a famous toreador. Determined to escape poverty and support his widowed mother, Juan quickly rises to national prominence as a bullfighter and marries Carmen, his longtime love. However, as Juan’s celebrity grows, his devastatingly good looks and growing appetite for everything leave him vulnerable to the throngs of women who want him. When Doña Sol (Naldi), a beautiful and exotic society woman, seduces Juan, it marks his fall from grace as gradually his fame, wife, and mistress desert him
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FRIENDS
The Friends of the Washington Center are people just like you. For over 25 years the Center has been a part of the South Sound community and, like all non-profit arts organizations, we cannot exist on the strength of ticket sales and rentals alone. We need the help of community members who love the arts, culture, and community that the Washington Center helps foster. Your Friends membership will ensure the Washington Center is able to continue as a home for the arts next week, next month, next year, and in years to come. In addition to helping support the Center’s regular season programming, your Friends contribution helps us provide an affordable, well-equipped and maintained performing arts facility for dozens of local arts organizations. As one of the only available local venues, it is increasingly important that the Center is able to help keep costs low for these community based groups. Your support of the Center gives us the artistic freedom to present a broad selection of national and international performances, bringing world-class music, dance, theater, film, and guest speakers to the South Sound region. Not only does your support help bring the community together through art, your generous donation affords you exclusive privileges, including program recognition, complimentary ticket exchanges, priority seating, and more!
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Liberty Lounge
Our Liberty Lounge was designed for Friends contributing at the Patron level or higher. Named after the original theater that existed on the current site of the Washington Center, the Liberty Lounge is open for nearly all regular Washington Center season performances before the show and at intermission. Come in, hang up your coat, and have a drink from our full-service no-host bar.
Directors Circle
The Washington Center Director’s Circle is comprised of donors who have given $1,500 and above. The Director’s Circle provides critical support for the Center, and was created for those individuals whose resources allow them to dedicate their support to the health and vitality of the arts in our community.
OVATION SOCIETY
The Ovation Society of the Washington Center for the Performing Arts has been formed to honor and recognize the generous Friends who remember the Center in their estate plans. To become a part of this esteemed group, you can provide for the Center in your will or name us as the beneficiary of a trust, life insurance policy, or annuity. Your gift will ensure that the Center continues to provide the exceptional quality of art and performance you have enjoyed, well into the future. Your gift provides a lasting legacy for the community, bringing the mission and spirit of the Washington Center to future generations.
Artistic Endowment
The Washington Center was born from the belief that a regional performing arts center is fundamental to the cultural pursuits of our community, and providing access to the arts in a way that aims to enrich the lives of its patrons is our primary goal. The Center recognizes a need in our community for diverse opportunities in arts education and cultural outreach as essential to achieving our aims, and we are committed to providing a distinctive cultural experience and connecting the community with new and innovative artistic expression. The Washington Center for the Performing Arts Artistic Endowment fund is a unique, permanent fund that will provide our community greater access to the arts, increase arts education funding, encourage collaboration between local arts and culture organizations, and, by accomplishing these goals, strengthen the cultural fabric of our community. As an arts leader in the South Puget Sound region with committed staff and board leadership, the Center is uniquely positioned and prepared to develop, maintain, and utilize this permanent endowment fund. The endowment accepts gifts of cash, stock and real estate, charitable remainder trusts, bequests, or other planned gifts. Individual endowments may be paid over a period of several years. As always, your gift is tax deductible. Your gift provides greater funding stability for the organization by augmenting annual giving and helping the Center fulfill its mission to serve as the primary connection between the encouragement and development of cultural horizons in the South Puget Sound area.
LIBERTY LOUNGE We invite you to relax in the Black Box lobby and share a bit of conversation before a performance and at intermission in the comfortable atmosphere of the Liberty Lounge. 路 Cabaret seating 路 Complimentary water, coffee, tea and cookies 路 Full service no-host bar An exclusive benefit for donors at the Patron Level ($250) and above.
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ARTISTIC PARTNERS Ballet Northwest
Washington’s oldest ballet company starts the season off with the holiday favorite, “The Nutcracker”, premiering a brand new set December 13-22, 2013! Join us for the Fifth Annual Olympia Dance Festival on March 1, 2014, then celebrate Mother’s Day with Swan Lake, May 9-11, 2014. www.balletnorthwest.org / info@balletnorthwest.org / (360) 867.8824
Casa Patas Foundation
The Honorary Consulate of Spain, Seattle, sponsor of Spanish cultural events throughout the Northwest, presents: Casa Patas Foundation of Madrid to once again heat up our November night with an emotion-filled performance of FLAMENCO. For more about this event contact Ianus Foundation at Flamenco_Olympia@comcast.net Contact: Annette Baumgartner / Flamenco_Olympia@comcast.net
Debbi’s Dance, Etc.
Every year in June, Debbi’s Dance, Etc. showcases its talented dancers of all ages in three separate performances. Each show is different and presents a variety of dance styles including tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, ballet, and acrobatic dance. www.debbisdanceetc.com / 6715 Martin Way E, Olympia / (360) 456.6350
Entertainment Explosion
Close to 60 performers, all age 55-86 and all volunteer, present a variety show concert at the Washington Center each spring. “A Really Big Shoe” benefits homeless children in the 8 local school districts and Community Youth Services. Shoe 8 is scheduled for March 8 & 9 of 2014. In 7 years EE has raised more than $175,000 for needy kids. We look forward to seeing everyone next spring for another fun charged show. www.entertainmentexplosion.com / entertainmentexplosion@aol.com / (360) 357.4001
Johansen Olympia Dance Center
Johansen Olympia Dance Center is excited to return to the Center this year for its annual recitals on Sunday, June 8. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the Dance Center holds four recitals that are free to the public: at noon, 2pm, 4pm, and 6pm. The performances feature ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, hip-hop, and modern dance. The Dance Center is proud to offer high quality dance in a positive and nurturing environment. www.olympiadancecenter.com / Ken & Josie Johnson, Directors / (360) 943.8011
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Masterworks Choral Ensemble
Masterworks’ season starts off in October with a lively Celtic concert with The Burren Boys and harpist, Margaret Shelton. In December, we bring back Portland’s outstanding bell choir, Bells of the Cascades, for the best family Christmas concert ever! The 2012 A Cappella champs, Rezonate, return to host Harmony Sweepstakes: A Cappella Festival in March and Olympia Family Theater joins Masterworks in April for “Sing for the Cure” to benefit cancer research. Our season finale is a tribute to Frank Sinatra: Ol’ Blue Eyes. You won’t want to miss our 33rd season of choral excellence! Gary Witley, Artistic Director & Conductor www.mce.org / info@mce.org / (360) 491.3305
Olympia Downtown Association
After a fun filled day of shopping & dining in Downtown Olympia with your girlfriends, the ODA is thrilled to host the Girls Night Out reception at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts. Enjoy a Girls Night Out signature drink with appetizers before listening for your name to be drawn as one of the raffle or SUPER PRIZE winners! Proceeds support a local non-profit! Downtown for the Holidays is a downtown Olympia tradition complete with Santa, a singing Christmas tree, horse drawn carriage & electric trolley rides, a bell chime choir, gingerbread house competition, the holiday parade and of course the lighting of the annual holiday tree! Connie Lorenz, Executive Director. 120 State Ave., PMB 1031 / oda@tss.net / (360) 357.8948
Olympia Family Theater
Olympia Family Theater is in its 8th season of providing theatrical productions for children, as well as theatrical camps and classes year-round. A fun place to learn, play, and volunteer, OFT is proud to be part of a great community of artists. www.olyft.org / info@olyft.org / (360) 570.1638
Olympia Junior Programs
OJP presents low-cost, school day shows for elementary students and their teachers, and homeschool families. Programs are curriculum-related and performed by professional, national touring companies. The OJP season is February-April, and this year’s shows are: Four Score and Seven Years Ago (a Civil War musical), Brer Rabbit & Other Trickster Tales, The Odyssey, and Super Scientific Circus. Reservations are made directly with OJP. Details at www.olympiajuniorprograms. com / president@olympiajuniorprograms.com / (360) 438.5992
AT THE CENTER Olympia Rotary Club
The “Cool Jazz/Clean Water Capital Jazz Festival and Wine Tasting Event” combines the offering of a unique venue for area high school jazz bands to participate in an adjudicated music event, an evening Jazz Concert for the community and a wine tasting event. The net proceeds of approximately $20,000 are split with about 40% going to Rotary Sponsored water projects in developing countries; 40% going to the purchase of new band instruments and refurbishing used instruments for local School Districts to make available to low income students; and 20% going to a jointly planned “working together for youth” workshop attended by leaders from the Boys and Girls Club, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Boy and Girls Scouts, the YMCA, and other programs. www.cooljazzcleanwater.com / Patrick J. Beehler, Chairman / 904 Cardigan Street NW, Olympia
Olympia Symphony Orchestra
The Olympia Symphony Orchestra presents the 2013-2014 Season, “From the Heart”. Featuring local Pacific NW talent and works by Beethoven, Chopin, and Rachmaninoff to name a few of the greats. oso@olympiasymphony.com / (360) 753.0074
Olympia Union Gospel Mission
Join us for a fast-paced showcase of astounding talent. Our very own dental community along with their musical friends will bring high energy to the stage with music, comedy, dancing, singing and much more. There is something for everyone as the Olympia Jazz Senators provide a variety of musical sounds for for the show from Rock-n-Roll to Soul and Latin to Gospel. This two thumbs up extravaganza is fun for everyone, including families or anyone in the mood for an outrageously good time! Saturday October 19, 2013 at 7:30pm. www.ougm.org / krina@ougm.org / (360) 709.9725 / Krina Allison
Olympia Youth Chorus
Olympia Youth Chorus performs annually at the WCPA. The Olympia Youth Chorus features singers between the ages of 5 & 18 who are broken into 5 distinct and separate choirs. At our annual March concert, we feature all five of our Choirs, both individually and together. Olympia Youth Chorus is designed to nurture the appreciation of choral art and the shared experience of creating fine choral music for young singers in South Puget Sound. It is wonderful to offer this concert yearly at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts. amybeth.shier@gmail.com /Amy Shier, Choir Manager / (360) 789.9427
Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia
The Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia (SOGO) provides challenging opportunities for young musicians and three engaging concerts for the community: November 3, March 2 and May 18, 4 p.m. at the Washington Center. SOGO also presents at the Center, free and open to the public, the Messiah Sing-Along, December 23 and the Instrument Petting Zoo for kids of all ages to blow, bow, and buzz the orchestral instruments during the Olympia Spring Arts Walk. studentorchestras@gmail.com / Krina Allison, Executive Director
Studio One Dance Association
Studio One Dance & Acro Centre is pleased to be returning to the Washington Center for another season of dance and entertainment featuring local dancers. We present an annual dance review every June, with local students from Olympia and Yelm. Our shows are filled with excitement and are very entertaining and always family friendly. Samantha Williams, Creative Director www.studio1dance.org / (360) 412.8225 Oly / 360.400.2224 Yelm
Studio West Dance Theater
Studio West Dance Theatre presents two full length ballets at The Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts this season. December 12-15 is our annual production of the Nutcracker! This holiday tradition is full of excitement and humor, sure to entertain all! Performing next is the fantastic fairy tale ballet of Alice in Wonderland, making its Olympia debut May 2-4, 2014. www.studiowestdanceacademy.com / info@studiowestdanceacademy.com / (360) 561.3060 / 1025 Black Lake Blvd. SW, Olympia
The Olympia Sweet Adelines
With nearly 50 years of performances, this all female group of local a cappella singers is thrilled to present to their hometown crowd! This year, Sweet Adelines brings the “Haunted Refrain” to the KJM Mainstage at SPSCC Saturday October 12th for one great show. Joyce Hughes / (360) 489.1204
Warren Miller Entertainment
This fall, Warren Miller Entertainment invites you to follow us on journey around the globe with the world’s most legendary skiers and riders to the biggest and most remote mountains. For the 64th time we bring you on the ride of your life. Check out Warren Miller’sTicket To Ride. www.warrenmiller.com www.washingtoncenter.org |
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Get Involved! We have the best volunteer team around! Consider volunteering your time to become an usher or concessionaire for Washington Center events! Simply attend a volunteer training session on one of the days listed below. To learn more, contact: volunteers@washingtoncenter.org Volunteer Training sessions for 2013/14: October 15, 2013 November 19, 2013 January 21, 2014 February 18, 2014 March 18, 2014 May 13, 2014 All trainings are held at The Center at 6:30PM sharp!
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The Washington Center is committed to being Your Center for the Arts in the South Puget Sound and our commitment centers around education. The Washington Center prides itself on providing educational opportunities to enhance student learning. Our initiative – NEXT GENERATION - consolidates our efforts. We provide an education rental rate to qualifying groups, keeping our rental costs low enough so groups such as Olympia Junior Programs can bring in thousands of children and introduce them to the theater. The Center provides several discounts in order to further arts education. This provides an affordable resource for students and educational groups who may otherwise not be able to attend performances. Students of all ages receive approximately a 10% discount to most WCPA shows. Youth tickets, for those 14 and younger, are half price for most shows, and this year we have added a special $5.00 youth price to several of our performances. Finally, on the day of each event we offer our 10 Buck Tix deal to students who come to the Center in person, with their student I.D. The Center often works with educational organizations to provide group discounts to classes and clubs. If you are interested in attending a performance as an educational group, please call our box office. The Center created the 21st Century Masters series, now in its 18th year, with the Young Concert Artists Association in New York and brings three budding young classical musicians each year to perform as part of our season. As part of their time in the South Sound, they conduct master classes, perform recitals in local area schools, and teach workshops with area young musicians. We annually host “Instrument Petting Zoo” in conjunction with the Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia (SOGO) during the Spring ArtsWalk, where kids and adults of all ages can come to the theater free of charge and see, touch, and play the instruments of their choice. We have also worked with the Timberland Regional Library, a rural Library District servicing 7,000 square miles through 27 community libraries. All Washington Center presented performances are researched by TRL and a quarterly Resource Guide is created so students interested in a study guide of upcoming performances can find extended, thorough materials. Many student groups and classes center projects around a performance and this allows them to use the resources available through TRL to gain a greater understanding of an artist or a performance.
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JON BATISTE AND STAY HUMAN OCT 3 DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN OCT 25 & 26 RUFUS WAINWRIGHT OCT 29 21st century masters series - ANDREW TYSON, PIANO NOV 6 SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY COMPETITION NOV 7 BLACK BOX CABARET JAZZ SERIES - STEVE BENTLEY BAND NOV 8 CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE NOV 9 GARRISON KEILLOR NOV 21 SING-A-LONG-A GREASE DEC 1
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national geographic LIVE SERIES - BRYAN SMITH JAN 10 21st century masters series - BEN BEILMAN, VIOLIN JAN 15 TURTLE ISLAND QUARTET with guest nellie mckay JAN 18 OPERA CINEMA SERIES - THE MAGIC FLUTE JAN 19 COMEDY IN THE BOX JAN 23 BLACK BOX CABARET JAZZ SERIES - MICHAEL BISIO GROUP JAN 24 MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL JAN 25 - TWO SHOWS THE OFFICIAL BLUES BROTHERS REVUE JAN 26 AN EVENING WITH JUDY COLLINS JAN 29 national geographic LIVE SERIES - CASEY ANDERSON FEB 7 THE TEN TENORS FEB 12 SILENT FILM SERIES - THE SHEIK FEB 13
THE SECOND CITY FEB 16 OPERA CINEMA SERIES - CARMEN FEB 23 COMEDY IN THE BOX FEB 27 SILENT FILM SERIES - THE FOUR HORSEMEN OF THE APOCALYPSE MAR 6 national geographic LIVE SERIES - SAM ABELL MAR 7 CALADH NUA MAR 13 FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: ALIVE & KICKING MAR 14 COMEDY IN THE BOX MAR 20 BLACK BOX CABARET JAZZ SERIES - DAVEN TILLINGHAST AND FRIENDS MAR 21 ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY sings the streisand songbook MAR 23 21st century masters series - CICELY PARNAS, CELLO MAR 26 OPERA CINEMA SERIES - HANSEL & GRETEL MAR 30 HARLEM GOSPEL CHOIR APR 3 BODYVOX APR 10 MYSTERY SHOW APR 17 ARLO GUTHRIE APR 23 COMEDY IN THE BOX APR 24 SILENT FILM SERIES - BLOOD AND SAND APR 24 Tomáš KUBÍNEK MAY 1 STEEP CANYON RANGERS MAY 3 BILLY MCGUIgan - YESTERDAY AND TODAY MAY 15 COMEDY IN THE BOX MAY 15 BLACK BOX CABARET JAZZ SERIES - BRIAN KINSELLA MAY 16 COMEDY IN THE BOX JUN 19