2014-2015 Touhill Experience Magazine

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2014-2015 Season

St. Louis Jazz Orchestra p. 4

Celtic Festival: Cherish the Ladies p. 9

Cantus p. 12

Best of The Second City p. 17

The Little Mermaid Variety Children’s Theatre p. 19

MADCO p. 22

Dance Theatre of Harlem Dance St. Louis p. 25

Don Quixote

Saint Louis Ballet p. 26

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TABLE O F C O NTEN T S

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JAZZ 4. St. Louis Jazz Orchestra

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6. International Performing Arts Series 9. Celtic Festival: Cherish the Ladies 11. Jussit–Finnish Male Choir

C L ASSIC AL 12. Cantus 13. Philharmonia Quartett Berlin 14. Arianna String Quartet

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C OMEDY 17. The Second City

THEATRE 18. Mark Twain Tonight!

19. Disney’s The Little Mermaid 20. John Lithgow

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D ANCE 22. MADCO 24. New Dance Horizons III 25. Dance Theatre of Harlem 26. Aspen Santa Fe Ballet

26. Tango Buenos Aires 27. Compagnie Käfig 28. Love is in the Air 29. Don Quixote

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HO LID AY 30. The Nutcracker 31. Ambassadors of Harmony: Sounds of the Season 32. UMSL Jazz for the Holidays

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UM SL FIN E ART S & C O M M U N I C AT I O N 32. Dr. King Holiday Observance 33. Performance Calendar 40. Season Calendar

WRITERS & EDITORS: Cary Goldwasser, Carla Gibson, Julia Gleason, Emily Horsford, Michael Wense.

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DESIGN & PRODUCTION: Marty Baragiola PHOTOGRAPHY: Marty Baragiola (St. Louis Jazz Orchestra) Justin Lee Photography (Arianna String Quartet) Craig Schwartz (John Lithgow) Matthew Murphy (Dance Theatre of Harlem) Michel Cavalca (Compagnie Käfig) Bob Morrison (MADCO) August Jennewein

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Thank you

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for your continued support of the Touhill.

FROM THE DEAN Let your spirits soar by witnessing world-renowned dancers leap across the stage. Travel the world through music by attending a brilliant choral or orchestral concert.

Join us for an emotional journey during a stirring theatre performance. Dig into critical contemporary issues by studying global health communication. Be transformed by beauty and challenged by art and design. Ignite a new passion through technology and media production.

These transformative moments occur several times a week on the campus of University of Missouri–St. Louis. As dean of UMSL Fine Arts and Communication and Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center, I want to welcome you to our exceptional venue, top performances and events and highly regarded academic programs. As you look through the 2014-15 EXPERIENCE magazine, you will find many opportunities to visit the Touhill. The upcoming season promises a variety of exciting productions. And while attending an event at the Touhill, you will be greeted by a dedicated member of our volunteer guild committed to providing an outstanding patron experience.

There are several ways you can help us sustain the integrity and quality of our spaces and performances. I ask that you consider supporting the arts and academic programming through individual giving and corporate sponsorship.

Help me build the arts in the St. Louis region by nurturing the next generation of students and artists.

Thank you. I hope to see you soon! –Jean Miller

For more information on how your donation to UMSL Fine Arts and Communication helps the next generation of artists and communicators, contact David Gonzalez at 314-516-4109.

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You may also review giving options at Touhill.org/support.

Thank you for your consideration.

St. Louis' Premiere Big Band

The St. Louis Jazz Orchestra is comprised of the finest jazz artists in St. Louis.

Focusing on the music of jazz greats as well as the contemporary jazz music of today, St. Louis Jazz Orchestra (STLJO) has a loyal following.

Jim Widner is director and founder of the orchestra, and highlights of his luminous career include touring as a bassist with Stan Kenton and Woody Herman, among others.

This season, he pays tribute to these legendary big band jazz leaders.

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“Just as it was an honor to play with Herman and Kenton,” said Widner, “it’s with tremendous reverence that the STLJO showcases the music and honors their legendary careers.”

In addition to his performance career, Widner is also recognized as one of the nation's most respected jazz educators. He was inspired by Kenton’s dedication to education and has carried that torch by running the Jim Widner Jazz Camps since 1988.

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ST. LOUIS JAZZ ORCHESTRA

A TRIBUTE TO WOODY HERMAN

Wednesday October 15 7pm $25

A Tribute to Stan Kenton Considered one of the pioneers of progressive jazz, Stan Kenton gained much notoriety from the 1940s through ’70s with songs like "Painted Rhythm," “Intermission Riff,” "Eager Beaver,” “Artistry in Rhythm” and “The Peanut Vendor.” A pianist, composer and arranger who led an innovative, influential and often controversial American jazz orchestra, Kenton also left a legacy as an educator.

ST. LOUIS JAZZ ORCHESTRA A TRIBUTE TO STAN KENTON

Wednesday February 4 7pm $25

Swing This Swing music defined a generation, and the infectious rhythm is a permanent part of the American musical landscape. Featuring the music of such jazz greats as Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman, Jim Widner leads the STLJO through an evening of music that led the Swing Era. This concert promises to swing from the first tune to the last.

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Tuesday March 3 7pm $25

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The first concert of the season will showcase the music of Woody Herman. A jazz clarinetist, alto and soprano saxophonist and singer, Herman became one of the most famous big band leaders of the 1930s and ’40s and garnered success through the ’70s. His various groups, collectively called “The Herd,” were known for high-energy, swingin’ style. His legendary career produced many classics, including “Four Brothers,” “Woodchopper's Ball,” “Make Someone Happy,” “Cousins” and "Early Autumn."

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A Tribute to Woody Herman

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Exploring Cultural Differences & Similarities

The International Performing Arts Series (IPAS) program brings world music, dance and theatre to St. Louis audiences.

Presented by International Studies and Programs at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, IPAS offers opportunities for people of different cultures, races, backgrounds and experiences to come together in a common performance space and discover common threads.

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Saturday September 27 8pm $20

Kaïssa Cameroon-born world musician Kaïssa is known for the irresistible African-inspired rhythms of her songs. Kaïssa’s voice is a unique instrument – an electric mix of character and clarity, strength and fragility, total control and unbridled joy. She’s been captivating audiences and peers alike, while working with other luminary artists.

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Friday October 17 8PM $20

George Perris International pop singer George Perris began performing at the age of 18. His successful career has brought him to some of the most prestigious concert halls in Greece and around the world. In 2014, Perris released his first English-language album, Picture This, recorded in Los Angeles, New York, London, Montreal, Prague and Athens.

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Saturday January 31 8PM $20

Matsutoyo Kai The Japanese minyo folk music group Matsutoyo Kai was established in Northern California by Madame Matsutoyo Sato in 1966. Over the last 40 years, she has expanded her teachings to Southern California, where she currently resides. She continuously travels to teach with spirit and the ambition to keep this rare art of Japanese history alive.

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Sunday April 19 3PM $20 These World Music & Dance performances at the Touhill are part of the E3! - Explore - Experience - Engage - program. Arrive early for the 7:10 p.m. pre-performance discussion, and stay late for the post-concert reception. E3! is free with the price of your ticket.

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Zilun Art School Dancers is a classical Chinese folk dance troupe and school that teaches and performs the traditional folk dance styles of China. Through this cultural backdrop, the dancers promote a better understanding of the Chinese culture with audiences worldwide.

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Headlines 2015 Celtic Festival

"Expands the annals of Irish music in America, the music is passionate, tender and rambunctious"–The New York Times With a spectacular blend of virtuosi instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and stunning step dancing, this powerhouse group combines all the facets of Irish traditional culture and delivers in an immensely humorous and entertaining package.

Taking their name from a traditional Irish jig, the all-female, Irish-American group initially began in 1985 with a series of concerts celebrating the rise of female musicians in a once male-dominated scene.

The Ladies have since recorded 15 highly acclaimed albums, won numerous awards and have performed in the finest concert halls and international festivals across North and South America, the United Kingdom and Europe, China, Australia and New Zealand.

CELTIC FESTIVAL: CHERISH THE LADIES Sunday March 22 3pm $25

VIP $35

Presented by International Studies & Programs

VIP tickets include a post-concert reception catered

by Llewelyn’s and a meet and greet with the artist.

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Cherish the Ladies

E3! - Explore - Experience - Engage

THE TOUHILL BRINGS YOU INSIDE THE PERFORMANCE LIKE NO OTHER VENUE.

The E3! program begins as our experts and advisors elevate the level of appreciation for a performance with a pre-show discussion. You can enhance your understanding of a piece - no matter how familiar or foreign to you. This Explore phase plants seeds of understanding that take root during the Experience of the performance itself.

After the performance, you and other E3! participants gather for a reception and Engage in conversation about what you've just seen. And you never know who might drop by... many times artists attend just to thank and chat with members of the audience!

Pre-show discussions generally begin 50 minutes prior to the performance start time. The E3! preshow discussion and post-show reception are free with the price of a ticket to the performance. E3! is free to patrons, thanks to the support of Friends of the Touhill.

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JUSSIT–FINNISH MALE CHOIR Sunday November 9 3pm FREE Presented by International Studies & Programs

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The center of the choir’s activities is in the city of Seinäjoki. And while Jussit regularly performs in Finland, it travels to festivals and competitions throughout Europe, the United States and Canada. In 2010, Jussit was invited to represent Finland at the World Expo in Shanghai.

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Since 1951, the Jussit–Finnish Male Choir has been maintaining the culture of South Ostrobothnia through song. Its repertoire consists primarily of traditional and modern Finnish male choir music and regional folk songs, but the group does occasionally perform what they call more “exotic” sounds. The 75-member group is representative of 15 different municipalities in this area of Finland.

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Cantus

Choral ensemble Cantus is known around the world for its trademark warmth and engaging performances of music ranging from the Renaissance to the 21st century.

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Working without a conductor, the members of Cantus rehearse and perform as chamber musicians, each contributing to the entirety of the artistic process. The Washington Post hails the group’s sound as having both “exalting finesse” and “expressive power” and refers to their music-making as “spontaneous grace.”

In Anthem, Cantus’ 2014-2015 touring program, the acclaimed vocal ensemble explores the songs that express identity and create a way for communities to show support for a cause, a heritage… even a sports team! The program features works ranging from the Hebrew Burial Kaddish to the African-American work song “Rainbow ‘Round My Shoulder,” to Latvia’s beautiful, unofficial national anthem “Mužam Zili” that came from the historic Singing Revolution, and even the lively Cuban folk tune “Arroz con Leche.”

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Friday February 6 8pm $34 $29 $24 $19

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PHILHARMONIA QUARTETT BERLIN Saturday October 18 8pm $27

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Founded in 1984 by the principal concertmaster and the string section leaders of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, the quartet appears regularly at the world's most prestigious concert halls, such as Carnegie and Wigmore. Of its performance in Portland, Barry Johnson of The Oregonian raved that as the musicians maintain “the stratospheric standards of one of the world's greatest orchestras, it's no surprise that their ensemble is so exquisite...”

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The quartet’s extensive concert calendar has taken the group to destinations throughout Europe, North and South America, as well as Asia. Lord Yehudi Menuhin commented: "I'd like to hear music always played as beautifully as you play."

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Hailed as "four of the best" by the British press after its debut at Wigmore Hall in London over two decades ago, the Philharmonia Quartett Berlin has celebrated a critically acclaimed career, establishing itself among the world's premier string quartets. It now boasts 20-plus years of international concerts and a large and diverse discography.

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Arianna String Quartet (ASQ) is Celebrating 15 Seasons in St. Louis The Arianna String Quartet (ASQ) began its String Quartet in Residence at UMSL in 2000, bringing worldclass performances and unforgettable concert evenings to St. Louis.

The ASQ’s 2014-15 St. Louis concert season features a dazzling offering of eclectic repertoire and virtuoso guest artists. Anchored by Beethoven and fortified by Brahms, the ASQ’s concert series brings together a robust collection of enduring classics and

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seldom heard works, presenting a oneof-a-kind concert experience in St. Louis.

The quartet–consisting of violinists John McGrosso and Julia Sakharova, violist Joanna Mendoza and cellist Kurt Baldwin–is hailed for its “emotional commitment and fluent virtuosity” (Pretoria News, South Africa). The internationally renowned ASQ promises to present yet another spectacular concert season to St. Louis audiences.

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with Scott Andrews, clarinet Friday September 5 8pm

with St. Louis Symphony Orchestra principal clarinetist Scott Andrews

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BEETHOVEN AND KLEIN with Alex Klein, oboe Friday November 7 8pm

Maestro Klein will take the ASQ’s Touhill audience on a sonic journey through the expansive range of expression of the oboe, along the way sharing the most beautiful playing in the world.

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART: Oboe Quartet in F Major, K.370 ANTAL DORÁTI: Notturno and Capriccio for Oboe and String Quartet BENJAMIN BRITTEN: Phantasy Quartet for Oboe and String Trio, Op.2 LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Quartet in F Major, Op.135

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CONTEMPORARY BEETHOVEN with Einav Yarden, piano Friday March 6 8pm

In an evening dedicated to experiencing contemporary sounds and musical languages that transcend time, the Arianna joins forces with internationally acclaimed pianist Einav Yarden. See this brilliant artist’s St. Louis concert debut!

SOFIA GUBAIDULINA: String Quartet No.2 (1987) LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Große Fuge, Op.133 ROBERT SCHUMANN: Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, Op.44 with Einav Yarden, piano

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BOLD NEW WORLD Friday May 8 8pm

Daring to boldly send the traditions of Western classical music in new directions, these three quartets continue to resonate as eternal masterpieces and achievements of the human spirit.

JOSEPH HAYDN: Quartet in F minor, Op.20 No.5 BÉLA BARTÓK: String Quartet No. 5 LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Quartet in A minor, Op.132

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LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Quartet in E-flat Major, Op.127 JOHANNES BRAHMS: Clarinet Quintet in B minor, Op.115

This unique concert series offers audience members a rare behindthe-scenes look into the craft of performance, and an opportunity for direct discussion and interaction with world-class musicians as they examine the dynamic process of interpretation and performance. Join the ASQ for five intimate evenings of music and discussion at UMSL at Grand Center.

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Two legendary works of the chamber repertoire promise a night of unforgettable expression and emotional power.

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DYNAMIC DUO

October 6, 2014 “The Game Changer: An Evening with Beethoven’s Op.127” 7:30pm November 3, 2014 “Questions and Answers with Beethoven” 7:30pm March 2, 2015 “Contemporary Beethoven and the mighty Grosse Fuge” 7:30pm April 6, 2015 “Untying the Score: The Composer’s Mind” 7:30pm May 4, 2015 “Capturing Beauty and Poetry: Beethoven Op.132” 7:30pm

Tickets In advance, $12 www.stlpublicradio.org/arianna At the door, $15 | Students, $5 UMSL Faculty and Students Free Ticket sales benefit UMSL String Scholarships and the KWMU Classical Music Endowment

All ASQ concerts at the Touhill are part of the E3! - Explore - Experience - Engage - program. Arrive early for the 7:10 p.m. pre-performance discussion, and stay late for the post-concert reception. E3! is free with the price of your ticket.

Presented in partnership with St. Louis Public Radio and the University of Missouri, St. Louis at the fabulous new state-of-theart UMSL at Grand Center building.

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highly anticipated annual spring performances.

The Second City celebrates a half century of cutting edge satiric revues and 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.

THE BEST OF THE SECOND CITY Thursday April 23 8pm Friday April 24 8pm Saturday April 25 6 & 9pm $35

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Named the country’s “Comedy Empire” by the New York Times, the Chicago-based improv group has a reputation for cultivating the next generation of comedic royalty with alumni including Tina Fey, Bill Murray, Steve Carell and Steven Colbert.

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This production will feature some of the greatest sketches, songs and improvisations from The Second City’s 52-year history. The famed troupe draws on its rich, laughter-inducing comedy archives to handpick hilarious vignettes for its three-day performance run in St. Louis.

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The Best of The Second City America’s famed comedy troupe brings its best sketches to St. Louis for

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MARK TWAIN TONIGHT!

Hal Holbrook in MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! is a one-man show centered on the words of the prolific author. But the story behind the performance is perhaps better told with numbers.

Holbrook has performed the role for 60 years, in all 50 states and 20 countries. The actor, who turns 90 in 2015, has a Tony, four Emmy Awards from ten nominations and one Oscar nomination. He still takes the stage as Twain approximately 20 times a year, as he has thousands of times before.

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After all the years, all the hours on stage, how can Holbrook possibly keep the show fresh?

“Holbrook keeps a record of every performance he's given, taking copious notes after the show on what material he performed… Whenever Holbrook does a return engagement at a theatre, he rarely repeats any of the material,” reports the LA Times in an article about the 2014 premiere of Holbrook/Twain: An American Odyssey, a documentary about the actor and his career-defining role.

Prior to his last engagement in St. Louis, a sold-out performance at the Touhill, Dennis Brown of the Riverfront Times wrote that “Holbrook's uncanny portrayal of the celebrated humorist, is that rare theatre gift that keeps on giving.” “See him now,” implores Brown, “for we shall not see his like again.”

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MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! Saturday April 11 8pm Tickets on sale February 10 Presented by the Eugene Field House Foundation

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Once again under the direction of Tony Award nominee Lara Teeter, Variety’s production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid will feature professional performers with a children’s ensemble comprised of children of all abilities. The National Endowment for the Arts and Regional Arts Commission support this Equity production, which brings the magic of Disney to the Touhill.

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Friday October 24 10am & 7:30pm Saturday October 25 1:30 & 7pm Sunday October 26 1:30pm $35 $25 $15 Presented by Variety Children's Theatre

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Disney’s The Little Mermaid is the sixth annual Broadway musical production and the first Disney show presented by Variety Children’s Theatre. Bringing together an all-star collection of talent along with a live orchestra, dazzling sets and stunning costumes, Variety Children’s Theatre creates an unforgettable, magical experience for the entire family.

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Ariel, “The Little Mermaid,” is fascinated with all things human. She collects the lost trinkets that fall into her undersea kingdom from the surface world, longing to join the people whose lives she can only view from afar. But when the sea witch Ursula offers her a chance to realize her dream at a heavy cost, how much will Ariel sacrifice to become part of the human world?

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The Little Mermaid

Stories by Heart

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Featuring the works of P.G. Wodehouse and Ring Lardner

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In a hilarious tour de force, Lithgow performs with zany abandon, portraying ten distinct, outrageous characters (including a parrot). By contrast, "Haircut" is a darkly comic look at Midwestern American implacability. It is a captivating yarn told by a gossipy barber in small-town Michigan as he gives a shave and a haircut to a stranger in town. STORIES BY HEART provides ample evidence of the power of storytelling, the magic of theatre, and the talents of one of our greatest actors.

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Invoking memories of his grandmother and father before him, Mr. Lithgow traces his roots as an actor and storyteller, interspersing his own story with two great stories that were read to him and his siblings when they were children.

These are "Uncle Fred Flits By" by P.G. Wodehouse and "Haircut" by Ring Lardner.

In the first, a fretful young Englishman is taken on a wild afternoon’s escapade in suburban London by his irrepressible uncle.

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Following his triumphant appearances at New York’s Lincoln Center and London’s National Theatre, the Tony® and Emmy® and Golden Globe® Award-winning actor offers a touching and humorous reflection on storytelling as the tie that binds humanity.

JOHN LITHGOW: STORIES BY HEART Featuring the works of P.G. Wodehouse and Ring Lardner

Thursday March 5 7:30pm $76 $56 $46 $36

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MADCO dancers are extraordinarily flexible – and in a sense well beyond their spectacular physical capability. With Artistic Director Stacy West’s commitment to collaboration, these versatile dancers take on choreography and music representing a wide range of backgrounds, historical perspectives and points of view.

The company’s 2014-2015 season illustrates MADCO’s collaborative spirit and flexibility to the fullest.

In Dance St. Louis’ production New Dance Horizons III, MADCO teams up with Israeli choreographer Roni Koresh, known for blending ballet, modern and jazz dance in his dazzling work.

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Wallstories brings another media for MADCO to work with, as footage of the iconic, historic Berlin Wall accompanies dancers in a piece created by German choreographer Nejla Yatkin.

Come spring, the group pairs with international award-winning, St. Louisbased Double Date, an a cappella quartet.

Multiple disciplines, multimedia and international influences, all in the scope of one season. Given the focus on MADCO’s signature innovation and collaboration, it is easy to anticipate memorable entertainment - another company hallmark.

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Wallstories was selected as one of the Top 10 dances of 2009 in the Washington Post and awarded the Overall Excellence in Dance at the New York International Fringe Festival in 2011.

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MADCO: WALLSTORIES choreography by Nejla Yatkin

Friday November 14 8pm Saturday November 15 8pm Sunday November 16 3pm $30

with support from the Goethe Institut and German Culture Center

MADCO: Double Date Among other guest artists and collaborators, a highlight of MADCO’s spring concert pairs the dancers with a cappella quartet Double Date. Maybe on the surface it seems a little strange to pair dynamic, athletic dancers with… a barbershop quartet.

But these are four award-winning singers, comprised of University of Missouri–St. Louis students and recent alumni. And just off their gold medal wins at the recent Barbershop in Germany competition, they are getting offers from around the country to perform.

The singers see these concert dates as an excellent way to help them reach their goal of bringing barbershop music to a new generation. And that’s just one way they align so beautifully with MADCO, also determined to educate and inspire the next generation of artists in their field. Call it perfect harmony.

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Friday March 27 8PM Saturday March 28 8PM Sunday March 29 3PM $30

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Wallstories fixes a lens on the human stories beneath Cold War politics. Yatkin, herself a teenager in 1980s Berlin, explains that while growing up, she “personally felt the threat of imminent conflict… (an) ever-present issue in conversations, meetings and demonstrations. ...You were always aware of it as it demarcated freedom from autocracy.”

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MADCO’s collaboration with German choreographer Nejla Yatkin is particularly timely. This November, the company will take on the internationally acclaimed artist’s powerfully personal Wallstories, coinciding with the commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

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MADCO: Wallstories

New Dance Horizons III Three choreographers, three

companies and three world premieres for the price of one!

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In its very own commissioned production, New Dance Horizons, Dance St. Louis brings nationally renowned choreographers to St. Louis, pairing each one with a local professional dance company to create distinct world premieres.

MADCO performs a new work by Roni Koresh, an Israeli-born choreographer and founder of Philadelphia’s Koresh Dance Company. Koresh blends ballet, modern and jazz, and has earned a reputation for highly technical and emotionally charged work.

Choreographing since the age of 14 and dubbed a “prodigy” by the press, the impressive Brian Enos, former Houston Ballet dancer and Hubbard Street choreographer, collaborates with Saint Louis Ballet.

And, as a first time participant in New Dance Horizons, The Big Muddy Dance Company performs a new work by the dynamic and accomplished Katarzyna Skarpetowska, a native of Warsaw, Poland, Julliard graduate and current dancer with the Lar Lubovitch Dance Company who has worked with the likes of David Parsons and Robert Battle, and had her choreography performed by professional companies across the country.

The Touhill Performing Arts Center is a sustaining sponsor of this event.

NEW DANCE HORIZONS III Friday October 10 8pm Saturday October 11 8pm $30 A Dance St. Louis Production

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St. Louis in all its splendor, glory and magnificence!

DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM

Friday November 7 8pm Saturday November 8 2pm & 8pm $65 $50 $40 Presented by Dance St. Louis

Wells Fargo Advisors is Dance St. Louis' presenting season sponsor.

Ameren is Dance St. Louis’ supporting season sponsor.

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Now, almost a half-century later, and after an eight-year hiatus, Dance Theatre of Harlem has re-launched. Under the artistic direction of the remarkable Virginia Johnson, former Dance Theatre of Harlem principal dancer and founding member, the company consists of 18 racially diverse dance artists. Dancers perform an eclectic and demanding repertoire at the highest level, from new and classical to neoclassical and contemporary. In the past year alone, the company has received outstanding accolades, critical acclaim and extensive media attention. Witness the resurgence of one of the most beloved companies in the world!

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Founded in 1969 by Arthur Mitchell and the late Karel Shook, Dance Theatre of Harlem was considered “one of ballet’s most exciting undertakings” (The New York Times, 1971).

After its establishment, the company received unparalleled international acclaim and unprecedented success. It has been said that Dance Theatre of Harlem definitively debunked stereotypical opinions that African Americans could not dance ballet.

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Dance Theatre of Harlem The country’s first African-American ballet company returns to

Tango Buenos Aspen Santa Fe Aires Ballet A passionate, expressive journey of the

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life of Eva Perón through dance and live music.

Back by popular demand, Tango Buenos Aires, one of Argentina’s greatest cultural exports, presents another fiery, hypnotic and expressive performance. Accompanied by musicians from Buenos Aires, the dancers flawlessly execute the Tango with impressively intricate muscular grace and interlacing movements between couples.

For this special production, Tango Buenos Aires performs the “Song of Eva Perón” – a Tango dance and musical presentation inspired by the most important feminine character in Argentinian history, Eva Perón. Tracing her epic life, from her ascent to fame in the 1930s to her death in 1952, this sparkling and poignant spectacle reveals the influence of Tango on Perón's life. It’s a saucy and passionate story that keeps you fully engaged while you’re simultaneously swaying in your seat.

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Friday January 30 8pm Saturday January 31 2 & 8pm $65 $50 $40 Presented by Dance St. Louis

Cutting-edge, sophisticated, versatile, gifted and technique-conscious – all describe the top-flight dancers of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet.

Hailed by The New York Times as “a breath of fresh air” and by the Boston Herald as the “classically trained company of the future,” Aspen Santa Fe Ballet combines rugged athleticism with liquid grace, and blends European aesthetics with American vigor. The company, also known for its commitment to commissioning new works, performs from a diverse and engaging repertoire by some of the world's foremost choreographers, ranging from Twyla Tharp and William Forsythe to Nicolo Fonte and Moses Pendleton.

Composed of 12 young, talented dancers, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet presents a lively program enjoyable for all audiences.

With its sophisticated repertoire and broad appeal, combined with a blend of entertaining and engrossing contemporary dance, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet is one of the great success stories in American dance today.

ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET

Friday February 27 8pm Saturday February 28 8pm $55 $40 $30 Presented by Dance St. Louis

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Compagnie Käfig is the brainchild of Mourad Merzouki, a native of Lyon, France, who studied martial arts and circus arts as a child and was influenced by hip-hop as a teen.

Since 1996, the company has expanded the language of hip-hop by cleverly introducing a wide range of influences, ranging from Bollywood, Russian dance and contemporary dance to samba and capoeira to Merzouki’s own expertise in circus and martial arts.

By avoiding social stereotypes, Compagnie Käfig has managed to create its own unique style that does not deny its hip-hop origins, but rather enables the hip-hop movement to win over diverse audiences around the world.

CCN CRÉTEIL ET VAL-DE-MARNE / COMPAGNIE KÄFIG Friday April 24 8pm Saturday April 25 2 & 8pm $55 $40 $30 Presented by Dance St. Louis

Wells Fargo Advisors is Dance St. Louis' presenting season sponsor.

Ameren is Dance St. Louis’ supporting season sponsor.

DAN CE

With its global composition, international flavor and fusion of styles, dancers are set in motion to the rhythmic beats of samba, bossa nova and electronic music. This show is a savvy, wild mash-up of innovative, dynamic choreography that promises to be one of the most entertaining highlights of the year.

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Love Is In the Air Ballet featuring new works fit the sentiment of Valentine’s Day Love is in the Air features the Saint Louis Ballet company along with smooth and romantic melodies, such as George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.

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Dancers in evening dresses and tuxedos will sway and plunge to the familiar tunes with choreography by Francis Patrelle. Emery LeCrone, who has created choreography for Guggenheim Museum’s acclaimed Works & Process performing arts series and New York City Ballet’s New York Choreographic Institute, also will choreograph a romantic ballet.

LOVE IS IN THE AIR

Friday February 13 8pm Saturday February 14 7pm $45 $35 $28

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Presented by Saint Louis Ballet

LOVE IS IN THE AIR DINNER Make reservations and arrive early for your special someone before the performance and dine with a romantic dinner in the Lee Theater, transformed from theater to exclusive dining room. Catered with a menu designed in mind for your special night, your Valentine’s dinner will be accompanied by music of George Gershwin with opportunities to meet the costumed dancers of Saint Louis Ballet. Tickets for the Love is in the Air dinner are limited and sold separate from the ballet tickets, so hurry and make your plans to complete your Valentine’s weekend today. Please call the Touhill Ticket Office directly at 314-516-4949.

Friday, February 13 at 6:30 p.m.

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Don Quixote was first presented by the Ballet of the Imperial Bolshoi Theatre of Moscow in 1869. Since then, it has been staged by companies all over the world in many different versions, all populated by matadors, mischievous lovers, valiant knights and spirits.

DON QUIXOTE

Friday May 8 7:30pm Saturday May 9 2:30 & 7:30 pm Sunday May 10 2:30pm $49 $35 $28 Presented by Saint Louis Ballet

DAN CE

Based on the famous novel Don Quixote de la Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes, the ballet is known for its demanding choreography and technical wizardry. Don Quixote is a marriage of traditional ballet and Spanish dance – full of “heat,” firelight and thrills. This classic follows Spain’s legendary hero and his faithful squire, Sancho Panza, to Barcelona on a quest for his dream lover, Dulcinea.

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“We are very excited to present Don Quixote,” said Saint Louis Ballet Artistic Director Gen Horiuchi. “Not only is it our first time dancing this classic, but it’s the first time a St. Louis company has mounted an original production of the ballet. It is one of the most extravagant productions, and St. Louis audiences will love the energy and passion.”

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The Nutcracker

With music by Peter Tchaikovsky, this production is a St. Louis holiday tradition.

Choreographed by Director Gen Horiuchi, Saint Louis Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker incorporates such spectacular effects as glitter, smoke and pyrotechnics as well as new choreography each year.

This magical adventure, appropriate for all ages, features the professional company along with students from the St. Louis Ballet School – and special surprise guests!

THE NUTCRACKER

Thursday December 18 7pm Friday December 19 2:30 & 7pm Saturday December 20 2:30 & 7pm Sunday December 21 12:30 & 4:30pm Monday December 22 2:30pm Tuesday December 23 2:30 & 7pm $55 $47 $32 Student ticket prices available.

Presented by Saint Louis Ballet

HOLIDAY

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It’s a story of young Clara and her mischievous uncle, Herr Drosselmeyer, who concocts a fantasy world for Clara, replete with a growing Christmas tree and a Nutcracker doll that comes to life and battles a Mouse King.

Sugar Plum Fairy Luncheon

Make your Nutcracker experience really special! Enjoy a three-course lunch with treats and sweets in a festive atmosphere prior to select matinees. Meet the Sugar Plum Fairy, her Cavalier and the cast of The Nutcracker.

Children may have their pictures taken with favorite characters and memory books are provided so they can gather autographs from the Saint Louis Ballet dancers. Tickets to the luncheon are sold separately from tickets to the ballet.

To purchase, contact the Touhill Ticket Office at 314-516-4949.

December 20, 22, 23 at 12:30PM

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H O L I D AY

Three-Time International Champion Chorus Entertains with Sounds of the Season For three magical days in December, the Ambassadors of Harmony delights audiences with its holiday concert – just as it has for more than 25 years.

The always entertaining Ambassadors of Harmony (AOH) – St. Louis’ premiere men’s a cappela chorus known for its powerful and musically masterful performances – celebrates the holiday season with a 130-voice chorus, augmented by clever choreography and an array of costumes. The first half of the show is an energetic and light-hearted look at Christmas. In the second act, the chorus moves audiences with its heavenly harmonies, classic carols and sacred songs.

AMBASSADORS OF HARMONY:

SOUNDS OF THE SEASON Friday December 12 8pm Saturday December 13 2 & 8pm Sunday December 14 2 & 7pm $38 $32 $28

Join us for these campus holiday commemorations.

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

UMSL Jazz for the Holidays This annual production showcases holiday classics with a jazzy flair. The evening features such classics as “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “The Christmas Song,” “Jingle Bells” and selections from A Charlie Brown Christmas. With additional song selections, concert organizers promise a new holiday concert experience.

Jazz for the Holidays features the combined sound of the UMSL Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Jim Widner, Vocal Point conducted by Dr. Jim Henry and the University Orchestra conducted by Dr. James Richards.

UMSL JAZZ FOR THE HOLIDAYS Sunday December 7 3pm

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance 2015 The University of Missouri–St. Louis and the St. Louis community come together for this annual celebration of Dr. King’s life and legacy.

This event – which is free and open to the public – will feature engaging speakers, as well as talented musicians and performers. A program for children ages 5 to 11 will run concurrently in the lobby. Visit Touhill.org closer to the date of the event for a full list of performers and contributors.

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY OBSERVANCE 2015 Monday January 19 10am

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2014-2015 Performance Schedule

UNIVERSITY WIND ENSEMBLE CONCERT Wednesday 1, 7:30 PM

UNIVERSITY WIND ENSEMBLE Wednesday 4, 7:30 PM

IN THE RED AND BROWN WATER: UMSL THEATRE Thursday 9, 7:30 PM Friday 10, 7:30 PM Saturday 11, 2 & 7:30 PM Sunday 12, 2 PM

UMSL JAZZ ENSEMBLE Tuesday 10, 7:30 PM

STELLA MARKOU FACULTY CONCERT Thursday 30, 7:30 PM NOVEMBER NOVEMBER UMSL JAZZ ENSEMBLE Tuesday 4, 7:30 PM UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA Wednesday 5, 7:30 PM UNIVERSITY SINGERS & VOCAL POINT Monday 17, 7:30 PM PIANO STUDIO CONCERT Tuesday 18, 7:30 PM

UMSL OPERA THEATRE Friday 13, 7:30 PM Saturday 14, 7:30 PM Sunday 15, 2 PM UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA CONCERT featuring the winner of the 2014 Concerto Competition Wednesday 18, 7:30 PM UMSL JAZZ COMBOS CONCERT Thursday 19, 7:30 PM

APRIL APRIL PERCUSSION, AFRO-CUBAN, & VOCAL POINT CONCERT Monday 6, 7:30 PM

UNIVERSITY PERCUSSION AND AFRO-CUBAN ENSEMBLE Wednesday 19, 7:30 PM

UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA & UNIVERSITY SINGERS COMBINED WORKS CONCERT Monday 20, 7:30 PM

UMSL JAZZ COMBOS CONCERT Thursday 20, 7:30 PM

PIANO STUDIO CONCERT Tuesday 21, 7:30 PM

CONCERTO COMPETITION FINALS Friday 21, College Division 3 PM High School Division 7:30 PM

UNIVERSITY WIND ENSEMBLE Wednesday 22, 7:30 PM

DECEMBER DECEMBER UNIVERSITY CHORUS CONCERT Thursday 4, 7:30 PM UMSL DANCE SHOWCASE Friday 5, 7:30 PM Saturday 6, 7:30 PM UMSL JAZZ FOR THE HOLIDAYS Sunday 7, 3 PM ACTING SHOWCASE Monday 8, 7:30 PM STUDENT CHAMBER CONCERT Tuesday 9, 7:30 PM UNIVERSITY WIND ENSEMBLE Wednesday 10, 7:30 PM MFA IN CREATIVE WRITING GRADUATE READINGS Friday 12, 7:30 PM

UMSL DANCE SPRING CONCERT Thursday 30, 8PM

MAY MAY UMSL DANCE SPRING CONCERT Friday 1, 8 PM Saturday 2, 8 PM THEATRE DEPARTMENT DIRECTING SHOWCASE Monday 4, 7:30 PM UNIVERSITY CHORUS CONCERT Tuesday 5, 7:30 PM STUDENT CHAMBER CONCERT Wednesday 6, 7:30 PM MFA IN CREATIVE WRITING GRADUATE READINGS Friday 15, 7:30 PM

Most performances are free.

Visit touhill.org for details.

FEBRUARY FEBRUARY DES LEE HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC CONCERT Tuesday 3, 6:30 PM DES LEE MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSIC CONCERT Thursday 5, 6:30 PM THE TEMPEST: UMSL THEATRE Thursday 19, 7:30 PM Friday 20, 7:30 PM Saturday 21, 2 & 7:30 PM Sunday 22, 2 PM

CREATE YOUR STORY Performances, dates and times subject to change.

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Be inspired by the next generation of artists and communicators.

As part of UMSL Fine Arts and Communication, you know the Touhill as a world-class resource shared with the St. Louis community. You even know our talented, accomplished faculty as professional artists in their own right. We encourage you to explore more – join us on campus for holiday commemorations and student performances and peruse our fine art galleries.

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theatre, art and art history, communication and media studies, applying their skills and knowledge to career opportunities in business, government, education, health professions, entertainment, community development and design.

UMSL Fine Arts and Communication – where you create your story.

U M SL F I N E ART S & CO M M U N I C AT I O N

Students participate in music, dance,

To our generous donors, Thank you for giving generously to UMSL Fine Arts and Communication and to the Touhill Performing Arts Center. Your gifts this past year provide a transformational learning experience in the classroom, in studios and galleries, in productions and on our stages.

The departments and disciplines represented in the college – art and art history, communication, dance, media studies, music and theatre – are all closely linked by their core values to build and facilitate access to information, elevate the human spirit, provide understanding and historical context, enhance critical thinking and entertain with imagination, originality and unique interpretation.

The Touhill is a vital part of the University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL) and the St. Louis arts community. UMSL has created an exceptional space that is an academic laboratory, a home for community arts organizations, a classroom for K-12 grade students and a venue for unique national and international acts.

Your contribution creates thousands of success stories. Your investment provides special experiences that shape lives for years to come, from art history students following their passion to first graders discovering theirs.

With your support, we continue to make important cultural and economic contributions to the region. Thank you again for supporting UMSL Fine Arts and Communication and the Touhill.

With gratitude, Jean Miller, Michael Sieveking and David Gonzalez

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to UMSL Fine Arts and Communication and Friends of the Touhill $100-$249

Clayton-Ladue Rotary Club Emerson Electric Company Monsanto Company Thomas F. George and Barbara C. Harbach John F. and Sara E. Foster Melvina Jo Walters Richard L. and Kathryn A. Winter

Cindy Bambini Lois M. Bellis Mark and Carol Burkholder David Butler John and Crystal Beuerlein Robert McKinley Bliss, Ph.D. John D. and Laurie E. Brickey Conrad H. Phillip Martha. A Casey-Philipp David L. and Claudia J. Fallert Gail Fischman David Ganz Daniel Garrow Jim and Julia E. Gleason Christina A. Harden Melissa Hattman John and Doris Hylton Tim Larson Edwin Louis Lankford Robert L. Lowes Mary Kay Marchman Joseph S. Martinich and Vicki L. Sauter John L. and Carol L. Meurer Jerry Muffler Thomas Nau Karyn Ann Nance Richard A. and Virginia L. Navarro David Poger Jean Prokop Michael Puskulic Alan and Lisa K. Rosenburg Joseph Robertson Mary Ellen Schukai James Burhardt and Pamela A. Silverio Brad and Jo Snead Rita T. Thomas Bruce L. and Lucinda R. Vantine Carrie Ann Walker James and Shirlee Westbury James L. and Lana K. Widner

$1000-$5000 Presser Foundation Saint Louis Symphony Health Care Investments, Ltd. Hellenic Spirit Foundation Peggy Walter Symes Gifts Fund Pfizer Foundation St. Louis ICPAC Donald G. and Grace C. Derda Kenneth S. and Nancy Kranzberg Randi L. and Barbara L. L’Hommedieu William and Victoria McAlister Minoo and Persis N. Mehta Bill Turpin and Jean M. Miller Jean F. Prokop Barry and Dana Sandweiss Robert J. and Gailyn Strobing Pamela S. Stuerke Ruediger and Isolde Thalmann

$500 -$999 Citizens for the Advancement of Normandy Robert Bousman and Ernest Rohay Judie Courtney Hildegard Etzkorn Stanley and Terry Freerks Richard L. Kluesner Laura J. Lock Bertram N. Risch Terry and Gloria Schultz Thomas and Cynthia Siler Tim and Julie Stern

$250 - $499 Glen H. And David Cope Neil and Wendy Jaffe Earl K. Schreckengast and Julia K. Muller Lora E. Simpson L. Douglas and Ruth Smith David F. Tomek

<$99 Anonymous AT&T Foundation Boeing Company Conrad H. Philipp III Michael H. Rubin Douglas F. Allenbach Lawrence and Mary Backes Christian D. Beck Margaret A. Blackmon Rosalyn Borg Scot W. and Joanne Boulton Mallory F. Box Fred and Elizabeth Bronstein Michelle Cassani

Martha M. Chapo Roy C. and Joan Cobb Timothy A. Dahner Mack A. and Cynthia O. Darden Karen F. Fair Sheryl Ann Forrest Mary Bridget Feiss Janea A. Hampton Franklin and Rachel A. Haspiel James E. Henry, Ph.D. Nicholas J. and Mary L. Hoeing Benjamin D. and Julie A. Hoffman Shannon Frances Igney August Jennewein Laura A. Jordan Caroline A. Kimball Julie Kirton Carol S. Koeppe Dennis Larson Richard C. Lawrence Scott C. and Michelle M. Leininger Susan S. Littlefield George Lodoly Mary Lutz Michael R. and Marti G. Majino Maggy Malcolm Charlotte A. Martin Roxanna L. Marese Elicia D. Middlebrook Marion F. and Regina P. Morris Edward M. Newsham Isiah Nunn Melissa J. O’Donnell Angelita T. Oldroyd Jeanne R. Olson Christopher L. Pace Angela M. Parato-Lohkamp Jeri Y. Peterson Jack E. and Evelyn A. Ramsey Jayme K. Riordan Jeffrey G. and Robyn R. Rothschild Michael H. and Deann J. Rubin Sherry A. Saltzmann Janice L. Sherman William and Carol Simon Theresa E. Summers Philip G. Taylor Andrew J. Thompson Carolyn M. Tumminia F. Rick and Delyla Uebel Kimbara J. Walker Tabari W. Wayne Tom C. and Susan M. Werner Kenneth and Eve Wilde Danielle V. Williams Liwei Wu

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Thank you for giving

TOUHILL VOLUNTEERS Thank you for generously giving your time! We couldn't do what we do without you!

Carole Allen Rita Anokhin Richard Augustine Ellen Kaye Augustine Camilla Austin Tim Barnes Rebecca Barnes Christine Bates Dottie Bates Janet Beasley Jim Berry Joan Bohrer Will Bowser Vicki Budd-Darby Willyetta Carter Terri Christian Doris Coleman Danielle Cooper Karen Cope Cathy Cunningham Catherine Daniels Galina Dega Jacqueline Dehmer William Dehmer Joe DeLuca Beverly Dixon Loyd Duering Gerry Durfee Chuck Ehlert* Larry Essman Felicia Ezell Linda Fiehler Alvin Forrest Joan Fromme Barbara (BJ) Fuhrmann Paul Fuhrmann Mary Fulmer Don Greer Pat Greer Donna Hall Margo Harris Tom Healy

Betty Heath Becky Henderson Gloria Herr Bob Herr Christine Hickey Garry Hitt Florence Hodge Faye Holdenried Toni Hopson Carol Hudson Carol Hutchinson Donald Jeffries Gene Jewell Dorothy Kaiser Kathy Keane Roberta Kilstrom Dawn Kimberling Libbie Krumme Roger Krumme Jennifer Krupp Mary Leuchtmann Margie Levinson Audrey Levit Steve Levit Jerome Love Mary Lutz Roz Marx Linda McAllister Norman Meyer Madreen Meyer Paul Meyer Yul Miller Linda Mitchell Jim Mitchell Larry Mitchell Ginni Mittler Stanley Morris Don Muckerman Joseph Mudrovic Sheila O Conner Larry Olson Ann Perkins

Active Volunteer list as of July 1, 2014 * Posthumous recognition

Pat Poindexter Tracy Ramsey Mieke Rossi Alan Ruby Janie Saxe Brenda Schmelzel Betty Schmelzer Charles Schmidt Alvin Schumacher Catherine Scott Mildred Simmons Carol Simon William Simon Leslie Smith Brad Snead Jo Snead Dean Stewart Tamara Studt Joe Sulze Jane Sulze Linda Tate Sheri Terry John Terry Valda Tuetken Murlene Thayer Barbara Thomas Monica Tyler Michael Ursch Jean Vullo Frank Vullo Margaret Wald Rushelia Walker Mary Lee Walter Harold Walters Judith Walters Sandra Walton Brenda Weaver Steve Webb Martin Wilder Rita Wilhelm Joyce Wilks

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VOLUNTEER

Volunteers and Touhill staff are partners, each with an equal and complementary role in realizing the Touhill experience for our patrons.

All performances are supported by nearly 120 active community volunteers who serve as ticket takers, greeters, guest service representatives and ushers.

How it works Volunteers choose the performance opportunities they want to assist â&#x20AC;&#x201C; based on their interests and availability. The coordinator assigns them to selected events and returns their schedule confirmation. On the day of the event, the volunteer will be assigned a task position based on the needs of the performance. Most of the volunteers get to see or experience a majority of the show itself!

We ask that volunteers commit to at least 12 events a year to remain in active status as a member of the Guild. For volunteers, events last just around five hours from call time to dismissal.

Major perks!

Touhill volunteers are afforded special benefits associated with giving time to an UMSL organization: Experience Touhill performances on us, with two complimentary tickets per active volunteer.

Access to The Mark Twain Building, host to a wide range of recreational activities and programs including a running track, workout facilities and a swimming pool.

Free admission to Triton home games.

10% discount on purchases at the Campus Bookstore.

A vision care discount with 25% off comprehensive care examinations and eyeglasses.

For more information:

visit touhill.org or call 314-516-4939.

H BECO ME A VO L U N T E E R

Join the award-winning Touhill Volunteer Guild! You can experience the arts from a whole new perspective as a volunteer. Our volunteers are appreciated and recognized for their service and commitment to strengthening the artistic community.

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2014-15 Touhill Season Calendar SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER

JANUARY JANUARY

APRIL

ARIANNA STRING QUARTET Friday 5, 8 p.m.

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY OBSERVANCE Monday 19, 10 a.m.

TANGO BUENOS AIRES Friday 30, 8 p.m.

Saturday 31, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.

HAL HOLBROOK IN MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! Saturday 11, 8 p.m.

ZILUN ART SCHOOL Saturday 27, 8 p.m.

OCTOBER OCTOBER NEW DANCE HORIZONS III Friday 10, 8 p.m.

Saturday 11, 8 p.m.

GEORGE PERRIS Saturday 31, 8 p.m.

FEBRUARY FEBRUARY

SAINT LOUIS JAZZ ORCHESTRA: A TRIBUTE TO WOODY HERMAN Wednesday 15, 7 p.m.

SAINT LOUIS JAZZ ORCHESTRA: A TRIBUTE TO STAN KENTON Wednesday 4, 7 p.m.

KAïSSA Friday 17, 8 p.m.

CANTUS Friday 6, 8 p.m.

PHILHARMONIA QUARTETT BERLIN Saturday 18, 8 p.m.

ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET Friday 27, 8 p.m.

Saturday 28, 8 p.m.

NOVEMBER NOVEMBER

ARIANNA STRING QUARTET Friday 8, 8 p.m.

SAINT LOUIS JAZZ ORCHESTRA: SWING THIS Tuesday 3, 7 p.m.

DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM Friday 7, 8 p.m.

Saturday 8, 2 & 8 p.m.

JOHN LITHGOW: STORIES BY HEART Thursday 5, 7:30 p.m.

JUSSIT: FINNISH MALE CHOIR Sunday 9, 3 p.m.

MADCO: WALLSTORIES Friday 14, 8 p.m.

Saturday 15, 8 p.m.

Sunday 16, 3 p.m.

DECEMBER DECEMBER

ARIANNA STRING QUARTET Friday 6, 8 p.m.

CELTIC FESTIVAL: CHERISH THE LADIES Sunday, 22, 3 p.m.

DON QUIXOTE Friday 8, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday 9, 2:30 & 7:30 p.m.

Sunday 10, 2:30 p.m.

EMERSON SPRING TO DANCE FESTIVAL 2015 Friday 22, 6 p.m.

Saturday 23, 6 p.m.

Sunday 24, 6 p.m.

JUNE JUNE AMBASSADORS OF HARMONY: VOICES IN HARMONY Saturday 21, 2 & 8 p.m.

MADCO: DOUBLE DATE Friday 27, 8 p.m.

Saturday 28, 8 p.m.

Sunday 29, 3 p.m.

UMSL JAZZ FOR THE HOLIDAYS Sunday 7, 3 p.m.

AMBASSADORS OF HARMONY: SOUNDS OF THE SEASON Friday 12, 8 p.m.

Saturday 13, 2 & 8 p.m.

Sunday 14, 2 & 7 p.m.

THE NUTCRACKER Thursday 18, 7 p.m.

Friday 19, 2:30 & 7 p.m.

Saturday 20, 2:30 & 7 p.m.

Sunday 21, 12:30 & 4:30 p.m.

Monday 22, 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday 23, 2:30 & 7 p.m.

COMPAGNIE KÄFIG Friday 24, 8 p.m.

Saturday 25, 2 & 8 p.m.

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MARCH MARCH

ARIANNA STRING QUARTET Friday 7, 8 p.m.

IN THE MOOD Wednesday 22, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

BEST OF THE SECOND CITY Thursday 23, 8 p.m.

Friday 24, 8 p.m.

Saturday 25, 6 & 9 p.m

LOVE IS IN THE AIR Friday 13, 8 p.m.

Saturday 14, 7 p.m.

THE LITTLE MERMAID Friday 24, 10 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Saturday 25, 1:30 & 7 p.m.

Sunday 26, 1:30 p.m.

THE GREATER ST. LOUIS JAZZ FESTIVAL Friday 17, 8 p.m.

Saturday 18, 8 p.m.

MATSUTOYO KAI Sunday 19, 3 p.m.

To order tickets

Touhill.org or 314.516.4949

For information about:

Directions and where to park • Ticket Office hours • How to rent the Touhill for your event • Making a donation • Planning your visit • Performance details

And much, much more… visit Touhill.org

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D JAZZ

E DANCE

F WORLD MUSIC & DANCE

A COMEDY

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Performances, dates and times subject to change.

G SPECIAL EVENTS

Dinner and a show!

Come early, get great parking, and hop on the free Citywalk Shuttle to and from dinner. Choose from of a variety of restaurants along the nearby Ferguson Citywalk.

Select shows only.

For a list of performances, shuttle times and participating restaurants, visit Touhill.org/shuttle or call 314-524-5197.

With it’s rich history and independent spirit, Ferguson Citywalk is one of St. Louis’ most vibrant and progressive business districts. A haven for creative entrepreneurs, just minutes from everywhere, it boasts ten blocks, 20 restaurants, and a whole lot of personality. Art, music, food, and fun… you’ll find it all in Ferguson Citywalk.

www.fergusoncitywalk.com

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