2010-2011 Touhill Experience Magazine (Fall)

Touhill Performing Arts Center | University of Missouri-St. Louis

Fall/Winter 2010

Arianna String Quartet

2010-2011 concert series p. 6

The Jazz Crusaders Full Circle p. 12

What is “Classical”?

Houston Ballet p. 16

Masters of the Fiddle Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy

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MARTIN SHORT Seriously Hilarious p. 4

A Decade of Making Magic St. Louis Ballet Presents The Nutcracker p. 28

Behind the Scenes p. 33

We collaborate with many artists and presenters to bring new and innovative programming to the region.

We offer outstanding audience engagement programs that enlighten connoisseurs and welcome newcomers.

We offer student programs to encourage cultural event appreciation and attendance, thus building the next generation of patrons.

We are an academic training center hosting hundreds of academic performances, classes, rehearsals, seminars, and regional festivals each year.

We provide professional staff and services to support and grow local performing arts organizations.

We do our job behind the scenes, so that artists and students can do their best on stage.

Learn more at touhill.org/support-touhill

Table of Contents H CO VER STORY 4. Seriously Hilarious: Martin Short

b CLASSICA L 6. Arianna String Quartet 8. ASQ: Young Audiences Concerts 9. Accesibly Prestigious: The Parker Quartet

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c OPERA 10. The Mikado 11. Opera on the Go!

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E Dan c e 14. MADCO: 34th Season Opener 16. What is “Classical�? Houston Ballet

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F In t ernat i o nal 18. Music Beyond Borders Mavrothi Kontanis & The Maeandros Ensemble 20. Masters of the Fiddle

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G Sp e c i al Ev e n t s 22. In the Mood for some swing?: Glenn Miller Orchestra 24. Oliver!

26. 2010 Holiday Season 30. The Screwtape Letters 32. Friends of the Touhill 33. Behind the Scenes

Writers & editors Cary Goldwasser, Carla Gibson, Julia Gleason, Kimberly Klearmen

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Design & Production Marty Baragiola Performers Photography: Amitava Sarkar (photos of Houston Ballet) Cory Weaver (photos of Opera on the Go) Erez Salbag (photos of Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet) Janette Beckman (photos of Parker Quartet) Joan Marcus (Screwtape Letters) Larry Pry (photo of Michael Sieveking) Max Pucciariello (photos of MOMIX) Richard Beland (photos of Natalie MacMasters and Donnell Leahy)

20 The Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center is a not-for-profit organization.

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ENGAGE

EXPERIENCE

Explore

The Touhill brings you inside the performance like no other venue.

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See a list of all e3! shows at touhill.org

Before seeing a show, Explore it! Arrive 50 minutes before the performance for a pre-show discussion with experts.

Find out how Mozart, Bartok and Debussy forged new paths for musical expressivity. Learn more about The Mikado, a Gilbert & Sullivan favorite.

While watching a performance, fully Experience it!

With the knowledge you’ve gained in the Explore phase, you’ll have better understanding that will continue to take root during the show.

Complete your evening by ENGAGING with fellow patrons for an after show reception and casual conversation. Frequently, artists join these post-show gatherings to speak with the audience and answer questions.

Interact with MADCO and learn more about this amazing troupe and its craft. Chat about Chiwonsio and how she lives up to the title Rebel Woman.

Plus, enjoy wine tasting from Chaumette Vineyards & Winery and sample treats from MacArthur’s Bakery.

E3! is sponsored by

Tickets: 314.516.4949 / 866.516.4949 / touhill.org

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Simply call the Ticket Office at 314-516-4949 or toll-free at 866-516-4949 to build your personal series today! You can also build your CYO online at Touhill.org!

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The Touhill Experience

Unexpected extras – all included in the ticket price h Amazing proximity to talent on stage h Plenty of free parking h Park-like campus setting to enjoy before the show and during intermission

h Performance variety unparalleled on any other St. Louis stage h Incredible sightlines from every seat in the house h Pre-show discussion with artists and experts who help you discover special aspects of many performances

h The opportunity to learn more about a performance before you even purchase a ticket

h Outstanding acoustics h Frequent pre-show lobby showcase performances h Friendly, helpful volunteers to welcome you and help you find your way h Complimentary receptions after most cultural events that offer the chance to interact with artists

h Student ambassadors situated in parking lots to assist you with directions and information

MARTIN SHORT

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Short’s outstanding talent: his ability to craft, write and perform original characters whose idiosyncrasies strike a chord with audiences.

Short developed Ed Grimley for “SCTV,” and shortly after the triangle-playing, “Wheel of

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Fortune” devotee debuted on “Saturday Night

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Live,” his trademark “I must say”, “totally decent” and “makes me completely mental” became instant pop-culture catch phrases.

His composite spoof of a Hollywood agent evolved into the bloated, self-important character Jiminy Glick. In an inspired move, Short, as Glick, regularly lampooned fellow

A household name from his star comedic turn

TV and film stars in the guise of a faux talk

on “Saturday Night Live,” he recently garnered

show “Primetime Glick”. Sometimes absurd,

critical raves for his role as a cold, calculating

sometimes acutely probing, Glick’s questions

attorney in the television drama “Damages.”

revealed dramatic actors breaking public persona to laugh at themselves. Through

Short’s range extends beyond television; his

the obliviously impolite host, Short created

prolific talent includes writing, song and

a platform perfect to showcase his own

dance and improvisation. Among other

improvisational skill and sharp wit.

accolades, Short won a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his role in the Broadway

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Skill and wit, which, no doubt, will be on full display at the Touhill.

production “Little Me” and an Emmy Award for writing on “SCTV.” On film, he regularly turns secondary characters into scene-stealers. Most notably, Franck, the animated wedding planner in “Father of the Bride” and Press Secretary Jerry Ross in “Mars

Seriously.

Attacks!” In a co-starring role, Short played Ned, one of the “Three Amigos” alongside fellow funnymen Steve Martin and Chevy Chase.

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FRIDAY indicator APRIL 29 Another of 8 p.m.

SATURDAY APRIL 30 5 & 9 p.m.

Perennial Touhill favorites return! The Second City brings Fair & Unbalanced, an unbridled comic pleasure in the foibles of our politicians, celebrities and even our significant others. No institution escapes the satiric eye of The Second City!

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“Quartet playing doesn’t get much better than this.”

-The Chicago Tribune

Recognized as one of America’s finest chamber ensembles, the Arianna String Quartet (ASQ) will embark on another St. Louis concert season of great music and great music-making.

The ASQ has created a concert series with the connoisseur as well as the newcomer in mind.

“Our goal in programming is to present the powerfully expressive masterpieces of the quartet literature,” said ASQ cellist Kurt Baldwin, “while simultaneously keeping the concerts new and interesting for our audience.”

The ASQ performs this series in the 350-seat Lee Theater in the Touhill Performing Arts Center, providing an intimate concert experience.

Subscriptions on Sale Now Save 10% on tickets when you purchase an Arianna String Quartet Subscription. A subscription includes all four Arianna concerts for only $99.

Quartet left to right: Based in St. Louis, violinist David Gillham, cellist Kurt Baldwin, violist Joanna Mendoza and violinist John McGrosso have performed throughout the United States, Mexico, Japan, Canada and France to rave reviews.

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Death and the Maiden

Friday S e p t e mb e r 10 8 P.M.

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Beethoven: Quartet in F minor, Op.95 “Serioso” Beethoven: Quartet in E-flat Major, Op.74 “Harp” Grieg: Quartet in G minor, Op.27 Borodin: Quartet No.2 Mozart: Quartet in G Major, K.387 Ravel: Quartet in F Major

Webern: Langsamer Satz Schubert: Quartettsatz Puccini: Crisantemi Mendelssohn: Quartet in A minor, Op.13 Wolf: “Italian Serenade” Haydn: Quartet in F minor, Op.20, No.5

Ever wish you could choose the music? Now’s your chance! The ASQ turns to its audience to choose the program in this uniquely interactive concert experience. Inspired by the support of the hometown crowd, the Arianna Quartet has compiled a list of 12 Classical is sponsored masterpieces from which audience membersbycan select, with the top vote-getting works to be performed at the second concert of the season. In what may become an annual concert tradition, the Arianna Quartet looks forward to an evening of audience favorites! Go to Touhill.org to cast your vote. Voting ends September 11. $23

Quint-Essential!

Gala Concert with pianist Anton Nel SATURDAY MA R CH 5 8 P.M. Dvorak: Piano Quintet in A Major, Op.81 Elgar: Piano Quintet in A minor, Op.84 Brahms: Piano Quintet in F minor, Op.34

The Arianna Quartet welcomes world-renowned musician Anton Nel – one of the most cherished and celebrated pianists in the world – to the stage of the Lee Theater for an evening of three great piano quintets. Anthony Tommasini of the New York Times hails Nel as, “an uncommonly elegant pianist.” This concert showcases the power and intimacy of Dvorak, Elgar and Brahms. $39

Titans of Style

Friday M AY 6 8 P . M .

Mozart: Quartet in A Major, K.464 Bartok: Quartet No.5 Debussy: Quartet in G minor, Op.10

This concert showcases three landmark quartets, whose innovative languages and styles forged new paths for musical expressivity. Mozart’s Quartet in A Major, K.464, is a tonally adventuresome work that sets the stage for the future of classical music. Bela Bartok’s groundbreaking Quartet No.5 introduces a new sonic world that shows the composer at the height of his compositional genius. Finally, Claude Debussy’s exhilarating Quartet in G minor takes listeners on a nuanced odyssey through French traditions, world cultures and Debussy’s compositional ingenuity. $23

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The first concert of the season showcases three composers whose dramatic creations helped map the course of classical music. Antonin Dvorak’s alluring String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op.51 presents a landscape of rolling beauty, filled with Czech folk music that sparks the imagination. Dmitri Shostakovich’s Quartet No.7 expresses the breadth of life’s jagged emotional journey in this piece dedicated to the memory of his wife. Franz Schubert’s tour de force, the Quartet in D minor, “Death and the Maiden,” closes the program with a musical drama that captures the power and fragility of the human experience like no other.

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Dvorak: Quartet in E-flat Major, Op.51 Shostakovich: Quartet No.7 in F sharp minor, Op.108 Schubert: Quartet in D minor, D.810 “Death and the Maiden”

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The Arianna String Quartet introduces

a delightfully Interactive series for young audiences.

Don’t Just Sit There!

The words every kid loves to hear Created primarily for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade, these special concerts allow children to actively learn more about music, imagination, and movement. Participant enrollment is limited to 100 children to allow individualized attention. Parents, grandparents, and siblings are welcome to watch at no charge. This is a musical experience like no other in St. Louis.

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ASQ: Imagination and Imagery Sunday February 20 3 p.m.

Wednesday February 23 10 A.M.

Learning to use your imagination when listening to music is a powerful skill. In this concert the Arianna String Quartet will reveal the “secret” techniques they use to bring great music to life, and how you can use them to transform your listening experience. This interactive concert will conclude with the kids joining the quartet on stage to draw to the music.

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ASQ: music and Movement in partnership with MADCO Sunday May 1 3 p.m.

Wednesday May 4 10 A.M.

Dance is our most instinctive response to hearing music. The Arianna String Quartet and the Modern American Dance Company (MADCO) will guide young listeners through a hands on journey to explore rhythm, breath, and expressive movement. Children will learn to explore and experience music in new ways and how to creatively express themselves.

See page 11 for addition performances for young audiences.

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Prestigious is a word frequently associated with

The young group aspires to reach out to their generation, which may feel put off by a traditional venue.

room of a bar in Park Slope, a neighborhood in the western section of Brooklyn, New York.

In a 2007 interview with Time Out New York,

There, they perform pieces by Bartok and Mozart.

violinist Karen Kim explained that the venue was chosen to insure a new level of comfort

Recent graduates of the New England

for younger listeners. “This gives us a chance

Conservatory of Music, the members of the

to reach audiences our age that might like

Parker Quartet have drawn critical acclaim

classical music, but find the experience of

and impressive honors since they began

going to hear it unfamiliar.”

touring in 2002.

Hailed by the New York Times as “something The prestigious 2009-11 Cleveland Quartet

extraordinary” and by the Boston Globe for a

Award, given biennially by Chamber Music

“fiercely committed performance,” The Parker

America, is the most recent honor received

Quartet has rapidly distinguished itself as one of

by the group. It was created to venerate and

the preeminent ensembles of its generation.

promote rising string quartets whose artistry demonstrates they may one day see major

Sponsored by

Supported by the Olson Fund for the Arts

career success. The Parker Quartet has even created international acclaim by performing in Brazil, France and Germany.

THE PARKER QUARTET

Friday J ANUA R Y 2 6 8 p.m. $23

Also groundbreaking is the group’s status as the original artists-in-residence with Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) and American Public Media. The Parker Quartet is a quartet-in-residence with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra.

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NEW YORK GILBERT & SULLIVAN PLAYERS presents

Gorgeous Japanese sets, vibrant costumes, soaring music and that Gilbertian humor with a satirical edge make The Mikado arguably the most popular work in the history of musical theater. New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players revive the whimsy and beauty of this lush Eastern operetta like only they can.

THE MIKADO PRESENTED BY NEW YORK GI LBERT & SU L L I VAN P LAYERS Friday MARCH 11 8 p.m. $50, $40, $35

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Ask kids if they

like opera, and they’ll probably say it’s boring.

Or stuffy and old.

Then ask them if

they like to sing, put on a show or experiment with makeup. You’ll likely get a much different answer.

Opera on the Go! seeks to connect the dots for kids who may not realize they already love the

as much action backstage as on stage. And Opera on the Go! helps kids identify with the music, by insightfully highlighting that the same themes kids find engaging in pop music abound in opera.

Suddenly, opera isn’t stuffy. It’s fresh and exciting.

Let’s Go!

O PERA ON THE GO! marri a g e of fig a r o Presented by opera Theatre of SAINT LOUIS Friday NOV E MB E R 5 2 & 7:30 p.m.

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this interactive introduction to the fantastic world of opera through mini-workshops.

Find more shows for young audiences on page 8.

Participants see that by applying make-up a singer transforms into character. They get a peek behind the curtain to learn there’s

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Jazz giants Joe Sample, Wayne Henderson and Wilton Felder unite in concert tour for first time since 1974.

The chemistry of a band, that spark between musicians that produces amazing music, can be magical and history making. Sample, Henderson and Felder were three of the original members of The Jazz Crusaders, and the band’s chemistry produced historymaking music that rocked the foundation of traditional jazz.

Formed in 1961, The Jazz Crusaders produced a unique sound, a mixture of jazz, rock ‘n’ roll, soul, pop and funk, that was dubbed jazz fusion. The band was among the first to popularize jazz fusion. And they took as their groundwork what Joe Sample called the three pillars of African American music: jazz, blues and gospel.

“I remember as a child listening to their hit “Street Life” on the radio,” said Gene Dobbs Bradford, executive director of Jazz St. Louis, the organization which is bringing The Jazz Crusaders to the Touhill. “I loved their music, even as a young boy. I thought it was fresh, interesting and exciting.”

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“Street Life,” along with many others – “New Time Shuffle,” “Freedom Sound “ and “Keep That Same Old Feeling” to name a few – were smash hits. With a sound firmly rooted in jazz, but highlighted with soul that gave them crossover appeal, they wrote melodies that made people want to dance.

While the band has remained musically innovative for nearly a half-century and 40 recordings, it’s experienced an ever-changing line-up of members, and altered the name along the way.

Now, Sample is leading the charge to bring the band full circle, reuniting three of the original members under the flagship name, The Jazz Crusaders.

“It’s time to revisit and revitalize the tradition that gave us purpose and identity,” said Sample. “We’re looking back to our beginnings for our strength—back to that healing feeling when the music first got all over us.”

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AL JARREAU Presented by JAZZ ST. LOUIS Al Jarreau’s unique vocal style is one of the world’s most precious treasures. His innovative musical expressions have made him one of the most exciting and critically-acclaimed performers of our time with five Grammy Awards, scores of international music awards and popular accolades worldwide.

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Some jazz musicians riff with a saxophone or guitar. Jarreau has a masterful control over his voice as an instrument. His gift for vocal jazz improv practically guarantees no two live performances will be the same. Sponsored by World Wide Technology, Inc.

Thursday Oc t o ber 7 7 p.m.

THURSDAY FEB R UARY 24 7 p.m. $100 for a table of four $50 for a table of two $20 General Admission

St. lOUIS Jazz Orchestra After seven years and countless touring miles since it formed, the St. Louis Jazz Orchestra (STLJO) swings into the Lee Theater cabaret this fall – claiming the Touhill as a new home. Under the direction of bassist/educator Jim Widner, the orchestra brings together some of the finest jazz artists in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. Sponsored by Lodging Hospitality Management

GREATER ST. LOUIS JAZZ FESTIVAL

Friday AP R IL 15 8 p.m. $20, $10 Saturday AP R IL 16 8 p.m. $35, $20

Stay tuned, jazz lovers! The Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival always promises big name headliners, and 2011 will be no exception. Every year, outstanding jazz professionals come to town to mentor music students from across the region.

During the day, they teach master classes and conduct clinics. At night, they take the stage to perform with the UMSL Jazz Ensemble.

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Join us for the incredible opportunity to hear big names teach the next generation of recording artsts. All daytime activities are free and open to the public. And take advantage of the special pricing when you buy tickets to both nights of the festival.

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director of Dance St. Louis. Uthoff’s work “Bach Cantata #10” was created in 1978 for the Hartford Ballet and toured with great success throughout the United States. This non-thematic work beautifully captures the spirituality of the music. “We are thrilled to have access to such a renowned dance artist,” said MADCO Artistic Director, Stacy West.

“Michael has brought a wealth of knowledge about dance to St. Louis and is working to help local companies like MADCO.” If you missed it at Spring to Dance 2010, see MADCO reprise the crowd-pleasing, driving work “Untied” by St. Louis choreographer, Cecil Slaughter, performed with live music by the University of Missouri-St. Louis Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Matt Henry.

MADCO’s Associate Artistic Director Todd Weeks has provided a wealth of choreography for MADCO since he came onboard in 1994.

The 2010-11 Season will feature three of his works. In October the sensual work based on body language, “Seven Secrets,” will return to the stage. Weeks will also premiere a new work in October merging his two worlds of

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most popular new works of MADCO’s 2009-

dance. Weeks is known for creating work that

10 season titled “Little Voices.” In 2010-11,

is challenging for dancers to perform and

Hawkins is responding to a request made from

thrilling for audiences to watch.

many MADCO fans...a smaller dance with

Throughout MADCO’s history the company

extremely talented dancers, choreographers

has had a strong commitment to developing

almost always want to use all of them for

and supporting up and coming local

their work,” said West. “During the Touhill’s

choreographers. This concert is no exception

2009-2010 E3! program I heard a lot of people

with two new works by MADCO’s Rehearsal

say that although they loved the energy of

Directors, Jennifer Reilly and Lindsay

MADCO’s group pieces, it was hard to watch

Hawkins. Reilly’s edgy and intense work is

and enjoy individual dancers. So, we decided

currently untitled but promises audiences a

to respond by doing a smaller work,” West

“Blair Witch Project” type experience of things

added. Hawkins will create one new dance

lurking beyond. Hawkins created one of the

that consists of two duets.

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MADCO honors the 50,000 Bosnians living in St. Louis with new work that will showcase Bosnian heritage and bring Bosnian and American communities together.

Ready for their Contemporary Close-up

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Saint Louis Ballet: Fall into Ballet Sunday SEPTEMBER 26 7:30 p.m.

In its fall contemporary concert, Saint Louis Ballet presents a set of eight original ballets written by composer-in-residence Joe Morra and choreographed by artistic director Gen Horiuchi.

Presented in the Lee Theater at the Touhill, Horiuchi explains how this intimate setting makes it a different experience for the audience: “You see a close up of how physically demanding the dances are. You hear the dancers breathing, see them sweating.”

With this production, the dance organization steps outside the classic ballet format to showcase a powerful, yet smaller troupe. Fall Into Ballet features pure lighting with exhilarating, contemporary music and choreography.

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What is “classical”? A time period of history, a language, a style, a way of thinking? One of America’s premier ballet companies gives a joyful three-part answer, when Houston Ballet opens Dance St. Louis’ 45th season.

Times hails “how inventive Welch is at finding the fun in doing things classically” in this buoyant and romantic work.

Graced with a stellar 41-year history and an international reputation sealed through

You couldn’t get more classical in the history

frequent tours, Houston Ballet performs at the

sense than a ballet centered on Apollo, the

Touhill as part of the first-ever American Arts

god of music and poetry from ancient Greece.

Experience – St. Louis.

But this dance is from 1928, the height of Art Deco. So George Balanchine’s choreography and Igor Stravinsky’s music are cool and elegant but with an angular jazz edge—like a sculptured frieze on a New York skyscraper.

Classical cellist Yo-Yo Ma and storyteller/ jazz improviser Bobby McFerrin let their imaginations run wild when they partnered to create the album Hush—which became the soundtrack for an unusual one-act story ballet by Houston Associate Choreographer Christopher Bruce. In scenes both comic and tender, his Hush gives a loving glimpse into the backstage lives of a family of theatrical performers.

And there’s Falling, set by Houston Artistic Director Stanton Welch to the Salzburg Symphonies of the most classical of composers, Mozart. A review for DanceView

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Combine classical training with voluptuous physicality and up-to-the-minute attitude, plus an artistic director obsessed with the world’s most innovative choreographers, and you have Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet.

In just seven years, this New York-based troupe of 16 international dancers has vaulted into the front ranks—hailed for “dancing that pulls the viewers right out of their seats” (New York Times). The company thrives on taking chances and is beloved by adventurous audiences worldwide. “Cedar Lake will stir you with the power, energy, and diversity of new contemporary dance,” said Michael Uthoff, artistic and executive director of Dance St. Louis.

Cedar Lake is directed by Paris-born Benoit-Swan Pouffer, a seven-year veteran of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. The company’s repertory includes dances

by Israel’s Ohad Naharin, Norway’s Jo Strømgren, Holland’s Didy Veldman and many more. As summed up by The Village Voice, “Cedar Lake’s artistic director, Benoit-Swan Pouffer, favors pieces that challenge the stupendous dancers to be fierce, athletic and compulsively sensual.”

Momix in Botanica

Friday AP R IL 8 8 p.m.

P r e s e n t e d by DANCE ST. LOUIS

Saturday AP R IL 9 2 & 8 p.m. $50, $40, $30

Mother Nature blooms on stage as never before, thanks to the impossibly nimble dancer-illusionists of MOMIX in Botanica. This full-evening fantasy refracts the entire natural world through the sensuous choreography and psychedelic imagination of MOMIX creator and Pilobolus co-founder Moses Pendleton. The MOMIX performers concoct a magical theatrical experience from props, puppetry, light, shadow and fabulous acrobatic feats. “It’s the IMAX version of dance theater...with imagery that will leave your eyeballs hanging out.”

– New Jersey Star-Ledger

Dance St. Louis 2010-2011 Season Presenting Sponsor – Ameren UE Dance St. Louis is supported by the Arts and Education Council, Missouri Arts Council, Regional Arts Commission, Mid-America Arts Alliance, National Endowment for the Arts, New England Foundation for the Arts, and other sources. American Airlines is the official airline.

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Maeandros is the Ancient Greek name of the river

The members of Maeandros Ensemble are

that “meanders” through modern-day Turkey.

some of the most talented and sought-after performers and teachers of traditional Greek

In the same way the river travels through the

and Near Eastern music.

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Asia Minor and the Aegean Region , unbound by geographic borders or political boundaries,

The combination of faithfulness to tradition

so does the repertoire of Maeandros Ensemble.

and individual creativity and expression makes every Maeandros concert a moving and truly

Founded by oud player Mavrothi Kontanis,

entertaining experience.

Maeandros Ensemble specializes in traditional folk, urban and classical music of Greece and

The Village Voice called Maeandros Ensemble,

the Near East. The group weaves a distinctive

“Emotional yet virtuosic, Kontanis and company

sound of Turkish, Armenian, Persian, Arabic,

unwind their sensuous dance tunes and

Jewish, Gypsy and Assyrian cultural influences.

nostalgic laments with vigor and deliberation,

It’s an effortless blend of rich and varied

reimagining a world in which Greek, Turkish,

traditions – a musical travelogue of the region.

and Armenian styles blended together.”

“These aren’t musty re-creations,” notes the Chicago Reader, “the arrangements are lively, the performances are vigorous, and Kontanis’ singing glows with soulfulness and sorrow.”

Mavrothi Kontanis & The Maeandros Ensemble Presented by THE CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES THURSDAY OCTOBER 28 8 p.m. $18

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Presented by THE CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

In three acts - Dragon Rhythm, Chinese Trend and Swing China - this evening of dance takes the audience through a sweeping scope of Chinese culture. With dances titled “Painting Fan Dance,” “Sleeve Dance,” “Northeast Yangee (Handkerchief) Dance” and the “Han & Tang Dynasty Music Dance,” the performance promises an outstanding sample of the Chinese culture’s distinctive aesthetic.

TAIKOZA Presented by THE CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

Roughly translated, Taiko means “big drums” – and that’s exactly what Taikoza delivers. The group combines thunderous rhythms of ancestral Japanese drums with delicate melodies of bamboo flutes to revitalize an art form pulsing with energy. Dancers in vivid, traditional costumes create a dynamic aspect as powerful for the eyes as the Taiko drums are for the ears.

CHIW ONISO : REB E L W OMAN Presented by THE CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

Emboldened by the historic spirit of African music with perspective of American protest songs, Chiwoniso writes and sings brilliantly reflective, entrancing compositions. The American-born Chiwoniso grew up immersed in the music of her parents’ native Zimbabwe. As a teen, she lived among the Shona tribe in Africa and embraced the country’s music as her life’s work. “For all the cultural crosscurrents in her music, Chiwoniso maintains a distinctly personal style and outlook. And Rebel Woman establishes her as one of the most compelling young voices in today’s African music,” notes Banning Eyre of National Public Radio.

TRIPTYCH Presented by THE CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

Triptych is a vivacious three-part ensemble featuring fiddler Laura Risk, guitarist/percussionist/ vocalist Paddy League, and dancer Kieran Jordan.

This remarkable trio delivers elegant and soulful renderings of traditional music and step dance, from Irish, Scottish, and French-Canadian traditions. Each boasts a robust solo career, but as Triptych, these three accomplished performers create a tasteful yet gutsy sound and a visually invigorating live concert performance.

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The power couple of the fiddling world,

Known for her electrifying performances,

Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy,

MacMaster showcases her passionate

play and step-dance – children in

proficiency on the fiddle and high-energy step

tow – through the states in first tour

dancing. The niece of renowned Canadian

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fiddler Buddy MacMaster, she’s the star of

Married since 2002, they were not dubbed masters of the fiddle as a duo. It’s their individual careers – past and present – from which MacMaster and Leahy have earned celebrity as two of the world’s most famous fiddlers.

Cape Breton fiddling, a method of Scottishstyle violin-playing that’s evolved over the last century (see side bar).

She produced 10 albums in a career that began in her teens and has been awarded two Juno Awards (Canada’s version of the Grammy Awards). MacMaster has toured with countless performers, including the Chieftains, Faith Hill, Carlos Santana and Alison Krauss. To Canadians, she is considered a national treasure.

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Ontario, Canada, powerhouse family band of eight Though forced to leave behind their homes in

presence and performance abilities of Donnell,

the 18th and 19th centuries, immigrants from the

the band has wowed audiences worldwide and

Scottish Highlands did not forget to bring along

sold more than a half million recordings.

their music. Some settled on Cape Breton Island, a province of Nova Scotia, Canada.

Known for their unique blend of musical styles and genres, this family of instrumentalists, singers

Over the years, fiddle players of that region have

and dancers is the subject of an Oscar-winning

developed a unique style. Known as Cape Breton

documentary, “The Leahys: Music Most of All,”

fiddling, the Celtic ditties involve strongly

as well as three PBS specials. And the Leahy band

stressed notes created by quickly moving the

has received many accolades, including Juno

bow towards the body. Jigs, reels, marches,

Awards for Best Instrumental Group, Best New

strathspeys, clogs and slow airs are among the

Group and Best Country Group.

types of tunes performed. World-renowned performers include Ashley MacIsaac and the Rankin

The couple speaks candidly about marrying

Family, as well as Natalie MacMaster.

their different musical styles. “Although Natalie’s style is very different from mine,”

Cape Breton fiddling is most often enjoyed at

said Leahy, “we love the combination.”

homes and dance halls. Square and step dancing are the most common ways people move to the

“I deliver a more comfortable sound; he

Cape Breton sound. Cape Breton dancers keep

delivers a more impressive sound,” said

hands at their sides and feet close to the floor, mak-

MacMaster. “So, yeah, it’s a good combination.

ing movements from the knees down. Perform-

We’re all about presenting to the public a great

ers of the style, who wear hard-soled shoes, learn

live performance, really.”

specific steps and arrange them to suit the music.

The foot-tapping rave-ups, heart-wrenching ballads and world-class step dancing of this collaboration isn’t the tough part for this couple. It’s the hurdles of touring together with three children all under age 4, which is why this is their first official tour.

“Touring has always been a challenge,” admitted Leahy. “And with children there are always a lot of logistics to work out, but we want to be together as a family, and we want to play together.”

And play they do, making it look easy – one jig, reel, waltz, strathspey and city at a time.

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Best-selling American jazz musician Glenn Miller and his Orchestra recorded an astonishing 70 top-ten hits during their brief, three-and-a-half years on the national music scene. Perhaps the band’s lighthearted, danceable tunes provided welcome relief from the stress of war building overseas. After all, songs like “In the Mood,” “Chattanooga Choo Choo” and “Pennsylvania 6-5000” are all but impossible to listen to without foot-tapping.

In any case, the music endures as part of the chronicles of popular American sounds.

This performance is part of the American Arts Experience – St. Louis.

For 17 days and nights, beginning October 1, the American Arts Experience – St. Louis will fill

Contributing to the bandleader’s iconic status,

concert halls, museums, theaters, universities and

which began as he recorded the soundtrack to

outdoor spaces in the St. Louis area with dozens of

the war years, Glenn Miller embodied the era

performances and shows by renowned American

in the most tragic fashion. After joining the

artists and companies. The disciplines range from

war effort in 1942, he began touring Europe to

symphonic music to jazz and singer-songwriters,

entertain fellow troops with his 50-piece Army

theater by American playwrights and dance by

Air Force Band. In December 1944, Americans

American companies to major American visual

were devastated to learn that Miller’s airplane

artists. The American Arts Experience – St. Louis

disappeared over the English Channel with no

will be an annual festival each October celebrating

trace of the plane or any passengers.

all mediums of American arts.

The world-famous namesake orchestra continues to play the dominant form of popular music in America in the ‘30s and ‘40s.

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year as production director of Variety Children’s

tale, and “Oliver!” is just such a show. Based

Theatre inaugural performance, “The

on the classic novel by Charles Dickens, the

Adventures of Tom Sawyer.” Now, Teeter is

enduring musical famously engages audiences

signed on to direct this special run of “Oliver!”

with pathos and drama, while delighting with outstanding musical numbers.

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Even if you have yet to see it performed live,

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songs like “I’d Do Anything,” “Consider Yourself” and “Food, Glorious Food.”

Presented by Variety Children’s Theatre, “Oliver!” is a full-length production, complete with a full orchestra, large cast and chorus, featuring many of the most talented actors in the St. Louis community.

The Variety Children’s Theatre gives children

After all, these stars live among us!

of all abilities the opportunity to perform and learn from top St. Louis theater professionals. In n and film?

Have you thought about their influence on comedy on televisio keeping with Variety’s mission in the community,

the programNight is fullyLive, inclusive, children Saturday Curbfeaturing Your Enthusiasm, Little Miss Sunshine, The Daily Show, of differing abilities well as adults children Everybody LovesasRaymond, A and Mighty Wind, Young Frankenstein, Freaks and Geeks, with professional experience.

The Variety Children’s Theatre was established in 2009 Caddyshack, Ghostbusters, Stripes, Animal House, The Blues Brothers, Groundhog through a generous grant from Nancy and Ken Kranzberg.

Day, Cheers, Mad About You, Spin City, The Simpsons, Shrek, Wayne’s World, My Big Among lauded theater professionals taking Fat Wedding, Office, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Tommy Boy, Strangers with part Greek in “Oliver!” is Lara The Teeter, a prolific Candy, Mr. Show, 30 Rock, Mean Girls, Meatballs, Austin Powers stage performer, recently shinning as Beauty

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THE AMBASSADORS OF HARMONY the nutcracker UNIVERSITY jazz holiday concert

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focus became one not of winning contests, but of using the emotional power of barbershop music to touch people in life-changing ways.

They were still the same Daniel Boone family at heart, but their inspiring fellowship and The 26 men who formed the Daniel Boone

musical dedication had transformed them into

Chorus in January 1963 were much bigger

true ambassadors of the barbershop craft.

pioneers than they ever knew. Within five decades, that small barbershop chorus would

That philosophy has helped the chorus

grow to 160 singers, win two international

win more than a dozen medals on the

competitions and move audiences to tears and

international barbershop stage, including gold

joy with its music.

medals in 2004 and 2009. But championships are secondary to the Ambassadors’ joy in

The St. Charles-based chorus didn’t start that

sharing beautiful harmonies with audiences.

way. While the men enjoyed fellowship and making music together, their sound wasn’t nearly good enough to win contests. One year, they even finished dead last in a local competition. But the Daniel Boone Chorus was already changing lives.

Jim Henry, director of choral studies at UMSL, was 11 years old when he wrote a letter to

This December, the Ambassadors of Harmony,

the chorus begging to join. He soon became

along with gold-medalist quartets Crossroads

its youngest member. David Wright joined

and Vocal Spectrum, will channel the

in 1981 as director, and with his innovative

spirit of the holidays at their powerful and

arrangements and leadership, the chorus

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These non-professional singers, whose backgrounds ranged from laborers to businessmen, won their first district competition in 1988. In doing so, they earned the chance to compete at the Barbershop Harmony Society’s International contest the next year.

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That’s when Wright recognized the budding artistic talents of Henry, then a 26-year-old graduate student. Wright turned over the reins to Henry, and with a new director came a new name: The Ambassadors of Harmony.

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When the curtain rises for The Nutcracker this December, it will mark the 10th annual production of this captivating holiday classic

by Saint Louis Ballet.

The production has evolved significantly over the last decade, including an overall increase in scenery size once it moved to the AnheuserBusch stage at the Touhill last year.

“We’re constantly making improvements and additions to the costumes and scenery,” said Gen Horiuchi, award-winning artistic director of Saint Louis Ballet, the city’s largest professional ballet company. “If you compare to five years back, you’d see a marked change in the presentation.”

Choreographed by Horiuchi, the ballet is set to the classic score by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Filled with enchanting scenery, magical lands and splendid dancing, the production caters to all ages. The Nutcracker, in fact, serves as an introduction to ballet for young audiences.

And the cast of charming children that help bring The Nutcracker to life on stage is what keeps it fresh for Horiuchi.

“To me, the most magical thing about staging The Nutcracker is working with the children,” said Horiuchi. “Dance is my profession. But seeing these children and their sheer delight in spinning around – and, yes, running through – the studio, reminds me of why I started dancing. Being in touch with them is just so rewarding.”

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SATURDAY DECEMBER 18 2 & 7 p.m.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 1 9 2 & 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY DECEMB E R 22 2 & 7 p.m.

THURSDAY DECEMBER 23 7 p.m. $47, $37, $25

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under the direction of Dr. Jim Widner and Dr.

Missouri-St. Louis and the Department of Music

Jim Henry, you won’t want to miss your favorite

are thrilled to present the Jazz Holiday Concert

holiday tunes swung as only the Jazz Ensemble

with the University Jazz Ensemble and Vocal

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Point. One of the most popular and entertaining musical treats on campus, this year the concert will be expanded to include performances by

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

the University String Orchestra. Performing

The St. Louis community is invited to join us for this campus celebration! Stay for refreshments after the show to share holiday cheer with the performers and your neighbors.

"The Jazz Holiday Concert has become the most anticipated concert of the holiday season" - Jim Widner, director of Jazz Studies at the University of Missouri – St. Louis (UMSL).

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If you have ever joked that workplace bureaucracy is “from hell,” then you can appreciate “The Screwtape Letters”.

Wickedly funny, ironic and provocative, the

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theatrical adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ novel The “Screwtape Letters” comes from New York for two shows at the Touhill on the first stop of a nationwide tour. Lewis’ novel of the same title is considered as equally influential as his other popular classics, “The Chronicles of Narnia” (including “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe”), “The Great Divorce and Mere Christianity”.

The character “Screwtape” works as a highlevel demon in an office in hell, toiling to attract human “victims” to his side of morality.

The Letters serve as a record of conversation between “Screwtape” and his protégé, a novice devil. In his lessons, he stresses that effective methods are subtle, noting that "the safest path to hell is the gradual one.” This witty account of the tricks up the devil’s sleeve was praised by the New York Post as “entertaining as it is thought-provoking.”

Proving a worthy match for the devil, Max McLean stars in an emotionally and intellectually challenging performance.

“The devil has rarely been given his due more perceptively and eruditely…a humorous

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New York Times. He continues to say “a large part of what makes it successful is as “Screwtape”...every inch the cunning gentleman he is often purported to be."

Talented actors, a thoughtful script and plenty to talk about on the way home. There’s no excuse to miss the show. Unless you can say the devil made you do it.

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“A parable dipped

in MORDANT IRONY...

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CAPTURES THE DROLL HUMOR with which Lewis constructed his topsyturvy morality lesson.

CLEVERLY IMAGINED FOR THE STAGE, it gives even nonbelievers an amusing primer of modern vice."

SUM OF MOTION–UMSL DANCE Presented by department of theatre, dance, and media studies NOVEMBER 11-13 8 p.m.

Michael Schulman, The New Yorker

The UMSL Department of Theatre, Dance, & Media Studies presents the Sum of Motion. This production is a dance concert featuring student and faculty choreography. Each choreographer brings his or her own style and expression to the stage.

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Salem, Massachusettes 1692. A community is divided by accusations of witchcraft. When tales from several troubled girls are taken as fact, the small town descends into panic and persecution. As accusations fly and suspicion is accepted as evidence, a deadly chain of events is set into motion. An intense and timeless work from Arthur Miller, one of the greatest American playwrights of the 20th century.

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In June, Friends of the Touhill were invited for an intimate reception in the lovely E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater. Attendees had the opportunity to chat with Chancellor Tom George, Managing Director John Cattanach and Blanche M. Touhill, former chancellor and building namesake, among other notables.

Approximately 70 people attended the fabulous event celebrating the past seven seasons and previewing new opportunities to Experience the Touhill.

This giving community supports the Touhill’s innovative audience engagement programs such as E3!, our student access programs, and allows the Touhill to collaborate with organizations to bring new and original work to St. Louis.

HOW TO BECOME A FRIEND Go to touhill.org Call the Touhill at 314.516.4100 In person at the Touhill Ticket Office SIGN UP AT PERFORMANCES We couldn’t possibly discuss “Friends of the Touhill” without recognizing the passing of E. Desmond Lee, one of St. Louis’ most beloved, dedicated philanthropists. The entire UMSL community will miss his vivacious presence.

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BEHIND THE SCENES

Q: Is there something about the Touhill you’ve noticed that would interest others?

What I’m so very impressed with at the Touhill is the staff that I get to work with everyday. I can’t imagine a more committed bunch of people, who work hard, and know how to laugh just as hard.

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Q: You attend all E3! post-show discussions. Is there an interesting conversation you had with a patron you can share?

This is actually one of my favorite Touhill stories. A friend of mine (who shall remain nameless) was telling me she was “not a fan of opera.” But when she told me she really loves musical theater, I suggested she check out H.M.S. Pinafore and attend the E3! pre-show discussion. The Managing Director for the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players does the pre-show discussion for the performances and is just incredibly knowledgeable and

Q: Anything new to look for in 2010-11?

YES! The E3! post-show receptions will be greatly enhanced through partnerships with outstanding local businesses. We are working with the awardwinning Chaumette Winery and Vineyards, based in Ste. Genevieve, Mo., to offer wine tasting. My personal favorite bakery, McArthur’s, will be providing some delicious food. Also, I’m super jazzed about Misty’s Enchanted Florist coming on board to give us some extra flair. Misty is really creative, and I know her floral arrangements are going to be a huge hit! h

Q: Anything else you want to tell us?

I want to tell everyone how important I think it is that we constantly listen to our audience.

I encourage anyone who sees me – at the Touhill or the grocery store or wherever – to stop me and say hello, and tell me a story about an experience you’ve had here. I love talking to people, and I’m really excited to tell people more about all the wonderful things that happen here. h

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Frankly, there’s a lot to love about what I do. If I have to name a favorite… it’s watching people have those transformative moments where they discover something about themselves or their world because of the performance. In the pre-show discussions, our audience members are connected to the themes and history of the piece, so they have a deeper appreciation for the performance. Then, of course, the most fun is after the performances – getting to chat with the audience and artists and watching them make connections with each other. It’s all extremely rewarding. h

personable. I knew she would be hooked!

After the performance, she had glowing reviews and really appreciated that she came early for the discussion, as it helped guide her experience through the performance. This season, I’m sure she’ll attend The Mikado, which is going to be fabulous, and maybe someday she’ll try Wagner or Puccini. h

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If you’ve been to an E3! Performance or purchased a ticket in the Gold Circle, chances are you’ve met Michael Sieveking. Michael joined the Touhill staff in November 2009 as engagement coordinator.

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Information and Directions TICKET INFORMATION: Monday through Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and at least three hours prior to performances on Saturday and Sunday. The Ticket Office remains open through intermission.

Phone: 314.516.4949 Toll-free: 866.516.4949 Online: www.touhill.org All tickets purchased by phone and online must be charged to MasterCard, Visa or Discover; individual tickets will not be held without payment. Checks may be made payable to the University of Missouri-St. Louis or UMSL. All tickets purchased via mail, phone or online will be mailed. Please allow 7-10 business days for delivery. All tickets purchased less than seven days prior to the performance will be held at will call. Patrons must present an I.D. when picking up tickets. Tickets will only be released to ticket purchaser with I.D. Call with name changes.

c o nv eni enc e F ee s A $3 per ticket convenience fee is added to all phone, mail, fax and online purchases. Fees are not printed on ticket.

Disc o unt s Area students, seniors, UMSL employees and alumni benefit from discounted ticket prices to many performances at the Touhill. Please ask at the time of purchase if the show you choose to attend is eligible.

Students and UMSL employees must present current I.D. when requesting discounts. Discounts may not be combined.

Personal Amplified Listener (PAL) Don’t miss a note or a word at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. Our state-of-the-art Infraports — lightweight, comfortable and easy to wear hearing augmentation headsets — are available free to patrons at the Touhill’s two coat checks.

LATE SEATING P O LICY Please arrive at the Touhill with enough time to find your seat before the performance begins. Late arrivals will be seated at the discretion of the House Manager, who will determine an appropriate time Refresh ment s so as not to interrupt the artists The Bar/Concession area or other audience members. located in the Terrace Lobby is Video monitors are available open one hour before curtain at each door to ensure that you and during intermission for can partake of the program most performances. Featuring while waiting to enter the Hall. drinks, snacks and light fare, you Late seating points may be can pre-order your intermission significantly into the program. drinks to avoid lines. No food or drink is permitted in the M a t u r e A u die n c e s m a t u r e Indicates performances theater except for Gold Circle and select events.Catered parties are suitable for mature audiences are available. Please contact an due to adult content. event manager at 314.516.4100 for information.

Gr o up Disco unts Group discounts may be available for groups of 20 or more. Call 314.516.4940 for information.

Ticke t Re se lle r s Be advised that only tickets printed on Touhill imprinted ticket stock will be honored for admittance to events held at the Touhill. Touhill tickets may be offered through other resellers, however we recommend checking directly with the Touhill Ticket Office for availability and pricing prior to purchasing from these resellers. The Touhill will not be responsible for any transactions between a reseller and patron.

Disruptive Behavior Policy In order to preserve the enjoyment and safety of all patrons and performers, the Touhill does not permit disruptive behavior that causes undue attention to any audience members. If a patron displays behavior deemed disruptive by the House Manager, he or she may be asked to leave the facility and will not be allowed a refund.

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From I-70 to the Main Entrance and MAIN Ticket Office: Take the Florissant Road exit (exit 240) and travel south one-half mile to Arnold B. Grobman Dr. Turn right continue up the hill and park in the garages to your left or in Parking Lot E to your right. Follow signs for handicapped parking. metrolink Go METRO! The UMSL North Campus MetroLink Station is just steps from the Touhill’s Main Entrance!

Parking Touhill patrons enjoy plenty of free parking, found in Parking Garages at the Touhill’s Main Entrance, and Lot K at the Touhill’s Lee Entrance. Handicap accessible parking is also available.

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ASQ: Death and the Maiden Friday 10, 8 p.m.

St. Louis Philharmonic Holiday Concert Friday 3, 8 p.m.

Saint Louis Ballet: Tribute Saturday 2, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday 3, 2 p.m.

The Ambassadors of Harmony

MADCo: VEZA (Connection)

The Jazz Crusaders Saturday 18, 8 p.m.

Chinese Dance: Classical, Modern, and Folk Saturday 18, 8 p.m.

The Screwtape Letters Saturday 25, 2 & 8 p.m Saint Louis Ballet Fall into Ballet Sunday 26, 7:30 p.m.

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MADCo: 34TH SEASON OPENER Friday 1, 8 p.m.

Saturday 2, 8 p.m.

Glenn Miller Orchestra

Friday 10, 8 p.m.

Saturday 11, 2 & 8 p.m.

Sunday 12, 2 & 7 p.m.

The Nutcracker Friday 17, 7 p.m.

Saturday 18, 2 & 7 p.m.

Sunday 19, 2 & 7 p.m.

Wednesday 22, 2 & 7 p.m.

Thursday 23, 7 p.m.

J ANUA R Y The Parker Quartet Friday 28, 8 p.m.

Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet Friday 28, 8 p.m.

Saturday 29, 2 & 8 p.m.

Saturday 2, 2 & 8 p.m.

Taikoza St. Louis Jazz Orchestra

Saturday 29, 8 p.m.

Thursday 7, 7 p.m.

F E B R UA R Y Houston Ballet Friday 8, 8 p.m.

Saturday 9, 2 & 8 p.m.

Oliver!

Friday 15, 8 p.m.

Saturday 16, 2 & 8 p.m.

Sunday 17, 2 p.m.

Mavrothi Kontanis & The Maeandros Ensemble Thursday 28, 7:30 p.m.

Al Jarreau Friday 11, 8 p.m.

St. Louis Jazz Orchestra

Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy: Masters of the Fiddle Friday 19, 8 p.m.

Martin Short Saturday 20, 8 p.m.

Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival Friday 15, 8 p.m.

Saturday 16, 8p.m.

The Second City Thursday 28, 8 p.m.

Friday 29, 8 p.m.

Saturday 30, 5 & 9 p.m.

M AY ASQ: MUSIC AND MOVEMENT Sunday 1, 3 p.m.

Wednesday 4, 10 a.m.

ASQ: Titans of Style Friday 6, 8 p.m.

Triptych

Spring to Dance 2011 Thursday 26, 5 p.m.

Friday 27, 5 p.m.

Saturday 28, 5 p.m.

Thursday 24, 7 p.m.

Chiwoniso: Rebel Woman Saturday 26, 8 p.m.

M A R CH Opera on the Go Marriage of Figaro Friday 5, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

MoMix in Botanica Friday 8, 8 p.m.

Saturday 9, 2 & 8 p.m.

Saturday 14, 8 p.m.

ASQ: Imagination and imagery Sunday 20, 3 p.m.

Wednesday 23, 10 a.m.

ASQ: By Request Friday 29, 8p.m.

NO V E M B E R

Friday 1, 8 p.m.

Saturday 2, 8 p.m.

ASQ: Quint-Essential Saturday 5, 8 p.m.

J UNE

Ambassadors of Harmony Saturday 18, 2 & 8 p.m.

Saint Louis Ballet Summer Classic:Romeo and Juliet Friday 24, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday 25, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

Sunday 26, 2 p.m.

The Mikado Friday 11, 8 p.m.

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Mastery Sometimes, being in the audience isn’t enough.

Especially when it comes to dance.

In addition to its October performances at the Touhill, The Houston Ballet, one of America's premier ballet companies, will bring to the UMSL campus a series of intermediate to advanced classical ballet classes.

This course, offered

by UMSL Continuing Education, gives you the chance to learn from members of the troupe with a stellar 41-year history and an international reputation.

Stella Markou Faculty Recital Wednesday, October 6, 7:30pm Anheuser-Busch / Free

University Holiday Concert Tuesday, December 7, 7:30pm Anheuser-Busch / Free

The Crucible-umsl theatre October 14 - 16 & 21-23, 7:30pm & October 17 at 3pm Lee Theater $5 with UMSL ID $10 general admission

Student Chamber Music Concert Wednesday, December 8, 7:30pm Lee Theater / Free

University Symphonic Band Concert Wednesday, October 20, 7:30pm Anheuser-Busch / Free ABC Homecoming Step Show Thursday, October 21, 7:30pm Anheuser-Busch $5 with UMSL ID $7 general admission University Orchestra Concert Wednesday, November 3, 7:30pm Lee Theater / Free Anthony Arnone Cello recital Thursday, November 4, 7:30pm Lee Theater / Free University Jazz Ensemble Concert Tuesday, November 9, 7:30pm Anheuser-Busch / Free Sum of Motion – UMSL Dance November 11 – 13, 8pm Lee Theater Free with UMSL ID $10 general admission University Singers and Vocal Point Concert Monday, November 15, 7:30pm Anheuser-Busch / Free University Percussion & Afro-Cuban Ensemble Concert Tuesday, November 16, 7:30pm Lee Theater / Free An Evening of Chamber Music Wednesday, November 17, 7:30pm Lee Theater / Free

Tuesdays & Thursdays September 28-October 14 For more information or to register, call (314) 516-5948 or visit http://umslce.org/

University Jazz Combos Concert Thursday, November 18, 7:30pm Lee Theater / Free An Evening with Dr. Maya Angelou: UPB Thursday, November 18, 7pm Anheuser-Busch $5 student with valid UMSL ID (limit two per person) $20 general public University Concerto Competition Final Round Friday, November 19, 3:00pm Lee Theater / Free

MFA Graduate Student Readings Friday, December 10, 7:30pm Lee Theater / Free Dr. King Holiday Observance Monday, January 17, 10am Anheuser-Busch / Free Stop Kiss-UMSL Theatre February 3 – 5 & 10 - 12, 7:30pm & February 6, 3:00pm Lee Theater $5 with UMSL ID $10 general admission Ridge Trio Faculty & Guest Concert Sunday, February 27, 3pm Lee Theater / Free University Jazz Ensemble Concert Tuesday, March 8, 7:30pm Anheuser-Busch / Free University Symphonic Band Concert Wednesday, March 9, 7:30pm Anheuser-Busch / Free University Opera theatre Production March 10 – 12 & 17 – 19 at 7:30pm Lee Theater $5 with UMSL ID $10 general admission University Orchestra Concert Wednesday, March 23, 7:30pm Lee Theater / Free University Jazz Combos Concert Thursday, April 7, 7:30pm Lee Theater / Free University Percussion, Afro-Cuban Ensemble, & Vocal Point Combined Concert Tuesday, April 12, 7:30pm Anheuser-Busch / Free Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival April 14-16 Lee Theater / Anheuser-Busch Free daytime events University Orchestra & University Singers Combined Concert Monday, April 18, 7:30pm Anheuser-Busch / Free

Genesis Jazz Project Concert Tuesday, November 23, 7:30pm Lee Theater / Free

Sum of Motion – UMSL Dance April 21 - 23, 8:00pm Lee Theater Free with UMSL ID $10 general admission

Warren Bellis Clarinet & Saxophone Festival Wednesday, December 1, 9am – 2pm Lee Theater / Free

Genesis Jazz Project Concert Tuesday, April 26, 7:30pm Lee Theater / Free

University Symphonic Band Concert with Guest Artists Wednesday, December 1, 7:30pm Lee Theater / Free

Storytelling Festival April 28 – 30 Anheuser-Busch / Free

Jazz Holiday Concert Sunday, December 5, 2pm Anheuser-Busch / Free

University Spring Concert Tuesday, May 3, 7:30pm Anheuser-Busch / Free

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