TPA 1920 Program 12: Marc Ribot / Lisa Lampanelli by Texas Performing Arts

2019–20 ESSENTIAL SERIES

Marc Ribot Chaplin’s The Kid MAR 6 | MCCULLOUGH THEATRE

Lisa Lampanelli’s Losin’ It! MAR 26 & 27 | MCCULLOUGH THEATRE

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In this issue

Marc Ribot

A live guitar score to Charlie Chaplin’s silent film masterpiece The Kid

“The integrity of Mr. Ribot’s score, as well as his great skills as a guitarist, enriched the cinematic masterpiece.” —The Wall Street Journal

12 Student Spotlight 46 Behind the Scenes: 54

Prop Shop Word Search

NASA-inspired Bella Gaia explores planet with music A review of Bella Gaia

Lisa Lampanelli’s Losin’ It!

A night of laughs and heartfelt stories about food, weight, and body issues

Hook ’em Arts: A Student Voice

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Creating a Monster (Habitat)

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Welcome to Texas Performing Arts! We’re so glad you’re here! We are proud to present Austin’s most diverse and prestigious live performance experience. In addition to hosting our Essential Series, Texas Performing Arts is home to concerts, comedy shows, and Broadway In Austin. Every year, we are proud to work with artists from all over the world to share the performing arts experience with guests of all ages and backgrounds. Please speak to the nearest usher or visit Guest Services should you need assistance. Thank you for joining us for this performance. Have a wonderful evening!

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2019–20 Essential Series Artist: Bella Gaia

NASA-inspired Bella Gaia explores planet with music, dance The multimedia show was inspired by astronauts who saw the Earth from space. Evan Thompson | January 10, 2019 HeraldNet.com Photo by Nao Suzuki

Earth looks a lot like a living organism from outer space. Political and cultural differences give way to forests, seas, and mountains. The interconnection of all things — especially humanity’s relationship with nature — returns to focus. This feeling, referred to as the “overview effect,” is a phenomenon experienced by astronauts who have made the International Space Station their home 254 miles above Earth. Kenji Williams, a filmmaker, violinist, and composer from New York, learned about the effect when he met astronaut Edward Michael “Mike” Fincke in 2005. Up until 2015, Fincke held the American record for texasperformingarts.org

“Bella Gaia,” which translates to “Beautiful Earth,” presents the Earth as a multifaceted yet cohesive organism. most days in space (381.6). (Scott Kelly holds the record at 520 days.) Williams, 44, whose career focus has been to create art for a greater purpose, spent the next few years figuring out how to replicate that feeling for those who can’t go into space. His efforts resulted in Bella Gaia, a show that blends world music and NASA images. What began as a solo production in 2009 has 5

since expanded into an award-winning multimedia experience. “I really wanted to create an experience that transformed people,” Williams said. “There needs to be a new emphasis and value in emotional connections to very abstract things, like climate change.” Bella Gaia, which translates to “Beautiful Earth,” presents the Earth as a multifaceted yet cohesive organism. It also shows how human activity has become the dominant influence on the environment. How does Williams do this? By turning the stage into a planetarium of sorts through sophisticated visualization software. Satellite data from major climate change crises and disasters both past and present — such as last summer’s devastating California wildfires, rising carbon emissions and melting ice caps — are mapped onto a spinning 3D globe and projected on screen behind the performers. These orbital views, which also include projections of ocean currents and air traffic flight paths, give the audience the perspective of an astronaut viewing the events from space. Williams said Bella Gaia is a bridge between art and science.

“Scientific visualizations suddenly become beautiful, intricate paintings,” Williams said. “Perhaps it is beautiful and disturbing. But it really does bring a new perspective that I think has been lacking in the climate change movement.” Williams pairs space images with ethereal violin melodies that he loops with electronica rhythms he co-composed with other artists. “It’s very emotionally moving in the way we present the information,” Williams said. “There is no narrator. It’s all music and visual communication. Just presenting data and statistics doesn’t change people’s minds. Ultimately, humans don’t act unless it affects us personally. Bella Gaia brings this home.”

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Hook ’em Arts: A Student Voice By Hayley Naples ’20

Hook 'em Arts is the student voice of Texas Performing Arts (TPA) and a social organization for students to explore their interest in the performing arts. With meetings once a week, students can enjoy unique experiences such as Broadway Karaoke, Trivia, and Painting with Bob Ross. These events help to increase student participation with the arts both on and off campus. For many students, the organization also provides opportunities to experience a dance, chamber music, or theatrical performance for the first time with a group of their peers. For others, it’s a group to make new friends and develop skill sets. “Hook 'em Arts allows like-minded people to come together and create a tightly-knit student community surrounding the arts,” said Becca Wrench ’20. “It is great to be able to have a place where

"It's great to be able to have a place where people from all different majors can be involved in the arts." —Becca Wrench '20 people from all different majors can be involved in the arts.” Additionally, HEA hosts professionals from the arts industry as guest speakers twice a semester to share their experiences. Previous speakers include Martha Redbone, Karen Maness, and Brooklyn Rider. HEA welcomes all students from dance to engineering majors to HEA meetings and events. Friendly organization members encourage their fellow students to attend events between their academic and work commitments.

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Interested in joining Hook ’em Arts?

Find us Mondays in Bass Concert Hall Level 6 The Loft from 5-6 pm Visit texasperformingarts.org/students for more information.

Creating a Monster (Habitat)

By Hayley Naples ’20

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Over 50,000 attendees stepped into a whimsical world of play as they entered into the Creek Monster’s Habitat! Texas Applied Arts students were hard at work last semester designing and constructing a monster habitat for Waterloo Greenway Conservancy’s Creekshow. The 2019 Annual Creek Show showcased interactive light-based art installations along Waller Creek through downtown Austin. Through the show, the conservancy aims to teach Austinites to properly care for the city's green spaces as a collective community. Waterloo Greenway hopes to build parks that connect from Waterloo to Lady Bird Lake to encourage citizens to interact with our beautiful, diverse environment. Additionally, organizers hope to bring awareness to the importance of Waller Creek. With the support of the UT Green Fund Grant and the expertise of Texas Performing Arts staff and College of Fine Arts faculty, stu-

dents designed and created their own immersive installation to be featured at the event. The Texas Applied Arts Special Projects class was supported by industry professionals from Santa Fe Opera, Meow Wolf, New York Public Theatre, and Purdue University. They worked together (both in person and remotely) to complete their work on the Habitat in 10 short weeks for opening night in November. Students from a variety of academic programs including Engineering, Arts and Entertainment Technology, Radio Television & Film, Architecture, as well as Theatre & Dance, came together to bring this project to life. They also were able to problem solve alongside local professionals from organizations such as dwg landscape architects, sculptor Chris Levak, and UT Landscaping as they took their prototype to completion. Through The Creek Monster Habitat, students were able to apply lessons from their interdisciplinary classes to a real-world installation with active deadlines for an Austin-based client. This incredible team of students, professional staff, and facilities staff from Texas Performing Arts brought this creature to life.

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Student Spotlight At Texas Performing Arts, we are able to professionally involve students in every aspect of our organization. Having the opportunity to show, connect, and inspire our students to be the next generation of arts leaders is one of the most important things we do.

PROFILE NAME YEAR JOB MAJOR

Oscar Corpus Class of 2020 Ticketing Services Representative English Honors

By Hayley Naples ’20

e met with Oscar Corpus to chat about the performing arts and his time as a valued student employee.

TPA has given me valuable tools, connections, and experiences that will come in handy after graduation. Being part of the TPA Ticket Office Team has helped me realize which careers I’m interested in pursuing, and it’s given me a glimpse of the type of work environment I would like to be a part of one day.

YOU HAVE BEEN WITH TPA FOR OVER A YEAR. WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB?

My favorite part of working at TPA is the environment; I look forward to coming to work every day! I truly believe I've made my closest college friends working at the ticket office. I also love the diversity of ages, cultures, and backgrounds. I've made an abundance of memories and relationships that will last well beyond graduation.

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YOU’RE A SENIOR THIS YEAR! HOW DO YOU FEEL TPA HAS PREPARED YOU FOR POSTGRADUATION?

TICKET SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE IS A COMPLEX ROLE. WHAT IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE OF YOUR ROLE AS TICKET SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE?

Because Bass Concert Hall hosts a wide variety of shows, from Broadway musicals to comedy shows, every event has different rules and requirements that must be enforced in order to provide the best experience to our patrons.

TPA HELPS OPEN A LOT OF DOORS FOR STUDENTS. WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST OPPORTUNITY WHILE WORKING FOR TPA?

Working for TPA has been an amazing learning experience. Not only have I gained valuable knowledge on diverse fields in the arts and entertainment but I was also able to incorporate my own strengths and passions. For example, I used my Spanishspeaking abilities in an ambitious project to translate important informational signs. I was even able to record announcements that play during shows. This project allowed me to act as a leader and provided opportunities for me to work with different communities and organizations.

TEXAS INNER CIRCLE Take your Texas Performing Arts experience to the next level by becoming a member of the Texas Inner Circle. Your membership supports our educational programs, the student employment program, and $10 tickets to students throughout Central Texas. Memberships start at just $150 for the year and, depending on contribution level, may include: • Free Parking • Behind-the-Scenes Tours • Access to our members-only Texas Inner Circle Lounge with pre-ordered drink service and express elevator To Join Call 512.232.8567 or visit texasperformingarts.org

“TPA has given me valuable tools, connections, and experiences that will come in handy after graduation.” —Oscar Corpus

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McCullough Theatre

Marc Ribot

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A live guitar score to Chaplinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s silent film masterpiece The Kid

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ABOUT THE ARTIST Marc Ribot (pronounced REE-bow) was born in Newark, New Jersey in 1954. As a teen, he played guitar in various garage bands while studying with his mentor, Haitian classical guitarist and composer Frantz Casseus. After moving to New York City in 1978, Ribot was a member of the soul/punk Realtones, and from 1984 – 1989, of John Lurie’s Lounge Lizards. Between 1979 and 1985, Ribot also worked as a side musician with Brother Jack McDuff, Wilson Pickett, Carla Thomas, Rufus Thomas, Chuck Berry, and many others. Rolling Stone points out that “Guitarist Marc Ribot helped Tom Waits refine a new, weird Americana on 1985’s Rain Dogs, and since then he’s become the go-to guitar guy for all kinds of roots-music adventurers: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Elvis Costello, John Mellencamp.” Additional recording credits include Soloman Burke, Neko Case, Diana Krall, Beth Orton, Marianne Faithful, Arto Lindsay, Caetano Veloso, Laurie Anderson, Susana Baca, McCoy Tyner, The Jazz Passengers, Medeski, Martin & Wood, Cibo Matto, Jamaaladeen Tacuma, James Carter, Vinicio Capposella (Italy), Auktyon (Russia), Vinicius Cantuaria, Sierra Maestra (Cuba), Alain Bashung (France), Marisa Monte, Allen Ginsburg, Madeleine Peyroux, Sam Phillips, and more recently Joe Henry, Allen Toussaint, Norah Jones, Akiko Yano, The Black Keys, Jeff Bridges, Jolie Holland, Elton John/Leon Russell, and many others. Ribot frequently collaborates with producer T Bone

Burnett, most notably on Alison Krauss and Robert Plant’s Grammy Award-winning album Raising Sand and regularly works with composer John Zorn. Marc has released 25 albums under his own name over a 40-year career, exploring everything from the pioneering jazz of Albert Ayler with his group to produce Spiritual Unity (Pi Recordings), to the Cuban son of Arsenio Rodríguez with two critically acclaimed releases on Atlantic Records under Marc Ribot Y Los Cubanos Postizos. His avant power trio/post-rock band, Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog (Pi Recordings), continues the lineage of his earlier experimental no-wave/punk/noise groups Rootless Cosmopolitans (Island Antilles) and Shrek (Tzadik). Marc’s solo recordings include Marc Ribot Plays The Complete Works of Frantz Casseus (Les Disques Du Crepuscule), John Zorn’s The Book of Heads (Tzadik), Don’t Blame Me (DIW), Saints (Atlantic), Exercises in Futility (Tzadik), and his latest Silent Movies (Pi Recordings) released in 2010 was described as a “down-inthe-mouth near masterpiece” by the Village Voice and has landed on several Best of 2010 lists including the LA Times and critical praise across the board. 2014 marked monumental release: Marc Ribot Trio Live at the Village Vanguard (Pi Recordings), documenting Marc’s first headline and the return of Henry Grimes at the historical venue in 2012, was included on various Best of 2014 lists such as Downbeat Magazine and NPR’s 50 Favorites. 2018 saw the release of two politically charged albums: YRU Still Here? (Northern Spy), the long

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(Scorcese). Marc has also composed original scores including the French film Gare du Nord (Simon), the PBS documentary Revolucion: Cinco Miradas, the film Drunkboat, starring John Malkovich and John Goodman, a documentary film by Greg Feldman titled Joe Schmoe, a feature film by director Joe Brewster titled The Killing Zone, and dance pieces In as Much as Life is Borrowed, by famed Belgian choreographer, Wim Vandekeybus, and Yoshiko Chuma’s Altogether Different. Marc also occasionally performs his live solo guitar score

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awaited third album from Ribot’s post-rock/noise trio Ceramic Dog, and Songs of Resistance 1942– 2018 (featuring guest vocalists Tom Waits, Steve Earle, Meshell Ndegeocello, and more on AntiRecords) voicing anger and outrage during these turbulent times. Both albums landed on various Best of 2018 lists including NPR’s All Songs Considered. Marc has performed on scores such as The Kids Are All Right, Where the Wild Things Are, Walk The Line (Mangold), Everything is Illuminated, and The Departed

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to Charlie Chaplin’s The Kid, which was commissioned by the NY Guitar Festival and premiered Jan 2010 at Merkin Hall, as well as live film scores to Jennifer Reeves experimental shorts. In 2009, Marc was named curator and musical director for the year’s Century of Song Festival, part of the Ruhr Triennale in Germany. The concert series sparked new collaborations with Iggy Pop, Marianne Faithfull, David Hidalgo of Los Lobos, master cajón player Juan Medrano Cotito, Carla Bozulich, and Tine Kindermann. Marc’s talents have also been showcased with a full symphony orchestra. Composer Stewart Wallace wrote a guitar concerto with orchestra specifically for Marc. The piece was premiered by the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington DC in July of 2004 and also appeared at The Cabrillo Festival in Santa Cruz, CA in August of 2005. Marc is currently touring with several projects including his power trio Ceramic Dog with bassist Shahzad Ismaily and drummer Ches Smith, the Philly soul meets the harmolodics of Ornette Coleman’s The Young Philadelphians with Jamaaladeen Tacuma and Calvin Weston, and with Songs of Resistance, his latest release on Anti- Records.

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ABOUT THE FILM The Kid is a 1921 American silent comedy-drama film written by, produced by, directed by, and starring Charlie Chaplin, which features Jackie Coogan as his foundling baby, adopted son, and sidekick. This was Chaplin’s first full-length film as a director. It was a huge success, and was the second highest-grossing film in 1921. In 2011, The Kid was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.” Innovative in its combination of comedic and dramatic elements, The Kid is widely considered one of the greatest films of the silent era. The film made Coogan, then a vaudeville performer, into the first major child star of the movies. Many of the Chaplin biographers have attributed the relationship portrayed in the film to have resulted from the death of Chaplin’s firstborn infant son just ten days before the production began. The portrayal of poverty and the cruelty of welfare workers are also directly reminiscent of Chaplin’s own childhood in London.

Mar 26 & 27, 2020 McCullough Theatre

Lisa Lampanelliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Losinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; It!

A night of laughs and heartfelt stories about food, weight, and body issues Written by and starring

Lisa Lampanelli with additional material by and co-starring

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With a career spanning more than 30 years, Lisa Lampanelli was a constant on the comedy scene. With numerous tours, Grammy nominations, and national TV guest appearances and specials under her belt, Lampanelli made national headlines in 2012 when she lost more than 100 pounds with the help of bariatric surgery. The comedian went on to speak with unflinching honesty about her lifelong food and bodyimage issues, and has since gone from insulter to inspirer. Lampanelli is now curating and performing Losinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; It, a humorous and heartfelt show about food and body-image struggles. In 2015, Lampanelli shot her fifth stand-up special, Back to the Drawing Board. That special

not only garnered her a second Grammy nomination, it showed off her radically different look and featured stories of her weight-loss struggles over the course of her life. Noticing how these truthful accounts resonated with her fans, many of whom fight similar battles, Lampanelli was inspired to write the play, Stuffed, which enjoyed two off-Broadway runs in 2016 and 2017. The play was intended to motivate her fans to work on themselves and embrace a healthier life through self-love and self-acceptance. In turn, those same fans inspired Lampanelli to shed her old title of insult comic and dedicate herself to helping others through storytelling events, workshops, and one-on-one coaching.

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Having become known to US audiences from appearances on Comedy Central Roasts, The Howard Stern Show, and the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Lampanelli became a household name when she raised $130,000 for the Gay Men’s Health Crisis during season 5 of NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice. After having hit every possible career high in her stand-up career, including sold-out shows at Radio City Music Hall and Carnegie

Hall, Lampanelli is thrilled to take on this new challenge for herself and others. For her performance and workshop schedules, and information on one-on-one coaching, go to LisaLampanelli.com. @lisalampanelli Frank Liotti has appeared on HBO’s High Maintenance, Fox-TV’s Gotham, Blue Bloods, Law & Order SVU, Law & Order Criminal Intent,

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Talk Back, which won Best Overall Production in the New York Fringe Festival. He appears in the film Bear City 2. Staci Levine (Producer), owner of Groundswell Theatricals, is a NYC-based producer/general manager. Levine has produced on Broadway, London’s West End, and on tour with shows playing both domestically and internationally. In addition to Lisa Lampanelli’s Losin’

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and cult favorites Jonny Zero and Canterbury’s Law, both on Fox-TV. He has won praise in New York’s Funniest at Caroline’s on Broadway, where he was a top finalist, the Boston Comedy Festival, Laughing Skull Comedy Festival, Los Angeles Comedy Festival, Laughing Devil Comedy Festival, and the Long Island Laugh Off. Frank is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama as well as SUNY Purchase. He appeared in The New York Times for Cats

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It! and Fat Chance, current projects include: Patti LuPone’s concert tour of Don’t Monkey with Broadway; the new play Winter People by Laura Neill with direction by Daniella Topol, and Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Diaries. Previous productions include An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin; John Lithgow’s Stories By Heart; A Taste of Things to Come; The Last Two People on Earth: An Apocalyptic Vaudeville; An Evening with Mandy Patinkin & Nathan Gunn; and Mandy Patinkin’s solo concerts. Levine was associated with The Dodgers, working on numerous Broadway, off-Broadway and touring productions including Titanic, Footloose, The Music Man, 42nd Street, Wrong Mountain, Into the Woods, Barbra’s Wedding, Bare, Urinetown, Dracula, and Good Vibrations, as a member of Dodger Management Group. L. Glenn Poppleton (Exclusive Tour Booking Agent) also represents An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin; The Last Two People on Earth: An Apocalyptic Vaudeville (starring Mandy Patinkin and Taylor Mac); Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical; A Christmas Story, The Musical; and Lisa Lampanelli’s Losin’ It! Past tours include Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan; Disney’s Beauty and the Beast; and Monty Python’s Spamalot.

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Team for Lisa Lampanelliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Losinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; It! Executive Producer................................................................................. Staci Levine Press & Marketing Representative......................................................... Katie Jackman General Manager..................................................................................... Tim Hurley Assistant to the Producer............................................................... Victoria Ungvarsky Production Photos...............................................................................Jeremy Daniel Marketing Video Design...............................................................Tour Design Creative Dramaturg......................................................................................Matthew J. Dicks Exclusive Tour Booking Agent L. GLENN POPPLETON LGPoppleton@me.com (212) 840-4393 SPECIAL THANKS TO Maggie Houlehan, MRH Entertainment Amy Jacobs Frank DeCaro Lauren Ann Brickman, Eden Malyn For more information on Lisa Lampanelli, visit lisalampanelli.com.

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Venue Fast Facts Texas Performing Arts is home to five venues on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin. Each of our venues has features that set the stage for cultural contributions in Central Texas. Read more about our venues at texasperformingarts.org

Bass Concert Hall

• Seats 2,900 guests • Renovated in 2007 with Green initiatives • Home of Lexus Broadway in Austin

McCullough Theatre

• Seats 400 guests • 30-foot proscenium stage • Hosts The University of Texas Butler Opera Center

Bates Recital Hall

• Seats 700 guests • Houses the country’s largest tracker organ • Located inside the Butler School of Music Building

• Seats 244 guests • Located inside the Winship Drama Building

B. Iden Payne Theatre

• Seats 500 guests • Home to Department of Theatre and Dance student productions

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MOMIX

Viva MOMIX

Apr 3

Bass Concert Hall

“Pendleton and the entire company are notorious for creating complex, dizzying universes and inviting the audience to join their new realities. And one thing is for certain: Every ride is an incredible, unforgettable journey.” – Broadway World PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH KUT-FM Photo by Aqua Flora

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STUDENT ENGAGEMENT / TEXAS PERFORMING ARTS

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BASS PASS

MOMIX Viva MOMIX Apr 3 Bass Concert Hall PRE-PERFORMANCE TALK

Discussion with Company Members Fri, Apr 3 6:45 pm Bass Concert Hall Level 4

Hosted by Darla Johnson, Adjunct Professor of Dance, Public and College Relations, Austin Community College FREE AND OPEN TO ALL TICKET HOLDERS

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Campus & Community Engagement events at Texas Performing Arts

Join us for these events with our artists!

OPEN TO STUDENTS GRADES 6–12 POST-PERFORMANCE TALK

Meet & Greet with Company Members

Wed, Apr 22 Following the evening performance Bass Concert Hall Level 6, The Loft FREE AND OPEN TO ALL TICKET HOLDERS

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YOUTH PERFORMANCE

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The University of Texas Jazz Orchestra with Dave Douglas

Apr 18

Bates Recital Hall

“Dave Douglas is the unassuming king of independent jazz, a model of do-it-yourself moxie, initiative, and artistic freedom.” – DownBeat PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BUTLER SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND KUTX’S SUNDAY MORNING JAZZ WITH JAY TRACHTENBERG Photo by John Abbott

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Bella Gaia: Beautiful Earth

Apr 22

Bass Concert Hall

“Bella Gaia is a live concert that mixes music & NASA immersive imagery that turns the stage planetary. Sublime and transcendental.” – Village Voice PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH KLRU-TV Photo by Denver Museum of Nature & Science

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Dianne and Eugene Schoch, III Carolyn and Marc Seriff Syd Sharples Barry Smith Kathleen and Gilbert Soto Carole Tower and Matthew St. Louis Laura and David Starks Shari and Eric Stein Louann and Larry Temple Rebecca and Scott Van Den Berg Catherine and David Wilkes Annie Solomon Zucker Brian Zucker DIRECTORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CIRCLE $1,200-2,999

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Pamela and David Frager Sandra Freed Toni and Douglas French Nancy Gary and Ruth Cude Cheryl and R. James George, Jr. Michael Gibertini and Kari Nations Brian Gleason Sharon and Bruce Golden Melissa and Rick Gorskie Karen and Rowland Greenwade Sven and Robin Griffin Cheryl Gross Gabrielle and Gary Grossenbacher Richard Hartgrove and Gary Cooper Gladys M. Heavilin Mary Ann and Dr. Andrew Heller Raje Heyer Anne and Thomas Hilbert Amy and Jeffrey Hubert Frank Ikard Admiral and Mrs. B. R. Inman Donna and B.R. Israel Ben and Jenn Ivester Jo Ann Ivester John Izzo and Deb Tackett Donna and Edward King Kelley Knutson and Carol Walsh-Knutson Sheila Kothmann Calvin and Donna Lee Sue and Larry Lewellyn Ellen and Richard Leyh Stacy Libby Suzanne Lima Mr. and Mrs. George F. Littlejohn Jennifer and Christian Loew Jacqueline Longino Gayle and Scott Madole Delores Massad Mr. and Mrs. W.F. McCasland Molly McDonald and Chad Hartmann Monica and Robert Meadows Jennifer and Jim Misko Mary and Lynn Moak Melissa Moloney and Chris Walk Miriam and Jim Mulva Glenn, Jennifer, Waylon, and Wyatt Muniz Carol Nelson Meri and Don Nelson Jeffrey Neumann Elizabeth and Dustin Norman Jacqueline and Shawn Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Farrell Cathy Oliver Wayne Orchid Leora Orent and Art Markman Connie and Sam Pate Michele and Roy Peck Nancy and Frank Petrone Shari and John Pflueger Liz and Jon Phelan 39

Leslie Powell Debbie and Jim Ramsey Sara and Dick Rathgeber Alec Rhodes Linda and Robert Rosenbusch Alyssa Russell Nancy Scanlan Steve and Susan Schaffer Nina and Frank Seely Tracey Sharples Carol Ann Shepherd Trish and Brian Sierer Robyn and Rick Sperling Karin and Robert Stern Lorri Stevenson Austin Stitzer Bruce Stuckman Lisa and Gregory Symons Nancy and L. Brent Talbott Lee R. Thomas Erin Vander Leest and Tom Pyle Daniel and Sara-Jane Watson Mark Weiss and Janet Bray Suzy and Otto Wheeler Susan and Chris Wilson with Bonita Grumme Jacqueline Wittmuss Dr. Lucas Wong and Dr. Lisa Go Michele and Jud Wyatt CENTER STAGE $600-1,199 Dwain Aidala Mark Aitala Priscilla J. Alfaro Joe Annis Anonymous Donna and Manuel Ayala The Ballon Family Jana and Barry Bandera Travis and George Baxter-Holder Dr. Steven A. Beebe April Berman Carolyn and Jon Bible Carolyn and Andrew Birge Denis Blake Stephanie and Michael Blanck Robert Bracewell Steve and Jen Braud Christopher and Tira Brom Janice and Charlie Brown Kimberly Brown Scott Brown and Cheri Lafrinea Kelly Canavan Kelli and John Carlton Kristen and Luis Casaubon Shane Chambers

Ken Ciani Sam and Alison Clare Sarah Compton Jeanette Cortinas Elaine Daigle Wilma Dankovich Lorraine and John Davis Tricia and Paul Davis Lisa and Paul Delacruz Dr. and Mrs. Ben Denny Lucy Ditmore Sharon Duboise Cathleen and Michael Eady Susan and David Eckelkamp Sheila Ellwood Carol and Clint Fletcher Jane W. Fountain Elizabeth and Michael Frisch Katina and Matthew Gase Jon and Joanna Geld Sharon and Richard Gibbons Glenn and Nancy Gilkey Jana and John Grimes Stephanie Guariglia Maria Gutierrez and Peter Nutson Tizzle Bizzle Hallock Cindy and John Hanly Amy and Peter Hannan Darcy and Rick Hardy Family Jennifer and John Harper Jennifer and Randall Harris Mrs. Julianna H. Hernandez Damon and Ella Holditch Marjorie and David Hunter Beth and Bill Ivers Kathleen and Jim Jardine Mary Beth and Dan Jester Jacqueline Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Johnston James Jones Susan and Richard Klusmann Jan and Orion Knox Aileen Krassner Kiehl and Michael Kiehl Amy and David Lambert Melanie C. Lewis Robin Lieberman Mary and Don Lorenz Nancy and Dale Lowe Peggy Manning Steve and Roxanne Martin Charles and Leslie Martinez Tonya and Nicco Martinez Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence Masullo Stephanie Mayes Ford McTee Dawn and Jason Melear Frances Ellen and Paul Metzger Pauline and Alfred Meyerson Mark Miller Rachel Monday and Willard Yankus James W. Moritz Denise Margo Moy

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Director’s Council Volunteer Leadership in Action The Texas Performing Arts Director’s Council is a group of dedicated donors, sponsors, and volunteers committed to presenting world-class performances, providing students access to every performance on our stages, and building the next generation of audiences, artists, and presenters. We are grateful for their extraordinary support and dedication.

2019–20 COUNCIL MEMBERS Robert and Jannis Baldwin Becky Beaver Edwina Carrington Marianne and Mario Davila Laura Estes and Joyce Lauck Cynthia Glover and Dwight Williams Joanne Guariglia Stephanie Guariglia Rob Hagelberg Rhonda Hall Dan Jackson and Jeremy Guiberteau Julia Marsden Ashlee Olsem Stephanie L. Perkins Rachel Tocker Rebecca Van Den Berg Annie Solomon Zucker Brian Zucker

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The Team Bob Bursey

MARKETING

Executive Director

Gene Bartholomew

Rachel Durkin-Drga

Director of Marketing & Communications

Senior Associate Director

Tara Vela Associate Director BUSINESS OFFICE

Kristi Lampi Business Operations Manager

Lisa Carothers Administrative Associate, Business Affairs

Leigh Remeny Administrative Associate, Business Operations

Terri Waddle Senior Departmental Buyer, Business Operations CAMPUS & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Judith Rhedin Assistant Director, Campus & Community Engagement

Brenda Simms

Lizzie Choffel Senior Graphic Designer

Danielle Culp Project Administrator

Erica De Leon Marketing Specialist, Digital Media

Romina Jara

PRODUCTION

Yvonne Kimmons

Seb Boone Sarah Cantu

Lighting Supervisor

Phoebe Greene Production Operations Manager

Conrad Haden Stage Supervisor

Jason Huerta Associate Scenic Studio Supervisor

Alec Pasquarella

J. E. Johnson

HUMAN RESOURCES

Warren G. Whitaker SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Human Resources Manager

Master Carpenter

Rebecca Switzer PROGRAMMING Program Manager

Will Shirey Talent Buyer

Tim Rogers

TICKET OFFICE

Susan Griffin Ticketing Services Manager

Dianne Whitehair Ticketing Systems Manager

Margaret Badasci Assistant Ticketing Services Manager, Event Operations

Eric Vera Assistant Ticketing Services Manager, Concerts

Carolyn Hardin Assistant Prop Shop Supervisor

Broadway Events Manager

Hank Schwemmer

Assistant Director, Student Engagement

Technical Director

Essential Series, Theatre & Dance and Guest Services Manager

Amber Goodspeed

Production Events Manager

Scott Bussey

Sarah Andrews

Concerts and Special Events Manager

Dani Pruitt

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

Jeff W. Ellinger

GUEST SERVICES

Assistant Stage Supervisor

Assistant Director, Performance Logistics

Natalia Morgan

Associate Director of Development

Travis Perrin

Cynthia Patterson

Marketing Coordinator, Strategic Content

DEVELOPMENT

Sarah Weidler Young

Assistant Scenic Charge Artist

Selena San Miguel

Master Electrician

Stewardship Manager

Ashton Bennett Murphy

Prop Shop Supervisor

Master Electrician

Rachel Schoen

Scenic Art Supervisor

Marketing Coordinator, Media Buying & Settlements

Program Coordinator, Education & Curriculum Development

Development Assistant

Karen Maness

Scenic Studio Supervisor

Kenny Kuykendall Assistant Audio Supervisor

Lindsay Long Production Events Manager

Michael Malak Audio Supervisor

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Texas Performing Arts is also proud to acknowledge the hundreds of part-time and volunteer staff who play a critical role in presenting our annual season of world-class performing arts events to the Austin community.

House Managers Dina Black Virginia Bosman Margaret Byron Andrea Stanfill Castro Charlotte Coffee Carlos Hernandez Chuck Hesse Paige Horton Jean Humes Olga Kasma-Carnes Charlotte Klein

Sharon Kojzarek Eric Lee Ryan Monahan Shana Nichols Elisabeth Poigin Shannon Quinn Kimberly Hans Reaves Jessica Reed Ron Rizzato Mary Ruiz Gracie Sanders

Robyn Scott Josh Shandera Julie Spruell Debra Thomas Kristine Tydlacka Leah Waheed Tonya Wood Sally Zukonik

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Student Employees Jose Luis Almanzan Laura Baglereau Zoe Bihan Haley Brower Ally Payne Brown Charlotte Brumbelow Ashleigh Bullard Maria Burgee Gabrielle Clemente Oscar Corpus Jessica Curneal Antonio Dorantes Alyssa Finger Rogers Flores Lina Garcia Ameli Garcia Daniel Geld Laura Adriana Godinez Sarah Gomez Vivian Gonzalez Aydin Haleftiras David Hernandez Isabella Hollis Hannah Hurst Emily Hyatt Mayre Jane Elizabeth Jantz

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Alexandra Jereb Jake Josephi Hannah Kambo Mikaela Kelarek Eddie Lambert Adriana Lara Juan Leyva Audrey Long Audrey Loomis Mila Luna Reilly Lunsford Zachary Markizer Evan McClain Meagan McCrary Adam Means Nicole Melendez Basil Montemayor Julio MuĂąoz Hayley Naples Olivia Naworol Brian Nguyen Reese Niemietz Pollyanna Ohair Samuel Oladejo Alejandro Pallanes Alexandria Passanisi

Indira Rampersad Alyson Redland Morgan Riddle William Rios Alany Rodriguez Luis Javier Romero Ericka Salas Sophia Savellos Christian Scheller Jessica Sell Brisa Shaw Madison Sheridan Rebekah Singleton Katherine Stam Brenda Stanfill Ariane Stier Sydney Svagerko Kennedy Thompson Hemma Uzoh Vanessa Valle Krista West Nathan Wilton Kamrey Windham Christian Wintz Rebecca Wrench Tavia Zepeda

Become a Corporate Circle Member Members of the Corporate Circle enjoy VIP benefits while providing jobs for up to 70 students at Texas Performing Arts each year. With your support, students gain real work experience in every field from accounting to stage management, as well as professional mentoring, rĂŠsumĂŠ and job search support, and a paycheck to help cover the cost of a world-class education at The University of Texas at Austin. The Corporate Circle is a great way to enjoy everything that Texas Performing Arts has to offer today, align your brand with the cultural leader in Central Texas, and help students build a strong foundation for the future!

ENCORE

OVATION

Dennis Eakin Kia Dormady Financial Frost Bank University Federal Credit Union APPLAUSE

K Friese and Associates Michael Iupe, PLLC OroSolutions Richie & Gueringer, P.C. For information on the Corporate Circle contact Development at 512.232.8567

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By Hayley Naples â&#x20AC;&#x2122;20 There are no two days that look alike in the Texas Performing Arts Prop Shop. At any given time, the Prop Shop could be working on providing props for one to three productions simultaneously. Their days consist of reviewing show notes, purchasing goods, as well as building (and rebuilding) hundreds of props. A diverse team with talents in electronics, welding, sewing, Photoshop, painting, and special effects design props for the Department of Theatre & Dance or Sarah and Ernest Butler Opera Center productions.

From the actorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chair to the pack of cigarettes in his shirt pocket, each stage prop for TPA productions is carefully selected to help tell a story. Every item is selected from hundreds of other items or individually crafted by the prop shop team to suit the production and the individual actor. Each prop is then tested by team members and actors for accuracy as well as function. This may mean switching the direction a refrigerator opens or reconstructing a 1950s lighter. Additionally, it must be safe and functional for the actors and audience. Meetings with stage managers, actors, and even fire marshalls before performances ensure prop safety. Although these items may not be center stage, their presence can give the audience a sense of place and time or stir emotions. They immerse the audience in the story and usher them into connecting to the performance. texasperformingarts.org

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Behind the Scenes: Prop Shop

Dinner, drinks and a show - Can tonight get any better? Located down the street from Bass Concert Hall, The University of Texas Club is the perfect spot for dinner or a drink before your show.

A modern Texas kitchen featuring locally inspired flavors and ingredients with a Latin influence. Enjoy 15% off and VIP parking with our Broadway Pre-Theatre dinner offer. Four Seasons Hotel Austin | cicloatx.com | 512.685.8300

Support The 2019â&#x20AC;&#x201C;20 Texas Performing Arts Season is made possible by generous support from our corporate and foundation partners.

As an educational institution committed to the free exchange of ideas, Texas Performing Arts is proud to present a rich array of performing arts for the Austin and Central Texas community. Sponsorship of Texas Performing Arts does not imply endorsement of artists or their performance content by sponsors or their representatives.

For Information on Corporate Sponsorship Contact Sarah Weidler Young, Associate Director of Development 512.471.1195 | syoung@texasperformingarts.org

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Student Tickets Thanks to the generous support of donors last season, Texas Performing Arts provided $10 Student Tickets for Essential Series performances to more than 3,000 students. Your gift to the Student Ticket Fund means that for just $10 and their valid student ID, any student from any school can experience the excitement and inspiration of live performances by world-class artists. Share the experience of the performing arts that you love. Donate to the Student Ticket Fund today!

Visit texasperformingarts.org/support or call 512.232.8567 to make a gift.

*The Essential Series is our selection of fine arts shows; Bass Pass tickets are available for select Broadway shows and concerts. Photos by Lawrence Peart

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1. Marc Ribot has released 25 albums under his own _ _ _ _ over a 40-year career. (4 LETTERS) 2. In 2015, Lisa Lampanelli shot her fifth stand-up special, Back to the Drawing Board, which earned her a _ _ _ _ _ _ Grammy nomination. (6 LETTERS) 3. Lisa Lampanelli made headlines in 2012 for losing more than 100 _ _ _ _ _ _ with the help of bariatric surgery. Noticing how her stories of weight-loss struggles resonated with her fans, Lampanelli wrote the play Stuffed, which had twooff Broadway runs in 2016 and 2017. (6 LETTERS)

4. Marc Ribot has worked with numerous acts such as Norah Jones, The Black Keys, and Elton _ _ _ _ to name a few. (4 LETTERS)

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5. Having become known to audiences from appearances on Comedy Central, The Howard Stern Show, and the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Lisa Lampanelli became a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ name when she raised $130,000 for the Gay Men’s Health Crisis as a contestant on NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice. (9 LETTERS)

6. Ribot has performed on various music _ _ _ _ _ _ including The Kids Are All Right, Where the Wild Things Are, Walk the Line, and The Departed. (6 LETTERS) 7. Marc Ribot is currently _ _ _ _ _ _ _ with several projects including his trio Ceramic Dog. (7 LETTERS) 8. Lampanelli, one of _ _ _ _ _ siblings, was born in Trumbull, Connecticut. (5 LETTERS)

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ANSWERS: 1. NAME; 2. SECOND; 3. POUNDS; 4. JOHN; 5. HOUSEHOLD; 6. SCORES; 7. TOURING; 8. THREE

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