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The ASC is looking for musicians to write songs about Alabama! All entries will be judged by local arts and music industry experts. Six finalists will be chosen on May 20, 2015, and asked to perform at LOCAL on June 20, 2015.

At LOCAL, our judges will select one winner to receive a $1,000 performance fee. Project begins January 20, 2015.

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ARTPLAYPARLORSERIES FEATURING YOUNG CONCERT ARTISTS

This series is made possible by the generous support of Merrill Lynch.

ANDREWTYSON PIANIST

thurs »

JANUARY 8 » 7pm

His debut CD, a recording of the complete Chopin Preludes, was released in October 2014 on the Zig-Zag Territories label. » At the 2012 Leeds International Piano Competition, Tyson won Fifth Prize and the new Terence Judd-Hallé Orchestra Prize, awarded to the pianist chosen by the orchestra and conductor Sir Mark Elder. This prize brought three performances of Rachmaninov’s Concerto No. 2 with the Hallé Orchestra, which were so acclaimed that he was re-engaged to perform with the orchestra last season and this season. » After early studies with Dr. Thomas Otten of the University of North Carolina, Tyson attended the Curtis Institute of Music, where he worked with Claude Frank. He later earned his Master’s degree and Artist Diploma at The Juilliard School with Robert McDonald, where he won the Gina Bachauer Piano Competition and received the Arthur Rubinstein Prize in Piano. » ARTPLAY PARLOR « 37.50 BEVERAGES & HOR D’OEUVRES INCLUDED » ARTPLAY Meet the Artist On the Road - January 9, 10am « $

JULIABULLOCK SOPRANO

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MAY 7 » 7pm

Winner of the 2014 Naumburg International Vocal Competition and the 2012 Young Concert Artists International Auditions, soprano Julia Bullock has been hailed by The New York Times as an “impressive, fast-rising soprano … poised for a significant career.” » Bullock has performed the title roles in the Juilliard Opera productions of Massenet’s Cendrillon and Janáček’s The Cunning Little Vixen, to rave reviews. » This season, she reprises the title role in Henry Purcell’s The Indian Queen, directed by Peter Sellars at the Perm Opera House, and at English National Opera. » In 2013, she made her San Francisco Symphony debut in West Side Story, conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas; an album of the concert is available on the orchestra’s label. » She is currently pursuing her Artist Diploma with Edith Bers at The Juilliard School. » ARTPLAY PARLOR « 37.50 BEVERAGES & HOR D’OEUVRES INCLUDED » ARTPLAY Meet the Artist On the Road - May 8, 10am « $

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THE ESSENTIALS: BEBOP FEATURING

BRANFORDMARSALIS tuesday »

FEBRUARY 3 » 7pm

Hosted by UAB Artist-in-residence Eric Essix, The Essentials is the ASC’s innovative series devoted to honoring the rich history of jazz. » Join us for the third installment of The Essentials as we continue our journey exploring bebop. » The evening begins with a survey of the unique history of FEATURING bebop, the music, and the artists – led by Essix and featuring NEA Jazz Master and renowned awardwinning saxophonist Branford Marsalis. » The VOL. 3 BEBOP second half of the evening features a performance

by Marsalis as he leads one of the finest jazz quartets assembled. This three-time Grammy Award winner has continued to exercise and expand his skills as an instrumentalist, a composer, and the head of Marsalis Music. Marsalis founded the label in 2002 and continues to produce both his own projects and those of the jazz world’s most promising new and established artists. » Having gained initial acclaim

through his work with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers and his brother Wynton’s quintet in the early 1980s, Marsalis also performed and recorded with a who’s-who of jazz giants including Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Herbie Hancock, and Sonny Rollins. He has also collaborated with such diverse artists as Sting, the Grateful Dead, and Bruce Hornsby. » Dedicated to music education, Marsalis has shared his knowledge at such universities as Michigan State, San Francisco State, Stanford, and North Carolina Central, where his full quartet participated in an innovative extended residency. He continues to be an artist-in-residence on the NCCU campus. » Marsalis embodies a commitment to musical excellence and a determination to keep music at the forefront, which will make the third installment of The Essentials a legendary ASC performance that should not be missed.

BRANFORD MARSALIS

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THEJUNGTRIO thursday »

FEBRUARY 12 » 7pm

Hailed for its soul-stirring, captivating performances of supreme artistry, The Jung Trio “is a spectacular group with wonderful musicality at their fingertips,” (Ezra Laderman, composer and Dean Emeritus of Yale University). The trio has established itself as one of the most notable rising young ensembles of today. » This classical group is comprised of sisters Jennie (pianist), Ellen (violinist), and Julie (cellist), each of whom contribute their own warmth and impassioned sensibility to the collaborative force. The trio has appeared in concerts all across North America

as well as around the world and its performance of Dvorak Piano Trio Op. 67 is pristine. » The first half of the evening will consist of single movements of the piano trio by Beethoven, Haydn, Schubert, Mendelssohn, and Brahms. The second half by Dvorak, Ravel, and Shostakovich. » The Jung Trio’s initial successes include top prizes in their native country of Canada at the Canadian Music Competition and the CIBC National Music Festival. They were also featured as Young Artists International Debut Artists at the 10th International Laureates Festival in Los Angeles.

This ASC performance is made possible by the generous support of Highlands School. » REYNOLDS-KIRSCHBAUM RECITAL HALL « $ 32.50

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ARLOGUTHRIE ALICE’S RESTAURANT 50th ANNIVERSARY TOUR

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FEBRUARY 21 » 8pm

Arlo Guthrie’s Alice’s Restaurant 50th Anniversary Tour is a unique multi-media show, the likes of which his fans have never seen before, and it is coming to the ASC! Guthrie has been known to generations as a prolific songwriter, social commentator, master storyteller, actor, and activist. » He is the eldest son of America’s most beloved singer/writer/philosopher/artist Woody Guthrie.

Arlo Guthrie has become an iconic figure in folk music in his own right with a distinguished and varied career spanning over 50 years. » In 1965 a teenaged Guthrie

performed a “friendly gesture” that proved to be fateful.

He was arrested for littering, leading him to be deemed “not moral enough to join the Army.” At age 19, Guthrie attained international attention by recounting the true events on the album Alice’s Restaurant in 1967.

“The Alice’s Restaurant Massacre” an 18-minute and 20-second, partially sung comic monologue opposing the war and the backward reasoning of authority, has become an anti-establishment anthem and an essential part of Thanksgiving on rock stations receiving worldwide airplay.

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AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH THE

AARONNEVILLEDUO saturday »

MARCH 7 » 8pm

The ASC is proud to have the legendary Aaron Neville Duo performing on the Jemison Stage! This intimate performance will include classic doo-wop hits from the album, My True Story, as well as some of Neville’s most popular tunes. » With My True Story, Neville revisits the music he grew up with, and adds a few new spins along the way. Neville’s first release for Blue Note Records is a collection of doo-wop numbers performed in his utterly inimitable vocal style, and co-produced by Blue Note President Don Was and Keith Richards. » The selections on the album include classics by such giants as Little Anthony and the Imperials (“Tears on My Pillow”), Hank Ballard and the Midnighters (“Work with Me, Annie”), and the Drifters (“Money Honey,” “Under the

Boardwalk,” “This Magic Moment”). To Neville, though, these songs weren’t just the soundtrack to his youth; they became the underpinning for the music he has created across five decades. » “I attended the university of doo-wop-ology,” he says. “Anything I do has got some doo-wop in it. It’s just part of me – it’s the texture that I sing in, it’s the endings, it’s the harmonies. I wake up with a doo-wop song going in my head and I can’t go back to sleep because I’m singing it over and over.” » This classic performance by Aaron Neville will bring back cherished memories of a soulful and sweet America. The 72-year-old Neville’s sweet, high-tenor voice remains in remarkably good shape, and this artful performance is a perfect showcase for it. This one is a must-see!

» JEMISON CONCERT HALL « A $61.50 B $52.50 C $43.50 ALYSSTEPHENS.ORG

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THEWAILERS friday »

MARCH 20 » 8pm

Reggae music has never stopped evolving, but for millions of fans from around the world, it’s still defined by the songs of Bob Marley and The Wailers. Their heartbeat rhythms have inspired so much of what’s followed since, as evidenced by the enduring popularity of the “one-drop” reggae sound. » The history of the band during Marley’s lifetime is well known. Apart from Marley, The Wailers have performed with international acts such as Sting, Stevie Wonder, Carlos Santana, as well as reggae legends Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, and Burning Spear. Their most recent collaborators include Kenny Chesney,

Eve, Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat. They’ve also completed numerous tours over the years, playing to an estimated 24 million people across the globe, including ground-breaking performances in Africa and the Far East. » The anchor of the band is Aston “Family Man” Barrett, who in addition to being Marley’s most trusted lieutenant, played on countless other classic reggae hits throughout the 1970s. The authenticity he brings to The Wailers’ sound is indisputable, and yet today’s line-up combines old school know-how with lead vocals from one of Jamaica’s most exciting singers, Kevin “Yvad” Davy.

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CALIFORNIA&MONTREAL GUITARTRIOS saturday »

APRIL 18 » 8pm

The ASC is known for bringing unique artists to Birmingham, and this performance is no exception. » The evening will feature six virtuoso guitarists from California Guitar Trio (CGT) and Montreal Guitar Trio (MG3) performing arrangements of classical works and innovative takes on rock standards. Can you imagine surf music next to psychedelic, classical music next to Spaghetti Western themes, and Pink Floyd next to Bach? This performance is sure to be a delightful experience for any music enthusiast. » Collectively, they represent four countries and fuse over 40 years of combined performing experience into one unique six-by-six-string “phenomensemble.” » In a pleasantly surprising way, CGT’s steel stringed-guitars blend naturally with MG3'’s nylon-stringed guitars, as each trio’s fret boards chase the other’s original compositions and new

arrangements of progressive rock, jazz, and classical music. » The California Guitar Trio’s relentless passion for following the muse has served it well. The acoustic group’s multi-genre explorations have driven 14 albums and nearly 1,500 gigs across its 22-year career – all with an everexpanding audience. » When it comes to bridging diverse genres of music, Montreal Guitar Trio, which Canadian Broadcast Company described as “the hottest guitar ensemble in Canada,” has quickly established itself as a force to be reckoned with. For over 15 years, the trio's virtuosity, rigour, creativity, and impressive stage presence – where humor and interacting with the public go hand in hand – have been winning over audiences around the world. » Join us for an unforgettable evening of amazing artistry as we welcome these talented guitarists to the ASC.

» JEMISON CONCERT HALL « $ 34.50 ALYSSTEPHENS.ORG

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DIANAKRALL monday »

APRIL 20 » 7pm

We are honored to have Diana Krall return to the ASC to showcase her latest album, Wallflower – a tremendously refreshing and collaborative effort that reflects Krall in a gorgeous new light. » This five-time Grammy-winning jazz pianist and vocalist is one of the most accomplished and distinctive musicians in the world today. Respected far and wide as a wildly successful recording and performing artist, Krall remains a true musical force. At any given moment she could be producing Barbra Streisand’s new album, serving as musical director/arranger for Paul McCartney, or hitting the road for a good cause with Neil Young. » Krall has sold more albums than any other female jazz artist of the last 30 years, establishing herself as one of the most beloved performers of her

generation, one whose recordings thus far have earned her nine gold, three platinum and seven multi-platinum albums. » On Wallflower, Krall’s stunning and surprising new album for Verve Records, this world-class player has handed over a little control to 16-time Grammy winning producer David Foster in order to do something unexpected. On the new album she has recorded a collection of songs from the 1960 to present day. Krall sings a set of songs that include classics like The Mamas and the Papas’ “California Dreaming” and the Eagles’ “Desperado,” along with favorite vintage songs by Krall’s musical heroes, Bob Dylan and Elton John. » Diana Krall’s return to the Jemison Stage on the Wallflower tour will be a treasure to enjoy and remember. Reserve your seats today!

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CIRQUE ALYS 2 FEATURING AUSTRALIA'S

SWAYPOLES

APRIL 29 - MAY 1 Celebrate spring at the ASC with the return of a FREE family community event, Cirque Alys 2, featuring Australia’s Sway Poles! » Sway Poles is a Melbourne-based arts company whose work fuses theatre, dance and circus at an elevated medium. Artists sway from 16-foot-tall poles creating a largescale visual art installation. » Originally based on the image of a field of wheat swaying in the breeze, the poles

extreme strength and flexibility allow the performers to bow to impossible angles, swaying back and forth in a hypnotizing dance. » With a world-renowned repertoire that celebrates a wide variety of themes and stories, the company has achieved near-cult status in almost every continent across the globe. » Don’t miss this opportunity to see Australia’s Sway Poles perform “Swoon” during their ASC residency.

JOIN US ALL WEEK FOR THE SWAY POLES RESIDENCY

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Wednesday, APRIL 29 Mini Lecture & Demo / 10am & Noon Happy Hour 5:30pm / Mini-performance 6pm Thursday, APRIL 30 Mini Lecture & Demo / 10am & Noon Happy Hour 5:30pm / Mini-performance 6pm Friday, MAY 1 CIRQUE ALYS FINALE / 6pm-8:30pm Performance, live music, food trucks & cash bars

This ASC curated performance is made possible by the generous support of Jemison Investment Company. » ENGEL PLAZA « » ARTPLAY Master Class - April 28 & May 1, 4pm; Meet the Artist - April 29-30 & May 1, 10am & Noon « ALYSSTEPHENS.ORG

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DR.JOHN

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MAY 16 » 8pm

Join us for MARDI GRAS in MAY as we present a true icon of American culture, the incomparable Dr. John. This performance will feature a career retrospective including his biggest hits as well as music from his most recent release, The Spirit of the Satch, Dr. John’s tribute to the late Louis Armstrong. » Dr. John’s musical career began in the 1950s when he wrote and played guitar on some of the greatest records to come out of the Crescent City, including recordings by Professor Longhair, Art Neville, Joe Tex, and Frankie Ford. A legend was born with his breakthrough 1968 album Gris-Gris, introducing to the world his unique blend of voodoo mysticism, funk, rhythm & blues, psychedelic rock, and Creole roots. Several of his

many career highlights include the masterful album Sun, Moon and Herbs in 1971, which included cameos from Eric Clapton and Mick Jagger and 1973’s In The Right Place, which contained the chart hits “Right Place Wrong Time” and “Such a Night.” » In addition to Dr. John’s six Grammy wins, he has received six other Grammy nominations over the past 25 years. » Dr. John and The Nite Trippers, career retrospective performance will be an expertly varied set touching on his influences, and his multi-faceted career, all while creating a smoky, richly sensual climate that is a testament to his continuing relevance. » Come celebrate the spirit of New Orleans with MARDI GRAS in MAY at the ASC!

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THE PREMIERE OF

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10am & FEBRUARY 21 » 11:30am

THE PREMIERE OF

ADANCEE WILDRUMPUS sun »

APRIL 26 » 2pm

Join the multitalented young actors of ArtPlay’s “Make It Happen” Performing Ensemble as they celebrate the life of Alabama’s own Dr. George Washington Carver. » This entertaining and educational play is written and directed by ArtPlay’s own Alicia Johnson-Williams. » Through poetry, song and dance, The Clever Dr. George Washington Carver, is a snapshot tribute of this remarkable man, his life, and his legacy. » While no story can truly encapsulate his infinite contributions to science and agriculture, this performance will offer a wonderful introduction to his life and work.

The Clever Dr. George Washington Carver is sure to educate and entertain audiences of all ages.

Creativity? Check! Curiosity? Check! Then the time has come for the Wild Rumpus to start, and ArtPlay knows just whom to call to help it commence! » Known for her innovative choreography that fuses a multitude of different dance disciplines, Elizabeth Ross with DanceE, Birmingham’s Contemporary Dance Company, brings her exciting original work to the Alys Stephens Center stage. » Sometimes comical, sometimes tender, this dance party tells stories of adventure, imagination, and the wild terrain of the human heart. » Perfect for families, our Wild Rumpus will have you roaring for more.

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SEASONATAGLANCE Andrew Tyson Young Concert Artist, Pianist Thursday » January 8 7pm page 5 Branford Marsalis The Essentials: Bebop Tuesday » February 3 7pm page 6 The Jung Trio Thursday » February 12 7pm page 7

California & Montreal Guitar Trios Saturday » April 18 8pm page 11

Diana Krall Monday » April 20 7pm page 12

ArtPlay Presents DanceE Wild Rumpus Sunday » April 26 2pm page 15

ArtPlay presents The Clever George Washington Carver Saturday » February 21 10am & 11:30am page 15

Cirque Alys 2 featuring Australia’s Sway Poles Wednesday, April 29 - Friday, May 1 page 13

Arlo Guthrie Alice's Restaurant 50th Anniversary Tour Saturday » February 21 8pm page 8

Julia Bullock Young Concert Artist, Soprano Thursday » May 7 7pm page 5

An Intimate Evening with the

Aaron Neville Duo Saturday » March 7 8pm page 9

The Wailers Friday » March 20 8pm page 10

Mardi Gras in May Dr. John & The Nite Trippers Saturday » May 16 8pm page 14 Get our innovative new Alys Stephens Center App! See all these artists perform and order tickets!

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Friends, patrons, and members of the ASC enjoy performances and entertainment throughout the year. At the ASC you might find movers and shakers who make Birmingham thrive, or local artists and residents of Birmingham who enjoy supporting what the ASC has to offer.

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3 Eric Essix and Ensemble 4 Dana and Will Ferniany 5 Catherine and Lee Styslinger 6 Judy and Bill Lewis and Jimmy and Sue Johnson

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7 Young classical music fans 8 Lee Smith and Claire Smith 9 Gaynell Hendricks, Norm and Carnetta Davis 10 David Silverstein, Shirley Salloway Kahn, Ray Watts, Brian Mackin 11 EarFillms narrator, Daniel Marcus Clark 12 Julian Lage and Chris Eldridge ArtPlay Parlor performance 13 Light Dreams II 14 Chivers Woodruff and Susie Hoopes 15 Light Dreams II 16 Sheri and Charlie Perry

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UAB’S ALYS STEPHENS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER THRIVES BECAUSE OF THE MANY INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE DONORS LISTED BELOW. THESE VISIONARIES ARE BUILDING ON ALYS ROBINSON STEPHENS’ ARTISTIC LEGACY.

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UAB’S ALYS STEPHENS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER MEMBERS DIRECTORS CIRCLE Ms. Pauline Ireland

DIAMOND CIRCLE Mr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Fairley Mr. and Mrs. William M. Ferguson Ms. Susie Hoopes and Dr. Chivers R. Woodruff Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Jones Dr. and Mrs. James K. Kirklin Mr. and Mrs. Joel B. Piassick

PLATINUM CIRCLE Mr. and Mrs. Harold Abroms Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Bayer Mr. and Mrs. Brad Crowe Mr. and Mrs. Neil E. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Alan Z. Engel Mrs. Ruth S. Engel Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt R. Haskell Dr. Mary T. Hawn and Dr. Eben L. Rosenthal Mr. and Mrs. W. Davis Malone III Dr. Charles A. McCallum, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. McCallum Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Lee McGriff III Mr. and Mrs. Alex W. Newton Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Pursell Ms. Kay McWane Rosse and Mr. Mark Rosse Dr. and Mrs. Sanjay K. Singh Mr. and Mrs. C. Stephen Trimmier Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Donald V. Watkins Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Ray L. Watts

GOLD CIRCLE Mrs. Adriene Balton-Topping and Mr. W. Frank Topping

Mr. Tom Barnett Mr. and Mrs. Nelson S. Bean Mr. and Mrs. John Beeler Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David A. Boutwell Mr. and Mrs. David P. Bruno Dr. Tara M. Bryant and Dr. James E. Bryant Mr. and Mrs. Andrew P. Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. Carroll III Ms. Lydia C. Cheney and Mr. James D. Sokol Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence K. Cochran Mr. Jonathan Collier Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Cooper IV Mr. and Mrs. Barton T. Crawford Mr. and Mrs. James W. Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Daniel Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Daniel Mr. and Mrs. J. Mark Davis Dr. and Mrs. Richard O. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Davis Mrs. April A. Deal Dr. and Mrs. Alan R. Dimick Mr. and Mrs. David D. Dowd III Mrs. Joan M. Edmonds Dr. Susan H. Eiland and Dr. C. Morgan Eiland Ms. Rebekah Elgin-Council and Mr. Bryan D. Council Mr. and Mrs. Paul Elkourie Mrs. John Durr Elmore Dr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Elsas Mr. and Mrs. R. Glenn Eubanks Dr. and Mrs. I. William Ferniany Dr. and Mrs. Winfield S. Fisher III Mr. Charles Foshee Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Friedman

Mr. and Mrs. Ted Giles Mrs. Betty Allenberg Goldstein Judge Debra H. Goldstein and Mr. Joel R. Goldstein Mr. and Mrs. Joe E. Hawley Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Hess Mrs. S. Richardson Hill Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Donald M. Hire Jr. Ms. Carol Ann Hobby and Mr. Mark White Dr. Jeanne S. Hutchison and Dr. John C. Mayer Dr. Donald C. Kern Dr. and Mrs. Kent T. Keyser Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Koehler The Honorable and Mrs. Curt Lee Ms. Antonette Lipscomb Mr. David M. Loper Mr. and Mrs. R. Barry Luther Mr. and Mrs. Shelby S. Mackey Dr. Walter Maddox Mr. and Mrs. James W. May Mr. and Mrs. John James McMahon III Dr. and Mrs. Jose Mestre Ms. Dottie Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. John L. Mitchell Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Montgomery Ms. Gloria Narramore Moody Ms. Nancy S. Morrison Dr. and Mrs. Stephen H. Pak Ms. Martha J. Pezrow Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Pizitz Mr. Mohit Ramani Mr. and Mrs. William T. Ratliff III Ms. Miriam Kirklin Reed and Mr. Les Reed Ms. Elberta G. Reid

Dr. Susan M. Rich and Dr. Robert R. Rich Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn Rives Mr. and Mrs. Ed D. Robinson III Dr. and Mrs. Henry P. Robson III Emily and Hugh Rushing Ms. Rachel K. Russell and Mr. Brent B. McIntyre Ms. Marianne M. Schoel Mr. and Mrs. John Sellers Mr. and Mrs. James W. Shepherd Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Nelvin Short Dr. Carol Smith and Mr. Jeffrey E. Morrison Ms. Kathryn Smith and Mr. Matthew Jordan Dr. and Mrs. Timothy Stettheimer Dr. Brian Stone Mr. James A. Stroud Dr. and Mrs. Kevin L. Sublett Drs. Farah and Parvez Sultan Mr. and Mrs. William F. Swoger Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Tarr Dr. and Mrs. Steven J. Thomas Ms. Kimberly West Mr. John Whetsell Mr. and Mrs. G. Coke Williams Jr. Ms. Jane Fulton Williams Dr. and Mrs. Charles Wingard Ms. Cynthia Woods and Mr. Robert Newton Ms. Bea Tatum Wright and Mr. Anthony Wright Mr. Jay Young Mr. and Mrs. Larry Youngblood Dr. Sandy Zahradka and Mr. William T. Mann

UAB’S ALYS STEPHENS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER BOARDS CORPORATE

Theresa H. Bruno, Chair Harold L. Abroms Jane Stephens Comer H. Corbin Day M. James Gorrie Shirley Salloway Kahn Fred J. McCallum Jr. Charles D. McCrary James T. McManus II Katherine J. Nielsen G. Ruffner Page Jr. Charles D. Perry Jr. Ray L. Watts

ADVISORY

Adriene Balton-Topping Gail L. Bayer Karen N. Carroll

Willie N. Chriesman Barton T. Crawford Mary Catherine Crowe Neil E. Davis Rebekah Elgin-Council Monique Gardner-Witherspoon Hallie Gibbs Debra H. Goldstein Wyatt R. Haskell Gaynell H. Hendricks Pauline Ireland Ronald A. Levitt Jennifer R. McCain Connie K. McCallum Patty McDonald Betty McMahon Lesley McRae Joyce Crawford Mitchell Allen Montgomery

Kim K. Morgan Peggy Morgan Howard Neiswender Dorothy D. Pak Matthew I. Penfield Karen P. Piassick Carole Marcus Pizitz Lydia D. Pursell Ed D. Robinson III Emily Jones Rushing Rachel K. Russell Amber Scanlan John Sellers Sanjay K. Singh Julie M. Stephens Farah Sultan Mark J.Tarr Steven Thomas Brent Thompson

Rae Wade Trimmier Chay C. Watkins Donald V. Watkins Jr. Bea Tatum Wright

JUNIOR PATRONS

Lewis W. Cummings III, Chair Jimmy Adams Hap Arnold Lillian M. Boland Ivy Watson Cardwell Russell M. Cunningham IV Clint DeShazo Anna Grier Donald Jay M. Ezelle David K. Germany Crystal K. Goodman Alexandra Dauphin Goodrich Daagye Hendricks

Brian K. Hoffman Eric W. Hoffman Howell B. Holland Jr. Wilson Hollifield L. Waymond Jackson Jr. Sarah K. Johnson T. Devon Laney Brandy Murphy Lee Jennifer Lyles Justin Mayfield Nick A. Musso Omar Nagi Avani Patel Ryan Robinett Rahul Thadani George C. Thompson Jr. Justin P. Weintraub

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ArtPlay

UAB’s Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center Education and Outreach

Get STUDIO ONE, ArtPlay’s free mobile app that allows you to record your artistic side and be posted on ArtPlay’s website and STUDIO ONE app.

Since 2010 ArtPlay has touched the lives of over 12,000 Birmingham-area residents through classes and community outreach. We are honored to have some of the most innovative and passionate teaching artists in the Birmingham area sparking the creative spirit of those wanting to learn. ARTPLAY OFFERS CLASSES IN MANY ARTS DISCIPLINES AND FOR ALL AGES. Our students are proof that the power of art can transform lives. It’s never too late to learn something new and become the painter, actor, or musician you’ve always wanted to be. Join us – create with us – and experience the magic of art in your life this fall. To register for classes, or for the most current class and workshop information, visit our website at ArtPlayASC.org or call ArtPlay at 205 975 4769. Winter/Spring Classes Begin January 13.

PRE-K ME & YOU & PAINT & GLUE Ages 2 - 3 years with Parent » January 17 - March 7 » Saturday 10:00 - 10:45am » Alley Bulka » $120 » Join Birmingham’s favorite Wacky Nanny, as you create new masterpieces. These simple projects will help your child develop the artist inside and have fun while creating with you.

CREATIVE WACKY WONDERS Ages 3 - 5 » January 17 - March 7 » Saturday 9:00 - 9:45am » Alley Bulka » $120 » This mixed-media art class with the Wacky Nanny focuses on imagination and creation. Children will be led through projects that will open their creative minds and allow them to make their ideas come to life!

WIGGLE, GIGGLE, DANCE & SING Ages 3.5 - 5 » January 26 - March 16 » Monday 10:00 - 10:45am Mary Elizabeth Neal » $150 » Through a mixture of age-appropriate silly songs, rhythm, musical games, and creative dances, students will deepen their concept and love of music while developing motor skills and making friends.

PRIMARY BALLET Ages 4 - 6 » January 17 - March 7 » Saturday 9:00 - 10:00am » Shannon Boswell » $150 » Beginning ballet students are introduced to classical ballet, fundamental positions and movements to build their foundation for dance.

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TOGETHER MAKING MUSIC Ages 1 - 3 with Parent » January 17 - March 7 » Saturday 11:00 - 11:45am » Mary Elizabeth Neal » $150 » A class for parents and children to enjoy making music and being together. Families will learn fun, easy songs paired with simple movements to increase their child’s motor skills and physical development. The techniques learned in this class can be incorporated in your everyday family routine.

ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL ACTING OUT THEATRE WORKSHOPS SECTION A » Ages 7 - 9 » January 17 - March 21 » Saturday 10:00 11:00am SECTION B » Ages 10 - 12 » January 17 - March 21 » Saturday 11:10 - 12:10pm » Darrell Revel » $120 » The instructor will guide participants through the basics of theatre. They will learn theatre games, improvisation, warm-up and concentration exercises, voice and diction, theatre terminology, character development, and musical theatre basics. Best of all, the children will get a chance to showcase their newly developed skills when the workshop culminates with a production open to parents and friends.

MUSICAL THEATRE Ages 7 - 12 » January 15- March 19 » Thursday 5:00 - 6:00pm » Red Mountain Theatre Company » $150 » Sing and dance in Broadway-style numbers while discovering the rich history of the American musical theatre tradition. Learn to become a triple-threat by honing your skills of acting, singing, and dancing.

ARTPLAY ELEMENTARY CHOIR

Ages 7 - 11 » January 26 - April 6 » Monday 4:30 - 5:30pm » Mary Elizabeth Neal » $150 » Students will learn 15-20 pieces of music, including patriotic, sacred, secular, and educational genres.

Students will focus on tone production, rhythmic reading and performance, basic vocal technique, and knowledge of composers and music history. Class will culminate in a choral concert.

HIP HOP DANCE Ages 10 - 14 » January 14 - March 18 » Wednesday 4:30 - 5:30pm » Elizabeth Ross » $150 » This wonderful dance class infuses the newest moves with classic steps. Join Ms. Liz as she uses her training in hip hop, break dance and popping & locking to explore one of the dance world’s most exciting forms. Class will culminate in a showcase demonstrating all techniques learned and is open to all parents and friends.

ADVENTURES IN

VISUAL ART SECTION A » Ages 7 - 11 » January 15- March 19 » Thursday 4:30 - 5:30pm » $170 SECTION B » Ages 12 - 15 » January 15 - March 19 » Thursday 5:30 - 6:30pm » $180 » Carrie McGrann » Students will experiment in a variety of visual arts genres – drawing, painting, mixed media and mosaics. Class fee includes materials.

COMIC, CHARACTER, CREATION Ages 10 - 14 » January 14 - March 18 » Wednesday 5:00pm - 6:00pm Andy Jordan » $160 » Learn the basics of cartooning and rendering a variety of characters from caricatures to comic books. Students will learn to recreate existing characters or design one from their own imagination and bring it to life.

Class fee includes materials.

HIGH SCHOOL & ADULT THE ACTING STUDIO FOR YOUNG ACTORS Ages 14 - 18 » January 26 - March 16 » Monday 5:00pm - 6:00pm » Susan McCain » $150 » The class follows legendary Lee Strasberg’s design, beginning with sensory work – the heart of the Method – followed by monologue and character development.

SCULPTURE & ART INSTALLATION FOR TEENS Ages 13 - 18 » January 26 - March 16 » Monday 5:30pm - 7:30pm » Sarah Heath » $160 » This class focuses on creating 3D works and art installations using found and everyday objects. Each student will work with Sarah to create his or her own personal installation as well as a group project!

COMIC, CHARACTER, CREATION Ages 14 - 18 » January 14 - March 18 » Wednesday 5:00pm - 6:00pm » Andy Jordan » $160 » Learn the basics of cartooning and rendering characters of a wide variety, from caricatures to comic books.

Students will learn to re-create existing characters or design one from their own imagination and bring it to life. Class fee includes materials.

ADVENTURES IN VISUAL ARTS Ages 12 - 15 » January 15 - March 19 » Thursday 5:30-6:30pm » Carrie McGrann » $180 » Students will experiment in the mediums of drawing, painting, mixed media, and mosaics. Class fee includes materials.

RHYTHM AND MOVES SECTION A » January 12 - April 13 » Monday 6:00pm - 7:00pm » SECTION B » January 15 - April 9 » Thursday 6:30pm - 7:30pm » Ashley Booker » $160 » This fun and unconventional adult dance class will contain a colorful blend of styles influenced by street dance, new style and popular music.

Choreography will be taught during each class, then danced a few times through with all the style and flavor you can muster!

If you’ve ever daydreamed of dancing alongside your favorite music artists in a video, join us!

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THE ABC’S OF SCREENWRITING January 13 - April 7 » Tuesday 6:00 - 8:00pm » David Roby » $200 » Do you have that perfect idea for a movie? You know it would be a great short film or maybe full-length feature. But how do you start? How do you leap over that first big hurdle? Through a series of guided coursework, this class will give you the proper tools and necessary encouragement to jump in and finally put ideas brewing in your mind to paper!

THE COURAGEOUS PERFORMER January 14 - February 18 » Wednesday 6:00pm - 8:00pm » Dennis McLernon » $100 » Students will learn an acting process that allows them to reveal self through trust and ensemble building.

ELEMENTS OF THE PREPARED ACTOR January 14 - April 8 » Thursday 6:00 - 8:00pm » David Roby » $200 » A workshop intensive focusing on the power and presence of the prepared actor. Shifting away from apprehension and uncertainty to untapped energy and specificity, the prepared actor learns the dynamics and economy of shape, time, emotion, movement, and story. Prepare to grow weekly in this inspiring and challenging course. Prior acting classes or experience is required.

IMPROVISATIONAL COMEDY January 26 - March 16 » Monday 6:00 - 8:00pm » Chris Davis » $180 » Learn the fundamentals of long-form improv, like creating strong characters, and original, comedic scenes.

IMPROVISATIONAL COMEDY STRIKES BACK January 13 - March 3 » Tuesday 6:00 - 8:00pm » Brian Barrett » $180 » Beginning improv was such a hit, we had to have a sequel. In this intermediate-level class, the instructor takes you beyond the basics of improv to improve your knowledge and understanding of this hilarious art form.

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THE ACTING STUDIOS January 26 - March 16 » Monday 6:00 - 8:00pm » Susan McCain » $180 » The class follows legendary Lee Strasberg’s design, beginning with sensory work – the heart of the Method – followed by monologue and character development.

MIXED MEDIA FOR THE 21ST CENTURY January 12 - April 13 » Monday 6:00 - 8:00pm » Trent Thomas » $200 + materials » Students will have hands-on exposure with alternate methods of drawing, painting, and collage, along with helpful critiques along the way.

CREATING WITH ACRYLICS January 13 - April 7 » Tuesday 6:00 8:00pm » John Lytle Wilson » $200 + materials » Join John Lytle Wilson and explore the medium of acrylics. Experiment with various techniques and subjects. From basic approaches for beginners to advanced criticism for the serious student. Join us and learn how to express yourself with acrylics.

BOOK ARTS January 14 - February 18 » Wednesday 6:30pm - 8:00pm » Lillis Taylor » $150 + materials » A book can be more than a vehicle for stories. It is a tactile conduit of creativity between the maker and the user.

Participants in this Book Arts class will utilize a variety of methods to create a few personalized, hand-sewn blank books. We will also discuss how to craft, bind, and ornament art books to fit the use or user: gardening journals, cookbooks, albums, poetry folios, sketchbooks and more.

POETRY 101 January 20 - February 17 » Tuesday 6:00 - 8:00pm » Tina Braziel » $120 » In this beginning class, students will learn how to develop original poems from imitating the moves made by master poets. Students will complete four poems and learn the skill of developing poetry exercises by closely reading published poems.

HAND SEWING: A COMMUNITY QUILT January 15 - April 9 » Thursday 6:00pm - 8:00pm » Lillis Taylor » $200+ materials » This quilting class fuses research, technique, and composition into a richly pieced experience. Students will practice different sewing techniques, while learning about quilting traditions rooted in Alabama to contemporary quilters who are redefining the boundaries of the medium. The class will then combine the squares into a finished quilt. No sewing experience is necessary!

THE ART OF BATIK January 14 - February 18 » Wednesday 6:00 - 8:00pm » Laura Stacy » $160 + materials » Batik, or resist dying, is wax drawing combined with hand painting using dye to create colorful designs on fabric. Messy and fun, batik is as easy or as difficult as you want it to be. In this class we will batik cotton canvas with your design that can later be a wall hanging, a pillow cover, or anything else you wish.

INTRO TO DRAWING January 14 - March 18 » Wednesday 6:00 - 8:00pm » Tym Davis » $200 + materials » Intro to Drawing introduces students to a variety of classic drawing materials and techniques. Projects include sketching, still-life drawing, portraiture, and cartooning. Full of one-on-one attention, this course offers opportunities for improvement at any skill level.

THE ARTIST'S WAY: A WORKSHOP January 13 - April 7 » Tuesday 6:00 - 8:00pm » Elizabeth Vander Kamp » $100 » For 12 weeks, in a prepared and safe environment, we will walk the path of the Artist’s Way, exploring the daily writing exercises, artist dates, and other creative adventures. If you have been considering living a more creative life and wondering how to make that happen ... not to fear – ArtPlay is here!

SECRETS OF BEAUTIFUL PHOTOGRAPHY January 13 - February 17 » Tuesday 6:00 - 8:00pm » Carl DelFavero » $160 » This class is designed for the casual photographer wanting to improve their photography and take their images to another level. We will learn some basic techniques to improve the look of your images and then hone finer skills to take your snapshots and make them great shots! Bring your camera for this new class!

DO-IT-YOURSELF RECORDING STUDIO January 26 - March 23 » Monday 6:00 - 8:00pm » Emanual Ellinas » $200 » The DIY Recording class will focus on making the very best recordings with whatever equipment you have! A program on a phone or tablet, a laptop setup, or even a cassette deck will work perfectly. Each student will be able to bring in the setup and learn the most efficient way to obtain the very best audio recording possible. Each student will be able to present a mix to the class.

PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION ArtPlay offers private instruction in a variety of instruments and genres through partnerships with local instructors and music organizations. Lessons range from 30-60 minutes, depending on the age and preference of the student.

Instructors are available at varying times throughout the week. Please visit ArtPlayASC.org for the most current teacher roster.

PARTNERSHIP with UAB’S DEPARTMENT of MUSIC Through a partnership with UAB’s Department of

Music, ArtPlay is able to offer additional private instruction in trumpet, trombone, clarinet, flute, saxophone, euphonium, and French horn. Instructors in this program are UAB students extensively trained in music education and performance in the instrument they teach. These students are advised and guided by UAB Department of Music faculty. For instructional fees, teacher availability, and more information, please call ArtPlay at 205 975 4769.

WINTER/SPRING CLASSES BEGIN JANUARY 13.

REGISTER TODAY @ ARTPLAYASC.ORG / 205 975 4569

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Highway 280 East or West (Elton B. Stephens Expressway): Exit onto 8th Avenue South/University Boulevard and turn right. Turn left onto 13th Street South. Turn right onto 10th Avenue South. The ASC will be on your right.

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DR. SHIRLEY SALLOWAY KAHN, UAB Senior Vice President for Development, Alumni & External Relations THERESA HARPER BRUNO, ASC Corporate Board Chair

ADMINISTRATIVE LAURA KELLY, Senior Director

Executive Assistant to Theresa Bruno CHUCK EVANS

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KIMBERLY KIRKLIN, Director of Programming, ArtPlay & Institute for Arts in Medicine Associate Director of Programs HEATH MIXON Manager of Operations MOLLY SILVERSTEIN Education Coordinator JENNY HAYES

CREATIVE & MARKETING AMBER ALLEN-PARSONS, Creative Director Art Manager Marketing Associate Marketing Work-Study Marketing Consultant Graphic Design Consultant Media Relations Contributing Photographers

PAT POWELL JASON PAULIN TIFFANY HOLLOWAY ANNA TUCKER JOEY SEALES SHANNON THOMASON KENWYN ALEXANDER » SAM CRUMP » LARRY O. GAY MICHAEL GRIFFIN » TIM JONES » NIK LAYMAN » CLARK SCOTT MICHAEL SHEEHAN » MICHAEL WADE » STEVE WOOD

DEVELOPMENT LILI ANDERSON, Senior Director of Development Development Officer JENNIFER FOSTER Development Assistant ERICA MILLER Development Associate MELISSA STRANGE

FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

Financial Officer ROMIKA GODWIN Financial Associate MICHELE THORNTON Accountant ADRIANE CARTER

OPERATIONS BRYAN W. JONES, Director of Operations Operations Assistant NOAH ANDREWS

BOX OFFICE Subscription & Group Sales Manager Daily Operations Manager Shift Supervisor Ticket Agents

MONICA DENT DANIEL HARDEGREE LINDSEY CULVER KYM BOWEN » GABBY BROW » NOLAN CLAGG TIKIA ELLISON » ALETHEA JAMES » SARAH CHASE KEE MARIE KING » ROBERT KINSEY » DON McFALL GLENNISE MITCHELL

HOUSE MANAGEMENT

General House Events Manager & Volunteer Coordinator JERRY D. SIMS Associate House Events Manager DEREK PURIFOY House Management Assistants JOHN BRYAN » TERRIE ENTRUP SARAH CHASE KEE » KIM MITCHELL

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Technical Director ADAM STERMER Stage Managers TERRY LeBRUN » DANA PHARO AMANDA VANDERSTELT

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Director of Programming Hospitality Coordinator Catering Coordinator Hospitality Associate

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