OnStage example - Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State
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OnStage example - Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State
ONSTAGE CE NTE R FOR THE PE RFORMING ARTS AT PENN STATE fall 2014 WELCOME TO THE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS We want to thank you—our patrons, members, sponsors, and partners—for supporting the Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State. Because of you, we are able to provide a variety of performances and a wealth of educational opportunities for the University and the community. We are also happy to announce we have received funding from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation that will allow us to continue the Classical Music Project for the next three years. Thank you for being a part of the 2014–2015 season. Enjoy the performance! fall 2014 PRESENTATIONS Regina Carter Southern Comfort September 25 Takács Quartet October 1 Cirque Alfonse Timber! October 8 Aspen Santa Fe Ballet October 14 Brian Stokes Mitchell Simply Broadway October 17 SpokFrevo Orquestra October 21 MAMMA MIA! October 23 En Garde Arts Presents BASETRACK Live Created by Edward Bilous October 29 Barbara O. Korner, dean College of Arts and Architecture Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra The Galileo Project: Music of the Spheres November 5 Moscow State Symphony Orchestra Joshua Roman, cellist Pavel Kogan, conductor November 11 Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center November 20 George Trudeau, director Center for the Performing Arts December 7 AT BROOKLINE Nurturing the spirit of life SM 1900-1950 Cliffside Drive State College, PA 16801 814.238.3193 www.junipercommunities.com School of Music Feature Mosaic College of Arts and Architecture cpa.psu.edu Inside: Children’s Advocacy Center prepares to open • “12 Months of Giving” series begins JANUARY 2014 FREE Inside: SCASD prepares for referendum vote • Local runners return to Boston a year after bombings APRIL 2014 townandgown.com FREE townandgown.com Opening Movements Nittany Valley Symphony ’s Ann Keller Young Soloist Competition has helped launch many musical careers, and this season’s winner, Juliette Greer, hopes to be the latest American Society of Interior Designers; Dominating Start James Franklin is still a few months away from his first game as Penn State’s head football coach. But in the short time he’s been here he’s already made a positive impression and looks to be building a strong future for the program IF IT’S HAPPENING IN HAPPY VALLEY, IT’S IN TOWN&GOWN Professional member of the accredited by the National Council of Interior Design Qualification; 40 years of experience IF IT’S HAPPENING IN HAPPY VALLEY, IT’S IN TOWN&GOWN Each month, Town&Gown brings you the best features, interviews, entertainment listings, and more in Happy Valley! Plus, you can read the Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State’s “On Center" column. Pick up your FREE copy! Available at more than 400 locations in Centre County. Visit townandgown.com and our Facebook page, and follow us on Twitter@TownGownSC! Vaughn L. Shirk, ASID 117 W. Main Street, Boalsburg 814-466-7877 The only thing a funeral absolutely has to be is whatever you want it to be. Ask us about our new program, “Helping Grieving Hearts Heal.” We can create a personalized service to honor your loved ones. 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SCANDAL AND SEDUCTION Tuesday, September 30, 2014 7:30pm At Eisenhower Auditorium James Lyon, Violin TIN PAN ALLEY TO TINSELTOWN Tuesday, November 4, 2014 7:30pm At Eisenhower Auditorium Symphonic Pops Concert BEETHOVEN 3-4-5 Thursday, December 11, Tuesday, December 11, 2014 2014 7:30pm At Mt. Nittany Middle School Auditorium Steven Herbert Smith, Piano Complimentary Design Services Available. Hours: Mon. - Wed. 10-6 Thurs. & Fri. 10-8 Sat. 10-5 Sun. 11-4 www.klabans.com REMARKABLE KIDS 2952 Benner Pike Bellefonte, PA 16823 Exit 78B Off I99 (814) 548-7972 814.308.9504 Diane Ray, DMD, MS statecollegeortho.com Sunday, January 25, 2015 4:00pm At Mt. Nittany Middle School Auditorium Family Concert Ann Keller Young Soloist Competition Winner For ticket information please contact 814-231-8224 or www.NVS.org Weis Center for the Performing Arts at Bucknell University BLUES-INFUSED ROCK & ROLL North Mississippi Allstars Friday, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m. FaLL 20I4 Highlights BLUEGRASS Sam Bush Band Friday, Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m. CLASSICAL Brentano String Quartet Saturday, Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m. MUSIC OF THE 1920s AND 1930s Nellie McKay & Turtle Island Quartet Friday, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m. NEW ORLEANS JAZZ Preservation Hall Jazz Band with Allen Toussaint Friday, Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. FAMILY DISCOVERY/ LIVE-ACTION GRAPHIC NOVEL The Intergalactic Nemesis Thursday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m., 7:30 p.m. AMERICANA/FOLK The Stray Birds Wednesday, Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m. CLASSICAL Russian State Symphony Orchestra Saturday, Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. MODERN DANCE Mark Morris Dance Group Friday, Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m. MODERN DANCE Kyle Abraham/Abraham.In.Motion �Pavement� Tuesday, Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m. WORLD MUSIC Simon Shaheen Ensemble Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. CELTIC HOLIDAY Christmas with Lúnasa with Special Guest Karan Casey Thursday, Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. REQUEST A FREE BROCHURE! 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CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AT PENN STATE WORK LIGHT PRODUCTIONS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, STEPHEN GABRIEL present Today’s performance is sponsored by Music and Lyrics by Benny Andersson Björn Ulvaeus and some songs with Stig Anderson Book by Catherine Johnson Production designed by Mark Thompson Lighting designed by Howard Harrison Sound designed by Andrew Bruce & Bobby Aitken Community Advisory Council The Community Advisory Council is dedicated to strengthening the relationship between the Center for the Performing Arts and the community. Council members participate in a range of activities in support of this objective. Nancy VanLandingham, chair Lam Hood, vice chair William Asbury Patricia Best Lynn Sidehamer Brown Philip Burlingame Alfred Jones Jr. Deb Latta Eileen Leibowitz Ellie Lewis Christine Lichtig Mary Ellen Litzinger Bonnie Marshall Pieter Ouwehand Melinda Stearns Susan Steinberg Lillian Upcraft Pat Williams Nina Woskob student representative Jesse Scott Musical Supervisor, Additional Material & Arrangements Martin Koch Choreography Anthony Van Laast Directed by Phyllida Lloyd 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 23, 2014 Eisenhower Auditorium The performance includes one intermission. sponsor The Village at Penn State media sponsors WTAJ-TV and MAJIC 99 The Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. CAST CAST in order of appearance Sophie Sheridan................................................................................................ Chelsea Williams Ali...........................................................................................................................................Emily Price Lisa..................................................................................................................... Olivia Ashley Reed Tanya............................................................................................................ Gabrielle Mirabella Rosie..................................................................................................................................SaraH Smith Donna Sheridan......................................................................................... Georgia Kate Haege Sky..................................................................................................................................Eric Presnall Pepper..................................................................................................................P. Tucker Worley Eddie...............................................................................................................................Tony Tillman Harry Bright........................................................................................................... Mark A. Harmon Bill Austin....................................................................................................... Michael Colavolpe Sam Carmichael.......................................................................................................... Jeff Drushal father Alexandrios.............................................................................. Royce James McIntosh Georgia Kate Haege Chelsea Williams Gabrielle Mirabella SaraH Smith Michael Colavolpe Jeff Drushal Mark A. Harmon Eric Presnall Olivia Ashley Reed Tony Tillman Emily Price P. Tucker Worley Anthony Alfaro Francesca Arostegui Stephanie Brooks Danielle Burdick Sean Patrick Grady Juan Guillen Christopher Hlinka Albert Jennings Danny Lopez Todd Macintyre Rebecca Mason-Wygal Royce James McIntosh Brynn Smith Jennifer Wingerter Vince Wingerter Beth Ann Wipprecht Emmeline Wood Lauren Wright The ensemble Anthony Alfaro, Francesca Arostegui, Sean Patrick Grady, Christopher Hlinka, Albert Jennings, Todd Macintyre, Rebecca Mason-Wygal, Royce James McIntosh, Brynn Smith, Jennifer Wingerter, Vince Wingerter, Beth Ann Wipprecht, Emmeline Wood, Lauren Wright Understudies For Sophie Sheridan—Francesca Arostegui, Brynn Smith; for Ali—Emmeline Wood, Lauren Wright; for Lisa—Emmeline Wood, Lauren Wright; for Tanya— Jennifer Wingerter, Beth Ann Wipprecht; for Rosie—Rebecca Mason-Wygal, Beth Ann Wipprecht; for Donna Sheridan—Rebecca Mason-Wygal, Jennifer Wingerter; for Sky—Anthony Alfaro, Sean Patrick Grady; for Pepper—Christopher Hlinka, Albert Jennings; for Eddie—Christopher Hlinka, Albert Jennings; for Harry Bright—Royce James McIntosh, Todd MacIntyre; for Bill Austin—Royce James McIntosh, Vince Wingerter; for Sam Carmichael—Todd MacIntyre, Vince Wingerter; for Father Alexandrios—Vince Wingerter Swings Stephanie Brooks, Danielle Burdick, Juan Guillen, Danny Lopez Dance Captain—Danny Lopez; Assistant Dance Captain—Francesca Arostegui The Band Music Director/Keyboard 1—Kevin Casey Associate Music Director/Keyboard 2—Alex Harrington Guitar 1—David Malachowski Guitar 2—Diego Rojas Bass—Marcel Hamel Drums—Terrence Bates scenes & musical numbers in alphabetical order Chiquitita Dancing Queen Does Your Mother Know Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! Honey, Honey I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do I Have A Dream Knowing Me, Knowing You Lay All Your Love On Me Mamma Mia Money, Money, Money One Of Us Our Last Summer Slipping Through My Fingers S.O.S. Super Trouper Take A Chance On Me Thank You For The Music The Name Of The Game The Winner Takes It All Under Attack Voulez-vous On a Greek Island, a wedding is about to take place. prologue Three months before the wedding Act One The day before the wedding Act Two The day of the wedding The use of any recording device, either audio or video, and the taking of photographs, either with or without flash, is strictly prohibited. Who’s Who GEORGIA KATE HAEGE (Donna) is thrilled to be back in the role of Donna for a second year! Georgia earned a bachelor of music from the Sydney Conservatorium. She has sung backup for renowned artists including Meat Loaf and La La Brooks (of Phil Spector’s The Crystals). Georgia has fronted several original bands in New York City: currently she co-leads the disco-pop act Liquid Diet, who recently released their EP Daddy Issues and have a full-length album forthcoming. Theatre highlights: Empire (Spiegelworld), Lost in Love: The Air Supply Musical, Date Me Do Me Dump Me, Hell Hole Honeys, Europa, Save the Robots, Lizzie Borden. Film/TV: Late Fee (national release) and American Haunting (Discovery Network). Georgia can also be heard singing the Sleepy’s jingle, voicing a national Trojan Condom advertisement, and shaking her booty in the Brazil Butt Lift commercial. So much love to my incredible family! georgiakatehaege.com. CHELSEA WILLIAMS (Sophie) returns to the touring company of MAMMA MIA! after spending her summer playing Sophie in the Las Vegas production. A native of Maine, Chelsea’s roots spread to Boston where she earned a B.F.A. from Emerson College. She has worked with The Lyric Stage Company of Boston, Gloucester Stage Company, Berkshire Theatre Group, and collaborated with the SITI Company on Café Variations, directed by Anne Bogart. Love to the whole family and Thomas Pond, our happy place. GABRIELLE MIRABELLA (Tanya) is back on the road with MAMMA MIA! for a second year. She has her spandex prepped and ready. Love to the Mirabella-Murphy crew. Gabrielle is a native of Florida and alumna of the Manhattan School of Music Conservatory. Follow her behind the scenes on Twitter @miragabbie and her travel stories @actortraveltips. SARAH SMITH (Rosie) International tour: Phantom of the Opera (Carlotta). Regional credits: Into the Woods (Witch), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Narrator), 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Rona), Annie (Miss Hannigan), The Full Monty (Jeanette). Immense gratitude to Nikki: I can’t thank you enough. To my BFBs Aimee, DJ, Tim, Jim, and my family: my heart grows bigger each day because of you XO. MICHAEL COLAVOLPE (Bill) is having a fantastic time on the island as part of the MAMMA MIA! family! Recent regional credits: How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying (Bratt), The Temperamentals (Harry Hay), Hairspray (Edna Turnblad), Avenue Q (Trekkie Monster), Company (Harry), plus Disney’s Finding Nemo: The Musical (Bruce, Mr. Ray), and The American Idol Experience (Judge). All my love to Kevin, without whom NONE of this would be possible. Twitter/Instagram: @mcolavolpe. JEFF DRUSHAL (Sam) National tours: 1776 (Jefferson), My Fair Lady. Favorite regional: Carousel (Billy Bigelow), Jesus Christ Superstar (Judas), Oklahoma! (Curley McClain), Macbeth (Macduff), The Trojan Women (Poseidon), 1776 (Rutledge), Disney’s Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular (Jafar), Woyzeck (Drum Major), Man of La Mancha, and more than a few productions of The Pirates of Penzance. MARK A. HARMON (Harry) National tour: Hairspray (Wilbur Turnblad). Regional theatre: The Normal Heart (Felix Turner), Gilligan’s Island the Musical (The Professor), Urinetown (Mr. McQueen), Art (Yvonne), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Trevor Graydon), 1776 (Charles Thompson), A Christmas Carol (Ebenezer Scrooge), A Little Night Music (Fredrik Egerman), and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Marcus Lycus). Who’s Who Who’s Who ERIC PRESNALL (Sky) is very thankful to get the chance to be a part of such an amazing company. Eric is a northern California native, his recent credits include Green Day’s American Idiot national tour. Many thanks to the cast, crew, and creatives for the opportunity and support. For my family. OLIVIA ASHLEY REED (Lisa) Washington, D.C. area credits: West Side Story (Anita), Riverside Center Dinner Theater, Virginia; In the Heights (Carla), Toby’s Dinner Theater of Columbia, Maryland; The Color Purple (Ensemble, u/s Nettie), Dinner Theater of Columbia. Olivia earned a B.M. in musical theatre from Catholic University. Special thanks to my family and Joy Dewing Casting. TONY TILLMAN (Eddie) is excited to join the MAMMA MIA! family for his first national tour. Favorite credits include Hairspray (Seaweed) Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines; Rent (Angel); Aida (Mereb), and Shrek the Musical (Donkey). Tony earned a B.F.A. from Virginia Commonwealth University. Thanks to family and friends for the love and support. EMILY PRICE (Ali) is so excited to be on tour! Her experience includes LORT Theatre; Next to Normal (Natalie) Human Race Theatre, Ohio. Regional: Secret Garden (Mary Lennox), Adventure Theatre in Maryland. Other: Anne of Green Gables (Anne), Leesburg Theatre Co.; The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy), The Alliance Theatre. Love you Mom, Dad, Daniel, Justin, Tim, and Carolyn! P. TUCKER WORLEY (Pepper) Recent credits include The Comedy of Errors and Julius Caesar (Chicago Shakespeare Theater); Sita Ram (Lookingglass Theatre and Chicago Children’s Choir), and Legally Blonde (Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities). Touring credits include Oliver! (Networks). Tucker earned a B.F.A. in acting from the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. For more information, visit ptuckerworley.com. Peace and blessings. Enjoy the show! ANTHONY ALFARO (Ensemble, u/s Sky) MAMMA MIA! is Anthony’s National tour debut! Recent regional credits include In the Heights (Speakeasy Stage Co.), Singin’ in the Rain (The Zeiterion), and The Rocky Horror Show (The ABP). He earned a B.F.A. from The Boston Conservatory, class of 2013. Love and gratitude to mom, dad, The Price Group, JD Casting, QCCBU, friends, and family. Thank you! FRANCESCA AROSTEGUI (Ensemble, u/s Sophie, Assistant Dance Capt.) is thrilled to be a part of MAMMA MIA! Regional credits: Fiddler on the Roof (Chava), The Music Man (Zaneeta), HONK! (Penny), and Legally Blonde (Kate). Francesca earned a B.F.A. at Indiana University. Francesca is a proud Broadway Connection master teacher. Love and thanks to my amazing family and friends, WLP, JD Casting, creative, and Eddie Rabon. For you, Grandma— thank you for the music! STEPHANIE BROOKS (Swing) hails from Arizona and earned a B.F.A. in dance and minor in family studies and human development from the University of Arizona. Favorite regional productions: Mary Poppins, 42nd St., Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, and My Fair Lady. Stephanie danced with Ad Deum Dance Company (Tex.) in the national tour of the equestrian show Apassionata, and in Chicago aboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s Allure of the Seas. Big thanks to her loving family and MSA Agency. stephaniebrooks.org. DANIELLE BURDICK (Swing) is delighted to be dancing in the Greek Isles! She earned a B.A. in dance from Loyola Marymount University and has since performed with artists Rihanna and The Rolling Stones. Theatre: Cats (Demeter, Flat Rock, Playhouse). Profound gratitude and love to Kim and Dawn, MSA, Joy Dewing, and Brian English. SEAN Patrick GRADY (Ensemble, u/s Sky) is stoked to be joining the cast of MAMMA MIA! for his first national tour. Sean is a recent graduate from James Madison University; his favorite credits include Spring Awakening (Mortiz), All Shook Up (Dennis), and Studio Theatre’s Carrie. Much love to my supportive friends and family. Cheers! seanpatrickgrady.com. JUAN GUILLEN (Swing) is extremely excited to be joining the cast of MAMMA MIA! in his national tour debut. Regional credits: A Chorus Line (Al), Sunset Blvd. (Myron), 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Leaf Coneybear), and Disney’s Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular (swing). Love to friends and family for the constant support and to Eric for helping with the audition. CHRISTOPHER HLINKA (Ensemble, u/s Eddie, Pepper) is thrilled to be a part of the MAMMA MIA! family. His most recent NYC credit is The Awesome 80’s Prom. Christopher can be seen in national commercials for Wendy’s and Hasbro. Thanks to the creative team, my family and friends, and to everyone I meet on the road for the inspiration and support. Dreams come true! Twitter: @ChrisHlinka. ALBERT JENNINGS (Ensemble, u/s Eddie, Pepper) is ecstatic to be part of the MAMMA MIA! family! National tour: Cirque Dreams Holidaze. Recent credits: Buddy Holly Story (Alhambra), Rent (Seacoast Rep), and Altar Boys (Venice Theatre). Albert is a native of Rhode Island and graduate of RIC. Thanks to JD Casting and the MM creative. Much love and gratitude to Mom, Dad, family, and friends. “A quitter never wins and a winner never quits.” albertjennings.com. DANNY LOPEZ (Swing, Dance Captain) is beyond thrilled to be making his touring debut with MAMMA MIA!. A native of Connecticut, he has performed in many regional theatres around the country. Thank you to JD Casting, WLP, and to my family and friends for their unwavering love and support. Dreams really do come true! TODD MacINTYRE (Ensemble, u/s Sam, Harry) MAMMA MIA! is Todd’s national tour debut! Select credits: Scarlet Pimpernel (Percy Blakeney), Show Boat (Gaylord Ravenal), Grease (Kenickie), Can-Can (Theophile), Annie Get Your Gun (u/s Frank Butler), The Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow), Fiddler on the Roof (Perchik), Children of Hercules (Demophon); Holland America; Tokyo Disney; Puccini’s Tosca. Thanks to God, Mom, Dad, bro, sis, JDC, and Bu! toddmacintyre.com. @toddmacintyre. REBECCA MASON-WYGAL (Ensemble, u/s Donna, Rosie) is a Los Angeles native and a graduate of California State University Fullerton. She’s worked regionally at A Noise Within, The Durango Melodrama & Vaudeville, and Sierra Repertory. She has toured nationally with ArtsPower National Touring Theatre. Love to mom, dad, Brian, and Coeurage Theatre Company! ROYCE JAMES McINTOSH (Ensemble, u/s Bill, Harry) is very excited to be part of this year’s tour of MAMMA MIA!. Past tours include South Pacific and the first national tour of Elf: The Musical. Favorite roles performed: Emile de Becque (South Pacific), The Count (Marriage of Figaro), and Fredrick Egerman (A Little Night Music). Thanks to God, friends, Mom, and Dad. Who’s Who BRYNN SMITH (Ensemble, u/s Sophie) is thrilled to be on her first national tour, and even more excited that it is MAMMA MIA!. A recent graduate of Abilene Christian University and the Syracuse University’s Tepper Semester, Brynn has been seen on such stages as Flat Rock Playhouse and Casa Manana. She wants to thank her friends and family for all their support; Garrett Long for all of her help; Joy Dewing Casting and the creative team for giving me this opportunity; and God for all his blessings. Jennifer Wingerter (Ensemble, u/s Donna, Tanya) is thrilled to be touring with this fabulous company. Favorite credits: Oklahoma! (Ado Annie), Fiddler on the Roof (Tzeitel), Me and My Girl (Sally), All Shook Up (Natalie), Hairspray (Penny), 42nd Street (Anytime Annie), Irving Berlin’s White Christmas (Judy), and Thoroughly Modern Millie (Millie). Jennifer earned a B.F.A. from the Tisch School of the Arts at NYU. She loves to travel and met her husband when they were singers with Celebrity Cruise Lines. Love and thanks to my family and Vince. JenniferWingerter.com. VINCE WINGERTER (Ensemble, u/s Sam, Bill) Originally from Seattle, Vince is thrilled to be touring with MAMMA MIA!. Favorite roles include Me and My Girl (Bill Snibson), Singin’ in the Rain (Don Lockwood), The Drowsy Chaperone (George), Urinetown (Bobby), Irving Berlin’s White Christmas (Phil Davis), and singer for Celebrity Cruise Lines. Love to Jennifer and family. vincewingerter.com. BETH ANN WIPPRECHT (Ensemble, u/s Tanya, Rosie) is thrilled to be making her tour debut with MAMMA MIA!. She is a proud graduate of Wright State University’s Actor Training Program, where she earned a B.F.A. Credits include: Rent (Joanne), Grand Hotel (Raffaela), Next Thing You Know (Lisa), Smokey Joe’s Café, and Phantom of the Opera. Love to my wonderful family! Who’s Who EMMELINE WOOD (Ensemble, u/s Ali, Lisa) is excited to join the MAMMA MIA! family! Favorite credits include the international tour of Bring it On and regional productions of The Music Man, Grease, Hairspray, 42nd Street, Legally Blonde, and A Chorus Line. Emmeline earned a B.F.A. at Florida State University. Love and thanks to Joy, Nikki, family, friends, and the abundant universe. Be the sun! LAUREN WRIGHT (Ensemble, u/s Ali, Lisa) is thrilled to be making her national tour debut in MAMMA MIA!. Favorite roles include Penny (Hairspray), Eponine (Les Misérables), and Wendy (Peter Pan). She is originally from Evansville, Indiana, and a recent graduate of Belmont University. Lots of love to Mom, Dad, Claire, and Nene! William FERRY (Company Manager) has been very fortunate to work with some amazing companies and artists, including Alwin Nikolais, Murray Louis, Alvin Ailey, and Judith Jamison. His theatrical touring history includes STOMP, original cast and American tour; Little Shop of Horrors, Radio City Rockettes, Burn the Floor, and Billy Elliot: The Musical. He is delighted to add MAMMA MIA! to the list. James Yandoli (Assistant Company Manager) was a management assistant with Stuart Thompson Productions on all three United States companies of The Book of Mormon; also The Testament of Mary, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (2013), and Death of a Salesman (2012) on Broadway. He was most recently the production coordinator for Random Farms Kids’ Theatre. ALAN D. KNIGHT (Production Stage Manager) attended Western Michigan University. He has worked on The Book of Mormon (first and second national tours) and Sister Act The Musical (first national tour). He would like to thank his parents, family, and friends for all their love and support as he conquers his dreams! Lauren Hedrick (Assistant Stage Manager) is thrilled to be on the road again after spending the last year touring domestically and internationally as the production stage manager of Ailey II. Other credits include: Queen of the Night N.Y.C., Anahid Sofian Dance Company, and the Brooklyn Youth Chorus. Regional: Heartless, A Discourse on the Wonders of the Invisible World, Swing!, and The Sound of Music. Lauren earned a B.F.A. in stage management from Western Michigan University. Love and thanks to Adam. KEVIN CASEY (Music Director/ Keyboard 1) When he was 13 years old, Kevin’s mother asked him who sang Fernando. He didn’t know. Now, preparing for this tour, he has listened to every ABBA song and will be ready the next time his mother gives him a Swedish music quiz. Thanks to Kim, S&S, Bjorn, and Benny. JUDY CRAYMER (Original Producer/ Co-Creator) graduated from the Guildhall School of Music in London in 1977 and has since worked extensively in the theatre, film, television, and music industries. Judy originated the idea of MAMMA MIA! and formed Littlestar Services Limited with Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and Richard East in 1996 to produce the stage musical in London. Since then, she has produced thirty-nine productions of MAMMA MIA! in fourteen languages around the world. In 2002, Judy was presented with a Woman of the Year Award in recognition for her international success with MAMMA MIA!. In the Queen’s birthday honors list of 2007, she was honored with an MBE for her contribution to the music industry. In 2008, Judy produced Mamma Mia! The Movie, starring Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan. That same year, she was honored with the Women in Film ITV Achievement of the Year Award. Mamma Mia! The Movie was also nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy, a BAFTA for Outstanding British film, and Judy was personally nominated by BAFTA for the Carl Foreman Award for Special Achievement. Mamma Mia! The Movie is the highest grossing liveaction musical film worldwide. In 2010, The Breast Cancer Research Foundation presented Judy with its Humanitarian Award for her commitment to raising breast cancer awareness and research funding around the globe with MAMMA MIA! and through the sale of the specially created Rock Chick Supremo shirts. Following a passion for horses and show jumping, Judy was asked to be an ambassador for British Showjumping, and is proud to support the British team. Judy is also the producer of Viva Forever!, an original musical based on the songs of The Spice Girls. WORK LIGHT PRODUCTIONS (Producer) is dedicated to creating and producing live entertainment. In addition to MAMMA MIA!, upcoming productions include the tour of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, American Idiot, Chaplin, and Nice Work If You Can Get It. Past productions include the North American tours of Tony Award-winners In the Heights, Avenue Q, and A Year with Frog and Toad; Julie Andrews—The Gift of Music with performances at The Hollywood Bowl and London’s O2 Arena. WLP is the creator of four new musicals for young audiences, including The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley and James and the Giant Peach. WLP is led by founding partner and President Stephen Gabriel; Vice President Nancy Gabriel. General Management: Scott Seay and Aniele Fortin. Production Management: Rhys Williams and Mike East.ncbbjkjbkjkjjbworklightproductions.com. Who’s Who BJÖRN ULVAEUS (Music & Lyrics) was born in 1945 in Gothenberg on the west coast of Sweden. After a successful local career in Sweden with a folk group in the 1960s, he started his collaboration with Benny Andersson. They then went on to form ABBA with Agnetha Faltskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. Even during the ABBA years, the idea of writing a musical seemed appealing and in 1981, Björn and Benny met Tim Rice and co-wrote Chess, which opened in the West End in 1986. In 1995, Björn and Benny opened a new musical called Kristina Från Duvemåla, which played for three years in Sweden. Their most recent musical is the Stockholm production Hjälp sökes, which opened in 2013. BENNY ANDERSSON (Music & Lyrics) was born in Stockholm on December 16, 1946. Instructed by his father and grandfather, he started to play the accordion at the age of 6, and he has not stopped yet. CATHERINE JOHNSON (Book) Theatre: Rag Doll, Renegades, Suspension (Bristol Old Vic); Too Much Too Young (Bristol Old Vic and London Bubble); Boys Mean Business, Dead Sheep, Little Baby Nothing (Bush Theatre, London); Shang-a-Lang (Bush Theatre and national tour); and MAMMA MIA! (worldwide); Through the Wire and A Letter to Lacey for NTConnections. Creative consultant on ABBA the Museum, Stockholm. Television: Casualty, Byker Grove, Love Hurts, Gold, and Linda Green. Original screenplays: Rag Doll and Where’s Willy? (HTV) and Sin Bin (BBC), Love in the 21st Century (Channel 4), and Dappers (BBC3—in development). Catherine has won the Bristol Old Vic/HTV Playwriting Award, Thames Television’s Writer-in-Residence Award, and Thames Television’s Best Play Award. She was nominated in 2002 for a Tony Award for Best Musical Book for MAMMA MIA!. Catherine wrote the screenplay for Mamma Mia! The Movie released in July 2008. Who’s Who PHYLLIDA LLOYD (Director) has directed opera, theatre, and recently her first film for television. Theatre: Mary Stuart (Donmar, Apollo, and Broadway); Six Degrees of Separation, Hysteria, Wild East (Royal Court); The Threepenny Opera, Boston Marriage (Donmar Warehouse); The Way of the World, Pericles, What the Butler Saw, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, The Duchess of Malfi (Royal National Theatre); Artists and Admirers, The Virtuoso (Royal Shakespeare Company); MAMMA MIA! (London, Broadway, and worldwide); The Taming of the Shrew (Globe). Opera: La Bohème, Medea, Carmen, L’Etoile, Gloriana, Albert Herring, Peter Grimes (Opera North); Macbeth (Paris); The Handmaid’s Tale (Copenhagen, ENO, and Toronto); The Carmelites, The Verdi Requiem, Wagner’s Ring Cycle (English National Opera). Film: Mamma Mia! The Movie (Universal, Playtone, Littlestar), The Iron Lady (Pathé Films), Gloriana a Film (TV, Illuminations Films). For Gloriana, she received an International Emmy, FIPA d’Or, and the Royal Philharmonic Society Award. For Mary Stuart, Phyllida was nominated for the Olivier Award for Best Director and won the 2006 South Bank Theatre Award. In 2007, Peter Grimes won a South Bank Opera Award. In 2009, she was also honored by the Queen with a CBE for services to drama. ANTHONY VAN LAAST (Choreographer) He trained at the London School of Contemporary Dance, later joining the company as performer and choreographer. Theatre includes Sister Act; Bombay Dreams (London and Broadway, Tony Award nom.); Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (worldwide; Laurence Olivier Award nom., Drama League Award); Jesus Christ Superstar (U.K. and U.S. tours); Song & Dance (worldwide; Green Room Award, Australia); The Boy From Oz (Australia). Direction: creative director for Batman Live world arena tour. In 1999, Anthony was awarded the MBE for services to dance and choreography. He recently choreographed the new production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat for London’s West End and the films Mamma Mia! The Movie and Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince. MARK THOMPSON (Production Designer) has designed many productions for the Royal National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company. Broadway: God of Carnage, Bombay Dreams, Shadowlands, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Arcadia, Art, The Blue Room, Blast!, Follies, and The Queen of Spades for the Metropolitan Opera. In London, Mark has worked many times in the West End and at the Almeida, Donmar, and Royal Court. He designed the costumes for the film The Madness of King George and is the recipient of four Olivier Awards. Recently: Piano/Forte (Royal Court), The Alchemist (National Theatre), and Macbeth (Metropolitan Opera New York City). HOWARD HARRISON (Lighting Designer) Current/recent: Mary Poppins (Tony Award nomination), Abigail’s Party, The Way of the World, Lady Windermere’s Fan, The Bomb, Anna Christie, Playboy of the Western World, Die Fledermaus, Romeo and Juliet; Strictly Gershwin and Swan Lake (English National Ballet); Earthquakes in London, Me and My Girl, Macbeth (Tony Award nomination), Tom Stoppard’s Rock ’n’ Roll, Creditors, King Lear, Inherit the Wind, Complicit, Butley, Backbeat, Love Story, Glengarry Glen Ross, Love Song, Guys and Dolls, Ragtime, Donkey’s Years, and Heroes (all West End); Love Story; The Music Man; Hay Fever; The Circle; In a Dark Dark House; The Last Days of Judas Iscariot (Almeida); Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker!, and Edward Scissorhands. Awarded the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Lighting Designer in 2008. ANDREW BRUCE (Sound Designer) began his theatre career at Glyndebourne Festival Opera in 1968 and was appointed head of sound at the Royal Opera House in 1971. A year later he co-founded Autograph Sound Recording, a leading British sound design and equipment rental company now responsible for numerous productions worldwide. He was associate designer on several landmarks of British musical theatre such as Evita, Cats, and Starlight Express. Original design: Song and Dance, Abbacadabra, Little Me, Les Misérables, Chess, Follies, Into the Woods, The Card, Miss Saigon, Children of Eden, City of Angels, Martin Guerre, The Fix, The Witches of Eastwick, The Secret Garden, Alice in Wonderland, MAMMA MIA!, Sweeney Todd, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and Mary Poppins. Recently he designed Seven Deadly Sins and Isadora for the Royal Ballet; Mother Courage and Her Children for the National Theatre. BOBBY AITKEN (Sound Designer) has been involved with theatre sound for more than twenty years throughout the U.K. and around the world. Sound designer: London 2012 Olympics opening and closing ceremonies. Theatre: Ghost (London/Broadway), MAMMA MIA! (worldwide), Grease (London/UK tour), Dirty Dancing (worldwide), Lennon (Broadway), We Will Rock You (worldwide), Blast! (London, U.S.), Return to the Forbidden Planet (worldwide), Five Guys Named Moe, Which Witch?, Metropolis, Pete Townshend’s The Iron Man, In the Midnight Hour, High Society, Time, A Saint She Ain’t, The Best of Times, Soul Train, The Fix, The Beggar’s Opera, and Bartholomew Fair (RSC). Opera: Carmen, Madame Butterfly, Aïda, Cavalleria Rusticana, I Pagliacci, Tosca, and La Bohème. Awards: 2005 Helpmann Award for Best Sound Design for the Australian production of We Will Rock You. aitken.cc. Who’s Who MARTIN KOCH (Musical Supervisor, Additional Arrangements and Materials) Musical Supervision includes Billy Elliot, Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, Cats, Oliver!. Orchestrations include MAMMA MIA! (Tony Award nomination), Just So, Moby Dick, Jerry Springer The Opera, Billy Elliot (Tony Award & Drama Desk Awards), Bad Girls, Desperately Seeking Susan, Kombat Opera; numerous operas for BBC TV, Paparazzi and Cattle Call, two ballets by Richard Thomas and Shoes at Sadler’s Wells. More than thirty albums, including Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, Oliver!, Hey! Mr. Producer, MAMMA MIA! (Grammy Award nomination), Jerry Springer The Opera, Billy Elliot, Bad Girls, John Barrowman—The Album, and Shoes. Music supervisor for the four London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games ceremonies. Music director & composer for the London 2012 Paralympic Games opening ceremony. MATHA BANTA (Resident Director) is the artistic director of the Adirondack Theatre Festival. She served as artistic associate at New York Theatre Workshop and on the production staff at New York City Opera. Credits include directing new works at Clark Theatre, Lincoln Center, NYTW, Soho Rep, EST, New Georges, Cincinnati Playhouse, Portland Stage, Capital Repertory Theatre, and The Juilliard School; Rent in Japan and Germany and Playhouse Disney Live at Disney World. She has taught at NYU, SUNY Stony Brook, and Vassar. DAVID HOLCENBERG (Associate Music Supervisor) Broadway: Matilda, Ghost, The Story of My Life, Bye Bye Birdie, Good Vibrations, Seussical The Musical, Titanic, Show Boat. Other music directing credits include Dessa Rose and The Glorious Ones at Lincoln Center; the U.S. premiere of Ragtime (LA Drama Critics Circle Award, Distinguished Achievement in Musical Direction), and The Phantom of the Opera in Toronto. STAFF FOR MAMMA MIA! David’s show Bingo, written with Michael Heitzman and Ilene Reid, is playing around the United States. JANET ROTHERMEL (Associate Choreographer) Broadway: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Dance Captain). National tours: Beauty and the Beast (Enchantress), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (dance captain/supervisor). Television: Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants (assistant choreographer) and The Carol Burnett Show (assistant choreographer). JOY DEWING CASTING (Casting Director) Broadway: Soul Doctor, Wonderland. Off-Broadway: Forever Dusty, Soul Doctor, The Voca People, The Sphinx Winx, Dear Edwina. Current/ recent tours: Bring It On, Ghost, MAMMA MIA!, West Side Story, Catch Me If You Can, In the Heights. Dance companies: Rasta Thomas and Elizabeth Streb. ALLIED LIVE (Marketing and Press) is a full-service marketing and advertising agency representing Broadway shows, national tours, performing arts institutions, and experiential entertainment entities. Clients include: Blue Man Group, The Book of Mormon, Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Elf, Kinky Boots, MAMMA MIA!, Motown The Musical, Once, Peter and the Starcatcher, and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. GENERAL MANAGEMENT WORK LIGHT PRODUCTIONS Stephen Gabriel Nancy Gabriel Scott Seay Aniele Fortin Company ManageR.............................William Ferry Assistant Company Manager.................... James Yandoli PRODUCTION TEAM Resident Director.................................Martha Banta Associate Choreographer...... Janet Rothermel Associate Music Supervisor.David Holcenberg Associate Scenic Designer....................Nancy Thun Associate Costume Designer.... Scott Traugott Associate Lighting Designer.............Ed McCarthy Associate Sound Designer............. David Patridge Associate Hair Designer.............. Josh Marquette Musical Transcription......................Anders Neglin CASTING JOY DEWING CASTING Joy Dewing CSA, Holly Buczek, Nikki Grillos TOUR MARKETING DIRECTION ALLIED LIVE Laura Matalon Marya Peters John Gilmour Meghan McDonald Doug Blemker, Mary Alyce Blum, Sarah Dahlberg, Andrew Damer, Jen Gallagher, Anne Dailey Meyer, Jacqueline Smith TECHNICAL SUPERVISION Technical Theater Solutions Rhys Williams Mike East Music Published by EMI Grove Park Music, Inc. and EMI Waterford Music, Inc. Production Stage Manager..............Alan D. Knight Assistant Stage Manager...........................Lauren Hedrick Dance Captain..................................................Danny Lopez Assistant Dance Captain..................Francesca Arostegui Head Carpenter............................................Martin Lechner Assistant Carpenter................................... Shelby Damron Assistant Carpenter...................................Lisa LePoidevin Production Electrician................................. Dawn Kenseth Head Electrician................................................... Alex Joans Assistant Electrician.................................. Maxfield Bishop Assistant Electrician........................................Andrew Dyer Production Sound Engineer..................... David Patridge Head Sound..........................................................Jeff Human Assistant Sound...........................................John McKenzie Head Props.................................................Anthony Cuozzo Production Properties............................... John Mark Zink Production Hair Supervisor............................Jeff Knaggs Head Wardrobe.......................................... Rossella Human Assistant Wardrobe................................................... Jill Tarr Assistant to the Choreographer.................. Ryan Sander Assistant Sound Designer......................... Kevin Kennedy Assistant Music Supervisor........................... Bill Congdon Electronic Keyboard Prep..............................Bryan Crook Assistant Costume Designer.........................Sabrina Zain Production Assistant.................................Gabrielle Norris General Management Consultants... Bespoke Theatricals Legal Counsel............................Levine Plotkin Menin, LLP Loren Plotkin, Cris Criswell Accounting............Fried & Kowgios Partners CPA’s LLP Controller............................... Galbraith & Co/Kenny Noth Original Logo Design.............Littlestar Services Limited Merchandising.......................... Max Merchandising, LLC/ Randi Grossman Insurance.................................... Maury, Donnelly and Parr Bob Middleton Banking...........................................................Signature Bank Thomas Kasulka, Margaret Monigan Payroll..................................................PEOPLE/Kim Merhar Travel Agent.........................................................Road Rebel Hauling.............................................................Janco Limited TOUR BOOKING AGENCY The Booking Group Meredith Blair, Mollie Mann, Brian Brooks and Rich Rundle www.thebookinggroup.com CREDITS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Scenery constructed and painted by Hudson Scenic Studio, Inc. Sound equipment supplied by Masque Sound. Light Equipment supplied by 4Wall Entertainment and Vari*Lite, Inc. Soft goods by I. Weiss and Sons. Costumes executed by Barbara Matera Ltd., Tricorne New York City, and Carelli Costumes. Millinery by Lynn Mackey. Wet suits by Aquatic Fabricators of South Florida. Custom Men’s shirts by Cego. Custom knitting by C.C. Wei. Custom fabric printing and dyeing by Dye-namix and Gene Mignola. Shoes by Native Leather, Rilleau Leather and T.O. Dey. Gloves by Cornelia James. Properties by Paragon Theme and Prop Fabrication. SPECIAL THANKS Clemson University—Lillian Harder, Woody Moore, David Hartmann Mamma Mia! was originally produced in London by Littlestar Services Limited on April 6, 1999. Visit Mamma Mia! on the web at www.mamma-mia.com Backstage and Front of the House Employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (or I.A.T.S.E.). CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AT PENN STATE Bold listings represent members who increased their donations by 10 percent or more this season. Be Bold! Contact Dave Shaffer, assistant director for special programs, at 814-863-1167. Encore Circle $3,000 and more $1,000 to $1,999 Lynn Sidehamer Brown Mimi U. Barash Coppersmith Marty and Joan Duff Blake and Linda Gall Robert and Helen Harvey Bob and Sonia Hufnagel Richard and Sally Kalin Dan and Peggy Hall LeKander Barbara Palmer Dotty and Paul Rigby Louis P. Silverman and Veronica A. Samborsky George and Nina Woskob Grace M. Bardine Mary and Hu Barnes Philip and Susan Burlingame Edda and Francis G. Gentry Richard B. Gidez Judith Albrecht and Denny Gioia David and Margaret Gray Michael P. Johnson and Maureen Mulderig Stan and Debra Latta Benson and Christine Lichtig Kenneth and Irene Mcllvried Karen Scott Shearer Jackson and Diane Spielvogel Carol and Rex Warland Terry and Pat Williams David and Diane Wisniewski $2,000 to $2,999 ON SALE NOW! cpa.psu.edu | 814-863-0255 The Center for the Performing Arts recognizes the following members for their support. For information on the membership program or how you may contribute to the Center for the Performing Arts, please contact Dave Shaffer at 814-863-1167 or [email protected]. Leadership Circle Director’s Circle 7:30 P.M. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 | EISENHOWER AUDITORIUM Members Patricia Best and Thomas Ray Lynn Donald Breon Janet Fowler Dargitz and Karl George Stoedefalke Rod and Shari Erickson Edward R. Galus Arnold and Marty Gasche Donald W. Hamer and Marie Bednar Beverly Hickey Honey and Bill Jaffe Kay F. Kustanbauter Eileen W. Leibowitz Tom and Mary Ellen Litzinger Pieter W. and Lida Ouwehand William Rabinowitz Robert Schmalz advocate $500 to $999 Pamela M. Aikey Ned and Inga Book Jack and Diana Brenizer Sandra Zaremba and Richard Brown Richard Carlson and Lori Forlizzi Joseph and Annie Doncsecz Michael T. and Ann F. Dotsey Steve and Sandy Elbin Mark A. Falvo Joel Gaesser Nancy S. Gamble John and Carol Graham Amy Greenberg and Richard Doyle Bill and Connie Hayes Steven L. Herb and Sara Willoughby-Herb Nancy L. Herron Lam and Lina Hood Cindy and Al Jones James and Bonnie Knapp James and Barbara Korner John and Michelle Mason Patrick W. and Susan N. 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Draskoczy, M.D. Terry and Janice Engelder Barry and Patti Fisher Frank and Vicky Forni Bob and Ellen Frederick Andris and Dace Freivalds Charlie and Laura Hackett Elizabeth Hanley and Patrick Kolivoski John Lloyd Hanson Betty Harper and Scott Sheeder Proforma LLH Promos, LLC Tom and Ann Hettmansperger Jackie and John Hook Jim and Susan Houser Steven and Shirley Hsi Anne F. Hummer Daniel and Kathleen Jones Ed and Debbie Klevans John F. Knepp Harry B. Kropp and Edward J. Legutko Thomas Kurtz and Grace Mullingan-Kurtz Mark and Theresa Lafer Fred and Louise Leoniak Sharon and David Lieb Bob and Janice Lindsay Herb and Trudy Lipowsky Jane and Edward Liszka Nancy and John Lowe Sandy and Betty Macdonald Helen Manfull Deborah Marron Betty McBride-Thuering Sherren and Harold McKenzie Tom Caldwell Memorial Fund Don Miller June Miller Gary and Judy Mitchell Betty and John Moore Chris and Bobbie Muscarella Robert F. and Donna C. Nicely Claire M. Paquin Guy and Grace Pilato Andrew and Jean Landa Pytel Ed and Georgia Reutzel Phil and Judy Roberts Susan J. Scheetz The Shondeck Family Donald Smith and Merrill Budlong Allan and Sherrill Sonsteby Carol Sosnowski and Rosemary Weber Barry and Ellen Stein JoLaine Teyssier James and Deena Ultman Stephen and Jennifer Van Hook Nancy and Wade VanLandingham Alice Wilson and Friends Carl and Sharon Winter David L. and Connie Yocum the jazz train $250 and more Help us continue to present world-class jazz artists by becoming a member of The Jazz Train. For details, contact Dave Shaffer at [email protected] or 814-863-1167. William W. Asbury Patricia Best and Thomas Ray David and Susan Beyerle Lynn Donald Breon Lynn Sidehamer Brown Philip and Susan Burlingame Lisa and David Coggins Gordon and Caroline DeJong Jim and Polly Dunn Edward R. Galus Arnold and Marty Gasche Charlene and Frank Gaus John and Michelle Groenveld Lee Grover and Anita Bear Steven L. Herb and Sara Willoughby-Herb Anne and Lynn Hutcheson Honey and Bill Jaffe Brian and Christina Johnson Michael P. Johnson and Maureen Mulderig Cindy and Al Jones Nicholas and Carolyn Kello Robert Martin and Kathy Weaver Kathleen D. Matason and Richard M. Smith Randi and Peter Menard Dr. Marla L. Moon Wilson and Maureen Moses William and Annemarie Mountz Larry and Kelly Mroz Jack and Sue Poremba Sally L. Schaadt David and Ann Shallcross-Wolfgang Dan and Melinda Stearns Dennis W. and Joan S. Thomson Dan and Linda Treviño Barbara R. and Joel A. Weiss Charlotte Zmyslo Endowment Contributors $150 and more We recognize the following donors who have contributed to endowments at the Center for the Performing Arts in the past year. For more information about how to contribute to existing endowments, contact Dave Shaffer at 814-863-1167 or [email protected]. John L. Brown Jr. and Marlynn Steele Sidehamer Endowment The Sturtz-Davis Family Nina C. Brown Endowment Pamela M. Aikey Richard Robert Brown Program Endowment Richard Brown and Sandra Zaremba Norma and Ralph Condee Chamber Music Endowment Robert and Dorothy Cecil William F. and Kathleen Dierkes Condee Honey and Bill Jaffe Endowment Honey and Bill Jaffe McQuaide Blasko Endowment Mr. and Mrs. James Horne Penn State International Dance Ensemble Endowment Elizabeth Hanley and Patrick Kolivoski vision Enriching lives through inspiring experiences mission The Center for the Performing Arts provides a context, through artistic connections, to the human experience. By bringing artists and audiences together we spark discovery of passion, inspiration, and inner truths. We are a motivator for creative thinking and examination of our relationship with the world. CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AT PENN STATE COLLECTION FOR MILITARY TROOPS The UPS Store across from Wegmans The Dear Hero Program, a Penn State undergraduate student organization, has bins in the Eisenhower Auditorium lobby through October 29 to collect items for military personnel serving overseas. Drop off donations weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or on the nights of performances. Go to cpa.psu.edu and click on the DEAR HERO COLLECTION banner for a list of suggested donation items. 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Wanda Hockenberry, assistant to the director Tony Intorre, information technology specialist Urszula Kulakowski, art director Heather Mannion, advertising associate Gary Collins, production supervisor Mark Tinik, production supervisor 2 9 3 6 10 4 7 11 2014-15 Concert Calendar music.psu.edu John Mark Rafacz, editorial manager Dave Shaffer, assistant director for special programs 8 MOSAIC Penn State School of Music Sherren McKenzie, group sales coordinator Len Codispot, sales and development accounting coordinator 5 tel. 814.238.8001 theupsstorelocal.com/5642 Chad Swires, production supervisor Front cover photos: 1. Regina Carter © 2010 Rahav Segev/ Photopass.com 2. Cirque Alfonse in Timber! Frederic Barrette 3. Joshua Roman © Tina Su 4. MAMMA MIA! MAMMA MIA! North American Tour © 2013 Kevin Thomas Garcia 5. Brian Stokes Mitchell © Richard Termine 6. Takács Quartet © Ellen Appel 7. Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Rosalie O’Connor 8. BASETRACK Live 9. 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LIVE. MUSICIANS. Central PA Musicians’ Association Serving area musicians since 1913 814-355-9444 | www.afm660.org Mention this ad for new member discount. CPA_Ad_4.5x1.6875_EN-US_2014.pdf 1 8/1/2014 2:13:38 PM C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Proudly supports the Center for the Performing Arts AUDIENCE INFORMATION Admission All individuals, including children of all ages, need tickets for admission. Box Office and Ticket Information Food and Beverages Beverages and snacks are available for purchase in the lobby at Eisenhower Auditorium presentations. They are not sold at Schwab Auditorium presentations. Only bottled water is permitted in the seating areas. The Arts Ticket Center in Eisenhower Auditorium is open weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The HUB-Robeson Center ticket outlet, located at the information desk, is open weekdays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (when Penn State classes are in session fall and spring semesters). Penn State Tickets Downtown, in the Penn State Downtown Theatre Center at 146 S. Allen Street, State College, is open weekdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Box offices in Eisenhower and Schwab auditoriums stay open thirty minutes following curtain time during center presentations. Call 814-863-0255 or 1-800-ARTS-TIX. Buy online at cpa.psu.edu. Safety Cameras, Cell Phones, and Recorders No Smoking Please turn off electronic devices during the performance. Audio and visual recording devices are not permitted in the auditoriums. Emergency Services An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is located in the front lobby of Eisenhower Auditorium. If an evacuation is warranted, center staff will make an announcement and provide instructions and assistance to patrons. Parking and Shuttle Service Parking for Center for the Performing Arts presentations is provided free to patrons, courtesy of sponsors and the center. Complimentary shuttle service is also available from the Eisenhower Parking Deck to center presentations in Schwab Auditorium. Please do not place items on balcony or grand tier rails. Late Arrivals and Early Departures Latecomers and patrons re-entering the house during a performance will be seated at the discretion of the house manager. If you must leave the house during a performance, please do so at an appropriate time. Lost and Found Please contact the audience services manager at 814-865-4727 about lost or found articles. Smoking is not permitted in facilities. Special Seating and Services Wheelchair seating is available in Eisenhower and Schwab auditoriums. Appropriately located seats have been reserved for patrons with disabilities, and, upon advance request, sign language interpretation is available for our performances and educational activities. For hearing-impaired patrons, Eisenhower is equipped with an infrared listening system, and Schwab has an induction-loop system. Our printed publications, including performance programs, are available in large-print or alternative media upon request. Live audio description, offered during selected performances, enhances the theatre experience—especially for patrons with sight loss. Call 814-863-0255 for details. Penn State encourages qualified persons with disabilities in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodations or have questions about physical access provided, please contact the Arts Ticket Center at 814-863-0255 in advance of your participation or visit. This publication is available in alternative media on request. The University is committed to equal access to programs, facilities, admission, and employment for all persons. 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