2015-2016 performing arts season

Transcription

WEIDNER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
2015-2016 PERFORMING ARTS SEASON
BRAVO | Weidner Center | UWGB
1
2
FROM THE
CHANCELLOR
The Power to Transform Lives
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the Weidner Center for the
Performing Arts and the campus of the
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
As UW-Green Bay celebrates its 50th
anniversary, we are deeply proud of the
Weidner Center’s success in extending
the University’s educational mission and
placing the transformative power of live
performance within easy reach of every
corner of this region.
UW-Green Bay’s reputation as a topflight academic institution derives from people and programs across
the University, including the Weidner. Here, our students are able to
practice, perform and play in a professional-caliber hall; listen and learn
when touring pros grace the stage; and gain deeper insight into the
transformational power of the performing arts.
We are excited to present this attractive, entertainment- and educationrich season. On behalf of UW-Green Bay, I thank you for your support
of the Weidner Center and this year’s impressive array of touring and
locally originated productions. Each show demonstrates anew this
region’s commitment to the arts.
Enjoy!
Gary L. Miller
Chancellor, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
3
FIFTY AND Forward — Celebrate with us!
SAVE
the
DATE
Friday
May 6, 2016
Kress Events Center
UW-Green Bay
This major event caps the commemoration
of our 50th Anniversary at UW-Green Bay.
Building on our history, we celebrate campus,
community and shared commitment to an
even brighter future.
Live music by Hip Pocket,
savory hors d’oeuvres and refreshments
including “GB Golden” brew, courtesy of
Titletown Brewing Co., student showcase,
fireworks and more!
All proceeds will benefit student scholarships.
for more
50.UWGB.EDU
Innovation
4
Transformation
Place
EVENTS
OCTOBER
9
Whose Live Anyway?
9-11
Czech and Slovak Voice Competition
10
Home Free
14
Celtic Woman
15
UWGB Music: 6:30 Thursdays –
The Music Trance – Piano Duo
UWGB Theatre: Theophilus North
UWGB Music: Chorale & Concert Choir
with 50th Anniversary Alumni Choir
Symphonic Band
15-17
17
From the Chancellor | 3
Upcoming Events | I
Whose Live Anyway | II
Home Free | VI
Celtic Woman | VIII
Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor Dreamcoat | IX
The Midtown Men | XI
Weidner Center Members | XIV
Season Supporters | XV
Weidner Center Leadership | XVI
Accessibility &
Emergency Information | 7
20
21-24
23
27
Travelogue -Transient Canvas
Piano Per Diem: 30 Piano Pieces in 30 Days
A Live Radio Play
6
12
21
28
Ronnie Milsap
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
by Chip Davis
DECEMBER
UWGB Music: Wind Ensemble &
2
8
11-12
This program is published in association with OnStage Publications,
1612 Prosser Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45409. This program may not be
reproduced in whole or in part without written permission from the
publisher. OnStage Publications is a division of Just Business, Inc.
Contents ©2015. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
Cirque Mechanics: Pedal Punk
UWGB Music: 6:30 Thursdays -
14
UWGB Music: Jazz Ensembles ▲
19-20 UWGB Theatre: It’s a Wonderful Life –
3
937-424-0529 | 866-503-1966
e-mail: [email protected]
www.onstagepublications.com
The Midtown Men
NOVEMBER
UWGB Music: 6:30 Thursdays –
5
ADVERTISING
OnStage Publications
Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor Dreamcoat
UWGB Theatre: Theophilus North
UWGB Music: Wind Ensemble &
Symphonic Band with the
State Bound High School Honors Band
UWGB Music: 6:30 Thursdays Dragons, Stones & Circuses - David Colson
UWGB Music: Chorale & Concert Choir
Holiday Pops
JANUARY
16
Doctors in Recital
22Vocalosity
30
Goodnight Moon and
The Runaway Bunny
▲ Event held in University Theatre in the UWGB Theatre Hall Building
*Shows announced as of September 20, 2015
Visit www.WeidnerCenter.com for complete event
information and to purchase tickets online.
I
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2015 – 7:30PM
Ryan Stiles began his comedy career at
a Punchlines Comedy Club in Vancouver
in his last year of high school. He was
a good student but had flexibility in
his schedule which gave him time to
perform at night plus work part time
for his dad at a fish plant. He quit
high school a couple months short of
graduation to work in comedy.
In spite of his parents objections,
he worked in comedy and was able
to support himself for several years
II
performing, writing and working on
Television in Canada.
In 1986 he became part of the cast
of The Second City during Expo 86
in Vancouver. After that run ended
he moved to L.A. to briefly join the
S econd Cit y cast there and then
moved to Toronto where he was
chosen to be a cast member of The
Second City mainstage company. It
was there that he honed his amazing
improvisational skills.
WHOSE LIVE
ANYWAY?
After a couple of years in Toronto,
Ryan moved to L.A. once again and
landed several guest roles on “The Garry
Shandling Show,” “Mad About You,”
“Who’s The Boss?,” “Weird Science,” “The
John Larroquette Show” and “Murphy
Brown” and of course the British
version of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”
came along.
In 1995 he landed a regular role on
“The Drew Carey Show” which lasted
several seasons on ABC. It was Ryan
and Drew who pitched “Whose Line” to
ABC. Drew hosted it and Ryan became
a starring fixture on “Whose Line” even
drawing blood for his comedic efforts in
one episode.
Ryan is one of the permanent members
of the new “Whose Line Is It Anyway”
airing on the CW Network and loves
doing improv with Greg and Jeff in
Whose Live Anyway? He also immensely
enjoys appearing with a core of great
improvisors at his Upfront Theatre
in Bellingham Washington where he
makes his home.
Greg Proops is a stand-up comic from
San Francisco. He lives in Hollywood.
It’s not that bad. Really. The Proopdog
is best known for his unpredictable
appearances on “ Whose Line Is I t
Anyway?” He can be seen on the new
season on the CW. Professor Proops
has a hit Podcast called “The Smartest
Man in the World.” He has recorded it
live in Australia, New Zealand, Montreal,
Edinburgh, Dublin, San Francisco,
Oslo, Amsterdam, Austin, London,
Paris, aboard a ship in the Caribbean,
and somehow, Cleveland. Find it at
Proopcast.com or iTunes.
Greg has lent his voice to “Star Wars
the Phantom Menace” and was Bob
the Builder. M r. Proops has been
a guest on “Red Eye,” “The Late, Late
Show” and “Chelsea Lately” on E! You
may Socially Network with Greg on
Twitter at @gregproops and tumblr at
proopcast.com
Jeff Davis is a multi-talented actor/
co m e d i a n , b o r n a n d b re d i n Lo s
Angeles, CA. His career began at age
four as “Linus” in a terribly ill-advised,
all-children production of You’re a Good
Man, Charlie Brown at the Goundlings
Theater. On opening night, Jeff vomited
all over his director, then turned and
took the stage. At age nine, Jeff was
cast as “Louis” in Yul Brynner’s final
production of The King and I, which
to u re d n at i o n a l l y a n d c l o s e d o n
Broadway when Jeff was 11, after nearly
800 vomit-free performances.
In high school Jeff began improvising
with Los Angeles ComedySpor tz,
eventually learning the skills he’d
later need as a frequent guest on
the hit television show “Whose Line
Is It, Anyway?”. Jeff has a long list of
TV credits, including Steven Martin’s
NBC comedy “The Downer Channel,”
WB’s “On the Spot,” NBC ’s “Happy
Family,” “The Sarah Silverman Show,”
Drew Carey’s “Green Screen Show” and
“Improvaganza,” to name just a few.
Jeff spends many nights of the year
performing live with “Whose Line” stars
Ryan Stiles and Greg Proops to standing
ovations all over North America. When
he’s not on stage, Jeff is in Hollywood
trying to break George Clooney’s record
of “most failed television pilots.”
III
WHOSE LIVE
ANYWAY?
Jeff is currently a guest on CW’s reboot
of “Whose Line Is It, Anyway?”, and
can be heard on the highly-acclaimed,
deeply weird “Harmontown” podcast
with NBC’s “Community” creator Dan
Harmon. Listen at your own risk .
Feel free to bother Jeff on Twitter
@JeffBryanDavis.
Joel Murray is the youngest of the
funny Murray brothers and, like Bill
and Brian, Joel is an alumnus of the
famous Second City Chicago. Joel has
joined Whose Live Anyway? as the main
go-to guy.
Joel starred in the 1990 television series
“Grand,” the 1991 comedy series “Pacific
Station,” “Love and War” as Ray Litvak,
and as Pete Cavanaugh for several
seasons on “Dharma & Greg.”
Joel Murray’s first film role was in the
1986 comedy film One Crazy Summer as
George Calamari. His other roles include
the 1988 comedy film Scrooged, with
his brothers Bill Brian & John. He starred
in the 1992 movie Shakes the Clown.
In the first, second, and fourth seasons
of the Emmy-winning AMC TV series
“Mad Men” Joel Murray appeared as
copywriter Freddy Rumsen. He has
made guest appearances on television
shows such as “The Nanny,” “Two and
a Half Men,” “Malcolm in The Middle,”
“Criminal Minds” and “Blossom.”
In the 2012 film God Bless America he
portrays Frank, a man whose contempt
for super ficiality and meanness in
American society sends him over the
edge and into a killing spree.
IV
In the 2013 Pixar film Monsters University
he provides the voice of Don Carlton, a
middle-aged monster who is a college
student and salesman.
Joel makes his home in Los Angeles
with his wife and family and is an avid
golfer. He is a partner with brothers
Brian, Bill and John in the Caddy
Shack Restaurant.
Bob Derkach (Musical Director) has
been keyboard player for Whose Live
Anyway? since its inception in 1999.
He also performs with Drew Carey’s
Improv All-Stars and with Women Fully
Clothed. Bob was the musical director/
composer/keyboardist for The Second
City Theater mainstages in Toronto ON,
Edmonton AB and Santa Monica CA
from 1981-2006.
In addition to his continuing
compositional and sound design work
for film, television, dance and theater,
Bob’s soundscape ‘The Winds of Mars’
opens Visions of Mars , which is an extraterrestrial DVD-ROM artifact created by
The Planetary Society as a time-capsule
greeting for future settlers of Mars. It
remains on-deck NASA’s Phoenix Mars
Lander which successfully landed in
the northern arctic region of Mars on
May 25, 2008.
Bob has released six CDs of original
electronic and piano music available on
iTunes and at CD Baby. Visit his website
bobderkachmusic.com. Turn up the
speakers and click on the Planets!
BRAVO | Weidner Center | UWGB V
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2015 – 7:30PM
VI
HOME FREE
When country vocal band Home Free
was crowned Champions of NBC’s “The
Sing-Off,” their victory was by no means
the beginnings of a career for the five
country stars from Minnesota… rather
it was a satisfying culmination of nearly
a decade of hard work and commitment
to a vocal craft growing in popularity.
Founded by brothers Chris and Adam
Rupp during their college years in
the early 2000s, Home Free had been
perfecting their live show for years
prior to “ The Sing-Off ”–performing
together for crowds in countless State
and County Fairs, on college campuses,
in front of Fortune 500 companies, and
in theaters all across the country.
It was their experience on the road that
carried them to a “Sing-Off ” victory,
swelling their fan base and bringing
their homegrown country style into a
national spotlight. Since their “Sing-Off”
victory, the band continued to entertain
audiences both at home and in person
around the world. Inside of 18 months
of the “Sing-Off,” they have released
more than 20 fully-produced music
videos amassing more than 200,000
subscribers and 30-million views on
YouTube. Fans has been thrilled with
Nashville standards as in Johnny Cash’s
“Ring Of Fire” (7.7m views), countrydipped pop hits like Meghan Trainor’s
“All About That Bass” (3.4m views), and
quick-witted humorous originals like
“Champagne Taste (On A Beer Budget)”
(1.3m views).
On the road, the band has notched
such high-profile appearances as
CMA Music Fest (2014, 2015), countless
grand stands at State Fairs, and the
MLB All-Star Game (2014). Their highly
energetic and enter taining show
played in 34-cities in Spring 2015.
The band then returned to the studio
to resume a recording schedule for
their third release on Columbia
Records “Countr y Revolution,” out
September 2015.
BRAVO | Weidner Center | UWGB VII
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2015 – 7:00PM
Global music sensation Celtic Woman
continues its 10th Anniversary World Tour
across North America. The enchanting
musical experience features Celtic
Woman performing a treasure chest of
traditional, classical and contemporary
favorites in the group’s remarkable
signature style. The 10 th Anniversary
World Tour features four sublimely gifted
Irish women - three angelic vocalists and
dazzling Celtic violinist accompanied
by a full band, bagpipers, and Irish
dancers whose talent and charisma offer
VIII
a fresh fusion to centuries of musical
and cultural tradition. To celebrate the
occasion, Celtic Woman has invited
very special guests The Celtic Tenors
to join its 10th Anniversary World Tour.
These warm and engaging Irish men
have been wowing audiences around
the globe for 15 years with their unique
sound and sensational style. Don’t miss
these inspiring performances from the
Emerald Isles in this unforgettable live
concert celebration!
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2015 – 7:30PM
One of the most enduring shows of all
time, Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber’s
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR
DREAMCOAT is the irresistible family
musical about the trials and triumphs of
Joseph, Israel’s favorite son.
Directed and choreographed by Tony®
Award-winner Andy Blankenbuehler,
this new production is a reimagining
of the Biblical story of Joseph, his
eleven brothers and the coat of many
colors. The magical musical is full of
unforgettable songs, including Go Go
Go Joseph, Any Dream Will Do and Close
Every Door.
IX
BWC1
X
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2015 – 7:30PM
XI
THE MIDTOWN MEN
They took Broadway by storm in one of the
biggest hits of all-time. Now on their 6th national
tour, THE MIDTOWN MEN are bringing their magic
to audiences everywhere, singing their favorite
“Sixties Hits” from The Beatles, The Rascals, The
Turtles, Motown, The Four Seasons and more.
This sensational production reunites Four Stars
from the Original Broadway Cast of Jersey Boys.
Tony® Award-winner Christian Hoff, Michael
Longoria, Daniel Reichard and Tony® Award
nominee J. Robert Spencer star in this one-of-akind concert experience celebrating the music
that defined the ‘60s.
These talented entertainers shared the Broadway
stage for over a thousand performances in the
mega-hit Jersey Boys. Now, as The Midtown Men,
they’ve thrilled crowds on concert stages and
symphony halls across the continent, and have
delighted television audiences with performances
on “The Today Show,” “Good Morning America,”
“Access Hollywood,” “Katie,” and “The Chew.” The
Men recently released their first radio single,
“All Alone On Christmas,” written and produced
by rock icon and Sopranos and Lilyhammer
star Steven Van Zandt and backed by Bruce
Springsteen’s E Street Band. They were honored
to perform the song at the White House for
t h e N a t i o n a l Tre e L i g h t i n g Ce re m o ny i n
Washington, DC.
Last year the group released their first public
television concert special, “The Midtown Men Live
in Concert.” Taped at the New Jersey Performing
Arts Center’s majestic Prudential Hall, the program
launched in the NYC area on NJTV and WNET in
December 2014 and ran in markets nationwide.
Their new PBS show, “Meet the Midtown Men,”
goes behind the scenes and behind the songs to
get an inside, up close and personal look at the
Men and their music. It premiered in August 2015
and is airing in markets nationally.
Their recent show at NYC’s famed Beacon Theater
was a sellout smash and featured guest stars
Shirley Alston Reeves from the Shirelles, La La
Brooks from The Crystals, Gene Cornish from The
Rascals and Petula Clark, who had 3000 people up
on their feet for “Downtown.”
The Men are pleased to announce an exciting new
recording project-- rock superstar Tommy James
has invited them to be guest artists on his new
acoustic album currently in production.
XII
Christian Hoff is thrilled to reunite with The
Midtown Men. He won a Tony® Award for his
performance as Tommy DeVito in “Jersey Boys”,
as well as Drama Desk Award, Drama League
Award and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations.
He was named “ The Master of Mimicry ” by
Entertainment Weekly when his voicing of over 200
characters surpassed the audio book world record
and was named Audio Book of The Year. His voiceover career was launched as the voice of Richie
Rich in the Hanna-Barbera cartoon series. Favorite
stage roles include King Herod in the national
revival tour of “Jesus Christ Superstar,” Governor
Hugh Dorsey in the Los Angeles revival of “Parade,”
the Original LA cast of “Evita,” George M. Cohan in
“George M!,” Will Rogers in “The Will Rogers Follies,”
Huck in “Big River,” and his Broadway debut in
the Tony Award winning “The Who’s Tommy.” He
recorded Grammy winning cast albums for both
“Jersey Boys” and “The Who’s Tommy” with famed
Beatles producer George Martin. Christian has
appeared on NBC’s “Law & Order: SVU,” portrayed
D.A. Richard Blackman on ABC’s “Ugly Betty,”
federal prosecutor Thomas Grady on NBC’s “Law
and Order: Criminal Intent” and the recurring
role of Marty on ABC’s “All My Children.” Other
credits: “Encino Man,” “Star Trek IV,” “Honor Thy
Mother,” “In Love and War,” “From The Dead of
Night,” “Rockadoodle,” “21 Jump Street,” “ER,” “JAG,”
“Party of Five,” “Millennium,” “The Commish,”
“Beverly H ills 90210,” and celebrity guest
appearances on “ The Tonight Show,” “ The
Today Show,” “Regis,” “The Late Show,” “Dick Clark’s
Rockin’ New Years Eve” and “Jeopardy.” In the
acclaimed festival film “Bad Dog and Superhero,”
Christian sings and performs the entire original
film score. He has enjoyed solo performances
in New York City’s Cutting Room, Joe’s Pub,
Metropolitan Room, BB Kings, Town Hall as
well as two appearances at Carnegie Hall.
Christian is a proud husband and father of five.
Michael Longoria is proud to be joining his
fellow Broadway colleagues as The Midtown Men.
Michael is best known for his celebrated turn
on Broadway as Frankie Valli in the Tony® Award
Winning musical “Jersey Boys.” Hollywood born
and Broadway bound, Longoria trained at the Los
Angeles County High School for the Arts, then
headed east to attend NYU’s Tisch School of the
Arts, where he earned himself a BFA in Drama.
Michael made his Broadway debut in the smash
hit musical “Hairspray” (2003 Tony® Award for
Best Musical), later creating the role of Joey in
the original Broadway cast of “Jersey Boys” (2006
THE MIDTOWN MEN
Tony® Award for Best Musical) before taking over
the role of Frankie Valli and taking his career to
new heights beginning with performing solo for
hundreds of thousands of fans in Times Square for
Broadway On Broadway. He went on to numerous
performances on television, including “Broadway
Under The Stars: A Tribute To Harold Prince,” The
US Open and the “America’s Got Talent,” season
nine finale with Susan Boyle and Shakira. His
journey recently led him back to Atlantic City
with feature performance in “That’s Life! with
Joe Piscopo” at Caesar’s. Other theatrical credits
include Peter Pan in “Peter Pan & Wendy” at the
Prince Music Theater, for which he earned a
Barrymore Award nomination for Best Actor in a
musical; Chino in “West Side Story” at the Walnut
Street Theatre; Mark in “A Chorus Line” at Helen
Hayes Performing Arts Center; and Chuck in
“Avenue X” at the Abe Burrows Theater. In Europe,
he performed the role of Paul in the German Tour
of “A Chorus Line,” and Baby John in “West Side
Story” at the famed Teatro alla Scala-Milan. As a
singer-songwriter, Longoria has shared his one of
a kind talent at such venues as New York City’s
CB’s Gallery, Cutting Room, Joe’s Pub, The Knitting
Factory, and Caroline’s on Broadway.
Daniel Reichard is honored to join musical forces
once again with The Midtown Men. Daniel, a
native of Cleveland, Ohio, is best known for his
portrayal of chief songwriter and original Four
Seasons member Bob Gaudio in the box-office
smash “Jersey Boys,” a role he originated both on
Broadway and in the La Jolla Playhouse premiere
along with colleagues Christian Hoff and J. Robert
Spencer. He followed the success of “Jersey Boys”
with a critically acclaimed performance as Candide
in Leonard Bernstein’s “Candide” at the New
York City Opera. After graduating with a BFA
from the University of Michigan, Daniel made
his New York City debut with the original cast
of the world-famous “Forbidden Broadway: 20th
Anniversary Celebration.” His signature style and
talent paved the way to starring roles in New
York City and across the country, including his
triumphant portrayal of artist and social activist
Keith Haring in “Radiant Baby” at Joe Papp’s
Public Theater; Man in “The Thing About Men,”
whose original cast album he also appears on;
and Emmet in the world premiere of the musical
version of Jim Henson’s “Emmet Otter’s Jugband
Christmas” at the Goodspeed Opera House. A
gifted pianist and concert singer, Daniel has
had sold-out engagements at New York City’s
Joe’s Pub, Metropolitan Room, Ars Nova and
repeat appearances at 54 Below. Other concert
appearances include Symphony Space, The Alvin
Ailey Citigroup Theater, BB Kings, Town Hall, Triad
Theater, Firebird and the Cutting Room, as well
as guest appearances with the Arkansas and
Grand Rapids Symphonies. He can be seen as
Frankie in the 20th anniversary film version of the
international hit musical-comedy “Forever Plaid.”
J. Robert Spencer is excited to return to making
music with The Midtown Men. A Tony® Award
Nominated Actor, Independent Film Director,
Producer, and Writer, he originated the role of
Nick Massi in the Tony® and Grammy Award
winning “Jersey Boys.” He also originated the role
of Dan Goodman in the Pulitzer Prize winning
Broadway musical “Next To Normal,” for which
he received nominations for both the Helen
Hayes Award for Outstanding Lead Actor, and
Tony® Award for Best Performance by a Leading
Actor in a Musical. He has voiced two animated
features: “Nightmare Campus” and the critically
acclaimed, award-winning “Grave of the Fireflies.”
His portrayal as a psychopathic killer named
Bob in the independent feature film “Night of
the Dog” earned him a Best Supporting Actor
Nomination at the SMMASH Film Festival. The
film won Audience Awards for best feature film at
Palm Beach, Santa Barbara, SMMASH and PBIFF.
J. Robert’s independent film company 7 Spencer
Productions, with which he produced, wrote,
starred and directed the comedy “Farm Girl In
New York.” The film was featured on “The Today
Show” with Ann Currey and Al Roker, and was the
official selection of the Sacramento International
Film Festival (Nominated for Best Comedy and
Best Actress), as well as Big Apple, Atlanta, Buffalo
Niagara, and Seattle True Independent Film
Festivals, distributed by Maverick Entertainment.
He recently produced and starred in his second
independent feature titled “Heterosexuals.” With
Wood Media Films, he executive produced an
environmental documentary titled “On Coal
River,” an official selection of Silverdocs, Camden,
Hamptons, Chesapeake and New Orleans Film
Festivals. Through Sony Masterworks, he appeared
with Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops in
PBS’s “Handel’s Messiah Rocks,” for which he was
Nominated for a Midwest Emmy® Award for Best
On Camera Performance by a Leading Actor.
J. Robert is the recipient of an Honorary Doctorate
of Fine Arts from Shenandoah University.
XIII
WEIDNER CENTER
ANNUAL MEMBERS
We proudly thank our Sponsors and Members for their generous support of the Weidner Center and the
programming we provide. Their commitment ensures a continued vibrant arts community for Northeast
Wisconsin and helps us underwrite our education scholarship program.
PRODUCER CIRCLE - $5,000
Fred and Mary Delie
WEIDNER CIRCLE - $2,500
Frederick and Teresa Schmidt
Marjorie M. Weidner
DIRECTOR CIRCLE - $1,000
Bob and Carol Bush
Dr. Eliot and Bonnie Elfner
Imogene P. Johnson
Dr. Alan and Nancy
Wentworth
ARTIST CIRCLE - $500
CheeseCake Heaven
Carol R. De Groot
Kelly and Kristi Franz
Herbert H. Kohl Charities, Inc.
Don and Kristine Krueger
Gary and Elaine Mach
Earl and Helen Neville
Bruce and Marcia Peters
Rawson and Mary Price
PATRON - $250
Paula and Ken Fleurant
Kate and David Green
Joyce O. Hannemann
Diane Little
Stephanie J. Maufort
Brock and Heidi Neverman
Dennis Schwenke Family
Karen J. Weidner and
Kurtis Klotzbuecher
David Wiers
XIV
ASSOCIATE - $100
Diane and Jeffrey Beinlich
Tammy Beward
Jim and Kay Biernasz
Dan and Cathy Bittner
Joel and Tracy Bogenschuetz
Karen Cowan
J. Cress
Bud and Murrie Donovan
H. Joseph and Kathryn Dykes
Beverly and George French
Matthew and Sarah Harris
Kathleen and Thomas Joynt
Zoltan and Kathryn Kadar
John and Ronda Liebmann
Sandra Lother
Paul and Donna Madary
James E. Madigan
Deborah Mathys
Sue and Todd Mattison
Michael and Kate Meeuwsen
Mary Meyer and
Gordon Haugan
Randy and Carol Monette
Diane and Scott Nagy
Ron and Kaye Rossow
Carl and Barbara Shakal
Bob and Martha Southard
Christopher and
Elaine Wagner
Dennis and Karen Wojahn
Ann L. Wolfgram
Andrew A. Zeratsky
Doris A. Ziesemer
FRIEND - $50
Maxine Braun
James Destiche
Sapna Janas
Bruce and Debra Janda
Dave and Patricia Jones
Charlotte Nysse
Roger and Nancy Orlady
Ray and Lois Roney
Carmela Schmitz and
Stan Arrowood
Clayton and Rose Smits
Bruce and Alice Sturzl
Powell Trotti
Jim and Dixie Tubbs
Jim and Donna Urban
Richard and Helen Waalkens
CORPORATE SUPPORTERS
Dow Chemical Company
Foundation
Greater Green Bay
Community Foundation, Inc.
Kimberly Clark Foundation, Inc.
Morgan Stanley
Nationwide Foundation
The Business Bank
Wisconsin Public Service
Foundation, Inc.
Members current as of 9/18/15
SEASON
SUPPORTERS
Morgan Stanley Foundation
UPCOMING UW-GREEN BAY THEATRE PRODUCTIONS
Theophilus North
Oct. 15-17, 21-24 at 7:30
Jean Weidner Theatre, Weidner Center
It’s a Wonderful Life
A Live Radio Play
Nov. 19 & 20 at 7:30
Weidner Center
XV
WEIDNER CENTER
LEADERSHIP
UNIVERSITY SENIOR
LEADERSHIP
Gary L. Miller
Chancellor
Ronald Pfeifer
Associate Chancellor for
External Affairs
Gregory Davis
Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor
for Academic Affairs
Sheryl Van Gruensven
Interim Vice Chancellor for Business &
Finance and Human Resources Director
WEIDNER CENTER STAFF
Kate Green
Executive Director
Brock Neverman
General Manager
Elizabeth Anderson
Volunteer Coordinator
Stephanie Maufort
Program Manager
Diane Nagy
Director of Marketing
Paul Heim
Technical Director
Drew Arnold
Head Electrician
Ivy Covaciu
Head Carpenter
Donne Hansen
Head Audio
Kevin Wargin
Facility Lead
WEIDNER CENTER PRESENTS, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Beverly A. French
Board President
Ron Antonneau
Wisconsin Public Service
Joel Bogenschuetz
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Robyn Davis
Freedom House
Bonnie Elfner
Community Volunteer
Diane Liebmann
Community Volunteer
Dr. Ashok Rai
Prevea Health
Wayne Resch
UW Credit Union
Frederick Schmidt
Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry, S.C.
Janice Skenandore-Hirth
Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation
Ed Thompson
Thompson Management Associates
Marjorie Weidner
Community Volunteer
Dr. Edward Weidner: 1921–2007
Founding Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Dr. Edward W. Weidner’s dreams
and initiatives to bring the performing arts to Northeast Wisconsin were monumental beyond
measure. He lent invaluable support and expertise in ensuring the success of the Weidner Center
for the Performing Arts. His support, guidance and unending devotion to this community will
never be forgotten.
Weidner Center for the Performing Arts | University of Wisconsin—Green Bay
2420 Nicolet Drive | Green Bay, WI 54311
Phone: (920) 465-2726 | Fax: (920) 465-2619
XVI
5
Your One-Stop
Print Shop
Fast Turnarounds
On Demand Printing
Friendly, Experienced Staff
Convenient Hours
M-Th 7am-10pm F 7am-7pm
Sat 9am-6pm Sun Noon-6pm
Free Delivery
to local businesses
UPS & Spee Dee Shipping
Proud sponsor of the Weidner Center!
www.dcopy.net
920-857-2208 | [email protected] | 211 E. Walnut St. Green Bay, WI 54301
6
ACCESSIBILITY, EMERGENCY & SERVICES
INFORMATION AT THE WEIDNER CENTER
ACCESSIBLITY
If you have a special need, please inform your Ticket Office
representative when purchasing tickets. We will be happy to
assist you in arranging any services you need to make your
visit enjoyable.
Sound Enhancement: The Weidner Center uses a Sound
Enhancement System to amplify stage dialogue. Assistive
Listening Sets are available for no charge at Coat Check. A
driver’s license or major credit card is required. The headsets
may be used in any seat in the theatre (216.025 MHz).
Wheelchair Accessibility:
• All facilities are wheelchair accessible; please discuss
seating needs when ordering tickets.
• Patrons may request to be met at the Main Entrance by
a staff member with a wheelchair. Please contact
the House Manager at 920-465-2810.
• Automatic door openers are located at the Main, Bus
Canopy and Southwest Entrances.
• Restrooms with automatic door openers are located on
east and west sides of the Orchestra level.
• Valet parking is $4 for patrons requiring
accessible parking; based upon availability.
Vehicle must have handicap plates, tag or sticker.
EMERGENCY
Power Outage: If the power goes out during a performance,
the emergency lighting system will be activated. Patrons should
remain seated and await instructions from House Management.
Weather Emergency: In the event of severe or threatening
weather, an announcement will be made. If a tornado warning is
issued, the safest place to be is inside the performance hall away
from windows and glass. House Management will keep you
informed and let you know when the emergency has passed.
Injuries: If you have an accident or need medical attention,
please contact House Management immediately. Our trained
staff is on hand to assist you.
Fire Alarms: The Weidner Center is equipped with state-ofthe-art smoke and fire monitoring systems. At times, the fire
alarms may be activated by fog and smoke machines used on
stage during performances. If the alarm system sounds, please:
• Wait for instructions from House Management.
• If evacuation is necessary, you will be directed to WALK to the
closest exit.
The Exit Sign nearest your seat is the shortest and safest route
to the outside of the building. In the event of an emergency,
walk to that exit; an usher will assist you.
SERVICES & POLICIES
Weidner Center Administrative Offices: 920-465-2726
Emergency (during a performance): 920-465-2800
Persons expecting emergency calls can leave seat locations
with the Coat Check attendant. An usher will notify you in the
event of an emergency.
Lobby Doors open 90 minutes prior to curtain.
Parking: Free, secure and well-lit parking is available in the
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay parking lots. In addition,
valet parking is available for most performances at a cost of $8
per vehicle. Valet parking is $4 for patrons requiring handicap
accessible parking. Vehicle must have handicap plates, tag
or sticker. Valet service is not available for Fort Howard Hall
performances; a convenient drop-off location is located at the
back canopy entrance.
Restrooms are located on the east and west sides of the
Orchestra Lobby and on the east side of the Mezzanine and
Lower Balcony Lobbies.
Elevators are located on the east and west sides of the
Weidner Center.
Food and Beverages are not permitted inside the theatre
with the exception of bottled water purchased at the venue.
A variety of sandwiches, desserts and coffee are available
in the Signature Lounge, located on the Mezzanine level
at select events.
Opera Glasses may be checked out from Coat Check at no
charge. A driver’s license or major credit card is required.
Lost Items: Call the House Manager’s Office at 920-465-2810
to reclaim lost items.
Tickets: On a performance day, the ticket windows at
the Weidner Center will open 90 minutes prior to the
performance time. Tickets may also be purchased online
at WeidnerCenter.com, by phone at 920-494-3401 or
1-800-895-0071 or at any Ticket Star location. Every
individual, regardless of age, must have a ticket.
Prohibited:
• Smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes,
inside the building
• The carrying of firearms or other weapons within the
Weidner Center
• The use of recording and electronic devices
during performances
We want your visit to be a safe and enjoyable experience for
you and your family. If you have any questions, please contact
one of our helpful staff.
ENJOY THE SHOW!
7
THE ANNUAL
NUMBER OF
HEART ATTACKS
COULD TAKE YOUR
BREATH AWAY.
SO COULD
JUST ONE
HEART ATTACK.
Shortness of breath and difficulty breathing are just two warning signs
of a heart attack. Call 911 if you experience any warning sign.
Learn the other signs at americanheart.org
or call us at 1-800-AHA-USA1.
© 2002, American Heart Association.
8

2015-2016 performing arts season

Transcription

Similar documents

13-14 Season Brochure - Weidner Center for the Performing Arts

Hand-woven from 100% cotton dhurrie, the talented Bravo rug is

Digital BRAVO 3 Sales Sheet - Fitch Security Integration

Bios - Greazy Meal

Zarouhie Abdalian

polka dots and moonbeams…

the morning line - Boneau/Bryan

ORBITAL RIVETERS