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1 S E A S O N G E O R G E DA I LY C O M M U N I T Y AU D I TO R I U M

2 WELCOME I am excited to welcome you to the 16th season of performances and education at the George Daily Community Auditorium. We are thrilled about this season and the talent it will bring to the auditorium stage. There aren t many communities the size of Oskaloosa that have a place that fosters creativity and education like the George Daily. With the help of Friends of the Auditorium, all of our sponsors, our many volunteers, and the community as a whole, we will be able to experience a season of performing arts that we won t soon forget. You won t want to miss a single show from The Berenstain Bears, one of my personal childhood favorites, to Monty Python s Spamalot! SEASON While we are excited about the start of a new professional season, the auditorium is truly a community space. It was used 285 days in the past year (with as many as seven uses in one day) by the Oskaloosa School District, William Penn University, Oskaloosa Community Theatre, Daily Youth Theatre, and private rentals, just to name a few. A small group of people keep the auditorium operational for all the rest of us and they typically go unnoticed or un-thanked. So Randy, Jessica, Jerry, and Kaitlyn, THANK YOU! You are the wheels that keep the auditorium moving. The George Daily Community Auditorium has had a massive impact on people of all ages for the past 15 seasons and we look forward to seeing the difference it will make this year. Make sure to get your seat. The show s about to start! Amy Yarnell Friends of the Auditorium President

3 SCHEDULE THE IMPROVISED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY Monday, October 15, :30 p.m. Adult $20, Student $10 THE BERENSTAIN BEARS: FAMILY MATTERS THE MUSICAL Friday, November 16, :00 p.m. Adult $10, Student $5 OSKALOOSA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS CONCERT Sunday, December 2, :00 p.m. Adult $12, Student $7 Family $24 Available at door only THE SECRET GARDEN BY MISSOULA CHILDREN S THEATRE Saturday, January 19, :00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Adult $8, Student $4 NEIL SIMON S BILOXI BLUES Friday, February 22, :30 p.m. Adult $25, Student $10 MONTY PYTHON S SPAMALOT Tuesday, March 12, :30 p.m. Adult $35, Student $15 OSKALOOSA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA YOUNG PERFORMERS CONCERT Sunday, April 14, :00 p.m. Adult $12, Student $7 Family $24 Available at door only SEASON TICKETS Adult $110, Student $ SEASON

4 SEASON THE IMPROVISED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY Monday, October 15, :30 p.m. Adult $20, Student $10 Based on one audience suggestion (a title for a play that has yet to be written), The Improvised Shakespeare Company creates a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style. Each of the players has brushed up on his thee s and thou s to bring you an evening of off-the-cuff comedy using the language and themes of William Shakespeare. Any hour could be filled with power struggles, star-crossed lovers, sprites, kings, queens, princesses, sword-play, rhyming couplets, asides, insults, persons in disguise and all that we ve come to expect from the pen of the Great Bard. The night could reveal a tragedy, comedy, or history. Nothing is planned-out, rehearsed, or written. Each play is completely improvised, so each play is entirely new! Sponsored by:

5 THE BERENSTAIN BEARS: FAMILY MATTERS THE MUSICAL Friday, November 16, :00 p.m. Adult $10, Student $5 Brother gets a bad grade on a test at school. Sister learns about the rules of talking to strangers. When Doc Grizzly points out that the Bears are eating too much junk food, it is a tough pill to swallow, especially for Papa, who rips his overalls trying to show off how fit he is. Everyone s secret is revealed when Mama finds Brother s test, Papa s junk food wrappers, and Sister s friend, Mr. Frog, who she snuck into the house to protect him from strangers. In the end, it becomes clear to each of the Berenstain Bears that what truly matters is family. The Berenstain Bears LIVE! is an adaptation of three of The Berenstain Bear s most beloved books: The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers, The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Junk Food, and The Berenstain Bears Trouble at School. This professional production uses the memorable life lessons and illustrations found within these classic books to create a new live experience appropriate for kids in Pre-K through third grade. Sponsored by: SEASON

6 OSKALOOSA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS CONCERT Sunday, December 2, :00 p.m. Adult $12, Student $7 Family $24 (available at door only) SEASON An Oskaloosa tradition, the annual Christmas Concert features the Oskaloosa Symphony Orchestra and Chorus joined by the Oskaloosa High School Orchestra and Choir. These talented musicians will perform Christmas classics to put you in the holiday spirit. In keeping with tradition, this concert will feature select community members as celebrity guest conductors.

7 MISSOULA CHILDREN S THEATRE THE SECRET GARDEN Audition: January 14, 2013 Performance: Saturday, January 19, :00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Adult $8, Student $4 Calling all kids! The Secret Garden, an original Missoula Children s Theatre rendition, is a joyful retelling of a story of hope and celebration and all good things in life. Mistress Mary Quite Contrary embarks on a journey from India to her uncle s home in England. Along the way she makes friends with the hilarious Canadian Geese and the colorful Giant Bugs that Rock! In time she learns to appreciate everything around her, including the Moor Animals and the helpful Fireflies. Add to that a good healthy dose of caring, and what happens? Colin, Martha, Archibald well the whole household begin to enjoy the return of health and happiness in a garden carefully tended... until it blossoms once more. The Secret Garden will come to life using children from the Oskaloosa community. Children ages 5 18 are invited to audition, rehearse, and perform in this adaptation of the beloved story. Sponsored by: SEASON

8 NEIL SIMON S BILOXI BLUES Friday, February 22, :30 p.m. Adult $25, Student $ SEASON This national tour of Neil Simon s hit play follows the adventures of Eugene Morris Jerome and his fellow Army inductees as they struggle through basic training near Biloxi, Mississippi, in An aspiring writer who sees himself as an outsider observing the craziness around him, Eugene hopes to somehow remain neutral... like Switzerland. He spends much of his free time recounting conversations and impressions in his journal, feeling a little ashamed for betraying the secret and private thoughts of his fellow soldiers. Biloxi Blues is a comedy about young men going off to war and Mr. Simon brings his great sense of humor and humanity to every word. These men are universal soldiers facing the same fears, anxieties, and loneliness that grip all young recruits about to encounter the ultimate test of combat. Sponsored by:

9 MONTY PYTHON S SPAMALOT Tuesday, March 12, :30 p.m. Adult $35, Student $15 Winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical, Monty Python s Spamalot is the outrageous new musical comedy lovingly ripped off from the film classic Monty Python and The Holy Grail. Based on the Tony Award winning direction of Mike Nichols, with a book by Eric Idle and music and lyrics by the Grammy Award-winning team of Mr. Idle and John Du Prez, Spamalot tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. Flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchmen and show-stopping musical numbers are just a few of the reasons audiences everywhere are eating up Spamalot. This engagement is supported by the Arts Midwest Touring Fund, a program of Arts Midwest, is generously supported by the National Endowment for the Arts with additional contributions from the Iowa Arts Council. Sponsored by: The Cast of Monty Python s Spamalot (photo by Scott Suchman 2011) SEASON

10 YOUNG PERFORMERS CONCERT Sunday, April 14,2013 4:00 p.m. Adult $12, Student $7 Family $24 (available at door only) SEASON Outstanding young local musicians join the Oskaloosa Symphony Orchestra as soloists for this special musical performance. Bring the whole family, and be prepared to be wowed by the talent of these young performers.

11 TICKET ORDER FORM show price no. of tickets $ total THE IMPROVISED SHAKESPEARE CO. Monday, October 15, :30 p.m. Adults $20 Student $10 THE BERENSTAIN BEARS: FAMILY MATTERS THE MUSICAL Friday, November 16, :00 p.m. Adults $10 Student $5 OSKALOOSA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA THE MUSIC OF CHRISTMAS Sunday, December 2, :00 p.m. Family $24 Available at door only Adult $12 Student $7 THE SECRET GARDEN BY MISSOULA CHILDREN S THEATRE Saturday, January 19, :00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Adults $8 Student $4 NEIL SIMON S BILOXI BLUES Friday, February 22, :30 p.m. Adult $25 Student $10 MONTY PYTHON S SPAMALOT Tuesday, March 12, :30 p.m. Adult $35 Student $15 OSKALOOSA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA YOUNG PERFORMERS CONCERT Sunday, April 14, :00 p.m. Family $24 Available at door only FRIENDS DONATION SEASON TICKETS METHOD OF PAYMENT (circle one) check visa mastercard Card # Exp. Date / Signature Adults $12 Student $7 Adults $110 Student $50 Subtotal handling charge total $3.00 Name Address Telephone Send ticket orders to: George Daily Community Auditorium, P.O. Box 681, Oskaloosa, IA SEASON

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13 Be a Friend COMMUNITY The excitement of Broadway. The emotion of opera. The thrill of world-class drama. Every year, the George Daily Auditorium makes it possible for the Oskaloosa community to enjoy top-notch performances by national and international talent. At the same time, the auditorium provides educational opportunities for area youth and university students to learn and grow through the performing arts. These exceptional events and opportunities, typically only found in big cities, are made possible through the generous support of our Friends. We count on our Friends to keep the stage filled with musicians, dancers, and actors who touch the entire community with the magic of their talent. What your membership supports: Hands-on experience for local student technical crews to work with professionals Educational opportunities in performing arts for area youth High-quality arts programs that contribute to a vibrant community Reasonable ticket prices to the best shows in the region As always, we extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our Friends past, present, and future. We can t do it without you! Membership Levels Associate: $25 $99 Patron: $100 $499 Benefactor: $500 $999 Pacesetter: $1000 $2499 Leader: $2500 and up Star: Bequest Help fuel the flame of the performing arts in Oskaloosa by sending your donation Attn: Friends of the Auditorium to The George Daily Community Auditorium at 1800 N 3rd Street, Oskaloosa, IA With each generous gift of $500 or more, you ll receive a single season ticket. To inquire about volunteering, call or tickets@georgedaily.org SEASON

14 ALL ABOUT GEORGE George Daily grew up in a poor family. His father, John, was frequently absent, working as a traveling house painter. Although times were tough, John sometimes purchased small pieces of land in tax sales during his travels. Through a stroke of luck, a piece of land John purchased in Louisiana turned out to be rich with oil. George later inherited this land. Although George regularly received checks from an oil company for this rich land, he lived as a poor man. He never cashed the checks because he wanted nothing to do with the father who was so often absent in his life. No one knew about George s money until the oil company sent someone to investigate why the property taxes weren t being paid and the checks they were sending weren t being cashed. Before George died in 1993, he established a will leaving his entire estate in trust for the benefit of the Oskaloosa community. The George Daily Auditorium was made possible through the legacy of its namesake, who left his estate for the betterment of the Oskaloosa Community. What began as A Seed for Growth, the motto of the George Daily Family Trust, has grown into a venue for high-caliber performances and educational opportunities equal to those of big cities SEASON Since opening its doors in 1997, the auditorium has provided the Oskaloosa community with a place to foster the arts and enrichment activities of all sorts. The venue includes state-of-the-art lighting and sound equipment, a full orchestra pit, seating for 696 patrons, an intimate black box theater, a community meeting room, and a small kitchen. It also serves as one of the few large group recording studios in Iowa. On any given day, the auditorium plays host to educational children s theater workshops, high school play rehearsals, professional touring productions, regional dance competitions, business conferences, artist receptions, community productions, school assemblies, concerts, and so much more. The auditorium is also home to the Oskaloosa Symphony Orchestra. Each year brings new opportunities to the George Daily Auditorium. Join us this season to experience firsthand some of the many ways Daily makes a difference.

15 FUN FACTS There are over four miles of cable and rope used to fly the curtains and set pieces The fly system is capable of lifting the equivalent of three elephants The lighting system has 460,800 watts of capacity Scarlet O Hara could make 480 dresses from the material used to curtain the stage A four story building could be erected within the height of the stage 1,568 cubic yards of concrete and 70 tons of reinforced steel were used in its construction The cement blocks used in the construction of the auditorium would stretch over 18 miles if laid end to end There is no seat J32 because it is reserved for George Daily There is no row I because I can get confused with the number 1 Nearly 1,000 people and organizations donated money to make this auditorium a reality The auditorium has hosted nearly 200 professional events since its opening 16 years ago 1800 N 3rd Street P.O. Box 681 Oskaloosa, Iowa Phone: Web: SEASON

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