The Lively Arts College of Fine Arts 2010-11 Series Events Performance Plus Theater-by-the-Grove Dance Theater Music Theater Sound Choices 1
Performance Plus bringing you the arts at their finest with touring performers from across the globe. Sol y Canto Tuesday, October 5 8:00 p.m. Gorell Recital Hall, John Sutton Hall Sol y Canto is a nationally touring and Boston Music Award-winning Pan-Latin ensemble, led by Puerto Rican/Argentine singer, Rosi Amador, and New Mexican guitarist and composer, Brian Amador. Featuring Rosi s crystalline voice, Brian s lush Spanish guitar, and virtuoso musicians from Uruguay, Perú, Panamá, and Argentina on piano, winds, bass, and percussion, the sextet has established a reputation for quirky original compositions and unique and driving interpretations of contemporary Latin music. The group has brought audiences to their feet from the Kennedy Center to the White House, the California World Music Festival to Boston s Symphony Hall, and Puerto Rico s Museo de Arte to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. This Caribbean salsa ensemble travels to Indiana for its second visit, performing a spirited concert that is part of International Education Week and presented in collaboration with IUP s Office of International Education. A World First! Pig Iron Theatre Company in Chekhov Lizardbrain Two Performances! Wednesday and Thursday, November 10 and 11 8:00 p.m. Waller Hall Mainstage, A professional touring troupe, Pig Iron Theatre Company translates the absurdities of human nature into a series of highly physical vignettes in the 2008 Obie Award-winning Chekhov Lizardbrain. Part laboratory and part vaudeville theater, this performance piece pulls inspiration from doctor/playwright Anton Chekhov and the Three Brain theory of Paul D. MacLean to peel back the layers of the human mind. In this unique, ensemble-created work, a lonely, mildly autistic botanist conjures up a parade of unsettling and comic recollections in an attempt to shape his fractured memories into a comforting fiction. Pig Iron s virtuosic physical performers spin a web of memory and vaudeville and the impossible task of telling a story straight. This production contains situations and language to which some audience members may object and which may not be appropriate for children. Adrienne Danrich in I, Too, Sing the Weary Blues: Langston s Story Thursday, February 10 8:00 p.m. Gorell Recital Hall, John Sutton Hall With the first preview performance planned for Indiana, world-renowned soprano, Adrienne Danrich, will perform this live documentary on the rich, full, and utterly fascinating life of American author, Langston Hughes. The multimedia musical 2
production will draw from a collection of poems, plays, opera libretti, and musicals by Hughes that breathes new life into his story. The work combines existing music with original music provided by New York-based musician and composer, Drew Hemenger. The work, presented as part of Black History Month, is co-commissioned by The Lively Arts at IUP in cooperation with the IUP African American Cultural Center. Evidence: A Dance Company Created and Directed by Ronald K. Brown Wednesday, February 23 8:00 p.m., The Lively Arts, University Museum, and the Pan-African Studies program proudly present one of the world s foremost contemporary dance companies. Founded by Ronald K. Brown in 1985, Evidence combines traditional African dance with modern choreography. For this special engagement, Evidence will perform two works, including One Shot: First Glance, based on the photography of the late Charles Teenie Harris, a Pittsburgher whose work will be on display in the University Museum. In a second dance piece, Two Year-Old Gentleman, Evidence examines male relationships, particularly those of fathers and sons. The appearance of Evidence is presented as part of Black History Month in cooperation with the IUP African American Cultural Center. Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Tuesday, March 29 8:00 p.m., IUP Performing Arts Center Celebrating the tenth anniversary of its partnership with IUP, the full Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra returns in all its glorious splendor, filling with unmatched musical brilliance. With a long and distinguished history of touring both domestically and overseas for over 100 years, the PSO continues to be critically acclaimed as one of the world s greatest orchestras. With more than thirty-four international tours, the orchestra has an equally distinguished record of domestic tours that have showcased it in all of America s major cities, including frequent performances at Carnegie Hall in New York and the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. A Ben Munisteri Dance Projects Created and Directed by Ben Munisteri Thursday, April 7 8:00 p.m. Zink Hall Dance Theater World First! Founded in 1994, this New York-based dance company features contemporary works hailed as full-bodied choreographic feasts. According to a recent review by the New York Times, Munisteri has the ability to suggest both the absurdity and the reassuring potential of the human body. For its IUP engagement, the six-member troupe will perform three short pieces from its current repertoire including Catalog, Binary, and Tuesday 4 a.m. A new work, Know, will receive its premiere preview performance at IUP and will incorporate selected members of IUP Dance Theater. 3
Theater-by-the-Grove Dance Theater By Beth Henley Directed by Barbara Blackledge October 7-9 and 13-16 8:00 p.m. Sunday, October 10 2:00 p.m. Waller Hall Mainstage A Theater-by-the-Grove Production Winner of the 1981 Pulitzer Prize and the New York Drama Critics Circle Award, Crimes of the Heart is a warm-hearted and brilliantly imaginative play teeming with humanity and humor as it examines the plight of three young Mississippi sisters. The oldest sister is facing diminishing marital prospects; the middle sister is back after a failed singing career; and the youngest sister is out on bail. Their troubles grave and yet, somehow, buoyant are highlighted by a prudish cousin, an old flame, and a comically awkward young lawyer. Ultimately, it is a story of how these women escape the past findomh strength from within their own family. This production contains situations which may not be suitable for younger children. Directed by Holly Boda-Sutton October 29-30 7:00 p.m. Sunday, October 31 2:00 p.m. Zink Hall Dance Theater An IUP Dance Theater Production Loosely based on the Grimm fairy tale Twelve Dancing Princesses, Sixteen Dancing Divas is an updated version which tells the tale of sixteen teenagers. Each night, their parents lock them away in their bedrooms, but come each morning, the soles of their brand-new shoes are worn through, much to the parents amazement and confusion. The devious divas attempt to keep their secret, but like any teenager who tries to keep a secret from her parents, they are eventually found out. Book by David Ives and Paul Blake Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin Directed by Lisa Ann Goldsmith Musical direction by Sarah Mantel Choreography by Joan Van Dyke Thursday, December 2-4 8:00 p.m. Sunday, December 5 2:00 p.m. A Music Theater & Theater-by-the-Grove Production From the silver screen, to Broadway, to our mainstage in Waller Hall, Irving Berlin s White Christmas is sure to spread the holiday spirit. The year is 1954 as a song-and-dance duo and World War II Army vets, Bob and Phil, take a trip up to Vermont for a pre-holiday gig. They find a sister song-and-dance act to be a perfect match and team to raise everyone s spirits with a string of hit songs, including the most popular song of all time, White Christmas. E a s y, F r E E P a r k i n g : s E E P a g e 1 1 4
By Arthur Miller Directed by Jason Chimonides February 17-19 and 23-26 8:00 p.m. Sunday, February 20 2:00 p.m. A Theater-by-the-Grove Production The Crucible is both a moving portrait of a community tragedy and an explosive political allegory set against the Salem Witch Trials of the late 1600s. When the Salem minister s daughter is struck speechless, her father sets about looking for the cause. He suspects and alleges witchcraft. Soon, a quiet New England village erupts in suspicion and terror as neighbor accuses neighbor. At the center of the storm stand two people John and Elizabeth Proctor who refuse to bend in the face of public hysteria. This production contains situations which may not be suitable for younger children. Directed by Holly Boda-Sutton and Michael Kingan March 26 7:00 p.m. A Dance Theater & Percussion Ensemble Production In a one-night-only performance, this unique presentation takes on a different beat as the two groups explore the music and dance of different cultures and genres. The always-rousing and always-unpredictable evening is an exceptional program that unites the overwhelming talents of two of the university s most popular and engaging performance ensembles. By William Shakespeare Directed by Richard Kemp April 14-16 and 27-30 8:00 p.m. April 17 2:00 p.m. Waller Hall Mainstage A Theater-by-the-Grove Production The Comedy of Errors is one of Shakespeare s most farcical and accessible of comedies. Two sets of identical twins, separated at birth, unknowingly end up in the same town. Confusion runs rampant in this bawdy story as each is mistaken for the other by wives, mistresses, business partners, and the authorities. In this production, the mysterious and exotic quality of Shakespeare s original location, Ephesus, is transported to the sultry, tropical glamour of Havana in the 1950s. This production contains situations which may not be suitable for younger children. The Department of Theater and Dance is fully accredited by the National Schools of Theater. The Department of Music is fully accredited by the National Schools of Music. Theater-by-the-Grove, Dance Theater, and Music Theater are funded, in part, by the IUP Student Cooperative Association. FB+T=4 Become our fan on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to save more on your subscription. Details can be found on page 11. 5
Music Theater Book by David Ives and Paul Blake Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin Directed by Lisa Ann Goldsmith Musical direction by Sarah Mantel Choreography by Joan Van Dyke Thursday, December 2-4 8:00 p.m. Sunday, December 5 2:00 p.m. A Music Theater & Theater-by-the-Grove Production From the silver screen, to Broadway, to our mainstage in Waller Hall, Irving Berlin s White Christmas is sure to spread the holiday spirit. The year is 1954 as a songand-dance duo and World War II Army vets, Bob and Phil, take a trip up to Vermont for a pre-holiday gig. They find a sister song-and-dance act to be a perfect match and team to raise everyone s spirits with a string of hit songs, including the most popular song of all time, White Christmas. By Gilbert and Sullivan Directed by Sarah Mantel March 17-19 8:00 p.m. Sunday, March 20 2:00 p.m. A Music Theater Production With apologies to Gilbert and Sullivan, we bring you a twist on their musical comedy classic, Trial by Jury. With this jury made up of a wild collection of quite grand characters, you will be looking in on the likes of Little Buttercup from H.M.S. Pinafore, the Pirate King from The Pirates of Penzance, Yum Yum from The Mikado, and many more. Some of Gilbert s most memorable characters sing some of Sullivan s most delightful melodies, all in the grandest and most luscious of fashions. More... More... More In addition to our many productions and events featured in this The brochure as part of our various series, The Lively Arts and College of Fine Arts present nearly 150 other performances and exhibits throughout the year. Included in our offerings are Lively Arts exhibits by The University Museum and Kipp Gallery; recitals and concerts by the Department of Music; and theatrical and musical productions by Theater-by-the-Grove, Music Theater, Opera Theater, and Dance Theater. Visit our website (www. iup.edu/livelyarts) often to see the activities presented throughout the year many of which are free. You can contact us by e- mail at lively-arts@iup.edu or by telephone at 724-357-2547 or find us on Facebook and Twitter. 6
Sound Choices Sound Choices presents the best of the best as we highlight our Music Depeartment faculty, students, alumni, and honored guests in specially-selected exceptional and electrifying concerts. A Premiere Concert: The Litton String Quartet Sunday, September 12 3:00 p.m. Gorell Recital Hall John Sutton Hall This opening concert of the series marks the premiere of IUP s new string quartet in residence and features Stanley Chepaitis, violin; Swanna Chepaitis, violin; Donna Lorenzo, viola; and Linda Jennings, cello. The concert is the first of three concerts for the season with this program featured on our Sound Choices series. Those that subscribe to Sound Choices or the Totally Everything package will also receive vouchers for free admission to the other two Litton Quartet recitals to be held November 16 and April 10. IUP Chorus and Premiere Piano Tuesday, October 26 7:00 p.m. Gorell Recital Hall John Sutton Hall The IUP Chorus, with featured new piano faculty members, Henry Wong Doe and Anastasia Antonacos, will perform works by Brahms and Vaughan Williams, along with Irving Fine s setting of poems from Alice in Wonderland. Wong Doe, a native of New Zealand, is a world-traveled concert pianist who has performed in numerous major concert venues such as New York s Carnegie Hall, the Sydney Opera House, and the Mann Auditorium in Tel Aviv. Antonacos has performed in a wide variety of concert halls in the U.S. and across Europe. The concert is under the direction of James Dearing. Special deal for Sound Choices subscribers: See Page 11 Band in Review Returns Sunday, November 7 7:00 p.m. The Legend returns. This spectacular tradition comes home again to the Fisher Auditorium stage as the IUP Marching Band raises the roof, performing a collection of moving, spirited, highly energized music. The concert is under the direction of David Martynuik. Voice and Brass Sunday, February 20 7:30 p.m. Gorell Recital Hall John Sutton Hall The voice and brass faculty from the Department of Music join in this concert to offer a special chamber music recital. You will hear a wide variety of works from the Renaissance to the present day that feature the human voice performing with the majestic sounds of trumpet, horn, trombone, and tuba. This very unique program is under the direction of Christian Dickinson. IUP Concerto Competition Finale Concert Monday, March 21 8:00 p.m. Following a rigorous competition process starting in December, four students will be selected to each perform a concerto with the IUP Wind Ensemble. The process begins with students performing a ten-minute excerpt on their solo instrument, followed by judging by music faculty and students. After several weeks of rehearsal, the finale concert will feature the finest IUP student musicians in this very special performance. The IUP Wind Ensemble is under the direction of Jack Stamp. Concert repertoire and performers are subject to change. 7
Combination Subscription Plans Totally Theater Combine the Theater-by-the-Grove, Dance Theater, and Music Theater series and see all seven productions, saving at least 15 percent a $20 value. Totally Everything See all eighteen subscription events and save at least 20 percent off the single-ticket price. And save even more if you follow us on Facebook and Twitter (see page 11 for details). Flex Pak Subscription Here s something that may just fit your needs perfectly The Flex Pak. Choose at least five events from any of the eighteen for the season. Depending on your choices, you may spend a little more or possibly save a bit. But you will, regardless, have the tickets you want for the events you want before they go on sale to the general public. Here s how it works: You can order one ticket to at least five events, two tickets to at least five events, etc., so that you order an equal number of tickets for each event you choose. Let us know if you have questions or need help. Important Information As a subscriber, you Get all your tickets for all events before your first performance. Receive advance single-ticket privileges, allowing you to order additional tickets with your subscription before they go on sale to the general public. If it is an event to which you are already subscribing, there is no limit to the number of additional seats you may purchase. For single ticket prices, call us or check our online calendar. Receive at least 10 percent and up to 20 percent off the single-ticket price. Receive exclusive exchange privileges for multi-performance productions if your plans change, provided seats are available and we receive your tickets at least 24 hours in advance. Indiana University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. IUP is the largest member university of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and the only one to grant doctoral degrees. Subscription Deadlines Sunday, September 12 Sound Choices Tuesday, October 5 Performance Plus Totally Everything Flex Pak Thursday, October 7 Theaer/Dance Music Theater Totally Theater Single Ticket Information If you are not subscribing to a series or the Flex Pak, single tickets for all Performance Plus events will be available online starting on Monday, September 13 (new this year). For all other events, tickets will be available approximately ten days prior to the event or start of a multi-performance production. Tickets can be purchased at the Hadley Union Building or by calling the HUB Box Office at 724-357-1313. Tickets for all series events will also be available online at www.iuptickets.com. Tickets remaining for any performance are sold at the door starting at least forty-five minutes before the performance. Single ticket prices are posted on our website. All seating is by general admission. Performance Plus Sponsors Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour IUP Student Cooperative Association African American Cultural Center Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Office of International Education The Lively Arts Indiana University of Pennsylvania Performing Arts Center, Room 202 Indiana, PA 15705 724-357-2547 724-357-7899 (fax) l i v e l y - a r t s @ i u p. e d u www.iup.edu/li velyarts 8
Discounts and Deals FB+T=4 If you are a fan of The Lively Arts Facebook page or follow us on Twitter, we will discount your subscription order up to $4. That works out to as much as 10 percent off your ticket order in addition to the already discounted price of up to 20 percent. It s simple. When you fill out the order form, just put down the discount. If you are our fan on Facebook, you will get $2 off your total order. And, if you follow us on Twitter, you will also get $2 off. Or follow us on both and receive a total of $4 off. If you are not already following us, just go to our website at www.iup.edu/livelyarts. Links there will take you to both Facebook and Twitter. Once you are all signed up, simply do one of the following: Print out a page from Facebook and/or Twitter and send it with your order, OR * Message us from either site, letting us know your order is on the way, OR Write down your profile name on the order form, and we will check it against our list of fans and followers. SAVE! Sound Choices Bonus: Free Tickets! If you subscribe to the Sound Choices series or to the Totally Everything package, or choose the Litton String Quartet concert in your Flex Pak order, you will receive vouchers good for an equal number of tickets to the other two concerts of the Litton String Quartet s inaugural season. We are offering this in celebration of the premiere season of the Litton, IUP s new string quartet in residence, with the September 12 premiere concert featured in our Sound Choices series. The other concerts of the Litton are scheduled for November 6 at 8:00 p.m. and April 10 at 3:00 p.m. (subject to change). Arts Event Parking... Free and Easy With the IUP parking garage, it s easy to attend every on-campus Lively Arts event. All spaces on the upper levels of the garage are available to the general public after 5:00 p.m. weekdays and all day on weekends. Performance and Exhibit Venues Parking Accessibility and Waller Hall Mainstage of the IUP Performing Arts Center are fully accessible to wheelchair patrons. ADA accessible parking is also available in the nearby Grant Street Parking Garage and other areas in close proximity to the Performing Arts Center. If you require special seating or have other questions regarding accessibility, parking, and drop off areas, please call us at 724-357-2547 or e-mail lively-arts@iup.edu. 11