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February 13, 2013

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Welcome friends of Iowa State University and C.Y. Stephens Auditorium!

Thank you for coming to share this performance with us. You are now part of a grand tradition that has involved artists who have come to Ames from all over the globe and the generations who have benefited from the arts.

Stephens Auditorium is the result of visionary dreamers who, more than 45 years ago, worked passionately to build a performance hall unparalleled in the state of Iowa. It stands beautifully today as a shining testament to their vision and their efforts.

This elegant 2,729-seat auditorium is poised to host an exciting and eclectic array of 22 touring acts, nearly half of which originate from outside the U.S. We have filled the calendar with dance (Ballet Folklorico de Mexico), music (national orchestras from Cuba and China and Vienna Boys Choir), and avant garde performances like TRACES, a show created by the Montreal-based troupe of 7 Fingers who transform everything you thought you knew about the Big Top.

The national tour of Shrek: The Musical is making its central Iowa premiere tonight and the Blue Man Group returns in March for the first time since 2006, bringing its unique and intimate theatre performance style to the stage.

Tribute bands continue to be popular events, and this year is no exception: Experience the Beatles with RAIN, and re-live the concerts of ABBA with ARRIVAL from Sweden. All are not only supreme musicians, but electrifying performers in their own right.

For a full listing of the 2012-13 Performing Arts Series, please refer to our ad located in the color section of this program.

We thank you for your support and patronage of the Performing Arts Series at Stephens Auditorium. Enjoy the show!

Steven Leath President Iowa State University

Mark North General Manager Stephens Auditorium

Standing OVATION 2012-2013 SEASON2

Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street ProductionsOriginal cast album available on Decca Records

www.ShrekTheMusical.com

Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the Book by William Steig

Book and Lyrics by

DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIREMusic by

JEANINE TESORIWITH

PERRY SOOK WHITNEY WINFIELD JEREMY GASTON CHRISTIAN MARRINER

MICAH COWHER COURTNEY DANIELS IAN FRAZIER MEGAN ELYSE FULMER SUSAN LEILANI GEAROU FRANCESCA GRANELL TONY JOHNSON BRODY KARN JENNIFER MARGULIS ALISON MCCARTAN ANDREW METZGAR SCHUYLER MIDGETT TIFFANI ROBBINS

ROBERT TEASDALE KATIE TOMPKINS MAGGIE TOMPKINS KRISTOPHER STANLEY WARD ANDY WHITE JEFFREY ZICKER

Original Scenic & Costume Design

TIM HATLEYCostume Coordinator

AUSTIN K. SANDERSONScenic Design Adapter

JAMES KRONZERLighting Design

PAUL MILLER

Dance Arrangements

MATTHEW SKLARAssociate Orchestrator

JOHN CLANCYIncidental Music Arrangements

TIM WEIL

Choreography Recreated by

CHRIS BAILEY

Music Coordinator

JOHN MEZZIOVocal Arrangements

JEANINE TESORI & TIM WEIL Music Director

KEVIN CASEY

Original National Tour Production Directed by

JASON MOORE & ROB ASHFORD

Tour Directed by

STEPHEN SPOSITO

Sound Design

SHANNON SLATONHair/Wig Design

DAVID BRIAN-BROWNMake-Up Design

NAOMI DONNEPuppet Design

TIM HATLEY

Original Choreography

JOSH PRINCE

NETworks presents

Casting

BOB CLINE CASTINGCompany Manager

STACY MYERSProduction Stage Manager

CAROLINE WALKER

Production Manager

JASON JUENKERGeneral Management

KIM REITER GENTRY & ASSOCIATES

Executive Producer

KARY M. WALKER

Orchestrations

DANNY TROOB


Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street ProductionsOriginal cast album available on Decca Records

www.ShrekTheMusical.com

Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the Book by William Steig

Book and Lyrics by

DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIREMusic by

JEANINE TESORIWITH

PERRY SOOK WHITNEY WINFIELD JEREMY GASTON CHRISTIAN MARRINER

MICAH COWHER COURTNEY DANIELS IAN FRAZIER MEGAN ELYSE FULMER SUSAN LEILANI GEAROU FRANCESCA GRANELL TONY JOHNSON BRODY KARN JENNIFER MARGULIS ALISON MCCARTAN ANDREW METZGAR SCHUYLER MIDGETT TIFFANI ROBBINS

ROBERT TEASDALE KATIE TOMPKINS MAGGIE TOMPKINS KRISTOPHER STANLEY WARD ANDY WHITE JEFFREY ZICKER

Original Scenic & Costume Design

TIM HATLEYCostume Coordinator

AUSTIN K. SANDERSONScenic Design Adapter

JAMES KRONZERLighting Design

PAUL MILLER

Dance Arrangements

MATTHEW SKLARAssociate Orchestrator

JOHN CLANCYIncidental Music Arrangements

TIM WEIL

Choreography Recreated by

CHRIS BAILEY

Music Coordinator

JOHN MEZZIOVocal Arrangements

JEANINE TESORI & TIM WEIL Music Director

KEVIN CASEY

Original National Tour Production Directed by

JASON MOORE & ROB ASHFORD

Tour Directed by

STEPHEN SPOSITO

Sound Design

SHANNON SLATONHair/Wig Design

DAVID BRIAN-BROWNMake-Up Design

NAOMI DONNEPuppet Design

TIM HATLEY

Original Choreography

JOSH PRINCE

NETworks presents

Casting

BOB CLINE CASTINGCompany Manager

STACY MYERSProduction Stage Manager

CAROLINE WALKER

Production Manager

JASON JUENKERGeneral Management

KIM REITER GENTRY & ASSOCIATES

Executive Producer

KARY M. WALKER

Orchestrations

DANNY TROOB


(in alphabetical order)

Swing .....................................................................................................................MICAH COWHERMama Ogre, Mama Bear, Dragon .................................................................COURTNEY DANIELSPig .................................................................................................................................IAN FRAZIERSwing ....................................................................................................... MEGAN ELYSE FULMERDonkey ..................................................................................................................JEREMY GASTONWitch ......................................................................................................SUSAN LEILANI GEAROUBaby Bear ...................................................................................................FRANCESCA GRANELLPinocchio ................................................................................................................. TONY JOHNSONSwing .......................................................................................................................... BRODY KARNShoemaker’s Elf ............................................................................................ JENNIFER MARGULISLord Farquaad ............................................................................................CHRISTIAN MARRINERFairy Godmother ..............................................................................................ALISON MCCARTANPeter Pan ..........................................................................................................ANDREW METZGARSugar Plum, Gingy, Teen Fiona .................................................................... SCHUYLER MIDGETTUgly Duckling ...................................................................................................... TIFFANI ROBBINSShrek ............................................................................................................................. PERRY SOOKBig Bad Wolf ................................................................................................... ROBERT TEASDALEYoung Shrek, Dwarf .............................................................................................KATIE TOMPKINSYoung Fiona .................................................................................................... MAGGIE TOMPKINSPapa Bear ...................................................................................... KRISTOPHER STANLEY WARDPig ................................................................................................................................ ANDY WHITEPrincess Fiona .................................................................................................WHITNEY WINFIELDPig, Papa Ogre .......................................................................................................JEFFREY ZICKER

UNDERSTUDIESFor Shrek — ANDY WHITE, JEFFREY ZICKER

For Princess Fiona — ALISON MCCARTAN, FRANCESCA GRANELLFor Donkey — KRISTOPHER STANLEY WARD

For Lord Farquaad — ROBERT TEASDALE, JEFFREY ZICKER

SWINGSMICAH COWER, MEGAN ELYSE FULMER, BRODY KARN

DANCE CAPTAINSUSAN LEILANI GERAOU

ASSISTANT DANCE CAPTAINTIFFANI ROBBINS


ACT 1

“Big Bright Beautiful World”“Story of My Life”

“The Goodbye Song”“Don’t Let Me Go”

“Welcome to Duloc”*“What’s Up, Duloc?”“I Know it’s Today”

“Travel Song”“Forever”

“This Is How A Dream Comes True”“Who I’d Be”

ACT II“Morning Person”

“I Think I Got You Beat”“The Ballad of Farquaad”

“Make a Move”“When Words Fail”

“Morning Person” (Reprise)“Freak Flag”

“Big Bright Beautiful World” (Reprise) “This Is Our Story”

“I’m A Believer”

* “Welcome to Duloc” (2001) Music by Mike Himelstein, Lyrics by Eric Darnell

SHREK THE MUSICAL ORCHESTRAConductor/Keyboard—Kevin Casey

Asst. Conductor/Keyboard No 2—Robbie CowanGuitar/Ukulele —Clint Dye

Reed 1—Michael RosenReed 2—Luke Meyer

Trumpet—Paul StodolkaTrombone—James Yardley

Drums—Terrence Bates

THERE WILL BE ONE 20-MINUTE INTERMISSION

The use of any recording device, either audio or video, and the taking of photographs, either with or without flash, is strictly prohibited.


PERRY SOOK (Shrek). Lyric OK: Oliver! (Bill Sikes). New London Barn Playhouse: Legally Blonde (Warner), Oklahoma! (Jud Fry). University: …Forum (Miles Gloriosus), Sunday in the Park… (Boatman), Don Giovanni (Commendatore). Thanks and love to the OUMT and all for your continued support. www.perrysook.com

WHITNEY WINFIELD (Princess Fiona) earned a BFA in Musical Theater from Pace University. Past credits include: No, No, Nanette (Nanette), Chicago (June), Rent (Maureen), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Millie), and Beauty and the Beast (Belle). Love to family and friends for endless love and support. www.whitneywinfieldonline.com

JEREMY GASTON (Donkey) is ecstatic to be back on the road. National tour: Jesus Christ Superstar (Priest). Regional: RENT (Benny), Smokey Joe’s Café (Victor), Aida (Mereb), Grease (Teen Angel/Johnny Casino), The Buddy Holly Story (Apollo Performer), Dreamgirls (Little Albert/Mr.Morgan), Raisin in the Sun (George Murchison). A special thank you to Richard Lawrence & Marc Summers. Much love to Nana, Mom, family and friends for their endless love and support. Thank you Jesus! “So-Believable!”

CHRISTIAN MARRINER (Lord Farquaad) Christian is excited to be back on the road with NETworks after last being seen as Luther Billis in their production of South Pacific. A BFA graduate of the New School, his favorite credits include Honk! (Laguna Playhouse), Seussical (Gallimaufry Performing Arts) and Ray Bradbury’s 2116 (Edinburgh Fringe). Dedicated to Dave and Norm. www.christianmarriner.com

COURTNEY DANIELS (Mama Ogre, Mama Bear, Dragon) is more than blessed to be part of this amazing show and can’t wait to embark on this journey with such a talented bunch. Regional: Flat Rock Playhouse (Drowsy). Disney Dream (Ursula & Rafiki). A big thank you to her family and friends for all the years of love and support. Mommy, Alex, and Ronald, and lastly The Lord himself.

IAN FRAZIER (Pig, Dragon Puppeteer) is happy to be returning to the Swamp! He just finished celebrating the season with the first national tour of Elf the Musical (Ensemble/Swing). Other credits include: Hairspray (Fender) Joseph...Dreamcoat (Reuben), High School Musical (Jack Scott), and Swing! Thanks to my family and friends for their constant support. BFA Elon Univ. 2006

SUSAN LEILANI GEAROU (Witch, Dance Captain) is thrilled to be back on the road! BFA M.T. FSU. National Tour: The Wedding Singer (Imelda Marcos, u/s Holly). Favorites: Fame (Carmen), Sweeney Todd (Beggar Woman). Love to my TOTAS, S.S. peeps, and family. This one’s for you mama!

FRANCESCA GRANELL (Baby Bear, u/s Princess Fiona) is elated to be making her national tour debut in Shrek! Tampa, FL native and recent graduate of Florida State University. Endless amounts of love and gratitude to family and friends for their overwhelming support throughout the years!

TONY JOHNSON (Pinocchio). The nose knows. Tony’s thrilled to play the puppet! BFA: SHSU. National Tour: Damn Yankees (Vernon) Regional: Tuacahn - Grease (Eugene), The Little Mermaid, NSMT - Gypsy (Farmboy), TUTS - Cabaret (Bobby). Love to the Shrek team, friends/family, and Ira.

JENNIFER MARGULIS (Shoemaker’s Elf ) is thrilled to be touring with Shrek! Off-Broadway: Iron Curtain starring Jenn Gambatese (Swing), Angelina Ballerina (Alice),The Human Comedy (Rosalie). Nat’l Tours: Oliver! (Dodger), Barney Live! (Jessie). Regional: Fiddler (Chava), Sound of Music (Liesl), Spelling Bee (Marcy). www.JenniferMargulisOnline.com

ALISON MCCARTAN (Fairy Godmother, Dragon Puppeteer, u/s Princess Fiona) is thrilled to be touring with Shrek! Regional: Hangar Theatre – Next to Normal (Natalie), SpeakEasy Stage Company – The Drowsy Chaperone (Janet), The Ordway, The Minneapolis CTC. BFA: The Boston Conservatory. Thanks to NETworks, Bob Cline, Henderson Hogan, and loved ones – notably Mom, Dad, Ryan and Daniel.

ANDREW METZGAR (Peter Pan) is so excited to tour with Shrek! Previous credits: Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Maine State Music Theatre and Woodstock Playhouse. Andrew holds a BFA in Dance from Marymount Manhattan College. Thanks to NETworks, Bob Cline, Mom, Dad, and Neil.

SCHUYLER MIDGETT (Sugar Plum, Gingy, Teen Fiona) Born and raised in Virginia Beach, VA. Credits: SYTA Broadway Convention in Norfolk, VA and D.C. for Thomas Schumacher; National Pre-Release Little Mermaid JR. (Ariel), Hurrah Players in Norfolk, Va. Thanks to Mom, Chan, Hugh, and Hurrah Family!

TIFFANI ROBBINS (Ugly Ducking, Assistant Dance Captain) is so excited to be in the swamp! Favorite credits: Nat’l Tours: Monty Python’s Spamalot (Ensemble), The Wedding Singer (Linda u/s). Regional: 42nd Street (Peggy Sawyer), How to Succeed... (u/s Rosemary), Beauty and the Beast (Silly Girl). Other: featured dancer with Farrington Productions (Showboat, AC), dancer on Holland America and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. All my love to Mom, Dad, Ry and Carl who always allow me to chase my dreams! TiffaniRobbins.com

ROBERT TEASDALE (Big Bad Wolf, u/s Lord Farquaad) is thrilled to be making his national tour debut! Graduate AMDA- NYC. Favorite regional credits: Hairspray (Corny), Legally Blonde (Warner), Seven Brides... (Caleb). Much gratitude to Tina Marie, Bob, Kimberly Vaughn, friends and family!

KATIE TOMPKINS (Young Shrek, Dwarf ) is thrilled to be making her national touring debut with Shrek The Musical. Thank you to God! Love to Daddy, family and friends back in Sweet Home Alabama! Special thanks to NETworks and Lynne Marks.

MAGGIE TOMPKINS (Young Fiona) is thrilled to be touring with Shrek! Credits: The Sound of Music (Gretl), Annie Jr. (Molly) and Red Mountain Theatre Company’s Sprouts. Thanks God, family and friends for their support. Special thanks to Amy Murphy Studio and Tina Marie Casamento.

KRISTOPHER STANLEY WARD (Papa Bear, Dragon Puppeteer, u/s Donkey), a Fort Worth, Texas native is beyond thrilled! National tour: Sesame Street Live (Telly Monster) Regional credits: Hairspray (Seaweed) New Bedford Theatre, A Chorus Line (Richie/Dance Captain), Fame (Tyrone) & Singin’ in the Rain (Dance Captain) Forestburgh Playhouse, TUTS, WBT. SHSU! Love to my wonderful family!!!

ANDY WHITE (Pig, u/s Shrek) is THRILLED to be joining the cast of Shrek The Musical this year! He was most recently seen in the national tour of Legally Blonde the Musical (Aaron Schultz u/s Emmett). A special shout out to Stephen and the creative team for this amazing opportunity. Graduate of Pace University. Love to his unbelievable family and Nadia.

JEFFREY ZICKER (Pig, Papa Ogre, u/s Shrek, u/s Lord Farquaad) is thrilled to be making his National Tour debut with Shrek! University of Northern Colorado Musical Theatre. Favorite Credits: Anything Goes (Billy Crocker), Hairspray (Link Larkin), Assassins (Balladeer). HUGE thanks to my Mom, Dad, Bob, Tina Marie, and NETworks!

MICAH COWHER (Dragon Puppeteer, Swing) is thrilled to join his first national tour after just finishing his season at Weathervane Playhouse where he played Don Lockwood in Singin’ in the Rain while also rockin’ out in Legally Blonde the Musical. Some of his favorite credits include A Chorus Line (Theatre by the Sea), Seussical the Musical (Westchester Broadway Theatre), and Beauty and the Beast (Ridgefield Playhouse). Thanks to NETworks along with my family and friends who keep supporting this crazy kid!

MEGAN ELYSE FULMER (Swing) is excited for her first national tour! Previous Credits: Cabaret (Fritzy), A Chorus Line (Sheila), Sweet Charity (Helene). Working towards a BFA at Montclair State University. Thank you parents, family, friends, and teachers for all your love and support!

BRODY KARN (Swing). Originally from Poughkeepsie, NY and making his tour debut! Regional: Summer of ‘42 (Hermie),


ANDREW METZGAR (Peter Pan) is so excited to tour with Shrek! Previous credits: Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Maine State Music Theatre and Woodstock Playhouse. Andrew holds a BFA in Dance from Marymount Manhattan College. Thanks to NETworks, Bob Cline, Mom, Dad, and Neil.

SCHUYLER MIDGETT (Sugar Plum, Gingy, Teen Fiona) Born and raised in Virginia Beach, VA. Credits: SYTA Broadway Convention in Norfolk, VA and D.C. for Thomas Schumacher; National Pre-Release Little Mermaid JR. (Ariel), Hurrah Players in Norfolk, Va. Thanks to Mom, Chan, Hugh, and Hurrah Family!

TIFFANI ROBBINS (Ugly Ducking, Assistant Dance Captain) is so excited to be in the swamp! Favorite credits: Nat’l Tours: Monty Python’s Spamalot (Ensemble), The Wedding Singer (Linda u/s). Regional: 42nd Street (Peggy Sawyer), How to Succeed... (u/s Rosemary), Beauty and the Beast (Silly Girl). Other: featured dancer with Farrington Productions (Showboat, AC), dancer on Holland America and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. All my love to Mom, Dad, Ry and Carl who always allow me to chase my dreams! TiffaniRobbins.com

ROBERT TEASDALE (Big Bad Wolf, u/s Lord Farquaad) is thrilled to be making his national tour debut! Graduate AMDA- NYC. Favorite regional credits: Hairspray (Corny), Legally Blonde (Warner), Seven Brides... (Caleb). Much gratitude to Tina Marie, Bob, Kimberly Vaughn, friends and family!

KATIE TOMPKINS (Young Shrek, Dwarf ) is thrilled to be making her national touring debut with Shrek The Musical. Thank you to God! Love to Daddy, family and friends back in Sweet Home Alabama! Special thanks to NETworks and Lynne Marks.

MAGGIE TOMPKINS (Young Fiona) is thrilled to be touring with Shrek! Credits: The Sound of Music (Gretl), Annie Jr. (Molly) and Red Mountain Theatre Company’s Sprouts. Thanks God, family and friends for their support. Special thanks to Amy Murphy Studio and Tina Marie Casamento.

KRISTOPHER STANLEY WARD (Papa Bear, Dragon Puppeteer, u/s Donkey), a Fort Worth, Texas native is beyond thrilled! National tour: Sesame Street Live (Telly Monster) Regional credits: Hairspray (Seaweed) New Bedford Theatre, A Chorus Line (Richie/Dance Captain), Fame (Tyrone) & Singin’ in the Rain (Dance Captain) Forestburgh Playhouse, TUTS, WBT. SHSU! Love to my wonderful family!!!

ANDY WHITE (Pig, u/s Shrek) is THRILLED to be joining the cast of Shrek The Musical this year! He was most recently seen in the national tour of Legally Blonde the Musical (Aaron Schultz u/s Emmett). A special shout out to Stephen and the creative team for this amazing opportunity. Graduate of Pace University. Love to his unbelievable family and Nadia.

JEFFREY ZICKER (Pig, Papa Ogre, u/s Shrek, u/s Lord Farquaad) is thrilled to be making his National Tour debut with Shrek! University of Northern Colorado Musical Theatre. Favorite Credits: Anything Goes (Billy Crocker), Hairspray (Link Larkin), Assassins (Balladeer). HUGE thanks to my Mom, Dad, Bob, Tina Marie, and NETworks!

MICAH COWHER (Dragon Puppeteer, Swing) is thrilled to join his first national tour after just finishing his season at Weathervane Playhouse where he played Don Lockwood in Singin’ in the Rain while also rockin’ out in Legally Blonde the Musical. Some of his favorite credits include A Chorus Line (Theatre by the Sea), Seussical the Musical (Westchester Broadway Theatre), and Beauty and the Beast (Ridgefield Playhouse). Thanks to NETworks along with my family and friends who keep supporting this crazy kid!

MEGAN ELYSE FULMER (Swing) is excited for her first national tour! Previous Credits: Cabaret (Fritzy), A Chorus Line (Sheila), Sweet Charity (Helene). Working towards a BFA at Montclair State University. Thank you parents, family, friends, and teachers for all your love and support!

BRODY KARN (Swing). Originally from Poughkeepsie, NY and making his tour debut! Regional: Summer of ‘42 (Hermie),


Altar Boyz (Abraham), The Drowsy Chaperone (George), Cats (Bill Bailey). Endless thanks to God, family, and MTwelve. BFA: Penn State University. www.brodykarn.net

DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIRE (Book & Lyrics), along with composer Jeanine Tesori, was nominated for a Grammy and two Tony Awards for their work on Shrek The Musical: Best Score, and Best Book of a Musical. Prior to that David was awarded the Kleban Award as America’s most promising musical theatre lyricist. His play Rabbit Hole premiered on Broadway, and went on to receive the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, as well as five Tony Award nominations, including Best Play, and the Spirit of America Award. His newest play, Good People, earned him the 2011 New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play, The Horton Foote Prize and two Tony nominations. His other shows include Fuddy Meers, Kimberly Akimbo, Wonder of the World, High Fidelity and A Devil Inside, among others. In addition to his work in theatre, David’s screen credits include his film adaptation of Rabbit Hole (starring Nicole Kidman – Oscar Nomination), as well as the upcoming features Rise of the Guardians (Dreamworks), and Oz: The Great and Powerful (Disney). David is a proud New Dramatists alum, a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College and The Juilliard School, as well as a member of the WGA and the Dramatists Guild Council.

JEANINE TESORI (Music) has written four Tony-nominated scores for Broadway: Twelfth Night (Lincoln Center); Thoroughly Modern Millie (lyrics, Dick Scanlan); Caroline, or Change (lyrics, Tony Kushner); and Shrek The Musical (lyrics, David Lindsay-Abaire). The production of Caroline, or Change at the National Theater in London received the Olivier Award for Best New Musical. Her first musical, Violet, written with Brian Crawley, received the New York Drama Critics Circle Award in 1997. She has been the recipient of many other honors including Drama Desk and Obie Awards and was cited by ASCAP as the first woman composer to have two new musicals running concurrently on Broadway.” She composed the music for the New York Shakespeare Festival’s Mother Courage, directed by George C. Wolfe, starring Meryl Streep and Kevin Kline. Additional credits include the opera,

A Blizzard On Marblehead Neck, and the music for A Free Man of Color by John Guare. She has written songs for the movie Shrek The Third. Her film scores include Nights in Rodanthe, Winds of Change, Show Business, Wrestling With Angels, and Every Day. She composed songs for the Disney DVD releases Mulan II, Lilo and Stitch II and The Little Mermaid III. She has produced the original cast albums for Twelfth Night, Violet and Caroline, or Change. Ms. Tesori is a Barnard graduate. Her next project is Fun Home based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel, with book by playwright Lisa Kron.

JASON MOORE (Original Director). Broadway: Shrek The Musical, Avenue Q, Steel Magnolias. Carnegie Hall: Jerry Springer: The Opera. Off-Broadway: Speech and Debate (Roundabout), Avenue Q (the Vineyard), Guardians (the Culture Project), The Crumple Zone. Associate direction: Les Misérables (Broadway, national tour), Ragtime (Vancouver). Regional: Tales of the City (American Conservatory Theatre, San Francisco). TV directing: episodes of “Dawson’s Creek,” “Everwood,” “One Tree Hill” and “Brothers and Sisters.” Jason’s first feature film Pitch Perfect was released fall 2012 by Universal Pictures. He has a B.S. in performance studies from Northwestern University.

ROB ASHFORD (Original Director) Broadway as Director and Choreographer; How to Succeed... starring Daniel Radcliffe (Tony nominations for Direction and Choreography), Promises, Promises starring Sean Hayes and Kristin Chenoweth (Tony nomination for Choreography). Other Broadway credits as choreographer include Thoroughly Modern Millie (2002 Tony Award, Best Choreography), The Wedding Singer (Tony nomination), Curtains (Tony nomination), Cry-Baby (Tony nomination), Evita (Tony nomination). In London as director, Anna Christie starring Jude Law (Olivier Award Best Revival) A Streetcar Named Desire starring Rachel Weisz both at the Donmar Warehouse (Olivier nomination, Best Revival), Parade at the Donmar Warehouse (Olivier nominations for Direction and Choreography). As choreographer; Evita (Olivier nomination), Guys and Dolls (Olivier nomination), Thoroughly Modern Millie


(Olivier nomination), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Once in a Lifetime (National Theatre). Other credits include Parade (Mark Taper Forum), Candide (English National Opera, La Scala, Milan, Chatelet, Paris), Tenderloin, Bloomer Girl, A Connecticut Yankee… and Pardon My English (encores!). He provided choreography for the film Beyond the Sea directed by and starring Kevin Spacey. Mr. Ashford won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography for his work on the 81st Annual Academy Awards, and is an Associate Director at The Old Vic Theatre in London.

STEPHEN SPOSITO (Director). Broadway credits include: How To Succeed in Business... starring Daniel Radcliffe, Darren Criss, and Nick Jonas (Associate Director); Promises, Promises (Associate Director); Shrek The Musical (Assistant Director); Scandalous (Associate Director), and Dogfight (Second Stage, Associate Director). Regional Credits include Leap of Faith (Ahmanson Theatre); Parade (Mark Taper Forum); Jerry Springer: The Opera (Carnegie Hall); Speech and Debate (Roundabout Theatre Company; 81st Annual Academy Awards (Production Coordinator). Graduate of The University of Michigan.

JOSH PRINCE (Original Choreography). Broadway: Shrek The Musical (Outer Critics Circle nom.). Off-Broadway: The Kid (The New Group). New York City: The Bridge Project (BAM/The Old Vic ‘09/’10); The Jerry Springer Opera (with Harvey Keitel) at Carnegie Hall; Camelot (with Gabriel Byrne) with the NY Philharmonic at Lincoln Center (PBS); and All Singing All Dancing (Town Hall ’09). Josh also recently had the pleasure of choreographing the 2010 Kennedy Center Spring Gala. Additional credits: Tales From The Bad Years (Theater Works Palo Alto, dir.); Calvin Berger (MTC 7@7 Series, Dir.); Cabaret (Dir.); Guys and Dolls; One Way Ticket To Hell (Dir.); The Full Monty; The Big Funk (Dir.); La Boheme; Anything Goes; and Singin’ In The Rain.

CHRIS BAILEY (Choreographer). Seoul Korea: Dancing Shadows (Won National Korean Theatre Award for Best Choreography 2007.), Pyoor Native American. Associate Choreography –Broadway: How to Succeed

in Business Without Really Trying, Promises Promises, Cry Baby. West End: Guys and Dolls, Evita, Once in a Lifetime, Candide (also Paris) Tours: The Wedding Singer (US), Guys and Dolls (UK, Australia), Thoroughly Modern Millie (UK). Film: Beyond the Sea. Television: The 2011, 2010 and 2009 Tony Awards, 2010 and 2008 Kennedy Center Honors. Upcoming: Evita (Broadway).

TIM HATLEY (Original Set, Costume and Puppet Design). Winner of the 2009 Tony Award & Drama Desk Award for Best Costume & Scenic Design for his work on Shrek The Musical. Winner of 2002 Tony and Drama Desk Awards for Private Lives on Broadway. Broadway & West End credits include: Spamalot, Private Lives, Vincent in Brixton, The Crucible, Stanley, Betty Blue Eyes & Endgame. Film credits: Stage Beauty, Closer and Notes on a Scandal. Previous theatre work includes working with Complicite, Royal National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, English National Opera and London’s West End. Graduated from Central Saint Martins School of Art, London.

JAMES KRONZER (Scenic Adaptation) Broadway: Glory Days. Off-Broadway: Primary Stages: Opus; Zipper Theatre: Under the Bridge. Regional: Denver Center, Arden Theatre Co, Florida Stage, Pioneer Theatre, Philadelphia Theatre Co., The Wilma. Cruise Lines: Disney Cruise Line and Norwegian Cruise Line. Washington, D.C.: Shakespeare Theatre, Signature Theatre, Woolly Mammoth, The Studio Theatre, The Kennedy Center. Television: Comedy Central and Showtime specials for Whitney Cummings, Nick Cannon, Joe Papa, Josh Blue and Joe Piscopo. National Tours: Broadway Across America: Backyardigans, Barbie™ Live! In Fairytopia™, NETWorks: Seussical the Musical, Show Boat, Big. Scenic Adapter: Spamalot, Drowsy Chaperone, The Wizard of Oz. Awards: Helen Hayes Award, (8), Barrymore Award (1).

PAUL MILLER (Lighting) Broadway: Legally Blonde, Freshly Squeezed, Laughing Room, Lost in the Stars, Where’s Charley, Of Thee I Sing, Music in the Air (Encores). Off-Broadway: Nunsense, Vanities - the Musical, Waiting for Godot, Addicted, Balancing Act. Regional:


Cleveland Playhouse, Pasadena Playhouse, Bay Street, Lookingglass, Chicago Shakespeare, and Paper Mill. International: West End, China, Asia, La Scala. Tours: Storytime Live, Wizard of Oz, Sweeney Todd, Legally Blonde, Nunsense, Scooby Doo. Television: “Camelot” (Lincoln Center), and the internationally televised “New Year’s Eve Celebration in Times Square.”

SHANNON SLATON (Sound Design) designed the tours for Aeros, Kiss Me Kate, The Full Monty, The Producers, Contact, Tap Dogs, Hairspray, Sweeney Todd, The Wedding Singer, The Wizard of Oz, and A Chorus Line. Broadway mixing includes: A Christmas Carol, Jersey Boys, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Sweet Charity, The Drowsy Chaperone, Man of La Mancha, Bombay Dreams, Spring Awakening, Anything Goes, and Legally Blonde. He was also the Production Sound for The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway and the US national tour and the Advance Contract on Wicked.

TIM WEIL (Incidental Music Arrangements). Broadway: Rent, Jumpers, Sally Marr… and her escorts (composer). Off-Broadway: Current revivial of Rent at New World Stages, 10 Million Miles (ATC, Drama Desk nomination, Best Orchestrations), The Baker’s Wife (York Theatre). Film: Camp (IFC), Rent (Sony, Revolution), The Marc Pease Experience (Paramount). Television: “Sheep in the Big City,” “Bear in the Big Blue House” (Nickelodeon, Cartoon Networks), many early-morning and late-night variety shows. Recordings: Rent (Broadway, film soundtracks), Camp (producer, arranger), Adam Pascal’s Model Prisoner and Sherie Rene Scott’s Men I’ve Had (Sh-K-Boom Records). For the past several years, Tim has served on the panel for the Jonathan Larson Foundation, which provides grants to aspiring composers and lyricists. DANNY TROOB (Orchestrator). His career as a musician includes composing, orchestrating and conducting. Credits: PacificOvertures, The Baker’s Wife (dance music), Big River (music supervision, Drama Desk Award winner). Orchestrated the animated features Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and Pocahontas, where he also conducted the score. Wrote the underscore to The Little Mermaid II (nominated for Annie

Award – lost to Shrek!), and the TV musical versions of “Cinderella,” “Annie” and “The Music Man.” He orchestrated the revival of Pajama Game with Harry Connick Jr. and the Sydney stage production of Des McAnuff’s Dr. Zhivago. This year he orchestrated the smash Broadway hit Newsies and the upcoming Cinderella and Tuck Everlasting.

AUSTIN K. SANDERSON (Costume Coordinator) has designed costumes for Denver Theatre Center, Alliance Theatre, Cincinnati Playhouse, Trinity Rep, The Big Apple Circus, Ballet Hispanico, Shakespeare Santa Cruz, Old Globe Theatre, San Diego Rep, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Manhattan School of Music, Theatre Virginia, New Jersey Shakespeare Festival, Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis, Primary Stages, The Kirk Theatre, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, and many other companies. His set designs include the Reem Acra Bridal Collection, Capital Rep, Theatre Virginia, Fleetwood Stage, and numerous television commercials and industrials. He is represented by Barbara Hogenson, The Barbara Hogenson Agency. www.austinsanderson.com.

DAVID BRIAN BROWN (Wig/Hair Design) Broadway: Death of a Salesman, Follies, Sister Act, Arcadia, A Steady Rain, Shrek The Musical, The Country Girl, The Little Mermaid, Legally Blonde, Spamalot, Butley, Tarzan, Chita The Dancers Life, The Odd Couple, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Fiddler on the Roof, Nine, Gypsy, Flower Drum Song, Sweet Smell of Success, The Invention Of Love, Aida, The Iceman Cometh, Annie Get Your Gun, Chicago, Sideshow, Steel Pier, Big, Sunset Boulevard. Film credits include: It’s Complicated, Angels In America (Emmy Nominated), Too Wong Foo…

NAOMI DONNE (Make-up Design). Film: James Bond—The Living Daylights, License to Kill, The Quantum of Solace, Skyfall, Six Degrees of Separation, The Crucible, The Object of My Affection, A Perfect Murder Chocolate (BAFTA nomination), Random Hearts, Practical Magic, Little Women, Zoolander, The Royal Tenenbaums (Hollywood Make Up Guild Award), Meet the Fockers, The Producers, Synecdoche, New York, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, The Dictator.


Theatre N.Y.: Twelfth Night (LCT), Electra, Betrayal, Aida, The Graduate, Nine, Sweet Smell of Success, Tarzan, Mary Poppins, The Year of Magical Thinking, Shrek The Musical (New York Theater Wing design nomination). Theatre West End: Starlight Express, Song and Dance, Children of a Lesser God, Time, Mary Poppins, Shrek The Musical, Chariots of Fire.

MATTHEW SKLAR (Dance Music Arrange-ments) composed the music for the Broadway musicals Elf and The Wedding Singer (Tony and Drama Desk Award nominations). He is a recipient of the ASCAP Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award, the Gilman & Gonzalez-Falla Musical Theatre Award, and the Jonathan Larson Performing Arts Foundation Award. In addition to his work as a composer/arranger, Matthew has been a pianist and/or conductor for more than a dozen Broadway musicals including Caroline, or Change; Nine; 42nd Street; Titanic; Miss Saigon; and Les Misérables. He has also contributed original music to the hit Nickelodeon television series “Wonder Pets.”

MARSHALL MAGOON (Illusions Consultant) has created illusions for Monty Python’s Spamalot, the revival of Damn Yankees and The Shaw Festival’s Invisible Man. Marshall was featured on NBC television’s “Days of Our Lives” and has created presentations for many Fortune 500 companies. Find out more about him at magoonmagic.com.

BOB CLINE CASTING (Casting Director). Besides Shrek, Bob has most recently cast the national tours of Young Frankenstein, Hairspray, Beauty and the Beast, The Drowsy Chaperone, Annie, Full Monty, Rent, Ragtime, Seussical, Bye Bye Birdie, Music Man, Little Women, 39 Steps plus over 30 others. He has also helped to populate nearly 1000 regional theatre productions across the country and tv, film, and commercials. Bob is also a proud professor at Pace University in their BFA Musical Theatre program.

THE BOOKING GROUP. Since its inception in 1996, The Booking Group has been considered the most prominent Broadway booking agency in the industry. Their current roster includes: The Book of Mormon, The Gershwins’ Porgy and

Bess, Ghost The Musical, Nice Work If You Can Get It, West Side Story, Anything Goes, Memphis, Mamma Mia!, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, The Addams Family, Million Dollar Quartet, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new production The Wizard of Oz, Harvey, NETworks presents Disney’s Beauty and The Beast, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Traces, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain Tonight. www.TheBookingGroup.com

KEVIN CASEY (Conductor/Keyboard). Kevin is (insert adjective here) to be returning for another season in the swamp. Previous tours include (insert your favorite musicals here) and he has had the honor of working with such stars as (insert famous person here) and (insert your favorite Beatle here). In his free time, Kevin likes to (insert something impressive sounding here). Thanks to P & M for the piano lessons and Kim & The Boys for their support.

STACY MYERS (Company Manager): National Tours: Young Frankenstein; Jersey Boys (SF/Vegas); Sweet Charity 1st National; Rent; Chicago. Regional: West Virginia Public Theatre, New York Stage & Film, La Jolla Playhouse. Co-founder: Ad Astra Theatre Ensemble. Education: BA in Theatre / English from Washburn University. Love and thanks sent to family and friends for their endless support on these crazy adventures!

CAROLINE WALKER (Production Stage Manager) is thrilled to be back in the swamp for another year! Texas native and graduate of UNC School of the Arts. Previous credits include Sunday in the Park with George, Oklahoma! and Marriage of Figaro. Special thanks and lots of love to my incredibly supportive family and friends.

KARY M. WALKER (Executive Producer/NETworks) since 2001. Previously Exec Producer at Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre in Chicago for two decades. Founding board member National Alliance for Musical Theatre. Vietnam Veteran. Mr. Walker has been in show business for 40 years and produced over 150 shows.


DREAMWORKS DreamWorks Theatricals a division of DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc., was established in 2007 to develop and execute live stage and arena show productions inspired by the Company’s franchise properties of How to Train Your Dragon, Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar and Shrek. Current productions – including How To Train Your Dragon Arena Spectacular and Kung Fu Panda Arena Spectacular – are high-quality, immersive entertainment experiences for the whole family, featuring larger-than-life elements such as acrobatics, pyrotechnics and special effects. DreamWorks Theatricals productions are guided by much of the creative leadership team that develops the studio’s award-winning feature films. DreamWorks Animation creates high-quality entertainment, including CG animated feature films, television specials and series and live entertainment properties, meant for audiences around the world. The Company has theatrically released a total of 24 animated feature films and currently ranks #14 on the “100 Best Companies to Work For” by FORTUNE® Magazine.

NETworks PRESENTATIONS, LLC (Producer). Since 1995, NETworks has produced and managed over 45 touring productions in the US., U.K. and internationally. Current productions include Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Billy Elliot The Musical, Blue Man Group National Tour, Elf The Musical, Flashdance the Musical, La Cage Aux Folles, The New 25th Anniversary Production of Les Misérables, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins, Shrek The Musical and National Theatre of Great Britain’s production of War Horse touring the U.S.

WILLIAM STEIG (Author of the Book Shrek!). Named the “King of Cartoons” by Newsweek, William Steig remains The New Yorker’s longest-running contributor, with more than 1,600 drawings and 117 covers to his name. He began writing and illustrating books for children at the age of 60. His work Sylvester and the Magic Pebble earned him the Caldecott Medal, the highest honor bestowed on children’s picture books, but it was the 1990 fairy tale Shrek! that ultimately brought him his largest audience by inspiring one of the most successful film franchises in motion picture history. William Steig wrote and illustrated children’s books up until the last year of his life. He died in 2003 at the age of 96.

STAFF FOR Shrek The MusicalExecutive Producer

Kary M. WalkerGeneral ManagementGentry & Associates

Scott JacksonGregory Vander Ploeg Kim Reiter

Dawn Kusinski Penelope Lopez Bobby MaglaughlinTour Marketing

C Major MarketingTour Direction

The Booking GroupMeredith Blair

Mollie Mann, Kara Gebhart, Brian Brooks, Rich Rundle

www.thebookinggroup.comCasting

Bob Cline CastingCompany Manager

Stacy MyersProduction Stage Manager .................Caroline WalkerHead Carpenter ......................................Megan ParrishAssociate Director ...................................Sash BischoffAssistant Choreographer ...........................Laura SmithAssistant Scenic Design ............................. Jeremy FoilAssistant Costume ............................... Meghan HealeyAssociate Lighting Designer .............Anthony PearsonMoving Light Programmer ...................Tommy HagueAssistant Sound ........................................Justin StasiwAssociate Designer: Tour Make-Upand Prosthetic Coordinator ............ Angela L. JohnsonAssistant Make-Up ........................... Jorie Mars MalanFlyman / Automation .....................Garrett SchnathorstDeck Carpenter .....................................Tim BergstromHead Electrician .........................................Matt HrinkoHead Audio ...................................... Nathaniel PutnamAsst. Audio .........................................Andrea EspinozaAsst. Electrician ........................................Judith LopezHead Props ...........................................Chris ReiningerHead Wardrobe ........................................Meg PeresichAsst Wardrobe ........................................... Nicole WattsWardrobe Interns ............................Isabelle Parzygnat,

Liana Beer, Amanda ShafranMake-Up Supervisor ....................... Michael FergusonHair Supervisor ................................... Caitlin MaxwellDialect Coach ......................................... Stephen GabisProduction Carpenter .................................. Brad KorffProduction Assistants ........................... Kelsey TippinsRehearsal Pianists ............Nate Patten, Kasey GrahamPrint Design ..........................................Rooney DesignRadio Spot Production...............................HMS MediaTelevision Spot Design/Video Production HMS MediaWebsite ............................................Pit Bull InteractiveProduction Photography ........................... Joan MarcusMerchandising ..........................................Araca GroupLegal ........................................ F. Richard Pappas, Esq.HR & Payroll Services ............Human Resources, inc.Insurance ..............................................................ChubbTax Consultant .......Brent A. Turner, One Source PSGIT Services .........George W. Wilson, One Source PSGFinancial Services ......George W. Wilson, One Source PSGAccounting Services .......................... One Source PSG


Housing ..........................Lisa Morris, Road ConciergeTravel Agency ..........Janice Kessler, Carlson Wagonlit TravelTrucking ................................................. Clark TransferCast Bus ........................................ Croswell VIP CoachCrew Bus ................................................ Clarion Coach

For NETworks PresentationsChief Executive Officer ..............................Ken GentryChief Operating Officer .................... Scott W. JacksonDirector of Finance ..................................... John KinnaExecutive Producers ......Seth Wenig, Kary M. WalkerAssociate Producer ............................... Angela RowlesAssistant Producers ............ Jim Lanahan, Mary WitteAssistant to the CEO.................................. Curt OwensSenior General Manager .......... Gregory Vander PloegGeneral Managers ............Dawn Kusinski, Kim ReiterAssociate General Manager ...................... Curt OwensAssistant General Managers ..............Penelope Lopez,

Bobby MaglaughlinProduction Manager ............................... Jason JuenkerAssociate Production Manager ............. Hector GuivasWarehouse Manager .................................... Brad KorffAssistant Production Manager ........ Christian BottorffMarketing/PR ........................................... Heather HessMusic Coordinator .................................... John MezzioAssistant Controller .............................Jennifer GiffordAccounts Payables .....................................Laura CareyOffice Manager ...................................Buddy PiccolinoOffice Assistant ..........................................Carol Jewell

CreditsSound Equipment by Solotech US Corp Inc; Lighting Equipment by Christie Lights; Scenery Constructed by F&D Scene Changes; Properties by Spoon Group; Automation by PRG Scenic Technology; Printed Marley by Gerriets International; Prosthetics by Prosthetic Renaissance Inc.; Fiona Dress Effects by Tom Talmon Studios; Dragon puppet built by Michael Curry Design, Inc.; Costume Shops—Marie Stair, Jennifer Love Costumes, Tricorn Costumes, Eric Winterling Inc, Arnold S. Levine, Inc. Costume Constructions by Parsons, Mears, Ltd. Rehearsed at Pearl Studios NYC.

Orchestral Enhancement by HalfPint Studios, Jason Howland

Special Thanks to The Capitol Theatre and Steve Caffery

Financial Services and banking arrangements by M&T Bank

Visit the Shrek The Musical website at www.ShrekTheMusical.com

All stage work performed by employees represented by IATSE.

UNITED SCENIC ARTISTS represents the designers and scenic painters for the American Theatre.

The Director and Choreographer are members of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, an independent national labor union.


25th Anniversary Celebration7:30 PM, AMES CITY AUDITORIUM

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Finale - Voices of America7:30 PM, AMES CITY AUDITORIUM

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Young Artists3 PM, AMES CITY AUDITORIUM

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Sounds of the Season7:30 PM, AMES CITY AUDITORIUM

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No tests or grades—just learning for the joy of learning! Three course sessions are offered each year. Course topics range from music to history to computers. Become an OLLI at ISU member today!

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IOWA STATE CENTER STAFF Mark North General Manager Missy Borton Administrative AssistantKay Lande Administrative Receptionist

Business & FinanceLinda Wilcox Business Manager Helen Nelson Accounts Payable Administrator Susan Lund Payroll & Personnel Administrator

Event & Conference ServicesPat Dennis Director of Event & Conference Services Angie Weeks Event & Conference Services Sales Coordinator Melissa Johnson Event & Conference Services Coordinator Dave Burrack Event & Conference Services Manager

Guest & Client ServicesTim Hinderks Guest & Client Services Manager Sandra Robinson Guest & Client Services Manager Steve Flack Environmental Services Manager Greg Gerstein Scheman Environmental Services Technician

Marketing & DevelopmentAngela Ossian Director of Marketing David Derong Digital Marketing Coordinator Lisa Maubach Advertising & Promotions Coordinator Patti Cotter Development & Sponsorship Manager Katelyn McDermott Marketing Intern

Technical OperationsSteve Harder Theaters – Technical DirectorJake Ewalt Audio/Stage Manager – Technical DirectorMike Broich Exterior/Production Manager – Technical Director

Programming & EducationCraig Wiebke Event CoordinatorSara Compton Outreach CoordinatorCarol Lamb Outreach Assistant

Ticket OfficeCarrie Erwin Ticket Office ManagerValerie Connell Assistant Ticket Office Manager


Technically SpeakingA Behind-the-Scenes interview with Stephens Auditorium Technical Director, Steve Harder

Q: How long have you been the Technical Director (TD) at Stephens Auditorium?

Steve Harder: I joined the staff in 1975 and became Stephens’ TD in the early ‘80s. I was lucky to follow in the footsteps of a very experienced TD who had opened the building and worked out some of the startup kinks.

Q. How would you describe your role as TD?

Steve: My crew and I do our “Iowa best” to meet the needs of each performance – if the traveling talent and crew have a good day, then the audience will see a great performance.

Q. What are your responsibilities?

Steve: I hire, schedule and train the part-time stagehand crew, read tech riders and estimate expenses for management, work during many of the events, and do my best to solve whatever technical problems come up.

Q. What do you find are the expectations of the acts that come in?

Steve: The tech rider attached to the talent contract gives us a lot of details; we try to provide everything the act expects. But my crew usually exceeds those expectations by striving to make the stay in Ames as smooth and trouble free as possible.

Q. What are perks of the job?

Steve: Flexible schedule, every day is different, excellent staff and part-time crew. It’s still exciting after 30 years in the same job.

Q. What are the challenges of the position?

Steve: Maintaining an aging facility during tight budget times.

Q. What are you looking forward to this season?

Steve: The largest tech challenge will be Blue Man Group (March 25-26, 2013). They usually travel in 6 semi’s – which really fills up Stephens.


About a third of the show is loaded in and most of that flies over the stage. The next third is the stage riser setup. And then the last third is mostly backstage – with large areas laid out for video production. Luckily we don’t get much blue paint on the walls, so clean up is easy.

Q. What keeps you coming back, year after year?

Steve: What really keeps me coming back is the opportunity to work with our part time crew – young college students, getting on with their lives, working hard and having fun at Stephens. Most of them are not pursuing a career in theater, but every work day they help ensure the success of that night’s performance. I cannot overemphasize the contribution that our student crews make to the success of Stephens Auditorium.

Q. Have here been any memorable problem-solving situations? Steve: There was the time we had to cut the leg off a Steinway Grand piano using a power hack saw, but it’s a long story ...

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GUEST INFORMATIONOur audience members are a valuable part of every performance at Stephens Auditorium. After all, without you, we wouldn’t be here. To ensure you have an enjoyable experience at Stephens Auditorium, please take a moment to read the following information. Enjoy the performance!

Admittance: All doors open 45 minutes prior to curtain time and the house opens 30 minutes before curtain time.

Arriving late: As a courtesy to the performers and other audience members, we cannot immediately seat guests who arrive after the performance starts. Latecomers will be admitted as soon as there is an appropriate break in the performance.

Cameras and recording devices: Taking photographs and the use of recording devices is prohibited and a violation of state and federal copyright laws. Photos will be deleted from memory cards and cell phones; tape and film will be confiscated.

Cancellations: Typically, weather related cancellations are not decided until hours before curtain time and will be announced by the media whenever possible. For specific performance information, guests can call the Stephens Auditorium Ticket Office at 515-294-2479, the Administration Office at 515-294-3347, or check our web site at www.center.iastate.edu for updates.

Cell phones and pagers: All cell phones, pagers and alarm watches should be turned off. Guests expecting messages should leave

their cell phones or pagers at the Guest Services Desk, along with their seat locations. Guests may also leave their seat location and the Guest Services number, 515-294-2313, with the calling party.

Children: Every audience member (infants included) must occupy a seat and have a ticket. Please use discretion when deciding which events are appropriate for children. To learn about performances recommended for young children, please contact the Ticket Office at 515-294-2479. Guests are also asked to be considerate of their young ones and other guests by excusing themselves if their child becomes disruptive during the performance.

Coat check: A free coat check is available on the ground floor, just west of the Celebrity Café. The Iowa State Center is not responsible for loss of personal property.

Elevators: Elevators are located in the lobbies of all floors on the north side of Stephens Auditorium.

First aid assistance: First Aid Assistance is provided by Mary Greeley Medical Center. If you need assistance, please visit the Guest Services Desk or ask your usher for details.


Food and beverages: Food and beverages may be purchased at concession stands located in the lobby areas of the main floor and ground floor before the performance and during intermission.

Gift certificates: Give the gift of entertainment! Gift certificates may be purchased at the Ticket Office in one-dollar increments.

Groups: For most shows, groups of 15 or more receive a $5 discount off adult prices. Call 515-294-2479 for more information.

Guest services: The Guest Services Desk is located in the main floor lobby on the north side of Stephens Auditorium.

ISU Student Ticket Discounts: ISU students can purchase tickets to most Performing Arts Series events for $25 or three shows for $65.* There is a limit of one ticket per performance, per student ID. Funded by the Government of the Student Body (GSB).

*Restrictions apply for some performances. Three for $65 offer valid with the purchase of a student savings card.

Lost and found items: Lost items may be reported, turned in or claimed at the Guest Services Desk located on the main floor during an event. After an event,

please contact us at 515-294-3347, Mon–Fri, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Lost and found items are kept for 30 days.

Parking: Free parking is available in the lots south and east of Stephens Auditorium. Lots A-1 and B-3 are reserved for Performing Arts Fund Donors who contribute $250 or more. Lots are reserved up to 15 minutes prior to show time and are subject to availability. Parking for mobility-impaired guests is available in the fire lane located west of Stephens Auditorium.

Public Amenities: Restrooms are located on the ground floor and first balcony lobby area. Additional facilities can be found in the first and second balcony towers. Women’s facilities are house left (as you face the stage) and men’s are house right. Restrooms equipped for the mobility-impaired are located on the ground floor.

Smoke-Free Environment: Smoking is not allowed in Stephens Auditorium. The Iowa State Center buildings and grounds are smoke-free.

Ticket exchange: Ticket exchange is an exclusive benefit available only to Performing Arts Series Subscribers and only available for Performing Arts Series events.


SERVICES FOR GUESTS Every effort is made to ensure every guest has an enjoyable experience at Stephens Auditorium. Should you have additional questions or require special accommodations, please make arrangements with the Ticket Office when purchasing tickets.

ATM: For your convenience, an ATM is located in the Ticket Office lobby. The ATM is accessible during regular business hours and for the duration of all performances.

Background Materials: To learn more about the artists before you come to Stephens, we post biographies of the performers, composers and authors. You can also preview the event with audio and video samples at www.center.iastate.edu

Listening devices: Infrared listening devices to clarify and amplify sound are available free of charge at the Guest Services Desk in the main floor lobby. The supply is limited and dispensed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Special Seating: Wheelchair seating and special seating for the hearing and visually impaired is available for all performances.

Sign Language Interpretation: When possible, we will arrange to provide sign language interpretation and tape-recorded programs. Requests for these services must be made one month in advance.

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BRING A GROUP AND SHARE SPECIAL MOMENTSThe finer things in life are just a little finer when shared with colleagues and friends. Why not plan your next group outing around a spectacular Stephens Auditorium performance? Imagine the thrill of the theater, the sublime sounds of a symphony orchestra, or the riotous laughter of a comedy — all moments your group can share!

With bountiful menu options, flexible spaces, and a wide selection of concerts and performances at the Iowa State Center, the opportunities for your group events are endless!

For more information about group benefits or to start planning your event, contact the Stephens Auditorium Ticket Office at 515-294-2479, toll-free at 1-877-843-2368 or visit www.center.iastate.edu.

Groups Receive Valuable Benefits: • Personal, one-on-one service

• Ticket discounts

• Promotional materials for publicizing your group event

• Staff hosts to coordinate the details and ensure your event goes smoothly

• Ample free parking

• And more!


PERFORMING ARTS FOR YOUNG MINDSParents and educators know that helping a student develop creativity and imagination is one of the most important things they can do, but it’s no easy assignment. Helping to complete the education formula, our Youth Matinee Series energizes, engages and enhances the overall learning process for students through the magic and wonder of live performing arts experiences produced by professional touring artists. Performances are geared toward enriching students’ lives and illustrating the dynamic relationship between literature, social studies, history, science, math, world cultures and the performing arts.

Martha-Ellen Tye Performing Arts InstituteThe Martha-Ellen Tye Performing Arts Institute was established through a generous endowment by long-time Marshalltown resident, the late Martha-Ellen Tye. It brings a unique blend of arts experiences to students of all ages through matinee performances, teaching activities in schools, demonstrations and workshops. Now in its 14th year, the program has served more than 150,000 students in grades PreK-12 from across the state of Iowa.

Mrs. Tye believed strongly in the power and importance of arts education and vigorously supported programs that develop the “whole person — body, mind and spirit.” The Youth Matinee Series is underwritten by this endowment, which allows us to keep prices affordable. Resource guides for each performance can be downloaded for free by teachers, students, and parents to further explore the art forms and identify curricular connections, increasing the educational value of the learning experience.

If you would like to learn more about these performances, contact Sara Compton, Outreach Coordinator, at 515-294-7389, e-mail [email protected], or visit www.center.iastate.edu.


Visit www.center.iastate.edu or contact Sara Compton at 515-294-7389 or [email protected] for more information.

Clifford the Big Red Dog – LIVE!Monday, October 22, 2012

The Great MountainFriday, November 2, 2012

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie & Other Story Books

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Charlotte’s WebFriday, February 1, 2013

Iowa State University Symphony*Tuesday, February 12, 2013

The Civil WarThursday, March 7, 2013

SeussicalMonday, April 15, 2013

Romeo & Juliet*Thursday, April 25, 2013

Ramona QuimbyMonday, April 29, 2013

Performances at 10 am & 12:30 pm

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GREAT REASONS TO SUBSCRIBE!

Subscriber RewardsGreat Discounts: Save up to 15% on all adult tickets when purchasing three or more shows. Plus you may purchase additional adult tickets at any time during the season and still save up to 15%.

Quick & Easy Exchanges: Plans change? Exchange your tickets in person, by mail or by phone up to 24 hours prior to the performance, absolutely free!

Ticket Insurance: If your tickets are lost, stolen or destroyed, replacement tickets will be provided for the same seats, free of charge.

Priority Seating: Receive priority seating in advance of single-ticket buyers and you’ll be the first to hear about next year’s Performing Arts Series at an exclusive Preview Party.

Special Offers: Throughout the season, subscribers will be notified of special offers, exclusive promotions, the latest updates and more.

Easy Pay Now Available: Pay in three convenient installments.

For a complete list of subscriber rewards, visit www.center.iastate.edu.

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THE ART OF PROGRAMMING THE PERFORMING ARTS SERIESDo you wonder how the eclectic mix of performances on the Performing Arts Series comes together? And how do we choose the dates? Contrary to the notion that the Performing Arts Series is selected randomly, much like picking shows from a hat, programming involves a lot of planning to bring the best possible collection of performances to our stage.

From beginning to end, we do extensive research in choosing the performances. Our goal is to offer high-quality performances from varied genres and disciplines as diverse as our audience.

Preparation for the next season begins one to two years before we announce the series each May. Discussions for the 2013-2014 series began before the 2012-2013 series was announced.

The extensive planning process includes all of these considerations:

1. Priority List of Artists After scheduling the series each year, there may be performances which were considered but didn’t fit into the schedule and we keep those events on a priority list for the future. Some artists were so well received, that we want them back when the timing is right for a return performance.

2. Geographic/Routing Criteria A big question in the planning process is what performances will be touring in the Midwest and when. Artists’ agents advise which shows are available and the potential artist fees. Many events are available to play at Stephens Auditorium in mid-fall and spring, as they start their tours on either coast and route into the Midwest in October, February and March. Fewer events are available in September, December, January, and April.

3. Collecting Information Next, we collect background material on the performances from various sources, including:

Agents: Most agents know the sales history of the artists and want to sell only the events that make sense for a particular venue. We discuss whether an event will fit our community and its needs.


ISU’s Performing Arts Council: This panel of Iowa State University faculty, staff, students and community members offers valuable insights and feedback on performances.

Iowa State Center staff: Staff members may attend regional and national meetings on the arts, providing an opportunity to preview artists and shows.

Guest comments: Guests often have excellent intuition about artists and shows that would be successful on the series. We welcome your comments.

Other sources: We monitor the artists scheduled by other presenters to see what works in markets similar to ours. Magazines like Billboard and Variety cover hot new jazz artists, classical music favorites, popular performers and off-Broadway shows.

4. Talking to Artists’ RepresentativesNegotiations begin via phone, e-mail and at performing arts conferences.

We determine how many performances our market can support and begin to shape a preliminary series.

We must also consider:

• balancing the types of shows and arranging dates with the university and community calendars

• checking potential conflicts with other area arts presenters

• budgets are generated for each potential event to ensure there is a balance between financial responsibility and artistic merit, since ticket sales cover only 65% of presenting costs

Now the actual booking begins and the schedule is adjusted several times until we have the right mix of performances. Talent fees, ticket prices, performance dates and hundreds of other details are ironed out. When all parties agree, we finalize the event and sign the contracts. However, nothing is set in stone. Scheduling conflicts, changes in tour funding, and other circumstances can change even ‘finalized’ performances.

At last, the Performing Arts Series is announced to the public! (Of course, we’re already planning great shows for next season.)


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MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH THESE SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER THE SHOW.

When you think of Stephens Auditorium, we hope you think of it not just as a venue for seeing the performing arts, but also as a place where you are engaged as an active participant in the arts. The following events will enhance your visit and make each experience more fulfilling.

Master Classes: In master classes, artists will meet with groups of students, usually from Iowa State University and other area schools, and share their knowledge and insight as professional performers. In some cases, the artists will even provide a class for the entire community.

Free Previews in the Celebrity Café: Engaging presentations offered by topic experts, ISU faculty members or members of the professional touring group provide unique insights before each performance. Previews are free for ticket holders and occur 30 minutes before curtain time. You’ll find the Celebrity Café on the ground floor lobby in Stephens, on the north side of the auditorium.

Overture Dinner: If you are attending the China National Symphony Orchestra, you can arrive early, get a prime parking space and enjoy a delicious buffet dinner at the Scheman Building before strolling over to Stephens. With an informative presentation about the evening’s concert and cash bar available, it’s a great way to dine before a show. Tickets to the pre-concert meal, which includes dessert and beverages, are $30 for adults and $15 for ages 12 & under and must be purchased in advance.

Pre-show Family Events: Join us in the Celebrity Café for family fun and activities with other guests before Shrek: The Musical and Blue Man Group.

To learn more about these activities and other pre- and post-show

events, call 515-294-3347, toll-free 1-877-843-2368

or visit www.center.iastate.edu.


THEATER ETIQUETTEIn today’s world, everyone seems to have less time and more stress, making the chance to sit back, relax and enjoy an event that much more meaningful. A visit to the theater can provide a wonderful escape, so here are some tips that will ensure you — and the guests around you — will have an even more enjoyable trip to Stephens Auditorium.

“Fashionably Late” is never in stylePlease arrive early enough to find your seat before the curtain rises. After the performance has begun, latecomers will be asked to wait until a suitable moment before being seated. The same reminder applies at intermission.

Sit back, relax, and... “Hello?”Just as the performance transports you from your earthly boundaries, your neighbor suddenly starts beeping like a fire alarm or has an obviously less-than-crucial phone call about some friend’s new haircut. Please be considerate of your neighbors, just as you would expect the same consideration from them, and turn off all cell phones, pagers and watches with alarms. With the outstanding acoustics in the auditorium, these sounds will distract and annoy everyone. If needed, you can arrange to be notified in the event of an emergency call. See “Cell Phones and Pagers” on page 18 for details.

Talk of the TownWe’re delighted if the performance becomes the “talk of the town,” but please wait until intermission or the final curtain to carry on conversations. You might also consider reserving any negative feedback until you are in private. People have differing opinions about creative events, and after all, you could be sitting next to the conductor’s mother or a company member’s spouse.


An Evening with the FamilyChildren are always welcome at Iowa State Center events. However, some performances require an adult attention span and a quiet auditorium. Please be considerate of both your young ones and the rest of the audience by excusing yourself with your child if he or she becomes disruptive during the performance. Not sure if your little one will enjoy the show? Give us a call at 515-294-3347 or toll-free 1-877-843-2368 to find out which events are especially suited for children or to arrange a special seating location so everyone can enjoy the performance. Remember, all guests (regardless of age) must have a ticket.

Hearing a Pin DropIf you should need a cough drop or candy to help soothe a scratchy throat, please try to open the wrapper quickly and at an appropriate time (a scene change, applause, etc.). A good tip: unwrap a few lozenges before entering the auditorium.

A Star is BornPerforming arts enrich our community’s cultural life and bring a variety of entertainers to our backyard. These talented artists may be performing in your favorite musical or playing a well-known concerto, but you may be sitting near people who aren’t familiar with the piece. Please resist humming, singing along, or finishing a line for the actors.

Good NeighborsShould you find yourself near someone who chooses to violate the rules of common courtesy, please remember that a quiet reminder or a polite “shh” can be very effective. If needed, ask an usher to help resolve the issue.

Great EscapeA quick departure is noticed by everyone in the audience and especially by the performers on stage. Making a mad dash for the exit expresses inconsideration to everyone in the auditorium. Please stay until the house lights go up. Should you need to make an exit before the final curtain call, please be discreet and considerate to others in your row.

Keeping Up AppearancesHelp us preserve the ambience of Stephens Auditorium by depositing all trash in the appropriate receptacles located in the lobby areas.

The Singing Place Sunday, April 21, 2013 - 7:00 p.m.

St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church209 Colorado Ave, Ames, Iowa

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Thank you for Supporting the Performing Arts Fund

andAmes International Orchestra

Festival AssociationContributors as of January 1, 2013

Impresario $5,000 and aboveThe Lauridsen Family Endowment

Executive Producer $2,500 and aboveJim BeckwithGeorge C. & Susan J. ChristensenCecilia & Harry HornerKawaler Family Charitable

FoundationBeverly & Warren MaddenGary F. & Harriet M. ShortIra, Jordan & Julia White

Director $1,000 and aboveBob & Elizabeth AngeliciIrene BeaversElizabeth Cole BeckKelli BennettJay & Karen Heldt-ChapmanJohn & Judy ClemWayne P. & Ferne Bonomi DavisM. Burton Drexler1st National Bank - AmesWilla & Dave HolgerSherilyn & Mitchell HoyerArthur KleinJane W. LohnesRoger & Ruth McCulloughJames & Jody MuellerMark & Andy NorthJohn & Cynthia PaschenSue & Al Ravenscroft

Mary Jean & Maurice D. ReimersJim & Mary WestBrent & Maggie Wynja

Principal Artist $500 and aboveAnonymous (2)Brian & Tanya AndersonRick BartoshJane & John BatyDiane & Ken BirtJen & Ed BuckinghamStewart L. BurgerBonny & Ray CallahanR.L. & Lenita CarstensPatricia Cotter & Peter OrazemChris & Arnie CowanElizabeth DahmDieter & Renate DellmannMeg E. Dobson – State Farm InsuranceRandy & Cathy FitzgeraldTom FlackJan & Cornelia FloraCharles & Joanne FrederiksenHomer & Sandra GartzEthel GeorgeSusan & David GrantJustin & Heather GreenleeThomas & Allison GreenwaldWil & Marjorie GrovesEsther & Herbert HarmisonJennifer & Chad HartSandy & Rick HoenigJudie & David HoffmanPatricia Hulsey

Jean & Bob HumphreyCharles Hurburgh & Connie HardyJim & Mary KincartKenneth & Michelle KoehlerGreg & Sue LamontAllen & Joy LangJohn LangelandPhyllis J. & Larry L. LepkeDoug & Wanda McCayLouise M. McCormickTom & Judy McDonaldDiane MuncriefPatricia A. MurphyJim & Frankee OlesonJohn & Helen OlsonTed & Laura OswaldKathy A. ParsonsMary Jane Pearson & Ramon A. RunkelPeter & Rae ReillyDick & Sharon RichmanSuzan & John ShierholzRick & Kathy StachonChelon Stanzel & Ken PapClayton & Ruth SwensonJeff & Ann Ver HeulGary & Evonn WallingDuane & Megan WolfCarol WrightRobert & Elizabeth Wych

Rising Star $250 and aboveAnonymous (2)Marc & Christianne AndersonClaire Andreasen & Steve Pecenka


Doris BacotSheila Rae BakerLisa Banitt & William BarryTom & Betty BartonMary & Bob BaumannKay & Roger BeckettJeffrey Benson & Margaret ElbertKay & Roger BergerLeRoy & Kathy BergmannMark & Deborah BlaedelDonald & Jamie BlomgrenDeanne Brill & Dean JanssenRick & Janet BrimeyerNancy E. BrownLee & Lori BurrasRichard & Maribeth CarlsonCheryl CaseGale ChattertonDo-Biz Foods, LLCMary & Alan ChristyDan & Anita ClaybergFrank & Kathy ComitoCharles & Teresa ConnellJohn D. CorbettJim & Carolyn CornetteRoger A. DealDrake Holding Co.Larry & Barbara EbbersDorothy EkbergMary EmbreyBrian & Lisa EslingerFrank & Vikki FeilmeyerCynthia & Lehman FletcherJan FryerWayne & Evelyn FullerSarah GarstJeanne G. GehmKaren & Joey GeorgeDave & Carole GiesekeChuck & Kathy GlatzBryan & Joy GravelineMilford & Barbara GrotnesMelba & Karl GschneidnerBarbara & Karl GwiasdaJudy HankinsLarry & Linda HansenJoseph & Mary HerrigesWilliam R. HillyardJon & Bonnie HunzikerEtha S. Hutchcroft

Darren & Sue JarboeSusan JohnsonTom & Debra JohnsonMarilyn & Wendell JohnsonSteve & Nan JungstDelma L. KernanLeRoy & Susan KesterElizabeth KeysJanann KingJohn & Joy KixCathy Kling & Terry AlexanderPaul & Adele KnopJeff & Dawn KosterMarina KraevaDan & Sharon KriegerJohn & Diane KubikKeith & Brenda KutzJohn Landgraf & Phyllis JonesJeffery & Margaret LormorEudene & Susan LundElizabeth K. LyonsDuane & Diane MadoerinGreg & Carol MadsenWilliam & Beverly MarionCharles & Barbara MarkusMaribeth MartinJane & John MathisonMarie Mayer & Larry BrandtThomas McGeeArlo & Lori MeyerRosemary & Lester MooreCharles & Mary Ann MulfordDonna Newbrough & Lee BurchinalBecky & Don NibeMark NordDon & Evelyn NystromRuth Anne OhdeLarry & Cheryl OlofsonBonnie & David OrthSue & Gary OsweilerPat & Randy ParkerCarol & Arlen PatrickJohn PesekJohn E. PiercePat & Linda PlummerJolene & Frank RandallEllen M. RasmussenDaphne & Jaime ReyesDick & Karen RossKlaus Ruedenberg

Carolyn Cutrona & Daniel RussellDean & Judy SampsonKent & Lou Ann SandburgDirk & Lucinda ScholtenNorm & Sue ScottEric & Kris SeemanJerry & Joann SellCarole & Leverne SeversikeBarbara A. SheddSteiner & Mary Anne SilenceJohn & Sandra SlaughterDavid & Sherri SmithRaymond & Jane StanleySue & Thad StantonDr. & Mrs. W. Robert StephensonCalvin & Susan SwanDorothy TimmonsTed Tostlebe & Marilyn HansonArdy & Dean UlrichsonConnie J. & Roger C. UnderwoodEleanor VandeventerGeorgia & Carl VondraDaniel & Sherrie VosFred & Darlene WalkerJim & Madeleine WalkerMark & Diane Weber & MichaelJoan E. WelchB. Joan WhiteScott & Jan WilliamsWayne WilliamsMaureen WiltDella Jane WrightChad & Amy Zmolek

Company Member $100 and aboveAnonymous (1)Barb & Jack AdamsLeigh & Ed AdcockFranklin & Kay AhrensChris & Garry AlexanderLa Donna AllenMartha AndersonRita ApelSandi & Dave AustinRod & Janice AveyTed & Carol BaileyPat & Louis BanittTerry & Debbie Barger


Susan BarkerJames BarrJoAnn Barten-BigelowRichard J. BaumhoverAmy & Steven BeckerJudy & Don BeitzDr. Ruthann BensonBob & Mary BergmannMarianne BerhowNancy L. BeschChuck & Carmel BisknerJudith BlairGail & Janeen BoliverCharlene BollDiane BorcherdingEldon & Marilyn BoswellAngela BradleyEdward Braun & Jean KrusiRod & Joyce BrinkBob & Rosemary BulmanKathryn BurkholderStanley & Rayanne BurrackDaniel & Sandra BussHeidi CarterMargy ChamberlinJohn & Donna CleasbyJoel & Rebecca CoatsGladys & Peter ColwellHarold & Rachel CrawfordNancy & Pete CyrHerbert A. DavidMary M. de BacaStephen & Gail DentlerDeborah DiceDee DreeszenCarl DulingFrank DunnDan & Trisha EastonCarol ElbertGeorge EnglessonDorothy EwingKay FaabergMarvin Beck & Jane Farrell-BeckMaria FedorovaElizabeth FerreiraJim & Kathy FerrisRebecca FritzscheHerb & Katherine FrommJohn E. Galejs

Mary GarstAnn & Howard GartonKenneth & Jill GrantLowell & Jennie GreimannJohn & Sally GreveJean GriffenWilliam Gutowski & Margaret DempseyDarrin T. HamiltonMary J. HarmsDuane HarrisEugene & Ruth HarrisPhyllis HarrisMarjorie HartmanJerry & Pat HatfieldSusan Hegland & Thomas AndreSteve & Nancy HeidemanCraig & Martha HeinemanMartha HellandIsabel HendricksonPete & Janet HermansonRichard & Janet HersomRandy & Liz HertzJoan HerwigMary Ann & John HicksDorothy Ferguson & Joseph HinemanGary & Debra HintzeCarolynne HoefingBill & Judy HoefleRobert & Janice HollandWilliam & Barbara HoltTim & Susan HooperFrank HornCarole & Jack HorowitzDick & Sandy HortonTed & Karen HuiattMarcia ImsandeMina Hertz JacobsLincoln & Janet JacksonDr. Bill & Lorrie JagielloMarian & Roger JansenAl Jergens & Kris MilesAl & Marilyn JoensenKen & Sue JohnsonMarilyn R. JohnsonCarolyn JohnsonKent & Sara JohnsonBruce & Marie Johnson

Rich & Judy JonesNeal & Teresa KaloupekJoseph & Karen KernsCheryll & Tom KierskiBette KingBarbara KiserKaren & Wayne KlaiberJim & Joyce KliebensteinMarianne KlinskyJerry & Margaret KnoxRichard & Nelle KottmanBev & Ken KruempelRichard KrugerHarvey & Sally LapanRandy & Beth LarabeeRuth G. LarsonWilliam & Susan LawyerMichael & Debra LeeRev. Selva LehmanEfstathia LingrenJeff & Lorie LoehrMarion & Robert LorrLowell & Elma LynchCarole MagiltonDick & Jackie ManattSteve & Audrey MarleyKae L. MartRobert MartinKatherine MasonEdith A. McClureJohn & Renee McPheeHelen F. McRobertsLaura McVayClete & Joyce MercierDaryl & Kitty MetzgerTodd & Barbara MeyerPatricia & Kemp MillerJohn B. Miller & Kathryn Madera MillerJohn Miranowski & Susana GoggiLarry & Sara MitchellMarc & Rebecca MohnLee & Ginny MolgaardJohn & Laurel MorsThomas & Lynn NehlsJim & Sara NelsonMichael & Ginger O’KeefeSiggi Olafsson & Jenny AuneDanny & Trisha Oldes


The Olson & Kushkowski FamilyRuth & LeRoy OrnbergVicky Thorland-Oster & George OsterDon PaulsenDon & Jan PayerAlec & Charlton PendryBarbara PetersonJean A. PetersonRichard & Carol PletcherArthur & Bernadene PohmJim & Marlys PotterRonald PrahlMabel PrescottPeggy PropstJane PunkeJean RanneyRandy & Denise RetleffKathy RhodeThomas & Doris RiceWilliam RichMary E. RichardsRobert & Harriet RinggenbergJodi & Ryan RisdalCharles Ritts & Kathleen Epstein-RittsWilliam S. RobinsonJo & Bob RodTeresa Rohret-EricksonJames & Kari RothMalcolm RougvieTom & Lorna SafleyCharles & Priscilla SageSteve Sapp & Lisa EnloeCandy & Steve Schainker

Kaye SchanbeckJane SchillLester & Mary Jo SchmerrJohn SchuhRichard & Jasmine SeagraveGeorge SeifertPhyllis SeimDennis & Joan SenneDr. & Mrs. Sam SentiDebra Shenk-BoudartMark & Amy SlagellRobert & Carol Richardson SmithRichard & Frances SmithClifford SmithJim & Diane SmithMr. & Mrs. David StephensonBernard Stephenson, Jr. & Victoria StephensonAlissa StoehrCarmily StoneCurtis Struck & Megan FairallRobert & Deanne SummerfeltDoris Roettger-SvobodaMargaret & John TaitRon & Meg ThompsonMr. & Mrs. Harvey ThompsonMarcia ThompsonDouglas & Christine TimmonsKent & JoAnn TippingSteven & Mary Ann TjadenJim & Gloria ToombsDavid & Karen TootJohn & Marjorie UitermarktKermit & Cathy Van BrocklinBev Van Fossen

Stephen Van HoutenGreg & Lana VogaGene & Karen WalkerDoug & Kim WalkerMarvin & Janice WalterBobbie WarmanMary T. WatkinsFritz Wehrenberg & Jennie LeGatesMarion & Harry WeissTom Wessels & Glenice VarleyBill & Toni WhitmanGary WieleRichard & Patricia WoodSteven & Lorraine WoolerySuzanne ZaffaranoBill & Jean Zmolek

Matching Gift Honor RollAlliant Energy FoundationAXA FoundationBank of the WestBemis Company FoundationEmerson ElectricGeneral ElectricGMG FoundationMeredith Corporation FoundationMidAmerican Energy FoundationMorgan Stanley Smith BarneyPioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.Principal Financial Group

Foundation, Inc.State Farm Companies FoundationWellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield

PLAYBILL ADVERTISERSThe Iowa State Center thanks our sponsors and advertisers whose generous contributions make this performance playbill possible. For more information about sponsorship and playbill advertising,

please call Patti Cotter at 515-294-1238. Sponsors are listed on page 37.


Planned GiftsThese generous individuals have included the

Performing Arts Series in their wills.Wayne P. Davis

Frankee and Jim Oleson The late James Watson

To learn how you can support the arts while honoring a loved one, or to create a legacy gift, contact Patti Cotter, Development and Sponsorship Manager, at 515-294-1238 or [email protected].

Gifts in HonorA gift in honor or memory is a generous way to celebrate

a person’s life and accomplishments. To support the arts while honoring a loved one, contact Patti Cotter, Development and Sponsorship

Manager, at 515-294-1238 or [email protected].

In Memory of Deb Lande AdamsIn Memory of Dee Hegstrom

Arthur Klein, President Karl Gwiasda, Vice President Herb Harmison, Treasurer Joan White, Secretary

Larry Hansen Jacob Harrison Sandy Hoenig Willa Holger Dave Hoffman Marilyn Johnson

Bev Kruempel Duffie Lorr Yeil Park, ISU Student Mary Richards David Stephenson Maureen Wilt

Iowa State University Performing Arts CouncilA university committee comprised of Iowa State University faculty, staff,

and students, as well as Ames community members, the Performing Arts Council advises the Iowa State Center on programming for the

Performing Arts Series at Stephens Auditorium.

Michael Golemo, President, Faculty–MusicTanya Anderson, Ames CommunityJanice Baker, Faculty–DanceSara Compton, Iowa State CenterPatti Cotter, Iowa State CenterJane Cox, Faculty–TheaterHomer Gartz, Ames CommunityDebra Gibson, Faculty–

Journalism & Mass Communication

Karl Gwiasda, Ames International Orchestra Festival Association

Sam Johnson, Student–MusicNancy Marion, Ames CommunityNick Miller, Student–MusicPatricia Miller, Faculty–Lectures ProgramMark North, Advisor, Iowa State CenterLee Plummer, Student–MusicVictoria Stafford, Student–Performing Arts

Ames International Orchestra Festival Association Board of Directors


Alliant Energy Foundation Proudly Supporting Imago Theatre’s ZooZoo

Ames International Orchestra Festival Association (AIOFA) and Ames Commission on the Arts

Proudly Supporting Iowa State Symphony (Youth Matinee Series Concert) National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba and China National Symphony Orchestra

Ballet FolkloricoThis engagement is supported by the Arts Midwest Touring Fund, a program of Arts Midwest, and is generously supported by the National Endowment for the Arts with additional contributions from the Iowa Arts Council.

SPONSORSThe Iowa State Center recognizes and thanks its sponsors

for their support of the 2012-2013 Performing Arts Series at Stephens Auditorium:

Proud Sponsor ofPride and Prejudice

& Shrek

Proud Sponsor of Ballet Folklorico

& Spamalot

Proud Sponsors of Blue Man Group

Get two tickets to any Performing Arts Series event when you book a specially-priced hotel package at participating Ames hotels.

Visit www.visitames.com for details.Sponsored by the Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau

China National Symphony OrchestraSponsored by

Durbin & Zheng FamilyIn Memory of Mr. Guangyi R. Zheng

GRANTS The Iowa State Center recognizes and thanks

the following organizations for their support of the 2012-2013 Performing Arts Series at Stephens Auditorium:

Central Iowa Toyota Dealers


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ACC Holiday ConcertBethesda Lutheran Church

1517 Northwestern Ave., AmesSunday, December 2, 3:00 pm

Randall Fine Arts SeriesElim Lutheran Church350 4th Street, Randall

Sunday, February 17, 3:00 pm

Concert with Ames Chamber ArtistsFirst Evangelical Free Church

2008 24th Street, AmesSaturday, February 23, 7:30 pm

Midwest Children’s Choir FestivalAllen Koepke, Composer

Dr. Weston Noble, Guest ConductorStephens Auditorium, ISU, Ames

Friday, April 26, 7:00 pm

ACC Spring ConcertCollegiate United Methodist Church

2622 Lincoln Way, AmesSunday, May 12, 3:00 pm

AMES CHILDREN’S CHOIRSSeason at a Glance

Gene LeVasseur, Artistic Director & ConductorMisty Renze, Conductor

www.ameschildrenschoirs.org

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