SARAH COBURN Comes Home
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March/April 2020 SARAH COBURN Comes Home 2020-2021 Season Announcement details inside! First Oklahoma Bank President and Co-CEO Tom Bennett III with Chairman and Co-CEO Tom Bennett, Jr. Henry Would Love It! My grandfather, Henry G. Bennett, would love The McKnight Center. As president of Okla- homa A&M from 1928-50, he led the creation of the campus Master Plan which featured the construction of many buildings. He loved architecture—particularly the Collegiate Georgian style—and buildings, but he most valued the good things that happened for students within those structures. Grandfather would offer a resounding “bravo” to The McKnight Center, OSU’s ‘world-class epicenter for the arts’, and “thank you” to those who made it happen. — Tom Bennett, Jr Chairman and Co-CEO First Oklahoma Bank Midtown Location: at 4110 S. Rockford Ave. South Tulsa Location: at 100 S. Riverfront Drive, Jenks www.firstoklahomabank.com POLICIES MISSION The McKnight Center inspires and transforms individuals’ lives through artistic excellence, shared creative experiences, and impactful learn- ing opportunities. Performances and events are presented in a supportive en- vironment that seeks to eliminate obstacles to attendance for all audiences. McKnight Center THE FOUNDATION FOR THE MCKNIGHT CENTER Our Foundation ex- ists to manage and operate The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The McKnight Foundation is governed by an eight-member board of trustees and an executive direc- tor. The Foundation is responsible for the operation and programming of The McKnight Center. Patrons Lounge LOCATION & BOX OFFICE HOURS Administrative Offices are located at 419 S Monroe, Stillwater, Ok 74074. The Box Office is located in The McKnight Cen- ter at 705 W University Ave, Stillwater, Ok 74074. Box Office hours: Mon-Fri, McKnight Center 9am-4pm and two hours prior to showtime. Telephone: 405-744-9999. E-mail: [email protected]. To get up to date information on performances and donors in the Director’s events, please subscribe to our broadcast e-mail online at McKnightCenter.org. PARKING Convenient parking is available for a fee in the adjacent 4th Ave Garage, accessed from S Ramsey Street. Parking may also be available for and Producer’s Circle free on certain city and campus streets. All parking is first come, first served. ADMISSION & LATE SEATING Everyone, including children of any age, levels are invited to join must have an individual ticket to enter the theater. All tickets must be scanned upon entry to the theater and tickets may be scanned only once. us at intermission for The lobby opens two hours prior to an event. Theater doors open 30 minutes prior to curtain time. Latecomers may not be seated until an appropriate mo- ment or may be asked to sit in a different location than printed on the ticket. complimentary cocktails EXCHANGES Tickets may be exchanged or donated for a tax-deductible do- nation. Requests for exchanges or donations must be made prior to the event and refreshments. date. Visit McKnightCenter.org for details or contact the Box Office at 405- 744-9999. TOURS Tours of The McKnight Center are offered free of charge and last ap- proximately 45-60 minutes. Arrangements may be made by calling 405-744- 6849 or visiting McKnightCenter.org. SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES The McKnight Center fa- cilities are accessible to persons with disabilities. Please ask about wheelchair- accessible seating when purchasing your ticket. Accessible parking is located on every level of the 4th Avenue Garage. The Hester Street entrance offers a passenger pick up and drop off lane, and the lobby is accessible by ramp and To learn more about becoming a donor, power-assist doors. Restroom facilities are located on both sides of the lobby please visit McKnightCenter.org or and mezzanine levels. Service animals (dogs) for guests with disabilities are connect with a staff member permitted. All other animals are prohibited. All service animals (dogs) must remain under the control of the handler at all times.The McKnight Center fea- tures induction loop technology for the deaf and hard of hearing. Inquire at Coat Check for assistance connecting. Devices are provided at no cost. LOST & FOUND If you are seeking lost items, please contact the House Man- ager at 405-744-6849. MOBILE & RECORDING DEVICES As a courtesy to the performers and audience, please turn off your mobile devices. The use of recording devices (audio or visual) is strictly prohibited during performances, but please feel free to take photos in the lobby and before the performance begins. We’d love to see your photos! Use #McKnightCenter to join the conversation. INCLEMENT WEATHER Performances are rarely canceled due to inclem- ent weather. Under most circumstances the show will go on as planned. In the event of inclement weather, please plan accordingly and allow for extra travel time. CAMPUS POLICIES Oklahoma State University is designated as a tobacco free campus. Tobacco and smoking preparation (electronic cigarettes, vapor devices, chewing tobacco, etc.) use is prohibited on university property, includ- ing in and around The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts. The Patrons Lounge is generously sponsored Artists, events, times, and prices are subject to change without notice. by the Inasmuch Foundation. MARCH/ APRIL 2020 3 Jim Langdon Publisher Jessica Novak Editor Georgia Brooks Creative Director Susie Miller Marketing Coordinator Welcomen case you haven’t heard yet, we’ve announced our 2020-2021 Season! We’ve built a line- up of the very best in music, dance, and theater, and we’re so excited to finally share with you all we have in store. Check out pages 14-15 for a preview of each performance. I Board of Trustees Even though our Inaugural Season is coming to a close, we still have a few surprises behind Ross McKnight Chairman Carl Thoma Vice Chairman the curtain. Be sure to mark your calendar for Saturday, April 25, when we throw open our Kirk Jewell Treasurer doors for Encore!, a free day of music and performances that will be great entertainment for Gary Clark Secretary all ages. This one-day festival is a celebration of live entertainment by local artists, and will John Giovando Trustee Joe Hall Trustee feature groups like the Stillwater Chamber Singers, Town & Gown Theatre, the Community Burns Hargis Trustee Billie McKnight Trustee Music School, and many others. Thanks to the Arvest Bank Foundation this event is com- pletely free, so bring your friends and plan on spending the day with us. McKnight Center Staff Mark A. Blakeman Marilynn and Carl Thoma Executive Director As we prepare for our final concerts of the season, I’ve been feeling sentimental. The im- Mary Bugg Administrative and Office Assistant Donor Stewardship and Events Manager age below is our first McKnight Center “family portrait,” taken of the staff at our Hardhat Lindsay Love Tim Lynch Director of Operations Concert last September, the very first performance held in our new hall. This team has bond- Chrissi McCullough Lighting Director ed together over a shared passion for the performing arts, love for our Stillwater community, Sara Nichols Assistant Box Office Coordinator Jessica Novak Director of Marketing and a desire to bring excellence to all that we do. I’m so proud of what we’ve accomplished in Renae Perry Box Office Manager our Inaugural Season, and I hope your experiences with us have exceeded your expectations. Ethan Ward Audio Visual Technician Gaylin Washam House Manager There are a few family members not pictured in the photo – you! From the day you pledged Alex Wiedemann Production Manager Clint Williams Director of Development your support or drove slowly down University to peek at construction progress, or the mo- Darin Williams Education and Community Engagement Manager ment your heart skipped a beat from the excitement of attending a show, you became a Interns member of our family. Thank you for making The McKnight Center a true home for the Hayden Bryan Social Media Intern performing arts. See you next season! Roady Hollingsworth Box Office Intern Carly Nash McKnight Center Intern Cara Rich Graphic Design Intern Production Crew Rebecca Adams Production Assistant Logan Bone Stagehand Brooklyn Darby Stagehand Katelyn Frye Stagehand Nicole Mendyka Assistant Stage Manager Sheyenne Mitchell Stagehand Logan Sirbaugh Live Sound Technician Rachel Stine Stagehand Rebecca Turner Stagehand OVATIONS! is published by The McKnight Center staff. Back row, left to right: Darin Williams, Ethan Ward, Lindsay Love, Renae Perry, Sara Nichols. Front row, left to right: Mary Bugg, Alex Wiedemann, Gaylin Washam, Jessica Novak, Mark 1603 S. Boulder, Tulsa, OK 74119 Blakeman, Tim Lynch, Clint Williams. For advertising information, E-mail: [email protected] Tel. 918-585-9924, ext. 240, Fax 918-585-9926. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the written permission of The McKnight Center: 405-385-5167, MARK A. BLAKEMAN [email protected]. Marilynn and Carl Thoma Executive Director On the Cover: Sarah Coburn PHOTO BY SUSAN RODEBUSH 4 OVATIONS! Kevin Bell, Financial Advisor and Enrolled Agent. Melinda Bell, Financial Advisor and Enrolled Agent. Danny Cochran, Financial Advisor, Certified Public Accountant and the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants 2019 Outstanding Member in Financial Planning. No one likes to feel financially vulnerable. We are proud to provide tax-smart guidance that helps clients avoid financial problems, while maximizing the opportunity to build, protect and transition assets. We bring clarity regarding investments, tax, retirement and business issues to help eliminate the feeling of financial vulnerability. Corporate Office: 816 South Main, Stillwater. 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