2021–22 SEASON To Our Dear Friends of the Noorda Center and to All Prospective Circle Members,

As dean of the School of the Arts and ambitious and exhilarating vision into artistic director of The Noorda Center the stratosphere — and fill it with stars! for the Performing Arts, it has been As I’ve said many times, The Noorda, the highlight of my career to interact while creating world-class cultural with so many of you who have put arts experiences for the residents of your considerable time, passion, Utah County and beyond, serves to and resources behind the vision and further the mission of the School of mission of UVU and The Noorda to the Arts — which is to teach and train make it the cultural jewel of Utah the artists of tomorrow to be truly County. My gratitude simply cannot exceptional. This is accomplished by be overstated. As we build The Circle, the rare and astonishing interaction an elite group of arts patrons, donors, students receive with some of the and friends, it will make it possible for world’s greatest performers and us to bring in world-renowned artists legends. So please, join us. Become a like Audra McDonald, Bernadette member of The Circle — at whatever Peters, Josh Bell, and so many more level suits you. We promise it will be to our beloved county. We hope you an experience like no other! will choose to become an integral part of this exciting group of friends —STEPHEN PULLEN who wish to propel The Noorda’s Dean and Artistic Director

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Joshua Bell Join us as The Noorda welcomes one of the most celebrated violinists of all time. Joshua Bell’s career has spanned nearly four decades and over 40 albums, garnering international acclaim. Mr. Bell has played with practically every major orchestra in the world bringing him Grammy, Mercury, Gramophone, and Opus Klassik awards.

CONCERT HALL MON, SEP 20, 7:30 PM

4 2021–22 SEASON 2021–22 SEASON 5 A CELEBRATION OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE: Sergey Belyavsky Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company Internationally recognized as an extraordinary classical pianist, Sergey Belyavsky has toured and Repertory Dance Ensemble the most prestigious concert halls in the world. Join him at The Noorda as he performs in Concert in cooperation with the Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation. Utah is lucky to have not one but two nationally recognized contemporary CONCERT HALL dance companies. See them both together on stage with our impeccable UVU WED, NOV 10, 7:30 PM Department of Dance students for an unforgettable evening of grace, power, and athleticism.

SMITH THEATRE FRI & SAT, NOV 5 & 6, 7:30 PM

Voctave Christmas Voctave’s viral videos on YouTube have garnered them international renown. This evening will feature their moving and powerful vocal arrangements of Broadway, Disney, modern pop covers, and holiday favorites. Celebrate the season at The Noorda with this sensational ensemble. Featuring special guest One Voice Children’s Choir.

CONCERT HALL MON, DEC 13, 7:30 PM

6 2021–22 SEASON 2021–22 SEASON 7 La Bohème BY PUCCINI

This timeless tale of a love affair between a poor poet and seamstress contains some of the most famous and recognizable opera arias in the world and was the inspiration of the musical RENT. The Noorda is proud to collaborate with the Department of Music to produce this moving story with Puccini’s soaring score.

SMITH THEATRE PROFESSIONAL CAST: THU, SAT, & MON, JAN 20, 22 & 24 AT 7:30 PM

ACADEMIC CAST: WED-SAT, JAN 26-29, 7:30 PM

8 2021–22 SEASON 2021–22 SEASON 9 Trey McLaughlin and The Sounds of Zamar DIAVOLO | Architecture in Motion Known for their soul-stirring arrangements of gospel, musical theater, and original compositions, VOYAGE & TRAJECTORIE Trey McLaughlin and The Sounds of Zamar have received international accolades. Hailing from The magic in motion of DIAVOLO has amazed audiences around the world with their powerful and Georgia, Zamar is known for their rich harmonies and expressive gospel style. immersive performances and incredible run on “America’s Got Talent.” They come to The Noorda for a special two-night engagement. CONCERT HALL SAT, JAN 22, 7:30 PM SMITH THEATRE FRI & SAT, FEB 4 & 5, 7:30 PM

10 2021–22 SEASON 2021–22 SEASON 11 The Peking Acrobats L.A. THEATRE WORKS Delight the whole family as the world-famous Peking Lucy Loves Desi: A Acrobats push the limits of human ability — defying gravity with amazing displays of strength, flexibility, and power. Funny Thing Happened SMITH THEATRE TUES & WED, FEB 8 & 9, 7:30 PM on the Way to the Sitcom L.A. Theatre Works, the world’s leading producer of radio dramas, brings to The Noorda a live, hilarious, true story of beloved American icons Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. This unique staged radio play is something you won’t want to miss.

SMITH THEATRE THU, FEB 17, 7:30 PM

Time For Three Defying convention and boundaries, Time For Three stands at the busy intersection of Americana, modern pop, and classical music. Accompanied by the UVU Orchestra, this genre-bending group will take you on a musical journey you won’t soon forget!

SAT, FEB 26, 8:00 PM IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MASQUERADE BALL. SEE PAGE 18 FOR MORE DETAILS.

12 2021–22 SEASON 2021–22 SEASON 13 Goitse Ballet Folklórico Popular and award-winning Goitse (go-WITCH-a) hails from the Irish countryside and brings that unique musical de México culture to The Noorda. Goitse’s take on traditional Celebrating their 70th anniversary, Irish music along with their original compositions are Ballet Folklórico de México proudly recognized for their stunning energy and creativity. showcases the brilliant and colorful history of Mexican folklore from CONCERT HALL pre-Columbian civilizations through MON, FEB 28, 7:30 PM the modern era, complete with live orchestra and powerful choreography.

SMITH THEATRE WED, MAR 16, 7:30 PM

Chanticleer The reigning kings of male a cappella return to Utah with a repertoire that spans the ages to fascinate and enthrall audiences through luxurious perfection. Known internationally as “An Orchestra of Voices,” their breathtaking performances span all genres of vocal music, from classical repertoire to jazz, pop, and everything in between.

CONCERT HALL FRI, APR 29, 7:30 PM

14 2021–22 SEASON 2021–22 SEASON 15 Alice in Wonderland ANNA NIEDZWIEDZ BALLET SCHOOL IN POZNAN, POLAND

The astounding performance spectacle of Alice in Wonderland has wowed sold-out audiences throughout Europe before making its U.S. debut at The Noorda. Featuring international and local performers, this fantastical journey of music, dance, and performance following Alice down the rabbit hole will delight the whole family.

SMITH THEATRE FRI, MAY 13, 7:30 PM SAT, MAY 14, 2 PM & 7:30PM

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Well-Roared The Lion: The Legacy Masquerade Ball Music, dancing, costumes, and masked of Chris Clark identities — along with tasty treats — Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Christopher await to transport guests into a night Layton Clark and the impact he had on of fantasy and fun. Dress up as Glinda the UVU Theatre program as it rose to the Good Witch, Jean Valjean, Alice national prominence. Revisit some of his in Wonderland, the Phantom of the most well-known productions, not just Opera, Marie Antoinette, Tevye, or at UVU but from the state and country anyone who strikes your fancy and as well. All proceeds and gifts for this join us in a grand celebration of the production will go into the Christopher arts at our annual Masquerade Ball! Clark Scholarship in Directing. Costumes and masks or black tie and gowns are strongly encouraged (but SMITH THEATRE not required) at this annual tradition FRI & SAT, OCT 8 & 9, 7:30 PM that is always a highlight of the Utah County social season!

OC TANNER ATRIUM SAT, FEB 26 IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TIME FOR THREE CONCERT. ADD THE MASQUERADE BALL TO YOUR SUBSCRIPTION OR SINGLE- TICKET PURCHASE TO ENJOY THE ENTIRE EVENING.

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Utah UVU Museum Symphony of Art The Utah Symphony will continue This next year will see a lot of exciting to perform in their Utah County changes for the UVU Museum of Art. home of The Noorda Center during In addition to the always popular the 2021–22 season. Stay tuned for UVU Faculty Exhibition in the fall, the exciting announcement of their the museum is moving to a new upcoming performance dates. location and getting a new name. Thanks to an incredibly generous gift, we’re becoming the only house museum in the state as we move into the former Melanie Bastian home. With that transition, we’ll now be known as the UVU Museum of Art at Lakemount Manor. That expansion will give us more room and more exciting opportunities to expand on our mission of engaging with the community. To see all of the current programming at the UVU Museum of Art and follow construction updates on the new museum, please go to uvu.edu/museum/.

20 2021–22 SEASON 2021–22 SEASON 21 ACADEMIC SEASON Art & Design Dance The intense training and rare Gallery passion exhibited by our students We are pleased to announce the will be on display throughout introduction of a brand-new Art the year as The Noorda hosts & Design Gallery that will greatly performances from UVU’s Dance enhance the already phenomenal Department. The Ballroom offerings available for your enjoyment Team, Synergy Dance Company, through the School of the Arts. The Repertory Ballet Ensemble, new gallery is located near the Blair Contemporary Dance Ensemble, Box Office. This will be the inaugural and the Senior Capstone Dance year for having an on-campus gallery performances will grace our stages for the Art & Design Department. throughout the year. This gallery provides a unique space dedicated to spotlighting Truly exciting are the opportunities the best work being produced by for our dance students to participate our visual art students. Exhibits in collaborations with Repertory will rotate through the gallery on a Dance Theatre of Salt Lake City, biweekly basis showcasing group Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company, projects, graduating students’ senior and DIAVOLO | Architecture in projects, and curated shows. Genres Motion, performing with these that will be on display will include incredible companies on stage in photography, painting, illustration, The Noorda Series. ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, and graphic design. As you wait for plays, concerts, or other performances to begin or during intermissions, be sure and come visit this beautiful new gallery and award-winning art presented by the School of the Arts and the Art & Design Department.

22 2021–22 SEASON 2021–22 SEASON 23 ACADEMIC SEASON Music Theatre The Music Department produces over The 2021-22 Theatre Department 50 concerts each year featuring our season includes classic dramas, new department ensembles: Symphony works, and performances perfect for Orchestra, Chamber Choir, Men’s the whole family. Choir, Women’s Choir, Wind Symphony, Jazz Orchestra, Opera, and Contemporary Music groups including rock and a cappella. The Music Department is also eager to announce a department-wide Holiday Concert in December, celebrating the season through a variety of performances by our talented students. FALL: SPRING: THE HEIDI CHRONICLES PERSUASION As a highlight for the season, the by Wendy Wasserstein adapted by Melissa Leilani Larson from Jane Opera program will collaborate with Amphitheatre, September 2021 Austen The Noorda in a co-production of UVU directing debut of Assistant Professor Bastian, February 2022 Puccini’s La Bohème, showcasing Julie Heaton By the acclaimed playwright who brought us national talent alongside our student The Girl Who Drank the Moon which premiered and faculty performers. SILENT SKY at UVU in fall 2019 by Lauren Gunderson Bastian Theatre, October 2021 PIRATES OF PENZANCE Directed by Laurie Harrop-Purser by Gilbert and Sullivan Scott and Karen Smith Theatre, March 2022 JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH by Timothy Allen McDonald CHARLOTTE’S WEB Bastian Theatre, November 2021 by Joseph Robinette Directed by Lisa Hall Theatre for Youth and Education Touring Production, throughout spring 2022 SEÑORA TORTUGA by Roxanne Schroeder-Arce Theatre for Youth and Education Touring Production throughout fall 2021 Directed by Elizabeth Golden

24 2021–22 SEASON 2021–22 SEASON 25 BENEFITS OF CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP

$5,000 $10,000 $25,000* $50,000* $100,000* BRONZE SILVER GOLD PLATINUM ONYX

Season Tickets 2 2 4 6 8 Advance Season The Circle is an elite group of arts supporters at The Noorda. Our goal is simple: create a sphere Notification • • • • • of influence that unites those who wish to have a significant impact upon the performers, Priority Ticketing and patrons, and students who are transformed in our center for true artistic collaboration. Seating (two weeks in advance of public season • • • • • announcement) Your contribution and support will make this impact by enabling The Noorda to bring the greatest talent from across the world through its doors. While here, these performers and artists will Playbill Acknowledgment • • • • • collaborate with students, the community, and our youth. Many will set aside time to visit with Season Brochure Circle Members at exclusive VIP events. Acknowledgment • • • • • Donor Wall Please join these lifetime members of The Circle and show your support for the arts at UVU Acknowledgment • • • • • and The Noorda. In return for your membership, we look forward to showering you with Website Acknowledgment • • • • • exclusive benefits. Pre-Show & Intermission VIP Lounge Access • • • • • LIFETIME CIRCLE MEMBERS: MR. & MRS. ALAN AND KAREN ASHTON VIP Concierge • • • • MR. BRUCE BASTIAN VIP Gala: Masquerade Ball MR. & MRS. DARREN AND LISA BASTIAN and Dinner Ticket • • • • MR. & MRS. JEFF AND CRISTI BASTIAN VIP Guest Artist MR. & MRS. RICK AND HEATHER BASTIAN Meet-and-Greet • • • MR. & MRS. ROBBIE AND AMY BASTIAN Exclusive Donor THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Appreciation Events • • • DoTERRA Guest Artist VIP Dinners • • MR. & MRS. KEM AND CAROLYN GARDNER VIP Parking (one parking BARBARA BARRINGTON JONES FAMILY FOUNDATION spot per two tickets) • • THE RAY AND TYE NOORDA FAMILY FOUNDATION Social Media Spotlight NU SKIN (optional) • OC TANNER Electronic Display MR. & MRS. SCOTT AND KAREN SMITH Acknowledgment • UTAH COUNTY GOVERNMENT MR. KIM WILSON AND MRS. GAIL MILLER WILSON ZIONS BANK * Ask about our pledge options Fair market value per Circle Season Ticket is $357. Fair market value per Masquerade Ball Dinner is $50.

26 2021–22 SEASON 2021–22 SEASON 27 GETTING TO THE NOORDA

TICKETING in the theatres. Patrons will be asked to NORTHBOUND (FROM PROVO/NEPHI) PARKING Tickets are available at uvu.edu/thenoorda. finish or dispose of all foodstuffs before Enter I-15 northbound. For all performances after 5 p.m., patrons The Noorda uses an e-ticketing system entering the venue. Bottled water with a lid Continue north to exit 269, Orem. may park in adjacent lots M23, M29, and M21. that allows you to download your ticket can be taken into the theatre and is available Use the right two lanes to take exit Overflow parking is available in lot M22. directly to your mobile device from an email for purchase at the Blair Box Office. 269 to merge onto UT-265 E/W or text. Please bring your mobile device 1200 S/W University Pkwy. Before 5 p.m. on weekdays, permits are with that QR code or make sure to print ELECTRONIC DEVICES Use the left two lanes to turn left required for these and other lots across your tickets at home and bring them with Please turn off all electronics, including cell onto S Sandhill Rd (0.4 mi). campus, and visitors may be ticketed you. Printed versions of your tickets are phones, watches, tablets, etc. Photography At the traffic circle, take the first exit onto for parking in unauthorized stalls. available in person at the Blair Box Office. and recording of all kinds are strictly prohibited. Campus Drive/College Drive (0.2 mi). Please visit the UVU Parking Services Guests who are unable to comply with the Follow Campus Drive/College Drive to The website for complete information. REFUNDS AND EXCHANGES electronics policy may be asked to leave Noorda Center for the Performing Arts. As a benefit to our season subscribers, the theatre. Assisted listening devices are exchanges can occur up to 36 hours prior available for use from the Blair Box Office. to an event. Single-ticket exchanges may be charged a fee. There are no refunds for tickets. DIRECTIONS Utah Valley University’s main campus is AGE GUIDELINES located in Orem, Utah, just off of I-15 University The minimum age for events at The Noorda Parkway, exit 269. The Noorda Center for the is 6 years old, except for our family shows Performing Arts is located on Campus Drive, where all ages are welcome. No babes in the eastern (Mountainside) part of campus. in arms will be permitted in the theatres. Each person, regardless of age, must SOUTHBOUND (FROM SALT LAKE CITY) M23 have their own ticket. Crying children Enter I-15 southbound. should be escorted from the theatre as a Continue south to exit 269, Orem. NC M29 courtesy to other audience members. Use the right two lanes to take exit 269 for Route 265/University Parkway. LATE ARRIVALS Use the left lane to merge onto UT-265 To avoid disturbing other patrons, latecomers E/W 1200 S/W University Pkwy. will not be seated until an appropriate time Use the left two lanes to turn left 400 W arises, and they may not be seated in onto S Sandhill Rd (0.5 mi). their assigned seats until intermission. At the traffic circle, take the first exit onto Campus Drive/College Drive (0.2 mi). FOOD AND DRINKS Follow Campus Drive/College Drive to The Outside food and drinks are not permitted Noorda Center for the Performing Arts.

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All shows start at 7:30 unless otherwise noted. Artists and dates are subject to change. GET YOUR SEASON TICKETS NOW! Joshua Bell La Bohème The Masquerade Ball Sep 20 Jan 20, 22, 24 & 26-29* Time For Three choir lofts Individual tickets start at just $15. Purchase your season *Academic Cast Feb 26 Well-Roared Lion: tickets now and receive the following discounts: The Legacy of Chris Clark Trey McLaughlin and Goitse Oct 7 & 8 The Sounds of Zamar Feb 28 stage Jan 22 Purchase 3-4 shows and get 20% off the regular single- Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company Ballet Folklórico de México and Repertory Dance Theatre DIAVOLO | Architecture in Motion Mar 16 ticket price. That’s a savings of up to $48. in Concert Feb 4 & 5

Nov 5 & 6 Chanticleer orchestra section The Peking Acrobats Apr 29 Purchase 4-9 shows and get 25% off of the single-ticket Sergey Belyavsky Feb 8 & 9 price. That’s a savings of up to $86. Nov 10 Alice in Wonderland L.A. Theatre Works Anna Niedzwiedz Ballet School

Voctave Christmas Feb 17 May 13 & 14 parterre section Dec 13 Purchase 10+ shows and get 30% off the single-ticket price. That’s a savings of up to $127.50 if you buy 10 balcony shows and up to $190.50 if you buy the entire season. 2021-2022 SEASON CALENDAR CONCERT HALL In addition to your discount, as a season ticket holder SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

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The goal of life is rapture. Art is the way we experience it. Art is the transforming experience. —Joseph Campbell