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Welcome to the 2015-16 Season in Tacoma’s Historic Theater District

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Iconic concerts, inspired dance, belly laughs and more than a few surprises await you. We look forward to sharing a year of dazzling and diverse shows... There are good times ahead! For a listing of more upcoming events, visit BroadwayCenter.org.

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Dear Arts Lover and IN THIS ISSUE 2015-16 PROGRAM VOLUME III Valued Broadway 7 The Producers ...... March 6 Center Supporter,

8 Kahulanui ...... March 19 Welcome to the Broadway Center! 9 An Evening with Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl Keen ...... March 22 Whether this is your first visit to

11 Peter Frampton: RAW: An Acoustic Tour ...... March 26 LISA MUNET PHOTOGRAPHY Tacoma’s historic 12 PostSecret: The Show ...... April 1 Theater District or you are a longtime friend, thank you for being here. I’m 17 Saturday Night Fever ...... April 17 thrilled to share the experience of live performance with you. 18 Aimee Mann & Billy Collins ...... April 22 This spring will be highlighted by 21 ¡Fiesta Familia Folklore! ...... May 7 famous performers and celebrated musical productions – beginning with 22 Buddy Guy ...... May 25 Mel Brooks’ irreverent Broadway hit, The Producers. Then, sway and jive along 25 Arsenio Hall ...... June 4 with the original Hawaiian big band, Kahulanui. An Evening with Lyle Lovett BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2015–16 and Robert Earl Keen delivers a taste Deanna Keller, President • Amanda Nathan, Secretary of Texas to the Pantages, before Peter Stephanie Howe, Treasurer • Warren Willoughby, Immediate Past-President Frampton: RAW debuts his acoustic tour Christopher Algeo Nicole Hume Connie Ladenburg Vic Sweberg to round out March. Judy Baerg Lisa Jangard Darriel Menefee Monique Trudnowski In April, the profoundly intimate and Lois Bernstein Genie Jefferson Mark Pinto Mike Wark ultimately uplifting PostSecret: The Show Jim Burg Brooke Johnson Jumi Sakurai David Fischer, brings the internet phenomenon to life. Kim Fisher Clint Johnson Kristen Sawin Executive Director Tiffany Harmon Kathy Keele Bill Sterud Additionally, audiences will relive the Sarah Kendall Jim Storvick dance crazes of the ‘70s with Saturday BROADWAY CENTER STAFF Night Fever. Aimee Mann, the acclaimed Administration Events and Venue Rentals musician, teams up with former poet David Fischer, Executive Director Leilani Balais, Associate Director of Events laureate Billy Collins for wholly unique Lacey Wright, Associate Executive Director Emily Alm, Senior Events Manager evening of powerful works. Box Office & Marketing Sean Blacketer, Maintenance Coodinator Jared Wigert, Associate Director of Marketing Gini Sommer, Administrative & Volunteer Manager ¡Fiesta Familia Folklore! combines Mariesa Bus, Assistant Marketing Manager Klair Ethridge, Rental Sales Coordinator some of the most talented mariachi Mateo Herrera, Event Lead Hannah Jeske, Marketing Coordinator performers in Washington onstage with Katie Engel, Data and Patron Services Manager Jeff Jainga, Event Lead Vanessa Cadungug, Box Office Assistant Manager Ashley Shetler, Event Lead star tenor José Iñiguez. Later, Grammy Amanda Oliver, Box Office Assistant Manager Chris Tubig, Event Lead winning blues icon Buddy Guy performs Erin White, Box Office Sales Lead Front of House Team a special engagement. The season will end Sara Judy, Box Office Sales Representative Gail Thomason Jordan Devereaux, Box Office Sales Representative Blaise Bruckner Cori Mickelson with Arsenio Hall’s return to standup. Caroline McKee Silva, Box Office Sales Representative Marcus Bruner Jake Nix Together, we will experience art, Melanie Cole Riley Park Development Carissa Daniels Daniel Rounds community and life in vibrant downtown Becky Johnson, Director of Development Kirsten Deane-Ajax Aaron Wayne Tacoma. Thank you for joining the Alison Pride, Grant Writer Cayla Fields Rochelle Wells journey, and filling our historic theaters Nadine Kohler, Auction Coordinator Wes Hough with inspiration and joy. Education & Programs Finance Katie Lappier, Associate Director of Education Shannon Johnson, Associate Director of Finance Tony Gomez, Education Manager Aimee Takayoshi, Finance Assistant Marsha Walner, Assistant Manager of Education Operations Warmest regards, Darlene Anderson, Master Teaching Artist Scott Painter, Director of Operations Nicolette Andres, Master Teaching Artist Nick Shellman, Stage Department Coordinator Debbie Armstrong, Master Teaching Artist Warren Crain, Head Carpenter Angie Hanan, Master Teaching Artist Royce Baer, Lead Technician (Rialto) Jill Heinecke, Master Teaching Artist Josh Holcomb, Head Flyman Jennifer King, Master Teaching Artist Rich Tocher, Lead Technician (Theatre on the Square) Gabe McPherson, Master Teaching Artist David Fischer Don Littrell, Sound Technician Stephanie Pederson, Master Teaching Artist Executive Director Olivia Burlingame, Trainee Leah Scofield,Master Teaching Artist Mariah Jackson, Trainee Laura Shepherd, Master Teaching Artist Caroline McKee Silva, Trainee Charles Simmons, Master Teaching Artist All stage work performed by employees that are represented by IATSE, Local #15. encoreartsseattle.com 5 Where

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6 BROADWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS EAP 1_3 S template.indd 1 5/22/14 1:36 PM Broadway Center presents The Producers SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 2016 AT 3:00 P.M. PANTAGES THEATER APPROXIMATE RUN TIME: TWO HOURS WITH INTERMISSION

PERFORMERS J Ryan Carroll David Johnson (Max Bialystock) (Carmen Ghia) She Loves Me (Headwaiter) National Favorite credits: WIZARD OF Tour, Jesus Christ Superstar (King Herod) OZ (National Tour), FOSSE National Tour. NYC credits include (International Tour), Pippin (Utah Apple Tree (Snake), Pirates… (Major Shakespeare Festival), Ballet General) Into the Woods (Narrator) Concierto de Puerto Rico, Ballet Frederick Loewe Theatre., Little Shop… Clasico de la Havana, Les Ballets (Audrey 2) Arkansas Rep, Guys and Grandiva, American Repertory Dolls (Nicely Nicely) Music Theatre Ballet. Thanks and love to Nigel, North. Regional theaters include Music Lauren, Alison, Big League and Theatre Hall of Fame, Riverfront, and Muppet. @jryboosh, www. Broadway Grill. He studied musical jryancarroll.com theatre at NYU. As an entrepreneur, Jessica Ernest (Ulla), David owned and operated the popular a Southern Maine native, is honored Heaven nightclub in NYC until 2003. to be “flaunting it” every night with Special thanks to Alison, Nigel, Dan this talented cast and crew. Credits: Sher, the cast and crew, and most The Drowsy Chaperone (Janet Van importantly Karen, his mom. This is for de Graaff), Regional Premiere of you! Big Fish (MTW), Chicago (Annie SPONSOR Richard LaFleur (Leo Bloom) – ATP), Catch Me If You Can, Young is thrilled to be making his national Frankenstein, Donn Arden’s Jubilee in touring debut! Richard hails from Las Vegas. Thank you to my super Montreal Canada, trained in England, supportive family. and is currently based in New York Thomas Slater (Franz Liebkind) City. Training: Bristol Old Vic is incredibly excited to be joining the Theatre School (MFA Acting), AMDA cast of The Producers for the first time! New York. Previous credits: Lead Originally from Portland, OR, Thomas Singer on both Royal Caribbean and lives in NYC with his wife, Laura, and Carnival Cruise Lines, La Cage Aux their dog, Linus. Credits: The Drowsy Folles (Chantalle – Weathervane Rep Chaperone (Underling – Broadway Theatre), The Winter’s Tale (Autolycus Rose), The Music Man (Jacey Squires – – Tobacco Factory Theatre, UK). Lots Broadway Rose), City of Angels (Angel MEDIA of love to Rob, Ash, J, Fletch, and my City 4 Tenor – Lakewood Theater) Lindsay. For my mom and dad. www. Allegra Berglund (Ensemble) RichardLafleur.com is thrilled to be a part of this company! John B. Boss (Roger De Bris) Credits: Evita (The Gallery Players), debuts with Big League. John is based in Songs for a New World (Woman 1 – Chicago. Credits: Persuasion (Sir Walter Porch Light Productions), Carousel Wizard of Oz (Wicked Witch u/s, – Edinburgh Fringe/ U.K. Tour), Les (Julie), Thoroughly Modern Millie Glinda u/s – Fireside Theater). Thanks Miserables (Thenardier – Edgerton (Millie). UW-Stevens Point BFA to my supportive family and friends! Performing Arts), La Cage (Albin Musical Theatre. Thanks to God, – Little Theatre Sullivan), Man of family, and Big League! Priscilla Curtis (Ensemble) is thrilled to be a part of this spectacular LaMancha (Quixote – Drama Group), Courtney Brady (Ensemble) Sound of Music (Max – Brightside show. Favorite credits: The Will Rogers is uber-excited to be on The Producers Follies (Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, Theatre), Annie (Warbucks – Variety Tour! Credits – proud member of The Theatre St. Louis), Aladdin (Genie – Lyceum Theatre) Sophisticated Ladies, USO Show Troupe! International: Chicago, Anything Goes, Guys and Dolls, American Family Tour). Thanks to Holland America and Regent Seven Big League and love to my family and Seas Cruise Lines. Regional: Crazy For friends back home. You (Follies Girl – Riverside Theater), CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

encoreartsseattle.com 7 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 Many thanks to Big League, Greg, and White Christmas (Atlanta Lyric Theatre). Family! All the love to my family! Kelsey Morales (Ensemble) Elise Dwenger (Ensemble) Previously, she danced at Walt Disney is delighted to tour with The Producers! World and Universal Studios. Thanks to Credits: Crazy For You (Margie- mom, family and friends for their love Riverside Theatre), 42nd Street and and support! Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Lyric Theatre Michael O’Connor (Ensemble) OKC), IPL Yuletide (ISO), Miracles is thrilled to be joining The Producers’ (Busch Gardens), Showroom At Sea team on the road! He is based out of (Stiletto Entertainment). Love to Nick. NYC and is a recent and proud graduate Taylor Eliason (Ensemble) of SUNY New Paltz. Thank you to following the advice of his my family and friends for their endless underwhelmed piano teacher, Taylor support. took up singing at age 9 and has since Nick Raynor (Ensemble) performed around the world. Favorite Touring credits (U.S.): A Chorus Line credits include: Drowsy Chaperone (Mark), Guys and Dolls (Scranton Slim, (Robert); South Pacific (Lt. Cable); Nicely Nicely u/s). Regional credits: Urinetown (Lockstock) . ILYMTAITW! Pippin (Leading Player), Hair (Claude), Ford Haeuser (Ensemble) Tommy (Tommy u/s, Dance Captain, is super excited to hit the road with Lad 1). Huge thank you to his family/ The Producers! Credits: Crazy for You, friends for their love and tremendous Broadway Center Hairspray, A Wonderful Life (Prather support. Make sure to say hello presents Entertainment), Princess Cruises throughwww.nickraynor.com! (Dancer). Enjoy the show!!! James Roberts IV (Ensemble) Kahulanui Zach Hawthorne (Ensemble) James Roberts IV is excited and grateful SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2016 is pumped for his 1st national tour! This to share the stage with this wonderful AT 7:30 P.M. Nebraska native graduated from PPU cast! Favorite credits include: Hair RIALTO THEATER and now lives in NYC. Endless love to (International Tour), Memphis (Arkansas APPROXIMATE RUN TIME: Mom, Dad, Ryan and Caitlyn. Rep), …Spelling Bee (Jenny Wiley), TWO 45 MINUTE SETS WITH Children of Eden (Mill Mountain), INTERMISSION Jeff Sullivan (Ensemble) Born and Bread in Newfoundland, Chicago (Greenbrier Valley), and Canada. Just off the International Tour Hairspray (STONC). Instagram: @ 2014 GRAMMY AWARD of Beauty and the Beast. Regional: Paper jamesroberts96 Twitter: @jamesrob96 NOMINEES Mill Playhouse, Surflight Theatre, www.jamesrobertsIV.com There is a new wave coming from Allenberry Playhouse. NYFA MT 2013. Mandie Russak (Ensemble) Hawaii, a blend of traditional music Many thanks to The Mine, my friends, is overjoyed to be a part of this show! and the Big Band Swing brought to the and “me folks!” www.jeff-sullivan.com A Pittsburgh based actress. Thanks so Aloha State by U.S. servicemen during much to Big League for making her first World War II. Its leading exponent is Heather Klobukowski national tour so special. mandierussak. Kahulanui, a nine piece band—four (Ensemble) horns plus guitar, bass, ukulele, drums Credits: Mary Poppins (Ensemble/ wix.com/mandierussak and steel—whose energy and dynamic Winifred Banks u.s – Woodminster Anne Marie Snyder (Ensemble) arrangements have caused a sensation Amphitheatre), NYC Fashion Week is thrilled to be touring again. Credits: throughout the Islands. Their debut CD, (Dancer- Alma NYC), Neon Trees National Tour: The Wizard of Oz Hula Ku’I, was nominated for a 2014 (Back-Up Dancer- 9:30 Club) (Ensemble) Regional: White Christmas Grammy Award in the Regional Roots www.heatherklobukowski.com (Ensemble/ Rhoda U.S. – The Fulton), category, and soon Hawaii’s Kings of Hairspray (LouAnn – Flat Rock Marie Lemon (Ensemble) Swing will be bringing their unique Playhouse), The Producers (Ensemble – National Tour: Elf. Off-Broadway: The style to audiences across America. Flat Rock Playhouse). Much love to my Berenstain Bears LIVE. BFA, Millikin Kahulanui band leader, Lolena amazing family and friends. University. With all my heart: Alison, Naipo, Jr. found inspiration from his cast, creative. For mom, dad, Sissy. Charlie Tingen (Ensemble) Grandfather, Robert Kahulanui, who www.marielemon.com National tour debut! Proud graduate was a member of the Royal Hawaiian Samantha Martin (Ensemble) of Coastal Carolina University (BFA Band during an era when horns National Tour debut! Regional credits: ‘14). Thanks to Big League and Franck and drums were a part of Hawaiian The Drowsy Chaperone (Janet), Bye Bye Casting. Love to David, Monica, and music. In the CD liner notes for this Birdie (Deborah Sue). BGSU graduate. mom & dad! www.CharlieTingen.com debut release Hawaii radio icon Sylark Rossetti elaborates:

8 BROADWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Broadway Center presents An Evening with Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl Keen

TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2016 SPONSORS AT 7:30 P.M.• PANTAGES THEATER APPROXIMATE RUN TIME: 2 1/2 HOURS, NO INTERMISSION Lyle Lovett A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of “Throughout Hawaii in the 20s and Americana, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and 30s, one could find orchestras playing blues in a convention-defying manner Hawaiian Swing and the house would that breaks down barriers. Whether be jumping. Lolena and Kahulanui Kahulanui Band Members on Hula touring as a ‘Duo’ or with his ‘Acoustic borrow from these influences and Ku’i: Lolena Naipo, Jr on rhythm Group’ or ‘The Large Band’, Lovett’s live perform classic Hawaiian songs in a guitar, lead vocals, arrangements, performances show not only the breadth syncopated style making Hawaiian harmonies; Patrick Eskildsen on lead of this Texas legend’s deep talents, but also Swing vibrant and alive in Hawaii today. guitar, bass, background vocals; Robert the diversity of his influences, making him Lolena ‘Lena’ Naipo, Jr. goes back to his Duke Tatom on ukulele, background one of the most infectious and fascinating roots in Kahulanui’s first release, Hula vocals and Tim Taylor on drums and musicians in popular music. Since his Ku’i. It’s Hawaiian Swing at its finest.... ipu. Kahulanui Horns and Steel: Jesse self-titled debut in 1986, Lyle Lovett has one of the most innovative releases to Snyder on tenor sax; Duncan Bamsey evolved into one of music’s most vibrant come out of the islands.” on alto & baritone sax; Garry Russell and iconic performers. Among his many Lolena accompanied his Dad who on trombone; Andrea Lindborg on accolades, besides the four Grammy played music with Aunty Genoa Keawe, trumpet; and Greg Sardinha, Paul Awards, he was given the Americana Music Andy Cummings among others. As Kim, Dwight Tokumoto on steel guitar. Association’s inaugural Trailblazer Award, Lolena grew in his abilities he would Produced at Lava Tracks Recording and was named the Texas State Musician. accompany musicians like Darrell Studio on Hawaii island by Hawaii’s His oeuvre, rich and eclectic, is one Lupenui, Kekua Fernandez and even first Grammy Award-winner, Charles of the most beloved of any living artist the Hawaiian Airlines Serenaders and Michael Brotman, for Palm Records. working today. others… With musical influences from Hula Ku’i was also a finalist in 2013 Robert Earl Keen Uncle Alvin Kaleolani Isaac’s, Ray for the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards “The road goes on forever ...” Kinney, Sam Koki, Lani McIntire and (Hawaii’s version of the Grammy It’s not always easy to sum up a career — even Spike Jones, I am excited for you Awards) in three categories: Album to hear Kahulanui with the Kahulanui of the Year, Group of Year and Most horn section.” Promising New Artist of the Year. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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EAP full-page template.indd 1 1/29/16 3:28 PM CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 let alone a life’s ambition — so succinctly, but those five words from Robert Earl Keen’s calling-card anthem just about do it. You can complete the lyric with the next five words — the ones routinely shouted back at Keen by thousands of fans a night (“and the party never ends!”) — just to punctuate the point with a flourish, but it’s the part about the journey that gets right to the heart of what makes Keen Broadway Center presents tick. Some people take up a life of playing music with the goal of someday reaching a Peter destination of fame and fortune; but from the get-go, Keen just wanted to write and sing his own songs, and to keep writing Frampton: and singing them for as long as possible. Now three-decades on from the release RAW of his debut album — with well over a SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 2016 AT dozen other records to his name, thousands 7:30 P.M. of shows under his belt and still no end in PANTAGES THEATER sight to the road ahead — Keen remains APPROXIMATE RUN TIME: 120 as committed to and inspired by his muse MINUTES WITH INTERMISSION as ever. And as for accruing recognition, well, he’s done alright on that front, too; from his humble beginnings on the Texas Following his summer co-headlining The Way” and more. Acoustic Classics folk scene, he’s blazed a peer, critic, and run with American rock legends also includes one new song, “All Down fan-lauded trail that’s earned him living- Cheap Trick, Peter Frampton is back to Me,” which was co-written by legend (not to mention pioneer) status in on the road, this time performing Kennedy. “All Down to Me” is also the the Americana music world. And though an acoustic only set for the first time only track on the record that features a the Houston native has never worn his ever. Gordon Kennedy, Frampton’s guest musician. Texas heart on his sleeve, he’s long been longtime collaborator and co-producer The new album was mixed by regarded as one of the Lone Star State’s of his Grammy Award-winning Grammy Award-winning engineer Jeff finest (not to mention top-drawing) true album Fingerprints, will join him on Balding (Don Henley, Lionel Richie, singer-songwriters. He was still a relative tour as well as an added special guest, Joe Cocker) and produced by Frampton unknown in 1989 when his second studio Frampton’s son, singer and guitarist himself. Of the recording process, album, West Textures, was released — Julian Frampton. Frampton explains, “The approach I especially on the triple bill he shared at the Peter notes, “This is a first for me took on this was that each song came time touring with legends Townes Van and I’m very excited about doing a across as if you are the first person to Zandt and Guy Clark — but once fellow whole show acoustically. I couldn’t do it hear this song after I wrote it. I had to Texas icon Joe Ely recorded both “The without the help of, my writing partner reverse engineer each song in order to Road Goes on Forever” and “Whenever of 15 years, Gordon Kennedy who will get this result, which I feel I achieved.” Kindness Fails” on his 1993 album, Love be joining me for these shows. I see this Peter Frampton remains one of the and Danger, the secret was out on Keen’s show being ‘me’ performing the songs most celebrated artists and guitarists credentials as a songwriter’s songwriter. By just as I wrote them on acoustic guitar in rock history. At 16, he was lead the end of the decade, Keen was a veritable or piano. I have done a lot of shows singer and guitarist for British band household name in Texas, headlining a including 2 or 3 acoustic solo pieces the Herd. At 18, he co-founded one millennial New Year’s Eve celebration in and always enjoy the way it draws the of the first super groups, seminal rock Austin that drew an estimated 200,000 audience and myself closer together.” act Humble Pie. His session work people. Keen has continued to write, Julian adds, “I couldn’t be more includes collaborations with such record, and tour across the nation. In 2001 ecstatic about the opportunity to legendary artists as George Harrison, he released Gravitational Forces, followed support a legend while simultaneously Harry Nilsson, David Bowie, Jerry Lee by Farm Fresh Onions (2003), What I spending time with family. Two birds, Lewis, Ringo Starr, John Entwistle and Really Mean (2005) The Rose Hotel one stone.” many others. His fifth solo album, the (2009) and 2011’s Ready for Confetti . On his forthcoming his new album, electrifying Frampton Comes Alive! is In 2012, he was inducted into the Texas Acoustic Classics, Frampton brings us celebrating its 40th anniversary this year Heritage Songwriters Hall of Fame along stripped-down versions of his classic and remains one of the top-selling live with the late, great Van Zandt and his old hits including “Lines On My Face,” records of all time. college buddy, Lyle Lovett. “Do You Feel Like I Do,” “Show Me

encoreartsseattle.com 11 Broadway Center presents PostSecret: the Show FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2016 AT 7:30 P.M. • PANTAGES THEATER APPROXIMATE RUN TIME: 120 MINUTES WITH INTERMISSION

Written by All roles PostSecret: The Show was workshopped MEDIA Kahlil Ashanti performed by: at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. All TJ DAWE Kerry Ipema JUSTIN SUDDS Abby Rowold of the stories featured in this show are FRANK WARREN TJ Dawe true. The majority of the text in the show is taken from postcards and emails Director Live music submitted to Frank Warren, creator TJ DAWE performed by: Elyadeen Anbar of PostSecret.com, by the PostSecret Production Stage community. Special thanks to Blumenthal Manager Composer: Performing Arts, Fireman Creative, Reese ANNA KATHERINE Mario Vaira Butler, IMAlive, HopeLine, Active Minds, PARTNER MOORE Animation by: Matt Kridel, K.C. Morrisseau and all Stage Manager The Glossary, Egg our amazing interns and volunteers. KAT ROTHER Studios, Jeremy Thank you to the Firehall Arts Centre in Stewart, and Dana Executive Producer Goldman Vancouver, British Columbia, for their Right Angle early support and for being the host to Entertainment Sound editing by: the Canadian premiere. Jared Brickman

Tour Direction: MESSAGE FROM FRANK In House Booking WARREN: Tour Marketing: “Two weeks ago I was placed in a psych Yarni Poland ward for attempting to take my own life. I was sitting alone until another boy came up to me and simply said,

12 BROADWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS ‘You’re not the most f**ked up person perform Character A for their workshop anymore.’ For the first time in my life at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park I didn’t feel like I was the only one in 2012. Abby began her training as struggling.” Like many of the secrets an actor in the undergraduate theatre shared with me, this email about an program at the University of Northern intimate encounter between strangers is Iowa. After receiving her BA in theatre one I will never forget. It’s the story of she moved to Chicago, Illinois, where a boy telling a girl the secret she needs she performed in storefront theatres to hear. It’s a twisted and beautiful and trained with the Second City TACOMA valentine. Tonight’s performance is a Conservatory. In 2011 she received her love letter to PostSecret. MFA in Acting from Indiana University. – By Frank Warren While at IU, Abby was given a travel grant to study with Patsy Rodenburg GIVE US FEEDBACK at Michael Howard studios in New We’re eager for your feedback, as this York. She also won the Theatre and work is still developing. If you have Drama Merit Award and the Rosemary thoughts that occur to you later or that R. Schwartzel Scholarship. Highlights you don’t have a chance to express right from Abby’s numerous theatre after the show, please email us directly: credits include: Regional: Richard II, [email protected] directed by Henry Woronicz, at Utah And help us spread the word by Shakespeare Festival (Duchess of York); telling your friends on social media. Cincinnati Shakespeare Company: Please consider submitting a secret Comedy of Errors (Abbess) and Little of your own for possible inclusion Women (Aunt March); Diogenes in today’s performance in the box in Theatre Company: Relatively Speaking the lobby. There are blank postcards (Sheila Carter); Cinderella Kids with available. The Children’s Theatre (Stepmother); PostSecret Unheard Voices at Playhouse in the Park (Character A); Brown WHO’S WHO County Playhouse: There Goes the Kerry Ipema (Actor) Bride (Ursula), Present Laughter Kerry Ipema is an actor, improviser, (Monica Reed); Indiana Festival and producer in New York City. She Theater: Ah, Wilderness! (Essie), performs in the interactive Off- You Can’t Take it With You (Penny Broadway show Accomplice, as an Sycamore); Phoenix Theatre: Jericho improviser at The People’s Improv (Beth); Cardinal Stage: Annie (Miss Theatre, and is a member of the Hannigan). Chicago credits: Top Girls resident acting company at The (Isabella Bird/Joyce), The Crucible Flea. She studied improv with the (Ann Putman), Anna Karenina (Dolly). Upright Citizens Brigade, Shakespeare Abby’s other favorite roles include in Oxford at BADA’s Midsummer The Winter’s Tale (Paulina), Rabbit Intensive, and has a BFA from Indiana Hole (Becca), and The Clean House University in Musical Theatre. Favorite (Virginia). Abby is the co-creator roles include Rosalind in As You Like and co-artistic director of SHEatre, It, Lil’ Bit in How I Learned to Drive, Cincinnati’s Women’s Theatre, which and Laurey in Oklahoma. She is also produces theatre by and about women the creator and producer for Lady Bits, for everyone. a semi-annual fundraiser for Planned TJ Dawe (Actor, Director and Parenthood. Although originally from Writer) the Chicagoland area, Kerry has lived TJ Dawe is a writer/ director/performer in Brooklyn since becoming an adult. from Vancouver, BC who’s worked www.kerryipema.com exclusively creating and touring new Abby Rowold (Actor) theatre pieces. He’s participated in more Abby Rowold is pleased to be joining than one hundred theatre and comedy the PostSecret: The Show cast and crew festivals worldwide. His co-written on their North American tour. Abby play Toothpaste and Cigars was adapted currently lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was first introduced to PostSecret: The Show as the “local actor” called into to CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

encoreartsseattle.com 13 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Show. www.elyadeenanbar.com City of Auburn into the feature film What If, featuring Kahlil Ashanti (Writer) Daniel Radcliffe and Adam Driver. He Kahlil Ashanti is an actor and survivor co-created and directed The One Man who got tired of waiting to be picked. Star Wars Trilogy, and One Man Lord So he picked himself.Best known for his Saturday, March 12, 7:30 pm of the Rings, which have been touring Off Broadway solo show Basic Training, Michael Tomlinson the globe for more than a decade. If you AAT | $20/$18 five world tours with Tops In Blue and punch his name into YouTube, along performing magic in Japanese at Caesars March 18 & 19, 7:30 pm with the word “Medicine,” you’ll find Palace Las Vegas for three years. Awards Broadway’s Next Hit Musical a full video of his solo show Medicine include NY Times Critics Pick, Drama AAT | $20/$18 which describes his experiences using League Nomination for Distinguished the shamanic plant brew ayahuasca in a Saturday, March 26, 7:30 pm Performance, Scotsman Fringe First, Just One Look: therapeutic setting. You can find scripts GreyFriars Bobby Award and 3 sellout Tribute to Linda Ronstadt to some of his monologues on amazon. seasons at the Edinburgh Fringe. Twice AAT | $20/$18 com. He teaches a course on how to selected for Cirque Du Soleil as a turn your ideas and stories into solo Saturday, April 2, 7:30 pm character actor, Kahlil is ridiculously Glenn Miller Orchestra shows at Langara College in Vancouver. excited to be a creator, writer and APAC | $22/$20 He and his girlfriend lead workshops on producer for PostSecret: The Show. personality types, and making creativity Twitter@kahlilashanti, Saturday, April 9 a part of your regular life. If you www.kahlilashanti.com. 2 pm & 7:30 pm mention the word “enneagram” to him, Chris you’ll have a very hard time shutting Justin Sudds (Co- Creator, Perondi’s Executive Producer) him up. He asks questions on Facebook, Stunt Dog Justin is honoured to work with such and Tweets links to things he’s reading Experience an incredibly talented cast, crew APAC | $15/$12 @TJ_Dawe. and creative team. He has had a Elyadeen Anbar (Musician) successful career in theatrical touring, Elyadeen Anbar was born in Los management, programming and Angeles, California, later living in producing branded entertainment for Montreal, Chicago and New York City. the stage. Justin has produced touring Although discouraged by his rejection for America’s Got Talent LIVE, The from Hogwarts academy, Elyadeen Price is Right LIVE, Rudolph The Saturday, May 7, 7:30 pm found that music was his ultimate Close to You: Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical, The Music of The Carpenters passion. He enrolled in the music One-Man Star Wars Trilogy and Sing- AAT | $20/$18 conservatory at DePaul University in a-Long Sound of Music among many the fall of 2004. He began residencies others. He lives in Vancouver with his Saturday, May 14, at the esteemed Green Mill and Andy’s 7:30 pm wife and young son. Special thanks to Third Stage: Jazz, Chicago’s mainstay jazz venues. Eran, Henry, Mom and Julie for their Tribute to He performed at the Symphony Center, confidence and support. Boston Navy Pier, the United Center and Frank Warren (Founder and AAT | $20/$18 more of the city’s legendary venues, in Writer) a variety of musical contexts. While Frank Warren is the founder and visiting New York City for the curator of PostSecret; an ongoing first time as an adult, Elyadeen was community art project where people overwhelmed by the sounds and soul mail in their secrets anonymously on of the city, and decided to relocate. He one side of a postcard. The works found a home in Brooklyn and enjoyed have been exhibits in galleries and participating in the city’s vibrant and museums around the world including; progressive music scene. Elyadeen MoMA, The Smithsonian Postal performed everywhere from the Blue Museum, The Winnipeg Art Gallery June 4, 10, 11, 17 & 18, 7 pm Note to BB King’s, toured throughout and The American Visionary Art June 5, 12 & 19, 2 pm the United States, Europe and Japan, Museum. There have been six New Auburn Community Players: and contributed guitar and production Mary Poppins York Times bestselling PostSecret books to several albums. He released an EP AAT | $15/$13 presale; $20/$18 at the door and the PostSecret blog has garnered of his own original music under the over 750,000,000 hits and won several moniker Self Esteem in the winter of Webby Awards. Frank continues to TICKETS 2014. Now living in Los Angeles, he share secrets at colleges and events, www.auburnwa.gov/arts continues to perform, compose, and including TED. He recently received 253-931-3043 write about music, and is excited about the Mental Health Advocacy Lifetime his involvement with PostSecret: The

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16 BROADWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS that operated the Tanglewood Barn Theatre in Clemmons, NC. Ron has directed 76 productions in professional, educational and community theatre. He has a Master of Fine Arts in acting and directing from the University of NC Greensboro. Ron serves on the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Theatre Conference. Right Angle Entertainment (Producer) Right Angle Entertainment was co-founded by industry veterans SPONSOR Alison Spiriti and Justin Sudds in 2014. Specializing in the production, management and distribution of live theatrical and concert events, RAE has Broadway Center presents worked with brands and companies such as America’s Got Talent, Cirque Saturday du Soleil, Lucasfilm, DreamWorks, SCENES & MUSICAL NBC, Live Nation, Michael Cohl NUMBERS & S2BN among many others. Right Night Fever TIME: 1977. Angle Entertainment works closely SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2016 PLACE: BAY RIDGE, BROOKLYN and MANHATTAN. and collaboratively with managers, AT 3:00 P.M ACT I producers, artists, agents, studios and PANTAGES THEATER Scene 1: Street/Shirt Store/Paint Store APPROXIMATE RUN TIME: 120 “Stayin’ Alive” Tony and Company licensors to bring their brands and Scene 2: Manero Home properties to life on stage. With over 35 MINUTES WITH INTERMISSION Scene 3: Outside 2001 Odyssey years collective experience in presenting “Boogie Shoes” Tony, Bobby, Joey, Double J, Gus CAST Scene 4: Inside 2001 Odyssey on the road, managing and representing Tony MATTHEW BAKER “Disco Inferno” Candy, Monty and Company artists, and producing new work, Stephanie DANIELLE MARIE GONZALEZ Scene 5: Verrazano Bridge Annette ANNA BAKER Scene 6: Manero Home RAE’s founding partners have robust Bobby C LANCE BORDELON “Top of Your Game” Tony relationships with the leaders in our Jay JJ BUTLER Scene 7: Outside & Inside Dance Studio Frank Senior CHRIS CARSTEN Scene 8: On the Street industry as well as a deep understanding Joey MICHAEL J . CLARK “How Deep is Your Love” Pauline and Bobby of the live event landscape both Double J MACLAIN DASSATTI Scene 9: Manero Home domestically and internationally. Doreen KATIE LaDUCA Scene 10: Inside Dance Studio / Street / Cafe Candy MARIA LAWSON “100 Reasons” Tony and Stephanie Blumenthal Performing Arts Salesman/ Scene 11: Street Frank Junior IKE McLEAN “Jive Talkin’” Bobby, Joey, Double J, Gus (BPA) operates six theaters in Charlotte, Fusco WALTER A . MILANI Scene 12: Inside Dance Studio North Carolina. Its highly diverse Cesar GABRIEL ANDREW REYES “If I Can’t Have You” Annette arts and education programs range Monty GABRIEL RODRIGUES Scene 13: 2001 Odyssey Gus BENJAMIN PAUL ROWAN “Night Fever” Candy, Monty, and Ensemble from blockbuster musicals to dance, Flo YVONNE STRUMECKI “You Should Be Dancing” Tony and Company music and family attractions. Under Pauline JENNA LEIGH ZITO ACT II the direction of CEO Tom Gabbard, DANCE ENSEMBLE Scene 1: 2001 Odyssey / Street BPA has a staff of over 120 full-time KATHERINE MARGO BROWN, JJ BUTLER, “Nights on Broadway” Candy, Annette, Pauline NICOLAS DE LA VEGA, JAMES DU CHATEAU, Scene 2: Tony’s Bedroom professionals, and an annual budget MARLON FELIZ, GABRIEL ANDREW REYES, Scene 3: Dance Studio exceeding $35 million, making it the KATHERINE STANAS, LAUREN TANNER Scene 4: Paint Store largest arts non-profit in the Carolinas. Scene 5: Outside Stephanie’s Apartment / A Park / SWINGS The Manero Home Broadway, national tours and London BANJI ABORISADE, KATIE LADUCA “What Kind of Fool” Stephanie productions in which BPA has served as Scene 6: Hospital DANCE CAPTAIN Scene 7: Inside 2001 Odyssey a co-producer or investor include Monty KATIE LaDUCA “Open Sesame” Monty, Candy, and Ensemble Danced Python’s Spamalot, The Color Purple by Chester and Shirley MUSICIANS “More Than a Woman” Monty and Candy Danced by (2005 and 2015), Kinky Boots, Matilda, Ethan Andersen, Conductor Tony and Stephanie Traces, Legally Blonde; Pippin, Something Kelly Thomas (Keys 2/Assistant Conductor), Tom “Salsation” Danced by Cesar and Maria Goslin (Guitar), David Vincola (Drums), Will Hack Rotten, On Your Feet, Frost/Nixon, RED, “How Deep is Your Love” (Reprise) Bobby (Bass) Scene 8: Verrazano Bridge Basic Training, The Mountaintop, American “Tragedy” Tony UNDERSTUDIES & STAND-BYS “Top of Your Game” (Reprise) Tony in Paris and Waitress. Banji Aborisade (Monty), JJ Butler (Tony, Frank Scene 9: Outside Stephanie’s Apartment Junior), Katie LaDuca (Stephanie, Annette, Pauline, Finale Tony and Stephanie Candy), Mike McLean (Joey, Double J, Gus, Bobby) There will be one fifteen-minute intermission .

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Billy Collins & Selected Poems, Nine Horses, The recipient of the Poetry Foundation’s Mark United States Poet Laureate Trouble With Poetry and Other Poems, Twain Award for Humor in Poetry. His (2001–2003) Ballistics, Horoscopes for the Dead and poems have been translated into numerous Billy Collins is an American phenomenon. Picnic, Lightning. A collection of his haiku, languages. No poet since Robert Frost has managed She Was Just Seventeen, was published In June 2001, Billy Collins was to combine high critical acclaim with by Modern Haiku Press in fall 2006. He appointed United States Poet Laureate such broad popular appeal. His work has has also published two chapbooks, Video 2001-2003. In January 2004, he was named appeared in a variety of periodi¬cals Poems and Pokerface. In addition, he has New York State Poet Laureate 2004-06. He including The New Yorker, The Paris edited two anthologies of contemporary is a Distinguished Professor of English at Review, and The American Scholar, he poetry: Poetr y 180: A Turn-ing Back to Lehman College of the City University of is a Guggenheim fellow and a New York Poetr y and 180 More: Extraor¬dinary New York, as well as a Senior Distinguished Public Library “Literary Lion.” His last Poems for Every Day, was the guest Fellow of the Winter Park Institute at three collections of poems have broken editor of The Best American Poetry 2006, Rollins College. sales records for poetry. His readings and edited Bright Wings: An Illustrated are usually standing room only, and his Anthology of Poems about Birds, illustrated Aimee Mann audience – enhanced tremendously by his by David Allen Sibley (November 2009). “I’ve always been fascinated with eccentric appearances on National Public Radio – His most recent book, Aimless Love: New personalities,” says Los Angeles singer includes people of all backgrounds and age and Selected Poems 2003 – 2013, is a New songwriter Aimee Mann. On Smilers, groups. The poems themselves best explain York Times bestseller. her seventh solo CD, Mann presents this phenomenon. The typical Collins Included among the honors Billy Collins thirteen exquisitely-crafted new songs poem opens on a clear and hospitable note has received are fellowships from the about the inner life of people living far but soon takes an unexpected turn; poems New York Foundation for the Arts, the from the bright lights of success or fame. that begin in irony may end in a moment National Endowment for the Arts, and the Some of them are wanderers searching of lyric surprise. No wonder Collins sees Guggenheim Foundation. He has also been for meaning on the road, others look for his poetry as “a form of travel writing” and awarded the Oscar Blumenthal Prize, the it in a shot glass or by losing themselves considers humor “a door into the serious.” Bess Hokin Prize, the Frederick Bock Prize, in the blue trance of a tv set, and still It is a door that many thousands of readers and the Levinson Prize — all awarded by others believe their deliverance will come have opened with amazement and delight. Poetry magazine. He has also received the through money. From the punch drunk Billy Collins has published ten Aiken-Taylor Award in Modern American characters haunting the twilight world collections of poetry, including Questions Poetry, The Hall-Kenyon Prize, and the of a dusty downtown boxing gym, to a About Angels, The Art of Drowning, Mailer Prize for Poetry. In October 2004, onetime financial big shot who’s returned Sailing Alone Around the Room: New Collins was selected as the inaugural home after taking a tumble, Mann

18 BROADWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS paints spare, vivid portraits of people palate, thus replacing electric guitars with who seem to always wind up with the distorted Wurlitzers, Clavinets, and analog smallest slice of American pie. The songs synthesizers. We wanted the rhythm are soulful, empathetic and somehow section to sound full and organic with ultimately hopeful and optimistic. Says detailed, interwoven keyboards on top. We Mann; “When I write about them -- the also knew we wanted to have real string narcissists, performers, eccentrics, know- sections and horn arrangements for select it-alls - it helps me recognize some truths songs.” The rich arrangements provide about the world and about myself.” a wonderfully captivating counterpoint The title Smilers gets its name from a to the haunting, plainspoken poetry of phrase Mann has long used to humorously Mann’s lyrics. For Smilers, she and Bryan lampoon the unrelentingly happy, shiny, preferred to refine their ideas in rehearsals smiley-faced pop culture that surrounds and then keep the studio work brief to us all today. “I read an article that said unleash a certain spontaneity, keeping that across all cultures, the single thing takes of each song to one or two apiece. that people respond to most is a smiling “It keeps the music fresh. It makes it cartoon face,” says Mann. “A friend of much more of a real musical experience,” mine and I used to laugh at how there’s says Mann. “It makes it a little closer to always somebody in an office or on the something live and real.” street who smiles all the time and is the Smilers also reflects a unique creative first one to say, ‘hey, smile!’ I get that all phase in Mann’s career. After the runaway the time from people who say ‘why can’t success of The Magnolia Soundtrack, you be more smiley? So we jokingly which received nominations for an nicknamed them @#%&! Smilers. You Oscar, a Golden Globe and a Grammy, can provide your own curse word there. Mann’s music and career took a new I think everybody knows someone like direction. “Magnolia got me focused that.” The record goes behind the smiles on the idea of music and movies in a to get at something a little deeper and different way,” she explains. “I started a little more revealing. Smilers reaffirms looking at songwriting from a different Mann’s place as one of pop music’s angle. Forgotten Arm I wrote as a sort of most distinctive songwriters, with an soundtrack to an imaginary movie. It’s a exceptional talent for beautiful melodies great way of looking at songwriting. It and insightful lyrics that go beyond gets me out of my own head and into the platitudes. head of another character. I don’t have Smilers took shape during the last two to write about myself all the time.” That years as Mann was releasing her concept feeling was liberating, and endows much album, The Forgotten Arm (2005) and of Manns’ new work with a vivid, almost then her seasonal CD Another Drifter in visual story-telling sense that makes her the Snow (2006). “After doing a concept music jump off the CD. album I wanted to go back and just do a Smilers opens with “Freeway,” an set of songs that were not linked quite so almost Cars-esque synth-pop song that tightly,” she says. “I didn’t have a specific was inspired by a drug-addicted friend vision I was after so I kept writing and who had came to LA in hopes of getting after a while the album began to take clean and making a break with the past. on its own sound.” She approached the The track “Stranger into Starman” was making of the record almost like a novelist spurred by an afternoon crossword puzzle or journalist approaches a story, finding and the memory of an Anne Sexton characters, learning what makes them tick, poem that made an anagram out of the and writing and rewriting until something word “rats” -- morphing it into “stars.” As clear begins to emerge. Many of the songs Mann describes it, “it’s about glorifying underwent further evolution in rehearsals people who don’t deserve the glory.” The in 2007 as she and producer Paul Bryan song “Looking for Nothing,” as Mann settled on a sound that they liked. explains, was inspired by a couple of ex- Where previous Mann albums have boxers at her gym. The song is about “that frequently tended toward a lonesome, moment in life where you get older and spacious sound, Smilers sounds fuller and stop chasing after that thing you always larger, with uncommon touches. “We thought would make you happy. It’s when tried not to echo any previous albums… for this one we wanted to use a different CONTINUED ON PAGE 20

encoreartsseattle.com 19 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 you let go of the trapeze bar and nobody’s caught you yet and you don’t know if you’re going to hit the ground.” “Phoenix” delves into love’s impotence in the face of the world, and the aftermath of a relationship gone sour: “Its hard to know when to cut and run,” the character sings; “You balance heartache with your fun.” The song “Borrowing Time” plays out like a vaguely menacing Snow White- style fairy tale; “The needle has pricked her little finger/She wants the beautiful child the blood will bring her,” but it has echoes of a cautionary tale that could apply to a modern innocent’s path in Hollywood. “31 Today” says Mann, is slightly autobiographical, recalling the feeling of insecurity she had as a young artist living in Boston. “The song captures the anxiety of getting older and feeling that you really should have it together more than you do.” As her character sings: “Drinking Guinness in the afternoon/taking shelter in the black cocoon/I thought my life would be different somehow/I thought my life would be better by now.” “The Great Beyond” looks at the outdoors and the wilderness not as an adventure but as a dark refuge from society. The track “Columbus Avenue,” a reference to the San Francisco street, plumbs the tale of the sad ambition of an addict, asking “What is Columbus Avenue to you now?/A place where you failed to make your story go over?/A place where you bailed and let the bottom drag you under?” And “Little Tornado” and Ballantines” COME SEE WHERE (named after the classic American beer) are portraits of troubled personalities and ART AND MUSIC the chaos and healing they can provoke. “Medicine Wheel” is based on a poem AREN’T EXTRAS, written by Mann’s sister, the painter and artist Gretchen Seichrist. Another song on Smilers, “True SCHEDULE A but part of a student’s Believer,” was written with Grant Lee everyday education. TOUR TODAY Phillips, a Cafe Largo pal and maverick singer songwriter who toured with Mann gocwa.info/encore (253) 620-8373 for Another Drifter in the Snow. Says Mann, “I had some music and a sketch idea for a chorus for this song and Grant came in with this wonderful idea of how to turn the song into a ghost story.” Longtime Mann fans will find that Smilers has plenty of the tunefulness they have come to expect from her albums. New fans will be struck by the power of Girls & Boys // Jr. K - Grade 12 // Bus Service her spare language. Smilers is a welcome return of unparalleled songcraft.

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Jessica Bravo-Rohwer in 2010 and they composers in transcribing mariachi Bailadores de Bronce’s first led the group to it’s 40th Anniversary music to piano, something that is rarely, if official director was Elma Gonzalez sold-out show at Meany in 2012 and ever, done in the United States. Raised Radke. Under her direction the solidified its reputation as the premier in Mattawa, WA in a large Mexican small but dedicated group hosted the Ballet Folklorico group in the Northwest. migrant farm working family, Iñiguez’s 1977 National Conference for ANGF, Since 2012 Bronce has been led by interest in opera began as a young the Asociación Nacional de Grupos Adrian Olivas as its Executive/Artistic boy while watching PBS television Folklóricos. In 1975 Cecilia Ortiz Boyer Director. broadcasts of opera events. He began his and her brother Alberto Ortiz joined the All dancers, instructors and the Board classical voice training in 1996 at Central group, and the legacy that is Bailadores of Directors volunteer their time, energy Washington University under Professor de Bronce found its heart and soul. and efforts to ensure that Bailadores Sidney Knesellroad, and currently studies Cecilia would dance in the group for 25 de Bronce continues to thrive. We under the tutelage of Jerry Halsey, bass- years. During her 18 years as director, always remember that it is the dancers baritone, and proprietor of In Good she would inspire generations of dancers themselves, with their dedication and Voice School of Singing. José uses his to take to the stage and share their love of their culture and of each other cultural pride. The group was chosen as a family, who are the glue that keeps music, as a tool to inspire others not only as the representative of the Washington Bailadores de Bronce together. to appreciate the arts, but also to pursue State Hispanic community in the 1986 The dedication of the dancers is seen higher education. José has performed World’s Fair in Vancouver, B.C. during performances in their intricate already in 24 different cities, as well at In 1998, Cece invited Carlos Alaniz footwork and refined choreography. The The University of Wisconsin, Washington to become her co-director. After nine richness of the culture can be seen in State University and Central Washington years as a dancer, he became the director the beautiful costumes from the various State University and In Europe. Cities in 2000. Under his leadership, the group regions of Mexico. The high energy and like Venice, Italy, Athens, Greece, Vienna returned to its roots at the University enthusiasm of the dancers transcends Austria and Dubrovnic Croatia. of Washington to practice at the Ethnic the stage and is felt by the audience Most recently, in collaboration with Cultural Center and to peform for the at each performance. Bailadores de Eastern Washington University, through first time at Meany Hall in 2007 for Bronce portrays the positive aspects his Concerts José has raised over 125,000 its 35th Anniversary. The venue was of the Mexican culture in the broader for students looking to attend college. filled to capacity. Before retiring in community, breaking down cultural Jose has also performed in Seattle’s S 2010, he orchestrated the formation of barriers and building bridges within the EMP Grand at the Langston Hughes Bronce as a not-for-profit organization. community.

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The Broadway Center’s Education Program is one of the largest How You Can Help arts education programs in There are many ways to support the Broadway Center’s Education Programs: Washington State, serving more • Make a gift at BroadwayCenter.org! than 40,000 students, teachers, • Enroll in classes or summer camp! and families each year. The • Attend Star Chefs on Broadway Broadway Center’s Education Program profoundly strengthens student learning and provides a meaningful training ground for teachers to expand their skills. Photos by jessemichener.com The Broadway Center partners with Tacoma, Bethel and Puyallup school districts to offer the best teacher education and performing arts programming in the region under the auspices of the Kennedy Center National Partners in Education program in Washington, D.C.

The Education Program includes:

School-time performances in theater, dance and more for students from pre-kindergarten through high school. Professional Development for Teachers allowing teachers to earn continuing education units while deepening their abilities and credentials in arts integrated teaching methods. Community Outreach connecting students to artists for hands-on learning. The LENS Project offering youth the skills to grow and maintain their sense of self, make healthy life choices, and activate non-violent solutions to the conflict and strife they may face in their daily lives. Civil Rights Legacy Tour Original performances inspired by the 40,000+ legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. highlight the history of Civil Rights students, in America for 3rd to 12th grade students teachers and Beatrice Herrmann Young Artist Fellows Tacoma Philharmonic parents served annually Endowment-funded program showcases the Puget Sound’s finest young musicians, while also providing opportunities for underprivileged students. Broadway Center Conservatory offering intensive theater and performing arts training for students of all ages through expertly taught classes, camps and workshops. Scholarships available! No student is ever turned away! EDUCATION SUPPORTED BY Individual gifts Student tuition – No child is ever turned away! Scholarships are available! Broadway Center’s annual gala, Star Chefs on Broadway Pierce County Community Connections & Arts Commission National and regional arts organizations School district partnerships Tacoma Public Schools • Bethel School District • Puyallup School District Foundational support Arts Fund • Safeco Insurance Foundation • Pierce County Community Connections • Pierce County Arts Commission • Kennedy Center Partners in Education • ArtsWA • National Endowment for the Arts • WESTAF • Wells Fargo Foundation • US Bank • Boeing • DeFalco Family Foundation • Dimmer Family Foundation • William Kilworth Foundation • Bamford Family Foundation • Florence Kilworth Foundation • Gottfried and Mary Fuchs Foundation • Dan and Pat Nelson Family Foundation • Charles Matejka Fund • Franciscan Foundation • George & Dorothy Babare Foundation • Baker Foundation • Charlotte Martin Foundation

28 BROADWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Rentals Host your next event with the Broadway Center! Corporate Meetings, Community Gatherings, Receptions, Retreats, Seminars, Theatrical Productions, Weddings and more! The Broadway Center venues are available for your use to meet almost every rental need. Each space has its special attributes depending upon your needs and the expected number of attendees. Each space can be supported by a wide range of technical support systems including theatrical sound, lights, effects, as well as, special video feeds, projections and telecommunication connections. Please contact Rental Services at 253.591.5806 or by email at [email protected]. Take a virtual tour at BroadwayCenter.org.

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Pantages Theater Built in 1918 by Alexander Pantages, this restored vaudeville house was designed by architect B. Marcus Priteca and modeled after the theatre at The Palace of Versailles. • 1,169 Seats • Proscenium Stage including a 50 musician orchestra pit beneath Photo by ACT Photography Photo by ACT Photography the apron. Rialto Theater Theatre on the Square • State-of-the-art Meyer M’elodie This Beaux-Arts style theater & Theatre on the Sound System® and professional built in 1918 and fashioned after Square Lobby lighting system European concert halls, was Photo by Jesse Michener With a commanding view • Full fly loft with 1,000 lb capacity restored in the 1990s. of Theatre Square and per line set Pantages Grand Lobby • 742 Seats Broadway, this contemporary • Three private dressing rooms The Pantages Theater Lobby • Thrust stage extending from the space is perfect for intimate • Amenities include showers, was beautifully renovated as part proscenium for 28’. events, meetings, training and of a $5.1 million restoration restrooms, and laundry facilities • Option to remove rows to performances. • Steinway 9’ Centennial grand campaign. Accommodates 744 accommodate a small orchestra standing, 200 seated or 150 • Theater: 302 Seats. Lobby: 150- piano and Charles Walter upright • Four private dressing rooms 200 depending upon event. piano available banquet. An elegant space that is excellent for small gatherings, • Intimate lobby and concessions area • Full lighting and sound • Spacious lobby and attractive capabilities concessions area meetings, receptions and • Green Room and Rotunda as weddings! Breakout Rooms • Proscenium

Studio 2 & 3 Tacoma Armory Located between the Pantages A 20,000 foot open space Theater and Theatre on the Square, perfect for trade shows, these multi-purpose studios can conventions, festivals and be used for small performances, general admission events. trainings, receptions and meetings with a room capacity of 200 standing, 150 lecture, 110 seated. A SPECIAL THANKS TO TACOMA’S RESIDENT ARTS ORGANIZATIONS Photo by ACT Photography Photo by ACT Photography t h a n k y o u t o t h e b r o a d w a y c e n t e r v o l u n t e e r s

The Broadway Center relies on the support 10 Years 20 Years of volunteers to serve the South Sound Myron Anderson Pat Nechols Nancy Adrian and share the arts with our community. In Sandie Carter Suzanne Payne Gloria Aylen recognition of this, the Broadway Center Elizabeth Gilham Jose Rico Marlene Buffington Staff and Board, as well as the Tacoma community, are eternally grateful to the Wayne Gilham Toni Savol Karen Drum following volunteers who have given their Margaret Kent Therese Wooding Phyllis Mansfield time so selflessly for over a decade: Francine Marsh Lora Stonefeld PATRON INFORMATION

For safety and consideration of all patrons and performers, we ask that you observe the following guidelines when attending a performance at the Broadway Center:

THEATER ETIQUETTE FIRE EXITS • Performances start promptly at their scheduled time. Please allow plenty Pantages Theater – Exits are located east and west of the auditorium on both of time to park and find your seat. orchestra and balcony levels. • Late seating is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of the House Rialto Theater – Exits are located on both orchestra and balcony levels. Manager. Theatre on the Square – Exits are located at the front entrance for the lower/ • If you must leave your seat during the performance, you may not be re- main level and on the north side of the building on the upper level. seated until an appropriate break in the performance. NO SMOKING To receive emergency messages, you may leave your name and seat number Smoking is allowed outdoors only at least 25-feet from the theater entrances and with the House Manager. PLEASE remember to silence all cell phone, where receptacles are provided. Electronic smoking devices are not permitted. tablet and electronic devices before entering the theater. Please have hearing aides tuned to no higher than 75% of the maximum volume. PARKING There are various parking options in Tacoma’s Theater District. The following ACCESSIBLE SEATING is for general information only; rates, other than Blue pre-paid parking passes, All theaters are ADA compliant. Please make seating requests at the time of are subject to change. your ticket purchase. Blue pre-paid parking passes are valid at Park Plaza North, Rialto and Subway Parking Lots only. Blue parking passes are valid from the time you ASSISTED LISTENING enter the garage until one hour after the show is over. If you choose to park Headsets are available for our patrons at no cost. A headset allows you to tune longer than this allowance, the parking attendant will add a ticket to your out little noises so you may listen to the performance without distraction. windshield that will restart your post-show parking meter for additional time Please notify a member of the usher staff and one will be provided for you. used (to redeem, place the parking validation in the machine with payment). Please note: the Rialto garage is always locked at midnight, please move your ATTIRE car if you plan to enjoy downtown after the show. A Broadway Center event is always an opportunity to dress up, but there is For all Pantages and Theatre on the Square events, attended parking never a dress code. Attire usually varies from nice casual clothing to formal is available at Park Plaza North Garage (located between 9th and 11th on wear. Many people are allergic to perfumes. Out of consideration for your Commerce), which connects to the theaters through the sky bridge on fellow audience members, please use perfume or cologne in moderation the fifth level. There is a $5 evening rate parking fee ($12.50 all day). The before entering the theater. attendant is on duty for 30 minutes prior and for one hour after the show’s conclusion. For more information, contact Park Plaza North Garage directly BACKSTAGE at 253.572.4908. No guests are allowed backstage prior to, during, or after any performance Limited parking is also available directly across from the Pantages and without proper authorization and identification. Theatre on the Square at the Subway Lot, 916 Broadway. There is an $8 parking fee and no attendant on duty at this lot. Simply place your cash in the CAMERAS OR RECORDING DEVICES machine or your blue pre-paid parking ticket in the box and write the stall number on the ticket. Taking photographs or recording during a performance is not allowed and Street parking is usually available throughout the Theater District. copyright restriction should be considered. However, we do encourage you Electronic meters collect a fee for street parking from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 to take photos in the lobby or before the show to share your experience with p.m., Monday through Friday. There is a two hour time limit at metered spaces. friends and family. If you plan to park for more than two hours during metered period, please consider an off-street garage. Visit TacomaParking.com for more information. CHILDREN Should your child become restless during a performance, you may be RESTROOMS asked to wait in the lobby. Children under 5 may not be admitted to some Pantages Theater – Located on the lower lobby and balcony levels, women on performances; however our family shows are structured for a younger 2nd floor and men on 3rd floor. ADA accessible restrooms are located on the audience and are enjoyable for the entire family. balcony level and accessible by elevator. A ticket is required for everyone regardless of age. When available, discounts Rialto Theater – Located on the main floor and balcony level. ADA accessible are available for younger audience members. Please contact the Box Office at restrooms are located on the main floor. 253.591.5894 with any concerns. Theatre on the Square – Located in the lobby near the front entrance. CONCESSIONS TICKET INFORMATION Beverages and assorted snacks may be available prior to the performance or during intermission. Refreshments are permitted in the theater lobby unless Box Office Hours otherwise posted. Monday – Friday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Additionally, the Box Office is open two hours prior to most Broadway Center ticketed events. Please inquire with the Box Office directly regarding holiday hours. For more information about tickets or events at the Broadway Center, please contact the Box Office at 253.591.5894 or visit our website at BroadwayCenter.org. Enrich your YOUR MEMBERSHIP experience at Broadway Only Broadway Center Members Center with get access to deeper discounts. Your unique Membership makes it possible for benefits us to bring great performances to and priority the South Sound community, and access. Join to deliver one of the largest Arts us today! Education Programs in Washington State to thousands of students and Join online at www.broadwaycenter.org educators. Plus, it gives you exclusive or contact Rachel Shouse @ [email protected] access to special member perks and 253-573-2362 events throughout the year!

Top photo by Kali Raisl, bottom photo by Elizabeth Morrow

Friend $75 Premier $360 Pantages Circle $1,200 All above benefits plus: All above benefits plus: • Presale Access to new events • Waived ticket exchange fees [Regular • Access to the Broadway Center Member • Additional $50 ticket voucher good for fee: $3 per ticket. Members’ fee: $0.] Lounge (pre-show and during intermission most ‘Broadway Center presents’ events for most events) • Wait list priority for sold-out shows • $50 gift certificate to either Pacific Grill • Two drink tickets to use at any Broadway or Maxwell’s Speakeasy + Lounge Center event Applause $150 • Exclusive Behind the scenes tour of the All above benefits plus: • 15% off any venue rental Pantages with wine reception for up to 10 guests • Additional 10% off your Subscription Spotlight $600 • Six drink tickets to use at any Broadway (3+ shows) All above benefits plus: Center event • Exclusive invitation to the Annual • $50 ticket voucher good for most ‘Broadway Member Appreciation Event in Center presents’ events Producer’s Circle $1,800 summer 2016. All above benefits plus: • Four guest passes to share for the Broadway • Recognition in Broadway Center’s Center Member Lounge • Additional $50 gift certificate to either Program Pacific Grill or Maxwell’s Speakeasy + • Four drink tickets to use at any Broadway Lounge Center event • A Private Box Seat Party in the Pantages for up to 6 guests including tickets to a LEAVE A LEGACY THROUGH PLANNED GIVING ‘Broadway Center presents’ performance (Mutually agreeable performance and Planned gifts are increasingly important to the continued stability of Broadway Center date, based on availability at the time of for the Performing Arts. There are a range of gift planning opportunities that allow you to reservation) make a lasting difference at the Broadway Center while meeting your personal financial and • Complimentary beverages in the philanthropic goals. Member Lounge during your The Broadway Center encourages you to speak with your attorney or other professional membership period advisors before deciding on a course of action. Our staff would be pleased to provide you • Tickets to a private box seat party for and your advisors with additional information on estate gifts. up to six guests for a ‘Broadway Center For more information, please contact Becky Johnson, Director of Development at presents’ performance on a mutually 253.591.5891or [email protected]. agreeable date. Based upon availability. Talking about this once the show starts is strictly prohibited.

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