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Volume 9 Issue 1 | CityOperaHouse.org WELCOME

Thank you for coming tonight! As I write this 2018-19 performing arts season welcome, I find myself reflecting fondly over the last nine years and excited by what is ahead.

In January 2010, MSU’s Wharton Center for Performing Arts entered into a management agreement with the City Opera House Heritage Association. With this agreement, I began to live two lives - simultaneously serving as the G.M. of Wharton Center and as Managing Director of COH. Every time I left our Torch Lake home, I’d leave my heart here. In 2015 I retired from Wharton, moved into our Torch lake home permanently and stepped into the COH Executive Director role full time. I have not looked back!

The work we do daily at City Opera House is impactful.

We’ve built two world class performing arts series. We work diligently to bring diverse national and regional performing arts to you. Beyond presenting, we host public and private events year-round and provide arts education through several programs. 60,000 patrons visit City Opera House driving an estimated $2.2 million into the local economy annually. We have also added amenities to serve both the public and artists and continue to receive positive comments on those additions.

A large part of my role has become fundraising. 40 percent of our budget is supported by ticket sales from shows like the one you are attending tonight. The rest has to come from donations, grants and gifts.

Join in supporting what you love. Consider a donation. Become a volunteer. Learn more about this treasure and how you can be a part.

I am proud of the vibrancy of the arts we provide and continuing the history of this iconic place. I’m proud to serve the region through the arts and part of the economic engine in this area. Most of all, I’m proud to share it with you.

Thank you and have an amazing arts filled year.

Diane J. Baribeau Executive Director

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One voice is all it takes. The right vocalist Since Hunter’s release, Morgan’s music can make you fall in love at first listen, elicit videos have accumulated more than 75 tears, or bring you back to a different era al- million views (and climbing). Achieving together. A microphone and a stage remain viral acclaim while appearing in several the only necessities. That holds true for videos with ’s Postmodern New York-based soul singer and songwriter Jukebox, Morgan also joined the collec- Morgan James. tive on globe spanning tours through the US, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. On her sophomore album, Reckless Aban- As a solo artist, Morgan has performed don, James casts an unbreakable spell with at such notable venues as the Hollywood a powerhouse voice and a soulful poise. Bowl, Montreal Jazz Festival, Carnegie Freedom and expansion are the threads Hall and The Kennedy Center. She con- that bind the collection of 12 original, co- tinues to wow audiences the world over penned tracks with writers from LA to NYC through electric live performances with to Nashville and in between. The result is an her touring band. fusion of pop, funk, and R&B with a classic approach. James delivers an impassioned performance that showcases her virtuosic vocal range that spans from sultry to spontaneous and controlled, effortlessly. From The to Broadway, by way of a beaten soul-searching path, Morgan made leading appearances in Berry Gordy’s : The Musical, , and more. Regardless of genre, James delivers passion and technical prowess that is rivaled by few. “A phenomenal talent whose feel for MORGAN JAMES classic is bone deep… Reckless Abandon is the follow-up to James’ debut album, Hunter and Morgan This woman is on fire.” Friday, October 5 James Live (Epic Records). She can also - The New York Times be heard on countless theatre and concept soundtracks. James shines in adopting a diverse range of musical ideas to recreate This performance is generously sponsored by: them with her own identity and flare. Her rendition of ’s “Call My Name” was the last cover to be personally approved by Prince before his death. The track garnered success as it reached Top 15 on Billboard Magazine’s Urban AC chart, while The Wall Street Journal called Hunter “A superb new album.”

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Guitar / Vocals...... Z. Lupetin Vocals / Ukulele...... Liz Beebe Mandolin...... Daniel Mark Fiddle...... Connor Vance Trumpet...... Matt Rubin Trombone...... Ulf Bjorlin Bass...... James Klopfleisch Drums...... Joshlyn Heffernan

Founded in 2008 in the bohemian enclave soul, tenderized with a nod to the unlikely of Venice Beach, , Dustbowl possibility of true love – i.e., “Honey I Revival is an Americana Soul band Love You,” with Grammy Award-win- comprised of eight full-time members. ning blues artist Keb’ Mo’ sitting in. Coaxing new fire out of familiar coal, The band received a big wave of atten- Dustbowl Revival mashes New Orleans tion with their music video that featured funk, bluegrass, soul, pre-war blues and famous actor Dick Van Dyke for “Never roots music, into a genre-hopping, time- Had to Go,” which garnered over 10 mil- bending dance party. Touring their newest lion cumulative views. “Never Had to album, Dustbowl Revival, Dustbowl Go” video is now airing in an HBO docu- Revival has evolved into modern soul mentary titled If You’re Not in the Obit, music. Eat Breakfast starring Jerry Seinfeld, Mel Fans are crazy about the bands evolu- Brooks and Dick Van Dyke. tion – from old-time and bluegrass roots Dustbowl Revival has built a reputation to modern soul. Dustbowl Revival spent for delivering free-flowing and joyous three weeks on Billboard charts, hit #1 on live shows, combining their funk rhythm DUSTBOWL REVIVAL Amazon Americana-Alt-Country, #2 on and brass section with a fast-picking Amazon Folk, and has spent 13 weeks on Friday, November 2 string band section. Opening for bands the Americana radio chart peaking in the as diverse as Lake Street Dive, Trom- Top 20. bone Shorty and The Preservation Hall Producer Grammy Award-winning Ted Jazz Band, they have toured China as a Hutt (Old Crow Medicine Show, Gaslight guest of the state department and head- This performance is generously sponsored by: Anthem, Dropkick Murphys) collabo- lined festivals all over the world: Delf- rated on Dustbowl Revival, Dustbowl in est, Floydfest, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, the good company of neo-Soul contem- Bergenfest (Norway) and Tonder Festi- poraries such as Nathaniel Rateliff & The val (Denmark). Night Sweats and St. Paul & The Broken Get more Dustbowl Revival after the Bones. Dustbowl Revival delivers 11 hot show at dustbowlrevival.com tracks, dominated by love-triangle funk &

SEEIT CityOperaHouse.org CityOperaHouse.org SEEIT It’s the late 1900s in London, England. day season. The true spirit of the season Christmas is right around the corner, and shines brightly as he learns how to laugh with just days before the holiday the town and love again in this charming new is bustling with anticipation. musical. Everyone has an extra skip in their step, an extra twinkle in their eye...all except Stars Within Reach Productions one, that is. William Hawthorne is the (StarsWithinReach.org) creates, pro- town’s over-worked clock maker. He duces, and provides access to professional spends his time toiling away nonstop theater for young and family audiences in his shop. He has no family, and he’s nationwide. By producing outstanding not in the business of making friends, as theatre that entertains, stimulates, and that wouldn’t be “financially prudent”. educates, we seek to enhance character He sees the Christmas season as nothing education among young people. Stars more than a distraction and a nuisance. Within Reach offers “enrichment beyond It will take a miracle to help William the classroom”, giving America’s chil- discover the true meaning of the holi- dren a thrilling day at the theatre, many for the first time!

Stars Within Reach Productions Proudly Presents At the Stroke of Midnight an Original, Holiday Musical Book by Brandon Wood | Music & Lyrics by Oliver Blatt | Directed by Brandon Wood Saturday, November 24 This performance is generously sponsored by:

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SEEIT CityOperaHouse.org CityOperaHouse.org SEEIT GEOFF CASTELLUCCI sole in his studio or a mixing board for voiceplay Geoff Castellucci has been singing since a live show - when not with VoicePlay. Warm Up-A holiday special he can remember. With over 10,000 pro- Layne has appeared in national commer- Program Announced From Stage fessional a cappella performances to his cials for Food Network and in long lines credit, his earliest musical memories are at burger king, anxiously awaiting the There is a certain magic that vocal music brings to the holiday season; it is the time of playing the piano at his grandfather’s return of the Shaq Pack. year when harmony can literally fill the air. The five singers of VoicePlay have created house in upstate NY when he five and ELIEZER “ELI” JACOBSON a holiday performance jam-packed with creative, unique twists on Christmas classics, break dancing for home-movies. Recog- Eliezer Jacobson arrived to Florida aboard inventive renditions of modern hits, and imaginative, hilarious theatrics using only the nizing musical talent and terrible dance an interplanetary spacecraft from the Zeta human voice as their palette. Soaring to fame on NBC’s The Sing-Off, the enormously skills, Geoff’s parents enrolled him galaxy. He knew within seconds what his entertaining five-piece a cappella group is set to rock City Opera House with an explo- classical and jazz piano training. Geoff mission would be - to spending most of sion of harmonious holiday sounds. branched out to vocals and guitar but still his time either in studios or onstage. Much more than a concert, VoicePlay is an enthralling theatrical experience that magi- loves to play the keys. Geoff got his first Eliezer spent his early years just outside cally recreates the orchestrated sound of an entire musical production with nothing but taste of a cappella in middle school choir of Orlando, discovering a cappella and the human voice. With over 2.6 million YouTube views for their cover of “The Phan- and developed as a “bass man” in high his other loves - writing & recording Soul tom of the Opera,” and their collaborations with Disney-- including a recent “Moana school when he co-founded VoicePlay and Rock n’ Roll – in high school. Eli has Medley” with 44 million Facebook views and counting-- the group has played a part (then 42Five). fronted many a rock band and has cre- in the surging popularity of contemporary a cappella. The brainchild behind many of Voice- ated or collaborated in the production and Play’s onstage antics, Geoff finds his writing of hundreds of songs internation- creative outlet in penning arrangements ally and possibly interplanetary and inter- Bios for the act and coming up with new and dimensional. Since age 15 he has actively innovative ways to embarrass the cast worked toward completing his epic mis- J NONE EARL ELKINS, JR. onstage. When not working with Voice- sion. To best further his mission’s efforts Born in Norfolk, VA, J None started sing- The soaring tenor voice heard on most Play, Geoff performs at Orlando area he holds a Business Management degree. ing in the teen choir for his bible study of the leads in VoicePlay’s songs belong theme parks, including a very rumbly VoicePlay is where clarity lies for Eliezer. at the tender age of 12. In 2011, J placed to Earl Elkins, Jr. Involved in organ- Frankenstein and Elwood Blues at Uni- He feels lucky to be part of the group for in the Top 32 on Simon Cowell’s “The ized musical groupings at an early age, versal Studios Florida. so long and sees a bright future ahead. X-Factor” as 1⁄4 of the young Pop group Earl has traveled the globe in pursuit of LAYNE STEIN Responsible for some of the quirky futur- 4Shore. He studied music performance at the ultimate vocal challenge. Earl’s rock Born in Orlando, Florida, Layne Stein istic musical ideas and left field conver- Virginia Commonwealth University and opera tenor voice has been heard from has been singing since his earliest years sations, Eli is known for his powerful holds a degree in music production from England to Japan. Earl plays a large part in school. Like Geoff and Earl, he origi- galactic soulful rock vocals. VoicePlay’s Full Sail University. J.None advanced in creating VoicePlay’s original concepts. nally trained as an instrumentalist, play- “Director of All Things Awesome,” his to the Top 48 in Season 14 of “Fox’s Many of the melodies and alternate har- ing the violin for 14 years before joining degree, artist management experience, “American Idol” and is currently, he is monies heard in VoicePlay’s catchy tunes VoicePlay. After realizing he could spit to and advanced alien understanding are put working on original music and complet- come from Earl’s spontaneous noodling make money, he quickly mastered the art to good use. This is the right path. This ing his master’s program. Instrumental around, and end up being some of the of vocal percussion. All of those weird- is the road to mission completion... Stay talents include piano, violin and guitar. most creative spots in VoicePlay’s albums funky-amazing-wow sound effects and Tuned! Fans enjoy his smooth, soulful vocals and live performances. Earl plays the drum lines come straight from his very and R&B/Soft Rock/Pop takes on songs. French horn and trumpet. He has been tired mouth. Learn more about VoicePlay at This young man is changing and will con- with VoicePlay since its inception in the thevoiceplay.com tinue to change our world, as we know beginning of 2000. With his powerful Artistically, Layne is one of the main it, through music. You can find J.None’s voice and commanding stage presence, writers and epicenter of production for newest EP “I Want More” on all digital he is an undeniable asset to the cast. VoicePlay. He holds a degree in computer outlets. engineering from the University of Cen- tral Florida and can be seen behind a con-

SEEIT CityOperaHouse.org CityOperaHouse.org SEEIT SISTER’S CHRISTMAS CATECHISM: THE MYSTERY OF THE MAGI’S GOLD By Maripat Donovan with Jane Morris and Marc Silvia

Featuring...... Mary F. Zentmyer Directed by...... Marc Silvia Production Design...... Marc Silvia Costume Design...... Catherine Evans

In this holiday mystery extravaganza, Sister takes on the mystery that has intrigued historians throughout the ages - Whatever happened to the Magi’s gold? (“We know that Mary used the frankincense and myrrh as a sort of potpourri—they were in a barn after all.”) Employing her own scientific tools, Sister creates a living nativity unlike any you’ve ever seen. Retelling the story of the nativity, as only Sister can, get ready for “CSI: Bethlehem.”

MARY F. ZENTMYER (Sister) was cast as “Sister” in Chicago in 1996 and can’t quit the habit! (Yes, it’s a miracle of an acting role!) Mary started touring the US in Late Nite Catechism (LNC) in 2000, toured in Sister’s Christmas Catechism since 2007 and Late Nite Catechism 3- ‘Til Death Do Us Part since 2010. Mary performs LNC in her hometown, Chicago, on Saturday nights at the Royal George Theater if she is in town. LNC has been running in Chicago since 1993 (Mary calls it “Blue Nun Group”). She holds a B.A. in Speech & Performing Arts from Northeastern Illinois University. She has performed since age 10, professionally since 1991. Mary was raised Catholic and was taught by the School Sister of St. Francis. She has gleaned some of her character from Sister Zoerita at Alvernia H.S., her wacky and beloved teacher of Biology and Anatomy & Physiology. Love to Patrick, who makes Entertainment Events Inc. it all possible. Happy flashbacks, and no, this does not count for Mass! sister’s christmas catechism MARIPAT DONOVAN (Playwright) originated the role of Sister in Late Nite Cat- echism and has toured internationally, receiving rave reviews for her work in Chicago, the mystery of the magi’s gold Boston, Providence, New York, Toronto, Philadelphia, Seattle, Portland, London and Dublin. She has worked in Chicago theatre for more than 20 years, winning Joseph Saturday, December 15 Jefferson citations for her work in Portrait of a Shiksa and The Good Times are Killing Me. For her work in Late Nite Catechism, she was nominated for the coveted Outer This performance is generously sponsored by: Critics Circle Award in New York for Outstanding Solo Performances. She won the Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Solo Performance in Los Angeles.

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