Cirque Mei Wednesday, October 2, 2019 | 7 p.m. From the Executive Director

Welcome to Iowa State University’s Stephens Auditorium – this grand facility is celebrating her 50th birthday and we invite you along for a fantastic season of shows. Hans Christian Andersen said, “Where words fail, music speaks.” We hope you find the magic, passion and connectedness that live entertainment offers at tonight’s performance.

This year’s 13-show season showcases five Broadway musicals that are making their first appearance in Ames and five (5) international acts/artists including a first time visit by the Siberian State Symphony Orchestra. Our first two shows of the season are internationally based: Cirque Mei from the People’s Republic of China, Hebei Province and The Kingdom Choir founded in London.

With the support of more than 500 donors, our Performing Arts Fund supports our Series shows and so much more including pre-show talks, a non-profit ticket program and outreach activities in the schools and community. Our performance underwriters program and corporate support continue to grow and provide crucial financial support to our shows allowing more diverse programming to be enjoyed by our patrons.

It’s not too late to purchase a subscription to our series shows. Subscriber perks include discounted tickets and flexible ticket exchanges within the season. Stop by our guest services booth to pick up a brochure or call our Ticket Office at 515-294-2479 for more information.

We will leave you with this quote from Plato – “Rhythm and Harmony find their way into the inward places of the soul.” Please enjoy tonight’s entertainment and come back and see us soon.

Tammy Koolbeck, CVE Executive Director Iowa State Center

P.S. Consider a gift of $50 for 50 years and join our current donors in our vision to educate, inspire and entertain.

OVATION 2019–2020 SEASON Standing Helpful Hints for Your Experience

In Case of an Emergency Accessibility Features Doctors, parents or guests expecting phone calls • Accessible parking adjacent to the theater in Lot F are advised to leave their seat location (located • Accessible restrooms on ticket) with the appropriate parties and with the Guest Services Desk, which is located in the main Wheelchair seating and special seating floor lobby. The emergency telephone number during for the hearing and visually impaired is performances is 515-294-2313. available.

Finding Your Seat / Late Seating Headphones with infrared listening Seating begins 30 minutes prior to curtain time. Late devices are available for use at no charge seating is subject to the discretion of the staff and at the Guest Services Desk. according to the artist’s contract. American Sign Language interpretation Cell Phones and Electronic Devices may be arranged at least one month in Audio or visual recording devices and all advance of performances. Guide and photography are prohibited during performances service dogs are welcome. unless otherwise announced. Please turn off all cell phones, beepers, video games and other electronic Please notify the Ticket Office in advance at devices prior to the performance. All electronic 515-294-2479 if you have any special requests devices are to be disabled during the performance. or concerns regarding accommodations. We are pleased to assist you with your needs. Photography Presence at this performance will constitute your ATM consent and agreement to be photographed and/ or An ATM is located on the ground floor. recorded in connection with the advertisement and promotion of the Performing Arts Series and Stephens Children Auditorium, in any and all media now known and All children attending a performance must be able to hereinafter devised, in perpetuity. sit quietly in their own seats without disturbing other guests or they may be asked to leave the auditorium. Parking Please use discretion when choosing to bring a child, Stephens Auditorium has convenient parking in and remember that everyone must have a ticket. lots adjacent to the building. Lots A-1 and B-3 are reserved for Performing Arts Fund Donors who Lost and Found contribute $300 or more. Parking for mobility- Lost items may be reported, turned in or claimed at impaired guests is available in Lot F located west of the Guest Services Desk located on the main floor Stephens Auditorium. during an event. After an event, please contact us at 515-294-3348, Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Lost Smoking and found items are kept for 30 days. Smoking and/or vaping are not allowed in Stephens Auditorium. As part of the Iowa State University Ticket Exchange Campus, all Iowa State Center buildings and Ticket exchange is an exclusive benefit available surrounding university grounds are entirely smoke- only to Performing Arts Series Subscribers and only free. Please note that there is no re-entry into the available for Performing Arts Series events. event. Playbill Information Medical Assistance The playbill for each show is made available on each If you have a medical need, please notify an usher. performance page online at center.iastate.edu. Medical services are provided by Mary Greeley Medical Center. Restrooms Restrooms are located on the ground floor. Refreshments Additional restrooms are located on the first balcony Food and drink is generally allowed in the auditorium level and both loge levels: women’s on the east/left with the exception of orchestral performances. If food side and men’s on the west/right. and drink are not allowed, signage will be posted at concession stands and near doors.

OVATION 2019–2020 SEASON Standing Ways to Enhance your Experience

Make the Most of Your Experience With These Special Opportunities Before, During and After the Show.

When you think of Stephens Auditorium, we Pre-Show Dinners: We offer a pre-show hope you think of it not just as a venue for meal prior to seven shows in this year’s seeing the performing arts, but also as a season: Beautiful, Jersey Boys, The Color place where you are engaged as an active Purple, Russian National Ballet’s Swan participant in the arts. The following events Lake, Finding Neverland, the Siberian will enhance your visit and make each State Symphony Orchestra, and Waitress. experience more fulfilling. Meals are held in the Scheman Building and include entree, starch, vegetable, Free Previews in the Celebrity Café: dessert, beverages and cash bar. With Engaging presentations offered by experts, an informative presentation or live ISU faculty members or members of the entertainment to set the mood, these pre- professional touring group provide unique show dinners are a great way to begin a insights before each performance. Previews fun-filled evening with like-minded arts are free for ticket holders and occur 30 supporters. To order, call the Ticket Office minutes before curtain time. You’ll find the at 515-294-2479. Celebrity Café on the ground floor, on the north side of the auditorium. Educational Experiences for Youth Schooltime Matinee Series Martha-Ellen Tye Performing Arts Parents and educators know that helping a Institute student develop creativity and imagination The Martha-Ellen Tye Performing Arts is one of the most important things Institute was established through a generous they can do. Helping to complete the endowment by long-time Marshalltown education formula, our Youth Matinee resident, the late Martha-Ellen Tye. It Series energizes, engages and enhances brings a unique blend of arts experiences the overall learning process for students to students of all ages through matinee through the magic and wonder of live performances, teaching activities in schools, performing arts produced by professional demonstrations and workshops. Now in its touring artists. These performances enrich 20th year, the program has served more students’ lives and illustrate the dynamic than 250,000 students in grades PreK-12 relationship between literature, social from across the state of Iowa. studies, history, science, math, world cultures and the performing arts. The Mrs. Tye believed strongly in the power and Youth Matinee Series is underwritten by the importance of arts education and vigorously Martha-Ellen Tye Performing Arts Institute supported programs that develop the “whole endowment and sponsored by Greater person — body, mind and spirit.” Iowa Credit Union.

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

OVATION 2019–2020 SEASON Standing Iowa State Center Staff

Helen Benesh...... Accounting Clerk Missy Borton...... Executive Assistant Mike Broich...... Technical Director Kathryn Burns...... Marketing Intern Dave Burrack...... Senior Event Manager Chris Campbell...... Technical Director Sara Compton...... Outreach Manager Paul Ferrone...... Development Manager Greg Gerstein...... Custodial Staff Mary Gilchrist...... Lead Ticket Seller Brad Gulbranson...... Custodial Services Manager Brianna Hall...... Marketing Manager Morgan Handy...... Graphic Artist Intern Nick Kaizer...... Ticket Office Manager & Webmaster Kristen Koenig...... Senior Sales Manager Tammy Koolbeck...... Executive Director Emily Ladewig...... Director of Finance Carol Lamb...... Outreach Assistant Allie Mormann...... Banquet Manager Josh Oakland...... Event Manager Holly Olson...... Director of Marketing Kim Schmerbach...... Conference Services Intern Jeff Schoening...... Executive Chef Craig Spillman...... Director of Food & Beverage & Event Services, Conferences Sydney Upah...... Marketing & Ticket Office Coordinator Craig Wiebke...... Director of Event Services, Theaters Dustin Zuelsdorf...... Banquet Manager Dedicated Volunteers Ames International Orchestra Festival Performing Arts Council 2019-2020 Association Board of Directors 2019-2020 Tanya Anderson Paul Johnson Noelle Fultz (President) Madeline Burkhardt Letitia Kenemer Jim Beckwith (Vice President) Sara Compton Amanda Knief Jack Horner (Treasurer) Elaina Conrad Tammy Koolbeck Dario Zaffarano (Secretary) Brad Dell Emily Ladewig Roger Berger Paul Ferrone Laurie Law Aaron Fultz Homer Gartz Jennifer Leptien Jonathan Govias Debra Gibson Holly Olson Joy Lang Olivia Griffith Donald Simonson Jean Meek Kim Hanna Kipp Van Dyke Dave Millard Carrie Johnson Cinian Zheng-Durbin Kelly Olsen (student rep) Jeffrey Prater Kurt Rosentrater David Stuart Melanie Sullivan (student rep) Marcia Thompson Steve Willson

OVATION 2019–2020 SEASON Standing Columbia Artists Management LLC Presents Cirque Mei

OVATIONOVATION 2019–20202018–2019 SEASONSEASON StandingStanding ABOUT CIRQUE MEI

From the People’s Republic of China, Hebei Province, Cirque Mei features traditional and contemporary Chinese circus acts in a colorful, lively celebration of the internationally renowned Chinese circus arts.

The performance, featuring a company of 30+ elite circus artists and acrobats, include the most popular Chinese circus routines including Hoops Diving, Lion Dance, Collective Bicycle Skills, Flying Meteors, Foot Juggling with Umbrellas, Female Contortion, and Ladder Balancing Act.

The troupe was founded in 1976 and supports a community of over 130 circus performers who tour throughout China and the world.

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OPENING: Balancing Skills on Ladder and the Charming of Peking Opera

ACT I: Solo Pole Diabolo Girls Hats Juggling in Rhythm Umbrellas - Foot Juggling Girls Hoop-diving

Intermission

ACT II: Lion Dance Plates Spinning and Ballet on Shoulders Happy Chef Foot Juggling with Jars and Tables Flying Meteors Adagio Duo Bicycle Girls Finale (all performers)

Program Subject to Change

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Opening: Balancing Skills on Ladder and Umbrellas - Foot Juggling Girls the Charming of Peking Opera Imagine this: It’s misting and the breeze The Chinese acrobatic balancing act animates the bamboo leaves; there is a requires solid basic techniques. This bridge with flowing water and a house program adopts the traditional Chinese in the distance – a true painting of the Peking opera elements, which provide Southern China landscape. With an the reference of character roles, such umbrella in hand, a group of graceful as the strong and powerful image and charming Southern China girls Wusheng (a man with martial skills, or dance on the stage. Their nimble feet a warrior), the slim and slender image spin the umbrellas skillfully and steadily. of Qingyi (a woman with a strict moral The act won the Gold Lion Prize at the code) and Huadan (a vivacious woman). 11th China Wuqiao Int’l Circus Festival in Their footwork (theatrical stage walk) 2007, the Silver Prize at the 29th French and sleeve dance will also impress the Cirque de Demain Festival in 2008, and audience. The base artist balances the the Bronze Prize at the 11th Italian Latina ladder, with 2 layers on his shoulder, Int’l Circus Festival in 2009. and a vase on the head of the top artist. The three artists will jump stairs and Hoop-diving do a series of difficult tricks together. The talented boys express courage with The act won the Silver Lion Prize at the no fear of difficulty, defying hardship 15th China Wuqiao International Circus and danger. They do different tricks Festival in 2015 and the Silver Elephant such as back handspring, backward Prize at the 6th Spanish Figueres somersault, full turn, double layout International Circus Festival in 2017. and etc. with a boy passing through a 6-layer-hoop as the final trick. The act Solo Pole won the Silver Lion Prize at the 8th China With the rhythm of music, the artist Wuqiao Int’l Circus Festival in 2001, the does a series of difficult hand-balancing Gold Prize at the 4th Hungry Budapest tricks on the pole. The act presents a Int’l Circus Festival in 2008 and the combination of strength and beauty. Gold Prize at the 24th French Cirque de Demain Festival in 2003. Diabolo Girls This is a very Chinese performance INTERMISSION featuring girls who play diabolos with light and graceful gestures accompanied Lion Dance by the bright rhythm of background The Lion Dance is one of the most music. widely known folk dances in China. The lion is the king of animals. In Chinese Hats Juggling in Rhythm tradition, the lion is regarded as a With the jazz-melody music, the artists mascot which can bring good luck and juggle with straw hats and all kinds of happiness. All the acrobatic artists throwing tricks, especially doing tricks come from Hebei province which is on the human-pyramid-building. named as the hometown of Lion Dance. By the highly-skilled movements, the

OVATION 2019–2020 SEASON Standing PROGRAM NOTES strong lions vividly show their majestic- Adagio Duo looking image and figure on the stage. A duet of two young boys performing It was an award-winning act at China acrobatic tricks. National Acrobatic Festival and China Wuqiao Int’l Circus Festival. Bicycle Girls A group of girls in red costume, ride Plates Spinning and Ballet on bicycles on the stage, as swift as Shoulders swallows. They do tricks on two bicycles Holding plates with 3-foot-long poles or on several bicycles. The climax will as thin as pencils, a group of girls spin be the lotus-blooming pose and the plates with light and graceful dance, peacock-flaunting-its-tail pose on one and perform tricks, movements and bicycle. It will bring good memories to poses. Ballet on Shoulder is a good all of the audience. In 2017, it won the combination of the Chinese acrobatic art Gold Chrysanthemum Prize at the 10th and the western art element of ballet. China National Acrobatic Festival and the Honorary Gold Lion Prize at the 16th Happy Chef China Wuqiao Int’l Circus Festival. The comic and humorous chef and waiter have a tacit cooperation with each other. They do the juggling tricks with pans, ladles and plates, presenting their sensational and outstanding skills. Foot Juggling with Jars and Tables Each Chinese acrobatic artist has his/her own special skills. With their feet, two skillful girls doing the spinning, passing, tossing and catching tricks with tables and big jars smoothly and steadily. Creative artists’ Studios of Ames Flying Meteors Dancing and moving swiftly with enthusiasm and energy, each of the Visit us and meet local artists during the artists spins the meteors tied to both 2019 Ames Area Studio Tour ends of a rope and throws them up in Learn about our work and take home some the air and catches. The act imitates original Ames art seeing meteors in the night sky. It was Ceramics - watercolor - ink- mixed media - encaustics an award-winning act at China Wuhan Int’l Circus Festival, Monte Carlo Young and more Acrobats’ Festival, and Hungry Budapest October 12 - 10:00 to 4:00PM Int’l Circus Festival. October 13 - Noon to 4:00PM www.creativeartists.org [email protected] 130 S. Sheldon Suite 107, Ames, IA 50014 Also on Facebook • 515-292-3448

OVATION 2019–2020 SEASON Standing ROSTER

Meizhuo Cao Yahui Wang Qing Chang Hao Wang Chengshan Cui Hao Wang Sr. Jingru Du Jiahao Wang Yurong Gao Xisen Wang Xiangzhuo He Zhiqiang Wang Lingyan Li Qingjun Xu Ming Li Meixu Yang Jinsheng Liu Xuan Yang Liangliang Liu Jiawen Yao Xinyi Liu Huasheng Yuan Xuanling Liu Zihao Zhang Dan Liu Mengdi Zhang Leilei Liu Yingchao Zhang Deyu Miao Nannan Zhao Yuanyuan Pan Wenquan Zhao Zihao Ren

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SIBERIAN STATE SEASON TICKET Cirque Mei SYMPHONY HOLDERS ORCHESTRA SAVE UP TO 20%! CIRQUE MEI Wednesday, October 2, 2019 • 7 pm

THE KINGDOM CHOIR Monday, October 7, 2019 • 7 pm

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Saturday, October 19, 2019 • 8 pm CIRQUE MEI JERSEY BOYS Sunday, November 3, 2019 • 7:30 pm

AILEY II Wednesday, November 13, 2019 • 7:30 pm

THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR Sunday, November 17, 2019 • 3 pm

CANADIAN BRASS Tuesday, December 3, 2019 • 7:30 pm

A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS Sunday, December 22, 2019 • 6 pm

THE COLOR PURPLE Friday, January 17, 2020 • 7:30 pm

RUSSIAN NATIONAL BALLET — SWAN LAKE Thursday, February 13, 2020 • 7 pm RUSSIAN NATIONAL BALLET — FINDING NEVERLAND SWAN LAKE Friday, February 14, 2020 • 7:30 pm

SIBERIAN STATE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Monday, March 2, 2020 • 7:30 pm

WAITRESS Thursday, March 12, 2020 • 7 pm

CHOOSE FROM TWO SEASON PACKAGE OPTIONS: 5-Show Broadway Package starting at $175 4-Show Create-Your-Own Series Package starting at $76 For best available seating, order today!

Watch videos, view photos, 2019-2020 Performing Arts Series order online, and learn more at center.iastate.edu.

OVATION 2019–2020 SEASON Standing Thank You for Your Support Performing Arts Fund and Ames International Orchestra Festival Association Donors as of 9/5/19

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OVATION 2019–2020 SEASON Standing Carver Nebbe & Leysan Ron & Kim Schumaker Steven & Lorraine Woolery Mubarakshina Richard & Jasmine Seagrave Dario D. Zaffarano & Janice Seibel Patricia A. Murphy Phyllis Seim Chad & Amy Zmolek Dale & Kris Olson Diana D. Shonrock Katie & Pete Pattee Janet & David Stephenson Craig Payne Tori Stilwell Shahidi In Memory Of Steve & Patricia Pendry Charles Tebbutt Esther Harmison Jean Peterson Ron & Meg Thompson Judy Hoffman Barbara Peterson Alice Thompson Emil & Mary Kay Polashek Steven & Mary Ann Tjaden In Honor Of Marlys Potter David & Karen Toot Warren & Beverly Madden Jane Punke Ardy & Dean Ulrichson Anne & Ken Recker Brian Vanderheyden Matching Company Kathy Rhode & Joel Hochstein Pfizer Foundation Thomas & Doris Rice Robert & Thelma Voetberg Land O’Lakes Foundation Mary E. Richards Greg & Lana Voga State Farm Companies Foundation Jo & Bob Rod Gene & Karen Walker Meredith Corporation Foundation James & Kari Roth Janet Warg Alliant Energy Foundation Klaus Ruedenberg William & Paula Watkins Jacqueline Runge Douglas & Deborah West Michael & Jolene Scacci Bill & Toni Whitman Candy & Steve Schainker Richard Wood

As we look forward to celebrating 50 years of the performing arts at Stephens Auditorium, please consider giving a $50 gift to the Performing Arts Fund in support of accessibility projects and programming.

It is your support that enables us to continue presenting the unique experiences and variety of entertainment you have come to expect.

Thank You!

WAYS TO GIVE: Online: foundation.iastate.edu/stephens50 Mail: Paul Ferrone, Development Manager Scheman Building, Suite 102 1805 Center Drive Ames, IA 50011-1059 Phone: 515-294-1238 1969 – 2 019 Paul Ferrone, Development Manager

OVATION 2019–2020 SEASON Standing Partners in the Arts Partners in the Arts

Special thanks to the following supporters for their unwavering loyalty and crucial support. Their generosity enables us to bring the world’s finest performing artists to Iowa.

This presentation is supported by the Arts Midwest Touring Fund, a program of Arts Supported in part through local option tax funds provided by the Midwest that is funded by the National City of Ames through the Ames Commission on the Arts Ames InternationalEndowment Orchestra for the Arts,Youth with additional Matinee Festival Associationcontributions from the Iowa ArtsSeries Council Siberian StateFlip FabriQue Symphony, Russian Siberianand State the Crane Group. String Orchestra & Symphony, Russian ISU Symphony Youth String Orchestra & Concert ISU Symphony Youth Concert

Rebirth Brass Band Moscow Festival Ballet The Wizard of Oz Playbill Ailey II Waitress & 50th Anniversary Celebration

Ames International Orchestra Festival Association (AIOFA) and Ames Commission & on the Arts (COTA) proudly support the Iowa State Symphony (Youth Matinee Series This engagement is supported by the Concert), Estonian National Symphony Arts Midwest Touring Fund, a program of Arts Midwest that is funded by the Orchestra, and Shattered Glass concerts. NationalEstonian Endowment forNational the Arts, with Symphony Canadian Brass Hospitality additional& Shatteredcontributions from Glass the Iowa Arts Council and the Crane Group. Ailey II

Center Beat Hospitality Kingdom Choir Ailey II Nutcracker Ballet

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STEPHENS AUDITORIUM BUSINESS CIRCLE The Stephens Auditorium Business Circle offers businesses an environment for client/customer relationship building, employee recognition, and enhancing community relations while creating shared memorable experiences. Members demonstrate their support for the performing arts and benefit from opportunities to foster important business relationships.

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PERFORMANCE UNDERWRITERS Performance Underwriters are a select group of individuals who believe in the value and importance of the performing arts. They make it possible for Stephens Auditorium to present great performances, educate adults and students, create shared memorable experiences and build community.

The Kingdom Choir A Magical1/2 Cirque PAGE Christmas Waitress Elizabeth Beck Brian and Tanya Anderson Jim Beckwith Jay and Karen Heldt-Chapman The Color Purple Russian String Orchestra Beautiful: The Carol King MusicalUNDERWRITERTodd and Jill Klindt AD HERERae Reilly Steve and Randi Peters Mike and Tammy Koolbeck Peter J. Reilly Estate Jersey Boys Russian National Ballet - Swan Lake The Goldfinch Room John and Suzan Shierholz Jack and Cecilia Horner David and Bonnie Orth Brent and Maggie Wynja Finding Neverland A Very Hungry Caterpillar Duane and Megan Wolf Randy and Cathy Fitzgerald Brent and Maggie Wynja Canadian Brass Siberian State Symphony Orchestra Jim Beckwith Arthur Klein Betty and Craig Miller Warren and Beverly Madden

Your Support Makes the Difference...Thank you!

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