STAGES Official Magazine of The Englert Theatre

Winter 2019 In this special edition of Stages, The Englert Theatre and FilmScene are proud to share more about our current impact on the community, our major goals, and what building the greatest small city for the arts means. On pages 4 - 19, we invite you to engage and learn more about Strengthen • Grow • Evolve, the collaborative capital campaign between our two Iowa City-based nonprofit arts organizations.

ENGLERT The New friends FRIENDS OF THE ENGLERT AUDIENCE RENOVATIONS program ENGLERT VOLUNTEERS GUIDELINES

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Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, the Englert is able to bring the best locally and nationally known performers to the Iowa City/Coralville area.

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Winter 2019 | 3 WHO WE ARE ANNUAL IMPACTS

600+ 365 OUR MISSION EVENTS days / year an extraordinary number that our organizations FilmScene is a nonprofit organization dedicated of concerts, performances, present arts opportunities to enriching the cultural vitality of the Iowa lectures, films, and in downtown City area through film that challenges, inspires, community gatherings Iowa City educates, and entertains.

FilmScene operates in partnership with the Bijou Film Board, a University of Iowa student organization, to provide a full-time, community- We believe that a great city runs on three supported cinema in downtown Iowa City that powerful engines: a strong, innovative education system; a robust, showcases the best in American independent equitable economy; and a rich, accessible culture. It is that culture and international filmmaking in a vibrant and that determines our town’s character. It is why people live here, inviting setting. what people remember when they come to visit, and the charm that attracts new people to call this place home. 100+ 122,00 STRENGTHEN•GROW•EVOLVE OPPORTUNITIES PATRONS for deeper engagement including The cultural community of Iowa City and the surrounding ICR area STAFF & LEADERSHIP is full of potential. This is a place where people from a multitude through dialogues and lectures 25,000+ children of backgrounds and perspectives can live and thrive. As arts Andre Perry Executive Director facilitated in conjunction and university nonprofits, we work in the service of our community’s culture, its Andrew Sherburne Associate Director with arts events students character, its soul. We help build the place that we call home. And Katie Roche Development Director we deeply believe this project will strengthen, grow, and evolve our Nina Lohman Associate Development Director community into something truly special for generations to come. Nolan Peterson Development Assistant economic impact on the ICR area Marketing Coordinator Claire Barrett $4.03 with growth anticipated In many ways, this project began back when local citizens “Saved the Stacia Rain Design Coordinator million Englert” which, in turn, paved the way for FilmScene to open its own OUR MISSION doors. Many other arts and cultural groups have helped forge a path to become the vibrant city we are today. Now, we believe that path leads STEERING COMMITTEE The mission of The Englert Theatre is to inspire to a 2020 vision for our community to be the Greatest Small City for the Joyce & Dick Summerwill Honorary Co-Chair and activate positive community growth through Attendance Growth Arts in America. Karen & Wally Chappell Honorary Co-Chair the arts. This includes owning, maintaining, and Amanda West Co-Chair operating the Englert—Iowa City’s last historic 75,000 Let’s realize our potential. Let’s build this together. theater—as a vital community arts space as well Sarah Gardial as expanding the Englert’s programming vision Sincerely, Rick & Rosanne Hopson and collaborative efforts beyond the walls of the Phoebe Martin theater through institutional efforts like Mission 50,000 Peter Matthes Creek Festival, Witching Hour, and other projects Monica Moen that develop through vibrant partnerships. Melissa Shivers Programming seeks a balance between familiar 25,000 Andre Perry Andrew Sherburne Leighton Smith and unknown, emerging and established, and Executive Director Interim Executive Director Veronica Tessler local and far-reaching artistry. The Englert Theatre FilmScene Vance Van Daele 2007 2018

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CAMPAIGN INITIATIVE #1 Our reputation for excellence is built on diverse and distinguished art, dedicated patronage, and a rewarding How you can help! Strengthen audience experience. Both FilmScene and the Englert reside in more than century-old buildings. Beautifully maintained and Every Gift Matters blessed with good bones, these facilities still require regular upkeep and renovation. First-rate facilities are A donation of any amount is sincerely appreciated and will be essential to keeping our artists and patrons happy. Building acknowledged. Our ambitious efforts require gifts of all sizes to be successful, and each donor is an important partner in building a To ensure the longevity of our venues, our campaign the vibrant arts community. includes strengthening FilmScene’s flagship Ped Mall location and a renovation and modernization of the historic Englert Theatre. This quality upgrade, Greatest both center stage and behind the scenes, will improve audience experience, accessibility, and sustainability, Small City and these improvements will enhance the lighting, sound, and stage production elements that deliver that for the Monthly Giving all important nightly “wow.” Arts in Give the gift that is significant for you. Suggested giving amounts: With the campaign approaching the first year anniversary since America. $10/MO $25/MO $50/MO announcement, we’re just getting ready to announce major construction to The Englert Theatre. The work that will be done will preserve the For additional donation tiers and to establish a monthly giving plan, visit historic theater for the next generation and make the space more Iowa City is a great city for the arts. It is why www.strengthengrowevolve.org enjoyable for patrons by expanding services and modernizing existing people live here, what people remember facilities. We anticipate that work will begin in late March and will when they come to visit, and the charm that extend into mid August. We hope you’ll stop by for a visit when the attracts new people to call this place home. work is finished.

Strengthen • Grow • Evolve is a collaborative campaign led by two Iowa Marquee Repair City-based nonprofits, The Englert Theatre Leave a Legacy The marquee restoration will bring the most recognizable symbol of the and FilmScene—that seeks to strengthen Englert back to its former glory. It’s only through the generous support the arts through a major reinvestment Seat Naming at $2500 + $5000 for the campaign that we are able to repair the structure including the in our modern and historic venues, electrical, the marquee roof, and of course, the neon letters. innovative programming, and new models Leave a lasting legacy by naming a seat at FilmScene! Our new modern of collaboration that will better connect our seating was carefully selected for comfort, attractiveness, and durability. unique missions towards a greater vision. Our goal is to raise $6.5 million dollars. As Seat naming is available through a five-year pledge agreement and your of January 1, 2020 we have reached $4.48 named seat will far outlive that commitment. Limited to the number of million dollars with confirmed pledges, seats still available anticipated tax credits, and grants.

This campaign will benefit our entire area—from elementary schools to the University of Iowa, young entrepreneurs to retirees, our cultural peers to nonprofit Naming Opportunities service agencies, and downtown to our Gallery Expansion and Renovation surrounding communities. Additional legacy naming opportunities are available for major giving, Our second floor will undergo a complete renovation including theater and room naming options. To discuss these exciting and expansion. This expansion will extend the gallery Through these investments and options, for creative giving options including stock transfers and multi- into existing office space and will feature new lighting partnership, we can build the greatest small year pledges, please contact Katie Roche by phone at 3199-688-2653 x107 and audio/visual equipment. city for the arts in America—right here in or by email at [email protected]. Iowa City. Continued>>

The Englert Theatre | 8 Winter 2019 | 9 Introducing the new Friends of The Englert Benefits As a non-profit venue, ticket sales cover only a portion of our operating costs. The Friends of The Englert program is our way to say “thank you” by providing special benefits to donors. With our recently redesigned program, the enhanced benefits make it even easier to enjoy a show at The Englert.

$40 $60 $120 $240 $600 $1,200 ANNUAL DONATION Individual Household $10/month $20/month $50/month $100/month MORE INTERESTED IN ADVANCE TICKETING + DONATING MORE SELECT EVENT PRICING THAN $1,200?

$2 OFF BEVERAGES We have more benefits from door open to show to share with you!

YOTOPIA FOR TWO Contact our Development Director, Katie Roche, at STAGES RECOGNITION [email protected] for the official Englert magazine more information.

$25 ENGLERT EATERY good for a show-night dinner

WITCHING HOUR 2020 FESTIVAL PASS

MISSION CREEK 2020 FESTIVAL PASS

ANNUAL APPRECIATION DINNER

Are you a student? Our brand new Student Friends program is designed specifically for you!

Student Friend Sustaining Student Friend $20 $120 annually ($10 monthly) Includes: Advance ticketing, special pricing on select events, Includes: All of the benefits of a Student Friend plus one pass recognition in Stages, an invitation to our annual appreciation to both of our annual festivals, Mission Creek & Witching Hour event.

Become a Friend at englert.org/friends

All donations are tax deductible minus the value of any benefits you choose to receive. Squirrel Flower opens for Sasami at the Mill.

The Englert Theatre | 10 Winter 2019 | 11 Window Restoration Festival Investments We’ll fully restore our historic wood windows throughout the building to combat deterioration caused by weather. You’ll also see repaired and repainted woodwork on The future of our arts organizations the face of our building. begins with world-class venues. However, our success depends on more than bricks and mortar. To fulfill our promise, we must continue to develop innovative programs.

We will continue to nurture the Engler's two annual festivals: Mission CAMPAIGN INITIATIVE #3 CAMPAIGN INITIATIVE #2 Creek Festival and Witching Hour. And now, with expanded cinema facilities, FilmScene will create Grow Refocus Film Festival". EVOLVE

FilmScene Expansion Outreach + Collaboration

As we celebrate our historic spaces, Founded 2006 Our campaign is only worth pursuing if we truly feel there is an we also relish the opportunities our Programming focuses on opportunity to improve access and engagement with the arts performance, literature, and brand new arts facility offers for the community for all people in our community. next generation. Annual Attendance: 10,000 On stage and screen, we are endowed with amazing art. To Purpose-built and state-of- best leverage this remarkable programming for educational Facade Restoration the-art, the new three-screen impact, we seek to launch an arts education effort in The facade of our 108 year old facility is starting to show its age. We’ll repair the facility at The Chauncey—in the collaboration with local partners to expand arts engagement in masonry on the front of the building and repointing the brickwork. heart of downtown—has become our community. Together, FilmScene and the Englert will hire FilmScene’s primary home. a Community Engagement Director, dedicated to fostering Commitment to ownership of the Founded 2015 deeper artistic connections with our local K-12 schools, Other Repairs facility by our nonprofit ensures Exploring the unknown, universities and colleges, neighborhoods, and the diverse discussing creative process, and • The brick wall of the theater that organizational stability and presenting new work cultures of our community and to expanding year-round arts survived the 1926 fire will be repaired guarantees that film as an art form education workshops and artist visits to our schools. Annual Attendance: 1,300+ • We will replace two of our three has a secure future in Iowa City. HVAC systems to ensure that we have a comfortable space for our As a unique architectural gem, patrons FilmScene at The Chauncey is a • We will replace the broken drinking landmark arts facility—the best of fountains throughout the building its kind in the Midwest. By setting Launching 2020 • Improved energy efficiency a nonprofit arts organization Presenting films inspired and • Roofing membrane as the cornerstone of a private adapted from original texts—a • Stretch Goal: Audio system investment, this partnership film event designed for the UNESCO City of Literature modernization has opened the building to the Anticipated Attendance: public and made our remarkable 1,500-2,500 downtown even more welcoming. ALLIED ARTS NONPROFIT INITIATIVE Revitalizing FilmScene’s Scene 1 Cinema on the ped What began with an unorthodox but exciting idea of two mall organizations banding together for a single campaign can serve as a case study for a better-allied arts culture in this community. What began as a dream to return movie OPENED SEPTEMBER 2019! magic to downtown Iowa City has created a The Englert and FilmScene will deepen important partnerships beloved home for film. with the Bijou Film Board, SCOPE Productions, and other University of Iowa organizations and work with a collective of This campaign includes support for the local cultural nonprofits to share ideas and best practices, work renovation of FilmScene’s Scene 1 cinema, together, and envision a collective future for our entire region, new seating, lobby improvements, and starting here in Iowa City. maintaining modern presentation standards.

The Englert Theatre | 12 Winter 2019 | 13 The Englert Theatre proudly serves these After the show, Best Case Wines bestcasewines.com curl up with a good read. Red (319) 333-8673 Domaine de Chantepierre Côtes du Rhône Pleasing and peppery with hearty red berry fruit. LVW Tinto Tejo Theatrical phenom Young Jean Lee’s exploration of suburban patriarchy, Shiraz, medium bodied with fruit flavors, dry handled with an anthropologist’s curiosity and a surgeon’s precision. November 29-December 15 Vignobles Dubard Merlot Red plum fruit with soft, caressing tannins. White Henri de Richemer Piquepoul Floral aromas with prevailing citrus and a frank and lively attack. Dubard Sauvignon Blanc/Sémillon Juicy citrus notes with hints of pear nectar and white flowers. Giuliano Rosati Pinot Grigio Fiction, poetry, nonfiction. Since 1970. Tells of the enduring, tempestuous friendship of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass, presented in celebration of the 100th Anniversary Clean, crisp aromas of apple, citrus, and peach. Find us at Prairie Lights & the New Pioneer Co-op! of women’s suffrage. January 24- February 16 Robert Morey “Wines I carry are grown by farmers— IOWAREVIEW.ORG Owner people with a passion for what they’re doing.”

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The Englert Theatre and FilmScene are grateful for the remarkable community support William & Sharon Oglesby for our organizations from over 700 donors, without whom, the ambitions of Building the David Oliver OPN Architects Greatest Small City for the Arts could not be realized. Your continued commitment to our Sue Otto community is necessary to reach our goal. To join in supporting Strengthen•Grow•Evolve, go Gary & Nancy Pacha to: strengthengrowevolve.org. 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The Englert Theatre | 16 Winter 2019 | 17 Jay Diaz-Parlet Miriam Gilbert Natalie Ieyoub John & Susan Loomis Jenny, Jacob & Birch Owen Brynne Schweigel & Cory Skeers The van Holsteijns FilmScene Terry & Jo Dickens Mary & David Gilchrist Ihrig Family The Lower Family Matthew & Stephanie Palmisano Julie & Carl Schweser Brad & Toni Van Voorhis Hannah Friedland Angela Dieckman Liz Gilman Brian Ihrig Mark & Amy Lynch Ben & Jenny Partridge Jo & Jim Scott Anne & Byron Vandenberg Tommy Haines Steve & Sharon Dillon Bree Glenn & Joshua De Lanoit Alexas Ihrig Brendan Madden & McKay Gerald & Lynn Partridge David Scrivner Chad & Nicole VanderLinden Dawn Harbor Cecilia Dingledy & Todd Wade Kate Gloer Patricia & Ronald Ikan Harline Caroline Pasierb Laura Seegmiller Nicole VanderLinden Pamela Elaine Rivers Heidel Tara Dinolfo Ulpiana Gonzalez & Jose David & Nancy Impastato Petar Madjarac Shannon Patrick & Kelcey Patrick- Seelman Family Rachel Vanderwerff Addison Howe David M. 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Ornate artifice and extravagance have little place here. The clear-cut Now What distinctions, between town and country, fall and winter, and spring mediocre or more practical than curious Conestoga wagon captains— and summer, sky and land, growing season and harvest season, DAN CRONIN those who shuddered at the Oregon Trail through the Rocky death and survival—this makes for a more classic approach to art. Mountains and settled for the straightforward prairie. And still others The Midwest values art that explores what it means to be alive: escaped violence or stuntedness in America and abroad to come here— relationships, family expectations, joy and heartbreak. This is not A non-Midwestern artist visiting the Midwest will comment, As an audience member and native Midwesterner, I flashed a perverse to this newly available land of possibility. to say Midwesterners are simple: a Midwesterner can communicate with horror, at our weather. The Blind Boys of Alabama, after their grin through each of these anecdotes as hecklers shouted—not boos more with a shrug and “Oh, it’s fine” than a studied interpretation and opening set, commented that they were happy to be in Iowa, but, or obscenities—but advice on coat brands, the art of layering, and the I’m not going to settle the question of what the Midwest is—mostly namecheck of Foucault or Nietzsche or Barthes. man, was it cold. For Celeste Barber—Instagram comedian spoiled ingenuity of rubber overshoes. because I minimize my interactions with people from Ohio—but by Australia—an Iowa winter was crueler than the most venomous altogether I think of Midwesterness as something less about specific In the Midwest, power and respect come less from who you know scorpions of The Outback. And for Piff the Magic Dragon, a magician We have a shared sense of camaraderie about the weather, and—in geography and more about a particular relationship with the land. and more from what you do. We smile and nod as East Coasters yak and comedian and self-proclaimed second-most-famous dragon in the this modest region—humble brags about weather-readiness are a and West Coasters chill: the East Coast talking big talk—Manifest world—famous for performing exclusively in a dragon costume—icy notable exception to our gag-order on braggadocio. So, pardon my Which brings us to Frederick Jackson Turner. Destiny, a nation sea-to-shining-sea, cities on hills—and the West winters were contrary to his biology. boastfulness when I say the Midwest, above the coasts, has the most Turner was nervous when he addressed a room of hundreds of history Coast breathing out a chill sigh of relief at having arrived west, at last. defined relationship with the climate, the land, the entire natural professors at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair; The World Columbian For Midwestern ex-pat artists to return to the Midwest is to prove world. And it’s a clear cut one: man vs. nature. Exposition; The Quadricentennial of Columbus’s arrival in the Here we are, settled on America’s 19th century spoils, acquainting ourselves their Midwestern mettle through anecdotes of survival—survival Americas. He did not have a lot going for him—who goes to an with these stolen lands—gifts of American empire—and left to sit and of our winters and our geography. Demitri Martin survived a brief I’m not the first to say this, and we’ll get to that, but first we need to indoor lecture on a July Afternoon when there’s a Wild West Show think in the quiet, or sit and avoid thinking in the quiet—via yardwork or childhood stint in small-town Iowa before relocating to New Jersey. address the pesky problem of defining what I mean by The Midwest. a few minutes away (a show that all of the visiting history professors snow shoveling or weather-proofing—about the land and our relationship And New Yorker humorist Patty Marx, when researching a piece on The Midwest—the middle of the west? Midway through the west? had received free passes to courtesy of the show’s host, Buffalo Bill)? to it. To be a Midwestern artist is to face not the shining seas, but our Couchsurfing.com, couch-surfed in Iowa City with a total stranger Midway to the west? Here is the land of those first few moments of the On top of that, Turner had written his remarks that same day, he horizon—land and sky, death and life, history and possibility—to be a and graduate student. American Imagination, the first fractions of a second of an American was a freshman professor, and he was a freshman professor from the Midwestern artist is to attempt an answer to Frederick Jackson’s Question, Dream. The full dream has not been realized here and never can be. University of Wisconsin, which—in an era before cheeseheads and a question born out of this land, “Now what?”

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Such approaches, The treatment creates safe movement skills can help me open to possibilities.” exercises safely activate a natural reflex popularized in part by van der Kolk, make “experiences” that allow people to stay in the Cooper currently consults with individuals mechanism of shaking or vibrating that use of Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory. moment while feeling, an evidence-based concerning how to enhance self-care releases muscular tension, calming down This distinguishes three responses within approach to healing. Working with the practices in their everyday lives. the nervous system. When this muscular the autonomic nervous system: feeling secure breath and simple movements teach clients shaking/vibrating mechanism is activated and connected uses the most recently evolved about feelings (and blocks), and expand the in a safe and controlled environment, the parasympathetic vagal nerve (which allows tools that allow clients process emotional body is encouraged to return back to a state How to Feel Like Yourself enjoyment); feeling threatened causes a content without being sent into hypoarousal. of balance. regression to the flight or fight modality of Clients learn to identify stressors that cause Content sponsored by Movement for ALl the sympathetic branch (which protects us); hyperarousal and regression to the fight or Eginton, Mishuk, Cooper, Mittal and DAN BOSCALJON and retreating to the primitive dorsal vagal flight branch of the vagus system. Eginton Gundlach offer courses at the studio branch (responsible for autonomous bodily states, “My patients and clients leave feeling including the following: Ballet for All, functions) immobilizes us. Living in the empowered to live their lives in ways that bioenergetic breathing release, Alexander modern world means even privileged persons pain of all sorts, whether physical or mental. Technique, QiGong, MindBody Skills Our cultural heritage influences our consider ourselves to be healthy, fit, and embody anxiety from individual interactions no longer dominates and controls them. (Mindbody Medicine), Mind Body Stress values, beliefs, and behaviors in ways we active. The opioid crisis is one consequence and concerns about the future. They learn how to feel better” Release course, TRE (trauma and tension forget to question. These assumptions often of the cultural tendency to ignore suffering releasing exercises), Authentic Movement, take the form of binary logics that divide (“no pain, no gain”) and eliminate physical Understanding the benefits of exploring She opened and practices out of Movement Somatic Dance, Restorative Yoga for something into two parts, one valued above pain / emotional suffering. Blocking our treatment through the power of physical for All, where she gathered a core group Recovery from surgery (breast cancer, another. The Cartesian mind/body pair is pain lets us “get over it,” but results in lives movement and also the severity of the of experts in movement and health and pelvic reconstruction), Eginton Alignment a pervasive example. Valuing “mind over filled with numbness and unawareness. epidemics of chronic pain, anxiety, and auto practice their healing modalities. The Daily Dozen, Couples Valentines matter,” or assuming “when there’s a will, immune issues, helped Meg Eginton realize practitioners have complementary healing Day Retreat, Contact Improvisation, there’s a way” emphasizes the “rational” We forget how good it can be to feel like that movement therapy offered relief from modalities, aligned with Polyvagal theory neighborhood yoga. A massage therapist is mode of “mind” that arises from an abstract, ourselves. Reminders include moments chronic pain and allowed greater agility for and the human health in homeostasis. available on the weekends. disembodied point of view. This “mind” is of joyful wholeness that move us beyond aging clients. Her work brings together her They offer customized therapies that help paired against and then valued above how the Cartesian mind/body divide. When background in the arts—as a professional people to age well and to heal from chronic Meg Eginton To read more about somatic treatments things feel, emotionally and physically. laughing, expansive expressions of delight dancer and university professor in theatre— pain, stubborn injuries, trauma and PTSD. available at Movement for All, please visit Disconnected from our feelings and bubble forth in physically, emotionally, and with 35 years of experience in movement Together, they celebrate the innate healing Anita Mishuk is a certified Hyphnotherapist movementforall.com. Those who are interested disengaged from our bodies, we forge ahead mentally expressive ways. Laughter displays therapy. 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It can help relieve pain while awareness of pain as “weakness.” Ignoring van der Kolk have promoted a public International Somatic Movement Education at 1161 Foster Road, in the Iowa City also unlocking the joy of developing a how we feel allows us to forget how much understanding of the importance of our bodies and Therapy Association registered Eginton Peninsula neighborhood. It is quiet, with deeper understanding of your own untapped pain we carry in our bodies, even when we in terms of consciousness, memory, and well- Alignment as a stand-alone method in 1994. free, proximate parking and meets ADA potential for ease. “

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Gee, I guess it really is a smart speaker. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY You will be directed to leave the building by the sounding alarm or by theatre personnel. When exiting, please proceed in an orderly and prompt fashion to a safe THE A-TEAM OF BLANK AND MCCUNE area away from the building. We request Collectively known as the "A-Team," Alan Swanson and Tim Conroy you convene at the pedestrian mall comprise the Iowa City Area’s premier real estate duo. Listener-Supported Public Radio located west of the building. Theatre staff Alan Swanson Mobile/Text: 319.321.3129 from Kirkwood Community College will announce updates on if and when it is Email: [email protected] safe to re-enter the building. Tim Conroy Mobile/Text: 319.321.3679 Email: [email protected] ATeamListens.com Blank and McCune, The Real Estate Company | 506 E. College Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 | 319.354.9440 Tim Conroy and Alan Swanson Alan Swanson and Tim Conroy are Licensed to Sell Real Estate in Iowa. The face of The Englert circa 1912 The original interior of The Englert Theatre circa 1917

The History of the Englert

ceilings. The owners during this period were gathering space for the people of Iowa City. a leader in the Midwestern arts scene through ON SEPTEMBER 26, 1912, husband and In 1920, William Englert passed away at 46 years the blaze tore through the roof. Dora Chapman Ansel and Marvin Chapman (sons of Dora) and This group of inspired locals persuaded the its ongoing programming, partnerships with wife William & Etta Englert launched an old. Following his death, business partners A.H. was there - as was Etta Englert - and she would Mike Blank (son of A.H. Blank) of Central States City of Iowa City to purchase the theater and the community and the University of Iowa, its institution when they opened The Englert Blank (from Des Moines) and Nate Chapman later recount the scene to her grandchildren - Theater Corporation. hold it in trust until funds could be raised for a production of two innovative festivals - Mission Theatre in downtown Iowa City, replacing purchased the business in 1921. Chapman, who Nathan, Katherine, and Barbara Chapman. newly formed nonprofit entity to purchase and Creek and Witching Hour, its commisions what had once been a livery stable. They built had been based in Des Moines, had moved to As the end of the century approached, Mike renovate the space. work with local and international artists, its the theater to rival the finest stage and movie Iowa City just a year earlier when he and Blank Despite $125,000 worth of damage to a property Blank, in his 90s, sought to sell the business while commitment to the preservation of history, and houses throughout the Midwest and to establish purchased the storied Garden Theater cinema, that had cost only $60,000 to build 14 years he was still alive. He conferred with his partners, Over the next five years, this group worked celebration of the evolving cultural diversity of a vibrant community gathering space for local which would later become The Varsity and then before, the theater’s benefactors restored the the Chapmans (whose various family members diligently to rebuild the Englert as a premier arts the Iowa City area. and regional citizens. The Astro. The Blank and the Chapman families, building with an eye to the ornate aesthetic had migrated away from the core of Iowa City), venue and a hub in the Iowa City cultural scene. through a line of committed descendants, would tendencies of the 1920s. In particular, significant about selling the Englert. Seeking to honor In part — under the banner of “Save the Englert” Vaudeville acts from across the world performed go on to steward the Englert’s existence for the investment from A.H. Blank made this rebirth Mike’s wishes, the Chapmans agreed. In 1999, — the group secured funds to restore the Englert on the stage and films - still an emerging art remainder of the century. possible. From the ashes, the Englert returned to after nearly 80 years of caring for the building, to its 1920’s glory. The names of contributors are form at that time - were shown on the theater’s the Iowa City community. they closed and sold the Englert. memorialized throughout the building: a capital state-of-the-art projection equipment. These After Nate Chapman died in 1925, his wife campaign wall in the lobby, plaques around the exciting events welcomed community members Dora continued to own and operate the theater In time, the venue became a full-time movie A bar owner initially purchased the theater and theater, and on the backs of seats in the main hall. into the Englert’s 1,071 seats. Above the theatrics alongside A.H. Blank. Dora’s brother, Al Davis, house. In the 1980s the singular theater space planned to turn it into a club. However, a group in the main hall, William and Etta resided on also assisted with managing the facility. On was subdivided into two small-screen spaces. of local citizens envisioned an opportunity to On December 4, 2004, the Englert returned to the the theater’s second floor and provided housing February 13, 1926, a fire nearly destroyed the Likewise the interior had been updated with renovate and restore the theater to its original community with its first live performance in over for traveling artists on the third. Englert. Firemen fought to save the building as gypsum board, paneling, carpeting, and acoustic purpose: a performing arts and community 40 years. Since that time, the Englert has become

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Front of House Services

BILL ARMENTO, BEN BEESON, MERRIC BOWER, MAC CHUCHRA, AMY DONOVAN, LIV HARDY, SAM HAMMOND, COLTON JONES, GREG JONES, ALISON MCGOFF, TOMMY MCILHON, DAVE MOORE, ALYSON NEINER, PETER RHOMBERG, EMILY ROBERTS, JOSEPH SCEERY, LILLIAN SMITH, ADRIENNE WOODARD, AND TANCY ZHOU

Production Assistants

MERRIC BOWER, MAC CHUCHRA, JUSTIN COMER, DANIEL MILLER, CODY SCHLADER

Board of Directors

AMY HOSPODARSKY PAST PRESIDENT ANDY MARTIN PRESIDENT JB BARNHOUSE TIM MCDOUGALL CARL BROWN VICE PRESIDENT CARL BROWN JOSEPH MORELAND TODD FANNING TREASURER ROB DECKER JESSE SINGERMAN NICK BERGUS SECRETARY TODD FANNING ELLIOTT SOHN TIMOTHY HILL JASON WAGNER BRAD JOHNSON

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