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WELCOME With more than 30 shows coming to Tacoma’s stages, we’re certain you’ll discover quite a few for your must-see list – welcome to the Broadway Center’s 2017-18 Season! For a complete listing of organizations and upcoming events, visit BroadwayCenter.org. Illustration Chandler by O’Leary

A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS We support the arts because that is just another way we’re Northwest Healthy.

Singing. Dancing. Painting. Playing an instrument. Whether you’re an active participant or spirited observer, the performing arts can nurture and heal mind, body and spirit. They can lower blood pressure, bolster your immune system and ward off anxiety and depression. For more proven ways to stay Northwest Healthy, go to NWhealthy.org.

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IN THIS ISSUE 2017-18 PROGRAM VOLUME I Welcome to the 7 Terri Clark ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������August 11 Broadway Center! This season 7 Stephanie Trick & Paolo Alderighi ���������������������������������������������������������������August 26 features fantastic entertainment – 9 The Capitol Steps �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������September 23 beginning this LISA MONET PHOTOGRAPHY 10 A Night with Janis Joplin��������������������������������������������������������������������������������October 13 summer with country star Terri Clark on August 11. Also in August, 11 Take Me to the River: Memphis Soul and Rhythm & Blues Revue �����October 22 classical jazz pianists Stephanie Trick 12 LIVE with Lane Moore ����������������������������������������������������������������������October 27 and Paolo Alderighi will perform a special concert as a Centennial 13 Improvised Shakespeare �����������������������������������������������������������������������������November 3 Campaign fundraiser. 16 The Hip Hop Nutcracker with MC Kurtis Blow�������������������������������� November 12 In the fall, The Capitol Steps will provide lighthearted political 17 Hari Kondabolu ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� November 18 comic relief, before A Night with Janis Joplin brings the house down with stories and hits from the life of BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2017-18 the legend. Later in October, Take Tiffany Harmon, President • Nicole Hume, Secretary Me to the River unites all-star Clint Johnson, Treasurer • Mark D. Pinto, Vice-President musicians, including William Bell, Christopher Algeo Holly Hayes Kathy S. Keele Jumi Sakurai Judy Baerg Stephanie B. Howe Kelly Lane Kristin Sawin Charlie Musselwhite and Bobby Rush. Brian Bergren Mike Hutchinson Connie J. Ladenberg Danene Spaeth Then prepare for a hilarious lesson in Jon Bowser Lisa R. Jangard Christopher McPhail Mike R. Wark the intricacies of online dating with Loren Cohen Genie Jefferson Darriel W. Menefee David Fischer, Executive Kim A. Fisher Brooke A. Johnson Amanda M. Nathan Director Tinder LIVE with Lane Moore. Finally, in November, experience the BROADWAY CENTER STAFF bard as never before with Improvised Executive Leadership Gabe McPherson, Master Teaching Artist David Fischer, Executive Director Mara Offengender, Master Teaching Artist Shakespeare – a clever show created Lacey Wright, Associate Executive Director Leah Scofield,Master Teaching Artist entirely on the spot using plenty of Robyn Engleking, Director of Finance Laura Shepherd, Master Teaching Artist Becky Johnson, Director of Corporate Relations Bryan Willis, Playwright ‘thous’ and ‘thees.’ The Hip Hop Stacey Guadnola, Director of Philanthropy Events & Venue Rentals Scott Painter, Nutcracker with MC Kurtis Director of Operations Leilani Balais, Associate Director of Events Katie Lappier, Director of Education Emily Alm, Associate Director of Presenting Blow puts a contemporary spin on Holly Klindt, Executive Assistant Cayla Fields, Events Manager Box Office Chris Tubig, Rental Sales Manager Tchaikovsky’s classic in two shows, Vanessa Cadungug, Box Office Manager Gini Sommer, Volunteer Manager before rising stand-up comic Hari Amanda Oliver, Assistant Box Office Manager Sean Blacketer, Maintenance Coordinator Erin White, Box Office Lead Jeff Jainga, Event Lead Kondabolu takes Tacoma by storm. Sarah Judy, Box Office Sales Representative Sierra Carr, Front of House Team Member Andy Stark, Box Office Sales Representative Jamie Goddard, Front of House Team Member Together, we experience art, Marketing & Communications Sarah Koestler, Front of House Team Member community, and life in vibrant Jake Nix, Jared Wigert, Associate Director of Marketing Front of House Team Member Erin O’Loughlin, Mariesa Bus, Associate Director of Communications & Front of House Team Member downtown Tacoma. Thank you for Samantha Rivera, Grants Front of House Team Member Kawana Bullock, joining the journey, and filling our Katie Engel, Data and Patron Services Manager Front of House Team Member Melanie Cole, Front of House Team Member historic theaters with energy and lively Development Akida Dancer, Front of House Team Member Kristine Finch, Donor Engagement Manager Carissa Daniels, Front of House Team Member engagement. Nadine Kohler, Auction Coordinator Kirsten Deane-Ajax, Front of House Team Member Angela Ferguson, Auction Coordinator Wes Hough, Front of House Team Member Finance Rochelle Wells, Front of House Team Member Shannon Johnson, Associate Director of Finance Kourtney Williams, Front of House Team Member Sincerely, Aimee Takayoshi, Finance Assistant Operations Education Nick Shellman, Stage Department Coordinator Tony Gomez, Education Manager Warren Crain, Head Carpenter Marsha Walner, Education Manager Royce Baer, Lead Technician (Rialto) Nicolette Andres, Master Teaching Artist Josh Holcomb, Head Flyman Darlene Anderson, Master Teaching Artist Rich Tocher, Lead Technician (Theatre on the Square) C. Rosalind Bell, Master Teaching Artist Don Littrell, Sound Technician David Fischer Jill Heinecke, Master Teaching Artist Caroline McKee Silva, Trainee Executive Director LaNita Hudson, Master Teaching Artist Johann, Wippich, Trainee

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6 BROADWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS encoreartsseattle.com 7 Broadway Center presents Stephanie Trick and Paolo Broadway Center presents SPONSORS Alderighi Terri Clark AN EVENING OF FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2017 AT 7:30 P.M. • PANTAGES THEATER CLASSIC JAZZ ON APPROXIMATE RUN TIME: 75 MINUTES WITH INTERMISSION TWO PIANOS SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 2017 AT BAND MEMBERS 7:30 P.M. BIOGRAPHY THEATER ON THE SQUARE Chris Cottros – Guitar Hailing from Medicine Hat, Alberta, APPROXIMATE RUN TIME: Canada, Terri Clark got her start playing for Amberly Rosen - Fiddle, 90 MINUTES WITH INTERMISSION tips at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, a legendary Background Vocals, honky-tonk bar across the alley from Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin SPONSORS Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. Terri Clay Krasner - Bass, emerged as a distinctive voice on the country Background Vocals music landscape – driving, passionate, and Tim Horsley - Drums spirited – every bit her own woman. The 3-time JUNO Award winner and 8-time CCMA Entertainer of the Year has also been program with guest artists and country named Female Vocalist of the Year five times. music’s best music from the 80’s and 90’s. Terri is a dynamic, no-holds-barred She still holds the honor of being the only MEDIA Canadian female artist to be a member of live performer and one of the rare female the Grand Ole Opry. She has sold over four country artists capable of throwing down million albums and has 13 Top Ten singles, some impressive guitar work. In 2016 Terri including six Number Ones in Canada and brought her critically acclaimed “Back to My the USA – hits such as “Better Things To Roots Solo Acoustic Tour” to Canada. The Do,” “Poor Poor Pitiful Me,” “Girls Lie Too,” 40-city tour traversed Canada from Prince “Northern Girl,” and “I Just Wanna Be Mad.” Edward Island to British Columbia and PRESENTED WITH SUPPORT FROM Terri honed her skills on the other side showcased Terri’s hit songs in an intimate THE TACOMA PHILHARMONIC of the radio as part of NASH on America’s acoustic setting with stories and laughs ENDOWMENT Morning Show which lead to her taking along the way. Terri isn’t slowing down in over as host of Country Gold with Terri Clark 2017 - she’ll continue to tour in the US and Stephanie Trick (from St. Louis, in April 2016. Country Gold is a four-hour Canada with her full band and solo shows. In Missouri) and Paolo Alderighi (from Classic Country radio show that airs on more October of 2017 Terri will join forces with Milan, Italy) met at a piano festival in than 100 stations across the US and Canada. Pam Tillis and Suzy Bogguss for a guitar-pull Boswil (near Zürich), Switzerland, in The show is a music-intensive, faninteractive acoustic tour called the “Chicks With Hits 2008 and started to work together Tour.”

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8 BROADWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS encoreartsseattle.com 9 PROGRAM The show is constantly changing, based on the scandal of the day! But you might spot a few of these: Oops I Tweeted Again Hey Mr. Tangerine Man Stuck In the Middle East Too Don’t Think Twice, Its Alt-Right The Leader is a Trump Faking News is Hard to do Pope and Change It Was a Very Huuuuuuge Year How Do You Solve a Problem Like Korea? Impeachable You Broadway Center presents Filibusterin’ Freedom Juan Is the Loneliest Number The Capitol Steps Putin On a Blitz SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2017 AT 7:30 P.M. Fiscal Shades of Gray PANTAGES THEATER If There Were No Rich Men APPROXIMATE RUN TIME: 90 MINUTES WITH INTERMISSION Lirty Dies...and more!

Welcome to this performance of the investigation. Capitol Steps! The Capitol Steps began The Capitol Steps fully admit that they Whenever the Steps sing on in 1981, at a Christmas party in the office have an odd way of looking at the news. pitch they can thank their five of former Senator Charles Percy. Like When they hear of a scandal, they don’t fabulous pianists: most things in Congress, they never knew think about whether it’s good or bad for Marc Irwin when to stop. the country. Their two questions are: (1) Howard Breitbart Over the past thirty-five years, the Is it funny? And (2) what Rhymes with Emily Bell Spitz Capitol Steps have recorded thirty-six it? Next thing you know, someone wakes Dave Kane albums, and appeared on “Good Morning up screaming with an idea for a parody. Lenny Williams America,” the “Today Show,” “20/20,” Typically, it’s Mark or Elaina, but blame “Entertainment Tonight,” “Nightline,” often falls on other cast members. And CNN’s “Inside Politics,” and dozens ideas are constantly being thrown in by THE CAPITOL STEPS of times on National Public Radio’s almost everyone for the backwards talk, Tracey Stephens “All Things Considered.” For the past Lirty Dies – in fact, the entire cast has Jenny Corbett Morgan Duncan twenty years, they’ve produced specials tharted to stink that way! Anne Willis Hill for public radio and have been featured After a few fast and furious e-mails, the Brian Ash in three national specials for public song is hurled in front of a live audience Janet Davidson Gordon television. They’ve performed for five U.S. by a brave performer. And the tech crew Kevin Corbett Presidents (six if you include Hillary.) (Paul Tompros, Greg Hammon, Sam Elaina Newport Each performance consists of 5 Lohman, Andy Fahs, Jon Simler, Bill Jack Rowles performers (frantically changing wigs Hurd and Shannon Follin) makes sure the Ann Margaret Schmitt and costumes!) and 1 pianist. Many of new song is heard by the unsuspecting Mike Carruthers the performers have worked on Capitol audience. All of this makes its way onto Brad Van Grack Hill, some for Republicans, some for albums with mistakes eletronically erased Jamie Zemarel Democrats, and some for members by Andy Fahs. Bari Biern Mike Thornton who sit firmly on the fence. In fact, And of course there’s the entire staff at Nancy Dolliver the current cast of the Capitol Steps Capitol Steps World Headquarters: Brian Delores Williams has at one time or another infested Ash, Mark Eaton, Lisa Pemberton, Andy Emily Levey the offices of eleven US Senators Fahs, Laura Carrano, and Bill Hurd. This Mark Eaton and seven Members of the House of well-oiled machine allows the Capitol Evan Casey Representatives. Most of these politicians Steps to book shows all over the country Jon Bell have since been defeated or placed under with almost frightening efficiency. Corey Harris

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Broadway Center presents A Night with Janis Joplin FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2017 AT 7:30 P.M. PANTAGES THEATER MEDIA PARTNER APPROXIMATE RUN TIME: 2 HOURS, 15 MINUTES WITH INTERMISSION

From Broadway to Tacoma, now you’re invited to share an evening with the woman and her influences in the musical, A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN.

ABOUT THE SHOW Like a comet that burns far too brightly to last, Janis Joplin exploded onto the music scene in 1967 and, almost overnight, became the queen of rock & roll. The unmistakable voice, filled with raw emotion and tinged with Southern Comfort, made her a must-see headliner from Monterey to Woodstock. Fueled by such unforgettable songs as “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Piece of My Heart,” “Mercedes Benz,” “Cry Baby” and “Summertime,” a remarkable cast and breakout performances, A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, written and directed by Randy Johnson, is a musical journey celebrating Janis and her biggest musical influences— icons like Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Odetta, Nina Simone and Bessie Smith, who inspired one of rock & roll’s greatest legends.

10 BROADWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS encoreartsseattle.com 11 Broadway Center presents Take Me To The River: Memphis Soul and Rhythm & Blues Revue featuring William Bell, Charlie Musselwhite and Bobby Rush Plus Frayser Boy, Al Kapone, The Hi Rhythm Section and The Stax Academy Alumni Band with Music Director Boo Mitchell

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017 AT 7:30 P.M. • PANTAGES THEATER APPROXIMATE RUN TIME: 75-90 MINUTES WITH INTERMISSION

TAKE ME TO THE RIVER PRESENTS: All of Al Green’s classics) and Grammy MEMPHIS SOUL A RHYTHM AND award winner Boo Mitchell, award- BLUES REVUE winning director and Grammy Nominee Martin Shore, alumni from the STAX Take Me to the River presents a live Music Academy, and special appearances performance experience based on the from Academy Winner Frayser Boy and award-winning film and record that Critics Choice Award winner Al Kapone. brought together multiple generations In addition to a traditional performance of iconic Memphis and Mississippi Delta event, Take Me To The River hosts musicians to record a historic new album educational workshops and interactions as and re-imagine the utopia of racial, it moves around the country, interacting gender and generational collaboration of with students to provide a meaningful Memphis (Stax, High records) in its heyday. and inspiring experience with the goals This historic show features a once-in-a- of social consciousness and community lifetime chance to see legends William building. TMTTR believes that the Bell (2017 Grammy Winner), Bobby power of positive expression – through Rush (2017 Grammy winner), and music, film or other art forms – leads to Charlie Musselwhite (2014 Grammy a permanent foundation of community, winner) share the stage and perform and strives to bring together those from classics and new TMTTR collaborations. all political, racial and generational Backed by an ALL-STAR Memphis backgrounds to communicate, cooperate, band, the event includes the HiRhythm collaborate and create together as a Section (27 Gold and Platinum records, community.

10 BROADWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS encoreartsseattle.com 11 We’re for a healthy dose of originality. We’re for the freedom to be fearless.

Broadway Center presents Tinder LIVE with Lane Moore FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2017 AT 7:30 P.M. PANTAGES THEATER APPROXIMATE RUN TIME: 90 MINUTES

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Lane Moore takes you on a hilarious journey through the realities of online dating during Tinder Live! With Lane Moore, an interactive, anything-can- happen comedy show. Lane, an award-winning stand-up WE’RE FOR comedian, actor, writer and musician, opens her Tinder account to audiences WHAT YOU’RE FOR: and invites them to join her in real-time, YOUR CHILD as she swipes and messages (and sometimes talks and texts) with Tinder matches who have no idea they’re part of the show. Along the way, Lane delivers sidesplitting commentary with oftentimes outrageous tips and tricks for surviving We invite you to visit our school, the world of online dating. where arts are a part of a student’s Based in City, Lane writes regularly for national publications like everyday education. “,” and she appeared on season five of HBO’s GIRLS. Her band “It Was gocwa.info/encore (253) 620-8373 Romance” has been touted by “BUST magazine” and for its self-titled debut album. Acclaimed by audiences across the country and named on Critic’s Picks, and called one of the 5 Best Comedy Shows in NYC by CBS, Tinder Live! With Lane Moore is truly a must-see performance for those seeking Girls & Boys // Jr. K - Grade 12 // Bus Service authentic and hilarious perspective in today’s world of digital communication.

Date: 7-17-17 Bleed: n/a 12 BROADWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS encoreartsseattle.com 13 Advertiser: Charles Wright Academy Printing: 4c, cmyk File name: Production Contact: CWA Encore 4_75x9_875_Fall2017 Amy Senftleben, 253-620-8870, Pub: Encore Media [email protected] Final Size: 4.75”x9.875” Live Area: n/a BRENDAN DOWLING Brendan Dowling is a Massachusetts native and a graduate of the College of William and Mary. In Chicago, he has toured with ’s National Touring Company and has been a member of ComedySportz. He also performed in The Second City Denver’s inaugural production of Red Scare, as well as writing and performing The Second City Denver’s How I Lost My Denverginity. Brendan can also be seen creating improvised musicals with Baby Wants Candy. He would like to thank his family Broadway Center presents for being so great. RANDALL HARR Randall Harr spent two years in Improvised Shakespeare Amsterdam performing with the comedy FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2017 AT 7:30 P.M. theatre Boom Chicago. In addition to PANTAGES THEATER this, Randall wrote and performed in the APPROXIMATE RUN TIME: 90 MINUTES WITH INTERMISSION Second City Cleveland reviews Who’s yer Baghdadi? and No Shirt, No Shoes, No WMDs. His other Second City credits include Sex and the Second City, Rod SHOW HISTORY ROSS BRYANT Blagojevich Super Star (Chicago Shakespeare The Improvised Shakespeare Ross Bryant has been performing with Theater), and Peach, Drop, Stop and Roll Company has been performing its The Improvised Shakespeare Company (Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre). Randall has critically-acclaimed show to sold out since their first show at the iO Theater also performed for the Second City on audiences in Chicago since 2005. The in Chicago. Ross is an alumnus of The the high seas aboard the Norwegian ISC also continues to entertain audiences Second City Chicago where he was Dawn. Randall would like to thank his across the US with its national touring a member of the National Touring family for their continued support and company. They have been featured at Company before joining the resident cast love. the Piccolo Spoleto Fringe Festival, Off of the Second City Mainstage. Now in LA, GREG HESS Broadway in , Bonnaroo, Ross can be seen weekly at the Upright Greg Hess is an actor and writer the Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival, Citizen’s Brigade. Television credits currently living in Los Angeles. He Outside Lands, San Francisco Sketchfest, include Blunt Talk and Viceland’s comedy can be seen performing at the Upright UCB’s Del Close Marathon, and the show Flophouse. Ross will appear as a cast Citizen’s Brigade and iO West theaters, prestigious Just For Laughs festival in member on the upcoming season of Wild and is a founding member of the critically and Chicago. The ISC has ‘n Out on MTV. Ross is also a cartoonist, acclaimed Cook County Social Club. Past been named Chicago’s best improv and his original animations have been credits include the TBS Just For Laughs group by both the Chicago Reader and featured on ’s Instagram, Festival, The Second City National Touring the Chicago Examiner and has received Snapchat, and YouTube. Follow him on Co, Key & Peele, Soul Man, CollegeHumor numerous awards in LA (Best of LA-LA Instagram @rossbb Originals, Exclusives, and My Weekly), New York (New York Nightlife ANDY CAREY Mans. He co-created Schlub Life a Comedy Awards), and Chicago (The Chicago Andy Carey performed, toured, and Central pilot, and is a contributing writer Improv Foundation). taught for the Oregon Shakespeare for the Onion News Network. Greg is JOEY BLAND Festival, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, and a graduate of William & Mary, and has Joey Bland moved to Chicago from the Boise Contemporary Theater after trained at iO Chicago, the Second City Virginia, where he attended the College receiving his B.F.A. from the University and the School at Steppenwolf. Follow of William and Mary. Outside The of Idaho. Since moving to Chicago he has him @heygreghess or www.greghess.me. Improvised Shakespeare Company, he trained with the iO Theater, The Second JOSH LOGAN has performed with ComedySportz, the City Conservatory and the Annoyance. In Joshua D Logan is an actor/writer iO Theater, and The Second City. For addition to The Improvised Shakespeare currently living in Los Angeles where two years, Joey traveled the world with Company, Andy is a member of Baby he can be seen performing with Ski The Second City Touring Company, and Wants Candy (Chicago), Willie Nelson Doo Secret and The Flyers. Past credits in 2009, he played the title role in The Slept Here (iO Theater) and A Crew of include Baby Wants Candy, Second City’s Second City’s hit, original musical, Rod Patches theater company. Much love to his Bizco, Michael Pizza, and The Deltones at Blagojevich, Superstar. Joey is a two-time wife Christy and son Keagan. iO Chicago. Josh has created several web Jeopardy champion.

12 BROADWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS encoreartsseattle.com 13 series including Liars, Raft, and Old Town and has provided content for Warner www.pnweye.com Brothers, Funny or Die, College Humor, WIT.tv and Cracked. Find out more about him at joshuadlogan.com SEE IT. LIVE IT. THOMAS MIDDLEDITCH Thomas Middleditch has been an ISC company member since its first show in 2005. He can currently be seen as Richard Hendrix, the central character in ’s (recently Emmy nominated) series on HBO, SILICON VALLEY. Thomas was most recently in the feature films, , and THE BRONZE opposite Melissa Rauch from The Big Bang Theory. Thomas has also been featured on THE OFFICE, playing the role of Dwight Schrute’s brother, and he was “Fuzzy” in the feature, . Other film work includes: WOLF OF WALL STREET, BRASS TEAPOT, THE KINGS OF SUMMER, , BEING FLYNN, and SPLINTERHEADS. In addition to being a member of THE IMPROVISED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY Thomas Tacoma | 253.759.5555 Gig Harbor | 253.858.5186 is a regular performer at UCB. www. thomasmiddleditch.com. ASHER PERLMAN EAP 1_3 S template.indd 1 5/22/14 1:36 PM Asher Perlman hails from Wisconsin, where he cut his teeth as a child actor in the Young Shakespeare Players. Credits include The Second City e.t.c. stage, The Second City National Touring Company, Comedysportz, iO, and the TBS Just For Laughs Festival - Chicago. He can regularly be seen performing at The Second City with Improv All Stars, The Annoyance with Cartoon Sex Book, and iO with Naps. He cowrote and performed in the web series, Settled, for The Second City Network. Much thanks to his family (they really are everything to him). Follow along: @asherperlman JOHN SABINE John Sabine grew up in Dallas, TX, and after graduating from Santa Clara University with a BA in Theatre & Dance, What if there was a school where learning he moved to Chicago to attend Second City’s Comedy Studies Program. He was matched to the needs of every student, has studied at the Second City Training Center and iO Chicago. He can be seen around Chicago performing with The in every subject, every day? Late 90’s and is an alumni of the Second City Touring Company. Follow him on Twitter @jsabine214. Much love and thanks to Mom, Dad, Kathleen, Aunt Pat

14 BROADWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS encoreartsseattle.com 15 and Grandma. KEVIN SCIRETTA Kevin Sciretta has been improvising, writing and performing in Chicago for over 10 years where he has performed with pH Productions and DSI’s The Beatbox. At iO Chicago he has performed with The Deltones, BulletLounge, and Challenger. music arts poetry He is an alumni of The Second City movement foreign language National Touring Company. Currently Early Childhood and Grades he can be seen at The Second City in Fast, TacomaWaldorf.org Loud and Funny and at the Annoyance Friendly Elegance  Classic Comfort Fine Handmade American Craft Theater in Cartoon Sex Book. As a writer at LeRoy Jewelers, 940 Broadway, Tacoma he’s worked for The Onion News Network 253-274-1630 and the webseries Doomsdate, in which he also appeared, currently playing at doomsdateseries.com. @kevinsciretta AS 072414Excellence flowers 1_12.pdf BLAINE SWEN Blaine Swen is the creator and director of The Improvised Shakespeare Company and currently lives in Los Angeles. His iO Chicago credits include the two-person group Blessing with Susan Messing, the house team Bullet Lounge, the one-man improvised musical, BASH!, The Armando Diaz Experience, The Deltones, and Challenger. He has also performed in Chicago with The Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Pegasus Players Theatre, The Second City Education Company, and The Backroom Shakespeare Project. He has toured the country with The ISC, the iO Road Attorneys Eileen Peterson, Amanda Nathan, Julie Dickens, Alan Macpherson and Lisa Kremer Show, and The Second City’s BizCo. His television credits include Crisis (NBC) and Odd Couple (CBS). The Chicago Reader Distinguished expertise. Creative solutions. has named him the “Best Improviser in The members of the Estate Planning Group at GTH Chicago.” Blaine has a PhD in philosophy combine decades of experience counseling families from Loyola University, Chicago. Find him and individuals. on Twitter @BlaineSwen. RIC WALKER Look to us for help with: Ric Walker is an actor, director, writer • Wills and teacher who has toured extensively for Wavelength, an education based • Trusts comedy troupe and for The Second City • Charitable giving in BizCo and BoatCo, where he toured the Mediterranean and European ports. • LLCs and Business succession He has appeared in numerous plays in • Durable Powers of Attorney/Capacity issues and out of Chicago including No Place to be Somebody, Red Badge of Courage and The • Tax planning Balcony. He has starred in independent films • Prenuptial agreements such as The Promise Keeper, Propellerheads, • Probates, including complicated family situations and Deadbeat at Dawn. He has worked as a corporate spokesman for such companies as We know estate planning. Eli Lilly, Computer Associates and Oracle. He has taught Improvisation, Acting and Writing for organizations including Pegasus Players, After School Matters and The gth-law.com Tacoma: 253-620-6500 • Seattle: 206-676-7500

14 BROADWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS GTH Encore Art Program T&E Group 4.75 x 7.375_F.indd 1 encoreartsseattle.com7/6/17 7:38 AM15 Second City. In addtition to The ISC, Ric has been a member of Comedy Sportz Chicago and MCTD (Midwest Comedy Tool & Die). He is a member Emeritus of Second Story (Serendipity Theater Collective). Ric holds an MFA from the University of Pittsburgh and is a lecturer at Columbia College. STEVE WALTIEN Steve Waltien is a Shelburne, VT native and graduate of Middlebury College. Steve currently lives in New Jersey where he is a staff writer and performer for Jon Broadway Center presents Stewart’s new HBO project. Steve is an alum of The Second City Mainstage in Chicago where he also wrote and The Hip Hop performed many shows at the iO theater. He created and performed the Del Close award-winning solo show Scenes With Nutcracker Ghosts as well as several critically acclaimed with MC Kurtis Blow sketch shows with The Daily Show’s Jordan Klepper. You can see him touring the SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2017 world with The Improvised Shakespeare AT 3:00 P.M. AND 7:30 P.M. Company. You may have caught him on PANTAGES THEATER APPROXIMATE RUN TIME: screen in things like The Second City Project, TWO HOURS WITH INTERMISSION Chicago PD or the recent Mike Birbiglia filmDon’t Think Twice. Steve sends his love and thanks to Kate and Thomas. JOHN THIBODEAUX SPONSORS John currently works a staff writer on The Late Show with . He is an alum of the Second City Touring Company and member of the critically- acclaimed improve team 3Peat. John also co-created the online pilot The StartUp MEDIA which won the CW seed development deal at the New York Television Festival in 2013. Follow him on Twitter: @john_ thibodeaux MATT YOUNG A holiday mash-up for the entire Matt Young is an actor, improviser, family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker, a producer, director, and writer based in contemporary re-imagination of Chicago. He’s most well known as Usidore Tchaikovsky’s timeless music, sets out the Wizard from the podcast, Hello from on a third national tour following the the Magic Tavern. He also leads the inept success of two previous sold-out tours. crew of the U.S.S. Sisyphus as Captain The Hip Hop Nutcracker is an Baxter in the Improvised Star Trek podcast. evening-length production performed He is a founding member of Whirled News by a supercharged cast of a dozen all- Tonight, the long-running improvised star dancers, DJ and violinist. Through satire at iO Chicago. In addition, he has the spells cast by the mysterious appeared in other improvised shows Drosselmeyer, Maria-Clara and her such as The Welcome to Your 30s Boys and Nutcracker prince, travel back in time to Concept Album, and as a company member the moment when her parents first meet of the Public House Theatre, he helped in a nightclub. Digital scenery transforms create the comedic plays How to Lose Your E.T.A. Hoffmann’s story of sugarplums Job and Alienate Friends, Christmix, and into 1980s Brooklyn. The Hip Hop Bunker Buddies. Follow him on twitter: @ Nutcracker celebrates love, community morepeoplehappy. and the magic of New Year’s Eve.

16 BROADWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS encoreartsseattle.com 17 Broadway Center presents Hari Kondabolu SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2017 AT 7:30 P.M. THEATER ON THE SQUARE APPROXIMATE RUN TIME: 90 MINUTES WITH AN INTERMISSION

Hari Kondabolu is a Brooklyn-based Post and PBS NewsHour. comedian and writer who the NY Times On the podcast front, he has made has described as “one of the most excit- appearances on WTF with , ing political comics in stand-up today.” Death, Sex and Money, You Made It Hari has appeared the Late Show with Weird, Too Beautiful to Live and 2 Dope David Letterman, , Jimmy Kimmel . He is also a rotating co-host Live, ’s NY Standup Show, @ for The Bugle with . midnight, The Nightly Show and has his Hari has also performed at such own half-hour Comedy Central Presents notable festivals as the HBO Comedy special. His critically-acclaimed debut al- Festival, , Bum- bum Waiting for 2042, which was released bershoot, Sasquatch, Outside Lands, on legendary indie label Kill Rock Stars Sled Island, Riot LA, Bridgetown, was one of the Top 10 Standup Albums the Aspen Ideas Festival and Just for of 2014 according to Paste Magazine. Laughs in Montreal and Chicago. The Portland Mercury wrote that “the Hari Kondabolu’s website is marriage of careful joke structure and www.harikondabolu.com and he fiercely intelligent commentary elevates can be found on Twitter at this album from a collection of solid pro- @harikondabolu. gressive punchlines to a work of art.” He has since released Mainstream American Comic and the self-released Hari Kond- abolu’s New Material Night Volume One. Find Your Harmony:Life & Nature “A wise, witty, golden- Call Today For A Tour: 253-752-6621 hearted crusader for 5340 N. Bristol St., Tacoma both funny jokes AND Surprisingly Affordable FrankeTobeyJones.com social justice.” Facebook.com/franketobeyjones – The Stranger Hari was a writer and correspondent on the produced Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell on the FX net- work. Kamau has described his long-time friend and collaborator as “the comedy equivalent of a punk rock concert that breaks out at a human right’s rally.” The duo are currently co-hosting a weekly political podcast through First Look Me- dia called “Politically Reactive.” A public radio regular, Hari has been interviewed on Fresh Air with and has also been heard on Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Studio 360, Bullseye with Jesse Thorn, Marketplace and The Moth. He has also been profiled by Independent Living . Assisted Living . Skilled Nursing . Memory Care The New York Times, The Washington

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A rich blend of services support learners in over a dozen school districts with compelling programs, in and out of school, year round. A special . com collaboration with Tacoma, Bethel and Puyallup schools, through the Kennedy Center National Partners in Education program in Washington D.C. has developed the best teacher education and performing arts programming in our region.

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For safety and consideration of all patrons and performers, we request 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. Be sure to allow Pantages Theater – Exits are located east and west of the auditorium on both plenty of time to park and find your seat. orchestra and balcony levels. • Late seating is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of the artist and Rialto Theater – Exits are located on both orchestra and balcony levels. House Manager. Theater 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 main level and on the north side of the building on the upper level. reseated until an appropriate break in the performance. To receive emergency messages, leave your name and seat number with the NO SMOKING House Manager. PLEASE remember to silence all cell phone, tablet and Smoking is allowed outdoors only at least 25-feet from the theater entrances and electronic devices before entering the theater. Please have hearing aides tuned where receptacles are provided. Electronic smoking devices are not permitted. to no higher than 75% of the maximum volume. PARKING ACCESSIBLE SEATING We encourage you to take advantage of various parking garages in the Theater The Broadway Center is ADA friendly, and we will do all we can to ensure District: you have a positive experience. For the best accessible options, please contact Park Plaza North Garage - 923 Commerce Street (located between 9th & the Box Office. 11th on Commerce Street) ASSISTED LISTENING Subway Lot – 916 Broadway Street (located across the street from the Pantages Theater and Theatre on the Square) Headsets are available for patrons at no cost. A headset allows you to tune out little noises so you may listen to the performance without distraction. Please Both Park Plaza North and Subway Lot accept cash and credit/debit notify a member of the usher team and one will be provided for you. payments. Find the nearest kiosk and follow the on-screen prompts. For Park Plaza North, you’ll need to provide your license plate number. For the Subway Lot, you’ll need to provide your stall number. ATTIRE Rialto Garage – 909 Market Street (Located just south of 9th on A Broadway Center event is always an opportunity to dress up, but there is Market Street). The Rialto Garage accepts Cash ONLY. Place $5.00 in the never a dress code. Attire varies from casual to formal wear. corresponding stall number on the payment box. Many people are allergic to perfumes. Out of consideration for your fellow NEW PARKING VALIDATION PROCESS. The blue validation tickets audience members, please use perfume or cologne in moderation before are no longer accepted as a form of parking validation. The new validation entering the theater. requires a coupon code to be entered at the pay kiosks for both Park Plaza North or Subway Lot. BACKSTAGE Street parking is usually available throughout the Theater District. No guests are allowed backstage prior to, during, or after any performance Electronic meters collect a fee for street parking from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 without proper authorization and identification. p.m., Monday through Friday. There is a two hour time limit at metered spaces. Saturday parking is $2.00 for all day parking. If you plan to park for CAMERAS OR RECORDING DEVICES more than two hours during the metered weekday period, please consider Taking photographs or recording during a performance is not typically an off-street garage. Please be aware of signage, as these instructions are allowed and the experience of other patrons, as well as copyright restriction, generalizations, and are subject to change or may not apply everywhere. Visit should be considered. However, we encourage you to take photos in the TacomaParking.com for more information. lobby or before the show to share your experience with friends and family on social media - and don’t forget to tag us, @BroadwayCenter! RESTROOMS Pantages Theater – Located on the lower lobby and balcony levels, women on CHILDREN 2nd floor and men on 3rd floor. ADA accessible restrooms are located on the Should your child become restless during a performance, you may be balcony level and accessible by elevator. asked to wait in the lobby. Children under 5 may not be admitted to some Rialto Theater – Located on the main floor and balcony level. ADA accessible performances; the Broadway Center offers family shows structured for a restrooms are located on the main floor. younger audience. Theater on the Square – Located in the lobby near the front entrance. Changing tables are available in all our theaters - please see a House Manager for exact locations. TICKET INFORMATION A ticket is required for everyone regardless of age. No babes in arms. Box Office Hours The Broadway Center participates in TeenTix - visit TeenTix.org for more Monday – Friday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Additionally, the Box Office is open information. two hours prior to most Broadway Center ticketed events. Please inquire with the Box Office directly regarding summer and holiday hours. CONCESSIONS For ticket or event information, contact the Broadway Center Box Office at Beverages and assorted snacks are usually available prior to the performance or 253.591.5894 or visit our website at BroadwayCenter.org. during intermission. Refreshments are permitted in the theater lobby unless otherwise posted. For most performances, beverages may be taken into the auditorium as long as they are in a Broadway Center souvenir covered cup.

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FRIEND through • Presale Access to new events Planned FRIEND: • Waived ticket exchange fees [Regular fee: $3 per $75 ticket. Members’ fee: $0] Giving • Wait list priority for sold-out shows Planned gifts are an incredible Image by Lisa Monet way to leave a legacy for causes you APPLAUSE All above benefits, plus: are passionate about, like the Broadway • Additional 10% off your subscription (3+ shows) Center for the Performing Arts. There are APPLAUSE: • Exclusive invitation to the Brewer’s Brunch and a range of gift planning opportunities that $150 two tickets to Brew Five Three allow you to make a lasting difference at • Recognition in Broadway Center house programs the Broadway Center while meeting your ($12.50 PER personal financial and philanthropic goals. MONTH) • $25 gift card to local brew-centric establishment Common options include: naming The PREMIER All above benefits, plus: Broadway Center for the Performing Arts • Access to the Broadway Center Member Lounge as a designated beneficiary of assets (pre-show and during intermission for most such as your IRA; 401(k), 403(b), or other PREMIER: events) qualified retirement plan; life insurance $360 • Two drink tickets to use at any Broadway Center policy; commercial annuity contract; bank ($30 PER event account; or brokerage account. MONTH) The Broadway Center encourages you SPOTLIGHT All above benefits, plus: to speak with your attorney or other • $50 ticket voucher good for most ‘Broadway professional advisors before deciding Center presents’ events on a course of action. Our staff would be SPOTLIGHT: • Four guest passes to share for the Broadway pleased to provide you and your advisors $600 Center Member Lounge with additional information on estate gifts. ($50 PER • Four drink tickets to use at any Broadway Center Donations of any amount by check, MONTH) event money order or credit card can be made by mail to: PANTAGES CIRCLE All above benefits, plus: Broadway Center for the Performing Arts PANTAGES • Additional $50 ticket voucher good for most Attn: Stacey Guadnola, ‘Broadway Center presents’ events CIRCLE: $1,200 Director of Philanthropy • $50 gift certificate to local restaurant 901 Broadway, Ste. 700 ($100 PER MONTH) • Complimentary drinks in the Members Lounge Tacoma, WA 98402 To give by phone or for other information PRODUCER’S CIRCLE All above benefits plus: call Kristine Finch, Major Gifts Manager, at • Additional $50 gift certificate to a local restaurant 253.573.2362. PRODUCER’S • A private box seat party in the Pantages for up to CIRCLE: $1,200 6 guests including tickets to a ‘Broadway Center presents’ performance (Mutually agreeable Join online at ($150 PER performance and date, based on availability at MONTH) www.BroadwayCenter.org the time of reservation) or contact Kristine Finch at [email protected] For each Membership level, all benefits may be waived for your gift to be or 253.573.2362. claimed as tax deductible to the extent provided by law. When “Reality” Isn’t, Real Is.

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