Otterbein University Digital Commons @ Otterbein 1989-1990 Season Productions 1981-1990 5-2-1990 Evita Otterbein University Theatre and Dance Department Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/production_1989-1990 Part of the Acting Commons, Dance Commons, and the Theatre History Commons Recommended Citation Otterbein University Theatre and Dance Department, "Evita" (1990). 1989-1990 Season. 2. https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/production_1989-1990/2 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Productions 1981-1990 at Digital Commons @ Otterbein. It has been accepted for inclusion in 1989-1990 Season by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ Otterbein. For more information, please contact [email protected]. LyricsEVITA by Music by TIM RICE ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER Produced on Broadway by Robert Stigwood in association with David Land Directed by Harold Prince Starring Equity Guest Artist Charles Pistone as Juan Peron Director Dennis Romer Guest Choreographer Doreen Dunn Musical Director David DeVenney Vocal Director Craig Johnson Guest Scenic Designer Russell T. Hastings Guest Costume Designer Lauren K. Lombie Lighting Designer Robert Johnson Guest Sound Designer David Mead Technical Director Steve Hall Production Manager Diana Blazer Evifa is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International, 545 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018. May 2,1990, 7:30 p.m.. May 3, 4, 5,1990, 8:00 p.tti.. May 6, 1990, 2:00 p.m Otterbein College Department of Theatre and Dance Department of Music WESTERVILLE, OHIO 43081 Need a doctor? St. Ann’s Hospital can recommend one near you from its staff of over 550 physicians, covering nearly every specialty. Call today for a free referral. 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Peron himself lasted only a girl from the most mundane of back­ further three years in power after her death, grounds who became the most powerful although he did make a brief comeback as woman her country (and, indeed, Latin president in 1973, a remarkable achieve­ America) had ever seen, a woman never ment which sadly did little to solve content to be a mere ornament at the side Argentina’s serious economic and politi­ of her husband, the president. Her death cal problems. Peron’s third wife, Isabel of cancer in 1952 at the age of 33 ensured succeeded him as president after his death that she became a legend-it is unlikely that in 1974, but she is not part of this story even Eva Peron could have sustained her which ends with Eva’ death in 1952. Reprinted from the Broadway Playbill. 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The BA the opportunity to teach as well as practice degree will train students for careers in arts their craft professionally. management, education, musical theatre, • To “bridge the gap’’ between college and children’s theatre, and dance. All programs professional theatre through summer theatre are created within the liberal arts framework or professional summer theatre which is designed to prepare students to apprenticeships and senior year professional become productive and effective members internships. of society. • To develop and maintain a national profile The goals of the Otterbein College through professional production, Department of Theatre and Dance are: organization membership, newsletter • To provide extensive practical production publication, national advertisement, experiences that offer students the production showcases, and nationwide opportunity to develop production skills in recruiting. acting, musical theatre, design/technology, • To provide entertainment, education, and stage management and arts management. cultural enrichment for both the college and • To provide intensive classroom work for the Central Ohio community through winter theory and personal development consistent and summer theatre productions that range with the liberal arts philosophy. from the classical to the contemporary. The Department of Music Seven full-time and twenty-five adjunct Ensemble, there are three other choirs: the faculty members teach in the Otterbein Otterbein Chorale, Women’s Chamber Sing­ College Department of Music with under­ ers, and Opus Zero, the College’s musical graduate degrees awarded in music educa­ theatre ensemble. The choirs combine yearly tion, theory and composition, applied music, for the performances of major works with history and literature, musical theatre, and the Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestra music and business. A full complement of and the Westerville Civic Symphony. small and large choral and instrumental Additional activities include two opera the­ ensembles provides considerable perform­ atre productions, a spring musical, and a ance opportunities. busy schedule of other choral and solo vocal The choral and vocal program at Otter­ events. The Department of Music is a fully bein has a long and distinguished history. In accredited Member of the National Asso­ addition to Concert Choir and Early Music ciation of Schools of Music. 4 Otterbein College Theatre 1989-90 Otterbein Theatre Guild The Otterbein Theatre Guild was organized organizations and businesses and a lifetime as a volunteer support organization in May membership for contributions of $1000 or of 1988 to: more to the Endowment Fund. Those 1. expand community outreach. members who wish to participate actively are invited to attend annual meetings and are 2. provide feedback on projects and activi­ ties for theatre faculty. encouraged to volunteer for service on the Guild Board of Directors. 3. support theatre students and activities. Major activities include: raising Theatre 4. support efforts to reach a minimum Endowment funds (nearly $ 100,000), donor $250,000 Theatre Endowment Fund. receptions, “meet the guest artist” recep­ The Board of Directors for the Theatre Guild tions, greeters, exhibitions, mailing list decided to offer membership in the Guild to expansion, support for students in need, and individuals who contribute $25 or more “feedback” to the Theatre. For information annually to the Patron Endowment finds. about Guild activities please contact the Other categories of membership include Theatre office at 614-898-1657. Theatre Guild Officers President: Susan Musick President-elect: Mike Edgar Vice President: Christine Diol Secretary: Richard Corrigan Treasurer: Dennis Blank Theatre Guild Board of Directors Liz Allen Warren Emsberger Mary Lou Lawrence George Baughman Neva Fritche Fred Landig John Bowers Henry Grotta Clark Lord Edmund Cox Pamela Hill Peggy Moreland Mary Day Janet Homing Joanne Van Sant Dr. Charles Dodrill A1 Internocia David Warner ONE HOUR CONSULTATION NO OBLIGATION! NO COST! Al will ask about your financial concerns and goals. Then he will suggest a reasonable, affordable path to help you reach them. Call today for an appointment. Aldon K. 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