PERFORMING ARTS PERFORMING MAGAZINE INSIDE MAY / JUN 2019 MAY The rebirth of Frost Amphitheater, a reflection on the 2018–19 season, Lila Downs’ career highlights, comedy nights in the Bing Studio, and more. Sl_S7_Mag_Cover_May_June_2019_M4-fixed.indd 1 4/10/19 2:53 PM o archaeology · art history · art studio · business · classics · communication · creative writing · cultural studies · design · film studies · history · languages · law · literature · mathematics · music · personal development · philosophy · photography · psychology · science · technology & computer science · video We invite you to join our open learning community. Summer registration opens May 20. Most classes start the week of June 24. Please visit our website to view the complete course catalogue and to enroll. Untitled-6 1 3/7/19 3:23 PM CONTENTS Stanford Live Staff P—5 & Sponsors Welcome P—6 Upcoming Events P—8 Campus Partners P—12 Scene & Heard P—14 The Rebirth of Behind the Scenes P—32 Frost Amphitheater Membership P—34 The legendary outdoor venue will Stanford Live & P—36 open its doors in May 2019 Bing Concert Hall Donors by Robin Wander Calendar P—38 o PAGE —22 Plan Your Visit P—39 archaeology · art history · art studio · business · classics · communication · creative writing · cultural Featurette Featurette studies · design · film studies · history · languages · law · literature · mathematics · music · personal Reflecting on Life, Love, and Loss Bringing Comedy To Life at the Bing development · philosophy · photography · psychology · science · technology & computer science · video Our curators reflect on their Student Olivia Barbulescu ‘19 shares learnings from the 2018–19 season her experience working with comedian Jenny Zigrino p—16 p—28 Infographic Photo Essay We invite you to join our open learning community. Lila Downs Career Highlights Our Favorite Bars and Pubs Summer registration opens May 20. Most classes start the week of June 24. In preparation for Downs performance In the spirit of Two Pints, take a look at Bing Concert Hall on May 8, at Stanford Live’s favorite spots to Please visit our website to view the complete course catalogue and to enroll. take a look at her career highlights raise a glass throughout the years p—30 p—20 3 Untitled-6 1 3/7/19 3:23 PM Palo Alto’s best address. Located steps from downtown Palo Alto and University Avenue and just blocks from Stanford, Webster House offers you world-class community living. The area is perfect for exploring by foot with museums, performances, dining, shopping, and galleries all close at hand. An intimate Life Plan Community, Webster House makes it easy for you to stay connected to the culture, academia, and vibrancy of Palo Alto while enjoying convenient services and security for the future. Explore your options and learn more about moving to Webster House. For information, or to schedule a visit, call 650.838.4004. covia.org/webster-house 401 Webster St, Palo Alto, CA 94301 A not-for-profit community owned and operated by Covia. License No. 435202504 COA# 328 May/June 2019 STANFORD LIVE MAGAZINE MAY / JUN 2019 Volume 11, No. 5 STAFF FOUNDATION & GOVERNMENT PARTNERS Paul Heppner Chris Lorway President Executive Director Mike Hathaway Bryan Alderman Senior Vice President Assistant Director of Development Kajsa Puckett Tyler Brooks Vice President, Sales & Marketing Artist Liaison Rory Brown Genay Genereux Operations Manager Accounting & Office Manager IN-KIND PARTNERS Diana Burnell Production Assistant Ticket Office Manager Susan Peterson Kelsey Carman Vice President, Production Marketing Manager Vanessa Chung Jennifer Sugden Artist Liaison & Executive Assistant Assistant Production Manager Robert DeArmond Ana Alvira, Stevie VanBronkhorst Web Developer Production Artists and Graphic Designers Laura Evans Director of Music Programs, Education, and Engagement Sales Marilyn Kallins, Terri Reed Ben Frandzel MEDIA PARTNERS San Francisco/Bay Area Account Executives Institutional Gifts and Community Engagement Officer Palo Alto’s best address. Elisa Gomez-Hird Devin Bannon, Brieanna Hansen, HR and Administrative Associate Amelia Heppner, Ann Manning Seattle Area Account Executives Danielle Kisner Stage Technician Located steps from downtown Palo Alto and University Avenue and Carol Yip Maurice Nounou Sales Coordinator Associate Director of Ticketing & System Operations just blocks from Stanford, Webster House offers you world-class Egan O’Rourke Marketing Production Manager Stanford Live’s 2018–19 season is generously supported community living. The area is perfect for exploring by foot with museums, Shaun Swick by Helen and Peter Bing. Senior Designer & Digital Lead Kimberly Pross performances, dining, shopping, and galleries all close at hand. Director of Operations and Production Underwriting for student ticket discounts for the 2018–19 Ciara Caya Jeremy Ramsaur season is generously provided by the Bullard family. Marketing Coordinator Lighting Manager Stanford Live’s 2018-19 season jazz programs are An intimate Life Plan Community, Webster House makes it easy for you to Nicola Rees generously supported by the Koret Foundation. Encore Media Group Director of Development stay connected to the culture, academia, and vibrancy of Palo Alto while 425 North 85th Street Toni Rivera enjoying convenient services and security for the future. Seattle, WA 98103 Operations Coordinator p 800.308.2898 | 206.443.0445 Mike Ryan Director of Operations, Frost Amphitheater f 206.443.1246 Bill Starr Explore your options and learn more about moving to Webster House. For [email protected] House Manager www.encoremediagroup.com information, or to schedule a visit, call 650.838.4004. Krystina Tran Director of Marketing, Communications, and Patron Services Encore Arts Programs and Encore Stages are published monthly by Encore Media Group to serve musical and theatrical events Max Williams in the Puget Sound and San Francisco Bay Areas. All rights Development Associate reserved. ©2019 Encore Media Group. Reproduction without written permission is prohibited. PHOTO CREDITS On the cover: Lila Downs, courtesy of Lila Downs; Page 12: Photos 2 by Kerry Tribe, 3 - Josiah McElheny (U.S.A., b. 1966) Island Universe, 2008. Dimensions variable. Chromed aluminum, handblown glass and electric lights. © Josiah McElheny. covia.org/webster-house Photo © Stephen White. Courtesy White Cube, London; Page 14–15: Photo 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 by Harrison Truong, Photo 3 by Konhee Chang; Page 16: Photo by Azar Kafaei, Photos by Harrison Truong; Page 20–21: Photo A by Alan Hess, photo B by 401 Webster St, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Rich Polk, Photo courtesy of Lila Downs; Page 22–27: Photo 1 by Harrison Truong, Photo 2 by Chuck Painter, Photo 3 by Harrison Truong; Page 28–29: Photos by Harrison Truong; Page 32: Photo 1 by Kelsey Carman, Photo 2 by Harrison Truong, Photo 3 by Joel Simon; Page 34–35: Photos by Harrison Truong, letter reprinted with permission from Barron Park Elementary; Page 38: Photo courtesy of SF Symphony, Photo by Harrison Truong, Photos courtesy of Goldenvoice. A not-for-profit community owned and operated by Covia. License No. 435202504 COA# 328 5 WELCOME CHRIS LORWAY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR “Magic is what we do. My legacy. My partner. Music is how we do it.” You have dreams. 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In honor of the Abbey mance to the significant issues, In May, the celebrated space will re- Theatre’s upcoming production of ideas, and discoveries of our time. open, creating the ideal environment Two Pints, we asked the Stanford Live for a whole new generation of fans team to tell us about their favorite to enjoy their musical heroes. bars and pubs in the Bay Area. And finally, we pay tribute to those familiar It’s always fun to look back on a faces who greet you each time you season and reflect on what we learned enter one of our venues: our ushers. Wills, trusts, foundations, and wealth planning strategies have legal, tax, accounting, and other implications. Clients should consult a legal or tax advisor. from the many artists who spent time with us. Once again, the cumulative See you at Frost! ©2019 MUFG Union Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC. 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