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Welcome

Welcome friends of Iowa State University and C.Y. Stephens Auditorium! We are so glad you are here to experience the arts at Stephens Auditorium. This elegant 2,729-seat auditorium is a dream realized, a legacy of the visionary leaders and donors who, more than 45 years ago, worked passionately to build a great performance hall. Leading the charge was ISU alumnus Clifford Y. Stephens who believed all students should have an opportunity to develop an appreciation for the fine arts, which he considered a necessity. Today, performances are attended not only by ISU students, but by community members from every walk of life who travel far distances to see a show that will make them laugh, reflect, be inspired or entertained.

Performers from all over the globe have created moments of joy for generations of audiences, from the newest members to those who were here for opening night in 1969. It is with that sense of family that we welcome you to the 2013-14 season which brings an exciting array of 14 world-renowned touring artists to challenge, entertain and delight you.

The calendar is filled with returning friends such as comedian Bill Cosby (who performed two sold-out shows in 1998) and jazz superstar great Wynton Marsalis (big brother, Branford Marsalis performed here last season) who will dazzle the crowd with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. The renowned Moscow Festival Ballet returns to Stephens this winter with a stunning performance of the timeless classic Cinderella replete with elaborate costumes, lush scenery and gifted dancers. The national Broadway tours of Beauty & the Beast and Mamma Mia! were past favorites and promise more great music and dance when they return.

We also welcome exciting new experiences. The Iowa premiere of The Addams Family brings America’s favorite creepy family and their fun and twisted humor to the stage for a new musical take on a classic tale. The quirky and internationally-known all-ukulele touring chamber ensemble, The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, will take you on an eclectic musical adventure. These supreme musicians promise an electrifying performance and invite you to bring your ukulele and join in a jam session at the end. Classic favorites or something new, we hope you will find your passions and more on the 2013-14 Performing Arts Series listed in the color section of this program.

We thank you for your support and patronage of the Performing Arts Series at Stephens Auditorium.

Enjoy the show!

Mark North General Manager Stephens Auditorium

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Admittance: All exterior doors open 45 minutes prior to curtain time and the house opens 30 minutes before curtain time.

Arriving Late: As a courtesy to the performers and other audience members, we cannot immediately seat guests who arrive after the performance starts. Latecomers will be admitted as soon as there is an appropriate break in the performance.

Cameras And Recording Devices: Taking photographs and the use of recording devices is prohibited and a violation of state and federal copyright laws. Photos will be deleted from memory cards and cell phones, tape and film will be confiscated.

Cancellations: Typically, weather related cancellations are not decided until hours before curtain time and will be announced by the media whenever possible. For specific performance information, guests can call the Stephens Auditorium Ticket Office at 515-294-2479, the Administration Office at 515-294-3347, or check our web site at www.center.iastate.edu for updates.

Cell Phones and Pagers: All cell phones, pagers and alarm watches should be turned off. Guests expecting messages should leave their cell phones or pagers at the Guest Services Desk, along with their seat locations. Guests may also leave their seat location and the Guest Services number, 515-294-2313, with the calling party.

Children: Every audience member (infants included) must occupy a seat and have a ticket. Please use discretion when deciding which events are appropriate for children. To learn about performances recommended for young children, please contact the Ticket Office at 515-294-2479. Guests are also asked to be considerate of their young ones and other guests by excusing themselves if their child becomes disruptive during the performance.

Coat Check: A free coat check is available on the ground floor, just west of the Celebrity Café.

Elevators: Elevators are located in the lobbies of all floors on the north side of Stephens Auditorium.

First Aid Assistance: First aid assistance is provided by Mary Greeley Medical Center. If you need assistance, please visit the Guest Services Desk or ask your usher for details.

Food and Beverages: Food and beverages may be purchased at concession stands located in the lobby areas of the main floor and ground floor before the performance and during intermission.

Gift Certificates: Give the gift of entertainment! Gift certificates may be purchased at the Ticket Office in one-dollar increments.

Our audience members are a valuable part of every performance at Stephens Auditorium. After all, without you, we wouldn’t be here. To ensure you have an enjoyable experience at Stephens Auditorium, please take a moment to read the following information. Enjoy the performance!

Guest Information


Groups: For most shows, groups of 15 or more receive a $5 discount off adult prices. Call 515-294-2479 for more information.

Guest Services: The Guest Services Desk is located in the main floor lobby on the north side of Stephens Auditorium.

ISU Student Ticket Discounts: ISU students can purchase tickets to most Performing Arts Series events for $25 or three shows for $60.* There is a limit of two tickets per performance, per student ID. Funded by the Government of the Student Body (GSB). *Restrictions apply for some performances. Three for $60 offer valid with the purchase of a student savings card.

Lost and Found Items: Lost items may be reported, turned in or claimed at the Guest Services Desk located on the main floor during an event. After an event, please contact us at 515-294-3347, Mon–Fri, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Lost and found items are kept for 30 days.

Parking: Free parking is available in the lots south and east of Stephens Auditorium. Lots A-1 and B-3 are reserved for Performing Arts Fund Donors who contribute $250 or more. Lots are reserved up to 15 minutes prior to show time and are subject to availability. Parking for mobility-impaired guests is available in the lot located west of Stephens Auditorium.

Public Amenities: Restrooms are located on the ground floor and first balcony lobby area. Additional facilities can be found in the first and second balcony towers. Women’s facilities are house left (as you face the stage) and men’s are house right. Restrooms equipped for the mobility-impaired are located on the ground floor.

Smoke-Free Environment: Smoking is not allowed in Stephens Auditorium. The Iowa State Center buildings and grounds are smoke-free.

Ticket Exchange: Ticket exchange is an exclusive benefit available only to Performing Arts Series Subscribers and only available for Performing Arts Series events.

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In today’s world, everyone seems to have less time and more stress, making the chance to sit back, relax and enjoy an event that much more meaningful. A visit to the theater can provide a wonderful escape, so here are some tips that will ensure you — and the guests around you — will have an even more enjoyable trip to Stephens Auditorium.

Theater Etiquette

“Fashionably Late” is never in stylePlease arrive early enough to find your seat before the curtain rises. After the performance has begun, latecomers will be asked to wait until a suitable moment before being seated. The same reminder applies at intermission.

Sit Back, Relax, and... “Hello?”Just as the performance transports you from your earthly boundaries, your neighbor suddenly starts beeping like a fire alarm or has an obviously less-than-crucial phone call about some friend’s new haircut. Please be considerate of your neighbors, just as you would expect the same consideration from them, and turn off all cell phones, pagers and watches with alarms. With the outstanding acoustics in the auditorium, these sounds will distract and annoy everyone. If needed, you can arrange to be notified in the event of an emergency call. See “Cell Phones and Pagers” on page 2 for details.

Talk of the TownWe’re delighted if the performance becomes the “talk of the town,” but please wait until intermission or the final curtain to carry on conversations. You might also consider reserving any negative feedback until you are in private. People have differing opinions about creative events, and after all, you could be sitting next to the conductor’s mother or a company member’s spouse.

An Evening with the FamilyChildren are always welcome at Stephens Auditorium events. However, some performances require an adult attention span and a quiet auditorium. Please be considerate of both your young ones and the rest of the audience by excusing yourself with your child if he or she becomes disruptive during the performance. Not sure if your little one will enjoy the show? Give us a call at 515-294-3347 or toll-free 1-877-843-2368 to find out which

events are especially suited for children or to arrange a special seating location so everyone can enjoy the performance. Remember, all guests (regardless of age) must have a ticket.

Hearing a Pin DropIf you should need a cough drop or candy to help soothe a scratchy throat, please try to open the wrapper quickly and at an appropriate time (a scene change, applause, etc.). A good tip: unwrap a few lozenges before entering the auditorium.

A Star is BornPerforming arts enrich our community’s cultural life and bring a variety of entertainers to our backyard. These talented artists may be performing in your favorite musical or playing a well-known concerto, but you may be sitting near people who aren’t familiar with the piece. Please resist humming, singing along, or finishing a line for the actors.

Good NeighborsShould you find yourself near someone who chooses to violate the rules of common courtesy, please remember that a quiet reminder or a polite “shh” can be very effective. If needed, ask an usher to help resolve the issue.

Great EscapeA quick departure is noticed by everyone in the audience and especially by the performers on stage. Making a mad dash for the exit expresses inconsideration to everyone in the auditorium. Please stay until the house lights go up. Should you need to make an exit before the final curtain call, please be discreet and considerate to others in your row.

Keeping Up AppearancesHelp us preserve the ambience of Stephens Auditorium by depositing all trash in the appropriate receptacles located in the lobby areas.


Every effort is made to ensure every guest has an enjoyable experience at Stephens Auditorium. Should you have additional questions or require special accommodations, please make arrangements with the Ticket Office when purchasing tickets.

ATM: For your convenience, an ATM is located in the Ticket Office lobby. The ATM is accessible during regular business hours and for the duration of all performances.

Background Materials: To learn more about the artists before you come to Stephens, we post biographies of the performers, composers and authors. You can also preview the event with audio and video samples at www.center.iastate.edu

Listening Devices: Infrared listening devices to clarify and amplify sound are available free of charge at the Guest Services Desk in the main floor lobby. The supply is limited and dispensed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Special Seating: Wheelchair seating and special seating for the hearing and visually impaired is available for all performances.

Sign Language Interpretation: When possible, we will arrange to provide sign language interpretation and tape-recorded programs. Requests for these services must be made one month in advance.

Services for Guests

INTERACT WITH THE IOWA STATE CENTERStay connected to the latest news from the Iowa State Center — anytime, anywhere! Visit www.center.iastate.edu to find event schedules, audio samples, video clips, performance reviews, and more! While you’re there, check out other ways to interact:

Facebook, Twitter & YouTube Join discussions about upcoming events, tell us what you thought of a performance, learn more about visiting artists, and enter to win great prizes!

Center Beat E-Mail Club Join today to receive e-mail updates and special offers for all events at the Iowa State Center, including the Performing Arts Series, Youth Matinee Series, concerts, family events, free events, and more. Plus, access exclusive contests and pre-sale offers!


Bring A Group And Share Special Moments

The finer things in life are just a little finer when shared with colleagues and friends. Why not plan your next group outing around a spectacular Stephens Auditorium performance? Imagine the thrill of the theater, the sublime sounds of a symphony orchestra, or the riotous laughter of a comedy — all moments your group can share!

With bountiful menu options, flexible spaces, and a wide selection of concerts and performances at the Iowa State Center, the opportunities for your group events are endless!

For more information about group benefits or to start planning your event, contact the Stephens Auditorium Ticket Office at 515-294-2479, toll-free at 1-877-843-2368 or visit www.center.iastate.edu.

Groups Receive Valuable Benefits: • Personal, one-on-one service • Ticket discounts • Promotional materials for publicizing your group event • Staff hosts to coordinate the details and ensure your event goes smoothly • Ample free parking • And more!

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Make The Most of Your Experience With These Special Opportunities Before, During And After The Show.

When you think of Stephens Auditorium, we hope you think of it not just as a venue for seeing the performing arts, but also as a place where you are engaged as an active participant in the arts. The following events will enhance your visit and make each experience more fulfilling.

Master Classes: In master classes, artists will meet with groups of students, usually from Iowa State University and other area schools, and share their knowledge and insight as professional performers. In some cases, the artists will even provide a class for the entire community.

Free Previews in the Celebrity Café: Engaging presentations offered by topic experts, ISU faculty members or members of the professional touring group provide unique insights before each performance. Previews are free for ticket holders and occur 30 minutes before curtain time. You’ll find the Celebrity Café on the ground floor lobby in Stephens, on the north side of the auditorium.

Overture Dinner: We offer pre-concert meals prior to our classical programming; Estonian National Symphony Orchestra on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 and Australian Chamber Orchestra on Monday, March 24, 2014. A buffet dinner is held in the Scheman Building and includes three entrees, dessert, beverages and cash bar. With an informative presentation about the evening’s concert, it is a great way to make it a fun evening with like-minded arts supporters.

To learn more about these activities and other pre- and post-show events, call 515-294-3347, toll-free 1-877-843-2368 or visit www.center.iastate.edu.

Special Opportunities


The Art of Programming The Performing Arts Series

Do you wonder how the eclectic mix of performances on the Performing Arts Series comes together? And how do we choose the dates? Contrary to the notion that the Performing Arts Series is selected randomly, much like picking shows from a hat, programming involves a lot of planning to bring the best possible collection of performances to our stage.

From beginning to end, we do extensive research in choosing the performances. Our goal is to offer high-quality performances from varied genres and disciplines as diverse as our audience.

Preparation for the next season begins one to two years before we announce the series each May. Discussions for the 2014-2015 series began before the 2013-2014 series was announced.

The extensive planning process includes all of these considerations: 1. Priority List of Artists After scheduling the series each year, there may be performances which were considered

but didn’t fit into the schedule and we keep those events on a priority list for the future. Some artists are so well received, that we want them back when the timing is right for a return performance.

2. Geographic/Routing Criteria A big question in the planning process is what performances will be touring in the Midwest and when. Artists’ agents advise which shows are available and the potential artist fees. Many events are available to play at Stephens Auditorium in mid-fall and spring, as they start their tours on either coast and route into the Midwest in October, February and March. Fewer events are available in September, December, January, and April.

3. Collecting Information Next, we collect background material on the performances from various sources,

including: Agents: Most agents know the sales history of the artists and want to sell only the

events that make sense for a particular venue. We discuss whether an event will fit our community and its needs.

ISU’s Performing Arts Council: This panel of Iowa State University faculty, staff, students and community members offers valuable insights and feedback on performances.

Iowa State Center staff: Staff members may attend regional and national meetings on the arts, providing an opportunity to preview artists and shows.

Guest comments: Guests often have excellent intuition about artists and shows that would be successful on the series. We welcome your comments.

Other sources: We monitor the artists scheduled by other presenters to see what works in markets similar to ours. Magazines like Billboard and Variety cover hot new jazz artists, classical music favorites, popular performers and off-Broadway shows.

4. Talking to Artists’ Representatives Negotiations begin via phone, e-mail and at performing arts conferences.

We determine how many performances our market can support and begin to shape a preliminary series.

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We must also consider: • balancing the types of shows and arranging dates with the university and community calendars • checking potential conflicts with other area arts presenters • generating budgets for each potential event to ensure there is a balance between financial

responsibility and artistic merit, since ticket sales cover only 65% of presenting costs

Now the actual booking begins and the schedule is adjusted several times until we have the right mix of performances. Talent fees, ticket prices, performance dates and hundreds of other details are ironed out. When all parties agree, we finalize the event and sign the contracts. However, nothing is set in stone. Scheduling conflicts, changes in tour funding, and other circumstances can change even ‘finalized’ performances.

At last, the Performing Arts Series is announced to the public! (Of course, we’re already planning great shows for next season.)

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Performing Arts For Young MindsParents and educators know that helping a student develop creativity and imagination is one of the most important things they can do. Helping to complete the education formula, our Youth Matinee Series energizes, engages and enhances the overall learning process for students through the magic and wonder of live performing arts experiences produced by professional touring artists. Performances are geared toward enriching students’ lives and illustrating the dynamic relationship between literature, social studies, history, science, math, world cultures and the performing arts. Martha-Ellen Tye Performing Arts InstituteThe Martha-Ellen Tye Performing Arts Institute was established through a generous endowment by long-time Marshalltown resident, the late Martha-Ellen Tye. It brings a unique blend of arts experiences to students of all ages through matinee performances, teaching activities in schools, demonstrations and workshops. Now in its 15th year, the program has served more than 150,000 students in grades PreK-12 from across the state of Iowa.

Mrs. Tye believed strongly in the power and importance of arts education and vigorously supported programs that develop the “whole person — body, mind and spirit.” The Youth Matinee Series is underwritten by this endowment, which allows us to keep prices affordable. Resource guides for each performance can be downloaded for free by teachers, students, and parents to further explore the art forms and identify curricular connections, increasing the educational value of the learning experience.

If you would like 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.

Youth Matinee Series

ISU Symphony*September 27, 2013

Johnny AppleseedOctober 4, 2013

The Three Little PigsNovember 1, 2013

The Kite Runner*November 18–19, 2013

Junie B. JonesJanuary 30, 2014

Four Score and Seven Years Ago February 13, 2014

The Monster Who Ate My PeasApril 1, 2014

Five Little MonkeysApril 16, 2014

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Mark North ......................................................................................................... General ManagerMissy Borton ..........................................................................................Administrative AssistantKay Lande .........................................................................................Administrative Receptionist

Business & FinanceLinda Wilcox ......................................................................................................Business ManagerHelen Nelson............................................................................Accounts Payable AdministratorSusan Lund ...........................................................................Payroll & Personnel Administrator

Event & Conference ServicesPat Dennis ................................................................. Director of Event & Conference ServicesAngie Weeks .................................................Event & Conference Services Sales CoordinatorMelissa Johnson ......................................................Event & Conference Services CoordinatorDave Burrack ................................................................. Event & Conference Services ManagerJosh Oakland .................................................................Event & Conference Set-up Supervisor

Guest & Client ServicesTim Hinderks ......................................................................... Guest & Client Services ManagerSandra Robinson ................................................................... Guest & Client Services ManagerSteve Flack .............................................................................. Environmental Services ManagerGreg Gerstein ....................................................Scheman Environmental Services Technician

Marketing & DevelopmentAngela Ossian .............................................................................................Director of MarketingDavid Derong ..............................................................................Digital Marketing CoordinatorLisa Maubach ..................................................................................................Marketing ManagerPatti Cotter .................................................................... Development & Sponsorship ManagerKatelyn McDermott............................................................................................Marketing Intern

Technical OperationsSteve Harder ................................................................................. Theaters – Technical DirectorJake Ewalt .............................................................. Audio/Stage Manager – Technical DirectorMike Broich ..............................................Exterior/Production Manager – Technical Director

Programming & EducationCraig Wiebke ..................................................................................................... Event CoordinatorSara Compton ............................................................................................Outreach CoordinatorCarol Lamb .......................................................................................................Outreach Assistant

Ticket OfficeCarrie Erwin ............................................................................................... Ticket Office ManagerValerie Connell ........................................................................ Assistant Ticket Office Manager

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Matching Gift Honor Roll

Alliant Energy FoundationAXA FoundationGeneral ElectricGMG FoundationMerck Company FoundationMeredith Corporation

FoundationMidAmerican Energy

FoundationPioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.Piper JaffrayState Farm Companies

Foundation

These generous individuals have included the Performing Arts Series in their wills.

Wayne P. Davis Frankee and Jim Oleson The late James Watson

Gifts in HonorIn Memory of Deb Lande Adams

In Memory of Dee Hegstrom

A gift in honor or memory is a generous way to celebrate a person’s life and accomplishments. To support the arts while honoring a loved one, contact

Patti Cotter, Development and Sponsorship Manager, at 515-294-1238 or [email protected].


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Contact Patti Cotter at 515-294-1238 or [email protected]

Consider an endowment gift or a bequest to secure the future of the arts, as ticket revenues alone cannot sustain world-class performances and arts education programs.

Gifts can be directed to the artform you love (music, theater ordance) or for facility improvements or operational support.

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Iowa State University Performing Arts Council

A university committee comprised of Iowa State University faculty, staff, and students, as well as Ames community members, the Performing Arts Council advises the Iowa State Center on programming for the Performing Arts Series at Stephens Auditorium.

Alex Ortberg – Music StudentAlissa Stoehr – Graduate Assistant - EducationAngela Ossian – Iowa State Center StaffArt Klein – AIOFABret Pugh - CommunityBrian Davidson – CommunityCinian Zheng-Durbin – CommunityDebra Gibson – FacultyHannah Skalbeck – Music StudentHomer Gartz – CommunityJane Cox – FacultyJanice Baker – FacultyLisa Maubach – Iowa State Center StaffMadeline Olsem – Music StudentMelissa Patrick – CommunityMike Golemo – FacultyNancy Marion – CommunityPat Miller – FacultyPatti Cotter – Iowa State Center StaffSalugna Sarkar – Graduate and Professional Student Senate Sam Johnson – Music StudentSara Compton – Iowa State Center StaffSarah Jablon – Graduate Assistant Tanya Anderson – CommunityVahid Noroozi – Graduate Assistant

Ames International Orchestra Festival Association Board of Directors

Karl Gwiasda, President Arthur Klein, Vice President Herb Harmison, Treasurer Mary Richards, Secretary Bev Kruempel Dave Hoffman David Stephenson Duffie Lorr Jacob Harrison James SecoraKevin SchillingLarry Hansen Peter ReillyWilla Holger

The Stephens Street Team The Stephens Street Team unites the Iowa State Center and ISU by celebrating the importance of the arts in our lives. Its mission is to promote the arts to students of ISU through unique marketing efforts and special events. The Stephens Street Team will plan events, lead marketing activities and develop new and creative ways to reach out to the student body at ISU about our incredible, affordable and accessible events at the Iowa State Center. Activities may include planning on-campus promotional events or philanthropic events that relate to shows, assisting with performance day events, sidewalk chalking, flyer distribution, presentations to campus clubs, organizations and residence halls about our performing arts series and more!

Dedicated Volunteers


Ames International Orchestra Festival Association (AIOFA) and Ames Commission on the Arts

Proudly Supporting Iowa State Symphony (Youth Matinee Series Concert), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra and Australian Chamber Orchestra

CinderellaThis presentation is supported by the Arts Midwest Touring Fund, a program of Arts Midwest that is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from the Iowa Arts Council andGeneral Mills Foundation.

The Iowa State Center recognizes and thanks its sponsors for their support of the 2013-2014 Performing Arts Series at Stephens Auditorium:

Proud Sponsor ofMemphis

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Beauty and the Beast

Proud Sponsor ofBring it On

The Iowa State Center recognizes and thanks the following organizations for their support of the

2013-2014 Performing Arts Series at Stephens Auditorium:

Sponsors

Grants

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Q: What is your hometown? Terril, IA

Q: How long have you been the Outreach Coordinator at Stephens Auditorium and the Iowa State Center? This is my 15th season – where does the time go!

Q: How would you describe your role as Outreach Coordinator and what are your responsibilities? As Outreach Coordinator, I’m responsible for the Youth Matinee Series and the educational opportunities associated with the Performing Arts Series. I organize the Celebrity Café speaker series before each show and arrange master classes whenever

possible. I also coordinate On Stage!, our audience development program for high school youth and C.Y.’s Kids Club for younger children. I also serve as Co-Director of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions for the Iowa District.

Q: What other roles have you served at the Iowa State Center? I’ve been the Outreach Coordinator all along, but the job keeps changing…

Q: How did you start doing this? As my children grew, I looked at meaningful ways to re-enter the work force and knew I would LOVE working with the arts at the Iowa State Center!

Q: What are perks of the job? Getting to see the all the shows, naturally! And while it’s exciting getting to meet fabulous, famous performers, the biggest perk has been getting to know the great arts lovers from our own community.

Q: Do you have any favorite memories of your position? Working with the Young Concert Artists during week-long residencies has provided many of my favorite memories. And then there was the time we had to find instruments for I Musici de Montreal after the airlines lost their luggage. An accompanying blizzard made the experience all the more memorable and our community musicians saved the day.

Q: What are you most looking forward to this season? Cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan was here just a couple years ago as a Young Concert Artist and I’m excited for his guest appearance with the Estonian National Symphony on November 5th.

Q: What was the first Broadway show you ever saw? Camelot. It was so very magical and I’ve been hooked on musical theatre ever since.

Q: Who were some of the musicians or artists who influenced you growing up? Julie Andrews and Barbara Streisand were two early favorites.

Q: Have you ever performed on stage in a production of any kind? Many, many times. As a music major at ISU, singing the Mozart Requiem with Carlo Maria Giulini conducting the Los Angeles Philharmonic in an AIOFA concert here at Stephens is one of my all time favorite memories.

Q: Who is the leading female role you’ve been dying to play? Only one?

Q: If you could go back in time and catch any performance at Stephens, what would it be? Oh, what fun it would have been to attend the grand opening week of concerts!

Q: Do you have any special skills or hobbies? I enjoy sewing, baking, reading, and visiting my daughters.

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