Smith Center Presents! 2013-2014 Season of the Arts

2013-2014 Season of the Arts

Smith Center Presents!

The truest expression of a people is in its dance and in its music.

Agnes de Mille

Smith Center at Ohlone College

By words a man transmits his thoughts to another; By me a ns o f a r t he transmits his feelings, Tolstoy wrote in his evocative essay entitled “What is Art?” If so, we offer a range of emotional expression in the variety of artistic presentations to share this season.

To celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day in September, we bring Ballet Folklorico Mexicano; followed by Hans Boepple, Classical Pianist in October, Andrew Lloyd

Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar, a post-apocalyptic vision directed by Michael Navarra in November, The Nutcracker in December with dancers from Yoko’s Dance Academy, and two silent comedies accompanied by Organist Jerry Nagano, one in spring and one in fall. Rounding out the season is the improv comedy team ComedySportz, with special guest celeb Mike Inouye from NBC Today in the Bay.

Our guest presentations include StarStruck Theatre returning in January to present Peter Pan. And we gladly welcome the Fremont Symphony Orchestra, celebrating their

, and their special guests Diablo Ballet and the San Francisco Quartet.

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Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.

thomas merton

nov 9 Diablo Ballet presented by Fremont Symphony Orchestra

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Music is the universal language of mankind

sep 5-7 POP! Goes the Mashup...

Ohlone College Department of Theatre & Dance presents

POP! Goes The Mashup… sep 5-7 Thu-Sat at 8pm Smith Center outdoor Amphitheatre

Joni Mitchell and the Beatles meet Jay Z and Beyoncé in an extravagant, high tech, musical theater remix and reinvention of classic and contemporary pop culture.

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Dance is the hidden language of the soul.

Martha Graham

Ballet Folklorico Mexicano sep 14 Sat at 8pm jackson Theatre

sep 14 Ballet Folklorico Mexicano

Presenting a fiesta of music and dance, Ballet Folklorico Mexicano features a full mariachi band and a vibrant cast of twirling, spinning dancers whose intricate footwork leaves audiences mesmerized. Artistic director Carlos Moreno draws from the rich diversity of Mexican culture, translating traditional folklore into an artistic tour of the country’s varied regional dance customs.

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hans boepple, piano oct 13 Sun at 2pm jackson Theatre

oct 13 Hans Boepple

American pianist Hans Boepple is an acclaimed artist who demonstrates rich musicality alongside stunning technical command. Since his debut with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at age ten, he has continuously appeared in concert series across the United States.

World Tour / Unity oct 19 Sat at 8pm Jackson Theatre

Join the Fremont Symphony Orchestra for the opening performance of its 50th season as it demonstrates the richness of our world through music—a musical journey spanning over 300 years and 12 countries, exploring the diversity and unity of the human spirit.

Featuring: Hecheng Liu, Shirley Muramoto, Liam Tiernan, Erica Richardson and The Reyes Brothers, Carlos and Julio

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Buster Keaton’s “Steamboat Bill, Jr.” A 1928 Silent Film accompanied

by Organist Jerry Nagano nov 1 Fri at 8:30pm jackson Theatre

Steamboat Bill, Jr., the inspiration for Disney’s breakout Mickey Mouse cartoon, Steamboat Willie, is another classic Keaton plot: brainy but clumsy boy tries to win the girl.

Set against the backdrop of the paddleboat business and rival fathers, Steamboat Bill was one of Keaton’s most popular films.

Full of the wild stunts and physical comedy that kept Keaton’s fans laughing film after film, audiences will enjoy the fabulous organ stylings of impresario Jerry Nagano whose popularity draws people back each year.

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may 2 ComedySportz dec 13-14 and 21-22 The Nutcracker

Ohlone Community Band nov 6 Wed at 7pm jackson Theatre

Ohlone College Department of Theatre & Dance presents

Ohlone College Department of Theatre & Dance presents

Mission Peak Brass Band

Winter Dance Showcase

jackson Theatre

dec 5-7 Thu-Sat at 8pm NUMMI Studio Theatre

Jesus Christ Superstar

Ohlone Jazz/Rock Combos

nov 7-9, 14-16, 21-23 Thu-Sat at 8pm

Dec 5 & 6

NUMMI Studio Theatre

jackson Theatre

It's the year 2033, in the wake of global warming and nuclear fallout.

There’s no middle class, only the poor and powerless pitted against the very few rich. Those that control the wealth control everything. As civilization reaches its end a messiah appears…

Director Michael Navarra re-envisions Andrew Lloyd Webber's rock opera in a post-apocalyptic world. fremont symphony orchestra presents

Diablo Ballet: A Swingin’ Holiday…and More nov 9 Sat at 2pm & 8pm Jackson Theatre

Diablo Ballet opens their 20th Season with a new edition of their hit holiday show by Broadway choreographer Sean Kelley, accompanied by the Diablo Ballet Swing orchestra under the direction of Fremont Symphony Orchestra’s music director Greg Sudmeier. This season Diablo Ballet has added the West Coast premiere of “Our Waltzes,” by Venezuelan choreographer Vicente Nebrada, accompanied by pianist Roy Bogas.

Ohlone Wind Orchestra nov 10 Sun at 2pm jackson Theatre

Mission Peak Brass Band

Fri & Sat at 7pm

Ohlone Bands Christmas Extravaganza Dec 7

Sat at 2pm

mar 7 Fri at 8pm

Ohlone College Department of Theatre & Dance presents

Student Repertory Theatre One Act Plays, Bill 1 Mar 12–14 Wed-Fri at 8pm NUMMI Studio Theatre

Ohlone Wind Orchestra mar 16 Sun at 2pm

jackson Theatre

jackson Theatre

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Ohlone Community Band

the nutcracker

mar 19 Wed at 7pm

Yoko's Dance Academy dec 13 Fri at 8pm dec 14 Sat at 2pm & 8pm jackson Theatre

A family tradition, with choreography

by Yoko Young and dancers from Yoko’s Dance & Performing Arts Academy, the perfect way to celebrate the season!

Berkeley City Ballet: The Nutcracker Dec 21 Dec 22

Sat at 1pm & 7:30pm Sun at 1pm & 7:30pm

jackson Theatre

A Celebration of Fremont mar 30 Sun at 7pm Jackson Theatre

The Fremont Symphony Orchestra is the perfect vehicle for presenting the history of our community as well as the current energy of our citizens.

Guest performances by Diablo Ballet and Jon Mirsalis.

Featuring: Connor Kim, winner, 2012 Young Artist competition.

jackson Theatre

Smith Center Presents! starstruck theatre presents

Peter Pan Jan 9-25 jackson Theatre

Peter and Wendy take flight in StarStruck’s delightful rendition of the musical Peter Pan.

nov 15 Fri at 8pm jackson Theatre

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harold lloyd’s “The freshman” A 1925 Silent Film accompanied

by Organist Jerry Nagano apr 4 Fri at 8:30pm jackson Theatre

Heartthrob of the day and a well-loved comedian, Harold Lloyd, plays The Freshman, one of Lloyd’s most popular comedies. Lloyd's long career as a

may 3 Quartet San Francisco presented by Fremont Symphony Orchestra

Life literally abounds in comedy if you just look around you.

silent comedian rivaled that of Chaplin, especially in box office returns.

As a hapless freshman who tries out for football but only makes water boy, he eventually saves the day, winning the big game and the girl. Full of hilarious gags, once again featuring Bay Area organ virtuoso Jerry Nagano, providing a fabulous underscore.

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Mel Brooks

The Smith Center continues to provide high quality artists to the community at affordable prices.

Whirled Chamber Music, “could easily be the most cheerful and brilliantly executed release of 2007.”

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Ballet Folklorico Hans Boepple ComedySportz Jerry Nagano Jerry Nagano P&P*

Student Repertory Theatre One Act Plays, Bill 2 May 8-10 Thu-Sat at 8pm NUMMI Studio Theatre

Ohlone College Department of Theatre & Dance presents

Spring Dance Production Apr 24-26 Thu-Sat at 8pm

Mission Peak Brass Band may 9

jackson Theatre

With guest appearance from comedian and news anchor Mike Inouye from NBC’s Today in the Bay. may 2 Fri at 8:30pm

Ohlone Community Band and Ohlone Tuba Ensemble Concert in the Park may 10 Sat at 12:30pm Fremont Central Park Performance Pavilion at Lake Elizabeth

Ohlone Wind Orchestra May 11 Sun at 2pm jackson Theatre

jackson Theatre

Not comedy about sports, but comedy as a sport! Clean, fast and fun improv comedy for all audiences—because the audience is involved. The awardwinning interactive comedy show where two teams of “act-letes” compete for audience laughs and points while improvising scenes, games and musicals based on audience suggestions.

Ohlone Jazz/Rock Combos may 15-16 Thu-Fri at 7pm jackson Theatre

Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.

Berthold Auerbach

fremont symphony orchestra presents

Quartet San Francisco may 3 Sat at 8pm

nov 1 and apr 4 Organist Jerry Nagano

Photos: Aris Bernales / courtesy Diablo Ballet; quartetSF / Nancy Rothstein; nagano / rod searcey

ComedySportz Improv Comedy

$15 $18 $20 $15 $18 $20 $15 $18 $20 $10 $10 $10 $12 $12 $12

*Popcorn & Parking includes parking permit & bag of popcorn

Fri at 8pm

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Student / Senior / General

Music, Theater & Dance Productions Jesus Christ Superstar $15 $15 $20 POP! $12 $12 $15 Dance Productions $12 $12 $15 Student One Acts $10 $10 $12 Jazz/Rock Combos $10 $10 $15 Ohlone Bands $15 $15 $15 Ballet Performances Nutcracker / Yoko Nutcracker / BCB

$15 $20 $25 $15 $20 $25

Event Parking Permit $2 Events and ticket prices subject to change without notice. box office hours:

Tuesday-Thursday 12-7 pm; Friday & Saturday 12-5 pm; and one hour before all performances. to purchase tickets for:

Fremont Symphony www.fremontsymphony.org StarStruck Theatre's Peter Pan www.starstrucktheatre.org

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Grammy Award nominees for their last three CD releases, Quartet San Francisco expresses itself in standout virtuosic playing.

Judith Schlesinger of All About Jazz wrote that their recording,

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nov 1 Buster Keaton’s “Steamboat Bill, Jr.” accompanied

by Organist Jerry Nagano nov 9 Diablo Ballet presented by Fremont Symphony Orchestra

Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.

Victor Hugo

The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think.

Horace Walpole may 3 Quartet San Francisco presented by Fremont Symphony Orchestra

2013-2014 Season of the Arts