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LIZ LONGLEY
JOHN ASTIN
PANTOS PROJECT 30 YEARS: A GENERATION OF THEATRE
ALPIN HONG
2014–15 MISS TESS AND THE TALKBACKS
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2014–2015 ARTS AND EVENTS CALENDAR
KEY:
DECEMBER
r Silver Series Guest Artist r Eagle Pond Authors’ Series
2
r Saul O Sidore Lecture Series r Performances by PSU students and faculty
5–6
r Community groups and collaborations
10
3 7 14
r PSU Guitar Ensemble r PSU Chamber Players r Contemporary Dance Ensemble r PSU Choirs r PSU Percussion Ensemble r Pemi Choral Society
SEPTEMBER 5–6 11 18 21
r Pantos Project with Tributary Dance r Lawrence Lessig, Sidore Lecture Series
JANUARY 21–25 r Educational Theatre Collaborative:
r April Bernard, Eagle Pond Authors’ Series r Trio Veritas plays Shostakovich
The Sound of Music
25–27 r PSU Theatre: Living in the Moment
FEBRUARY
27
5 6
r Kay Schlozman, Sidore Lecture Series r Voice, a cappella trio
OCTOBER
7
r Dance Premiere Gala
3
r The Sweet Remains r Jazz Standard Time, faculty recital
12–14 r PSU Theatre: Dottie
r Henri Cole, Eagle Pond Authors’ Series r Aubrie Dionne, faculty flute recital
19
7 9 12
r Tig Notaro, comedian
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16–19 r PSU Theatre: Dracula
22
r Liz Longley, singer/songwriter r Mark Stickney, faculty tuba recital
21
26
r Ellen Bryant Voigt, Eagle Pond
27
r Thomas Patterson, Sidore Lecture Series r PSU Symphonic Band Concert
31
r A Halloween Evening with John Astin
20
r Love and Prophecy r An Evening of Intimate Jazz
Authors’ Series
MARCH NOVEMBER 6 7 9
r All New England Choral Festival r Miss Tess and the Talkbacks
5–8
Happened on the Way to the Forum 7
r NH Klaviertrio r PSU Jazz Ensemble & Combo
9
r Erin O’Brien, Sidore Lecture Series 20–23 r PSU Theatre: The Threepenny Opera
24
13 17
24
r PSU Theatre: A Funny Thing
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r Contemporary Piano Festival r Toyin Falola, Sidore Lecture Series r PSU Symphonic Band r All New England Jazz Festival
26–28 r PSU Theatre: Playwrights
r All New England Band Festival
Showcase 2015 29
r Hot Rize with Red Knuckles and the Trailblazers
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APRIL 2
Join us during the 2014–15 academic year for a
r Mark Wunderlich, Eagle Pond Authors’ Series
7 8 10
r Martin Gilens, Sidore Lecture Series r Alpin Hong, pianist
variety of events by students, faculty, community members, and guest artists. The Silver Series of guest artists is made possible in part by our friends and alumni through the
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r Piano Master Class r Martin & Geronymo Piano Duo recital
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r PSU Choirs
for Plymouth State, the Dick and Betty Hanaway
Jeannette and Richard Collins Award, the Fund
22–25 r PSU Theatre: Rumors
Endowment for the Performing Arts, the PSU
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Student Senate, and our business partners, the
29
r PSU Symphonic Band r PSU Percussion Ensemble
30
r PSU Jazz Ensemble & Combos
Savings Bank, Speare Memorial Hospital,
Common Man Inn & Spa, Community Guaranty MegaPrint, and New Hampshire Public Radio.
MAY 4 6 8–9 10
r PSU Guitar Ensemble r PSU Chamber Players
FOR TICKETS CALL: (603) 535-ARTS (2787)
r Contemporary Dance Ensemble r Pemi Choral Society
ONLINE AT SILVER.PLYMOUTH.EDU
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TOLL FREE AT (800) 779-3869
All events are subject to change without notice. Be sure to leave contact information when ordering tickets so we may contact you with any unavoidable changes or cancellations.
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TIG NOTARO September 27 at 8:30 p.m. Tig Notaro is busier than she’s ever been doing stand-up, appearing frequently on Conan, recording her popular podcast Professor Blastoff, and appearing in the films In a World, Shreveport, and Walk of Shame. Many people know her from her hilarious story about a series of run-ins with ’80s pop star Taylor Dayne featured on NPR’s This American Life. Then, in 2012, Notaro endured a series of back-to-back health crises and personal tragedies that would put most careers on indefinite hold. Instead, she took to the stage. A tweet from Louis CK the next day read: “I’ve seen a handful of truly great, masterful standup sets. One was Tig Notaro.” The set was recorded and became the best-selling comedy album of the year and nominated for a Grammy. Look for her upcoming Showtime special Knock Knock, It’s Tig Notaro, in which she’ll perform comedy in peoples’ basements, backyards, and barns. HANAWAY THEATRE $30 ADULT/$28 SENIOR/$15 YOUTH
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THE SWEET REMAINS October 3 at 8 p.m.
The Sweet Remains
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The Sweet Remains is an unusual band on today’s music scene: three gifted and charis-
matic singer-songwriters, each of whom contributes to the writing and three-part harmonies that define the band’s sound. When Rich Price, Greg Naughton, and Brian Chartrand met for a chance jam-session, the three instantly recognized a musical blend and kinship that would eventually overcome geography and solo careers to form the Sweet Remains. Their songs easily appeal to fans of modern folk-rockers like Jason Mraz, Ray Lamontagne, and
John Mayer while their lush harmonies harken back to supergroups like Crosby, Stills and Nash, the Eagles, and Simon & Garfunkel. Their debut album Laurel & Sunset opened to
great reviews, and the band has been winning the praise of audiences and critics across the US ever since. In 2013, they released their most recent studio album, North & Prospect.
“It’s been a long time since three-part harmonies this lush were yoked to songs as melodically gorgeous as these,” said the Boston Herald. SMITH RECITAL HALL $30 ADULT/$28 SENIOR/$15 YOUTH
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A HALLOWEEN EVENING WITH JOHN ASTIN October 31 at 8 p.m. It’s going to be a creepy and kooky, mysterious and spooky, an altogether ooky Halloween night when you spend it with Gomez Addams, Edgar Allan Poe, William Shakespeare, Kurt Weill, Thomas Wolfe, e. e. cummings, and Ezra Pound—also known as John Astin. He’ll touch on the dark side of the human psyche as explored by some of his favorite authors for a chilling evening of theatre. Then, he’ll take you to the lighter side as he shares clips and stories from one of TV’s most-beloved comedies, The Addams Family. He’ll give you a glimpse behind the scenes, discuss why it is such a cult classic, and you’ll have the opportunity to ask him questions. Come dressed in costume and enjoy a free Halloween treat at intermission! Appropriate for all ages. HANAWAY THEATRE $30 ADULT/$28 SENIOR/$15 YOUTH
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MISS TESS AND THE TALKBACKS November 7 at 8 p.m. By blending her knack for melodic and rhythmic improvisation and interplay with elements of honky-tonk, western swing, and golden-era pop standards, Miss Tess and her multifaceted supporting band have arrived at a style simultaneously refreshing and hauntingly familiar. Now based out of New York, when Miss Tess lived in Boston, her group was nominated for Boston Music Awards in the categories of folk, roots, and jazz, a testament to their wide appeal and musicality. Their newest album The Love I Have for You is an album of covers that match their unique style from a diverse roster of artists such as Neil Young, Randy Newman, Willie Nelson, and Bonnie Raitt. The title track, penned by Miss Tess herself, proves she can hold her own with this impressive group both in writing and performing. Come hear why she has established a devoted following in New England and beyond. HANAWAY THEATRE $30 ADULT/$28 SENIOR/$15 YOUTH
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VOICE If Music Be the Food of Love February 6 at 8 p.m. For their second North American tour, the wonderful British ensemble Voice presents a program of songs exploring the beauty, heartache, and humor of love. The repertoire ranges from the devotional songs of the medieval German abbess Hildegard of Bingen, whose soaring lines express spiritual love and deep empathy with the natural world, to the comedy and melancholy in ballads, sonnets, and catches from Shakespeare’s time. Traditional songs from the British Isles, telling stories both bitter and sweet, and Voice’s own arrangements and commissions will round out the program. Love, in all its forms, has inspired human beings for centuries, and it is brought to life through the immediacy and resonance of the human voice—and there are none more beautiful than these three. SMITH RECITAL HALL $30 ADULT/$28 SENIOR/$15 YOUTH
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LIZ LONGLEY February 20 at 8 p.m. In the fall of 2010, when Livingston Taylor played the Silver Center, he brought along one of his Berklee College students to open for him. He introduced her as “someone you’ll hear a lot more about” in the coming years and no one who was there that night is surprised his prediction has come true. Liz Longley’s incredible songwriting abilities feature very personal and emotionally engaging lyrics that have won major national competitions and have been used on television dramas. Her beautiful, stop-you-in-yourtracks vocals have stunned audiences and garnered fans like John Mayer who calls her music “gorgeous, simply gorgeous.” She’s played the Newport Folk Festival, done the famous Cayamo Cruises, and just released her fourth studio recording. The Silver Center is happy to welcome Liz back—this time as the headliner. SMITH RECITAL HALL $30 ADULT/$28 SENIOR/$15 YOUTH
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HOT RIZE WITH SPECIAL GUESTS RED KNUCKLES AND THE TRAILBLAZERS March 29 at 7 p.m. Hot Rize has been astounding the bluegrass world for over 30 years with a fresh, contemporary approach to traditional music with their unique style, powerful songs, tight-asa-drum ensemble playing, and dynamic stage show. They won the first Entertainer of the Year award from the International Bluegrass Music Association, but for the past decade or so, they’ve regrouped to headline only a handful of the top festivals each year. With great anticipation by their fans, this summer the band released their first studio album in over 20 years. Hot Rize is Pete “Dr. Banjo” Wernick; Nick Forster, the popular host of the eTown radio program on bass; Tim O’Brien, the multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and songwriter; and Bryan Sutton, master of the flat pick guitar. Also appearing with Hot Rize will be special guests Red Knuckles and the Trailblazers. Don’t miss your opportunity to see this legendary group! HANAWAY THEATRE $45-$40 ADULTS/$43-$38 SENIOR/ $30-$25 YOUTH
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ALPIN HONG April 8 at 7 p.m. Pianist Alpin Hong has been called “Victor Borge, Horowitz, and Billy Joel all in one� for his unique combination of stunning technique, emotional range, and humor that brings audiences young and old to their feet. Rooted in extensive classical training and a background in skateboarding, the martial arts, and video games, Mr. Hong is a creative force unmatched in his youthful vivacity and boundless energy. His astonishing ability to connect people of all ages, experiences, and backgrounds to music distinguishes him and shapes his evolving performance style. In addition to performances in all 50 states and major festivals, Mr. Hong has performed to standing room only crowds at Carnegie Hall, the Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, and a holiday celebration at the White House. SMITH RECITAL HALL $30 ADULT/$28 SENIOR/$15 YOUTH
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THE EAGLE POND For the past 17 years, the Eagle Pond Authors’ Series has celebrated great writing by some of the nation’s outstanding authors. This free series is a tribute to beloved poet and author Donald Hall, who is the heart and soul of this series and instrumental in bringing nationally and internationally revered poets to the PSU campus.
APRIL BERNARD
HENRI COLE
September 18 at 7 p.m.
October 9 at 7 p.m.
April Bernard is a poet, novelist, and essayist. Her
Henri Cole was born in Fukuoka, Japan and raised
first book of poetry, Blackbird Bye Bye was chosen
in Virginia in a household where three languages
by Amy Clampitt as the winner of the 1989 Walt
were spoken. He has published eight collections of
Whitman Award from the Academy of American
poetry, including Middle Earth, which was a finalist
Poets. The judge commended the book for its utter
for the Pulitzer Prize in Poetry. He has received
lack of apology, saying: “The wit here is corrosive,
many awards for his work, including the Jackson
the ear faultless, the raised voice one to which we
Prize, the Kingsley Tufts Award, the Rome Prize, the
cannot but listen.” Her other acclaimed books of
Berlin Prize, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and the
poetry include: Romanticism, Swan Electric, and
Lenore Marshall Award. His most recent collection
Psalms. She is also the author of the novels Pirate
is Touch, and a new book, Nothing to Declare, is
Jenny and Miss Fuller. She is on faculty of the
forthcoming from Farrar, Straus & Giroux. He
Bennington MFA Writing Seminars and serves as
teaches at Ohio State University and is poetry
the director of creative writing at Skidmore College.
editor of the New Republic. He lives in Boston. Henri Cole has become a master poet, with few peers … A central poet of his generation. — Harold Bloom
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AUTHORS’ SERIES Generous support from the Follett Higher Education Group at the PSU Bookstore helps keep this series free and open to the public. A book signing and reception follow each reading. Free tickets are available in advance to ensure admission.
ELLEN BRYANT VOIGT
MARK WUNDERLICH
February 26 at 7 p.m.
April 2 at 7 p.m.
Ellen Bryant Voigt is the author of several poetry
Wunderlich’s first book, The Anchorage, received
collections, including her most recent, Headwaters:
the Lambda Literary Award and Mark Doty said
Poems that Publishers Weekly said is “defined by a
Wunderlich’s second book Voluntary Servitude “is a
liquid precision.” The poems in this collection—with
bold, memorable accomplishment.” A third volume
no punctuation and no capitalization—read “as
of poems titled The Earth Avails is due out this year.
though she has burst in on each poem mid-
Wunderlich has taught in the graduate writing
thought.” Voigt was nominated for the National
programs at Columbia University, Sarah Lawrence
Book Award for Shadow of Heaven and Messenger:
College, Ohio University, and San Francisco State
New and Selected Poems, 1976–2006, which was
University. He currently teaches at Bennington
also a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Poetry. Voigt
College and is director of poetry at Bennington—
served as Vermont’s state poet from 1999–2003.
a series of on-campus readings, lectures, and short
She developed and directed the nation’s first low-
residencies by prominent American and
residency writing program at Goddard College in
international poets.
Plainfield, Vermont. She now teaches at the lowresidency MFA program at Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, NC.
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PSU DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC, THEATRE, AND DANCE
PANTOS PROJECT
LEO EGUCHI
SASHA CALLAHAN
PANTOS PROJECT WITH TRIBUTARY DANCE
PSU THEATRE: LIVING IN THE MOMENT WITH ELIZABETH DAILY & ALLAN DIBIASE
September 5 & 6 at 7 p.m.
September 25 & 26 at 8 p.m.
Two New England-based emerging dance companies
September 27 at 2 p.m.
combine talents to present an evening of high-energy,
Actress Elizabeth Daily
contemporary dance. Amanda Whitworth, PSU direc-
and pianist Allan DiBi-
tor of dance and artistic director of Tributary Dance,
ase—both faculty mem-
teams up with dance educator and choreographer
bers—offer an evening
Kathleen Pantos ’08 for Pantos Project’s premiere
of dramatic readings
performance to support the PSU Dance Program.
of poetry, ranging from the contemplative to the
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comedic, including works by Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson, Jane Kenyon, and faculty member Liz Ahl. Living in the Moment celebrates the complexity,
TRIO VERITAS PLAYS SHOSTAKOVICH
challenges, and memorable moments of our lives.
September 21 at 1 p.m.
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New Hampshire Music Festival artists Sasha Callahan (violin) and her husband Leo Eguchi (cello) join faculty member Dan Perkins (piano) in perform-
JAZZ STANDARD TIME
ances of the piano trios of Dmitri Shostakovich. The
October 7 at 7 p.m.
first trio was composed when Shostakovich was 17
The PSU jazz faculty performs jazz standards from
and in love, while the second, more dark and edgy,
the 60s to the present.
was written two decades later under Soviet scrutiny.
STUDIO THEATRE $6 ADULT/FREE TO SENIORS & YOUTH
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FACULTY FLUTE RECITAL October 12 at 1 p.m.
PSU SYMPHONIC BAND: NEW BEGINNINGS
Faculty member Aubrie Dionne presents a program
October 27 at 7 p.m.
of the great French flute composers featuring the
Under the direction of faculty member Mark Stick-
lovely, virtuosic works of Enesco, Taffanel, and
ney, the PSU Symphonic Band will be performing
Debussy accompanied by pianist Chris Gantner.
new works in a new fall concert. They will be joined
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on stage by the PSU Percussion Ensemble under the direction of faculty member Tim Gilmore.
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PSU THEATRE: DRACULA October 16 & 18 at 8 p.m.
ALL NEW ENGLAND CHORAL FESTIVAL
October 17 at 7 p.m. October 18 & 19 at 2 p.m.
November 6 at 7 p.m. The classic story
PSU director of choral activities Dan Perkins
is told with new
conducts the 37th annual festival featuring the
twists and turns,
PSU choirs and over 200 high school singers from
as Dracula is seen in deeply shadowing light and il-
60 schools throughout New England.
luminating darkness in a new adaptation that re-
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stores the suspense and seduction of Bram Stoker’s classic novel. As Dracula begins to exert an otherworldly will upon the residents of London, they try
NH KLAVIERTRIO
to solve the mysteries created by the vampire’s
November 9 at 4 p.m.
machinations. In a valiant attempt to save them-
Bozena O’Brien (violin), Gary Hodges (cello), and
selves from a hideous fate, they resolve to conquer
faculty member Carleen Graff (piano) perform
the would-be vanquisher. Rich with both humor and
music for piano trio from a variety of style periods.
horror, this play paints a wickedly theatrical picture
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of Stoker’s famous vampire. Unique casting choices make this PSU version even more interesting and provocative. May be unsuitable for young children
PSU JAZZ ENSEMBLE AND COMBO
and those sensitive to graphic horror.
November 13 at 7 p.m.
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variety of jazz from classic to modern.
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PSU THEATRE: THE THREEPENNY OPERA
PSU CHAMBER PLAYERS
November 20–22 at 8 p.m.
December 3 at 7 p.m.
November 22 & 23 at 2 p.m.
Featuring student chamber ensembles including
The Threepenny Opera tells
piano ensemble, flute choir, saxophone quartet,
the tale of Macheath, a.k.a.
clarinet choir, woodwind quintet, and brass
Mack the Knife, a lady’s man
ensembles.
of ill-repute and knavery
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who will stop at nothing to get what he wants when he wants it. Raw intensity, rough reality, and unflinching honesty are hallmarks
CONTEMPORARY DANCE ENSEMBLE
of this masterpiece that combines epic and musical
December 5 & 6 at 7 p.m.
theatre. Created by two theatrical masters of the
PSU’s dance performance group showcases
twentieth century, Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill,
original works by faculty and students in various
The Threepenny Opera, which gave us the pop hit
dance genres including ballet, tap, jazz,
“Mack the Knife,” offers insights into the underside
contemporary, and theatrical dance.
of life to which, one way or another, even the most noble and honest of us may fall prey.
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STUDIO THEATRE $21 ADULT/$18 SENIOR & YOUTH
PSU CHOIRS: A JOYFUL NOISE! December 7 at 3 p.m.
ALL NEW ENGLAND BAND FESTIVAL
Dan Perkins, director of choral activities, conducts
November 24 at 7 p.m.
the 100 voices of the PSU Chorale and Chamber
This annual festival features the PSU Symphonic
Singers in their annual holiday concert A Joyful
Band as well as 200 high school musicians. The
Noise! The featured work is Z. Randall Stroope’s
concert will conclude a daylong event involving
Cantus Natalis with brass, percussion, and orchestra.
honor band members representing 65 high schools
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from all six New England states. The students were chosen from more than 400 who applied from 80 high schools. Over two-thirds of those selected have been members of their respective all-state
PSU PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
bands or orchestras. Guest conductors are
December 10 at 7 p.m.
Professor Jack Stamp from Indiana University of
PSU percussion ensemble features an eclectic blend
Pennsylvania and Professor Russell McCutcheon
of music including original student arrangements. It’s
from Gettysburg College.
always a full house so get your tickets early.
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STUDIO THEATRE $5 ADULT/$3 SENIOR & YOUTH
PSU GUITAR ENSEMBLE December 2 at 7 p.m.
PEMIGEWASSET CHORAL SOCIETY: ASPECTS OF JOY
PSU guitar students perform a wide variety of
December 14 at 3 p.m.
music from classical to pop.
This annual holiday concert by members of our
STUDIO THEATRE FREE
community has become a community tradition for over 40 years.
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DOTTIE
DANCE PREMIERE GALA February 7 at 8 p.m. An inspiring dance performance showcasing
PAUL MAX TIPTON
adjudicated works by dancers from across New England. Includes a special appearance by professional company Pantos Project. Formal
LOVE AND PROPHECY
attire suggested but not required.
February 15 at 1 p.m.
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Guest artist Paul Max Tipton (baritone-bass) collaborates with faculty member Dan Perkins (piano) in the world premiere of Love and Prophecy, a song-
PSU THEATRE: DOTTIE
cycle by composer Michael Gilbertson.
February 12–14 at 8 p.m.; February 14 at 2 p.m.
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Dottie, the one-man show devised by Robin Marcotte ’00, stunningly examines how people suffering from dementia perceive the world. Dottie
AN EVENING OF INTIMATE JAZZ
premiered in Philadelphia where the Philadelphia
February 19 at 7 p.m.
Weekly observed, “This aerial ballet is just one of
Enjoy an evening of intimate jazz standards with
many memorable images in Marcotte’s rich and
David Lockwood and faculty member Rik
rewarding play,” and the Currier Post exclaimed,
Pfenninger. The Silver Center’s Smith Recital Hall
“And when Dottie, begowned again, dances on air
is the perfect venue for enjoying an acoustic set of
with a mirror, the show achieves a singular, and
songs from Duke Ellington to modern day jazz
singularly heartbreaking, power.” You’ll be moved
composers featuring David Lockwood on piano and
by Dottie’s resilience, touched by her perseverance
Rik Pfenninger on woodwinds.
and inspired by her determination to make sense of
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her diminishing world. Dottie is made possible in part by a grant from the Smart Family Foundation.
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FACULTY TUBA RECITAL February 22 at 3 p.m. Professor Mark Stickney will perform both modern works originally written for the tuba, and a few transcriptions of works that he thinks should have been written for tuba! The program includes works by Rachmaninoff, Paganini, Gabrieli, P.D.Q. Bach, and others. Pianist Connie Chesebrough will accompany.
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PSU THEATRE: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
ALL NEW ENGLAND JAZZ FESTIVAL
March 5–7 at 8 p.m.
Select high school students from all six New
March 7 & 8 at 2 p.m.
March 24 at 6 p.m. England states will be rehearsing all day on the
It’s hilarious comedy, great
PSU campus to perform in a concert with the PSU
music, and clever lyrics as this
Jazz Ensemble.
classic musical comedy takes
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the Hanaway stage. Wrapped in a traditional love story, the created by all too helpful parents, a braggart
PSU THEATRE: PLAYWRIGHTS SHOWCASE 2015
soldier, and savvy servants. Featuring Broadway
March 26–28 at 8 p.m.
brilliantly comedic musical offers complications
standards such as “Everybody Ought to Have a
Playwrights Showcase 2015 is an
Maid,” “Comedy Tonight,” and “I’m Calm,” A Funny
evening of new one-act plays
Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is
written and directed by PSU
guaranteed to exorcise your winter doldrums and
students, offering audiences new
put a buoyant spring in your step. Written by
voices, visions, and values for our
Stephen Sondheim, Burt Shevelove, and Larry
time. Experience the rich talent that defines the
Gelbart, this is a musical comedy that will have you
developing theatre artist at PSU. In a series of
laughing from its high-energy start through to its
staged, rehearsed readings, this exceptional event
gloriously happy ending.
captures the imaginations of audiences, while
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allowing for the creative development of our writers and directors. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see the future of the American
CONTEMPORARY PIANO FESTIVAL
theatre today.
March 7
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This day is designed for students, teachers, and community members to experience contemporary piano music. At 11 a.m., the public is invited to hear
PIANO MASTER CLASS
Professor Carleen Graff present a lecture on piano
April 10 at 2:30 p.m.
music of a contemporary composer. There is a com-
The public is invited to observe a master class with
petition with 7th–12th grade students and at 3:15
Deborah Martin, professor of piano at Ithaca College,
p.m., the winners will play a final concert of the day.
and Jairo Geronymo, a native of Brazil now teaching
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piano at the Leo Kestenberg Musikschule in Berlin,
PSU SYMPHONIC BAND WITH GUEST GÖRAN MARCUSSON
Germany, as they work with PSU piano students.
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March 11 at 7:30 p.m.
MARTIN AND GERONYMO PIANO DUO
The PSU Symphonic Band welcomes Swedish
April 12 at 7 p.m.
flautist Göran Marcusson for a performance of
Music Across and Through the Disciplines is a
classics and new works for wind ensemble,
multimedia performance featuring the duo
including Philip Sparke’s A Lindisfarne Rhapsody
performing Bizet’s Carmen Fantasy. Deborah
for flute and concert band.
Martin is professor of piano at Ithaca College, and
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Jairo Geronymo is a piano teacher at the Leo Kestenberg Musikschule in Berlin, Germany.
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PSU CHOIRS: PARADE
PSU PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
April 18 at 8 p.m.
April 29 at 7 p.m.
PSU Chorale and Chamber Singers will present an
PSU Percussion Ensemble features an eclectic blend
unstaged concert performance of Jason Robert
of music including original student arrangements. It’s
Brown’s Parade. This powerful and thought-
always a hot ticket so get yours early.
provoking musical is based on the book by Alfred
STUDIO THEATRE $5 ADULT/$3 SENIOR & YOUTH
Uhry detailing the true story of Leo Frank, a Jewish factory owner falsely accused and convicted of murdering a young girl in Atlanta in 1913. Dan Perkins
PSU JAZZ ENSEMBLE & COMBO
conducts the PSU choirs and guest orchestra.
April 30 at 7 p.m.
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The PSU Jazz Ensemble and Combo perform a variety of jazz from classic to modern.
HANAWAY THEATRE $6 ADULT/$4 SENIOR & YOUTH
PSU THEATRE: RUMORS PSU GUITAR ENSEMBLE
April 22–25 at 8 p.m. April 25 at 2 p.m.
May 4 at 7 p.m. Neil Simon’s Rumors is a
PSU guitar students perform a wide variety of
farce of the highest and most
music from classical to pop.
hilarious order. The deputy
STUDIO THEATRE FREE
mayor of New York just shot himself and his wife is nowhere to be found. Hilarious complications
PSU CHAMBER PLAYERS
ensue as guests gather at the couple’s large,
May 6 at 7 p.m.
tastefully appointed townhouse to celebrate their
PSU student chamber ensembles perform
10th wedding anniversary. How was he shot, how
including the piano ensemble, flute choir,
will they deal with it, and what will the “real” story
saxophone quartet, clarinet choir, woodwind
be? These and many other questions lead to
quintet, and brass ensembles.
miscommunications, misinformation, and misad-
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ventures, but never a missed laugh, as an evening of damage control leads to mounting dilemmas and increasing laughs. NBC says Rumors is “Not only
CONTEMPORARY DANCE ENSEMBLE
side splitting, but front and back splitting.”
May 8 & 9 at 7 p.m.
STUDIO THEATRE $18 ADULT/$16 SENIOR & YOUTH
PSU’s dance performance group showcases original works by faculty and students in various dance genres including the premiere of a new work
PSU SYMPHONIC BAND: A SCANDINAVIAN CELEBRATION
set on PSU dancers by award-winning
April 26 at 3 p.m.
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The PSU Symphonic Band will celebrate the wind
choreographer Helen Simoneau.
music of Scandinavia. The concert will feature Rolf “Piano Concerto in A minor” featuring soloist
PEMIGEWASSET CHORAL SOCIETY AMERICAN TAPESTRY
Professor Carleen Graff.
May 10 at 3 p.m.
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A selection of traditional and contemporary music
Martinsson’s “Wind Layers” and Edvard Grieg’s
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by the community chorus in their annual spring concert.
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2014–2015 SILVER CENTER ART EXHIBITIONS
30 YEARS: A GENERATION OF THEATRE
AFRICAN CLOTH SPEAKS
For more information on these and exhibits in the
AFRICAN CLOTH SPEAKS: MYTH, MEMORY, AND MEANING
gallery, visit plymouth.edu/gallery.
November 5–December 12
Sponsored by the Karl Drerup Art Gallery.
Co-curated by Philip Peek, professor emeritus of
NH ART ASSOCIATION: SUMMER AT SILVER
anthropology at Drew University, and Anthropology
June 10–September 12
dyed, imported or locally produced, wrapped, tied
of Religion, Ritual, and Myth students. Woven or or tailored—all clothing speaks clearly in the many
30 YEARS: A GENERATION OF THEATRE
African languages. Demonstrating ancient tradi-
September 16–October 31
cloth to celebrate the vibrancy of life’s rituals from
Curated by Professor Matt Kizer, PSU Department
birth to death.
tions or contemporary fads, African peoples use
of Music, Theatre, and Dance, this exhibition
dramatic arts and theatre design, within the history
EDUCATIONAL THEATRE COLLABORATIVE CHILDREN’S ART EXHIBIT BASED ON THE SOUND OF MUSIC
of theatre at Plymouth State University.
January 21–25
celebrates the 30th anniversary of the PSU theatre program by exploring the visual magic of the
FRIENDS OF THE ARTS HIGH SCHOOL JURIED ART EXHIBIT February 1–19, 2015
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FORCE OF NATURE: EXPLORING THE POWER OF THE FEMININE BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS
July 6–August 14, 2015 Presented in collaboration with Women’s Caucus for Art NH. With selected work from artists across
NEW HAMPSHIRE ART EDUCATORS’ ASSOCIATION: CELEBRATING YOUTH ART MONTH
the country, this Women’s Caucus for Art National
March 1–April 10
energy as a force for positive change, derived from
New Hampshire Art Educators’ Association mem-
myths, legends, personal, political, eco art, and
bers have selected student works, creating a visual
ecofeminist roots.
Juried exhibit will feature work based on the concept of women exhibiting their power and
presentation that not only displays the imagination and skill of the students, but also the guidance and creativity of the teachers.
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS EXHIBITION IN GRAPHIC DESIGN April 20–May 15 A senior thesis exhibit that displays the experience of creating, defining, and designing a full range of applications for a fictitious company, while showcasing the many talented student designers who go on to professional careers in graphic design.
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SAUL O SIDORE LECTURE SERIES THE STATE OF DEMOCRACY Americans traditionally consider our political sys-
February 5: Kay Schlozman
tem to be the premier model of democracy that
Boston College
others throughout the world wish to emulate. But
Unequal Political Voice and the Broken Promise of
the democratic nature of our institutions cannot be
American Democracy
taken for granted. Headlines in the news—about
Why some constituencies in the United States have
growing inequality, money in politics, changes in
more influence over the political process than
voter registration laws, government surveillance,
others and how it jeopardizes democratic equality.
and setbacks of democratic movements in various parts of the world—suggest now is a good time to
March 9: Toyin Falola
reflect on the state of democracy in the United
University of Texas at Austin
States and elsewhere.
Convention, Culture and Corruption: Democracy in Africa
September 11: Lawrence Lessig
The obstacles facing many African nations as they
Harvard University
attempt to establish more democratic political
How New Hampshire Saved America
systems.
The corrupting role of money in politics and how the “New Hampshire Rebellion” is addressing the
April 7: Martin Gilens
problem.
Princeton University Is the United States a Democracy or an Oligarchy?
October 21: Thomas Patterson
Does the American political system represent the
Harvard University
interests of the economic elite at the expense of
News and Democracy:
others and what reforms would give greater
Why Are Citizens So Misinformed?
political voice to ordinary citizens?
A healthy democracy depends upon a well-informed citizenry, but why is it so difficult to obtain accurate
All Sidore lectures take place in the Smith Recital
information?
Hall at 7 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Advance reservations for tickets are encouraged
November 17: Erin O’Brien
and can be made by calling the Silver Center Box
University of Massachusetts-Boston
Office at (603) 535-ARTS (2787). The conversation
Voting Laws Are Racist
continues with a reception and refreshments
The recent legislative efforts to restrict voter
following each lecture. For more information visit
access and the implications for our democracy.
plymouth.edu/sidore.
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GENERAL INFORMATION r Curtain times vary, so check your tickets. Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of house management. Some productions may not allow any late seating at all. Due to the intimate seating arrangement of the Studio Theatre, there is no late seating in this venue.
r All patrons regardless of age must have a ticket. In consideration of other patrons, please be certain that the event is suitable for and of interest to your child.
r Discounts are available for some events to seniors (62+), youths (18-), groups of 15 or more, full-time, matriculated PSU students (one per PSU ID, which must be presented at the box office window), and PSU faculty and staff (two per PSU ID at the box office only, must present ID). Call or inquire at the box office for more information.
r Seating is assigned as “best seats available” when we receive your order. Patrons wishing to sit together must order tickets at the same time.
r Gift certificates are available at the Silver Center in any amount and make a great gift! r Accommodations can be made for patrons with special needs through the box office. The Silver Center is fully accessible, and large print programs and assisted listening devices for selected events are available by advance request.
r No recording. The unauthorized use of any audio or video recording devices is strictly prohibited and violates copyright protection. We enforce this policy.
r Cell phones: Please remember to silence and put them away as you enter the theatre. r Fine print: All sales are final; there are no refunds or exchanges. If the artist performs, we are obligated to pay their fee and therefore cannot issue refunds. We can only issue refunds in the event of cancellation by the artist. All programs are subject to change without notice. There is a $2 per order handling fee for all orders except those purchased in person at the box office window.
r Directions: The Silver Center for the Arts is on the campus of Plymouth State University. Use Exit 25 off I-93 and follow the signs. For GPS users, enter 114 Main Street.
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ORDER TICKETS IN PERSON At the Silver Center box office located on the Plymouth State University campus. Hours are 11 a.m.–4 p.m. year round; closed major holidays and some school vacation days. Check our website at silver.plymouth.edu or call if unsure.
BY PHONE Call (603) 535-ARTS (2787) or (800) 779-3869. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express accepted. A $2 per order handling fee will apply.
ONLINE Visit silver.plymouth.edu. Tickets for most events are available online through our secure site with Tickets.com. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express accepted. Convenience fees will apply. All sales are final; no exchanges or refunds unless a performance is cancelled.
Stay up-to-date with all the events and get a behind-the-scenes look at the Silver Center:
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