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D E LTA S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y B O L O G NA P E R F O R M I N G A RT S C E N T E R

2019 - 2020 SEASON

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THEATER AND TICKET POLICIES

For a full listing of our ticket policies, please visit our website www.bolognapac.com.

HOW TO BUY Stop by the Ticket Office, call 662-846-4626, or visit our website www.bolognapac.com. We are no longer accepting ticket orders via the U.S.P.S. as they may be delayed. All individual tickets will be on sale to the public on Monday, July 1 2019.

TICKET POLICIES All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. All scheduled artists, dates, and ticket prices are subject to change.

SEATING AND TICKET PRICE LEVELS The Delta & Pine Land Theater inside the Bologna Performing Arts Center seats nearly 1200 patrons and is divided into three main seating sections: Orchestra, Terrace, and Balcony. At some performances, the Orchestra Pit may be available for general admission seating and is priced at the Orchestra level. Ticket prices are listed under each performance in order of Orchestra – TerraceBalcony seating sections. Discounts are available for packages, please see below. Special ticket prices are available for DSU faculty, staff, and students with their OKRA ID at the Ticket Office.

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PACKAGES Season Packages include access to all season performances and offer the best value at 20% off individual ticket prices. Custom “Pick 3+” Packages are also available – select tickets to at least 3 performances and save 5% off individual ticket prices.

SEAT SELECTION Annual Members receive top priority for seating through ticketing presales based on their membership level. Season Package and Custom Package buyers receive priority ahead of individual ticket buyers.

ACCESSIBLE SEATING AND HEARING DEVICES Wheelchair spaces, companion seats, and easy access seats for patrons with limited mobility are available just inside the theatre doors. Accessible entrances and parking are also available on the West side of the Bologna Performing Arts Center. Accessible seats can be purchased the Ticket Office, online, and by phone.

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ON COVER: BEAUTIFUL “NATURAL WOMAN” PHOTO BY JOAN MARCUS THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL PHOTO: JEREMY DANIEL 2019

BPAC 2019 / 2020 SEASON

CALENDAR of events AUGUST 2019

JANUARY 2020

8.22.19 KANSAS

1.15.20 THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY

SEPTEMBER 2019

1.21.20 WALK ON: THE STORY OF ROSA PARKS

9.5.19 JASON ISBELL AND THE 400 UNIT

FEBRUARY 2020

9.19.19 CRAIG MORGAN 9.24.19 DINO-LIGHT

OCTOBER 2019

2.4.20 FINDING NEVERLAND 2.13.20 THE SNOW DAY AND OTHER STORIES

MARCH 2020

10.3.19 KOOL & THE GANG

3.5.20 AN ACOUSTIC EVENING WITH MARK CHESNUTT AND JOE DIFFIE

10.17.19 BALLETX

3.25.20 PETE THE CAT

10.24.19 MISS NELSON HAS A FIELD DAY

3.28.20 BEAUTIFUL—THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL

10.29.19 DREW HOLCOMB & THE NEIGHBORS

APRIL 2020

NOVEMBER 2019 11.11.19 TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND

DECEMBER 2019 12.3.19 A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS LIVE ON STAGE

4.23.20 THE ALLMAN BETTS BAND

MAY 2020 5.4.20 THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL

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KANSAS

Tickets $85 / $75 / $65

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With a legendary career spanning more than four decades, KANSAS has firmly established itself as one of America’s iconic classic rock bands. This “garage band” from Topeka released their debut album in 1974 after being discovered by Wally Gold, who worked for Don Kirshner, and have gone on to sell more than 30 million albums worldwide. Composing a catalogue that includes fifteen studio albums and five live albums, KANSAS has produced eight gold albums, three sextuple-Platinum albums (Leftoverture, Point of Know Return, Best of KANSAS), one platinum live album (Two for the Show), and two one million-selling gold singles, ‘Carry On Wayward Son’ and ‘Dust in the Wind.’

KANSAS appeared on the Billboard charts for over 200 weeks throughout the ‘70’s and ‘80’s and played to sold-out arenas and stadiums throughout North America, Europe and Japan. ‘Carry On Wayward Son’ continues to be one of the top five most played songs on classic rock radio, and ‘Dust In the Wind’ has been played on the radio more than three million times!

2016 marked the release of “The Prelude Implicit,” KANSAS’s fifteenth studio album. The wide-ranging progressive rock album was released on InsideOut Music, and marked the band’s first studio album release in 16 years. Throughout 2016-2017, the band celebrated both the release of “The Prelude Implicit” and the anniversary of breakout album “Leftoverture” with the highly successful KANSAS: Leftoverture 40th Anniversary Tour. That tour was released in 2017 as a live album, “Leftoverture Live & Beyond.” The band is currently comprised of original drummer Phil Ehart, bassist/vocalist Billy Greer, vocalist/keyboardist Ronnie Platt, violinist/guitarist David Ragsdale, keyboardist Tom Brislin, guitarist Zak Rizvi, and original guitarist Richard Williams. KANSAS continues to perform in front of large and enthusiastic audiences around the world.

Along with constant touring, KANSAS continues to remain a fixture of Classic Rock radio. The band has reached a whole new audience through their unmistakable presence on the popular video games Rock Band and Guitar Hero, and through their songs’ inclusion in various television shows such as ‘Supernatural,’ and ‘South Park,’ and with films ‘Old School,’ and ‘Anchorman.’

September 5, 2019 Thursday / 7:30pm

JASON ISBELL AND THE 400 UNIT

Tickets $85 / $75 / $65

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Four-time Grammy® Award winner Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit are touring in support of their album The Nashville Sound (winner of Grammys for Best Americana and Best American Roots Song for “If We Were Vampires”).

Isbell has become one the most respected songwriters of his generation, with a penchant for articulating some of the deepest human emotions and creating poignant narratives inspired by the working class. He was recently featured in Rolling Stone Magazine’s “The New Classics” and The New York Times Magazine’s “25 Songs That Tell Us Where Music Is Going,” and appeared on the acclaimed AXS TV program Off Camera with Sam Jones. He also wrote the song “Maybe It’s Time” from the 2018 hit movie A Star Is Born.

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August 22, 2019 Thursday / 7:30pm

September 19, 2019 Thursday / 7:30pm

CRAIG MORGAN

Tickets $60 / $50 / $40

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A multi-faceted entertainer, Craig Morgan has made a name for himself as a country music icon, TV personality, celebrated outdoorsman and patriotic Army veteran.

One of country music’s best-loved artists, Morgan has charted 25 songs on Billboard and thrills massive crowds with signature hits including “Bonfire,” Almost Home,” “Redneck Yacht Club,” “International Harvester,” “This Ole Boy,” Wake Up Loving You” and the four week #1, “That’s What I Love About Sunday.”

Craig received one of country music’s highest honors when he was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 2008. Prior to becoming a country music star and TV sensation, Morgan spent seventeen years serving our country in the Army and Army Reserves.

Morgan remains an avid supporter of America’s military personnel and has made 15 overseas trips to perform for our troops. He is a recipient of the 2006 USO Merit Award and in 2018 was awarded the Army’s Outstanding Civilian Service Medal, one of the highest awards the Department of the Army can bestow upon a civilian, in recognition of his significant dedication to our military men and women around the world.

October 3, 2019 Thursday / 7:30pm

KOOL & THE GANG

CHRISTOPHER T. MARTIN

In 2017 Craig debuted The Gallery at Morgan Farms, a family-owned and operated farm-to-home business in his hometown of Dickson, TN. The store features a variety of artisan items handmade by Craig and his family.

Tickets $80 / $70 / $60

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Kool & the Gang have influenced the music of three generations.

Thanks to songs like Celebration, Cherish, Jungle Boogie, Summer Madness and Open Sesame, they’ve earned two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, 25 Top Ten R&B hits, nine Top Ten Pop hits and 31 gold and platinum albums.

Kool & the Gang has performed continuously for the past 50 years, longer than any R&B group in history. Their bulletproof funk and jazzy arrangements have also made them the most sampled band of all time.

October 17, 2019 Thursday / 7:30pm

Tickets $35 / $30 / $25

BALLETX

FRANCESCA FORCELLA - PHOTO BY GABRIEL BIENCZYCKI

BalletX produces original choreography that expands the vocabulary of classical dance for all audiences. Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet company, BalletX unites distinguished choreographers with an outstanding company of world-class dancers to forge new works of athleticism, emotion, and grace. Founded in 2005 by Christine Cox and Matthew Neenan, and now under the direction of Cox as Artistic & Executive Director, BalletX challenges the boundaries of classical ballet by encouraging formal experimentation while preserving rigorous technique. The company is committed to producing new works of the highest quality and integrity that bring the combined visions of choreographers and dancers to life and cultivate in audiences a collective appetite for bold, new dance.

This performance is funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Mississippi Arts Commission.

October 29, 2019 Tuesday / 7:30pm

DREW HOLCOMB & THE NEIGHBORS with special guest Birdtalker Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors is an Americana rock band from Tennessee. Drawing influence from Tom Petty and Bob Dylan, Drew Holcomb has found his place in today’s landscape of singer/songwriter Americana.

The band has developed their loyal base through extensive synch success, having been featured in over 50 TV shows, films, and national ad campaigns, as well as rigorous touring, performing alongside John Hiatt, The Avett Brothers, Don Henley, and more.

Holcomb’s songs have always charged his listeners’ hearts and minds while inspiring them to think, feel, dance, and love. But with his new album, Dragons, his subject material finds the singer using a finer brush and mixing more of the joys, struggles, and specific moments of his own life than ever before to help him paint his masterpieces and connect with fans on a universal level. With its modern production, careful sense of craft and collaboration, and rafter-reaching anthems carrying profound, intentional lyrics, the album represents Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors’s biggest moment yet, a powerful portrait stretched across a wide sonic canvas. The album will be available August 16th, 2019.

Tickets $35 / $30 / $25

November 11, 2019 Monday / 7:30pm

TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND

Tickets $75 / $65 / $55

Sponsored by

Tedeschi Trucks Band carries a distinguished reputation as one of the premier live bands performing today - and they show no signs of slowing down as they head into their ninth year together. Led by Derek Trucks’ stinging fretwork and Susan Tedeschi’s naturally stunning, emotive vocals and guitar talents, the 12-member strong collective continues to expand musical boundaries in ways that only a rare caliber of musician can achieve. The band is touring in 2019 behind their fourth studio album, Signs. Commanding performances and exceptional musical chemistry – hallmarks of the can’t-miss-concert experience fans have come to anticipate live – are evident throughout the album’s eleven original tracks. From uplifting soulful anthems, to bittersweet ballads and driving rock and roll, Tedeschi Trucks Band delivers a sound and message that taps tradition while also extending the edges of American music with a genre defying collection that is all their own.

December 3, 2019 Tuesday / 7:00pm

Tickets $50 / $40 / $30

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS LIVE ON STAGE Sponsored by

A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage is a fresh take on the timeless classic that gives the audience a completely new way of experiencing the storyline as portrayed by real actors who maintain the integrity and spirit of each Peanuts character.

This Emmy and Peabody award-winning story by Charles M. Schulz has been a longstanding tradition, warming the hearts of millions of fans since it first aired on television over 50 years ago.

Now, the live on stage adaptation of the classic animated television special brings all your favorite characters to life - all set to the unforgettable sounds of the Vince Guaraldi musical score.

A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage encompasses each of your favorite scenes from the original animated television show. It even expands the storyline into greater detail with more fun, more music, more finding the true Christmas spirit. This Peanuts Experience also includes an intermission and, after the final bow, the show crescendos into a celebration of song as the audience is invited to join the Peanuts gang in singing Christmas favorites.

So, join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the Peanuts gang in their journey to uncover the true meaning of Christmas.

January 15, 2020 Wednesday / 7:30pm

THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY

Tickets $60 / $50 / $40

Sponsored by

Now seen by over a 1/4 million people across the world, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is a critically acclaimed concert-style theatre show about two young boys from Queens, New York who went on to become the world’s most successful music duo of all time.

Using state of the art video projection, incredible lighting and a full live band, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is a moving and powerful concert featuring all the hits such as ‘Mrs Robinson’, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, ‘Homeward Bound’, ‘Scarborough Fair’, ‘The Boxer’, ‘The Sound Of Silence’ and many more, this is a show not to be missed!

February 4, 2020 Tuesday / 7:30pm

Tickets $70 / $60 / $40

FINDING NEVERLAND The winner of Broadway.com’s Audience Choice Award for Best Musical, this breathtaking smash “captures the kid-at-heart,” says TIME Magazine. Vogue cheers, “It’s a must-see you’ll remember for years to come!” Originally directed by visionary Tony®-winner Diane Paulus and based on the critically-acclaimed Academy Award® winning film, FINDING NEVERLAND tells the incredible story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters: Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful widowed mother. Spellbound by the boys’ enchanting make-believe adventures, he sets out to write a play that will astound London theatergoers. With a little bit of pixie dust and a lot of faith, Barrie takes this monumental leap, leaving his old world behind for Neverland, where nothing is impossible and the wonder of childhood lasts forever. The magic of Barrie’s classic tale springs spectacularly to life in this heartwarming theatrical event. FINDING NEVERLAND is “far and away the best musical of the year!” (NPR).

March 5, 2020 Thursday / 7:30pm

Tickets $60 / $50 / $40

AN ACOUSTIC EVENING WITH MARK CHESNUTT & JOE DIFFIE Mark Chesnutt is one of Country’s true musical treasures. Critics have hailed him as a classic Country singer of the first order and some of Country music’s most elite entertainers from George Jones to George Strait echo this sentiment. Mark Chesnutts stature is easily gauged; he has 14 No. 1 hits, 23 top ten singles, four platinum albums and five gold records. If you ask Mark Chesnutt he’ll tell you, it’s the music that has kept me around this long. In a world that sometimes confuses style with substance, Mark Chesnutt possesses both.

Remaining true to himself as a traditional country artist while still keeping up with the ever-changing country landscape.

With chart-toppers like “Pickup Man,” “Third Rock from the Sun,” and “John Deere Green,” and 13 albums and over 20 Top 10 singles to his credit, Joe Diffie has little to prove at this point in his career, yet he still has a fire in his belly to make good country music. A renowned songwriter in his own right, Joe has hits for artists like Tim McGraw, Conway Twitty, and Jo Dee Messina to his credit.

Recently immortalized in the lyrics of Jason Aldean’s hit song “1994” and Chris Young’s “Raised on Country,” Diffie’s legacy is cemented in the annals of country music history.

Joe Diffie is a Grammy and ACM award-winner. He is a member of the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and has been a member of the Grand Ole Opry for over 20 years.

March 28, 2020 Saturday / 7:30pm

Tickets $85 / $75 / $65

BEAUTIFUL—THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Beautiful – The Carole King Musical tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation.

Featuring a stunning array of beloved songs written by Gerry Goffin/Carole King and Barry Mann/Cynthia Weil, including “I Feel The Earth Move,” “One Fine Day,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “You’ve Got A Friend” and the title song, BEAUTIFUL has a book by and Tony® Awardnominee and Academy® Award-nominated writer Douglas McGrath, direction by Marc Bruni, choreography by Josh Prince, and took home two 2014 Tony® Awards and a 2015 Grammy® Award.

QUEENS COLLEGE. SARAH BOCKEL (“CAROLE KING”) AND DYLAN S. WALLACH (“GERRY GOFFIN”)

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April 23, 2020 Thursday / 7:30pm

Tickets $50 / $40 / $30

THE ALLMAN BETTS BAND

The sons of Gregg Allman (Devon Allman) and Dickey Betts (Duane Betts) have joined forces to form The Allman Betts Band. They kicked off their World Tour on March 27, 2019 and sold out twelve of their first eighteen shows. The show features new music, songs from their solo projects and classic Allman Brothers and Gregg Allman tunes in honor of the 50th Anniversary of The Allman Brothers Band.

The new album, slated for release on June 28, 2019, was recorded at the legendary Muscle Shoals Sound Studios and produced by Matt Ross-Spang (Jason Isbell, Margo Price, John Prine and Elvis Presley). Former Allman Brothers Band keyboardist and current Rolling Stones keyboardist, Chuck Leveall, and former Greg Allman Band Hammond B3 player, Peter Levin, both guested on the record.

The Allman Betts Band includes Devon Allman, Duane Betts, Berry Oakley Jr. on bass (son of original Allman Brothers Band bassist Berry Oakley), Johnny Stachela on slide guitar, John Ginty on Hammond B3 (Robert Randolph/Dixie Chicks) and Devon Allman Project percussionists R. Scott Bryan (Sheryl Crow) and John Lum. Additionally, Brotherhood of Light, the “original San Francisco psychedelic show” is providing visuals and lighting for the evening. Brotherhood of Light has worked with The Allman Brothers, Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Led Zeppelin and The Who among others.

May 4, 2020 Monday / 7:30pm

Tickets $70 / $60 / $40

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL

A legendary roster of Grammy® Award winners. A visionary director and a Tony Award®-winning design team. One of the world’s most beloved characters. Turn them loose on stage and what do you get? The bold, original musical The New York Times declares, “BRILLIANT!” “Wonders pour from the stage in a ravishing stream of color and invention” (Time Out New York) as Broadway’s best creative minds reimagine and bring to life the beloved Nickelodeon series with humor, heart and pure theatricality in a neon-sparkly “party for the eyes and ears” (Daily Beast). Be there when SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face catastrophe—until a most unexpected hero rises to take center stage. This “creative explosion” (Broadway.com) is “nothing short of genius” says Theatermania, so bring the entire family to celebrate friendship and cooperation, and learn the power of unity and inclusion.

Get ready to enjoy the “Broadway Extravaganza” (The New Yorker) that New York Magazine calls “effervescent candy-for-the-spirit.” Explore the depths of theatrical innovation in NICKELODEON’S THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, 2018 Best Musical winner of the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards, where the power of optimism really can save the world.

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FILMS AT THE BOLOGNA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

SOUTHERN CIRCUIT The Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers brings the best of new independent film to communities across the South. Experience new independent film – documentaries, narratives and shorts – with filmmakers in attendance for screenings! The Bologna Performing Arts Center is proud to be the only Mississippi Screening Partner for the 2019-2020 Southern Circuit Tour! Stay tuned for the announcement of films and exclusive screening dates.

$5 MOVIE SERIES Each spring and summer, we screen recent releases from your favorite studios, including Disney, Pixar, 20th Century Fox, and Sony Pictures, on the “Big Screen.” All tickets are just $5.00. Movie concessions are also offered, including popcorn and candy favorites. Films will be announced each Spring and Summer.

Visit our website www.bolognapac.com for more information.

BPAC 2019 / 2020 SCHOOL TIME MATINEE SERIES September 24, 2019 Tuesday / 9:30am & 11:30am

DINO-LIGHT DINO-LIGHT, formerly known as Darwin the Dinosaur, was the recipient of the prestigious Jim Henson Foundation Grant and first feature-length theatrical production created and performed by creators Ian Carney and Corbin Popp.

In this original storyline, a famous scientist with magic powers brings a friendly dinosaur to life. When the dinosaur wanders away from home, he discovers a wonderful world full of creatures that light up the darkness and help him find the true meaning of love.

This glow-in-the-dark adventure is visually amazing and has been praised for its cutting edge blend of puppetry, technology and dance by audiences all over the world. Presented by Lightwire Theater.

October 17, 2019 Thursday / 10:00am

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BALLETX BalletX produces original choreography that expands the vocabulary of classical dance for all audiences. Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet company, BalletX unites distinguished choreographers with an outstanding company of world-class dancers to forge new works of athleticism, emotion, and grace. Founded in 2005 by Christine Cox and Matthew Neenan, and now under the direction of Cox as Artistic & Executive Director, BalletX challenges the boundaries of classical ballet by encouraging formal experimentation while preserving rigorous technique. The company is committed to producing new works of the highest quality and integrity that bring the combined visions of choreographers and dancers to life and cultivate in audiences a collective appetite for bold, new dance.

This performance is funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Mississippi Arts Commission.

October 24, 2019 Thursday / 9:30am & 11:30am

MISS NELSON HAS A FIELD DAY

Book, Music & Lyrics By Joan Cushing, Based on the book by Harry Allard and James Marshall From the award-winning playwright/composer who brought you DIARY OF A WORM, A SPIDER & A FLY, comes her fun-filled, musical sequel to MISS NELSON IS MISSING.

Return to Horace B. Smedley School where the Smedley Tornadoes have never won a football game. In fact, they have never even scored a single point!

With such a poor record and a team that is out of control, Coach Armstrong goes bonkers. Kind-hearted Miss Nelson comes to the rescue when she enlists the help of her alter ego, the illtempered Miss Viola Swamp, to coach the team and whip them into shape. Considered by all to be “the meanest substitute teacher in the whole world,” Coach Swamp applies her trademark discipline to the players’ training, demanding tough exercises and no back talk. In the end, the team changes their attitude, pulls together, sharpens their skills, and manages to win the biggest game of the year.

Frolicking football players, a perky cheerleader, a hilarious spatula-wielding cafeteria lady, and an electrifying Viola Swamp, who transforms from the sweet-faced Miss Nelson, all play a special part in this wacky musical – MISS NELSON HAS A FIELD DAY! Presented by Dallas Children’s Theater.

School groups, please contact the Arts Education department at 662.846.4844 for matinee reservations.

January 21, 2020 Tuesday / 9:30am & 11:30am

WALK ON: THE STORY OF ROSA PARKS The tremors of an earthquake were rumbling across America. A new kind of music was making its first appearance on the radio and parents were outraged. While the rhythms of rock and roll were shaking the social fabric of the country, deep down an even more important transformation was about to take place. In Montgomery, Alabama, a determined activist named Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a city bus. The resulting uproar launched the Civil Rights movement and changed our country forever. Walk On: The Story of Rosa Parks weaves together music and drama to tell the story of Rosa Parks from her childhood in rural Alabama to her famous decision to “sit down and be counted.” The play dispels myths about Parks and herprotest as it paints a portrait of complex woman who had to find reconciliation within herself in order to become an effective Civil Right leader. Exciting and inspirational, Walk On: The Story of Rosa Parks shows how the determination of one individual made all the difference in the struggle for freedom and equality in the United States. Presented by Mad River Theater Works.

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February 13, 2020 Thursday / 9:30am & 11:30am

THE SNOWY DAY AND OTHER STORIES

By Jerome Hairston, Based on the book by Ezra Jack Keats

The Snowy Day celebrates the magic and boundless possibilities of the first snowfall! Follow Peter and his friends as they romp and play, starting snow ball fights and making snow angels in this imaginative musical play about the childhood joys and challenges of growing up. Using innovative shadow puppetry, Keats’ treasured characters come to life in this humorous and fun adaptation of Whistle for Willie, Goggles!, A Letter to Amy, and The Snowy Day.

March 25, 2020 Wednesday / 9:30am & 11:30am

PETE THE CAT For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. So the minute the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking. That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth.

But when Jimmy draws a blank in art class during the last week of school, it turns out Pete is the perfect pal to help him out. Together, they set out on a mission to help Jimmy conquer second grade art, and along the way, they both learn a little something new about inspiration. Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!

BPAC 2019 / 2020 SEASON

BENEFITS of membership We are thrilled to celebrate 25 years of the best of arts and entertainment at the Bologna Performing Arts Center! From our Premiere Season in 1995-1996 to today, Annual Members from across the Delta have ensured that award-winning performances continue to come to our region.

Annual Members are individuals whose tax-deductible contributions go directly towards artistic programming and educational outreach opportunities. The Bologna Center counts on Annual Members’ gifts to provide critical funding for all of our programming. Annual Members support arts education activities and performances, provide high-quality master classes and workshops with guest artists, and enable us to present low-cost and free programming throughout the year.

Please consider joining us as an Annual Member of the 25th Anniversary Season at the Bologna Performing Arts Center! It’s easy to sign up. Simply fill out the form or go on our website www.bolognapac.com/support if you wish to donate online. Please call (662) 846-4624 with any questions. We are grateful for your support!

The last 24 years would not have been possible without our community’s support. We are grateful to you and hope you will continue to be a part of the arts of the Bologna Performing Arts Center.

Cameo $75

Director $500

Ticketing priority

“Same Seating” benefits

Advance notification of events at the Bologna Center

Admission to the Patron’s Lounge before Main Stage performances and during intermission

Two additional Main Stage season ticket packages (total 4)

Plus all previous benefits

Artist “Meet and Greet” opportunities

Recognition on website

Supporting Role $150

Producer $1000

Invitation to the 2019-2020 Annual Reception

One reserved Parking Pass

Recognition in printed theater playbills

Recognition on Annual Member plaque in Jeff Ross Capwell Lobby

Membership pin

Two additional passes to Movie Series (total 4)

Plus all previous benefits

Plus all previous benefits

Headliner $300

VIP $3000

BPAC Appreciation Gift Two passes to all Movie Series

Two Main Stage season ticket packages

Plus all previous benefits

Invitation to any Special Events Plus all previous benefits

Executive Producer $6000+

Additional reserved parking pass

Two additional passes to Movie Series (total 6) Plus all previous benefits

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