DO IT AT COTUIT: Winter/Spring 2022

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR David Kuehn BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kathie Lynch Nutting, President Mark Wright, Vice President Alan Hidenfelter, Treasurer Graham Silliman, Secretary Ken Alsman Susan Andersen Michael Dunford Melinda Gallant Spencer Hallett Susan Hamilton Sharon Hawkins Ashley LaCroix Carl Lopes Don Megathlin Robin Joyce Miller Michael Princi John Sargent Lee Smith Juliane Soprano DIRECTOR EMERITUS James T. Hoeck

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION Kim M. Baker ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Joanne Coyle BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS MANAGER Michael Ernst DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Margeaux Weber DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT Kim Zaniboni DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION Christine Ernst EDUCATION ADMINISTRATOR Leah Maxwell

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YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMMING ADMINISTRATOR Denise Steiger

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CAPE COD CAN Malissa Kenney MARKETING MANAGER Annie Labins GRAPHIC DESIGN/WEBSITE Daniel Fontneau ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING AND PRODUCTION Jason Mellin STAGE MANAGER/PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Tara Galvin BLACK BOX STAGE MANAGER/ TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Erin Trainor PATRON SERVICES MANAGER Ira Mendoza BOX OFFICE AND GALLERY ASSOCIATE Jayna Simpson EXHIBITIONS SPECIALIST L. Michelle Law

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Past Present Future

A conversation with Executive Director David Kuehn and Board President Kathie Lynch Nutting.

DK: Kathie, it’s been two years since we published a programming magazine.

What are some of the high and low points from your perspective?

KLN: I think from my perspective the biggest high point is that we are still here and we are thriving again. There’s so much going on. There’s so much planned for 2022, and thinking about what’s coming up, I’m just beyond thrilled. Yet there is still an overriding sense of questioning what the future is going to bring and what the new normal looks like. And I think we still have a long road, but we certainly did end last year on a positive note.

DK: Absolutely, and you know, we’re just about to begin the rehearsal process again for Tommy. I’ll never forget the week we completely shut down because it was the week Tommy was to open.

We thought we’d just have to push it to the Summer of 2020. Did you ever question whether or not we’d actually make it?

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KLN: I did.

DK: Yeah, me too. Me too. I remember a couple of our 6 a.m. phone calls.

KLN: I don’t know that you and I had ever talked before. At 6 a.m.

DK: The one thing that kept me going was that I felt such support from the community and our donors and our volunteers. And even though it was a difficult time for everyone, we and our supporters did not lose sight of our belief in the value of what we do for our community, the value of arts and culture, especially in trying times.

KLN: It was really overwhelming.

Our community stepped up in a big way. Our donors did, and people were renewing memberships when there was nothing for them to come and see. It was just incredible support. I’ve always said that if the Center wasn’t here, people would miss it desperately, and we all got a sense of what it was like to not have the Center because there was nothing to attend. There were no

social events. There were no parties.

There were no plays, no musicals, no concerts. And when we could finally start gathering back together, I could sense the excitement. And yes, people were being careful, and we were requiring masks and now vaccinations– but people were so thrilled to be able to come back here and enjoy a performance, or learn something by taking a class. They were also thrilled to see people and to be around people who had the same kind of commitment to the Arts.

DK: Yeah, that comment just reminded me of the very first week we shut down.

Michele Colley and Amy Canaday got a crew of people together who wanted to come in and make masks, and there were four people in the gallery on regular shifts sewing hundreds and hundreds of masks. It’s one of the things I was proud of…as freaked out as we were, we didn’t let anything paralyze us. We were at the forefront in terms of bold decision making. We

immediately decided we needed to completely reconfigure the main theater room. We took all of the seating and risers out. We got ourselves positioned to be as flexible as possible to keep moving forward.

KLN: Absolutely. We made a lot of very, very difficult decisions when the shutdown started. I think the fact that we did those things for the first six-to-nine months positioned us to be where we are today. Got us through the worst of 2020. Got us through a really difficult first half of the year that was 2021. And then as things started to reopen, we had people in place. You and the staff worked incredibly hard having the theaters and the education spaces ready for audiences and students to come back. It was an incredible effort.

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opportunity. Things like the investment we put in the theater’s streaming recording capacity. We basically have a television studio in the booth now and you know, when we first started using these things, we were awful. The quality was terrible. And now we just have a whole team of folks that raised our quality to a highly professional level, bringing live experiences to people around the world. And we dipped our toe in outdoor performance and now have a lot of plans this summer that are very exciting.

KLN: And don’t forget that Marjorie and Lynne McGraw purchased an Art Bus that will finally allow us to develop a truly robust outreach program.

DK: I can’t wait to see that bus driving all over the Cape with Jackie Reeves’ beautiful mural advertising Cotuit Center for the Arts!

KLN: Back to your point about streaming and technology – It’s incredible to me that an artist like Tom Rush, who told the audience the Center is one of his top 3 favorite venues in the world, performed 3 sold-out shows in December AND we sold over 500 streaming tickets for that live show.

More people are going to get to see all of our shows now because of what you all set up and worked on and developed for this streaming avenue.

DK: It’s exciting to think about the future, and we’ve had time to reinvigorate, reassess and learn. In leading the organization, I try to make sure that we’re in a constant state of improvement, that we’re being good stewards of the budgets, and that we implement new plans that will set us up to have a really bright future for years to come some day after you and I pass 4 | Do It at Cotuit

the torch. We have agreed that we will leave at the same time, right?

KLN: Right!

DK: So what are you most excited about for 2022?

KLN: I’m really excited that the cast of Tommy is going to get to show this incredible work. I’m also excited that if I’m not in town for it, I’ll get to watch it via streaming, which is exciting, but in all seriousness what I’m most excited about is that we’re here.

The organization is stronger for all of what we’ve gone through. The staff and leadership team that you have put together over the last 18 months are just incredible, believe in the mission, and can execute it. I truly believe the future for the center is very, very bright.

DK: The sky’s the limit. I hear you.

And so, whatever the person who’s reading this is here for, whether you just picked up the book and you’re checking us out for the first time, or you’re here for a performance, or you’re about to take a class, or join as a volunteer or a member, we hope you continue as a meaningful part of our family. We are so full of appreciation for everyone.

KLN: Absolutely, you know, I would love to thank everybody personally who helped us get to this point because it truly took an army. From our donors, to our members, to our staff, our teachers, patrons, students, our board members who believed in the mission and helped us make some tough decisions.

Everybody who makes up this family. I would just love to thank each and every one of them personally.

DK & KLN: Thank you for your continuing support, and here’s to a great 2022 season!

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THEATER PROGRAMMING It’s showtime! We’ve got something for everyone planned for this year. ______________________________

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THEATER SPOTLIGHT Get ready to rock... we are presenting The Who’s Tommy! _______________________________

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CONCERT & SPECIAL EVENT PROGRAMMING Concerts for all musical tastes and lots of fun events. _______________________________

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EVENT SPOTLIGHT Twisted Broadway... our musical fundraiser. _______________________________

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EDUCATION SPOTLIGHT Denise Steiger, our Youth & Family Program Administrator.

GALLERY PROGRAMMING A feast for the eyes and mind, all year long.

GALLERY SPOTLIGHT Jayna Simpson, photographer and Gallery Associate extraordinaire. _______________________________

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SUPPORT ART

Find out about the benefits of membership. _______________________________

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ILLUMINATE A look at the Black Lives Matter series. _______________________________

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INSPIRE Do it. For Cotuit. David is taking the annual cycling fundraiser to new heights.

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PROUST QUESTIONNAIRE With writer/actor Miranda Jonte. _______________________________

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COCKTAILS COTUIT STYLE Try some of our potent potables! _______________________________

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SNAPSHOTS FROM 2019 Some photos of how we “Do it. At Cotuit.”

EDUCATE All aboard the Marjorie-Lynne Art Bus! _______________________________ ENTERTAIN Erin Trainor, The Person Behind the Curtain in the Black Box.

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2022 THEATER SEASON

Mainstage DEATH AND THE MAIDEN

by Ariel Dorfman January 27 – February 13 Set in the early 1990’s, a man has recently been appointed a Minister of Justice, and his committee is charged with investigating human rights atrocities committed by the previous regime. His wife was a victim of those atrocities 15 years earlier. An unexpected visitor, a doctor, may or may not be one of her tormentors. We hope to see you at this thought-provoking play that explores themes of remembering, believing, forgiving, justice, and revenge.

SILVER THREADS

Conceived by Sonia Schonning and Marcia Wytrwal based on the music of Linda Ronstadt June 1 – 19 A musical revue tribute to Linda Ronstadt celebrating the long — and surprisingly diverse — career of one of the all-time greats of rock music.

Cape-based female vocalists Marcia Wytrwal, Sonia Schonning, and Sara Sneed take turns as lead singer, backed by a four-piece band led by longtime musical director Robert Wilder.

VICTOR/VICTORIA

by Blake Edwards, Music by Henry Mancini, Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse July 21 – August 14

by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff March 17 – April 3 In jazz-age Paris, singer Victoria Grant struggles Based on the iconic 1969 rock concept album, The to make ends meet. With some help from her flamboyant friend Toddy, Victoria ultimately Who’s Tommy is an exhilarating story of hope, achieves stardom by masquerading as a man, healing, and the human spirit. The story of the “Count Victor Grazinski,” who performs as a pinball-playing, deaf, dumb, and blind boy who triumphs over his adversities has inspired, amazed, female impersonator. When macho businessman and puzzled audiences for more than 40 years. This King Marchan develops feelings for “Victor” five-time Tony Award-winning musical features an and Victoria reciprocates, comic hijinks ensue. exhilarating score that is timeless in its appeal. You Musical numbers include “Le Jazz Hot,” “You won’t want to miss this theatrical rock & roll event! and Me,” “Paris By Night,” and “Crazy World.”

The Who’s TOMMY

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photo by Jayna Simpson

PIANO MEN 2: A Musical Tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John

Conceived by Michael Dunford based on the music of Billy Joel and Elton John August 18 – September 4 A sequel to the sold-out smash 2021 Cotuit Center for the Arts original musical revue, Piano Men 2 promises even more music of two of Rock and Roll’s most talented and iconic musicians, Billy Joel and Elton John. Featuring favorites from Piano Men 1 and added songs from these two all-star artists who have sold over 100 million albums. Produced by Michael Dunford with the return of the All-Star Band, including singers John Connelly, Anthony Teixeira, and Gabrielle Rosson.

Jekyll and Hyde

Book and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, Music by Frank Wildhorn October 6 – October 23 Based on the classic story by Robert Louis Stevenson, this is an evocative tale of two men–one, a doctor, passionate and romantic; the other, a terrifying madman–and two women–one, beautiful and trusting; the other, beautiful and trusting only herself–both women in love with the same man and both unaware of his dark

secret. A devoted man of science, Dr. Henry Jekyll is driven to find a chemical breakthrough that can solve some of mankind’s most challenging medical dilemmas. Rebuffed by the powers that be, he decides to make himself the subject of his own experimental treatments, accidentally unleashing his inner demons along with the man that the world would come to know as Mr. Hyde.

The Sound of Music

Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, Music by Richard Rogers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II November 22 – December 18 This inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision. The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world’s most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do Re Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars.

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2022 BLACK BOX THEATER Shirley Valentine

February 24 – March 13 Written by Willy Russell Presented by Kristin and Jay Stewart Shirley Valentine fries chips and eggs, talks to her walls, and keeps house for her indifferent husband and grown children. She is suddenly given the chance for an adventure in Greece in this laughout-loud comedy of self discovery and rebirth. Will Shirley go to Greece...?

St. Francis

June 2 – June 18 Written by Miranda Jonté Presented by Jason Mellin and Miranda Jonté When Tessa learns her no-kill dog shelter faces eviction, she does everything in her power to find housing for her dogs. Between this, her high school sweetheart returning to town, and her penchant for fistfights with animal abusers, the pressure is mounting. Her last hope is to ask her estranged father for money to save the dogs, and ultimately, herself.

Wait Until Dark

July 14 – July 31 Written by Frederick Knott Directed by Erin Trainor Susy Hendrix is caught in the machinations of three conmen who descend on her apartment one night.

She must find a way to turn her greatest weakness into her decisive advantage.

Circle Mirror Transformation

August 18 – September 4 Written by Annie Baker Directed by Celia Krefter Five people taking part in a community center acting class learn how key honesty and vulnerability are for an actor and for a human being.

Moonlight and Magnolias

September 22 – October 9 Written by Ron Hutchison Directed by Steve Ross Tempers flare and peanuts fly in this comedy about three men locked in office desperately trying to rewrite the script of Gone with the Wind before the film succumbs to disaster.

Cry it Out

October 27 – November 13 Written by Molly Smith Metzler Directed by Mary Arnault New mothers Jessie and Lina strike up a surprising friendship, interrupted by a newcomer from the mansions on the hill.

Stupid Fucking Bird

December 1 – December 18 Written by Aaron Posner Directed by Jason Mellin Con has the answers: to life, to being with the love of his life, to the purpose of theater. If only anybody would listen to him in this “homage” to Chekov.

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Theater Spotlight

A deaf, dumb, and blind boy’s journey from pain to triumph is a sensory-defying rock and roll experience.

Are you ready to rock…this time for real? After a full year’s delay, The Who’s Tommy is finally coming to the Main Stage!

This high-energy, hard-rocking musical was originally set to open on March 19, 2020 and was already highly anticipated—in fact, Tommy was the first Cotuit production to completely sell out before opening. The cast, crew, and band had put in weeks of hard work and were ready to dazzle audiences. Unfortunately, we all know the end to this story: barely a week before opening night, the nationwide COVID lockdown forced us to close the Center and cancel our 2020 production of Tommy.

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Now, one very long year later, director Tristan DiVincenzo, musical director Michael Dunford, and vocal director Marcia Wytrwal are thrilled to be bringing The Who’s Tommy to the Main Stage at last. “It’s going to be an amazing multi-media production, featuring the same full band from the Center’s smash hit original production Piano Men,” said DiVincenzo. “We have some incredible new talent premiering alongside well-known Cape favorites!”

Based on the iconic 1969 rock concept album, The Who’s Tommy is an exhilarating story of hope, healing, and the human spirit. The story of the pinball-

Actor Wil Moser plays TOMMY in the Cotuit Center for the Arts production of THE WHO’S TOMMY

playing, deaf, dumb, and blind boy who triumphs over his adversities has inspired, amazed, and puzzled audiences for more than 40 years.

Tommy included indelible songs such as “I’m Free,” “See Me, Feel Me,” and, of course, “Pinball Wizard.” The album was an

immediate hit and has sold more than 20 million copies worldwide.

The album was translated to the stage by theatrical wizard Des McAnuff, creating a high-energy, one-of-a-kind musical that went on to win 5 Tony Awards.

THE WHO’S TOMMY will be performed on the Main Stage Theater March 17–April 3, 2022.

Thursday–Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:00pm.

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2022 CONCERTS Special EvenTS Concerts, galas, masquerades, and more! We’ve got an incredible lineup of music and special events planned for 2022. Check our website at artsonthecape.org/explore for event dates and more information.

Winter Magic with Rich archer Bruce Marshall Band Brendan Princi presents: Some Sunny Songs from the Salty Side Classic Jazz visions pretendica ft. Little Star KENTUCKY Derby Gala Twisted Broadway Olli soikkeli Bob Dylan Birthday Bash scamps comedy Entertainment Tonight!

George Gritzbach Band Melissa Errico Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival 16 | Do It at Cotuit

Woods Hole Film Festival Provincetown Jazz Festival Giants of Jazz Marilyn Maye Brazen Belles Burlesque Art & Souls Masquerade Ball Suede Zoë Lewis Tom Rush Matt Nakoa Black Lives Matter series with Robin and Jim Miller Wine and Music Wednesday ...AnD SO MUCH MORE!

marilyn maye

Pretendica bruce marshall band

kENTUCKy derby gala

melissa errico

Brazen belles burlesque

suede george gritzbach band

Black Lives matter series

twisted broadway

Tom Rush

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Event Spotlight

Don’t miss Twisted Broadway!

A benefit concert performance on May 11, 2022 Twisted Broadway is a spin off of Broadway Backwards, which is an annual celebration where men sing Musical Theatre songs originally written for women and vice versa. Broadway Backwards began as a NYC grassroots concert performed in 2006. Regular CCftA performers John Weltman and Tedi Marsh are producing the show this year for the third time (2021 was remote, of course) as a fundraiser with all proceeds benefiting the Center. Tedi says “It is pure fun to interpret songs that we will never be cast in. Watching the imagination of Cotuit Center for the Arts’ performers, and the audience’s reaction, is truly the highpoint of this production. Not to mention, in our own small grass roots way, we fundraise for this very worthy cause, our local Art Center, in the same spirit Broadway Backwards benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community.

The Center’s version of the concept came from John Weltman. “I came up with the idea of doing twisted Broadway three years ago because I had seen many videos of Broadway backwards, presented by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS on YouTube. I thought it was a wonderful way to gather some of the Cape’s finest performers where male singers would interpret classically female songs differently and women would interpret classically male songs differently. An interesting bit of trivia – after we announced the show we received a cease-and-desist letter from Broadway Cares, advising us that they never authorized the use of Broadway Backwards. However, in this instance, so long as we didn’t market it after this performance as Broadway Backwards, they allowed us to continue using the name for the first year.

And that’s how Broadway Backwards became Twisted Broadway!

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Education Spotlight

WELCOME, DENISE! Meet Denise Steiger, our new Youth & Family Programs Administrator.

Where are you from, Denise?

I am a native Floridian, born and raised on the Gulf Coast in Sarasota.

How did you come to the Cape?

My husband Matt was offered a job designing underwater robots at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute. He brought me for my first visit to the Cape in the summer of 2020. We fell in love with the natural environment, the small-town vibe, and creative energy. It was clear to both of us that we wanted to move here long-term to raise a family.

What are you most excited about in 2022 for the Center?

Youth and family programs! I am most excited about engaging more young people at the Center. More specifically, I am really grateful to be at the helm of our Art Bus outreach in local Title I schools and expanded kids summer programming.

What do you do when you are not at the Center?

When I am not at the Center, you can find me exploring outside, renovating my house, cooking, plant-tending, or dog-snuggling.

Tell us about your family.

I live with my immediate family–my husband Matt and my two dogs June and Reggie. Matt is a kind, composed, hilarious, and curious human. June is a rescue pit bull that loves peanut butter above all else. Reg is a pound hound that enjoys chasing, but somehow never catching, squirrels and rabbits.

Do you have any special talents?

Even though physical competition is not my strong suit, I am ridiculously good at hula hooping.

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2022 gALLERY eXHIBITS

Winter Art: In a Mood January 22 - March 5 Opening Reception January 22 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Printmakers of Cape Cod _______ Orfeo Fabbri/ Lisa Bryson March 12 - April 24 Opening Reception March 12 3:00pm - 5:00pm

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Garden Variety an open juried exhibit

Open Juried Exhibit: Garden Variety May 7 - June 11

_______ Cape Cod CAN: The Nature of Color April 23 - June 11 Opening Reception for both exhibits May 15 3:00pm-5:00pm

Piece by Piece VI June 18 - July 31 Opening Reception and Installation Event June 18 5:00pm

Jackie Reeves, Definitely, Maybe

Piece by Piece finished project from 2017

photo by L. Michelle Law

Jackie Reeves: Best Laid Plans _______ Open Juried Exhibit: A Little Sketchy August 6 - September 11 Opening Reception August 6 3:00pm -5:00pm

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Brian Rutenberg _______

Brian Rutenberg, Low Dense

Mike Wright September 17 - October 29 Opening Reception September 17 3:00pm-5:00pm

Annual Member, Student, and Faculty Exhibit _______ Small Works = Big Joy Annual Holiday Pop-Up Exhibit November 5 - December 24 Opening Reception November 5 3:00pm-5:00pm

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Gallery Spotlight

Jayna Simpson If you’ve stopped by the box office or called the Center sometime since July 2021, chances are you’ve spoken to Jayna Simpson, our Box Office and Gallery Associate. In a few short months, Jayna has become an invaluable asset to CCftA, serving as concierge to our visitors, documenter of events, and member of the Curatorial Committee. She comes to us a recent graduate from Marymount Manhattan College with a BFA in Arts with a double major in Photography and Business and concentration in Media and Arts Management. We are so pleased she is here!

Jayna, how did you find your way to Cotuit Center for the Arts?

I was lucky enough to find my way to CCftA by applying for volunteer opportunities. I had recently graduated from college and was looking for something in my field. David reviewed my application and offered me a position at the Center instead!

Members of the CCftA staff wear a variety of artistic hats. How do you express your creativity?

I express my creativity in taking photographs for the Center! I love being behind the camera and capturing great moments whether it be in performances, in the gallery, or of our patrons!

What is your favorite part about being involved at the Center?

There is too much to choose from! From the beautifully curated gallery, to the spectacular performances and wonderful classes, we really do offer it all here at the Center!

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Behind the Scenes with Jason Mellin

Jonah Erdman, Jim Gilbert, and Sara Colvin checking the angles before a performance of Elf

After closing in March of 2020, Cotuit Center for the Arts was eager to find a way to keep bringing musical and theatrical performances to our audiences in a time when we couldn’t be together.

To that end, we invested in several high definition streaming cameras to capture what was going on at the Center for home audiences. Since the crowds have returned, we have continued improving our streaming experience, and now have a dedicated team making both recorded and livestreamed versions of our concerts and plays with six cameras and a dedicated livestream station in our booth.

Last December, we broke records by selling over 500 streaming tickets to a live performance of Tom Rush and Matt Nakoa. Since many viewers are watching with friends and family, that means

somewhere between 800-1200 people were watching the broadcast, in addition to the 180 live viewers at the sold-out show at the Center. That’s as many people as could attend almost two full weekends in person!

Cotuit Center for the Arts will always be a home for live, in-person entertainment.

We firmly believe there is no substitute for the live experience, but our new equipment and our phenomenal Stream Team will let us provide the next best thing for anyone who cannot be with us at the Center. The next time you can’t make it to a live showing, or if you just want your friends and family to know all about your favorite home for music and theater on the Cape, why not try one of our livestreams or on demand performances? Finally you can Do It without being @ Cotuit!

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The enter Circle We would like to thank our Center Circle members and sponsors for their generous contributions.

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ART BUS! Cotuit Center for the Arts has reached another long-term goal– the acquisition of an educational outreach bus to bring creative experiences to the most underserved in our community!

The Marjorie-Lynne Art Bus was purchased in 2021 through a generous gift from Marjorie and Lynne McGraw. Since acquiring the mobile classroom, the full exterior of the bus has been customized with a mural by esteemed local artist Jackie Reeves. In lieu of traditional seating, the bus interior contains an artmaking workspace as well as an organized shelving system that stores art supplies, creative reuse materials diverted from the landfill, and activity kits to be distributed for continued artmaking at home. The Art Bus has already supported oncampus events including Family Days, gallery events, and theater performances.

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obstacles for our local schools.

In responsive support, the Art Bus will bring teaching artists, materials, and guided art activities free-of-cost to elementary schools within 25 miles of the Center that receive schoolwide Title I funding (at least 40% of families live under the federal poverty line). The outreach program will support art classes during the day, art clubs after school, and family engagement events in the evenings and on weekends.

FAMILY EVENTS The bus will also pop up at CCftA and local community centers for public evening and weekend events to serve local families on the Cape.

ART & NATURE POP-UPS Cotuit Center for the Arts is collaborating with Get Outside Cape Cod to utilize the Art Bus

to increase access to positive outdoor experiences in nature by offering local families seasonal Art & Nature Pop-Up events during weekends in 2022. We will partner with select parks and conservation lands, highlighting local natural environments by utilizing them as outdoor classrooms for teaching and learning. Families attending Art & Nature Pop-Ups will experience guided walks and connected hands-on artmaking activities for both kids and adults that focus on the local flora and fauna of our incredible place Cape Cod.

PRIVATE EVENTS The Art Bus is available to pop-up at your private event! Inquire about details and pricing for your customized experience. All proceeds supplement our outreach programs.

SUPPORT To ensure the long-term financial sustainability of Art Bus initiatives and provide access to those traditionally underserved by arts-based and outdoor education programs, we seek to vary and expand our support from a variety of granting organizations, private donors, community foundations, and local corporations.

Pilot programming for the Art Bus is supported by our generous sponsors the Horizon Foundation, the Further Forward Foundation, Marjorie McGraw and Lynne McGraw.

Interested in sponsoring more Art Bus pop-up events for kids and families on the Cape? Visit artsonthecape.org/donate to financially support our outreach programming.

CONTACT Denise Steiger Youth & Family Programs Administrator she/her/hers denise@cotuitcenterforthearts.org

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The Person Behind the Curtain

by Jason Mellin

For over ten years, one of Cotuit’s unsung heroes is our resident figure behind the curtain, Black Box Technical Director Erin Trainor. She started working there in 2011 with Christmas Punch, back when the theater was more or less still a house with one very dark room.

She has been the TD for five years now, and has a better understanding than anyone of what makes the shows in the Vivian and Morton Sigel Black Box Theater special: “The fact that we’re willing to do shows that are either new and haven’t been done before or things that push the boundaries a bit. We do shows that you wouldn’t see on the main stage.”

She also has a handle on what makes the audience experience

special: “The intimacy of it is really great. I think the audience has a more… a more visceral experience in the Black Box… the audience is so close it feels like they are part of the show.”

Working in the Vivian and Morton Sigel Black Box Theater is not without its challenges.

When the renovations to the current theater were complete, it took time to adjust to the much more live sound and the new lighting grid with its various generations of instruments.

But the trade off is worth it. As Erin noted, “What I love about working in there is its flexibility, changing where we can perform in the space.” She doesn’t even mind having to reorient the lighting instruments between every show (“Especially now that I have a taller ladder!”).

It’s been years since Erin has had the time to direct anything herself in the Black Box, but that is changing in 2022. She will be producing Frederick Knott’s 1966 thriller, Wait Until Dark. Those familiar with the play or the 1967 film starring Audrey Hepburn will remember the story of Susy Hendrix, a blind woman desperately trying to outwit the three conmen who try to upend her life searching for a doll filled with smuggled heroin. The show is known especially for its edge-of-your-seat last ten minutes.

The show is seldom produced on Cape Cod these days, but serendipity led Erin to it several years ago. “I first discovered it when I was at an antique store in Dennis that had a giant bin of old playbills. I was picking through them and it caught my eye and I flipped through it and read what it was about and said, I like this! I get a lot of pleasure in freaking people out!”

Wait Until Dark is going to have a brand new seating arrangement and unique set for the Black Box. Erin is excited for the challenge, saying that every show brings its unique problems and ideas and “it would be boring otherwise!”

Audiences will have to wait until June to see Wait Until Dark in our Black Box, but until then there are a wide variety of fantastic shows lined up with Erin in the booth. Asked what she enjoys most about her position, she said something that sums up how most of us feel about working at Cotuit Center for the Arts: “I just enjoy the oddity of it all.”

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“WE STAND IN SOLIDARITY. WE WANT TO BE BETTER. WE NEED TO LISTEN.” “We stand in solidarity. We want to be better. We need to listen.” In the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder, with these resolutions in mind, The Center sought to offer our stage as a platform for the Black Lives Matter series: a series of consciousness-raising events and conversations, created and hosted by artists, poets, educators, and ardent Center members Robin and Jim Miller.

The 5-part program kicked off in August 2020 with a presentation of “Restoring My African Soul,” a multi-media performance addressing an artist’s struggle from black shame to African American pride through art and poetry. Subjects included slavery, the Civil Rights movement, and racial harmony. Each installment in the series concluded with a Q&A session to bring audiences into the conversation.

The Millers explored a new topic each month with the goal of

engaging the local community in conversations and cultural experiences surrounding the specific challenges of racial diversity and inclusion on the Cape. Subjects included “Restoring My African Soul,” “The Negro Speaks: Langston Hughes,” “Black Lives Matter in the Soul of America,” “Black Children Matter: Discovering African American History,” “Black Music Matters – And All That Jazz,” “Black Churches Matter: this Far by Faith,” and “Coming Black to Cape Cod – Black History of Cape Cod.” The first presentation of 2022, titled “Black Art Matters: Master Artists Tell Our Story,” will take place on Friday, February 18 at 7:30pm.

A recent appointment to the CCftA Board of Directors, Robin Miller retired from the NYC school system after a little more than 30 successful and joyous years of teaching. She was a special education teacher for the first half

of her career and ended as a celebrated art educator. During her years as a teacher of visual arts, Robin became a facilitator for NYC’s Blueprint for the Arts and earned the honors of both NYC and NY State Region 8 Art Educator of the Year. She has conducted art workshops for teachers across the city in many venues, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and MoMA – The Museum of Modern Art. In 1992, she created a print ad for Pepsi honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. under the pseudonym “r.j. scribbles.”

The focus of much of Robin’s work is the African/African American experience. She is currently a resident artist at the Zion Union Heritage Museum in Hyannis, MA where her mixed media collage works of art are exhibited. In 2018, Robin and her husband, James W. Miller, published The Faithful Journey – From Slavery to Presidency, a revised and more comprehensive edition of their first book, Rhythms of a Faithful Journey.

Together, they perform and conduct Race Relationship workshops. In 2015, Robin published Who Do You Say That I Am? – A Man Called Jesus.

James Miller, who retired after 30+ successful years in banking, has always been a poet. In fact, his work was a great inspiration to his wife, Robin J. Miller, who later developed as a poet.

Together, the two perform cultural arts

presentations and are a part of the Zion Union Heritage Museum family.

Kathie Lynch Nutting, CCftA Board President, expressed gratitude to Robin and Jim “for developing this series for us – they are such a passionate and artistic couple, and I have no doubt they will help our community engage in challenging, overdue, important, and ultimately enlightening conversations.”

Robin added, “We are excited that “Coming Black to Cape Cod” now has 1,256 views, “Black Children Matter” has 797, and “Black Churches Matter” has 646–and the number of views continues to grow.”

“This series is done with love and respect for a culture and people who have been devalued throughout the world,” says Robin. “We do this work to honor our heritage and enlighten people, even as we learn from each project. Our hope is that viewers will attain new information and expand their perspectives on the lives of all people. In truth, we are one race – The Human Race.” Thank you, Robin and Jim, for your vision, talent, and support. Readers, please visit our Cotuit on Demand YouTube channel to enjoy recordings of past installments in the Black Lives Matter series, or visit our website for more information and tickets to upcoming conversations with the Millers.

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“OUR HOPE IS THAT VIEWERS WILL ATTAIN NEW INFORMATION AND EXPAND THEIR PERSPECTIVES ON THE LIVES OF ALL PEOPLE. IN TRUTH, WE ARE ONE RACE - THE HUMAN RACE.”

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PROUST QUESTIONNAIRE TU LE FAIS. À COTUIT.

Physical: my small stature Non-physical: my tenacity What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

Impatience.

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

Disrespecting others’ time.

What is your greatest extravagance? Donuts.

What is your favorite journey?

The one from the green room to the stage.

What do you most dislike about your appearance? I don’t! I like my human costume!

What do you consider the most over-rated virtue? Good breeding.

MIRANDA JONTÉ She played the lead in the web series Teacher of the Year, and is the writer and performer for two Black Box shows. It’s time we ask her the really important questions...

What is your greatest fear?

Regretting chances I didn’t take. And sharks.

What is your current state of mind?

Far too amused with myself.

What is your favorite occupation? The one I’m currently in: actor. (Unless you mean what I enjoy being occupied by, and that would be reading a book and spooning a dog or cat).

What historical figure do you most identify with? Any artist who got fed up and forged their own way.

Which living person do you most admire?

Jimmy Carter walks the walk.

Who is your favorite fictional hero?

Enzo in The Art of Racing in the Rain.

Who are your real-life heroes?

Those who work in animal rescue.

What is your most treasured possession?

The teddy bear my father got me when I was 9yrs old, or my grandfather’s yellow blanket with the silky edges.

When and where were you happiest?

Traveling across the US in my van, pet-sitting for cats and dogs in every state.

What is your most obvious characteristic?

On what occasion do you lie? When it spares the feelings of someone with no impact on others.

Which words or phrases do you most over-use?

‘F*&^ING GO!!!’ (I drive a lot) If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? More generosity of spirit.

What do you consider your greatest achievement? Overhauling my mindset of negativity to one of gratitude. It’s a nice place to live.

Where would you like to live?

Washington State and Cape Cod! What is the quality you most admire in a man?

Integrity.

What is the quality you most admire in a woman? Integrity.

What is it you most dislike?

Truffle oil and elitism.

What do you value most in your friends?

Non-judgment and honesty. I can, and have, told them everything.

How would you like to die? Outside, happy.

If you were to die and come back as a person or an animal, what do you think it would be?

A dog, of course.

If you could choose an object to come back as, what would you choose? A book.

What is your motto, the words you live by or that mean a lot to you?

Who you are is your word.

Who has been the greatest influence on you?

My acting teachers, my closest friends, and my dog, AP Creed.

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Cocktails Cotuit Style

We are happy to offer adult beverages at our performances, and many of our patrons have come to look forward to interesting signature cocktails that often tie in with one of our shows. We thought we’d share some of our recent favorites to enjoy at home – just remember to raise your glass to us when you do!

The Buddylicious We took the classic Old Fashioned and put our own twist on it. This cocktail was featured for our holiday show, ELF. Buddy, the elf, loves maple syrup, so we decided to add some to the cocktail.

The Torment A new take on the classic Gin Fizz–this cocktail was designed for our production of Death and the Maiden.

Ingredients: • 1½ oz of your favorite gin • 1 tbsp fresh orange juice • Ginger Ale • Rosemary sprig • 3 or 4 cranberries

Ingredients: • 2 oz bourbon • ½ tsp maple syrup • 1 tsp water • Angostura bitters • Orange slices Add maple syrup, bitters and 1 orange slice to a cocktail glass and muddle the ingredients together. Add the bourbon, water and ice. Shake, strain into a rock glass, and garnish with Luxardo maraschino cherries.

Fill cocktail glass with ice. Pour gin, orange juice, and cranberry juice over ice. Stir gently, then top off with ginger ale. Garnish with rosemary and cranberries if desired.

Now sit back and enjoy.

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