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MAR. '19 V. 10, NO.7
THE OUTRAGEOUSLY FUNNY BROADWAY SMASH!
MONTY PYTHON’S
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IN WE SHALL OVERCOME READ OUR EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW INSIDE
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The number above surprises many people. $12,468 is the daily cost—
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$12,468
yes, daily cost–to operate the Gallo Center for the Arts.
What does it cover? Well, essentially, virtually every single thing needed to run the Center every day of the week, regardless of
whether there is a show in the building, or whether we’re open or
closed: utilities, cleaning, light bulbs, insurance, security services,
staff salaries, paper towels, major and minor repairs, debt service,
floor wax, laundry, stage maintenance, paint and more. It’s a whole
lot of stuff, is what it is. Not included in that number are the variable fees and accompanying costs we pay artists.
Here’s another example. Recently all of our carpeting and furniture upholstery were cleaned. This is an every-other-year project made
necessary because about 200,000 people come through the Center each season. The cost comes to more than $5,000 every time this cleaning is done.
The revenue needed to partially cover the costs of operating the
Center comes primarily from ticket sales; income from rentals to our resident companies and other organizations; interest income from
the Center’s endowment fund (in effect, our savings account); and,
contributions from the wonderful donors who support this non-profit organization with gifts of all sizes, people who recognize that these revenue sources alone do not add up to $12,468 per day. Keep in mind that unlike many other performing arts venues, the Center receives no support from a university, municipality or any other government entity.
Can I ask you a favor? March is “Arts Madness” month at the
Center. We’ll be very visible in asking for your support. Please
think about that $12,468. Think about $12,468 x 365. And then
think about what the Gallo Center means to our community, what a wonderful treasure it is.
You’ll know what to do, and we will thank and reward you for it. Sincerely,
Amber Flores
Director of Development
Foundation & Annual Giving aflores@galloarts.org
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e Shall Overcome: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King,
“Two years ago, I performed a full classical recital with Jessye
Jr. explores the African American musical traditions that have
Norman in France on a Thursday,” Sneed recalled, without an iota
inspired generations of civil rights activists, interwoven with segments
of bravado. “On Friday, I flew to Detroit to play with Aretha Franklin,
of Dr. King’s recorded speeches. With this critically-acclaimed
and then on Saturday morning, I flew to Toronto to sing background
production, creator Damien Sneed has outdone himself by combining
for Diana Ross. That was a crazy moment, going from Jessye to
gospel, classical, jazz, Broadway and spirituals—from Aretha Franklin
Aretha to Diana in one weekend.”
to Wynton Marsalis; Duke Ellington to Stevie Wonder; Nina Simone to “It’s all God, because there’s no way I could have paid anybody to
Donny Hathaway, and more.
give me all of these opportunities,” Sneed reflected as he considered As it turns out, the artist feels a personal connection to the civil
his cadre of collaborators. “I have no words. It’s very humbling.”
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rights icon.
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As “humbling” as it may have been, it also requires quite a command
“Last April, I was in Memphis at the Lorraine Hotel, at the National Civil Rights Museum, and I stood on the balcony at the exact site where Martin Luther King was shot and killed,” Sneed chillingly shared during our exclusive interview. “I was there at the same time of day he was shot, on the 50th anniversary. As I stood there, I realized that King was 39 years old when he was
command had always come easily. “I guess it is difficult,” Sneed said, “but as a child I always knew I wanted to do multiple styles of
“WHEN WE COME TO A
music. A lot of people tried to pigeon hole
PERFORMANCE OR ARE LISTENING
me and put me in a box, but I never really fit into just one.”
TO MUSIC, WE DON’T THINK ABOUT
killed, and I knew I would be 39 when I started this tour.”
of a variety of musical genres. I asked Sneed whether that
OUR DIFFERENCES.
“It bothered me a lot growing up, being
THE EXPERIENCE TRANSPORTS US.
different and not fitting into one particular
IT WHISKS US INTO ANOTHER
group, but now I understand what it was all
Coincidence? Sneed doesn’t think so. “I have a great responsibility and a calling to propagate King’s message of peace, nonviolence, and unity,” Sneed humbly said. “Those of us who have the gift of music must use our platforms — our voices, guitars, drum sets or keyboards
about. It’s important that we realize we’re
REALM, ANOTHER DIMENSION.”
— to bring people together and to bring messages of hope.”
all created originally and individually, and we should be different.” Even with our differences, Sneed insists that,
through music, people of all walks of life can be united.
“When we come to a performance or are listening to music, we don’t
We Shall Overcome features a full band and a stirring set of singers,
think about our differences. The experience transports us. It whisks us
but it’s Sneed’s first headlining tour. He’s been at it for awhile, however,
into another realm, another dimension.”
having played piano at his family’s church at the age of five and serving as Music Director for the church’s senior choir at the ripe old age of
“In that place, we’re unified. We’re together. With all of the things that
eight. The guy defined the word “prodigy.”
are going on in our world, there’s power in being unified.”
Soon thereafter, Sneed found himself performing with artists like
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and David Sanborn.
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YES Company, now operated by the Gallo Center for the Arts in partnership with the Stanislaus County Office of Education, brings youth in grades 7-12 together to gain a sense of community through trust, acceptance, and celebration of their differences as they work toward a common goal. This nine-week program, offered during the summer months, provides an intense, pre-professional, musical theater experience. Singin’ in the Rain has been chosen as YES Company’s production for 2019. Based on the iconic 1952 movie musical starring Gene Kelly, Donald O’Conner and Debbie Reynolds, this stage version is sure to be a lively, very memorable experience for participating students!
OPEN AUDITIONS: SEEKING ACTORS, SINGERS, DANCERS AND PRODUCTION CREW GRADES 7-12 AUDITION DATES: Saturday, March 2, 11 am, Downey High School Thursday, March 7, 5:30 pm, Oakdale High School Call Backs: Saturday, March 9, 11 am, Gallo Center for the Arts No experience necessary. All audition materials provided. Be prepared to sing a musical selection and perform simple movements. REQUIREMENTS: Currently in 7th-12th grade Attend one audition
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Participants and parents agree to sign a contract of commitment upon casting Pre-register for your audition date by visiting: www.galloarts.org/yescompany TIME COMMITMENT: June 3-July 31, 2019 REHEARSALS June 3 – July 5, 2019, 9 am – 5 pm weekdays and possible weekends, Valley Charter High School July 7 – 18, 2019, 3 – 11 pm weekdays and possible weekends, Gallo Center for the Arts SEVEN PERFORMANCES July 19-21 & 25-28, 2019, times vary, Gallo Center for the Arts Strike and Exit Interviews July 29-31, 2019 Questions? Call (209) 338-5022 or email yescompany@galloarts.org
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Ángela Aguilar might be described as Mexican royalty. Daughter of legendary Pepe Aguilar, youngest granddaughter to equally iconic artists Flor Silvestre and Antonio Aguilar, she was
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just nine years old when reached out to a new generation of fans with her first single "La Chancla," one of her grandfather’s greatest hits. The video for that song currently exceeds 18 million online views. Since then she has been nominated for a Grammy Award and two Latin Grammy Awards (Best New Artist and Best Ranchera Album) and she is the youngest to be nominated and perform at that show. Experience the joy of Ángela Aguilar’s most recent album, Primero Soy Mexicana, and then experience Ángela live at the Gallo Center next June!
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BLUES BROTHERS REVUE! THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 7:30 PM TICKETS: $19/39/49/59 Does it get better than this? Dan Aykroyd, Judy Belushi and original Blues Brothers musical director Paul Shaffer themselves have authorized this production. They also hand-picked the performers, Kieron (Elwood Blues) Lafferty and Wayne (Jake Blues) Catania, to carry the torch first lit by the iconic duo of Aykroyd and John Belushi on Saturday Night Live in 1978 and later immortalized in the eponymous blockbuster 1980 film. Backed by the six-piece Intercontinental Rhythm & Blues Band, the boys rip it up with such classics as…
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WORLD’S BEST-SELLING MAGIC SHOW! Direct from Broadway, the world’s best-selling magic show is returning to the Gallo Center for one performance! This mind blowing spectacular showcases the jaw dropping talents of the most incredible Illusionists on earth. The Illusionists™ – Live from Broadway™ has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions.
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FRÈRES MÉDUSES! SPECIAL ADDED SHOW! FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 7:30 PM TICKETS: $15 STUDENTS; $39 REGULAR This phenomenal guitar duo is known for their creative programming, technical ability and compositional/ improvisational skills. Founding member guitarist Randall Avers won the Guitar Foundation of America competition—the most prestigious competition in the U.S.—when he was just 17 (!). FUN STUFF: Their show in Modesto will feature The Unknown, a silent film being projected while the duo and a violin player perform their own soundtrack. This classic silent era film stars Lon Chaney, one of the best actors of his time. You can preview how Les Frères Méduses performs to the film by going to their YouTube page.
FREE MASTER CLASS WITH LES FRÈRES MÉDUSES! FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 3 – 5 PM FOSTER FAMILY THEATER | GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS Open to music students & enthusiasts from across the community! This performance is part of the distinguished Music Lives! Concert Series, which is dedicated to presenting established art music performers from around the world at affordable prices. It is a collaboration between the Music Department of Modesto Junior College and the Gallo Center for the Arts that offers learning opportunities to music students in our community, while also supporting the Center as a platform for the performing arts and a leader in arts education. TICKETS: (209) 338-2100 | GALLOARTS.ORG
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