Kaki King

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KAKI KING “The Neck is a Bridge to the Body”

Thursday, September 14, 2017 • 7:30PM Please turn off all cell phones, pagers and other noisemakers.

The taking of photographs, and audio or video recordings is strictly prohibited.

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Biography

KAKI KING

Hailed by Rolling Stone as “a genre unto herself,” composer and guitarist Kaki King is a true iconoclast. Over the past 10 years the Brooklyn-based artist has released six extraordinarily diverse and distinctive albums (from which B-sides & Rarities has been largely culled), performed with such icons as Foo Fighters, Timbaland, and The Mountain Goats, contributed to a variety of film and TV soundtracks including Golden Globe-nominated work on Sean Penn’s Into The Wild, and played to an increasingly fervent following of music lovers on innumerable world tours.

In addition to her own solo work, Kaki sometimes performs accompanied by NYCbased string quartet ETHEL. She also recently performed a Carnegie Hall premiere of a classical piece commissioned by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Lang.

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Tonight’s Performance “I’ve never seen anything like it... a sumptuous feast for the senses, a dizzying display of sound and vision by a guitarist already renowned for her innovation... I repeat: Do not miss this.” – Boston Globe

Provocative and moving, surprising and beautiful, “The Neck Is A Bridge To The Body” is Kaki King at her visionary best: deconstructing and redefining the role of solo instrumental artist though virtuoso technique, insatiable imagination, and boundless humanity. This groundbreaking new multi-media performance uses projection mapping to present the guitar as an ontological tabula rasa in a creation myth unlike any other, where luminous visions of genesis and death, textures and skins, are cast onto an Ovation Adamas 1581-KK Kaki King Signature 6-String Acoustic guitar customized specifically for this production.

Written by: Kaki King Materials used: VDMX software Mad Mapper software Ovation Adamas 1581-KK guitar Adapted microphone stands “More than anything the process of creating this music has proven to me once again that the guitar really does the speaking, and I’m just the interpreter.”

–Kaki King “The Neck Is A Bridge To The Body” was produced in collaboration with Glowing Pictures (best known for their work with such artists as Animal Collective, David Byrne & Brian Eno, Beastie Boys, and TV On The Radio). An album of the same name, featuring the soundtrack from the show, was released on March 3, 2015.

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ENTER THROUGH THE STAGEDOOR. THE SETTING IS INTIMATE, THE FEELING IS EXCLUSIVE, AND AS ALWAYS, THE PERFORMANCES ARE UNIQUE.

NEXT UP AT THE STAGEDOOR: WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT • NOVEMBER 4 - DECEMBER 2

The play you are about to see is sealed inside an envelope. The person about to perform has never seen it. In fact, there is a new performer every night (see schedule below), and they’ve only been told what is absolutely necessary. Everything unravels in real time.

Once you start, you must finish...NO MATTER WHAT. We dare you not to Google this play. Slyly humorous and audaciously pointed, this “theater entertainment meets social experiment” is unlike anything, and will make you question everything. Have fun!

SCOTT SILVEN: WONDERS AT DUSK• FEBRUARY 10 Scott Silven is a modern-day marvel like no other. As a renowned illusionist, mentalist, and performance artist, Silven pushes the boundaries of his craft by creating stylish, smart, and critically acclaimed performance pieces that mesmerize audiences across the globe. In this intimate performance, with seating on the stage at Kingsbury Hall, participants read one another’s mind, wishes come true, and the impossible becomes possible.

THE SINGING BOIS: A QUEERSTORY OF THE BOY BAND • APRIL 6 Part boy band, part Rat Pack, The Singing Bois blend musical precision and sexy swagger, performing original tunes and unique covers from vintage pop genres. A Queerstory of the Boy Band is a fun and playful exploration of gender, race, and sexuality that traces the evolution of the hits of your favorite boy bands, through barbershop, doo-wop, Motown, and more. Packed with tight harmonies and dynamic dance moves, this show tells queer, butch, and trans stories through song.

Tickets and information at utahpresents.org

The Hinckley Report From a panel of leading Utah experts to your home, The Hinckley Report brings political insiders and journalists to the table to discuss the most pressing issues facing our state.

Fridays, 7:30PM

FUNDED BY George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation • Cleone Peterson Eccles Endowment Fund

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ROOMFUL OF TEETH • SEPTEMBER 26 VIRTUOSO CONCERT SERIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Libby Gardner Concert Hall Roomful of Teeth is a Grammy-winning vocal project dedicated to mining the expressive potential of the human voice. Through study with masters from singing traditions the world over, the eight-voice ensemble continually expands its vocabulary of singing techniques and, through an ongoing commissioning process, forges a new repertoire without borders.

ONE MAN STAR WARS• SEPTEMBER 29

Kingsbury Hall Canadian actor and uber geek, Charles Ross, brings his solo madcap creation One-Man Star Wars Trilogy to the stage in this mind-bending whirlwind of a show. Ross retells the classic bad hair trilogy in 60 minutes – no costumes, no props, no sets – all the characters, the music, the ships, and the battles. The Force is strong with this one.

SICHUAN UNIVERSITY ART TROUPE • OCTOBER 1 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE

Kingsbury Hall To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Confucius Institute at the University of Utah, join us for a free performance by the renowned Sichuan University Art Troupe, known for their colorful depictions of life in western China. The performance, which wraps up Chinese Culture Week on campus, will include traditional Chinese music and dance.

BLACK SUNDAY - 24 FRAMES MOVIE NIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 4 VANDANA SHIVA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 20 ANANYA DANCE THEATRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 28 WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 4 - December 2 ERTH’S DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 8 THE LOWER LIGHTS CHRISTMAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 4-9 MOLLY SWEENEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 1-2 SCOTT SILVEN - “WONDERS AT DUSK” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 10 KAKI KING

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UtahPresents thanks the following individuals for their support during Love UT Give UT 2017 Zana U. Anderson Kristian W. Anderson John Thomas Armstrong Pete Ashdown Christine C. Busch Dennis M. Busch Susanne Busse Daniel Busse Suzanne Campbell Erica Casey Patricia A. Clay Candace C. Collins Pilar Davis Melissa Dawson Darrin Doman Victoria Petro Eschler Cynthia Fleming

Oscar G. Gonzales Stephanie Gosdis Janet Graham Rebecca Noonan Heale Paul Leland Hill Brooke Horejsi Sheri Jardine Kathleen Jones Brian R. Jurena Angela L. Keeton David Kirby Michael Lobb Kyle A. Mantas Lori K. McDonald Peter Morgan Keven Myhre Johnnae Nardone

Jeani Ann Park Katherine Potter Robert R. Prentice Jerry Rapier Clay M. Shubin Jordan B. Smith Krista Sorenson Alice L. Steiner R. Kyle Treadway Anne Bueno Vance John Webster Robin Wilks-Dunn Cameron Williams Peihui Wu Havilah M. Zeller

Donors $25,000 + Nancy Peery Marriott Foundation Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts & Parks University Guest House & Conference Center

Geoff and Jonette Mangum PacifiCorp Parsons Behle & Latimer Rocky Mountain Power Steiner Foundation Kyle Treadway and Greg Pedroza $10,000–$24,999 Donna and Michael Weinholtz ArtWorks For Kids Western States Arts Federation Hampton Inn & Suites XMISSION Moutain West Small Business Finance Zions Management Services Salt Lake City Arts Council Company Alice and Kevin Steiner Steven and Annette Suite $1,000-$2,499 The Castle Foundation $5,000–$9,999 Equality Utah Foundation Marney and Peter Billings John and Ilauna Gurr Mike Ferro Robert and Mikelle Mansfield $500–$999 Mitchell Barlow & Mansfield Havilah Clarke Chrissy and Kurt Micek Cosette Joesten George Q. Morris Foundation Lori McDonald Dinesh and Kalpana Patel Foundation Prince Yeates & Geldzahler $250–$499 Utah Division of Arts & Museums Troy and Paula D’Ambrosio Eric and Shellie Eide $2,500–$4,999 Janet and Ric Harnsberger Peter Ashdown Thelma Iker Analecia and Zeke Dumke, IV David and Lisa Kieda Every Blooming Thing Goldman Sachs $100–$249 Lee and Audrey Hollaar Carolyn Abravanel Richard K. and Shirley S. Hemingway Brent and Cheri Andrus

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And other anonymous donors

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All gifts made between January 1 and December 31, 2017.

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Staff & Advisory Board Brooke Horejsi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Director John Armstrong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Events Manager Ashley Barentine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Light Technician Dennis Busch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Development Specialist Brooke Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ticket Office Manager Janet Graham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finance Manager Ryan Ireland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Box Office Manager Sheri Jardine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Communications Manager Brian Jurena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Production Manager Joe Killian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sound Engineer Keven Myhre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operations Director Jennie Nicholls-Smith.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Director of Development Alex Smith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Events Manager Robin Wilks-Dunn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Engagement Manager Steve Wimmer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stage Manager

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Thank you to the people of Salt Lake County for supporting Zoo, Arts and Parks

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Patron Information • In the event of an emergency, please walk to the nearest exit and follow instructions given by theatre personnel and ushers.

Auditorium exits are clearly marked with lighted exit signs above each door. Move away from the building to a safe place.

• Late-comers will be seated in accordance with the seating guidelines of the individual production.

• Cameras and recording devices are strictly forbidden unless permission for their use is authorized in writing by theatre management.

• Ticket office is located on the lower plaza at Kingsbury Hall, east of the main staircase. For ticket information, call 801-581-7100.

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• Children under six are not admitted to performances. All patrons must have a ticket regardless of age. Lap sitting is not allowed.

• Lost and found is located in the ticket office or by asking the house manager. Please leave your name, phone number and description of the lost item with the ticket office (581-7100) or house manager.

• Disabled parking is located on the east side of Kingsbury Hall via Presidents Circle.

• Food and drink are not allowed in the auditorium.

• Please silence mobile phones, watches and any other noise-making devices.

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