Summer Arts Festival 2017 Program Book

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Please Thank and Support Our Sponsors We appreciate our sponsors and encourage you to support them with your patronage!

PRESENTING SPONSOR - The Robert J. Bennett Family The Summer Arts Festival is presented in partnership with

Springfield-Clark CTC Veterinary Services of Springfield Wallace & Turner Insurance Williams Mechanical Service LLC Thistle Consulting

SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR EF Hutton

EVENT CO-SPONSORS Bill Marine Auto Center Clara Gordon - a tribute to Brice Gordon Nexstep Commercial Products The Noonan Foundation

Clark County-Springfield Transportation Coordinating Committee

PREMIER SPONSORS

The Della Selsor Trust The Springfield Foundation The Turner Foundation The Acra Family Heidelberg Distributing Company OPERATIONS GRANTOR The Ohio Arts Council EVENT SPONSORS Ambience Clark, Schaefer, Hackett Clark State Theater Arts Program Community Mercy Health Partners Courtyard by Marriott Edward Jones - Sarah A. Holsinger, Financial Advisor Huntington National Bank Jeff Wyler Springfield Chevrolet Kiwanis Club of Springfield Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC McGregor Metalworking Companies RL Ring & Associates Ltd. Rainbow Industries Real Estate II Security National Bank Speedway LLC Springfield Masonic Community Springfield Cardiology

FESTIVAL RAFFLE SPONSOR Kroger WELCOME CENTER SPONSOR Cascade Corporation SIP OF SUMMER SPONSOR Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital FESTIVAL PROGRAM BOOK UNDERWRITER GOES Physicians, Inc. FESTIVAL BROCHURE UNDERWRITERS Home City Federal Savings Bank IH Credit Union Northside Veterinary Clinic GRADE SCHOOL FLYER Young’s Jersey Dairy LIVE ON THE TERRACE SPONSORS Benjamin Steel Co. Beach Manufacturing Company ADDITIONAL FESTIVAL SUPPORT Yost Superior Co. FESTIVAL EVENT PARTNER Mother Stewart’s Brewing Co. FESTIVAL GROUNDS AND SERVICE GUARANTORS National Trail Parks and Recreation District

For sponsorship opportunities, call Development Director Sarah V. Michelson at 937-324-2712 ext. 22, or email sarah@springfieldartscouncil.org for details.

Sponsors joining us after our May 24 printing deadline will be acknowledged at their designated events during the Summer Arts Festival.

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Springfield Arts Council Arts in Education Sponsors and Support We thank the following corporate, business and individual donors for their support of our Arts in Education programs, including Arts in the Classroom, Springfield Arts Council’s Youth Arts Ambassadors, and Arts Alive.

2016-17 Arts in Education Sponsors Honda of America Lexis Nexis Meijer

Security National Bank Merchants National Bank Citizens National Bank

Our Arts in Education Donors recognize the benefits of assisting schools in a well-rounded arts education for our young people, and take pride in helping to bring the Springfield Arts Council’s Arts Education programs to our students.

The following generously supported our Arts in Education programs through donations made at our Salute Auction on March 18, 2017.

Rick Dunbar and Anne Guyton-Dunbar Adrienne and Steve Oehlers Tim Rowe Citizens National Bank Teresa Demana David and Virginia Estrop Dan and Judy McGregor Crystal Totten Willie J., Sr. & Pamela Cross Young Steven and Anne Chirico Clara Young-Gordon Monica and Larry Hill Esther I. and Matt Manuel Ross McGregor and Cathy Crompton Drs. James M. and Sally Abbott Pomputius Julie and Tony Quinones John Wobbe and Daragh Wobbe Greg and Holly Flax Donovan Knight and Ed and Vicki Forrest Charlene Roberge Knight Jeffrey and Ann Fortescue Barbara Michelson Senetor Bob and Sue Hackett Willis and Nora Parker Lorie Hale and Jason LeFevre Bill Ray and Jeanne Lampe Theresa and Herb Hartley Help support the Springfield Arts Council’s Arts in Education programs!

Contact Development Director Sarah V. Michelson at 937-324-2712 ext. 22, or email sarah@springfieldartscouncil.org for details.

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Kick back on the Festival’s west terrace with your favorite local musicians! sponsored by

Benjamin Steel Company Beach Manufacturing Company Sit back, relax, and enjoy intimate, early evening entertainment at the Summer Arts Festival, performed LIVE on our west terrace prior to our mainstage events!

Friday, June 16, 5:30 - 7:30 PM Easy listening with CrossOver Saturday, June 17, 5:30 - 7:30 PM John Lippolis with Past and Present, and special guest John O’Connor Thursday, June 29, 5:30 - 7:30 PM Folk musician Bob Ford Friday, June 30, 7:00 PM: The TAC Choir Saturday, July 1, 5:30 - 7:30 PM Local favorite Patrick Dawson Friday, July 7, 5:30 - 7:30 PM ParrotHeads! The Old Pirates Thursday, July 13, 5:30 - 7:30 PM “Sounds of the Sixties” with Mike Mingo Friday, July 14, 5:30 - 7:30 PM Down Deep Band Saturday, July 15, 5:30 - 7:30 PM Smooth jazz with GoodVibes Snacks, sandwiches, and beverages are available at our Concession Stand during all Live On The Terrace performances 22

We Appreciate Our Springfield Arts Council Donors!

THANK YOU to all of our donors for their generous support!

GRAND PATRONS

ASSOCIATES

Ferncliff Cemetery, Arboretum and Crematory Andy & Cathy Bell Lenane Smith The Walter S. Quinlan Craig Dillon Fred & Jeannine Fox Foundation ComDoc, Inc. Dr. & Mrs. Alan & The Springfield Foundation Linda L. Egger Bonnie Gabbard Ruth Fischer Hal & Beth Goodrich Linda & Dave Foley William R. Groves James Gianakopoulos, M.D. PATRONS Theresa Hartley ($1,500 - $2,499) Larry & Monica Hill Zach Henz, PharmD, BCPS Greg & Alicia Hupp Anonymous Gretchen & Bill Hicks Dr. Lori Zakel & Mark Knowles Rob & Lorinda Hull John & Marlene Hays Laurie & Eddie Leventhal Illinois Tool Works Foundation James H. Lagos Company, Inc. Barbara Matthies Joel Johnston Cameron & Jamie McGregor Stephen & Carol Metzger Ed & Jennifer Jones Merritt Johnson Fund Rand Oliver & Penny Profitt Dr. Joseph & Brenda John Wobbe & Daragh Porter Philip & Candy Rinehart Demeter Family Tim Rowe Beverly Kaech Sally Schwartz and Family Linda & Mike Knox PRODUCERS Jim & Michelle Sweeny ($750- $1,499) Kevin & Marilyn Kreider Wallace & Turner Inc Dave Leapley Coilplus Ohio Alan & Lisa Watson Don & Debbie LeMelle Don Johnson Ray L. Woeber Jim Miller Dan & Judy McGregor Joe & Michelle Morman Nancy McGregor Mary Ann Nafz BENEFACTORS Miller-Valentine Group ($250 - $499) Peter & Peggy Noonan Ralph & Hyacinth Anderson Pepsico Foundation Sally & Chris Moore Emel Atkins Mark & Denise Roberts Drs. J. M. & Sally Abbott John & Betty Baird Mark & Cyndi Robertson Pomputius Nancy Baker Larry Schneider Mr. & Mrs. Donald Smith W. Eugene & Mary Lynn Barnett Jr Sharon Swedlow & Universal Measurement, Inc. Benchmark Industrial Supply LLC Bruce Schneider Wendy and Ted Delong Sam & Barbara Burcham Schneider’s Florist Family Fund John & Ceil Canestraro Dr. Jerry & Kay Shell Norman and Mildred Carey Gary & Ginny Slack Family Endowment Thomas & Mechelle Taylor Ms. Vivian Carter Phil & Karen Teusink Pauline Chakeres Alfred & Elizabeth Thomas Lois & Robert Christel Catherine Tuckerman Gary and Debbie Dickerhoof John & Deborah Tully Dr. Michael & Ann DuVall Chet & Judy Walthall Esterline & Sons Manufactuaring Young Woman’s Mission Michael J. & Barbara L. Faust ($2,500 and up)

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Donations received after our May 24 print deadline will be acknowledged in our 2017-2018 ShowStoppers Series programs.

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We Appreciate Our Springfield Arts Council Donors!

PARTNERS ($100 - $249)

Sandy Adkins Bob & Peggy Agle Carl & Dee Ahlm David & Dollie Allen Thelma C. Anderson Anonymous Greg & Kim Bachman Eliot Baggs Pat & Duane Baker Barbara Barth Dana Bennett Beth & Sherry Bostick D. Virginia Boyer Mary & Bob Brandstetters Bill & Deanna Brougher Susie Brougher Bryce Hill, Inc Georgia Bline Bumgarner Carol Busch Linda & Richard Butler Amrit & Shashi Chadha Margaret A. Chapman Mary & Charles Chatfield Phillip & Ann Clay Clem Farms Ltd. Tim & Cathy Coffelt Ann & Glenn Collier Conroy Funeral Home JoEtta Cooper Warren & Clara Copeland Jenni & Brock Cox Vivienne S. Cramer Sue & Kevin Creager Peggy Curtin Patrick Dawson Ron & Ann de Langlade Ardath Dellapina Jean Dern Art & Sylvia Derr Nancy P. Dietrich Janet Digel Scott & Beth Dixon Drs. John & Janet Dobson Seth Dupler Fonda Lou Eaton Dick & Jenny Ebner

Dee & Bill Edwards Dean & Kay Elam John & Carol Emerich Janine Evans Mrs. Suzanne Fachon-Kalweit Marie & Dick Flickinger Michael & Bonnie Fogarty Jerry & Traci Foley Matt & Julie Foley Eddie & Wendy Ford Friends at United Parcel Service David & Gayle Funk Dave & Sheri Furry Gina Ricketts Joan K. Gould Cynthia Griffin Ralph & Marjorie Grimes Janet Hackett Pete & Sandy Hackett Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Haemmerle Lorie Hale Dick & Kathy Hatfield Steve and Connie Hay Dale & Vikki Hazelbaker Nancy W. Henderson Dr. David & Kathy Henry DeWandia Higgins Dale & Phyllis Hill David & Anne Hines Houston Machine Products, Inc. Larry & Linda Hupp Andy Irick Mike & Lois Jamieson Jan Jones Bob & Denise Kneisley Jane Krieder Andrea Bremer LaMar C. Rolland Lattanner Jerry & Jo Ellen Laub Adam & Mary Jo Leventhal Mary Lou & Tom Loftis Don Lyndam Judy & Richard MacLean Martin K. Mahoney Jerry & Jo Marenberg Wayne & Kathy Maurer Mary McCauslin Roger & Carol McClure

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Carol McCoy Carole and Larry McCoy David & Lynn McLaughlin Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Melchi Jill K. Melfi Dale & Barbara Miller Thomas & Susan Miller Randy & Betty Milner Dorothy L. Minor Arif Mirza Joe & Cecily Morrow Dr. & Mrs. Kumar Mukerjee Charlesine E. Murph Kathryn Murphy Michael and Karen Muska Phyllis & Stan Nedelman North Spring Dental Afshan Ahmed, D.D.S. Mr. & Mrs. Dan O’Keefe Fred & Leila Oliver Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Otway Mary L. Parsons Jeanne Peabody Robert Pequignot Mary Ellen and James Phillips Ian Polster & Carol Gesalman Riddle Ribs & BBQ Dale & Visha Ritter Dan & Judy Runyan Bob & Bev Rutan James & Sonya Ryhal Constany & Beth Saba Gwendolyn W. Scheffel Charlotte Schiff Larry & Janice Schnipke Mary Ann Schuller Jane & Robert Scott Randy & Lynda Setty Tim & Mary K. Shepherd Robert & Alma Shipley Mr. & Mrs. Lowell Shook Dan & Sue Sine Jagdish & Daljeet Singh Matt & Laurie Smith Wade & Susan Smith Kay & Geoff Steele The Stewart Family Russ & Joanne Stocke

We Appreciate Our Springfield Arts Council Donors!

Jerry & Dee Strozdas Virgil E. & Joyce A. Studebaker Michael & Traci Schwartz-Sullivan Mrs. James A. Syrus Isabelle J. Thomas Tom and Erin Trempe Mrs. Virginia Turner Tom & Karen Tuttle Vince Refuse Service Steve & Lola Walston Glenn & Jane Watts Brian & Amy Welch Ron & Sally White Tom & Sandy White Joyce Wilson Kiki Follrath Wilson Lois Wittke Gloria Woeber Jill & Timothy Wolf James and Tamela Womack Jim & Jodi Yeazell Chuck & Lori Young

FRIENDS ($10 - $99)

Fronia Alexander Michael Algeo Anonymous Mary Anne Ark Patti Ark Esther Bailey Jimmie Bailey Jane Baker Rev. Kenneth R. Baker Sharyn Bambauer Daniel M. & Sally J. Barksdale Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Bartenstein Paul H. Beck Don & Barb Bendure Leanna Birch Ron & Becky Bishop Pearleen Boblitt Jim & Jo Ann Bodenmiller Doug & Sharon Bostick Brad & Laura Boyer Family Mr. & Mrs. Carl Brandon

Max and Mary Brazzell Tim & Trudy Bucey James R. and Rebecca S. Christian Mary Lou Clemans Toni Conway Julie Davis Bob and Melanie Davis Dalton & Dolores Dean Delta Kappa Gamma Juanita Dennison Ruth Anne Dingeldein Cheryl Donnellan Donna Jean Driscoll Mr. & Mrs. Edward Dunn Andrew & Joan Elder Paula Feldner Dennis W. Fogarty Pete & Amy Foreman Rilla Foster Steve & Vicki Fourman Roger L. Franks Fritz Family Harold (Frosty) Frost Phyllis Garlough Barbara Miller Gentile Ms. Myrna Glassburn David Green Kenneth & Linda Green Nancy Gregory Jim & Julie Griffin Marilyn E. Hackett Jack & Barbara Hamilton Keith & Carol Harbaugh Kent & Jane Harbison Charlene M. Harkins Melinda E & Mark A Harper Bettylou Hart Jim & Bonita Heeg Ann and Dallas Hembree Dan & Cindy Hepp John J. Hils Diana Hoke Ms Doris Holmes Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Hull Ann & Bob Ingoldsby Mabel E. Jackson Jean M. Jaeckels Robin & Randy Jobe Marjorie L. Johnson

Sandy Kachurek Michael Kavanaugh Eric & Claudia Klopfer Martin & Elizabeth Knapp Katina M. Koumoutsos Lucy Kramer Sondra Kramer Michael Kraus R. D. Krohn Tom and Mary ann LaHaise Vera H. Lambert Frances Laub Eric & Kristi Leeth Gary Lehning Lois A. Lind Barbara Little Nancy K. Lough Ray & Patty Lubbers Maletic & Joy Interior Designs Esther I. Manuel Dan & Holly Martin Joe and Maureen Massaro Timothy McCaulla David & Barbara McCormick Deborah C. McCurdy McMann Smoot Riddle Insurance Agency Bob & Mary Jane Meeker Jean Melchi Phillp A. Metzger Clem & Marcia Meyer Chuck & Terry Mihal Paul W. Miller Freida Mincer & Karen Algeo Linda Mitchell & Ray Anderson Monday Afternoon Club Leslie & Bob Morris Mary Lu and David Moss Jan Murphy Donna Myers Thomas E. & Jane E. Nash Marianne L. Nave & Charles A. Roudeski Pamela Newcomb James & Vickie Nickles Charles & Donna Novak continued next page

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We Appreciate Our Springfield Arts Council Donors!

Steve & Cynthia Nowka Richard J. & Janet R. O’Neill Paul Parlato Clare Perks Evalind Pickering Steve & Merrelyn Powers Dr. & Mrs. Bruce W. Pratte Sally & Garnett Purnell Madeleine Rahrle Bill Ray & Leanne Lampe Don & Sally Riker Patricia A. Riley Richard Robison Erma Rockhold Elaine Roller Nancy Ronemus Susan Rooney Joan and Lynn Rowland Pat Royer Kathleen Ryan Ken Schemmel Paula Shell Ms. Lois A. Shroyer Scott Simpson J.D. & Carolyn Smith Kevin & Christine Smith Joyce & Richard Spangler Carole Spencer John & Mary Lou Spencer Philip & Linda Stephens Sheryl Stolarski Jerry & Judy Stumpff Walter & Martha Szczesny Shirley Cutler Tennant Fredric & Mary Anna Tindall Matthew Towles Beth & Dom Tuccillo Jim & Punky Turner

Siva R. Vemana, M.D. W.R. Hackett, Inc. Lida Wall Alvin Wanging Connie S. Weatherford Barbara Weaver & Becky Regenold Byron & Janet Weller Col. H W & Sandra Wickline Mike & Donna Williams Jim & Nita Wilson Ron & Christine Wolgast Larry & Nancy Zerkle Nancy Zerkle Philip C. & Dolores M. Zerkle Susie Crawford Joseph & Mary Margaret Zink

Leanna Birch in memory of Ruth Gene Lawson

IN MEMORY AND OBSERVANCE

Virginia Warren in memory of John Warren

Lexie Boblitt in memory of Ron Boblitt Donna Peare in memory of Fred Peare Virginia Warren in memory of John Warren

Michael Kavanaugh in memory of John Kavanaugh Lois A. Lind in memory of Karl Lind Matthew Towles in honor of Jane Kreider Donna Peare in memory of Fred Peare Steve and Lola Walston in memory of Dennis Sullivan Nancy P. Dietrich in memory of Albert E. Asebrook Joe & Cecily Morrow in memory of Lorie Sexton

Joyce Wilson in memory of Donald E. Wilson Larry & Janice Schnipke to support our programs which make the community a better place through the performing arts

Patricia Wickham in memory of Henry Wickham

W. Eugene & Mary Lynn Barnett Jr. in honor of Warren & Helen Barnett Sr.

David Green in memory of John Ehrman

CLS Graphics and Embroidery Co. in memory of Ray Schneider

Monday Afternoon Club in memory of Joan Riser

Carol Scott in memory of Nicholas Scott

Pamela Newcomb in memory of Marcus & Mary Yerian and Dr. Michael Yerian

Dr. Jim Miller in memory of Marilyn Miller

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Your generosity makes the Summer Arts Festival a community tradition!

While ticket sales, Summer Arts Festival “hat collections” and program advertising help to support the Springfield Arts Council’s work, the remainder of the financial support is generously provided by the generous donations of people like you.

Fulfilling our mission to “build a better community by sharing the performing arts with all citizens of Springfield, Clark County, and the region,” and providing programs of the Springfield Arts Council, including the Summer Arts Festival, Arts in Education, and the Broadway and Beyond Series, is possible only with your support! Thank you for keeping our tradition vibrant and alive!

SPRINGFIELDARTSCOUNCIL - DONOR FORM Enclosed is my donation in the amount of $______________ (see donor levels below) Name:________________________________________________________________ (as you wish it to appear in programs)

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Donor Levels:  $2500 + up  $1500 - $2499  $750 - $1499  $500 - $749

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Friday, June 9, 2017 - 8:00 PM

Griffin House

What better way to kick off the Summer Arts Festival than to welcome back Springfield’s hometown favorite, singer-songwriter Griffin House!

Born and raised in Springfield, where his father worked in a tire shop and his mother helped place children with foster families, the athletically-gifted Griffin House landed a role in a musical in high school and was surprised to learn that he had a natural talent for singing.

Recording and performing for over a decade, House has toured with Ron Sexsmith, Patti Scialfa, Josh Ritter, John Mellencamp, Mat Kearney, and The Cranberries. He received early critical acclaim on the CBS Sunday Morning, and his songs have since been featured in countless films and television shows such as One Tree Hill, Army Wives, and Brothers and Sisters. He has also appeared on Late Night with Craig Ferguson.

Recently, CNN Newsroom invited House to perform “Paris Calling,” from So On and So Forth, live on the air, and the song has been picked up by radio prior to being serviced. House has released ten albums and continues to headline his own national tours.

Residing in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife Jane and their two daughters, Griffin headlines nationally, and remains a Summer Arts Festival favorite!

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Saturday, June 10, 2010 - 8:00 PM

Resurrection - A Journey Tribute

After last year’s record-breaking appearance in Veterans Park, Resurrection - A Journey Tribute returns to the Summer Arts Festival!

The gold standard by which all Journey tributes are measured, Resurrection - A Journey Tribute faithfully recreates the experience of a 1980’s Journey concert. This dynamic and compelling band features some of Nashville’s hottest musicians, many whom have performed, written, or recorded with the biggest names in the music industry including Journey and Steve Perry.

Every Resurrection show is a brilliant reproduction of sights and sounds that captivate and transport audiences to the glorious age of arena rock.

Lead singer Ryan Christopher delivers the vocal precision, appearance, and stage presence of the legendary Steve Perry. Resurrection - A Journey Tribute continues to garner nationwide acclaim with high profile performances including, Royal Caribbean International cruises, Fraze Pavilion, AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants, and US Cellular Field, home of the Chicago White Sox. Fans across the country rave that Resurrection - A Journey Tribute is THE Journey experience!

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Sunday, June 11, 2017 - 8:00 PM

The Springfield Symphony Orchestra

“The baroque era inspired some of the greatest music in history. Beyond the music, Bach, Handel, and Lully were feisty fellows, indeed, one spending time in jail, another’s popularity causing a three hour traffic jam outside his concert, and one succumbing to wounds accidentally self-inflicted during a performance!,” says Maestro Peter Stafford Wilson. “This joyful, uplifting music will be performed, some of it as intended for an outdoor setting, by the artists of the Springfield Symphony and accompanied by a fireworks display.”

— PROGRAM — Overture to L’Orfeo Claudio Montiverdi Orchestral Suite No. 2 in b minor BWV 1067 Johann Sebastian Bach Suite from Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme (The Would-be Gentleman) Jean Baptiste Lully — INTERMISSION — The Water Music George Frederick Handel Music for the Royal Fireworks George Frederick Handel (arr. Baines and Mackerras) Concert pyrotechnics: Hamburg Fireworks, Ken Sprague Pyrotechnics Sponsors: Always Sunny Realty and Dhingra Orthodontics

www.springfieldsym.org EVENT SPONSORS

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Wednesday and Thursday, June 14 and 15, 2017 - 8:00 PM

Springfield Arts Council Youth Arts Ambassadors present

Book by Thomas Meehan

Music by Charles Strouse

Lyrics by Martin Charnin

Presented on Broadway by Mike Nichols Irwin Meyer Alvin Nederlander Associates, Inc.

Originally Produced by Stephen R. Friedman The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Lewis Allen Icarus Productions

Based on “Little Orphan Annie”®

By Permission of The Tribune Content Agency, LLC ANNIE JR is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.MTIShows.com The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

EVENT SPONSORS

ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation for the Thursday, June 15 performance courtesy of The Springfield Foundation

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ANNIE JR. Synopsis of Scenes and Musical Selections Scene 1 - December 1933, in an Orphanage “Maybe” . . . . . . . . . . Annie, Molly, Pepper, Duffy, Kate, Tessie, and July “Hard-Knock Life” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Orphans “Hard-Knock Life” (reprise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Orphans Scene 2 - Streets of New York City “Tomorrow” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annie and Sandy Scene 3 - Back in the Orphanage “Little Girls” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miss Hannigan “Little Girls” (reprise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miss Hannigan Scene 4 - Oliver Warbucks’ Mansion “I Think I’m Gonna Like it Here” . . . . . . . . . . . . Annie, Grace, Ensemble Scene 5 - Streets of New York City “N.Y.C.” . . . Warbucks, Grace, Annie, Star-to-Be, Street Kids, Ensemble INTERMISSION Scene 6 - Back in the Orphanage “Easy Street” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rooster, Lily, Miss Hannigan Scene 7 - Oliver Warbucks’ Mansion “You Won’t Be an Orphan For Long” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warbucks, Annie Scene 8 - A Radio Station “Maybe” (reprise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annie Scene 9 - Back at the Orphanage “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile” . . . . . . . . . . The Orphans “Easy Street” (reprise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rooster, Lily, Miss Hannigan Scene 10 - Oliver Warbucks’ Mansion “I Don’t Need Anything But You” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annie, Warbucks Scene 11 - Christmas Morning, Warbucks’ Mansion “Maybe” (2nd reprise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annie “Tomorrow” (reprise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Full Cast Please turn off or silence your cell phone, beeper, watch alarm or anything else that might make a distracting noise during the performance.

The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

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ANNIE JR. Cast of Characters Annie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Evie Oehlers Molly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taylor Compston Tessie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adelaide Powell July . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reagan Duff Duffy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rachel Beste Kate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kenzie Schilling Pepper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vanessa Hagenbuch Miss Hannigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ava Sullivan Grace Farrell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth Peart Daddy Warbucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Braden Redick Rooster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William Deever Lily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maddie Straight Sandy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elle Hartman-Brown Appleseller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hannah Duff Dogcatcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ian Williams Drake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Curtis Falloon Annette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Natalie Berry Mrs. Pugh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eleni Linardos Star to Be . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grace Whetstone Louis Howe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noah Chesshir Lt. Ward; President Roosevelt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter Bailey Cecille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cece Kuss-Shivler Mrs. Greer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Molly Whetstone Chauffeur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jordan Rogers Bert Healy; Mr Bundles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim Compston Orphans Jessa Beard, Cailynn Buehler, Carissa Buehler, Mary Cunningham, Danielle Duff, Mia Gastineau, Abbey Kittles, Alyse Linardos, Gloria Lopez, Sophia Lopez, Alivia Penwell, Jaliah Rogers, Jaidin Smith Ensemble Lauren Allen, Peter Bailey, Natalie Berry, Noah Chesshir, Kyla Collins, Tim Compston, Hannah Duff, Curtis Falloon, Andrew Hunt, Aubree Keener, Cece Kuss-Shivler, Eleni Linardos, Dominique Rogers, Jordan Rogers, Grace Whetstone, Molly Whetstone, Ian Williams Street Kids Alijiah Jeske, Anneliese Jeske, Adam Chesshir

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ANNIE JR. Production Staff Director . ............................................................................... Krissy Hartman Music Director .......................................................................... Kent Brooks Choreographer .............................................................. Paul Mitchell Smith Production Assistants ........................ Anna Deever, Jen Hillard, Ava Seall Orphan Dance Captain . ......................................................... Megan Nolan Set Designer ............................................................................ Paden Frank Costume Designer . ................................................................... Trudie Byrd Light Designer ......................................................................... Paden Frank Sound Designer ......................................................................... Geoff Moss Sound Operator .......................................................................... CJ Buehler Backstage Manager . ........................................................... Anna Bielawski Backstage Assistants ............Claire LeMelle, Emelia Mohler, Zane Mohler Set Builders ............... Jim Arter, Paden Frank, Chris Hazel, John Linardos, Charles Mitchell, Ronda Mitchell, George West

Special Thanks Jim Arter Kevin Brown Craig Dillon Chris Hazel John Linardos Springfield Arts Council Board of Directors Springfield Arts Council Youth Arts Ambassadors Wittenberg University And Extra Special Thanks To The Parents and Families of Our Cast Members

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The Springfield Arts Council and Youth Arts Ambassadors are proud to have representatives from the following area schools participating in this production of ANNIE JR Lauren Allen, Mechanicsburg High School, 9th grade Peter Bailey, Roosevelt Middle School, 7th grade Jessa Beard, West Liberty Salem, 4th grade Natalie Berry, Northridge Middle School, 8th grade Rachel Beste, Cedarville Middle School, 7th grade Cailynn Buehler, East Dayton Christian, 3rd grade Carissa Buehler, East Dayton Christian, 1st grade Adam Chesshir, Warder Park Wayne, 2nd grade Noah Chesshir, Warder Park Wayne, 4th grade Kyla Collins, Northridge Middle School, 8th grade Taylor Compston, Kenton Elementary School, 3rd grade Tim Compston, Roosevelt Middle School, 7th grade Mary Cunningham, Snowhill Elementary, 3rd grade William Deever, Roosevelt Middle School, 8th grade Danielle Duff, Kyle Elementary, 3rd grade Hannah Duff, Van Cleve, 6th grade Reagan Duff, Kyle Elementary School, 4th grade Curtis Falloon, Global Impact Stem Academy, 9th grade Mia Gastineau, home school, 1st grade Vanessa Hagenbuch, Northridge, 4th grade Elle Hartman-Brown, K-9 Kollege, Puppy Class graduate Andrew Hunt, Roosevelt Middle School, 7th grade Alijiah Jeske, home school, 1st grade Anneliese Jeske, home school, 1st grade Aubree Keener, Northwestern Jr High, 7th grade Abbey Kittles, Snowhill Elementary, 6th grade Cece Kuss-Shivler, Catholic Central, 12th grade Alyse Linardos, Ridgewood School, Kindergarten Eleni Linardos, Ridgewood School, 6th grade Gloria Lopez, Cedarville Elementary, 2nd grade Sophia Lopez, Cedarville Elementary, 3rd grade Evie Oehlers, Snowhill Elementary, 5th grade Ruth Peart, London High School, 11th grade Alivia Penwell, Snyder Park, 1st grade Adelaide Powell, Catholic Central, 4th grade Braden Redick, Miami East High School, 10th grade Dominique Rogers, Ridgewood School, 4th grade Jaliah Rogers, Ridgewood School, 2nd grade Jordan Rogers, Ridgewood School, 6th grade Kenzie Schilling, Northwestern Middle School, 8th grade Maddie Straight, Catholic Central, 12th grade Jaidin Smith, South Vienna Middle School, 5th grade Ava Sullivan, Northridge Middle School, 7th grade Grace Whetstone, Northridge Middle School, 8th grade Molly Whetstone, Northridge Middle School, 8th grade Ian Williams, Northeastern High School, 9th grade 39

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Friday, June 16, 2017 - 8:00 PM

Brass Transit - The Musical Legacy of CHICAGO Sip of Summer Wine and Beer Tasting begins at 5:00 PM

Brass Transit - The Musical Legacy of CHICAGO returns to the Summer Arts Festival’s Turner Pavilion stage!

What happens when eight of Canada’s most in-demand musicians and singers gather together out of a common love for the greatest jazz-rock group of all time? You get Brass Transit - Toronto’s dynamic, crowdpleasing, studio-tight Chicago tribute, including all the hits from Chicago’s golden age!

With a world-class horn section, a rocking rhythm section and vocals stacked sky-high, Brass Transit transports its audience back to the freewheeling days of the seventies. The band includes veterans of the Hallof-Fame rock and soul acts like the Drifters, Sam and Dave, Aretha Franklin, Ben E. King, the Marvelettes, Frankie Valli, Mary Wilson, Martha Reeves, Little Anthony & the Imperials, Del Shannon and the Mamas and the Papas.

Brass Transit’s performances have been so impressive, that even the members of Chicago began to take notice.“The guys from Chicago invited us out to a few shows,” said Tony Carlucci, trumpet player with Brass Transit. “It’s developed into this little relationship. Anytime both bands are in the same area, we’ve gotten together. They’ve become fans of the band, and especially of our lead singer, Neil. They are in awe of him and what he has been able to do.”

You’ll be in awe of the incredible musical legacy of Chicago as performed by Brass Transit!

EVENT CO-SPONSORS

The NOONAN Foundation

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Saluting 51 years of Springfield Arts!

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Saturday, June 17, 2017 - 8:00 PM

Urban Jazz Coalition

Sip of Summer Wine and Beer Tasting begins at 5:00 PM

Urban Jazz Coalition has electrified audiences for years performing their unique and energetic blend of R&B/Jazz/Fusion at a multitude of prominent jazz festivals around the country, including The Capital Jazz Festival, The Seabreeze Jazz Festival, Capital Jazz Fest Supercruise, The Boscov/Berks Jazz Festival, The Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival, Jazz Fest West, The Russian River Jazz Festival, River Raisin Jazz Festival, and many more.

JazzTimes Magazine award winning columnist, Brian Soergel, has described Urban Jazz Coalition sound as “flush with rhythmic grooves, funky bass lines, and beautiful melodies”. The band has also made a strong impression at radio with three consecutive releases achieving “Top 30” status on multiple contemporary jazz charts.

UJC’s music has been featured on network television programming, international film soundtracks, national advertising campaigns, and as part of an eclectic group of artists on a Gospel/Jazz compilation project released by Capitol/EMI Records.

In addition to the notoriety that UJC has earned as a self contained group, they have also become one of the most in-demand backing groups in the smooth jazz genre, having performed as sidemen for a number of top contemporary jazz artists.

When asked why this group has generated so much excitement in smooth jazz circles, former Radio & Records chart columnist Carol Archer said, “A lot of artists aspire to sound as tight and as funky as Urban Jazz Coalition, but these gentlemen really do pull it off.”

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The Nearly New Shop

923 West Main Street • Springfield, Ohio Open Tuesday - Friday 10 to 3 and Saturday 10 to 1 Donations accepted during business hours Consignments accepted Tuesday 10 — 2 and 3rd Saturdays 10 — 12

Gently used clothing, accessories, knick-knacks, toys, etc.

Operated with pride by Young Woman’s Mission members

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Thursday, Friday, Saturday, June 22, 23, 24, 2017 - 8:00 PM

The Springfield Arts Council presents

Book and Lyrics by Music by Eric Idle John Du Prez & Eric Idle A new musical lovingly ripped off from the film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail”

From the original screenplay by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin

The video or audio recording of this performance by any means is strictly prohibited.

Monty Python’s SPAMALOT is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide, 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036.

(866) 378-9758 www.theatricalrights.com SPAM® is a registered trademark of Hormel Foods LLC SPAMALOT, winner of three Tony Awards including Best Musical (2005), pokes fun at almost everyone and everything. It is most appropriate for children 12 and older (parental discretion advised) who can appreciate the unique Pythonesque sense of humor that – without apology – can appear cheeky, impertinent, irreverent, disrespectful, and sometimes just plain rude… but to the sophisticated and discerning eye, it is silliness raised to an art form and all good fun. But, please, if you are easily offended, take King Arthur’s advice and “Run away!’” Otherwise, enjoy the silliness!

EVENT SPONSORS

ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation for the Friday, June 23, 2017 performance provided courtesy of The Springfield Foundation

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Monty Python's SPAMALOT

SCENES AND MUSICAL SELECTIONS ACT ONE Overture Scene 1: The Mighty Portcullis Scene 2: Moose Village “Fisch Schlapping Song”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Historian, Mayor, Villagers Scene 3: Mud Castle “King Arthur’s Song”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . King Arthur, Patsy Scene 4: Plague Village “I Am Not Dead Yet”. . . . . . . . . . Not Dead Fred, Lance, Robin and Bodies Scene 5: Mud Village Scene 6: The Lady of the Lake and The Laker Girls “Come With Me”. . . . . . . . . . King Arthur, Lady of the Lake and Laker Girls “The Song That Goes Like This” . . . . . . Sir Galahad and Lady of the Lake Scene 7: The Knights “All for One”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . King Arthur, Patsy, Sir Robin, Sir Lancelot, Sir Galahad and Sir Bedevere Scene 8: Camelot “Knights of the Round Table”. . . . . . . Lady of the Lake, King Arthur, Patsy, Sir Robin, Sir Lancelot, Sir Galahad, Sir Bedevere, and The Camelot Singers and Dancers “The Song That Goes Like This (Reprise)” . . . . . . . . . . . Lady of the Lake Scene 9: At The Feet of God Scene 10: Find Your Grail “Find Your Grail” . . . . . . . Lady of the Lake, King Arthur, Patsy, Sir Robin, Sir Lancelot,Sir Galahad, Sir Bedevere, Knights and Grail Girls Scene 11: The French Castle “Run Away” . . . . . . . . . . . . French Taunters, King Arthur, Patsy, Sir Robin, Sir Lancelot, Sir Galahad, Sir Bedevere, French Guards, French Citizens,and A Cow — INTERMISSION — There will be one fifteen minute intermission. Or perhaps twenty minutes.

In consideration of our audience members, please turn off or silence all electronic devices such as cellular phones, pagers, watches, and toasters.

Patrons are asked not to smoke or speak Swedish in the amphitheater.

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SCENES AND MUSICAL SELECTIONS ACT TWO Scene 1: The Mighty Portcullis Scene 2: A Very Expensive Forest “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life” . . . . . Patsy, King Arthur, Knights Scene 3: Sir Robin and His Minstrels “Brave Sir Robin”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sir Robin and Minstrels Scene 4: The Black Knight Scene 5: Another Part of the Very Expensive Forest “You Won’t Succeed on Broadway” . . . . . . . . . . Sir Robin and Ensemble Scene 6: A Hole in the Universe “The Diva’s Lament” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lady of the Lake Scene 7: Prince Herbert’s Chamber “Where Are You?” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prince Herbert “His Name Is Lancelot” . . . . . . . . Sir Lancelot, Prince Herbert and Friends Scene 8: Yet Another Part of the Very Expensive Forest “I’m All Alone”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . King Arthur, Patsy and Knights “The Song That Goes Like This (Reprise)”. . Lady of the Lake, King Arthur Scene 9: The Killer Rabbit “The Holy Grail” . . . . . . . . . . . King Arthur, Patsy, Sir Robin, Sir Lancelot, Sir Galahad, Sir Bedevere and Knights Finale “Find Your Grail Finale” . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Company and The Audience The SPAMALOT Traveling Orchestra Bryon Dobbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keyboard #1 Tom Kushmaul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keyboard #2 posing as Keyboard 19 Lydia Smith-Lockwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keyboard #3 through #11 Brent Eresman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reeds 1 of the Round Table Patricia Chastain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Princess Reed #2 David Leapley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . King Trumpet #1 Jim Yeazell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sir Trumpet #2 Colvin Bear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . French Guard French Horn John Root . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dancing Violin Denny Seifried. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not Dead Yet Trombone Chuck Young. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guitar Schlapp, Banjo Schlapp Rob Paddock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Minstrel’s Little Drummer Boy Felicia Dellis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Percussion Shrubberies John Wobbe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All About That Bass J. Chris Moore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . His Majesty’s Royal Conductor 47

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CAST OF CHARACTERS IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER King Arthur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troy Berry The Lady of the Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tia Seay Patsy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Welch Sir Lancelot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Carey Sir Robin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Hunt Sir Galahad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brice Thomas Sir Bedevere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan McCarty Historian; Mrs. Galahad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rich Carey Monks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Crumley, Ryan Hester, Steve Morgenstern Laker Girls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emma Hunt, Jenn Compston, Natalie Tyrey, Chloe Carey, Rachel White, Carli Carey Not Dead Fred. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joshua Seitz Rude French Taunters . . . . . Joshua Seitz, Jake Mattern, Josh Compston Monk, Nun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Josh Compston, Paul Mitchell Smith Knights of Ni . . . . . . . . . . . . Josh Compston, Jenn Compston, Emma Hunt Robin’s Minstrels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elijah Brown, Ben Hoff, Ryan Grissett, Cameron Parks, Joshua Seitz The Mayor; Black Knight; Sir Bors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cory Mitchell Concorde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan Hoff Prince Herbert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jake Mattern Prince Herbert’s Father . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Crumley Prince Herbert’s Guards. . . . . . . . . . . Josh Compston, Steve Morgenstern Tim the Enchanter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan Hester Brother Maynard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Morgenstern God. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric Idle and appearing as Fisch Schlapping Citizens, Bodies, Monks, Nuns, Camelot Cocktail Maidens and Brave Knights, Jewish People, French People, English People, Soldiers, Legionnaires, Fair Maidens, and Townspeople As Assigned Emma Hunt, Jenn Compston, Natalie Tyrey, Rachel White, Elijah Brown, Ryan Grissett, Cameron Parks, Chloe Carey, Jake Mattern, Josh Compston, Joshua Seitz, Ben Hoff, Steve Morgenstern, Mike Crumley, Ryan Hester, Paul Mitchell Smith, Carli Carey, Cory B.B. Mitchell and Taylor Compston as “Pram Baby Wally” 48

Monty Python's SPAMALOT PRODUCTION STAFF

Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim Rowe Director’s Assistant and Choreographer . . . . . . . . Laurie Robison Smith Music Director/ Conductor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Moore Costume Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Krissy Hartman Costume Assistants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jenn Compston, Miranda Taylor Lady of the Lake’s Hair, MakeUp, and Wardrobe. . . . . . . Bobby Mumford Lighting Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bowen Moss Audio Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Geoff Moss Set Construction. . . . . . . . . . . Paden Frank, George West, Ronda Mitchell, Charles Mitchell, Chris Hazel, Jim Arter, John Linardos Prop Mistress. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carli Carey Rehearsal Accompanist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bryon Dobbs Orchestra Contractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Wobbe Produced by The Springfield Arts Council SPECIAL THANKS Clark State Theater Arts Program Theresa Lauricella Heritage Center of Clark County and Staff Ardath Dellapina Kasey Eichensehr Trudie Byrd The Ministry of Silly Walks Kathi Robison Traci Sullivan Stephen Level Springfield Arts Council Youth Arts Ambassadors Springfield Arts Council Board of Directors A machine that goes, “Ping!” and Costume Holiday House of Fremont, Columbus, Toledo, Ohio

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Thank you to our 2017 BROADWAY IN THE PARK Donors “Broadway in the Park” donations help to continue a 51 year tradition of presenting community-produced Broadway musical theater as a vital part of the Summer Arts Festival!

—— PRODUCING SPONSORS ——

Norman and Mildred Carey Family Endowment Patricia Wickham — STAR SPONSORS — Pauline Chakeres Esther I. Manuel Dr. James Gianakopoulos The Oehlers Family Don Johnson Antigone & Samuel Petroff Laurie & Eddie Leventhal Tim Rowe — ENTERTAINER SPONSORS —

Barbara A. Barth Andy & Cathy Bell Amrit & Shashi Chadha Gene & Carolyn Clifton Linda L. Egger Larry & Monica Hill Kevin & Marilyn Kreider

Andrea LaMar Don & Debbie LeMelle James R. Miller Kenneth Rush Rae Siders Chet & Judy Walthall

— ADDITIONAL SUPPORT — Dale & Vikki Hazelbaker Anonymous Gretchen & Bill Hicks Bob & Peggy Agle Ann & Bob Ingoldsby David & Dollie Allen Sondra Kramer Ambience, Inc. Ryan McCarty Jim & Paula Arter Dr. & Mrs. Kumar Mukerjee Daniel & Sally Barksdale Stan & Phyllis Nedelman Bill & Deanna Brougher Cindy Needles Carol A. Busch Elizabeth Raup Ms. Vivian Carter Dr. & Mrs. John Rechsteiner Pat Day Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Shell Jenny Deer Walt & Martha Szczesny Nancy Dietrich Shirley Cutler Tennant John & Carol Emerich Jim & Punky Turner Sandy & Pete Hackett Dr. Richard & Darlene Umbaugh Keith & Carol Harbaugh Lois Wittke Charlene M. Harkins

We appreciate the Broadway in the Park donations received following our May 24 program printing deadline.

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BROADWAY IN THE PARK SHOWS

Community theater musicals presented at the Summer Arts Festival 1967: Annie Get Your Gun

1992: Anything Goes

Camelot

The Wiz

1968: The Boy Friend

The Unsinkable Molly Brown

1993: Funny Girl

Into the Woods

1969: Brigadoon

The Sound of Music 1970: Man of La Mancha

Li’l Abner

1994: Big River

The Pirates of Penzance

1973: George M!

Oliver

1997: Guys and Dolls

A Little Night Music

1971: A Funny Thing Happened on the 1995: Carousel

Meet Me in St. Louis

Way to the Forum 1972: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown 1996: Once Upon A Mattress

She Loves Me

Take Me Along 1998: The Secret Garden

1776

1974: Oklahoma 1975: The Music Man

1999: Damn Yankees 1976: West Side Story

State Fair

You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown 2000: Shenandoah 1977: The Big Game

The Pajama Game 1978: Carousel 2001: Brigadoon

The Sound of Music 1979: South Pacific 2002: Hello, Dolly

Annie

1980: Fiddler On The Roof 1981: The King and I

2003: Mame

1982: The Sound of Music

2004: The Fantasticks

1983: Mame

2005: No musical (park renovations)

1984: Annie

2006: Peter Pan

1985: Bye, Bye Birdie

2007: Anything Goes

1986: Hello, Dolly

Joseph and the Amazing

Technicolor Dreamcoat

They’re Playing Our Song

2008: Elton John & Tim Rice’s “Aida” 2009: The Music Man 2010: Annie

1987: Peter Pan

Brigadoon

2011: Annie Get Your Gun 2012: Hairspray

1988: The Music Man

42nd Street

2013: The Wizard of Oz

Footloose - The Musical

1989: Cinderella

My Fair Lady

Gypsy

2014: Grease 2015: Fiddler on the Roof

1990: Side by Side by Sondheim

Kiss Me Kate

West Side Story

2016: Disney’s Mary Poppins 2017: Monty Python’s SPAMALOT

1991: Sweet Charity

Oliver

Man of La Mancha 51

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Sunday, June 25, 2017 - 8:00 PM

When Springfield Sings

The Nehemiah Foundation welcomes you to “When Springfield Sings…” a city-wide praise and worship time, bringing together the people of Clark County with one heart and one voice.

The Nehemiah Foundation was birthed out of a city-wide prayer meeting in 1993. For 23 years, people passionate about God and driven by a deep love for Springfield and her people have worked to prayerfully and strategically address the holistic needs of the people of Clark County.

Today, The Nehemiah Foundation equips and resources local leaders of non-profit organizations committed to meeting the physical and spiritual needs of youth and families in Clark County. From homelessness and hunger to counseling and residential treatment programs for addiction and trauma; from children’s programs to growing strong leaders for tomorrow, the Nehemiah Foundation serves leaders and non-profits across the city to make our hometown a better place to live.

Join us for this unprecedented time of worship and praise in the center of our city. As we raise our collective voices before God, we offer up a sacrifice of praise that unites us together and invites the presence of God to permeate the very air we breathe. We look forward to you joining us for a life-changing experience with God and each other in Veterans Park.

For more information about The Nehemiah Foundation visit their website: www.nehemiahfoundation.org.

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2017 SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL EVENTS

AT A GLANCE

All shows presented at Veterans Park Amphitheater unless otherwise indicated Friday, June 9, 2017 at 8:00 PM

Griffin House

Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 8:00 PM

Resurrection – A Journey Tribute Sunday, June 11, 2017 at 8:00 PM

Springfield Symphony Orchestra ————–————– Wednesday and Thursday, June 14 and 15, 2017 at 8:00 PM Springfield Arts Council’s Youth Arts Ambassadors’ musical

ANNIE JR.

Friday and Saturday, June 16 & 17 beginning at 5:00 PM SIP OF SUMMER WINE AND BEER TASTING Friday, June 16, 2017 at 8:00 PM

Brass Transit: The Musical Legacy of Chicago

LIVE ON THE TERRACE – CrossOver – 5:30-7:30 PM Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 8:00 PM

Urban Jazz Coalition

LIVE ON THE TERRACE – John Lippolis with Past & Present and John O’Connor – 5:30-7:30 PM ————–————– Thursday, Friday, & Saturday, June 22, 23 & 24, 2017 at 8:00 PM Broadway Musical Monty Python’s SPAMALOT Produced by Springfield Arts Council Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 8:00 PM

When Springfield Sings! - Nehemiah Foundation’s Community Praise and Worship Celebration ————–————– Tuesday. June 27, 2017 at 7:00 PM

The Dark Star Orchestra

Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 8:00 PM

The Gary Geis Dance Company Thursday, June 29, 2017 at 8:00 PM

Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers and The BoxCars LIVE ON THE TERRACE – Bob Ford – 5:30-7:30 PM Friday, June 30, 2017 at 8:00 PM

Phil Dirt and the Dozers

LIVE ON THE TERRACE – The T.A.C. Choir – 7:00 PM Saturday, July 1, 2017 at 8:00 PM

Animal Grace and The Temps

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2017 SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL EVENTS

AT A GLANCE

All shows presented at Veterans Park Amphitheater unless otherwise indicated Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 8:00 PM

The Tom Daugherty Orchestra’s “Big Band Legends” Thursday, July 6 , 2017 at 8:00 PM

The McCartney Years – The Premier McCartney Concert Experience Friday, July 7 beginning at 5:00 PM

PARROTHEAD PARTY IN THE PARK Friday, July 7, 2017 at 8:00 PM

Parrots of the Caribbean

LIVE ON THE TERRACE – The Old Pirates – 5:30-7:30 PM Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 8:00 PM

The Purple Xperience: The Nation’s Most Authentic Prince Tribute Sunday, July 9, 2017 from noon to 4:00 PM

KidsFest

Springfield Museum of Art Sunday, July 9, 2017 at 8:00 PM

Gospel Music Workshop of America with special guest Hayden C. Jackson ————–————– Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at 8:00 PM

Squirrel Nut Zippers

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, July 13, 14, 15 beginning at 5 PM

FESTIVAL BBQ & BREW BLAST Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 8:00 PM

Let’s Hang On – A Tribute to The Four Seasons LIVE ON THE TERRACE – Mike Mingo – 5:30-7:30 PM Friday, July 14, 2017 at 8:00 PM

Masters of Soul

LIVE ON THE TERRACE – Down Deep Band – 5:30-7:30 PM Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 8:00 PM

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

LIVE ON THE TERRACE – GoodVibes – 5:30-7:30 PM ————–————– All artists, performances and events are subject to change.

Visit www.SpringfieldArtsCouncil.org for updates

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Tuesday, June 27, 2017 - 7:00 PM

The Dark Star Orchestra

Performing to critical acclaim celebrating their 20th anniversary year in 2017 and over 2600 shows, Dark Star Orchestra continues the Grateful Dead concert experience.

Shows are built off the Dead’s extensive catalog and the talent of these seven fine musicians. On any given night, the band will perform a show based on a set list from the Dead’s 30 years of touring, or use their catalog to program a unique set list. By recreating lists from the past, and developing their own sets of Dead songs, DSO offers a continually evolving artistic outlet within this musical canon. Honoring both the band and the fans, Dark Star Orchestra’s members seek out the unique style and sound of each era while simultaneously offering their own informed improvisations.

Dark Star Orchestra offers much more than the sound of the Grateful Dead, they truly encapsulate the energy and the experience. It’s about a sense of familiarity. It’s about a feeling that grabs listeners and takes over... in short, it’s about the complete experience and consistent quality show that the fan receives when attending a Dark Star Orchestra show.

In addition to appearing at some of the nation’s top festivals, Dark Star Orchestra hosts its own annual music festival and campaign gathering, titled the ‘Dark Star Jubilee’, currently in its sixth year, where DSO headlines all three nights and are joined by a mix of established and up and coming national touring acts.

“For us it’s a chance to recreate some of the magic that was created for us over the years,” rhythm guitarist and vocalist Rob Eaton explains. “We offer a sort of a historical perspective at what it might have been like to go to a show in 1985, 1978 or whenever. Even for Deadheads who can say they’ve been to a hundred shows in the 90s, we offer something they never got to see live.”

Event Partner

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Wednesday, June 28, 2017 - 8:00 PM

The Gary Geis Dance Company

The Gary Geis School of Dance and Gary Geis Dance Company (GGDC) offer the finest dance training in the Springfield area. We offer ballet, tap, jazz, modern and hip-hop for both children and adults, beginning to advanced levels. Professionally trained and experienced artistic staff and instructors provide our students with a highly diverse curriculum, master classes and multiple performance opportunities, all in a supportive and family-friendly environment!

GGDC was founded in 1999 by Gary Geis, Mark Cummings and Lori Common, and is a non-profit performing company with both a first and second company of dancers. GGDC presents a bi-annual Dance for Four concert featuring DCDC2, Wright State University Dance Ensemble and Gem City Ballet. Our dancers have also had the privilege of working with professional dance companies including Alvin Ailey II, Doug Varone and Dancers, Russian National Ballet, Thodos Dance Chicago and Dance Kaleidoscope.

Gary always said “The students come first,” and that holds true each and every day. Our dancers are our focus and our future, and we take great pride in being able to provide them with the tools necessary to succeed in a very competitive field. We hope you will join us in September as we begin another season of classes and performances! Gary’s legacy continues...

Find more information at: www.garygeisdance.org, facebook.com/garygeisdance, via email at geisdanceschool@gmail.com or call us at 937.322.6229.

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Thursday, June 29, 2017 - 8:00 PM

Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers and The Boxcars

Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers always put their distinctive stamp on a song, making it at once their own and a part of the chain of tradition that lies at the heart of bluegrass! Celebrating their 10th year as a professional touring band, Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers have been seen by thousands of fans across the continent through performances at a vast array of venues including the National Folk Festival, Bluegrass Underground, Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman, and regular guest appearances on the Grand Ole Opry.

Additionally, Mullins’ is a favorite broadcaster in Bluegrass, on radio over 30 years in the Midwest. He also host’s “Front Porch Fellowship,” syndicated on air each week in 30 states and Canada to nearly 200 radio stations and to thousands of internet listeners.

Bluegrass band The Boxcars, in addition to being Grammy-nominated, has received numerous International Bluegrass Music Awards both as a group and individually.

The Boxcars (Adam Steffey, Ron Stewart, Keith Garrett, Gary Hultman, and Harold Nixon) released their debut self-titled album in 2010 and were nominated for numerous International Bluegrass Music Awards in 2011.

Every time The Boxcars open their cases, a clinic on how to play Bluegrass music ensues. The two-time IBMA Bluegrass Instrumental Band of the Year has achieved a level of musicianship that sets a standard in the genre.

They have a knack for merging the power of traditional bluegrass with an updated style that draws in new fans.

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Friday, June 30, 2017 - 8:00 PM

Phil Dirt and The Dozers

Phil Dirt and the Dozers, America’s premiere “Rock ‘N R’oldies” review (and the most popular vintage rock and roll show in the nation) will help you recapture those wonderful days of vintage oldies! With their musical talent, high energy and contagious sense of humor, Phil Dirt and The Dozers transport you to another time and place… namely, the 50s, 60s, and 70s of Rock and Roll!

A Summer Arts Festival tradition - with more appearances in Veterans Park Amphitheater than any other act - Phil Dirt and the Dozers’ Festival performances are almost as nostalgic as the music they lovingly present!

Imagine hearing The Four Seasons’ Sherry with the original falsetto vocals intact… or the hauntingly beautiful Righteous Brothers’ Unchained Melody or You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling …or the beautiful ballads of Roy Orbison including Pretty Woman and In Dreams. And imagine the Platters’ soulstirring Only You performed with all the scratches and skips found on a wellworn 33 1/3 record, the way The Dozers first learned it!

Phil Dirt and The Dozers’ nostalgia show encompasses three decades of great music, and is performed absolutely live with a sophisticated yet lighthearted approach that creates an atmosphere you’re certain to enjoy!

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Before the show: Enjoy THE T.A.C. CHOIR performing at 7 PM on our West Terrace!

The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this organization with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.

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Saturday, July 1, 2017 - 8:00 PM

Animal Grace and The Temps

Animal Grace is a hard rock original/cover band based in Springfield, Ohio. The band was which formed in early 1988 by guitarist and lead vocalist Tony Powell. Over the past twenty five+ years the band has undergone several member changes but has always remained committed to quality Rock & Roll. The band attributes its longevity to remaining diverse and creative, and having a deep desire to entertain.

Animal Grace has performed throughout the Midwest, including clubs in Michigan, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, and most of Ohio. Their live performances are based on superb musicianship, focused intensity and a hunger to please the crowd. They continue to record in the studio, and perform live, booking shows for 2017 and beyond. Animal Grace has long been a Springfield favorite!

The nerdy, yet irresistible musical geniuses (and self-proclaimed “Smartest Band in the Midwest”) The Temps hail from Ohio. Their collective inability to stick with full-time employment sparked the genesis of this high energy, dance rock band.

Although ultra comfortable with data entry and mall security work, The Temps work best on stage, entertaining the masses with their upbeat renditions of dance cover music from the 80’s to today. Their uncanny and clever mix of music genres stretches from The Black Keys, Johnny Cash, and Green Day to Michael Jackson, Flogging Molly, and Lady Gaga.

Their fans, many of whom frequent shows in “I love Nerds” and “Talk Nerdy to me” t-shirts, have come to expect the unexpected from the “fab” foursome. From the beginning of the show when the band runs on stage, until simultaneously stripping out of their office attire (on stage) down to their matching necktie t-shirts, The Temps are sure to quench their fans’ thirst for entertainment!

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Wednesday, July 5, 2017 - 8:00 PM

The Tom Daugherty Orchestra - Big Band Legends

It’s “The Music That Changed a Nation” as The Tom Daugherty Orchestra presents “Big Band Legends - A Tribute to the “Big Band Era,” featuring the original arrangements of Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Harry James, Woody Herman, Jimmy Dorsey,Artie Shaw, Les Brown, Benny Goodman, and many other famous Big Bands.

Recreating the sound and look of the Big Band Era, the evening includes favorites such as: “Getting Sentimental Over You,” “Opus One,” “Marie,” “Sunny Side Of The Street,” “Woodchopper’s Ball,” “Sentimental Journey,” “Mack The Knife,” “Moonlight Serenade,” “In The Mood,” “A String Of Pearls,” “Don’t Be That Way,” “Jump, Jive, And Wail,” “Let’s Dance,” “Begin The Beguine,” “It’s Been A Long Time,” “At Last,” “You Made Me Love You,” “Sing, Sing, Sing,” and many more!

The Tom Daugherty Orchestra (under the direction of “The Big Band Keeper of the Flame,” Tom Daugherty,) is a nationally touring show and dance orchestra featuring an exciting and entertaining “Las Vegas Big Band” show style. The group performs a wide variety of music featuring the original ‘Big Band’ arrangements from the Swing Era and the Great American Songbook.

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Thursday, July 6, 2017 - 8:00 PM

The McCartney Years: The Premier Paul McCartney Concert Experience

Experience two decades of ‘The Beatles’ and ‘Wings’ live – with the world’s premier McCartney concert experience. Rewind into the 60s and 70s to dance, sing and relive your passion for McCartney with a band that has opened for Mariah Carey, performed sold-out shows across Canada and been featured on CNN. The McCartney Years is a period-true, technically stunning and explosive live concert show that performs the music of Paul McCartney spanning two decades from The Beatles to Wings.

Songs include hits like Hey Jude, Jet, Let It Be, Band On The Run, The Long And Winding Road, Live And Let Die, Lady Madonna and many, many more, plus some of the deep cuts that McCartney wrote during the 1960’s and 1970’s; all performed to their original arrangements by a band that has performed to audiences worldwide and even has a personal accolade from former Wings Guitarist Denny Laine.

Whether he plays an original Beatles Era Hofner bass or sports the same wardrobe from the ‘Wings over America’ mid-1970s tour, lead vocalist Yuri Pool is true to Sir Paul in his musicianship, vocals and presentation. And the band doesn’t miss a beat delivering a texture that will transport you back to the first time you heard these great songs on vinyl.

There are many Beatles tributes, but there’s only one show that celebrates the genius of McCartney at the height of his career… and this is it!

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Friday, July 7, 2017 - 8:00 PM

Parrots of the Caribbean

Pull out your flip-flops, put on your Hawaiian shirt, and get ready for a change of attitude as The Parrots of the Caribbean return to Veteran’s Park for our annual Parrothead Party in the Park! Parrots of the Caribbean delight audiences throughout the U.S. and Canada. Along with your favorite Buffett hits, they perform the acclaimed original hits from their CD “Cool Bayou,” a Trop-Rock Island blend of Zydeco, Rock, Country, and Patriotic flair that will have you up and dancing all night long.

Lead Singer and harmonica player Dave Albrecht - aka J.B. - bought his first harmonica at age 18, and by 30 had landed a front-man position impersonating Dan Akyroyd’s “Elwood Blues” character in a nine-piece Blues Brothers Tribute. For the next five years, that band traveled the US. Soon after, Dave signed with “Legends in Concert,” a top-ranked show of impersonators at the Imperial Palace in Las Vegas.

However, Dave had been long-inspired by his love for the music of Jimmy Buffett, and took his passion in a new direction. He gathered some of the finest seasoned musicians, including Dave Cousino on guitar, Brian Batchelor-Glader on keyboards, Greg Martin on percussion, and Gary Rigmaiden on bass, for The Parrots of the Caribbean, and over the last seven years has earned acclaim as the #1 Jimmy Buffett tribute act in the country!

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Saturday, July 8, 2017 - 8:00 PM

The Purple Xperience: The Nation’s Most Authentic Prince Tribute

The Purple Xperience is a five-piece tribute band hailing from Minneapolis, Minnesota. They have been touring around the country since their inception in 2011, bringing the memories of Prince and The Revolution to audiences of all generations. The Purple Xperience embodies the spirit and sounds of Prince, with front-man Marshall Charloff channeling the vocals and movements from the icon himself.

Marshall Charloff, front man for The Purple Xperience, imaginatively styles the magic of Prince’s talent in an uncannily unmatched fashion with his appearance, vocal imitation, and multi-instrumental capacity on guitar and piano.

The talented Charloff taught himself to play the guitar at the age of 15 and later taught himself the piano, bass, and drums. He is a celebrated producer and recording artist. Charloff also wrote the song “Don’t Rock It”, which is on the Commodores XX album released in 1993 and for which he also appears as a producer and arranger.

The Purple Xperience brings you the greatest, most authentic Prince tribute show in the world, leaving no one disappointed!

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Sunday, July 9, 2017 - 8:00 PM

Gospel Music Workshop of America - Dayton Chapter with special guest Hayden C. Jackson

The Gospel Music Workshop of America is an international musical organization founded and chaired by the late Reverend James Cleveland in 1967. Its purpose is to promote African-American gospel music through academics, workshops, performances and new artist development. The Dayton Chapter was formed in 1972 under the leadership of the late Reverend Isaac Douglas and the late Charles Vaughn.

Today, the Dayton Chapter celebrates its 45th year of existence, providing services to local churches seeking musicians, maintaining affiliation with the GMWA national organization, providing workshops & seminars for up-andcoming church choir conductors, soloists and instrumentalists, and providing college credit courses and celebrating gospel music through concerts and other worship performance opportunities. The Dayton Chapter has been labeled a “model chapter” because of its commitment to sharing and spreading the gospel music genre nationwide. We are always seeking new members who simply love gospel music! Come join us. All are welcome!

Springfield native Hayden C. Jackson developed a love of music at a very early age. By the age of eight, he began playing the piano “by ear.” During his early years, he was mentored by the area’s best piano teachers, Mrs. Anna Gee Blackwell-Hagans and Lydia Smith-Lockwood, his high school music instructor.

At the age of 11 years old, Hayden began mastering the piano playing a very unique variety and blend of gospel music ranging from old spirituals and hymns, traditional and contemporary with a hint of classical. At age 13, Hayden became the full-time minister of music at a local church. He currently plays for his home church and is the founder and director of the Gospel Music Explosion Choir, a choir comprised of members of various faiths and ages. The Lord continues to bless Hayden to perform at various gospel music and religious conferences, conventions, seminars, and venues. In his free time, he enjoys reading, travel, fashion and is an avid golfer.

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Wednesday, July 12, 2017 - 8:00 PM

Squirrel Nut Zippers

It was about 20 years ago when NPR’s “Morning Edition” said: “It’s not easy to categorize the music of the Squirrel Nut Zippers, except that it’s hot.”

2016 marked the 20th anniversary of the Squirrel Nut Zippers most celebrated and commercially successful album Hot. Originally released in the summer of 1996, Hot was the follow up to the band’s critically acclaimed debut The Inevitable. By this time the group had already established a substantial live following across the country thanks to early support from NPR, college radio and non-commercial stations. Hot wound up selling over 1.3 million copies.

In honor of the 20th anniversary of Hot, the bands visionary creator Jimbo Mathus, along with founding member and partner Chris Phillips (drums) have crafted a brand new stage show including several leading musicians from New Orleans to serve up the bands unique musical flavor which owes its roots to that city.

Fans are clearly excited the band are touring again. “We are humbled and incredibly excited by the initial Zippers shows since the re-launch,” Mathus commented. “It’s not a reunion, it’s a revival! The band includes cutting edge talent from New Orleans and the songs have been brought to life in an exciting new way. But most things remain unchanged… An amazing experience for young and old.”

Plans are underway for the band to record a brand new album, which would be their first new studio album in seventeen years.

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Thursday, July 13, 2017 - 8:00 PM

Let’s Hang On: The Tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons BBQ and Brew Blast begins at 5:00 PM

Let’s Hang On! is a group of seasoned entertainers who are preserving the music and style of the iconic group Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.

Respectfully paying tribute to all the classic “Seasons” details, Let’s Hang On! also pays tribute to the Broadway show, The Jersey Boys. Let’s Hang On! captures the trademark vocal virtuosity, tight harmonies, and crisp choreography that made The Four Seasons one of the greatest vocal groups of all time.

Their full blown stage show includes all the great Four Seasons’ mega hits like: Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk Like A Man, Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You, December ’63, Who Loves You, and many more mega hits of the ‘60s, all presented in a high-energy and polished production.

Great music shouldn’t be compromised. In this day and age of tribute groups, Let’s Hang On! is proud to be one of the few remaining touring productions that guarantees a live band with EVERY show! No tracks, real music and that authentic Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons sound. The Let’s Hang On! Band captures the best of this 1960’s music with precision.

Experience the difference of pure live sound and let the Let’s Hang On! Band take you down memory lane all over again. Let’s Hang On! is sure to make you want to get out of your seat and dance the night away to some of the best music to come from the 1960’s!

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Friday, July 14, 2017 - 8:00 PM

Masters of Soul

BBQ and Brew Blast begins at 5:00 PM

Masters of Soul has been called the most entertaining history lesson ever performed! This show authentically reproduces the look, choreography, style and sound made famous by the Motown and Stax record labels, and celebrates the music and careers of the iconic artists who had such a profound influence on the history of popular music.

For many, Masters of Soul is the ultimate stroll down memory lane. For younger generations, the show offers a way to experience a period in our country’s past that produced many of the greatest music acts ever recorded.

The show features a completely live performance with seasoned musicians and world-class performers from The TFC Band. This group has toured extensively world-wide for more than 30 years, performing at private events, festivals, casinos, corporate events and military bases from coast to coast and overseas, including tours of Europe and Africa. After having toured together for decades, The TFC Band created the Masters of Motown show in 2008 as a way to heighten the experience for their fans and deliver the full package, a stage show capturing the sights, sounds and feel of the Motown era. In 2013, they expanded the show to incorporate soul music and updated the name to Masters of Soul to reflect this change.

Based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the 10-person cast of Masters of Soul has performed to numerous sold-out audiences and garnered rave reviews across the country at venues ranging from community theaters and universities to performing arts venues and concert halls.

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Saturday, July 15, 2017 - 8:00 PM

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy BBQ and Brew Blast begins at 5:00 PM

2017 marks the 24th anniversary of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s remarkable arrival onto the music scene. Early on, during their legendary residency at the Derby Nightclub in Los Angeles, they reminded the world, in the midst of the grunge era, that it was still cool to swing.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s all original core line-up includes Scotty Morris (lead vocals and guitar), Kurt Sodergren (drums), Dirk Shumaker (double bass and vocals), Andy Rowley (baritone saxophone and vocals), Glen “The Kid” Marhevka (trumpet), Karl Hunter (saxophones and clarinet) and Joshua Levy (piano and arranger).

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s first phase of stardom featured an appearance in the 1996 indie film Swingers, a movie that introduced Big Bad Voodoo Daddy to an audience beyond their Los Angeles base. The band’s music has appeared in countless films and television shows, including The Wild, Despicable Me, Phineas & Ferb, Friends, Third Rock From The Sun, Ally McBeal, and So You Think You Can Dance.

They have appeared live on Dancing With The Stars, Late Night With Conan O’Brien, NBC’s Christmas in Rockefeller Center, The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, a remarkable seven appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and the Super Bowl XXXIII Halftime Show.

After 24 years, 10 records, over 2800 live shows, and countless appearances in film and television, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is showing no signs of slowing down, and is looking forward to celebrating it’s 25th anniversary in 2018.

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Summer Arts Festival - Program Advertisers Index

The Springfield Arts Council thanks the businesses and organizations that advertise in our program books. We encourage you to support them with your patronage.

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Fulk Homebase Real Estate II......... 58 Gary Geis School of Dance............. 86 Great Clips....................................... 14 Greater Ohio Eye Surgeons.............. 3 Harding Road Pharmacy................. 82 Hauck Brothers................................ 91 Heidelberg Distributing Co............... 14 Hickory Inn....................................... 82 High St. UMC Sanctuary Series...... 44 Hobbs Body Shop............................ 58 Holmes Marketing Services............. 82 Home City Federal Savings Bank.... 64 Hometown Hearing.......................... 66 Houser Asphalt & Concrete............. 91 Huntington Bank.............................. 44 IH Credit Union.............................. 106 Janeco Cleaning Supply.................. 68 Jeff Wyler Springfield Chevrolet...... 30 John Lippolis School of Guitar......... 82 Johnson’s Lampshop....................... 82 Keg ‘N’ Cork.................................... 82 Kincaid’s Is Music............................ 52 Kiwanis Club of Springfield.............. 66 Kreider & Krogg, DDS, Inc............... 66 KRN Crane Service......................... 94 Kroger.............................................. 52 Lagonda Creek Real Estate.............. 7 Laird’s Tax Service.......................... 34 Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken........ 66 Link Hellmuth Insurance.................... 2 Littleton & Rue................................. 94 Macray Co....................................... 60 Mad River Veterinary Hospital......... 94 Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC.... 64 McGregor Metalworking Co............. 15 McMann Smoot Riddle Insurance..... 9 Meadow View Growers.................. 106 Mike & Rosy’s Deli........................... 87 Mikey’s Pizza................................... 34 Minette’s Barber Styling/ Cigars...... 64 Morgenstern, Steven J., MD, Inc..... 42 Mr. Handy Appliance Parts Center.. 87 Mug & Jug....................................... 97 New Carlisle Federal Savings Bank.91 New Image Eye Center................... 88 Nexstep Commercial Products........ 87 Nova Pediatrics Adolescent Med..... 88 OB/GYN Ltd................................... 107 Ohio Arts Council............................. 20 Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital.......... 95

Olive Garden................................... 30 ORET - Ohio Real Estate Title......... 64 Orthodontic Specialists of Ohio....... 97 Positive Perspectives...................... 68 Post Printing.................................... 67 Rainbow Industries.......................... 28 Real Estate II................................... 20 Re-Elect Joyce Chilton.................... 92 Reliant Restoration.......................... 15 Richards Raff Dunbar........................ 7 Ridgewood School........................... 99 RL Ring & Associates Ltd................ 88 Rocky Lakes Golf Course................ 72 Rollins Moving & Storage................ 99 Rudy’s Smokehouse BBQ............. 106 Scanlan Construction LLC............... 92 Schanher, Paul W. III, DDS, Inc....... 20 Schneider’s Florist........................... 42 Security National Bank.................... 58 Sheehan Brothers Vending.............. 84 Sherwin Williams............................. 74 Speedway........................................ 72 Springfield Board of Realtors......... 101 Springfield Cardiology..................... 74 Springfield City School District...... 101 Springfield Civic Theatre................. 91 Springfield Clark Career Tech Cntr... 74 Springfield Foundation..................... 18 Springfield Masonic Community...... 82 Springfield Musicians’ Assoc........... 28 Springfield Rotary Food Trucks....... 97 Springfield Symphony Orchestra..... 32 Stevenson Utilities Const., LLC....... 13 Sunbelt Rentals................................. 4 Thistle Consulting............................ 56 Tomco Tool Inc................................. 88 United Way Clark Champ. Mad....... 18 Valco Industries............................... 42 Vein Solutions/ Demeter Surgical.... 16 Veterinary Services of Springfield.... 87 Vote Rob Rue.................................. 97 Wallace & Turner Insurance............ 76 Walt’s Auto, Inc................................ 88 Whitacre Pharmacy......................... 17 William A. Lord, D.D.S..................... 17 Williams Mech. Services LLC.......... 88 Willow Winds Carriage and Limo..... 78 Wittenberg Center Musical Dev’l..... 42 Woeber Mustard Co........................ 42 Yellow Springs Chamber............... 105 Young Women’s Mission................. 44

Join our family of advertisers and see your ad in our next program book!

Call Sarah V. Michelson at 937-324-2712 ext 22 or email sarah@springfieldartscouncouncil.org for details

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SPRINGFIELD ARTS COUNCIL 2016-2017 Board of Directors

WHEN YOU ATTEND…

OFFICERS

John Wobbe - President Laurie Robison Smith - President-Elect Jim Yeazell - Past President Thomas T. Taylor - Treasurer Lori Young - Secretary Chris Leapley - Member At Large Craig Dillon - Member At Large

PLEASE “GIVE WHAT YOU CAN” WHEN WE “PASS THE HAT” AT INTERMISSION! Your donations help to keep Summer Arts Festival events admission-FREE!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Bring a lawn chair or blankets for seating; chairs may be placed beginning at 6:00 AM on show dates.

Limited Rent-A-Chairs ($5) available; limited number of Orchestra Pit Seats ($10) and Loft Seats ($15) are on sale at 937-324-2712, or at the Festival’s Cascade Corporation Welcome Center one hour prior to selected events.

Limited free Festival parking is available; all parking is non-reserved and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For your enjoyment, sandwiches, snacks and beverages are on sale at our concession stands on the Jesse and Caryl Philips Festival East Terrace and the Landess Family West Terrace.

For your convenience, an ATM machine is available at the Festival’s Cascade Corporation Welcome Center near the west Concession Stand.

Eliot Baggs Gene Barnett Dana Bennett Patrick Dawson Beth Dixon Seth Dupler Barbara Faust Natalie Fritz Lori Fulk Cindy Griffin Lorie Hale Theresa A. Hartley Jan Jones Dave Leapley Rand Oliver Randy Setty Lydia Smith-Lockwood Dee Strozdas Traci Sullivan Cathy Tuckerman

STAFF Tim Rowe Executive Director

Festival events are presented rain or shine. Inclement weather may interrupt, delay, or cancel a performance.

Krissy Hartman Business and Youth Director

Cancelled performances cannot be rescheduled. Programs and artists are subject to change without notice.

Jordan Keating Logistics and Education Director

Under Ohio law, consumption of alcoholic beverages at the Summer Arts Festival is restricted to beverages sold under state license at the Festival concession areas.

Alcoholic beverages may not be brought into Veteran’s Park or to the Festival.

For details and updates, visit

www.SpringfieldArtsCouncil.org or call 937-324-2712

Sarah V. Michelson Development Director Lane Schlicher Intern Administrative Assistant Geoff Moss Festival Technical Director J. Chris Moore Director Emeritus

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