Texas Performing Arts 2018–19 Campus & Community Engagement Brochure

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TEXAS PERFORMING ARTS

EXPLORE. EXPERIENCE. LEARN. Campus & Community Engagement

Audience members enjoying a post-performance talk.

Did You Know?

We offer $10 student and $12 military tickets for all Texas Performing Arts Essential Series performances.

For more information: texasperformingarts.org 512.471.4444

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WELCOME TO TEXAS PERFORMING ARTS

The 2018–19 Texas Performing Arts season has arrived!

Through Campus & Community programs, it is our privilege to provide dedicated events designed to deepen your understanding and enjoyment of many of the performances you attend.

Three overarching goals form the cornerstone of our activities as we seek to engage, educate and bring together The University of Texas at Austin community and our Central Texas audience. We strive to: • Align our programs and events with the University’s academic mission • Provide unique opportunities for student engagement • Be a part of cultural leadership in the community Each year, we welcome thousands of guests at various events ranging from brown bag lunches with Broadway cast members to pre-performance talks presented by faculty and other experts.

Cover photo by Lawrence Peart; Photo by Lawrence Peart

We also host youth performances for grade 7-12 students and master classes by visiting artists. We believe that these events offer valuable insight into the training, technical skills, and the creative process of working artists.

For the latest information on our new and upcoming events, visit texasperformingarts.org/get-involved. We look forward to seeing you!

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ABOUT OUR PARTNERS

Community Arts Partners We co-sponsor events at our partners’ venues including the Jewish Community Center of Austin, George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, Asian American Cultural Center, and Austin Public Library.

By working together, partners strengthen each other, and reach far beyond what one entity alone can provide Central Texas communities.

Campus Arts Partners Working closely with College of Fine Arts academic departments and a range of other colleges and programs, the collaborative spirit enhances and broadens the scope of the performing arts as an educational tool. We have been pleased to partner with the Humanities Institute, the Steve Hicks School of Social Work, the Briscoe Center for American History at The University of Texas at Austin, the Harry Ransom Center and the John L. Warfield Center for African and African-American Studies, as well as Free Minds, a program of Foundation Communities, and Austin Community College, among others.

Lexus Broadway in Austin Each season we are proud to partner with Lexus Broadway in Austin to provide unique and exciting opportunities to engage with touring company actors and crew members.

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ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS

Focus on Seniors Through our program, An Evening Out at Texas Performing Arts, complimentary tickets are allocated to seniors with limited means as well as to persons with special needs to experience our live performances. Participating partners include City of Austin Senior Activity Centers and the Austin State Hospital.

Military Support Program We continue our partnerships and are actively involved with the Military Veterans Advisory Council at The University of Texas at Austin and most recently, have been a part of the Creative Forces Texas Arts and Military Network.

Educational Programming for Grades 7-12 Read about our educational programs for grade 7-12 teachers and students on page 22.

Photos by Lawrence Peart

Our activities include: · Brown Bag Lunches · Master Classes · Pre and Post-Performance Talks · Class Visits · School Visits · Community Happenings

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THE POWER OF PROTEST: ARTS AND CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE Texas Performing Arts is pleased to present The Power of Protest: Arts and Civil Disobedience, a series of performances, artists in residence, lectures, and community conversations over a three-year period, Sep 2018– Aug 2021, with the support of The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

“The Power of Protest: Arts and Civil Disobedience allows us to explore how work in the performing and visual arts has the ability to become, in and of itself, an act of civil disobedience with the capacity to drive social and political change.”

—Kathy Panoff, Texas Performing Arts Director and Associate Dean

Mahatma Gandhi spins thread on the charkha, a portable spinning wheel. During India’s nonviolent independence movement, he encouraged his countrymen to replace British textiles with homespun cloth.

Bass Concert Hall Exhibits During the 2018–19 Season, Texas Performing Arts will feature exhibits in conjunction with two Essential Series performances: Ragamala Dance Company, Written in Water, and Teatro Línea de Sombra, Amarillo.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Appointment required for daytime viewing.

Call 512.471.6376 for scheduling.

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Gandhi and the Nonviolence Movement and Bharatanatyam in Photos Sep 4–Dec 20 Bass Concert Hall, Level 4 Gandhi and the Nonviolence Movement The exhibit features reproductions of letters and photos of Gandhi and others involved in the nonviolence movement in India.

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Oct 2, 1869 –Jan 30, 1948) was an Indian activist and leader of the Indian Independence movement against British rule during the 1930’s and 1940’s. He employed “Satyagraha,” a nonviolent form of civil disobedience. Through this, Gandhi inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world, thus earning the honor “Mahatma,” which means “highsouled,” applied to him first in 1914 in South Africa. He was assassinated in New Delhi, India January 30,1948.

Bharatanatyam in Photos A form of dance dating back more than 2000 years, Bharatanatyam was originally a Hindu temple dance from the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Passed down from generation to generation, the traditional dance continues to be taught and performed by women today, often with an updated approach.

The ancient Indian text, Natya Shastra, provides techniques to help readers understand the world through dramatic representation. This text describes drama as an integrated art of music, dance, action, and poetry.

Special thanks to the Sukumar Family of Austin, Texas and India for their willingness to share images and other family materials in connection with Gandhi, the Nonviolence Movement, and Bharatanatyam dance.

Additional thanks to Anuradha Naimpally, local and international Bharatanatyam dancer, educator, and 2018 Austin Arts Hall of Fame recipient, for her Bharatanatyam dance photos.

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Looking For Shade Photography by John Pike Jan 2–Mar 31 Bass Concert Hall, Level 4 This exhibit is an exploration of the immigration taking place around the U.S.-Mexico border and the MexicoGuatemala border. Through photography, Pike explores the difficulties migrants face in leaving home to make a new, better life. Challenges including border enforcement, dangerous geography, as well as the less visible challenges of discrimination found within border areas and within U.S. cities are examined within this collection of photographs.

unforgiving and deadly conditions. It also serves as a central thesis for the work, reflective of the migrant’s search for shelter and a new beginning.

The exhibit’s title, Looking for Shade, reflects the migrant’s literal journey to the U.S. as he/she crosses the desert in

Special thanks to John Pike, Austinite and urban landscape photographer, for his collaboration on this project.

Photo by John Pike

The work is presented as a collection of black-and-white silver gelatin photographs to be displayed at Texas Performing Arts at The University of Texas at Austin campus as an accompaniment to the theater work Amarillo presented by Teatro Línea de Sombra.

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2018–19 SEASON EVENT CALENDAR Essential Series Events Ragamala Dance Company Written in Water

Art Exhibit

Sep 4–Dec 20

Community Happening

Tue, Oct 16

Behind The Scenes

Wed, Oct 17

Youth Performance

Thu, Oct 18

Pre-Performance Talk

Thu, Oct 18

Post-Performance Event

Thu, Oct 18

Pavel Urkiza & CongrÍ Ensemble The Root of the Root

Class Visit

Tue, Nov 6

Class Visit

Thu, Nov 8

Private Peaceful

Post-Performance Talk

Thu, Nov 15

Community Happening

Fri, Nov 16

Dorrance Dance ETM: Double Down

Master Class

Tue, Jan 29

Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet

Master Class

Tue, Feb 5

Songs of Freedom

Class Visit

Fri, Feb 8

Post-Performance Talk

Fri, Feb 8

Art Exhibit

Jan 2–Mar 31

Community Happening

Tue, Jan 29

Community Happening

Date TBD

Community Happening

Date TBD

Community Happening

Wed, Mar 27

Post-Performance Talk

Thu, Mar 28

Post-Performance Talk

Fri, Mar 29

Class Visit

Fri, Mar 29

Youth Performance

Fri, Apr 26

Pre-Performance Talk

Fri, Apr 26

Post-Performance Event

Fri, Apr 26

Teatro LÍnea de Sombra Amarillo

Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar

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Lexus Broadway in Austin Series Events Love Never Dies Waitress Anastasia Fiddler On The Roof

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Attendance at some of our events is limited. Please use the following key when browsing the calendar.

All locations are on the UT campus unless otherwise noted with an address.

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School Visit

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Behind the Scenes

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General Public Performance Ticket Holders UT Students Enrolled in a Related Course Central Texas Students and Educators

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Ragamala Dance Company Written in Water Thu, Oct 18 | 8 pm Bass Concert Hall Inspired by the second century Indian board game, Paramapadham (the precursor to Snakes and Ladders) and the 12th century Sufi poem, “A Conference of Birds,” Written in Water explores parallels between ecstasy and longing in Hindu and Sufi thought. With original artwork and a score by composer Amir ElSaffar, Written in Water brings together internationally celebrated artists and features a live music ensemble for an alchemy of music with jazz, Iraqi, and Carnatic instruments.

ART EXHIBIT

Gandhi and the Nonviolence Movement and Bharatanatyam in Photos Sep 4–Dec 20 Bass Concert Hall, Level 4 See page 8 for details.

COMMUNITY HAPPENING

Dance Lecture/Demonstration Tue, Oct 16 7–8:30 pm Shepherd of the Hills Christian Church 6909 W Courtyard Dr Austin, TX 78730 Limited space; Call 512.471.6376 for reservations.

Hosted by Anuradha Naimpally, Artistic Director and Founder, Austin Dance India

BEHIND THE SCENES

Dance Lecture/Demonstration Wed, Oct 17 Location TBD Hosted by Quetta Carpenter, Lecturer, Department of Theatre and Dance, College of Fine Arts YOUTH PERFORMANCE

Ragamala Dance Company Written in Water Thu, Oct 18 11 am Bass Concert Hall Open to grades 7-12. Reservations required. See page 22 for details.

PRE-PERFORMANCE TALK

Discussion with Dr. Snehal Shingavi Thu, Oct 18 7 pm Bass Concert Hall, Level 4 Dr. Snehal Shingavi, Associate Professor, Department of English, Center for Asian American Studies, College of Liberal Arts

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POST-PERFORMANCE EVENT

Meet & Greet with Company Members Thu, Oct 18 Following the Performance Bass Concert Hall, Level 6 (The Loft)

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Pavel Urkiza & CongrÍ Ensemble The Root of the Root Fri, Nov 9 | 8 pm McCullough Theatre

CLASS VISIT

Hosted by Robin Moore, Professor of Ethnomusicology, Butler School of Music, College of Fine Arts

CLASS VISIT

Hosted by César Salgado, Associate Professor, Department of Spanish & Portuguese, College of Liberal Arts

This riveting one-man play relives the life of Private Tommo Peaceful, a young soldier awaiting the firing squad at dawn.

During the night, he looks back at his short but joyful past growing up in rural Devon: his exciting first days at school; the accident in the forest that killed his father; his adventures with Molly, the love of his life; and the battles and injustices of war that brought him to the front line.

POST-PERFORMANCE TALK

Discussion with Creative Team Thu, Nov 15 Immediately Following the Performance McCullough Theatre COMMUNITY HAPPENING

Poetry on the Plaza: World War I Fri, Nov 16 12 pm Harry Ransom Center, Plaza Hosted by Danielle Sigler, Associate Director for Scholarly Programs, Harry Ransom Center

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Photos by Bruce W. Palmer, Tom Lawlor

Visualizing Cuba Thu, Nov 8 Benedict Hall

Thu, Nov 15 & Fri, Nov 16 | 8 pm McCullough Theatre

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Music of Mexico and the Caribbean Tue, Nov 6 Butler School of Music

Private Peaceful

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Cuban guitarist and composer Pavel Urkiza leads his CongrÍ Ensemble through an evening of skillfully interpreted classic Cuban songs composed between 1851 and 1941. The Root of the Root is an exploration of the ancestral connections of music with songs that are part of Latin American popular heritage, learned and transmitted from generation to generation.

Dorrance Dance ETM: Double Down Wed, Jan 30 | 8pm Bass Concert Hall Founded in 2011 by artistic director and 2015 MacArthur Fellow, Michelle Dorrance, Dorrance Dance is an award-winning New York-based tap company whose work presents the beautiful history of America’s original dance form in a fresh, dynamic, and compelling context.

MASTER CLASS

Tap Dance with Company Members Tue, Jan 29 Location TBD Hosted by Jeremy Arnold, Lecturer, Department of Theatre and Dance, College of Fine Arts

Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet Tue, Feb 5 | 8 pm McCullough Theatre Texas Performing Arts welcomes back the ensemble that has virtually redefined the sound of the classical wind quintet.

Founded in 1988, during the tenure of conductor Herbert von Karajan, the Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet is the first permanently established wind quintet in the famous orchestra’s rich tradition of chamber music. Their repertoire covers the spectrum of the wind quintet literature, and the ensemble’s stellar reputation has led to collaborations with legendary conductors such as Leonard Bernstein, Bernard Haitink, Riccardo Muti, James Levine, and Daniel Barenboim.

MASTER CLASS

Wind Instruments with Quintet Members Tue, Feb 5 12:30 pm Butler School of Music Hosted by Kristin Wolfe Jensen, Professor of Bassoon, Butler School of Music, College of Fine Arts

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Songs of Freedom

Under the direction of Grammy Awardwinning drummer, Ulysses Owens Jr., the 1960s are explored through the work of three prolific artists: Joni Mitchell, Abbey Lincoln, and Nina Simone—all of whom shaped the music and culture of the 1960s through their artistry. Each artist expressed freedom in various ways. Joni composed and sang about the freedom of love, Abbey expressed freedom of her individuality and race through her lyricism, and Nina demanded political freedom through song.

Hosted by Hannah Lewis, Assistant Professor of Musicology, Butler School of Music, College of Fine Arts

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Photos by Christopher Duggan, Pablo Riquelme

Fri, Feb 8 & Sat, Feb 9 | 8 pm McCullough Theatre

CLASS VISIT

Discussion with Ensemble Members Fri, Feb 8 Butler School of Music

POST-PERFORMANCE TALK

Discussion with Rodney Smolla Fri, Feb 8 Immediately Following the Performance McCullough Theatre Rodney Smolla, First Amendment Scholar, Dean, Widener University Delaware Law School

This performance is made possible by a generous grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

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Teatro LÍnea de Sombra Amarillo Thu, Mar 28 & Fri, Mar 29 | 8 pm McCullough Theatre Amarillo tells the story of a man who departs Mexico for a land of dreams: Amarillo, Texas—but vanishes before reaching his destination. Far away, a woman reconstructs his journey, imagining what might have transpired not only for him, but for the other thousands of faceless men and women who have taken the same path—and for those who were left behind. Combining stunning multimedia projections, visceral imagery, and poetic storytelling, this renowned theater company from Mexico City creates a rich, poignant meditation on the harsh realities faced by immigrants and their families. Amarillo is performed in Spanish with projected English surtitles.

This performance is made possible by a generous grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

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COMMUNITY HAPPENING

COMMUNITY HAPPENING

Looking for Shade Jan 2–Mar 31 Bass Concert Hall, Level 4

Discussion: What is a Life Really Worth?

Date TBD Austin Community College: Riverside Campus, “El Centro” 1020 Grove Blvd Austin, TX 78741

Discussion Panel: Immigration Wed, Mar 27 4 pm LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections, Conference Room

See page 9 for details.

COMMUNITY HAPPENING

iACT Red Bench: Conversations that Matter Tue, Jan 29 6:30 pm Location TBD Co-sponsored and hosted by iACT (Interfaith Action of Central Texas) and Texas Performing Arts

Hosted by Mariano Díaz-Miranda, Professor of Founder of Department of Mexican American and Latina/o Studies; Founder & Director, Latino/Latin American Studies Center “El Centro” at Austin Community College COMMUNITY HAPPENING

Discussion: Looking for Shade Exhibit Date TBD Bass Concert Hall, Level 4

Hosted by Paloma Diaz-Lobos, Scholarly Programs Director and Faculty Liaison, LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections

POST-PERFORMANCE TALK

Discussion with Artistic Team Thu, Mar 28 & Fri, Mar 29 Immediately Following the Performance McCullough Theatre

Hosted by Dr. Elon Lang, Lecture, Liberal Arts Honors and Humanities Thomas Jefferson Center for the Study of Core Texts and Ideas

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Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar Fri, Apr 26 Bass Concert Hall

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Hailing from Georgia, Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar are known for their expressive vocals and intricate arrangements of gospel hymns, transcending cultural boundaries with fresh adaptations of contemporary gospel, pop, and musical theater hits. The group has performed with gospel greats, such as William McDowell, Kierra “Kiki” Sheard, Richard Smallwood, Earnest Pugh, and James Fortune, and their viral videos have garnered millions of loyal YouTube viewers.

YOUTH PERFORMANCE

CLASS VISIT

Hosted by Dr. Elon Lang, Lecture, Liberal Arts Honors and Humanities Thomas Jefferson Center for the Study of Core Texts and Ideas

Open to grades 7-12. Reservations required.

See page 26 for details.

PRE-PERFORMANCE TALK

Discussion with Dr. Gloria Quinlan Fri, Apr 26 7 pm Bass Concert Hall, Level 4

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Discussion with Photographer John Pike, Looking for Shade Exhibit Fri, Mar 29 Bass Concert Hall

Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar Fri, Apr 26 11 am Bass Concert Hall

Dr. Gloria Quinlan, Professor of Music, Department of Humanities and Fine Arts, Huston-Tillotson University POST-PERFORMANCE TALK

See page 26 for directions and parking information

Meet & Greet with Company Members Fri, Apr 26 Following the Performance Bass Concert Hall, Level 6 (The Loft)

Photo by Sophie Garcia

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Each season, in partnership with Broadway Across America and professional Broadway touring artists, we provide unique and exciting opportunities for Central Texas students and the community-at-large to take part in a number of events from brown bag lunches, master classes, to tours of sets.

Join us at informal gatherings for a rare chance to learn from a wide range of artists, designers, and technicians. Unless otherwise noted, events are free and open to the general public.

All Events Are Subject to Change

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Nov 27–Dec 2 Bass Concert Hall The ultimate love story continues in Love Never Dies, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s spellbinding sequel to The Phantom of the Opera. Be seduced by this dazzling new production that takes audiences on a thrilling rollercoaster ride of intrigue, obsession and romance.

BROWN BAG LUNCH

Lunch and Discussion with Company Members Date TBD 12–1 pm Senior Activity Center - Lamar 2874 Shoal Crest Ave Austin, TX 78705 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Co-sponsored by the City of Austin Senior Activity Center, Austin Parks and Recreation SCHOOL VISIT

Tell Me Your Story: Q&A with Cast Members Date TBD Austin ISD LEXUS B ROADWAY IN AUS TIN S E RIE S E VE N TS

Meghan Picerno (“Christine Daaé”) and Gardar Thor Cortes (“The Phantom”) star in Love Never Dies; Photo by Joan Marcus

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Love Never Dies The Phantom Returns

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Waitress Jan 22–27 Bass Concert Hall Inspired by Adrienne Shelly’s beloved film, Waitress tells the story of Jenna—a waitress and expert pie maker, Jenna dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage. A baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s new doctor may offer her a chance at a fresh start, while her fellow waitresses offer their own recipes for happiness. But Jenna must summon the strength and courage to rebuild her own life.

BEHIND THE SCENES

Backstage Set Tour for Hook ’em Arts Date TBD Bass Concert Hall

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BROWN BAG LUNCH

Lunch and Discussion with Company Members Date TBD 12–1 pm Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center 808 Nile St Austin, TX 78702 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Co-sponsored by the City of Austin Senior Activity Center, Austin Parks and Recreation

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Lenne by Photo Klingaman, TK Desi Oakley and Charity Angel Dawson in the National Tour of Waitress; Photo by Joan Marcus

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Anastasia Feb 12–17 Bass Concert Hall

BROWN BAG LUNCH

Q&A with Company Members Date TBD 12–1 pm The Village at The Triangle 4517 Triangle Ave Austin, TX 78751 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Co-sponsored by The Village at The Triangle SCHOOL VISIT

Tell Me Your Story: Q&A with Cast Members Date TBD Pflugerville High Schools, Pflugerville ISD 20

Fiddler On The Roof Apr 2–7 Bass Concert Hall Tony®-winning director Bartlett Sher brings his fresh take on a beloved masterpiece to life as Fiddler On The Roof begins a North American tour direct from Broadway.

A wonderful cast and a lavish orchestra tell this heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and the timeless traditions that define faith and family. To love! To life!

BROWN BAG LUNCH

BEHIND THE SCENES

Q&A with Company Members Date TBD 12–1 pm Jewish Community Center 7300 Hart Ln Austin, TX 78731

Inside Look: Technical Production and Set Design Backstage Tour Date TBD Bass Concert Hall

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Co-sponsored by Jewish Community Center

Hosted by Live Design Faculty, Department of Theatre and Dance, College of Fine Arts

CLASS VISIT

Engaging with the Arts from the Audience Date TBD Location TBD Hosted by Tim Rogers, Lecturer, Texas Performing Arts

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Christy Altomare from the original Broadway Cast of Anastasia; Photo by Matthew Murphy

The romantic and adventure-filled new musical Anastasia is at home in Austin at last! This dazzling show will transport you from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out on a journey to discover the mystery of her past.

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Cats May 7–12 Bass Concert Hall

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Rediscover Cats—the beloved musical with breathtaking music— including one of the most treasured songs in musical theater, “Memory.”

Featuring new sound design, direction and choreography for a new generation—experience Cats for the first time as it begins a new life, or let it thrill you all over again!

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OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Co-sponsored by Austin Public Library BEHIND THE SCENES

Backstage Theatre Tech Tour Date TBD Bass Concert Hall

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Tyler Hanes as Rum Tum Tugger in Cats on Broadway; Photo by Matthew Murphy

BROWN BAG LUNCH

Q&A with Company Members Date TBD 12 pm Austin Public Library, Central 710 W Cesar Chavez St Austin, TX 78701

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Students at a youth performance.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS (GRADES 7-12)

Youth Performances Each season, Texas Performing Arts selects two touring companies to provide daytime performances to Central Texas schools. These select Essential Series performances are for students in grades 7-12.

In addition to offering a unique cultural experience, TPA staff provides corresponding TEKS-based educational resources to build reading, writing, research, and analytical thinking skills. Youth Performances are available free of charge for educators and students.

Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar Fri, Apr 26 11 am–12 pm Bass Concert Hall Photo by Lawrence Peart

Ragamala Dance Company Written in Water Thu, Oct 18 11 am–12:15 pm Bass Concert Hall

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S.E.A.T. (Students Experiencing the Arts with the Teachers) Ticket Program Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we are able to distribute complimentary tickets for educators to bring small groups of students to performances, allowing curriculum connections to culture, history, critical analysis, and writing.

These tickets to select Essential Series performances are available to small groups in grades 7–12. This opportunity is available to teachers of all subjects to enhance classroom learning.

Performing Arts and Academic Connection (PAAC) with Bastrop and Elgin ISD We are proud to partner with Bastrop and Elgin ISD for the 2018–19 school year. TPA staff members collaborate with Language Arts teachers in these districts to provide related, standards-based lessons that provide an academic connection to performing arts. Participating students will attend two performances each academic year: one on-site at our Texas Performing Arts venue and one on their school campus.

This season, PAAC students will experience Ragamala Dance Company’s Written in Water and Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar at Bass Concert Hall. On-campus performances will feature UT’s student-run improv group Gigglepants. The PAAC program previously ran for eight years in Del Valle ISD. Behind the Scenes Career and STEAM Tours TPA staff members lead Behind-The-Scenes Career tours backstage, introducing students to highly-skilled staff members. Our tours are centered around career paths in areas such as audio, lighting, scenery design, and prop making. We also offer tours that focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) skills that are required in these roles.

Photo by TK

Limited availability.

Teacher Appreciation Night 2018–19 marks the first season for our annual Teacher Appreciation Night. In gratitude for their dedication and hard work, area fine arts teachers are treated to a night out where they are honored at a reception before enjoying a performance. We look forward to continuing our partnerships and strengthening our relationships with educators across Central Texas! texasperformingarts.org/get-involved

These programs are open to all public and private grade 7-12 educators in Texas.

For questions, ticket requests, or career tour requests, contact Brenda Simms at 512.471.2131 or bsimms@texasperformingarts.org texasperformingarts.org/ get-involved/ educational-programs

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STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

Texas Performing Arts is dedicated to enriching the experience of students on The University of Texas at Austin campus through education, performance, and collaboration.

Student Employment Program Over 100 students from across campus work in partnership with our professional staff in every department ranging from production to marketing as integral members of our team. Building on the hands-on training and experience they have received, our students have gone on to work for Broadway Across America, Santa Fe Opera, and The Kennedy Center to name a few.

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Educational Opportunities You’ll notice many of our engagement opportunities are noted as UT student events. Students can not only purchase $10 Student Tickets to every Essential Series performance, but many also get the chance at oncein-a-lifetime opportunities to learn from artists in the classroom. Many of our visiting artists teach master classes and guest lecture for students enrolled in courses through the College of Fine Arts at UT.

Hook ’em Arts Hook ’em Arts is the student voice of Texas Performing Arts. This group of students work to increase student engagement and awareness of Texas Performing Arts through outreach and events to connect with others who enjoy the arts and help the organization become an integral part of campus life. Members may also enjoy guest lectures at Hook ’em Arts meetings or Meet & Greets by visiting artists and crew members a few times a year.

The group welcomes students of all educational backgrounds to join the fun!

Read more about our student programs at texasperformingarts.org/students.

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Parking We understand it can sometimes be challenging to park on The University of Texas campus for our events. Please be aware that all parking on campus, both ADA and non-ADA, requires a permit or payment of fees, including the ADA parking spaces on Robert Dedman Drive, at all times.

Visit texasperformingarts.org/visit/ directions-parking for the most up-to-date information, including links to purchase discounted, pre-paid event parking.

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TEXAS PERFORMING ARTS P.O. Box 7818, Austin, TX 78713-7818

The arts enrich lives, and here at Texas Performing Arts we provide world-class music, theater, and dance performances as well as the best touring Broadway productions. We elevate these experiences through fun, educational programming made possible by the generosity of our donors.

Consider making a difference today and helping spread the gift of the performing arts. texasperformingarts.org/support

CONTACT

Judith Rhedin

Assistant Director, Campus & Community Engagement jrhedin@texasperformingarts.org 512.471.6376

Brenda Simms

Education & Curriculum Development bsimms@texasperformingarts.org 512.471.2131

To purchase performance tickets: texasperformingarts.org 512.477.6060

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