On Stage August 2011

Official Program of

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Contemporary Masters August 5, 2011 Sponsored by

The Wortham Foundation and

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The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts

Ballet: ONE/end/ONE Choreographer: Jorma Elo Dancers: Karina Gonzalez & Connor Walsh Photographer: Amitava Sarkar

Tonight in the Plaza

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August 5 7-7:45 p.m.

Performance by Payne Academy of Performing Arts in the House of Blues Hospitality Tent

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Letter from the President & CEO ...............................................

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Contemporary Masters ..............................................................

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ONE/end/ONE .............................................................................

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Falling Angels ...............................................................................

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Decorate Your Own Royal Crown with The Pavilion Partners

Rush ...............................................................................................

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Activity with Culture Map

Houston Ballet Company Roster (casting) ...............................

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Houston Ballet Artistic Director Biography ...............................

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Houston Ballet Staff.....................................................................10 -11 Houston Ballet Acknowledgements..........................................

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Poperazzi Sept. 1.........................................................................

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Sponsor Spotlight.........................................................................

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Encore...........................................................................................

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Offstage: Children’s Festival.......................................................

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Pre-Concert Dinner & Fundraiser with Santana......................

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ShowTime .....................................................................................

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Concert Etiquette .......................................................................

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Guest Information .......................................................................

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7-8 p.m.

Color-a-Picture & Car Display with Audi of America

Seat Exchange with Fidelity Investments Meet Barkley & Giveaways with Woodforest National Bank Register to Win “Best Seats in the House” with Tommy Bahama & Market Street

I hope you enjoy tonight’s performance. Thank you for supporting the arts in our community.

A. Steve Arizpe Joseph P. Ash John H. Beaird Gary Becker David D. Dunlap Mark E. Ellis Carol P. Garner James M. Gibbons Jeffrey R. Harder Gregory T. Kelleher W. Randall Lowry Julie V. Mayrant

Ralph C. McIngvale C. Grant Mitchell Steve A. Morrow Steven W. Nance Diane Nielsen Maryann T. Seaman Alex Sutton Raymond I. Wilcox Marsha K. Williams Janet S. Wong Hank Wood

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Staff

Cindy DuBois – Director of Marketing & Education Kacie Broadhurst – Social Media Analyst Courtney Galle – Marketing & PR Manager Laura Beth Williams – Marketing Intern Lori Figaro – CFO Jenny Lewis – Accounting Assistant Heather Reding – Human Resources Manager Paula Smith – Senior Accountant Christine Scully – Director of Development Amy Kelley – Volunteer & Special Events Coordinator Charlotte Weschler – Development Coordinator

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion acknowledges the financial support of The Woodlands Township that is generated by the Event Admissions Tax for its performing arts and educational programs.

The North Plaza is sponsored by

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As a nonprofit organization, The Pavilion’s mission is to present a diverse offering of performing arts and to make the arts accessible to as many people as possible. As someone who enjoys attending arts performances at The Pavilion, you can “Give Where You Live” by making a donation to The Pavilion. Your donation, however large or small, helps offset production costs for our performing arts events and educational outreach programs. I encourage you to consider donating today. Please look for the donation envelope in the center of the program for more information.

Board of Directors

Jerry MacDonald – President & CEO Margaret Eichelberger – Executive Assistant

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I would like to offer my sincerest gratitude and praise to C.C. Conner, managing director of Houston Ballet, who is retiring in February. C.C. has played a significant role in fostering our relationship with ballet for the last 16 years. We wish him all the best.

Officers George Lindahl III – Chairman of the Board Jerry MacDonald – President & CEO Jeffrey H. Shipley – Vice Chairman Brian Wing – Secretary Jeff Young – Vice President Lori Figaro – Treasurer

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Founded in 1990, The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization that provides diverse, high-quality performing arts events for the entertainment and enrichment of a broad regional audience. Through numerous educational and community outreach programs, The Center is a catalyst for attracting new audiences to the performing arts and building strong ties between the arts and educational institutions.

We are extremely proud to be the Home Away from Home of Houston Ballet and to be able to present Contemporary Masters, a mixed-repertory program featuring three dynamic ballets by three of the top choreographers in the industry.

Thanks to the support of two important sponsors – The Wortham Foundation and The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts – we are able to offer free mezzanine and lawn seating for tonight’s performance.

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Welcome to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s 22nd year of providing world-class performing arts events and contemporary programming.

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The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s 2011 Performing Arts Season

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Letter from the President & CEO

Cindy DuBois – Editor in Chief Courtney Galle – Managing Editor Program design by Don Crouch, imagineer

Jeff Young – Vice President of Operations Mike Bevel – Operations Department Collin Bolen – Assistant Box Office Manager Carla DeHart – Administrative Coordinator Isidro Hernandez – Maintenance Department Lead Paula Jauregui – Maintenance Department Victor Maldonado – Maintenance Department Matt Meyer – Assistant Operations Manager Josie Reeves – Box Office Manager Kelly Rich – Event Manager Joey Rincon – Overnight Security Supervisor David Schlauch – Operations Manager Chad Sonnier – Operations Department JD Villaseñor – Director of Premium Seat Sales

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Program

Houston Ballet

Contemporary Masters presents

ON E/ end/ ON E

Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Violin Concerto No. 4 in D, K. 218 Choreography by Jorma Elo Costume Design by Holly Hynes Lighting Design by Christina R. Giannelli “ONE/end/ONE” was created with the support of a Rudolf Nureyev Prize for New Dance awarded by The Joyce Theater with major funding from the Rudolf Nureyev Dance Foundation.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Friday, Aug. 5, 2011 – 8 p.m.

Stage Manager: Joe Lumia

KARINA GONZALEZ CONNOR WALSH

Ballet: Falling Angels Choreographer: Jirí Kylian Dancers: Artists of Houston Ballet Photographer: Amitava Sarkar

Ballet: ONE/end/ONE Choreographer: Jorma Elo Dancers: Melissa Hough & Artists of Houston Ballet Photographer: Amitava Sarkar

Ballet: Rush Choreographer: Christopher Wheeldon Dancers: Danielle Rowe & Simon Ball Photographer: Amitava Sarkar

Melissa Hough Joseph Walsh

Lauren Strongin James Gotesky

Melody Mennite Garrett Smith

World Premiere: May 26, 2011, by Houston Ballet in the Brown Theater at Wortham Theater Center.

Intermission

This performance lasts approximately one hour and 45 minutes.

There will be two intermissions lasting 20 minutes each.

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Brent Havens

Program

Falling Angels

Music by Steve Reich - Drumming By arrangement with Hendon Music, Inc., a Boosey & Hawkes company, publisher and copyright owner.

Choreography by Jirí Kylián Costume Design by Joke Visser Lighting Design by Joop Caboort Staged by Roslyn Anderson “Falling Angels” is part of Czech choreographer Jirí Kylián’s black-and-white ballets featuring eight female dancers dressed in black leotards. The piece depicts the female dancers’ aim to achieve perfection and their experiences of ambition, seduction, pregnancy, birth, death, motherhood and selfawareness. Influenced by surrealism and minimalism, the ballet features a combination of classical lines and sharp percussive movements.

Jessica Collado, Nozomi Iijima, Elise Judson, Melody Mennite, Kelly Myernick, Katharine Precourt, Lauren Strongin, Sara Webb World Premiere: Nov. 23, 1989, by Netherlands Dance Theater in The Hague.

Houston Ballet Premiere: Sept. 24, 2009, in the Brown Theater at Wortham Theater Center.

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Program

Rush

Music by Bohuslav Martinu (1890-1959) Sinfonietta la Jolla By arrangement with Boosey & Hawkes, Inc., publisher and copyright owner.

Choreography by Christopher Wheeldon ©Christopher Weeldon Choreographer’s Assistant: Joanna Berman Costume Design by Jon Morrell Lighting Design by Mark Stanley Hailed by The New York Times as “one of the most vividly satisfying constructions by him or any other ballet choreographer in this decade,” Christopher Wheeldon’s Rush is anchored around a dazzling pas de deux and features two principals, four soloists, and a corps de ballet of 10 dancers. Rather than choreographing “what you hear on the surface”—sketching out, note for note, what’s being played—Wheeldon chose to go deeper, finding the imagery in the music. karina gonzalez melissa hough joseph walsh connor walsh danielle rowe simon ball Jessica Collado, Oliver Halkowich, Linnar Looris, Katharine Precourt, James Gotesky, Rupert Edwards, Allison Miller, Lauren Strongin, Megumi Takeda, Charles-Louis Yoshiyama World Premiere: Aug. 28, 2003, by San Francisco Ballet at The Edinburgh Playhouse; Edinburgh International Festival, Scotland.

Houston Ballet Premiere: May 26, 2011, in the Brown Theater at Wortham Theater Center.

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Artistic Director

Houston Ballet

STANTON WELCH

Artistic Director

ERMANNO FLORIO

Music Director

LOUISE LESTER

Principal Ballet Master

IAN CASADY MELODY MENNITE

SARA WEBB

First Soloists

KELLY MYERNICK DANIELLE ROWE Soloists Christopher Coomer Oliver Halkowich Nao Kusuzaki Joseph Walsh

Demi Soloists

Peter Franc James Gotesky

Corps de Ballet

Aria Alekzander Emily Bowen

Rhodes Elliott Christopher Gray

Samantha Lynch Katelyn May

Beth Miller Madison Morris

Jordan Reed Aaron Sharratt

Megumi Takeda Ceriah Tedjamulia

Brian Waldrep Liao Xiang

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In July 2003, acclaimed Australian choreographer Stanton Welch assumed the leadership of Houston Ballet, America’s fourth largest ballet company, as artistic director.

Welch has created works for such prestigious international companies as Houston Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, The Australian Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet, and Royal Danish Ballet.

STEVEN WOODGATE Ballet Master

Principals

SIMON BALL

AMY FOTE MIREILLE HASSENBOEHLER

JUN SHUANG HUANG CONNOR WALSH

Jaquel Andrews

Karina Gonzalez Ilya Kozadayev Katharine Precourt

Stanton Welch Houston Ballet Artistic Director

CECIL C. CONNER, JR. Managing Director

Jessica Collado Melissa Hough Linnar Looris

Luke Ingham

Rupert Edwards Nozomi Iijima Michael McGonegal William Newton Garrett Smith Natalie Varnum

Lauren Strongin

Sadie Elliot Elise Judson Allison Miller Jim Nowakowski Hitomi Takeda Charles-Louis Yoshiyama

Apprentice Derrin Harper Watters

Ben Stevenson, O.B.E. Artistic Director Emeritus Christopher Bruce, C.B.E. Associate Choreographer

Welch was born in Melbourne to Marilyn Jones, O.B.E., and Garth Welch, A.M., two of Australia’s most gifted dancers of the 1960s and 1970s. In 1986, he began his training at the late age of 17, quickly winning a scholarship to San Francisco Ballet School.

In 1989, he was engaged as a dancer with The Australian Ballet, where he rose to the rank of leading soloist, performing such principal roles as Des Grieux in Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon, Lensky in John Cranko’s Onegin, Camille in Ronald Hynd’s The Merry Widow, and Alan Strang in Equus. He also has worked with internationally acclaimed choreographers such as Jirí Kylían, Nacho Duato, and Maurice Béjart.

Welch’s choreographic career developed during his time with The Australian Ballet. In 1990, he received his first choreographic commission from the company, marking the Photographer beginning of a series of commissioned works over the next 14 years and developing Pam Francis his diverse choreographic style. For The Australian Ballet, he has created The Three of Us (1990); Of Blessed Memory (1991), for which he was voted best new choreographer in 1992 by readers of the British magazine Dance & Dancers; Divergence (1994), which has been performed at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and City Center in New York; full-length productions of Madame Butterfly (1995) and Cinderella (1997); Red Earth (1996); X (1999); and Velocity (2003). In 2005, Welch created a lavish new staging of The Sleeping Beauty for The Australian Ballet. Madame Butterfly has become a signature work for Welch internationally, and is in the repertoires of Houston Ballet, National Ballet of Canada, Atlanta Ballet, Singapore Dance Theatre, and Boston Ballet.

In 1995, Welch was named resident choreographer of The Australian Ballet. That same year, he was commissioned to create Corroboree (Wildlife) for The Australian Ballet to perform at “United We Dance,” a dance festival in San Francisco celebrating the 15th anniversary of the signing of the United Nations Charter and featuring major companies from across the world premiering new works.

Welch has been extremely active internationally, receiving numerous commissions from the world’s leading companies. For Houston Ballet, he has choreographed 18 works: Indigo (1999), Bruiser (2000), Tales of Texas (2004), Blindness (2004), Bolero (2004), Nosotros (2005), Brigade (2006), a spectacular new staging of Swan Lake (2006), The Four Seasons (2007), Punctilious (2007), The Core (2008), A Doll’s House (2008), Mediæval Bæbes (2008), Marie (2009), Elements (2009), 40 (2009), La Bayadère (2010) and The Ladies (2010).

For San Francisco Ballet: Maninyas (1996), Taiko (1999), Tu Tu (2003), Falling (2005) and Naked (2008). For American Ballet Theatre: Clear (2001), two one-act ballets as part of Within You Without You: A Tribute to George Harrison (2002); and a new version of Carmina Burana as part of the evening-length work HereAfter (2003). For BalletMet: Evolution and Don Quixote, both full-length works. For Atlanta Ballet: A Dance in the Garden of Mirth (2000). For Royal Danish Ballet: Ønsket (1998) and Ander (1999). For Birmingham Royal Ballet: Powder (1998). For Moscow Dance Theatre: Green (2000) and OPUS X (2001), both created for Nina Ananiashvili’s group.

Welch also has staged works for Colorado Ballet; Cincinnati Ballet; Tulsa Ballet; Texas Ballet Theater; The Royal Ballet School; Singapore Dance Theatre; Royal New Zealand Ballet; and Fugate/Bahiri Ballet NY.

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Artistic Profiles

JORMA ELO (Choreographer, “ONE/end/ONE”) In just a few short years, Finnish-born Jorma Elo has become one of the most sought-after choreographers in the U.S. and Europe. Elo was named resident choreographer of Boston Ballet in 2005. He was singled out as a “talent to follow” by Anna Kisselgoff in her 2004 Year in Review for The New York Times. Elo has since created numerous works in the U.S. and internationally, including Slice to Sharp for New York City Ballet, Glow-Stop and C. to C. (Close to Chuck) for American Ballet Theatre, Double Evil for San Francisco Ballet, Carmen for Boston Ballet, 10 to Hyper M for Royal Danish Ballet, Offcore for Finnish National Ballet and Pointeoff for Aspen Santa Fe Ballet. Elo’s From All Sides debuted in Jan. 2007 for Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, with a commissioned score from Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Mead Composer-inResidence, Mark Anthony Turnage. The piece was conducted by Maestro Esa-Pekka Salonen.

Elo trained with the Finnish National Ballet School and the Kirov Ballet School in Leningrad. Prior to joining Netherlands Dance Theater in 1990, he danced with Finnish National Ballet from 1978-84 Photographer and Cullberg Ballet from 1984-90. He is also a skilled designer of costumes, lighting and video Eric Antoniou effects for his ballets. The 2005 Helsinki International Ballet Competition awarded Elo a choreographic prize. He was the recipient of the Prince Charitable Trust Prize and the Choo-San Goh Choreographic Award in 2006. In April 2007, Dance Magazine featured Elo on its cover with a corresponding article. Pointe Magazine named him a “Dance VIP” of 2006, and Esquire magazine named him a “Master Artist” in 2008.

JIRÍ KYLIÁN (Choreographer, “Falling Angels”) Jirí Kylián, a Prague native, began his training at the Prague Conservatory and London’s Royal Ballet School. In 1968, he joined Stuttgart Ballet where he worked alongside John Cranko. Kylián choreographed his first ballet in 1970 for Stuttgart Ballet. In 1973, after being invited

by Netherlands Dance Theater to be a guest choreographer, Kylián joined the company and was appointed artistic director in 1978. Since joining Netherlands Dance Theater, he created and realized more than 60 productions for the company including such works as: Sinfonietta (1978), Forgotten Land (1981), Bella Figura (1995), and Last Touch (2003). In 1995, Kylián celebrated 20 years as artistic director for Netherlands Dance Theater with the large-scale production of Arcimboldo. He received the Netherlands’ highest honor, Officier in de Orde van Oranje Nassau. In 1999, Kylián retired from the artistic director position for Netherlands Dance Theater but still has an active role as resident choreographer and artistic advisor. Houston Ballet now has six works by Kylián in its repertoire: Sinfonietta, Symphony in D, Forgotten Land, Svadebka, Petite Mort and Falling Angels.

CHRISTOPHER WHEELDON (Choreographer, “Rush”) Christopher Wheeldon was born in Yeovil, Somerset. He began studying at The Royal Ballet School at the age of 11. He joined The Royal Ballet in 1991 and won the Gold Medal at the Prix de Lausanne competition. In 1993, he became a member of New York City Ballet, where he was promoted to soloist in 1998. He began choreographing for NYCB with Slavonic Dances for the 1997 Diamond Project. After creating Mercurial Manoeuvers for NYCB’s spring 2000 Diamond Project, Wheeldon retired from dancing to concentrate on his choreographic work. In the 2000-01 season, he served as NYCB’s first-ever artist in residence, creating two ballets, and in July 2001, he was named NYCB’s first resident choreographer. Wheeldon also has been in demand with other leading companies and has created such notable works as Continuum for San Francisco Ballet, Tryst and DGV: Danse à grande vitesse and Electric Counterpoint for The Royal Ballet, a full-length Swan Lake for Pennsylvania Ballet (2004) and Misericors for the Bolshoi Ballet (2007). Wheeldon received the Martin E. Segal Award from Lincoln Center, the American Choreography Award, and in 2005, received the prestigious Dance Magazine Award. He won the London Critics’ Circle Award for best new ballet for Polyphonia and a performance of the piece by NYCB dancers received a Laurence Olivier Award. DGV: Danse à grande vitesse was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award in 2006.

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Houston Ballet Staff Director of Finance Director of Individual Giving/Events Production Director Director of Marketing and Public Relations General Manager Academy Associate Director Director of Institutional Giving

Cheryl Lynn Zane* Patsy Chapman* Thomas Boyd* Andrew Edmonson* James Nelson* Shelly Power* Judy V. Waters*

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE Human Resources Manager........................................................................................................................................Brandon Campbell Company Manager................................................................................................................................................................ Angela Uchytil Computer Services Manager............................................................................................................................................ Bobby Moseley* Computer Technology Manager.............................................................................................................................................. MJ Bavaret Assistant to Managing Director.................................................................................................................................................. Janet Iden Accounts Payable Manager..........................................................................................................................................Diamantina Peña Payroll Manager....................................................................................................................................................................... Carla Cortez Facilities Coordinator............................................................................................................................................................... Garth Luther Data Entry Clerk..................................................................................................................................................................... Ana Gonzalez Receptionists...........................................................................................................................................Patricia Tatum*, Monica Trevino DEVELOPMENT Institutional Giving Manager.............................................................................................................................................Tyann Clement* Special Events Manager.................................................................................................................................................................. Jill Scott Development Campaign Coordinator......................................................................................................................Patrice McCracken Development Associate................................................................................................................................................. Beverly Sablatura Institutional Giving Associate..............................................................................................................................................Lindsey Conlon Development Associate................................................................................................................................................................Lori Long MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS Public Relations Manager....................................................................................................................................................... Shauna Tysor Public Relations Associate..............................................................................................................................................Kimberly Espinosa Marketing Manager.................................................................................................................................................................. Sarah Meals Web Projects Manager.........................................................................................................................................................Christine Price Ticket Services Manager........................................................................................................................................................... Angela Lee* Subscriptions Manager......................................................................................................................................................... Jessica Landry Group Sales Associate......................................................................................................................................................... Catrinia Ruben Group Sales Associate (Corporations)....................................................................................................................................... Pam Perry Teleservices Manager......................................................................................................................................................... Jacque Berkaw Box Office Manager.................................................................................................................................................................. Carlyn Scott Box Office Manager............................................................................................................................................................ Lauren Gayden Marketing/PR Consultant..................................................................................................................................... Connie McMillian Turner Wortham Theater Center Box Office Customer Service Representatives....................Lynn Chung, Stephanie Corley, Sonya Compton, Robert Delatte, Samantha Gonzalez, Carolyn Hardin, Aisha Roberts, Alicia Salisbury, Yanira Soria MUSIC Assistant Conductor................................................................................................................................................................ Ned Battista* Orchestra Manager........................................................................................................................................................... Richard Reeves* Music Librarian.................................................................................................................................................................Theresa Hanebury Solo Pianist........................................................................................................................................................Katherine Burkwell-Ciscon* Company Pianists.................................................................................................................................Michael Moricz, William Marsden Staff Pianists..................................................................................................Grecia Lavanderos, Vinhlac “Steven” Tran, Tarana Taylor Production Production Manager........................................................................................................................................................... Brian A. Walker Associate Production Manager............................................................................................................................................ Joseph Lumia Associate Production Manager............................................................................................................................................Michelle Elliot Technical Manager............................................................................................................................................................Nathan Haworth Wardrobe Manager.................................................................................................................................................................Laura Lynch* Wardrobe Assistants.............................................................................................................Barbara Joyce Evans, Amie Rose McMillan Costume Shop Supervisor.......................................................................................................................................................Sara Seavey Shoe Coordinator...............................................................................................................................................................Genie Lanfear* Resident Lighting Director....................................................................................................................................................Lisa J. Pinkham Master Carpenter..............................................................................................................................................................Louis Caldarera* Assistant Carpenter..............................................................................................................................................................Richard Worley Master Electrician..................................................................................................................................................................Barry Thomas* Assistant Electrician................................................................................................................................................................Jason Mathis Property Master......................................................................................................................................................................Zenon Bareja* Master Soundman......................................................................................................................................................................Jim Capfer Costume Maintenance Supervisiors................................................................................................Mary Clare Thomas, Judy Malone Stein Wig & Make-up Supervisor..............................................................................................................................................Amanda Mitchell Costume Shop..................................................................................................Pat Ferrier, Monica Guerra, Sandra Kreps, Sara Seavey August 2011 • 10

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It’s an evening of all things Italian for the program titled Poperazzi with the Houston Symphony and the fabulous “pop-opera” vocal trio straight from Vegas, also called Poperazzi, at The Pavilion Sept. 1. From opera to rock, Pavarotti to the Jersey Boys, Sinatra to The Rolling Stones, these

September 1 • 8 p.m.

by Laura Beth Williams

Cody Shawn Gay, also a tenor, currently performs up and down the Vegas strip. His vocal capacity and acting diversity have given him the opportunity to play title roles in many of his favorite plays including “Jekyll and Hyde” and “Phantom of the Opera.”

Acknowledgements “Rush” costumes and scenery courtesy of San Francisco Ballet.

Percussion section coachings for “Falling Angels” by Matt McClung.

HOUSTON BALLET PRINCIPAL AND FIRST SOLOIST PORTRAITS, Located in the Wortham Theater Center Grand Foyer, were made possible by BUZ MARVINS, KAYE MARVINS PHOTOGRAPHY Gowns and jewelry: Neiman Marcus Make-up: Anthony Garcia and Craig McLemore, Neiman Marcus Hairstyling: Patsy Medina and William Guzman, Specialist Salon General Counsel: Vinson & Elkins, L.L.P. Immigration Attorneys: Foster Quan, L.L.P. The dancers appearing in this performance are represented by the American Guild of Musical Artists AFL-CIO.

The spectacular trio, created in 2009 by founder George DeMott, features DeMott, Cody Shawn Gay and Janien Valentine. These diverse entertainers have worked in some of the premier opera houses in North America and Europe and have been featured in some of the top shows on the Las Vegas strip.

Classically-trained tenor George DeMott is a mix of classic masculinity and charm, capturing the essence of great singers from days gone by with his unique contemporary style.

HOUSTON BALLET 1921West Bell, Houston, TX 77019 (713) 523-6300 http://www.houstonballet.org *Houston Ballet staff who have over 10 years of service

The album “Grinning in Your Face” is used by permission of Topic Records, London.

(Moonshine, Green Linnet – Grinning in Your Face, Reuben’s Train, It Doesn’t Matter Anymore, Little Birdle, The First Cut Is The Deepest, Roving Gambler, This War May Last You For Years, Masters of War)

Godfather” and “Jersey Boys.” Artists including Pavarotti and Sinatra are featured in two pieces, as well as “Balli il Tarantella!,” “Funiculì-Funiculà,” “That’s Volare,” “Singing Italian Songs” and “Jump Jive Boogie Woogie.”

young and versatile entertainers are like a classic Vegas martini, performing a delicate musical mix of opera with a twist! Tickets are $15 for orchestra seating. Free mezzanine and lawn seating are courtesy of Woodforest National Bank and KPMG, LLP. This event also is sponsored in part by Houston Family Magazine and CultureMap. Tickets are not required for free seating. Gates open at 7 p.m.

With a nod to their Italian roots, Poperazzi explores the music of Italy through opera, symphonic literature and songs popularized by Italian Americans, all under the direction of Michael Krajewski, principal pops conductor of the Houston Symphony. The evening includes arias from “La Traviata,” “Gianni Schicchi,” “The Barber of Seville,” “Nine,” “The

Soprano Janien Valentine, the beautiful female ingénue of this talented trio, started her professional career at age 16 when she landed her first recording contract with Amherst Records. Numerous singing awards later, she boarded a train to New York City where she landed her first audition for the hit Las Vegas show, “Starlight Express.”

Arrive early for pre-concert activities beginning at 7 p.m. in the Fidelity Investments Plaza. Enjoy The Pavilion Partners Arts and Crafts booth and Instrument Petting Zoo, and other activities with Fidelity Investments, Houston Family Magazine, CultureMap, Woodforest National Bank and Audi of America.

Photo by Michael Tammaro

Artistic & Academy Coaches..................................................................................................................................Yannick Boquin, Johnny Eliasen, Ai-Gul Gaisina Artistic Coordinator.................................................................................................................................................................... Daniel Morin Ballet Master, Houston Ballet II..................................................................................................................................................Claudio Muñoz* Ballet Mistress, Houston Ballet II.......................................................................................................................................................Sabrina Lenzi Principal, Lower School.......................................................................................................................................Priscilla Nathan-Murphy* Principal Instructor...............................................................................................................................................................Cheryne Busch

Instructors..................................................................Alex Arizpe, Susan Bryant*, Jeanne Doornbos, Elizabeth Everitt, James Harren, Andrew Murphy, Sandra Organ*, Firat Ozsoy, Frances Perez, Krissy Richmond, Michael Remson, Sally Rojos*, Joyce Yost Ulrich* Accompanists.......................................................Donna Cameron, Yury Erivanov, Tomoe Hayashi, Aaron Hermes, Jo Ellen Hubert Academy Administrator...........................................................................................................................................................Rebecca Kier Registrar....................................................................................................................................................................................Andrea Duarte Education Outreach Coordinator.........................................................................................................................................Chase Cobb Student Affairs Liason/Schedule Coordinator.................................................................................................................Zachary Gresham Administrative Assistant........................................................................................................................................................Lauren Adams Outreach Associate........................................................................................................................................................Lauren Anderson* Part Time Outreach Associate.................................................................................................................................................Jennifer Sommers Dorm Chaperone...............................................................................................................................................................Nancy Teasdale Academic Advisor......................................................................................................................................................Nathaniel Nakadate

Michael Krajewski

Houston Ballet Orchestra members are represented by Houston Professional Musicians Association, Local 65-699, A.F. of M. Stage Crew personnel are placed by I.A.T.S.E., Local 51.

Wardrobe personnel are placed by I.A.T.S.E., T.W.U. Local 896.

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Sponsor Spotlight

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Off Stage

Foundations Support the Arts at The Pavilion

The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands would like to thank the following contributors for their financial support of our 2011 Performing Arts Season and Educational Outreach Programs as of July 25 printing deadline.

The Pavilion Gets a Kid Makeover for the 16th Annual Children’s Festival

The Cynthia Wood Mitchell Pavilion gratefully acknowledges the support of The Wortham Foundation and The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts that makes free mezzanine and lawn seating possible for tonight’s performance of Contemporary Masters by Houston Ballet.

Among the most lasting contributions from Mr. and Mrs. Gus Wortham to the city of Houston was the creation of The Wortham Foundation in 1958. The Worthams were great philanthropists, entrepreneurs and civic leaders in the Houston community. Upholding the standards, traditions and values of the Worthams, the Foundation focuses on supporting nonprofit cultural organizations with an emphasis on the performing arts, museums and more. The Pavilion has been part of The Wortham Foundation’s giving for more than 10 years. The Wortham Foundation also supports The Pavilion’s entire performing arts season.

The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts (the “Trust”) has supported Houston Ballet’s performances at The Pavilion since 2007. The Trust was formed in 1979 for the purpose of providing financial assistance to performing arts institutions located in the State of Texas and especially the greater Houston metropolitan area. Its trustees believe the Trust should benefit both present and future generations in a permanent and significant way.

“We are very proud to have the financial support of The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts and The Wortham Foundation, two major funders of arts organizations in Houston,” said Jerry MacDonald, president and CEO of The Pavilion. “Their support enables us to offer free seating at performances such as tonight’s Houston Ballet performance, helping make the arts more accessible to the community.”

The support of these foundations helps The Pavilion bring the power and beauty of live performing arts to The Woodlands and surrounding area.

$100,000 - $249,999 Live Nation George P. Mitchell The Pavilion Partners $75,000 - $99,999 The Wortham Foundation $50,000 - $74,999 Audi of America The Woodlands Development Company $25,000 - $49,999 Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Lindahl Family Foundation Woodforest National Bank $15,000 - $24,999 ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment Steve Bozeman H-E-B PepsiCo $10,000 - $14,999 Chevron Phillips Chemical Company Devon Energy Insperity $5,000 - $9,999 AT&T Aon Hewitt CB&I The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts Entergy Fidelity Investments FMC Technologies, Inc. Linn Energy, LLC John P. McGovern Foundation KPMG, LLP Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Texas Children’s Pediatric Associates UBS Financial Services Inc. $2,000 - $4,999 The Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation EMI Houston Northwest Medical Center

$2,000 - $4,999 cont.

Ironman Foundation Winstead PC $1,000 - $1,999 Candi & Gerald Glenn Sabrina Lahiri & James Field Tricia & Jerry MacDonald Julie & Jerry Mayrant Maryllen & Thad Miller Vicki & Michael Richmond Maryann & Timothy Seaman Sundance Fuels, Ltd. $500 - $999 Delvin & Joe Ash Anne & David Dunlap Amy & Jonathan Homeyer JoAnne & Randy Lowry Mary Massad Gaylene & Ralph McIngvale Cindy Notarainni Shelly & Michael O’Neil Ann Page Susie & Jeff Shipley Ellen & Nat Turner Janet Wong & Ronald Mullins Melissa & Jeff Young $250 - $499 Nancy & Tom Battle Dixie & Bret Cope Susan & Alex Cosculluela Keith & Grady Ferry Kelly & Paul Messenger Annice & John Nanninga Cheryl & Ron Ridlehuber Arlene & Sol Sachs Ivana & Neil Warma Peggy & Ray Wilcox Shannon & Brian Wing In-Kind Berryhill Baja Grill Chick-fil-A G3 Macaroni Grill Sweet Tomatoes United Airlines

by Laura Beth Williams

The young and young at heart can dive into a world of imagination and education at the 16th Annual Children’s Festival. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion entertains thousands with two days of non-stop fun and excitement including music, dance, theater, comedy, arts and crafts, games, hands-on activities, face painting and more! Award-winning children’s performers are a must-see with their unique ability to inspire children with programs that not only amuse, but also communicate positive messages. The festival takes place Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 13 from noon to 5 p.m.

Thomas the Tank Engine steams into town just to be part of the fun at Children’s Festival! Kids and families alike depart with this “really useful engine” on a fun-filled adventure, experiencing timeless life lessons including discovery, friendship and cooperation.

One of the most popular science fiction franchises of all time is coming to a stage near you! Mad Science Production’s STAR TREK LIVE hits The Pavilion’s stage with an outof-this-world interactive adventure based on the legendary Star Trek franchise and the thrilling new movie.

Get ready to rock to Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players as this fun and funky band dishes out unexpectedly intelligent and whimsically rocking music for kids of all ages. Roberts is considPhoto by Ted Washington ered one of the all-stars in the indie family music scene and has been featured on radio and television shows across the nation including Nick Jr. and NBC’s “Today” show.

Justin Roberts ticipate in physical activities and meet professional sports teams. At the top of the hill, the adventure continues where kids can build and fly kites, pan for gold and play in the sand.

Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door. This admission fee includes all shows and activities. Children age 2 and under are admitted free.

On Nov. 10 and 11, schools are invited to bring their students to Children’s Festival—School Days, a magical field trip that makes learning not only fun for students, but awe-inspiring and eye-opening. Entertainers on two stages supply non-stop amusement with performances that feature art, cultural diversity, dance, environmental studies, history, interaction, math, music, theatre arts and more! Space is limited so teachers should start planning soon!

Photo by Ted Washington

Stop by and see the goofy garbage man, Richard Renner, as he teaches kids to REduce, REuse and REcycle in an entertaining way. The world of trash and resources comes to life through wacky inventions, circus arts, music and interactive games.

The fun continues off the main stage with interactive activities and games around every corner. Children can explore the elements of art at Arts Alley by making crafts they can take home. The Activity Tent is a constant exploration of games and amusements organized by local businesses. For fitness and nutrition-related fun, children can visit the Memorial Herrmann The Woodlands / Ironkids Healthy KidZone to parVisit The Pavilion’s website at www.woodlandscenter.org for more information.

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Bring You and Your “Angel Love” to The Pavilion Partners Pre-Concert Dinner & Fundraiser Sept. 10

ShowTime ShowTime is a list of events scheduled for The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, including start times and ticket prices.

Information is subject to change. Please check our website for the latest event information.

Stevie Nicks

Hans Graf

The Pre-Concert Dinner & Fundraiser is an event you don’t want to miss! Prior to the concert, there is a social hour beginning at 5 p.m., giving you plenty of time to meet and greet your friends with an “Oye Como Va” and savor delicious appetizers from Crescent Moon Wine Bar & Restaurant. Be sure to put on your dancing shoes so you can join in some salsa dancing and lessons from Fred Astaire Dance Studio. Then settle down for a mouth-watering dinner prepared by Pappasito’s at 6:30 p.m. and a live auction.

The live auction features exclusive items including vacation and sports packages, jewelry, artwork and more. Money raised from the event benefits The Pavilion’s educational outreach programs. Tickets to this spectacular event are $200 per person and include special reserved seating for the concert, dinner, complimentary margaritas and beer and Photo by Laura Beth Williams

VIP club passes. The beer is provided by Silver Eagle Distribtors. Dress is casual. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.

Are you Santana’s biggest fan? Here’s your chance to prove it and win tickets to the Pre-Concert Dinner & Fundraiser. Email your favorite picture of Santana to The Pavilion at info@woodlandscenter.org and tell us why you love Santana. You could win two lawn seats for the concert, dinner, complimentary beer and margaritas and VIP club passes. Pictures can be any you have taken and/or found or any you have created. Pictures must be submitted by Aug. 22. Finalists will be announced and posted on The Pavilion’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ WoodlandsPavilion. Facebook fans have the chance to vote by “liking” their favorite photo. Voting on Facebook runs for one week starting Aug. 24. Must be 21 or older to enter, but anyone can vote. The picture with the most “likes” is the winner!

For more information about the Pre-Concert Dinner & Fundraiser, or to make reservations, contact Charlotte Weschler at 281-210-1122 or cweschler@woodlandscenter.org.

Photo by Jeff Fitlow

The Pavilion Partners invites you to stay “Into the Night” with the sounds of pioneer rock guitarist Carlos Santana at the annual Pre-Concert Dinner & Fundraiser Sept. 10 in The Pavilion’s House of Blues Hospitality Tent.

Michael Krajewski

Kid Rock

Maroon 5

Santana

Photo by Chris Lee

by Amy Kelley

Def Leppard

Incubus

Adele

Aug. 12

311 & Sublime • 7 p.m. with Rome $59.50 GA Pit / $49.50, $41.50 & $32.50 Reserved / $25 Lawn

Aug. 13

Stevie Nicks • 7:30 p.m. $125, $85, $65 & $35 Reserved

Sept. 15

Aug. 14

The Goo Goo Dolls & Michelle Branch • 7 p.m. with Parachute $59.50 Res. Pit / $59.50, $39.50 & $19.75 Reserved

Sept. 23 Def Leppard • 7:30 p.m.

with Heart and Evan Watson

$125 Res. Pit / $125, $79.50, $59.50, $39.50 & $35 Reserved / $35 Lawn

Aug. 27

Identity • 1 p.m. with Pretty Lights, Rusko, Steve Aoki, Disco Biscuits, DJ Shadow, Booka Shade, Crystal Method, Hercules & Love Affair, Nero, Datsik, Aeroplane, Holy Ghost, The Eye, Chad Hugo, White Shadow, LA Riots and Jessie and the Toy Boys $400 GA Stage / $100 GA Pit / $50 GA Reserved / $40 GA Lawn

Sept. 24 Maroon 5 & Train • 7 p.m.

with Matt Nathanson

$99.50 Res. Pit / $99.50, $89.50, $59.50, $39.50 & $20 Reserved / $20 Lawn

Aug. 28

94.5 The Buzz/Bud Light Weenie Roast • 5 p.m. with Papa Roach, Buckcherry, Puddle of Mudd, Crossfade, P.O.D., Red and Drive A $55 GA Pit / $42.50, $35 & $25 Reserved / $9.45 Lawn

Sept. 1

Houston Symphony • 8 p.m.

Poperazzi Michael Krajewski, conductor Poperazzi, special guests $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of Woodforest National Bank & KPMG, LLP

Sept. 3

Sept. 5

Houston Symphony • 8 p.m.

Brahms’ Violin Concerto Hans Graf, conductor James Ehnes, violin $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of The Wortham Foundation

Sept. 25 Journey, Foreigner & Night Ranger • 7 p.m.

$135 Res. Pit / $135, $89.50, $69.50, $59.50 & $39.50 Reserved / $29.50 Lawn Sept. 26 2011 Honda Civic Tour with blink-182 & My Chemical Romance • 7 p.m.

with Matt & Kim

$69 GA Pit / $69, $55 & $35 Reserved / $25 Lawn Sept. 30 Incubus • 8 p.m.

with Young the Giant

$99.50 GA Pit / $49.50 Reserved / $26.50 Lawn Oct. 15

Judas Priest • 6 p.m. with Black Label Society and Thin Lizzy $95 GA Pit / $69.50, $59.50, $49.50, $39.50 & $29.50 Reserved / $25 Lawn

Kid Rock with Sheryl Crow • 7:30 p.m. $90 Res. Pit / $90, $60 & $45.50 Reserved / $25.50 Lawn

Oct. 18

Adele • 7:30 p.m.

SOLD OUT!

Rockstar Energy UPROAR Festival 2011 • 2 p.m. with Avenged Sevenfold, Three Days Grace, Seether, Bullet for My Valentine, Escape The Fate, Sevendust, Black Tide, Art of Dying and The Black Cloud Collective $89 GA Pit / $55, $39 & $29 Reserved / $25 Lawn

Oct. 28

Houston Symphony • 7:30 p.m.

Hocus Pocus Pops $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of H-E-B

Nov. 12

16th Annual Children’s Festival • 10 a.m.

Presented by Devon Energy $8 in advance / $10 at door

Nov. 13

16th Annual Children’s Festival • 12 p.m.

Presented by Devon Energy $8 in advance / $10 at door

Sept. 10 Santana • 7:30 p.m.

with Michael Franti and Spearhead

$89.50 Res. Pit / $89.50, $69.50, $49.50 & $39.50 Reserved / $29.50 Lawn Sept. 11 Lil Wayne • 7 p.m.

with Rick Ross, Keri Hilson, Far East Movement and Lloyd

$89.75, $69.75 & $49.75 Reserved / $29.75 Lawn

Ticket Information Prices do not include service charge. Tickets are available at all outlets, including Fiesta, select FYE, H-E-B and Walmart locations and Media Magic, by calling 800-745-3000, or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

Tickets also can be purchased at The Pavilion Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on event days through intermission. The Box Office is located at the north entrance to The Pavilion at 2005 Lake Robbins Drive in The Woodlands. For more information, call 281-363-3300 or visit www.woodlandscenter.org. Prepaid, preferred parking is available in the on-site Town Center Garage located along Six Pines Drive.

Parking is $5 per vehicle for most performing arts events and $15 per vehicle for most contemporary events. Tickets for on-site parking can be purchased in advance at all locations and The Pavilion Box Office. Some service charges may apply. Advance purchase is not required, but guarantees a space the day of the show.

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Concert Etiquette

Guest Information

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion offers concertgoers live performing arts events in a picturesque setting featuring such world-renowned organizations as the Houston Symphony, Houston Ballet and Texas Music Festival Orchestra. The following information about concert etiquette will enhance your visit and help ensure that all of our guests enjoy their arts experience to the fullest.

Electronic Devices

During the Performance

Take a break from the outside world! Please turn off all cellphones and other audible electronics. Recording devices and photography are not allowed, including with cellular phones.

Guest should refrain from entering and exiting their seats while a performance is in progress. If you must leave your seat, please proceed quickly and quietly to the nearest aisle or ask the nearest usher for assistance. Please be courteous to other members of the audience.

Late Seating Fashionably late? If you arrive after a performance has started, our ushers will do their best to seat you during an appropriate pause in the program. For certain performances, and at the request of the artist, guests seated in the orchestra section might have to wait until a transition is made between songs to proceed to their seats.

Applause Not sure when to applaud and when not to? A good rule of thumb is to watch the conductor. The conductor should let you know when a piece is over by lowering both arms and turning to face the audience.

After the Concert

Children The Pavilion is a family-friendly venue and we love to see families at our performing arts events. However, please be courteous of both the orchestra and those around you by keeping youngsters from talking loudly and running around during the performance. Even if you are seated on the hill, loud children can be very distracting for everyone. We want all of our guests to have the most enjoyable concert experience possible.

Bravo! As the applause dies down, the performers will put their instruments away and the leave the stage. The house lights will be turned on so guests can exit safely.

To Picnic, or Not to Picnic?

Picnics are welcome at all performing arts events at The Pavilion.

Guests can bring in any type of food item; however, beverages can not be brought into the venue. Guests are welcome to bring empty water bottles to fill at water fountains or to purchase beverages at our concessions stands.

Tickets

RECYCLING

Tickets are available at The Pavilion Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the day of performances through intermission. American Express, MasterCard, VISA and Discover are accepted at The Pavilion Box Office.

The Pavilion has several recycling bins scattered throughout the venue where guests can easily recycle. Guests also can use the new Greenopolis recycling system located in the North Plaza. This system allows recyclers to earn points for recycling.

Tickets also are available at all outlets, including Fiesta, select FYE, H-E-B and Walmart locations and Media Magic, or charge by phone at 800-745-3000.

For guests with hearing impairments, Ticketmaster’s TDD number is 800-755-6244.

Groups of 20 or more are eligible for discounts for performing arts and selected contemporary events. For information, call 281-210-1127 or visit The Pavilion Box Office.

Parking Guests may park free of charge in lighted and patrolled lots convenient to The Pavilion. Preferred parking is available for all events in the on-site Town Center Garage. For most events, lots open 90 minutes prior to the performance.

Children For most contemporary events, children 5 and under are admitted free to the lawn without a ticket. At most performing arts events, children are admitted free with their parents to the mezzanine and lawn areas. All children must have a ticket to sit in orchestra-level seating.

ATMs ATMs operated by Woodforest National Bank are located in the North, South and Lawn plazas of The Pavilion.

Food and Beverages

Prohibited Items

Food and beverage items are available from The Pavilion concession areas in the North, South and Lawn plazas. Concessions are operated by ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment. Food can be brought in during all performing arts events; however, beverages are not allowed into the venue.

To ensure the enjoyment and safety of all our guests, the following items may not be brought into The Pavilion: glass bottles, cans, beverages, food (except picnic meals at performing arts events only), cameras, recording devices, weapons, aerosol cans, strollers, laser pointers, animals and lawn chairs.

Restrooms

Cameras and Recording Devices

Restroom facilities are located in all three plazas.

At the request of the individual artists, cameras and recording devices are not permitted at our facility.

Lawn Chairs For comfortable hillside seating, guests may bring blankets or use The Pavilion’s specially designed lawn chairs free of charge for all performing arts events.

First Aid Trained medical professionals are on duty at all Pavilion events. If medical help is needed, ask any Pavilion staff member for assistance.

Guests with Special Needs The Pavilion is accessible to guests with disabilities. For detailed information, consult our free brochure available at the Information Booths, call 281-364-3010, or visit www.woodlandscenter.org.

Information Booths Information booths are located at the gated entrances in the North, South and Lawn plazas. If guests have questions or concerns, they are encouraged to visit Pavilion volunteers who staff the information booths throughout the events.

Inclement Weather Pavilion concerts are not canceled due to rain. If it rains on the day of the concert, guests are encouraged to wear rain apparel.

lost and Found To inquire about lost items, guests may ask a Pavilion staff member for assistance or call The Pavilion Administrative Office during business hours at 281-364-3010.

GIFT CARDS Gift cards to the Woodforest Bank Club and House of Blues Hospitality Tent are available for purchase. Cards can be used for food and drinks at either the Club or Tent, but can not be used at concession stands or merchandise tent. To purchase a gift card, contact Spectrum Catering, Concessions & Special Events at 713-897-8250 or gc04@spectrumfcs.com.

Special Events The 1,600-square-foot Woodforest Bank Club, located just off The Pavilion’s North Plaza, is available for lease year-round. Outfitted with large video screens, multimedia equipment with surround sound, a copier, fax and dedicated telephone and modem lines, the Club is designed for business meetings and special, private events. For rental information, call 281-363-0900.

The House of Blues Hospitality Tent provides a tented outdoor setting for pre- or post-concert gatherings at most contemporary concerts. For more information, call 281-363-0900.

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