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Wednesday, October 6, 7:30 p.m.Hall Auditorium

2010-2011 MIAMI UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS SERIES

N C R E D I B LA R T S E N T E R TA I N M E N T VA LU E EI

Celebrate the Season withSCROOGENew York Stage Originals5:00 p.m., Sun., Dec. 5, Millett Hall$11 Youth, $21 Seniors, $22 AdultsSponsored by Kona Bistro.

Delight in this rich production of Dicken’s classic tale.

Amazing Feats, Affordable Seats!Cirque Shanghai Bai Xi7:30 p.m., Tues., Feb. 15, Millett Hall$12 Youth, $23 Seniors, $24 Adults Sponsored by the Baymont Inn & Suites, The Knolls of Oxford and Kona Bistro.

This jaw dropping, eye popping, heart stopping and breathtakingly beautiful show is fun for all ages.

A Jumble of Jollification!The Alice-in-Wonderland FolliesNew York Theatre Ballet3:00 p.m., Sun., March 20, Millett Hall$11 Youth, $21 Seniors, $22 Adults Mad Hatter Party Tickets: $10 (Performance tickets required) Sponsored by Kona Bistro.

Follow Alice down the rabbit hole for an hour-long dance adventure. Then join us at the Mad Hatter Party to enjoy refreshments and meet the cast.

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What’s happening in the artsnote: information is subject to change. For additional and up–to–date information

visit http://arts.muohio.edu.Unless otherwise noted, events are free and open to the public. For ticketed events, visit the Miami Box Office in the shriver Center, (513) 529–3200, or purchase your

tickets online, www.tickets.muohio.edu.

theatreGame OnFeaturing plays by Zakiyyah alexander, rolin Jones, Jon spurney, alice tuan, Daryl Watson, Marisa Wegrzyn, Ken Weitzman, and Jacqueline smithDirected by andy gibbOctober 6-9, 8pmOctober 10, 2pmMiami theatre’s all-stars tackle the subject of sport in this fast-paced line-up of funny, provocative, and touching short plays about america’s favorite pastimes.

A Song for CorettaBy pearl CleageDirected by Khalid LongOctober 27-30, 8 pmOctober 30-31, 2 pmthe date is February 6, 2006. the time is 11:30pm. in the cold rain, Zora, helen, Mona Lisa, Keisha, and gwen hurry down to ebenezer Baptist Church to join the dwindling line of mourners to say their farewells to the late Mrs. Coretta scott King, whose body lies in state. through personal narratives these women come to realize that they are closer in more ways to the beloved woman, now ancestor, than they’ve ever imagined.

MUsiCJazz EnsembleDirected by Jeremy Longtuesday, October 5 8 pm, hall auditorium

Symphony OrchestraConducted by ricardo averbachFriday, October 8 8 pm, hall auditorium Combined performance with the hamilton/Fairfield Orchestra

Faculty Recitalandrea ridilla, oboe; Christin schillinger, bassoon; robert thomas, pianosaturday, October 93 pm, souers recital hall

Chamber Music Recitalpansy Chang, cello Lydia Brown, piano; special guest from the Metropolitan Opera sunday, October 103 pm, souers recital hall

Wind EnsembleConducted by gary a. speckWednesday, October 138 pm, hall auditorium $3 students, $6 publicspecial guest professor eugene Corporon, from the University of north texas joins the Miami Wind ensemble.

art MUseUMSubversive Marks, Transgressive Meanings: Chlidren’s Books by Brazilian Cartoonist Ziraldothursday, October 7, 4:00 pmFlavia Bastos, ph.D., associate professor, Department of art and art education, College of Design, architecture, art and planning, University of Cincinnati

hiestanD gaLLeriesArt Floats: work by Christyl Bogernow through October 14On October 7, a reception for the artist will be in the hiestand Lobby, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. following the reception, Boger will deliver a lecture on her work at 7 p.m. in art 100.

The MIAMI Portfolio: past + present = futureDuring the summer of 2010, emeriti and current Department of art faculty worked with students to create etchings, lithographs and relief prints for the MiaMi portfolio, a scholarship fundraising project.

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Tonight’s Performance

The Miami University Performing Arts Series presents

Speak Theater Artsin

N*gger W*tback Ch*nkThe Race Show

Starring:Rafael AgustinDionysio Basco

Jackson McQueen

Directed by:Liesel ReinhartSteven T. Seagle

Written by:Rafael Agustin, Allan Axibal, Miles Gregley,

Liesel Reinhart, Steven T. Seagle

The Performing Arts Series prohibits flash photography during its performances. Please turn off alarms, pagers and cell phones.

This presentation is supported by the Performing Arts Fund, a program of Arts Midwest funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional

contributions from Ohio Arts Council, General Mills Foundation, and Land O’Lakes Foundation.

Meet The Artists

Rafael Agustin, co-creator, performerBorn in Ecuador, Rafa was undocumented in the US for 14 years and passed the time waiting for his green card by performing in such plays as Short Eyes, Quills, Roosters, La Victima and Blade of the Heat. He received both his B.A. and M.A. in Theater from UCLA and, more importantly, his Citizenship from the US government. He originated this role and was one of the co-creators of the project.

Dionysio Basco, performerDuring his twenty-plus year acting career, Dionysio (Dion) has credits that include a series regular role on NBC’s Saturday morning City Guys, a recurring role on A&E’s The Cleaner, and he even burned some rubber with Laurence Fishburne in Biker Boyz. He is happy to be returning to the stage with N*W*C.

Jackson McQueen, performerThis country boy with a great name hails from South Carolina. His credits include over 20 national commercials, BET and Comedy Central stand-up performances. To experience Jackson McQueen is to discover a phenomenon. Basically what he is trying to say is, “Can he borrow 5 dollars?” He is excited to be part of the N*W*C experience.

Speak Theater ArtsN*W*C is produced by Speak Theater Arts, a progressive theater company dedicated to presenting dangerously compelling original works. STA stage productions step outside the boundaries of most traditional theater by drawing from our diverse backgrounds. We’ve uprooted and redirect our past performance experiences in stand up comedy, slam poetry, television, education, graphic novels and hip-hop to redefine the live stage experience.

The company adheres to the mantra “Don’t be boring.” A fundamental objective of STA is to reach out to new audiences under the impression that today’s theater does not speak to them. School and community outreach as well as artist-in-residence programs are a fundamental component of our work as we strive to enhance cultural awareness, acceptance, and artistic risk-taking.

2010-2011 Performing Arts Series VIP DonorsThe following list reflects gifts pledged or received since January 1, 2010

Platinum Benefactor $10,000 +Kona BistroGold Benefactor $5,000-$9,999Baymont Inn & Suites The Knolls of OxfordOhio Arts CouncilSterling Benefactor $1,000-$4,999Center for American and World CulturesJerome ConleyGlobal Fusion Diversity BoardGil & Joyce GordonMary Heston HoltzJim & Kathy SquanceTalawanda-Miami PartnershipWestern College Alumnae

AssociationBenefactor Patron $500-$999David, Barbara & Chris BallardAdeed & Karen DawishaHardy & Barbara Eshbaugh James & Dana LentiniSteve & Patti LiberatoreJane Powell & Daniel DolanJames Rubenstein & Bernadette UngerKaren ShafferSteve & Deb SnyderJoseph & Kate Wespiser Mary E. WoodworthSponsor Patron $250-$499Bob & Beth BaerDr. Terri BarrMarjorie & Charlie BowersMike & Linda CurmeJudith Delzell Marek & Anna DollárWilliam Gracie & Daniel Fairbanks

Jerry & Jeanne HarmeyerDoug & Joan HooverJohn IorilloLloyd IttelJohn F. KeeganScott & Carol KosarkoJim & Susan LipnickeyFrances D. McClureMichael & Cathy McVeyRichard & Susan MomeyerElizabeth S. RogersDon & Fran UcciDoug & Debbie RossSustaining Patron $100-$249Rob & Kathleen Knight AbowitzPaul & Mary K. AllenBev & Woody AndersonElsa Jane BaerMarjory E. BaerTeb & Ann BainesMarc & Lisa BialesBest Western Sycamore InnNancy S. CrellStephen & Prudence DanaJohn & Anne DavisSteven & Karen DeLueRay & Helen GormanDavid & Louise GriffingJack & Marsha HaffeyCarol HauserDave & Becky HeckertCharles & Susan HolmesLynn D. JohnsonMarilyn & Robert JohnsonAndy & Liz JohnstonCalvin & Carol KlumbGinny & Dale LaytonOrie & Elinor LoucksMr. & Mrs. Michael MousheyHarry & Dodie OgleRon & Dawn PfohlAlice & David PhillipsBill & Martha Lee PulleyMike & Pate RudolphDavid & Amy Sheldrick

Performing Arts Series StaffPatti Hannan Liberatore, director

David Sheldrick, assistant director, audience development & artists’ servicesPate Rudolph, administrative assistantKyle von Neumann, house manager

Emily Davis, Colleen Leimkuehler, Brigitte Ries, student staff

Performing Arts Series Advisory BoardRob Abowitz

Mary Jane BermanJerome Conley, president

Michael CurmeCarol DockumDaniel Dolan

Jean EagleAmy Elliott, wine tasting co-chair

Mary Heston HoltzJack Keegan, wine tasting co-chair

Ann LarsonColleen Leimkuehler

Cathy McVeySue Momeyer, vice president

Elizabeth Reitz Mullenix, past presidentTyler Pearl

Karen ShafferEthan SperryBonnie Wall

Sustaining Patron continued...Jeff Siferd & Lisa EllramSally Smith Ethan Sperry & Siri HoogenJim & Dolly ThomasWayne & Jane VincentPatron $60-$99Ronald & Patricia EllisJane Flueckiger

Susan KayMary MelvinTimothy J. PearsonGene & Patricia WillekeFriend $40-59Katharine & Larry HardyDeborah LeaseSusan Thrasher

2010-2011 Performing Arts Series VIP DonorsThe following list reflects gifts pledged or received since January 1, 2010

N C R E D I B LA R T S E N T E R TA I N M E N T VA LU E EI

Celebrate the Season withSCROOGENew York Stage Originals5:00 p.m., Sun., Dec. 5, Millett Hall$11 Youth, $21 Seniors, $22 AdultsSponsored by Kona Bistro.

Delight in this rich production of Dicken’s classic tale.

Amazing Feats, Affordable Seats!Cirque Shanghai Bai Xi7:30 p.m., Tues., Feb. 15, Millett Hall$12 Youth, $23 Seniors, $24 Adults Sponsored by the Baymont Inn & Suites, The Knolls of Oxford and Kona Bistro.

This jaw dropping, eye popping, heart stopping and breathtakingly beautiful show is fun for all ages.

A Jumble of Jollification!The Alice-in-Wonderland FolliesNew York Theatre Ballet3:00 p.m., Sun., March 20, Millett Hall$11 Youth, $21 Seniors, $22 Adults Mad Hatter Party Tickets: $10 (Performance tickets required) Sponsored by Kona Bistro.

Follow Alice down the rabbit hole for an hour-long dance adventure. Then join us at the Mad Hatter Party to enjoy refreshments and meet the cast.

Miami University Performing Arts SeriesBuy Now for the Best Seats!

PICK5 and Save

Save up to $5 off each ticket!

www.muohio.edu/PerformingArtsSeries Shriver Center Box Office 513-529-3200

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�Sacred�Music,�Sacred�DanceThe Mystical Arts of Tibet7:30�p.m.,�Tues.,�Oct.�19,�Hall�Auditorium$10�Youth,�$9�Seniors,�$5�Adults�Sponsored�by�the�Division�of�Student�Affairs,�the�Center�for�American�and�World�Cultures,�the�Institute�for�Learning�in�Retirement�and�the�Western�College�Alumnae�Association.

“Remarkable...�the�music�and�dance�invoke�sacred�ecstasy.”�-The�New�York�Times

The Improvised Shakespeare Company7:30�p.m.,�Wed.,�Nov.�17,�Hall�Auditorium$8�Youth,�$15�Seniors,�$16�AdultsSponsored�by�Kona�Bistro.

Nothing�is�planned,�rehearsed,�or�written,�but�each�of�the�actors�has�brushed�up�on�his�“thee’s”�and�“thou’s”�to�bring�you�an�evening�of�off-the-cuff�comedy.

Blistering�VirtuosityArnaldo Cohen, pianoMiami University Symphony OrchestraRicardo�Averbach,�director7:30�p.m.,�Tues.,�Nov.�30,�Hall�Auditorium$8�Youth,�$15�Seniors,�$16�AdultsSponsored�by�Jerome�Conley�and�the�Havighurst�Center�for�Russian�&�Post�Soviet�Studies.

This�Brazilian-born�pianist�has�long�had�a�reputation�for�astonishing�his�audiences�with�musical�authority�and�blistering�virtuosity.

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