TICKET INFORMATION
REGULAR HEADLINER PRICING
$25 adult
$20 senior
$15 faculty/staff
$10 students/children
GROUP RATES
For groups of 10 or more, all tickets
are $10 (student rate), with one
complimentary ticket.
IN-HOUSE PRODUCTIONS
$20 adult
$15 senior
$10 faculty/staff
$5 students/child
GROUP RATES
For groups of 10 or more,
all tickets are $5, with one
complimentary ticket. C E L E B R AT E
THE UPCOMING 25TH
ANNIVERSARY SEASON OF
THE FREED CENTER OF THE
PERFORMING ARTS
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THE NOT SO NEWLYWED GAME
WITH BOB EUBANKS
“The Not So Newlywed Game” is a live
replica of the television game using married
couples that are either newlyweds or feel like
newlyweds. (In other words, it doesn’t matter
how long they’ve been married.)
SEPT. 5
7:30 P.M.
Underwritten by
SEPTEMBER
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EDGES
Sept. 24, 25, and 27
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SECOND CITY
HOMECOMING
Fresh, fast and always spectacularly funny.​
The Second City delivers satire with all
the bells and whistles. Featuring hilarious
sketches made famous by Second City stars
and new scenes straight from our sold-out
shows in Chicago and Toronto.
SEPT. 26
8:30 P.M.
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY THE ONU FEARLESS
SHENANIGANS IMPROV GROUP
A SAMPLE LISTING FOR SATURDAY, SEPT. 26
8 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
1-4 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
4:30-5:15 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
Habitat for Humanity 5K Run/Walk
Homecoming Parade
Tailgate Party
“Images for Philip’s Poems: recent work
by James Stewart” - Elzay Gallery
ONU football game vs. Heidelberg
ONU Marching Band 125th Anniversary Concert
Balloon Glow
The Second City Fully Loaded
FOR A FULL LISTING OF EVENTS, VISIT ONU.EDU/ALUMNI
DRACULA
In Charles Morey’s acclaimed adaptation, Count Dracula slips quietly into
Victorian London with a cargo of his native Transylvanian soil, necessary
for rest between his victims. The city seems helpless against his frightful
power, and only one man, the smart and resourceful Dr. Van Helsing, can
stop the carnage. But to do this, he must uncover the vampire’s lair and pierce
Dracula’s heart with a wooden stake – setting up an epic confrontation of good
vs. evil. Over the years, the story of Dracula has been used as commentary in
modern studies of psychology, women’s issues, and colonialism, while never
losing its place as one of the greatest horror stories ever told.
OCT. 17
7:30 P.M.
OCTOBER
Sunday
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT
“OPENING NIGHT”
Oct. 25
5 p.m.
WIND ORCHESTRA CONCERT
“SETTING THE STANDARD”
Oct. 28
7:30 p.m.
ALL-OHIO CHORAL DAY AND
CROSSROADS CONCERT
Oct. 30
7:30 p.m.
TAYLOR 2 AND THE ONU DANCE COMPANY
Oct. 3
7:30 p.m.
THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA
Oct. 22-24 at 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 24 at 2 p.m.
Oct. 25 at 2 p.m.
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SVET – A NETWORKING EVENT
If there was ever an act with genuine wow factor, it has to be “America’s
Got Talent” finalist Svet, the electro hip hop violinist! Bulgarian native Svet
is an Eastman School of Music classically trained violinist, but as soon as
he discovered the fascinating world of hip hop, he began doing something
extraordinary. Combining his finely tuned ear for classical music and his
passion for hip hop, Svet has introduced a new, captivating sound into the
mainstream realm that fuses classical training with elements of hip hop, house
and even reggae. Performing with big name artists has put Svet at the top of
the game. He is truly the new sound of the next generation.
OCT. 31
8 P.M.
B O O K N OW
PRE-CONCERT NETWORKING
4:30 p.m. – Appetizers and wine tasting at The Inn at ONU
Wine or Beer Tasting and dessert at The Met (Lima)
Concert Ticket Included
Transportation Provided
Overnight accommodations available at The Inn at ONU
Please call Freed Center box office at 419-772-1900 for
reservations and rates
KINGSMEN QUARTET
For more than a half a century, no group has secured such a farreaching legacy like that of The Kingsmen Quartet. Since 1956,
this group has risen from humble beginnings in the mountains of
western North Carolina to one of the most beloved and innovative
groups in Christian music. Countless renowned artists have
been a part of this great lineage, such as Eldridge Fox, “Big” Jim
Hamill, Ray Dean Reese, Squire Parsons, Johnny Parrack, Anthony
Burger, Ernie Phillips, Gary Sheppard, and a host of others. The
momentum has not stopped, as this group continues to help define
the Southern Gospel genre for a whole new generation of music
lovers, perhaps more so than any other group.
NOV. 7
7:30 P.M.
NOVEMBER
Sunday
BAND-O-RAMA
Nov. 1
4 p.m.
HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
FREED CENTER PERFORMANCES
Nov. 19-20 at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS
FROM THE FREED CENTER
THE TRADITION CONTINUES WITH THE CLASSIC “HOLIDAY
SPECTACULAR” AT THE FREED CENTER. BRING YOUR SELFIE
STICK FOR A FAMILY PHOTO WITH SANTA!
FREED CENTER PERFORMANCES
Nov. 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
LIMA CIVIC CENTER PERFORMANCES
Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 6 at 2 p.m.
Underwritten by
Kewpee Hamburgers
DeBow and Catherine Freed
Endowment for the Arts
DECEMBER
Sunday
JAZZ BAND CONCERT
Dec. 10
7:30 p.m.
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
AND WIND ORCHESTRA
CONCERT
Dec. 12
7:30 p.m.
HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
LIMA CIVIC CENTER PERFORMANCES
Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 6 at 2 p.m.
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FREED CENTER EVENTS
The Not So Newlywed Game
Sept. 5
Second City
Sept. 26
Dracula
Oct. 17
SVET “A Networking Event”
Oct. 31
Kingsmen Quartet
Nov. 7
Jason Bishop
Jan. 23
Comedy Of Jon Reep And Etta May
Feb. 13
Peter Gros Mutual Of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom
March 12
The Broadway Boys
April 16
Images for Philip’s Poems Recent work by James Stewart
Aug. 24 - Sept. 27
Reception and poetry reading Sept. 16
Mapping Katrina
Visual documentation of New Orleans before,
during and after Hurricane Katrina
Oct . 9 - Dec. 13
Reception and presentation Oct. 9
Pages from the Manual on Dismantling God Installation by Phil Sugden
Jan. 19 - Feb. 26
Reception for the artist Jan. 22
Student Comprehensive Exhibit
Selected work from Art & Design students
March 7-24
Senior Art & Design Capstone Exhibits
April 11 - May 1
Reception April 23
Edges - Fall Studio Musical
Sept. 24, 25, and 27
Taylor 2 And The ONU Dance Company
Oct. 3
The Two Gentlemen Of Verona By William Shakespeare
Oct. 22-25
The ONU Holiday Spectacular
Ada: Nov. 19, 20 and 21
Lima: Dec. 4, 5 and 6
Ballet with a Twist : Spring Dance Concert With Special Guests
Jan. 30 and 31
Picnic By William Inge
Feb. 18-21
How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying
April 7 - 10
Student Directed One-Acts
April 21-24
Symphony Orchestra Concert “Opening Night!”
Oct. 25
Wind Orchestra Concert “Setting the Standard”
Oct. 28
All-Ohio Choral Day & Crossroads Concert
Oct. 30
Band-O-Rama
Nov. 1
Jazz Band Concert
Dec. 10
Symphony Orchestra & Wind Orchestra Concert
Dec. 12
Symphony Orchestra Concert
Feb. 21
Wind Orchestra Concert
Feb. 25
African Drumming / Dance Fulbright Extravaganza
March 10
Symphonic Band Concert
March 21
Wind Orchestra Concert
April 22
Spring Band Festival
April 24
Jazz Band Concert
April 28
Symphony Orchestra & University Singers Concert
April 30
National Tour Choir Concert
June 20
JASON BISHOP
From his breathtaking double levitation to his cutting-edge op-art
and plasma illusions, Jason Bishop features stunning and original
state-of-the-art magic. One thing that distinguishes Bishop is his
virtuosity. Each show features award-winning sleight of hand,
exclusive grand illusions and close-up magic projected onto a
large movie screen. No other illusionist showcases such a diverse
array of talents. Additionally, the show is delivered with a totally
modern energy and an outstanding rock and pop soundtrack.
Bishop cuts through the usual hype and focuses on entertaining
audiences with one remarkable illusion after another. Each routine
is presented in his unique style.
JAN. 23
4 P.M.
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JANUARY
Sunday
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Feb. 21
5 p.m.
WIND ORCHESTRA
Feb. 25
7:30 p.m.
BALLET WITH A TWIST:
SPRING DANCE CONCERT
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 31 at 2 p.m.
PICNIC BY WILLIAM INGE
Feb. 18-20 at 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 20-21 at 2 p.m.
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JON REEP
As an actor, Jon Reep has played the farmer Raymus in the
movie Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay and
the dim-witted cop Gerald Bob from the ABC sitcom “Rodney.”
He played a goodwill worker in Disney Channel’s “Good Luck
Charlie” and was the HEMI guy in Dodge Truck’s popular ad
campaign. As a comedian, he was the winner of season five of
NBC’s “Last Comic Standing.” He’s been on Comedy Central’s
“Premium Blend,” the half-hour special “Comedy Central
Presents: Jon Reep,” and his own special “Jon Reep: Metro
Jethro.” He’s been on TBS’s “Pit Stop Comedy,” NBC’s “Late
Friday” and CMT’s “Comedy Club” and “Comedy stage.”
THE COMEDY OF
JON REEP AND ETTA MAY
FEB. 13
7:30 P.M.
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What’s the best way to describe Etta May? “Minnie Pearl with a
migraine.” To put it simply, when Etta May takes the stage, she
is the reigning Queen of Southern Sass. She reflects, “You know
you’re getting fat when you sit in the bathtub and the water in the
toilet rises!” Through the years, Etta May had a string of dead-end
jobs. She faithfully drove a school bus for more than 10 years. She
says she learned how to handle unruly kids by Armor All-ing the
seats and touching the brakes all the way home. One night, while
volunteering as a bingo caller, she recalls, “The ball sucker got
stuck, and I was forced to entertain a room full of angry Catholics. It
was then I realized I could make people laugh.” Etta May will take
you on a redneck ride through the Deep South.
PETER GROS
MUTUAL OF OMAHA’S
WILD KINGDOM
All Animals, All the Time. On “Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom” on Animal
Planet, Peter Gros provides the link between the original series, for which he
served as co-host, and the new specials. This ensures that the new specials
remain true to the heritage of the beloved original series.
The original “Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom” series – a program honored
with 41 major awards, including four Emmy Awards and an endorsement by
the National PTA for television programming recommended for family viewing
– was one of the best-known and longest-running series on nature and the
animal world.
MARCH 12
2 P.M. AND 7:30 P.M.
MARCH 11
SPECIAL SCHOOL PERFORMANCE
Call Freed Center box office for
reservations and school group rates
MARCH
Sunday
AFRICAN DRUMMING
DANCE FULLBRIGHT
EXTRAVAGANZA
March 10
7:30 p.m.
SYMPHONIC BAND
CONCERT
March 21
7:30 p.m.
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THE
BROADWAY
BOYS
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Freed Center for the
Performing Arts. Join us at 6 p.m. for a special anniversary
celebration with refreshments.
Details to be announced.
APRIL 16
Refreshments at 6 p.m.
Concert at 7:30 p.m.
APRIL
Sunday
WIND ORCHESTRA
CONCERT
April 22
7:30 p.m.
SPRING BAND
FESTIVAL
April 24
4 p.m.
JAZZ BAND CONCERT
“SWING IN THE
SPRING”
April 28
7:30 p.m.
HOW TO SUCCEED IN
BUSINESS WITHOUT
REALLY TRYING
April 7-9 at 7:30 p.m.
April 9-10 at 2 p.m.
SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA AND
UNIVERSITY SINGERS
CONCERT
April 30
7:30 p.m.
STUDENT-DIRECTED
ONE-ACTS
April 21-23 at 7:30 p.m.
April 23-24 at 2 p.m.
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ANGEL FOR THE ARTS
Become an Angel for the Arts at the Freed Center for the Performing Arts
at ONU. By giving a gift starting at $100, you help to employ students
and allow them to gain hands-on experience in the world of the arts. This
marks the 25th season of the Freed Center. We have produced first-class
talent and artists from the United States as well as our international friends
across the seas. I encourage each of you to give to the Freed Center. Every
contribution helps to ensure that there will be many seasons to come.
Check out our new giving levels.
Thank you for your support.
Jerica L. Humphrey
Interim Director
Freed Center for the Performing Arts 2015-16 Season Membership Benefits
Student
$50
Individual
$100
Friend
$200
Tax-deductible contribution
Ticket exchange
Ticket insurance
25% discount on merchandise
Entered into a drawing for two tickets to every headliner event in 2015-16
Seat upgrade
Members-only events
Recognition in season program
Waived processing fees
Email reminders of purchased tickets
Family
$300
Business
$500
FOR MORE
INFORMATION
GO TO
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G I F T C E R T I F I C AT E S
All performances and show times
are subject to change.
Consider purchasing a gift certificate for the Freed Center for the
Performing Arts. It’s perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays or any
special occasion. It’s always the right fit! For more information, call the
Freed Center box office at 419-772-1900.
SUPPORT THE ACADEMICS
Making a gift at any level to one or both of the following funds will
ensure that Ohio Northern University students directly benefit from
your generosity.
Directly support our in-house
productions, also known as our
student-run productions.
Directly support the many concerts
that are held in the Freed Center.
Dr. Daniel DiBiasio,
current ONU president
Dr. Kendall L. Baker, Hon. D. ’11, ONU
president from 1999-2011
Professor Nils Riess, Hon. D. ’14, chair of the
Department of Communication & Theatre Arts
from 1975-2013; director of the Freed Center for the
Performing Arts from 1991-2013 Dr. DeBow Freed, Hon. D. ’99, ONU
president from 1979-99 Jerica Humphrey,
current interim director
of the Freed Center for
the Performing Arts