W elcome to the 2015-2016 season of events in the School of Music,
Theatre, and Dance. On behalf of the school, its students, faculty and staff,
I offer sincere thanks and best wishes to Dr. Gary Mortenson, who was the school’s inaugural director. Through the vision and tireless efforts of
Dr. Mortenson; the visible and tangible support of President Kirk Schulz,
Provost April Mason and Dean Peter Dorhout; the astounding gifts from friends and alumni; and the attendance of so many patrons who help bring performances to life, the school’s development has underscored the importance of the arts to our campus, community and beyond.
This brochure reflects the artistry of our three programs and the leadership of the school’s associate directors who coordinate their efforts — Dr. Nora
Lewis, music; Jennifer Vellenga, theatre; and Julie Pentz, dance. In the coming year, theatre audiences will experience main stage events in the
Mark A. Chapman Theatre in Nichols Hall, McCain Auditorium and the recently completed Purple Masque Theatre in West Memorial Stadium. In fact, the première performance of Forward by visiting guest artist, Chantal
Bilodeau, will take place in the new Purple Masque. Winter Dance and
Spring Dance performances will feature ballet, jazz, modern, tap and
West African styles. The music program will host more than 180 events, including ensemble concerts, faculty and student recitals, workshops, festivals, and guest artist performances. Many of those performance dates are listed in this season brochure for your convenience. In the spring semester, watch for performance events including As You Like It, that honor the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, and be sure to visit the Beach Museum of Art to see First Folio! The Book that Gave Us
Shakespeare, a national traveling exhibition from the Folger Shakespeare
Library. Our university was selected as the state’s host for this treasured book, published in 1623.
I invite you to experience the rich variety of performing arts presented by the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. Thanks for helping us bring the
K-State Arts Corridor to life!
Sincerely,
Kurt Gartner

By Sarah Ruhl
7:30 p.m., Oct. 15-17, 22-24
2:30 p.m., Oct. 25
Mark A. Chapman Theatre, Nichols Hall
After dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters and ingenious plot twists, Sarah Ruhl takes a fresh look at the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine in this timeless love story. Directed by Libby Stratton.

Ebenezer Scrooge and his ghostly encounters come to life in this thrilling Broadway musical adaptation based on Charles Dickens’ most well-known story. Scrooge, the prosperous curmudgeon, is forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts on Christmas Eve lead him through his past, present and future. Thanks to their guidance, Scrooge recognizes his faults and relinquishes his famous “Bah Humbug” to greet Christmas morning with a cheerful “Happy Christmas” before sharing love with those who mean the most to him. Directed and choreographed by Jerry Jay
Cranford. Sponsored by Coco Bolos and Dental Associates of Manhattan.
A Christmas Carol is presented through arrangement with Music Theatre
International (MTI). www.MTIShows.com

7:30 p.m., Dec. 3-5
2:30 p.m., Dec. 5
Mark A. Chapman Theatre, Nichols Hall
Join us this holiday season as we present a showcase of exciting dance styles, including jazz, tap, modern, ballet and African dance. Talented K-State students will perform original pieces choreographed by faculty.

By Chantal Bilodeau
7:30 p.m., February 4-6, 11-13
2:30 p.m., February 14
Purple Masque Theatre, West Stadium
Set in Norway, this new play by playwright-in-residence, Chantal Bilodeau, presents a poetic history of climate change from the initial passion that drove
Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen to the North Pole, to the consequences of over a century of fossil fuel addiction. The play progresses backwards from 2013 to 1895, and zeroes in on 40 characters whose day-to-day lives illustrate how the choices we make often have unintended consequences. A compassionate look at the legacies we leave behind, this première production asks what we are willing to do for love. Watch for events to meet the playwright. A president’s reception is planned for the Feb. 12 performance. Directed by Jennifer Vellenga.

By Gian-Carlo Menotti
7:30 p.m., March 3-5
2:30 p.m., March 6
Mark A. Chapman Theatre, Nichols Hall
Menotti’s opera and Cold War-era thriller won the Pulitzer Prize for Music in
1950, the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Musical Play, and ran for more than 280 performances on Broadway. It depicts a woman in an unnamed totalitarian country trying desperately to secure a visa so she, her child and her mother may join her dissident husband across the border. Directed by Reginald
Pittman.

7:30 p.m., April 1-2
McCain Auditorium
Celebrate the arrival of spring with K-State Dance through a showcase of exciting dance styles, including jazz, tap, modern, ballet and African dance. Talented K-State students will perform original pieces choreographed by faculty.

By William Shakespeare
7:30 p.m., April 21-23, 28-30
2:30 p.m., May 1
Mark A. Chapman Theatre, Nichols Hall
Fleeing persecution in her uncle’s court, Rosalind is accompanied by her cousin
Celia to find safety and, eventually, love, in the Forest of Arden. They encounter a number of memorable characters, including the court fool, Touchstone and the melancholy Jacques. Featuring one of Shakespeare’s most famous and oft-quoted speeches, “All the world’s a stage” and “A fool! A fool! I met a fool in the forest…” this play remains a favorite romantic comedy among audiences around the world.
This production is part of a semesterlong series of campus and community events honoring the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. Directed by David Mackay.

Support the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance by making a tax- deductible donation. Your donation helps fund student scholarships, guest artist visits, and facility and equipment improvements.
With a gift of $25, supporters will receive:
- Reserved seats in our general admission seating arrangement.*
- Invitations to special events, dinners and receptions.
- Invitations to talks by alumni working in professional theatre.
- Invitation to the annual president’s reception, hosted by Kirk and
Noel Schulz, on Feb. 12.
*Supporters’ and subscribers’ reserved seats are released 10 minutes prior
to showtime if tickets or seats are unclaimed.
BENEFACTOR: $50,000 and above
FOUNDER: $5,000 to $49,999
PATRON: $1,000 to $4,999
CONTRIBUTOR: $500 to $999
COLLEAGUE: $250 to $499
ASSOCIATE: $100 to $249
FRIEND: UP to $99
Please enter your contribution on the ticket order form. To make a donation online, please visit k-state.edu/theatre and look for the “support us” tab, or contact Jennifer Vellenga, program director, at 785-532-6871.

Plays in the Purple Masque Theatre in the West Stadium are produced, directed, designed and performed by K-State theatre students. Ticket prices: public — $8; senior, military and K-State faculty and staff — $7; students — $5; plus applicable fees and taxes. Tickets are available at the
McCain Auditorium box office and one hour before each show at the
Purple Masque Theatre.
By James McLure
7:30 p.m., Oct. 1-3
Purple Masque Theatre, West Stadium
In this pair of one-act comedies, love and loyalty are explored through the hilarious gossip session of three small-town Texas wives, followed by the
Saturday night carousing of the local good ol’ boys.
By Lydia Stryk
7:30 p.m., Nov. 5-7
Purple Masque Theatre, West Stadium
In spring 2004, on the first anniversary of the Iraq War, a military family explores their multigenerational relationship to violence and love. A brutal account of the effect of war on soldiers and their families.
By Amiri Baraka, presented by Ebony Theatre
7:30 p.m., Feb. 25-27
Purple Masque Theatre, West Stadium
In the steaming underbelly of the New York City subway system, an
African-American man and a white woman find themselves drawn together in a conversation about race, resulting in an explosive confrontation that reveals the violence of prejudice and the twisted standards of American culture.
By Neil LaBute
7:30 p.m., April 7-9
Purple Masque Theatre, West Stadium
A seemingly incompatible couple at a small university becomes embroiled in an intense affair. The relationship veers into dangerous territory, challenging our most deeply entrenched ideas about art, love and identity.

Season tickets go on sale Aug. 24; single tickets go on sale Sept. 8. The box office is open from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays in the lobby of
McCain Auditorium. For ticket or event information, call the McCain box office at 785-532-6428.
Walk-up ticket sales begin one hour before each performance in the specific show venue. All tickets are for general admission seating. Season subscribers have the option of selecting specific seats to be reserved until
10 minutes before curtain, at which time tickets may be released. To reserve seats, please contact Ben Stark in the marketing office at 785-532-
6878.
Prices on the order form do not include applicable sales taxes and fees.
Public — $15; senior, military and K-State faculty and staff — $13; students — $10.
The current rate of state and local sales tax is 8.75%, on top of ticket prices and any applicable fees. The McCain box office charges a $3 per ticket surcharge for events in McCain Auditorium. Tickets ordered online and by telephone must be purchased using a credit card and incur additional fees. The latest technology is employed to ensure transactions are safe and secure.
Season subscribers receive a 20% discount when purchasing tickets to five or more main stage productions. Additionally, subscribers receive notices about special events, preshow dinners and the 2016 president’s reception, held in the lobby of the new Purple Masque Theatre in West Stadium.
Other subscriber benefits include:
- Lowest ticket price.
- Complimentary ticket exchange (with 48 hours notice).
- Preferred seating, if desired (indicate desired seat on order
form or call 785-532-6878).

Purchase season tickets by telephone beginning Aug. 24, or single ticket sales beginning Sept. 8. Call the McCain Auditorium box office at 785-
532-6428. Tickets bought by telephone will be assessed a $1.50 plus tax transaction fee (per ticket). Credit card only.
Purchase tickets online by visiting k-state.edu/mccain beginning Sept.
8. Tickets purchased online will be assessed a $4 per ticket plus tax transaction fee. Credit card only.
Ticket exchanges are complimentary for season subscribers. Exchanges for nonsubscribers are subject to a $2 fee per ticket. For all exchanges, present ticket(s) at the McCain box office at least two business days prior to the ticketed performance date. Ticket exchanges are subject to availability.
After exchanging tickets, please remember to contact the marketing
office at 785-532-6878 to update any reserved seating.
Groups of 10 or more may receive a 20% discount. For more information or assistance in planning your party, call Ben Stark in the marketing office at 785-532-6878.
If tickets are misplaced, the McCain box office will issue replacement tickets for $2 per ticket plus tax.

Friday, Aug. 28 Faculty Artist Recital, David Pickering, organ
7:30 p.m., All-Faiths Chapel
Tuesday, Sept. 1 Faculty Artist Recital, Slawomir Dobrzanski, piano
7:30 p.m., All-Faiths Chapel
Thursday, Sept. 10 Faculty Artist Recital, Amy Rosine, soprano
7:30 p.m., All-Faiths Chapel
Tuesday, Sept. 15 K-State Orchestra
Sunday, Oct. 4
7:30 p.m., McCain Auditorium
Faculty Artist Recital, Karen Large, flute
3 p.m., Kirmser Hall
Friday, Oct. 16
Sunday, Oct. 18
Tuesday, Oct. 20
Tuesday, Oct. 20
K-State Choirs, K-State Singers
8 p.m., McCain Auditorium ($)
K-State Bands, Wind Ensemble/Brass Ensemble Concert
3 p.m., McCain Auditorium
K-State Orchestra
7:30 p.m., McCain Auditorium
Guest artist Nathaniel Bartlett, Sound-Space Audio Lab
7:30 p.m., Kirmser Hall

Wednesday, Oct. 21 K-State Bands, Concert Band/Wind Symphony Concert
7:30 p.m., McCain Auditorium
Friday, Oct. 23
Friday, Oct. 23
K-State Choirs, In-A-Chord
7:30 p.m., McCain Auditorium ($)
Alumnus Artist Recital, Brett Wolgast, organ
7:30 p.m., All-Faiths Chapel
Sunday, Oct. 25
Monday, Oct. 26
K-State Choirs, Choral Concert
3 p.m., All-Faiths Chapel
K-State Choirs, Choral Concert
7:30 p.m., All-Faiths Chapel
Wednesday, Oct. 28 Jazz, Big Bands
7:30 p.m., Forum Hall
Thursday, Oct. 29 Jazz, Combos
7:30 p.m., Little Theatre
Wednesday, Nov. 11 Faculty Ensemble, Konza Wind Quintet
7:30 p.m., All-Faiths Chapel
Tuesday, Nov. 17 Student Ensemble, K-State Percussion Ensemble
7:30 p.m., McCain Auditorium
Sunday, Nov. 29 K-State Bands, Marching Band Concert
3 p.m., Ahearn Field House
Monday, Nov. 30 K-State Bands, Concert Band/Wind Symphony Concert
7:30 p.m., McCain Auditorium
Tuesday, Dec. 1 Jazz, Big Bands
7:30 p.m., Forum Hall
Thursday, Dec. 3
Thursday, Dec. 3
Thursday, Dec. 3
Sunday, Dec. 6
Tuesday, Dec. 8
K-State Bands, Wind Ensemble/Brass Ensemble Concert
7:30 p.m., McCain Auditorium
Faculty Ensemble, K-State Faculty Brass Quintet
7:30 p.m., All-Faiths Chapel
K-State Bands, Wind Ensemble/Brass Ensemble Concert
7:30 p.m., McCain Auditorium
K-State Choirs, Holiday Choral Concert
2 p.m., McCain Auditorium ($)
K-State Orchestra
7:30 p.m., McCain Auditorium

Tuesday, Feb. 9
Tuesday, Feb. 16
Friday, Feb. 19
Faculty Artist Recital, Tod Kerstetter, clarinet
7:30 p.m., All-Faiths Chapel
K-State Orchestra
7:30 p.m., McCain Auditorium
K-State Composition Studio, Celebrating New Music
7:30 p.m., All-Faiths Chapel
Monday, March 7 K-State Bands, Concert Band/Wind Ensemble Concert
7:30 p.m., McCain Auditorium
Tuesday, March 8 K-State Bands, Wind Symphony/University Band Concert
7:30 p.m., McCain Auditorium
Wednesday, March 23 Jazz, Big Bands
7:30 p.m., Forum Hall
Thursday, March 24 Jazz, Combos
7:30 p.m., Little Theatre
Tuesday, March 29 Faculty Ensemble, Konza Wind Quintet
7:30 p.m., All-Faiths Chapel
Tuesday, April 19 K-State Orchestra
7:30 p.m., McCain Auditorium
Friday, April 22
Sunday, April 24
K-State Choirs, In-A-Chord
7:30 p.m., McCain Auditorium ($)
K-State Choirs, Choral Concert
3 p.m., All-Faiths Chapel
Monday, April 25 K-State Choirs, Choral Concert
7:30 p.m., All-Faiths Chapel
Tuesday, April 26 Faculty Ensemble, K-State Faculty Brass Quintet
7:30 p.m., All-Faiths Chapel
Wednesday, April 27 Jazz, Big Bands
7:30 p.m., Forum Hall
Thursday, April 28 Jazz, Combos
7:30 p.m., Little Theatre
Sunday, May 1
Monday, May 2
Tuesday, May 3
K-State Bands, Wind Ensemble/Wind Symphony Concert
7:30 p.m., McCain Auditorium
K-State Bands, Concert Band/University Band Concert
7:30 p.m., McCain Auditorium
K-State Bands, Brass Ensemble Concert
7:30 p.m., McCain Auditorium