2016 - 2017

2016-17 Season | Tacoma’s Theater DistrictPantages Theater | Rialto Theater | Theatre on the Square | Tacoma Armory

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2016- 2017

Illustrations by Chandler O’Leary

WELCOME TO BROADWAY CENTER'S 2016-17 SEASON IN TACOMA'S HISTORIC THEATER DISTRICT

With more than 30 shows coming to

Tacoma’s stages, we’re certain you’ll

discover quite a few for your must-see list!

For a complete list of events, visit

BroadwayCenter.org.

BROADWAY CENTER STAFFLeadership David Fischer, Executive Director Lacey Wright, Associate Executive Director Robyn Engleking, Director of Finance Becky Johnson, Director of Development Scott Painter, Director of OperationsHolly Klindt, Executive Assistant

Centennial CampaignStacey Guadnola, Capital Fund Director

Box Office Vanessa Cadungug, Box Office Manager Amanda Oliver, Assistant Box Office Manager Erin White, Box Office LeadSara Judy, Box Office Lead Ari Browne, Box Office Sales Representative

DevelopmentKristine Finch, Major Gifts Manager Alison Pride, Grant Writer Angela Ferguson, Auction Coordinator

EducationKatie Lappier, Associate Director of Education Tony Gomez, Education Manager Marsha Walner, Education Manager Nicolette Andres, Master Teaching ArtistDarlene Anderson, Master Teaching ArtistC. Rosalind Bell, Master Teaching ArtistJill Heinecke, Master Teaching ArtistLaNita Hudson, Master Teaching ArtistGabe McPherson, Master Teaching ArtistMara Offengender, Master Teaching ArtistLeah Scofield, Master Teaching ArtistLaura Shepherd, Master Teaching ArtistBryan Willis, Playwright

Events & Venue RentalsLeilani Balais, Associate Director of Events Emily Alm, Senior Event Manager Sean Blacketer, Maintenance Coordinator Gini Sommer, Volunteer Coordinator Chris Tubig, Rental Sales ManagerCayla Fields, Event CoordinatorJeff Jainga, Event LeadRiley Park, Event LeadSarah Koestler, Front of House Team MemberJake Nix, Front of House Team MemberRiley Park, Front of House Team MemberKawana Bullock, Concessionaire / Event AideMelanie Cole, Concessionaire / Event AideAkida Dancer, Concessionaire / Event AideCarissa Daniels, Concessionaire / Event AideKirsten Deane-Ajax, Concessionaire / Event AideWes Hough, Concessionaire / Event AideAnna Larson, Concessionaire / Event AideRochelle Wells, Concessionaire / Event Aide Kourtney Williams, Concessionaire / Event Aide

FinanceShannon Johnson, Associate Director of Finance Aimee Takayoshi, Finance Assistant

Marketing & ProgramsJared Wigert, Associate Director of Marketing Katie Engel, Data and Patron Services ManagerSydney Gleisner, Assistant Marketing Manager

Stage & Operations Nick Shellman, Stage Department Coordinator Warren Crain, Head CarpenterRoyce Baer, Lead Technician (Rialto)Josh Holcomb, Head FlymanRich Tocher, Lead Technician (Theatre on the Square)Don Littrell, Sound TechnicianCaroline McKee Silva, TraineeJohann Wippich, Trainee

All stage work performed by employees that are represented by IATSE, Local #15.

IN THIS ISSUE 2016-17 PROGRAM VOLUME III

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2016-17

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Tiffany T. Harmon, President • Amanda M. Nathan, SecretaryClint Johnson, Treasurer • Deanna M. Keller, Immediate Past-President

Christopher AlgeoJudy BaergJon BowserKim A. FisherHolly Hayes

Stephanie B. HoweNicole S. HumeLisa R. JangardGenie JeffersonBrooke A. Johnson

Kathy S. KeeleSara S. KendallKelly LaneConnie J. LadenbergDarriel W. Menefee

Mark D. PintoJumi SakuraiKristen SawinVic SwebergMike R. Wark

Sincerely,

David Fischer Executive Director

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SEASON SPONSORS:

7 John Cleese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 17

8 Lewis Black: Rant, White & Blue Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 18

9 Davina & The Vagabonds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 25

10 Lila Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 31

10 Sons of Serendip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 8

12 Bellydance Evolution – Alice in Wonderland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 8

14 Garrison Keillor: Just Passing Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .April 13

14 Under the Streetlamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .April 15

17 Arlo Guthrie – Running Down the Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 23

19 Black Lives Matter: A Conversation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 3

20 Joan Osborne: The Songs of Bob Dylan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 3

22 Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 21

Dear friends,

Welcome to the Broadway Center! In March, we

welcome some of the biggest names in comedy to the Pantages Theater: first, the brilliantly absurd John Cleese on March 17, followed by the outrageous Lewis Black the following night. We end the month with pop star Lila Downs, whose soaring vocals have earned her a Latin Grammy and a massive fan base.Then in April, let’s go down the

rabbit hole with a new spin on the classic Alice in Wonderland by Bellydance Evolution, and Sons of Serendip perform their soulful pop. Later, Garrison Keillor returns with his signature wit to the stage, followed by Under the Streetlamp’s concert of classic hits from the American radio songbook.Folk icon Arlo Guthrie returns

to Tacoma to share stories and favorite songs. In May, the Broadway Center partners with UW Tacoma to bring Black Lives Matter: A Conversation as part of the Paulsen Lecture Series to engage in open discussion about race relations in America. Joan Osborne showcases her talent with the beloved songs of Bob Dylan. We close the season with Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, a show full of classic rock and roll bravado.Together, we experience art,

community, and life in vibrant downtown Tacoma. Thank you for joining the journey, and filling our historic theaters with energy and lively engagement.

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John Cleese is both a versatile comedic actor and a leading business motivator. With the legendary Monty Python’s Flying Circus, Fawlty Towers and A Fish Called Wanda, he created a unique comedic style that has inspired countless writers and comedians.“The world’s funniest man” first made

his mark as a member of the legendary Monty Python troupe in the 1960s, and has gone on to write, produce, direct and star in some of the greatest comedic hits of the last forty years, even receiving an Oscar nomination for best screenplay for A Fish Called Wanda. But John is far from your garden-variety entertainer. From the beginning of his career he has continually parlayed his enormous talents into advancing the political causes he believes in (he is a vocal supporter of the UK’s Labour Party); promoting education (a former Rector of the University of St. Andrews, he served as a professor-at-large at Cornell University from 1991

– 2006); and teaching business skills (the training videos created by his Video Arts production company are viewed by millions of people in the UK and abroad).

In Fall 2014, John released his New

York Times best-selling memoir, So Anyway…. The book shares his ascent in the entertainment world, from his humble beginnings in a sleepy English town and his early comedic days at Cambridge University (with future

Python partner Graham Chapman), to the founding of the landmark comedy troupe that would propel him to worldwide renown.

Cleese enthralls packed audiences worldwide. Whether he’s coaching novice

comedians, discussing his liberal politics, or imparting his formulas for success in education, business and life, Cleese always leaves audiences clamoring for more.

John Cleese’s influence is also felt in the corporate world as the founder of Video Arts, the world’s largest provider of business training programs. Established in 1972 with three fellow British actors, Video Arts gained an international reputation as the premier source for business know-how. Cleese attributes his success in making hit training programs to his fascination with psychology and his love for teaching and making people laugh. He believes that “humor in training increases retention and decreases anxiety. When the training point is surrounded with humor, it can be readily digested, remembered, and applied.” On the lecture stage, Cleese brings his award-winning series of videos to life. His boundless energy and inimitable sense of humor create a hilarious exploration of business basics, from corporate etiquette and customer service to creative thinking and problem solving.

Broadway Center presents

AN EVENING WITH JOHN CLEESEFRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2017 AT 7:30 P.M. & 9:30 P.M.PANTAGES THEATERAPPROXIMATE RUN TIME: 60-90 MINUTES WITH NO INTERMISSION

"BEFUDDLEMENT IS CLEESE'S

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LEWIS BLACK: RANT, WHITE & BLUE TOURSATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2017 AT 8:00 P.M.PANTAGES THEATERAPPROXIMATE RUN TIME: 120 MINUTES WITH INTERMISSION

Lewis Black is one of the most prolific and popular performers working today. He executes a brilliant trifecta as stand-up comedian, actor, and author. Receiving critical acclaim, he performs over 200 nights a year to sold-out audiences throughout Europe, New Zealand, Canada, and The United States. Black’s live performances provide a cathartic release of anger and disillusionment for his audience. He yells so they don’t have

to. A passionate performer who is more pissed-off optimist than mean-spirited curmudgeon.Black is the rare comic who can cause

an audience to laugh themselves into incontinence while making compelling points about the absurdity of our world. He was born in Washington D.C. and raised in Silver Spring, MD. Colicky as a baby, it seems he was destined to be angry and easily irritated. His mother, a teacher, and his father, a mechanical engineer, instilled in both Black and his younger brother Ron the importance of education and the necessity to question authority; lessons which have influenced Black throughout his private and professional life.When he was 12, his father took him to

his first play and he quickly fell in love with the theater. This ultimately led him to pursue a career in drama. Degrees followed from the University of North Carolina and Yale Drama School, with a stint in Colorado owning a theater with a group of friends in the interim. During his tenure at UNC, Lewis first ventured into stand-up, performing at Cat’s Cradle in Chapel Hill. Stand-up continued to be a steady

presence as he pursued his career in

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theater. Black eventually settled in New York City and became the playwright-in-residence at the West Bank Café’s Downstairs Theatre Bar. In addition to overseeing the works on stage, he emceed every show. As the West Bank grew, so did Black’s skill as a stand-up and eventually, the fulfillment of performing stand-up outweighed that of working in the theater. Having found his public voice, Black left the West Bank in the late ‘80s to pursue stand-up full time. In 1996, his friend Lizz Winstead tapped him to create a weekly segment for a show she was producing on Comedy Central called The Daily Show. The segment, a three minute rant about whatever was bothering him at the moment, evolved into Back in Black.In the midst of a rigorous touring

schedule, regular TV appearances and movie roles, Black has written three books, Nothing’s Sacred (Simon and Schuster, 2005), Me of Little Faith (Riverhead Books, 2008), and I’m Dreaming of a Black Christmas (Riverhead Books, 2010). All garnered critical praise as well commercial success and spent numerous weeks on the New York Times best seller list. As a playwright Black has penned over 40 plays, many of which have been produced around the country.In addition to his professional pursuits,

Black is dedicated to a number of charitable organizations. As a long-time mentor with the 52nd Street Project, he was roasted in Charred Black 2007 which drew the largest fundraising numbers in the Project’s history. He’s a member of their Advisory Board, Co-Chair of their Capital Campaign, and in 2000, the Ron Black Memorial Scholarship Fund was created in memory of his late brother.Today Black maintains residences

in both Manhattan and Chapel Hill, NC. Still loyal to his alma mater, he’s worked with UNC students to create the Carolina Comedy Festival, a yearly festival on the UNC campus that not only highlights performances, but also provides workshops and lectures for budding comics, writers and performers. With his involvement at UNC, he continues a life-long commitment to education and the arts. In his leisure time, Black likes to play golf, even though golf hates him.

DAVINA & THE VAGABONDS (DATV) have created a stir on the national music scene with their high-energy live shows, top musicianship, sharp-dressed professionalism, and Sowers’ commanding stage presence. With influences ranging from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits, the band is converting audiences across the world. In 2011 Davina released her first full length, all original album Black Cloud. It was named one of the 10 best releases of the year by the Minneapolis Star & Tribune and awarded 4½ stars from Downbeat Magazine. Their next release in 2014, Sunshine, hit number 13 in the Billboard Blues Chart and led them to be a musical feature on the hit BBC show, Later with Jools Holland.DATV’s shows are filled with New

Orleans charm, Memphis soul swagger, dark theatrical moments that evoke Kurt Weill, and tender gospel passages. Davina’s voice and stage presence defy

Broadway Center presents

DAVINA & THE VAGABONDSSATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2017 AT 7:30 P.M.THEATER ON THE SQUAREAPPROXIMATE RUN TIME: 90 MINUTES WITH INTERMISSION

category in a different way. She has been compared to Etta James, Amy Winehouse, Janis Joplin, Billie Holiday, and Betty Boop, but comparisons don’t suffice: Davina is a true original.Bringing you 100 years of American

music and many originals, which lend themselves to the American Songbook, the band brings edgy nostalgia and fresh new music. This rollicking quintet is held together by Davina’s keyboard playing, with acoustic bass, drums, and a spicy trumpet and trombone horn section. The group’s focused, clean sound and emphasis on acoustic instruments is novel to both blues and jazz worlds, and sets the show closer to New Orleans than to Chicago.

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Sons of Serendip is a musical group of four friends, who through a series of serendipitous events, came together in graduate school at Boston University. Micah Christian, a former teacher from Randolph, Massachusetts, is the lead vocalist of the group; Cordaro Rodriguez, a former attorney from Charlotte, NC, is the pianist and guitarist; Kendall Ramseur, a former cello instructor from Charlotte, NC, is the cellist and vocalist; and Mason Morton, who is a former teacher from Atlanta, GA, is the harpist for the quartet. They have each been playing their instruments since childhood, and in 2014, they came together to begin what they know will be a long beautiful journey of creating music that touches people’s hearts. They hope that their music will resonate deeply with listeners and that, in some way, it will make their

Broadway Center presentsLila DownsFriday, March 31, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.Pantages Theater

Run Time: 90 minutes

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Broadway Center presents

LILA DOWNSFRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2017 AT 7:30 P.M.PANTAGES THEATERAPPROXIMATE RUN TIME: 90 MINUTES WITH INTERMISSION

Lila Downs has one of the world’s most singular voices and innovative approaches to music. She is the daughter of a Mixtec Indian woman, Anastasia Sanchez, who ran away from her village at 15 to sing in Mexico City cantinas and a University of Minnesota professor Allen Downs, who saw her singing and fell in love. Lila grew up both in Minnesota and

Oaxaca, and her music and vocal artistry have many influences, including the folk and ranchera music of Mexico and South America and American folk, jazz, blues and hip-hop. Many of her lyrics focus on issues relating to social justice, and often tell the stories of the workers who migrate from rural Mexico to work in the U.S. She studied classical voice and cultural anthropology at the University of Minnesota. “The Mexican American singer has a stunning voice, a confident multicultural vision grounded in her Mixtec Indian roots,” said the Los Angeles Times. The New York Times noted, “Ms. Downs has multiple voices, from an airborne near-falsetto down to a forthright alto and a sultry, emotive contralto.”She and her husband / longtime

collaborator, Paul Cohen, have produced ten studio albums, with

“Pecados y Milagros” having earned both a Grammy and a Latin Grammy

Broadway Center presents

SONS OF SERENDIPSATURDAY, APRIL 8, 2017 AT 7:30 P.M.RIALTO THEATERAPPROXIMATE RUN TIME: 120 MINUTES WITH INTERMISSION

award, and achieving double-platinum in Mexico. She received her first Latin Grammy for the 2004 release, “Una Sangre.” Her current project, “RAÍZ,” is a collaboration with Argentinian singer Soledad Pastorutti and Spanish flamenco singer La Niña Pastori. This album garnered two 2014 Latin Grammy nominations for “Album of the Year” and “Best Folk Album.” Lila Downs has performed at many of

the world’s most prestigious festivals and venues including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall and the Festival of Sacred Music – Hollywood Bowl. Recently, she has been invited to sing at the White House, and performed on the 75th Annual Academy Awards and the 2012 Latin Grammy Awards televised ceremonies. Her music has also been included

in several feature films such as The Counselor, Tortilla Soup, Real Women Have Curves, The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada, Carlos Saura’s Fados, Mariachi Gringo, and Hecho en Mexico.

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"SONS OF SERENDIP'S

ARRANGEMENTS ...[ARE] ALIVE

WITH DETAIL BUT SILKY BEYOND

REASON." – THE NEW YORK TIMES

SPONSOR

lives a little better – even if just for a moment. Micah Christian became interested

in music at an early age. However, it wasn’t until his senior year of high school, when he earned a solo in the Massachusetts Southeastern District Senior Choir, that he realized his potential as a musician. As a freshman at Stonehill College, he decided to follow his passion for music. For the next five years, he spent his summers performing with the Cape Cod-based a cappella group, Hyannis Sound, and his love for music deepened. Alongside Micah’s passion for music is his desire to help build a better world. He has volunteered for a year in Honduras, and a month in Calcutta, India with Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity. Also, in 2013, after graduating from Boston University with a Master of Divinity, he and his wife volunteered in a rural community in northern Peru for another year. As a member of Sons of Serendip, Micah hopes to inspire others to use their gifts to spread love and build a better world.

Kendall Ramseur is a singer-songwriter, composer, and cellist. Kendall’s relationship with music began at age seven when his father purchased an upright piano for the family. While excelling in his piano studies, Kendall found his instrument of choice at age ten, “My orchestra teacher laid all the instruments on the floor in the classroom and told each student to stand by the instrument of their choice… the cello really sparked something in me.” Kendall chose the cello that day, and one of the ways he would express himself chose him. He then went on to receive his Bachelors and Masters Degrees from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and Boston University, in Music Performance with a concentration in cello. As a member of Sons of Serendip, his hope is that this quartet will inspire others through their music, creating an experience one will never forget.

Mason Morton lived in a house full of love and encouragement with his mom, aunt, and grandparents. He always admired his grandparents, and he says he learned his drive, determination, and taste in music from them. His love of music was instilled early on, and quickly became a passion. Mason began to see his own potential with the help of his harp mentors: principal harpist of the Atlanta Ballet, Nella Rigell, and former principal harpist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Ann Hobson Pilot. It was their combined confidence that gave him the courage to believe in himself. After completing his graduate studies at Boston University, he is thrilled his musical journey has led him to Sons of Serendip. It is here he has gained the brotherhood he has longed for. As a member of Sons of Serendip, he hopes that his journey will help to inspire others to follow their dreams.Cordaro Rodriguez began teaching

himself piano at ten and became well-versed in several other instruments as well as in music production. He has produced music for several well-known international artists such as Verbal, Kylie Minogue, CREAM,

and Deaf Tech. After graduating from Princeton University in 2008 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, he spent a year volunteering as an English teacher in Ecuador. He then attended Boston University School of Law where he received his Juris Doctor degree in 2012. At Boston University he serendipitously

reconnected with his childhood friend, Kendall Ramseur, and met his future bandmates – Mason Morton and Micah Christian. As a member of Sons of Serendip, Cordaro is very grateful to have the opportunity to pursue his love for music.

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Message From the DirectorThank you for coming to our

performance of Bellydance Evolution’s “Alice in Wonderland.” Bellydance Evolution takes a revolutionary approach to this whimsical tale, re-imagining the colorful, iconic – and dare we say, “mad”

– characters through the language of world fusion dance. Since it’s creation in 2009, we have been so lucky to have the success we have had. We have performed to sold-out crowds in over 20 different countries. Part of casting the event was an

online competition to give local and international dancers the opportunity to be part of this truly unique show. This is also the first production where we have cast a male tribal dancer.This project has been a dream come true and we would like to thank the entire cast and crew for their unbelievable talent and dedication. It’s now time to be inspired and journey deep into the mysterious world of Wonderland! Enjoy!

BELLYDANCE EVOLUTION PRESENTS

“Alice in Wonderland”Artistic Director – Jillina CarlanoAssociate Artistic Director - Heather AuedComposer - Paul Dinletir

CastAlice – Heather AuedThe Queen of Hearts – Jillina CarlanoThe Mad Hatter – Rin AjnaThe Caterpillar – Sharon KiharaThe White Rabbit – Ellyott ColonThe Chef – Ozzy AshkenaziThe Duchess – Jill CollinsThe Knave of Hearts – Lee Na-MooEnsemble – Bella Choi, Colleen Wilde, Jill Collins, Kaitlyn Lewis, Lee Na-Moo, Luna Poumian, Naima Sultana, Paula Saneaux,Rachel Reynolds, Sedona Soulfire, Shannon Dsouza, ShoShannah Estell and Taka Carnes

CrewLighting Designer – Ben SpronkCostumes/Props – Larisa Beasley, Nikii Henry, Hallah Moustafa, Louchia Tchoukhri, Sara Perez, Susan Frankovich, Jenny Tran,Irina Kovalynk, Elsa Dinletir, Ninyshka, Kelly Hardy, Melanie Lane, Shannon Final, Steffan Koch

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Broadway Center presents

BELLYDANCE EVOLUTION – ALICE IN WONDERLANDSATURDAY, APRIL 8, 2017 AT 7:30 P.M.PANTAGES THEATERAPPROXIMATE RUN TIME: 150 MINUTES WITH INTERMISSION

ACT 1

SCENE 1: The Garden PartyPerformers: Entire CastChoreography By: Jillina, Heather Aued (Tribal: Rin Ajna)Music By: Paul Dinletir

SCENE 2: The White RabbitPerformers: Ellyott ColonChoreography By: Ellyott ColonMusic By: Paul Dinletir

SCENE 3: The ChasePerformers: Ellyott Colon, Heather AuedChoreography By: Danielo Mendes, Lauren BoldtMusic By: John Graves

SCENE 4: Down the Rabbit HolePerformers: Heather Aued, EnsembleChoreography By: Lauren Boldt, Susan FrankovichMusic By: Paul Dinletir

SCENE 5: Eat Me, Drink MePerformers: Heather Aued, Ellyott Colon, Ozzy Ashkenazi, EnsembleMusic By: Paul Dinletir, Danielo Mendes

SCENE 6: Pool of TearsPerformers: Heather Aued, Bella ChoiChoreography By: Jillina, Lauren Boldt, JamilahMusic By: Paul Dinletir

SCENE 7: The Caucus RacePerformers: Jillina, Heather Aued, Rin Ajna, Jill CollinsChoreography By: Jillina, Lena HeltMusic By: Hoda

SCENE 8: Tweedle Dee & Tweedle DumPerformers: Colleen Wilde, Naima SultanaChoreography By: Jillina, Olga KramarovaMusic By: Hossam Ramzy

SCENE 9: Advice from a CaterpillarPerformers: Sharon Kihara, Heather Aued, EnsembleChoreography By: Sharon KiharaMusic By: Paul Dinletir

SCENE 10: The DuchessPerformers: Jill Collins, EnsembleChoreography By: Louchia TchoukhriMusic By: Sergei Ciuhrii and Sergei Pavlov

SCENE 11: Pig and PepperPerformers: Entire CastChoreography: Jillina, Louchia Tchoukhri, Lauren BoldtMusic By: Ozzy and Matias Hazrum

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Intermission

ACT 2

SCENE 1: The Cheshire CatPerformers: EnsembleChoreography By: JillinaMusic By: Paul Dinletir

SCENE 2: The FlowersPerformers: EnsembleChoreography By: (Part 1) Susan Frankovich / (Part 2) JillinaMusic By: (Part 1) Paul Dinletir / (Part 2) Dr. Samy Farag

SCENE 3: A Mad Tea PartyPerformers: Rin Ajna, Heather Aued, EnsembleChoreography By: Heather AuedMusic By: Paul Dinletir

SCENE 4: No Time, No TimePerformers: Heather Aued, Ellyott ColonChoreography By: Heather Aued, Danielo MendesMusic By: Paul Dinletir

SCENE 5: The Chase - ReprisePerformers: Ellyott Colon, Heather Aued, Rin AjnaMusic By: John Graves

SCENE 6: Painting it RedPerformers: EnsembleChoreography By: Jillina, Sabah, Heather AuedMusic By: (Part 1) Said Darwish / (Part 2) Paul Dinletir

SCENE 7: Off With Their HeadsPerformers: Jillina, Heather Aued, Rin Ajna, Sharon Kihara, EnsembleChoreography by: Jillina, Heather Aued, Lauren Boldt, Susan FrankovichMusic By: Paul Dinletir

SCENE 8: The Queen’s LamentPerformers: (Part 1) Jillina / (Part 2) Jillina, Ellyott ColonChoreography By: (Part 1) Jillina / (Part 2) Jillina, Danielo MendesMusic By: (Part 1) Amir Sofi / (Part 2) Paul Dinletir

SCENE 9: Who Stole the Tarts?Performers: Entire CastChoreography By: Jillina, Heather Aued, Lauren Boldt, Louchia Tchoukhri, Sharon Kihara, Ellyott Colon (Knave of Hearts Solo – Lee Na-Moo)Music By: Paul Dineltir / Drum By: Ozzy and Matias Hazrum

SCENE 10: Alice WakesPerformers: Heather AuedMusic By: Paul Dineltir

FINAL BOWPerformers: Entire CastMusic By: Paul Dinletir

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One of the most prolific American storytellers of all time, Garrison Keillor is a writer and humorist best known for his popular live radio variety show, A Prairie Home Companion, which peaked with more than 4 million listeners on more than 600 public radio stations each week.Keillor is also known for the daily

radio and online program, The Writers Almanac, and as the editor of several anthologies of poetry, most recently, Good Poems: American Places. A best-selling author, he has published more than two dozen books, including Lake Wobegon Days, The Book of Guys, Pilgrims, Guy Noir and the Straight Skinny,

and Homegrown Democrat. In 2006, Keillor played himself alongside a cast that included Meryl Streep, Lily Tomlin and Kevin Kline, in the critically acclaimed film adaptation of A Prairie Home Companion, directed by Robert Altman.With Grammy, ACE, and George

Foster Peabody awards, Keillor has also been honored with the National Humanities Medal, and election to the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Offering insight and stories from his

journey as one of America’s greatest storytellers, Keillor captivates audiences with his unique blend of comedy, charisma and wisdom.

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With irresistible rapport, Under the Streetlamp offers audiences the opportunity to get to know four critically acclaimed stars of stage and screen, Michael Ingersoll, Christopher Kale Jones, Brandon Wardell and Shonn Wiley. While each performer gets his moment in the spotlight, it is their synergy and charisma as a group that has drawn an extremely devoted nationwide following. MICHAEL INGERSOLL is a

Dayton, Ohio-born artist whose grounded musical style exudes the sincerity, warmth, and generosity of the Rockabilly/Rhythm and Blues greats. Before rocking the American Radio Songbook classics, Michael worked as an actor on stage and screen. The multitalented musician and actor has a diverse array of critically acclaimed and award-nominated Chicago and

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regional theater credits, from Frost/Nixon to A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline; from Beauty & the Beast to Cincinnati Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. He made his film debut in the Johnny Cash biopic Walk the Line and enjoyed a three-year run as Nick Massi of the Four Seasons in Jersey Boys, originating the role for the first national tour. Michael is passionate about community service and is a dedicated artist advocate. He holds a BFA in Acting from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio; as well as a Second Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. For more information, visitwww.michaelingersoll.com. Musical Influences: I developed my

love of music on my grandfather’s knee at the piano in the parlor. My grandpa Roy Francis was a jazz musician back in the 60s during the art form’s heyday, He toured with some of the greats like Dave Brubeck. Unfortunately, he gave it up to support his family and became a welder at General Motors. He had a way about him when he performed. It was heartfelt, but still distinctly masculine. He is truly my biggest influence and inspiration. Favorite Song to Perform: For

me, it’s all about the story within the song. Great artists like Roy Orbison and Johnny Cash were masters at distilling a story down to its essence and telling that story through a song that resonated with depth and character. That is why it

is so much fun for me to sing their music and why artists like them still have a prominent place in pop culture today. CHRISTOPHER KALE JONES

has been singing since he was a kid in church. Before his voice changed, he sang soprano in the prestigious Iolani boys choir in his home island of Hawaii. In high school he sang in select choirs including the selective All-State Honor Choir. In college, at Northwestern University,

Chris began acting professionally, including work with Chicago Shakespeare Theater and Steppenwolf Theatre. Chris’s big break came in 2006, when he was cast in Jersey Boys as Frankie Valli for the first national tour. Other career highlights include Mercury in Olympus On My Mind (Bristol Riverside Theatre), for which he received a Barrymore Award Nomination, and Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors (Ford’s Theatre, D.C.), opposite his wife, Jenna Coker-Jones. In

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2013, Chris and Jenna were blessed to add their little girl, Presley Rose Jones, to their family. When not performing with Under The Streetlamp, he spends as much time as he can with them and their awesome dogs, Fender and Rocket. He is thankful to God for all the blessings in his life. www.christopherkalejones.com. Musical Influences: I grew up in a

relatively conservative family so there was a lot of Christian music and talk radio. But there was a lot of Broadway, and Disney musicals, too – Annie, Camelot, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast….My mom, though, also liked Motown…Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, etc. The song I remember the most, the one she’d clean the house to, was the Kiki Dee Band’s, “I’ve Got the Music in Me.” Little did I know my mom would be foreshadowing what I do now! Favorite Streetlamp Experience:

There have been a bunch! As a group, my favorite experience was when we did a New Year’s Eve show at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora, Illinois. It was fun to be the emcee to usher in the New Year for a couple thousand people. We did the whole count down and then saw everyone kiss. Afterwards, we had a party with the fans. It capped off our tour so it was a lot of fun knowing we got to then go home and celebrate with our own families. I have a personal favorite, too. I’m a

huge fan of stand-up comedy. It is pretty much all I listen to in my car. We do a lot of bantering in the show. Once a person came up to me after the show and said, “Your comedic timing is incredible.” I personally feel that music and comedy go hand in hand, equally providing escape and catharsis for our audience. It is something we really work at. So to have such an unexpected and endearing comment meant a lot to me. Favorite Song to Perform: You

know it’s funny. After you’ve performed a lot, you get excited about the new stuff. Going into the holiday season, it’s “Ave Maria.” During our regular tour, it’s Frankie

Valli’s classic “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You.” Our goal with that song was to give our audience the same feeling they had when they first heard that amazing song, but any artist worth their salt also

has to put their own stamp on their material, or you’re just a cover band. With the background vocal parts and the creativity on the ending, I feel we were able to honor the original and lift it just a little bit higher. Now, it is very specifically “ours.” BRANDON WARDELL, is

the newest member of Under The Streetlamp. A native of North Carolina, Brandon is equally at home on stage, in front of a camera, in the recording studio or in the concert hall. He made his Broadway debut in James Joyce’s The Dead, alongside Christopher Walken, and also appeared in Thoroughly Modern Millie opposite Sutton Foster. He performed on Broadway in the casts of Assassins with Neil Patrick Harris, Good Vibrations and Catch Me If You Can, and was featured in RENT at the Hollywood Bowl, directed by Neil Patrick Harris. Wardell sang before a live audience of more than one million at the 2005 Times Square New Year’s Eve Celebration, and also performed on the stage of Radio City Music Hall and at The Merle Watson Festival, sharing the bill with Allison Krauss and Emmylou Harris. He is a proud member of the Broadway Inspirational Voice choir and the Recording Academy. An avid producer, his work for the stage and in the recording studio has been honored with a Tony Award (he has been nominated for an additional four) and four Grammy Awards nominations. Musical Influence: My father is my

number one influence when it comes to music. I grew up in a house where our third bedroom was a band practice room for my dad. He gave me every opportunity to be a part of his world. I had my first gig playing drums with his band when I was 12. When they announced my name, my Dad says I walked on stage twirling sticks in both hands and I never looked back. Although a stroke a few years ago has been a physical setback, he never has given up on learning how to grow as a musician.Fondest Memory: I would have to

say my fondest memory thus far has been getting to know the whole team; they are great people and incredible performers. I am a lucky man.Favorite Song to Perform: I am

looking forward to performing “Got

to Get You into My Life” by the Beatles, because I am a huge fan and love the sound of the great horn parts juxtaposed with the traditional rock instrumentation. SHONN WILEY is the consummate

song and dance man and a gifted choreographer. He made his Broadway debut in the Tony Award-winning revival of 42nd Street. He was then asked to star in a groundbreaking production of 42nd Street in Moscow, making Shonn the first American actor to perform in an English-speaking musical in Russia. Shonn later returned to the Broadway stage in Dracula the Musical, during which time he also made his television debut on Guiding Light. He received a Lucille Lortel Award as well as a Drama Desk Nomination for Outstanding Choreography for My Vaudeville Man and featured in the Chicago cast of Jersey Boys as Bob Gaudio. Additional highlights include his debut as the title character in Candide at New York City Opera, costarring opposite Kristen Chenoweth in Stairway to Paradise for City Center, Encores! and performing Sweeney Todd for Steven Sondheim. He holds a BFA in Drama from Carnegie Mellon University. www.shonnwiley.com. Musical Influences: A love for

the golden age of movie musicals is something that my dad and I shared. My dad was a tap dancer so we’d watch them and then break them down together. Gene Kelley. Fred Astaire. Frank Sinatra. Steve Lawrence. Sammy Davis, Jr. – especially Sammy Davis, Jr. I admire his ability to cross over between being contemporary and performing the standards embraced by older audience. Those guys were not only movie stars, but major recording artists. They were superstars. They could do it all. Favorite Streetlamp Moment:

Meeting our fans at the end of each show blows my mind, particularly the veterans. I do a tribute in the show to my dad and our country. Hearing how much this means to the vets after the show is really touching. That’s been the greatest. Favorite Song to Perform: I love

doing “Cry” since I really get to ham it up and I love putting my tap shoes on for

“When You’re Smiling.” But honestly, I also like sitting at the table and watching everyone shine in their own way.

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surrounded by such renowned artists as Pete Seeger, Lee Hays, Ronnie Gilbert, Sonny Terry, Brownie McGhee, and Ramblin’ Jack Elliott to name only a few. Not surprisingly, Arlo drew from these influences and he in turn became a delineative figure bridging generations of folk. With Pete Seeger, he created a legendary collaboration that was sustained for over forty years. The last Pete & Arlo show was in 2013 at Carnegie Hall, only a few months before Pete passed away at the age of 94. In 1965, a teenaged Guthrie performed

a “friendly gesture” that proved to be fateful. Arlo was arrested for littering, leading him to be deemed “not moral enough to join the army.” Guthrie attained international attention at age 19 by recounting the true events on the album Alice’s Restaurant in 1967. The Alice’s Restaurant Massacree, an 18 minute and 20 second partially sung comic monologue opposing the war and the backward reasoning of authority, has become an anti-establishment anthem and an essential part of Thanksgiving on rock stations receiving worldwide airplay. Alice’s Restaurant achieved platinum status and was made into a movie in 1969, in which Arlo played himself, by the esteemed director Arthur Penn. 1969 also brought Arlo to the rock festival of the ages, Woodstock. His appearance showcased Arlo’s chart-topping Coming Into Los Angeles, which was included on the multi-platinum Woodstock soundtrack and movie.Beginning the ‘70s with a number

of albums for Warner Bros., Guthrie helped set the standard for the singer-songwriter genre burgeoning at the time. Perhaps the best known is Hobo’s Lullaby (1972) featuring a diverse body of work. Most notable is the definitive version of Steve Goodman’s The City of New Orleans that was a hit on all major

charts. Another critically acclaimed album that charted on Billboard was Amigo (1976), which includes Massachusetts, honored in 1981 as the official State Folk Song.Taking complete creative control,

Arlo left the major record label system in 1983 to fulfill his career as a truly independent artist, and established Rising Son Records, one of the first indie labels in existence. Rising Son is still in active operation serving as his record and production company. To date, Rising Son Records has released over twenty titles of Arlo’s, both all new material and re-mastered versions of his classic records including the Grammy nominated Woody’s 20 Grow Big Songs (1991) featuring Arlo and his family, and In Times Like These (2007), recorded with the University of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra. The latest offering is Alice’s Restaurant 50th Anniversary (2016). The Anniversary show was broadcast nationwide on PBS on Thanksgiving.In addition to his musical career,

Guthrie is an accomplished actor with numerous television appearances. Arlo has had recurring roles in two major network television series The Byrds of Paradise and Relativity, and feature films, the aforementioned Alice’s Restaurant and Roadside Prophets. Arlo is the author of four children’s books and a distinguished photographer, showing his work in selected galleries. Inspired by his parents’ activism, Arlo bought the old Trinity Church (“the” church) that is now home to The Guthrie Center and The Guthrie Foundation. Named for his parents, The Guthrie Center is a not-for-profit interfaith church foundation dedicated to providing a wide range of local and international services. The Guthrie Foundation is a separate not-for-profit educational organization that addresses issues such as the environment, health care, cultural preservation and educational exchange. In 2009, Arlo was awarded the ASCAP Foundation Champion Award for making a difference through social action on behalf of worthwhile causes and demonstrating exceptional efforts in humanitarianism.

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ABOUT THE MOVEMENTFueled by deep-rooted social, economic

and cultural issues stemming from decades of tense race relations and powered by the pervasive presence of social media, Black Lives Matter has rapidly evolved from a Twitter hashtag into this generation’s civil rights movement. Since the hashtag was started in 2013 by

Opal Tometi, Alicia Garza and Patrisse Cullors in response to the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, the impassioned message has seamlessly shifted from the internet into the streets and the mainstream, while maintaining its online clout and widespread allure. Emblazoned across t-shirts, protest banners and news headlines, #BlackLivesMatter has turned attention to the troubling disconnect between law enforcement and the black community, driving nationwide protests on a scale not seen in a half-century.Rooted in a quest for liberation, the

movement’s powerful message has connected people across the country working to end the various forms of injustice. Seen as a fundamental means to an essential end, the movement strives to transform society into a world where the lives and contributions of all individuals are recognized equally. A galvanizing movement from the onset, it has gained powerful momentum in the wake of the shootings of Michael Brown and John Crawford III and the death of Eric Garner; after a grand jury cleared the officer charged in Garner’s case, #BlackLivesMatter was tweeted 13,000 times in one hour.With a vision of justice for all, Black

Lives Matter engages audiences in discussion about race relations in America and how activism from the fringes

became the national movement it is today, inspiring individuals to stand up and together against the state violence, police brutality and social injustice plaguing our country.

Patrisse CullorsSocial Activist & Co-Creator of the Viral Twitter Hashtag and Movement, #BlackLivesMatterWith an impressive resume of social

activism in response to social injustices, Patrisse Cullors was inspired to start the Twitter hashtag #BlackLivesMatter, which prompted activism nationwide and introduced the banner under which this generation’s civil rights movement marches.An established community leader

and performance artist trained under the founder of politically expressive theater, Cullors raises awareness to issues—specifically law enforcement accountability—through a blend of activism and art. In 2011, she developed STAINED: An Intimate Portrayal of State Violence, a traveling art piece exposing the realities of her incarcerated brother’s abuse by law enforcement; her awareness efforts led her to establish Dignity and Power Now, which fights for incarcerated people, their families and communities. Also the Truth and Reinvestment Campaign Director for The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, she works to build response capacity of communities affected by state and law enforcement violence.

Cullors’ advocacy has earned her honors including the Mario Savio Young Activist Of The Year Award and recognition as a ‘New Civil Rights Leader For The 21st Century’ by the LA Times. In 2015, Cullors and her Black Lives Matter co-founders were honored with inclusion on The Root’s Top 100 List for the movement’s social and political impact. Cullors was also honored with the Berger-Marks Foundation 2015 Edna Award.Delivering powerful perspective into

the adversities inflicted by social injustice and discrimination, and her commitment to providing a voice to those who can’t be heard, Cullors educates and inspires audiences to organize and stand together to transform society into a world where the lives and contributions of all individuals are recognized equally.

Jamelle BouiePolitical Analyst for Slate and CBS NewsJamelle Bouie is chief political

correspondent for Slate Magazine where he writes on national politics. He is based in Washington D.C., and his work has appeared in The American Prospect, The Daily Beast, The Atlantic, the Washington Post, the New York Times, and the New Yorker online. Jamelle is a native of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and attended the University of Virginia, where he graduated with degrees in political and social thought, and government.

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JOAN OSBORNE: THE SONGS OF BOB DYLANSATURDAY, JUNE 3, 2017 AT 7:30 P.M.RIALTO THEATERAPPROXIMATE RUN TIME: 120 MINUTES WITH INTERMISSION

Joan Osborne has rightfully earned a reputation as one of the great voices of her generation — both a commanding, passionate performer and a frank, emotionally evocative songwriter. A multi-platinum selling recording artist and seven-time Grammy nominee, the soulful vocalist is a highly sought-after collaborator and guest performer who has performed alongside many notable artists, including Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan, Luciano Pavarotti, Emmylou Harris, Taj Mahal, and Mavis Staples, to name a few. Counting such legendary artists

as Etta James and Ray Charles as influences, Osborne has released several acclaimed albums and continues to tour extensively in various configurations – with her own band, as Joan Osborne’s Soul Revue, and as an acoustic duo and trio. In 2003, Osborne joined forces with the surviving members of The Grateful Dead when they regrouped to tour as The Dead. In addition to her own solo shows and frequent guest appearances, Osborne currently also tours as a member of the rock/soul supergroup Trigger Hippy, founded by Black Crowes drummer Steve Gorman and built from each musician’s shared love of R&B and soul. The band’s self-titled debut album arrived in 2014.Osborne has showcased her far-ranging

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talent during three residencies in 2016 at the Cotton Club in Tokyo, Japan; the Blue Note in Honolulu, Hawaii; and Cafe Carlyle at The Carlyle Hotel in New York City. The latter, titled Joan Osborne Sings The Songs of Bob Dylan, received critical acclaim from outlets such as The New York Times; “At every point in the evening, you had a sense of Ms. Osborne as an artist who knew exactly what she was doing,” and the Huffington Post; “Her set was magic...the evening was a rediscovery of familiar Dylan, re-mined for new riches...hearing Osborne singing and dancing the Dylan greats was further testament to their versatility, beauty, and his genius.” Osborne felt this would be a great chance to work out an idea she had of doing a “Songbook Series” of albums – the way Ella Fitzgerald did in recording the songs of Gershwin, Cole Porter, and others – but with the songs of more recent writers. Dylan was an obvious choice. As a result of the successful Cafe Carlyle residency, the Joan Osborne Sings The Songs of Bob Dylan show is now on tour.Osborne is widely known for her

live performances in the GRAMMY Award-winning documentary Standing in the Shadows of Motown. She has produced two albums for Americana stalwarts the Holmes Brothers, and

co-produced her last two critically acclaimed solo records, Love And Hate, and Bring It On Home, with talented producer/multi-instrumentalist Jack Petruzzelli. Bring It On Home, which found Osborne tackling vintage songs by Muddy Waters, Ray Charles, Al Green, Ike and Tina Turner, and Sonny Boy Williamson, among others, and treating them with respect while giving them some interesting twists in tempo, key and feeling, garnered a Best Blues Album nomination at the 2013 Grammy Awards.Bring It On Home reminded the singer

of what music is all about. “There’s a texture and richness to these songs that singers don’t have right away, that I didn’t have when I started out,” Osborne says. “But the more I’ve done this, the more tone and depth I’ve developed. This was the time. These songs, they’re a remedy—they get me out of my head. These songs put the music back in my heart and my soul.”Osborne’s latest solo recording, Love

and Hate, is one of the most personally-charged, creatively ambitious efforts of her two-decades-plus recording career. While she has long established herself as one of the world’s most respected vocalists, her soulful songcraft reaches a new level of musical and lyrical resonance on Love and Hate. Such insightful, emotionally complex new

compositions as “Where We Start,” “Work On Me,” “Kitten’s Got Claws,” “Keep It Underground” and the pointed title track survey some of the more complicated terrain of romantic relationships, in a manner that’s rarely been attempted in popular music, while the album’s intimate, stripped-down sound marks a stylistic departure from the gritty blues-based rock for which Osborne is best known. Osborne continues to enjoy a long and

storied career that was jumpstarted with the great success of her major-label debut album, Relish, which wove together strands of American roots music, poetic lyrics and impassioned vocals, and produced the massive MTV and international radio smash, “One of Us.” The song occupied the number one spot on the U.S. singles chart for two weeks, Relish eventually racked up sales of over three million copies, and Osborne found a large and appreciative audience, particularly during touring as part of Sarah McLachlan’s Lilith Fair tour.Although the Kentucky native grew

up with a passion for music, when she arrived in New York City in the late 1980s, it was to attend New York University’s prestigious film school. But she couldn’t resist the pull of the city’s live music scene for long, and soon she was performing her own songs in downtown rock clubs and emerging as a popular presence in a vibrant scene of rootsy new acts that included such then-unknowns as Jeff Buckley, Chris Whitley, Blues Traveler and the Spin Doctors. In 1992, Osborne launched her own indie label, Womanly Hips, and released the live Soul Show: Live at Delta 88 and the studio EP Blue Million Miles. Becoming a regional success led her to the signing of a major label deal and the success of Relish. But Osborne quickly made it clear that she was more interested in musical integrity and creative longevity than transient pop success, and she made that point repeatedly with such subsequent albums as 2000’s Righteous Love, 2002’s How Sweet It Is, 2005’s Christmas Means Love, 2006’s Pretty Little Stranger, 2007’s Breakfast in Bed, and 2008’s Little Wild One up through her two latest releases, 2012’s Bring It On Home, and 2014’s Love And Hate.

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Ben HarperInstruments: Vocals, Slide Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar

Beginning with his 1994 debut, Welcome To The Cruel World, Ben Harper began his career by releasing a string of eight studio albums over a decade and a half. This extraordinary run, featuring contributions from the Innocent Criminals, established him as a singularly powerful songwriter and performer with range across multiple genres and an unmatched ability to blend the personal and political. The accolades poured in—Rolling Stone hailed his “jewels of unique and exquisitely tender rock & roll,” while Entertainment Weekly praised his “casual profundity,” and Billboard said his music “reminds us of the power and beauty of simplicity.” Massive, international sold-out tours, Top 10 debuts in the US, Gold and Platinum certifications around the world, and a slew of TV appearances cemented Harper and the band’s status as genuine global stars.

Juan NelsonInstrument: BassFirst Show: 4.30.1994 at Nick’s Caffé Trevi (Early Show)

Toured, performed and/or recorded with: Vesta Williams, All For One, Brenda Russell, Al Wilson, Freddy Jackson, Tower of Power, Muddy Water, Sunny Green, Joel, Sun Bear, Neal Larson, Big Advice, Eric McFadden, Charles Wright, Yanni, Piers Faccini

Leon MobleyInstruments PercussionFirst Show: 2.23.1993 at Cafe LargoToured, performed and/or recorded with: Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Mick Jagger, Madonna, Damian and Stephen Marley, the Temptations, Dave Matthews, Joss Stone, Stevie Wonder, Jack Johnson, G. Love, Da Lion, Piers Faccini, Watts Prophets, The Last Poets’ Umar Bin Hassan, Rebelution, Kamasi Washington, Trevor Hall, Teki, Paula Fuga, Tenelle, Sammy Johnson, Robey Theatre Co., Zoom, Peter Wolf

Oliver CharlesInstrument: DrumsFirst Show: 9.4.1994 at Washington Park Rose Garden AmphitheatreToured, performed and/or recorded with: Gogol Bordello, Lonnie Jordan (War), Rakim, De La Soul, Talib Kwali, Mos Def, Common, Ghostface Killah, L.P. (Singer), Michael Franti and

Spearhead, Daniel Lanois, Family Man Barrett, Mariachi El Bronx, Piers Faccini, Rhythm Roots All-Stars, daKAH Hip Hop Orchestra, Project 1836, Bingewood, After Hours, Ocean 11, Cree Summer, The Soul of John Black, Weapon of Choice, Action Figure Party, Groovin High

Jason YatesInstruments: Hammond B3, Clavinet D6, Wurlitzer Electric Piano, Acoustic/Electric Guitar, Congas and PercussionFirst Show: 2.14.2003 at Temple BarToured, performed and/or recorded with: Solo Career, Citizen Cope, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Acetone, G. Love & Special Sauce, Natalie Merchant, Macy Gray, Mazzy Star, The 2 PC, Momma Stud

Jason MozerskyInstruments: Lead GuitarsFirst Show: 10.29.2008 at Chevrolet CentreToured, performed and/or recorded with: Ringo Starr, Pearl Jam, Dixie Chicks, Jackson Browne, John Paul Jones, Eddie Vedder, Charlie Musselwhite, Natalie Maines, Rickie Lee Jones, Wan Santo Condo, O:A

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$500-$999Frank & Joanne Adams • Dick Ammerman • Shaaron Anderson • Amy & Jason Atherton • Tim & Jackie Berreth • Jon & Carol Bowser • Ed & Carmen Brooks • Greg Brown & Eileen • Peterson & Dawn Brown • Karin Brown • Jon Catalini • Stephen & Susan Chittenden • Robert DeNully • Carrie Dira • Downtown on the Go • Edward P. and Juanita J. Miller Fund • Kim Gilford • Al Godwin • Melia Goyenechea • Teresa Hansen • J.R. Haro • Chong & Jim Hilger • Nicole & Tom Hume • Genie Jefferson • Sondee Jeffries • Eric & Martina Jensen • Ms. Arlene Joe • Paul & Alice Kaltinick • Ronald & Margo Klein • Ralph U. Klose • Clara Ladd • Bill & Mary Martyn • Mr. Peter Mclean • Mr. & Mrs. Darriel & Victoria Menefee • Mary Ann Miller • Allison Odenthal

• Therese Pasquier • Kim & Paul Patino • Joe Regimibal • Daniel & Becky Rooney • Russ & Danette Schatz • Debra Schierbaum • Seattle Foundation • Scott & Ronda Shelton • Pat Shuman & Dave Edwards • David Stolz • Sharon Verg Johnson • Zestful Gardens

$150-$499Anonymous (3) • Carmen Adair • Jim & Karen Adair • Lyle Ahiers • Christopher & Connie Algeo • John Amaya - Amaya Electric • June Ambercrombie • Darius & Kate Anania • Mr. Erik Andersson • Tanya Andrews • Michael Angelier • Elizabeth Archambeault • Richard Arnold • Ric Arredondo • Kathryn Athow • Honorable & Mrs. Bill Baarsma • Bill Bailey • Ms. Debra P. Baker • Joel Baker • Theresa Baker & Patrick Pound • Sheila Ballew • Holly Bamford • Mary Barber • Norma & Mike Barbero • Elliott Barnett • Tina Barr • Holly Barrett • Anne Bartlett • Katharine Bauer • Bruce Baxter • Sandy Bayer • Kim Bedier • Mary Bell • Lori Bemis • Rebecca Benko • Peter Bennett • Patricia Berger • Marty Bernard & Candice Mauracher • Dennis Bing • Gretchen Bittmann • Patrick Blakely • Baron T. Blevins • Eleanor Block • Stephanie Bloomfield • Dale Blum • Mary Boone • Carl Booth • Pamala Bowman • Mr. Gary Brackett • Mary Bradford • Sue Bradner • Cynthia Brandt • JoAnn Brauen • John & Joan Bregger • The Brennan-Staffanson Family • J.A. Bricker • Yvonne Brink • Melissa Briscoe • Ann & James Brown • Desiree Brown • Heidi Brownell • Greg Bucklin • Hon. Rosanne Buckner • Mrs. Treava Burgess • Peter Burhop • Cathleen Burkett • John Burrows • Mr. Fred Byzinker • Erick & Ruth Camp • Donna Campbell • Lindsay Carr • Rosa Cartledge • Dr. Mike & Linda Casey • Gary & Ellen Cassill • Vincent & Kerry Castillo • Dennis Champagne • Lynette Chandler • Terry Chappell • Givin & Nancy Chase • Camilla Coker • Trina Colburn • Diane Colclough • Kristina Coleman • Dave & Teresa Collins • James Collins • Barbara Comte • Dianne Conway • Mr. Randall Cook • Eric Corp • Karen Corr • Mr. Walter Croshaw & Mrs. Joann Merrill • Ms. Martha Curwen • Cynthia Cusick • Dalana Dailey • Peter Darling • John Dashiell • Judy Davey • Garald & Kathleen Deakins • Marlo Delang • Tracy Devose • Robert Dockstader • Adam Dopps • Allan Doss • Shari Douglass • Maie Dudley • Chris Dupont • Todd Dry • Michael Dryfoos & Ilga Jansons • Jace & Tasha Dwinell • Lawrence Eberhardt & Patricia Powers • Mr. & Mrs. Molly & Talmadge Edman • Jo Ann Egan • Scott Elder • Mr. Peter Elling • Tom Enlow • Matthew Estes • Robert Ettlinger • Annalu Farber • Sandy Farewell • Gregory Feleppa • Mike & Danette Feuling • Robert & Dianne Fincham • Walter

Finklein • Tom Fisher • Jeanne Fitzgerald • Ardythe Fleener • Leslie Foley • Jerry and Susan Ford • Christina Foreman • William Foulk • Nancy Fowler • Teresa Fowler

• Kim & Jim French • Joel Frey • Lynne Fullerton-Baham • James & Kathleen Funck • Jennifer Gallagher • Anne Gallup • Laura & Grant Gardner • James Gawel • Nancy Gervais • Todd Gibbs • Julie Gillespie • Eric Gilman • Leslie Glassman • Catherine Gleason • Ronald Goldberg • Robert Gramenz and Carol Ramm • Jerlyn Grasley • Kim Gray • Darrell and Mary Griffin • Christopher Gruber & Miriam Amdur • David Gullino • John Guy & Lorette Meske • Cindy Hageman • Mike Hankins • James Hansen & Rita Hummel • Helen Harlow • John Harrison • Kris Harrison • Shari Hart & Walt McNutt • Lisa Hartrich • Eva Hawk • Patricia Hawkins • Holly Hayes • Elisa Hays • Elizabeth Heath • Russell Heaton • Krista & Matt Hendershot • Joe Henke • Judith Hennessey • Arthur C. Herstrom • Lori Hess & Benjamin Miller • Christine Hills • John & Donna Hinckley • Christy & Peter Hoffman • French & Susan Holbrook • Daniel Holtz • Kristen Hopstad • Patti Horning • Evonne Howard • Stephanie Howe • Randy Huey • Tony Huff • The Humane Society • Mrs. Connie Hunter • Lona Hyatt • Marissa Iannarone • Stephen Ide • Mamie Jackson • Sandra & Stu Jacobson • Neil & Donna Jerome • Rodney Joe • Blaine & Catherine Johnson • Brooke Johnson • Kobi Johnson • Lisa & Scott Johnson • Shannon Johnson • David Eric Jones • Mark Jones • Robert Jones • Robert Jordan & Sara White • Michelle Joseph • Steve Kaffer • Ms. Joyce Kalivas-Griffin • Mr. & Mrs. Greg Kaperick • Doris Keiler • Susan Keith • Wendy Kelling • Kathryn Kelly • Elaine Kennicott • Ms. Obra Kent • Charlene Kenyon • Mrs. Jennifer Kilmer • Raymond Kinney • John King • Joaquin Kirk • Marsha Kittle • Angela Korvas • Monica Koss • Blake Kremer • Martha Kruzner • Ms. Susan Kunkel • Lyz Kurnitz-Thurlow • Tim Kuzma • Manuel & Silvia La Rosa • Connie Ladenburg • John & Evelyn LaFond • John Lake • Kelly Lane & Dr. Khash A. Dehghan • Craig Larson & Michael Jarvis • Dave Larson • Melissa Lavitt • Law Offices of Geiersbach and Kraft • Kevin Leahy • David & Dolores Leister • Jim Levy • Stanley & Gretchen Liebenberg • Shannon Lippert • Steve Lippert • John & Clara Loesch • Katherine Loffer • Sharon Lofton & Bruce Linn • Joyce Lomeli • Mrs. Kelly Loney • Matthew Long-Rhyne • Lamont Loo • Ilona Lord • Lynette Loucks • David Lovejoy • Marcia Lovin McGovern • Robin Lucas • Roger & Roz Lueck-Mammen • Judy Lund • Lita Luvera • Alan Macpherson • Marilyn Mahoney & Roger Edwards • Patricia Mail & Peggy Copf • Melissa Malott • Darryl Manfred • Sondra & John Mangan • Tom Manley • Maria Crestina Marez • Leilani Marquez • Janet McAlpin • Dorothy McBride & Byron C. Lewin • Michael McCabe • Ms. Karol Mccaig • Georgianna McCart • Mrs. Kris McClain • Robert McClure • Ms. June McElheran • Pam McGee • Dan Mcilmail • Jennifer McKee-Johnson • Adonia McKinzi • Jacqueline McMahon • Christopher McPhail • Chester Meirndorf • Dolores Melendy • Kim Meline • Ryan Mello • Robbi Mettler-Stern • Karen Meyer • Susan & Allen Michielsen • Michael & Suzanne Miller • Wain & Karen Miller • Billy & Helen Milus • Ms. Megan Moholt • Linda & Tom Monnens • Georgia Montain • Alice Montgomery • Mrs. Melode Motycka • Kathryn Morse • JoDee Mosely • Annette Mummery • Jackie Murphy • Richard Myers • Ms. Marcia Nanea • Amanda Nathan • Mark Nellermoe • Baurice Nelson • Linc Nesheim • Sarah Newmark • Richard Nikolaisen • Mrs. Valerie Offenbecher • Ms. Francine Oishi • Janice Oldenburg • Misa Olsen • James & Marcia Olson • Jack ONeal • Nathalie op de Beeck • Charles & Marianne Overaa • Katherine Owens • Chancellor Mark & Kelly Pagano • Gary & Carrie Park • Sharon Parker • Nancy Parsons • Earl Perdue • Dennis Perry • Paul & Roxanne Peterson • Leonard Peyton • Tom Pitcher • Sue Pivetta • James Presson & Amanda Sun • Mary Kay Quinlan • Lori Ramsdell • Barry & Rebecca Ray • Andrew Reeves • Robert & Joyce Reinhard • Darlyne Reiter • Susan Repp • Dr. & Mrs. Henry Retailliau • Mike Rettig • Ms. Edryce Reynolds • Pamela Rhodes • Steve Rich • Judi Richardson • Margaret Rickard-Egge • Wayne Ridenour • Mary Rivera • JoAnne Roberts • Christiane Robinson • Tina Rolfson • Mr. Dave Rosholm • Mr. Dominic Rossetto • Kenneth Rostad • Judith Rucker • Ted Rutt • Jumi Sakurai & Steve Abe • Roy Salton

• John Sandberg • Diane Savage • Stephanie Schermerhorn • C James Scheurich • Michael & Michele Schmaltz • Jacque Schultz • Mrs. Nancy Schuneman • Kathryn Scorcio • Elizabeth Scott • Dave Seabrook • G.P. & Maria Sessions • Susan Seykota-Smith • Rebecca Shackett • Ms. Sallie Shawl • Dolores Shefler • Stephen Shelton • Ms. Kathryn Shields • Jan Simon • Mr. Stephen L Smith • Mr. Blaine Snow • Tanya Sorenson-Becker & Joseph Becker • Vicki Souza • South Sound Magazine • Tiffany Spaulding • Janet Stanley • Patrick Steel • John & Cindy Stella • Scott & Wendy Stewart • Noel & Jon Stockwell • Diane Stojakovich • Beth Stone • Rick & Sue Stromberg • Donald Swanson • Sylvia Joan Swarner • Richard Szeliski • Norm Tate • Dale Tessin • Joseph Tieger • Rene Tillman • Mr. Leslie Tolzin • Jim Tomlinson • Sheri Tonn • Adam Torem • Jon Torgerson • John Tornow • Allen Torstenson • Spencer & Barbara Tripp • Mary Trodden • Scott & Rachel Tveten • Margaret Unwin • Ken & Bridget Upton • Jay & Linda Van Nest • Brett Vansteenvoort • Vikki Verhulp & Celeste Pitman • Sue Voorhies • Ferdinand Wagner • Jim & Sharon Wahlstrom • Cindy Walker • Dr. Edward Walkley • Mark Wallace & Carol Knight-Wallace • Jeanne Walter • Bruce & Joy Walton • Ray Ward • Mike & Linda Wark • K. Warner • David Wasser • Aaron Wayne • Laura Weeks • Mr. & Mrs. Wegener • Cindy Weiland • J H Welch • Robert Weyrick • Sean Whalen • Gwen White • Richard Wilkerson • Cynthia Williams • Tim Williams • Timothy & Carol Williams • Mr. & Mrs. Fred Willis • Jan Wilson • Angela Wolle • Yoshie Wong • Jocelyn Wood • Suzanne Wood • Patricia & James Wooster • Lacey & Matt Wright • Laura Wright • Dan Yoder • Mr. Frank Young

This list recognizes gifts made between 2.16.16 and 2.16.17. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, if there are any omissions please contact us at 253.591.5891 or bjohnson@BroadwayCenter.org

24 BROADWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

ACCESS FOR ALL TO THE ARTSThe Broadway Center’s Education Programs are central to our mission. For both young and young at heart, it is one of the largest arts education programs in Washington State, serving 40,000+ students, teachers, and families each year with some of the most diverse and deeply impactful programs.

The Broadway Center partners with Tacoma, Bethel, and Puyallup School Districts to offer teacher education and performing arts programs under the auspices of the Kennedy Center National Partners in Education program in Washington, D.C.

The Education Program includes:

Civil Rights Legacy Tours: In seven years touring, we have reached nearly 100,000 students, teachers, and community members.

School Matinees: 10,000 annually attend world-class performances.

Teacher Workshops: Empowering teachers to use the arts every day.

Community Outreach: Connecting youth and adults for hands-on learning.

The LENS Project: Develops social and emotional skills.

Broadway Center Conservatory: Workshops and performances inspired by world culture.

Photos by jessemichener.com

EDUCATION SUPPORTED BY• Individual gifts• Student tuition – No child is ever turned away! Scholarships are available!• Broadway Center’s annual gala, Star Chefs on Broadway• Pierce County Community Connections & Arts Commission• National and regional arts organizations

School district partnershipsTacoma Public Schools • Bethel School District • Puyallup School District

Foundational supportArts Fund • Safeco Insurance Foundation • Pierce County Community Connections • Pierce County Arts Commission • Kennedy Center Partners in Education • ArtsWA • National Endowment for the Arts • WESTAF • Wells Fargo Foundation • US Bank • Boeing • DeFalco Family Foundation • Dimmer Family Foundation • William Kilworth Foundation • Bamford Family Foundation • Florence Kilworth Foundation • Gottfried and Mary Fuchs Foundation • Dan and Pat Nelson Family Foundation • Charles Matejka Fund • Franciscan Foundation • George & Dorothy Babare Foundation • Baker Foundation • Charlotte Martin Foundation

How You Can HelpThere are many ways to support the Broadway Center’s Education Programs:• Make a gift at BroadwayCenter.org!• Enroll in classes or summer camp!• Attend Star Chefs on Broadway

40,000+

students,

teachers and

families served

annually

Scholarships available! No student is ever turned away!

t h a n k y o u t o t h e b r o a d w a y c e n t e r v o l u n t e e r s

The Broadway Center relies on the support of volunteers to serve the South Sound and share the arts with all of our audiences. In recognition of this, the Broadway Center Staff and Board, as well as the Tacoma community, are eternally grateful to the following volunteers who have given their time so selflessly for over a decade:

10 YearsTrisha Frey

Margaret Horger

Margaret Kopperud

Jeffrey Lu

Pat Nechols

Ellen Zhang

15 YearsMyron Anderson

Sandie Carter

Elizabeth Gilham

Wayne Gilham

Francine Marsh

Suzanne Payne

Jose Rico

Toni Savol

Therese Wooding

20 YearsNancy Adrian

Marlene Buffington

Karen Drum

Margaret Kent

Phyllis Mansfield

25 YearsLora Stonefeld

HOME OF TACOMA'S RESIDENT ARTS ORGANIZATIONS

Friend $75

• Presale Access to new events

• Waived ticket exchange fees [Regular fee: $3 per ticket. Members’ fee: $0.]

• Wait list priority for sold-out shows

Applause $150All above benefits plus:

• Additional 10% off your Subscription (3+ shows)

• Exclusive invitation to the Brewers Brunch and two tickets to Brew Five Three in August, 2017

• Recognition in Broadway Center’s Program

Y O U R M E M B E R S H I PBroadway Center Members enjoy exclusive experiences and unique benefits. Your Membership makes it possible for us to bring great performances to the South Sound community, and to operate one of the largest arts education programs in Washington State.

Premier $360 All above benefits plus:

• Access to the Broadway Center Member Lounge (pre-show and during intermission for most events)

• Two drink tickets to use at any Broadway Center event

Spotlight $600All above benefits plus:

• $50 ticket voucher good for most ‘Broadway Center presents’ events

• Four guest passes to share for the Broadway Center Member Lounge

• Four drink tickets to use at any Broadway Center event

Pantages Circle $1,200 All above benefits plus:

• Additional $50 ticket voucher good for most ‘Broadway Center presents’ events

• $50 gift certificate to local restaurant

• Complimentary drinks in the Members Lounge

Producer’s Circle $1,800All above benefits plus:

• Additional $50 gift certificate to a local restaurant

• A Private Box Seat Party in the Pantages for up to 6 guests including tickets to a ‘Broadway Center presents’ performance (Mutually agreeable performance and date, based on availability at the time of reservation)

Enrich your experience at Broadway Center with unique benefits and priority access. Join us today!Join online at www.broadwaycenter.org or contact kfinch@BroadwayCenter.orgor 253.573.2362.

LEAVE A LEGACY THROUGH PLANNED GIVING

Planned gifts are increasingly important to the continued stability of Broadway Center for the Performing Arts. There are a range of gift planning opportunities that allow you to make a lasting difference at the Broadway Center while meeting your personal financial and philanthropic goals.

The Broadway Center encourages you to speak with your attorney or other professional advisors before deciding on a course of action. Our staff would be pleased to provide you and your advisors with additional information on estate gifts.

For more information, please contact our Director of Development at 253.591.5891 or bjohnson@broadwaycenter.org.

http://broadwaycenter.org

P A T R O N I N F O R M A T I O NFor safety and consideration of all patrons and performers, we ask that you observe the following guidelines

when attending a performance at the Broadway Center:

THEATER ETIQUETTE

• Performances start promptly at their scheduled time. Please allow plenty of time to park and find your seat.

• Late seating is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of the House Manager.

• If you must leave your seat during the performance, you may not be re-seated until an appropriate break in the performance.

To receive emergency messages, you may leave your name and seat number with the House Manager. PLEASE remember to silence all cell phone, tablet and electronic devices before entering the theater. Please have hearing aides tuned to no higher than 75% of the maximum volume.

ACCESSIBLE SEATING

The Broadway Center is ADA friendly, and we will do all we can to ensure you have a positive experience. For the best accessible options for you, please contact the Box Office.

ASSISTED LISTENING

Headsets are available for our patrons at no cost. A headset allows you to tune out little noises so you may listen to the performance without distraction. Please notify a member of the usher staff and one will be provided for you.

ATTIRE

A Broadway Center event is always an opportunity to dress up, but there is never a dress code. Attire usually varies from casual to formal wear. Many people are allergic to perfumes. Out of consideration for your fellow audience members, please use perfume or cologne in moderation before entering the theater.

BACKSTAGE

No guests are allowed backstage prior to, during, or after any performance without proper authorization and identification.

CAMERAS OR RECORDING DEVICES

Taking photographs or recording during a performance is not typically allowed and the experience of other patrons, as well as copyright restriction, should be considered. However, we do encourage you to take photos in the lobby or before the show to share your experience with friends and family.

CHILDREN

Should your child become restless during a performance, you may be asked to wait in the lobby. Children under 5 may not be admitted to some performances; however our family shows are structured for a younger audience and are enjoyable for the entire family.

A ticket is required for everyone regardless of age. When available, discounts are available for younger audience members. Please contact the Box Office at 253.591.5894 with any concerns.

CONCESSIONS

Beverages and assorted snacks may be available prior to the performance or during intermission. Refreshments are permitted in the theater lobby unless otherwise posted.

FIRE EXITS

Pantages Theater – Exits are located east and west of the auditorium on both orchestra and balcony levels.

Rialto Theater – Exits are located on both orchestra and balcony levels.

Theatre on the Square – Exits are located at the front entrance for the lower/main level and on the north side of the building on the upper level.

NO SMOKING

Smoking is allowed outdoors only at least 25-feet from the theater entrances and where receptacles are provided. Electronic smoking devices are not permitted.

PARKING

We encourage you to take advantage of various parking garages in the Theater District:

Park Plaza North Garage - 923 Commerce Street (located between 9th & 11th on Commerce Street)

Subway Lot – 916 Broadway Street (located across the street from the Pantages Theater and Theatre on the Square)

Both Park Plaza North and Subway Lot accept cash and credit/debit payments. Find the nearest kiosk and follow the on-screen prompts. For Park Plaza North, you’ll need to provide your license plate number. For the Subway Lot, you’ll need to provide your stall number.

Rialto Garage – 909 Market Street (Located just south of 9th on Market Street). The Rialto Garage accepts Cash ONLY. Place $5.00 in the corresponding stall number on the payment box.

NEW PARKING VALIDATION PROCESS. The blue validation tickets are no longer accepted as a form of parking validation. The new validation requires a coupon code to be entered at the pay kiosks for both Park Plaza North or Subway Lot.

Street parking is usually available throughout the Theater District. Electronic meters collect a fee for street parking from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. There is a two hour time limit at metered spaces. Saturday parking is $2.00 for all day parking. If you plan to park for more than two hours during the metered weekday period, please consider an off-street garage. Please be aware of signage, as these instructions are generalizations, and are subject to change or may not apply everywhere. Visit TacomaParking.com for more information.

RESTROOMS

Pantages Theater – Located on the lower lobby and balcony levels, women on 2nd floor and men on 3rd floor. ADA accessible restrooms are located on the balcony level and accessible by elevator.

Rialto Theater – Located on the main floor and balcony level. ADA accessible restrooms are located on the main floor.

Theatre on the Square – Located in the lobby near the front entrance.

TICKET INFORMATION

Box Office Hours

Monday – Friday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Additionally, the Box Office is open two hours prior to most Broadway Center ticketed events. Please inquire with the Box Office directly regarding summer and holiday hours.

For more information about tickets or events at the Broadway Center, please contact the Box Office at 253.591.5894 or visit our website at BroadwayCenter.org.

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