emens auditorium's 50th anniversary program

50 Years of spirit, vitality color, wonder, delight exuberance astonishment, joy catharsis, reverie, life &

laughter!

Emens Auditorium 1964–2014

Some stories are a joy to share. The creation of the Emens College-Commu-

nity Auditorium is one of those. It is really not my story, but more accurately tells the saga of a need, a visionary and a supportive community. In many ways this place is the shining example of what can be achieved when the people of Ball State University and Muncie join forces for positive change. It started with a dynamic leader, Presi-dent John R. Emens, who had the foresight to recognize that this growing campus as well as our city would benefit if a per-formance venue could be conceived and developed. This concert Hall would be a home to the Muncie Symphony Orchestra. This state of the art performance venue would host national and international art-ists, Broadway productions, dance compa-nies, major speakers and serve as a convo-cation center for many university functions.

The sum of 3 million dollars was needed to fulfill the vision and the University could fund only one half of that figure. The com-munity rose to the occasion, pledging over 1.5 million dollars to this endeavor. I am told that the fund drive to build Emens Audito-rium was the very first capital campaign for Ball State University. Without this outpour-ing of support from businesses, organiza-tions and individuals, the dream would not have become a reality. This showplace has functioned as a cultural epicenter, where great performanc-es and convocations regularly occur. The presence of a venue that can host world- renowned talent changes the equation regarding the local quality of life, as well as provides a positive economic impact for our community. The rest of our story is still to be written. We envision Emens Auditorium touching

the lives of every person in Delaware County, anticipate that this facility and the efforts of the staff will further expand cultural opportunities and enhance the learning environment for students at Ball State University. The prospect of commis-sioning new work and extended residency activity of artists could have tremendous impact for both the campus and communi-ty. We aim to build upon the tradition of the first half a century and facilitate growth in a program that Muncie continues to cherish. We welcome you to celebrate with us as we embark on our 50th season.

Robert Myers, DirectorJohn R. Emens College-Community Auditorium

remarkable yearsof the John R. Emens College-Community Auditorium

1964-2014

a vibrant violinNo Boundaries The work of Julie Borden features compelling expressions of color. This stunning “painted” violin (cover) hints at a fascinating dichotomy of tradi-tional craftsmanship and contemporary art. One can imagine the contrast of classical music to pop culture as well. The rich jux-taposition is symbolic of my programmatic objective. We aspire to present a diverse array of live cultural experiences intended to match the varied preferences of our pa-trons. In this our 50th season, the painted violin personifies the diversity of perfor-mance characteristic of Emens Auditorium.

— Robert Myers, Director, John R. Emens, College-Community Auditorium

Five decades of the world’s finest singerscoolest comediansmost extreme experimental dancershottest Broadway musicalsabsolute virtuoso instrumentalistsand stellar authors and speakers brought

directly to your doorstep

Billed as a “sneak preview,” the debut performance at Emens

Auditorium featured Fred Waring on March 14, 1964.

He would return to Emens in 1966, 1970, 1977, and 1980.

Henry Mancini, 1972

Charlie Daniels, 1982

Tom Jones, 1986 Visit juleez.com for more information

Cats, 1988

Fred Waring, 1964

Bill Cosby, 1975Johnny Mathis, 1969

Ron White, 2005Grease, 1974

The Oakridge Boys, 1978

Vince Gill & Amy Grant, 2011 Beauty and the Beast, 2011

The Statler Brothers, 1980

Tony Bennett, 1987

Tim McGraw, 1996

Jay Leno, 1988

Louis Armstrong, 1964

Kenny Rogers, 1971

David Copperfield, 1985

Willie Nelson, 1990 The Smothers Brothers, 1995

Bill Engvall, 1997The Lettermen, 1964

Wynton Marsalis, 1999Red Skelton, 1977

Victor Borge, 1975

original capacity 3,581

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capacity 3,309 after accessibility adjustments

• new orchestra shell installed in 1992• elevator installed in the mid 1990s• carpeting replaced• sound booth added

thousands of shows have seasoned the stage

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• built between three other buildings for acoustic barrier from external noises, as well as cost savings

Momix Known internationally for pre-senting work of exceptional inventive-

ness and physical beauty, MOMIX is a company of dancer-illusionists under the direction of Moses Pendleton.

For 20 years, MOMIX has been celebrated for its ability to con-jure up a world of surrealistic im-ages using props, light, shadow, humor and the human body.

Friday, September 20 at 7:30PMOn sale July 12Director’s Pick

Artist Series SubscriptionReserve your seats for the 2013-2014 Artist Series at Emens Auditorium and save up to $40 off single-admission prices. As a sub-scriber you receive same-seat placement for each of the six shows on the series and discounts on nearly every additional Emens sponsored event throughout the season. Prices for the 2013-2014 Artist Series tickets range from $149-235. Call the ticket office today to reserve your seats, (765) 285-1539.• Hello Dolly (10/22)• Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles (11/12)• Mamma Mia (12/5)• Bring It On: The Musical (2/6)• Women of Ireland (3/1)• The Ten Tenors: Broadway (4/22)

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Director’s PicksWe know you can’t possibly see every-thing this season, so our director has selected the following events as the ones to see!• Sierra Hull• Four Bitchin’ Babes• Momix• Rhythmic Circus• Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles• Joshua Bell• TAO: Phoenix Rising• The Ten Tenors: Broadway

Create Your Own Package with Pick 4+Use our Pick 4+ option to create your own customized package and save. Be creative! Packages are available for as low as $50. Use the Pick 4+ column on the order form to indicate your choices. You must order at least four events at one time to qualify for the discount and tickets must be purchased on the same order. Additional tickets purchased at a later date will be at the single-admis-sion price.

Here Come the Mummies It’s been a long and dusty road since 1922 when, at a dig in the desert south of Tunis, Professor Nigel Quentin Fontenelle Dumblucke IV (1895-1973) unearthed the ruins of an an-cient discotheque to find a dozen undead Egyptian mummies inexplicably throwing down what he dubbed, “Terrifying Funk From Beyond the Grave.” These mummies will amaze audiences with a funk concert unlike anything you have seen before.

Saturday, September 28 at 8:00PMOn sale July 12Parental guidance

An Evening with Bob Knight Bob Knight is one of the few coaches to have reached 900 wins. When he was 62-years old, Coach Knight became the youngest of the four coaches ever to reach the mile-stone of 800 victories. There are the wins, the conference titles, the national cham-pionships, and the exemplary graduation rate and player success after basketball. Most telling, there is the bond that exists between Coach Knight and those who have played for him.

Thursday, October 3 at 7:30PMOn sale July 12

See order form for pricing and details or contact us at www.bsu.edu/emens or 765-285-1539. 9

Florida Georgia Line With their “Here For The Good Times” Tour, Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard are sure to thrill audiences. The duo known as Florida Georgia Line, have several hit singles that have toped the charts. Their mega-hit song ‘Cruise’ has now spent a total of 17 weeks in the No. 1 position on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart—the longest any song has held that spot in 50 years.

Friday, October 11 at 7:30PMOn sale August 23

MatheMagic Math is Amazing! Bradley Fields captivates the audience with his fa-mous magic illusions, as he turns them on to the history, the power and the beauty of the language of Math! With large multi-media projections, stage illusions, comedy, drama, and audience interaction, the show promotes math skills and problem-solving.

Saturday, October 19 at 2:00PM

Rhythmic Circus, a troupe of 11 internationally renowned artists, created and performs the applauded theatrical production that celebrates the indomitable power of the human spirit. An award-winning ensemble pi-lots the audience on a musical voyage telling the tale of four tap dancing misfits who cross paths with a nutty private investigator possessing the extraordinarily bizarre power to halt time.

Saturday, October 12 at 8:00PMDirector’s Pick

Hello Dolly! This classic musical based on The Matchmaker by Thornton Wilder, which featured Carol Channing in its orig-inal run as the title character, touts numer-ous memorable melodies including “Put On Your Sunday Clothes,” “It Only Takes a Moment,” “Before the Parade Passes By,” and of course “Hello Dolly!”

Tuesday, October 22 at 7:30PMArtist Series Show


Hunter Hayes The Country Music Association’s choice as the best New Artist of 2012 earned his trophy because of his intense, single-minded dedication to his music. His laser-like focus has resulted in an album that is the talk of the country-mu-sic community. He wrote or co-wrote all of the songs on Hunter Hayes. He co-pro-duced it. He sings all the vocals, and he plays all of the 30-some instruments heard on the record.

Thursday, October 24 at 7:30PMOn sale June 21

The President’s Own U.S. Marine Band From the earliest days of our na-tion, the Marine Band’s mission has been to provide music for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Established in 1798 by an Act of Congress signed by President John Adams, the United States Marine Band is America’s oldest continuously active pro-fessional musical organization.

Wednesday, October 30 at 7:30PM[The concert is free, but tickets are required. Tickets (limit

of 4 per request) will be available from the box office be-

ginning September 30. Walk-up requests and mail requests

with a self-addressed stamped envelope will be accepted.

Non-ticket holders will be admitted at 7:15 p.m. Bags larger

than a purse will not be permitted in the hall. ]

Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles Direct from Broadway! As “the next best thing to seeing The Beatles!” (Associated Press), Rain performs the full range of The Beatles’ discography live onstage, includ-ing the most complex and challenging songs that The Beatles themselves record-ed in the studio but never performed for an audience.

Tuesday, November 12 at 7:30PMArtist Series ShowDirector’s Pick

The Price Is Right Live! is the hit interactive stage show that gives con-testants pulled right from the audience the chance to “Come On Down” to win appliances, vacations and even new cars by playing classic games from televi-sion’s longest running and most popular game show.

Wednesday, October 23 at 7:30PM


An Evening with Garrison Keillor Garrison Keillor was born in 1942 in Anoka, Minnesota, and began his radio career at the University of Minneso-ta, from which he graduated in 1966. On July 6, 1974, he hosted the first broadcast of A Prairie Home Companion in St. Paul. Today, some 4 million listeners on more than 600 public radio stations tune in to the show each week.

Monday, November 18 at 7:30PMOn sale July 12

Mamma Mia! A mother, a daughter, three possible dads and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Over 50 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show! Writer Catherine John-son’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise.

Thursday, December 5 at 7:30PMArtist Series Show

Hometown Band Come enjoy the only yearly production program of our America’s Hometown Bands, a community volunteer band, led by Roger McConnell, music director and their guests. The Band features a roster of BSU & East Central Indiana connected performers, and will play in the comfortable and warm festive holiday setting of Emens. The AHB Jazz & Concert Bands and special guest soloists will raise the season spirit. One of this year’s features will be The Magic City Music Men, in this year’s 12th Annual IPR Hometown Christmas Variety Show.

Sunday, December 8 at 6:30PM

Martina McBride Martina McBride has been astonishing audiences with her breathtaking soprano voice since she first burst onto the country scene in 1992. McBride has sold more than 15 million albums, garnered 20 top ten hits including nine #1 singles, and received numerous awards. She’s seen crossover success with four top ten Adult Con-temporary hits including “This One’s for the Girls” which stayed at #1 for seven weeks. Four-time Country Music As-sociation Female Vocalist of the Year Martina McBride celebrates the holiday season with her “Joy of Christmas” tour.

Thursday, December 12 at 7:30PM


Bring It On Bitingly relevant and sprin-kled with sass Bring It On: The Musical in-spired by the Bring It On film, takes you on a high-flying journey through friendship, forgiveness and determination. BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL tells the story of the challenges and unexpected bonds formed through the thrill of extreme competition.

Thursday, February 6 at 7:30PMArtist Series Show

Moulin Rouge Since its in-ception, Moulin Rouge has provided spectators around the world with an ex-travagant show, full of feathers, rhinestones and sequins, fabulous settings, original mu-sic and the most beautiful girls in the world! Moulin Rouge is an iconic Parisian cabaret, known throughout the world thanks to its saucy French Cancan immortalized by the painter Toulouse-Lautrec.

Thursday, March 6 at 7:30PM

Women of Ireland Experience the talents of some of Ireland’s finest fe-male performers. Women of Ireland is an innovative and exciting full stage concert production, which showcases the next generation of Ireland’s leading musicians. The show demonstrates the well of talent that exists within Ireland’s traditions of

music, song and dance.

Saturday, March 1 at 7:30PMArtist Series Show

Joshua Bell Often referred to as the “poet of the violin,” Joshua Bell is one of the world’s most celebrated violinists. He continues to enchant audiences with his breathtaking virtuosity, tone of sheer beau-ty, and charismatic stage presence. His restless curiosity, passion, universal appeal, and multi-faceted musical interests have earned him the rare title of “classical music superstar.”

Monday, February 17 at 7:30PMDirector’s Pick


University Singers Celebrate 50 fab-ulous years with the Ball State University Singers, Indiana’s Official Goodwill Ambas-sadors! Since 1964 the University Singers have been recognized as one of America’s top collegiate entertainment organiza-tions. Join the Ball State University Singers for the 50th Annual Spectacular.

Saturday, April 12 at 7:30PM

The Ten Tenors Returning with an all-new show, ten of Australia’s hottest tenors will perform a wonderful collec-tion of Broadway’s greatest hits including excerpts from Nessun Dorma. The Ten Tenors’ unique approach to opera has powered their rise to the top; bringing rock and classical music together, kicking and screaming, they have created a sound that is uniquely theirs. Expect them to bring the same contrast of raw power and soothing beauty to this special evening of the best of Broadway.

Tuesday, April 22 at 7:30PMArtist Series ShowDirector’s Pick

TAO Phoenix Rising Athletic bodies and contemporary costumes meet explo-sive Taiko drumming and innovative chore-ography in a show that has critics waxing lyrical about TAO’s extraordinary preci-sion, energy, and stamina. With hundreds of sold-out shows and more than a million spectators, TAO has proven that modern entertainment based on the traditional art of Japanese drumming, has massive inter-national appeal.

Tuesday, March 18 at 7:30PMDirector’s Pick


Sierra Hull is the first bluegrass musician to receive a Presidential Schol-arship to the Berklee College of Music. Signing with Rounder Records at the age of 13, Sierra has always had a passion for her music. In the past three years, she has received five International Bluegrass Music Association nominations.

Friday, October 25 at 7:30PMDirector’s Pick

Greg Foresman Band Drawing from rock, blues, folk, and a little bit of coun-try, Greg Foresman delivers one unique sound to his audiences. He joined Martina McBride’s touring band in 1997 while still keeping his own identity as a guitarist, often playing at the popular Indianapolis bar, The Slippery Noodle.

Thursday, September 5 at 7:30PMOn sale July 12

Susan Werner Dubbed by NPR as the “Empress of the Unexpected,” singer/songwriter Susan Werner confirms her reputation as an artist as changeable as the weather with her newest recording Hayseed. Paying tribute to American agri-culture and to her Iowa farm roots, Werner again keeps her audiences guessing and laughing simultaneously

Sunday, November 17 at 7:00PM

PRUIS HALLemens auditorium presents these shows at

Pruis Hall is situated just off Woodworth Drive next to Bracken Library. This

640-seat venue provides an intimate setting for musical performances and is used to host a variety of special events throughout the school year.


Grace Kelly Quintet When it comes to saxophonist/vocalist/composer/lyricist/arranger Grace Kelly, people seem to be divided into two groups: those who marvel at her proficiency, creativity and ever-ac-celerating growth, and those who have yet to encounter the 21-year-old wunderkind. Grace Kelly graduated from Berklee Col-lege of Music at the age of 19.

Thursday, January 16 at 7:30PM

Eric Bibb & Ruthie Foster Longtime friends and collaborators Ruthie Foster and Eric Bibb join forces to celebrate a night of joyful roots music. Performing on their own and together, the tour title, “Thanks for the Joy,” is drawn from a song written by Eric and performed by Ruthie.

Saturday, February 22 at 7:30PM

The Duhks Founded in 2002, the GRAMMY-winning Canadian acoustic roots band, The Duhks, boasts a diverse collection of musical influences, includ-ing old-time, jazz, Celtic folk, and even punk. For nearly a decade, they blended these genres into an irresistible sound that simultaneously feels both traditional and modern.

Sunday, January 26 at 7:00PM

Tracy Silverman 3 Part Inven-tion Three of the most original instru-mentalists to ever migrate out of the classical gene pool join forces to breathe new life into the time-honored piano trio tradition. Violinist Tracy Silverman, pianist Philip Aaberg and cellist Eugene Friesen are on a mission to redefine contemporary chamber music. Performing works from their new all-Bach CD, “Three Part Inven-tion”, an album of reinterpreted versions of Bach masterpieces.

Thursday, February 27 at 7:30PM


The Four Bitchin’ Babes are an origi-nal “Babes Brand” of musical theater with a 20+ year career on-stage and in-studio, releasing multiple recordings and a full length DVD. These four, multi-talented gals, each a brilliant writer-musician-co-medienne, share the stage filling it with luxurious harmonies and sophisticated (never blue) stand-up comedy, creating an amazing evening of raucous delight.

Thursday, March 27 at 7:30PMDirector’s Pick

The Boxcars Mastering modern tradi-tional bluegrass, The Boxcars exhibit their versatile talent as a band and as individ-uals. The members have numerous IBMA and Grammy Awards along with having shared the stage with most of the top names in bluegrass. As a group, they have earned two consecutive IBMA Instrumen-tal Group of the Year awards.

Thursday, April 24 at 7:30PM

Hamlet Performed by The Acting Company, Hamlet is among Shake-speare’s most powerful and influential tragedies in English literature. The play dramatizes the revenge Prince Hamlet exacts for his father’s murder, setting him on a journey seeking his personal mortality. It vividly portrays overwhelming grief and rage while exploring themes of danger, revenge and moral corruption.

Monday, March 31 at 7:30PM

Rosencrantz and Guilden-stern Are Dead In a sequel perfor-mance, The Acting Company presents Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead. The play is structured as the inverse of Hamlet; the title characters are the leads, not supporting players, and Hamlet himself has only a small part. The duo appears on stage in this play when they are off-stage in Shake-speare’s play.

Tuesday, April 1 at 7:30PM


Sursa Hall is located in the Music Instruction Building at the intersection of Riverside and McKinley. The hall seats 600 and features a world-class pipe organ built by the Goulding & Wood Company.

Canadian Brass“These are the men who put brass music on the map with their unbeatable blend of virtuosity, spontaneity, and humor. They brighten the rosters of concert halls, international festivals, and orchestra series through-out the world. Their numerous record-ings, frequent television appearances, and tireless efforts in the realm of music education have resulted in vast new audiences for the art of the Canadian Brass.” —The Washington Post

Tuesday, September 24 at 7:30PM

Nathan Gunn Whether singing “The Magic Flute” or premiering a new American opera, Nathan Gunn is always compelling. As The New York Times puts it, “He brings all kinds of excellence to his work: musical intelligence, crisp rhythmic delivery and sensitivity to the text, impressive acting skills, and daring physicality.”

Thursday, April 17 at 7:30PM

Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble “Compelling grandeur ... masterful,” raves BBC’s Music Magazine about these eight stellar string musicians who have enchanted audiences and critics worldwide with their rich, polished sound, and remarkable artistry. Formed in 1967, The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble was created to perform larger chamber works from quintets to octets.

Sunday, November 3 at 7:30PM

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As we arrive at the brink of half a century, I can’t help but marvel at what has trans-pired here over the past 50 years. Equally as enthralling is contemplation of the possibilities, projects and performances yet to come. The ceiling of what could be is only limited by the availability of financial resources. I invite you to become a part of the “possibility.” Please consider investing in the cultural future of our community by contributing to our program.

— Robert Myers, Director, John R. Emens, College-Community Auditorium

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infoPlease call the box office for more infor-mation at (765) 285-1539 or toll-free at (877) 99-EMENS.

Give the Gift of Performance! Looking for a unique alternative to the everyday restaurant and movie gift certificate? Looking for really special gift for a client or co-worker, but aren’t sure quite what they like? Give the gift of performance with Emens Auditorium gift certificates. You never have to worry about size or style when you give Emens Auditorium gift certificates. Gift certificates can be used to purchase tickets for any performance on sale at the Emens box office. There’s no more ideal way to reward or thank busi-ness clients and employees than with a gift they can’t wait to exchange. To pur-chase gift certificates, please visit our box office or call (765) 285-1539 or toll- free (877) 99-EMENS.

Parking: There are parking garages locat-ed behind Emens and across the street from the Auditorium behind the Music Instruction Building. As the Emens parking structure fills up quickly, we strongly rec-ommend that you use the garage located behind the Music Instruction Building just off Ashland Avenue. Free shuttle service is available for all Artist Series events. Park-ing for shuttle service is located just off of McKinley and Gilbert Avenues in the yel-low lots, as well as the garage. The shuttle runs one hour prior to each performance and resumes immediately following. Drop-off service is allowed for patrons unable to walk long distances. Handicap parking is located along the east drive adjacent to Emens and in the Emens and Ashland Avenue garages.

Exchanges: Exchanges will be made for events bearing multiple performance times only. You may exchange one perfor-mance time for another performance time within the same event. Exchanges will be made for the original purchaser only and a $5 transaction fee will be assessed.

Curtain Times: Curtain times vary. Please check your tickets for start times. Our staff makes every effort to open lobby doors at least thirty minutes prior to performances.

Late Seating: According to artist contrac-tual agreements, patrons who arrive late will be asked to wait in the lobby and will be seated at the first appropriate break in the program. We make every attempt to begin each performance on time.

Special Accommodations: Please call the Emens box office to order tickets if you have special needs. Emens Auditorium is equipped with an accessible elevator for our mobility-impaired patrons. Wheelchair accessible seating is located throughout the auditorium. Booster seats are avail-able for children at the box office. For our hearing-impaired patrons we offer infrared listening systems at the box office. Please alert the box office as to any special needs at least two weeks prior to an event. Restrooms: Facilities are located on the balcony and lower levels at Emens. Re-strooms are also located in the adjacent buildings and are accessible at intermis-sion only.

Recording Devices, Cameras and Cell Phones: Due to contractual agreements and as a courtesy to those around you, use of electronic equipment is not permitted in the auditorium. Please be sure to silence cell phones and pagers prior to the start of performances.

All dates, times and events are firm at the time of publication, but are subject to change/and or cancellation.

We Love Groups! Impress your clients with something special and memorable. Give your employees a gift they can share with their families. An outing at Emens makes a fabulous employee appreciation banquet alternative. Rent the lounge for a pre-party function. Look for shows with group discounts on the order form.

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All events go on sale August 12 at 10 a.m. unless otherwise noted.

Tickets may be purchased in person at the Emens box office, via mail using the order form, by phone at (800) 745-3000, or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Orders processed less than seven days prior to a performance will be held at the box office.

Hours: The Emens Auditorium box office is open Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and two hours prior to each performance. Summer hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. For more in-formation call (765) 285-1539 or toll-free at (877) 99-EMENS or visit bsu.edu/emens.

Tickets for Children: Regardless of age, everyone in attendance must have a ticket, sit in a seat, and be able to sit quietly throughout the performance. Not all per-formances are appropriate for children. If you are unsure, ask a box office represen-tative prior to purchasing if the event is ap-propriate for your child. Out of respect to all patrons, we discourage bringing infants to any performance.

Refunds: Due to the nature of the per-forming arts, program dates, times, and prices are subject to change. Refunds are given only in the case of event cancellation or date change. Refunds are made to the original purchaser only. Handling fees are not refundable. If you find you are unable to attend an event consider the following options: (1) Share your tickets with a friend or co-worker, (2) Give your tickets to the Muncie Center for the Arts for distribution among those who are less fortunate and would otherwise be unable to attend. Send your tickets to, Muncie Center for the Arts, P.O. Box 64, Muncie, IN, 47308 or call 765.286.5347 for more information.

Lost Tickets: Emens box office can reprint lost tickets for the original ticket purchas-er. A $5 transaction fee will be assessed.

helpful photo credits• Cover Image: juleez.com• Moulin Rouge: Nardella Photography• Joshua Bell: Marc Hom• RAIN: CyllavonTiedemann• Four Bitchin’ Babes: Kendra Chilson• Nathan Gunn: M. Sharkey• Canadian Brass: Steve Blackburn• Academy of St. Martin in the Fields

Chamber Ensemble: Alicia J. Rose• Hamlet: Michal Daniel• Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are

Dead: Richard Termine

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