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Learn more about SPANK!, Sidewalk Arts Festival, Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues, Sioux Empire Community Theater, The Graduate, and leadership changes at your Washington Pavilion!TRANSCRIPT
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IT’S EXPONENTIAL
SIOUX EMPIRE COMMUNITY THEATERLAUNCHES THEIR 11TH SEASON
SIOUX FALLS JAZZ
& BLUESLET THE
GOOD TIMES ROLL
Vol. 3Issue 1
BOOKING ITBROADWAY
& BEYOND
SIDEWALK ARTS FESTIVALCELEBRATING50 YEARS
www.washingtonpavilion.org
THE GRADUATEPLASTICS,
BEN. PLASTICS.
NOW PAVILION!THE WASHINGTON PAVILION OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
PUBLISHER: MICHELE WELLMAN [email protected] • 605-731-2306
EDITOR IN CHIEF: DAVID [email protected] • 605-610-9391
MANAGING EDITOR: ERICA KNIGGE [email protected] • 605-731-2313
ADVERTISING SALES & PROMOTIONS: BEN [email protected] • 605-731-2413
ART DIRECTION & LAYOUT: JOHN MYERS [email protected]
Now!Pavilion is published bi-monthly by the Washington Pavilion, 301 S. Main, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, 605-367-6000. Now!Pavilion cannot be responsible for unsolicited material, content, photography, artwork, or other items. Materials sent to Now!Pavilion Magazine will be returned only when accompanied by self-addressed and postage paid envelope/packaging. Content within Now!Pavilion does not reflect any of the opinions or viewpoints of the Washington Pavilion, its employees, or supporters. Now!Pavilion attempts to publish accurate information responsibly, and cannot be held liable for errors or omissions in content. All content published in Now!Pavilion is protected by U.S. copyright law. All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, in part or whole, including photocopying, internet sharing, illegal upload or download, is strictly prohibited without prior consent and permission of the publisher.
CONTRIBUTORSAbigail Bogenrief is the SDSO Youth Orchestra Administrator. A graduate of the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in music, Abby has worked in arts administration for over 10 years. She is a self-defined pro-active workaholic with a beach bum attitude, especially during the summer!
DESIGN & LAYOUT: BECKY BAUMAN [email protected]
Benjamin Gutnik is a native of Sioux Falls and holds a degree in Contemporary Media from the University of South Dakota. He currently works in corporate sales. If something involves an LED screen or operates on Android, count Ben in.
Sara H. Crosby received her B.F.A. in Theatre Arts from Stephens College and her M.S.W. from Loyola University of Chicago. She is co-founder of DAPA and lead facilitator for DAPA at the Pavilion PFL.
Regina Ruhberg has been with the Pavilion since the beginning. She took on the role of Manager of the Husby Performing Arts Center in 2008. She thrives on the victory in success and hates the agony in defeat—but that’s show business, baby.
ON THE COVERSPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody • Nov 7, 2013 • 7:30 PM
COPY EDITOR: SUZANNE TOLL
Patrick Pope is the Managing Director of the Sioux Empire Community Theatre. Patrick returns to Sioux Falls after working in theatre management and as aprofessional actor in New England.
Shelli Masek is a freelance writer from Sioux Falls and also a member of Sioux Falls in the World. She works part time for Hope Haven International Ministries and does contract marketing for small businesses. She is married to Brian Masek and has two young boys, Quinn and Grant.
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VISUAL ARTS CENTER GALLERY HIGHLIGHTS By David Merhib
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BOOKING IT: BROADWAY AND BEYONDBy Regina Ruhberg
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SIDEWALK ARTS FESTIVAL
KIRBY SCIENCE DISCOVERY CENTER UPCOMING ACTIVITIES THIS FALL
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CONTRIBUTORS LETTERThe only thing that is constant is change.—Heraclitus
If I didn’t know better, I would assume that Heraclitus was employed by an organization similar to the Washington Pavilion. I have worked here for more than five years, and I embrace the excitement that comes with constant, evolving change. Folks that have to head to the medicine cabinet for a daily dose of acid relief tend to not last long in the entertainment business.
Some changes we expect. We anticipate the latest trends in entertainment, art, and education. Not knowing one day to the next what the latest craze will be is part of the fun. Creating a Performance Series lineup is an art as well as a science. Just like the chef in search of the perfect combination of ingredients, our Performing Arts Manager seeks ingredients that, while unique, create a unified season. So many questions, such as: what components are available and when?
The Pavilion has always been ready to adopt change for the future. Earlier this month the Pavilion’s Board of Trustees announced the design of a new management structure for the organization. The Board has found that the current structure of having leadership provided by an individual with a broad business background, who thrives in an encore career, is indeed the model for the future. The Pavilion staff is thrilled with this structure. Having Larry Toll, with his vast business knowledge, in the role of President for the last three-and-a-half years has proven fortuitous for the organization. But in addition, the Board has adopted a co-presidency leadership model. By adding even more business talent as well as providing continuity for leadership we will fully embrace a strong future. To make this happen, the board was pleased to announce that Scott Petersen will join Larry Toll in the leadership of the Pavilion effective September 1st.
What’s really fortuitous is that Larry and Scott are two peas in a pod. It’s as if the leadership has more than doubled, becoming exponentially more significant. Both men want to give back to their community, and are taking on this co-leadership structure to do just that. They both plan to leave their egos at the door and continue to move the Pavilion forward.
With fall approaching, the Pavilion Performance Series will soon be underway. I want to extend our sincerest thanks to our record-breaking family of subscribers—an astounding 1,700 strong. This is going to be a truly phenomenal year. I suggest we all strap in with Scott and Larry and enjoy the fast-changing ride that is the Washington Pavilion. We can’t wait!
Happy reading and don’t forget your morning coffee. I know I won’t.
Michele WellmanPublisher, Now!Pavilion Magazine
FROM THE PUBLISHERBY MICHELE WELLMAN
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DAPA - SMALL GROUPS, BIG BENEFIT: UNVEILING THE MYSTERY OF CHAMBER MUSIC By Sara H. Crosby
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A MATCH MADE IN BROWSER: THE ONLINE DATING INDUSTRY By Benjamin Gutnik, The Tech Guy
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Kids Against Hunger, Sioux Falls, was founded on August 15, 2009, and is an international feeding agency focusing on hungry kids around the corner and starving kids around the
world. We’re blessed to have Avera Health Systems as our corporate partner providing space for our operations at the corner of 33rd Street and Minnesota Avenue. Our international focus is on the nation of Haiti as there are three non-governmental organizations (NGO) headquartered in Sioux Falls all with a presence in Haiti. The three NGO’s supported in Haiti are the Haitian Health Foundation—an organization of Avera Health Care Systems, Helping Hands for Haiti, and Mission Haiti. Other international locations supported are Zambia, Mexico, Guatemala, Sudan, and Somalia.
The mission of Kids Against Hunger, Sioux Falls is to provide local people with an opportunity to make a world of difference through packing food in our location in the Avera Living Well Center. A typical food pack will take about two
hours from beginning through clean-up, and can be done by people of all ages. We’ve sponsored birthday parties for 8-year-olds, wedding showers, 50th wedding anniversaries, numerous church youth groups, college students, fraternal business organizations, schools, small businesses, corporations, and families.
Since our beginning in August 2009 Kids Against Hunger, Sioux Falls has packed more than 2,900,000 meals and will reach in excess of 3 million meals this year. The Sioux Empire area has been overwhelmingly supportive or our mission supplying more
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than 15,000 volunteers in the three years Kids Against Hunger, Sioux Falls has been open.
Our business plan calls for us to provide at least 25 percent of our food product locally. Our largest local client is The BackPack Program through Feed South Dakota. Other local clients are, Faith Family Food Give Away, The St. Francis House, American Indian Services, Child Protection Services, Salvation Army, and other regional feeding programs. Our meal is a proprietary blend of four products. It consists of premium long grain rice, a soy protein mixture that is 52 percent protein, nine different dried vegetables, and a supplemental nutritional powder with 21 additional vitamins and minerals. These four items are packed in a multi-barrier bag with a minimum of 3-year shelf life. The food is prepared
by boiling 6 cups of water, dumping the contents of the bag in the water and boiling it for 20 minutes. The bag yields 6 full-cup servings of food. As our meal is only a supplement, our clients will add vegetable oil, meat, salsa, and other vegetables they may have.
We are available to help and mentor any non-profit organization that would like to set up a Kids Against Hunger satellite location.
MORE MEAL DATA
The meal ingredients are formulated by food scientists to provide a rich source of easily digestible protein, carbohydrates, and vitamins needed by an undernourished
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child’s body and mind. The food is also acceptable to the broad diversity of ethnic tastes and religious differences around the world. The food offers all nine of the essential amino acids required for complete nutrition, something that can’t be said about other typical food relief sources such as rice or beans alone. It is also very simple to prepare, requiring only 6 cups of boiling water to make a complete meal. The rice was chosen because it is so widely recognized worldwide. We use premium long-grain white rice. We chose white rice specifically because of its shelf life. The soy we use is fortified with 10 vitamins in addition to the high protein content of the soy. The vegetables provide both color and flavor to the food. The vitamin formula is a proprietary formula and is the secret sauce that goes into our food.
We provide 21 vitamins and minerals and each bag of our food contains six servings of the dehydrated food
which, when boiled, will serve six children and provide all the vitamins and minerals they need for a day. It provides not just a meal, but better health to starving children. Additionally, our bags are specifically made to be three-ply for strength and they are made of a moisture-proof and odor-proof material to prevent spoilage and insect or rodent problems. Our food has a shelf life of at least three years.
A SPECIAL NOTE FROM ONE OF OUR VOLUNTEERS
“I wanted to let you know what a wonderful time we had packing food at your facility. As you know, our daughter was adopted at the age of 7 from China and only weighed 37 pounds. After seeing the video of Haiti during the training
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time and then volunteering to package food, I could see a change in my daughter. She gained such a sense of empowerment from being able to help others with their hunger. She truly remembers how it feels to be hungry and forgotten. It robbed her of any hope for the future. Each day was such a struggle of survival. Who could look beyond that to see a tomorrow worth having? The damage that hunger has done to her is slowly healing physically and emotionally and thanks to programs like yours that value the efforts of children and their ability to truly make a difference, your work not only heals the hungry, but it empowers and values the children who volunteer.”
It is easy to concentrate on numbers. That’s how we measure success in the United States. But sometimes the real heartwarming examples of our work are the most memorable. For instance, a local woman who is trying to adopt two orphans in Ghana packed her suitcases with nearly 2,000 meals for the other 30 children at the orphanage. A woman who has worked with migrant workers in Oklahoma took 100 of our packets to pass out at Thanksgiving as part of the basket for the poor that she serves.
We measure our success by feeding one starving child a nutritious meal. Success involves a pregnant or nursing mother having a meal to strengthen her baby. We do this for
less than a quarter. We measure success by your involvement, and we thank
you for your continued work and support.
Everyone has a dream. For the people served by South Dakota Achieve, that dream is simply to live an ordinary life. From having a place to call home, to cooking daily meals, to earning a paycheck, South Dakota Achieve helps people obtain the things that most of us enjoy as part of our everyday lives.
“We believe that having an ordinary life can be an extraordinary thing,” says President and CEO Anne Rieck McFarland. “We all have a desire to get up in the morning in a place where we’re comfortable and feel safe, get out and do something meaningful and productive, and go home at night and relax and have a good meal. Most of us would consider that a good life, but the people we serve rarely have all of
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those things. So our goal is to help people be included and involved in things that are innately important to all of us.”
South Dakota Achieve was started by 11 families who wanted to provide a meaningful life—rather than just a life of institutionalization—for their children with disabilities. “Our organization was started by a small group of families who decided back in the mid-1950s that they were not going to send their child off to an institution and forget about them, which had been the practice—pretty much exclusively—up until that time,” says Rieck McFarland. “These very courageous families decided they were going to keep their child with a disability at home with them and have that child remain a part of their family. And I always think about the judgments that were probably made about them for doing this—people probably thought they were putting their children at risk, and some probably thought that they were putting the community at risk.”
Incorporated as a private, non-profit organization in 1958, South Dakota Achieve has continued to thrive and today, more than a half-century later, serves some 450 people,
ranging in age from the late-teens through the senior years, from 22 counties in South Dakota.
The organization employs more than 600 people, making it one of the top 20 employers in Sioux Falls. The people South Dakota Achieve supports include those with intellectual and developmental challenges, co-occurring mental illnesses, and traumatic brain injury. Services provided are ever changing but have included help securing housing, employment education and training, job placement onsite and in the community, management of independent living situations, and medical and therapeutic care such as physical, occupational, and speech/language services.
For more than three decades, South Dakota Achieve has obtained national accreditation by the Council on Quality and Leadership, which is the longest standing national accreditation by any organization of its type in the nation. It is an endorsement earned by a staff of caring people dedicated to exceeding the needs of others by listening and responding with creative solutions that remove restrictions.
“One of our strengths is that we get out of our box and look to see what else is going on in the world,” says Rieck McFarland. “We are a leader in South Dakota, and regionally, by virtue of our long-standing accreditation and our strong reputation for providing quality services. And by quality services, I mean that people are respected and given opportunities; they’re safe and free from abuse,
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neglect, and exploitation; and they’re able to be included and be part of our community.”
Today, in answer to continued annual growth, South Dakota Achieve is working even harder to connect with the community through alliances, services, programs, and educational initiatives expected to transform the way in which others respond to people with disabilities. That includes helping businesses get comfortable with the idea of employing people,
such as those working in South Dakota Achieve’s programs: Accent on Events catering, which supplies full catering services for weddings and other events; the Cookie Cutter bakery, serving up all sorts of treats; and Inspirations by Achieve, where one-of-a-kind jewelry and other artistic pieces are created. “When our community is aware and supportive of us, we are much more effective in fulfilling our mission,” explains Rieck McFarland. “We want to get the people we serve out of segregated environments. It’s really about the concept of inclusion and, as a result, making our community—through diversity—a richer, better place to live.”
The organization is also looking at innovative opportunities to get volunteers more involved by befriending the people South Dakota Achieve serves. “It’s about doing something that is really important to the people we serve,” says Rieck McFarland. “We have wonderful community leaders who have stepped up over the years for board service or to be a part of our organization, but what we’re also looking for are friends for the people we support who might want to go on a walk, or enjoy a companion at church or at a sporting event. It’s about doing something that really matters to that person.”
True to its mission, South Dakota Achieve will continue to find innovative ways for people with disabilities to achieve their dreams. “Everyone has a dream,” reiterates Rieck McFarland. “For the people we serve, a disability doesn’t affect the dream, it just affects the path to the dream.”
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On May 16, 1964, the Sidewalk Arts Festival anchored itself in the Sioux Falls Community with artwork from 26 professional and student artists, live music, and 25 gallons of pink lemonade.
Vendors promised an atmosphere much like a bartering market. In fact, on the eve of the event, the Argus Leader reported that participating artists “threaten to use craft and wiles to lure customers away from other artists and into their own enclosures...One is spending more time working on come-on posters to hang over his display than on paintings to sell. [Another] is looking for a barker to talk up his art pieces.” 2,000 visitors later, the carnival-like event was deemed a success and would see itself into another year.
The Sidewalk Arts Festival was initially set into action as a fundraising event for the Civic Fine Arts Center, and 20% of
the money raised went back into its programs and exhibits. Today, we know the Civic Fine Arts Center as the Visual Arts Center, located within the Washington Pavilion.
For the first few years, the entire event was held in the parking lot of the Home Federal Building, but it would quickly outgrow that area in the years to follow. Today, The Sidewalk Arts Festival has burst out onto 11th Street and the surrounding Main and Dakota Avenues, and undergone other changes: fundraising tactics, size, vendors, music, etc. Today, over 40,000 visitors and 240 vendors participate in this annual feast of the senses, making it the largest one-day festival in the region!
Kaia Mogen, the coordinator of SWAF, confidently reassures shoppers and art admirers that this is an event you can feel proud to support. “Funds raised go directly to support
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programming, exhibitions, and education in the Visual Arts Center.” Over the last year the Visual Arts Center has brought in some pretty incredible artist exhibits, including Andy Warhol and Ansel Adams. It also continues to provide art classes for children and adults alike. Events like these make it possible to bring great things in to a community like ours, and to grow our art culture on a much larger scale.
If you walk away with an empty wallet, you can rest assured that your money went back to a hardworking community of people trying to do the things they love. “It promotes creativity and encourages people to get out there and take risks—weather being a big one!” Mogen chuckles, maybe a bit nervously.
One of this year’s art vendors is a family owned-and-operated business out of Hartford, SD, called Metal Junkies. Their artistic work includes handmade metal arts with a whimsical and fun feel. Metal Junkies’ Stacy Edberg says that the Sidewalk Arts Festival has opened a lot of doors for her and her family.
They first participated in SWAF in 2009, and Edberg recalls the long waiting period after applying as a vendor. “I was biting my fingernails waiting! We started applying in January and knew we wouldn’t hear final word until June,” she says with an anxious laugh. A little patience paid off. SWAF was the first arts festival they participated in, and Edberg says she has taken a lot from it. “There’s camaraderie with all the artists. You learn tips from each other; tips on artistic approach, business savvy, and other places to showcase work.” Edberg also tells us what it’s like
on the other side of the booth: “It’s fun to get to see some of the same faces every year, both visitors and other vendors. They come back to your booth and want to see what you have that’s new, so you really have to challenge yourself and make sure you’re putting out new things.”
Vendors from all over the United States will be participating in this year’s Sidewalk Arts Festival, with 17 different mediums of artwork, kids’ activities, cool beverages, local food, and live music. This year’s print is a painting by local artist Mary Ellen Connelly. It is a limited edition, though, so you’ll want to be sure to snatch up a copy quickly, before they’re sold out!
None of this would be possible without the generosity of sponsors and volunteers. If you’d like to donate your time as a greeter, info person, or face painter, please email [email protected] or call 605-367-7397 ext. 2375.
WHEN YOU GO!WHERE: The streets surrounding the Washington PavilionWHEN: Saturday, September 7, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
For more specifics on artists, food and entertainment, go to www.sidewalkarts.org!
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We’ve expanded the hours of this annual non-scary and family-friendly event! Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Great for families, grandparents and young adults!
OCT. 25 • 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.OCT. 26 • 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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ARTSThe arts in Sioux Falls span
multiple arenas. Dance & other
performing arts, visual arts,
design, crafts - you name it,
Sioux Falls has it! Downtown
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By Patrick Pope
NEW DIRECTORS TAKE THE SPOTLIGHT AT THE SIOUX EMPIRE COMMUNITY THEATRE
The Sioux Empire Community Theatre (SECT) may be coming off a ten-year anniversary, but that doesn’t mean things are slowing down. “The ten-year mark for all involved is a huge accomplishment, but so many of us are ready for the next ten years and are anticipating change, growth, and new productions,” Patrick Pope, managing director of the Sioux Empire Community Theater said.
As the ten-year dust settles, the SECT Board of Directors, show directors, and numerous volunteers are preparing for the eleventh year which is turning out to be one of the biggest yet. SECT is taking on some of history’s largest productions, including the much-anticipated Les Miserables.
This coming production season is full of shows with notable names, but the names of the show directors, though maybe less recognizable, deserve equal recognition. The directors vary in experience, but all come with the same passion for providing a memorable theater experience to all those who attend the shows.
One such director, Bob Wendland, will direct Sleepy Hollow: A Musical Tale as part of the Stage Adventures series, which provides a theater experience for the community’s youth. An Augustana graduate, Wendland has directed shows such as Peter Pan, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, and The Little Mermaid. He is currently the Arts Education Coordinator and the Dakota Academy of Performing Arts Coordinator at the Washington Pavilion.
Sleepy Hollow: A Musical Tale will be the first Stage Adventures series production of the 2013-2014 season and auditions are scheduled for August 26 and 27, 2013 (please visit siouxfallstheater.com to stay up-to-date on all audition
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schedules). Performances of Sleepy Hollow: A Musical Tale will run October 10-13, as well as October 17-20, 2013 in the Zabel Studio Theater.
The first show on the main stage this season will be the award-winning play To Kill a Mockingbird, directed by Eric Hagen. If you recognized the director’s name, it may be
from his former roles with the University of South Dakota (USD). Hagen recently retired as a professor and chair of the theater department at USD. While at the university, he served as the Managing Director and Coordinator of the Graduate (MFA) Directing Program. Hagen also directed numerous USD productions including Evita, Zorro and God of Carnage. This will not be Hagen’s first involvement with the community, as he has director credit for the past Sioux Falls Community Playhouse productions of I Hate Hamlet and The Beauty Queen of Leenane.
Auditions for To Kill a Mockingbird are scheduled for September 2 and 3, 2013 at 6 p.m. for young actors and 7:30 p.m. for adult actors at the Orpheum Theater. The production will run November 8-10, as well as November 15-17, 2013.
SECT’s Studio Series will start off with God of Carnage, a
To Kill A Mockingbird adapted by Christopher Sergel from the novel by Harper Lee. Licensing by Dramatic Publishing.
Sleepy Hollow: A Musical Tale with books, music and lyrics by Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman. Presented as a new telling of the Washington Irving classic. Copyright 2010 Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman. Sleepy Hollow: A Musical Tale is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theater Rights Worldwide (TRW), 1359 Broadway, Suite 914, New York, NY 10018; Phone: 866-378-9758; www.theatricalrights.com.
SECT’s Studio Series will start off with God of Carnage, a quirky, adult-entertaining production that will be directed by Jesse Jensen. SECT is excited to add Jensen to the director docket, as he is returning to South Dakota after seven years away performing, directing, and teaching theater in Chicago and Iowa City. Jensen served as the Head Grant Writer for Piven Theater Workshop in Evanston, Illinois for four years and currently operates as a development consultant for regional arts organizations. His directing credits include Urinetown, Alicia in Wonder Tierra, and Damn Yankees. Jensen is a graduate of The University of South Dakota with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting.
God of Carnage will hit the stage January 16-19 and 23-26, 2014.
A classic and fast-favorite will be the February show Noises Off, directed by Jim Leyse. Leyse is a theater connoisseur, with experience in nearly every production capacity including actor, assistant director, stage manager, light designer, and props manager. Leyse’s directing credits include Barefoot in the Park, It’s a Wonderful Life, Rented Christmas and Let Me Hear you Smile.
Noises Off will hit the stage February 21-23 and February 28, as well as March 1-2, 2014. Auditions are currently scheduled for December 9 and 10, 2013.
Noises Off by Michael Frayn. Noises Off is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
God of Carnage by Yasima Reza. Licensing by Dramatist Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois.
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The final main stage production for SECT this season is Les Miserables, a musical production that will include over 60 cast members and countless volunteers. Frank Pope will direct the musical, which will be the largest production in SECT’s history. Pope brings an extensive level of theater experience to the job, as Les Miserables will be his 172nd production. A retired Sioux Falls educator, Pope has directed academic, community and
professional shows for over forty years. His directing credits include You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Fiddler on the Roof, and Abelard and Heloise.
With so much interest in the production, audition dates for Les Miserables have already been scheduled for February 10,11, and 13 2014. The production, brought to life by Coleman & Waterbury, will run May 2-18, 2014 (please visit siouxfallstheater.com for show and ticket details).
The last show of the season will be The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, which will be directed by Nick Harris. Harris is a former college instructor and twice graduate of SDSU with degrees in Communication Studies and
Sioux Empire Community Theater presents a new production of Boublil and Schonberg’s Les Miserables. Licensing by Music Theater International (MTI) by arrangement with Carmen Mackintosh LTD. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019; Phone: 212-541-4684; Fax: 212-397-4684; www.MTIShows.com.
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Theater. He has appeared as an actor in numerous SECT productions, and his directing credits include The Odd Couple with the Brookings Community Theater, and No Exit, produced independently in Brookings. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is adapted from the children’s novel by C. S. Lewis, this classic production will be perfect for the whole family. Be sure to catch this timeless production June 12-22, 2014. The show will run in the Zabel Studio Theater.
The shows, directors, board members, staff and volunteers are a huge part of SECT’s long-lasting
success; however, the biggest contributor to our ongoing productions is you, our community! We focus so much of our energy on bringing shows that our community will love and support. We hope you continue to support the Sioux Empire Community Theater by attending shows, volunteering for a production, or by contributing financially. Individual Main Stage season subscriptions are available now for only $50. Season ticket holders will receive a ticket to To Kill a Mockingbird, Noises Off and Les Miserables.
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Gallery Highlights from the Washington Pavilion’s
Robert (Bobby) Penn began his art career under the instruction of nationally renowned Yanktonai artist Oscar Howe, later becoming Howe’s work-study assistant while attending the University of South Dakota. After graduation, Penn taught at multiple universities, further improving his skill and versatility as an artist. Penn spent his career exploring his talents on a philosophical level and, by the time of his death at age 53, had become nationally respected as a deeply spiritual Sioux artist.
Celebrating Robert L. Penn Jul 12 – Oct 6, 2013
Glow Pop Art, an exhibit by artist Bob H. Miller will feature black light paintings, as well as “Scotchlite reflective” pieces.
Miller’s fascination with things that glow began with a seventh-grade science project exploring ultraviolet light and geology. This interest led to making fluorescent paintings in high school. After years of leaving the black light paints on the shelf while pursuing other mediums, this early interest resurfaced 35 years later with the discovery of fluorescent spray paint. At the same time, Miller began working with commercial reflective adhesive sheeting (like that used on traffic signs), cutting and adhering it to large sheets of masonite. Working obsessively in both these different directions eventually led to creating two large bodies of work, both based on using these brilliant colors, but needing two different lighting sources. One is illuminated using black fluorescent lights while the other requires direct lighting with floor lamps.
Artist Bob H. Miller is a native South Dakotan who has lived and worked in South Dakota his entire professional life. He began studying art as an undergraduate at South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota. In 1978, Miller completed his Master of Fine Arts degree at the University of North Dakota. His major emphasis was in Batik painting. American pop culture has been a strong influence throughout his career, and Miller has worked in various other mediums including collage, painting, and photography.
Glow Pop Art by Bob H. MillerJun 29 – Oct 6, 2013
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Without Moving: Trying to Get a Sense of Scale (Works by Tim Lowly)Sept 6, 2013 – Jan 26, 2014 Chicago-based artist, curator, musician and teacher Tim Lowly was born in Hendersonville, North Carolina in 1958. He attended Calvin College and received a BFA degree in 1981. Currently, Tim Lowly is the Director of Exhibitions, Instructor, and Artist-In-Residence at North Park University in Chicago. Lowly has exhibited extensively throughout the United States, as well as solo exhibitions in South Korea, and is represented by Koplin Del Rio Gallery in Los Angeles. His work can also be seen in collections of the Frye Art Museum in Seattle, the Arkansas Art Center in Little Rock, the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Grunwald Center for the Graphic Arts at UCLA.
Egger Gallery - Augustana Tribal Arts Collection
The Washington Pavilion Visual Arts Center is pleased to announce the opening of the Augustana Tribal Arts Collection, now on display in the Egger Gallery. The collection documents Native American Art at the turn of the 21st century and contains some of the finest examples of artwork created by Tribal Artists from the Northern Plains. The gallery and collection serve to preserve the rich legacy of the past while pointing toward new directions for the future.
Penn’s artwork ranges widely in media, technique, and style. As a master of oil and acrylic painting, watercolor painting, pastel drawing, and printmaking, his style is exemplified by both highly representational and non-objective work of traditional Indian themes and autobiographical material. With a reputation as one of the leading American Indian artists on the Northern Plains, Penn’s work can be found in many public and private collections across the nation.
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The Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues (SFJB) is proud to bring Sioux Falls and the surrounding area its 15th annual Concert Series. SFJB wants you to Let the Good Times Roll.
Legendary jazz artist Louis Jordan struck a cord among music lovers more than 60 years ago with his famous lyrics, a message which still rings loud and clear today. He sang,
“Let the good times roll, I don’t care if you’re young or old, get together, let the good times roll.” Our concert series aims to do just that—we want to bring people together for the joy of music. Executive Director Robert Joyce says, “This series slogan not only celebrates a jazz classic, it also captures the fun and excitement our artists will bring you throughout the series. So grab some friends, come out, and ‘Let the Good Times Roll!’”
The Concert Series, sponsored in part by Vern Eide Acura, kicks off on October 12 with a performance by Sena Ehrhardt, a blues vocalist and rising star out of the Minneapolis area. Last summer, Ehrhardt wowed the fans at JazzFest 2012, singing on the main stage. Fans have been anxiously awaiting her return to Sioux Falls ever since that
performance. Her first CD, Leave the Light On, features 10 original compositions she co-wrote with her father. Leave the Light On received critical acclaim and was even nominated for the New Artist Debut Release award at 2012 Blues Blast Music Awards. She has recently released a second album, All In, which is already receiving rave reviews. The Sena Ehrhardt band is sure to leave you reeling with their fresh, dynamic feel.
LaVerne Butler, a New York City female vocalist, is set to light up the stage this series on November 22. Though her name might not be well-known to all jazz lovers, her strong, confident style will have you singing her name to friends and family weeks after her performance. Butler grew up in Los Angeles where she gained an appreciation for jazz and R&B.
Later, Butler moved to New Orleans and while there, she had the opportunity to work with some of the local bests, singing with Alvin Batiste, Ellis Marsalis, Henry Butler (no relation), and James Black. Eventually, Butler made the move to New York where she continued to gain experience by working the Manhattan club scene. Her smooth, intimate tone will draw you in right from the start.
Dotsero, a JazzFest smooth jazz favorite, is scheduled to perform January 24, 2014. Dotsero, named after a small town in the Rocky Mountains, literally means
“something unique” in the Ute Native American tradition. Dotsero certainly lives up to that reputation, but to their followers the name means so much more. Almost all of Dotsero’s CD’s have received
excellent reviews and boast chart-topping singles. The
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members of this band pride themselves on the notion that their performances provide a full sensory experience. It is just as fun to watch this band play as it is to hear their music. Their high-energy performances filled with sax and guitar will have you dancing in your seats. You do not want to miss this show!
On March 7, 2014, Soul of John Black will be performing his version of soulful, funky blues. Soul of John Black is the alter ego/band name of John Bigham, a singer, songwriter, and producer, who is not afraid to push the boundaries of the genre. Bigham’s resume boasts performances with some of the greats such as the Miles Davis band and Fishbone, as
well as an impressive stint touring and working with Dr. Dré, Eminem, Nikka Costa, Bruce Hornsby, and Everlast. Because of his work in everything from rock to rap and funk to hip-hop, Bigham’s music seamlessly blends sounds into something new and fresh and always full of soul. The progressive sounds from Soul of John Black provide an enticing new flavor to the 2013-2014 Concert Series.
SFJB is excited to feature something very unique and exciting for the final concert of the series. On April 4, 2014, Mark O’Connor will be performing with the Augustana College Orchestra. Mark O’Connor is a world-renowned violinist. His first full orchestral score, Fiddle Concerto, has become one of the
most popular modern concertos and is one of the most-performed modern concertos composed in the last 40 years. O’Connor seamlessly combines the sounds of classical, jazz, and blues into a sound that is uniquely his own, and always stunningly innovative.
Dr. Christopher Stanichar, who is in his fifth year as associate professor and director of orchestras at Augustana College, is equally excited about this opportunity. Stanichar says, “It is a rare and wonderful treat for our Augustana Orchestra students to have the opportunity to make music with one of the foremost violinists on the American scene today. I am deeply honored and excited to work with Mark O’Connor, and to share this experience with young people and the music-making with the greater community. This is one of the most exciting opportunities I have experienced at Augustana College!”
For Augustana orchestral students, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Matthew Anderson, a senior biology major who has been playing the violin for 12 years, is especially excited about this opportunity. “Playing with Mark O’Connor on the stage of the Orpheum Theater is a huge privilege. This is a unique opportunity that many musicians only dream about,” Anderson said.
In the words of Louis Jordan: “Don’t sit there a mumblin’, talkin’ trash, if you wanna have a ball you gotta go out and spend some cash. Let the good times roll!” All performances will be held at the historic Orpheum Theater in downtown Sioux Falls with 8 p.m. show times.
For ticket or subscriber information, call 605-367-6000 or visit www.sfjb.org. The best seats are reserved for subscribers who purchase the entire series. Let the Good Times Roll with the 2013-2014 Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues Concert Series!
Are you ready to get SPANKed?
We sure hope so! You might not expect this, but the Washington Pavilion is ready to get a little, uh, naughty. As the region’s premier entertainment, cultural, and educational facility, we seek to provide quality artistic programming.
And what’s art without humor? We’ve found some seductive, sensual, and downright sexy laughs in SPANK!, the Fifty Shades parody.
We understand that to some, this parody is racy and salacious material. After all, in many retail locations, the book Fifty Shades of Grey s sold only to those 18 and older, and wrapped in plastic like a questionable magazine. We acknowledge that it is very naughty, but more importantly, SPANK! is a humorous look at pop culture and an open opportunity to ridicule it. Even so, please don’t bring the kids!
Fifty Shades of Grey, is the popular, raw, and openly sexual fantasy novel the show SPANK! is based on. Written by unassuming housewife and mother E. L. James, this novel is probably not on your local library book club reading list. However, we are well aware of the tattered copies that are being read again and again. That is why we bring you SPANK!
Your inner goddess will be laughing out loud with this clever re-imagining of the characters. True to the book it mocks, SPANK! features a handsome sex
fiend, Hugh Hanson, who meets and seduces a young
virgin, Tasha Woode. All the while, a lonely, forty-something writer E. B. Janet is onstage, drunkenly crafting the tale before the audience’s very eyes. Clever narration, raunchy humor, silly musical numbers, and some hilariously awkward audience participation characterize this outrageous comedy.
As a parody, SPANK! spares nothing. Even more important, you don’t have to know the Fifty Shades of Grey story line to appreciate the show. In fact, the creators have written their own ending which may surprise you. Since its premiere in October of 2012, SPANK! has become a huge box office hit with tour dates in over 70 cities across the United States and Canada. The November 7 show is definitely for the adult crowd as sex jokes abound. So, ladies, please feel free to show up in your silver ties with your handcuffs in tow. SPANK! promises to be one of the best women’s nights out this side of the Thunder From Down Under.
SPANK! The Fifty Shades ParodyThursday, November 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Washington Pavilion Mary W. Sommervold Hall
Tickets are hot! Get yours today at: www.washingtonpavilion.org or 367-6000
Doors for the 7:30 p.m. show open at 6:30 p.m. with the selling of pre-show drinks, including a
“SPANK!” cocktail. After the show, the cast will be available for a meet and greet, including photos.
LEARN MORE AT SPANKSHOW.COM.
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There are many benefits to be gained from extracurricular activities, as research on this subject shows. Almost everyone enjoys and appreciates music on at least some level, so joining a music-
related organization should be a no-brainer for many students who are looking for that perfect extracurricular activity. The South Dakota Symphony Youth Orchestras (SDSYO) is a place for students wanting excellent orchestral training. Our five conductors are world class and have more than 100 years combined of teaching experience. Teaching our youngest beginning strings students in Prelude Strings is Jay Reeve. Co-directing Sinfonia, an all strings program, are Dr. Harvey Jewell and Mark Isackson. Philharmonia, our intermediate full orchestra, is conducted by Jeff Paul. Music director and conductor of our top advanced orchestra, Youth Orchestra, is Dr. Christopher Stanichar.
“I’ve always loved classical music and orchestra, but for some reason the SDSYO just makes both way better,” says SDSYO student Bri King. King, who is 13 years old, has played both cello and bassoon with the SDSYO. With 150 students in four ensembles, it’s easy to find why students are involved and stay involved with the SDSYO, in addition to being involved with school music ensembles.
SDSYO Gives Students Countless BenefitsBy Abigail Bogenrief
What brings students to the SDSYO? How are they feeling about their growth as musicians while involved with the SDSYO?
If it weren’t for King’s mother, who suggested that she try this program, “I probably wouldn’t have done it.” King believes that since she started with the SDSYO, her playing skills have greatly improved. “I am better at sight-reading and love to practice my music and instrument. I don’t think I can describe how much fun the SDSYO is, all the conductors are awesome and great at what they do. The other students that are there are so fun to hang out with and the music is always fun and challenging. I don’t think I could love this
program any more than I already do.”
Youth Orchestra violinist Maria Formiller, who is 17 years old, joined SDSYO after her teacher, Doosook Kim (South Dakota Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster), recommended it. Kim said the program would broaden Formiller’s skills as a musician. Formiller says that
“… it was through this program that I learned to listen not only to myself, but the musicians around me. I have been introduced to many great classical pieces, and have learned to thoroughly enjoy and appreciate classical music.” Since beginning with the SDSYO five years ago, Formiller’s skills have been “… sharpened as I have learned to musically communicate with other players of the orchestra, and adjust to meet the expectations of the conductor.”
Jane Walsh, current Philharmonia cellist at 12 years old, was taking lessons from Youth Orchestra cellist, Karl Henry, when she learned about the SDSYO. “[Henry] said it would be a good thing for me to do. I’m glad he suggested it, because it’s been amazing.” Walsh first attended the SDSYO/DAPA Summer Music Camp in 2012 and then officially joined the SDSYO in Sinfonia later that fall. When asked how the SDSYO has benefited her attitude towards music and orchestras, Walsh replied, “It made me more excited about music, and I like that it gives you an opportunity to work with an orchestra
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that isn’t in your school. The music is more interesting than your school’s sometimes.”
“The Sinfonia instructors have different personalities, and they work really well together. I like them both.” Walsh, remembering her time in Sinfonia last year, is looking ahead to this fall and to participating in Philharmonia.
“Mr. Paul is really awesome. He was my instructor twice in music camp. I’m excited to study with him because he’s smart and a great teacher. I’m also excited to play harder music because I like challenging myself. I’m also excited to make new friends.”
When current Youth Orchestra oboist Evan Tarrell, who is currently 18 years old, joined the SDSYO as a member of Philharmonia, he “… had the joyous experience of having a section to play with. I was one of three oboe players in Philharmonia and had an amazing time.” Tarrell was introduced to the SDSYO by his private oboe teacher, Kristi Stanichar, who told him about the program and encouraged him to audition. “The SDSYO has helped me learn about more composers, all of whom I found to have wonderful music, and has helped me to find more classical music to weave into my music library
to listen to and play.” On top of playing oboe with Youth Orchestra, Tarrell is also one of three students chosen each year to represent the students of the SDSYO on the SDSYO Advisory Board.
What do students involved with the SDSYO get to do during the year?
Students involved with the SDSYO meet weekly for rehearsals. Students get to participate in sectionals, which are led by South Dakota Symphony Orchestra musicians three to four times a year. Throughout the season, the SDSYO brings various guests to teach master classes and give recitals for students to learn about musician specific topics
and listen to other ensembles. Students who work their way into the top orchestra within the SDSYO system, Youth Orchestra, have more performance opportunities offered to them during the year.
Students in Youth Orchestra can participate in the annual Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition, for a chance to perform as a soloist in front of the Youth Orchestra at one of its concerts. They also perform in a side-by-side performance with the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra. Last year, the Youth Orchestra performed during a regularly scheduled SDSO Saturday Classical concert with the SDSO. Formiller adds, “I have so many great memories from the SDSYO. Some of my favorite being Dr. Stanichar’s hilarious jokes that nobody laughs at, the retreats, and playing side-by-side with the members of the SDSO!”
Interested in joining? Information for the South Dakota Symphony Youth Orchestra is available through the South Dakota Symphony website at www.sdsymphony.org.
We’d love to have you join us!
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These lines, so etched in the American psyche, are emblematic of the advice still offered to all recent graduates. The Graduate, its characters, phrases, and themes, continue
to ring true a half decade after the publication of the novel. Whether seen on film or stage, or read, The Graduate has been a touchstone for generations—representing the universal feelings of rebellion, confusion, frustration, love, and redemption—so honestly, and hilariously, embodied by the characters of Mrs. Robinson, Benjamin Braddock, Elaine, and the rest.
In the early 1960s, when Charles Webb wrote a novel called The Graduate, America was in an age of youth. Young people were leading the way to social, political, and cultural transformation. Webb’s novel, published in 1963, was groundbreaking in those changing times; reviewers unanimously praised his brilliant and innovative use of dialogue and comedic genius in dealing with controversial themes and the main character’s lack of direction. In 1967, The Graduate film was released, featuring the memorable, boyish face of Dustin Hoffman as the lost but heroically determined Benjamin Braddock. The Graduate quickly became a cult favorite and an artistic triumph, garnering multiple Academy Award nominations, and it remains one of the top grossing films in history.
In 2000, the stage play opened on London’s West End, to great critical and commercial success. The Graduate ultimately transferred to Broadway starring Kathleen Turner as the martini-saturated Mrs. Robinson.
Today, 50 years after The Graduate, we continue to ask the same question: what does the future hold?
Under the leadership of Producing Director Susan Albert Loewenberg, L.A. Theatre Works (LATW) has been the foremost radio theater company in the United States for more than two decades. L.A. Theatre Works is broadcast weekly in America on public radio stations, daily in China on the Radio Beijing Network, streamed online at www.latw.org and programs are aired internationally on the BBC, CBC, and many other English language networks. LATW has single-handedly brought the finest recorded dramatic literature into the homes of millions. On the road, LATW has delighted audiences with its unique live radio theater style performances in over 300 small towns and major cities, including New York, Boston, San Francisco, Washington and Chicago, Beijing and Shanghai. An L.A. Theatre Works performance is immediate, spontaneous, and features a first-rate cast, live sound effects, and a connection to the audience rarely felt in a traditional theater setting.
At least once a week I receive the comment “Wow you have a great job. It must be so much fun booking shows.” along with “Hey why can’t you get that show?” The first question
is, of course, easy to answer: Yes, it is fun booking shows. It is also frustrating, nerve racking, and sometimes disappointing. Answering the second question gets to be a little tricky. I can’t book that show because of routing, artist fee, rider requirements, and theater availability.
First let’s discuss routing, which, according to my friend Webster, translates as a means of access, or an established or selected course of travel or action. In other words, are other venues in our area also interested in presenting the show? Or are the performers driving through our area on their way to another location? For instance, routing for Billy Elliot was perfect. The company was on its way to Canada and needed a place to stop. Why not make some money during that stop?
“The routing to Sioux Falls is very specific. Most seasons we are able to make it work, but the availability of the Mary W. Sommervold Hall and the availability of the show are limited, and many times it does not always pan out,” explains Richard Rundle, Director of Sales for The
Booking Group out of New York City. “That is the hardest part of routing a tour, and we have extremely specific mileage parameters to do it in. Sioux Falls currently cannot manage multiple week-long engagements. There just simply is not the population base of theatergoers to support it. However, Jersey Boys will be a great test of the market to see if it can withstand a weeklong engagement. Should people turn out, and the show does extremely well, bigger
shows from Broadway will start to pay attention, and perhaps, slowly but surely, Sioux Falls will grow to a week-long market and routing will become easier,” says Rundle. “Routing is the most frustrating part of booking shows,” says Jered Johnson of Pepper Entertainment in Sioux Falls. “It’s a very complicated process, lots of details, of which most are out of the buyer’s control.”
After we have established that the show is available in our market, the next big question is how much will it cost? In the 14 years I have been working for the Washington Pavilion, I have participated in booking shows for as little as $100 all the way up to $750,000. The first thing to look at is the artist fee which isn’t always an easy topic to explain. Sometimes it is a flat fee or a guarantee. For example, the fee
might be $40,000 no matter how many tickets are sold. Sometimes it will be a guarantee plus a percentage of sales or what is called a backend deal—$40,000 plus 80 percent of ticket sales after expenses. Sometimes it is a straight percentage such as 85% of ticket sales after expenses. (Do you remember those story problems in high school algebra class? I sure wish I had paid attention to those!) And we can’t forget about the royalty fees, backline expenses, and rider requirements. The rider requirements are small items that the incoming shows stipulate in their contracts. I have seen some pretty crazy requirements. ESPN in the green room, a blue town car, Crystal champagne, and no brown M&M’s are just a few. After we gather all of the information, we do the math, run the numbers, and figure out the ticket prices. We’re done right? If only it were that easy.
The next step is to submit our offer to the agent documenting everything above. They send it to the artist or producer and we
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wait and wait. After waiting some more, we call to check in, and then we wait. “Typically it takes less than two weeks to confirm a show,” says Creative Artist Agency (CAA) agent Jeff Hill. Hill assisted the Pavilion with securing Amy Grant last April and just recently worked with Pepper Entertainment to bring Tim McGraw to Sioux Falls. Asked if there were any way to speed up the process, Hill commented, “Not sure there is a speed-up answer. It varies so much by artist that it just depends on if the artist will accept dates without the entire tour being routed or if they will take dates as they come in.” Notice the routed word again! Hill’s typical headliner books on average 40-50 performances per year. Larry Kosson, president, Performing Arts Division of The Roots Agency agrees,
“This is client dependent. Some clients confirm quickly if the offer is within parameters set by management, and others wait until there are enough offers to cover the projected budget for a tour. The fee offered impacts speed of confirmation; higher fee equals quicker confirmation.” The Roots Agency books between 1,000 and 1,300 shows per year. Yes, you may be able to confirm a show faster by offering more money but it also means more risk and more tickets to sell. It is dynamic pricing at its finest!
After the offer is submitted one would think the hard part is over, but this is when the anxiety starts. Will the offer be accepted? Did I offer too much? Should I have offered more? Are the ticket prices going to be too high? Oh, did I really just spend three quarters of a million dollars? What if the offer isn’t accepted, what am I going to put in its place? What if I can’t fulfill the series? Why won’t the phone ring? Uh oh, it’s ringing, they’re going to say no, they would have just sent an email if they wanted to accept the offer. Just answer it! “Washington Pavilion, this is Gina can I help you?” Then the frustration emerges. What, a different time frame? When? Really, 5 percent more? No we
don’t have that hotel in Sioux Falls. The show needs a private jet to fly home then? Are you serious? Sure, we could do two performances. And sometimes disappointment: No way, the routing went away completely, the Kennedy Center bought how many weeks? And so the process begins again. I like to say I wish I got paid for the number of shows I made an offer on. According to Johnson, “Percentage wise, we typically confirm approximately 30-40 percent of the acts we offer on.” As you can see, that’s a lot of story problems!
I wish I had the space to go into the next steps of the booking process; the deal memo, marketing plan, weekly wrap counts, dynamic pricing, and settlement. It is all very fascinating and all very unique. No deal, contract, or artist is the same. Numerous things can affect ticket sales: economy, weather, school year—even the opening weekend of pheasant season has an impact!
In interviewing the agents and presenters for this article one comment was common, and that is the relationship between everyone is very important.
“The top notch promoters are those that work with both the
venues and the artist’s team (agents, managers, road crew) with honesty, integrity, and transparency. As long as the communication flow is happening on a regular basis between all parties, everyone stays happy!” said Becky Gardenhire, agent for William Morris Entertainment (WME).
We all have one goal at the end of the day and that is to bring the biggest touring shows for the most affordable price to Sioux Falls, a combination that is difficult to achieve.
By Regina Ruhberg, Manager, Husby Performing Arts Center
Chamber music is a bit of a mystery to the general public. The term might sound to those who haven’t experienced it, as old-fashioned
or inaccessible. Being from the Midwest, most people may have heard of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Rawlins Piano Trio or the South Dakota Symphony’s Chamber Music series. But how many in our community have attended a chamber music concert? What is it that makes this often misunderstood genre special, and what has allowed it to survive the test of time?
“Chamber music was one of three general classifications of music at the beginning of the 17th century—the others being church music and theater music (the wellspring for opera and symphony). By the middle of the 18th century, under the impact of classicism, chamber music came to signify many of the characteristics it has today:
1. music for a small instrumental ensemble (usually 2 to 9 players, one person to a part)
2. performed in an intimate setting by amateurs or professionals
3. stressing personal expression and the conversation among players, rather than virtuosic display or leadership by a conductor.
(From A Short History of Chamber Music, Stanford Magazine)
One might not typically associate chamber music with youth. So why does the Dakota Academy of Performing Arts (DAPA) Music Program focus on this type of music for students?
“From a learning standpoint, what appeals to me about chamber music is that there is no hiding in the back of the large group, each student is likely the only musician doing their part, so they each have a great deal of responsibility. The success of the group is very keenly dependent on each individual and
how well the group can communicate. It’s great fun to see a group of students come together in this way, and it is amazing to see how they grow as musicians through this program,” says Rose Ann Hofland, Director of the DAPA at the Pavilion’s Community Learning Center.
DAPA did not come to the chamber genre from the beginning. It was, one could say, a happy accident.
Small Groups, Big Benefit:
Unveiling the Mystery of Chamber Music
By Sara H. Crosby, MSW, CSW-PIP
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“Chamber music: music composed for small ensembles, with one musician per part, generally performed without a conductor.The term once referred only to Western classical music for small ensembles, such as string quartets. But today chamber music encompasses myriad forms, including contemporary and traditional jazz, classical, and world genres.”(Defined by Chamber Music America)
In 2001, DAPA started its music program as a large orchestra but changed its focus when the South Dakota Symphony approached DAPA about starting a youth orchestra. Not wanting to duplicate services and recognizing the opportunity and need for chamber music offerings, DAPA’s committee took a leap and decided to bring an option for small group performance experience in the Sioux Falls Area.
The evolution to chamber music has proven to be a greater benefit to DAPA students than could have ever been predicted. The experience of playing chamber music allows serious young musicians to take their playing and performing skills to the next level.
“Chamber music provides the student with an opportunity to study a wealth of literature that is typically not studied in the school environment. Ear training is advanced as students learn to listen carefully to balance, blend, intonation, phrasing, and articulation in a very intimate musical setting,” says Beverly Gibson, DAPA Woodwind Chamber Coach.
The benefits extend beyond just the music and the concert hall-students build close friendships with other youth who share a love and appreciation for playing music well. Chamber music involvement fosters personal growth in ways that are both concrete and intangible.
DAPA at the Pavilion’s Chamber Music program has groups for all ages and abilities directed by some of the top teachers in South Dakota. Violin, viola, cello, piano, woodwinds, guitar, or whatever the instrument, DAPA, through an audition process, will place the student in a chamber group that matches his or her ability.
Auditions for the upcoming 2013-2014 season will be held on Sunday, August 18th from 2-4pm at the Washington Pavilion or by appointment throughout the school year. For more information regarding participation in the DAPA Chamber Program, contact: Rose Ann Hofland at 731-2350 or [email protected].
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Performing arts, visual arts, interactive science, education, events, outreach—there are just a few of the things happening daily at the Washington Pavilion. The Washington Pavilion has been on the forefront of innovation since June 1, 1999, when we opened our doors. We take pride in being the first facility to house a visual arts center, a performing arts center, and an interactive science center under one roof. Every day, the possibilities continue to seem endless.
While we seek to provide the region with an outlet for science, performing arts, visual arts, education and a variety of other cultural activities, it is ever important that we look internally at ways to improve our structure. When Larry Toll first took the helm of the Washington Pavilion more than 3 years ago, he brought strength, leadership, and new ideals to our
NEW LEADERSHIP STRATEGY ADOPTED BY WASHINGTON PAVILION BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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organization. Toll, who previously served as the South Dakota President of Qwest Communications, joined the Pavilion as an encore career.
With the great success Larry Toll has brought to the Pavilion, the Board of Trustees has decided that the current structure of having leadership provided by an individual with broad business acumen who embraces their position as an encore career is indeed the model for the future.
What will make this structural change particularly unique is that we are also adopting a co-presidency leadership model. It is our desire to add even more business talent to our team. The Washington Pavilion is pleased to announce that Scott Petersen, former Chairman and CEO of LodgeNet, will join Larry Toll in the leadership of the Pavilion effective September 1, 2013.
Due to Larry and Scott’s complementary talents and proven track records, the Board views this new structure as more than additive leadership: it’s exponential. The Board views this shared capacity of veteran business
experience as Leadership2 and looks forward to a highly successful future.
According to the two men, there have been many questions about how they will split management duties and spaces. They have only one answer: they won’t. Both Larry and Scott will serve the Pavilion equally, from the same office. Two leaders, two desks, two answers, and they—and the Board—wouldn’t want it any other way.
While we look forward to what 2013-2014 will bring, we cannot begin to express our gratitude for the outpouring of support provided by each and every one of our visitors, members, and subscribers. From the wacky fun we had with Seuss Falls, to the inception of the Egger Gallery with the Augustana Tribal Arts Collection, and the expansion of the Pavilion Performance Series, we have accomplished great things this year! Stay tuned: there’s more to come!
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A Match Made inBrowser:The OnlineDatingIndustry
“Are you still searching for that special someone?” Who hasn’t heard that phrase come from the TV at their house? Right now the online dating industry is booming. There are currently millions of people across the globe who are still looking for that “special someone” or meaningful relationship. With the world connected to the internet, it certainly makes sense to try to meet someone new online.
There are literally thousands of different web sites for online dating and relationships. They cater to various interests, goals, and categories. In addition, they exist as both paid and unpaid sites.
To break it down, online dating sites exist generally in four different categories. There are, of course, niche interests, but let’s take a look at the major genres in the online dating industry that are making a large-scale impact:
Mainstream Subscription Service:Paid subscription meeting sites with prescreening tests for interests, personality and habits.
Examples: eHarmony, Match.com, Chemistry.com
Both paid subscription and unpaid singles meeting sites uniting a common religious belief. Most initiate or require a prescreening test similar to that of mainstream subscription sites.
Examples: Christian Mingle, Muslima, JDate
Religious:
Paid subscription singles meeting sites, specifically based on age-first matching followed with a prescreening test.
Examples: OurTime, Senior People Meet
Age:
Both paid subscription and unpaid singles meeting sites that integrate social media (typically Facebook), for access to information about potential matches.
Examples: Zoosk, Plenty of Fish
Social Media:
The industry as a whole has been generating large sums of revenue. According to PRWeb.com, during the last five years from 2008-13, there have been revenue gains of approximately 3 percent per year. As of 2013, it is a $2 billion a year industry that employs more than 7,000 workers.
A few key factors have been the reason for increase in industry growth. Demand from the baby boomer generation has been essential, as 33 percent of that population is now single. Increased ownership of smart phones and devices has risen exponentially, leading to
easier and increased web traffic. Finally, online dating sites have implemented more in-person events, such as speed dating or theme parties, which is perceived as an easier process to “break the ice” and meet people in a semi-private setting as a group.
To give a better perspective on the online dating industry, we will highlight a major site in each of the four main categories previously mentioned. Let’s take a look now at the major players that keep the industry advancing.
Mainstream Subscription Service • Alexa Rank (website traffic): 407Match.com is one of the top 500 visited sites in the world and has more than 96 million registered users across the globe. Users undergo personality tests that match up potential partners based on results. Starting in 2012, Match.com instituted Stir, which are local events such as happy hours, wine tastings, and other social happenings, that have been a great success. This is a good site for singles who want access to a large database and value matches based on interests and traits.
Religious • Alexa Rank: 2,583Christian Mingle is the number one religious-based singles site in the world with 90 percent of the traffic coming from United States. The common uniting factor is that users value their faith in Christianity. Based on demographics from the website, it has a high female ratio, and most members are older than 35. The site states that it is geared towards long-term relationships. Users of the site are matched up based on their results from COMPASS testing, which consists of “deep personality” testing.
Based on Age • Alexa Rank: 4,138OurTime is a site that is designed for singles over the age of 50. They provide matching options for anything from a strictly platonic friend to someone eventually seeking marriage, which is fairly different than many other online dating sites, which are specifically designed for romantic relationships. The filtering process is simple and straightforward, and doesn’t feature extremely in-depth screening. Sites such as OurTime have been great for the mature community, eliminating age gap issues.
Social Network • Alexa Rank: 796Zoosk is a San Francisco based social network online dating service company. Facebook integration is the key element, as most of the traffic runs through its app. Users’ information is pulled from their Facebook accounts to share general information, pictures, and interests. Zoosk is mainly geared for younger users, with more than 70 percent under the age of 35. This is a popular mode of meeting people via social networks, with more than 50 million registered users.
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