Aug. 19, 2010
HARRISBURG — The Live at Rose Lehrman Series at the Rose Lehrman Arts Center on the Harrisburg Campus of HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, announces its 2010-11 season that features an exceptional collection of shows.
Live at Rose Lehrman invites the community to the second annual Garden Party/Open House in the Rose Lehrman tented Rose Garden Plaza from 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2. Live at Rose Lehrman and the Rose Lehrman Art Gallery are teaming up to present backstage tours, wine, hors ‘doeuvres and sweets, plus raffles and free gifts. There will be a free artist lecture from 5:30- 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium theatre, featuring painter Vincent Hron, whose works are on exhibit in the gallery.
“Last season was quite a success. It was our best season ever! We are proud to say that we sold out 12 out of 13 performances. Thanks to all of our patrons who support our shows. We look forward to the same high-quality shows in our 2010-11 season,” said Teri Guerrisi, director of performing artist series.
The 2010-11 Live at Rose Lehrman season features four professional major dance events including RIOULT– Pascal Rioult Dance Theatre, Ballet Folklorico “Quetzalli” de Veracruz for the celebration of Mexico’s Bicentennial, - the dynamic Lar Lubovitch Dance Company, and the percussive, rhythmic dance of Step Afrika!
Additionally, the season features the a cappella sounds of Ball in the House; the 25th anniversary tour of Turtle Island Quartet, the return of “Girls Nite Out” with Diva Nation, and the region’s only presentation of Walnut Street Theatre’s “The Glass Menagerie.” Two family events are scheduled including Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “The Wizard of Oz”and Theatreworks USA’s musical revue of “Fancy Nancy and Other Story Books.”
Patrons are encouraged to join The Circle of Friends and receive a number of benefits including pre-sale ticketing and seat selection, the Friends newsletter, and invitations to special events. Friends Memberships begin as low as $35.
Live at Rose Lehrman is supported by grants from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, The Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour Program, and the Cultural Enrichment Fund. The series also receives support from the Franklin H. and Ruth L. Wells Foundation.
Ticket sales for the season begin Sept. 7. The new season is online and patrons can buy tickets to events at www.LiveatRoseLehrman.org. For more information or a season brochure, call HACC’s Box Office at (717) 231-ROSE (7673). See the season preview on YouTube at www.youtube.com/LiveatRoseLehrman.
The Live at Rose Lehrman 2010-2011 season in date order is as follows:
RIOULT – Pascal Rioult Dance Theatre
Pascal Rioult has blazed a unique path, building on tradition and expanding the definition of contemporary dance.
Post-Show Talkback with Pascal Rioult, Artistic Director and Choreographer
7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7
Sponsor: HACC Foundation
Media Sponsors: abc27; Susquehanna Style
Grant Support: Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation; Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
Ballet Folklorico “Quetzalli” de Veracruz
Celebrate Mexico's bicentennial with a visual fiesta of culture and folklore featuring music performed on authentic stringed instruments and many regional dances of Old Mexico.
Join us for a "Fiesta" pre-show food, entertainment and community outreach event at 6 p.m.
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20
Sponsors: Hershey Affinity Group; HACC Foundation
Media Sponsor: abc27
Ball in the House
Five guys, five voices, that's it. This Boston-based group takes a cappella to the next stage.
Each night features a select high school choir onstage with Ball in the House
8 p.m.Thursday-Friday, Nov. 4 -5
Sponsors: HACC SGA(Student Government Association); HACC Foundation
Media Sponsors: abc27; PennLive.com
Missoula Children’s Theatre – “Wizard of Oz”
Take a trip down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy, Toto, the dancing Scarecrow, romantic Tin Man and of course the cowardly Lion. More than 50 local kids will be chosen to perform this humorous, musical rendition.
AUDITIONS: 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15
Ages 7-18 (high school seniors) - No experience necessary
1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20
Sponsors: In Memory of Helen M. Baker; HACC Foundation
Media Sponsors: abc27; WITF-TV
Turtle Island Quartet
Silver Anniversary Tour with special guests Cyrus Chestnut and Mike Marshall. Don't miss two-time Grammy Award-winning classically trained musicians who turned to jazz.
8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3
Sponsors: Lois Lehrman Grass Foundation; HACC Foundation
Media Sponsors: abc27; WITF 89.5
TheatreworksUSA – “Fancy Nancy & Other Story Books”
Join TheatreworksUSA for an afternoon of literacy and musical theatre. “Fancy Nancy;” “Duck for President;” “I Have to Go!;” “Babymouse: The Musical;” “Leonardo, The Terrible Monster;”and “Pirates Don't Change Diapers” are all highlighted musical features.
Free Pre-show Performance with SuperReader at 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Free Book & Cookie Party after each show.
Free Dress up Photos (become Fancy Nancy or a Pirate) - Bring your camera!
1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22.
Sponsors: American Literacy Corporation; PNC Bank; Cookies By Design; Camp Curtin Family Reading Club; HACC Foundation
Media Sponsors: abc27; Central Penn Parent
Lar Lubovitch Dance Company
Fresh off its 40th anniversary, the company is known for its musicality and gorgeous ensemble movement. This program includes Lubovitch's signature dance "Coltrane's Favorite Things" set to the live jazz recording by John Coltrane.
Join us for a special "Favorite Things Dinner" at the C. Ted Lick Wildwood Conference Center at 5:45 p.m. Purchase Dinner and a Show Package - Seating is limited.
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1
Sponsors: HACC Foundation; C. Ted Lick Wildwood Conference Center
Media Sponsor: abc27
Grant Support: Mid Atlantic Arts Association
Walnut Street Theatre – “The Glass Menagerie”
Walnut Street Theatre is the oldest continuously operating theatre in the United States. They present a riveting new production of one of America's greatest plays. This tour of The Glass Menagerie marks the centennial of Tennessee Williams' birth.
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23
Sponsor: HACC Foundation
Media Sponsors: abc27; Central PA Magazine
Grant Support: Penn Pat - Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour
Diva Nation – “Girls Nite Out”
Come celebrate the "Inner Majesty" in us all. Let your sense of humor be your ticket to a magical place where chocolate is a vegetable, wine is in the food pyramid, and shopping for shoes is medicinal.Free Pre-Show Party at 6:30 p.m. - Wine and sweets, chair massages and shopping. What more could a girl want?
8 p.m. Saturday, March 26
Sponsors: Morrow Farrar Jewelers; Lutzy’s Lather; Leaf of Eve; Sophia’s on Market; HACC Foundation
Media Sponsors: abc27; PennLive.com; The Patriot-News
Step Afrika!
Step Afrika! celebrates stepping. Stepping is percussive dance that uses kicks, stomps, claps and chants - all linked to African and modern dance traditions.
7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31 Sponsors: HACC Alumni Association; HACC Foundation
Media Sponsor: abc27
Grant Support: Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
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