Young Auditorium Season Brochure June 2014 | Page 6

BROADWAY FAMILY COMEDY SPECIAL EVENTS OCTOBER Wuthering Heights Leo Kottke Wednesday, October 29, 2014 7:30 p.m. www.leokottke.com Aquila Theatre www.aquilatheatre.com $19.50 / $25.50 / $29.50 This production recounts the tale of ill-fated lovers on the lonely moors of northern England. Heathcliff and Catherine meet as children and grow up together, but when Catherine’s parents die her brother turns Heathcliff out, forcing him to live among the servants. Catherine marries another and Heathcliff disappears, returning years later as a wealthy man. Is it too late for them? Wuthering Heights is a deep and wide story of passion, revenge, family, class, and the supernatural. Bringing its signature style and dynamic approach, Aquila re-imagines one of the most famous love stories ever told with this heart wrenching new production. “Aquila’s productions are beautifully spoken, dramatically revealing and crystalline in effect.” ~The New York Times NOVEMBER THEATRE DANCE Contemporary Issues Presents MUSIC NOVEMBER Ailey II - Revelations Monday, November 3, 2014 7:30 p.m. www.opus3artists.com $19.50 / $25.50 / $32.50 Started in 1974 as the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble, the company embodies Mr. Ailey’s pioneering mission to establish an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training and community programs for all people. Under the artistic direction of Troy Powell, Ailey II continues to thrive. Using AfricanAmerican spirituals, song-sermons, gospel songs and holy blues-Revelations fervently explores the places of deepest grief and holiest joy in the soul. This enduring classic is a tribute to that heritage and to Ailey’s genius. "...powerful and eloquent dancing characterize the company in Ailey’s timeless tribute to humanity, faith and survival." ~New York Post Saturday, November 15, 2014 7:30 p.m. $19.50 / $25.50 / $32.50 Leo Kottke is a 12-string acoustic guitarist known for a fingerpicking style that draws on influences from blues, jazz and folk music. His fans regard him as one of the most important and influential acoustic steel-string guitarists of the 20th century. In the more than 25 years that he has been composing, arranging and playing, his Americana style has evolved to include classical and jazzoriented compositional and playing techniques, featured in many acoustic guitar and orchestra concerts. Combined with his dry wit and droll banter, an evening of musical eloquence is guaranteed! “…his fingerpicking became a beautiful machine… Mr. Kottke’s forms are innovative and very modern – clever, complicated reimaginings of American folk styles…” ~The New York Times Sponsored by Contemporary Issues Presents Freedom High UPROOTED Theatre Monday, Nov. 17, 2014 7:30 p.m. FREE Event! Ticket required POST-SHOW Q&A www.uprootedmke.com This world premiere written by Adam Kraar is a work of fiction, inspired by actual events that occurred during “Freedom Summer” in 1964. The major events of the week of June 21, 1964 are depicted in the play, representing historical fact - including the disappearance of James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Mickey Schwerner. The public speeches of Bob Moses in the play are drawn from his actual speeches. The performance honors the actual persons involved in history while also depicting a dramatic spirit of the stor