WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
1997 – 2018
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LIVE FROM WVL RADIO THEATRE:
A SALUTE TO
JOHN DENVERMUSICAL TRIBUTE
AUDITIONS: MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2019PERFORMANCES: SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2019
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2018
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Hello! I’m excited to welcome you to the 2018-2019 professional season at the George Daily Auditorium. If I were to identify an underlying theme in our season’s offerings, it would be the intermingling of the old and the new. For example, some of our favorite companies in recent memory are returning with brand new material in Artrageous! and The Headless Hessian of Sleepy Hollow. We’ll also salute the music of Glen Campbell and John Denver and revisit the ancient legend of King Arthur and the recent children’s classic, Junie B. Jones.
You may remember that last year we celebrated the twentieth anniversary of the Auditorium. 2019 brings our twentieth consecutive year of community youth performing with Missoula Children’s Theatre and the two decade marker for the Youth Theatre program. As we celebrate these milestones and contemplate the many Friends of the Auditorium, sponsors, volunteers, youth directors, staff members, families, students, and community members who have made them possible, let’s also take time to imagine what comes next. What legacy do we want the performing arts to have in our community? Who will make up the next generation of arts supporters in Mahaska County? Why does it matter?
In the Education Department, we are keenly aware of our mission: we are a theatre education program that uses theatre as a tool to strengthen citizenship and personal growth. We believe that theatre offers unique educational experiences that focus on practicing empathy, creative thinking, problem-solving, goal setting, and collaboration skills while operating within a “team” atmosphere that is focused on tackling the challenges of a production, not beating an opposing team.
These beliefs, and our genuine love of the arts, inspire us to instill a lifelong love of theatre and arts support in our students. Most importantly, we hope that the training students receive in our program will prepare them to be creative, proactive citizens in their communities and future places of employment. The challenges that communities like ours will face in the coming years may be very stiff, but the thoughtful, wildly intelligent, energetic students I’ve worked with over the past six years in the George Daily Youth Theatre and Music Studio leave me looking forward to what our collective future holds. Thank you so much for your support -- with your help, the George Daily Auditorium is working to uphold our community’s past, present, and future.
Allison McGuireMusic Education DirectorGeorge Daily Auditorium
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ARTRAGEOUSWednesday, September 12, 2018 · 7:00 p.m. · Adults $25, Students $10
LIVE FROM WVL RADIO THEATRE: THE HEADLESS HESSIAN OF SLEEPY HOLLOW(AND OTHER AMERICAN HORROR STORIES)
Monday, October 29, 2018 · 7:00 p.m. · Adults $22, Students $10
A SALUTE TO GLEN CAMPBELLWednesday, November 14, 2018 · 7:00 p.m. · Adults $22, Students $10
JUNIE B. IN JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLSWednesday, December 5, 2018 · 7:00 p.m. · Adults $15, Students $7
MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATRE:KING ARTHUR’S QUEST
Auditions: Monday, January 14, 2019 · 4:00 p.m. Performances: Saturday, January 19, 2019 · 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Adults $10, Students $5
JOHN DENVER MUSICAL TRIBUTEWednesday, March 27, 2019 · 7:00 p.m. · Adults $22, Students $10
2018 – 2019 SCHEDULE
SEASON TICKETS Adult $105, Student $45
ARTRAGEOUSWednesday, September 12, 2018 • 7:00 p.m.Adults $25, Students $10
Imagine an artist creating a masterpiece before your eyes in mere moments.
Artrageous combines live painting, music, and dance in a spectacular performance that’s dazzling, unexpected, and paint-splattered. Artrageous takes you on a unique visual journey packed with wild inspiration, creativity, and fun! The troupe of artists, musicians, singers, and dancers pays tribute to a variety of art forms, pop icons, and musical genres.
LIVE FROM WVL RADIO THEATRE:THE HEADLESS HESSIAN OF SLEEPY HOLLOW(AND OTHER AMRICAN HORROR STORIES)Monday, October 29, 2018 • 7:00 p.m. Adults $22, Students $10
The intrepid actors of WVL Radio Theatre are back, this time with a series of classic American horror stories, including one by Edgar Allen Poe, a creative retelling of the Lizzie Borden axe murders, and a reimagining of Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Four actors, live sound effects, and original music will transport you back to 1946 when the imagination created horrors far more vivid than any that might actually be lurking in your living room... or your radio station!
This program is possible with support from the Mahaska County Community Foundation
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This presentation is supported by the Arts Midwest Touring Fund, a program of Arts Midwest that is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from the Iowa Arts Council and the Crane Group.
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A SALUTE TO GLEN CAMPBELLWednesday, November 14, 2018 • 7:00 p.m. Adults $22, Students $10
A heartwarming evening of Glen’s biggest hits and the stories behind them, all delivered by Glen’s right hand man for 15 years, band leader and guitarist Jeff Dayton. Enjoy a night of intimate, fun, and uplifting music from America’s TV favorite and Hall of Fame legend – Glen Campbell. The show is filled with Glen’s hits. The audience will share in the joys and fun, as well as the stories behind the songs.
JUNIE B. IN JINGLE BELLS BATMAN SMELLSWednesday, December 5, 2018 • 7:00 p.m. Adults $15, Students $7
It’s holiday time and everyone’s favorite first grader is back to celebrate! All of the students in Room One are happily creating the perfect holiday party. Except how is Junie B. supposed to enjoy anything when she has drawn the name of her arch nemesis, Tattletale May, for her Secret Santa Gift? But wait – the Secret Santa gift is the perfect opportunity to give May exactly what she deserves... maybe. Based on the popular Junie B. Jones book series, this show is a perfect treat for the holiday season!
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JOHN DENVER MUSICAL TRIBUTEWednesday, March 27, 2019 • 7:00 p.m. Adults $22, Students $10
Ted Vigil is a singer, songwriter, and tribute artist honoring a musical icon. Ted brings John Denver’s greatest hits to audiences across America. He’s not an impersonator but pays homage with a polished, energetic performance of some of the world’s most popular music. John Denver’s music is a combination of romantic (Annie’s Song), folk (Leaving on a Jet Plane), and country (Thank God I’m a Country Boy). Enjoy the music the world grew to love!
MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATRE KING ARTHUR’S QUESTAuditions: Monday, January 14, 2019 • 4:00 p.m. Performances: Saturday, January 19, 2019 • 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Adults $10, Students $5
King Arthur, of legend and song, strode across Medieval England with courage and confidence... or did he? What if the troubles of his kingdom threaten to overwhelm him? Witness the Lady of the Lake as she produces the sword in the stone, and cheer for the King as he parlays with the terrible dragon. Join the Knights and Squires of the Round Table as they wrestle with challenge after challenge through a landscape full of surprises!
Calling all kids! 60 kids from the Oskaloosa community will be cast in King Arthur’s Quest. Children ages 5 – 18 are invited to audition, rehearse, and perform in this adaptation.
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George Daily grew up in a poor family. His father, John, was frequently absent, working as a traveling house painter. Although times were tough, John sometimes purchased small pieces of land in tax sales during his travels. Through a stroke of luck, a piece of land John purchased in Louisiana turned out to be rich with oil. George later inherited this land.
Although George regularly received checks from an oil company for this rich land, he lived as a poor man. He never cashed the checks because he wanted nothing to do with the father who was so often absent in his life. No one knew about George’s money until the oil company sent someone to investigate why the property taxes weren’t being paid and the checks they were sending weren’t being cashed.
Before George died in 1993, he established a will leaving his entire estate in trust for the benefit of the Oskaloosa community.
The George Daily Auditorium was made possible through the legacy of its namesake, who left his estate for the betterment of the Oskaloosa Community. What began as “A Seed for Growth,” the motto of the George Daily Family Trust, has grown into a venue for high-caliber performances and educational opportunities equal to those of big cities.
Since opening its doors in 1997, the auditorium has provided the Oskaloosa community with a place to foster the arts and enrichment activities of all sorts. The venue includes state-of-the-art lighting and sound equipment, a full orchestra pit, seating for 696 patrons, an intimate black box theater, a community meeting room, and a small kitchen. It also serves as one of the few large group recording studios in Iowa.
On any given day, the auditorium plays host to educational children’s theater workshops, high school play rehearsals, professional touring productions, regional dance competitions, business conferences, artist receptions, public interest lectures, school assemblies, concerts, and so much more. The auditorium is also home to the Oskaloosa Symphony Orchestra. Each year brings new opportunities to the George Daily Auditorium. Join us this season to experience firsthand some of the many ways Daily makes a difference.
ALL ABOUT GEORGE 20 YEARS OF THE GEORGE DAILY YOUTH THEATREThe George Daily Youth Theatre is an education program that uses theatre as a tool to strengthen citizenship and personal growth while teaching a strong and diverse base in the theatre arts. Year-round programming is available to all children in the form of an after-school youth program run several times a school year and an eight week summer camp. Camps are designed to use theatre as a tool to grow skills in teamwork, creativity, self-worth, confidence, and communications.
Beyond the camps, the George Daily Youth Theatre works closely with area school districts to provide access to professional live performing art at the George Daily Auditorium. Workshops, residencies, master classes, special performances, and other educational outreach opportunities are coordinated through the program. Internship programs are designed to help high school and college students build their resumes and get hands-on experience.
The George Daily Youth Theatre is run by full-time Education Director Andy McGuire and a dedicated teaching staff of everyone from professionals who have worked across the country, to young professionals just starting their careers, to guest teachers at the top of their field.
GEORGE DAILY MUSIC STUDIOThe mission of the George Daily Music Studio is to provide joyful, rigorous music instruction that enhances students’ lives and makes music an everyday activity and a lifelong pursuit. Music Education Director Allison McGuire offers voice and piano lessons, with options for individual and group lessons. Allison has a Master’s degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Her students have been selected for All-State and Opus honors choirs, received perfect scores at Solo and Ensemble Contest, been cast in leading roles at the Des Moines Playhouse, been selected for the Bill Riley State Fair Talent Show, performed with the Des Moines Metro Opera, and sung the national anthem for the Iowa Cubs.
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BE A FRIENDDAILY MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Every year, the George Daily Auditorium makes it possible for our community to enjoy professional performances by national and international talent. At the same time, the Auditorium provides educational opportunities for area youth and university students to learn and grow through the performing arts. These opportunities are only made possible through the generous support of our Friends of the Auditorium – we extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our Friends, past, present, and future!
Your contribution supports:• High-quality, professional performances that reach thousands of people each year • Daily Youth Theatre, a year-round youth theatre education program that serves all of Mahaska County• Educational outreach, including workshops, residencies, school shows, and master classes • Supplemental arts education for local school districts that use community-driven resources to help keep arts alive• At-risk opportunities and accessibility to live performing art for a geographically underserved and economically limited region• Community partnerships that engage us in collaborative endeavors with many community partners
Membership LevelsAssociate: $25 – $99 • Patron: $100 – $499 Benefactor: $500 – $999 • Pacesetter: $1000 – $2499Leader: $2500 and up • Star: Bequest
Oskaloosa and the George Daily Auditorium can become a hub for arts, education, and culture on a county and regional level with your help. Your support makes a measurable difference in our community!
Send your tax-deductible donation to the George Daily Auditorium, 1800 N 3rd St, Oskaloosa, IA 52577 or go online at www.georgedaily.org.
With each generous gift of $500 or more, you’ll receive a single season ticket. To inquire about donating or volunteering, call (641) 672-0799 or e-mail [email protected].
2018 – 2019 TICKET ORDER FORM
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ARTRAGEOUSWednesday, September 12, 2018 · 7:00 p.m.
Adults $25
Students $10
LIVE FROM WVL RADIO THEATRE:THE HEADLESS HESSIAN OF SLEEPY HOLLOW (AND OTHER AMERICAN HORROR STORIES)
Monday, October 29, 2018 · 7:00 p.m.
Adults $22
Students $10
A SALUTE TO GLEN CAMPBELLWednesday, November 14, 2018 · 7:00 p.m.
Adults $22
Students $10
JUNIE B. INJINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS
Wednesday, December 5, 2018 · 7:00 p.m.
Adults $15
Students $7
MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATRE:KING ARTHUR’S QUEST
Aud: Monday, Jan. 14, 2019 · 4:00 p.m. Perf: Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019 · 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Adults $10
Students $5
JOHN DENVER MUSICAL TRIBUTEWednesday, March 27, 2019 · 7:00 p.m.
Adults $22
Students $10
SEASON TICKETSAdults $105
Students $45
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Send ticket orders to: George Daily Community Auditorium1800 N 3rd St., Oskaloosa, IA 52577
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FUN FACTS• There are over four miles of cable and rope used to “fly” the
curtains and set pieces
• The fly system is capable of lifting the equivalent of three elephants
• The lighting system has 460,800 watts of capacity
• Scarlet O’Hara could make 480 dresses from the material used to curtain the stage
• A four story building could be erected within the height of the stage
• 1,568 cubic yards of concrete and 70 tons of reinforced steel were used in its construction
• The cement blocks used in the construction of the auditorium would stretch over 18 miles if laid end to end
• There is no seat J32 because it is reserved for George Daily
• There is no row “I” because “I” can get confused with the number 1
• Nearly 1,000 people and organizations donated money to make this auditorium a reality
• The Friends of the Auditorium has brought in over 200 professional events since opening
• Over 22 seasons, 71,420 tickets have been sold for the professional touring season
• In the past 5 years, 60% of professional shows have included an educational outreach component
• On average, the auditorium is used 558 times per year
George Daily Community Auditorium1800 N 3rd StreetP.O. Box 681Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577Phone: 641-672-0799Web: www.georgedaily.org
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