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Dear Friends,

Allow me to introduce myself; my name is Stefanie Mancuso, and I will be serving as the Interim Associate Director for Campus Life Arts and Programs for the 2014-15 academic year. It is with great enthusiasm that I announce the 2014-15 UNCW Presents Arts in Action and Leadership Lecture Series Season. Our trademark of excellence and eclecticism continues this season at UNCW with incredible performances including the work of the world’s most prominent living choreographer, classic Shakespearean theatre, a modern swing band and Wilmington’s first full-scale Broadway performance.

For more than 20 years UNCW Presents has provided our students, faculty, staff and community members of all ages with the best of the arts and humanities from the world over. It has been our goal to enlighten you with new concepts and art forms, as well as expose you to once-forgotten, old-world traditions.

It is a privilege to offer my heartfelt thanks to you, our patrons, for your support in keeping live performing arts alive and well in our region.

Thank you to our students, who work tirelessly behind the scenes to support this importnat programming. Our office functions as a student labratory for arts management and program planning through which we connect to various academic programs. To our hundreds of student volunteers, interns and our thousands of student patrons, who will be the next generation of arts leaders -- Thank you for continuing to carry the torch!

See you at the theater!

Stefanie MancusoInterim Associate DirectorCampus Life Arts & Programs

2014-15 Season3 Molly Ringwald

4 Paul Taylor Dance Company

4 Cherry Poppin’ Daddies

4 Nano Stern

6 Aquila Theatre

6 Irvin Mayfield & the NOJO

7 Blue13

8 Broadway’s Jekyll & Hyde

9 Ticket Information

10 Order Form

11 Wade Davis

11 Ernest Cline

11 Piper Kerman

Arts in Action Performance Series

ContactUNCW Presents

601 S. College Rd

Wilmington, NC 28412

910.962.2522

uncw.edu/presents

artsinaction@uncw.edu

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On the cover: Molly Ringwald.

The Paul Taylor Dance Company performance and residency activities are funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the North Carolina Arts Council.

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An Evening with Molly Ringwald Wednesday, Sept. 17, 20147 p.m. │ Kenan Auditorium

Film icon Molly Ringwald is celebrated for her acting work in the critically acclaimed, rite-of-passage movies

Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club and Pretty in Pink. However, long before she became a Golden

Globe-nominated actress, Ringwald was singing. She began performing with her father’s jazz band when she was

three and has never stopped. Now, she kicks off our exciting season with her crowd-pleasing concert, “An Evening

with Molly Ringwald.” She returns to her roots as a singer, performing a flavorsome arrangement of jazz songs from

her album, Except Sometimes. Ringwald’s performance melds traditional jazz with hits from the Great American

Songbook, creating a unique show with beautiful, unexpected musical connections.

Arts in Action Performance Series

Paul Taylor Dance CompanySaturday, Oct. 25, 20148 p.m.│ Thalian Hall Center for the Performing ArtsCo-presented with Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts

Branded as the world’s most important living choreographer, Paul Taylor will bring his contemporary dance troupe, the Paul Taylor Dance Company, to the

Thalian Hall Main Stage in partnership with UNCW Presents. Their performance, a retrospective of their work, will be a celebration of the company’s 60th

anniversary. Founded in 1954, the Paul Taylor Dance Company is one of the earliest touring companies in American dance. Today, Taylor continues to win

acclaim for the vibrancy, relevance and power of both his recent dances and his classic works. Taylor’s meticulously choreographed dances draw from

influential moments in American cultural history—such as war, spirituality, sexuality, and morality—putting his characteristic humorous and

lighthearted spin on these themes. With his troupe, Taylor tackles society’s toughest issues and explores the beauty of movement.

Nano SternThursday and Friday, Nov. 20 and 21, 2014Residency provided by Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts

A guitar virtuoso with a powerful singing voice, Nano Stern

is a celebrated Chilean artist devoted to music and larger

social issues. At 27, Stern’s rise to fame has been both

meteoric and prolific; he has released four critically

acclaimed, award-winning solo albums within a five-year

span. Stern’s music draws from the traditional music of

Latin America and European folk songs, mixed with more

contemporary, improvisational jazz-rock. Stern is a highly active voice in Chilean social rights, often writing, singing and speaking about issues bigger

than himself. As he grapples with geographical, social and cultural borders through his music, Stern creates an intense, spirited energy that resonates with

audiences from all backgrounds and different walks of life. Above & Beyond Nano Stern will be in residence at UNCW, offering free master classes, workshops and lectures. For details, visit www.uncw.edu/presents.

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Cherry Poppin’ Daddies Thursday, Nov. 13, 20147 p.m. │ Kenan Auditorium

Renowned for their infusion of swing and ska, the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies first

broke into the musical mainstream with their 1997 swing compilation, Zoot

Suit Riot. Today, to the enjoyment of audiences across the globe, the Daddies

continue to perform their trademark songs and signature music styles but with

a more eclectic, varied approach. While the band’s earlier releases were rooted

mostly in funk and punk rock, their subsequent studio albums have incorporated

elements from many diverse genres of popular music and Americana, including

rock, rhythm and blues, soul and world music. Their performance features hits

from the 1960s, a tribute to the music of the legendary Rat Pack.

Above & Beyond The Paul Taylor Dance Company will be in residence at UNCW, offering free master classes, workshops and lectures. For details, visit www.uncw.edu/presents.

Paul Taylor Dance Company

Paul Taylor Dance Company

Nano Stern

Nano Stern

Cherry Poppin’ Daddies

Arts in Action Performance Series

Described as a “savory dish of musical gumbo” (Deseret News), Irvin Mayfield and the

New Orleans Jazz Orchestra have revitalized the jazz scene. Grammy Award-nominated

artistic director, trumpeter and composer, Irvin Mayfield, formed the jazz orchestra

when he discovered there was no institution solely committed to the jazz industry in

the city that created it. Now the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra is the most prominent

representative of jazz culture. Their latest album, Book One on World Village, won the

2010 Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble. Their unrestrained, free-playing

performances celebrate the unique musical experience that could have only originated

in the birthplace of jazz.

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Aquila Theatre: The Tempest Tuesday, Feb. 3, 20157 p.m. │ Kenan Auditorium

Described as “gleefully engaging” (The New York Times), Aquila Theatre presents a

dynamic approach to Shakespeare’s famous play, The Tempest. Believed to be

Shakespeare’s final play, The Tempest is infused with magic, the supernatural and a

heightened suspense. The story details the revenge efforts of Prospero, the Duke of

Milan, who has been usurped and exiled by his own brother and is stranded on a

mystical island with his daughter, Miranda. Hoping to restore his daughter to her

rightful place, Prospero conjures a storm to shipwreck his brother and those who

conspired against him. However, Miranda’s love of one of the conspirators complicates

her relationship with Prospero just as retribution is finally within reach. With an

ensemble of superb performers, the highly acclaimed British-American touring

company brings its innovative style and dynamic physical approach to the famous

magical tale of forgiveness and enlightenment.

Above & Beyond Aquila Theatre will be in residence at UNCW, offering free master classes, workshops and lectures. For details, visit www.uncw.edu/presents.

Irvin Mayfield & theNew Orleans Jazz Orchestra Saturday, Feb. 14, 20157 p.m. │ Kenan Auditorium

Blue13: Fire & Powder Thursday, Feb. 19, 20157 p.m. │ Kenan Auditorium

With their modern, colorful energy and theatrical performances,

Blue13 has been established as one of the world’s most innovative

and unique dance troupes. Known for signature urban and

Bollywood dance styles, Blue13’s Fire & Powder is an

imaginative adaptation of Romeo and Juliet and West Side Story

bound to delight lovers of hip-hop, Bollywood and Shakespeare.

Bollywood Montagues meet hip-hop Capulets in this playful dance

theatre work filled with excitement, drama, love and tragedy.

Featuring a live drum line and energetic Indian soundtrack, this show

fuses Bollywood with Hollywood, remaining true to Indian heritage

while maintaining a modern edge.

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Above & Beyond Blue13 will be in residence at UNCW, offering free master classes, workshops and lectures. For details, visit www.uncw.edu/presents.

Broadway’s Jekyll & Hyde Wednesday, March 18, 20157 p.m. │ Kenan Auditorium

The first full-scale Broadway production presented in Wilmington, the story of Jekyll & Hyde is brought to life in a pop-rock, powerhouse musical. A

thrilling retelling of a groundbreaking book, Jekyll & Hyde explores the life of a brilliant doctor whose experiments create a murderous counterpart.

This gothic-inspired production explores madness and murder, creating an entertaining commentary on human nature. With its smoky effects,

soaring vocals and sweeping power ballads, this performance is a must-see.

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Four Ways to Order Tickets

Mail UNCW Presents, c/o Kenan Auditorium 601 S. College Rd., Wilmington, NC 28403-5966

Online www.etix.com Single tickets only. Season and Choose-Your-Own subscriptions must be ordered from Kenan Box Office.

Phone 800.732.3643 or 910.962.3500 Mon-Fri, Noon-6 p.m. Visa/MasterCard orders only

In Person Lobby of Kenan Auditorium 601 S. College Rd., UNCW Campus Hours vary. See website for full listing. www.uncw.edu/presents

Season Subscriptions. Pay less, see more. Save 20% and receive the best seats in the house when you subscribe to the full Arts in Action season. Package includes six performances at Kenan auditorium plus a special discount to two Thalian Hall shows. Subscription renewals must be received by July 22, 2014.

Choose-Your-0wn Series. Select 3 or more events using the Special Rate price column. Multiple tickets for one event do not count as separate events. CYO subscriptions are processed after season subscriptions, but before we process orders for single tickets.

Single Tickets. You may order tickets for individual performances beginning August 20, 2014.

Students. The student rate for Arts in Action ($5 per ticket) applies to UNCW, university, college and K-12 students. UNCW students may purchase up to 2 tickets at this price with a valid ID at Kenan Auditorium Box Office.

UNCW Faculty/Staff, Alumni, Parents and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Members. Use the special rate price. UNCW faculty/staff members must present a valid campus ID at the time of purchase. UNCW Alumni Association members and parents of current UNCW students should use the special rate price.

Senior Citizens and Groups. Use the special rate price if you are a senior citizen or if you are purchasing tickets for a group of 10 or more.

General Information

Arts in Action Location and Parking. Arts in Action performancestake place in Kenan Auditorium on the campus of UNCW. KenanAuditorium is located on Randall Drive, adjacent to DeLoach Hall.Free parking is available on campus; the best locations are theparking lots located at Kenan Auditorium, DeLoach Hall andKenan Hall.

Leadership Lecture Location and Parking. Leadership Lecturestake place in Burney Center on the campus of UNCW. Burney Centeris located on Price Drive, adjacent to the Warwick Center and FisherStudent Center. Free parking is available on campus; the bestlocations are the parking lots across the street from Burney Center in parking lot M and Warwick Center parking lot.

Accessibility. Kenan Auditorium and Burney Center are accessibleto people of all abilities. With advance notice, we will providereasonable accommodations you may need. Please call KenanBox Office (Kenan Auditorium) at 910.962.3500 or Campus LifeReservations (Burney Center) at 910.962.4150 for yourspecific needs.

Seating Policy. All seats are reserved for Arts in Actionperformances in Kenan Auditorium; Leadership Lectures are generalseating in Burney Center. Doors open approximately one-half hourbefore curtain time. As a courtesy to performers and audiencemembers, latecomers will not be seated until a suitable pausein the program.

Electronic Devices. Cameras and recorders of any kind are notallowed. Cell phones must be silenced or turned off. No cell phone usage during the performance.

Miscellaneous. Parents should exercise discretion in deciding which events are appropriate for their children. No refunds onticket purchases, unless event is cancelled. All events aresubject to change.

Tax Deductible Contribution. Please consider a contribution insupport of UNCW Presents when you send in your ticket order. Theprice of your ticket covers only a portion of the cost of programming.Our primary financial support comes from the students of UNCW,and we do not receive state-appropriated operating funds. Yourdonation will help ensure the continued presentation of the highestcaliber of performing artists and speakers in our community.

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Arts in Action Performance Series

Arts in Action Performance Series Order FormSeason tickets on sale July 1 • Single tickets on sale August 20

Season Subscription All 6 events listed below. Save 20% General Public $5 Discount UNCW Student Totals

_____@ $150 _____@ $120 _____@ $25 $______

Subtotal 1 $______

Single Event Tickets Save $5 if you choose 3 or more events Date Performance General Public $5 Discount Student Totals

9/17 An Evening with Molly Ringwald _____@ $35 _____@ $30 _____@ $5 $ _____

11/13 Cherry Poppin’ Daddies _____@ $30 _____@ $25 _____@ $5 $ _____

2/3 Aquila Theatre: The Tempest _____@ $30 _____@ $25 _____@ $5 $ _____

2/14 Irvin Mayfield & the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra _____@ $35 _____@ $30 _____@ $5 $ _____

2/19 Blue13: Fire & Powder _____@ $25 _____@ $20 _____@ $5 $ _____

3/18 Broadway’s Jekyll & Hyde _____@ $35 _____@ $30 _____@ $5 $ _____

Subtotal 2 $ _____

+ Subtotal 1$ _____

Tax Deductible

Contribution $ _____

Handling Fee $ + 1.00

TOTAL $_______

Mail completed form to:UNCW Presents

601 S. College Rd.Wilmington, NC 28403-5672

or hand-deliver to Kenan Auditorium Box Office

Leadership Lecture Series Tickets 10/6 Wade Davis, former NFL player

11/3 Ernest Cline, author of the 2014-15 common reading Ready Player One

3/3 Piper Kerman, author of the memoir Orange is the New Black

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Leadership Lecture Series

Ernest ClineAuthor of the 2014-15 Common ReadingReady Player One Monday, Nov. 3, 20147 p.m. │ Burney Center

The author of the 2014-15 Synergy

Common Reading book Ready Player

One, Ernest Cline is no stranger to the

world of technology and video games.

Self-described as the “Biggest Geek

in History,” Cline’s childhood centered

around comic books and sci-fi novels, Dungeons & Dragons and

video arcades. A New York Times bestseller, Ready Player One takes

the reader on a thrilling ride while providing a commentary on the

relationship between people and technology. The book is scheduled

to be adapted into a film. Additionally, Cline performs slam poetry,

and his work is featured on NPR and CBC Radio.

Wade DavisFormer NFL player to LGBTQ Advocate

Monday, Oct. 6, 20147 p.m. │ Burney Center

Wade Davis is a nationally

acclaimed speaker, activist, writer

and educator. Davis was the first

NFL football player to come out as

gay, becoming an instant role

model for the LGBTQ community.

Davis is the Executive Director of the

You Can Play Project, an organization dedicated to ending

discrimination and homophobia in sports. He is the co-founder of the

You Belong Initiative, a Youth Sports and Leadership camp for LGBTQ

and straight allied youth. During the 2012 election, he served as an

LGBTQ Surrogate for President Obama. He is currently a visiting profes-

sor at Rutgers University. His upcoming memoir—Interference—

chronicles his struggles from growing up in a strict religious household

to working and advocating for LGBTQ rights.

Piper KermanAuthor of the memoir Orange is the New Black

Tuesday, March 3, 20157 p.m. │ Burney Center

In the critically acclaimed memoir-turned Netflix series Orange is the New Black, Piper Kerman recounts the year she spent in a correctional facility,

serving time for a crime she had committed 10 years prior. Kerman’s book is a compelling and moving conversation about the women she met

while incarcerated, raising issues of friendship and family, codes of behavior and the almost complete lack of guidance for life after prison. Now,

Kerman advocates for change in the prison system, speaking to groups that include federal probation officers, public defenders and formerly

incarcerated people. In her lecture, Kerman will discuss her experience in a women’s prison and her advocacy for reform within these prison

systems.

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Blue13 Dance Company│p. 7

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irvin mayfield & the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra│p. 6

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