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BLINN COLLEGE - BRYAN CAMPUS FINE ARTS DIVISION THEATER DEPARTMENT PRESENTS
The Zoo Story
BY Edward Albee
April 19, 20, 21, 2012

The Zoo Story is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.

EDWARD ALBEE’S AT HOME AT THE ZOO was produced under the title Peter and Jerry by Second Stage Theatre, New York, 2007. Carole Rothman, Artistic Director.

SYNOPSIS
"The Zoo Story is the Obie-award winning, hilarious and shocking look at two very different sides of the American dream. Premiering in 1959, its crackling dialogue and surprising twists still have the power to pummel our modern day values of materialism, conformity and complacency." “AMerryCan Productions, Out of Bounds Media Ltd.”

The play is set during a summer day on a park bench in New York City’s Central Park, it explores the unlikely friendship that grows between Jerry, a transient, played by Mitchell Roberts, and Peter, a middle-class family man, played by Treston Mack.

DIRECTOR’S NOTE
Have you ever felt like a caged animal? Maybe it was the feeling of a tiger pacing back and forth waiting for the moment the door of the cage opens so you can run free. Or was it a bird whose wings has been clipped and momentarily can’t fly? At some moment in our lives our spirit cries out for more, to soar higher, to run free or just to be a part of the pack.

I don’t remember exactly when I first read The Zoo Story but I know that I instantly fell in love with this play. It struck a chord with me as a student trying to make sense of my place in this often crazy world we live in. We all have our own zoo, even if it is in the safety of our routine. Perhaps it was Jerry’s statement that “sometimes a person has to go a very long distance out of his way to come back a short distance correctly.” that intrigued me most. May you enjoy tonight’s journey.
— Jean Daniels, Director

EDWARD ALBEE
Edward Albee was born in 1928. The Zoo Story, written in 1958, was first produced at the Schiller-Theater Werkstaff in West Berlin in September 1959 opening to much critical praise. Shortly thereafter it was performed in America, instantly having a strong impact on audiences and critics alike. Albee got the idea for The Zoo Story while living in Greenwich Village and working for Western Union delivering telegrams to people in rooming houses.
Mr. Albee has received 3 Pulitzer Prizes for drama for A Delicate Balance (1967), Seascape (1975) and Three Tall Women (1994). His first nomination for the Pulitzer Prize was for Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf (1963) was overruled by the advisory committee which elected not to give a drama award that year. Albee received a Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2005. He is a distinguished professor at the University of Houston where he teaches an exclusive playwriting course.

PRODUCTION STAFF

DIRECTOR- Jean Daniels
PRODUCER- Greg Wise
PROJECTIONS- Tim Weaver
FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHER- Leraldo Anzaldua

CREW
PROPS- Max Bertrand
STAGE MANAGER- Lindsey Lopez
COSTUMES- Nirvana Scott
LIGHTS- Chris Mahaney
SOUND- Andrew Densmore
PROJECTOR OPERATOR- Joevan Beladi
PUBLICITY- Dan Martinez
HOUSE MANAGER- Connor Simank

SPECIAL THANKS
City of Brenham for use of park benches
Jim Ragsdale and staff
Bennie Graves and staff

BLINN COLLEGE - BRYAN CAMPUS FINE ARTS DIVISION MUSIC DEPARTMENT PRESENTS
On the Road to Broadway
April 19, 2012

The Blinn College Fine Arts Department in Bryan is proud to present the Select Choral Ensemble's 2012 Spring Vocal Arts concert.  This semester's concert has a theme of "On the Road to Broadway."  The repertoire includes dramatic music throughout the ages (including chant, the madrigal, opera choruses, and an operetta chorus) that lead us to Broadway repertoire.  The Broadway numbers include selections from Wicked and Rent, with the central showpiece being a medley of music from Phantom of the Opera, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this season.  Featuring the wonderful vocal talent that our campus has to offer, this is a concert you will NOT want to miss!

This FREE event takes place on Thursday, April 19, at 6:00 pm in the Banquet Room of the Student Center (Bryan campus)

Select Choral Ensemble
Mr. Chris Hoffman, Director
Dr. Mi-Na Lim, Pianist

Soprano:
Kristina Gerken
Krystal Payne
Emily Rosen
Katie Teinert
Katelyn White

Alto
Teasha Adams
Francesca Fleming
Hannah Hattaway
Peggy Hines
Samantha Shepard
Tuesdae Williams

Tenor
Alberto Alcantara
Edgar Cruz
Devin Mandujano
Michael Moody

Bass
Andrew Barrera
Justin Barringer
Joseph Heritage
Nick Teinert
David Thammavongsa

BLINN COLLEGE - BRYAN CAMPUS FINE ARTS DIVISION THEATER DEPARTMENT PRESENTS
Laundry and Bourbon
& Lone Star
BY JAMES MCLURE
Two comedies presented in one-act plays.
March 1 - 3, 2012
Laundry and Bourbon and Lone Star are presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.
This production contains adult content and language.
Synopsis/Director’s Note
Roy Caulder drove a 1959 Pink Thunderbird convertible into town one day, and things have never been the same since. Girls’ heads turn because of it in Laundry and Bourbon, and men want to own one just like it in Lone Star. For Roy, it is the one thing that hasn’t changed since he’s returned from “Vit Nam.”
Often times we are like Roy, wanting things to stay the same in this ever changing world, but as we see in these two plays nothing ever stays the same. Change is inevitable. Sometimes things just don’t turn out like we planned. We are reminded, though, that we can count on our friends and family to help us. Ray shares my philosophy when he says, “You got to look out for the silver lining. There’s always something to be thankful for.”
Thank you for coming tonight and supporting Blinn College – Bryan campus’s Theater Season. Enjoy the show! — Jean Daniels, Director
Playwright James McLure (1951 – 2011)
McLure was born in Alexandria, La., and grew up in Shreveport. He obtained his bachelor’s in fine arts from SMU in Dallas and studied at the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts in Santa Maria, Calif. For many years, he was a participant playwright in The Missoula Colony, a writers’ workshop of the Montana repertory Theatre, contributing to the Colony in every year of its existence. He wrote Pvt. Wars, Wild Oats, The Day They Shot John Lennon, and Max and Maxie, among other plays. McLure also wrote for the screen and television including: Sangre, Kingfish, and Reckless.
Blinn College Bryan Campus Administrative Support
Dr. Ted Raspiller – President of Brazos County Campuses
Dr. Van Miller – Vice President of Administrative Services
Dr. John Beaver – Dean of Academic Affairs
Dr. Marcelo Bussiki – Division Chair of Fine Arts
Mr. Bennie Graves – Director of Student Leadership & Activities
Laundry and Bourbon
CAST LIST
Elizabeth Caulder.....................................Molly McIntyre
Hattie Dealing...............................................Geri Butler
Amy Lee Fullernoy ............................................................ Kasey Landoll
Understudy.......................................................Lindsey Lopez
PLACE
Backyard of Elizabeth Caulder’s home. Maynard, TX.
TIME
Summer afternoon in 1974
There will be one 15 minute Intermission.
Lone Star
CAST LIST
Roy Caulder.................................................Zane Pace
Ray Caulder.................................................Kyle White
Cletis Fullernoy........................................Conner Simank
Understudy.............................................Mitch Roberts
PLACE
Maynard, Texas; Behind Angel’s Bar.
TIME
Late night in the summer of 1974.
PRODUCTION STAFF
DIRECTOR.................................................Jean Daniels
PRODUCER...................................................Greg Wise
STAGE MANAGERS................................Lindsey Lopez, Mitch Roberts
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT ............................................Lizzie Hemann
PROPERTIES.............................................Dan Martinez
COSTUMES.............................................Sarah Jessica Thompson
LIGHTS.................................................Chris Mahaney
SOUND...............................................Joevan Beladi
STAGE CREW..........................................Gavin Bateman, Max Bertrand,
Brandon Jones, Nirvana Scott, Destinee Harris, Eutranic Hill
PUBLICITY................................................. Max Bertrand, Nirvana Scott
HOUSE MANAGER...................................................Andrew Densmore
While many aspects about the Vietnam War are debatable, the facts and figures of the war have a voice of their own and are indisputable. Some of the commonly accepted facts about the Vietnam War*:
• 58,148 Americans were killed and 304,000 wounded out of 2.59 million who served.
• 50,274 were enlisted, average age 22.
• The average infantryman in the South Pacific during World War II saw about 40 days of combat in four years. The average infantryman in Vietnam saw about 240 days of combat in one year, thanks to the mobility of the helicopter.
• After Vietnam the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand managed to stay free of communism. The Indonesians expelled the Soviets in 1966.
• 91% of Vietnam veterans say they are glad they served.
• 74% said they would serve again even knowing the outcome.
• Two-thirds of the men who served in Vietnam were volunteers, two-thirds who served in World War II were draftees.
• Missing in action: 2,338.
• 240 men were awarded the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam era.
• POWs: 766 (114 died in captivity).
• 7,484 American women served in Vietnam. 6,250 were nurses.
• 9,087,000 military personnel served on active duty during the official Vietnam era (Aug.5, 1964-May 7, 1975).
• Last man drafted: June 30, 1973.
• 97% of Vietnam veterans were honorably discharged.
• 91% of actual Vietnam War era veterans and 90% of those who saw heavy combat are proud to have served their country.
• 85% of Vietnam Veterans made successful transitions to civilian life.
*Source: www.vietnam-war.info/facts; www.uswings.com/vietnamfacts.asp
SPECIAL THANKS
Sally Deuermeyer
Jack Behrens
Craig Jefferies
Bennie Graves & Office of Student Leadership & Activities
Neil Goldman & Maintenance Staff
Michael Welch & Academic Technology Staff

Click here to learn more about the CPC Mural project winner!

Study with master instructor Jim Johnson about the basics of vocal projection, diction and breath support, as well as an intensive on learning how to execute a British dialect.

Space is limited, so please reserve your spot with Greg Wise, Instructor of Theater, greg.wise@blinn.edu

        No fee

        Wear comfortable clothing.

Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011
Noon – 5 p.m.
Post Office Campus, Room CC-10

On Friday, September 9, at 10:00 am, Chris Hoffman will be singing at the George Bush Library Rotunda during a live streamed broadcast of a 9/11 10th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony. 

The website with more info can be found here: http://bushlibrary.tamu.edu/museum/events.php?id=531

Get out of the heat and experience some art this Thursday evening at the Forsyth!!!

Local artist and Instructor of Art at Blinn College, Becky Eddy Phillips will present the lecture:

"Deciphering the Carbon Code: How to Interpret Contemporary Art (even if you don't like it)"

Phillips will feature the work of New York based artist MV Carbon. MV Carbon is a Brooklyn-based musician and artist. Her work frequently involves tape machines, voice, cello, analog synthesizers, field recordings, along with hand-built electronics. She has recently been developing and performing new works which utilize physical computing and sensor-controlled synthesis.

Becky's lecture is sure to be entertaining and inspiring! Hope to see you Thursday at 6:30pm. Admission is ALWAYS FREE!!!

MSC Forsyth Center Galleries
110 N. Main St.
Bryan, Texas 77803
forsyth.tamu.edu