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We warmly welcome you to the 21st season at the Freed

Center for the Performing Arts! It is amazing to believe that

we have had the opportunity to provide engaging cultural

events for our community for more than two decades.

It has been an honor to be able to present the highest

quality in arts and entertainment to you, and our promise

is to continue this tradition for many years to come.

This season, we again bring our unique fusion of family,

education, children’s and headline events. Watch for

comedy, music, drama and dance, while we still include

favorites such as the Holiday Spectacular.

This season consists of many exciting performances,

which will sell out quickly. So get your subscription early,

get your favorite seats, and help us celebrate the arts at

the Freed Center.

Nils Riess,

Director of the Freed Center for the Performing Arts

Chair of the Department of

Communication and Theatre Arts

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Doktor Kaboom!Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, at 9:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Tickets go on sale Aug. 1, 2011. Adults $10; Seniors $10; Non-ONU Students $5; Children $5

Doktor Kaboom! performs original interactive science comedy shows for audiences of all ages. Creatively blending theatre arts with the wonders of scientific exploration, Doktor Kaboom! keeps his crowds riveted with interest and rolling with laughter. Join Kaboom! for a sidesplitting journey of increasingly spectacular (and often successful) science experiments designed to involve, excite, educate, and entertain.

Colin and Brad: Two Man GroupSaturday, Sep. 10, 2011, at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets go on sale Aug. 1, 2011. All tickets $35

Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, from Whose Line Is It Anyway?, are teaming up to present Two Man Group. Watch as the duo use their wit and talent to create completely improvised and hilarious scenes before your eyes! The show will be fully interactive so audiences can truly expect the unexpected.

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling BeeThursday, Sept. 15 through Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 and Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, at 2:00 p.m.

Adult Subject Matter


Watch as six spellers fight for the First Place Title at the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! As the 2005 Tony winner for Best Book of a Musical, this contemporary musical follows spellers through all the pandemonium of a Spelling Bee. Favorites include “Magic Foot,” “I Speak Six Languages,” and “I Love You Song.”

Amy Marshall Dance Company and the ONU Dance CompanySaturday, Sept. 24, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, at 2 p.m.


Amy Marshall Dance Company is exploring a visual metaphor for the human spirit. They will bring to life some of the most confident technique and fierce execution of ballet and modern choreography.

The Righteous Brothers’ Bill Medley (Homecoming Concert)Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, at 8:30 p.m.


You haven’t lost that lovin’ feeling yet! Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers brings his flawless recipe of rock, rhythm and blues. As inductees in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the brothers performed together for over forty years. Look forward to the classics “You’ve Lost that Lovin’ Feelin,’” “Unchained Melody” and Dirty Dancing’s “I’ve Had the Time of my Life.”

Presidential ConcertThursday, Oct. 6, at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets will be released as available.

A musical tribute will be presented in honor of the 11th president of Ohio Northern University, Dr. Daniel A. DiBiasio and his wife, Chris Burns-DiBiasio. Tickets for the general public will go on sale two weeks prior to the event.


Headliners Children Dance Musical Theatre/Theatre Music

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Colin and Brad: Two Man Group

The Righteous Brothers’ Bill Medley

Amy Marshall Dance Company



Tibetan MonksWednesday, Oct. 12, through Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011

The Freed Center supports the residency of the Tibetan Monks on the campus of ONU. (Please contact Suzanne Morrison at [email protected] for residential activities.)

ONU Wind Orchestra: European Gems for the Wind BandSunday, Oct. 16, 2011 at 4 p.m.


The ONU Wind Orchestra will perform four centuries of wind band music featuring works by German, Austrian, French and Dutch com-posers, including works by Beethoven, Mahler, Bruckner, Massenet, Holst, Purcell and de Meij. The soloist will be ONU vocal instructor Sum-mer Aebker, and the guest conductor will be ONU’s resident tuba and brass expert, Tim Olt.

Eurydice by Sarah RuhlThursday, Oct. 20, through Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, and Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, at 2 p.m.


With irony, wit and compassion, the timeless Greek myth of Eurydice and Orpheus is retold in this contemporary adaptation by Sarah Ruhl. Watch as Eurydice and Orpheus’ love transcends even the boundaries of the underworld, and lis-ten as the mournful songs of Orpheus move the steel heart of Hades. The classic myth will stir new emotions and bring fresh revelations to light in this stunning adaptation.

ImaginOcean Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, at 10 a.m.


Join Tony-award nominee John Tartaglia on a magical undersea adventure from Off-Broadway. Tartaglia’s original black-light puppet show follows three best-friend fish on their remarkable journey. After finding a treasure map, the friends embark on a singing and dancing quest with the audience right alongside them. It’s going to be a big splash hit!

Band-O-Rama: WickedSunday, Oct. 30, 2011, at 4 p.m.


The Star of Northwest Ohio invites you to enjoy the beauty of their musical wickedness as they per-form selections from their premiere show, Wicked. They will surround you with sound as they perform favorites like “Over the Rainbow,” “Defying Grav-ity” and “For Good.” The ONUMB also celebrates the Sounds of the Seasons with favorites like “Sherry,” “Walk Like A Man” and “Oh What A Night.” Be prepared to feel the heat as you move to the beat.

Holiday Spectacular – Freed CenterFreed Center Friday, Nov. 18, and Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, and Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, at 2 p.m.

Tickets go on sale Aug. 1, 2011. Adults $15; Seniors $12;

Non-ONU Students $12; Children $9

Join the winter season festivities with carols, dancing and everyone’s favorite Snowman! Santa Claus is coming to town again, and you won’t want to miss the celebration!

LimaFriday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, and Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, at 2 p.m.

Tickets go on sale Aug 1, 2011. All tickets $5


Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl

Holiday Spectacular

ONU MarchingBand-O-Rama

ONU Wind Orchestra:European Gems for Wind BandONU Wind Orchestra:European Gems for Wind Band

Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl

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ONU Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven 5 and NutcrackerWednesday, Dec. 7, 2011, at 7:30 p.m.


The ONU Symphony will present two all -time favorites, Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and selections from The Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky. It’s a perfect way to celebrate the Holidays.

ONU Jazz EnsembleThursday, Dec. 8, 2011, at 7:30 p.m.


Come join the ONU Jazz Ensemble and warm up your yuletide spirits with some hot big-band jazz.

ONU Wind Orchestra: Gaudete! Rejoice!Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, at 4 p.m.


A Gaudete Sunday program that invites seasonal reflection and holiday joy! It features wind band music composed by, among others, Gustav Holst, Charles Marie Widor, Yasahide Ito, and Alfred Reed. The program includes a new rendition of ’Twas the Night before Christmas narrated by ONU’s own John Armstrong, assistant professor of communication arts.

Joe Iconis (Presser Hall)Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, at 4 p.m.

Free Event

American musical theatre composer Joe Iconis will perform a very special concert with some of ONU’s finest musical theatre performers. His innovative rock musical style has brought forth several shows, including his work on Bloodsong Of Love: The Rock’n Roll Spaghetti Western.

Alex DePue’s World Music DuoThursday, Jan. 26, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.


Individually and as a duo, the sharp talents of violinist Alex DePue and guitarist Joel Sanchez will take your breath away. Coming to ONU with a mixture of original and well-known acoustic, rock and Latin songs, the music of this duo will soothe the soul and incite a love of the instrumental strings.

The Spencers: Theatre of IllusionSunday, Jan. 29, 2012, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.


It’s time for some magic! With never before-seen illusions of danger and wonder, the Spencers bring the Theatre of Illusion to the Freed Cen-ter stage. The husband and wife team have been called “modern day Houdinis” who incorporate both awe-inspiring illusions and a great deal of charisma! Their interactive show will feature drama, comedy and romance alongside each illu-sion. You won’t believe your eyes!



The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion

Joe Iconis

Alex DePue’sWorld Music Duo

ONU Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven 5 and Nutcracker

ONU Wind Orchestra: Gaudete! Rejoice!

ONU Jazz Ensemble


Toledo Symphony Orchestra (Presser Hall)Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, at 4 p.m.

Free Event

In its 68th season, the Toledo Symphony Orchestra brings its music to the Presser Hall stage. Watch as the orchestra paints the stage with its powerful chords.

Rennie Harris Puremovement and the ONU Dance CompanySaturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, at 2 p.m.


Rennie Harris founded Puremovement to show audiences nationwide the true essence of hip-hop. Challenging the boundaries, the Philadelphia ensemble honors the history of dance and the contemporary ideas of movement.

The Magic School Bus – Live! The Climate ChallengeWednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, at 7 p.m.


Join Ms. Frizzle and Liz the Lizard for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure! The famous children’s series comes to the stage with a journey from the Arctic to the equator! Come see how the climate is changing and travel on the most magical school bus around!

Miss Saigon (Concert Presentation)Friday, Feb. 24, and Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012 at 2 p.m.


In combination with the musical theatre program, the symphony will present this musical in full orchestral scoring and limited staging. A beautiful retelling of the opera Madame Butterfly set during the Vietnam War, this international sensation is sure to deliver an evening of great entertainment.

ONU Wind Orchestra: Cities and Far Away PlacesThursday, March 1, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets go on sale Jan. 23, 2012. Adults $15; Seniors $12; Non-ONU Students $12; Children $9

Today’s composers are fascinated by the wind band and write prolifically for the medium. Performing the best of these newer pieces on its February concert has become a tradition for the ONU Wind Orchestra. This year, works inspired by “the city,” in general, and New York and Paris, in particular, will be featured.

MillerThursday, March 15, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets go on sale Jan. 23, 2012. All tickets $20

Self-taught harmonica extraordinaire LD Miller and his two brothers are coming to reclaim the blues. Recently placing second on the hit television show America’s Got Talent, the Miller brothers will light up the stage with their awe-inspiring talent. Previously, Miller has shared the stage with the greats such as Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys and B.B. King



Miller

Magic School Bus – Live!: The Climate Challenge

Rennie HarrisPuremovement

Miss Saigon

ONU Wind Orchestra:Cities and Far Away Places

Toledo Symphony

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ONU Symphonic Band: The FantasticsThursday, March 22, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.


Tonight, the ONU Symphonic Band performs the most popular music of the world’s best-known composers. The concert includes “March To the Scaffold” from Berlioz’s Symphony Fantastic, Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky, Rodeo by Copland, “Triumphal March” from Aida by Verdi, and Egmont Overture by Beethoven.

Student-Directed One ActsThursday, March 29, through Saturday, March 31, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31, and Sunday, April 1, 2012, at 2 p.m.


A tremendously popular event with students, both audience and participants alike, these one-act plays will be directed by theatre students with a special passion for directing. Come and experience American plays from the perspective of young and creative minds.

Thoroughly Modern MillieThursday, April 19, through Saturday, April 21, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 21, and Sunday, April 22, 2012, at 2 p.m.


Based on the 1967 film, Thoroughly Modern Millie follows a young flapper, Millie, on her journey to find a rich husband. Along the way, she overcomes peril, uncovers a crime and discovers that money is not as valuable as true love. With favorites such as “Not for the Life of Me,” “Forget about the Boy” and “Gimme Gimme,” Millie is an adventure you won’t want to miss.

ONU Wind Orchestra: Spring Band Festival Opening ConcertFriday, April 27, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.


The first day of the 2012 ONU Spring Band Festival opens with a full concert presented by the Wind Orchestra. The Spring Band Festival, now in its 37th year, features a prominent composer/conductor of wind band music. The featured soloist for the Friday concert will be Adam McCord, lecturer in music at ONU, performing John Mackey’s Saxophone Concerto.

Spring Band Festival XXXVII Sunday, April 29, 2012, at 4 p.m.


For 36 years, some of the finest high school mu-sicians in the state of Ohio have come to Ohio Northern for the Spring Band Festival. High school musicians and members of the ONU Symphonic Band will again work with an inter-nationally renowned composer/conductor to cre-ate an afternoon of exciting music.

ONU Jazz EnsembleThursday, May 3, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.


Swing into spring with a concert of jazz chestnuts both old and new. Come hear some new versions of your favorite 1940s big band classics and more!

ONU Symphony Orchestra: ImaginationSaturday, May 5, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.


Join conductor Lloyd Butler and winners of the Concerto Competition on an imaginative musical journey of some of the greatest composers. Featured works will include Mozart’s Overture to Die Zauberflöte and Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.



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ONU Symphonic Band:The Fantastics ONU Wind Orchestra:

Spring Band FestivalOpening Concert Spring Band Festival XXXVII

ONUJazz Ensemble

ThoroughlyModern Millie

ONU Symphony Orchestra:Imagination

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Ohio Northern University

Ohio Northern University is a private, comprehensive University, comprising five colleges (Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Pharmacy and Law) that blend nationally ranked arts, sciences and professional programs.

Ohio Northern champions the pursuit of True North for talented students who enter motivated, engage in abundant opportunities, and leave prepared with an education with one of the highest returns on investment in the nation.

ONU’s art and design, music, and theatre programs were once again named among the top 200 programs in the nation for creative students in Creative Colleges: A Guide for Student Actors, Artists, Dancers, Musicians and Writers (2010).


The Freed Center for the Performing Arts is a state-of-the-art facility

that houses the department of communication and theatre arts as

well as two theatres and an art gallery. The Biggs Theatre is a 551-

seat theatre with a stage that has welcomed legends such as Carol

Channing, Petula Clark, Debbie Reynolds, Van Cliburn, Jack Jones,

Arturo Sandoval, “Whose Live Anyway?,” Peter Noone and Lee Ann

Womack. The Stambaugh Studio Theatre is a 136-seat flexible-seating

black box for smaller, more intimate performances.

The Freed Center is proud to offer an outstanding children’s series as

well as many educational opportunities throughout the season. We

have brought many children’s books to our stage, such as Magic Tree

House: The Musical, Strega Nona, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Adventures

of Harold and the Purple Crayon, and Knuffle Bunny.

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will be kind enough to save your seat.

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Donate your ticket(s) back to the Freed Center (up

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listing for guidance. Please, no babies in

arms. If a child is old enough to attend

the theatre, they must have a ticket.




Headliners

Colin and Brad: Two Man GroupSaturday, Sept. 10, 2011

The Righteous Brothers’ Bill MedleySaturday, Oct. 1, 2011

Tibetan MonksWednesday, Oct. 12, through Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011

Joe Iconis (Presser Hall)Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012

Alex DePue’s World Music DuoThursday, Jan. 26, 2012

The Spencers: Theatre of IllusionSunday, Jan. 29, 2012

Toledo Symphony Orchestra (Presser Hall)Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012

MillerThursday, March 15, 2012

Doktor Kaboom!Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011

ImaginOceanSaturday, Oct. 29, 2011

The Magic School Bus – Live!Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012

Dance

Amy Marshall Dance Company and the ONU Dance CompanySaturday, Sept. 24, 2011 and Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011

Rennie Harris Puremovement and the ONU Dance CompanySaturday, Feb. 4, 2012 and Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012

Music Theatre/Theatre

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling BeeThursday, Sept. 15, through Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011

Eurydice by Sarah RuhlThursday, Oct. 20, through Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011

Holiday Spectacular (Freed Center)Friday, Nov. 18, through Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011

Holiday Spectacular (Lima)Friday, Dec. 2, through Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011

Miss Saigon (Concert Presentation) Friday, Feb. 24, through Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012

Student-Directed One ActsThursday, March 29, through Sunday, April 1, 2012

Thoroughly Modern MillieThursday, April 19, through Sunday, April 22, 2012

Music (continued on page 16)

Music

Presidential ConcertThursday, Oct. 6, 2011

ONU Wind Orchestra: European Gems for the Wind Band Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011

ONU Marching Band-O-Rama: WickedSunday, Oct. 30, 2011

ONU Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven 5 and NutrackerWednesday, Dec. 7, 2011

ONU Jazz EnsembleThursday, Dec. 8, 2011

ONU Wind Orchestra: Gaudete! Rejoice!Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011

ONU Wind Orchestra: Cities and Far Away PlacesThursday, March 1, 2012

ONU Symphonic Band: The FantasticsThursday, March 22, 2012

ONU Wind Orchestra: Spring Band Festival Opening ConcertFriday, April 27, 2012

Spring Band FestivalSunday, April 29, 2012

ONU Jazz EnsembleThursday, May 3, 2012

ONU Symphony Orchestra: ImaginationSaturday, May 5, 2012

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Season Subscriptions

Welcome to the 21st season at the Freed Center for the Performing Arts. We are proud to offer you four different types of packages that will save you more than ever before. In each package, you can still choose the shows that you would like to come see, and you are sure to save money with any

choice that you make. We have enjoyed serving our community for the past 20 years and hope to see all of you at the Freed Center this year! If you have any questions or concerns, you may call the Box Office at 419-772-1900. We would be happy assist you.

Category No. 1Colin and Brad: The Two Man Group Saturday, Sept. 10 7:30 p.m. _____

Amy Marshall Dance Company Saturday, Sept. 24 7:30 p.m. _____ Sunday, Sept. 25 2 p.m. _____

The Righteous Brothers’ Bill Medley Saturday, Oct. 1 8:30 p.m. _____

Alex DePue’s World Music Duo Thursday, Jan. 26 7:30 p.m. _____

The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion Sunday, Jan. 29 2 p.m. _____ Sunday, Jan. 29 7:30 p.m. _____

Rennie Harris Puremovement Saturday, Feb. 4 7:30 p.m. _____ Sunday, Feb. 5 2 p.m. _____

Miller Thursday, March 15 7:30 p.m. _____

Category No. 225th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Thursday, Sept. 15 7:30 p.m. _____ Friday, Sept. 16 7:30 p.m. _____ Saturday, Sept. 17 2 p.m. _____ Saturday, Sept. 17 7:30 p.m. ____ Sunday, Sept. 18 2 p.m. _____ Sunday, Sept. 18 7:30 p.m. _____

Presidential Concert Thursday, Oct. 6 7:30 p.m. _____

ONU Wind Orchestra: European Gems Sunday, Oct. 16 4 p.m. _____

Eurydice Thursday, Oct. 20 7:30 p.m. _____ Friday, Oct. 21 7:30 p.m. _____ Saturday, Oct. 22 2 p.m. _____ Saturday, Oct. 22 7:30 p.m. _____ Sunday, Oct. 23 2 p.m. _____

Band-O-Rama Sunday, Oct. 30 4 p.m. _____

Holiday Spectacular (Freed) Friday, Nov. 18 7:30 p.m. _____Saturday, Nov. 19 2 p.m. _____ Saturday, Nov. 19 7:30 p.m. _____ Sunday, Nov. 20 2 p.m. _____

ONU Symphony: Beethoven 5 and Nutcracker Wednesday, Dec. 7 7:30 p.m. _____

ONU Jazz Band Thursday, Dec. 8 7:30 p.m. _____

ONU Wind Orchestra: Gaudete! Rejoice! Sunday, Dec. 11 4 p.m. _____

Miss Saigon Friday, Feb. 24 7:30 p.m. _____ Saturday, Feb. 25 7:30 p.m. _____ Sunday, Feb. 26 2 p.m _____

ONU Wind Orchestra: Cities and Far Away Places Thursday, March 1 7:30 p.m. _____

ONU Symphonic Band Thursday, March 22 7:30 p.m. _____

Student-Directed One Acts Thursday, March 29 7:30 p.m. _____ Friday, March 30 7:30 p.m. _____ Saturday, March 31 2 p.m. _____ Saturday, March 31 7:30 p.m. _____ Sunday, April 1 2p.m. _____

Thoroughly Modern Millie Thursday, April 19 7:30 p.m. _____ Friday, April 20 7:30 p.m. _____ Saturday, April 21 2 p.m. _____ Saturday, Aril 21 7:30 p.m. _____ Sunday, April 22 2 p.m. _____

ONU Wind Orchestra: Spring Band Festival Opening Concert Friday April 27 7:30 p.m. _____

Honors Band Festival XXXVII Sunday, April 29 4 p.m. _____

ONU Jazz Band Thursday, May 3 7:30 p.m. _____

ONU Symphony Orchestra: Imagination Saturday, May 5 7:30 p.m. _____

Category No. 3Doktor Kaboom! Saturday, Sept. 3 9:30 a.m., _____ 1 p.m. _____ and 7 p.m. _____

ImaginOcean Saturday, Oct. 29 10 a.m. _____

Holiday Spectacular (Lima) Friday, Dec. 2 7:30 p.m. _____ Saturday, Dec. 3 2 p.m. _____Saturday, Dec. 3 7:30 p.m. _____ Sunday, Dec. 4 2 p.m. _____

The Magic School Bus – Live! The Climate Challenge Wednesday, Feb. 15 7 p.m. _____


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