a copy of our season brochure!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2016
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016
LIVE FROM WVL RADIO THEATRE
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2016
AUDITIONS: MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2017
PERFORMANCES: SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2017
NEIL SIMON’S
Barefoot in the Park
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2017
FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017
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OF THE DAILY MAKING A DIFFERENCE
G E O R G E DA I LY C O M M U N I T Y A U D I TO R I U M
2016 – 2017 SEASON
WELCOME
Welcome to the 20th season of performances at the George Daily
Auditorium. It seems like only yesterday when we were planning our first
big season of professional shows at this wonderful facility!
2016 – 2017 SEASON
Year after year we have had outstanding plays, musicals, comedies, and
more appearing on this stage. How fortunate we are in a community this
size to have this caliber of talent for us to enjoy. The youth education
programs, from in-school events, after school camps, and summer camps,
give the young people of the community an outstanding opportunity for
learning and being part of something that is not available in so many
areas. Our sponsors and volunteers have come together to make all these
things available. It takes a lot of people, along with a great staff, to make it
all possible. Professional groups who have appeared here have given our
staff and community many accolades.
This year, our season starts with The Greatest Pirate Story Never Told, an
improvised, interactive musical pirate adventure filled with boatloads of
laughs. The Queen’s Cartoonist is a tour-de-force of the Swing Era’s best
music, much of it from classic cartoons. In December, you can enjoy It’s
A Wonderful Life: Live From WVL Radio Theatre, a beloved story that is a
Christmas tradition to many people. Missoula Children’s Theatre returns
again this year, a popular children’s show that gives local children an
opportunity to try out their acting skills. February brings Neil Simon’s
popular play Barefoot in the Park to our auditorium, one of the longest
running plays in Broadway history. We round out our season with Transit
Authority, a tribute to Chicago, the greatest horn rock band to ever hit the
stage.
As you can see, there is something for everyone. We hope to see you at
the George Daily Auditorium soon – reserve your seats today!
Sue Lynn
Founding Member of the Friends of the Auditorium
2016 – 2017 SCHEDULE
THE GREATEST PIRATE STORY NEVER TOLD
Thursday, October 6, 2016 · 7:00 p.m. · Adults $17, Students $7
THE QUEEN’S CARTOONISTS
Thursday, November 10, 2016 · 7:30 p.m.
Adults $22, Students $10
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE:
LIVE FROM WLV RADIO THEATRE
Wednesday, December 7, 2016 · 7:30 p.m.
Adults $22, Students $10
MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATRE:
THE FROG PRINCE
Auditions: Monday, January 16, 2017 · 4:00 p.m.
Performances: Saturday, January 21, 2017 · 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Adults $10, Students $5
NEIL SIMON’S BAREFOOT IN THE PARK
TRANSIT AUTHORITY
Friday, March 24, 2017 · 7:30 p.m. · Adults $22, Students $10
SEASON TICKETS
Adult $105, Student $45
2016 – 2017 SEASON
Thursday, February 16, 2017 · 7:30 p.m. · Adults $25, Students $10
THE GREATEST PIRATE
STORY NEVER TOLD
2016 – 2017 SEASON
Thursday, October 6, 2016 • 7:00 p.m.
Adults $17, Students $7
“Pirates of the Caribbean” meets “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” with a splash
of “Monty Python” and even some “Mad Libs” tossed into the mix! The
Greatest Pirate Story Never Told is Off Broadway’s improvised, interactive,
musical pirate adventure filled with boatloads of laugh-out-loud moments
for both kids and grown-ups.
Flung into the future by a musical-loving Sea Witch, a crew of misfit
pirates-turned-actors must now perform the greatest pirate epic ever seen
on stage! But when their script is partially destroyed by squid ink, the
crew must turn to the audience to fill in the missing plot. Cast members
improvise their musical adventure, seamlessly weaving the audience
suggestions into scenes, songs, and more! Full of swordplay and wordplay
with a boatload of laughs for pirates age 4 to 104, this swashbuckling
musical was nominated as the “Best Family Show of 2014” by the OffBroadway Alliance Awards.
Sponsored by:
THE QUEEN’S CARTOONISTS
Thursday, November 10, 2016 • 7:30 p.m.
Adults $22, Students $10
Sponsored by:
OskaloosaArt
center
and studios
of Mahaska County
2016 – 2017 SEASON
The Queen’s Cartoonists offer a tour-de-force of the Swing Era’s zaniest
and most creative music, much of which was written or adapted for classic
cartoons. The band’s repertoire includes cartoon music from the 1920’s all
the way to the present day. This show is fast-paced, filled with wild swing
music, virtuosic performances, and hilarious anecdotes about cartoons,
featuring music by John Williams, Danny Elfman, Raymond Scott, and more.
Whether you’re a fan of Looney Tunes, Merry Melodies, The Simpsons, or the
old Disney classics, you’ll find something to swing along to!
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE:
LIVE FROM WVL RADIO THEATRE
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Wednesday, December 7, 2016 • 7:30 p.m.
Adults $22, Students $10
This live broadcast of Frank Capra’s beloved film takes us back to the
Golden Age of Radio, breathing new life into the poignant story of George
Bailey and Bedford Falls. It’s Christmas Eve in 1945, and only a handful
of WVL Radio’s actors have braved the blizzard to perform that evening’s
broadcast of It’s A Wonderful Life to keep the station afloat. A small but
intrepid group of actors manage to create the dozens of characters and
scenes using just their voices and a sound effects table. Don’t miss this
classic American story that reminds us that our belief in family, friendship,
and people is not misplaced, no matter how bad things get.
Sponsored by:
MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATRE
THE FROG PRINCE
Auditions: Monday, January 16, 2017 • 4:00 p.m.
Performances: Saturday, January 21, 2017 • 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Adults $10, Students $5
Calling all kids! 60 kids from the Oskaloosa community will be cast in The
Frog Prince. Children ages 5 – 18 are invited to audition, rehearse, and
perform in this adaptation.
Sponsored by:
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Deep in the royal swamp, a lonely Frog retrieves a golden ball for Princess
Prim in exchange for friendship and comfort, but the spoiled princess doesn’t
want to live up to her part of the bargain. Luckily, the Frog gets some good
advice from Ollie the wise old Aspen tree, as well as the well-read Alligator,
the kindly Swamp Things, and other residents of the swamp. When even
the Queen, the kindly Princess Proper, and the spunky Princess Peppy get
involved, our hero becomes a Prince (formerly known as Frog) and realizes
that friendships are made, not bought.
NEIL SIMON’S
BAREFOOT IN THE PARK
2016 – 2017 SEASON
Thursday, February 16, 2017 • 7:30 p.m.
Adults $25, Students $10
Corie and Paul Bratter are newlyweds living in New York City. Corie is an
impulsive, independent free spirit. Paul is a levelheaded, conservative young
lawyer. As the honeymoon ends and reality sets in, the bliss of marriage turns
to comical discord. Corie’s mother arrives as an unexpected guest, at loose
ends and a bit loopy. Their situation is further complicated by their eccentric,
bohemian neighbor called the “Bluebeard of 48th Street.” In the midst of
all the craziness and quarreling and misunderstanding, the young couple
learns to live together and meet each other halfway. Another triumph by Neil
Simon, Barefoot in the Park is the 10th longest-running play in Broadway
history, full of warmth and hilarity.
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.
Sponsored by:
TRANSIT AUTHORITY
Friday, March 24, 2017 • 7:30 p.m.
Adults $22, Students $10
This program is possible with support from the
Mahaska County Community Foundation.
Sponsored by:
2016 – 2017 SEASON
Transit Authority is the nation’s premier tribute to the greatest horn driven rock
band to ever hit the stage: Chicago. This eight-piece powerhouse band consists
of some of the most talented musicians in the Midwest who strive to recreate
the excitement and sound of Chicago. Taking you through over three decades
of music and countless hits, Transit Authority provides a non-stop show that
will keep you dancing and singing all night long to mega-hits like “Does
Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” “Hard Habit to Break,” “Make Me
Smile,” “25 or 6 to 4,” “Just You ‘n’ Me,” and so many more.
ALL ABOUT GEORGE
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.
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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.
GEORGE DAILY
YOUTH THEATRE
Set your imagination loose with the George Daily Youth Theatre, 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 through afterschool camps and an eight-week summer day camp. Along with its theatre
education program, the Youth Theatre offers individual lessons in voice,
piano, and advanced workshops for students that desire a higher level of
training in theatre. Programming is designed to advance skills in the arts
and grow necessary life skills like collaboration, creativity, critical thinking,
communication, confidence, and personal responsibility.
Beyond the camps, the Youth Theatre works closely with area school
districts to provide access to professional live performing art. Workshops,
residencies, master classes, special performances, and other educational
outreach opportunities are coordinated through the program. Internships
and work-study opportunities are available to help high school and college
students build their resumes and get hands-on experience teaching theatre
and working with professional technical crews during the professional
touring season.
The George Daily Youth Theatre is run by a full-time Education Director and
a dedicated teaching staff of professionals. These teachers range from young
professionals just starting their careers to guest teachers at the top of their
field.
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This year, the Youth Theatre will continue running a satellite program in
Eddyville while planning further expansion. The program will also continue
work with middle school enrichment classes on raising awareness about the
performing arts and engaging in discussions about history, critical thinking,
and using theatre as a communication tool in other fields.
BE A FRIEND
DAILY 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:
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• 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 Levels
Associate: $25 – $99 • Patron: $100 – $499
Benefactor: $500 – $999 • Pacesetter: $1000 – $2499
Leader: $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 tickets@georgedaily.org.
2016 – 2017 TICKET ORDER FORM
show
price
THE GREATEST PIRATE STORY
NEVER TOLD
Adults $17
Thursday, October 6, 2016 · 7:00 p.m.
THE QUEEN’S CARTOONISTS
Thursday, November 10, 2016 · 7:30 p.m.
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE:
LIVE FROM WVL RADIO THEATRE
Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 · 7:30 p.m.
MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATRE:
THE FROG PRINCE
Adults $22
Students $10
Adults $22
Students $10
Adults $10
Students $5
NEIL SIMON’S BAREFOOT IN THE PARK
Adults $25
TRANSIT AUTHORITY
Friday, March 24, 2017 · 7:30 p.m.
SEASON TICKETS
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Students $7
Aud: Monday, Jan. 16, 2017 · 4:00 p.m.
Perf: Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 · 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 16, 2017 · 7:30 p.m.
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tickets
Students $10
Adults $22
Students $10
Adults $105
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AUDITORIUM SEATING
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
•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 20 seasons, 66,513 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
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•There is no row “I” because “I” can get confused with the
number 1
Designed by:
641.660.2660 • OSKALOOSA, IOWA
George Daily
Community Auditorium
1800 N 3rd Street
P.O. Box 681
Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577
Phone: 641-672-0799
Web: www.georgedaily.org