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Schedule of Events (2011-12 Season)
All Encore Performances appear in the Mary Linn Auditorium at the Ron Houston Center for the Performing Arts. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets for the 2011-12 season will go on sale during the following dates:
- Season Tickets go on sale on Thursday, August 18, 2011 and discount tickets go on sale Monday, August 29, 2011.
- All tickets, including season tickets, may be purchased in person at the Student Services Desk, online or at the Box Office prior to each show.
- The Student Services Desk is located on the 1st Floor of the Administration Building and is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. You may also call by phone at 660.562.1212.
- Individual tickets available online at www.nwmissouri.edu/campusactivities/encore.
Second City
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Ron Houston Center
Tickets on Sale
Patron Donors: Thursday, Aug. 22
General Public: Monday, Aug. 29
America's famed comedy troupe, The Second City, is coming to town in its one of a kind "Laugh Out Loud Tour." From the company that launched the careers of Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray and more, comes the next generation of the comedy world's best and brightest in an evening of hilarious sketch comedy and Second City's trademark improvisation.
Il Voce
Date: Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Ron Houston Center
Tickets on Sale
Patron Donors: Tuesday, Sept. 6
General Public: Monday, Sept. 12
IL Voce puts a fresh face on the global phenomenon of the genre labeled "Classical Crossover" or "Popera". Their amazing sound is created by the combination of these four magical voices and complimented by their beautiful & distinctive look. This is what truly sets IL Voce apart. IL Voce is comprised of soprano Tiffany Desrosiers, tenor Marc Devigne, coloratura soprano Melody Mercredi and baritone DJ Calhoun. Bringing passion and virtuosity to their unique interpretations of romantic, classical, pop & opera favorites, simply put, IL Voce is "The Voices".
Late Night Catechism 3
Date: Monday, Nov. 14, 2011
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Ron Houston Center
Tickets on Sale
Patron Donors: Monday,Oct. 10
General Public: Monday, Oct. 17
After teaching countless students about the saints, venial sins, limbo and more, Sister is now offering up hilarious lessons on the Sacraments of Marriage and the Last Rites, including her own wacky version of the Newlywed Game. Classroom participation is a must, so bring along your sweetie and your sense of humor for a session with the country's feistiest couples counselor! 'Til Death Do Us Part is the latest class to be unveiled in this sinfully funny series.
Fireworks
Date: Thursday, March 29, 2012
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Ron Houston Center
Tickets on Sale
Patron Donors: Monday, Feb. 20
General Public: Monday, Feb. 27
Hailed as "the hottest classical band in New York," Fireworks draws on classical, rock, jazz, and world music traditions to create innovative, eclectic programs which combine masterpieces from an extraordinary range of styles into unified musical experiences.
The Flying Karamazou Brothers
Date: Thursday, April 12, 2012
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Ron Houston Center
Tickets on Sale
Patron Donors: Monday, March 5
General Public: Monday, March 12
If you see one group of multi-faceted new-vaudevillians at the apex of their ambidextrous and alliterative ability, see THE FLYING KARAMAZOV BROTHERS also.
They are not your father's wild-haired, juggling, flame-throwing, kilt-and-tutu-wearing performers. Each night, the audience is invited to bring objects to the theater for the FKBs to keep airborne in a challenge that ends either with a pie in the face or a standing ovation. As director / founder/ performer Paul Magid says, "Juggling is dropping." Julia Roberts had to go all the way to India to learn the same thing; you need only see THE FLYING KARAMAZOV BROTHERS.
The show suits all audiences: adults, students, students who watch "Glee", tourists, theatergoers, theatre-avoiders, pseudo-intellectuals, Abe Vigoda, the friendless, geeks, hedge fund managers, hedge fund managers who are now Duane Reade assistant managers, kids (but only gifted ones with a solid background in the classics), disgraced religious leaders, Kardashians and politicians.
Pardoned? Incarcerated? They don't discriminate.
