2019 BSC Visual and Performing Arts

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As a member of the BSC Arts Alliance, you play a vital role in supporting
BSC Student Visual & Performing Artists by bringing guest artists into their
lives, providing materials used in their education, and opening opportunities
for their futures. In the past two years, your generous funds have supported
play development, classroom visits by master artists, and public lectures by
exhibiting artists as well as scholarship awards. You also have the opportunity
to purchase performance tickets at the student rate – or you can choose the
Season Ticket Add-On to purchase tickets in advance.
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
Optional season ticket add-ons: four tickets for $160 or two tickets for $80.
To join or for more information, go to www.bsc.edu/artsalliance or
call (205) 226-4953 or email artsalliance@bsc.edu.
Theatre Photo Credits: Cameron Carnes and Stewart Edmonds

September 6-25
DOROTHY GILLESPIE
Opening Reception: September 6 | 6-8 p.m.
October 4-30
CHARLES BENEKE - IRON POUR
The exhibition coincides with the Sloss Furnace
Iron Pour, sponsored by the Art Students League
Opening Reception: October 4 | 5-8 p.m.
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November 8-26
RICHARD FEASTER
Opening Reception: November 8 | 6-8 p.m.
January 13-19
BIENNIAL SOUTHEASTERN HIGH SCHOOL ARTISTS COMPETITION
Closing Reception: January 19 | 1-3 p.m.
February 7-26
BSC FACULTY EXHIBITION
Opening Reception: February 7 | 6-8 p.m.
Featuring the works of artists Jim Neel, Jürgen Tarrasch, Pamela Venz, and Susan Vitali.
March 6-25
SUFFRAGE
Opening Reception: March 6 | 6-8 p.m.
April 3-22
2020 BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS EXHIBITION
Opening Reception: April 3 | 6-8 p.m.
The 2020 Bachelor of Fine Arts degree candidates of Birmingham-Southern College display their
current senior work.
May 4-13
JURIED STUDENT EXHIBITION
Sponsored by the Art Students League
Awards Presentation on Honors Day: May 9 | 9 a.m.
All exhibits are in the Durbin Gallery of the
Doris Wainwright Kennedy Art Center & Azar
Studios. Exhibition hours are Monday through
Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:45 p.m.
Opening receptions and artist lectures
are free and open to the public.
Richard Feaster
Semiocto, 2019, Graphite, Mylar,
and enamel on canvas.

theatre
September 26, 27, & 28 at 7:30 p.m. | September 29 at 2:30 p.m.
College Theatre | The Underground
THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED)
Reservations begin September 5
By Adam Long, Daniel Singer, & Jess Winfield
The Bard delivers laughter fit for groundlings, kings, and queens in this comic gallop through all 37 of
his plays and the sonnets.
November 14, 15, & 16 at 7:30 p.m. | November 17 at 2:30 p.m.
College Theatre | Mainstage
FALSETTOS
Opening Night Dinner | November 14 | 6 p.m. | Norton Campus Center | Executive Dining Room
Reservations for Opening Night Dinner and the production begin October 24
Music & Lyrics by William Finn | Book by William Finn and James Lapine
How will a loving, non-traditional family cope with their challenges, personal flaws, and the impending
tragedy of an international health crisis?

January 23, 24, & 25 at 7:30 p.m. | January 26 at 2:30 p.m.
College Theatre | The Underground
SILENT SKY
Reservations begin January 2
By Lauren Gunderson
Silent Sky is the true story of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt, who navigates a world
of bold scientific discovery and harsh limitations. Henrietta Leavitt and her female peers pioneered
change in the way we understand the heavens, Earth and human equality.
March 12, 13, & 14 at 7:30 p.m. | March 15 at 2:30 p.m.
College Theatre | The Underground
35MM: A MUSICAL EXHIBITION
Reservations begin February 20
Music & Lyrics by Ryan Scott Oliver
Based on the photographs of Matthew Murphy
In 35mm, each photo creates a unique song, extraordinary moments frozen in time. Experience an
exciting new concept of musical theatre and storytelling.

April 23, 24, & 25 at 7:30 p.m. | April 26 at 2:30 p.m.
College Theatre | Mainstage
LIZZIE
Reservations begin April 2
Music by Steven Cheslik-deMeyer & Alan Stevens Hewitt
Lyrics by Steven Cheslik-deMeyer & Tim Maner | Book by Tim Maner
Additional music by Tim Maner | Additional lyrics by Alan Stevens Hewitt
Based on an original concept by Steven Cheslik-deMeyer & Tim Maner
Who is Lizzie? It’s that Lizzie Borden, in a rock opera. Accused of brutally killing her father and
stepmother in 1892, Lizzie is acquitted by a jury of her peers. But what really happened?
May 13 & 14 at 7:30 p.m. | College Theatre | The Underground
ONE ACTS
Admission is Free; No reservations required. Seating is limited and on a first-come, firstserved
basis. An uproarious and often unpredictable evening of drama and comedy, as
presented by first-time student directors as a part of the requirements for Tha403,
Directing and Stage Management.
For the enjoyment of our patrons and the comfort of
our cast and crew, we do not allow children six years of
age and younger to attend theatre productions.
Tickets go on sale three weeks prior to opening night
for BSC Arts Alliance members and two weeks prior
to opening night for the general public. The College
Theatre Box Office is open during these weeks
with regular hours of Monday through Friday from
1 p.m. until 4:45 p.m. The Box Office can be reached
at (205) 226-4780.
Ticket prices are as follows: $20 for Falsettos and Lizzie;
$15 for Silent Sky; and $10 for The Complete Works of
Shakespeare (abridged) and 35mm: A Musical Exhibition.
Regardless of which school students attend, student ticket
prices are $10 no matter which production they choose.
www.bsc.edu/theatreproductions
For questions concerning BSC Theatre Department and
Theatre Productions, please call (205) 226-4782 or
email bsctheatre@bsc.edu.

MUSIC

October 20 | 4 p.m.
FACULTY RECITAL: SCHUBERT’S DIE WINTERREISE
Dr. Jeff Kensmoe, baritone, and Dr. Virginia Dismukes, piano,
will present Franz Schubert’s monumental song cycle, which
recounts a young man’s psychological journey as he attempts
to cope with rejection.
October 24 | 7:30 p.m.
FACULTY RECITAL: DR. DAVID PHY, TROMBONE
BSC’s Director of Bands Dr. David Phy and guest rhythm section
will present jazz music composed by Dr. Phy as well as pieces from
great composers throughout jazz history.
October 31 | 9 p.m.
BSC’S ORGAN SPOOKTACULAR!
The annual tradition of BSC organists’ homage to the best
Halloween instrument ever continues. Come in costume, if you
wish, and be ready for a Sing-A-Long!
November 1 | 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The Hugh & Barbara Thomas Master Class Series
AUDITION TECHNIQUES WORKSHOP
Dr. Sherry Ford is professor of communication
studies at the University of Montevallo, where
her teaching and research interests center on
nonverbal communication, conflict management,
and interpersonal communication.
November 7 | 7:30 p.m.
The Hugh & Barbara Thomas Master Class Series
DAVID TRONZO & KIM PERLAK, ACOUSTIC &
ELECTRIC GUITAR
Tronzo and Perlak are renowned faculty members at Berklee
College of Music in Boston and are renowned for their mastery of
both acoustic and electric guitar techniques. They will conduct a
master class with students in addition to the recital during their visit.
November 25 | 6 p.m.
SYMPHONIC & JAZZ BANDS FALL CONCERT
Conducted by Dr. David Phy, the Symphonic Band will perform a
Prism-Style Concert that will focus on smaller chamber pieces.
The Jazz Band will perform selections composed by jazz artists.
December 6 | 7:30 p.m. & December 8 | 4:30 p.m.
THE 83RD ANNUAL SERVICE OF LESSONS & CAROLS
Canterbury United Methodist Church, 350 Overbrook Road,
Mountain Brook
The traditional start of the holiday season at BSC, with the
Concert Choir, Southern Chorale, and Alumni Choir in beautiful
carols and choral works. Childcare available on December 8 by
calling (205) 874-1537 by December 6.

February 9 | 3 p.m.
FACULTY RECITAL: MARGERY MCDUFFIE WHATLEY, PIANO
The Steinway Artist and adjunct professor of piano at BSC will present a recital
of late 19th and early 20th century piano transcriptions by Bach-Grainger,
Donizetti-Liszt, Kreisler-Rachmaninoff, Mozart-Busoni, Bizet-Moszkowski, and
Sousa-Horowitz.
February 16 | 3 p.m.
WINNERS OF THE FRANCES & DORSEY
WHITTINGTON COMPETITION
The student winners of the December competition perform as soloists with a professional orchestral
ensemble, conducted by Lester Seigel.
February 23 | 3 p.m.
FACULTY RECITAL SERIES: LESTER SEIGEL, ORGAN
An all-French program spanning compositions from the Baroque era to the 20th century.
February 29 | 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
BSC OPERA: LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD AND A GAME OF CHANCE
BSC’s Opera Workshop will perform two of Seymour Barab’s most beloved operas for young people.
The company will travel and perform throughout the local community on February 27th and 28th
then on the BSC campus on February 29.
April 14 | 11 a.m.
The Hugh & Barbara Thomas Master Class Series
WORKSHOP WITH PIANIST STEVEN HESLA
April 14 | 7 p.m.
The Hugh & Barbara Thomas Master Class Series
STEVEN HESLA IN PIANO RECITAL
Hesla, professor of piano at the University of Montana, is highly regarded for his ability to
simultaneously inform and entertain audiences with his communicative performances of repertoire
from around the globe and across the centuries. The program features pieces by Scarlatti, Liszt,
Chopin, Debussy, Scriabin, Rachmaninoff, and Gershwin.
April 19 | 4 p.m.
CONCERT CHOIR HOMECOMING PERFORMANCE
The Concert Choir, led by Professor Lester Seigel, returns from its March tour with a varied program.

April 27 | 7:30 p.m.
THE SOUTHERN CHORALE
BSC’s Southern Chorale presents a varied program of choral works.
April 30 | 6 p.m.
BSC SYMPHONIC & JAZZ BANDS SPRING PERFORMANCE
Hill Amphitheatre (Hill Recital Hall in case of inclement weather)
Conducted by Dr. David Phy, the Symphonic Band will perform a Prism-Style concert that will focus
on smaller chamber pieces with the Jazz Band performing selections composed by jazz artists.
May 2 | 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The Hugh & Barbara Thomas Master Class Series
VOICE MASTER CLASS BY KURT-ALEXANDER ZELLER
Dr. Kurt-Alexander Zeller is a licensed Andover Educator and co-author of What Every Singer
Needs to Know About the Body. He is an active performer, recitalist, and director of
the Peach State Opera Touring Company. He will direct a workshop about Body
Mapping and its fundamental application for performers.
May 5 | 7:30 p.m.
OPERA WORKSHOP SCENES PROGRAM
An evening of operatic scenes from Mozart to Menotti.
May 7 | 7:30 p.m.
STRAVINSKY’S MASS
The BSC Concert Choir presents a program highlighted by Igor
Stravinsky’s work for choir and winds. Inspired by Mozart’s great
Masses, this work from the 1940s was composed at the height
of Stravinsky’s mature compositional period.
May 11 | 7:30 p.m.
HILLTOP SINGERS SEASON FINALE
The icing on the cake of the spring term is always the Singers’
closing performance of the year!
THE HUGH & BARBARA THOMAS MASTER CLASS SERIES
This series, named in memory of two revered former faculty members,
is sponsored by Jennifer Waters ’86 and Thomas Waters ’86 and by State Farm Insurance.
• November 1 | Audition Techniques by Dr. Sherry Ford
• November 7 | Guitar Master Class by David Tronzo & Kim Perlak
• April 14 | Piano Master Class & Recital by Steven Hesla
• May 2 | Voice Master Class by Kurt-Alexander Zeller
All music events are performed in the James Blaine Hill Music Building’s Hill Recital Hall
unless otherwise noted. For more information about music events, call (205) 226-4950
or email music@bsc.edu..

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