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14 THEATER · MUSIC · DANCE · YOUNG AUDIENCES & FAMILIES

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2019-2020 ARTIST ROSTERWWW.BAYLINARTISTS.COM

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

THEATER

MUSIC

DANCE

YOUNG AUDIENCES & FAMILIES

OUR STAFF

MARC BAYLINPresident mbaylin@baylinartists.com

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ACTORS FROM THE LONDON STAGETwelfth Night & The Tempest: Shakespeare

Five British actors – one amazing week. The AFTLS intensive is a cross-disciplinary residency using Shakespeare’s texts to explore a myriad of subjects. Performances of a great play (Twelfth Night : Fall 2019) (The Tempest : Spring 2020) cap a week spent with students and faculty. Recent residencies include: UT-Austin, Stanford, Wellesley, Dartmouth, and the US Naval Academy.

AQUILA THEATRE The Odyssey: Homer 1984: Orwell

With a cast drawn from the finest British and American stages, the Aquila Theatre is the busiest touring theater company in America. The 19-20 season brings two bold productions to the stage: George Orwell’s prescient classic 1984 and, for the first time in twenty years, The Odyssey. “A truly innovative and potent theatrical event.” – The Bermuda Royal Gazette.

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BROADWAY’S NEXT H!T MUSICAL

It’s completely improvised and incredibly funny. Every song is fresh, every scene is new, every night is different.

The New York Times calls Broadway’s Next H!T Musical “Hilarious!” and The Des Moines Register says

“get yourself a ticket or you’ll regret it.” The next great musical could be written in your town! And for

December, it’s The Next H!t Holiday Musical. There’s nothing like a Frozen Elf that says happy holidays.

THE CASHORE MARIONETTESLife in Motion

This award-winning performance of moving vignettes features the Cashore’s internationally celebrated

marionettes – each a singular marvel of engineering and movement. “…simple but brilliant…” – Calgary Herald.

CIRQUE MECHANICS42FT – A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels

Cirque Mechanics finds its roots in the mechanical and its heart in the stories of American industrial ingenuity. The shows, embedded in realism, display a raw quality

rarely found in modern circus. The troupe’s signature style is wrapped in acrobatics, mechanical marvels, and a bit of clowning around. 42FT follows the great successes

of Birdhouse Factory, Boomtown, and Pedal Punk.

JULIAN SANDS A Celebration of Harold Pinter

Directed by John Malkovich, this is an evening of Homeric theater with an extraordinary actor and moving poetry. Devoid of pretension or glittery trappings, the play gets to the soul of the man – a poet, playwright, husband, political activist, Nobel winner, mortal. The play has been performed world-wide and was nominated for a Drama Desk Award.

L.A. THEATRE WORKSSEVEN: various playwrights

Broadcast world-wide on NPR, Sirius XM, the BBC, CBC, and Voice of America, LATW performs a hugely successful season of live radio theater in Los Angeles. Each season, LATW tours nationally with a first-rate cast and live sound effects. SEVEN is the critically acclaimed, global documentary play about women’s rights. Touring in association with the NGO Vital Voices. “L.A. Theatre Works is a national theatrical treasure…” – The Philadelphia Inquirer.

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DANÚ

Hailing from Ireland’s County Waterford, and winners of major awards from the BBC and Irish Music Magazine, Danú seamlessly blends Ancient Irish music with stunning new repertoire. Celebrating their 25th anniversary season, the septet returns in March 2020 for their annual St. Patrick’s tour. Hugely popular around the world, The Denver Post called their performance “heavenly.” Schanachie.

DANÚAn Emerald Isle Christmas

This acclaimed Irish ensemble celebrates Christmas and the New Year in an all new concert for the holidays. Music, song, and dance are a vital part of joyous community celebrations across Ireland during the holiday season. An Emerald Isle Christmas offers a taste of these extraordinary and centuries old events.

DREAMERS’ CIRCUS

This incredible Nordic world trio is led by Rune Sørensen of the Danish String Quartet. The ensemble returns to the US in the spring of 2020 after a debut tour with stops in Boston, Washington, Seattle, and others. Dreamers’ Circus brings music of Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, and the farthest shores of the Faroe Islands. GO Danish Folk Music.

REDUCED SHAKESPEARE CO.The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged) The Complete History of Comedy (abridged) Hamlet’s Big Adventure

The antics of this internationally heralded company are well documented. RSC productions have won multiple awards, are regularly seen on film and television, and have had lengthy runs at the Kennedy Center, in New York, and on London’s West End. “There’s no denying their ingenuity when it comes to grabbing comedy out of thin air.” – The Boston Globe.

THEATRE REThe Nature of Forgetting

At the intersection of art and science, The Nature of Forgetting bursts with creativity, joy, and heartache. Based in London, Theatre Re creates tangible and poignant work. Their productions examine the fragility of life – embracing mime, theater and live music. The Nature of Forgetting premiered in 2017 at the London International Mime Festival, ran at the Edinburgh Fringe, and has since thrilled audiences world-wide.

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ETHEL

On the leading edge of the contemporary music scene, this fearless quartet has performed world-wide and collaborated with the most important artists of our time. The featured solo program in 19-20, Grace, includes the quartet’s inspired performance of Ennio Morricone’s suite from The Mission. Cantaloupe Music, Innova.

ETHELDocumerica

A meditation on America’s relationship to our land, our resources, and ourselves, Documerica is a multimedia concert that melds multiple screen video projections with original music by some of today’s top composers. San Francisco Classical Voice called Documerica “…fascinating and provocative….”

ETHEL & ROBERT MIRABALThe River

ETHEL and GRAMMY® winning, Native American artist Robert Mirabal present a program inspired by water: in nature, as the embodiment of spirit, and its essential role in life. Using strings, handmade Native American flutes (Tdoop - Pootse) and drums (Mooloo), ETHEL and Robert Mirabal unite to create a cross-cultural, moving concert.

GOITSE

This popular and multi-award-winning quintet was forged in the white-hot creative crucible of Limerick’s Irish World Academy. Goitse has released five critically

acclaimed recordings and maintains a year-round touring schedule that includes performances throughout Ireland, the UK, Germany, France, and the United States.

“Music that’s brimming with energy and creative zeal.” – Irish Music Magazine.

HOT CLUB OF SAN FRANCISCO

The HCSF captures the virtuosity of Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grappelli, and the original Hot Club de France. No ensemble matches the fire and spirit of that period

in world jazz better than the Hot Club of San Francisco. Solo concerts include Cool Yule for the holidays, John, Paul, George, & Django and Meet Me in Paris.

Club Records, Lost Wax Records, Reference Records, Azica Records.

HOT CLUB OF SAN FRANCISCOCinema Vivant

Continuing an early 20th century European Gypsy tradition, Cinema Vivant is a captivating concert of silent B&W films scored with live gypsy swing. The program includes

short films by early pioneers in animation Charles Bowers and Ladislaw Starewicz. “… a vibrant evening…” – Sarasota Herald-Tribune.

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NOBUNTU

The popular female a cappella ensemble from Zimbabwe has drawn international acclaim for its inventive performances – ranging from traditional Zimbabwean songs to Afro-jazz to spirituals. The ensemble’s concerts are performed with pure voices, augmented by hand percussion such as the Mbira (thumb piano) and organic, authentic dance movements. 10 th District Music.

SLAVIC SOUL PARTY!

Fiery Balkan brass, irresistible beats, Roma (Gypsy) accordion wizardry, and virtuoso jazz chops make Slavic Soul Party! the brass band for Balkan-Soul-Gypsy-Funk. The ensemble has performed everywhere from Turkish palaces to Russian baths, the Kennedy Center to Carnegie Hall to the Chicago Jazz Festival, and from Amsterdam to Zimbabwe. A highlight of the 19-20 season are performances of the Ellington/Strayhorn Far East Suite. “…chock full of fun.” – Downbeat. Ropeadope, Barbes Records.

STEEL BETTY

Distinctively Austin, Steel Betty lives at the crossroads of what makes Austin, Texas the engine driving traditional music in America. Flavors of bluegrass, folk, blues, Tex-Mex, Old-Time music, and classic country, are a reflection of today’s American music scene. This hip, virtuosic trio, embraces Austin’s eclectic culture and brings this lively music out of Texas for the rest of the country to experience.

JULIE FOWLIS

Gaelic singer Julie Fowlis, BBC Award winner and Scottish cultural ambassador, returns to America in the fall of 2019 with her ensemble of virtuosic players. Featured on the soundtrack of the Disney PIXAR film Brave, BBC Radio calls a Julie Fowlis performance “…beautiful messages from another world.”Shoeshine Records, Machair Records, Macmeanmna Records.

MATT HAIMOVITZ Bach Suites/A Moveable FeastBach Listening Room

Daring and original, cellist Matt Haimovitz offers two moving solo programs in 19-20 focused on the cello suites of Bach along with new music by Vijay Iyer, Philip Glass, and others. A winner of the Avery Fisher Award and with acclaimed appearances on every major international concert stage, Matt Haimovitz is redefining the classical music experience. Oxingale, Deutsche Grammophon, SONY.

MATT HAIMOVITZ & SIMONE DINNERSTEINBeethoven/Glass

Duets are at the center of this extraordinary program but expect solo performances by each of these mesmerizing players. Repertoire from these two classical music giants are performed side by side.

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FLAMENCO VIVO/CARLOTA SANTANA Reflejos Flamencos

Reflejos Flamencos (Flamenco Reflections), the newest production from Flamenco Vivo, celebrates the fundamental emotions that connect us all while honoring

the individual human spirit inherent in Flamenco. Broadway World called a recent performance a “…wondrous spectacle….”

TURTLE ISLAND QUARTET

Two time GRAMMY® winners, Turtle Island has been a singular force in the creation of bold, new trends in the blending worlds of jazz and chamber music. Three featured solo concerts are planned for the 19-20 season including: Bird’s Eye View (Charlie Parker), A Love Supreme (John Coltrane), and Winter’s Eve, a world holiday/solstice program. Windham Hill, Chandos, Koch, BMG, Telarc, Azica Records.

TURTLE ISLAND QUARTET WITH GUEST PIANIST -CYRUS CHESTNUTCarry Me Home

This collaboration is infused with the universal spice of gospel and sacred music , ranging from Appalachian Mountain music to the spiritually defined landscape of Bach. A moving night of Ellington, Bill Monroe, Bill Withers, Coltrane, and more.

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THE CASHORE MARIONETTESSimple Gifts

This ingenious program of family-friendly vignettes celebrates creativity and imagination with humor and pathos.

GARRY KRINSKYToying with Science

Exploring gravity, leverage, simple machines, and balance, Garry Krinsky dazzles and educates audiences with juggling, illusions, and a terrific sense of humor. Toying with Science was commissioned by the Boston Museum of Science and has since been seen across America.

MAD RIVER THEATER WORKSJohn Henry Wings of Courage Walk On: The Story of Rosa Parks

Creating plays in rural America, Mad River builds works based on folktales and important moments in American history. The company has performed at the Kennedy Center, Annenberg Center, Kravis Center and other prestigious venues. Exceptional study guides and residencies are available.

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PHOTO CREDITS

Actors from the London Stage – Peter Ringenberg; Broadway’s Next H!T Musical – Bryan Hotaling Photography; Cyrus Chestnut – Johnathon Abbot; The Cashore Marionettes (in order of appearance) – Stuart Dahne Photography and Carl Deutsch Photography; Cirque Mechanics – Maike Shultz; Danú – John D. Kelly; Dreamers’ Circus – Kristoffer Juel Poulsen; ETHEL – Matthew Murphy; Flamenco Vivo/Carlota Santana – Angelica Escoto; Garry Krinsky – Jeffrey R. Johnson; Goitse – Collin Gillen; Hot Club of San Fransciso – Lenny Gonzalez; Julian Sands – Baldur Bragason; Julie Fowlis – Craig Mackay; Mad River Theater Works – Andy Bustin; Matt Haimovitz – Brent Calis; Nobuntu – Werner Puntigam/EAR X EYE; Reduced Shakespeare Co. – Daniel Coston; Robert Mirabal – Curry Images; Simone Dinnerstein – Lisa Marie Mazzucco; Slavic Soul Party! – Jason Schaltz; Steel Betty – Letitia Smith; Theatre Re – Danilo Moroni; Turtle Island Quartet – Jati Lindsay.

OFFICE PALS

Emma Rose, Eli, Olivia, Emily, Diego, Abbi, Lily and Luna.

MANAGEMENT CREDITS

Cyrus Chestnut appears courtesy of AMI.Simone Dinnerstein appears courtesy of Ekonomisk Management and Blu Ocean Arts.

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