Calendar Events 2007-2008

MUSIC

Martha Marchena
A Musical journey from Classical Vienna through the Iberian
Peninsula to the Tropics
Sept 18, 2007 at 7:00p.m.
Wilkins Theatre
Martha Marchena has been acclaimed as one of the most innovative and powerful pianists of today. She was one of Cuba's most promising pianists before immigrating to the United States in 1979 and became an international star thereafter, performing as a soloist with orchestras and chamber music ensembles all over Europe and North and South America. This concert will feature Beethoven's piano Concerto Nr.3 in C minor for two pianos with pianist Daniel Daroca,
and selections by Manuel de Falla, Villa-Lobos and Ginastera, among others.
Admission free.

Francesc de Paula Soler
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and the 35 th Anniversary of Kean's Spanish Speaking Program
October 13, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
Wilkins Theatre
Maestro Francesc Soler performs classical guitar music from Spain and Latin America,
including Drume Negrita by Eliseo Grenet from Cuba, Seis por derrecho by Antonio Lauro from Venezuela and Batucada by Isaías Savio from Uruguay.
Public: $15; Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Senior: $10; Student, Child: $5

The Ten Tenors
November 4, 2007 at 3 p.m.
Wilkins Theatre
They're classical. They're pop. And they're a lot sexier than The Three Tenors. Australia's most debonair musical export, The Ten Tenors, delivers a dynamic mix of vocal power - ranging from high-tone opera to jazz to modern and classic pop - with a stylized flair that leaves audiences breathless.
Public: $40; Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Senior: $30; Student, Child: $15

Cristina Branco
November 9, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
Wilkins Theatre
If you haven't heard of Cristina Branco, it's likely that you haven't heard of fado , a melancholy, Portuguese singing tradition that's taken Europe by storm. When Branco sings, she makes heartbreak and desperation seem like things to long for. Her emotive reading of fado classics has brought new life to the genre, a ballad form often called the Portuguese blues.
Public: $30; Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Senior: $25; Student, Child: $20

Branford Marsalis
November 16, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
Wilkins Theatre
Saxophonist Branford Marsalis is an uncommon performer. Equally at home in jazz clubs and concert halls, he's played with boppers and hip-hoppers, New Orleans jazz greats and symphony orchestras. The multiple Grammy-winning musician, composer and bandleader is known for his impeccable technique, innovative spirit and broad musical scope. Marsalis performs music from his latest release, Braggtown , along with his quartet--pianist Joey Calderazzo, bassist Eric Revis and drummer Jeff Watts-- renowned for its impassioned, explosive sound and "let-it-all-hang-out musical spontaneity." (Los Angeles Times).
Public: $40; Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Senior: $30; Student, Child: $20

Guillermo Gonzales
March 5, 2008 at 7 p.m.
Kean Hall
The 7th international artists/educators-in-residence music program
will feature a piano recital by one of Spain's foremost pianists.
Admission free.

Ars Vitalis
April 16, 2007 at 8 p.m.
(7:15 p.m. pre-concert panel discussion)
Kean Hall
Join Artistic Director Matthew Halper for an evening of chamber music by today's leading New Jersey area composers.  This critically acclaimed concert series will introduce you to the allure, drama and impact of the living art of contemporary music composition.
Admission free.

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC STUDENT RECITALS

Arts Alive: An Interactive Student Arts Exhibition featuring
Saint-Saens Carnivale of the Animals
April 8, 2008 at 7 p.m.
Kean Hall
The Music, Theatre, Film and Design departments from the School of the Visual and Performing Arts combine their talents to create a multi-dimensional production of the Saint-Saëns classic and more.
Admission free.

The Music Circle
November 12, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
Wilkins Theatre
Admission free.

Concert Choir and Chorale under the direction of Dr. Mark Terenzi
Dr. Mark Terenzi, Conductor
November 18, 2007 at 3 p.m.
Cranford United Methodist Church
201 Lincoln Ave., Cranford, N.J.
The Kean University Concert Choir and Chorale will perform Vivaldi's Gloria , additional seasonal pieces and a cappella works, accompanied by the Kean Chamber Orchestra and with student soloists.
Admission free.

Festival of World Choral Music directed by Dr. Mark Terenzi
March 30, 2008 at 7 p.m.
Cranford United Methodist Church
201 Lincoln Ave., Cranford, N.J.
April 10, 2008 at 2:15 p.m.
Kean Hall 127
The Kean University Concert Choir will perform selections from Ireland, Russia, China, Brazil and Spain, all sung in original languages, as well as spirituals and vocal jazz representing the United States in two on-campus engagements.
Admission free.

Concert Band under the direction of Dr. Thomas Connors
December 6, 2007 at 8 p.m.
Wilkins Theatre
Admission free.

Jazz Ensemble Concert under the direction of Andy Fusco
November 28, 2007 at 8 p.m.
Wilkins Theatre
Admission free.

Percussion Ensemble Concert under the direction of James Musto
December 3, 2007 at 8 p.m.
Wilkins Theatre
Admission free.

DANCE

Luna Negra Dance Theater
September 30, 2007 at 7 p.m.
Wilkins Theatre
Luna Negra Dance Theater is an amazing blend of contrasts, serious and funny, passionate and serene, adventurous and subtle, performing contemporary dance by Latino choreographers. The company's distinctive style blends ballet and modern dance techniques, strongly flavored by Latino and Afro-Caribbean dance forms.
Public: $25; Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Senior: $20; Student, Child: $15

Parsons Dance
October 12, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
Wilkins Theatre
Hailed for witty, intelligent works that bristle with energy and precision, David Parsons is one of the world's most beloved and inspired choreographers. The larger-than-life physicality and exuberance of his world-renowned dance company burst forth through its broad repertoire of buoyant and musically diverse programs.
Public: $25; Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Senior: $20; Student, Child: $15

The Lakota Sioux Indian Dance Theatre
November 18, 2007 at 3 p.m.
Wilkins Theatre
Experience the holistic worldview of the Lakota Sioux through their championship Pow Wow dancers, singers and storytellers. The group celebrates the culture of the Lakota people set against a backdrop of spectacular video imagery and accompanied by traditional and sacred songs.
Public: $25; Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Senior: $20; Student, Child: $15

New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble presents The Nutcracker
December 1, 2007 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
December 2, 2007 at 2 p.m.
Wilkins Theatre
Your holiday spirits will soar when you experience New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble's family classic, The Nutcracker , returning to the Wilkins stage for three performances only.   Artistic Director Nancy Turano gathers a cast of 65 ensemble dancers and a roster of renowned guest artists for this captivating production that virtually sold out at last year.   Come see why the Courier News calls NJDTE New Jersey's "best kept cultural secret."
Public: $30; Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Senior: $25; Student, Child: $20

The Bad Boys of Dance
January 26, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
Wilkins Theatre
Rasta Thomas, superstar and heartthrob of the Kirov Ballet and Twyla Tharp's Movin' Out on Broadway, has assembled a stunning cast of male dancers to perform a show rich in style, technique and the risk-taking joy of dancing.   Tango, samba, ballroom, theater and contemporary dance are fused with imaginative elements to produce an entertaining show of energetic warmth and vitality.
Public: $25; Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Senior: $20; Student, Child: $15

TEATRO Sí presents
VIVA COLOMBIA
with the Colombian Mestizo Dance Company of New York
March 15, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
Wilkins Theatre
A must see event! A celebration of the exhilarating music and dance of the South American country of Colombia. A mix of sizzling new numbers and re-imagined favorites from past hit shows. Winner of 2 ACE awards for best choreography and costuming. Relive the fun or enjoy it for the first time with a cast of 30 fabulous dancers, singers and musicians! Command of the Spanish language is not required to enjoy this hot show!
Public: $30; Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Senior: $25; Student, Child: $15

Kean Dance Theatre
April 11, 2008 at 8 p.m.
April 12, 2008 at 8 p.m.
April 13, 2008 at 3 p.m.
Wilkins Theatre
?Kean Dance Theatre (KDT), founded in 1977, will celebrate its 30th anniversary season in memory of its founder, the late William Chaison. Presently under the artistic direction of Luis Martinez of the Department of Physical Education, Recreation and Health, KDT will perform a work from Chaison’s repertoire as well as other works by Kean University faculty, guest artists, alumni and students. KDT members are dedicated to presenting a broad selection of highly spirited and culturally diverse dances in a professional setting.
Public: $10; Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Senior: $8; Student, Child: $7

The New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble Presents:
THE DANCES OF SPRING
Friday, April 18, 2008 at 8 p.m.
Wilkins Theatre
Public: $25; Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Senior, Student and Child: $20

NEW JERSEY BALLET

Repertoire
November 10, 2007, at   8p.m.
Wilkins Theatre
"Daring." "Powerful." "Excellent dancers." "Never fails to enchant." These critics' comments only scratch the surface of the New Jersey Ballet's entertainment quality. Acknowledged as the state's leading ballet company, New Jersey Ballet returns with a dazzling trio of "must-see" evenings featuring a collection of new pas de deux , Agnes de Mille's masterpiece, Rodeo , and an exciting program of jazz on pointe guaranteed to get your toes a tappin'.
Public: $30; Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Senior $25; Student, Child $20.

Sunday Matinee for Kids and Families (SM)
Cinderella
November 11, 2006, at 2 p.m.
Wilkins Theatre
A favorite fairy tale beautifully told through pantomime and dance, New Jersey Ballet's Matinee for Kids and Families, Cinderella , features colorful scenery and costumes, gorgeous music, splendid dancing and original "storyteller" narration so even the littlest theatergoers can keep up with ease. There's no better way to introduce youngsters to the magic of ballet ... or treat the whole family to a Sunday afternoon they'll long remember.
All seats: $12

THEATRE

Sleeping Beauty
By Charles Perrault
Directed by Ernest Wiggins
October 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 at 8 p.m.
October 24 at 5 p.m.
October 21, 28 at 2 p.m.
Murphy-Dunn Theatre, Vaughn Eames 119
In this modern re-imagining of Charles Perrault's 17th century classic, SLEEPING BEAUTY, a play with music, is seen through the eyes of the guilt-ridden fairy, who cast the sleeping spell in the first place. Rufus Norris, a contemporary playwright, has created an account of this fairy tale that wants us to envision what happens after Beauty awakens and why “happily ever after” may not be exactly what one might assume. Initially produced in London at the Arts Threshold Theatre, and performed at the Young Vic Theatre, this highly entertaining and acclaimed retelling is theater at its essence: joyful, insightful, and highly creative.
Suitable for audiences of all ages.
For ticket pricing call Wilkins Box Office at 908-737-SHOW.

PREMIERE STAGES
presents a World Premiere
Dracula
Starring Lorenzo Lamas
October 27, 31, November 1-3, 2007 at 8 p.m.
October 31 and November 3, 2007 at 2 p.m.
October 28 at 3 p.m.
Wilkins Theatre
By Stephen Dietz
Adapted from the novel by Bram Stoker
NJ Premiere of Adaptation
Directed by John Wooten
What do you see when you close your eyes at night?   Stephen Dietz's critically acclaimed adaptation of Stoker's classic promises to take you on a terrifying and heart-pounding ride through a world where there is simply no escape from the "undead."   Patrons with a valid blood-donor card receive two tickets for the price of one. Venture in on Halloween night and receive a free Renfield trick-or-treat bag.
Public: $25; Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Senior: $20; Student, Child: $15

Othello
By William Shakespeare
Directed by E. Teresa Choate
November 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 at 8 p.m.
November 14 at 5 p.m.
November 11, 18 at 2 p.m.
University Center Little Theatre
In Shakespeare's ground-breaking tragedy, the theatre's first tragic hero of African heritage, Othello the Moor, is destroyed by Iago, Shakespeare's blackest villain, in this graphic tale of race, sex, jealousy, politics, and unrepentant evil.
For ticket pricing call Wilkins Box Office at 908-737-SHOW.

PREMIERE STAGES
presents a World Premiere
Humbug
December 13-15, 20-22, 2007 at 7 p.m.
December 16, 2007 at 3 p.m.
Wilkins Theatre
Based on the story by Charles Dickens
Adaptation by John Wooten
Directed by John Wooten
A Christmas Carol with a contemporary twist, Humbug follows the story of Eleanor Scrooge, a ruthlessly ambitious Wall Street executive who has an aversion to Christmas and an insatiable appetite for power. An upbeat and moving adaptation of Dickens' classic, Humbug is one for the ages and the whole family.
Public: $25; Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Senior: $20; Student, Child: $15

The Pirates of Penzance
By Sir William Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan
Directed by Holly Logue
Musical Direction by Warren Helms
February 22, 23, 28, 29, March 1 at 8 p.m.
February 27 at 5 p.m.
February 24, March 2 at 2 p.m.
Wilkins Theatre
A fresh take on one of Gilbert and Sullivan's most popular comic operas, this updated version of The Pirates of Penzance took New York by storm when it premiered in Central Park in 1980, leading to a subsequent smash-hit Broadway run.

Wacky, irreverent and as entertaining today as it was when it first opened in 1879, The Pirates of Penzance spins an hilarious farce of sentimental pirates, bumbling policemen, dim-witted young lovers, dewy-eyed daughters and an eccentric Major-General, all morally bound to the often-ridiculous dictates of honor and duty.
For ticket pricing call Wilkins Box Office at 908-737-SHOW.

A Toast to Friendship
By Diana Gundacker
March 28 10 a.m.
March 29 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
March 31 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Wilkins Theatre
Gordon and Freddie have been best friends for as long as they can remember. They do everything together, however, they are not considered “popular” by the other kids in school. They constantly get picked on, but they know that they always have each other to rely on. One day, during a big soccer game at school, Gordon scores the winning goal, gaining him instant popularity. He begins to forget about his friendship with Freddie, and even begins to make fun of him like the “popular” kids do. Will Gordon and Freddie be able to be friends again?
For ticket pricing call Wilkins Box Office at 908-737-SHOW.

FAMILY TIME

Peter Pan
The High Flying Broadway Musical
October 6, 2007 at 3 and 7:30 p.m.
Wilkins Theatre
Peter Pan: The High-Flying Musical is a fun-filled adventure complete with lost boys, high-stepping pirates, the delightfully dangerous Captain Hook and the perennial charm of the boy who won't grow up--Peter Pan!   It's a classic tale of youth, joy and freedom, all captured in a lavish new production of this Tony Award-winning musical. It's a magical journey you'll never forget.
For all 4 to 12.
Public: $18; Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Senior: $15; Student, Child: $12

Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia presents
Leo Lionni's Swimmy, Frederick and Inch by Inch
November 29, 2007 at 7 p.m.
Wilkins Theatre
Drawn from Leo Lionni's exquisitely crafted Caldecott Honor books, Swimmy , Inch by Inch and Frederick are brought to life with an assortment of innovative puppetry styles and imaginative lighting techniques as well as an original musical score.   You'll meet a tiny fish who uses ingenuity to fend off danger, a lovable inchworm who shares his facility for measuring absolutely everything and a poetic mouse that makes everyday life an artful experience.
For ages: 3 to 8
Public: $18; Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Senior: $15; Student, Child: $12

The Adventures of Flat Stanley
December 7, 2007 at 7 p.m.
Wilkins Theatre
Due to an unexpected incident involving a bulletin board and gravity, Stanley Lambchop has been flattened like a pancake! So he decides to do what any boy would do in his predicament - he stuffs himself in an envelope and sets off to scour the globe for a solution to his unusual problem as a human letter! In this whirlwind musical travelogue, Stanley meets new friends, learns about different cultures through song and dance and closes in on his goal of being a three-dimensional boy once more.
For ages 5 to 10
Public: $18; Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Senior: $15; Student, Child: $12

Moscow Cats
January 18, 2008 at 7 p.m.
January 19 and 20, 2008 at 1 and 4 p.m.
Wilkins Theatre
35 cats! One dog! Five clowns! Tightrope walking! Death-defying balancing acts! Dancing! Acrobatics! The international Family smash hit from RUSSIA - the only entertainment of its kind in the world- features non-stop action by a group of talented felines performing original and astounding acrobatic feats, integrated into a non-verbal, colorful and fun-filled family show.
For all ages.
Public: $45; Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Senior: $35; Student, Child: $25

Other events appropriate for family audiences.....
Luna Negra Dance theatre
NJDTE's The Nutcracker
Lakota Sioux Indian Dance Theatre
New Jersey Ballet's Cinderella
Humbug
Little Women
Pirates of Penzance
Sleeping Beauty
Concert Artists' informances and concerts with discount ticket prices for the entire family A Toast to Friendship and Kean Dance Theatre

CONCERTS

Performance: German Romanticism
Monday, September 24, 2007, 8 p.m.
Kean Hall
Lesser known, but stunning works by Romantic composers, featuring the Goetz Piano Quintet, songs by Wolf, and the Weber Clarinet Quintet performed by Brennan Sweet, Victoria Stewart, Brett Deubner, Caroline Stinson, Anthony Scelba, Katherine Harris, Allison Brewster Franzetti, and Alexander Fiterstein.
Public: $15; Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Senior: $10; Student, Child: $5

Informance: Double Mint
Sunday, October 7, 2007, 3 p.m.
Kean Hall
Inspired music for two cellos performed by two inspiring cellists: unusual and delightful. Julie Albers, Caroline Stinson and pianist Allison Brewster Franzetti.
Public: $15; Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Senior: $10; Student, Child: $5

Performance: Brass Attack
Monday, November 5, 2007, 8 p.m.
Wilkins Theatre
?Brass Attack features exciting music performed by Kean’s stellar brass facult
and friends, with music for trumpets, horn, trombone and tuba.
Performers: Charles Bumcrot, Lisa Pike, Brian Mahany, Andy Bove,
Allison Brewster Franzetti and James Musto
Public: $15; Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Senior: $10; Student, Child: $5

Performance: Jazz Happening
Monday, November 19, 2007, 8 p.m.
Wilkins Theatre
Andy Fusco and friends bring world-class jazz back to the Wilkins Theatre. Fusco with an all-star jazz rhythm section including pianist Mark Soskin, drummer Tony Reedus, and guitarist is Dave Stryker.
Public: $15; Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Senior: $10; Student, Child: $5

Informance: New Works and Recent Discoveries
Sunday, December 2, 2007, 3 p.m.
Kean Hall
Music for clarinet and piano performed by virtuosi Alexander Fiterstein and Allison Brewster Franzetti, including works by Matthew Halper and Mieczyslaw Weinberg–a Russian Jew whom Shostakovich considered one of the great composers of the 20th century.
Public: $15; Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Senior: $10; Student, Child: $5

Informance: The Singing Trumpet
Sunday, February 24, 2008, 3 p.m.
Kean Hall
All highs and no lows: a musical exploration of the expressive connection between the soprano voice and lyrical trumpet, performed by Charles Bumcrot, Katherine Harris, and Allison Brewster Franzetti, with a bonus appearance of percussionist James Musto.
Public: $15; Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Senior: $10; Student, Child: $5

Performance: Musical Roots
Wednesday, March 19, 2008, 8 p.m.
Kean Hall
Popular and folk music traditions explored by classical composers-including the Trio by Ingolf Dahl and songs by Sor, Brahms, and others, performed by Sharon Roffman, Alexander Fiterstein, Julie Albers, Christopher Kenniff, and Katherine Harris.
Public: $15; Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Senior: $10; Student, Child: $5

Informance: The Art of the Baritone
Sunday, March 30, 2008, 3 p.m.
Kean Hall
Great examples of music for the baritone voice performed by the Metropolitan Opera's Richard Hobson with Allison Brewster Franzetti.
Selections from the Baroque period through the 21st century, a potpourri of opera, oratorio, art songs, and folk songs.
Public: $20; Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Senior: $15; Student, Child: $10

Springtime Showcase: The Waltz
Monday, April 28, 2008, 8 p.m.
Kean Hall
Charming and wistful chamber music arrangements of Brahms' Liebeslieder Waltzes rescored for strings by Anthony Scelba, Strauss' Emperor Waltzes, and more, performed by Brennan Sweet, Victoria Stewart, Brett Deubner, Caroline Stinson, Anthony Scelba, Allison Brewster Franzetti, Lisa Hansen, and guest clarinetist Pascal Archer.
Public: $15; Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Senior: $10; Student, Child: $5

ON-School Time Matinees

Designed for school groups, these matinees introduce children to music, dance and theatre featuring top-quality artists in affordably priced programs that augment and reinforce curriculum.   All shows are approximately one hour in length unless otherwise noted.

The Lakota Sioux Indian Dance Theatre
November 19, 2007 at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Wilkins Theatre
Grades 2--6

Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia presents
Leo Lionni's Swimmy, Frederick and Inch by Inch
November 26, 28-30, 2007 at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Wilkins Theatre
Grades Pre-K--3

New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble presents
The Nutcracker
December 3 and 4, 2007 at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Wilkins Theatre
New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble returns to Wilkins Theatre with its must-see holiday classic The Nutcracker . This exciting, vibrant and colorful production is based on the tale by E.T.A. Hoffmann and is performed by young dancers for a young audience. In-school master classes and arts and education residencies are available to complement the students' in-theatre experience. Contact NJDTE at 908-232-0114.
Grades Pre-K--8

Othello
by William Shakespeare
Directed by E. Teresa Choate
November 16, 2007 at 10 a.m.
University Center Little Theatre
Grades 9--12

The Adventures of Flat Stanley
December 7, 2007 at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Wilkins Theatre
Grades: Pre-K--5

PREMIERE STAGES presents a World Premiere
Humbug
December 13-15, 20-22, 2007 at 7 p.m.
December 16, 2007 at 3 p.m.
Wilkins Theatre
Based on the story by Charles Dickens
Adaptation by John Wooten
Directed by John Wooten
A Christmas Carol with a contemporary twist, Humbug follows the story of Eleanor Scrooge, a ruthlessly ambitious Wall Street executive who has an aversion to Christmas and an insatiable appetite for power. An upbeat and moving adaptation of Dickens' classic, Humbug is one for the ages and the whole family.
Grades 7--12

Moscow Cats Theatre
January 18, 22 and 23, 2008 at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Wilkins Theatre
Grades Pre-K--6

Kean Dance Theatre
February 1, 2008 at 11 a.m.
Wilkins Theatre
Grades 7--12

For further information and to make reservations, call Kean Stage at 908-737 4350 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

LECTURES
HOLOCAUST RESOURCE CENTER

Nesse Godin Student Lecture
November 27, 2007   10 a.m. till 11:30 a.m.
Wilkins Theatre
Returning to Kean University following an outstanding presentation two years ago to a capacity audience, Nesse will share her experiences as a young girl during the Holocaust. She is a survivor of the Shaulai Lithuania Ghetto, the Stutthof Concentration Camp, four labor camps and a death march. She has dedicated her adult life to teaching and sharing memories of the Holocaust. Nesse has the ability to translate the Holocaust into a personal glimpse of this enormous and horrifying drama.

She has appeared before a variety of audiences including the Naval Academy, the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, numerous schools, churches, synagogues and civic groups. She has appeared on the History Channel and been interviewed by Bill Moyers on PBS. Nesse is presently a member of the Speakers' Bureau of the US Holocaust Memorial Museum and travels around the world on behalf of the museum.

The lecture is open to the 73 member districts of Diversity Council, a consortium of Kean University, the Holocaust Resource Center and 67 public and private New Jersey school districts.
Admission free.

Debórah Dwork Lecture
November 26, 2007 at 7:50 p.m.
Wilkins Theatre
Debórah Dwork is the Rose Professor of Holocaust History and Director of the Strassler Family Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Clark University. As the founding director of the center, she has given shape to a new forum for Holocaust and genocide education and scholarship and is dedicated to teaching, research and public service. Her books include Children With A Star , which was the subject of a documentary by the CBC. Auschwitz , co-authored with Robert Jan van Pelt, received the National Jewish Book Award in 1996, the Spiro Kostoff Award in 1997 and was voted Best Book by German Book Critics in November of 1998. It was the basis for the Emmy-nominated BBC documentary Auschwitz: The Blueprints of Genocide . Her most recent book, Holocaust , also co-authored with van Pelt, headed the Publisher's Weekly list of Non-Fiction Best Books in 2002 and has been translated into a number of languages. She and van Pelt are now completing a history of refugee Jews entitled Flight From The Reich. Dwork has been, inter alia, a Guggenheim Fellow, a Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and a Fellow for the American Council of Learned Societies. She serves on many advisory boards and works with numerous non-profit organizations and foundations concerned with Holocaust education.
Admission free.

JEWISH STUDIES
In recognition of the Jewish Studies Program's 10 th Year

Bystanders to Crisis in a Post-Holocaust World
Sudan: The Cost of Silence
An exhibition and commentary by photojournalist Ryan Spencer Reed
Gallery Exhibition - March 26-May 18, 2008
CAS Gallery
and
Exhibition Opening Reception - April 2, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
CAS Gallery
Lecture - April 2, 2008 at 8:00 p.m.
CAS 106
Documentary photojournalist Ryan Spencer Reed's unforgettable images of social displacement and assault in Darfur, southern Sudan, Chad and Kenya will be put on display from March 26 to May 18. Reed will explore the fraught role of the media in defining and documenting social crisis in the age of genocide at the April 2 opening reception and lecture.
Lecture - Public: $15 at the door; Alumni, Students, Faculty and Staff: Free
Exhibition and exhibition opening reception - Admission free.

Reflections on Injustices, Moral Apathy and Rallied Conscience
An address by former Governor of New Jersey, Thomas H. Kean
April 7, 2008 at 8 p.m.
Downs Hall
In this important address, former New Jersey Governor Thomas H. Kean will explore the social implications of Holocaust education against the backdrop of his father's memorable U.S. Congress speech about the Holocaust in 1943 and his own current service to the nation at the helm of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks upon the United States. This investigation into the 9/11 attacks is widely considered the most important independent government commission since the Warren Commission.
Public: $15 at the door; Alumni, Students, Faculty and Staff: Free

Estelle Ritchie: Devotion in Motion
September 30, 2007 at 3 p.m.
Kean Hall
Readings of distinguished Kean University professor, the late Estelle Ritchie.
A scholarship for Kean University students has been created in Ritchie's name.
Admission free.

STAND-UP COMEDY

Renee DeLorenzo, Jeff Norris and Andy Vatolas
September 27, 2007 at 8 p.m.
University Center Little Theatre
Three top-name comics pack a triple-punch of laughter. Jeff Norris, Renee DeLorenzo and Andy Vatolas have appeared at exclusive comedy clubs across the country, including Caroline’s and Dangerfield’s in New York and the Tropicana in Las Vegas.
Public: $15; Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Senior: $10; Student, Child: $5

Joey Gay, Kyle Grooms and Jeff Norris
September 28, 2007 at 8 p.m.
University Center Little Theatre
New York and New Jersey produce some of the funniest folks you’ll find, including comedians Joey Gay, Kyle Grooms and Jeff Norris. These metro-area men have performed at comic venues including the Laugh Factory in New York and the Borgata in Atlantic City.
Public: $15; Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Senior: $10; Student, Child: $5

Melissa Rauch
January 24, 2008 at 8 p.m.
University Center Little Theatre
Melissa Rauch's hybrid career as an actress, writer and stand-up comic has spanned from her work as a regular panelist on VH1's hit pop-culture show Best Week Ever to her award winning portrayal of the President's Daughter in her one-woman show The Miss Education of Jenna Bush. Named Best College Comedian on MTV's TRL by Jamie Foxx and Carson Daly, Melissa can be seen most recently in the film Delirious starring Steve Buscemi and Minnie Driver.
Public: $15; Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Senior: $10; Student, Child: $5

Bill Bowers
It Goes Without Saying
February 6, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
University Center Little Theatre
Acclaimed actor and mime Bill Bowers shares funny, heart-breaking, and unbelievable true stories from both his career and his lifelong exploration of the role silence plays in all our lives. Compared to the work of Claudia Shear, Lisa Kron and David Sedaris, It Goes Without Saying is an auto-biographical tour-de-force.
Public: $15; Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Senior: $10; Student, Child: $5