You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
Opens January 13

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown isn’t just for kids…

For many of us, Peanuts was an integral part of childhood, but anyone who thinks they’ve outgrown the comic strip and thinks that it was “just for kids” will miss an entertaining evening full of familiar characters; perfect for children, certainly, but it’s no less ideal for adults, with its comforting reminder of childhood.

In his review of the Broadway revival of You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, Fergus McGillicuddy describes the show as “nothing less than a delightful, virtuoso display of theatrical skills marshaled by a handful of disciplined, astute and finely calibrated bravura performances, the likes of which have rarely been seen on Broadway since Sondheim and Lloyd-Webber changed the rules and expectations of what a musical should be.” It brings a glow to the stage and enchants, amuses and charms multiple generations; young as well as those young at heart.

The Tony Award-winning revival tells the story of a day in the life of Charlie Brown through a combination of monologues, short scenes and musical numbers. The characters lead us through the dilemmas of first love, fitting in with your friends and discovering what happiness is in this timeless musical treat. Audiences familiar with the original will appreciate the revised version’s new songs, new orchestrations and new vocal and musical arrangements. According to Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc., “This version has an entirely new sound, musically distinct from the original, and the new score captures the rhythmic vitality of the new orchestrations and all the important melodic lines.”

Take a chance and reconnect with the sweetness and innocence of life.

You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown runs Friday, January 13 through Sunday, February 12, 2012. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. There is also a Wednesday performance on February 1 at 7:30 p.m., and a 2 p.m. Saturday matinee on February 11. To purchase tickets, call 952-563-8575 or order online.

Preparing Your Exhibition Proposal
A Workshop

Most visual artists share the common dream of having their work displayed in an exhibition, but getting from the studio to the gallery can be a challenge. BTAC is offering a valuable opportunity for visual artists to learn more about what it takes to successfully prepare an exhibition proposal.

BTAC’s Director of Visual Arts, Rachel Daly Flentje, will lead a workshop called Preparing Your Exhibition Proposal on Monday, February 6, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Using BTAC’s selection process as a guide, Ms. Flentje will walk through the review process, jurying criteria, proposal requirements, and a list of do’s and don’ts that will help visual artists to improve the presentation of their work to art galleries.

This valuable workshop is affordably priced at $24 for BTAC members and $29 for non-members. Registrants can save 10% off their total tuition by enrolling in both of BTAC’s Winter Business of Art career development workshops at the same time. The other workshop in this series is Understanding Grant-making in the Arts with Shannon Forney of the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, Tuesday, March 6, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. To register, call 952-563-8575 or click here.

Lace and Gunpowder:
The Male/Female Art Exhibition
January 13 – February 17, 2012
Curated by John Schuerman

Opening Reception: Friday, January 13, 6 – 8 p.m.
Artist Talk: February 9, 7 p.m. – Inez Greenberg Gallery
Artists: David Aschenbrenner, Tina Blondell, Nicholas Harper, Kim Matthews, John Schuerman, Karen Searle, Lynn Speaker, Ron Taylor

Curator's Statement
by John Schuerman

Human history is riddled with gender inequity. The problem has been dissected and studied in countless ways. In this exhibition we surpass the problem-analysis and simply put into practice what seems to make sense: equal opportunity, equal respect, and a chance to learn from the combined perspectives. It is a vision in action.

The exhibition features four male/female pairs of artists working in four distinct artistic genres. It is meant to stimulate the audience and open them to more meaningful questions about male or female views. Typically we look at art as individual output/endeavor. In this exhibit, each pair has similarity of subject matter, theme, and art form; the pairing of the male and female viewpoints gives rise to the unanswerable question: What are the meaningful differences and similarities of the male/female psyche? This pairing facilitates the viewer to probe more deeply, to try to determine/unveil what can be learned when male and female artists — working in similar veins but with distinct personal artistic visions — are shown side by side. How is the perspective more complete with both male and female views.

Each artist has a story and a claim to make on their own, i.e. without relation to one another. The show in total has a story and claim of its own. The audience has the opportunity to explore both the personal artistic expressions of individual artists and the sociological theme expressed through the design of the show.

Complimentary
BTAC Desk Calendars Available

As a thank you to our friends and supporters, we’re offering complimentary 2012 BTAC desk calendars while supplies last. The calendars are perfect for the office or home and highlight the amazing theater and art you experience at BTAC throughout the year. Simply stop by the Rose Schneider Gift Shop and mention this newsletter to receive your calendar. While you’re here, visit the galleries, purchase tickets for upcoming theater productions, sign up for a class, or tour our studios. One calendar per person, please.