Chautauqua Series
2011 - 2012
TEACHING AMERICAN
HISTORY GRANT
The Chautauqua series will continue for the academic year of 2011-12. Chautauqua presentations are co-sponsored by the New Mexico Humanities Council, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, the San Juan College's School of Humanities and Encore Program, and the Teaching American History program through Farmington Municipal Schools.
A full Chautauqua schedule will be presented. Dr. Jimmy Miller, Professor Emeritus of History at San Juan College and consultant for the TAH project, has put together an exciting Chautauqua program open to the public. It is hoped that teachers, students, and the general public will eagerly embrace this Chautauqua season, and all the exciting programs it offers!
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From the magic of Houdini to the theatrics of old west medicine shows, San Juan College’s 2011-12 Chautauqua season promises to be as entertaining as it is educational.
The season kicks off Friday, September 23, at 7 p.m., in the Little Theatre with Harry Houdini: Mystery, Myth and Magic.
Bill Martin’s performance gives the audience an up-close look at Harry Houdini, the greatest magician, escape artist and showman of his time. Houdini began as Erich Weiss, a Jewish immigrant kid from Budapest. Known as “The Great Self-Liberator,” his daring and dangerous escapes became metaphors for personal freedom and newfound belief for thousands of immigrants struggling to make their way in America.
A magician, escapologist and retired naval aviator, Martin has performed Houdini’s famous milk can escape on national television.
On Friday, October 28, Allan J. Wheeler portrays William Becknell: Father of the Santa Fe Trail, in the Little Theatre, at 7 p.m.
In a handmade period costume, Wheeler depicts the exciting life of Santa Fe Trail founder William Becknell (1788-1856). Along with a discussion of the day-to-day life and travel conditions, his presentation explores the economic, social and political ramifications of that era, which continue to influence the events in Santa Fe today.
Wheeler is an amateur historian and guide for History Walks of Santa Fe. He is also the author of A Layman’s History of Santa Fe, 10,000 B.C. to 2009 A.D.
On February 10, 2012, Larry Marken will present William Sherley “Old Bill” Williams, in the Little Theatre, at 7 p.m.
The 19th Century Western Mountain Man, William S. “Old Bill” Williams was one of the most colorful, adventuresome and proficiently literate of his time. During his life span of 62 years, he preached, trapped, traded, scouted for military expeditions, guided wagon trains and served as a Native American interpreter. He also wrote an Osage-English dictionary.
Marken is retired and currently volunteers as a docent at El Rancho de Los Golondrinas living history museum in Santa Fe and presents mountain man displays at El Camino Real Heritage Center in San Antonio, New Mexico. He seasonally serves as a National Park Service volunteer in Hawaii.
On March 2, 2012, VanAnn Moore presents Jeanette MacDonald: The Queen of Song and the Movie Operetta in America, in the Little Theatre, at 7 p.m.
The audiences of the Depression years and World War II are forever grateful to the wonderful duo, Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy. Their entertainment helped many to forget the problems of the day and age and to dream about a more innocent and hopeful time. More than just a star of stage and screen, MacDonald spent many hours on tour entertaining servicemen and raising money through concert tours for the Army Emergency Relief Fund. She was an emblem of a time when men were chivalrous, ladies were elegant, costuming and sets were lush and youthful love became a reality.
Moore has successfully brought a dozen historical characters alive for the New Mexico Humanities for over 14 years.
At the Little Theatre on Friday, April 27, 2012, Ann Beyke portrays Margaret Sanger: The Woman Rebel at 7 p.m.
During her colorful and often controversial life, Sanger dedicated herself to promoting contraception as a means for women to gain control of their lives. Sanger was jailed in the early 1900s for opening a clinic that provided information on birth control. She was instrumental in the discovery of “The Pill,” which changed the lives of millions of women worldwide.
Albuquerque actor Ann Beyke has spent the last 25 years performing in local theater, film, television and radio plays, and working extensively as a voice-over artist. She is pleased to have the opportunity to utilize theater to bring to life, Margaret Sanger, one of the most influential women in modern history.
On May 18, 2012, Diana Enright will present Step Right Up! McNeal’s Marvelous Medicine Show is About to Begin, in the Little Theatre, at 7 p.m.
The medicine show era (1800-1940) offered a unique blend of oratory, theater and marketing in a time when doctors were rare, medical practices painfully barbaric and germ theory was little known. With a natural flair for drawing a crowd, Violet McNeal sold an astonishing array of cures utilizing her dynamic voice.
Anthropologist, storyteller, magician, actor and teacher, Diana Enright, is currently researching the voice of women in the medicine show/side show/performance art of magic field in the Communications graduate program at the University of New Mexico. The Chautauqua performances are free and sponsored by the New Mexico Humanities Council; San Juan College School of Humanities and SJC Encore Program; and the Teaching American History Program, administered by the Educator Support Center of Farmington.
For further information, contact Dr. Jimmy Miller at 334-9325.
September 23, 2011 7:00 PM
San Juan College Little Theater
The season kicks off with Harry Houdini: Mystery, Myth and Magic.
Bill Martin’s performance gives the audience an up-close look at Harry Houdini, the greatest magician, escape artist and showman of his time. Houdini began as Erich Weiss, a Jewish immigrant kid from Budapest. Known as “The Great Self-Liberator,” his daring and dangerous escapes became metaphors for personal freedom and newfound belief for thousands of immigrants struggling to make their way in America.
A magician, escapologist and retired naval aviator, Martin has performed Houdini’s famous milk can escape on national television.
October 28, 2011 7:00 PM
San Juan College Little Theater
Allan J. Wheeler portrays William Becknell: Father of the Santa Fe Trail
In a handmade period costume, Wheeler depicts the exciting life of Santa Fe Trail founder William Becknell (1788-1856). Along with a discussion of the day-to-day life and travel conditions, his presentation explores the economic, social and political ramifications of that era, which continue to influence the events in Santa Fe today.
Wheeler is an amateur historian and guide for History Walks of Santa Fe. He is also the author of A Layman’s History of Santa Fe, 10,000 B.C. to 2009 A.D.
November 4, 2011 7:00 PM
San Juan College Information Technology Center (Copper Top building)
Remembered as a masterful politician and a hero to millions of Americans for his New Deal programs, Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR), served as President of the United States from 1933-1945.
Learn more about this era during the Great Depression and the Second World War when Richard Marold brings FDR to life, Friday, November 4, at 7 p.m., in the San Juan College Information Technology Center (Copper Top building), room 7103.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt is remembered as a masterful politician. He was a hero to millions of Americans but feared by many for his authoritarian style.
A Chautauquan for the past 13 years, primarily portraying President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Richard Marold has acted in more than 500 Chautauqua performances. In addition, Marold has written a book of essays and observations on FDR, titled FDR – Pivotal American President.
February 10, 2012 7:00 PM
San Juan College Little Theater
Larry Marken will present William Sherley “Old Bill” Williams
The 19th Century Western Mountain Man, William S. “Old Bill” Williams was one of the most colorful, adventuresome and proficiently literate of his time. During his life span of 62 years, he preached, trapped, traded, scouted for military expeditions, guided wagon trains and served as a Native American interpreter. He also wrote an Osage-English dictionary.
Marken is retired and currently volunteers as a docent at El Rancho de Los Golondrinas living history museum in Santa Fe and presents mountain man displays at El Camino Real Heritage Center in San Antonio, New Mexico. He seasonally serves as a National Park Service volunteer in Hawaii.
March 2, 2012 7:00 PM
San Juan College Little Theater
VanAnn Moore presents Jeanette MacDonald: The Queen of Song and the Movie Operetta in America, in the Little Theatre, at 7 p.m.
The audiences of the Depression years and World War II are forever grateful to the wonderful duo, Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy. Their entertainment helped many to forget the problems of the day and age and to dream about a more innocent and hopeful time. More than just a star of stage and screen, MacDonald spent many hours on tour entertaining servicemen and raising money through concert tours for the Army Emergency Relief Fund. She was an emblem of a time when men were chivalrous, ladies were elegant, costuming and sets were lush and youthful love became a reality.
Moore has successfully brought a dozen historical characters alive for the New Mexico Humanities for over 14 years.
April 27, 2012 7:00 PM
San Juan College Little Theater
Ann Beyke portrays Margaret Sanger: The Woman Rebel
During her colorful and often controversial life, Sanger dedicated herself to promoting contraception as a means for women to gain control of their lives. Sanger was jailed in the early 1900s for opening a clinic that provided information on birth control. She was instrumental in the discovery of “The Pill,” which changed the lives of millions of women worldwide.
Albuquerque actor Ann Beyke has spent the last 25 years performing in local theater, film, television and radio plays, and working extensively as a voice-over artist. She is pleased to have the opportunity to utilize theater to bring to life, Margaret Sanger, one of the most influential women in modern history.
April 27, 2012 7:00 PM
San Juan College Little Theater
Ann Beyke portrays Margaret Sanger: The Woman Rebel
During her colorful and often controversial life, Sanger dedicated herself to promoting contraception as a means for women to gain control of their lives. Sanger was jailed in the early 1900s for opening a clinic that provided information on birth control. She was instrumental in the discovery of “The Pill,” which changed the lives of millions of women worldwide.
Albuquerque actor Ann Beyke has spent the last 25 years performing in local theater, film, television and radio plays, and working extensively as a voice-over artist. She is pleased to have the opportunity to utilize theater to bring to life, Margaret Sanger, one of the most influential women in modern history.
May 18, 2012 7:00 PM
San Juan College Little Theater
Diana Enright will present Step Right Up! McNeal’s Marvelous Medicine Show is About to Begin
The medicine show era (1800-1940) offered a unique blend of oratory, theater and marketing in a time when doctors were rare, medical practices painfully barbaric and germ theory was little known. With a natural flair for drawing a crowd, Violet McNeal sold an astonishing array of cures utilizing her dynamic voice.
Anthropologist, storyteller, magician, actor and teacher, Diana Enright, is currently researching the voice of women in the medicine show/side show/performance art of magic field in the Communications graduate program at the University of New Mexico.
For more information, please call Moreen Drake at (505) 566-3276.
Or send us an email at drakem@sanjuancollege.edu.
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