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Any adult under the age of 35 who has not been a season subscriber to Cardinal Stage can register for a complimentary five-ticket subscription to Cardinal's Mainstage productions. The Nest Generation Initiative is sponsored by current Cardinal subscribers who want to share great theatre with a new generation of theatre lovers. | Photo by Blueline

Great Theatre — Free — with a Cardinal Stage Nest Generation Subscription by Julie Warren
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With Cardinal Stage’s Nest Generation Initiative, people under the age of 35 can see great theatre for free. Theatre lovers introduce young adults to the high-quality performances in Cardinal’s Mainstage productions by sponsoring people who have registered for the program. It’s a risk-free way to experience the best shows in town. Click here to see how to register for the Nest Generation.
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Cardinal Stage has developed many resources for kids to expand their experience of seeing live theatre. Lisa Champelli, the Children’s Strategist for the Monroe County Public Library, creates learning opportunities for the Cardinal for Kids shows, including the upcoming production of 'The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley.'

‘Flat Stanley’ Shows the Many Ways Cardinal Stage Engages Kids by Julie Warren
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Cardinal Stage has developed many resources for kids to expand on their experience of seeing live theatre. Partnering with Monroe County Public Library, the IUCU Education Initiative, local schools, and others, Cardinal uses shows like the upcoming The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley to help young audiences learn more about the world around them. Click here to read the full story.
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WonderLab is partnering with IU Arts and Humanities Council to present WonderLab After Dark: The Science of Vonnegut, an event for people age 21+ that explores the reality behind some of the science fiction in Kurt Vonnegut’s works. On May 9, learn from WonderLab’s scientists about artificial intelligence, Ice-9, Tralfamadorians, and more.

Explore the Reality Behind Kurt Vonnegut’s Fiction at WonderLab After Dark: The Science of Vonnegut by Sam Zlotnick
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On May 9 at WonderLab, the inaugural event for the IU Arts & Humanities Council’s Granfalloon festival will be WonderLab After Dark: The Science of Vonnegut. Hoosier writer Kurt Vonnegut was “one of the most prolific science fiction writers of the 20th Century,” says Sarah Wells, WonderLab’s education specialist, so this event explores the science that the fiction is based in. Click here to read about the Vonnegut-inspired activities at this WonderLab event.
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The top priority for Artistic Director Kate Galvin in choosing shows for Cardinal Stage’s season lineup is the strength of the story. “Even if there are things about the content or style that are appealing,” she says, “if the script is weak it’s not a worthwhile trade-off.” This scene is from ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ which ran last December and became the best-selling show in Cardinal history. | Photo by Blueline

Cardinal Stage Announces 2019-2020 Season! by Julie Warren
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With shows ranging from 'The Great Gatsby' to 'Disney’s Newsies' to 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch,' Cardinal Stage’s 2019-2020 season covers a range of experiences and settings, but with one similarity: “They are all about identity in some form,” says Artistic Director Kate Galvin. Click here to see the entire lineup and read how Galvin chose the shows.
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The Glass Menagerie

Life Experiences Prepared Francesca Sobrer for Role in Cardinal’s ‘Glass Menagerie’ by Julie Warren
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Francesca Sobrer is back in Bloomington, performing in Cardinal Stage’s The Glass Menagerie. Her life experiences have helped her prepare for the role of Amanda in a new way: “Amanda is usually seen as a monster of a mother, but she truly loves her children,” Sobrer says. "And I will defend her because of that.” Click here to read more.
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A boudoir photo session — being physically and emotionally exposed while having their photo taken — might sound daunting to some. For others, the experience is transformative, giving them confidence and joy that they carry with them long after the session ends. At UNVEILED, many clients also find a sense of community and “the support from other women to love yourself and one another.” | Photo by Samantha McGranahan

UNVEILED Turns Intimate Photo Sessions Into Support and Empowerment by Julie Warren
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Transformative, empowering, supportive. This is how clients of UNVEILED describe their boudoir photo session. But being physically and emotionally exposed while having their photo taken is what bonds them to each other, writes Julie Warren. As one client puts it, “The support from other women to love yourself and one another is ongoing and crucial in a world that tends to tell us to do otherwise.” Click here to learn more about the UNVEILED community.
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The Granfalloon: A Festival of Music, Literature, and Art, Inspired By Kurt Vonnegut by Julie Warren
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Hoosier author Kurt Vonnegut Jr. was an astute observer of people, culture, and communities. He has also inspired the Granfalloon festival, a multi-day celebration of art, ideas, and building connections between people. Organized by the IU Arts and Humanities Council, the second annual Granfalloon features music, academic panels, and creative activities to connect the campus and the community. Click here to read more about our own granfalloon.
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Cardinal Stage’s recent production of ‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.’ Musicals “can cost anywhere between 50 to 200 percent more to produce on average than a straight play with a similar cast size,” says Gabe Gloden, Managing Director at Cardinal. Cardinal is committed to bringing quality professional theatre to the region and finding the funding to make that happen while keeping ticket prices affordable. | Photo by Blueline

Keeping Theatre Ticket Prices Low Despite High Production Costs by Julie Warren
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A Cardinal Stage survey shows that producing live theatre can cost ten times more than most people think. Art provides an incalculable benefit to those who experience it, so Cardinal Stage is committed to producing quality professional theatre while keeping ticket prices low. Click here to read how they do it.
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Goods for Cooks has been in business for 45 years, not just because of the products it offers (cookware, food, and decorations) but also because of the relationships it builds, with both experienced and first-time cooks. “We take the time to listen to their stories,” says co-owner Sam Eibling, “about food, travels, and family traditions.”

Goods For Cooks: More Than Goods, For More Than Just Cooks by Julie Warren
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Goods For Cooks has been in business for 45 years, not just because of the products it offers (cookware, food, and decorations) but also because of the relationships it builds, with both experienced and first-time cooks. “We take the time to listen to their stories,” says co-owner Sam Eibling, “about food, travels, and family traditions.” Click here to read more about Goods For Cooks.
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WonderLab’s Science Shows Hit the Road, Wowing Audiences Young and Old
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In a classroom or at camp, at the library or in the office — or even at a favorite brewery — WonderLab’s Outreach program provides fun, informal science education for everyone. “We do this to help people fall in love with science and make it relevant to their lives,” says WonderLab’s Nick Whites. Each experiment and interactive presentation is tailored to a specific audience and topic, and designed to wow audiences. Click here to learn more about WonderLab's Outreach programs.
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Limestone Post’s ‘A Sense of Place’: An Art Magazine More Than 200 Years in the Making
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How can the culture, heritage, and history of Bloomington and Monroe County possibly be portrayed in all its diversity and richness? Through paintings, illustrations, photography, poetry, and in-depth stories. Limestone Post’s A Sense of Place includes the work of dozens of local writers, photographers, painters, poets, and other artists. Click here to get a glimpse inside.
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Cardinal Stage’s ‘Rounding Third’ Proves Baseball Can Make You Cry (from Laughing) by Julie Warren
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Rounding Third is a sharp comedy by Cardinal Stage about the contrasting styles of two Little League coaches who “act more childish than the kids they coach!” says Director Matt Decker. Writer Julie Warren calls it “a complex show, with developed characters and realistic conflict that make the jokes hit even harder.” Click here to read about Cardinal Stage's next show Rounding Third.
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