Wisconsin Union Theater announces 2003-2004 season

The Wisconsin Union Theater has put together another outstanding season of concerts, performances, film and dance, all presented in three annual series plus a theater special.

Student programmers of Wisconsin Union Directorate and the staff of the Union Theater developed the programs.

New this year, first-time subscribers and those who have not subscribed during the past four years to the Concert Series will get a 50-percent discount.

To show appreciation to continuing Concert Series subscribers, the theater is offering a free voucher every subscriber who renews by Aug. 25. They will receive one free voucher, which can be exchanged for any performance during the season (subject to availability).

2003-2004 Wisconsin Union Theater season

84th Annual Concert Series

St. Lawrence String Quartet with Todd Palmer, Clarinet, Friday, Oct. 3;
Vadim Repin, violin, Friday, Oct. 24;
Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, Friday, Nov. 14;
Cantus, Saturday, Jan. 31;
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Friday, Feb. 13; and
Murray Perahia, piano, Friday, April 23.

A season subscription is $155 for renewing subscribers, $140 for renewing Union members, $77.50 for new subscribers and $70 for UW–Madison students.

2003-2004 Performance Series

Mahotella Queens, Saturday, Sept. 27;
The Mystical Arts of Tibet, Friday, Oct. 10;
Varttina — performance and dance party, Saturday, Nov. 15;
Bohola and Solas, Saturday, March 27; and
Oliver Mtukudzi — performance and dance party, Saturday, April 24.

A season costs $125 for subscribers, $115 for Union members and $57.50 for UW–Madison students.

44th Annual Travel Adventure Film Series

The Soul of India, with Rick Ray, Sept. 29-Oct. 1;
Western Canada with John Wilson, Oct. 27-29;
Ireland with Sandy Mortimer, Nov. 17-19;
Hawaii with Frank Klicar, Jan. 26-28;
Morocco with Hal McClure, March 8-10; and
Erie Canal with Fran Reidelberger, April 26-28.

A season costs $42 for subscribers, $39 for Union members and $19.50 for UW–Madison students. Buffet meals from the region of each film are offered for $14 at 5:30 p.m. on days of screenings. Menus will be available a week in advance at the box office, (608) 262-2201, and on the theater’s Web site, http://www.union.wisc.edu/theater/

2003-2004 Theater Special

Streb! Elizabeth Streb Dance Company, Friday, March 26.

Tickets cost $30 for the general public, $28 for Union members and $14 for UW–Madison students.

To request a season brochure or to purchase subscriptions, contact the box office at (608) 262-2201.