The Kerrville Performing Arts Society’s Silver Sponsors Masel S. Quinn (center), of the Masel S. Quinn Foundation, and Cynthia Anderson (right) of Veranda Real Estate, join Smee, Peter Pan, Captain Hook and Tiger Lily (clockwise from bottom) during intermission at the Cailloux Theater. This national touring production of Peter Pan concluded their 8-month tour with two rousing performances in Kerrville. KPAS concluded their Global Season with two virtually sold out performances of this high-flying broadway musical that featured incredible sets, theatrical “flying” above the Cailloux stage, and astounding vocalists that performed such classics as “I Gotta Crow”, “I’m Flying”, and “I Won’t Grow Up”. Sponsors such as The Masel S. Quinn Foundation and Veranda Real Estate provide funding for KPAS to bring such world-class performances to the Texas Hill Country. KPAS is setting the stage for 2008-2009, their 25th anniversary season, A Silver Celebration!

The African Children’s Choir treated Hill Country residents to a moving and enjoyable performance this past Saturday evening at Kerrville’s Cailloux Theater. A full house enjoyed the stirring songs and dynamic dances of 22 children, aged 7 to 12, thanks to the generosity of Andy and Maggie Phillips (pictured above with the children). The Phillips family’s company, The Integrity Group, was a KPAS Silver Sponsor for this heartwarming concert. The African Children’s Choir concert program was experienced by the Phillips’ family in Scottsdale, Arizona, 6 years ago, and the inspirational effect of the choir’s performance helped the Phillips to select this performance for a sponsorship. The Integrity Group, specifically Keystone Developments and The Heights of Kerrville, teamed with the Kerrville Performing Arts Society to broaden artistic horizons in the KPAS Global Season.

(Front Row L to R) Stephanie Cadman, feature fiddler/dancer of The Stepcrew, joins Lillian and Robert Treadwell backstage prior to the curtain opening for the fabulous performances by this young, highly energetic group of entertainers this past week. The entire cast, consisting of 3 fiddler/dancers, 4 dancers, and a 5-piece band, spent a few moments with the Treadwells before they began the first of two evening performances at the Cailloux Theater. The Stepcrew also performed for a student outreach program for over 800 students from 13 area schools and a Master Class for the Hill Country Youth Orchestras. Thanks to the generosity of the Treadwells, more than 2,200 people had the opportunity to attend a live performance by The Stepcrew … leaving concertgoers breathless after nearly two hours of non-stop tap dancing and fiddling! Additional funding was provided by The Mid-America Arts Alliance for these events, which are presented by The Kerrville Performing Arts Society.

On stage with the The Shaolin Warriors of China, Hunt residents (from left to right) Joe and Sue Atkinson along with Kerrville’s Dr. David Jones and Dr. Michael Gagnon enjoy the moment of being onstage with the masters of Kung-fu. The Atkinsons and The Hill Country Center for Cancer Care (Dr. Gagnon and Dr. Jones) deserve special recognition for their support which made the evening’s performance and the pre-concert lecture possible. Additional funding for The Shaolin Warriors’ appearance at The Cailloux Theater was received by the Mid-America Arts Alliance, which includes generous underwriting by the National Endowment for the Arts, The Texas commission on the Arts, and foundations, corporations and individuals throughout Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Surrounded by the ten artists of The Yamato Drummers, local residents (from left to right) Bob and Diane Green, Martha Foy, and Steve Clack experience the exhilaration of being on stage with these high-energy performers. KPAS’ two presentations of The Yamato Drummers and a student outreach program were made possible through the generosity of Kerr County Abstract and Title Company (Bob & Diane Green), Nelwyn & Steve Clack, an Anonymous Donor, and the Mid-America Arts Alliance. The Sunday evening’s performance was dedicated in memory of Mr. Joe Foy for his numerous contributions to the Kerrville community and especially for his support of the performing arts.

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