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Ain't Too Proud VIPP Pre-show Reception Information

 

See your VIP Presenters’ impact in action!

This VIPP Pre-Show Reception is unique to your Thursday, February 13, 7:30 p.m. performance of Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations. 

SPECIAL NOTE: Please plan to enjoy your VIPP Pre-Show Reception in the MADDOX-MUSE CENTER CANTEEN. The VIPP Lounge will be closed for the Pre-Show Reception but open at Intermission for VIPP members who have this benefit.

In addition to supporting the Broadway at the Bass Season presented by PNC Bank, your VIPP membership gift helps make possible special programs like Bass Performance Hall’s Children’s Education Program (CEP). The CEP provides age-appropriate, curriculum-related arts education experiences free of charge annually for 65,000 students and teachers. 

As part of your Ain’t Too Proud VIPP Pre-Show Reception, you are invited to enjoy a special event of the Children’s Education Program–A Motown Cypher. This student performance, featuring Fort Worth high school fine arts students, will be in McDavid Studio and give you a glimpse into the opportunities students have because of you and your support. Experiences like this Motown Cypher provide students we serve an “opportunity” like the ones acknowledged by Dr. Otis Williams, founding member of The Temptations, “…Looking back, I never could have imagined where my life has taken me. I’m proud of what The Temptations have achieved, and I’m grateful for every opportunity we’ve been so fortunate to receive.”

VIPP Pre-Show Reception and Motown Cypher Event Timeline and Information for Thursday, February 13:

  • 5:00 p.m. Valet service begins on Calhoun St., between 4th and 5th Streets. 
  • 5:30 p.m. Doors open at 330 E. 4th St. (Maddox-Muse Center) for entry to the VIPP Pre-Show Reception. 
  • 6:00 p.m. Valet service begins on Commerce St., between 4th and 5th Streets.
  • 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. A Motown Cypher in McDavid Studio.
  • 6:30 p.m. Bass Hall doors open, with access via the Maddox-Muse Center.

Please note, while we encourage you to attend the Motown Cypher event, you are welcome to enjoy your reception in the VIPP private lounge located in the Canteen. For Intermission, the VIPP Lounge will be back in its usual location in the Sid Richardson and Green Rooms at Bass Performance Hall for VIPP Diamond, Platinum, and Gold members.

About the Cypher Event:
What is a cypher? In a cypher, one person will sing/speak about a certain topic, which is quickly take up or flipped by another person who plays off the prior words and themes. Cyphers flow freely between diverse performers who improvise their words, sounds, or movement to create a complex matrix of sharing.

Fort Worth high school fine arts students will be showcasing their talents at this first-time performance event. The Cypher culminates after a day of workshops as students hone their improvisation and creative writing skills.