Videos
Tammy Koolbeck
Executive Director, Iowa State Center, talks about the legacy and tradition of the performing arts at C.Y. Stephens Auditorium
Scott Siepker
Iowa Nice Guy talks about Stars Over VEISHEA and Stephens Auditorium
Sara Compton
Outreach Manager, Iowa State Center - "And then one day..."
Kathy Parsons
Head, Preservation & Stacks Management Department, Iowa State University Library Special Collections and University Archives
Nate Staniforth
Magician, Entertainer, Author
Louis & Pat Bannit
C.Y. Stephens Auditorium offers cultural advantages for our community
Jeff Chelesvig
Executive Director, Des Moines Performing Arts, recalls his early years at Stephens Auditorium
Simon Estes
F. Wendell Miller Distinguished Artist in Residence, Iowa State University
Janet Alcorn
Associate Professor Emerita, Music Department, Iowa State University
Bill Whitman
Building Stephens Auditorium
Paul Ferrone
Development Manager, Iowa State Center
Brian & Tanya Anderson
What we love about Stephens Auditorium
Joe Romano
Former Executive Director, Iowa State Center - currently Executive Vice President, VenuWorks
Mark North
Former Executive Director, Iowa State Center - many careers began at C.Y. Stephens Auditorium
Robert Thomas
Owner, Robert Thomas Dancenter, talks about how The Nutcracker came to C.Y. Stephens Auditorium
Frankee Oleson
Our first C.Y. Stephens Auditorium experience
Carole Horowitz
C.Y. Stephens puts Ames on the map!
Tera Lawson
Former intern, current Program Coordinator, Center for Technology in Learning and Teaching talks about what's behind the scenes
David Stewart
Professor Emeritus of Music, ISU, discusses his most memorale performances at C.Y. Stephens Auditorium
Warren & Beverly Madden
Donors and supporters of the performing arts at Stephens Auditorium
Jeff Chelesvig
Executive Director, Des Moines Performing Arts, talks about building a career at Stephens Auditorium
Jake Ewalt
Technical Director, Stephens Auditorium, talks about getting started at C.Y. Stephens Auditorium
Brian & Tanya Anderson
Talking about The Nutcracker - Brian makes a promise!
Robert Thomas
Owner, Robert Thomas Dancenter, talks about 38 years of The Nutcracker
Kay Runge
1969 ISU Graduate talks about Stars Over VEISHEA at Stephens Auditorium
Jake Ewalt
Technical Director, Stephens Auditorium, talks about meeting famous people at Stephens Auditorium
Jeff Chelesvig
Executive Director, Des Moines Performing Arts, recalls meeting Vincent Price
Frankee Oleson
Stephens Auditorium makes Ames a special place to live
David Stewart
Professor Emeritus of Music, ISU, discusses C.Y. Stephens Auditorium, a gorgeous jewel
Steve Peters
President, VenuWorks and former Iowa State Center Executive Director, Stephens Auditorium is the premier building
Warren Madden
Senior Vice President Emeritus, Iowa State University
Tera Lawson
Former intern, current Program Coordinator, Center for Technology in Learning and Teaching discusses unique opportunities at C.Y. Stephens Auditorium
Mark North
AIOFA banner unveiled and Los Angeles Symphony performs at Stephens Auditorium
Debbie Gitchell
AIOFA - Ames International Orchestra Festival Association
Robert Thomas
Owner, Robert Thomas Dancenter - C. Y. Stephens Auditorium sets Ames apart
Nate Staniforth
Ames native, magician and author - talks about the value of Stephens Auditorium
Tammy Koolbeck
Executive Director, Iowa State Center - shares favorite C. Y. Stephens Auditorium memories
Jeff Chelesvig
Executive Director, Des Moines Performing Arts, lifelong patron of the arts
Brian & Tanya Anderson
Tanya shares her Stephens Auditorium experiences
Mark North
Former Executive Director, Iowa State Center - shares his favorite memories