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Sponsors

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Ballet West

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Board of Directors

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About Ballet West

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Precious Gems

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From the Artistic Director

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From the Executive Director

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Casting

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Ballet West Orchestra

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Wellness Partners

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Profiles

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Corporate, Foundation, and Government Support

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Individual Donors

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Artistic Impact Fund Donors and Academy Scholarship Fund Donors

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Gifts Made In Memory and In Honor

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House Rules

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Ballet West Staff

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THE COMPANY Adam Sklute

Michael Scolamiero

THE WILLAM CHRISTENSEN ARTISTIC DIRECTOR CHAIR SPONSORED BY PEGGY BERGMANN

THE ELIZABETH SOLOMON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CHAIR

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

PRINCIPALS

Emily Adams • Adrian Fry • Katherine Lawrence • Chase O’Connell Beckanne Sisk • Rex Tilton FIRST SOLOISTS

Katlyn Addison • Allison DeBona • Hadriel Diniz • Tyler Gum Jenna Rae Herrera • Alexander MacFarlan • Beau Pearson SOLOISTS

Katie Critchlow • Chelsea Keefer • Emily Neale • Jordan Veit DEMI-SOLOISTS

Lindsay Bond • Joshua Whitehead ARTISTS Dominic Ballard • Lillian Casscells • Beau Chesivoir • Nicole Fannéy Olivia Gusti • David Huffmire • Noel Jensen • Vinicius Lima Joseph Lynch • Amber Miller • Jake Preece • Jordan Richardson • Joshua Shutkind Victoria Vassos • Kristina Weimer • Severina Wong BALLET WEST II

Alladson Barreto • Mackenzie Bartlett • Jazz Khai Bynum • Isabella Corridon • Austin Dabney • Amelia Dencker • Robert Fowler • Connor Hammond • Jacob Hancock Elijah Hartley • Ginabel Peterson • Rylee Rogers • Kennedy Sheriff • Gabriella Shultze Tatiana Stevenson • Loren Walton • Claire Wilson

ARTISTIC STAFF Jared Oaks

MUSIC DIRECTOR SPONSORED BY THE BARBARA BARRINGTON JONES FAMILY FOUNDATION AND KATHIE AND CHARLES HORMAN

Pamela Robinson Harris PRINCIPAL REHEARSAL DIRECTOR

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REHEARSAL DIRECTOR

Cristin Carlin

Michael McCulloch

ARTISTIC OPERATIONS MANAGER

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Bruce Caldwell

Nicholas Maughan

REHEARSAL DIRECTOR AND ARCHIVIST

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Jason Hadley DIRECTOR OF COSTUME PRODUCTION

COMPANY PIANIST

Calvin Kitten DIRECTOR OF BALLET WEST II AND ASSISTANT REHEARSAL DIRECTOR


Board of Directors OFFICERS: Chair John C. Miller* Assistant General Manager Mark Miller Toyota Vice Chair Shari H. Quinney* Treasurer Scott M. Huntsman* CEO Martin Garage Doors

Stephanie Harpst Retired, Wells Fargo George W. Henry, Jr. Teacher Intervention Specialist, Granite School District Cindy Hochhauser Community Volunteer Heidi L. Huntsman Retired, Venture Capital Community Volunteer

Secretary Jennifer HorneHuntsman* Esquire Holland & Hart LLP

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Artistic Director Adam Sklute* Ballet West

Katherine Daines Lindsay Community Volunteer

Executive Director Michael Scolamiero* Ballet West *Executive Committee Members

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT LARGE: Michael D. Black Shareholder Parr Brown Gee & Loveless Kathryn C. Carter Community Volunteer Melissa Cutler Chase Dreyfous Marc A. Fuller Partner, Peterson Partners

Rachele McCarthey Psychiatrist, University of Utah Department of Psychiatry Christopher Olsen Owner/Operator Shred415 Ema Ostarcevic Founder & CEO SEARCH Group Partners, Inc. David Parkinson Co-founder & CEO Method Communications Jill Perelson Founder & CEO PrincePerelson & Associates Tatiana Lingos- Webb Prince

Shauna Bamberger Priskos Community Volunteer Mark Robbins* Owner/Operator Ruth’s Chris Steak HouseSLC & Boise Elizabeth Slager* Real Estate Agent Summit Sotheby’s International Realty Krista Sorenson Director Sorenson Impact Foundation Kristin Allred Stockham Community Volunteer Sarah Eccles Taylor* Ballet Instructor Beatryx Washington VP/General Counsel O.C. Tanner Julia Watkins Community Volunteer NATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD: Carol Christ Dr. Erik Erlingsson Barbara Levy Kipper Nicole Mouskondis David C. Pickett COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP BOARD: Carol Kroesche Carol Baer William Connelly Nile Eatmon Tami Hansen Julie Hopkins Marina Lawson Diana Major Spencer

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About Ballet West From Balanchine to Bournonville, and Petipa to Tharp, Ballet West boasts a rich and varied repertoire, elegant and versatile artists, and an American style and legacy that is as dynamic, expansive, and unexpected as the Rocky Mountain region it represents. Ballet West has toured the world several times over, presenting the very best in American classical ballet.

willam christensen, founder of ballet west

Ballet West was established in Salt Lake City in 1963. Willam F. Christensen was the company’s first artistic director, co-founding the company together with Utah’s “First Lady of the Arts,” Glenn Walker Wallace. In 1951, Christensen had established the first ballet department in an American university at The University of Utah, and with the tireless assistance of Mrs. Enid Cosgriff, this program grew into the Utah Civic Ballet, Ballet West’s first incarnation. But this was not the first ballet company Willam Christensen founded. Along with his brothers, Lew and Harold, Christensen made history by establishing the oldest ballet company in the western United States, the San Francisco Ballet. There, he went on to create the first full-length American productions of Coppélia, Swan Lake, and his evergreen production of The Nutcracker, which remains in Ballet West’s repertoire to this day. With 38 company members, 16 second company members, and a thriving academy that trains dancers of all ages, many of whom have gone on to professional careers with Ballet West and companies around the world, Ballet West ranks among the top professional ballet companies in America. Since its inception, the Company has had five artistic directors—its founder Willam Christensen, Bruce Marks, John Hart, Jonas Kage, and currently Adam Sklute, each of whom has helped to build Ballet West’s unique and expansive profile. For more than 50 years, Willam Christensen and Ballet West have developed and influenced innumerable great artists in the ballet world. Some notable figures include Bart Cook, Finis Jhung, Jay Jolley, Victoria Morgan, Tomm Ruud, Michael Smuin, Richard Tanner, and Kent Stowell. With an eclectic and ever expanding outlook, Ballet West is truly an American pioneer in the world of dance.

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first soloist katlyn addison | photo by beau pearson

PRECIOUS GEMS PRECIOUS JEWELS VARIATIONS FROM ALADDIN ARIA TARANTELLA SOLO FROM LAMBARENA VARIATIONS FOR FOUR SCHNOFLER TANZ FROM KETTENTANZ 4/9, 4/10 MAT, 4/16 SICILIENNE FROM EMERALDS 4/10 EVE, 4/15, 4/17 MAT, 4/17 EVE DUET FROM CONCERTO SIX TWENTY-TWO PAQUITA This performance lasts approximately 90 minutes with no intermissions. Please remain in your seat during the brief pauses between ballets. Masks are required through the duration of the performance.

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From the Artistic Director Welcome to our spring 2021 program, Precious Gems. It is with great joy that we return to the stage live for the first time since November. For this program, we follow many of the same health and safety guidelines from last fall, but thanks to rapid testing for all the dancers, we are able to perform for you without masks and expand some of the partnering between company members. We do not take this gift lightly. In November, when we presented Nine Sinatra Songs program, much of the show was constructed specifically for this challenging time; with two of the modern creations addressing the complicated world around us during the pandemic. For this program, I wanted to present an almost Gala-like affair that showcased and challenged our brilliant artists. After so many months off, and with everything in flux, dancers needed the push that pure classical technique offers. I also felt I owed it to our audience to experience the glittering beauty and athleticism of classical ballet, as we had to cancel The Nutcracker and postpone Romeo & Juliet. Moreover, we are so thrilled to be able to have our orchestra back, working in a small ensemble for two of our offerings. The result is a program that I am calling a glittering jewel-box of solos duets and small ensembles. The program opens with the final pas de deux and variations from Aladdin. Originally created as part of the full story for our Family Classics Series by Ballet West Principal Rehearsal Director Pamela Robinson Harris, to music of Edvard Grieg and Kouchyar Shahroudiit, it makes a lovely and vibrant opening to the program. Next, we present the Ballet West premiere of Aria, Val Caniparoli’s elegant and sensual solo for a man. To the music of George Frederick Handel, the work is at once mysterious and regal. This ballet will be accompanied by a soprano and members of the Ballet West Orchestra. Immediately following is George Balanchine’s high flying, romp Tarantella a non-stop display of energy for a woman and a man to the music of Louis Moreau Gottschalk. This will be the first time Ballet West presents this at the Capitol Theater and the work is pure fun-filled joy. The woman’s solo from one of Val Caniparoli’s most popular and often requested works--Lambarena, comes next with its unique blend of classical and

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From the Artistic Director African movement mirroring the music. With its dynamic power, it is clear why it is such an audience favorite. We follow with the Ballet West premiere of Anton Dolin’s 1957 pyrotechnical showcase for men--Variations for Four an exciting set of dances that highlight the athletic strength and clarity of our male dancers. I have chosen next to offer two alternating works, for some performances we will be presenting the female solo from Gerald Arpino’s Kettentanz, a delicate invocation of old Vienna to the music of Johann Mayer that we presented only once as part of a Gala many years ago. Alternatively, will present the lovely Sicilienne solo from George Balanchine’s and Gabrielle Faure’s Emeralds as a special tribute to our Principal Artist Katherine Lawrence who will be retiring from the stage after this season to join the faculty of the Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy. We will miss Katherine’s beautiful performances but I am so happy she will be staying in the Ballet West family passing on her great knowledge to our students. We continue with the Ballet West premiere of the male duet from Lar Lubovitch’s Concerto 622, his moving and evocative creation to the music of Mozart. Members of the Ballet West Orchestra will also accompany this work. Finally, we close the program with Petipa’s rousing variations from Paquita as staged by Elena Kunikova. This delightful suite of dances is being presented this year with a slightly smaller corps to give more space on stage but it remains a bright, glittering, and spectacular way to end the program. This year has placed so many demands on all of us, and I am grateful for the sacrifices our Staff, Crew, Musicians, and Dancers have all made as we persevered and moved forward despite the immense difficulties. I could not be more proud of the great spirit of this company and I am so grateful as well, for you, our beloved audience. I hope this program brings you as much joy as it brings us. The future looks bright and we look forward to being together in full as we move forward into next year. Enjoy Precious Gems,

Adam Sklute Artistic Director Ballet West Since 2007, Adam Sklute has expanded Ballet West’s outlook, repertoire, and visibility with exciting Company and world premieres, increased touring, heightened public exposure, and greater focus on the Ballet West Academy. He began his career with The Joffrey Ballet, rising through the ranks from dancer to Associate Director. His stewardship of Ballet West has been marked by both financial growth and elevated artistry, and was the subject of The CW Network’s docu-drama, Breaking Pointe, which aired for two seasons. From September 2016 to October 2017, Sklute took on the dual position of CEO and Artistic Director overseeing both administrative and artistic operations of Ballet West. An internationally sought after teacher and adjudicator, Sklute has received numerous awards, including Utah’s Enlightened 50 (2014), The Bronze Minuteman Award for Outstanding Service to Utah and The Nation (2015), and most recently Utah Diversity Connection’s Business Award for outstanding commitment to diversity initiatives.

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From the Executive Director Dear Ballet West Family, This spring, with flowers blooming, skies clearing, and people returning to live venues, it seems like an appropriate time for optimism. We have weathered a year that was unpredictable for most and difficult for too many. As we enter the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre, I find myself filled with hope and joy. Personally, I have been in awe of our community in the last year. We have experienced an earthquake, inland hurricane, and of course, the pandemic. Through it all, we cared for our neighbors, heeded local mandates, and are emerging buoyant. The performing arts around the country have also suffered and Ballet West has faced uncertainty, but thanks to the generosity of our community, we are navigating the rough waters. In November, faced with the cancellation of the 65th annual Nutcracker production, KSL-TV promptly stepped in. Not only did they offer the company free airtime with no commercials, they broadcasted The Nutcracker three times--extraordinary! KSL-TV also allowed Ballet West to embed appeals into the ‘intermission’ of the broadcast and I am happy to report that our community heard our pleas and responded with a wonderful outpouring of support for the company. City and county officials have also been remarkably helpful, keeping us informed at every step, relaying directives, providing urgently needed financial support, and working with us to reopen safely. Moreover, the federal government has provided grants to help minimize personnel reductions. While our online content and KSL-TV broadcast of The Nutcracker were very successful, I think most would agree that ballet is best viewed live. Ballet is both ephemeral and ethereal. There is no substitute for being in the theatre and witnessing the athleticism of our amazing dancers in person, and among audiences who share the electricity that only

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From the Executive Director comes from live performances. That is why I’m happy to welcome you back to our home. I hope you enjoy these Precious Gems! Sincerely,

Michael Scolamiero Executive Director Michael Scolamiero joined Ballet West in 2017 after an extensive international search led by Michael Kaiser, President Emeritus of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Mr. Scolamiero previously served as Executive Director of Miami City Ballet for three years, during which time the organization achieved a significant reduction in debt, as well as robust growth in ticket revenue, contributions, and touring income. Prior to Miami City Ballet, Mr. Scolamiero was Pennsylvania Ballet’s Executive Director for 17 years, the longest tenure in the Company’s history and among the longest of any leader of a major ballet company. During his tenure, Mr. Scolamiero led the organization’s first capital campaign that raised $11.9 million (against a $10 million goal) to build an endowment and fund repertoire expansion. At Ballet West, Mr. Scolamiero is set to implement a newly completed strategic plan and excited to guide a growing and robust Company.

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CASTING PRECIOUS JEWELS VARIATIONS FROM ALADDIN

Choreography: Pamela Robinson Harris and Peggy Dolkas

Music: Antonín Dvořák, Edvard Grieg, Kouchyar Shahroudi* Costumes: David Heuvel Lighting: Joseph Walls This charming suite of dances was created by Pamela Robinson-Harris as part of Ballet West’s full-length Family Classics Series, Aladdin. It is pure dance, very challenging technically for the artists, and with just a hint of the Aladdin story. For this presentation, Robinson Harris has added an additional section that will only appear in this version.

CAST FOR 4/9, 4/10 EVE, 4/15, 4/17 MAT, 4/17 EVE Pas de Deux: Allison DeBona, Rex Tilton

Black Opal: Kristina Weimer (4/10 EVE Olivia Gusti) Tiger’s Eye: Chelsea Keefer (4/10 EVE Victoria Vassos) Diamond: Lindsay Bond Garnet: Amber Miller Emerald: Nicole Fannéy Sapphire: Lillian Casscells

CAST FOR 4/10 MAT, 4/16

Pas de Deux: Jenna Rae Herrera, Alexander MacFarlan

Black Opal: Olivia Gusti Tiger’s Eye: Victoria Vassos Diamond: Lindsay Bond Garnet: Amber Miller Emerald: Nicole Fannéy Sapphire: Lillian Casscells *Peer Gynt Suite No.1 and 2 by Edvard Grieg. Performed by Jerzy Maksymiuk & BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Courtesy of Naxos of America, Inc. Lointain by Kouchyar Shahroudi. Performed by Alexander Rahbari, Persian International Philharmonic & Persian Flute Players. Courtesy of Kouchyar Shahroudi. Selections from Slavonic Dances by Antonín Dvořák. Performed by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Courtesy of Universal Music Publishing.

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CASTING ARIA (BALLET WEST PREMIERE) Choreography: Val Caniparoli

Music: George Friedrich Handel* Staging: Calvin Kitten Lighting: Joseph Walls Mask Recreation: Cory Thorell Soloist: Aubrey Adams-McMillan, mezzo-soprano Featuring the Ballet West Orchestra Aria is a mysterious and evocative solo for a man and a mask. Val Caniparoli takes his inspiration from the baroque music of the piece with a fascinating abstract commentary on the relationship between theater, music, performer, and audience.

CAST FOR 4/9, 4/10 EVE, 4/16, 4/17 EVE

Adrian Fry

CAST FOR 4/10 MAT, 4/15, 4/17 MAT

Jordan Veit

*Overture from “Rinaldo” Almirena’s aria (Lascia ch’io pianga) from “Rinaldo”

World Premiere: January 23, 1997-Queen Elizabeth Theater, Vancouver, British Columbia Ballet West Premiere: April 9, 2021, Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre, Salt Lake City, UT

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CASTING TARANTELLA (CAPITOL THEATRE PREMIERE)

Choreography: George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust Music: Louis Moreau Gottschalk, reconstructed and orchestrated by Hershy Kay*

Staging: Sandra Jennings Costumes: David Heuvel, after Karinska Lighting: Joseph Walls George Balanchine created this Italian peasant-inspired, high velocity romp to showcase two of his most beloved stars, Patricia McBride and Edward Villella, and their playful flirtatious back and forth. This is the first time Ballet West presents this work of unbridled joy on the Capitol Theatre stage.

CAST FOR 4/9, 4/15, 4/17 MAT, 4/17 EVE

Jenna Rae Herrera

Joshua Whitehead

CAST FOR 4/10 MAT, 4/10 EVE, 4/16

Chelsea Keefer

David Huffmire

*Grand Tarentelle for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 67 (ca. 1866)

World Premiere: January 7, 1964, New York City Ballet, New York City Center of Music and Drama Ballet West Premiere: November 1, 2014, Grand America Hotel, Salt Lake City, Utah

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CASTING SOLO FROM LAMBARENA Choreography: Val Caniparoli

Music: Selections from Johann Sebastian Bach and traditional African as arranged by Pierre Akendengué and Hughes de Courson.* Staging: Jane Victorine Wood African Dance Consultants: Naomi Johnson-Diouf and Dr. Zakariya Diouf Costumes: Sandra Woodall Original Lighting: Lisa Pinkham Lighting Recreation: Joseph Walls Lambarena was inspired by a score of the same name that blends traditional African rhythms and melodies with extended passages from compositions by Johann Sebastian Bach. The score, performed by European and Gabonese musicians, is dedicated to Albert Schweitzer, a Bach enthusiast and scholar who was a missionary in Lambaréné, Gabon. The ballet is in the repertory of more than 20 companies on four continents, was featured on Sesame Street, and was nominated in 1997 for the Prix Benois de la Danse for Best Choreography. - Val Caniparoli

CAST FOR 4/9, 4/10 EVE, 4/17 EVE

Katlyn Addison

CAST FOR 4/10 MAT, 4/16

Katherine Lawrence

CAST FOR 4/15, 4/17 MAT

Emily Adams

*With permission from Sony Music Publishing

World Premiere: March 28, 1995, San Francisco Ballet, War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco, California The 1995 World Premiere of Lambarena was made possible, in part, by a 1995 ChooSan Goh Award & H. Robert Magee Foundation. Ballet West Premiere: April 12, 1996, Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre, Salt Lake City, Utah -PausePRECIOUS GEMS 20–21 SEASON

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CASTING VARIATIONS FOR FOUR (BALLET WEST PREMIERE) Choreography: Sir Anton Dolin Music: Marguerite Keogh Staging: Maina Geilgud Costumes: David Heuvel Lighting: Joseph Walls Moon Creation: James Larsen, Corey Cresswell, Jared Porter The great English dancer Anton Dolin created this elegant and demanding mid20th-century showcase for the male dancer. It requires absolute control, purity of line, and great strength as it highlights a different quality of each man, this is the first time Ballet West has presented this rarely-performed tour de force.

CAST FOR 4/9, 4/10 EVE, 4/15, 4/17 MAT, 4/17 EVE

Earth: Hadriel Diniz

Air: David Huffmire (4/10 EVE, 4/17 EVE Alexander MacFarlan) Fire: Tyler Gum Water: Jordan Veit (4/15, 4/17 MAT Adrian Fry)

CAST FOR 4/10 MAT, 4/16

Earth: Rex Tilton

Air: Alexander MacFarlan Fire: Tyler Gum Water: Adrian Fry (4/16 Jordan Veit) World Premiere: September 5, 1957, Festival Ballet, Royal Festival Hall, London, England Ballet West Premiere: April 9, 2021, Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre, Salt Lake City, Utah -Pause-

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CASTING SCHNOFLER TANZ FROM KETTENTANZ Choreography: Gerald Arpino

Music: Johann Strauss Sr., Johann Mayer* Staging: Cameron Basden Costumes: David Heuvel Lighting Recreation: Joseph Walls This delicate solo from the larger work by Gerald Arpino is deceptively difficult as it presents a woman alone, dreaming perhaps of a ball in old Vienna.

CAST FOR 4/9, 4/10 MAT, 4/16

Emily Adams

*Schnofler Tanz by Johann Simon Mayer (1763-1845), arr. Arthur Kulling

The performance of Kettentanz, an Arpino Ballet, is presented with the permission of The Gerald Arpino Foundation and has been produced in accordance with the Foundation service standards established and provided by the Foundation. World Premiere: September 7, 1971 Ballet West Premiere: November 1, 2008, Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre, Salt Lake City, Utah

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CASTING SICILIENNE FROM EMERALDS

Choreography: George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust Music: Gabriel Fauré, Pelleas et Mélisande, op. 80 and Shylock, op. 57

Staging: Sandra Jennings Coaching: Mimi Paul Costumes: Karinska Lighting: Joseph Walls This haunting solo for a woman from Emeralds, the first of Balanchine’s tryptic Jewels is mysterious and evocative. The work is filled with subtle nuance and complex musicality.

CAST FOR 4/10 EVE, 4/15, 4/17 MAT, 4/17 EVE

Katherine Lawrence

Costumes Courtesy of Pacific Northwest Ballet, Peter Boal, Artistic Director World Premiere: April 13, 1967, New York City Ballet, New York State Theater, New York, New York Ballet West Premiere: April 13, 2012, Capitol Theatre, Salt Lake City, Utah

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CASTING DUET FROM CONCERTO SIX TWENTY-TWO (1986)

Choreography: Lar Lubovitch

Music: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, “Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra in A Major,” K. 622 , II. Adagio (clarinet cadenza by Jack Brymer) Staging: Tobin Del Cuore Original Lighting: Craig Miller, Lighting by Jack Mehler, Recreated by Joseph Walls Soloist: Erin Douglas Voellinger, clarinet Featuring the Ballet West Orchestra Lar Lubovitch’s unique and profound duet for two men is considered a masterpiece by many. While it is modern dance, it requires precise and clean classical technique to do this special work justice.

CAST FOR ALL PERFORMANCES

Joshua Shutkind and Vinicius Lima

Choreography copyright © 1986 Lar Lubovitch Ballet West Premiere: April 9, 2021, Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre, Salt Lake City, Utah -Pause-

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CASTING PAQUITA

Choreography: Elena Kunikova after Marius Petipa Music: Ludwig Minkus, Riccardo Eugenio Drigo, Nikolai Tcherepnin Staging: Elena Kunikova as set by Jane Wood Costumes: David Heuvel Lighting: Joseph Walls The wedding celebration from the 19th-century full-length story ballet by the same name, this well-known set of classical divertissements has been modified over the years to show off the great ballerinas and their preferred variations. Arranged and set by Elena Kunikova it has been specially designed for this program.

CAST FOR ALL PERFORMANCES

Beckanne Sisk

Chase O’Connell

Lindsay Bond (4/10 MAT, 4/16 Kristina Weimer, 4/15, 4/17 MAT Amber Miller) Olivia Gusti (4/10 MAT, 4/16 Katlyn Addison) Lillian Casscells, Nicole Fannéy, Amber Miller (4/15, 4/17 MAT Claire Wilson), Victoria Vassos, Kristina Weimer (4/10 MAT, 4/15, 4/16, 4/17 MAT Lindsay Bond), Severina Wong Ballet West Premiere: February 18, 1981, Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre, Salt Lake City, Utah

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Principal Artists

EMILY ADAMS

ADRIAN FRY

SPONSORED BY MARY B. & LINDON LEADER Ballet West II 2005, Artist 2007, Demi-Soloist 2011, Soloist 2013, Principal Artist 2015

SPONSORED BY JOHN & MARCIA PRICE Artist 2010, Soloist 2012, First Soloist 2014, Principal Artist 2017

Newtown, Pennsylvania

Omaha, Nebraska

KATHERINE LAWRENCE Fairfield, Connecticut

SPONSORED BY VILIJA AVIZONIS & GREG MCCOMAS Artist 2004, Demi-Soloist 2005, Soloist 2007, Principal Artist 2011

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Principal Artists

CHASE O’CONNELL

BECKANNE SISK

SPONSORED BY THE JANET QUINNEY LAWSON FOUNDATION Ballet West II 2012, Artist 2013, Demi-Soloist 2014, Soloist 2015, Principal Artist 2016

SPONSORED BY JIM & KRISTA SORENSON Ballet West II 2010, Artist 2011, Demi-Soloist 2012, Soloist 2013, Principal Artist 2015

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Longview, Texas

REX TILTON

San Marcos, California SPONSORED BY ERIN & BRYAN RIGGSBEE

Artist 2008, First Soloist 2013, Principal Artist 2014

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First Soloists

KATLYN ADDISON

ALLISON DEBONA

HADRIEL DINIZ

SPONSORED BY PEGGY BERGMANN Artist 2011, Demi-Soloist 2014, Soloist 2016, First Soloist 2018

SPONSORED BY MARK ROBBINS & MELANIE ROBBINS Artist 2007, Demi-Soloist 2011, Soloist 2013, First Soloist 2015

SPONSORED BY EMMA ECCLES JONES FOUNDATION Artist 2015, Demi-Soloist 2018, Soloist 2019

TYLER GUM

JENNA RAE HERRERA

ALEXANDER MACFARLAN

SPONSORED BY JOHN C. & ANDREA MILLER Ballet West II 2009, Artist 2010, Demi-Soloist 2014, Soloist 2016, First Soloist 2018

SPONSORED BY BEANO SOLOMON Ballet West II 2007, Artist 2010,

SPONSORED BY THEODORE SCHMIDT Ballet West II 2007, Artist 2009, Demi-Soloist 2014, Soloist 2016, First Soloist 2019

Ontario, Canada

Calhan, Colorado

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Ontario, California

Demi-Soloist 2015, Soloist 2016

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Minas Gerais, Brazil

Nashville, Tennessee


Soloists

KATIE CRITCHLOW

CHELSEA KEEFER

SPONSORED BY THOMAS & MARY MCCARTHEY Artist 2006, Demi-Soloist 2012, Soloist 2016

SPONSORED BY JUDY & LARRY BROWNSTEIN Ballet West Academy/University of Utah Trainee 2010, Artist 2014, Demi-Soloist 2017, Soloist 2018

EMILY NEALE

JORDAN VEIT

SPONSORED BY JUDY BRADY & DREW BROWNING Ballet West Academy Trainee 2015, Ballet West II 2016, Artist 2016, Demi-Soloist 2018

SPONSORED BY THEODORE SCHMIDT Ballet West II 2012, Artist 2013, Demi-Soloist 2016, Soloist 2018

LINDSAY BOND

JOSHUA WHITEHEAD

SPONSORED BY THE JOHN D. & VERA E. ECCLES FAMILY FOUNDATION AND SARAH ECCLES TAYLOR & GARY TAYLOR Ballet West II 2008, Artist 2009, Demi-Soloist 2013

SPONSORED BY SHARI & DAVID QUINNEY Ballet West Academy Trainee 2009, Ballet West II 2010, Artist 2012, Demi-Soloist 2016

Cardiff, California

Acton, Massachusetts

Huntsville, Utah

Seattle, Washington

Demi-Soloists

Modesto, California

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Chesapeake, Virginia


Artists

DOMINIC BALLARD

LILLIAN CASSCELLS

BEAU CHESIVOIR

SPONSORED BY KENT & MARTHA DIFIORE Artist 2017

SPONSORED BY BRAD & LINDA WALTON Artist 2017

SPONSORED BY KENT & MARTHA DIFIORE Ballet West II 2018, Artist 2020

NICOLE FANNÉY

OLIVIA GUSTI

DAVID HUFFMIRE

SPONSORED BY THE MELDRUM FOUNDATION Ballet West Academy Trainee 2016, Ballet West II 2018

SPONSORED BY STEPHANIE & TIM HARPST Ballet West Academy Trainee 2014, Ballet West II 2015, Artist 2016

SPONSORED BY JULIA S. WATKINS Ballet West Academy Trainee 2014, Ballet West II 2016, Artist 2018

NOEL JENSEN

VINICIUS LIMA

JOSEPH LYNCH

Ballet West Academy Trainee 2016, Ballet West II 2017, Artist 2020

SPONSORED BY JEANNE POTUCEK Ballet West Academy Trainee 2016, Ballet West II 2018 , Artist 2020

Albury, NSW, Australia

Cary, North Carolina

Carlsbad, California

Washington, D.C.

Tampa, Florida

Vitória, Brazil

Washington, D.C.

Reno, Nevada

Cumberland, Rhode Island Ballet West II 2017, Artist 2019

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Artists

AMBER MILLER

JAKE PREECE

JORDAN RICHARDSON

Artist 2016

Ballet West II 2016, Artist 2019

SPONSORED BY MICHAEL BLACK & KIMBERLY STRAND Artist 2011

JOSHUA SHUTKIND

VICTORIA VASSOS

KRISTINA WEIMER

Prosper, Texas

New York, New York

SPONSORED BY FREDERICK QUINNEY LAWSON FOUNDATION Ballet West II 2015, Artist 2016

Vancouver, Canada

Ticino, Switzerland Seres, Greece

Ballet West Academy Trainee 2016, Ballet West II 2017, Artist 2019

Boulder, Colorado

Princeton, New Jersey Ballet West II 2015, Artist 2017

SEVERINA WONG

West Hills, California Ballet West II 2018

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Ballet West II

ALLADSON BARRETO Natal, Brazil

Plymouth, Michigan

MACKENZIE BARTLETT

JAZZ KHAI BYNUM

Ballet West II 2019

Ballet West Academy Trainee 2017, Ballet West II 2020

Ballet West Academy Trainee 2018, Ballet West II 2019

ISABELLA CORRIDON

Germantown, Maryland

Westport, Connecticut

Youngstown, Ohio

AUSTIN DABNEY

AMELIA DENCKER

Ballet West II 2019

Ballet West II 2020

Ballet West Academy Trainee 2017, Ballet West II 2020

ROBERT FOWLER

Rockville, Maryland

Kennewick, Washington

CONNOR HAMMOND

JACOB HANCOCK

Coos Bay, Oregon

Lehi, Utah

Ballet West II 2018

Ballet West II 2019

Ballet West Academy Trainee 2018, Ballet West II 2020

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Ballet West II

ELIJAH HARTLEY

GINABEL PETERSON

Bend, Oregon

Ballet West Academy Trainee 2019, Ballet West II 2021

GABRIELLA SCHULTZE

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ballet West II 2019

RYLEE ROGERS

Orem, Utah

Ballet West II 2020

Seattle, Washington

Dallas, Texas

KENNEDY SHERIFF

TATIANA STEVENSON

Ballet West Academy Trainee 2018, Ballet West II 2020

Ballet West II 2021

Ballet West Academy Trainee 2018, Ballet West II 2020

LOREN WALTON

Cortlandt Manor, New York

CLAIRE WILSON

Austin, Texas

Longview, Texas

Ballet West Academy Trainee 2019, Ballet West II 2020

Ballet West Academy Trainee 2017, Ballet West II 2019

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Profiles PAMELA ROBINSON HARRIS

Choreographer, Precious Jewels Variations from Aladdin Born in Landstuhl, Germany, Pamela received her formative training at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Joffrey School of Ballet Summer Intensive, and National Academy of the Arts. Graduating early from high school at 17, she received her first job as an apprentice with Cleveland Ballet, followed by the State of Alabama Ballet in 1982 and Ballet Mississippi in 1984. Pamela joined Ballet West in 1985, advancing to the rank of Principal in 1988. In 1997, Pamela joined the Ballet West artistic staff as a Ballet Master. She served from 2006-2007 as Ballet West’s Interim Artistic Director. She has collaboratively choreographed many ballets for Ballet West’s Family Classics series - The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and Beauty and the Beast with Peggy Dolkas, Snow White with Christopher Sellars, and now The Glass Slipper. She has also reworked major sections of Ballet West’s productions of The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, and Giselle, and has choreographed for Ballet West II and the Ballet West Academy Professional Training Division. Pamela has now been with Ballet West for over 36 years, and continues to serve as the company’s Principal Ballet Master.

VAL CANIPAROLI

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Choreographer, Aria and Lambarena

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Val Caniparoli’s versatility has made him one of the most sought after American choreographers internationally. He is most closely associated with San Francisco Ballet, his artistic home for more than 46 years, where he also served as resident choreographer. Caniparoli has contributed to the repertoires of more than 50 companies, including Joffrey Ballet, Finnish National Ballet, Scottish Ballet, Boston Ballet, Hong Kong Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Northern Ballet Theatre, Pennsylvania Ballet, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Ballet West (Resident Choreographer 1993-97), Washington Ballet, Israel Ballet, Richmond Ballet, Louisville Ballet, Cincinnati Ballet, Singapore Dance Theatre, Atlanta Ballet, State Theatre Ballet of South Africa, and Tulsa Ballet (Resident Choreographer 2001-06). He has also choreographed for the Chicago Lyric Opera, San Francisco Opera, and The Metropolitan Opera. He has worked on productions with the San Francisco Symphony and with the esteemed American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.), with his work for the latter including choreography for A Christmas Carol, A Doll’s House, A Little Night Music, Arcadia, and the creation, with Carey Perloff, of a new movement-theater piece, Tosca Cafe. One of his most popular ballets, Lambarena, was nominated for the Prix Benois de la Danse in 1997 for Best Choreography and was also featured on Sesame Street with dancers Lorena Feijoo and Lorna Feijoo. In 2015, Caniparoli co-choreographed, with Helgi Tomasson, a commercial for the 50th Anniversary Super Bowl with dancers from San Francisco Ballet.


Profiles Caniparoli’s full evening-length ballets include Lady of the Camellias, four different productions of The Nutcracker for Cincinnati Ballet, Louisville Ballet, Royal New Zealand Ballet and Grand Rapids Ballet, Val Caniparoli’s, A Cinderella Story, danced to music by Richard Rodgers, for Royal Winnipeg Ballet and Jekyll & Hyde for Finnish National Ballet. Born in Renton, Washington, Caniparoli opted for a professional dance career after studying music and theatre at Washington State University. He received a Ford Foundation Scholarship to attend San Francisco Ballet School. He performed with San Francisco Opera Ballet before joining San Francisco Ballet in 1973, where he continues to choreograph and perform as a Principal Character Dancer.

AUBREY ADAMS-MCMILLAN Mezzo Soprano, Aria

Aubrey Adams-McMillan joined the voice faculty of Westminster College, SLC, in August of 2011. Hailed for her incredibly balanced voice, even tone and sensitive musicianship, Aubrey enjoys an active career singing Opera, music theater, chamber music, art song, and symphonic works. Her love for music began young and she continues to explore repertoire that challenges her. She discovered her love for twentieth century music and collaborating with composers during her work with Claudio Abaddo and the New York philharmonic singing Schönberg and Debussy. In her home of Salt Lake City, she performs with the prestigious Utah Symphony, Intermezzo, Utah Opera, Eutopia, Cathedral of the Madeleine concert series and Utah Lyric Opera. Among the list of works, Aubrey has performed: Sea Pictures, Barber of Seville, Mahler’s fourth symphony, Britten’s Noye’s Fludde, Man of La Mancha, St. Paulus, Rutter spirituals, Lucia Di Lammermoor, Handel Dixit Dominus, and Messiah. Mozart C Minor Mass, Requiem, La Clemenza di Titto, Marriage of Figaro, and Cosi fan Tutte. Aubrey has been a recipient of the Marion Anderson Scholarship at Westminster choir College, the Penrose Scholar at Central City Opera, and a two-time district finalist in the Metropolitan Opera competition and received the encouragement award. Aubrey also enjoys working with composers and singing new works. She was involved in the workshop of Ricky Ian Gordan’s Grapes of Wrath and has performed in Little Women by Mark Adamo at Central City and Utah opera. She debuted the Requiems of both Alfonso Tenriero, and Jeff Manookian. In addition to Aubrey’s busy performance career, Aubrey teaches and serves as Vice President of the National Association of Teachers of Singing on the Northern Utah Chapter. As professor of Voice at Westminster College, Aubrey has overseen the recitals of over twenty students and serves as the voice clinician and assistant conductor to the community choir.

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Profiles GEORGE BALANCHINE

Choreographer, Tarantella and Emeralds George Balanchine is regarded as one of the foremost contemporary choreographers in the world of ballet. He came to America in 1933 and established the School of American Ballet in 1934. In 1948, Balanchine established the New York City Ballet and presented its first program, which consisted of Concerto Barocco, Orpheus, and Symphony in C. Balanchine served as ballet master for the New York City Ballet from 1948 until his death in 1983, choreographing the majority of the productions the company has introduced since its inception. An authoritative catalogue lists 425 works created by Balanchine in his lifetime. Balanchine’s style has been described as neoclassical. A gifted musician himself, his response to Romantic Classicism was to deemphasize the plot in his ballets, preferring to let “dance and music be the star of the show.” Nevertheless, tantalizing hints of a story color his ballets such as Apollo, Harlequinade, Liebeslieder Walzer, and La Sonnambula. The New York City Ballet and School of American Ballet remain dedicated to the preservation of Balanchine’s ideals.

SIR ANTON DOLIN

Choreographer, Variation for Four Sir Anton Dolin, born Patrick Healey Kay, was the first internationally acclaimed British Dancer Noble, whose career began with Serge Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes.

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Together with Alicia Markova, Dolin was instrumental in the formation of the Vic-Wells Ballet, founded by Lilian Baylis and Ninette de Valois, which developed into The Royal Ballet. At that time, Dolin’s reputation was akin to that Rudolf Nureyev later enjoyed. In 1935, Markova and Dolin left the Vic-Wells Ballet to form their own company, the Markova-Dolin Ballet, which performed and toured for several years. The two young Diaghilev alumni formed one of the great partnerships of classical ballet. Anton Dolin first performed the role of Albrecht in 1937, partnering Olga Spessivtzeva, who taught him the role and coached him, passing on this ballet’s great tradition. After working with the great Russian ballerina, Dolin was inspired to stage his own production of the 19th-century ballet, which was much acclaimed and performed around the world. In 1940, Dolin joined New York’s newly formed Ballet Theater as a principal dancer. He soon began to stage classics, such as Swan Lake and Giselle, for the company, as well as creating his own choreography, including his own ver­sion of Pas de Quatre.

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Profiles As a dancer, Dolin repeatedly found himself the male star in ballet companies that were launched under his auspices or in which he played an influential role. He became known as an excellent partner. Ninette de Valois defined his style as follows: “In the mid-1920s, his dancing brought a spark of virility to the male classical dance picture. It was Bronislava Nijinska who first brought out his particular virtuoso form of attack”. In 1949, Anton Dolin foun­ded a new British company, Festival Ballet (which became London Festival Ballet in 1950) with Alicia Markova. As its Artistic Director and Principal Dancer until 1961, he presented an eclectic repertory and toured widely. As a result, the company helped to intro­duce ballet to many new audiences. The company is now known as English National Ballet. One of Dolin’s most fam­ous stagings, Pas de Quatre, pays homage to 19th-century Romantic bal­let with his own choreography for four female dancers, who portray four celebrated ballerinas. In 1957, the choreographer created a modern counterpart for four male dancers in his virtuoso showpiece Variations for Four. In his early years, as Principal Dancer, Musical Theater Artist and Actor, later as Artistic Director, Choreographer, Teacher, Coach and Lecturer, Dolin was a familiar figure in the international ballet and theater world. A witty raconteur, he was the author of six books, including several memoirs. For his out­stand­ing ser­vices to ballet throughout his life Anton Dolin was knighted in 1980 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.

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Profiles GERALD ARPINO

Choreographer, Kettentanz Gerald Arpino was born in Staten Island, New York, and died in 2008 in Chicago. He received his early dance training in Seattle by Mary Ann Wells. He co-founded The Joffrey Ballet with Robert Joffrey in 1956 and served as Associate Director for many years. Upon Joffrey’s death in 1988, Arpino succeeded him as Artistic Director. In 1995, he moved The Joffrey Ballet to Chicago. A leading dancer with the company in its early years, Arpino choreographed his first work for the Joffrey, Ropes, in 1961. Shortly thereafter, he became the Joffrey’s resident choreographer and to-date has created more than one-third of the Company’s repertoire. His amazingly diverse work ranges from social commentary to pure dance gems. His ballets are in the repertoires of companies around the world. Arpino is the first choreographer commissioned to create a ballet honoring the Office of the American Presidency: The Pantages and the Palace Present Two-A-Day. He was the first American commissioned to choreograph a ballet for a city, San Antonio, Jamboree. In 1993, Arpino produced America’s first full-evening rock ballet, Billboards, set to the music of Prince. In addition, Arpino is the only choreographer to have had four of his ballets performed at the White House. Arpino served on numerous boards and councils including the national advisory council of the ITI/USA International Ballet Competition and the board of the Dance Notation Bureau. He was a member of the Arts Advisory Committee of the New York International Festival of the Arts. He served as an advisor to the Artists Committee for The Kennedy Center Honors. He was a member of the Board of The Chicago Academy For The Arts. Among many awards and tributes, he held honorary doctorates from The College of Staten Island, City University of New York, and Wagner College. He was a recipient of the 1974 Dance Magazine Award and the Vaslav Nijinsky Medal. He was honored twice by the Chicago Tribune as one of the “Chicagoans of the Year” for his important contribution to the arts in Chicago and the world.

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Profiles LAR LUBOVITCH

Choreographer, Concerto Six Twenty-Two Lar Lubovitch is one of America’s most versatile, popular and widely seen choreographers. Based in New York City, Lubovitch’s company has performed throughout the world, and his dances have also been performed by many other major companies, including American Ballet Theater, Joffrey Ballet, New York City Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, Royal Danish Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and many others. His dances are renowned for their musicality, rhapsodic style and sophisticated formal structures. His radiant, highly technical choreography and deeply humanistic voice have been acclaimed worldwide.

ERIN DOUGLAS VOELLINGER

Clarinet, Concerto Six Twenty-Two

Erin is the Principal Clarinet player for the Ballet West Orchestra. She began her tenure with the orchestra in 2014 and continues to be thrilled at every opportunity to play with the group. Before joining the Ballet West Orchestra, she played a season with the Utah Symphony and was the principal clarinetist with the Boise Philharmonic Orchestra from 2007-2014. In addition to her work with various groups around the Salt Lake area, including the Utah Symphony, studio recording, and chamber works, Erin is currently an adjunct clarinet professor at the University of Utah. While Erin loves playing ballet literature, she also likes to spice up her musical life with something completely different. She is the founder, contractor, and music arranger of the Park City Polka Players. She and her husband both play in the polka band along with other Ballet West Orchestra members. They have performed at Swiss Days, Snowbird Oktoberfest, the Park City Canyons Oktoberfest, the Utah Motorsports Oktoberfest, several breweries, and many other smaller parties. Erin grew up in Littleton, Colorado, and began playing the clarinet when she was handed her stepmother’s old instrument in the 6th grade. Having already had a couple of years of piano lessons under her belt, she took to the clarinet very quickly. She teaches both clarinet and piano lessons in Park City, Utah, where she and her husband live with their one-and-a-half-year-old son. They enjoy spending as much time outside as possible-skiing, biking, hiking, paddle boarding, camping, and playing ultimate frisbee.

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Profiles MARIUS PETIPA

Choreographer, Paquita Marius Petipa (1818–1910) was one of the most influential figures of classical ballet. His choreography forms the basis of The Royal Ballet’s productions of The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Giselle, Don Quixote, La Bayadère and Coppélia, among others. Petipa was born in Marseilles. His father was a dancer, and Petipa began dancing in his father’s traveling company aged nine. Aged 16 he joined Théâtre Nantes, where he also created a number of ballets. He studied in Paris with Auguste Vestris before going on to work as a dancer around France. In May 1847 he arrived in St Petersburg and two months later made his debut as principal dancer and ballet master of the Mariinsky, starring in his re-staging of Joseph Mazilier’s Paquita. His breakthrough as a choreographer came in 1859 with his production of La Fille du pharaon, and in 1869 he was made Chief Choreographer. In addition to creating original works such as Don Quixote (1869) and La Bayadère (1877), he restaged preexisting works, including Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot’s Giselle (1884) and Arthur Saint-Léon’s Coppélia (1884). Petipa’s 1890 production of Tchaikovsky’s The Sleeping Beauty was followed by productions of The Nutcracker (1892) and Swan Lake (1895), both created with Lev Ivanov. His last great work was Raymonda (1898), before he retired in 1903. Petipa’s ballets were grand spectacles that made magnificent use of the corps de ballet and placed the lead ballerina centre stage. His theatre and school became a model for all ballet around the globe throughout the 20th century.

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Corporate, Foundation, and Government Support We thank the following community partners for their generous contributions. $100,000 AND ABOVE George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Foundation The William Randolph Hearst Foundation Emma Eccles Jones Foundation Frederick Q. Lawson Foundation The Meldrum Foundation Salt Lake County Community Services - Tourism, Recreation, Culture & Convention Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts & Parks (ZAP) Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation Utah Division of Arts & Museums Utah Office of Tourism $25,000–99,999 Ballard Spahr LLP* Bank of America BMW of Murray, Official Luxury Vehicle of Ballet West B.W. Bastian Foundation Cranshaw Corporation David Kelby Johnson Memorial Foundation Dominion Energy Florence J. Gillmor Foundation Garbett Family Foundation Governor’s Office Of Economic Development Intermountain Healthcare Janet Quinney Lawson Foundation Mark Miller Toyota, Official Vehicle of the Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy Marriner S. Eccles Foundation The Kahlert Foundation O.C. Tanner The Rea Charitable Trust S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney Foundation The Shubert Foundation Simmons Family Foundation Sorenson Legacy Foundation Summit County Cultural RAP Tax Anonymous $10,000–24,999 Altabank Ancestry

Beaver Creek Foundation C. Comstock Clayton Foundation Lawrence T. and Janet T. Dee Foundation Willard L. Eccles Foundation Holiday Inn Salt Lake City/ Downtown* Inwest Title Services, Inc. JoAnne L. Shrontz Family Foundation Maverik McCarthey Family Foundation National Endowment for the Arts The Jerome Robbins Foundation Salt Lake Power Yoga* So Danca Summit Sotheby’s International Realty Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Utah Education Telehealth Network Utah State Board of Education Professional Outreach Programs in the Schools (POPS) Visit Salt Lake Dr. Jeremy Wimmer with Elite Chiropractic Center* Workers Compensation Fund $5,000 - 9,999 Ballet West Guild Choo-San Goh & H. Robert Magee Foundation Freed of London* Goldman Sachs Lifetime Products Inc. Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Myriad Genetics, Inc. Nicholas & Company Park City Municipal Corporation Parr Brown Gee & Loveless PrincePerelson and Associates Promontory Foundation Rocky Mountain Power Foundation Ruth’s Chris Steak House* Salt Lake City Arts Council U.S. Bank Foundation Zions Bank $1,000–4,999 3M Health Information Systems AC Hotel Salt Lake City/Downtown* Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Community Foundation

Durham Jones & Pinegar EDCUtah* EMI Health Henry W. and Leslie M. Eskuche Charitable Foundation Holland & Hart LLP Ray, Quinney & Nebeker Foundation Segal Foundation Inc. Snow, Christensen & Martineau Foundation Swire Coca Cola Trois Couers Foundation The above lists includes corporate, foundation, and government support received as of March 15, 2021. *Indicates contribution made in-kind

2019–2020 CORPORATE COUNCIL We thank those business leaders who comprise the Corporate Council, leading their companies and thus our community in their support of Ballet West. AC Hotel Salt Lake City/Downtown* Altabank Bank of America BMW of Murray, Official Luxury Vehicle of Ballet West Cranshaw Corporation Freed of London* Goldman Sachs Holiday Inn Salt Lake City/ Downtown* Intermountain Healthcare Inwest Title Services, Inc. Maverik Mark Miller Toyota, Official Vehicle of the Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy Merit Media Systems, Inc. Myriad Genetics, Inc. Nicholas & Company Salt Lake Power Yoga* So Danca Summit Sotheby’s International Realty Visit Salt Lake Dr. Jeremy Wimmer with Elite Chiropractic Center* *Indicates in-kind partner PRECIOUS GEMS 20–21 SEASON

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Individual Donors FOUNDER’S CIRCLE We thank our Founder’s Circle donors, each of whom has given significantly to the company throughout its history, either through collective annual giving or extraordinary, onetime gifts. B. W. Bastian Foundation Peggy Bergmann Val A. Browning Foundation George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation Marriner S. Eccles Foundation Barbara Barrington Jones Emma Eccles Jones Foundation Frederick Q. Lawson Foundation Janet Quinney Lawson Foundation The Meldrum Foundation John and Marcia Price Family Foundation S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney Foundation Shari and David Quinney Rocky Mountain Power Foundation Beano Solomon James Lee Sorenson Family Foundation Wells Fargo HERITAGE CLUB We thank our loyal Heritage Club patrons for their generous annual support.

Alan and Jeanne Hall Foundation Stephanie and Tim Harpst Cindy and Howard Hochhauser Kathie and Charles Horman Jennifer Horne-Huntsman and Scott Huntsman Impart Group, Inc. Loren and JoAnna Larsen Mary B. and Lindon Leader Rachèle McCarthey and Brock Van de Kamp Dan P. Miller David Parkinson and Leonardo Arantes Silveira Jeanne Potucek David E. Quinney III Convergence Planning Mark and Melanie Robbins James Rose and George W. Henry, Jr. Naoma Tate Sarah Eccles Taylor and Gary Taylor Roy and Lisa Vincent Brad and Linda Walton Julia S. Watkins Tatiana Lingos-Webb Prince and Matthew Prince Carole Wood and Darrell Hensleigh Anonymous

SOLOIST AND DEMI-SOLOIST $2,500–9,999 Marcy Barlow Trenton Behunin Kathleen and Andy Blank MR. C. AND MRS. WALLACE The Brown Family Foundation $25,000 AND ABOVE Carol Browning, Céline & Nathan Peggy Bergmann Browning, and Rete & Rikki Judy Brady and Drew W. Browning Browning The Meldrum Foundation Roger and Kathryn C. Carter John and Andrea Miller Carol T. Christ John and Marcia Price Family Barbara B. Christensen Foundation Cecile and Harold Christiansen Shari and David Quinney Willard and Julie Dere Theodore Schmidt Meredith and Stephen Drechsel Jonathan and Liz Slager Spencer F. and Cleone P. Eccles Beano Solomon Family Foundation Krista and Jim Sorenson Mary Ann Ellis Casse Anonymous Marc and Cammy Fuller David and SandyLee Griswold PRINCIPAL AND FIRST SOLOIST John and Ilauna Gurr $10,000–24,999 Vilija Avizonis and Gregory McComas Marc and Mary Carole Harrison Robert and Dixie Huefner H. Brent and Bonnie Jean Beesley Heidi Huntsman and Mark Robinson Michael Black and Kimberly Strand Gordon Irving Judy and Larry Brownstein Adam and Jessie Justis DiFiore Family Keefer Family W. Hague & Sue J. Ellis Foundation Jeanne M. Kimball Erik and Uzo Erlingsson 42

Carole Klein and Brad Chesivoir James R. Kruse and Mary Jo Smith Katharine W. Lamb Patrick Lewis Paul and Melanie Lyon Santiago and Valeria Marti Willis McCree and John Fromer Scott and JoAnn Narus Anne Neeley Ila Neeley Ema Ostarcevic Tim Payne Jill E. Perelson Jeanie Pollack Richard and Nancy Potashner Shauna Bamberger Priskos Victor and Susan Rickman Chris and Ellen Rossi Margaret P. Sargent Sandefur Schmidt Jonathan and Amanda Schmieder Laura Scott and Rodney Mena Benjamin Farr and Lael Floweree Selznick Sascha and Richard Shutkind Teresa Silcox Harris and Amanda Simmons Adam Sklute and Christopher Renstrom John Sklute Sue and Jack Stahl Kristin and Tom Stockham Cyndie Taylor Tracy Family Susan Warshaw Beatryx and Vincent Washington Alan H. Weinhouse Jay and Alicia Wilson Marelynn and Edward Zipser Anonymous (5) CORPS DE BALLET $1,500-2,499 Alta’s Rustler Lodge Alexandra Agrapides Patricia Andersen Stephen Anderson Bené Arnold Jordan Atkin Carol Baer Greg Baird David Barber and Greg Geilmann Frances and Jerome Battle Clisto and Suzanne Beaty Gary Beers Vicki and Bill Bennion Ginny Bostrom Robert and Tamara Castellano


Individual Donors Rebecca Marriott Champion Karen Chantry Jim and Barbara Clark James M. and Sherise G. Clayton Drs. Joan L. and William J. Coles Elinor and Martin Colman Wilma Corkery and John R. Corkery M.D. Pascale De Rozario and Jonathan Crossett Devin Callaway and Sarah Dehoney John Eckert Sissy Eichwald Deborah B. and Edward Felt Hot Shot Sprinkler Repair & Landscape LLC John and Joan Firmage Jason Flower Tracy Frankel Barbara W. Frazier Karen L. Freed Patti Eylar and Charlie Gardner David Keith Garside and Audrey Miner Marla M. Gault Elizabeth and Jack Hammond Kenneth and Kate Handley Jon and Tami Hansen Sandra and David Haughey The Aaron A. Hofmann Foundation Larry and Tina Howard Dominique Ingegneri David and Linda Irvine David P. Heuvel and Johann Jacobs Marilyn and Chester Johnson G. Frank and Pamela Joklik Kristine Jordan John S. Karls Lawrence and Linda Kelley Scott and Allison Kendell The Kohlburn/Lecointre Family Katherine Probert Labrum Cynthia Lampropoulos and Dr. George Gourley Roxanne Christensen and Tony Lazzara Helle and Jon Le Rette David E. and Helane B. Leta Merrill Lewen and Laurence Cooper Kathy Lynch Dr. John and Colleen McCarter Nancy Melich and Lex Hemphill David and Colleen Merrill Jan Mitchell David and Sheila Hayes Moore Edward Moreton Karen Nichols

Trevor and Amy Nielson Kirsten Novak and Mark Martinez Linda S. Pembroke Andrea and Don Peterson Richard and Lois Peterson Katie Marie Pollard Nancy Rapoport and Jeff Van Niel Nebeker Family Foundation Ogden Suzanne and David Razor Barbara Snarr Reid Mark and Linda Scholl Robert and Nancy Schumacker Aharon Shulimson and Julie Terry Beth and Randy Siebert Danielle and Benjamin Stern Lou Ann Stevens Rick and Chris Veit Raymond Vismantas Amy Wadsworth and David Richardson Mark Weisbender Jacquelyn Wentz Elaine Wolbrom Anonymous (4) The above list includes individual donations received as of March 15, 2021. MEMBERSHIP We thank our Members at the Producer level for their generous annual support of $500 and above. PRODUCER $500 AND ABOVE Frances M. Akita Monica Allen Christine Anderegg Sara Andersen Julia Anderson Ronald and Kathy Aoki Ann Atkisson Amanda Baer Michael and Jacqueline Bailey Nancy and Lewis Baker Deborah and Byron Barkley Chris and Robin Bateman Keith Bateman Thomas and Mary Ann Bauman Kenneth Birrell Richard Blake Marie Bohata Ronald and Tracy Bolander Louisa and Robert Boswell Richard Brandt Helen W. Brown Judith Brunvand

Brett Campbell Richard and Judith Cannon William Carlson Jeffrey, Catherine, and Deirdre Carney Matthew Castillo Darrell and Sharon Child Susan Chilton Carol Ann Clark Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Clark Nancy Cohn and George Cassiday Janice Coleman Richard Cook Holly Cooper Charles and Susan Critchlow Ann Darling Debbie Davis John Bohnsack and Rebecca Day Eydie and Brad DeBry Dr. Michael and Carol DeCaria Ashby and Anne Cullimore Decker Dr. Frances Dolloph and Aleisa Barber Nancy and Matt Dorny Paul and Terrell Dougan Metta Driscoll Richard and Pamela Dropek Michelle and Fred Dunbar Jeffrey and Sarah Jane Dunn Teresa Edwards Eric and Shellie Eide Ivy Estabrooke William Etnyre/PhD Linda Evans Carole Farr Angelina Feichko Susan and Blair Feulner Sandra Ficke-Bradford Wenda Fry Dr. Nancy Futrell, M.D. Bryson and Jan Garbett Dee Gauss Dr. Martin I. and Sheila G. Gelman Geurts Family Robert and Mary Gilchrist Ann and Rick Gold Ceselie Goodwin Mary Gootjes and John Davis Edward and Natalie Grandy David Gustin Barbara Hall and John Eicholtz Michael Halloran Cynthia Hamman and Robert Robbins Scott Hansen and Peggy Norton Michael R. and Sheila I. Harper Robert Harrison PRECIOUS GEMS 20–21 SEASON

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Individual Donors Jenna Herrera and Alex MacFarlan Laurie Hillier Laurie Hofmann and David Classen Mark and Wendi Holland Julie Hopkins Barbara Horwitz Carolee Hosfeld Linda Hull Elise Hutchings Karen P. Hyde Beth and Carrie Icard Jacobs Family Brent and Maren Jensen Denis Deck and Sandra Jones Helen Kennedy Jessica and Reese Kidman Marvin Kimball Gene and Richard Klatt Priscilla Klaus Carol and Guy Kroesche Christine Kruskamp Catherine and Matthew Lake Sharla Landers Kelly Latimer Helle and Jon Le Rette Jana Leavitt Maribeth Lehoux Julie Lewis Charlene Lind Dan Lofgren John and Georgia Loutensock Sarah Lowe David and Donna Lyon Courtney Maclean Heidi and Edward Makowski Dr. and Mrs. Ned L. Mangelson Howard Mann Elizabeth Marcus and Ira Belcove Amanda Maughan Katie McDermott Heather McMaster

Elisabeth McOmber Traci Memmott Keith and Donna Mercer Denece Mikolash Elia Miller Carolyn Mizell Kevin Murray Melonie Murray Marilyn Neilson Anne M. and William C. Nelsen JoAnn G. Robertson Natalie Oaks Steven L. and June Anne Olsen Maura and Serge Olszanskyj Tomi Jean Ossana and Chris Proctor Amy Oxman Ronald and Camille Parker Taylor and Holly Parkin Elodie Payne Ann Pearce Cash and Carrie Peterson Kyndra and Douglas Peterson Lana and Boris Petkovic Candice Pitcher Sandra Covey Madeleine and Harvey Plonsker Casey Preece Revolution Gear and Truck Parts Joy Prout Delia and Craig Reece JoAnn Robertson Kathe Rogers Genevieve Maire Rosol Carla Rowe Vytas and Joanne Rupinskas Leonard and Alene Russon Nannette and Daniel Sageser Michael Scolamiero Antonia Sears Richard and Lorraine Shew

Anne Smith John Sonnenberg Beverly Souder Robert and Arita Sparks Diana Major Spencer Heidi and Scott Spencer Kenneth W. Spitzer and Diana Stafforini Kevin and Alice Steiner Annie and Cory Strupp Summerhays Music David Sundwall Merlin and Joan Taylor Nathan Thomas and Jinna Lee Brenda Thompson Julie Thorum Chris and George Tobler Ellen Tolstad Mr. and Mrs. William L. Townsend Janet and Herbert Trayner Ed Turner and Steve Baker Austin Tyler Neli Ulrich Steven Vigil Kevin Voyles Donald and Barbara Walker Jerry and Ann Walters Helen Ward Rochelle Warner Bruce and Leigh Washburn James Wells Jason Wheeler Sue Wilkerson Dave and Jerre Winder Richard and Marsha Workman Anonymous (11) The above list includes individual donations received as of March 15, 2021.

Park City Ballet Corps We thank our Park City Ballet Corps for their support in bringing world-class ballet to Summit County. PIROUETTE $10,000-$19,999 Keith and Nancy Rattie

EN POINTE $50,000 AND ABOVE Hank and Diane Louis

ALLEGRO $5,000-$9,999 Howard and Kathy Rothwell Summit Sotheby’s International Realty The above list includes individual donations received as of March 15, 2021.

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Challenge Match We thank those donors who have made a contribution to the Ballet West Challenge Match. Each gift helps to sustain our programs while investing in future initiatives. LEAD CHALLENGE MATCH SUPPORTERS Peggy Bergmann George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation Garbett Family Family Foundation Emma Eccles Jones Foundation Beano Solomon CHALLENGE MATCH DONORS Gisela Aardema Linda Aaron and Tim Gwilliam Annette Abercrombie Lila Abersold Jean Acheson Jennifer Adair Angela Adams Becky Adams Mary Ann Adams Kirk Aezer Alexandra Agrapides Maurine Hegsted Frances M. Akita Jodi Alder Jones Megan Alexander Diane Alicz John and Marilyn Alleman Cathi Allen Merrill Allen Monica Allen Nadine and Terry Allen Baird A. Allis Anna Laurie Allred Mary Andersen Sara Andersen Ben Anderson Christine B. Anderson Dr. and Mrs. Craig W. Anderson Diane Anderson and Karen Glick Eric and Judy Anderson Julia Anderson Julie Ann Anderson Kaisa Anderson Leslie Scopes Anderson Maggie Anderson Rochelle Anderson Ronald and Kathy Aoki

Shannon Archer Debra K. Armstrong William P. Armstrong William and Sheila Armstrong DarylAnn Ashby William and Claire Ashby Susan Ashley and Gary Taylor Sandra Ashment Ann Atkisson Wendy and Jonathan Atzet Ali Avery Vilija Avizonis and Gregory McComas Karla Axtell Stacey Brimhall Amanda Baer Carol Baer Grant Baer Anne Bailey Greg Baird Catherine Baker Nancy Hogarty Baker Amy Baldwin Jennifer Ballard Patty Ballou Bank of America Cassity Banks David Barber and Greg Geilmann Deborah and Byron Barkley Marcy Barlow Patricia Barlow Miranda Barnard Toby and Rebecca Barrus Erin Barry Jana Bartels Marriott Bartholomew Annette Werderich and Greg Bartin Elizabeth Barton Kellie Bartz Leah Bascom Diana Bass Chris and Robin Bateman Keith Bateman Annette Bates Margaret K. Batson Frances and Jerome Battle Lynda Bauman

Thomas and Mary Ann Bauman Bruce P. Bayles Lisa and Carl Bayles Clisto and Suzanne Beaty Li Beck Cynthia Beckstrand Keren and Nelson Beebe Lauriannah Beehler Nina Beers Bonnie Jean Beesley Trenton Behunin Darl Bennett Dr. John R. Bennett Susan Benson Jennifer Berard David Berges Chandra and Eric Bergeson Ann and Dennis Austin Barbara Bergman Mike Bertelsen Stephanie Bertin John Betts Lauren Billings David Bird Mariana Birkinshaw Kenneth Birrell Sheila Bittle Michael Black and Kimberly Strand Morian Black Ashley Blackburn David Blake Richard Blake Virginia Blake Francisco D. Blas II Carolyn Bliss Colleen Bliss Lani T. Blood Jenn Blum Abby Bluth Journey Bly Marie Bohata John Bohnsack and Rebecca Day Ronald and Tracy Bolander Leah J. Bolek Nancy Borgenicht Rachel Borup Louisa and Robert Boswell Lily Bosworth

Anne Boulet Jane Bowman Michele Brackus Jessica Brady Judy Brady and Drew W. Browning Robert Lee Brady Arlene Braithwaite Richard Brandt Paula Breitenbach David Brenkman Tim Brewington Diana Brewster Tiffany Brewster Angela Brickey Michele Brimhall Mary and Mike Broadhurst Leigh Brockman Bonita Brodie Lisa Bromley AnnaLaura Brown Deborah Brown Gary Brown Helen W. Brown Jeremy Brown Penny Brown Sarah Brown and Joel Hanes Sidney Brown Craig Bruner Michelle Bruno Judith Brunvand David and Linda Buchman Anna Bullock Carolyn and Robert Buma Sally Burgin Brent and Sue Burgon Marianne Harding Burgoyne Nisha Burke Burke and Jaime Staker John and Kathryn Burnham Heather Burton Mekenzie Burton Steven Burton Fitz Bushnell Callee Butcher Jillana Labrum Butler Shauna Butler Caitlyn Byers Lee and Luene Byers

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Challenge Match Holly Bynum Michael Call Leslie Calvert Brett Campbell Deby Campbell Heather Campbell LuAnne C. Campbell Heidi Cannella George and Corinne Cannon David Cannon Richard and Judith Cannon Mary Capizzi Amanda Caraway Carlos Cardon Chad Cardon William Carlson Devon Carlstrom Jeffrey, Catherine, and Deirdre Carney Paul S. and Gertrud N. Carpenter Colleen Carroll Maverick Carroll Carol Carter Dave and Amy Carter Elizabeth Carter Roger and Kathryn C. Carter Lynne F. Cartwright Roxanne Casscells Matthew Castillo John F. Catlett Leslie Catmull Nathan Cederlof Rebecca Marriott Champion Marc Chance Robyn M. Chandlier Karen Chantry David Chapman Daniel Chappell Sara Chatelain Dipayan Chaudhuri Yanzhi Chen Gino Chewning Darrell and Sharon Child Kalise Child James Chipman Carol T. Christ Amy Christensen Barbara B. Christensen Emily Christensen Leslie Christensen Porsche Christensen 46

Shanti Christensen Tom Christensen Cecile and Harold Christiansen Jessica Christiansen Natalie Christner Alice Chung Jim and Barbara Clark Carol Ann Clark Elayne Clark Geri Clark Jodi Clark JoyLynn Clark Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Clark Landon Clark MaryBeth J. Clark Merrilee Clark Carlyle and Shauna Clarke Carol Clasby Jeri Claspill Cathy Clawson Emily Clawson Susan Clawson Patricia and Jeff Clay Linda Clay Orson and Dianne Clay Beryl Clayton David Clayton, MD Sarabeth Clevenger Linda Cochrane Karen Coffman Alan S. and Orlene Cohen Nancy Cohn and George Cassiday Erin Cole Eugene and Pat Coleman Karen Coleman Janice Coleman Drs. Joan L. and William J. Coles Hilaree Collins Lauren Colucci Penny Colvin Nicholas Como Michael Connaughton Joseph and Barbara Conrad Donna Conway Richard Cook Brandi Coombs Sharon Coons Emily Cooper Holly Cooper Karen Coulter Heidi Cox Michelle Cox

Monica Cox Leslie Crandall Eileen Doyle Crane Cranshaw Corporation Gwen Creel-Erickson Gwen Crist Charles and Susan Critchlow Jack Crockett Camellia Cullen Ashley Curtis Rob and Caprene Curtis Mary Cutchall Bruce R. Cutler Lindsey Dakis Michelle Dalby Sara Dalebout Paul and Penny Dalrymple Channa Dalton Cheryl Daniels Ann Darling Diana Darr Brenda Davis Debbie Davis Jamie Davis Nadene Davis Sarah Davis Hope Dawson Kathy Day John Bohnsack and Rebecca Day Pascale De Rozario and Jonathan Crossett Lorene de St. Aubin Jerry and Terry Debenham Eydie and Brad DeBry Roger deBry Ashby and Anne Cullimore Decker Lawrence T. and Janet T. Dee Foundation Devin Callaway and Sarah Dehoney Joshua Del Valle Janice Delgado Karen DelPriore Charles and Chris Deneris Melissa Derby Willard and Julie Dere Carleton DeTar Anne Devries Carol Diener DiFiore Family

Anna Dillingham Joseph and Sylvia DiPrisco Carl and Cynthia Dixon Phuong Vy Doan Lori Dodge Dr. Frances Dolloph and Aleisa Barber Mary Donovan Nancy and Matt Dorny Paul and Terrell Dougan Lisa Doyle Margaret Drake Shellie Drake Meredith and Stephen Drechsel Debbie Driscoll Metta Driscoll Richard and Pamela Dropek Angela Duhan Michelle and Fred Dunbar Ashley Dunkelberger Anna Dunn Hazel Dunsmore Tammy Duran-Martin Jane Durcan Eric and Whitney Dursteler LJ Dustman Alan and Vickie Eastman Spencer F. and Cleone P. Eccles Family Foundation Sacha EconomidesWeeks Stephanie Edginton April Edwards Leslie Edwards Rebecca Edwards Teresa Edwards Eric and Shellie Eide Brent Eldredge W. Hague & Sue J. Ellis Foundation Mary Ann Ellis Casse Jennifer Elzey Bradford Ence Danielle Endres Joe Englbrecht Joy and Bill Erickson Erik and Uzo Erlingsson Kristina Esham Kerina Espinoza Ivy Estabrooke William Etnyre/PhD


Challenge Match Amy Evans Cindi Evans Tiffany Evans Val Evans BJ Fabrizio Jenifer Fairchild Natalie Fairchild Lauren Falanga Christina Fanney Lee Farnsworth Carole Farr Dawn Farrell Mardell Fayer Roger Felix Barbara J Felt Deborah B. and Edward Felt Sally Felt Justin Ferguson Christine Ferris Susan and Blair Feulner Judith Fey Sandra Ficke-Bradford Robin Fiddes Morgan Travis Fife Donna Fisher Gina Fisher Colleen Fitzgerald Marci Fjelstad Gary Fladmoe Ann Fleming Shannon Flinders Nathan and Marian Florence Sonia Flores Jason Flower Melissa Fonnesbeck William and Anita Ford Carl Foster Kirk Fowers Shannon Fowler Cheryl Fox Susan and Heather Fox Janet Frandsen Katherine Frandsen Shauna Frandsen Dr. Elizabeth Frank and Steve Achelis Lauren Fratto Barbara W. Frazier Susan and Dennis N. Fredette Kelly Fredman Hartley Fredrickson Karen L. Freed Candis and Kennerly Freestone

Linda Frenette Caren Frost Connie Fry Ballerina Baker LLC Caitlin Fuller Lewis Funk Susan Funk Megan Furse Roslyn Gallagher JoAnn Galloway Bryson and Jan Garbett Benito Garcia Dennis and Sherri Gardner Kathleen Harmon Gardner Matthew Gardner Valerie Gardner Alison Garner James and Franziska Garrett David Keith Garside and Audrey Miner Steven and Jolene Gates Marla M. Gault Cheryl D. Gentle Crissy George Derek and Miriam Gersdorf Geurts Family Robert R. Gibby Isaac Gifford Robert and Mary Gilchrist Norma Gile and Elizabeth Lord Darla and Pieter Gill Florence J. Gillmor Foundation Julie Glenn Jason Godfrey Pari Goff Ellie Goldberg Steven Gonsalves Steve Gooch Kenneth and Amy Goodman Ceselie Goodwin Lisi Gotaas Walsh Jessica Gould Genifer Graff Conan Grames Natalie Grandy Charles Greco Val and Elizabeth Green Beth W. Greene Robert Greenfield

Amanda Greenland Ella Greenup Athena Gregory Christine Gregory Karen and Dave Gribbin Paul and Janet Griffin Margaret Grim Jennifer Grippa Niki Grooms John and Ilauna Gurr Debra and Stephen Guthery Laura Gyfteas Corey and Zeina Haase Denise Hadley Scott and Loree Hagen Octavia Haines Doug Halbe Barbara Hall and John Eicholtz Melissa Hall Shawn and Karen Halladay Michael Halloran AnnMarie Hamar Amanda Hamilton Kimberly Hamilton John and Stacy Hamm Shelley Hammond Terilee Hammond Kenneth and Kate Handley Gerry Hanni Ashleigh and Dane Hansen Colleen Hansen Craig Hansen Jon and Tami Hansen Scott Hansen and Peggy Norton JoAnn Hanson Anne Harden Anita Harding Jacki Hardy Kaylee Hardy Katherine Harney Christa Harp Michael R. and Sheila I. Harper Stephanie and Tim Harpst Rebecca Harrell Charla Harris Michael and Juliana Harris Robert and Marcia Harris

Sandra and Henry Harris Shelley Harris Marc and Mary Carole Harrison Robert Harrison Abigail Hart Richard and Martha Harward Karen Hastings Bryndon Hatch Miriam Hatch Lisa Hatcher Vicki Hauben Dawn Hauser Joyce Hawkins Kelly Haws Martha Hayden Kathleen Haynes Brandon Heath Paul H. Heath Jessica Heaton Franz Hebl William Heck Rebecca Held Mary Helsley Toni Hempstead Michael and Ramona Hendrickson Marilyn Hendryn Heather Lee Henley Wyatt and Samantha Hepworth Betty Herbert Tom and Jan Herbert Sonia Hernandez Jenna Herrera and Alex MacFarlan Timothy Hessing Frank Heyman Amanda Hill Jolyn Hill Suzanne Hill Von Hill Laurie Hillier Ashley Hillman Colleen Hilton Douglas and Carol Hinckley Elsyne Hinckley-Logli Morgan Hirschi Thomas Hirtzel Cindy and Howard Hochhauser William K. and Janeal P. Hodges Laurie Hofmann

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Challenge Match Connie C. Holbrook Mark and Wendi Holland Alison Holley D Miles & Mary Lou Holman Janece Holmes Linda Holsan Jenna Holt Kristine Hone Samuel C. Hood III Julie Hopkins Kathie and Charles Horman Jana Horn Daniel Horns and Renee Zollinger Mary Katherine Horrocks Brindi Horsley Charlene Horsley Emily Horton Barbara Horwitz Jonathan Horwitz Carolee Hosfeld Margaret Hostetter Larry and Tina Howard Darrin Howell Julie Howland Elizabeth Huber Robert and Dixie Huefner Jackie Huff David Huffmyer Mary Ann Hughes Jodi Hull Linda Hull Marianne and Jon Hunter Tera Hunter Heidi Huntsman and Mark Robinson Jennifer HorneHuntsman and Scott Huntsman Rose E. Hutchison Cary Hylton Beth and Carrie Icard Impart Group, Inc. Dominique Ingegneri Intermountain Healthcare Inwest Title Services, Inc. David and Linda Irvine Gordon Irving Hiro and Elaine Iwasaki Caroline Jacketta Danielle Jacketta Hilary Jacobs and Daniel Schelling 48

Jacobs Family Kay Jacobson Heather Jacques Claudia Jahen Michelle and Brian Jahne Melissa Jansen Dan and Carla Jenkins Brent and Maren Jensen Kathleen Jensen Lissa Jensen Mandy Jeppsen Jennilyn Jessop Deanna Jex David Kelby Johnson Memorial Foundation Alissa Johnson Brooke Johnson Christopher Johnson Dyan Johnson Janice Johnson Joseph Johnson Kelly Johnson Marianne Johnson Pat Johnson Paul R. Johnson Sarajane Johnson Shauna Johnson Heather Jolley Anne and Lawrence Jones Beth and Jeff Jones Carolyn Jones Jay Jones Katie Jones Margaret Jones Russell Jones Denis Deck and Sandra Jones Susan Jones Tammy Jones Tiffany Jones Kristine Jordan Chris Jorgensen Jeff Justice Adam and Jessie Justis Lindsay Kanell John S. Karls Dorothy and Frank Karras Brooke Karrington Dr. Siegfried G. and Mrs. Ellen G. Karsten Caroline Kaufman Kristi Kearl Kristie Kearns Keefer Family

Lawrence and Linda Kelley Karen Kelsey Kelly A Kelsey Jill Kremerer Deborah Kennard Helen Kennedy Ken Kerr Jeanne Kesler Meherban Kaur Khalsa Taryn Khong Jessica and Reese Kidman Dianne Killpack Jeanne M. Kimball Heather Kindrachuk Andy King Jennifer and Brent Kious Tonya Kirk David and Holli Kirkman Sam Kirkpatrick Gene and Richard Klatt Priscilla Klaus Lara Klc Carole Klein and Brad Chesivoir Christine Klein and John Manfredi Amy Kleiner Kelly Kline Margaret Knapp Klee Chad Knavel Richard Koehn and Sheryl Scott Sharon Koga The Kohlburn/Lecointre Family Christie Konkol Kristiane Koontz Tony and Wendy Kraatz Patricia Kremers Carol and Guy Kroesche James R. Kruse and Mary Jo Smith Christine Kruskamp Colleen Kuhn Stacie Kulp Jeffrey Kuo Catherine and Matthew Lake Katharine W. Lamb Jonathan Lambert Janice Lampert Wendy Langeberg Richard and Patricia Laramee

Scott and Jessica Laroche Amy Larsen Cheryl Larsen Debra Larsen Lloyd and Christina Larsen Vickie Larsen Conny Larson Debra Larson Susan and Douglas Larson Christine Lathrop Kelly Latimer Lawrence Laub Claudia and David Lauret Frederick Q. Lawson Foundation Janet Quinney Lawson Foundation Helle and Jon Le Rette Elizabeth Leader Mary B. and Lindon Leader Jenny Lene Leake Jana Leavitt Elizabeth and Peter Lee James and Evelyn Lee Jennifer Lee Janice LeFevre Maribeth Lehoux Robert and Miriam Lenz David E. and Helane B. Leta Nathan Levanger Merrill Lewen and Laurence Cooper G. Tracy Lewis Gina Lewis and Chris Hayes Julie Lewis Lisa Lewis M A Lewis Tanya Lewis Charlene Lind Jane Lindsay Katie Lindsay Rod Linton Steven Linton Mark Littmann Dan Lofgren Franki Loftus Rebecca Long Okura Logan Lord Hank and Diane Louis Courtney Love


Challenge Match Mark Mangelson Dr. and Mrs. Ned L. Mangelson Ronald and Danece Mangone Geoffrey and Jonette Mangum Kimberley Mangun Clifford Mann Cathryn Manning David Mantyla Sandra Manwaring Elizabeth Marcus and Ira Belcove Mark Miller Toyota Jack and Anne Mark Sharon Markos Erin Massey Jennifer Mathews Jessica Mathewson Anna Matthews Jacqueline Matthews Judy W. Mayfield Keri McAffee Neylan McBaine

Cyd McBride Dorothy McBride Maybell McCann Rachèle McCarthey and Brock Van de Kamp Thomas and Mary McCarthey Emily McCleve Wayne McCormack Janice McCray Katie McDermott Hilary McDonough Scott McFadden Vicki and Carl McGavin Adam McGough John McGregor Rebecca McKean James McKee Marilyn McKenzie Edward and Carole McLaughlin Heather McMaster Patricia and John McNamara Abby Summer McNulty

Susie McNutt Elisabeth McOmber Eloise McQuown Michael McRae Kathleen and Larry Mears Michelle Measells Karla Medrano Dr. Lynn Meeks and Dr. Norman Jones Carol Mehr Nancy Melich and Lex Hemphill Richard Memmott Traci Memmott Crista Mendez Anne Menzies Lisa Mercer John Merrick Leslie Merrick David and Colleen Merrill Jean Messick Anna Metcalf In Memory of Dr. Nick G. Mihalopoulos Denece Mikolash

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Challenge Match Mimi and Fred Miles Catherine Miller Dan P. Miller John and Andrea Miller Robert Miller Susan L. Miller Angie Milner Mary Grace Miner Dayana Miramontes Erik Mirka Peggy Mitchell Terry and Rodney Miyasaki Carolyn Mizell Kimberly Molina Marcus Monroe Christine Monson Lanny Monson Maria T. Moody Craig Moore David and Sheila Hayes Moore Jill Morby Pat and Jim Morgan Carey Morley Michael Morris Kristi Lee Mortensen Kevin and Jodene Moser Nicole and Peter Mouskondis Janet Mueller Margaret and Max Mueller Teri Mumm Ginger Munk Mira Locher and Takayuki Murakami J Larry and Romanie Murdock Cortnie Kelly Murphy Kari Murray Kevin Murray Melonie Murray Michael Musci Anne Nace Wendy Nagao Stephanie Nakamura Sara and Robert Neal Kathryn Needham Anne and Ila Neeley John Negrych Sara Lee Neill Anne M. and William C. Nelsen Andrea Nelson Shirley Nelson Heidi Nerden 50

Michael Newbold Ashley Newland John Newman Lorraine Newman Cheryl Newton Dr. and Mrs. John H. Newton Sophia Nicholas Fred and Diane Nichols Jennifer Nielsen Joan and Adonis Nielson Linda Nielson Stephanie Nielson Trevor and Amy Nielson The Niles Family Suzanne Nissen Hilary and Ben Nitka Paola Nix Iris Nixdorf Annie Noethlich Michael M. Noga Brad Nolen Jamie Nopper Rick Nord Melanie Pehrson and Sam Noyce Ralph and Jean Nuismer Marci Numbers JoAnn G. Robertson John Oaks Kristen Oaks Natalie Oaks Linda Oberle Mary Anne and Kevin O’Connell Linda Sue Oconnor Susan O’Connor-Wright Kenneth and Wilma Odell Karen O’Driscoll Stacy H. Ogden Susan Ogden Dustin and April Ollis Sandra Olney Tasia & Cory Olsen Steven L. and June Anne Olsen Wendy Olsen Susan Olson Maura and Serge Olszanskyj Margaret Orlando Katherine Lawrence and Aaron Orlowski Gregory Orme Juan Ortuno Rebecca Ory-Hernandez

Teresa Ota Novak Mark Ott Jeffrey Owen Merene S Owen Wade Owen Amy Oxman Erin Packham Michael and Cindy Palumbo Jeffrey Paris William and Carole Pariseau Danielle Park Ryan Park Heidi Parker Marjorie and Robert Parry Sarah Parry Deborah Passey Dhaval Patel Elena Patel David Paterson Cherilyn Patience Lanette Patterson Paige Patterson John Paul The Pavia Family Mary Paxman Elodie Payne Tim Payne Julie Peck-Dabling Sarah Pehrson Morton Pellatt Linda S. Pembroke Kati Penner Bethany Pereboom Lareen and Camille Peters Richard C. and Helen M. Petersen Mark Petersen Cash and Carrie Peterson Kyndra and Douglas Peterson Jo Baird And Jane Peterson Lana and Boris Petkovic Stephen Petrovich Wendy Philbrick Patrick Phillips Ray Pickup Stacey Pinnock Kathleen Pitcher Tobey Candice Pitcher Deborah Plasman David Platt

Marcia and Richard Plothow Katie Marie Pollard Lelia Pollett Trevor Pollock Rachel Pommerening Rebecca Pope David Porter Paige Potter Bonnie Poulsen Luise Poulton Susan Prater Brian Pratt Cindy Pratt Casey Preece Melinda Preisler David and Kathleen Preston Revolution Gear and Truck Parts John and Marcia Price Family Foundation Keena Price Mary Price Pollie Price Diane Prigge Shauna Bamberger Priskos Stephen Proser and Susan Kohler Joy Prout Meleah Pustelak Kaly Quarles Bonnie B. Quigley S. J. and Jessie E. Quinney Foundation David E. Quinney III Wendy Quinonez Jaclyn Raley Taanya Ramirez Brent Rammell Nancy Rapoport and Jeff Van Niel John and Gail Rapp Jan Rawle Barbara Ray Natalie Rayback Suzanne and David Razor Mr. David Read Delia and Craig Reece Courtney Reeser Wayne and Shelly Reichmann Barbara Snarr Reid Alex Reiff Robin Reno


Challenge Match Stephanie Repp Nolene Reynolds Jeanette and Talia Ricci Kathleen Richards Renae L. Richards Stephanie Richards Convergence Planning Carolyn Rich-Denson Avadna Rickards Eric Rickart Victor and Susan Rickman Insa Riepen Rosalie and Michael Ringwood Kitye Robbins Sheryl Robbins Becky Roberts Brian Roberts Denise Roberts Julie Roberts Shelli Roberts JoAnn Robertson Margo Robins Jen Robinson Joey Robinson Kaylen Robinson Rosann Robinson Scott Robinson Joy Rocklin Meghan Roddy Sharon Rodgers Julie Rodriguez Dana and Ross Rogers Kathe Rogers Rebecca Rogers Will Rogers Elisa Rogowitz Jay Rogoff and Penny Jolly Patricia Rohane Jim Rohbock Thomas and Laurel Rohlfing Anna Rolapp Kyle Rollins James Rose and George W. Henry, Jr. Genevieve Maire Rosol Yvonne Del Rossi Chris and Ellen Rossi Mark Rothacher Howard and Kathy Rothwell Carla Rowe AnnaMarie Rowley-Edgell

Fernando and Lucia Rubio Dasha Runnions Blake Rusch Linda Rusch Robyn Rusch Catherine Russell Leonard and Alene Russon Milt and Becky Russon Lynne and Ed Rutan Christine Ryan Kent and Michelle Ryan Ashley Sackville Janene Salt Nancy M. Samson Christopher Samuels Alexa Sand Kaylene Sandall Ms. Patricia Sandberg Shauna Sanders Carol Sangster Julie Sartori Juergen Sass Kristine Saunders R. Schaefer Barbara and Steven Schamel Anthony Scharrier Amy Lynn Schelble Shannon, Glenn, Zane, Slade, and Case Schemmer Jennifer Schlader Julie Schmidt Sandefur Schmidt Theodore Schmidt Jonathan and Amanda Schmieder Cynthia and Ted Schofield Mark and Linda Scholl Camille Schubert Sarah Schulz Robert and Nancy Schumacker Kristy Schweitz Mary and James Schwing Jamie Scott Jeremy Scott Karole Scott Katherine Scott Laura Scott and Rodney Mena Elaine Seaman Antonia Sears

Ben and Sandra Seegmiller Kristi Seely Natalie Segall Andrea Settle Sally Shaffer Carole Sharp Sallie Shatz Linda Shaul Justine Sheedykramer Jill and Richard Sheinberg Laurel Shepard Mr. Kenneth Sherk Megan Shigeoka Aharon Shulimson and Julie Terry Shelley Shupe Sascha and Richard Shutkind Teresa Silcox Estrellita Silva Dr. Bernard Simbari and William Barnett Emily Simmons Dana and Jack Simper Audrey Skeen Jonathan and Liz Slager L. Wayne and Betty Jo Slagle Heather Smalley Ellen Smedley Adrienne Smith Anne Smith Eric M. Smith J Christopher Smith Karen Smith Kate Smith Linda F. Smith Lyndsay Smith Melissa Smith and Jamie Petersen Patricia Smith Shauna Smith Terri Smith Tracy Smith Trent Smith Aaron Smyth Adreon Snow Karl and Laverne Snow Cindy Solomon-Klebba Sarah Son Reid Sondrup John Sonnenberg Paul and Carol Sonntag Carolyn Sorensen

Sorenson Legacy Foundation Krista and Jim Sorenson Beverly Souder Steven and Carolyn M. Souza Robert and Arita Sparks Nancy and Robert Sparrer Diana Major Spencer Heidi Spencer Lois and Bernard Spiegel Elizabeth Spilker Kenneth W. Spitzer and Diana Stafforini Emily Spivak Cynthia Spoor Jeremiah Spradlin Jenni Spray Celeste Staley Sandi Stamps Derick Stephensen Patricia Stephens-French Dwain and Barbara Stephenson Kathleen Stevens Nancy and Charles Stewart Dee Stewart Diane Stewart Josh Stewart Alan Stoddard Andrew Stoddard Wendy Stoermer Alice Storm and Doug Fabrizio Bonnie Stout Adan Strachan Carolyn Strang Michele Straube D. S. Stringham Emily Stromness Annie and Cory Strupp Ivy Stucki Lorraine Stuecken Andrew Stuko Marlin Stum Leah Stupeck Nadine Stupelli Betty Sturdevant Thomas Sturgeon Styler Family Becky Suchy Summerhays Music Cindy Sumsion David Sundwall

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Ann Troop Melanie and Mike Trottier Emily Truesdell Jonathan Truscott Matthew Turnbaugh Ed Turner and Steve Baker Sarah Twitchell Austin Tyler Leonore Tyler Steven and Linda Tyler Elizabeth Uhl Cornelia Ulrich Neli Ulrich Amy and Mike Valdez Farrah N. Valdez Lisa Vallejo Marvin and Sandra Van Dam Janet Van Eerden Glenda VanWagenen Violeta Vasilevska Stanley and Joann Vaughn Rick and Chris Veit Martha and John Veranth Christina Verkler Phyllis and Rusty Vetter Grace Vianney Amy Vidmar Alicia Vielstich Steven Vigil Raymond Vismantas Susan Vogel Kevin Voyles Jessica Wade Allen and Lucinda Wald Erin Walker Jan Walker Marc Walker Melissa Walker Rosalie Walker-Kimball Dhyan Walters Jerry and Ann Walters Brad and Linda Walton Claire Wang Helen Ward Holly Ward Joseph Ward George Wardell Deanna Warden Rebecca Warden Heather Warner Rochelle Warner Susan Warshaw

Beatryx and Vincent Washington Andrea Watkins Julia S. Watkins Jack Watson Susan Watson Camee Weaver Steven Webb Catherine Weber Gina Webster Annette Weed Koko K. Weems Elizabeth Weight Janet Weight Alan H. Weinhouse Mark Weisbender Saul Weissman Elisabeth Wennerström Nancy Wentworth Aaron and Emma West Family Donald West Sarah and Rich West Sharon West Tom and Sherrie West Chris and Susan Westergard Susan and Brent Westergard Elizabeth Whaley James T. Wheeler and Margaret S. Dice Steve and Debbie Whipple Elizabeth Whitaker Danyelle White Elizabeth White and Dan Moreau Melissa White Ryan White Laura Whitley Doreen Whitney Linda Whittington Keri Wilcox Lindsay Wilcox Sue Wilkerson Kelly Wilkinson Randy Wilkinson Craig Willett Cambria Williams Courtney Williams LC Williams Kellie Willits Reed Willmore Aaron Wilson Jay and Alicia Wilson

Claudia Wilson James Wilson Mindy Wilson Raymond and Julie Wilson Sheridan Wilson John and Nancy Wingelaar Heather Caress Winkler Beth Wisch Elaine Wolbrom Carolyn B. Wold Julie Wolfe Barbara Wolin Katherine Wonnacott Carole Wood and Darrell Hensleigh Connie Wood Jane Victorine Wood Mary Bird and Lance Wood Shirley Wood Dixon Woodbury Ruth Woods Matthew and Marci Woolley Dawn Woolner Susan Wootton Mark Workman Whitney Woydziak Blaine Wright Dawn E. Wright Pearl Wright Shirley Wright Brandi Wynne Erin Yanagisawa Betty Yanowitz Chris Yoakam Christine Young Rosemary Young Stuart and Sharon Young Leslie Zabriskie Pamela Zainer Zavis and Cathy Zavodni Lindsay Zeigler Marelynn and Edward Zipser Joel and Elaine Zuckerman of Park City Community Foundation Karen Zundel Dylan Zwick Anonymous (29)


Artistic Impact Fund Donors We thank the below donors for their contributions to the Ballet West Artistic Impact Fund. Each gift was made specifically in support of one of three initiatives: Commissioning New Works, Commissioning New Productions, or Sponsoring National and International Touring. Peggy Bergmann Kathie and Charles Horman

Barbara Levy Kipper Shari and David Quinney

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Academy Scholarship Fund Donors We thank those who have contributed to the Ballet West Academy Scholarship Fund, spanning all four Academy campuses, with generous donations of $1,000 and above. In Memory of Robert Arbogast, from Friends, Family, and the Ballet West Guild Bruce Bastian Marie and Kevin Brown Scott Kirkpatrick and Lydia BiegertLeave Cindy and Howard Hochhauser Barbara Levy Kipper

Maidee Kirkeby Dorothy McBride Susan and Chris Lockwood Willis McCree and John Fromer Park City Community Foundation: The Solomon Fund Madeleine and Harvey Plonsker Shari and David Quinney Courtney Rae

Jonathan and Amanda Schmieder Brian and Brandy Slagle Braden and Heather Shupe Summit Sotheby’s International Realty The above list includes individual donations received as of March 15, 2021.

Encore Society We honor those individuals who have made a meaningful commitment to the future of Ballet West by including the company in their estate planning. Bené Arnold Berenice J. Bradshaw* Judy Brady and Drew W. Browning Val A. Browning* Kenneth P. Burbidge, Jr.* Dr. Robert H.* and Marianne Harding Burgoyne Mary Elizabeth Colton* Orlando Coryell Debbie Davis The Donna L. Dell Trust* Kent and Martha DiFiore The Zorka D. Divich Trust* Richard and Pamela Dropek Dolores Doré Eccles* Virginia Fackrell Estate* Sid W. Foulger* Dee Gauss

Dr. Esther S. Gross* and Dr. George D. Gross* Merribeth Habegger-Anderson* Stephanie and Timothy Harpst Melissa A. Herbst* Geoffrey C. Hughes* Johann Jacobs and David Heuvel Grace Jackson* Flemming and Lana Jensen Sara Kaplan Dennis L. Kay Trust* Barry L. Keller* Cynthia Lampropoulos Family Trust Gaye Herman Marrash* Willis McCree and John Fromer Glenn H. and Karen Fugal Peterson Nancy Rapoport and Jeff Van Niel Joy Rocklin

Marian Ream* Teresa Silcox Margot Shott* Norman C. Tanner* and Barbara L. Tanner Oma W. Wagstaff* Mrs. Glen Walker Wallace* Gladys Walz* Susan Warshaw Afton B. Whitbeck* Carole M. Wood and Darrell Hensleigh Marelynn and Edward Zipser *Indicates donor has passed away

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Gifts Made In Memory and In Honor We thank those donors who have made a gift to Ballet West in memory or in honor of the individuals listed below. IN MEMORY In Memory of Ray E. Andersen Sara Andersen In Memory of Maxine Barnes Teresa Edwards In Memory of Rita Boyer Francisco D. Blas II In Memory of Megan Leigh Brown Marie and Kevin Brown In Memory of Willam Christensen David Barber and Greg Geilmann In Memory of Karen Coleman Ballet West In Memory of Mikel Covey Elizabeth Barlow and Stephen McClellan Minette and Robert Kantrowitz G. G. and Nancy L. Rogers Edwina Jo Snow Jerry Stanger and Rob McFarland Lenore and John Tyler In Memory of Jacqueline Cronsberg Sandra Jennings In Memory of Donna L. Dell Ballet West In Memory of John Englund Chris Jorgensen In Memory of Mark Fry Jerry and Karen Authier Curtis and Donna Ball Mary Barnes Roger and Barbara Beau George and Ellen Berg Jack Berg Gayle and Richard Berg Nora Bergan Steven and JJ Burnham Chris Costello Gordon and Teresa Doig Libby Dreier Colleen Dwars Donald and Gwen Eels Lon and Roseanne Ewing Shane D. Feiman Arnold and Joyce Fencl Robert and Linda Fischer Wyeth Friday and Donna McCullough Clark Fry Wenda Fry David and Sue Gates Sharon and James Gelhaus Thomas and Ann Gordon Mary K. Grande 54

Nancy Greenberg Tyler and Mari Hamm Elizabeth Harrison James and Joan Hyde Sarah Jee Rebecca Johnston Jill and Kirk Kinnear James and Rita Koll LuAnne Lathrop Kevin Lincoln Ronald and Sheila Lund Craig and Cheryl Lyon Kathryn Magli Maxine Manni Michelle Mapes Kari Marks Gary and Lori May Carol Mosley Joel and Jerlene Mosley Chaz, Shawn, Ashton, Preston and Colton Parmley Sharyl Peterson Nancy Richardson Penni Jo Romero

Paige Schladetsch Stanley and Malia Schleifer Kristy Schweitz Marci Sesker Kevin and Roxanne Straub Larry and Elizabeth Strenge Nina Swanson Stephen and Kaye Van Gilder David and June Voldseth Wayson Family Farms Don and Peggy Weideman Yvonne Weideman Marlene Whiting Julie Whitworth Susan Wilson Howard and Carol Zehntner Ponderosa Elementary School “Quest for Authentic Manhood” Brothers at Bethany Lutheran in Elkhorn, Omaha, NE Trinity Lutheran Church Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America Yoked Parish Churches

executive committee Helle LeRette President

Kathryn Kolquist

Vice President & Treasurer

Amanda Schmieder Secretary

Jeanne Potucek Dancer Liaison

Kathleen Gardner & Jennifer Malherbe Nominating Chairs

Anne Neeley

immediate Past President

learn more at Balletwestguild.org


Gifts Made In Memory and In Honor Anonymous In Memory of Dorothy Lee Erkelens Gibby Robert R. Gibby In Memory of Vicki Leigh Hansen Elyse Schwartz In Memory of Rozell Henrie Karen Nichols In Memory of Joann Jensen Paul R. Johnson In Memory of Wendy Barlow McNatt Patricia Barlow In Memory of Peter Durkee Meldrum Ballet West In Memory of Anne Merrick John Merrick In Memory of Jed Moss Ballet West Betsy Hijazi In Memory of Sara Nelson Brad Nolen In Memory of Emily Johnson Ott Mark Ott In Memory of Rhoda Ramsey Rochelle Warner In Memory of Carol Ann Robertson Anonymous

In Memory of Min and Raymond Stevenson Tamara Denning In Memory of Barbara L. Tanner Ballet West IN HONOR In Honor of the Members of the Ballet West Orchestra Kenny Hodges In Honor of Bruce Caldwell Kenny and Janeal Hodges In Honor of Peter Christie Joel and Frances Harris In Honor of Jennifer Clayton David Clayton, MD In Honor of the Curtis Children Robert and Caprene Curtis In Honor of Linden Ebling Carol Clasby In Honor of Rachael Darden Harper Michael R. and Sheila I. Harper In Honor of Dr. Joel M. Harris Carolyn and Dennis Bernard In Honor of Lucas Horns Gordon Irving

In Honor of Madeline Howell Karen Freed In Honor of Johann Jacobs Gerald M. Lazar In Honor of Jennifer Malherbe Madeleine and Harvey Plonsker In Honor of Elliott Mumm Anita Harding In Honor of Joy Rocklin Mary Gootjes and John Davis In Honor of Anne Marie Smith and Family Laura and Martin deLannoy In Honor of Adam Sklute Anonymous In Honor of Alexis and Talia Thorum Julie Thorum In Honor of Jaclyn Weisenbeck Anonymous In Honor of William Wood Jr. John and Michelle Flynn In Honor of the Gifted Artists of Ballet West Michelle McDonough

House Rules To ensure the enjoyment of the majority of our patrons who arrive on time, and in deference to the artists, latecomers will not be admitted to the auditorium until there is an appropriate pause in the performance. During some productions, this pause may not occur until the end of the first act. • All casting is subject to change. • For your own safety and the safety of other patrons, please do not exit the Theatre before the house lights are up. • Any use of cameras and recording equipment in the Theatre, which is not authorized by the management, is strictly prohibited. • No smoking, eating or drinking is permitted in the auditorium. • Lost articles may be claimed at security. • Anyone expecting emergency calls is urged to leave their seat locations and cell phones with the house manager. • Please silence all electronic time pieces and cell phones for the period of the performance. • Masks covering the mouth and nose must be worn at all times in Capitol Theatre and during the performance

• There will be no intermission during this performance. Please remain in your seats during the pauses between pieces. • At the conclusion of the performance, please remain in your seats. Ushers will excuse patrons row-by-row.

EMERGENCY EVACUATION INFORMATION

In the event of an emergency, please REMAIN SEATED and listen to information given by management and ushers.

ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES

Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre offers assistive listening devices free of charge and may be checked out at the coat check counter located in the lobby.

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Ballet West Staff Adam Sklute

Michael Scolamiero

THE WILLAM CHRISTENSEN ARTISTIC DIRECTOR CHAIR SPONSORED BY PEGGY BERGMANN

THE ELIZABETH SOLOMON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CHAIR

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

Liz Crawford, Chief Financial Officer Felicia Cowan, Director of Human Resources Sarah Taylor, Director of Company Management Teri Percy, Assistant to the Executive Director and Board Liaison Jennifer Bailey, Senior Accounting Manager Hilary Hancock, Company Management Coordinator Madeline Harris, Accounting Coordinator

ARTISTIC STAFF

Pamela Robinson Harris, Principal Rehearsal Director Jane Victorine Wood, Rehearsal Director Bruce Caldwell, Rehearsal Director and Company Archivist Nicolo Fonte, Resident Choreographer Cristin Carlin, Artistic Operations Manager Calvin Kitten, Director of Ballet West II and Assistant Rehearsal Director

COSTUME PRODUCTION

Jason Hadley, Director of Costume Production Cindy Farrimond, Costume Shop Manager Barbara Arcolio, Head Stitcher Mary Kay Feicht, Vicki Goslin, Raincrow Stitchers David Heuvel, Director of Costume Production Emeritus

DEVELOPMENT

Sarah West, Chief Development Officer Natalie Cope, Director of Major Gifts Alicia Brooks, Annual Giving Manger Jyn Van Putten, Manager of Foundations and Government Giving Bretleigh Sandorf, Development Data Manager

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EDUCATION & OUTREACH

Peter Christie, Director of Education and Outreach Dana Rossi, Education Associate /Assistant Director, I CAN DO Heather Fryxell, Associate Director, Adaptive Dance Shelly Cordova, Assistant Director, Senior Steps/ Forward Steps Temria Airmet, Nikki Bybee, Kira Coelho, Shelly Cordova, Ashley Creek, Jennifer Heighton, Sarah Lovett, Stacey Mahan, Wendee Fiedeley-McCulloch, Audrey Olsen, Moisés Próspero, Alison Russell, Amy Simkins, Anne Marie Smith, Joni Taylor, Ashlee Vilos, Krista Widdison, Trish Wilstead, Educators

FREDERICK QUINNEY LAWSON BALLET WEST ACADEMY

Evelyn Cisneros-Legate, Director, Ballet West Academy Shawn Spainhour, Managing Director Heather Thackeray, Principal, Barbara Barrington Jones Family Foundation Thanksgiving Point Campus at Lehi Heather Fryxell Principal, Peggy Bergmann Campus at Park City Jeff Rogers, Principal Faculty Director of Academy Men’s Program Cynthia Ridler, Children’s Rehearsal Director Christopher Sellars, Principal Faculty and Trainee Division Coordinator Leslie-Ann Campbell, Senior Academy Operations Manager Deanna Richardson, Trolley Corners Operations Manager Jennifer Hildreth, Park City Operations Manager Katrin McCallum, Thanksgiving Point Administrator Katlyn Addison, Silver Barkes, Jessica Baynes, Tonia Blomquist, Jazz Bynum, Jenna Clark, Ashley

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Creek, Allison DeBona, Natalie Desch, Jennifer Fjeldsted, Adrian Fry, Darleen Gordon, Tyler Gum, Misa Oga Hansen, Jenna Rae Herrera, Noel Jensen, Katie Johnson, Chelsea Keefer, Justine Sheedy-Kramer, Lindsey Larsen, Deborah Latimer, Katherine Lawrence, Vinicius Lima, Savannah Lyle, Alex MacFarlan, Stacey Mahan, Kathryn Morgan, Emily Neale, Hope Parker, Sawyer Player, Mercedes Rice, Ashleigh Richardson, Abby Rubin, Erin Sanders, Connie Smith, Eunice Kim Stafford, Scout Sutton, Jessica Thompson, Rex Tilton, Jordan Veit, Kristina Weimer, Jaclyn Weisenbeck, Phyllis Whitaker, Alena Wilson, Emily Wilson, Claire Wilson, Nichele Woods, Jamie Zollinger, Faculty Grigoriy Ayrapetov, Nicholas Maughan, Jim Kuemmerle, Sarah Lund, Max Hall, John Rukavina, Rob Wood, Accompanists Ashleigh Richardson, Summer Intensive Coordinator Katrin McCallum, Academy Marketing Specialist Maggie Wright-Tesch, U of U/ BW Joint Trainee Liaison Lindsay Preece, Katrin McCallum, Ashleigh Richardson, Administrative Assistants

MARKETING

Joshua Jones, Director of Communications Marissa Hodges, Marketing Manager Lisa Jensen, Retail Sales and Boutique Manager Beau Pearson, Photographer and Videographer Ashleigh Jane Porter, Digital Marketing Coordinator Andrew Goldberg Consulting

MUSIC

Jared Oaks, Music Director Seretta Hart, Orchestra Manager Nicholas Maughan, Company Pianist Grigoriy Ayrapetov, Principal Academy Pianist, Associate Rehearsal Pianist Rob Wood, Company Class Pianist Max Hall, Jim Kuemmerle, Sarah Lund, John Rukavina, Academy Pianists

TECHNICAL PRODUCTION

Michael Andrew Currey, Director of Production Michael McCulloch, Production Stage Manager Angelina Pellini, Stage Manager and Production Operations Coordinator Robert Clifford, Technical Director Keith Ladanye, Head Carpenter Jeff Herbig, Interim Assistant Carpenter James K. Larsen, Head Electrician Corey Cresswell, Assistant Electrician Cory A. Thorell, Properties Master Jacquelin Bryce, Wardrobe Supervisor Emily Fowler, Wardrobe Assistant Yancey J. Quick, Wig Master Members of IATSE Local 99 Run of Show Crew

TICKETING AND SUBSCRIBER SERVICES

Jack E Stahl Associate Director of Technology and Ticketing Natalie Thorpe Manager of Patron Services Jane Harris Lead Patron Advisor Hilary Hancock Patron Services Coordinator

Ballet West is an American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA), American Federation of Musicians (AFM), and International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) company.



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