...AND DANCE! Program

...And Dance!

Conceived and Directed by ADRIENNE WILSON and JERI DICKEY

Featuring the Auburn University Dance Ensemble and Guest Artists

April 20-23, 2023

Telfair B. Peet Mainstage Theatre

Conceived and Directed by ADRIENNE WILSON and JERI DICKEY

Featuring the Auburn University Dance Ensemble and Guest Artists

Directors’ Note

Dance has come a long way here at Auburn University since the official beginning of the dance minor in 2008. Over the years, students have been building community in the program through their shared love of dance. Each year, this communal passion culminates in the annual dance concert, embracing multiple forms of dance that feature students, faculty, and guest artists as performers, choreographers, and designers — and encouraging dancers to participate regardless of declared majors and experience.

Dancers, choreographers, guest artists, and lighting and costume designers have been hard at work creating and rehearsing to offer a diverse and eclectic program of dance for the 2023 production season. And now we invite you to enjoy the work, embrace the celebration, and consider the possibilities of the name change of the department: Auburn University’s Department of Theatre and Dance!

With joy and jubilation, Adrienne & Jeri

A Note About the Performance

As a result of a recent, unfortunately unresolved issue with our electrical system, the incredible work of our lighting designers will not be fully showcased in this production. We thank them for their labor on this and every production this season.

▶ The show runs approximately 80 minutes. ◀ There is no intermission.

Special Thanks

Auburn University Theatre and Dance gratefully acknowledges support for this production from the Office of the Provost of Auburn University.

The directors also wish to thank the following: Bill Evans, Andrew Lynch, Courtney World, The Dancers, The Department of Theatre and Dance, Cathy Wright

Artistic Team

Artistic Director: Chase Bringardner

Directors: Jeri Dickey, Adrienne Wilson

Choreographers:

Olivia Beland, Samantha Briggs, Jeri Dickey, Bill Evans, Abbey Godfrey, Melissa Henry, Morganne Svoboda, Adrienne Wilson, Mackenzie Worden, Courtney World, Molly Yoder

Costume Designers: Berkley Peacock, Claudia Peeples, Meredith Rice, Fox Snead, Adam Stremmel, Avonlea Yeakley

Lighting Designers: Eve Jenkins, Olivia

Price, Fereshteh Rostampour, Katie Wolfe

Sound Designer: Annabell Mallard

Composer: Andrew Lynch

Dramaturg: Annabell Mallard

Production Crews

Scenic Studio:

Andrea D'Amico, Riley Buck, Tatum Clark, Jonny Dickey, Morgan Hogans, Eve Jenkins, Mengyao Li, Drew Miller, Claudia Peeples, Danielle Simmons, Kara Anne Smith, Tino Soto, Tony To, Haley Wells

Costume Studio:

Nikki Ahlf, Lisa Alfa, Hannah Carstarphen, Maggie Cole, Cecelia Copeland, Tapley Cronier, Jordinia Denson, Nick DiJulio, Shelby Dupree, Hali Everette, Elle Hartman, Lennie Johnston, Asha Knight, Presley McQuiddy-Gasparlin, Berkley Peacock, Meredith Rice, Michaela Williams, Avonlea Yeakley

Production Team

Director of Production: Laura Sims

Technical Director: Matt Gist

Assistant Technical Director: Cameron Lucas

Costume Shop Manager: Jennifer Salter

Stage Manager: Sarah Chandler

Wardrobe Supervisor: Shelby Dupree

Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor: Mary Grace Sullivan

Head Electrician: Matthew/Maddie Smith

Light Board Operator: Eve Jenkins

Backstage Crew: Madison Todd, Daisha Flint, Evie Slaughenhoup

Learn More!

Want to learn more about the dance concert and gain some behind-the-scenes perspectives? Scan the QR code at right to access our dramaturgy website. And join us after the Thursday, April 20 performance for a discussion with the dancers, choreographers, and members of the artistic team.

Did You Know?

You can minor in dance at Auburn! The minor in dance is an exciting and rapidly growing area within the Department of Theatre and Dance. This option is open to all interested students at Auburn University and accommodates everyone from the beginner who wants to experience dance for the first time to the experienced dancer who wants to continue training throughout their college career. For more info, contact theatre@auburn.edu.

▶ Any video and/or audio recording of this ◀ production is strictly prohibited.

Music furnished under Auburn University’s blanket licenses with ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC.

Order of Show

Awaken

Choreographed by: Jeri Dickey

Aerialists: Anne Nelson (Antonavia Collins U/S), Jonathon Dickey

Dancers: Antonisia Collins (rehearsal collaborator), Jordinia Denson, Andrew Hayworth, Anna Hodgens, Katie Leonard, Kathryn Mims, Isabel Rodriguez, Danielle Simmons, Fox Snead, Morganne Svoboda, Andrew Vance, Michaela Williams, Faith Wix.

Music: Awaken by INZO & Carbin and Trepidation by Stan Christ (edited/compilation)

Costume Designer: Fox Snead Lighting Designer: Olivia Price

Sound Designer: Annabell Mallard

Suite for Sarah

Choreographed by: Bill Evans

Part 1: Sassy's Blues

Dancers: Samantha Briggs, Bella Hardin, Melissa Henry, Kate Spoor, Avonlea Yeakley

Music: Sassy's Blues by Sarah Vaughan

Part 2: Shulie-A-Bop

Dancers: Abby Davis, Melissa Henry, Sarah Rollins, Morganne Svoboda, Cassie Vitale

Music: Shulie-A-Bop by Sarah Vaughan

Costume Coordinator: Jennifer Salter

Lighting Designer: Katie Wolfe

Static

Choreographed and performed by: Mackenzie Worden

Music: Stonemilker by Bjork

Costume Designer: Claudia Peeples Lighting Designer: Olivia Price

Othering

Choreographed by: Adrienne Wilson in collaboration with the dancers (work in progress)

Dancers:

Modern: Samantha Briggs, Abby Davis, Kenley Dreibelbis, Bella Hardin, Melissa Henry, Katie Leonard, Kate Spoor, Cassie Vitale, Avonlea Yeakley, Abbey Godfrey (understudy)

Tap: Whitley Adams, Olivia Beland, Andie D'Amico, Andrew Hayworth, Andrew Vance, Katie Leonard, Danielle Simmons

Music: Libertango and Milonga del Angel by Astor Piazzolla, performed by Yo-Yo Ma; Part 4 music composed by Andrew Lynch

Costume Designer: Avonlea Yeakley

Lighting Designer: Fereshteh Rostampour

Roll With It

Choreographed by: Courtney World

Dancers:

Cast A (aka “Team3”): Hannah Carstarphen, Andrew Hayworth, Andrew Vance

Cast B (aka “Muses”): Whitley Adams, Antonavia Collins, Hannah Castarphen

Team3 will perform on Fri 4/21 & Sun 4/23; Muses will perform on Thurs 4/20 & Sat 4/22

Music: Boogie Stop Shuffle by Charles Mingus, performed by New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble

Costume Designer: Adam Stremmel Lighting Designer: Eve Jenkins

Even You

Choreographed and performed by: Olivia Beland, Abbey Godfrey, Melissa Henry, Morganne Svoboda, Mackenzie Worden, Molly Yoder

Music: Shrine Tooth by Forest Swords (edited)

Costume Designer: Meredith Rice Lighting Designer: Olivia Price

Interwoven

Choreographed and performed by: Samantha Briggs

Music: 3336 by Ólafur Arnalds

Costume Designer: Samantha Briggs Lighting Designer: Katie Wolfe

Don't Fear the Plastics

Choreographed by: Jeri Dickey

Dancers:

The Plastics: Andie D’Amico, Anna Hodgens, Katie Leonard, Faith Wix

Ensemble: Whitley Adams, Olivia Beland, Antonavia Collins, Antonisia Collins (rehearsal collaborator), Andrew Hayworth, Maddie Maradik, Kathryn Mims, Morganne Svoboda, Andrew Vance

Music: Apex Predator and Fearless from the Broadway musical Mean Girls

Costume Designer: Berkley Peacock Lighting Designer: Katie Wolfe

Sound Designer: Annabell Mallard

Los Ritmos Caliente

Choreographed by: Bill Evans

Dancers: Bill Evans, Adrienne Wilson, Courtney World

Vocalist: Nikki Ahlf

Music: Song for My Father by Horace Silver

Costume Designers: The Dancers Lighting Designer: Olivia Price

Student Company Biographies

Whitley Adams (Ensemble) (she/they) is a senior BFA performance major from Detroit, MI. They are super excited to be in their first dance concert here at Auburn. Some other shows you might have seen her in include The Wolves (#8), Detroit ’67 (Chelle and Bunny Swing), and Twelfth Night (Antonia). They would like to thank her family, friends, professors, and classmates for all their wisdom and support over the last four years. And lastly she would love to thank the senior BFA class for being so incredibly supportive and encouraging. Thank you!

Olivia Beland (Ensemble) is a sophomore BFA musical theatre and speech, language, and hearing sciences double major. Her AUTD credits include Spring Awakening (Ensemble/Female Swing), re(imagine): riffs, reverses, and revolutions (Ensemble), and Pippin (Leading Player and Fastrada Understudy/Ensemble). Olivia is so excited to return to the Telfair Peet Mainstage and would like to thank Jeri and Adrienne for this wonderful opportunity!

Samantha (“Sam”) Briggs (Ensemble) is an exercise science major from Lexington, KY. Auburn University Theatre and Dance credits include re(imagine): riffs, reverses, and revolutions (Ensemble), and she recently represented AUTD as a soloist in an adjudicated concert at the American College Dance Association's Southeast regional conference. Samantha is also a member of the Auburn Equestrian Team and a peer mentor for the EAGLES program here at Auburn.

Hannah Carstarphen (Ensemble) is a sophomore theatre major from Mobile, AL. This year she has had the privilege to serve as an ASM for AUTD’s Detroit ’67 and perform in Pippin (Ensemble). As a freshmen she appeared in AUTD’s production of The Wolves (#14) and AU Players’ production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Titania). Due to her love for the department, she’s serving as AU Players t-shirt chair. She is so excited to be a part of this show!

Antonavia Collins (Ensemble) is a senior BFA theatre performance major from Montgomery, AL. Her AUTD theatre credits include Twelfth Night (Sebastian), A Doll’s House Part 2 (Nora), and The Wolves (#2, Swing). She is very honored that this is her last performance here at Auburn, and she hopes you enjoy the show! #WarEagle

Antonisia Collins (Rehearsal Collaborator) is a senior BFA music theatre major from Montgomery, AL. She has been cast in 11 AUTD productions over the last four years, including Twelfth Night (Viola), Detroit ’67 (Chelle), Into the Woods (Little Red), A Doll’s House (Kristine Linde), Eat Dessert First (Mother), Bring It On The Musical (Brooklyn), Together

Apart: A Socially Distanced Collaboration (Ensemble), and New Day Dawning: Finding Hope at the Theatre (Ensemble), to name a few. Antonisia loves the stage and loves bringing joy to an audience. She is so thankful to have spent her last semester as an actress at Auburn University.

Andie D'Amico (Ensemble) is a freshman double majoring in theatre and speech, language, and hearing sciences. She’s from Madison, AL, where she danced for five years at The Dance Company and participated in multiple high school productions, including Mamma Mia (Allie, Dance Captain), The Plot, Like Gravy, Thickens (Justine), and Eurydice (Loud Stone). Andie is so excited to be in her first AUTD production!

Abby Davis (Ensemble) is a microbiology major with a concentration in pre-veterinary studies from Birmingham, AL. She has been dancing since she was 3-4 years old and is happy she’s found ways to continue at Auburn. When not dancing, she enjoys spending time with her family, including her mom, dad, older sister, younger brother, and dog.

Jordinia Denson (Ensemble) is a senior BFA music theater major from Hoover, AL. Auburn University Theatre and Dance credits include Detroit ’67 (Lank), Bring It On the Musical (La Cienega), and Anon(ymous) (Anon). Jordinia was the assistant director for AUTD’s production of Twelfth Night and is currently directing AU Players’ upcoming production of Much Ado About Nothing. Jordinia is enthusiastic about pursuing a career in theatre!

Jonathon Dickey (Ensemble) is a junior music theatre major from Auburn, AL. Some of his previous credits at Auburn include Edges (Man 2), Pippin (Pippin), Into the Woods (Jack), and Spring Awakening (Hanschen Rilow). He is excited to be part of his first dance concert!

Kenley Dreibelbis (Ensemble) is a senior majoring in exercise science and minoring in dance. Previously, Kenley performed with AUTD in both (re)imagine: riffs, reverses, and revolutions and The Future is Here: A Student One-Act and Performance Festival. After graduation, she is planning to attend the University of Alabama at Birmingham to gain her doctorate in physical therapy (DPT).

Abigail (“Abbey”) Godfrey (Ensemble) is a sophomore industrial engineering major from Orlando, FL. Auburn University Theatre and Dance credits include re(imagine): riffs, reverses, and revolutions (Ensemble). She thanks her friends and family for their support and hopes you enjoy the show!

Bella Hardin (Ensemble) is a junior elementary education major. She is a theatre minor and has been dancing since she was 10. Bella’s Auburn University Theatre and Dance credits include A Doll’s House (Helene), and she will be playing Beatrice in AU Players’ upcoming production of Much Ado About Nothing.

Student Company Biographies

Andrew Hayworth (Ensemble) is a freshman computer science major from Alpharetta, GA. He has danced for 11 years with experience in tap, hip hop, contemporary, jazz, ballet, and aerials. Andrew was a member of the dance company Atlanta Rising Talent for 9 years.

Melissa Henry (Ensemble) is a senior marketing major and a dance minor. Melissa is from Tallahassee, FL and has been dancing for 18 years. She is also passionate about being an active member of Alpha Xi Delta and singing on the worship team at Church of the Highlands. Melissa wants to thank her family and friends for supporting her and also all of her dance teachers, past and present, for inspiring her to dance with joy.

Anna Hodgens (Ensemble) danced for 13 years prior to attending Auburn University. She wanted to continue her dance education, so she decided to pick up the dance minor. Anna also participated in danceline at her high school, where she was the captain and choreographer for multiple routines. This is Anna's first production at Auburn University!

Eve Jenkins (Lighting Designer, Roll With It) is a freshman working on a dual major in theatre and mechanical engineering. Her Auburn credits include Detroit ’67 (Sound Board Op), Pippin (Electrician & Spotlight Op), and Twelfth Night (Master Electrician). She would like to thank her friends, family and mentors for their continued support and guidance. She can't wait to see what the next 3 years hold.

Katie Leonard (Ensemble) is a chemical engineering major with minors in dance and sports coaching (kinesiology) from Pell City, AL. Previous Auburn University Theatre and Dance credits include (re)imagine: riffs, reverses, and revolutions (Soloist and Ensemble).

Annabell Mallard (Sound Designer, Dramaturg) (she/her/hers) is a senior BFA theatre management major from Norcross, GA. Her previous Auburn credits include Edges (Sound Designer), Pippin (Sound Designer/Engineer), Twelfth Night (Assistant Sound Designer/Engineer), and The Wolves (Sound Designer, AME, House Manager). She would like to thank Jeri for letting her work on this project and Navi for being the best.

Maddie Maradik (Ensemble) is a senior BFA music theatre major from Nashville, TN. Her AUTD credits include Twelfth Night (Celia, Marina, Officer), Into the Woods (Rapunzel), Spring Awakening (Female Swing 1), New Day Dawning: Finding Hope At The Theatre (duet performer), and Bring it On The Musical (Truman Cheerleader, Campbell understudy).

Maddie has absolutely loved her time at Auburn and is thrilled to be a part of the dance concert as her final show here!

Kathryn Mims (Ensemble) is a BFA music theatre and pre-journalism double major from Dothan, AL. She has been dancing for 17 years and recently performed in AUTD's production of Pippin in the ensemble. Kathryn would like to thank Jeri Dickey for the wonderful opportunities she has been given and is excited for the future!

Berkley Peacock (Costume Designer, Don't Fear the Plastics) is a freshman theatre major from Auburn, AL. This is her first time designing costumes for an AU theatre production. She would like to thank her parents and her older sister, Addison, for their support.

Claudia Peeples (Costume Designer, Static) is a junior BFA design/technology major (scenic and costume concentrations) from Auburn, AL. They have been the charge artist for multiple AUTD productions, including Spring Awakening, Pippin, and Twelfth Night. This will be their first costume design, and they are thrilled to have this opportunity.

Olivia Price (Lighting Designer, Awaken, Even You, Static, Los Ritmos Caliente) is a graduating senior with a BFA in design/tech and BA in English professional writing. She’ll be pursuing work as a designer and copywriter in whatever city life takes her to next! Olivia would like to thank her family, friends, and mentors for their constant support.

Meredith Rice (Costume Designer, Interwoven) is a senior in marketing, minoring in theatre. In the past, she has worked on AUTD productions such as Into The Woods, Detroit ’67, Pippin, and Twelfth Night. She also builds costumes for competition, winning for craftsmanship at Anime Weekend Atlanta, Momocon, Kamicon, and Hamacon.

Isabel Rodriguez (Ensemble) is a junior science education major and dance minor from Peachtree Corners, GA. Isabel is a member of the Auburn University Marching Band Tiger Eyes, where she performs with flagline. She is also an active member of the Auburn Campus Band, where she plays clarinet.

Sarah Rollins (Ensemble) is a freshman computer science major from Pelham, AL. Sarah is also an active member of Tiger Rhythm, where she learns and performs hip-hop pieces.

Danielle Simmons (Ensemble) is a double major in theatre and political science from Dothan, AL. Her AUTD credits include A Midsummer Night's Dream (Cobweb) and The Wolves (Deck Crew). She has also been on the Auburn University mock trial team for three years.

Student Company Biographies

Katherine "Fox" Snead (Costume Designer, Awaken) is a senior BA theatre major with a concentration in wigs. Previous AUTD credits include Wig Master for Spring Awakening, Detroit '67, and Twelfth Night; Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor for last year's dance concert, (re)imagine: riffs, reverses, and revolutions; and Wardrobe Crew for Into the Woods, The Wolves, and Pippin.

Katherine "Fox" Snead (Ensemble) is a senior BA theatre major from Rainbow City, AL. Previous AUTD work has been primarily with wigs and wardrobe. This is Fox's first performance at Auburn University. "I'm so excited!"

Kathleen "Kate" Spoor (Ensemble) is a proud member of the AU Catholic Students Organization (CSO) Council and leader of Group 2 for the Korean Buddy Program. She is so grateful to God for this opportunity and for her wonderful Dad, Mom, and Maddie. She thanks Adrienne for being a wonderful teacher the past few years, her fellow dancers, and all of the crew who worked so hard on this production. She also thanks her beautiful family and friends who have been cheering her on. She hopes everyone enjoys the show, and thanks you for supporting the arts.

Adam Stremmel (Costume Designer, Roll With It) is a mechanical engineering major with plans to minor in theatre. In high school, he competed in costume design at the statewide Trumbauer Theatre Festival, placing first for three consecutive years. Post college, he hopes to use engineering in the entertainment world through practical effects, sets, and costumes.

Morganne Svoboda (Ensemble) is a freshman majoring in kinesiology/exercise science with a double minor in dance and business. She is originally from Houston, TX and is excited for her first dance performance at Auburn University.

Andrew Vance (Ensemble) is a freshman BFA music theatre major from Orange Beach, AL. His previous credits include Hamlet (Hamlet), Les Misérables (Javert), and Beauty and the Beast (Lumiere). In dance, Andrew studied under the Sheffield School of Dance, also receiving a scholarship to the Joffrey School of Ballet in music theatre tap. He is also a member and composer for the men's acapella group of Auburn, Full Auctave.

Cassie Vitale (Ensemble) is a senior BFA music theatre major and is honored to conclude her senior year with ...And Dance! She would like to thank Jeri and Adrienne for believing in her throughout this process. War Eagle!

Website: www.cassievitale.com Instagram: @cassie_vitale

Michaela Williams (Ensemble) is a sophomore BFA music theatre major from Columbus, GA. Her previous Auburn University Theatre and Dance credits include The Wolves (#00) and Pippin (Ensemble, Berthe Understudy). They are also a member of Mosaic Theatre Company and the secretary for the Auburn University Players. Michaela would like to thank you all for coming, and she hopes you enjoy the show!

Faith Wix (Ensemble) is a freshman genetics major from Orlando, FL. This is Faith's first performance with Auburn University Theatre and Dance. Faith danced competitively with Revolutions Dance Company in Orlando, FL for fourteen years. Faith is also an active member of Auburn Univerity's Dance Marathon Fundraising committee and the Honors College.

Katie Wolfe (Lighting Designer, Suite for Sarah, Interwoven, Don't Fear the Plastics) is a senior BFA design/technology major whose most recent credit at Auburn was as the Scenographic Designer for Edges. In addition to her BFA, Katie is also receiving a BEE in electrical engineering with a minor in nuclear power generation systems.

Mackenzie Worden (Ensemble) is a marketing major with a dance minor from Raleigh, NC. She grew up dancing competitively for fifteen years. She currently is a member of Gamma Phi Beta and holds positions as the Greek Sing chair and parliamentarian. Mackenzie wants to thank her family and friends for always inspiring and supporting her.

Avonlea Yeakley (Costume Designer, Othering) (she/they) is a junior BFA performance major/dance minor. She is a member of the student staff in the costume shop and has worked on the wardrobe crews of Spring Awakening, Into the Woods, Pippin, and served as Wardrobe Supervisor for Detroit ’67. This is their first time costume designing.

Avonlea Yeakley (Ensemble) (she/they) is a junior BFA theatre performance major and a dance minor from Houston, TX. Avonlea's AUTD credits include The Future is Here: A Student One-Act and Performance Festival (The Fairy/Halen), A Doll's House (Anne-Marie), the dance concert (re)imagine: riffs, reverses, and revolutions (Ensemble), Twelfth Night (Maria), The Thanksgiving Play (Alicia), and A Midsummer Night's Dream (Hermia). Avonlea wants to thank her family for being so supportive and inspiring her.

Molly Yoder (Ensemble) has been dancing since she was 3 years old. She enjoys all styles of dance, specifically tap and contemporary. She is now minoring in dance and is so excited to be part of this production! Molly would like to thank her family, friend, and past/present dance teachers for helping her get to where she is today.

Guest Artist Biographies

Bill Evans, Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of New Mexico and Visiting Professor Emeritus at the College at Brockport, State University of New York, taught at Dean College (Franklin, MA) and Providence College (RI) after retiring from the State University of New York in 2014. In September, 2018, he relocated to Port Townsend, WA, where he has established the Evans Somatic Dance Institute, now the sponsoring organization for the annual Bill Evans Summer Institute of Dance and the host of the Certified Evans Teacher program, which trains dance educators in Evans’ dance technique and pedagogy.

Evans majored in English and ballet as an undergraduate and modern dance as a graduate student at the University of Utah. He danced professionally in New York City and Chicago before returning to Utah to join Repertory Dance Theatre, where he served as dancer, choreographer and artistic coordinator from 1967 through 74. He has since created or reconstructed 21 works for that company, including a full evening of his works in November, 2017 and September/October, 2022.

The Bill Evans Dance Company celebrated its 40th anniversary in April 2014. It has appeared in 48 U. S. states and has taken Mr. Evans to 29 other countries. For several years, it was the most-booked professional dance ensemble in the U.S. BEDCO has appeared at American Dance Festival, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, and in many international dance festivals.

Evans has been awarded several fellowships and grants from the U. S. National Endowment for the Arts and multiple state arts agencies. He has been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship, the New Mexico Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts, Lifetime Achievement Awards from National Dance Education Organization (NDEO), American Dance Guild (ADG), and Dance Teacher Magazine. He was awarded an honorary doctorate from the Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle. He was named one of three favorite world tap dancers in the Dance Magazine Readers’ Poll. He received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of Utah and the Outstanding Dance Educator Award from the New York State Dance Education Association. He has served as a Fulbright Specialist in residencies in Guatemala and Costa Rica. He received the second Outstanding Service Award ever bestowed by the National High School Dance Festival and was the third dance artist to be honored by the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science. He was named National Dance Association (NDA) Scholar Artist in 1997. He has served on the boards of NDA, NDEO, and American College Dance Association (ACDA). He has served as ACDA adjudicator and/or guest artist 23 times. He has coordinated three ACDA conferences and assisted in the hosting of two others. Evans served as interim artistic director for Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers and has served as a guest teacher and choreographer for WCD and for the Senior Professional Program of the School of Contemporary Dancers, where he has returned every May for the past quarter century.

The Bill Evans Summer Institute of Dance just celebrated its 45th year, and the Bill Evans Teachers Intensive its 23rd. His annual Somatic Dance Conference and Performance Festival is in its ninth year. Evans celebrated his 83rd birthday this spring.

Anne Nelson graduated from AU in 2021 with a bachelors of science in nursing and a minor in dance. After becoming paralyzed in a car accident in June 2016 she spent 4 months in rehab at the Shepherd Center, then several years in intense physical therapy, and continues to work on her recovery to this day. One way Anne has managed to make such a remarkable recovery is through learning aerial silks and hammock, to which she was introduced by Jeri Dickey while in college. When Anne returned to AU after her accident, she accepted the challenge of finishing the dance minor in a wheelchair. She performed as a soloist (2018, 2021) and as an ensemble dancer (2015, 2016, 2018, 2019) in AU spring dance concerts; she also represented Auburn as part of adjudicated performances at the American College Dance Association (ACDA) South regional conferences in 2017 and 2019. Anne and Adrienne

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Photo credit: Jim Duden

Wilson presented a collaborative project about integrating wheelchair dance into college dance settings at the 2018 National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) conference in San Antonio, TX. Anne also received an award in 2018 from the AU College of Liberal Arts for outstanding creative research and scholarship for her solo choreography. At the 2018 “This is Research: Student Symposium,” her dance anatomy research project was chosen to be presented. Currently, she works as a PACU (post anesthesia care unit) nurse at a hospital in Birmingham, AL and continues to explore various styles of dance. She is honored to be back, once again, at Telfair Peet Theatre.

Courtney World is associate professor and director of dance at The University of the South, where she developed a minor in dance. She performed for many years with Bill Evans Dance Company/Bill Evans Rhythm Tap Ensemble, and BIODANCE, under artistic director Missy Pfohl Smith. World performs tap and modern dance with companies and independent artists on a project basis and her choreography has been performed nationally at theatres, festivals, and universities. She holds a BA from The University at Buffalo, an MFA from The College at Brockport, and is a Certified Evans Teacher. World serves as assistant director of Nashville-based Faithful Rhythm Productions and previously served on the board of directors of Tennessee Association of Dance for many years, including in the role of president.

Photo courtesy of Courtney World

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Theatre has the potential to foster dialogue, alter perceptions, and inspire social change. The Auburn University Department of Theatre and Dance is dedicated to the education and professional training of theatre artists, scholars, and audiences within a liberal arts environment.

The Department champions the interaction between theory and practice and produces citizen artists who advocate for the arts through their own work in local, national, and international communities.

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Student Staff:

Box Office Assistants: Olivia Beland, Antonisia Collins, Presley McQuiddy-Gasparlin, Sydney Pereira, Madeline Schlaman

Costume Studio Assistants: Camryn Chapman, Mary Grace Sullivan, Avonlea Yeakley

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