Saturday, October 10, 2026
2 pm & 5 pm Historic Catskill Point
AT THE 2026
HUDSON VALLEY DANCE FESTIVAL
Celebrating 13 years of
Hudson Valley Dance Festival
and 33 years of our love and involvement with DRA and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS -Todd Whitley & Gary Holder
Thomas Schumacher and Matthew White congratulate Dancers Responding to AIDS
Photos of Ray Mercer by Eric Politzer
Congratulations to Dancers Responding to AIDS on the 13th anniversary of Hudson Valley Dance Festival Charlie & Debbi Adelman
Proud to support Hudson Valley Dance Festival and Dancers Responding to AIDS - Barbara Rohdie
Photo by Curtis Brown
Cheers to DRA and Hudson Valley Dance Festival - Gerry & Hank Alpert
Hank & Gerry Alpert
Photo of Catherine Hurlin in Don Quixote by Rosalie O’Connor
With great admiration and affection to all who make Hudson Valley Dance Festival a joyful reality here on the banks of the Hudson. I am thrilled now to be part of the local Hudson Valley community that makes both the artistic brilliance and support for local social service organizations possible. With a special salute to Denise Roberts Hurlin, Danny Whitman and the impeccable Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and Dancers Responding to AIDS staff and volunteers. Note to Nathan Hurlin: I can still remember our late night conversation in the car where you tentatively said, “what if we did a dance festival in Catskill?” 13 years later, I’m so glad we have. Love,
A favorite photo taken by Víctor Rodríguez.
Your Legacy Begins Today By joining the Colleen Dewhurst Legacy Society, your generosity will ensure that those living with HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses continue to have the care and resources they need and deserve well into the future. If you’ve already included Broadway Cares in your will and estate plan, please let us know. We want to acknowledge your generous legacy gift and officially welcome you to the Colleen Dewhurst Legacy Society. To learn more please contact Senior Development Officer Brian Marshall at marshall@broadwaycares.org or 212.840.0770, ext. 247.
Catskill Food Pantry is grateful to DRA and Broadway Cares for their generous support
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Photo of Limón Dance Company by David Fried
“The unique must be fulfilled.” - Martha Graham
With gratitude for tonight’s beautiful dancers!
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WHAT WE DO TOGETHER MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN THE HUDSON VALLEY AND BEYOND By celebrating dance and the vibrant artistic spirit of this community, you’re creating real change, right here in the Hudson Valley and across the country. For more than 30 years, Dancers Responding to AIDS, a program of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, has been channeling your generosity of spirit and love of dance into tangible, lifesaving help. Through Broadway Cares’ National Grants Program, your support provides nutritious meals, vital medications, healthcare and hope to those who need them most at 494 AIDS and family service organizations nationwide, including 19 right here in the Hudson Valley.
Featuring
THE CHASE BROCK EXPERIENCE GALLIM GIBNEY COMPANY LAHA DANCE GROUP LEGGYBONES PHYSICAL THEATER MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY and choreography by
CHASE BROCK, ZHONG-JING FANG, LAURA HALZACK, CASEY BRONWYN HOWES, JOHAN INGER, PONTUS LIDBERG, ARTURO LYONS, ANDREA MILLER, JAMAR ROBERTS, JACOB MICHAEL WARREN Lighting Director
Sound Designer
BEN GREEN
ZACH BOWER
Production Stage Manager
NATHAN HURLIN Production Managers
JASON KOOISTRA ALEX THEISEN Producer
JAMES CELLA Artistic & Producing Director
DENISE ROBERTS HURLIN Corporate Sponsors
PROGRAM GALLIM
YEAR (excerpt) Choreography by Andrea Miller Music: “YEAR” by Frédéric Despierre Original Lighting Design by Dan Scully Costumes by Orly Anan Studio Performed by Jamaal Bowman, Donterreo Culp, Izel Davis, Antonia Luz Gillette, India Hobbs, Payton Johnson, Vivian Pakkanen, Mitch Stone This performance of YEAR (excerpt) is made possible with generous support from Visionary Sponsors Tom Mendenhall & James Scully/Jamestown Hudson and Benefactor Sponsors Melina & Emerson Fisher.
LAHA DANCE GROUP
Mirage Choreography by Laura Halzack Original Lighting Design by Bridget Welty Music: “Summer Tale” composed and performed by Markus Sieber Costumes by Erica Johnston Performed by Josephine Brunner and Lauren Capolino This performance of Mirage is made possible with generous support from Benefactor Sponsors Frances Spark & Michel Goldberg.
GIBNEY COMPANY
Rain Dogs (excerpt) Choreography by Johan Inger Music: “Step Right Up” by Tom Waits Original Lighting Design by Peter Lundin Costumes by Johan Inger Performed by Joan Dwiartanto, Graham Feeny, Amari Frazier, Madison Goodman, Tiare Keeno, Lounes Landri, Andrew McShea, Zack Sommer, Madi Tanguay This performance of Rain Dogs (excerpt) is made possible with generous support from Benefactor Sponsors Duke Dang & Charles Rosen in loving memory of David Panzer. The premiere of Rain Dogs at Up Close: An Evening with Johan Inger was made possible with the generous support from Andrew A. Davis and the Shelby Cullom Davis Charitable Trust, Jody & John Arnhold and The Arnhold Foundation, and Joan & Jerry Lozinski.
MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY To the Brink and Back Choreography by Jamar Roberts Music: “To the Brink and Back ” by Stahv Danker Original Lighting Design by Becky Nussbaum Costumes by Lauren Starobin Performed by Lloyd Knight
This performance of To the Brink and Back is made possible with generous support from Benefactor Sponsors Charles & Deborah Adelman. To the Brink and Back was made possible by support from The Church at Sag Harbor, The Hayes Foundation and the Martha Graham Commissioning Circle.
PROGRAM PONTUS LIDBERG
Brokeback Mountain, the ballet Choreography by Pontus Lidberg Original Music by David Conte Based on the short story by Annie Proulx Costumes by Karen Young Performed by Tade Biesinger and Zack Gonder This performance of Brokeback Mountain, the ballet is made possible with generous support from Major Sponsors Nina Matis & Alan Gosule. Brokeback Mountain, the ballet is produced by Works & Process and will premiere at Guggenheim New York January 13-15, 2027. Brokeback Mountain, the ballet is commissioned by Works & Process and Green Box Arts. The work is being created in Works & Process residencies at Bethany Arts Community, Green Box Arts, Modern Accord Depot and The Campus at Marlboro Music. Music commissioning supported by the Charles and Joan Gross Family Foundation and The O’Donnell-Green Music and Dance Foundation. Support provided by SHS Foundation and the Ford Foundation.
ARTURO LYONS
The Vogue Orchestra Choreography by Arturo Lyons Music: “Berghain” by Rosalia and miscellaneous orchestral pieces by Bella Banfalvi, Budapest Strings & Carl Orff Costumes by Arturo Lyons Performed by Jayden Bembow, Darius Case, Bryce Farris, Joshua Hall, Sharron Jones, Marquise McKnight, Wade Watson This performance of The Vogue Orchestra is made possible with generous support from Major Sponsors Gerry & Hank Alpert.
LEGGYBONES PHYSICAL THEATER
This For Now Choreography by Casey Bronwyn Howes & Jacob Michael Warren Music Editing & Curation by Jacob Michael Warren Costumes by Casey Bronwyn Howes & Jacob Michael Warren Performed by Casey Bronwyn Howes & Jacob Michael Warren This performance of This For Now is made possible with generous support from Benefactor Sponsors Steven Hatfield & Patrick Riordan.
PROGRAM LUIGI CRISPINO
Turning to the Light Choreography by Zhong-Jing Fang Music: “Clouds, The Mind on the (Re)Wind” by Ezio Bosso Original Lighting Design by Carolyn Wong Performed by Luigi Crispino This performance of Turning to the Light is made possible with generous support from Benefactor Sponsors Todd Whitley & Gary Holder, in loving memory of James Roe.
THE CHASE BROCK EXPERIENCE
Speed Up the Renaissance Choreography by Chase Brock Music: “To Be American” & “The Hazelnut Tree” by Gabriel Kahane, “Heirloom: III. VERA’S CHICKEN-POWERED TRANSIT MACHINE” performed by Eric Jacobsen, The Knights & Jeffrey Kahane Costumes by Chase Brock Performed by Jane Abbott, Maiko Adela, Cemiyon Barber, Kaylee DaCosta, Tyler Eisenreich, Dario Natarelli, Sithu Sinley, Reed Tankersley Speed Up the Renaissance was created by Chase Brock to benefit Dancers Responding to AIDS with generous support from Visionary Sponsor The Richard T. Sharp Foundation & Meredith Kane, Visionary Sponsor Sioux Logan & Pieter Schenck, and Benefactor Sponsor Tom Viola.
DRA FANFARE
Composed by Philip Glass Conducted by Jonathan Sheffer Performed by EOS Orchestra DRA Fanfare is one of Philip Glass’ favorite works and was his gift to Dancers Responding to AIDS in 1999 with generous support from Jack Schlegel. Program subject to change
Scan for program updates and bios of this year’s dancers, choreographers and dance companies
Program subject to change
Scan for program updates and bios of this year’s dancers, choreographers and dance companies
STEERING COMMITTEE Charles & Deborah Adelman Duke Dang & Charles E. Rosen Barbara Rohdie Todd M. Whitley & Gary O. Holder
HOST COMMITTEE Robert & Mary Beth Aberlin ∙ Stanley M. Ackert III & Robert P. Rems ∙ Charles & Deborah Adelman Thomas Ahn & Jeffrey De Korte ∙ Emily Carey & Jeffrey Embree ∙ Melina Fisher Lauren M. Gibbs & Robert K. Jenkins III ∙ Conrad Hanson & Jason Karadus Steven Hatfield & Patrick Riordan ∙ Robert Hoven & Wayne Holmen ∙ Jonah Bokaer Choreography Phyllis Lamhut ∙ Daniela Marino-Goldberg ∙ Nina Matis & Alan Gosule ∙ Stephanie Mayne Venita McLemore ∙ Tom Mendenhall & James Scully ∙ Aidan O’Connor & Beau Loendorf Audra Paterna ∙ Michael Peck & Eric Winterling ∙ Josh Schulteis ∙ Francine Sheffield Frances Spark ∙ Todd M. Whitley & Gary O. Holder
LEADERSHIP SUPPORTERS MAJOR SPONSOR Gerry & Hank Alpert Nina Matis & Alan Gosule RECEPTIONS SPONSOR Barbara Rohdie COMMUNITY BUILDER Thomas Schumacher & Matthew White VISIONARY Sioux Logan & Pieter Schenck ∙ Tom Mendenhall & James Scully / Jamestown Hudson The Richard T. Sharp Foundation & Meredith Kane BENEFACTOR Charles & Deborah Adelman ∙ Duke Dang & Charles Rosen in loving memory of David Panzer Melina & Emerson Fisher ∙ Steven Hatfield & Patrick Riordan Frances Spark & Michel Goldberg ∙ Tom Viola Todd M. Whitley & Gary O. Holder in loving memory of James Roe CHAMPION Stuart Breslow & Anne Miller SUPPORTER Stanley M. Ackert & Robert P. Rems ∙ Robert Faust & Roger Kluge ∙ Conrad Hanson & Jason Karadus David Nickle & Hal Rubenstein ∙ Audra Paterna ∙ Saul & Mary Sanders Matthew Woolf & Steven Filenbaum ∙ Llewellyn Young & Terence Law as of October 1, 2026
SPECIAL THANKS Peter Aaron Patty Austin Liz Broadfoot Bridget Caston Catskill Highway Department Janelle Charron Duke Dang Erin Dennin Jon Famularo Erin Fogarty Chris Gilbert Good Mood Foods - Brynn Gilchrist Brian Holman Bob Hoven Sean Meagher Naomi Miller
Lauren Mosier NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt Melissa Penate Production Resource Group Dolly Alonso, Josh Karp, Cody Ogden Jordan Puvalowski Aria Roach Rose Brand - Renee Vero Andy Sheagren Gilbert T. Small III Mike Smith Sound Associates Inc. - Joe Maloney John Sowle Michelle Steinwald United Staging and Rigging Adam Wienert
And deep appreciation for everyone at Creekside Catering
PRODUCTION CREDITS Engagement & Fundraising Lead............................................................................Nick Mayo Stage Managers.................................................. Michael Carmine Di Bianco, Colyn Fiendel-Milani Head Electrician............................................................................................... Declan Moore House Manager.....................................................................................................Nick Puglia Wardrobe............................................................................................ Jeff Johnson-Doherty Live Announcer........................................................................................David Masenheimer Graphic Designer..................................................................................Sadie Kramer Kramer Ticketing Manager............................................................................................. Cat Domiano Hospitality Managers .............................................................. Ellen M. Lavaia, David Roberts Media Representative................................................................................. Kevin McAnarney Festival Staff......................... Lou Albruzzese, Nicole Albruzzese, Nyle Farmer, Brian Griffin, Henry Hurlin, Samuel-Moses Jones, John Lagucki, Celeste Lannen, Travis Martinez, Samuel Maynard, Jeremy McComish, Richard Sommerfield, Colin Stansky, riki viv, Alex Xie
DRA ANGELS CIRCLE AND VISIONARY CIRCLE The following are members of the Dancers Responding to AIDS Visionary Circle and Angels Circle as of September 15, 2026. Names in bold indicate Premier Visionaries and Archangels, donors who increased their gift by 25 percent or more over the previous year. Contributions are not related to event ticket or merchandise purchases. Visionaries and Angels provide essential support for those affected by HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses across the country. We salute these donors for their compassion and commitment to helping others in need. In appreciation of this generous support, Visionaries and Angels receive exclusive invitations to virtual and in-person events and VIP status at some of Broadway Cares’ most high-profile events, as well as a host of other benefits. There are many ways to become a member of the Visionary Circle or Angels Circle, including charging on a monthly or quarterly basis. If your employer matches charitable contributions, a gift of $500 or more can qualify you for membership. For more information about the benefits of the Dancers Responding to AIDS Visionary Circle or Angels Circle, please contact Nick Mayo, Philanthropy & Community Engagement Officer, at mayo@broadwaycares.org or 212.840.0770, ext. 262. INNOVATOR
GIFTS FROM $10,000 TO $24,999
Gerry & Hank Alpert Mark Bernhardt Judy Gluckstern Joe Lanteri Bebe Neuwirth & Chris Calkins Barbara Rohdie Meryl Rosofsky & Stuart Coleman GUARDIAN
GIFTS FROM $5,000 TO $9,999
Mark Bergamini & Christopher Oates Caroline Cronson Theo Elliman Robert Faust & Roger Kluge Alan Hassell in loving memory of H. Thomas Axt Daphne Hsu & Jeff Rosen David Kernahan Judith A. Nelson in memory of Wayne McCarthy Stephen Kroll Reidy in memory of Carolyn Kroll Reidy Anonymous CHAMPION
GIFTS FROM $2,500 TO $4,999
Andrew Berdon Michael & Diane Christian Robert N. Cory & Shuichiro Takeda Thomas Cott in memory of Philip Carlson Duke Dang & Charles Rosen in loving memory of David Panzer
Judy & Tim Dove John & Margaret Falk Peter Farrell Melina Fisher Kevin & Helen Flanagan Dale J. Fournier & Michael R. Wellington Alison & Jim French Darrell M.W. George & Scott Turner Jeffrey L. Jackman LaFountaine Family Foundation Christopher Leary Jonna Mackin Nina Matis & Alan Gosule John & Michelle Matteson Irene Shen Anthony Thompson Todd Whitley & Gary Holder in loving memory of James Roe Christian Zimmermann in loving memory of my beloved husband Richard M. Kielar Anonymous AMBASSADOR
GIFTS FROM $1,000 TO $2,499
Charles & Deborah Adelman James J. Andrews Timothy M. Andrews Jonathan Aronowitz & Bradley Scalise Ward Auerbach & Andy Baker Jeffrey D. Byrne Michael-Demby Cain
Brad & Kyong Coleman Frank Conway Kenneth E. Cooke & Jesse Avalos Jr. in honor of Leslie H. Cooke & Sharon Ridgeway Wayne & Lisa Cooper Mark Donofrio & Alexander Lach Bonnie Pfeifer Evans David Fanger & Martin Wechsler Corey Friedlander Thomas Garner Danni Gee in memory of Alvin Ailey Jane Groveman & Cathy Tanelli Dr. Jaime Huertas & Mr. Kenneth A. O’Brien Roger Hyde & Mark Gibson Winston Bernard Layne Rosalind Lippel Peter McKown & Kenneth Heng Rosalind Reed Dr. Eric Reiner Teresa Reyes & Martin Monas Karen M. Roth Charles Scatamacchia Joyce Storey Jim Tharp & Jim Lindheim Timothy Warmath & Edward Comber Ken Withers Llewellyn Young & Terence Law Zufall Family Foundation Anonymous
Samuel-Moses Jones & Doug Hosney Jones
proudly support the 13th anniversary of Hudson Valley Dance Festival in our home ... Catskill, NY
Photo by Owen Burnham
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BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS Danny Whitman Executive Director Lane Beauchamp Director of Communications Sarah Cardillo Director of Development Larry Cook Director of Finance & Administration Ken McGee Producing Director PRODUCTION James Cella Michael Carmine Di Bianco Trisha Doss Jason Kooistra Ellen M. Lavaia Alex Theisen COMMUNICATIONS Caroline Colvin Josh Drake Jenny Garcia Dominic Grijalva Sadie Kramer Kramer Gabby Macogay Melissa Magliula Víctor Rodríguez Desney Scoby Francesca Toscano DEVELOPMENT Jenna Adamek Stephanie Cowan Cat Domiano Maureen “Mo” Fenninger Lori Feren Brian Marshall Arely Flores Martinez Nick Mayo Jack Noseworthy Madeline Reed FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Michelle Abesamis Ngoc Ha Bui R. Keith Bullock Ed Garrison Derek Hassler Donald Huppert Rose M. James Michael McLean Brian O’Donnell Michael Paulsen RETAIL OUTREACH Bayne Alexander Feliziano Flores David Sugarman DANCERS RESPONDING TO AIDS Denise Roberts Hurlin
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