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DECEMBER 13-14, 2014 Ming Luke, Conductor Cindy Trueblood, CDC Director Special thanks to our Season Sponsor Don C. and Diane S. Lake Family

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ABOUT THE BAKERSFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CONTACT THE BSO

1328 34th Street, Ste. A Bakersfield, CA 93301 Phone: 661-323-7928 Email: info@BSOnow.org

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

M. Bryan Burrow, President & CEO Kari Heilman, Business Operations Manager Mary Moore, Orchestra Operations Manager Ineke de Lange, Executive Assistant/Sales Nicole Barnett, Executive Assistant Holly Bikakis, Graphic Artist Jerome Kleinsasser, Artist Consultant, Program Notes and Concert Preview Darlan Moore, Stage Guard Jim Mueller, Recording Engineer

ORCHESTRA OFFICERS

Elaine LeCain, President Mike Raney, Vice President Paulette Shires, Orchestra Representative Elvira Arambula, Secretary Contributions to the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra are tax-deductible for both Federal and State purposes.

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THEATER INFORMATION

Photography & Recording - Cameras and

recording devices are not allowed in the theater.

Latecomers - As a courtesy to all patrons, latecomers will be asked to sit in an empty seat upstairs until intermission.

At intermission, latecomers can then move to their assigned seats.

Quiet, Please - Avoid unnecessary noise during the concert and turn your phone to “Silent” mode during the performance.

Refreshments -Concessions are available for purchase and consumption in the lobby.

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items can be picked up at guest services at the main doors. Post event, Lost and Found is at Rabobank’s security desk located at the loading dock entrance on the south side of Rabobank Arena. You can contact security directly at 661-852-7391.

3-4 Youth Music Programs 7 Letter from the President & CEO Rest Rooms - Women’s and Men’s rest 8 Conductor’s Biography

rooms are located in the main lobby as 9 Corporate Sponsors

well as upstairs on the second level.

12 Season Sponsor Drinking Fountains - Drinking fountains 13 BSO Circle of Supporters

are located in the main lobby near the 15 Generous Supporters

rest rooms.

16 Memorials and Honorariums

Patrons with Disabilities - The BSO Staff 18 Plot Synopsis

is happy to accommodate all patrons with 19 Orchestra Roster disabilities or special needs. Please let us know how we can make your concert 20 Concert Sponsors

experience a pleasant one.

21-23 Directors/Choreographers 24 Acknowledgements

25-26 Nutcracker Soloists 29-30 Nutcracker Performers 31-34 Nutcracker Cast

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YOUTH MUSIC PROGRAMS BSO NEXT This wonderful new program designed to inspire the NEXT generation. Generous donors are sponsoring season tickets for students to distribute to local school districts and community groups. Over 300 season tickets are attributed to this program with more interest growing. What a perfect way to connect the NEXT generation with the experience of live music. Contact the BSO Office for more information.

Thank You To Our BSO Next Sponsors

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YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONCERTS Teachers from across Kern County have enjoyed our programs for more than thirty years. Through our partnerships with the Kern County Superintendent of Schools, we have inspired young people to have a lifetime love for music.

• The BSO hosts three themed concerts a year which are

specifically designed for children in October, December, and February.

INSPIRE THE DESIRE FOR MUSIC

This program directly impacts children in the classroom and at after school programs through small group interaction with our professional musicians.

• Through this dialogue, the children will experience a

powerful introduction into the world of music.

• They also recognize symphony style music is used in their

music education for children in Kern County

For more information about our youth programs, call 661-323-7928 or visit us at www.BSOnow.org.

Did you know over 12,000 children attend our Young People’s Concerts every year?

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CONCERT CALENDAR

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TICKETS STARTING AT $20

All concerts are Saturdays, starting at 7:30pm at the Rabobank Theater.

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tomasz golka

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rebecca miller

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OCTOBER 4

NOVEMBER 8

FEBRUARY 14

MARCH 14

APRIL 11

MAY 9

launching a new era

two great orchestral masterpieces

a hilarious visit to THE BARBER

mozartian magic

two bso premieres

Manfred Overture - Schumann Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54 - Schumann Scheherazade, Op. 35 - Rimsky-Korsakov

Concerto for Cello in B minor, Op. 104 - Dvořák Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36 - Tchaikovsky

“Viva Rossini” - Highlights from Barber of Seville - Rossini

Overture to Lucio Silla, K. 135 - Mozart Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola and Orchestra - Mozart Symphony No. 2, in D Major, Op. 43 - Sibelius

Eight Divertimenti for Orchestra - Bernstein Chichester Psalms - Bernstein Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68 - Brahms

goldsmith & co. in a photo finish Guitar Concerto, Op. 99 - Castelnuovo-Tedesco Music for Orchestra - Goldsmith Pictures at an Exhibition - Mussorgsky

meet our top six candidates for bakersfield’s next conductor!

THIS SEASON’S GUEST SOLOISTS OCTOBER - FEI FEI DONG, piano NOVEMBER- CARTER BREY, cello FEBRUARY - BSO OPERA SOLOISTS MARCH - ELENA URIOSTE, violin

JUAN MIGUEL HERNANDEZ, viola APRIL - BAKERSFIELD MASTER CHORALE MAY - MARCIN DYLLA, guitar

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT AND CEO

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elcome to the 37th annual Nutcracker Ballet. This season for the BSO has been filled with lots of excitement as we search for Bakersfield’s next conductor. We are fortunate to have Ming Luke join us for the Nutcracker performances bringing his wealth of expertise from the San Francisco Ballet. Bakersfield residents enjoy concerts from high level performers and conductors who come from around the world. Their combination of artistry with our local musicians collide to an electric experience. With this level of energy, we are inspiring a new generation to love fantastic live music.

The BSO provides updates and news articles from its website at BSOnow.org to Facebook posts to e-newsletters. Connect with us to see pictures of our performances, updates on coming concerts, and news on what is happening in the world of music.

Our mission is to perform great concerts and provide music education to the children of Kern County. We have fantastic student programs from Young People’s Concerts to BSO NEXT to Inspire the Desire for Music. Please consider partnering with the BSO to continue these wonderful programs.

Thank you for coming. Enjoy this magical performance by the Bakersfield Symphony and the Civic Dance Center.

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onductor Ming Luke is rapidly establishing himself as an exciting and versatile conductor to watch. In the past season he has worked with ensembles across the US, UK, Russia, France, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Hungary, and Austria; and has conducted orchestras such as: Bolshoi Orchestra, Kennedy Center Opera Orchestra, Birmingham Royal, San Francisco Ballet, New York City Ballet Orchestra, l’Orchestre Prométhée (France), Gödöllő Symphony Orchestra (Hungary), Opera San José, Sacramento Opera, Napa Regional Dance Company, Sacramento Philharmonic, Komorni Orchestr Akademie of Prague, the Napa Valley Symphony, and others.

Luke has been the primary guest conductor with the San Francisco Ballet for the past few seasons and conducted the company over fifty times at the San Francisco War Memorial.

Embarking on four separate tours with the company, he conducted Romeo and Juliet at the Kennedy Center and made his English debut at Sadler’s Wells. Luke was invited to prepare the Bolshoi Orchestra in Russia for a special festival featuring some of the top ballet companies around the world and conducted the company with l’Orchestre Prométhée in Paris as part of a residency with Les Etés de la Danse.

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The Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra gratefully acknowledges the generous support of foundations, corporations and businesses whose gifts have helped ensure the continuation of the BSO’s many outstanding programs.

For information about becoming a Corporate Sponsor, contact the BSO at 661-323-7928.

CORPORATE SPONSORS AERA ENERGY LLC

BAKERSFIELD SYMPHONY ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION BANK OF AMERICA

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KERN COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS KMAP, INC.

CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORPORATION PARAMOUNT FARMING CO. PELLETIER FOUNDATION PG&E

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We gratefully acknowledge the following individuals, businesses and foundations for their generous support.

BSO CIRCLE OF SUPPORTERS STRADIVARIUS CIRCLE County of Kern

$25,000 and above

City of Bakersfield

Don C. and Diane S. Lake Family

Kern County Superintendent of Schools KMAP, Inc.

Pelletier Foundation

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GENEROUS SUPPORTERS OF THE SYMPHONY We gratefully acknowledge the following individuals, businesses and foundations for their generous support. This listing includes contributions received before November 28, 2014.

CONCERTMASTER $2,500 and above

FRIENDS OF THE SYMPHONY $100 and above

David and Ardath Albizo Ira and Carole Cohen Jason and Patsy Cohen Lisa Delan Eleanor Heiskell Twilla Klassen Diane Sandidge Robert & Patty Young

Bob Abrams Beverly Banks Jeanne Burdick Katina Chan David Cothrun William and Mary Crommett Jess Diamond Dr. and Mrs. Phillip Dodson Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Eaves Werner Epp John Giumarra Jr. Ben Goossen Sam Hardy Steven Jacobs Velma Kagler Mr. and Mrs. Wendall Kinney Maxine Pihlaja Love Thomas Meyer Mary Moore Valerie Pfeiffer Leonard Sanoian Chris and Cynthia Smizer Mike Stepanovich Gail Schulz Paulette Shires Jo Triplett Mark and Bonnie Van Voorhis Philip Zander

VIRTUOSO $1000 and above

Bradford Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Barmann, Sr. Bryan and Kayla Burrow Lois Chaney W. Michael and Dona Chertok Peggy Darling Dr. and Mrs. Doug Davis Mr. and Mrs. Stan Eschner Roger Hess Barbara Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Kirschenman Jerome Kleinsasser and Jeanne Harrie Irma Laughlin-Kolstad Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Larwood Steve and Anita Layton Joe and Suzan MacIlvaine Dr. and Mrs. Mark Miller George and Charlotte Pinheiro

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MEMORIALS AND HONORARIUMS Memorials and honorariums are gifts given to honor family and friends in a lasting and meaningful way.

In memory of Colonel Wesley Moore Mary Moore

In memory of Gordon Johnson Barbara Johnson

In memory of Maxine Simpson Mayor Harvey Hall

In memory of Richard Southwick Mayor Harvey Hall Susan Hearn

Ivan and Shirley Foster Louise McCarthy

Mike and Karen Polyniak

In memory of Buryl Vance Marilyn Vance

In memory of Patty Fleming Marilyn Vance

In honor of Rebecca Brooks Marilyn Vance

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Garden District Flowers KMAP, Inc.

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Kern County Family Magazine

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PLOT SYNOPSIS It is Christmas Eve in Nuremberg, the city of toys. Governor and Mrs. Silberhaus are having a party and their children, Clara and Fritz, are excited to be allowed to stay up past their usual bedtime. They scamper about as their parents greet arriving guests.

Clara and Fritz play host and hostess for their friends. The children dance and play games.

Everyone is excited about the gifts under the tree, wondering which gift is theirs.

To the surprise of the children, a very special guest arrives: Herr Drosselmeyer, Clara’s godfather. Drosselmeyer builds mechanical toys and clocks and has created some wondrous toys for the party including a wind-up doll, a harlequin, and a columbine.

Drosselmeyer has also brought Clara a special gift – a large Nutcracker in the shape of a toy soldier. Clara is delighted, but Fritz jealously grabs the Nutcracker away from her. When she demands that he give it back, Fritz angrily throws it down and breaks it. Clara is very upset

by Fritz’s cruelty to her new toy.

All too soon the party is over and the guests go home. The family retires for the night, but Clara is unable to sleep and returns to see her Nutcracker. An army of mice appears, led by the terrible Mouse King.

The Nutcracker is soon fighting for his life with the aid of the toy soldiers. The battle between the toy soldiers and the mice becomes a duel between the Nutcracker and the Mouse King. When defeat appears imminent for the Nutcracker, Clara helps the Nutcracker to victory. This act of devotion transforms the Nutcracker into a handsome prince.

The Prince takes Clara on a magical journey to the Land of Sweets, and they travel through a forest in the snow. Snowflakes swirl in a beautiful and graceful waltz as the curtain falls on the first act.

Continuing on their journey to the Land of Sweets, the Prince and Clara meet the Sugar Plum Fairy who welcomes them warmly to her kingdom. The Prince explains how he vanquished the Mouse King with the help of Clara. To celebrate the victory, Clara and the Prince are entertained by a variety of festive dances.

We shall never know if this magical journey of delightful fantasies and sugar spun dreams was a dream – or did it really happen on Christmas Eve long ago?

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BAKERSFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MUSICIANS VIOLIN 1 Julia L. Haney - Concertmaster Donna Fraser Asst. Concertmaster Lee Smith Elizabeth Kinney Tim Swanson Jeff Fritz VIOLIN 2 Amy McGuire - Principal Deborah Perkins Elvira Arambula Mary Mansfield Marci Maynard Elaine LeCain

KEYBOARD Liz Cervantes

VIOLA Paulette Shires - Principal Stan Holcombe Alex Navarro Hugh Neely

FLUTE Nancy Wallace - Principal Audrey Boyle

CELLO Pam de Almeida - Principal Alex Wilson Aaron Conner Erin Esses BASS Mark Breitenbach - Principal Pete Scaffidi Jay Rubottom HARP Kathleen Moon - Principal

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PERCUSSION Ernie Cervantes - Prinicipal Cyndi Hicks Ray Ayala

PICCOLO Jeanne Johnson

BASSOON Melissa Frey - Principal Steve Thiroux HORN Brian Smith - Principal Lucy Adams Peggy Copp Martin Goni TRUMPET Michael C. Raney - Principal Steve O’Connor

OBOE Brett Clausen - Principal Aaron Miller

TROMBONE Jay Jarrett - Principal Marisa Aoki Norm Campbell

ENGLISH HORN Julie Calvo

TUBA Glenn Bowles-Principal

CLARINET Mary Moore - Principal Marc Tipton BASS CLARINET Kristin Nakagawa

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DIRECTORS & CHOREOGRAPHERS OF THE CIVIC DANCE CENTER Cindy Trueblood, Dance Director/Choreographer Cindy Trueblood began ballet classes at the age of six with Robert Bell in Oklahoma City. When she was 16, she received a scholarship to study dance at the University of Kansas School of Fine Arts. Her training continued in Oxnard, California, with Mara Lysova. When she moved to Bakersfield with her parents, Lane and Jody Howell, she studied ballet at the Bakersfield Ballet Theatre under the direction of Martha Knight. In 1968, she began teaching and established, what is now, Civic Dance Center. In 1978, the Civic Dance Center accepted the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra’s invitation to be part of The Nutcracker Ballet, a partnership which continues to this day. In 1997, the Kern County Board of Supervisors presented Mrs. Trueblood with a Resolution that recognized her 20-year commitment to The Nutcracker. In 1998, the Arts Council of Kern awarded her the Bakersfield Centennial Dance Award for outstanding contributions to the cultural heritage of Bakersfield. In November 2002, the Arts Council of Kern honored Civic Dance Center for 25 years of commitment to the enhancement of the arts. Cindy is married to Kevin Trueblood, and they are the proud parents of two sons, Tyler and Mason.

Kristen (Doolittle) McLaughlin, Dance Director/Choreographer Kristen began her training in Bakersfield, CA, mostly at Civic Dance Center. At 18, Kristen received a scholarship to the EDGE Performing Arts Center under the direction of Jackie Sleight while going to school at UCLA. She graduated in 1996 with a BA in Sociology. She has done commercial work for MGM Grand Hotel, danced as far away as Japan, and was a dance captain for the Mark Goodman Tap Company. She has been guest faculty at The School of Nashville Ballet, Tri-Cities Academy of Dance and Fresno City College. Kristen has been an adjunct professor at California State University, Bakersfield. Kristen was a finalist in the Under the Stars Choreography Festival.

She has performed and choreographed such shows as Cats and 42nd Street for the Bakersfield Music Theatre. And she worked with a student director at Loyola Marymount University to create two musical short films. As the Artistic Director of the Imagine Ballet Company, Kristen has shown her work at a Regional Dance America Festival, participated in the teacher’s workshop at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. And she has choreographed two music videos, for the 100 Monkeys and Katie Herzig.

She is married to Brian McLaughlin and they just welcomed their first child into their family – a little boy. She thanks her husband, son and rest of her family for their loving support and understanding of her passion for dance.

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Ann Conrad, Dance Director/Choreographer As a student at Civic Dance Center, Ann performed her first Nutcracker at the age of 12. After many Nutcrackers and continuous training with Civic Dance Center she was chosen to perform a season of the Nutcracker with the Contra Costa Ballet and completed several summer programs with both Contra Costa Ballet and San Francisco Ballet. Ann also had a great opportunity to travel during several summers to attend many Basque Music Camps, where she learned more about her Basque Heritage with a focus on dance and music. After graduating from high school she began teaching for Civic Dance Center which led to her helping choreograph and direct the Nutcracker. She helps choreograph and direct for the Imagine Ballet Company and MAD Dance Krew as well. Now, after 27 years of Nutcracker history, Ann still enjoys every minute of rehearsal time with her students. Ann is so proud of her two daughters: Natalie, who is in her 12th Nutcracker season and Chloe, who is performing in her 9th season of the Nutcracker. When not dancing, Ann and her husband Justin stay very busy with their four year old son, Christian. She is so blessed to have such a supportive husband and family that continue to support her year after year.

Alicia Angelini, Dance Director/Choreographer Mrs. Angelini received her early dance training at Civic Dance Center in Bakersfield, under the direction of Cindy Trueblood, Kristen Doolittle, and Ann Conrad. From there, she attended the University of California, Irvine, where she had the opportunity to perform original works by various choreographers including ETC! by David Allan and a re-staging of William Forsythe’s “Steptext” by Douglas Becker. She graduated from UCI with a B.A. in Dance with a focus on Choreography. She then returned to Bakersfield to start a family with her husband, Chris, and they are now the proud parents of a wonderful son, Lucas, and a beautiful baby girl, Sophia. Alicia continues to teach and perform at Civic Dance Center, and she is the Co-director of the performing group, Mad Dance Krew.

Her choreography has been showcased in various venues throughout the state with Imagine Ballet Company, Bare Bones Dance Theater, Troupe Civic and Civic Dance Center. In 2009, at the Regional Dance America Pacific Festival, Alicia was presented with the Monticello Award for outstanding emerging choreographer, for her work, “Rememberances.” Alicia is blessed to have so much inspiration her life, and she hopes to be able to share that blessing with audiences and fellow dancers for years to come.

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Erica Ueberroth, Dance Director/Choreographer Erica Ueberroth is a Bakersfield native who began dance at Civic Dance Center in 1993. Her ballet training continued in summer programs with American Ballet Theatre, The Rock School of Ballet, and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. Erica has been on faculty with Civic Dance Center for 12 years. Erica first performed The Nutcracker in 1993 in the role of Little Girl and she has since danced many roles over the years including: Little Clara, Snow Queen, Rose, Arabian Queen, Spanish Queen and Sugar Plum Fairy. Erica also enjoys performing in musical theater and has been involved with BMT’s production of CATS, and Stars Musical Theatre’s presentation of Sweet Charity, Cabaret, A Chorus Line, Grease, and Mame. Mrs. Ueberroth has been a Certified Massage Therapist for nine years, and specializes in Swedish, and Shiatsu techniques.

Whether teaching, dancing, or giving a quick calf massage in the corner of rehearsal, Erica enjoys the camaraderie of the Civic Dance Center family.

Kevin Trueblood, Production Assistant Along with Kevin’s numerous Nutcracker appearances, all 37 years, he has performed in over 70 musical productions with Bakersfield Music Theatre, Stars Dinner Theatre, Bakersfield Community Theatre and Starlight of Kern, dating back to 1972. Some of his favorite roles have been – “Jesus” in Jesus Christ Superstar, “Danny Zuko” in Grease, “Henry Higgins” in My Fair Lady, “J.P. Finch” in How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, “Harold Hill” in The Music Man, “Frankie” in Forever Plaid, “Conrad Birdie” in Bye Bye Birdie, “Juan Peron” in Evita, “Cosmo Brown” in Singin’ In The Rain, “Munkustrap” in CATS, “Billy Flynn” in Chicago, “Zach” in A Chorus Line, and most recently – “Jean Valjean” in Les Miserables. “My theatrical inspiration came from my sister Georgia. Any musical ability I have comes from my extremely talented parents – Dave & Grace, and my need to pursue my hobby of golf is satisfied knowing I get to do that with my brother Richard.” The father of two terrific young men, Tyler and Mason, he and his incredibly beautiful and unbelievably creative wife, Cindy, own Civic Dance Center.

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Acknowledgements

the cast of the nutcracker would like to thank the following friends for their generous support Paul Ayres, Rick & Stephanie Baytosh, Elaine Deaton, Scott Erwin, Lance Fielder, Kimm Gillam, Sara Goens, Mike and Esther Greenberg, Calvin Guillory, Linda Gutcher, Lane Howell, LaNell Howell, Heath Kelsey, Kristen Logan, David & Kelly McCarthy, Becci McClain, John McFarland, Jesse McNaughton, Yvonne Miller, Lizette Swanson, Shanna Treanor, Tammy and Aaron Van Cleave, Bryan Walsh, Christy Whitaker, Lora White, Kari Williams, Kimberly Wollesen, and Paul Zaletel

Thanks for the Costumes

The cast of The Nutcracker would like to thank the following people for donating their time, energy, and sewing talents. Thanks for the beautiful costumes!

Louise Ablin, Kim Basconcillo, Megan Bynum, La Queta Dowdy, Monica Eknoian, Kathy Eribarne, Natasha Ericsson, Becky Erwin, Kimm Gillam, Sara Goens, Dorit Goldstein, Esther Greenberg, Stephanie Horwedel, Jackie James, Judi Joyce, Marianne Keathley, Jill Kelsey, Alicia Lifquist, Nikol Manning, Becci McClain, Shannon Parks, Barbara Russo, DeAnne Sanders, Peggy Shue, Kimm St. Pierre, Erika Tindell, Tammy Van Cleave, Christy Whitaker, and Lisa Wuertz

Thanks Also to Our Good Friends at….

All That Jazz / Fantasy Frocks / New City Cleaners / Western Graphics

Thank you to Anyone we may have forgotten to mention and to those who turned up at the eleventh hour.

Without the tireless efforts and leadership of Dedicated Volunteers, a production of this magnitude would not be possible.

Imagine Ballet Company Members Performing In Nutcracker

Eileen Ablin, Megan Baytosh, Chloe Blake, Amy Cox, Olivia Davis, Brooke Eknoian, Jillian Fletcher, Ella Goens, Philena Goscinski, Shaylan Hammons, Sydnee Johanesen, Kimberly Marquez, Crista McClain, Victoria McFarland, Lindsay Monroe, Megan Monroe, Samantha Morris, Sacha O’Connor, Hannah Svihovec, Kristyn Van Cleave, Abigail Watson, Jenai Wilcox, Junia Wilcox, and Jessica Wollesen

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NUTCRACKER SOLOISTS Scott Erwin Scott is performing in his 7th Nutcracker as the valiant wooden hero, which coincidently he claims is very close to his dancing style, stiff as a board. With encouragement from his wife, Rebecca, and his Civic Dance children, Austin, Zachary, and Kacey, Scott returned to performing after a two decade hiatus to share the joy and magic of this amazing ballet. In his youth, while a student at West High School, Scott joined the choir, including performing in the full chorus, the eight couple madrigal group, and the barbershop quartet. In his senior year he performed in South Pacific. Scott is a CPA and finance professional working with Aera Energy. He is proud and honored to join his children in their passion for dance in the 37th Production of THE NUTCRACKER. He is also thankful for Cindy & Kevin Trueblood, the Civic Dance Center, its dedicated teachers, and talented students.

Jenai Wilcox Jenai had her first big performance at the Kern County Fair at the ripe old age of three. At the age of four she began dancing at Civic Dance Center and has continued to dance there ever since. Jenai is 16 years old and a sophomore at Bakersfield Christian High School. From performing as an Overture Boy in her first Nutcracker, Jenai has been honored to perform roles such as Russian, Snow Maiden, Dewdrop Fairy, and Clara. At West Coast Dance Explosion, Jenai received a teen elite title at the Long Beach Regionals 2014. She attended their nationals in Las Vegas 2014 and placed 7th national female elite teen out of 83 regional female elite teens. As a 5th year member of the Imagine Ballet Company, Jenai was chosen as an honor student for Regional Dance America Pacific in 2013 and 2014. Besides dancing, Jenai also enjoys competing in the pageant, National American Miss. In August 2014 she competed at the state level and won 3rd runner up Top Model and 1st place Talent. She would like to thank all of her teachers at Civic Dance Center for helping her become the young lady she is today. She would also like to thank her partner David Moreno for being a great partner and the best big brother she never had. “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.” -Dr. Seuss.

David Moreno David started dancing at Civic Dance Center when he was 17 years old. He has traveled the world making a living as a dancer. He returned to Bakersfield to further his education and pursue a career in the medical field. He currently works as a surgical technician at Delano Regional Community Hospital. David also teaches Jazz and Hip Hop at Civic Dance Center.

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Samantha Palmer Samantha began her dance training with the Civic Dance Center at the age of five, and continued to train at Civic Dance as well as participating in intensive summer programs with the San Francisco Ballet Company and the Contra Costa Ballet until her graduation from West High School. After graduation, Samantha continued her dance education and training by attending the University of California Irvine (UCI) as a dance major where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts. While attending UCI Samantha had the unforgettable opportunity to perform in George Balanchine’s ballet Serenade, as well studying with two outstanding choreographers: The renowned Donald McKayle who selected her to be a member of his Etudes Ensemble; and David Allen who has choreographed pieces for the New York City Ballet. After graduation from UCI Samantha remained in Southern California for two years training with Diane Diefenderfer at her Studio du Corps in Costa Mesa in order to become a Pilates instructor. After a brief time dancing in San Francisco, Samantha returned to Bakersfield where she now teaches Pilates at the Golden Youth Spa and Pilates Studio, and has furthered her Pilates training by obtaining three certifications from Balanced Body University; and has continued to be a member of the Civic Dance Center faculty. Samantha was one of the original members and Alumna, of what is now known as Imagine Ballet Company, having danced seven seasons as a principal dancer with the Company.

Marvin St. Pierre Marvin returns for his 23rd Nutcracker season, donning the costumes of the distinguished Governor Silberhaus, and the fabulous Mother Ginger.

What started out as a way to be involved in his daughters’ activities has turned into a Christmas tradition that he truly enjoys. Even though they no longer perform with him on this Nutcracker stage, they travel home to cheer him on. “Thank you Kaytie, Aimee, and Kellie for encouraging me with the finer points (or should that be pointes) of ballet.” What really motivates him to get out on the stage? The lady he admires most, his wife Kimm, so thoroughly enjoys it when he does.

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NUTCRACKER PERFORMERS 1) Alex Fan, Victoria McFarland, Ella Goens, Devin Beasley 2) Christina Barragan, Amy Cox, Bella Rubio 3) Larissa White, Adam Raines, Zachary Erwin, Maggie Sepsey

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Bryan Ardron, Kimberly Marquez Katie Walsh, Kai Whitaker Megan Baytosh, Olivia Davis, Crista McClain Annalee Fanucchi, Chandler Basconcillo

Jennifer Barnes, Adrianna Barragan, Philena Goscinski Isabelle Guillory, Kristyn Van Cleave, Samantha Morris Sydney Fleming, Elyanna Kim, Katarina Treiberg, Lauren Garcia Hannah Contois

a very special thank you...

Associate Choreographers and Directors Alicia Angelini, Ann Conrad, Kristen McLaughlin and Erica Ueberroth

Assistants to the Director

Wardrobe Supervisor

Judi Joyce and Kim Basconcillo

Cast Photography: Melissa Brazeal

Tara Shearer and Austin Wood

Video Taping: Bob West Video

Rehearsal Assistants

Physical Therapist: Brian Monroe

Melissa Ackerley, Chloe Blake, Terri Cline, Ella Goens, Philena Goscinski, Shaylan Hammons, Sydnee Johanesen, Chloe McArthur, Natalie McArthur, Samantha Morris, Jenai Wilcox, Kari Williams and Austin Wood

Audition Assistants

Hannah Contois, Kimberly Marquez, Tara Shearer, Jenai Wilcox and Austin Wood

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Justin Kelly and Yvonne Miller

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Ryan McCullah, Joel McCullah, Charles Allsup, Bailey Berendsen, Daniel Reyes, Manuel Gomez, Jodi Robinson, Ray Grens and John Lees

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NUTCRACKER CAST - ACT I Overture ............................................. Cast A: Jenna Ayres, Kristina Bacon, Abigail Bentle, Kiki Brehmer, Emalyn Davis, Savanna Eckert, Elizabeth Garner, Tania Gonzalez, Grady Goens, Alicia Goscinski, Kendra Herrera, Vanessa Hoffman, Emily Marsh, Madalyn Riess, Julia Rooke, Will Rooke,

Darci Ross-Smith, Gabbi Rubio, Madison Sackett,

Lillian Thorpe, Alexander Tindell, Abigail Watson Cast B: Natalia Arnold, Emma Buys, Madison Castro,

Tina Elias, Molly Ensor, Kendra Herrera, Hannah Jockers,

Ria Kelsey, Heather Leal, Olivia Lizarraga,

Carissa Lyons-Kimbrough, Emily Marsh, Mason McCarthy,

Hannah Ollivier, Darci Ross-Smith, Madison Sackett,

Reagan Sherman, Annaliese Spielman, Madeline Varela,

Victoria Wilson, Sophia N. Zaninovich Chestnut Seller................................... Zachary Erwin Herr Drosselmeyer............................ Kevin Trueblood Clara................................................... Cast A: Ella Goens l Cast B: Victoria McFarland Fritz, her brother................................ Cast A: Alexander Fan l Cast B: Devin Beasley Frau Silberhaus, their mother........... Cast A: Philena Goscinski l Cast B: Erica Ueberroth Governor Silberhaus, their father.... Cast A: Scott Erwin l Cast B: Marvin St. Pierre Girl Guests......................................... Cast A: Georgia Andrews, Jordan Ericsson, Terran Fielder, Jami Hay, Maci Hilton, Anika Johanesen, Victoria Marchetti, Rachel McNaughton, Kalynn Messick, Jenna Russo, Hailey Tholl, Junia Wilcox, Haley York, Sophie M. Zaninovich Cast B: Maddie Baytosh, Ainsley Cahill, Jordan Ericsson, Terran Fielder, Ireland Fleming, Sophia Gonzaga, Clara Greenberg, Anika Johanesen, Madison Miller, Jenna Russo, Carissa Sales, Madison Shuck, Chloe Whitezell, Courtland Witt Boy Guests......................................... Cast A: Amy Cheng, Alessandra Ela, Jillian Fletcher, Riley Gallego, Grady Goens, Kyle Guillory, Lydia Lifquist, Darci Ross-Smith, Campbell Snelling, Callie Stein-Wayne, Ava Whittaker, Jessica Wollesen

Cast B: Mehkenna Beasley, Jillian Fletcher, Lauren George, Kyle Guillory, Kendra Herrera, Lydia Lifquist, Emma Lwin, Mason McCarthy, Lindsay Monroe, Megan Monroe, Darci Ross-Smith, Jessica Wollesen continued...

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Little Girls .......................................... Cast A: Alexis Bila, Calista Bryan, Savannah Ericsson, Vanessa Hoffman, Kaya Leyendecker, Maelana Manning, Sofia Redmond, Ellie Ward Cast B: Reilly Austin, Madeleine Bema, Jenna George,

Ava Grider, Carolyn James, Eva Morris, Kate Polsfut,

Mackenna Shuck Windup Doll........................................ Cast A only: Amy Cox Harlequin............................................ Cast B only: Kai Whitaker Columbine.......................................... Christina Barragan and Bella Rubio Soldier Dolls....................................... Cast A: Maggie Sepsey and Zachary Erwin Cast B: Larissa White and Adam Raines Dream Clara....................................... Cast A: Katie Walsh l Cast B: Kimberly Marquez Mice.................................................... Claire Bellue, Alli Bush, Kacey Erwin, Zachary Erwin, Eden Helston, Chloe McArthur, Anika Parks,

Nala Peoples, Adam Raines, Gabbi Rubio, Rebecca Strasser, Jenna Williams, Kari Williams Baby Mouse....................................... Rachel McNaughton King Mouse........................................ Natalie McArthur Captains............................................. Tess Goens, Kalynn Messick, Madison Miller,

Chloe Whitezell Nutcracker......................................... Scott Erwin Soldiers............................................... Abigail Banks, Payton Beagle, Chloe Divelbiss,

Reagan Ericsson, Riley Gallego, Lauren George,

Kendra Herrera, Sophia Herron, Hannah Horwedel,

Ryann Kareiva, Claire Kirschenman, Zaley Manning, Gabriella Mayberry, Alexia Nankil, Aly Rooke,

Ava Scheidemantel, Reagan Sherman,

Mackenzie Simpson, Taylor Weiner, Silver Winders Nutcracker Prince................................ Cast A: Kai Whitaker l Cast B: Bryan Ardron Snow Queen....................................... Cast A: Chandler Basconcillo l Cast B: Hannah Contois Snow Princesses................................. Amy Cox, Annalee Fanucchi, Samantha Morris, Kristyn Van Cleave Snow Maidens................................... Jennifer Barnes, Adrianna Barragan, Christina Barragan, Megan Baytosh, Chloe Blake, Desi Boles, Olivia Davis,

Katelyn Deaton, Brooke Eknoian, Lauren Eknoian,

Sydney Fleming, Lauren Garcia, Philena Goscinski,

Isabelle Guillory, Sarah Howard, Sydnee Johanesen, Madeline Karnes, Lindsay Monroe, Samantha Palmer,

Chloe Sackett, Hannah Svihovec, Jenai Wilcox, Cast A only: Larissa White l Cast B only: Maggie Sepsey continued...

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NUTCRACKER CAST - ACT II Angels ................................................ Cast A: Abigail Banks, Alexis Bila, Alyssa Escobar,

Ella Gove, Hannah Horwedel, Ainsley Logan,

Zaley Manning, Samantha Peel, Sarah Celine Pursel,

Sophie Riess, Ella Stark, Elli Ward Cast B: Madeleine Bema, Brooke Chambless, Madison Dawson, Citlali Gonzales, Carolyn James, Grace Lewy, Kate Polsfut, Gianna Romanini, McKenna Saxon,Lexi VanDeHey, Jillian Wuertz,

Alexandra Zaletel Heralds............................................... Grace Eribarne, Jillian Fletcher, Abigail Hoffman,

Anika Johanesen, Marisa Lifquist, Sacha O’Connor,

Amy Risner, Darci Ross-Smith Candy Canes...................................... Eileen Ablin, Amy Cheng, Megan Monroe, Carissa Sales, Sophie M. Zaninovich Cast A only: Victoria McFarland

Cast B only: Ella Goens Gumdrops........................................... Claire Bellue, Alli Bush, Kacey Erwin, Ashland Gillam, Shaylan Hammons, Eden Helston, Lauren Leach,

Holly Parks, Nala Peoples, Jessie Russo, Rebecca Strasser, Jenna Williams, Elise Wurtman Garlands................................................Elyanna Kim & Katarina Treiberg with Katelyn Deaton, Sydnee Johanesen, Madeline Karnes, Chloe McArthur, Lindsay Monroe, Chloe Sackett Mints................................................... Christina Barragan, Megan Baytosh, Brooke Eknoian, Lauren Eknoian, Lauren Garcia Cavalier............................................... David Moreno Sugar Plum Fairy............................... Jenai Wilcox Spanish Maidens............................... Jennifer Barnes, Adrianna Barragan, Hannah Contois, Philena Goscinski, Sydnee Johanesen, Samantha Palmer Spanish Princesses........................... Chandler Basconcillo and Annalee Fanucchi Spanish Matadors............................. Bryan Ardron and Kai Whitaker Chinese Princesses........................... Eileen Ablin, Terran Fielder, Ashland Gillam, Sarah Howard, Jenna Russo, Jessica Wollesen Chinese Empress............................... Kristyn Van Cleave Chinese Empress Court.................... Cast A: Desi Boles, Grace Eribarne, Abigail Hoffman, Lauren Leach, Marisa Lifquist, Sacha O’Connor,

Holly Parks, Hannah Svihovec

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Reed Flutes........................................ Amy Cox, Isabelle Guillory, Samantha Morris,

Maggie Sepsey, Katarina Treiberg, Larissa White Russian Cossacks............................. Christina Barragan, Chloe Blake, Amy Cheng,

Ireland Fleming, Clara Greenberg, Bella Rubio,

Hannah Ward, Jessica Wollesen Ribbon Candy.................................... Olivia Davis with Cambryn Both, Lauren Leach,

Chloe McArthur, Natalie McArthur, Amy Risner,

Elise Wurtman Arabian King...................................... David Moreno Arabian Harem................................... Adrianna Barragan, Chandler Basconcillo, Sydney Fleming, Philena Goscinski, Elyanna Kim, Samantha Morris, Bella Rubio, Jessie Russo Mother Ginger.................................... Marvin St. Pierre Gingers............................................... Cast A: Savannah Ericsson, Tess Goens,

Jamie Oma Hay, Zaley Manning, Victoria Marchetti,

Rachel McNaughton, Alexia Nankil, Hannah Ward Cast B: Maddie Baytosh, Payton Beagle,

Chloe Divelbiss, Lauren George, Kalynn Messick,

Madison Miller, Mackenzie Simpson, Chloe Whitezell Bon Bons............................................ Cast A: Ada Lee Goens. Mallory Montee,

Janessa Nankil, Elli Ward Cast B: Addison Cline, Jenna George, Ava Grider,

Eva Morris Marzipan Boy..................................... Cast A and Saturday Evening of Cast B: Grady Goens Sunday Matinee of Cast B: Ashton Simpson Dewdrop Fairy.................................... Samantha Palmer

Flowers............................................... Jennifer Barnes, Adrianna Barragan,

Chandler Basconcillo, Megan Baytosh,

Hannah Contois, Amy Cox, Olivia Davis,

Annalee Fanucchi, Sydney Fleming, Lauren Garcia,

Isabelle Guillory, Elyanna Kim, Kimberly Marquez,

Samantha Morris, Katarina Treiberg, Erica Ueberroth,

Kristyn Van Cleave, Katie Walsh, Brooke Eknoian Grand Pas de Deux............................ Jenai Wilcox and David Moreno Finale.................................................. Corps de Ballet

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