Artistic Direction by Stacy Pottinger
THE MOMENT 2022 - 2023 Carthage Theatre Department Presents
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Dec. 8-10 | 7:30 P.M. Wartburg Theatre
In The Moment brings to the stage layers of experience and perspective through new and legacy dance works created for and embodied by Carthage dancers. The program features works by regional guest artists and faculty, as well as Carthage’s very own emerging choreographers.
director’s note
Thank you for attending the Department of Theatre’s 2022 dance production, In The Moment. Our title acknowledges dancers’ shared experience of grounding oneself in the moment, in the body, and with one another in space. When we breathe and move together, we are more centered and connected. Tonight’s program includes opportunities for Carthage dancers to embody new works created for them by our guest artists, alongside works that have been re-staged and given new life, and new insights by our dancers. The program features works inspired by a range of perspectives, including regional guest artists and faculty, and Carthage’s very own emerging choreographers. As always, we are grateful for the opportunity to share this moment with you. We appreciate your support and welcome your thoughts afterward!
Stacy Pottinger, Artistic Director
talk back
For more insights into In The Moment works, please join the Artistic Director and choreographers in a Talk- Back immediately following the Friday, December 9th performance. The Talk- Back will take place in the Wartburg Auditorium. We look forward to addressing viewer’s questions and hearing thoughts about the program.
program
And yet, we dance: stories that transgress Concept, Direction, Sound Design by Kristina Saldarelli Choreography by Kristina Saldarelli and dancers
Choreographer’s Note: As I began my M.F.A. thesis research this summer, I created a tap solo using an autoethnographic process to explore my childhood dance memories. I uncovered several paradoxical cycles that are still with me today: imitation/authenticity, confinement/freedom, and joy/fear. I have found that autoethnography pairs beautifully with dance. In both forms we study the self to navigate our emotions and in turn, allow our stories to be heard and understood in richer ways. They make space for our lived experiences and self-knowledge to hold merit as they shape the ways we identify ourselves and our sense of belonging.
about the show
What emerged from my solo was the beginnings of a new pedagogical approach that I shared with my students to create their own solos. I am grateful for these dancers whose vulnerability and courage shine bright. I wonder if you’ll see a bit of your own life embedded in our stories.
1. Cycle
Featuring: Kristina Saldarelli
Music: Tap dance recording and vocal instruction by Edna Holt to “Please” by Ralph Rainger & Leo Robin, accompanied by Casper Reardon on piano; “Dardanelles” by Emmet Cohen
Text: written and spoken by Kristina Saldarelli
2.
Soul Ties
Featuring: Talia Larsen
Music: “Cirkus” performed by DG Beatz
Text: written and spoken by Talia Larsen
3.
Kinda
Featuring: Gabrielle Tifft
Music: ”Faith’s Hymn” performed by Beautiful Chorus
Text: written and spoken by Gabrielle Tifft
4.
Stages
Featuring: Caitlyn Feldpausch
Music: “Deception” and “Comets and Vegas”written by Philip Glass & performed by Michael Riesman
Text: “Look to the Sun” written by Saul Williams and spoken by Cailtyn Feldpausch
5. Salvation
Featuring: Theresa Kalb
Music: “Who Cares? (After Gershwin): Strike Up the Band” written by Hershey Kay, performed by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; “Thunder & Rain Sounds” written by Relax World Writer
Text: written and spoken by Theresa Kalb
6.
Maybe
Featuring: Kailee Pulda, cast
Music: “Fine Line” (Official Instrumental) written by Harry Styles, performed by Ricardo Melo
Text: written and spoken by Kailee Pulda
Special thanks to our amazing understudy, Alicia Lederhaus, who created her own solo, Obstacles, through this process. I am truly thankful for your presence and work!
program
This project is guided by the UWM Department of Dance Faculty in partial fulfillment of work towards an M.F.A. in Dance. Partial financial support provided by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Peck School of the Arts Department of Dance.
A Future in Loops
Choreography, Rich Ashworth Music, Rich Ashworth and Cast
Featuring: Selina Costabile, Elizabeth Duffy, Mikela Klefstad, Logan Luis, Stephanie Majer
Discovery’s Blindspot Choreography and Direction: Taylor May Bulanek Music, “Discovery’s Blindspot” (Arr. of My Mother Told Me a Norse Folk Song & Beneath the Brine by The Family Crest) Comp., Arr., & Perf. by Taylor May Bulanek
Choreographer’s Note: Discovery’s Blindspot focuses on the study of obstacles around you without them being actually there. The dancer’s surroundings are up for interpretation for our audience. However, it is that of discovering something in the state of mind and of vivid dreaming.
Featuring: Jackie Chiakas
Ola de Memorias (Wave of Memories) Choreography by Karlies Kelley in collaboration with dancers Poetry and Narration: Karlies Kelley Sound Design: Kiran Vedula featuring “Ola de la Mar” by Grupo Congo Costume Design: Karlies Kelley in collaboration with Kim Instenes
Choreographer’s Note: Ola de Memorias (Wave of Memories) is an exploration of embodied memory— Celebrating and acknowledging the journeys and emotions one faces when migrating from place to place, using the four elements—water, fire, earth, and wind as strengthening forces that lead the way through various life experiences. We remember our childhood, our ancestors, and our familia from Panama, and across the world.
Featuring: Selina Costabile, Hannah Donegan, Paige Downey, Mikela Klefstad, Stephanie Majer, Ava McClure, Kailee Pulda, Makayla Steinberg
Muchas gracias dancers for your vulnerable sharing of stories, time, and being; You have made this project a dream experience. Thank you for your relentless dedication to this process before, during, and after.
program
program
Adagio for Summer (premiered 2006)
Choreography, Stacy Pottinger Music, Sonata in B Minor, Adagio comp. by Johann Sebastian Bach; perf. by Andrew Manze, Richard Egarr, Jaap ter Linden
Featuring: Kortni Robinson
If You Say So... (premiered 2008)
Choreography, Stacy Pottinger Music, Goldberg Variations, Var. 1, 6, 8 comp. by Johann Sebastian Bach; perf. by Rosalyn Tureck
Featuring: Caroline Huttner, Gabrielle Tifft
Bláth Meadow
Choreography: Gabrielle Tifft Music: Her Joy Was Complete by Sleeping At Last, Purple Sky by Isobel Belano Sound Editing: Gabrielle Tifft
Choreographer’s Note: This piece explores themes of seasons changing and is inspired by Gaelic traditions in Maypole and Beltane dance. This expresses the ties of community and welcoming the rebirth and growth of nature and self in the new season.
Featuring: Ava McClure, Ellie Neybert, Kortni Robinson, Makayla Steinberg, Katie Wilde
Understudy: Mikala Klefstad
Desire
Choreography, Kailee Pulda Music, Romeo by Stavroz
Featuring: Selina Costabile, Mara Lysne
Understudy, Katherine O’Donnell
Ping!
Choreography, Jenny Barreca and dancers Music, Guardian Angel by Ian Post, First Impression by Maya Belsitzman & Matan Ephrat (Instrumental Cello)
Featuring: Caroline Huttner, Logan Luis, Stephanie Majer, Katherine O’Donnell, Makayla Steinberg, Gabrielle Tifft, Alisa Wilbert
Understudy, Hannah Donegan
Artistic Director
Stacy Pottinger Production Stage Manager
Sierra Clark Assistant Stage Manager Rayven Craft Assistant Stage Manager
Costume Design
Olivia Bissonette
Kim Instenes Technical Director and Light Design
William Newcomb Light Board Operator
Sarah Loster Sound Board Operator Kendall Burns Deck Crew
Melissa Schmidt Wardrobe Crew Head
production team and crew biographies
Emily Halfmann
Stacy Pottinger (Artistic Director/Choreographer) Stacy Pottinger directs the Dance Minor Program at Carthage College and teaches dance studies at both Carthage College and Mount Mary University. She holds a B.F.A. in dance performance from Southern Methodist University, an M.A. in dance education from the State University of New York College at Brockport, and an M.F.A. in dance from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Ms. Pottinger has worked with many independent dance artists and companies based in Minnesota, New York, Wisconsin and beyond. She performed with the Christopher Watson Dance Company (1996-2009), Biodance (2006-2007), Kinetic Evolutions Dance Company (2009), Danceworks Performance Company (2011) and has worked with internationally known artists including Bill Evans and Juanita Suarez. Her choreographic work has included a variety of interdisciplinary projects and collaborations with composers, musicians, video animators and teaching professionals of varying subjects. In addition to her titles as Director of the Dance Minor, Professor, and Artistic Director of the Theatre Department’s dance productions, Ms. Pottinger is Faculty Advisor for Carthage’s NDEO Student Chapter and National Honor Society for the Dance Arts, she serves on the Wisconsin Dance Council Board of Directors, and she is a member of Dancing Legacy’s Educator’s Cohort.
Kim Instenes (Costume Design), In addition to teaching Costumes and Makeup at Carthage, Kim works as a freelance costume and makeup designer in the Milwaukee/ Chicago area. Professional design credits include SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE CASE OF THE JERSEY LILY, DOUBT and JEEVES INTERVENES at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, MARY JANE at Forward Theater, THE GIVER, BIG; THE MU SICAL and THE SNOW at First Stage Children’s Theater, ROMEO AND JULIET at Milwaukee Shakespeare as well as work at Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Renais sance Theaterworks, Utah Shakespearean Festival and the Racine Theatre Guild. As the faculty costume designer, she has designed SILENT SKY, A SEAT AT THE TABLE (new play by Regina Taylor) and INTO THE WOODS, to name a few. She holds an MFA in costume design and technology from Ohio University and a BA in theatre from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
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William Newcomb (Light Design), William Newcomb holds a B.F.A. degree in Technical Theatre from Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas, and an M.F.A. degree in Arts Administration from Southern Utah University. He was assistant manager of the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre for two years before coming to Carthage in 2009. Other credits include technical director of the Wells Fine Arts Center at Tarleton State University, assistant technical director at Oberlin College, scene shop foreman at Ohio Light Opera, and assistant production manager of the Utah Shakespearean Festival. Mr. Newcomb teaches Play Production I: Stagecraft, Lighting and Sound, and Applied Production in addition to managing the scene shop. He would like to thank Alison and Finley for their love and support
Rich Ashworth (Choreographer), Richard Ashworth (Milwaukee, WI) is an educator, choreographer, and performer whose interest in technical foundation and corresponding social cultures have made him a resource in both African Diaspora social and percussive dance communities. Richard attended the University at Buffalo, receiving a BFA in Dance in June 2007. After graduating, Rich performed aboard Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas and upon returning to the States, danced in several crews for live performances and industrials including for artists such as Flo Rida and The Goo Goo Dolls. Rich has performed, choreographed, and toured with several internationally celebrated dance companies including Lehrerdance (dir. Jon Lehrer), Chicago Dance Crash (dir. Jessica Deahr), Be The Groove (dir. Stephanie Paul) serving as educational director, and Chicago Tap Theatre (dir. Mark Yonally), where he served as a choreographer and rehearsal director. As an educator Rich has been on the faculty of several dance based organizations including Dance Masters of America, Flow 40 Dance, Beyond the Stars dance convention, and Interdanza of Mexico. He has taught classes and courses at the University at Buffalo, Hope College, and Salve Regina University. Rich most recently attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, achieving a Masters of Fine Arts in Dance in May 2021.
Jenny Barreca (Choreographer), Jenny Barreca is a dance educator and choreographer based in northern Illinois. She earned her MFA in dance at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2022 and graduated magna cum laude from Grand Valley State University in 2018 with a BA in dance and a minor in general business. Her graduate research investigated how dancers with chronic pain conditions are navigating their careers in the dance field. During her time at Grand Valley, she received the “Upper Division Dance Scholarship,” and her work “comPULSE” was selected by faculty to perform in the GVSU Spring Dance Concert in 2018. Jenny teaches ballet as an adjunct faculty member at Carthage College. She currently works for several dance studios and park district dance programs throughout northern Illinois. As a choreographer, Jenny has been invited to create work for Carthage College, the College of Lake County, Trifecta Dance Collective, and the Grayslake Central High School Orchesis Dance Company. Her dance on camera work “wishful embodiment” was recently presented in the 2021 Makers in Motion MFA film festival at the University of South Carolina Greensboro, and her work “Uplifted” was shown at the 2020 Trifecta Dance Film Screening in Chicago. Jenny is thrilled to continue her choreographic work at Carthage College.
biographies
Kristina Saldarelli (Choreographer), Kristina Saldarelli is a dance artist, educator, and scholar working in the Chicago and Milwaukee areas. She is an Adjunct Instructor of Theatre at Carthage College where she teaches historically rooted jazz and tap courses. She has directed Carthage’s student concert, Away from the Mirror in 2016, 2018, 2020, 2021, been a guest choreographer for the annual fall dance concert since 2015, and choreographed Carthage’s spring musicals, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown and Something Rotten. She received a B.A. in Theatre Arts: Dance from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and a M.A. in Communication, Media, and Theatre from Northeastern Illinois University. In May, she will graduate with her M.F.A. in Dance from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Peck School of the Arts where she has been awarded several merit scholarships. Kristina danced professionally with the Emmy awardwinning JUMP RHYTHM® Jazz Project, a rhythm and energy-based performance company. Her choreographic work has been adjudicated at American College Dance Festival, produced in professional concert venues, ranked highly in national youth competitions, and she was a guest Adjunct Lecturer of Jump Rhythm® Technique at Northwestern University. In addition to working at Carthage, Kristina is a freelance choreographer and dance educator, and mom to her three awesome kids, Vivian, Talia, and Rocco.
Karlies Kelly Vedula (Choreographer), Karlies Kelley Vedula was born and raised in Panama, and is currently living in Milwaukee, WI. She has over 15 years of experience performing, teaching and producing events. She BFA and MFA in African Diaspora Dance from UW-Milwaukee. Her constant research and passion for dance have molded her into a versatile dancer and choreographer, ranging from Salsa to West African, Afro-Brazilian, Afro-Caribbean, Modern, and Latin Jazz. She founded Panadanza Dance Company in 2008 as a way to stay connected with her roots, to build a community around music and dance, and to create safe, healing spaces for women and young people. Karlies has traveled and taught across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, and is actively involved in the Milwaukee community, engaging youth and adults to move in positive and unifying ways. She believes dance belongs to all, in all spaces, dance is key to living a more colorful and meaningful life.
Taylor May Bulanek (Choreographer), Taylor May is a senior double Major in Mu sical Theatre and Music Education Vocal with a Minor in Dance. Previous productions Taylor May has been in are Carthage Mainstage show for ANTIGONE (Chorus Ensemble/Guide for Terisius). The Carthage Fall Dance Recitals SHIFT, FLYING & FALLING, and NOTHING TOO SMALL since she was a freshman. As well as the Spring Dance Recitals AWAY FROM THE MIRROR being a dancer her freshman and junior years, as well as a choreographer as a sophomore and a junior for the pieces WAVING THROUGH A WINDOW from DEAR EVAN HANSEN, and FLASH BACKS with the sound composed by Taylor May Bulanek. Other roles include the Carthage Musical Theatre Workshop ON MY WAY (Ensemble), YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN (Woodstock), SHE LOVES ME (Ensemble), LIFE IS A HIGHWAY (Ensemble) and HAIR (Marjorie, Mom #1, Tribe Member). Taylor May has also done a performance for the Carthage Directing Scenes NEITHER HERE
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NOR THERE (Katie). Taylor May has gotten jobs teaching voice & dance lessons over zoom, and doing professional voice acting jobs for many different YouTube channels for years as specific characters. Past and current roles Taylor May voices SHANE VS JAH (Karen Reuter) written & directed by Shane Reuter, I’M A D RANK ADVEN TURER (Eve Durkis & Lina Anteman) directed by Isekai Audio Tales, STAR BOY (Marianne Diamond) written & directed by Pearl Sripoirung, and ROM COM MAN GA COMIC DUB ORIGINAL ANIME & MANGA (All female characters in certain stories both main, secondary, and ensemble.) written & directed by RomCom Manga Comic Dub (Original Anime & Manga).
Kailee Pulda (Choreographer), Kailee Pulda is a Senior studying Economics with Dance and Data Science minors here at Carthage College. She has been a part of multiple dance concerts since her Freshman year, including Flying and Falling, Nothing Too Small, and the annual student choreographed Away From the Mirror produc tions. Kailee is elated to be presenting her second piece on the Wartburg Stage, fol lowing her choreographic debut in Spring of 2022 with a tap piece entitled Nella Mia Anima. Outside of the dance department, Kailee is also serves on the Executive Board for the Iota Omega Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega here at Carthage as Panhellenic Del egate, and works for Kroger Fulfillment Center as an Operations Intern. Kailee looks forward to sharing her work with you this evening, and it elated to be performing tonight alongside the most incredible and supportive choreographers and dancers.
Gabrielle Tifft (Choreographer), Gabrielle is a senior Technical-Direction Theatre Major, with two Minors in Costume Design and Dance. This is her second choreo graphic work at Carthage. You may have seen her first work here last spring in AWAY FROM THE MIRROR entitled Breathe. Some of her most recent involvement here at Carthage has been the mainstage productions of ANTIGONE as the sound designer, MEMENTO MORI as the assistant technical director, and SOMETHING ROTTEN as the stage manager. She could be seen onstage for the dance productions of AWAY FROM THE MIRROR (2022), SHIFT, and NOTHING TOO SMALL. Gabrielle is a member of Alpha Lambda Delta and the National Dance Education Organization. She would like to thank her friends and family for all their support as well as Stacy Pottinger for this opportunity. Enjoy the show!
Sierra Clark (Production Stage Manager), Sierra Clark is a senior Costume Design major and part of the Carthage Honors Department. Her design credits include BETRAYAL and BIG GUNS at Carthage College, and UNTITLED SPACE TRADERS PROJECT at The Williamstown Theatre Festival. Her wardrobe crew head credits include THE HANDBOOK, EURYDICE, PUFFS, SOMETHING ROTTEN, and most recently MOMENTO MORI amongst others. She has also headed the wardrobe crew for several dance shows in recent years. Sierra is also the Student Box Office Manag er for the Carthage Department of Performing & Fine Arts and the Carthage Jewish Student Union Secretary. This is her first show as a stage manager and hopes you enjoy the show!
biographies
Theatre Faculty
Breannin Beelow Adjunct Instructor of Theatre Maureen Chavez-Kruger..................................... Adjunct Assistant Professor of Theatre Kim Instenes......... .......................... Associate Professor of Theatre, Costume Designer Adrianna Jones .................................................... Adjunct Assistant Professor of Theatre Herschel Kruger...........
Department Chair, Professor of Theatre Martin McClendon.............. Professor of Theatre William Newcomb............
Adjunct Instructor of Theatre
Assistant Professor of Theatre, Technical Director Emily Ritger.................
Dr. Neil Scharnick.............
Associate Professor of Theatre Zachary Simonini .............................................................. Adjunct Instructor of Theatre Nicole Thompson-Phillips Adjunct Intructor of Theatre
Musical Theatre Faculty and Staff
Dr. Corinne Ness.............................. Professor of Music, Dean of Arts and Humanities, Director of Graduate Studies in Music Theatre Melissa Kelly Cardamone.......... ........................................................... Staff Accompanist Matthew Hougland ............................................................. Assistant Professor of Music, Director of Undergraduate Music Theatre Studies Thomas Novak............ ............................................ Adjunct Instructor of Music Theatre
Dance Faculty
Rich Ashworth ...................................................................... Adjunct Instructor of Dance Jennifer Barreca .................................................................................. Instructor of Dance Stacy Pottinger.............. ............................................................. Director of Dance Minor, Adjunt Assistant Profesor of Dance
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