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DEAR CINCINNATI BALLET LOVERS, Tradition. It’s a word we hear a lot this time of year. For some, we embrace it with longing and fond nostalgia. For others, it may seem a dirty word – an impediment to progress, a trite consistency.

While we’ve long been told that you can’t have your cake and eat it too, I have to wonder – can tradition, at times, be progressive? The long-lasting reign of the Sugar Plum Fairy speaks to that point with unique poignancy and contends that not all consistency is foolish. Not all tradition holds us back.

The Nutcracker is, inarguably, the greatest tradition in American ballet. But the beauty of really great traditions is that they’re malleable. They change with us. And as we reinvent them over time, they act as benchmarks for our lives.

For most dancers, their Nutcracker debut occurs early in life.

As they aspire to greater roles over time, the annual recurrence of the production offers a measure of their advancing skill and in a world without tests and term papers, The Nutcracker serves as a final exam. While the production may or may not change throughout their lifetime, their experience of it alters dramatically. For them, The Nutcracker offers the promise of possibility, and so, this age-old tradition becomes a standard of excellence by which they continually advance. Artistically, it’s a rite of passage as roles are passed from one generation to the next. But if you look closely, you’ll discover that this generational milestone isn’t limited to those crowded behind the proscenium arch.

We don’t often think of The Nutcracker as a love story. It’s certainly not an epic romance in the way Swan Lake or Giselle might be. But every year as I walk into the Aronoff to embark on Clara’s journey one more time, my heart swells. And I realize that there is a love story at play.

One that’s happening in our audience.

Chances are, there’s someone remarkably special sitting next to you. Maybe you’re experiencing The Nutcracker with them for the very first time. Or perhaps you’re here because so many years ago, someone shared this beloved holiday treasure with you and revisiting it offers the opportunity to be with them once again.

Watching The Nutcracker is like dining at a communal table where the guests extend beyond the present to include the great princes of Europe, former Presidents and heads of states, inventors, authors, great-grandparents, doe-eyed youngsters and all those to come. It’s a formidable group. And as the curtain goes up, for one brief moment, all of modern history feasts on the story of a little girl and her beloved Nutcracker.

Tradition, if it’s carried, has the power to be unending. The translation of it may shift, but with it, we forge ahead, bestowing on those to follow the lessons of the past so that the ceiling of our achievement might be the floor on which they stand. If Clara has taught us anything, it’s that if you step out a little bit further and dream a little bit bigger, worlds beyond your wildest imagination may open up before you. Hope. Love. Possibility. This is the stuff of tradition.

Ideas that supersede space and time, measured not in numbers but in infinities. And they are ours this holiday season.

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MUSIC: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky CHOREOGRAPHY: Victoria Morgan MUSIC DIRECTOR: Carmon DeLeone SCENIC DESIGN: John Ezell COSTUME DESIGN: Carrie Robbins LIGHTING DESIGN: Trad A Burns REPETITEURS: Johanna Bernstein Wilt, Suzette Boyer Webb & Christopher Stowell CHILDREN’S BALLET MISTRESS: Suzette Boyer Webb ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR: Michael Chertock

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CINCINNATI BALLET EXTENDS SPECIAL THANKS TO: ASSOCIATE LIGHTING DESIGNER: Benjamin Gantose ASSOCIATE SCENIC DESIGNER: Gene Emerson Friedman WIG EXECUTION AND MAKE-UP DESIGN: J. Geier Designs, Ltd. FLYING EFFECTS: ZFX, Inc. ARABIAN DANCE: Choreography by Victoria Morgan with Missy Lay Zimmer & Andrew Hubbard MAGIC CONSULTANT: Sean Owens with Wood Herron & Evans LLP PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER: Melinda L. Dobson CHILDREN ROLES: Otto M. Budig Academy of Cincinnati Ballet, Anderson Dance Academy, Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy, Dance Etc., Dance Express, Five Star Gymnastics, Just Off Broadway, Manyet Dance, Moss Dance Academy, Patty Pille’s School of Dance, Planet Dance, Starstruck ADA, Top Flight Gymnastics, The Turning Pointe PARENT COORDINATORS: Ingrid Fridenmaker, Kathleen King, Molly Klesa, Jill Smith UPPER LEVEL ACADEMY COORDINATOR: Angela Bradley CHILDREN’S CAST REHEARSAL ASSISTANTS: Kelsey Bevington, Perry Bevington, Alexandria Bohman, Emma Fridenmaker CHILDREN’S CAST PARTY FOOD DONATIONS: Dewey’s Pizza and Summit Meats & Catering The scenic designer thanks confectioner Colette Peters for the use of refernces to her cake design in Act II “The Land of Sweets.” Peters/CAKES TO DREAM ON; © Copyright 2005; Reproduced with permission of the author and publisher John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

NUTCRACKER HISTORY The very first Nutcracker, choreographed by Marius Petipa, was performed at the Maryinsky Theater in St. Petersburg, Russia on December 17, 1892.

The United States premiere was on December 24, 1944, by the San Francisco Ballet at the War Memorial Opera House, with choreography by Willam Christensen.

Cincinnati Ballet premiered its first version of The Nutcracker in December of 1974 at Music Hall.

Cincinnati Ballet has performed five versions previously with choreography by Roman Jasinski, Moscelyne Larkin & Frederic Franklin, Ben Stevenson, Peter Anastos and Val Canaparoli.

The current production premiered on December 15, 2011 at the Aronoff Center for the Arts.

The story is an adaptation of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by E.T.A. Hoffman, published in 1819. The original version was a dark tale about an unloved little girl. When Marius Petipa commissioned Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky to compose the score for his new ballet, Petipa used a revised version of the story by Alexandre Dumas. This is The Nutcracker that is known and loved by children all over the world.

SYNOPSIS ACT I SCENE I - BLANCHE’S KITCHEN Our story begins on Christmas Eve. There is a flurry of activity as the maids, butlers and chef prepare for a party where friends and family of the Stahlbaums will gather to open presents and celebrate the holiday. The Stahlbaum’s son, Fritz, and their daughter, Clara, try their best to be helpful, but that is not without its complications.

SCENE II - THE PARTY The Stahlbaum living room is bright and festive with the most beautiful Christmas tree imaginable. All the guests and children are having a marvelous time dancing, laughing and opening gifts when suddenly, Herr Drosselmeyer bursts into the room. He is an older, mysterious doll maker, who can surprise all with unexpected acts of magic. With the swipe of his cloak, dresses change colors and dancing dolls appear. One doll is so beautiful that Clara bravely asks if she could have it for Christmas, but Mother Stahlbaum is clear that this is not possible. Clara is sad until Drosselmeyer places the most colorful and adorable Nutcracker in her hands. She joyfully dances around the room showing off her splendid gift. Fritz wishes that Drosselmeyer had given him the Nutcracker and in his frustration, grabs it from Clara, and breaks it. Immediately, the precocious Fritz is scolded by his father and sent off to bed. Herr Drosselmeyer, watching from across the room, comes to the rescue and mends the Nutcracker. The festivities continue well into the night, highlighted with a stately dance initiated by Clara’s grandparents. As the evening comes to an end, and the guests depart, Drosselmeyer is the last to bid the family farewell. Just before heading up to bed, Herr Stahlbaum brings out one last gift. He fastens a beautiful and elegant necklace around his wife’s neck and there is one last embrace before the parlor grows quiet and dark.

SCENE III - THE BATTLE Clara, candle in hand, sneaks downstairs to check on her beloved Nutcracker. She finds herself in the drawing room and is startled by the sound of scampering feet and the flickering of tiny eyes. Clara hears the chimes of the big grandfather clock striking midnight as a band of mischievous mice try to steal away her precious Nutcracker. Drosselmeyer appears out of the darkness and, with the wave of his arms, the tree, parlor furniture and toys begin to grow. A terrible battle ensues between the mice and the toy soldiers. The Mouse King appears, frightening everyone. The Nutcracker, having escaped the clutches of the mice, has grown to life-size and challenges the Mouse King to a duel. It is a fierce fight but the Mouse King is distracted by Clara’s imaginary friend Minnie, the poodle, allowing the Nutcracker to wound his foe. As the mice scamper away and the parlor once again grows quiet, Clara watches her Nutcracker magically transform into a handsome prince. He takes her hand and in a flurry of transformation they find themselves in a magical snow forest. There, they meet the noble Snow Queen & King who dance with

a storm of snowflakes. As the storm subsides, a beautiful flying balloon descends to take Clara and her Nutcracker Prince to the Land of Sweets.

ACT II THE LAND OF SWEETS As the curtain opens on Act II, we see a delightful assortment of filigree frosted cakes. It is the Sugar Plum Fairy’s Kingdom, a place so sweet it attracts people from all over the world. All of the characters from the Land of Sweets are frolicking and playing together when suddenly their Queen, the Sugar Plum Fairy, arrives. All bow to honor her and her cupcake and gingerbread boy attendants. The Sugar Plum Fairy graces them with a special dance when suddenly an enormous flying balloon appears carrying Clara and the Nutcracker Prince. The Sugar Plum Fairy welcomes them and they are treated to the kingdom’s most sumptuous delights. Clara is reunited with Minnie, her poodle, and together they recount the fierce battle between the Nutcracker and the Mouse King. The entire kingdom cheers as the Nutcracker reenacts his victory. Each character honors them with a special dance. As the celebration continues, the Land of Sweets transforms into a beautiful garden full of flowers with flowing petals and one brilliant pink rose. Finally, the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cotton Candy Cavalier do a grand dance as a special treat for Clara. All the characters join together for a rousing finale. As their dancing concludes, the flying balloon descends to take Clara and her Prince high over the mountains, further and further away from the Land of Sweets. Suddenly, Clara opens her eyes and she finds herself at home in the parlor room with her imaginary friend by her side and her beloved Nutcracker watching over her, always.

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ARTISTIC STAFF VICTORIA MORGAN - THE SUE & BILL FRIEDLANDER ARTISTIC DIRECTOR AND CEO Since 1997, Victoria Morgan has served as Artistic Director for Cincinnati Ballet. As the company entered its 45th Anniversary Season in 2008, Morgan took on the additional role of executive leader, serving as both the Artistic Director and CEO of Cincinnati Ballet. Morgan came to Cincinnati Ballet after nearly a decade as resident choreographer for the San Francisco Opera. She was a principal dancer for San Francisco Ballet (1978-1987) and Ballet West (1969-1978). She performed lead roles for television and film, and her choreography was featured in the PBS documentary The Creation of O.M.O. She serves on the boards of Dance Magazine and DanceUSA, has served on the NEA evaluation panel, was presiding judge for the New York International Ballet Competition and for the Benois de la Danse Awards Gala in Russia. Morgan graduated Magna Cum Laude with an M.F.A from University of Utah. The University honored her as a Distinguished Alumna in 2009. She was honored as a 2009 YWCA Career Woman of Achievement, received special recognition from Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber’s WE Celebrate Women’s Business Awards, served as a member of Leadership Cincinnati USA Class 33, and was most recently honored as one of Venue & LEAD Magazine’s Women of Influence in 2013.

CARMON DELEONE - MUSIC DIRECTOR Maestro Carmon DeLeone is celebrating his 45th Season as Music Director of Cincinnati Ballet. He is also Music Director of the Middletown Symphony and Conductor Laureate of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra. At Carnegie Hall, he served as Conductor and Host of the Family Concert Series. He has conducted frequent performances in Europe with the Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra and has been named Illinois “Music Director of the Year.” He has composed many original scores for ballet, including Princess & the Pea and his best known work, Peter Pan. DeLeone conducted the debut of Peter Pan in London during a 28-performance run with Atlanta Ballet at Royal Festival Hall. During his12-year tenure as Assistant, and later Resident Conductor of Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, DeLeone served on its staff with Music Directors Max Rudolf, Thomas Schippers, Walter Susskind and Erich Kunzel. He was also selected personally by Maestro Erich Leinsdorf to participate in an intensive master conducting seminar at Lincoln Center. He is also a much-in-demand drummer, equally at home in the recording studio or leading his own “Studio Big Band” in concert. DeLeone is a proud recipient of Cincinnati’s Post-Corbett Award for excellence in the arts.

JOHANNA BERNSTEIN WILT - ARTISTIC ASSOCIATE Johanna Bernstein Wilt joined Cincinnati Ballet in 1981 and danced for 11 seasons before becoming Ballet Mistress in 1992.

Bernstein Wilt has staged ballets for notable choreographers such as Victoria Morgan, Septime Webre, Kirk Peterson, David Nixon, Peter Anastos and Jessica Lang to name a few, at Cincinnati Ballet and other ballet companies. She recreated, in conjunction with Frederic Franklin, CBE, the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Movements of Léonide Massine’s Seventh Symphony for Cincinnati Ballet, which has received praise in The New York Times as well as many other national and international dance publications. Her choreographic credits include Everyday Is a New Beginning for Cincinnati Ballet’s New Works during the 2008-2009 Season, and A Hero’s Prayer for the 2011-2012 New Works to commemorate her 30 years of work at Cincinnati Ballet. Her latest project was re-staging Septime Webre’s ALICE (in wonderland) for Cincinnati Ballet in the 2012-2013 Season. She became Artistic Associate in August 2013.

SUZETTE BOYER WEBB - CBII MANAGER/ ACADEMY COACH Suzette Boyer Webb, Cincinnati Ballet II Company Manager and Children’s Ballet Mistress, is a former Principal Dancer with Cincinnati Ballet. Prior to retuning to Cincinnati Ballet, BoyerWebb served on the Dance Division faculty at the University Of Cincinnati College Conservatory Of Music for many years. There, she received the University of Cincinnati’s Outstanding Adjunct Teacher of the Year award. Boyer Webb began her early training with Tom Adair and Mme. Seda Sorvillo, a pupil of Mikhail Mordkin, the dance partner of famed ballerina Anna Pavlova.

Working under the direction of David McClain, Frederic Franklin and Ivan Nagy at Cincinnati Ballet, Boyer Webb danced in repertoire ranging from the classic to modern. She has performed in works by choreographers Frederic Franklin, Ivan Nagy, George Balanchine, Ruth Page, Peter Anastos, John Butler, Sir Kenneth McMillian, Ben Stevenson and Vincente Nebrada, James Truitte, and has appeared in the PBS productions of Ruth Page’s Billy Sunday and Alice in Wonderland.

CHRISTOPHER STOWELL - ARTIST IN RESIDENCE Christopher Stowell was born in New York City and received his training at Pacific Northwest Ballet School and the School of American Ballet. In 1985, he joined San Francisco Ballet where he danced for sixteen years. As a principal dancer, Stowell had roles created for him by artistic director Helgi Tomasson and by contemporary choreographers including Mark Morris, William Forsythe and James Kudelka. An established interpreter of the George Balanchine repertoire, Stowell appeared in almost every Balanchine ballet performed by SFB. Stowell has taught and coached in San Francisco, New York, Japan, China and Europe.

He has created new works for San Francisco Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, Diablo Ballet and Pacific Northwest Ballet, as well as the New York City Ballet Choreographic Institute. He has also staged

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In 2003, Stowell became Oregon Ballet Theatre’s second artistic director. He made significant additions to the OBT repertoire, bringing to Portland works from some of the world’s most celebrated choreographers, including Ashton, Balanchine, Robbins, Taylor, Tomasson, Wheeldon and Lubovitch, and toured the company to Korea, the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., New York, Chicago, Colorado, Washington and Wyoming.

In addition to creating eight world premieres for OBT, Stowell also commissioned works by internationally prominent artists James Kudelka, Kent Stowell, Trey McIntyre, Yuri Possokhov, Julia Adam and Nicolo Fonte. Stowell served as OBT’s artistic director from 2003 to 2012.

SCENIC DESIGNER: JOHN EZELL John Ezell is an internationally recognized scenic designer, having designed for such prestigious institutions as the Royal Danish Ballet, the Royal Theatre in Copenhagen, Cullberg Ballet, the Swedish Riksteater and the Royal Theatre Olympics in Istanbul. His credits also include designs for Broadway, the New York Shakespeare Festival, the Public Theatre, the York Theatre and the Roundabout. He was Artistic Associate of the Tony Award winning Crossroads Theatre and Cincinnati Playhouse as well as the Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, D.C., Olde Globe in San Diego, Asolo Theatre, Lyric Opera, Blackstone Theatre, Second City in Chicago, the historic Market Theatre in Johannesburg and the Hong Kong Repertory, among many others.

He was a designer and art director for CBS, PBS-TV and Swedish State Television and a consultant to the design collection at the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library at Yale.

His drawings have been exhibited in galleries internationally. His work has received the Award for Experimental Television Art in Milan, two Corporation for Public Broadcasting Awards for Excellence in Prime Time Drama and twelve Critic’s Circle Awards for best professional sets.

John was recognized for contributions to the American Theatre on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Yale Drama School. He is the recipient of Washington University in St. Louis 2001 Distinguished Alumni Award, and he is a Fellow of the College of the American Theatre at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

COSTUME DESIGNER: CARRIE ROBBINS Carrie Robbins’ costume design credits include more than thirty Broadway shows, among them, Grease, Agnes of God, Yentl, Octette Bridgeclub, Sweet Bird of Youth, Frankenstein, Happy End, Boys of Winter, Cyrano and White Christmas. Her awards and nominations include two Tony Award nominations, five Drama Desk Awards, Maharam, USITT/Prague International, L.A. Dramalogue, Henry Hughes, F.I.T-Surface Design and Audelco. Robbins’ regional work includes M. Butterfly and On the Verge for the Arena Stage in D.C., American in Paris for the Alley Theatre in Houston as well as The Tempest and Flea in Her Ear for the Mark Taper Forum.

Her opera design includes Death in Venice for Glimmerglass, Samson et Delila (San Francisco Opera and Houston Grand), Sarah Caldwell’s Opera Company of Boston and Hamburg Staatsoper. In New York City, Robbins has designed many productions for Lincoln Center Repertory Theatre, Chelsea Theatre/BAM, Acting Company/Julliard and NY Shakespeare Festival. Her film and television credits include In the Spirit, Saturday Night Live and PBS Arts in America. Known for her drawing ability, Robbins’ work was featured in the Time-Life Series – Collectibles and this spring saw the release of the book The Designs of Carrie Robbins. In 2008-2009, Robbins was co-curator of a groundbreaking exhibit “Curtain Call: Celebrating a Century of Women Designing for Live Performance” at the NY Public Library for the Performing Arts. Robbins was Master Teacher of Costume Design at NYU Tisch School of the Arts for many years, producing a stream of award-winning young costume designers across the country.

RESIDENT LIGHTING DESIGNER: TRAD A BURNS Trad A Burns is a lighting and scenic designer based in Cleveland. His career has spanned theatre, dance, and amusement parks, as well as architectural and retail lighting. Designing over 400 productions during the last two decades, his varied work has been seen around the world. Designs include works for Cincinnati Ballet, New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Houston Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Ballet British Columbia, Washington Ballet, Spectrum Dance, Ballet Hawaii, Verb Ballets, New York Theatre Workshop (NYC), The Public Theatre (NYC), La Mama ETC (NYC), HERE (NYC), Classic Stage Company (NYC), The Cleveland Play House, Cleveland Public Theatre, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Cedar Point, ValleyFair, Knott’s Berry Farm, Kings Island, Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disneyland Japan, Disney Sea, Disney Cruise Lines, Carnival Cruise Lines, Universal Studios Florida & Japan, Woodstock Ice Productions, and The Family of Charles M. Schulz. Enjoying his tenth season as Resident Lighting Designer for Cincinnati Ballet, Trad has been privileged to design two world premieres by Choreographer Adam Hougland, as well as world premiere works by Artistic Director Victoria Morgan, Devon Carney, Johanna Bernstein Wilt, Kirk Peterson, Trey McIntyre, Val Caniparoli, Donald Byrd, Darrell Grand Moultrie, Sarah Slipper, Luca Veggetti, Viktor Kabaniaev, and Jessica Lang.

ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR:

MICHAEL CHERTOCK

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Michael Chertock is the Principal Keyboardist of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and the Head of Keyboard Studies Division at the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. He has performed as piano soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Montreal Symphony, the Boston Pops and the symphony orchestras of Detroit, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Toronto, San Diego, Columbus, Dallas and Utah. He has performed at many major music festivals, including Tanglewood, Aspen and Ravinia and has given performances in China, Japan, South Korea, England, Ireland, Portugal and Bulgaria. He has made recordings for many prestigious labels, including Telarc, Naxos, Bridge Records, Boston Records and Vienna Modern Masters.

Chertock began conducting in 1999 when he stepped in for Maestro Carmon DeLeone in performances of Cincinnati Ballet’s The Nutcracker. He is currently the conductor of the Blue Ash-Montgomery Symphony and frequently composes and arranges music for the orchestra’s concerts. In 2008, he conducted the Columbus Symphony in performances of The Nutcracker with BalletMet Columbus. Michael lives in Landen with his wife, Maaike, daughters Maria and Janneke, and son Joshua. They have an 12-year-old cat named Boris. Michael is constantly amazed at the dancers’ incredible work ethic and considers it a great honor to work with Victoria, Carmon and Cincinnati Ballet on this wonderful production.

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PRINCIPAL DANCERS ADIARYS ALMEIDA

Matanzas, Cuba - Joined in 2013

Adiarys Almeida’s professional training includes the Vocational Art School of Alfonso Perez Isaac in her hometown, and the National Ballet School in Havana, Cuba. Almeida graduated in 2001 and joined the National Ballet of Cuba for two years, under the direction of Alicia Alonso. Almeida participated and received medals in a number of ballet competitions, and was the first Cuban female dancer to be a finalist at the USA International Ballet Competition in 2006.

Almeida was a Principal Dancer with Cincinnati Ballet from 2005-2008, a Principal Dancer with Corella Ballet, and most recently was a first soloist with Boston Ballet. Almeida is currently touring and performing notable ballet roles across the country and world.

CERVILIO MIGUEL AMADOR

Camaguey, Cuba Joined in 2004

“I didn’t want to be a dancer,” says Amador, now in his eighth year as Principal Dancer at Cincinnati Ballet.

Initially athletic and interested in playing the saxophone, Amador’s parents gently nudged him towards ballet at the age of nine, and he’s been hooked ever since.“It’s one of those things that is so hard, and you wake up in the morning and your body basically doesn’t want to move because it’s so tired and it’s so sore and in so much pain, but you go and do it, and after you do it, the next day you just love it again. I love it. It’s like an addiction.

It’s a really hard career, but it becomes this passion, this addiction. You just need it.” FUN FACT: Cervilio has his own YouTube channel: Cervilio Amador.

JOSEPH MICHAEL GATTI

Orlando, Florida - Joined in 2013

Born in Warwick, New York and raised in Orlando, Florida, Joseph Michael Gatti began dancing at the Orlando Ballet School in Florida, continuing his training with Vadim Fedotov and Irina Depler. Gatti danced with Orlando Ballet as an apprentice from 2001 to 2003, under the direction of Fernando Bujones. Gatti was awarded the Gold Medal and a scholarship to London’s Royal Ballet School after competing in the Youth American Grand Prix Ballet Competition in 2003 under the direction of Orlando Molina. He became the first American male dancer to win the prestigious gold medal at the New York International Ballet Competition in 2005. Gatti joined (continued on next page)

Cincinnati Ballet in 2005 and was a Principal Dancer during the 2007-2008 Season, a principal dancer with Corella Ballet and most recently a first soloist with Boston Ballet. In 2013, Gatti won the Mr. Virtuosity Award at the Dance Open Ballet Festival in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Gatti is currently traveling and performing notable ballet roles across the country and world.

SARAH HAIRSTON

Charleston, South Carolina - Joined in 2001

After seeing a Broadway production of Cats as a child, watching the actors prowl around on stage, Hairston was hooked on the limelight. “Unfortunately I cannot sing, so classical ballet seemed to be a better route to take!” she says. Dancing since nearly three years old, Hairston trained at Calvert Brodie School of Dance under Ann Brodie, North Carolina School of the Arts and Boston Ballet, where she then danced professionally before joining Cincinnati Ballet.

Hairston faced her share of adversity since joining Cincinnati Ballet in 2001, overcoming two grueling ACL injuries in three years. “It was a struggle to come back both times, and I felt at times that people would not trust my dancing and believe in me again,” she says. “However, then I realized that if I believed in myself, that was all that mattered.” Hairston also credits her students at Cincinnati Ballet’s Otto M. Budig Academy with immense emotional support and inspiration. “It makes this amazing career I have even more worth it....to be a role model for a child is the best feeling.” FUN FACT: You can follow Sarah on Instagram: @sarahanddakota

JANESSA TOUCHET

New Orleans, Louisiana - Joined in 2001

Touchet will never forget her 19th birthday. That was the day Victoria Morgan came to Pacific Northwest Ballet, to audition Touchet’s professional division. “Directors from everywhere auditioned us, but nobody ever picked me,” she says. “I remember thinking she wouldn’t like me anyway, so I told myself to just have fun, and after it was over, she said, ‘I’d like to talk to Janessa’.” Crossed wires with communicating Touchet’s acceptance of Morgan’s apprenticeship offer led to a planned spot with Memphis Ballet, but Morgan called one last time and Touchet was able to come to Cincinnati Ballet instead. “I was meant to be here. I started as an apprentice and moved all the way through the ranks. I had always had my heart and mind set on Cincinnati Ballet.” Prior to joining Cincinnati Ballet, Touchet trained with the Delta Festival Ballet under the direction of Joseph Giacobbe, Giacobbe Academy of Dance, Hartford Ballet, Royal Danish Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet.

FUN FACT: Janessaʼs favorite food is McDonaldʼs French fries.

Photography: Peter Mueller Adiarys Almeida, Romeo & Juliet, 2008 Cervilio Miguel Amador, Frampton & Cincinnati Ballet Live, 2013 Joseph Michael Gatti, Romeo & Juliet, 2008 Sarah Hairston, Swan Lake, 2013 Janessa Touchet, Swan Lake, 2013

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JOHANNA BERNSTEIN WILT Artistic Associate SPONSOR: Jayde

SUZETTE BOYER WEBB CBII Manager/ Academy Coach

CHRISTOPHER STOWELL Artist in Residence

PRINCIPALS

ADIARYS ALMEIDA Matanzas, Cuba Joined in 2013

SPONSOR: The Women Partners of Dinsmore

CERVILIO MIGUEL AMADOR Camaguey, Cuba Joined in 2004

SPONSORS: Ms. Ingrid Handl & Mr. Walter Geiger and Heather & Jonathan Theders

JOSEPH MICHAEL GATTI Orlando, Florida Joined in 2013

SPONSOR: The Women Partners of Dinsmore

CINCINNATI BALLET DANCER SPONSORSHIP

SARAH HAIRSTON Charleston, South Carolina Joined in 2001

SPONSORS: Dr. Robert & Suzanne Hasl

JANESSA TOUCHET New Orleans, Louisiana Joined in 2001

SPONSORS: Tiffany & Hampton Shiver

Dancer Sponsorship allows individuals the opportunity to directly support Cincinnati Ballet artistic staff and dancers. During the season, sponsors enjoy exclusive opportunities and events only available to them and their artistic staff/dancer.

Get involved! Please contact Sara Pomeroy at spomeroy@cballet.org or call 513.562.1112

SENIOR SOLOISTS

RODRIGO ALMARALES Cuba Joined in 2011

GEMA DIAZ Pinar del Rio, Cuba Joined in 2005

SENIOR SOLOISTS

SOLOISTS

PATRIC PALKENS Lewistown, Montana Joined in 2011

COURTNEY CONNOR JONES Huntington Beach, California

SPONSORS: Flavia Bastos & Larry Huston and Peggy Ann Markstein

SPONSOR: Shelley Goshorn

SPONSORS: Bernie & Mary Kay Calonge and Noel Julnes-Dehner & Joe Dehner

SPONSORS: Mr. & Mrs. Larry McGruder and Dee Shaffer

LIANG FU Qingdao, China Joined in 2008

ZACK GRUBBS Dallas, Texas Joined in 2002

ROMEL FROMETA Havana, Cuba Joined in 2012

MAIZYALET VELĂ ZQUEZ Cieba, Puerto Rico Joined in 2007

SPONSOR: Christopher Hassall

SPONSORS: Tiffany & Hampton Shiver

SPONSORS: Tony & Mary Talbott

SPONSORS: Dr. Kendall Hansen, Mary Magner & Joseph Preston and Friend of Cincinnati Ballet

CORPS DE BALLET

DANIELLE BAUSINGER Ridgewood, New Jersey Joined in 2006

SPONSORS: Drs. Lynn & Dr. Daniel Langmeyer and Erin & Shane Starkey

JOSHUA BODDEN Miami, Florida Joined in 2008 SPONSORS: Dr. & Mrs. Mark Tsuang

JULIO CONCEPCION Matanzas, Cuba Joined in 2013 SPONSOR: Edward Deeley

JAMES CUNNINGHAM Little Hocking, Ohio Joined in 2008

SPONSORS: Bruce M. Halpryn & Chas W. Riebe and Ronna & Dr. James B. Willis

JACQUELINE DAMICO Carlisle, Pennsylvania Joined in 2008 SPONSORS: Nancy R. Clagett, George & Kathy Wilkinson and Attitude Associate Board

2013-2014 ARTISTIC STAFF & DANCERS (continued) CORPS DE BALLET

SELAHATTIN ERKAN Izmir, Turkey Joined in 2006 SPONSORS: Trish & Rick Bryan

JAMES GILMER Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Joined in 2011

SPONSORS: Gardens Alive! and David & Martha Millett

CORPS DE BALLET

ABIGAIL MORWOOD Montgomery, Alabama Joined in 2009 SPONSORS: Eddie & Theresa Hooker and Tony & Mary Talbott

GRACE SHIVERS Summerville, South Carolina Joined in 2010 SPONSORS: Kevin & Kathleen Kirsch

COURTNEY HELLEBUYCK San Francisco, California Joined in 2008

SPONSORS: Jane & Terry Lynch, The Roselle Foundation and Tom Schiff

SAMUEL JONES South Bend, Indiana Joined in 2010

SPONSORS: Mr. Chris Southard, Dr. Smokey Clay and the Reverend Peter D. D’Angio

SIRUI LIU Shanghai, China Joined in 2011

SPONSOR: Dr. Jessica Guarnaschelli

APPRENTICE

SUPPLEMENTAL

ANA GALLARDO Hoguin, Cuba Joined in 2012

CHRIS LINGNER Indianapolis, Indiana Joined in 2013

SPONSORS: Ben & Sue Blaney and Dr. Jim Mahon and Nydia C. Tranter

CBII

MILENA GARCIA Matanzas, Cuba Joined in 2013 SPONSORS: Ms. Marianne Beard and Rev. Dr. Robert & Dr. Beverly Croskery

SAMANTHA JUSTIN HUGHES DANIEL POWERS NAGY-CHOW Claremont, California Alexandria, Virginia Sacramento, California Joined in 2013 Joined in 2011 SPONSORS: Maureen & Joined in 2013 SPONSORS: Al & Mary SPONSORS: Madelynn & Raymond Matlock and Cincinnati Dancewear

Jeff McCroskey

Lopez and Mrs. Kitty Strauss and Ronna & Dr. James B. Willis

KHRIS SANTOS Toa Baja, Puerto Rico Joined in 2013 SPONSOR: Ms. Nancy Crace

CBII

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HANNAH STRAUCH Long Beach, California Joined in 2012

KELSEY BEVINGTON PERRY BEVINGTON Kent, Washington Kent, Washington Joined in 2013 Joined in 2013

SPONSOR: Shelley Goshorn

SPONSORS: Carolyn & Terry Karageorges, Stephen Myer and Mike & Christianna Stephens

SPONSORS: Carolyn & Terry Karageorges and Stephen Myer

MACKENZIE DESSENS New Orleans, Louisiana Joined in 2013

SPONSORS: Dr. Jan Gallagher and Ms. Tenna Wiles

TRAINEES

JAMES FERGUSON Miami, Florida Joined in 2013 SPONSOR: Edward Deeley

KEVIN HAMILTON NAOMI HERGOTT Kansas City, Missouri Augusta, Georgia Joined in 2013 Joined in 2013 SPONSOR: Edward Deeley

TRAINEES

KATHERINE SAWICKI Louisville, Kentucky Joined in 2013

SPONSORS: Dan & Beth Driehaus and D.J. & Lessa Trindle and Dr. Seth & Caroline Isaccs

SPONSORS: Dave Herrman & Sarah Moore and Marcy & Bob Ziek and Robert Economou

MADISON HOLSCHUH Cincinnati, Ohio Joined in 2012

SPONSORS: Elizabeth & Ken Kuresman

CHARACTER ARTIST

DANIEL WAGNER Monrovia, California Joined in 2013 SPONSORS: Dr. Jan Gallagher and Dave Herrman & Sarah Moore

RONNA WILLIS

SPONSORS: Barbara & Dr. Jack Hahn and Marilyn & Jack Osborn

SOFIA LERNER Newton, Massachusetts Joined in 2013

SPONSORS: Mr. Robert Boremski and Jan & Jay Kalagayan

CINCINNATI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOR FRISCH’S PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER CARMON DELEONE, CONDUCTOR

VIOLIN I Timothy Lees,

Concertmaster

Rebecca Culnan Eric Bates Anna Reider Sylvia Mitchell Rebecca Fryxell Gerry Itzkoff Luo-Jia Wu Michelle Dugan Minyoung Baik Janet Carpenter VIOLIN II Scott Mozlin Kun Dong Cheryl Benedict Hyesun Park Paul Patterson Stacey Woolley Chiun-Teng Cheng Chika Kinderman David Moore Drake Ash Amy Kiradjieff Rachel Frankenfeld VIOLA Christian Colberg Paul Frankenfeld Marna Street Denisse Rodriguez Joanne Wojtowicz

Rebecca Barnes Gi-Yeon Koh Belinda Burge CELLO Daniel Culnan Norman Johns Susan Petersen Matthew Lad Theodore Nelson Alan Rafferty Christina Coletta BASS James Lambert Matthew Zory Wayne Anderson Rick Vizachero Boris Astafiev FLUTE Randolph Bowman Leah Arsenault Amy Taylor

ENGLISH HORN

TIMPANI Joshua Hickman

CLARINET Benjamin Freimuth Ixi Chen Gregory Williams

PERCUSSION David Fishlock Marc Wolfley

Christopher Philpotts

BASS CLARINET Ronald Aufmann BASSOON Martin Garcia Hugh Michie FRENCH HORN Elizabeth Freimuth Thomas Sherwood Elizabeth Porter Lisa Conway Duane Dugger Charles Bell TRUMPET

Christopher Kiradjieff

HARP Gillian Benet Sella Jacqueline Davis Elizabeth Motter KEYBOARD Michael Chertock Heather MacPhail ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL Walter Zeschin,

Director of Orchestra Personnel

Scott Mozlin,

Assistant Personnel Manager

PICCOLO Joan Voorhees Amy Taylor

John Rommel

LIBRARIANS Mary Judge,

TROMBONE Cristian Ganicenco

Christina Eaton,

OBOE Dwight Parry Lon Bussell Richard Johnson

Christopher Graham

Principal

Associate Principal

Peter Norton

TUBA Carson McTeer

CHORUS

PROVIDED BY XAVIER UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC AND THEATRE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF TOM MERRILL SOPRANOS Andrea Davies Emily Farnell Sydney Gabbard Katy Lindhart

ALTOS Rachel Blum Grace Deer Leanne Galioto Audrey Walstrom

ALTERNATE SINGERS Liz Campbell Ariel Deshotel Rebecca Herbst Samantha Stinson

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Antique Christmas On view through January 5

A holiday favorite returns!

Bring the whole family to experience the wonder and joy of beautiful antique ornaments, toys, and decorations.

International Winter Wonderland from the Collection of Pam and Jim Thomas. Photo by Philip Groshong.

Dreamers Welcome

Gratefully Acknowledges SEASON PRESENTING SPONSOR

SEASON FUNDER

SEASON LIVE MUSIC SPONSOR

ASSOCIATE SEASON SPONSOR

SEASON PRODUCTION SPONSOR

FRISCH’S PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER & SEASON SPONSOR

THE SUE & BILL FRIEDLANDER ARTISTIC DIRECTOR & CEO VICTORIA MORGAN SPONSORS

Sue & Bill Friedlander and The Lorrence T. & Barbara W. Kellar Fund Of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation

ADDITIONAL SEASON FUNDING BY

Margaret & Michael Valentine

CARMON DELEONE SPONSOR

Doris M. & Charles B. Levinson Fund

Take your FIRST TOUR of The Kenwood by Senior Star and be entered into a drawing for two continental round trip airfare tickets for travel and a $1,000 Visa gift card Retirement is meant to give you more time to do the things you like, the way you like to do them. At The Kenwood, we know each person’s lifestyle is important. So we create an atmosphere that allows you to do what you want, when you want, where you want, all day, every day of the week.

Come see how we are changing the face of retirement living.

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current address, phone, and email address prior to or at the time. Your visit to The Kenwood must be arranged in advance with a member of the Community Relations Department, and you must be over 62 years old. If a couple, then both must be over 62 years old. One entry per household. Promotion ends Tuesday, December 31.

Cincinnati Ballet relies on the support of patrons to ensure its success as one of the regions’s most renowned ballet companies. The Legacy Circle recognizes patrons who make estate provisions for Cincinnati Ballet, allowing us to sustain a standard of excellence in performance and secure a future for dance in our community.

Courtney Connor Jones Photography: Peter Mueller

Mrs. Romola N. Allen Ms. Henrietta Barlag The Estate of Thomas F. Buck Mr. Nick Ciafardini Mrs. Jackson Clagett, III Loretta & David Cook Ms. Susan L. Dorward Dianne Dunkelman James M. Ewell Foundation Mr. Eugene Frey Sue & Bill Friedlander Mr. Oliver M. Gale Mrs. Morton Gusweiler Mr. Chris Hassal & Mr. Brett Stover Mrs. Felix Kahn Dr. Stanley & Mickey Kaplan Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Lorrence T. Kellar Mr. & Mrs. Edward M. Krech Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Kuresman Mr. & Mrs. Brad Lemberg Ms. Ray Marie Markstein Mr. Richardson McKinney Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Morelli Ms. Victoria Morgan & Mr. Mark Jones Mr. Bradford E. Phillips Mr. & Mrs. Mark Schlachter Mr. & Mrs. Larry A. Sheakley Mr. & Mrs. Steven Shifman Sinclair Family Trust Mr. Fred W. Strebel Mr. & Mrs. Gary West Mrs. Barbara Weyand

To join the Legacy Circle or to learn more about estate gifts, contact Rasheda Malcolm, Director of Development at rmalcolm@cballet.org or 513.562.1115.

TICKETS NOW ON SALE

THE JOYCE THEATER PERFORMANCES:

Tue. May 6 | 7:30 Wed. May 7 | 7:30 Thur. May 8 | 8:00 Fri. May 9 | 8:00 Sat. May 10 | 2:00 Sat. May 10 | 8:00 Sun. May 11 | 2:00

SPECIAL SATURDAY PACKAGE NOW ON SALE • Saturday, May 10, 8:00 pm performance ticket • Exclusive after party at The Maritime Hotel To purchase tickets or for more information, please visit

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BOARD MEMBERS BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Otto M. Budig, Jr.

2013 - 2014 CABINET

Rosemary Schlachter CHAIRMAN

FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ronna Willis

PRESIDENT

Lorrence T. Kellar

SECRETARY

VICE PRESIDENT

VICE CHAIRMAN

TREASURER

TREASURER

2013 - 2014 TRUSTEES

Julie Richardson Diane Rumpke Keke Sansalone Pamela F. Schmitt, CFA Theodore Schwartz Rhonda Sheakley Russell Shelton Jennifer A. Sherwood Julie Shifman Tiffany Shiver Brett Stover Mary E. Talbott Kelly Vanasse George B. Wilkinson Mehmet Yuksek

Kelly Brown

Michael S. Bailes Flavia C. Bastos, Ph.D. Connie Bergstein Dow Paul Betz Debbie Bittle Deborah S. Brant Bernie Calonge Donald Calvin, CPA David Cook Joseph Dehner Lisi Bryan George Ann Gibson Dr. Jessica N. Guarnaschelli Dr. Bruce Halpryn Rick Hardy Bridget Hoffman Douglas Jenkins Margaret Johnson Niles Kinerk Jennifer A. Knight Lori A. Landrum Janelle Lee Terry Lynch Larry McGruder Victoria Morgan Floyd Needham Carol Duane Olson

Madelynn Matlock

TRUSTEES EMERITUS

The Late Martha Berger The Late Edward Betz Laura Brunner Otto M. Budig, Jr. Herman Burgett William Cordes Ronald Felder Peg Kahn Lorrence T. Kellar Charles MacDonell The Late Blanche Maier

Pamela F. Schmitt Dianne Dunkelman

James A. Miller Victoria Morgan Jack Rouse Rhonda Sheakley Russell Shelton

SECRETARY

Richardson McKinney Tom Neyer The Late Louise Nippert Paul Ose Michael Rozow James Sammarco Melody Sawyer Richardson Kathleen Selker Shelly Sherman-Greene Linda Smith SUSTAINING TRUSTEES

Victoria Bauer Trish Bryan Nancy Clagett Shelia Claire Cohen Judy Dalambakis T. Patrick Donnelly Sandra A. Eisele, MD, MBA Louis Fender Kathryn Harsh David C Herriman Dr. Edmond Hooker Lauren LaCerda Merten Beth Levy

Leon Loewenstein Skip Merten Cordelia Millikin Cathy Nwankwo Marilyn Osborn Morleen Rouse Tom Schiff Beth Snyder Christina Sprecher Kitty Strauss Heather Theders Serena Tsuang M. Catherine Vernon Gary West Barbara Weyand HONORARY TRUSTEES

The Late Stanley Kaplan Craig F. Maier Rhoda Mayerson TRUSTEES EX-OFFICIO

Elise Meyer Matthew Selker

ATTITUDE ASSOCIATE BOARD Matthew Selker CO-FOUNDER & CO-PRESIDENT

Elise Meyer

CO-FOUNDER & CO-PRESIDENT

Tracey Lynn Conrad Anna Coutts Michelle DeGrandis Alex Fischer Robert Hamberg

Erin Haskamp Kelly Mullen Erica Minton Emma Off Nichole Rhenisch

Jason Snodgrass Christen Steimle Kenneth Wright Frances Youn

Celebrate Maestro Carmon DeLeoneʼs 45th anniversary with a gift!

We need your continuing support now to ensure our tradition of quality LIVE music.

Please make your gift today and join us for our special events devoted only to LIVE music supporters, including “Peek in the Pit.”

HOW DO I PARTICIPATE? Visit cballet.org/support or contact Sara Pomeroy at 513.562.1112 or spomeroy@cballet.org

COMPANY STAFF

PIANISTS

Victoria Morgan

DEVELOPMENT

FINANCE & OPERATIONS

Missie Santomo

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

INDIVIDUAL GIVING MANAGER

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

CORPORATE & FOUNDATION RELATIONS MANAGER

RECEPTIONISTS

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR & CEO

Rasheda Malcolm

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Sara Pomeroy

ARTISTIC The Late Frederic Franklin CBE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR EMERITUS

Julia Morton

MUSIC DIRECTOR

SPECIAL EVENTS MANAGER

ARTISTIC ASSOCIATE

DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

DEVELOPMENT INETRN

CBII MANAGER/ ACADEMY COACH

DATABASE COORDINATOR

RESIDENT CHOREOGRAPHER

Allie Honebrink

Youngwon Park French Della Enns [Accepting Applications]

Katie Nemeth

Christopher Stowell

Sarah Kate Loar

ACADEMY DEAN

Suzette Boyer Webb

[Accepting Applications]

REHEARSAL PIANIST/ ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR ADMINISTRATIVE

Tom McLaughlin

Catherine Batcheller

[Accepting Applications]

COMPANY SHOE COORDINATOR

EDUCATION & OUTREACH

CCM ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER

ACADEMY ASSISTANT

Julie Sunderland

PRODUCTION

BOX OFFICE ASSISTANT

Louanna Wyatt

DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CEO AND ARTISTIC STAFF

Adam Lawrence

BOX OFFICE ASSISTANT

Kim Campbell

ACADEMY REGISTRAR

Wendy Mains

MARKETING ASSISTANT

Meegan Schuckers

Brian Schott

Jeff Corcoran

MANAGER OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

Leyla Shokoohe

MASTER ELECTRICIAN

PROPERTY MISTRESS

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Ginger Johnson

Michael Meuché

DIRECTOR OF ACADEMY OPERATIONS

COMPANY MANAGER

Katie Adelia Wagner

MASTER CARPENTER

Nicole Hess

ACADEMY PRINCIPAL

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Dena D’Andrea

Scott Berkley

ASSISTANT MASTER ELECTRICIAN

COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER/GROUP SALES

Angela Santarpio

James Geier

Sabir Yapparov

BOX OFFICE MANAGER

Terry Honebrink

Laura Hofmann

WIG EXCECUTION & MAKE-UP SUPERVISOR

Johanna Bernstein Wilt

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

WARDROBE MISTRESS

Barbara Sorenson Aimee Costandi

CINCINNATI BALLET OTTO M. BUDIG ACADEMY

Michael Chertock

Diana Adams

ASSISTANT WARDROBE MISTRESS

Jared Queen

MARKETING

PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER

[Accepting Applications]

Carmon DeLeone

Adam Hougland

Melinda Dobson

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

Kara Behling

EDUCATION COORDINATOR

Robert Eubanks Trad A Burns

RESIDENT LIGHTING DESIGNER

PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORIAN

Sarah Hairston

Hannah Holthaus David Netherton

CCM ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER

Chris Carter

CCM LIGHTING INTERN

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A commemorative, special edition publication illuminating Cincinnati Ballet’s remarkable rise to one of our country’s preeminent ballet companies.

WRITTEN BY DAVID LYMAN

NOW AVAILABLE! “This was not just a Nutcracker. This was our Nutcracker.”

AN EXCERPT FROM CINCINNATI BALLET CELEBRATES 50: “And then there was ‘The Tree.’ Every Nutcracker has a tree that miraculously grows as Clara shrinks to do battle alongside her Nutcracker Prince. But Depenbrock’s tree proved such a powerful dramatic element that it is still a subject of conversation among people who saw that long ago production.

It wasn’t so much the size of the tree that made it different. What set it apart even more was that when it finally reached its maximum height, it started to revolve. Slowly, elegantly, it turned like a magnificent peacock rotating to show off its remarkable plumage.

Designer Jay Depenbrock’s 1974 tree was an audience favorite and inspired many others that would follow.

Photography: Jeff Corcoran, 1998

The effect was breathtaking.

‘It was magical,’ recalled [David] Blackburn. ‘For years after that, at every first dress rehearsal, it would be just [David McClain and myself] in that theater. That tree would start to grow while Clara was dancing around on the stage and I would cry. David would cry. We both cried for 9 years.’”

Get your copy today by visiting us in the lobby or order online at shop.cballet.org.

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CBII is a group of talented, pre-professional dancers who come from around the world to study at Cincinnati Ballet and perform alongside Cincinnati Ballet’s company dancers. With a focus on engaging audiences of all ages, CBII dancers can be found in venues across the community, sharing the hope and joy of dance throughout our region.

Interested in bringing CBII dancers to your school?

Interactive arts education programming and workshops for grades K-8. Contact Julie Sunderland, Director of Education at 513.562.1124 or visit cballet.org/education.

Dancer Spotlight INTRODUCING DANIEL POWERS

Daniel has trained with the Arlington Center for Dance, The Washington School of Ballet and Houston Ballet’s Ben Stevenson Academy. He spent the 2008-2009 Season as a member of The Orlando Ballet Second Company and the 2010-2011 Season as a Ballet Austin Trainee. He has spent summers at The Kirov Academy of Ballet, The Rock School for Dance Education, Kaatsbaan Extreme Ballet, Boston Ballet, Orlando Ballet, Houston Ballet and Ballet Austin. Daniel joined Cincinnati Ballet as a Trainee in the 2011-2012 Season and looks forward to continuing his growth as an artist during the 2013-2014 Season as a CBII Dancer.

Favorite roles and ballets: Sancho Panza, Don Quixiote; Quiet Imprint; Romeo & Juliet; Rite of Spring; The Man in Black Hometown: Alexandria, VA | Joined 2011 Abigail Morwood & Daniel Powers Photography: Jennifer Denham

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CINCINNATI BALLET ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF ATTITUDE A Young Professionals Group Cincinnati Ballet invites you to join Attitude, a group of young professionals dedicated to cultivating the next generation of ballet lovers through personal engagement in the unique athleticism and artistry of Cincinnati Ballet. Whether you’re a life-long lover of dance or new to the ballet family, we hope you’ll share your passion with us.

Attitude is free and easy to join.

For more information, please visit cballet.org/attitude

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Adult Ballet Bring a Friend Week!

January 6-11, 2014

Loyal adult dance students, bring a friend to any adult ballet class, and you both dance for free! New adult students do not need to bring a current student to participate.

You are still eligible to come to class and attend for free. *New students are students who have not

been to class in the past 12 months

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2013-2014 DONOR HONOR ROLL INDIVIDUALS

Cincinnati Ballet acknowledges with gratitude the generous support of individuals, foundations, organizations and government agencies that foster our growth and ensure our future. The following honor roll reflects gifts of $500 and above received between October 1, 2012 and November 30, 2013. Please visit cballet.org to view a full list of gifts. If you have any questions regarding your listing, please call 513.562.1115.

The Frederic Franklin Society is a membership organization at Cincinnati Ballet honoring our most generous benefactors making annual gifts of $10,000 and above. This society is associated with special benefits, behind the scenes rehearsals and gatherings with choreographers and dancers. Please contact Rasheda Malcolm at rmalcolm@cballet.org if you are interested in becoming a member.

$50,000 AND ABOVE Anonymous Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation Trish and Rick Bryan ss The Estate of Thomas F. Buck The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation Luba Dorman Trust Sue & Bill Friedlander *ss Mr. & Mrs. Gary Johns Dr. Stanley & Mickey Kaplan Foundation

Ms. Dorothy O’Brien & Mr. Richard Antoine Tim & Kelly Brown Mr. & Mrs. Thomas G. Cody Dianne Dunkelman & Peter Schwartz Lynn & Brian Good Linda & Gary Greenberg Dr. & Mrs. Robert E. Heidt Jr. David C Herriman *

Doris M. and Charles B. Levinson Fund Mr. & Mrs. Leon Loewenstine, II ss The Estate of Blanche Maier ss The Manuel D. & Rhoda Mayerson Foundation The Estate of Louise Dieterle Nippert ss Dianne & J. David Rosenberg ss Rosemary & Mark Schlachter Rhonda & Larry A. Sheakley Family Foundation ss Margaret & Michael D. Valentine

Mr. & Mrs. Lorrence T. Kellar Mr. & Mrs. Larry McGruder James A. Miller In honor of the late Jacqueline G. Moore Mr. & Mrs. Rick Reynolds Theodore L. Schwartz & Minette Hoffheimer ss Julie & Steven Shifman

$10,000 - $19,999 Mr. & Mrs. John Boorn Karen & Christopher Bowman Deborah & Jody Brant Mr. & Mrs. Donald L. Calvin Loretta & David Cook Noel Julnes-Dehner & Joe Julnes-Dehner Donald Beck & Lawrence E. Eynon M.D. Michael & Carole Giuliani Bruce M. Halpryn & Chas W. Riebe Dr. & Mrs. Henry J. Heimlich Carol & Robert Olson Norma Petersen

Moe & Jack Rouse * Mr. & Mrs. William J. Rumpke, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Tony Sansalone Kathy & Mike Selker Mr. & Mrs. John Stein Mr. Christopher Hassall & Mr. Brett Stover Dr. & Mrs. John M. Tew, Jr. Guy & Kelly Vanasse Mr. Nigel A. Vinecombe Ronna & Dr. James B. Willis Mr. & Mrs. Allen G. Zaring

GRAND JETÉ ($5,000 - $9,999) Anonymous Jim & Fran Allen * Amy & Michael Bailes Flavia Bastos & Larry Huston Lois M. & Philip S. Cohen Philanthropic Fund Connie Bergstein Dow Jeff & Ann Gibson Shelley Goshorn Dr. Jessica Guarnaschelli & Mr. Brett Gumlaw Dr. Robert & Suzanne Hasl 

Bridget Hoffman The Morgan Judd Memorial Fund Christopher & Alexandra Keith Fund* Whitney and Phillip Long ss Jane & Terry Lynch Madelynn & Raymond Matlock James May Mr. John H. Morgan Ms. Victoria Morgan & Mr. Mark G. Jones Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Needham Mr. & Mrs. Jack Osborn *

Mr. Bradford E. Phillips  Mr. & Mrs. John G. Richardson Dr. & Mrs. G. James Sammarco Tiffany & Hampton Shiver Mr. & Mrs. Russell Paxton Shelton Ms. Barbara Sporck-Stegmaier Tony & Mary Talbott Heather & Jonathan Theders Gary & Diane West

Arna Fisher Mona S. Foad, MD & Cincinnati Dermatology Center Mr. & Mrs. J. Franklin Hall  Ms. Ingrid Handl & Mr. Walter Geiger Eddie & Theresa Hooker  Mrs. Margaret Lafley  Dr. Lynn & Dr. Daniel Langmeyer  Peggy Ann Markstein

Ryan Minton Joseph A. & Susan E. Pichler Fund * David & Debra Pooley Mr. & Mrs. Edward G. Rosenthal Dee Shaffer  Jennifer & Woody Sherwood Mr. and Mrs. J. Shane Starkey Mr. & Mrs. Mike Zelkind

George & Kathy Wilkinson

PIROUETTE ($2,500 - $4,999) Anonymous Anonymous, in honor of Blanche Maier Ms. Mary Ann Anderson David & Elaine Billmire  Bernie & Mary Kay Calonge Nancy R. Clagett  Christine Darch Edward Deeley Mr. & Mrs. John Doellman 

ARABESQUE ($1,000 - $2,499) Anonymous (3) Romola N. Allen Karen & Dan Arnold Ms. Yvette Ault Mr. & Mrs. Nathan Bachman Dan & Fran Bailey Ellen Skaggs & Charles Bender  Ben & Sue Blaney  Mr. Robert G. Boremski Philip & Sheila Cohen Fund * Frances & Stanley Cohen  Jennifer & Robert Conklin Mr. & Mrs. William H. Cordes  Dr. Robin Cotton & Ms. Cynthia Fitton Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Crain Rev. Dr. Robert & Dr. Beverly Croskery Mr. Chris Southard, Dr. Smokey Clay and the Reverend Peter D. D’Angio Kate And Chris Devine Jonathan Dill Mr. & Mrs. T. Patrick Donnelly Mr. & Mrs. Charles Fleischmann, III Trisha Flynn

Larissa Foster Friend of the Cincinnati Ballet Mr. W. Roger Fry Mr. & Mrs. James R. Gardner Sharon & Robert Gill Family Fund * Dr. Jack & Barbara Hahn Ms. Maureen Heekin Mr. & Mrs. Mike Holmes Mr. & Mrs. Chip Homan Ms. Laura Humphrey Frank & Jackie Iden Mr. William D. Borek & Dr. Evie Joseph Anna Kennedy Kevin & Kathleen Kirsch Mr. & Mrs. Edward M. Krech Pinky & Polk Laffoon The LaMacchia Family Foundation Drs. Marcy & Stephen Lewis Patricia & Marvin Lopez Mary Magner & Joseph Preston Dr. Jim Mahon Shannon Miller David & Martha Millett Mr. Steven I. Monder 

Stephen Myer Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Powers ss Ellen Rieveschl  The Roselle Foundation William & Bonita Rumpke Ms. Donna L. Schiff  Dr. & Mrs. Raymond Schultz  Shelly Sherman-Greene Amy Stagnaro Tom & Dee Stegman Michael & Christianna Stephens, Chole Stephens Mrs. Kitty Strauss Peter Tamborski Mrs. Judith B. Titchener  Nydia C. Tranter Dr. & Mrs. Mark Tsuang Wendy Turner & Kim Pollock  Ms. Janet Ulrich & Mr. William Kief Howard Weingert James E. McCarthy and William Wolf Foundation

*Denotes a fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation Denotes a donation for Live Music ss

Denotes Set to Soar Endowment Campaign

Denotes Annual Pointe Shoe Fund

2013-2014 DONOR HONOR ROLL INDIVIDUALS (continued)

TENDU ($500 - $999) Ken & Lois Allen Mr. & Mrs. Charles Barham, III Ms. Marianne M. Beard Louise & Jerome Berman Marianna B. Bettman Ellen Bradley Ms. Cynthia Chua Daniel & Sophia Cifuentes Sally & Wes Connor Kate Costlow & John D. D’Amore  Ms. Nancy Crace Mrs. Tina Ellis Merry E. Ewing Jim & Jan Ferguson  Patti & Simon Foster Judith Bowers Francis  Carter Gaither Dr. Jan Gallagher  Mr. Jack Geiger Mrs. Madeleine Gordon 

Mr. Paul Hall Jenny Heekin Jane Henney M.D. & Bob Graham M.D. Terry & Carolyn Karageorges Travis Kelly Mrs. Ralph Kohnen Elizabeth & Ken Kuresman  Dr. & Mrs. Bradley Lemberg Beth & Richard Levy  Al & Mary Lopez Sherie & Leonard Marek Maureen & Jeffrey McCroskey Mary Lou & John McIlwraith Toni Miles Dave Herrman & Sarah Moore Jennifer Mottier Edward & Carol Muench Susan M. Murray  Mr. & Mrs. John T. Osterman

Mr. & Mrs. Dan Pierce Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Pille Martin & Maribeth Rahe Melody Sawyer Richardson Matthew Selker Andy & Linda Smith Wayne & Judy Swartz John Tan  Kim Tepe Mary Elizabeth Tounge Catherine & David Vernon Phyllis Weston Mr. & Mrs. William Woods Mr. John M. Yacher

CORPORATIONS, GRANTS & GOVERNMENT $100,000 AND ABOVE Eleanora C. U. Alms Trust, Fifth Third Bank Trustee ArtsWave The Enquirer Frisch’s Restaurants ss Great American Insurance Group Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation The Joni Herschede Endowment Fund for the Cincinnati Ballet *

The Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund  Ohio Arts Council PNC Foundation Robert H. Reakirt Foundation, PNC Bank, Trustee John A. Schroth Family Charitable Trust, PNC Bank, Trustee Sheakley The Louise Taft Semple Foundation

$40,000 - $99,999 The Thomas J. Emery Memorial Trust Gannett Foundation The Greater Cincinnati Foundation The Kroger Co. Foundation

$20,000 - $39,999 Chubb Insurance Cincinnati Bell The Corbett Foundation

The H.B., E.W. & F.R. Luther Charitable Foundation, Fifth Third Bank and Narley L. Haley, Co-Trustees The Manuel D. & Rhoda Mayerson Foundation The P & G Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation

The Carl Jacobs Foundation Peter T. Joseph Foundation The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation

The Shubert Foundation TenderLand Foundation

Wellington Orthopaedic & Sport Medicine

$10,000 - $19,999 Anonymous Charles H. Dater Foundation Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Frost Brown Todd LLC The Klosterman Family Macy’s Mercy Health National Endowment for the Arts Ohio Casualty Foundation Ohio National Financial Services

The Daniel & Susan Pfau Foundation Jack J. Smith, Jr. Charitable Trust, PNC Bank, N.A. and James S. Wachs, Co-Trustees Stillson Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee Sugar Creek The Sutphin Family Foundation Thompson Hine LLP Western & Southern Financial Group The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation

$5,000 - $9,999 Anonymous* Advance Pierre Foods Cincinnati International Wine Festival Clark-Theders Insurance and

Jonathan & Heather Theders Cincinnati Facial Plastic Surgery Ernst & Young LLP Gardens Alive!

The Andrew Jergens Foundation

Megen Construction Mellott & Mellott P.L.L. PNC Bank, Columbus Office Inc. RiverPoint Capital Management, Scripps Howard Foundation

$2,500 - $4,999 Central Bank of Northern Kentucky Dewey’s Pizza James M. Ewell Foundation J.P. Morgan The Leblond Foundation of Makino Merchant’s National Bank

Messer Construction Moda Yoga Estate of Jeanette K. Nieman Scanner Applications Jake & Jeanne Sweeney Foundation 

Taft Stettinius & Hollister Total Quality Logistics Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.

Engineering Interiors Huntington Bank Jeff Wyler Automotive Family Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies Robert A. & Marian K. Kennedy Charitable Trust LaRosa’s Pizzeria LawFormPro Oliver Family Foundation

The Quarter Bistro RPMI Packaging The Ladislas and Vilma Segoe Family Foundation The Dayton Power & Light Company Towne Properties UC Quiznos United Dairy Farmers, Inc. Xavier University

$500 - $2,499 Bob Sumerel Tire and Service Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP Castellini Foundation Chemed Foundation Cincinnati Dancewear Cincinnati Reds EMI Online Research Friends of Sugar Creek Heidelberg Distributing Company Hixson Architecture

IN-KIND PARTNERS Special thanks to all of the in-kind partners that help make our 2013-2014 Season possible: Dan Squire Dewey’s Pizza Diana’s Dance Wear Fath Properties Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Hotel Modo Yoga

Park Lane Apartments Summit Meat & Catering UC Quiznos Catering Wellington Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine WMKV 89.3

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Inviting Consignments Jewelry and Timepieces Appraisal Day Thursday, January 9, 2014 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Please limit to 3 items for a complimentary evaluation. For a private jewelry box consultation at no obligation contact Brad Wanstrath at jewelry@cowans.com or 513.871.1670 x217

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Gifts to the Set to Soar Endowment Fund deliver a perpetual & consistent source of funding for the Ballet to continue to enrich, serve, and shape our region’s cultural life.

Becoming a part of this fund is a great way to link your legacy with the ballet’s future.

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Please visit cballet.org/50support or contact Rasheda Malcolm at 513.562.1115 or rmalcolm@cballet.org

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Cincinnati Ballet is honored to thank the following Set to Soar Endowment donors: Trish and Rick Bryan Thomas F. Buck Arts Trust Luba Dorman Trust Sue & Bill Friedlander Frisch’s Restaurants, Inc. Dr. Stanley and Mickey Kaplan Foundation Mr. Leon Loewenstine II

Whitney and Phillip Long The Estate of Louise Dieterle Nippert Mr. Charles W. Powers Dianne & J. David Rosenberg Theodore L. Schwartz & Minette Hoffheimer Mr. & Mrs. Larry A. Sheakley

*Cincinnati Ballet also thanks the generous contributors of our 21st Century Endowment Campaign.

For a full listing of Cincinnati Ballet’s Endowment contributors, including our 21st Century Campaign visit cballet.org/support.

Making a difference through dance.

Each year, Cincinnati Ballet transforms the lives of over 1,000 at-risk youth in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky through our CincyDance! education and outreach program. Through free in-school dance classes and scholarships for advanced training, CincyDance! teaches students discipline, problem solving, cooperation, and focus while building confidence and self-esteem.

“It is super fun to do ballet! When you learn, you get better.” - CincyDance! Student “Smiles on faces of dancers as they enter and exit dance class speaks volumes.”

- Cincinnati Public School teacher, Winton Hills Academy

In 2012-2013, the CincyDance! program - Reached 1,061 students through in-school dance classes.

- Invited 60 students to the Ballet Foundations program, giving students an extended 20-weeks of ballet training and free dance attire.

- Provided 38 full, lifetime scholarships to Cincinnati Ballet’s Otto M. Budig Academy, allowing students to pursue their dreams of dancing professionally.

To help Cincinnati Ballet bring dance to underserved children across the region, visit cballet.org/support or call 513.562.1124.

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Cincinnati Ballet thanks all of our cincydance! sponsors Advance Pierre Foods Karen & Dan Arnold Chemed Foundation Cincinnati Bell Cincinnati International Wine Festival Charles H. Dater Foundation Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr./ U.S. Bank Foundation Hyped The Andrew Jergens Foundation The Morgan Judd Memorial Fund Travis Kelly Robert A. & Marian K. Kennedy Charitable Trust Ohio Casualty Foundation Ohio National Financial Services The P & G Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation The Daniel & Susan Pfau Foundation Joseph A. & Susan E. Pichler Fund (GCF) William & Bonita Rumpke Mr. & Mrs. Tony Sansalone Ms. Donna L. Schiff Scripps Howard Foundation The Ladislas and Vilma Segoe Family Foundation The Shubert Foundation Stillson Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee The Louise Taft Semple Foundation Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation

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