PROGRAM: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater March 2023

Jacquelin Harris Photo by Dario Calmese

FRI / MAR 17 / 7:30 PM

SAT / MAR 18 / 7:30 PM

SUN / MAR 19 / 2:30 PM

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A Message from Wayne Brown

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March 17 Program

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A Message from Jon H. Teeuwissen

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March 18 & 19 Program

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Company Profiles

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Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation Board of Trustees

Detroit Opera Board of Directors Detroit Opera Board of Trustees

Thank You to Our Donors

Administration & Staff

General Information

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Production Credits

Table of

Contents C. Stamatiou, S. Daley-Perdomo, K. Campbell, and J. Harris.

Photo by Dario Calmese

Thank You Detroit Opera Sponsors Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performances are presented by

Gilbert Family Foundation 2022–23 SEASON SPONSOR

William Davidson Foundation SPRING DA NCE SPONSOR

Ford Motor Company Fund

WITH SUPPORT FROM

Huntington Bank Masco MGM Grand Detroit Richard & Joanne Brodie Marvin, Betty, and Joanne Danto Family Foundation Endowment Fund Kevin Dennis & Jeremy Zeltzer

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A message from

Wayne Brown Welcome to the Detroit Opera House for the return visit of a favorite dance offering that features the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Our organizations have collaborated regularly since the 1990s, and this year marks our 14th collaboration. We are particularly pleased to acknowledge the phenomenal artistic leadership of Robert Battle, who is now in his 11th year leading the company.

A typical residency by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater includes a combination of multiple performances, educational offerings, and master classes for aspiring young ballet dancers. Over a five-day period, dancers from the organization’s Ailey II, Ailey Extension, and Ailey Arts in Education & Community Programs can be seen throughout the community in schools, religious settings, and community centers.

This year, a special celebration has been organized to acknowledge and support the importance of dance throughout our Detroit community. I appreciate all members of the Alvin Ailey Signature Event Committee who have devoted time and energy in support of this effort, under the leadership of Detroit Opera Board Member and Committee Chair Ellen Hill Zeringue.

Looking forward, we invite all to join us for the culminating dance presentation of the 2022–23 season: on April 29 and 30, the State Ballet of Georgia will perform works choreographed mostly by George Balanchine, accompanied by the Detroit Opera Orchestra. In addition, our culminating opera production of the season will be Fountain of Tears (Ainadamar) by composer Osvaldo Golijov, marking the first opera to be performed entirely in Spanish on the stage of the Detroit Opera House.

Details can be found on the Detroit Opera website: detroitopera.org Please join me in extending thanks to Presenting Sponsor: Gilbert Family Foundation; Detroit Opera House Season Sponsor: William Davidson Family Foundation; Spring Dance Sponsor: Ford Motor Company Fund; with additional support from Huntington Bank, Masco, and MGM Grand Detroit, as well as Joanne and Richard Brodie; the Marvin, Betty, and Joanne Danto Family Foundation; and Kevin Dennis and Jeremy Zeltzer.

Enjoy the program!

Wayne S. Brown President & CEO, Detroit Opera DETROIT OPERA

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FORD FUND IS PROUD TO SUPPORT

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Ghrai DeVore-Stokes in Alvin Ailey’s Survivors.

Photo by Paul Kolnik

As the company’s philanthropic arm, Ford Motor Company Fund partners with nonprofit organizations across the Ford network in the U.S. and around the world to provide resources and opportunities that advance equity and empower people to reach their highest potential.

Kyle Abraham’s Are You in Your Feelings?

Photo by Paul Kolnik

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A Message from

Jon H. Teeuwissen Welcome back! It has been four years since Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater graced the stage of the Detroit Opera House. This iconic dance company has been a mainstay of our dance series for decades, and for the past several years has appeared in Detroit every other year. The last scheduled “Ailey year” was March 2021, a season that was canceled due tO Covid.

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Covid also forced the cancellation of the first AileyCamp Detroit, which was scheduled to launch in June 2020, fully funded, and with over 100 registrants.

A generous portion of that funding was in the form of a grant from the Fisher Foundation, repurposed to support a one-week Detroit residency of Ailey II and Ailey Extension that took place earlier this month. The residency included master classes, lecture/demonstrations, and learning choreography from Ailey’s signature piece Revelations, culminating with student performances at the Detroit School of the Arts.

In 1958 Alvin Ailey created the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater as a haven for nurturing Black artists and expressing the universality of the African American experience through dance. More than 60 years later, Ailey is now recognized as one of the world’s leading modern-dance companies. Revelations, Mr. Ailey’s choreographic masterpiece, is recognized as one of the most popular and frequently performed ballets of all time. A company that tours internationally annually, Ailey was designated a “vital American cultural ambassador to the world” by a U.S. Congressional resolution in 2008.

The company’s current artistic director, Robert Battle, is charged with both preserving the historic works and procuring new repertoire. The two programs at the Detroit Opera House this week include works by Alvin Ailey, Robert Battle, Twyla Tharp, and Kyle Abraham, offering a diverse mix of past and present.

Detroit has a great fondness for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, as evidenced by the enthusiastic audience turnout. It is an honor and a privilege to present this company on our stage.

Again, welcome back!

Jon H. Teeuwissen Artistic Advisor for Dance, Detroit Opera

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A Signature Evening with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Detroit Opera gratefully acknowledges the generosity of our committee members, sponsors, and donors for their support of this extraordinary event. Funds raised through this event support Detroit Opera’s dance programming, education, and community engagement activities throughout Metro Detroit.

COMMITTEE

Ellen Hill Zeringue, chair Elizabeth Brooks Jill Bryant Veneable Lisa Cobbs Gretchen Davidson Jasmin DeForrest Dr. Fern Espino Linda Gillum Joya Harris-Sherron Joyce Hayes-Giles

Denise Lewis Sharon Madison Dexter Mason Pamela Moore Vivian Pickard Pamela Rodgers Shauna Ryder Diggs, MD Anthony L. Smith Lorna Thomas, MD

SPONSORS

Gilbert Family Foundation Don Manvel Peter Oleksiak Ellen Hill Zeringue Lorna Thomas, MD Sharon Madison

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Wayne S. Brown Lisa Cobbs Carl & Mary Ann Fontana Bharat & Lynn Gandhi Linda Gillum Joyce Hayes-Giles Mary Kramer Denise Lewis Pamela Rodgers Joya & Bill Sherron Anthony L. Smith

Khalia Campbell Photo by Dario Calmese

Alvin Ailey, Founder

Judith Jamison, Artistic Director Emerita

Robert Battle, Artistic Director Matthew Rushing, Associate Artistic Director Company Members

Jeroboam Bozeman Khalia Campbell Patrick Coker Sarah Daley-Perdomo Caroline T. Dartey Ghrai DeVore-Stokes Solomon Dumas Samantha Figgins Jau’mair Garland James Gilmer Vernard J. Gilmore Ashley Kaylynn Green

Jacquelin Harris Michael Jackson, Jr. Yazzmeen Laidler Yannick Lebrun Xavier Mack Renaldo Maurice Ashley Mayeux Corrin Rachelle Mitchell Chalvar Monteiro Alisha Rena Peek Belén Indhira Pereyra

Miranda Quinn Hannah Alissa Richardson Deidre Rogan Kanji Segawa Courtney Celeste Spears Constance Stamatiou Christopher Taylor Jermaine Terry Christopher R. Wilson

Ronni Favors, Rehearsal Director

Clifton Brown, Assistant Rehearsal Director

Bennett Rink, Executive Director

The 2023 North American Tour is supported, in part, by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Major funding of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is also provided by American Express, Bloomberg Philanthropies, BNY Mellon, Diageo North America, Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation, Ford Foundation, Fund II Foundation, Häagen-Dazs, The Hearst Foundations, Howard Gilman Foundation, Institute of Museum and Library Services, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, NBA Foundation, New York City Center, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, New York State Council on the Arts, Prudential, Salesforce, The SHS Foundation, The Shubert Foundation, and Verizon Communications.

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Fri, March 17, 2023 at 7:30pm

ROY’S JOYS (1997, Ailey premiere 2022) Choreography by Twyla Tharp Music by Roy Eldridge

Staged by Shelley Washington

Assistant to Ms. Washington Roger Jeffrey

Original Costume Design by Santo Loquasto

Lighting originally by Jennifer Tipton Lighting recreated by Roya Abab I.

Just Fooling

II. Une Petite Laitue

III. I Remember Harlem IV.

Baby Don’t Be Like That

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Oh Shut Up!

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L’isle Adam

Hollywood Pastime Sweet Lorraine

Tu Disais Qu’tu M’aimais

Corrin Rachelle Mitchell, Samantha Figgins, Khalia Campbell, Constance Stamatiou, Xavier Mack, Chalvar Monteiro, Vernard J. Gilmore, Christopher R. Wilson, Yannick Lebrun Roy’s Joys World Premiere on 9/30/1997, Premiered by Tharp! Choreography by Twyla Tharp © Twyla Tharp Major support of the Company premiere of Roy's Joys is made possible by Elaine & Larry Rothenberg.

In 1965 Twyla Tharp formed Twyla Tharp Dance and has created more than 125 works to date. More information about Twyla Tharp can be found at: twylatharp.org “Just Fooling” by Roy Eldridge. “Une Petite Laitue”, “I Remember Harlem”, “Baby Don’t Be Like That”, “L’isle Adam”, and “Tu Disais Qu’tu M’aimais” by Roy Eldridge with Benny Vasseur, Albert Ferreri, William Boucaya, Raymond Fol, Barney Spieler, and Robert Barnet.

“Oh Shut Up!” and “Hollywood Pastime” by Roy Eldridge with Don Byas, Claude Bolling, Guy de Fatto, and Armand Molinetti; all from Roy Eldridge Vol. II “French Cooking” – I N T E R M I S S IO N –

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ARE YOU IN YOUR FEELINGS? (2022) Choreography by Kyle Abraham Music: Various Artists

Rehearsal Associate Stephanie Teraski

Costumes by Karen Young

Lighting by Dan Scully

Jeroboam Bozeman, Khalia Campbell, Patrick Coker, Jacquelin Harris, Yazzmeen Laidler, Xavier Mack, Alisha Rena Peek, Belén Indhira Pereyra, Hannah Alissa Richardson, Courtney Celeste Spears, Christopher Taylor, Jermaine Terry The creation of Are You in Your Feelings? is supported by commissioning funds from New York City Center.

The world premiere of Are You in Your Feelings? is made possible with major support from Michele & Timothy Barakett, Melinda & Paul Pressler, Jeanne Greenberg Rohatyn & Nicolas S. Rohatyn New Works Endowment Fund, and The Pamela D. Zilly & John H. Schaefer Endowment Fund.

Additional support was provided by an Anonymous supporter, The Fred Eychaner New Works Endowment Fund, and The Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey—Sara and Bill Morgan New Works Endowment Fund.

Kyle Abraham and his choreography have been featured in Document Journal, Ebony, Kinfolk, O Magazine, Vogue, and Vogue UK, amongst other publications. Abraham is the proud recipient of a Princess Grace Statue Award (2018), Doris Duke Award (2016), and MacArthur Fellowship (2013). He currently serves as the Claude and Alfred Mann Endowed Professor in Dance at The University of Southern California Glorya Kaufman School of Dance. Abraham also sits on the advisory board for Dance Magazine and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the inaugural Black Genius Brain Trust, and the inaugural cohort of the Dorchester Industries Experimental Design Lab, a partnership between the Prada Group, Theaster Gates Studio, Dorchester Industries, and Rebuild Foundation. His company, A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, is widely considered “one of the most consistently excellent troupes working today” (The New York Times). Led by Abraham’s innovative vision, the work of A.I.M is galvanized by Black culture and history and grounded in a conglomeration of unique perspectives. Abraham has been commissioned by dance companies including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, The National Ballet of Cuba, New York City Ballet, and The Royal Ballet. Abraham has also choreographed for many of the leading dancers of our time, including Misty Copeland, Calvin Royal III, and Wendy Whelan. For more information, visit aimbykyleabraham.org.

“I Love You” is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0. “I Only Have Eyes for You” performed by The Flamingos, courtesy of Warner Chappell. “A Breaux’s Tale” and “Roster” performed by Jazmine Sullivan, courtesy of Warner Chappell and Kobalt Music Publishing. “Forgive Them Father” performed by Lauryn Hill, courtesy of Sony Music Publishing. “That’s How You Feel” performed by Drake, courtesy of Sony Music Publishing. “I’ll Call U Back” performed by Erykah Badu, courtesy of Sony Music Publishing and Universal Music Publishing. “Woman to Woman” performed by Shirley Brown, courtesy of Universal Music Publishing. “Symptom Unknown” performed by Maxwell, courtesy of Sony Music Publishing.

“Session 32” performed by Summer Walker, courtesy of Warner Chappell. “LOVE. ft. Zacari.” performed

by Kendrick Lamar, courtesy of Sony Music Publishing, Warner Chappell, Kobalt Music Publishing, and Universal Music Publishing. “While We’re Young” performed by Jhené Aiko, courtesy of Universal Music Publishing.

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REVELATIONS (1960) Choreography by Alvin Ailey Music: Traditional

Décor and Costumes by Ves Harper

Costume dresses for “Move, Members, Move” redesigned by Barbara Forbes Lighting by Nicola Cernovitch

PILGRIM OF SORROW I Been ’Buked

The Company

Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel

Christopher Taylor, Samantha Figgins, Khalia Campbell

Fix Me, Jesus

Ghrai DeVore-Stokes, Jermaine Terry

Music arranged by Hall Johnson* Music arranged by James Miller+

Music arranged by Hall Johnson*

TAKE ME TO THE WATER Processional/Honor, Honor

Patrick Coker, Yazzmeen Laidler, Jau’mair Garland, Christopher Taylor

Wade in the Water

Belén Indhira Pereyra, Yannick Lebrun, Constance Stamatiou

I Wanna Be Ready

Vernard J. Gilmore

Music adapted and arranged by Howard A. Roberts

Music adapted and arranged by Howard A. Roberts “Wade in the Water” sequence by Ella Jenkins “A Man Went Down to the River” is an original composition

by Ella Jenkins Music arranged by James Miller+

MOVE, MEMBERS, MOVE Sinner Man

Music adapted and arranged by Howard A. Roberts

Jeroboam Bozeman, Chalvar Monteiro, Kanji Segawa

T he Day is Past and Gone

The Company

You May Run On

The Company

Music arranged by Howard A. Roberts and Brother John Sellers Music arranged by Howard A. Roberts and Brother John Sellers

Rocka My Soul in the Bosom of Abraham

Music adapted and arranged by Howard A. Roberts

The Company

* Used by arrangement with G. Schirmer, Inc., publisher and copyright owner. + Used by special arrangement with Galaxy Music Corporation, New York City.

All performances of Revelations are permanently endowed by a generous gift from Donald L. Jonas in celebration of the birthday of his wife, Barbara, and her deep commitment to the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

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Sat, March 18, 2023 at 7:30pm | Sun, March 19, 2023 at 2:30pm

FOR FOUR (2021) Choreography by Robert Battle

Staged by Elisa Clark

Music by Wynton Marsalis

Costumes by Corin Wright Lighting by Al Crawford

Alisha Rena Peek, Kanji Segawa, Khalia Campbell, Hannah Alissa Richardson Leadership support for the world premiere of For Four was provided by Pamela D. Zilly & John H. Schaefer.

The world premiere of For Four was made possible with major support from Melinda & Paul Pressler, Jeanne Greenberg Rohatyn & Nicolas S. Rohatyn, The Ellen Jewett & Richard L. Kauffman New Works Endowment Fund, Elaine & Lawrence J. Rothenberg, Denise Littlefield Sobel, and the Red Moose Charitable Fund.

For Four is supported, in part, by the National Endowment for the Arts.

“Delfeayo’s Dilemma” composed and performed by Wynton Marsalis, from the album Black Codes (From the Underground). Used by permission with Wynton Marsalis Enterprises.

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UNFOLD (2007) Choreography by Robert Battle Restaged by Kanji Segawa

Costume design by Jon Taylor

Lighting design by Lynda Erbs Constance Stamatiou, James Gilmer Support for the original production of Unfold was received from Elma Linz Kanefield.

Leadership support for this production of Unfold is provided by Pamela D. Zilly & John H. Schaefer.

This production of Unfold was made possible with generous support from Judith McDonough Kaminski & Joseph Kaminski.

“Depuis le jour” from Act III of Louise composed by Gustave Charpentier.

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SURVIVORS (1986) Choreography by Alvin Ailey and Mary Barnett Restaged by Masazumi Chaya

Music by Max Roach & Peter Phillips

Costumes by Toni-Leslie James

Original Décor by Douglas Grekin

Lighting Design by Tim Hunter

Especially for Nelson and Winnie Mandela whose determination inspires the survivor in us all.

Belén Indhira Pereyra, Jeroboam Bozeman, Christopher R. Wilson, Christopher Taylor, Hannah Alissa Richardson, Caroline T. Dartey, Yazzmeen Laidler Major support of this new production of Survivors is made possible by Judith McDonough Kaminski and Joseph Kaminski, and Daria L. & Eric J. Wallach.

Mr. Ailey wishes to express his gratitude to Ms. James, Mr. Grekin, and Mr. Hunter for the generous contributions of their talents and artistry to this work.

“Triptych: Prayer/Protest/Peace” courtesy of Kobalt Music Publishing. “Survivors” used with permission from Peter Phillips.

Photo: Paul Kolnik

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REVELATIONS ( 1960) Choreography by Alvin Ailey Music: Traditional

Décor and Costumes by Ves Harper

Costume dresses for “Move, Members, Move” redesigned

by Barbara Forbes

Lighting by Nicola Cernovitch

PILGRIM OF SORROW I Been ’Buked Music arranged by Hall Johnson*

The Company

Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel

Kanji Segawa, Ashley Kaylynn Green, Khalia Campbell

Fix Me, Jesus

Ghrai DeVore-Stokes, James Gilmer

Music arranged by James Miller+

Music arranged by James Miller+

TAKE ME TO THE WATER Processional/Honor, Honor

Chalvar Monteiro, Alisha Rena Peek, Jau’mair Garland, Christopher Taylor

Wade in the Water

Yazzmeen Laidler, Vernard J. Gilmore, Constance Stamatiou

I Wanna Be Ready

Yannick Lebrun

Music adapted and arranged by Howard A. Roberts

Music adapted and arranged by Howard A. Roberts “Wade in the Water” sequence by Ella Jenkins “A Man Went Down to the River” is an original composition by Ella Jenkins Music arranged by James Miller+

MOVE, MEMBERS, MOVE Sinner Man

The Day is Past and Gone

Christopher R. Wilson, Jau’mair Garland, Chalvar Monteiro The Company

You May Run On

The Company

Rocka My Soul in the Bosom of Abraham

The Company

Music adapted and arranged by Howard A. Roberts

Music arranged by Howard A. Roberts and Brother John Sellers Music arranged by Howard A. Roberts and Brother John Sellers Music adapted and arranged

by Howard A. Roberts

* Used by arrangement with G. Schirmer, Inc., publisher and copyright owner. + Used by special arrangement with Galaxy Music Corporation, New York City.

All performances of Revelations are permanently endowed by a generous gift from Donald L. Jonas in celebration of the birthday of his wife, Barbara, and her deep commitment to the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

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ABOUT THE COMPANY When Alvin Ailey and a small group of African American dancers took the stage on March 30, 1958, at New York City’s 92nd Street Y, the engagement was for one night only, but it turned out to be the start of a new era in the arts. Mr. Ailey envisioned a company dedicated to enriching the American modern dance heritage and preserving the uniqueness of the African American cultural experience. He became one of the trailblazers of modern dance, and the work of his Company grew to encompass education, community outreach, and cultural diplomacy. To date, the Company has gone on to perform for an estimated 25 million people at theaters in 48 states and 71 countries on six continents—as well as millions more through television, film, and online. More than 270 works by over 100 choreographers have been part of the Ailey repertory. In 2008, a U.S. Congressional resolution designated the Company as “a vital American cultural ambassador to the world.” Before his untimely death in 1989, Mr. Ailey named Judith Jamison as his successor, and over the next 21 years, she brought the Company to unprecedented success. Ms. Jamison, in turn, personally selected Robert Battle to succeed her in 2011, and The New York Times declared he “has injected the company with new life.”

Photo: Paul Kolnik

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater gratefully acknowledges The Joan & Sandy Weill Global Ambassador Fund, which provides vital support for Ailey’s national and international tours.

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ARTIST PROFILES

ALVIN AILEY FOUNDER

Alvin Ailey was born on January 5, 1931, in Rogers, Texas. His experiences of life in the rural South would later inspire some of his most memorable works. He was introduced to dance in Los Angeles by performances of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo and the Katherine Dunham Dance Company, and his formal dance training began with an introduction to Lester Horton’s classes by his friend Carmen de Lavallade. Horton, the founder of one of the first racially integrated dance companies in the United States, became a mentor for Mr. Ailey as he embarked on his professional career. After Horton’s death in 1953, Mr. Ailey became director of the Lester Horton Dance Theater and began to choreograph his own works.

In the 1950s and 60s Mr. Ailey performed in four Broadway shows, including House of Flowers and Jamaica. In 1958 he founded Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. He established the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center (now The Ailey School) in 1969 and formed the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble (now Ailey II) in 1974. Mr. Ailey was a pioneer of programs promoting arts in education, particularly those benefiting underserved communities. Throughout his lifetime he was awarded numerous distinctions, including the Kennedy Center Honor in 1988 in recognition of his extraordinary contribution to American culture. In 2014 he posthumously received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the country’s highest civilian honor, in recognition of his contributions and commitment to civil rights and dance in America. When Mr. Ailey died on December 1, 1989, The New York Times said of him, “you didn’t need to have known [him] personally to have been touched by his humanity, enthusiasm, and exuberance and his courageous stand for multiracial brotherhood.”

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ROBERT BATTLE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Robert Battle became Artistic Director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in July 2011 after being personally selected by Judith Jamison, making him only the third person to head the Company since it was founded in 1958. Mr. Battle has a longstanding association with the Ailey organization. A frequent choreographer and artist-in-residence at Ailey since 1999, he has set many of his works on Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Ailey II, and at The Ailey School. In addition to expanding the Ailey repertory with works by artists as diverse as Ronald K. Brown, Rennie Harris, Jessica Lang, and Wayne McGregor, Mr. Battle has also instituted the New Directions Choreography Lab to help develop the next generation of choreographers. Mr. Battle’s journey to the top of the modern dance world began in the Liberty City neighborhood of Miami, Florida.

He showed artistic talent early and studied dance at a high school arts magnet program before moving on to Miami’s New World School of the Arts, under the direction of Daniel Lewis and Gerri Houlihan, and finally to the dance program at The Juilliard School, under the direction of Benjamin Harkarvy, where he met his mentor, Carolyn Adams. He danced with Parsons Dance from 1994 to 2001, and also set his choreography on that company starting in 1998. Mr. Battle then founded his own Battleworks Dance Company, which made its debut in 2002 in Düsseldorf, Germany, as the U.S. representative to the World Dance Alliance’s Global Assembly. Battleworks subsequently performed extensively at venues including The Joyce Theater, Dance Theater Workshop, American Dance Festival, and Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. Mr. Battle was honored as one of the “Masters of African American Choreography” by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in 2005, and he received the prestigious Statue Award from the Princess Grace Foundation-USA in 2007. He is a recipient of the 2021 Dance Magazine Award and has honorary doctorates from The University of the Arts, Marymount Manhattan College, and Fordham University. Mr. Battle was named a 2015 visiting fellow for The Art of Change, an initiative by the Ford Foundation. He is a soughtafter keynote speaker and has addressed a number of high-profile organizations, including the United Nations Leaders Programme and the UNICEF Senior Leadership Development Programme.

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ARTIST PROFILES

MATTHEW RUSHING ASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Matthew Rushing was born in Los Angeles, California. He began his dance training with Kashmir Blake in Inglewood, California, and continued his training at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. He is the recipient of a Spotlight Award and a Dance Magazine Award and was named a Presidential Scholar in the Arts. He was a scholarship student at The Ailey School and later became a member of Ailey II. During his career Mr. Rushing has performed as a guest artist for galas in Vail, Colorado, as well as in Austria, Canada, France, Italy, and Russia.

He has performed for Presidents George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama, as well as at the 2010 White House Dance Series. During his time with the Company, he has choreographed four ballets: Acceptance in Surrender (2005), a collaboration with Hope Boykin and Abdur-Rahim Jackson; Uptown (2009), a tribute to the Harlem Renaissance; ODETTA (2014), a celebration of “the queen of American folk music”; and Testament (2020), a tribute to Alvin Ailey’s Revelations created in collaboration with Clifton Brown and Yusha-Marie Sorzano. In 2012 he created Moan, which was set on PHILADANCO! and premiered at The Joyce Theater. Mr. Rushing joined the Company in 1992, became Rehearsal Director in 2010, and Associate Artistic Director in January 2020.

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JUDITH JAMISON

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR EMERITA

Judith Jamison joined Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1965 and quickly became an international star. Over the following 15 years, Mr. Ailey created some of his most enduring roles for her, most notably the tour-de-force solo Cry. During the 1970s and 80s she appeared as a guest artist with ballet companies all over the world, starred in the hit Broadway musical Sophisticated Ladies, and formed her own company, The Jamison Project. She returned to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1989 when Mr. Ailey asked her to succeed him as Artistic Director.

In the 21 years that followed, she brought the Company to unprecedented heights—including two historic engagements in South Africa and a 50-city global tour to celebrate the Company’s 50th anniversary. Ms. Jamison is the recipient of numerous awards and honors, among them a primetime Emmy Award, an American Choreography Award, a Kennedy Center Honor, a National Medal of Arts, a Bessie Award, the Phoenix Award, and the Handel Medallion. She was also listed in “The TIME 100: The World’s Most Influential People” and honored by First Lady Michelle Obama at the first White House Dance Series event. In 2015 she became the 50th inductee into the Hall of Fame at the National Museum of Dance. In 2016 she received the Douglas Watt Lifetime Achievement Award from the Fred and Adele Astaire Awards. As a highly regarded choreographer, Ms. Jamison has created many celebrated works, including Divining (1984), Forgotten Time (1989), Hymn (1993), HERE... NOW. (commissioned for the 2002 Cultural Olympiad), Love Stories (with additional choreography by Robert Battle and Rennie Harris, 2004), and Among Us (Private Spaces: Public Places) (2009). Ms. Jamison’s autobiography, Dancing Spirit, was edited by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and published in 1993. In 2004, under Ms. Jamison’s artistic directorship, her idea of a permanent home for the Ailey company was realized and named after beloved chairman emerita Joan Weill. Ms. Jamison continues to dedicate herself to asserting the prominence of the arts in our culture, and she remains committed to promoting the significance of the Ailey legacy—using dance as a medium for honoring the past, celebrating the present, and fearlessly reaching into the future.

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BENNETT RINK

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Bennett Rink became Executive Director in 2013.

Mr. Rink first joined Ailey as Manager of Special Events in 1994, became Development Director in 1998, and then worked as Senior Director of Development and External Affairs from 2007 to 2012. In his tenure overseeing Ailey’s development and fundraising efforts, Mr. Rink led a $75 million capital campaign supporting Ailey’s first permanent home, The Joan Weill Center for Dance, which opened in 2005, and established an endowment to support major program areas. When the Company celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2008, Mr. Rink supervised an 18-month celebration, including events, promotions, collaborations, and special performances, bringing public awareness of the Ailey organization to new heights. Mr. Rink also oversaw The Next Step Campaign, which grew the organization’s endowment to $50 million. As Executive Director, Mr. Rink launched a five-year strategic plan in 2014 to realize Robert Battle’s creative vision, expand Ailey’s educational offerings, and enhance technology to extend the reach of the organization. Central to the plan has been the expansion of The Joan Weill Center for Dance, which attracts more than 200,000 visitors each year. In the fall of 2017, Ailey unveiled the Center’s Elaine Wynn and Family Education Wing, providing much-needed additional studios and classroom space to meet the growing demand for Ailey’s programs. The building now comprises 87,000 square feet and is the largest destination for dance in New York City. Mr. Rink also conceived The Campaign for Ailey’s Future, a $50 million initiative to support the Center’s expansion and the ongoing implementation of other long-range strategic priorities. During his tenure, the Company deepened its presence in New York City by establishing a spring season at Lincoln Center to complement its New York City Center winter season, while also extending its role as America’s “Cultural Ambassador to the World” with tours to Africa, Europe, and South America. In order to reach audiences beyond live performances, the Company has broadened its commitment to creating film and digital content, including its first-ever theatrical movie release as part of Lincoln Center at the Movies: Great American Dance. Mr. Rink is a graduate of Syracuse University and holds a BFA in theater.

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RONNI FAVORS

REHEARSAL DIRECTOR

Ronni Favors is from Iowa City, Iowa. After studying at the National Music Camp in Interlochen, Michigan, with the Camp Scholarship, she continued her training at The Ailey School as a Fellowship student. Ms. Favors was a member of Ailey II, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and the Lar Lubovitch Dance Company, and a recipient of the Min-On Art Award. Ms. Favors was the ballet instructor at the 1989 inaugural session of AileyCamp in Kansas City and served as Artistic Director of the Camp. She is the Founding Director of Children’s Aid AileyCamp New York and provided guidance in the national implementation of the AileyCamp program. In 1997, Ms. Favors was named Assistant Rehearsal Director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and was its Rehearsal Director from 1999 to 2010. She worked with local dance students who performed in Alvin Ailey’s Memoria in Johannesburg, South Africa, as well as in Seattle, Copenhagen, Los Angeles, Chicago, Kansas City, and New York. Most recently, she set Alvin Ailey’s Night Creature on TU Dance and Oregon Ballet Theatre. Ms. Favors rejoined the Company as Rehearsal Director in 2019.

CLIFTON BROWN

ASSISTANT REHEARSAL DIRECTOR Clifton Brown, from Goodyear, Arizona, began his dance training at Take 5 Dance Academy and continued in the first class of the Ailey/Fordham BFA in Dance program.

Mr. Brown began his professional career when he joined the Ailey company in 1999 and served as choreographic assistant to Judith Jamison. He has also danced with Earl Mosley’s Diversity of Dance, Lar Lubovitch Dance Company, and was a founding member and rehearsal director for Jessica Lang Dance. He was nominated in the U.K. for a Critics Circle National Dance Award for Best Male Dancer and received a Black Theater Arts Award as well as a New York Dance and Performance (“Bessie”) Award.

As a guest artist Mr. Brown has performed with Miami City Ballet, Rome Opera Ballet, Nevada Ballet, and Parsons Dance. He has set the work of Alvin Ailey, Earl Mosley, and Jessica Lang on various companies around the world. Television appearances as a guest artist include So You Think You Can Dance and Dancing With The Stars. He has had the privilege of performing at the White House for President Obama. Mr. Brown became Assistant Rehearsal Director in 2019.

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JEROBOAM BOZEMAN (Brooklyn, NY) began his training under Ruth Sistaire at the Ronald Edmonds Learning Center. He was granted full scholarships at the Joffrey Ballet School and Dance Theatre of Harlem. Mr. Bozeman is a gold-medalist of the NAACP ACT-SO Competition in Dance. He performed in the Broadway musical Aida (international tour in China), and with PHILADANCO!, Donald Byrd’s Spectrum Dance Theater, and Ailey II. Mr. Bozeman was a guest artist with The Royal Ballet and was nominated as one of “25 to Watch” by Dance Magazine in 2018. He was featured in Bud Light’s NFL 100th commercial and Pyer Moss’s 2021 “Wat U Iz” fashion show. He has appeared in Vanity Fair, Neiman Marcus, Double Magazine, Seattle Met, and The New York Times. Mr. Bozeman joined the Company in 2013.

KHALIA CAMPBELL (Bronx, NY) is a graduate of Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts. She began her formal dance training at Uptown Dance Academy. Ms. Campbell also studied at Dance Theatre of Harlem and as a scholarship student at The Ailey School. In 2012 she performed in Elton John and Tim Rice’s Broadway musical Aida (international tour in Taiwan). She has performed with Kymera Dance, Dance Iquail, and in the 40th anniversary of The Wiz at SummerStage. Ms. Campbell also danced as a guest artist with Richard Siegal’s Ballet of Difference in Munich, Germany. She was recognized in Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch” in 2020 and is a 2021 dance fellowship recipient from the Princess Grace Foundation-USA. Ms. Campbell was also featured in Katie Couric’s segment of Thank You Notes alongside Judith Jamison. She was a member of Ailey II and joined the Company in 2018.

PATRICK COKER (Chester, VA) was awarded the American Ballet Theatre’s National Trainee Scholarship from 2008 to 2010. In May 2014, Mr. Coker graduated from the Ailey/Fordham BFA Program in Dance, where he apprenticed with Ailey II in his final year. After graduation, he spent a year dancing for Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet, and then went on to join Jessica Lang Dance for three seasons. He has also performed with The Mark Morris Dance Group in The Hard Nut and L’Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato, Earl Mosley’s Diversity of Dance, HopeBoykinDance, and LA-based BODYTRAFFIC. Mr. Coker joined the Company in 2019. Instagram: @pcoke

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SARAH DALEY-PERDOMO (South Elgin, IL) began her training at the Faubourg School of Ballet in Illinois under the direction of Watmora Casey and Tatyana Mazur. She is a 2009 graduate of the Ailey/Fordham BFA Program in Dance and trained at institutions such as the Kirov Academy, National Ballet School of Canada, The San Francisco Conservatory of Dance, and intensives at Ballet Camp Illinois and Ballet Adriatico in Italy. Mrs. Daley-Perdomo was honored to be highlighted in Dance Magazine’s “On the Rise” feature in 2014, and to perform in Wayne McGregor’s Chroma for the filming of Lincoln Center at the Movies: Great American Dance. She is a recipient of a Youth America Grand Prix Award and an ARTS Foundation Award. She was a member of Ailey II and joined the Company in 2011.

CAROLINE T. DARTEY (Geneva, Switzerland) trained in rhythmic gymnastics in her hometown at the age of five, eventually rising to national and international levels and becoming the Swiss champion in her category from 2009 to 2011. She later began dancing at the Conservatoire Populaire de Musique, Danse et Théâtre of Geneva. Ms. Dartey also trained at The Ailey School as a scholarship student and performed in Alvin Ailey’s Memoria during Ailey’s 2017 New York City Center season. She was a member of Ailey II from 2018 to 2020 and has performed works choreographed by Darrell Grand Moultrie, Uri Sands, Bradley Shelver, Troy Powell, Robert Battle, Amy Hall Garner, Kirven Douthit-Boyd, Andrea Miller, Alia Kache, and Yannick Lebrun. Ms. Dartey joined the Company in 2021.

Instagram: @caroline_dartey GHRAI DEVORE-STOKES (Washington, D.C.) trained at the Kirov Academy, Ballet Chicago, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre, and Alonzo King LINES Ballet. She began her professional career with Chicago-based dance company Hubbard Street 2, and was a member of Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater 2, DanceWorks Chicago, and Ailey II. Ms. DeVore-Stokes was the 2011 recipient of the Danish Queen Ingrid Scholarship of Honor and a 2009 recipient of the Dizzy Feet Foundation Scholarship. She was also a 2010 nominee for the first annual Clive Barnes Award. Her film credits include Swamp Lake and Codeswitch. She has modeled for Lululemon and Vogue.

Ms. DeVore-Stokes joined the Company in 2010. She would like to thank The Creator from whom all blessings flow. Instagram: @ghrai_

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SOLOMON DUMAS (Chicago, IL) (he, him, his) was introduced to dance through AileyCamp. He later began his formal training at The Chicago Academy for the Arts and the Russell Talbert Dance Studio, where he received his most influential training. Mr. Dumas studied at New World School of the Arts and was a fellowship Level 1 student at The Ailey School. He has performed with companies including Garth Fagan Dance; Ronald K. Brown/Evidence, A Dance Company; and Labyrinth Dance Theater; and was a member of Ailey II. Mr. Dumas joined the Company in 2016.

SAMANTHA FIGGINS (Washington, D.C.) began dancing at Duke Ellington School of the Arts under the tutelage of Charles Auggins and Sandra FortuneGreene and attended summer intensives at Dance Theatre of Harlem under the direction of Arthur Mitchell. She continued her education at SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Dance. There, she performed works by George Balanchine, Bill T. Jones, Paul Taylor, and Twyla Tharp. Upon graduating cum laude, Ms. Figgins became a member of Complexions Contemporary Ballet, performing works by Dwight Rhoden, Jae Man Joo, and Camille A. Brown. She also performed at the 2014 DanceOpen Festival in St. Petersburg, Russia. Ms. Figgins was featured both on the cover of Dance Spirit magazine and in Pointe magazine’s “10 Careers to Watch” in 2013. She has worked with Beyoncé and can be seen in the film Enemy Within alongside Tiler Peck and Matthew Rushing. Ms. Figgins joined the Company in 2014.

JAU’MAIR GARLAND (Pittsburgh, PA) began his dance training at a small studio in Pittsburgh before attending his alma mater, Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts 6-12, in eighth grade. While attending CAPA, he joined Reed Dance II under the direction of Greer Reed, and simultaneously refined his technique at Ballet Academy of Pittsburgh under the direction of Steven and Lindsay Piper. In 2020, Mr. Garland was named a National YoungArts winner in Modern/Contemporary.

He is a current student at the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance, where he will graduate in 2024. Mr. Garland wishes to thank all of his teachers and mentors who have aided in his artistic journey. This is his first season with the Company.

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JAMES GILMER (Pittsburgh, PA) trained at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School and the Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts School. After graduating, he performed with Texture Contemporary Ballet and joined Cincinnati Ballet in 2011.

While dancing with the Cincinnati Ballet for six seasons, Mr. Gilmer was promoted to Soloist in 2015 and performed works by Victoria Morgan, Amy Seiwert, Septime Webre, Ohad Naharin, Val Caniparoli, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Edwaard Liang, Jennifer Archibald, and George Balanchine, to name a few. Mr. Gilmer was also a member of Amy Seiwert’s Imagery, performing during the summer seasons since 2013, and ODC/dance, performing works by Brenda Way, KT Nelson, and Kate Weare. In November 2021 he performed in Twyla Now, New York City Center’s celebration of choreographer Twyla Tharp. Mr. Gilmer joined the Company in 2019.

Instagram: @james.agilmer VERNARD J. GILMORE (Chicago, IL) began his training at Curie Performing and Creative Arts High School in Chicago under Diane Holda. He later studied at the Joseph Holmes Chicago Dance Theater with Harriet Ross, Marquita Levy, and Emily Stein. He received first place in the all-city NAACP ACT-SO competition in 1993. He attended Barat College under scholarship and tutelage of Rory Foster and Eileen Cropley. He then studied as a scholarship student at The Ailey School and was a member of Ailey II. In 2010 he performed as part of the White House Dance Series. Mr. Gilmore is a choreographer whose work has been a part of the Ailey Dancers Resource Fund, Fire Island Dance Festival 2008, and Jazz Foundation of America Gala 2010, and he produced the Dance of Light project in 2010 and 2015.

An excerpt of Mr. Gilmore’s work La Muette was performed in 2017 as part of the “Celebrating the Men of Ailey” program at New York City Center. Nimbus Dance Works performed a new work by Mr. Gilmore in 2018. Mr. Gilmore is a certified Zena Rommett Floor-Barre instructor. He teaches workshops and master classes around the world. Mr. Gilmore joined the Company in 1997.

ASHLEY KAYLYNN GREEN (Charleston, SC) began her training at Columbia City Jazz where she found her love for dance. She trained in a variety of styles including ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and hip-hop. In 2020, Ms. Green received her BFA in Dance from Point Park University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, under the direction of Garfield Lemonius. There, she performed works by Peter Chu, Aszure Barton, Kyle Abraham, and Darrell Grand Moultrie. After graduation she joined Whim W’Him Seattle Contemporary Dance where she received a Princess Grace Award in Dance. Ms. Green joined the Company in 2021 and that year was named one of “25 to Watch” by Dance Magazine.

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JACQUELIN HARRIS (Charlotte, NC) began her dance training at Dance Productions Studios under the direction of Lori Long. Ms. Harris received a silver ARTS award from the National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts and was a Presidential Scholar in the Arts semifinalist. She graduated with honors from the Ailey/Fordham BFA Program in Dance. In 2016 Ms. Harris was named one of “25 to Watch” by Dance Magazine. She received a 2017 dance fellowship from the Princess Grace Foundation-USA. In 2019 she was one of 75 dancers across the world to perform in Merce Cunningham’s Night of 100 Solos: A Centennial Event, which won a New York Dance and Performance (“Bessie”) Award. In 2021 Ms. Harris worked with Twyla Tharp in her production of Twyla Now alongside artists of New York City Ballet and American Ballet Theatre. She was a member of Ailey II and joined the Company in 2014.

MICHAEL JACKSON, JR. (New Orleans, LA) began his dance training at age 14 at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, D.C., under the direction of Charles Augins. He became a member of Dance Theatre of Harlem Dancing through Barriers Ensemble in 2005. In 2006 he joined Dallas Black Dance Theatre, and in 2008 joined PHILADANCO!, where he also worked as artistic director of D3.

Mr. Jackson joined the Company in 2011 and rejoined in 2015.

YAZZMEEN LAIDLER (Miami, FL) graduated from New World School of the Arts. She trained at Traci Young-Bryon’s Young Contemporary Dance Theatre and The Ailey School summer intensive. Ms. Laidler received her BFA from The University of the Arts and was a company member of Eleone Dance Theatre. Ms. Laidler is the 2016 award-winning Pennsylvania Choreographer, setting work for Pennsylvania Ballet II. She has performed works by Dwight Rhoden, Camille A. Brown, Rennie Harris, and Aszure Barton, among others. She has performed as a guest artist with Owen/Cox Dance and is a former member of Ailey II. She is the founder of Time Revealed Dance Intensive in Miami, FL, which brings highly acclaimed artists to aid in the cultivation of community for aspiring dancers. Ms. Laidler joined the Company in 2018. Instagram: @yazzmeen.laidler

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YANNICK LEBRUN (Cayenne, French Guiana) began training in his native country at the Adaclam School under the guidance of Jeanine Verin. After graduating high school in 2004, he moved to New York City to study at The Ailey School as a scholarship student. Mr. Lebrun was named one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch” in 2011, and in 2013 France-Amérique magazine highlighted him as one of the 50 most talented French people in the United States. In November 2016 Mr. Lebrun was a guest performer with The Royal Ballet in Wayne McGregor’s Chroma. In 2019 he choreographed Saa Magni, his first work for Ailey II, and in 2021 he created Lora for ABT Studio Company. Mr. Lebrun was a member of Ailey II and joined the Company in 2008. Instagram: @yannicklebrun XAVIER MACK (Washington, D.C.) began his dance training at Divine Dance Institute in Capitol Heights, Maryland. He received his BA in Modern Language & Linguistics from the University of Maryland-Baltimore County (UMBC). In 2017, Mr. Mack joined Dallas Black Dance Theatre where he performed works by Hope Boykin, Norbert De La Cruz III, Dianne McIntyre, and Matthew Rushing. Mr. Mack joined the Company in 2022.

RENALDO MAURICE (Gary, IN) began his training with Tony Washington and graduated from Talent Unlimited High School. He attended Emerson School for Visual and Performing Arts, studying with Larry Brewer. Mr. Maurice was a scholarship student at The Ailey School, Ballet Chicago, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, and Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance. He received second place in modern dance from the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts and received the Dizzy Feet Foundation Scholarship. In 2012 he was honored with the key to the city of his hometown. Mr. Maurice has choreographed and performed with GRAMMY-nominated artist Jazzmeia Horn. He is the 2022 Willie Ninja Supreme Award recipient and star of HBO Max’s Legendary. He has also incorporated his passion for the arts with social responsibility as the co-artistic director of Indiana’s South Shore Dance Alliance. He was a member of Ailey II and joined the Company in 2011. Facebook: @Maurice Gardner.

Instagram: @mauricerenaldo

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ASHLEY MAYEUX (Houston, TX) began her dance training at the High School for Performing and Visual Arts and graduated cum laude with a BFA from SUNY Purchase. Ms. Mayeux continued her studies at the Dance Theatre of Harlem and went on to perform in the tour of the Broadway musical Aida. She has been featured in publications including The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Pointe, and Dance Magazine. Ms. Mayeux was a member of Complexions Contemporary Ballet from 2012 to 2016, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater from 2016 to 2018, and Alonzo King LINES Ballet from 2018 to 2021. She rejoined the Ailey company in 2021.

Instagram: @miss_ashleynicolemayeux CORRIN RACHELLE MITCHELL (Baltimore, MD) began her dance training in her hometown at LeRe’s Performing Arts Center, owned by her mother and father.

She attended the Baltimore School for the Arts where she trained with Norma Pera and Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell. Ms. Mitchell graduated in 2017 with a BFA in Dance from Point Park University where she worked with choreographers Troy Powell, Garfield Lemonius, and Debbie Allen. After completing one year of apprenticeship, Ms. Mitchell joined Ailey II in 2017 where she performed works choreographed by Uri Sands, Bradley Shelver, Troy Powell, Robert Battle, Darrell Grand Moultrie, and Amy Hall Garner. Ms. Mitchell joined the Company in 2019.

Instagram: @_slimrin_ CHALVAR MONTEIRO (Montclair, NJ) began training at Sharron Miller’s Academy for the Performing Arts and went on to study at The Ailey School before receiving his BFA in Dance from SUNY Purchase. Mr. Monteiro has worked with Sidra Bell Dance New York, Elisa Monte Dance, Keigwin+Company, BODYTRAFFIC, and A.I.M by Kyle Abraham. He assisted Kyle Abraham in setting and creating work for Barnard College, Princeton University, Emory University, NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and Wendy Whelan’s Restless Creature. In 2019 Mr. Monteiro was selected to participate in Merce Cunningham Trust’s Night of 100 Solos: A Centennial Event. His choreography has been presented as part of Ailey’s 2021 Virtual Spirit Gala, as well as at other festivals and institutions across the U.S. Mr. Monteiro is currently on faculty at the Tisch School of the Arts at NYU. He was a member of Ailey II and joined the Company in 2015. Instagram: @chlvrmntro

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ALISHA RENA PEEK (Upper Marlboro, MD), a graduate of the Ailey/Fordham BFA Program in Dance and former member of Ailey II, began her formal dance training at the Washington School of Ballet. Ms. Peek attended Kirov Ballet Academy, participated in the Dance Theatre of Harlem Kennedy Center Residency, and studied at The Art of Technique. Professionally, Ms. Peek has had the opportunity to work with influential choreographers such as Robert Battle, Hope Boykin, Andrea Miller, Darrell Grand Moultrie, Kirven Douthit-Boyd, Juel D. Lane, and others. She has taught at The Ailey School and various studios in the Maryland/Virginia area. Recently, she served as an assistant to Milton Myers and personal assistant to Hope Boykin. She participated in the HopeBoykinDance Bubble Residency and performed in An Evening of Hope and Moments by Hope.

Ms. Peek has appeared in the FX hit series POSE and choreographed a short film produced by Beats by Dre. BELÉN INDHIRA PEREYRA (Lawrence, MA) began her formal training at Boston Arts Academy, where she graduated as valedictorian, and was a member of NIA Dance Troupe at Origination Cultural Arts Center. Upon moving to New York City, Ms. Pereyra was closely mentored by Earl Mosley and danced with Camille A. Brown & Dancers, during which time she performed at The Joyce Theater, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, and Dancers Responding to AIDS’ annual events Dance from the Heart and The Fire Island Dance Festival. Ms. Pereyra was an apprentice for Ronald K. Brown/Evidence, A Dance Company, and has performed with Lula Washington Dance Theater, Nathan Trice, and Roger C. Jeffrey. She has been featured in Dance Magazine, Island Origins Magazine, Boston Magazine, and The Improper Bostonian. Ms. Pereyra is also certified in MUNZ® FLOOR, as well as the Zena Rommett Floor-Barre™ Technique. She assisted Matthew Rushing with Uptown for the Company in 2009 and joined in 2011.

MIRANDA QUINN (Baltimore, MD) trained in various genres of dance from the ages of 2 to 18 at Mid-Atlantic Center for the Performing Arts under the artistic direction of Shannon Torres. Ms. Quinn graduated from The Juilliard School in 2019 under the newly appointed direction of Alicia Graf Mack. Her attendance at the school was made possible by the Jerome L. Greene Fellowship. She is an alum of the Springboard Danse Montréal, Arts Umbrella, and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago summer intensives. She joined the Company in 2019. Ms. Quinn is beyond thrilled and honored to be a part of the Ailey family and legacy.

Instagram: @mirandaming4

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HANNAH ALISSA RICHARDSON (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) graduated with honors from The Ailey School Certificate Program. Ms. Richardson has performed works by choreographers including Ray Mercer, Bradley Shelver, Kirven DouthitBoyd, Earl Mosley, William Forsythe, and Robert Battle. She has been a featured dancer in festivals including Jacob’s Pillow and the Holland Dance Festival, and had the honor of performing the world premiere of Grace and Mercy choreographed

by Ronald K. Brown at Bard’s SummerScape festival. Some of her film and television credits include Orion Pictures’ Every Day and Disney Channel’s Backstage.

Ms. Richardson was a proud member of Ailey II for one season before joining the Company in 2022. She is also a guest artist with Ronald K. Brown/Evidence, A Dance Company. Ms. Richardson is thrilled to be part of Ailey and is grateful for all those who’ve continued to support her along her journey.

Instagram: @ hannahxrichardson DEIDRE ROGAN (Fort Myers, FL) began her dance training in Fort Myers, Florida under Melinda Roy, Roberto Muñoz, and Cheryl Copeland. Deidre graduated with honors from the Ailey/Fordham BFA Program in Dance in 2015. She is a YoungArts scholarship winner, performed as a United States Arts Ambassador for President Barack Obama during the Opening Ceremony of the Hannover Messe, and was the Associate Choreographer under Choreographer Hope Boykin for the City Center Encores Off-Center production of Promenade in 2019. Deidre danced with Ailey II from 2014 to 2016 and with Parsons Dance from 2016 to 2022. This is her first season with the Company.

KANJI SEGAWA (Kanagawa, Japan) began his dance training with his mother Erika Akoh, studying ballet with Kan Horiuchi and Ju Horiuchi in Tokyo. In 1997 Mr. Segawa came to the U.S. under the Japanese Government Artist Fellowship to train at The Ailey School. He was a member of Ailey II from 2000 to 2002 and Battleworks from 2002 to 2010. Mr. Segawa worked extensively with Mark Morris from 2004 to 2011, appearing with Mark Morris Dance Group and as a principal dancer in John Adams’s Nixon in China at the Metropolitan Opera. He is a master teacher and choreographs for companies and educational institutions. His work Future premiered during Ailey’s 2021 Virtual Spirit Gala. Since 1999 Mr. Segawa has been Creative Associate for Jessica Lang, assisting her creations for companies including American Ballet Theatre, Pacific Northwest Ballet, The Washington Ballet, and The National Ballet of Japan. Mr. Segawa joined the Company in 2011. kanjisegawa.com

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COURTNEY CELESTE SPEARS (Baltimore, MD), of Bahamian descent, began formal training at the Baltimore School for the Arts under the direction of Norma Pera. She was the 2015 Denise Jefferson Memorial Scholar and graduated summa cum laude with honors from the Ailey/Fordham BFA Program in Dance with degrees in dance and communications. Ms. Spears attended summer intensives at The Juilliard School and American Ballet Theatre. She is a 2015 Princess Grace Award recipient, the 2020 Shirley Hall Bass Legacy Award recipient, and the Co-Founder & Director of ArtSea Dance, an outreach and dance management company based in the Bahamas. Ms. Spears is currently signed with Wilhelmina Models and graduated from Harvard Business School’s “Crossover Into Business” program. She continues to serve as a mentor by co-directing the Ailey Student Ailey Professional Mentor Program for The Ailey School. She was a member of Ailey II and joined the Company in 2018. Instagram: @bahamaballerina CONSTANCE STAMATIOU (Charlotte, NC) began her dance training at Pat Hall’s Dance Unlimited and North Carolina Dance Theatre under the direction of Salvatore Aiello. She graduated from Northwest School of the Arts and studied at SUNY Purchase and as a Fellowship student at The Ailey School. In 2009 Ms. Stamatiou received the Leonore Annenberg Fellowship in the performing and visual arts. She has performed at the White House Dance Series, in a TED Talk with Judith Jamison, and as a guest performer on So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing with the Stars, Logo’s Trailblazer Honors, Good Morning America, and The Today Show. Ms. Stamatiou has danced in the films Shake Rattle & Roll and Dan Pritzker’s Bolden, and the commercial I Love NY. She is a mother of two.

Ms. Stamatiou was a member of Ailey ll, joined the Company in 2007, and rejoined in 2016. Instagram: @constance.stamatiou CHRISTOPHER TAYLOR (Newark, NJ) is a graduate of Arts High School. He began his dance training at age 11 in AileyCamp Newark’s summer program and The Ailey School Junior Division, and later studied as a scholarship student in The Ailey School Professional Division. Mr. Taylor was a member of Ailey II for two seasons and has performed at the Apollo Theater, Lincoln Center, and in Ailey’s New York City Center galas. He joined the Company in 2022.

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JERMAINE TERRY (Washington, D.C.) began dancing at James Dance Center in Kissimmee, Florida. He graduated cum laude with a BFA from the University of South Florida, where he received scholarships for excellence in performance and choreography, and the Distinguished Alumnus Award for outstanding service to the arts. Mr. Terry has performed with Ailey II, Buglisi Dance Theatre, Arch Dance, Dance Iquail, PHILADANCO!, and as a guest artist on the TV show So You Think You Can Dance. He has designed costumes for New York City Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Ailey II, and PHILADANCO! among others, and was nominated for a NY Emmy for his collaboration with The Black Iris Project, WILD: Bird of Paradise. His evening wear designs have appeared online in Vogue and Essence and have been photographed by the late Bill Cunningham for the style section of The New York Times. Mr. Terry joined the Company in 2010. Instagram: @jerms83 CHRISTOPHER R. WILSON (Augusta, GA) is a graduate of John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School and graduated cum laude from the Ailey/Fordham BFA Program in Dance. He trained at Colton Ballet School, Alonzo King LINES Ballet, and The School at Jacob’s Pillow. He began his professional career with BHdos, the second company of Ballet Hispánico, and has performed for Queen Sofía of Spain and Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands. He has had the privilege of performing on the main stage of the 2017 Essence Festival in New Orleans. Mr. Wilson has performed works by choreographers Judith Jamison, Matthew Rushing, Wayne McGregor, Camille A. Brown, Kyle Abraham, and Emily Molnar, among others. He has been a guest artist with The Black Iris Project and for the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. Mr. Wilson was a member of Ailey II and joined the Company in 2018. christopherrwilson.com. Instagram: @christopher.r.wilson The Ailey dancers are supported, in part, by The Judith McDonough Kaminski Dancer Endowment Fund.

Sarah Daley-Perdomo, Caroline T. Dartey, Ashley Kaylynn Green, Michael Jackson, Jr., Yannick Lebrun, Ashley Mayeux, Corrin Rachelle Mitchell, and Chalvar Monteiro photos by Dario Calmese. Jau’mair Garland photo by Dymond Jewell. James Gilmer and Kanji Segawa photos by Michael Jackson, Jr. Xavier Mack, Alisha Rena Peek, Hannah Alissa Richardson, Deidre Rogan, and Christopher Taylor photos by Nir Arieli. Miranda Quinn photo by Gregory Constanzo. All other dancer photos by Andrew Eccles.

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ALVIN AILEY DANCE FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES Daria L. Wallach, Chairman Anthony S. Kendall, President Sela Thompson Collins, Jaishri Kapoor, Stephen J. Meringoff, Arthur J. Mirante II, Vice-Chairmen Joy Allen-Altimare Eleanor S. Applewhaite Robert Battle Gunther T. Bright Laura D. Corb Robert Kissane Anthony A. Lewis Leslie L. Maheras

Lucinda C. Martinez Jack Pitts Muhammad Qubbaj Lata N. Reddy Bennett Rink Oti Roberts Danielle M. Robinson, PhD Cara Sabin

Joan H. Weill Edna Kane Williams DeJuan V. Wilson Gillian Wynn Jean-Rene Zetrenne Pamela D. Zilly

Philip Laskawy, Stanley Plesent, Esq.*, Joan H. Weill, Chairmen Emeriti Debra L. Lee, Henry McGee, Presidents Emeriti Gina F. Adams, Simin N. Allison, Anthony M. Carvette, Kathryn C. Chenault, Guido Goldman*, Bruce S. Gordon, John H. Schaefer, Lemar Swinney, Honorary Trustees * In Memoriam

ALVIN AILEY DANCE FOUNDATION Recipient of the National Medal of Arts Bennett Rink, Executive Director Pamela Robinson, Chief Financial Officer Ines Aslan, Chief External Affairs Officer

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ARTIST PROFILES ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER Eric D. Wright, General Manager Isabelle Mezin, Director of Company Business Affairs Gregory Stuart, Company Manager Joseph Anthony Gaito, Technical Director Kristin Colvin Young, Production Stage Manager Al Crawford, Lighting Director Jon Taylor, Wardrobe Supervisor Jorge Lanuza, Master Carpenter David Trudeau, Master Electrician Rob Byerly, Sound Engineer Jason Rosenberg, Property Master Justin Coffman, Assistant Company Manager Lexie Klasing, Assistant Stage Manager Yi-Chung Chen, Associate Lighting Director Abigail May, Associate Lighting Director Danté Baylor, Wardrobe Assistant

Katie Chihaby, Wardrobe Assistant Cody Richardson, Assistant Electrician Amadea Edwards, Contracts and Licensing Manager Chelsea Gillespie, Licensing Administrator Michelle Grazio, Administrator of Company Business Affairs Donald J. Rose, M.D., Director of the Harkness Center for Dance Injuries, NYU Langone Orthopedics Sheyi Ojofeitimi, DPT, OCS, CFMT, Director of Therapy Services / Health & Safety Advisor Jessi Patz, PT, DPT, CKTP, Physical Therapist Dionne Vernon, PT, DPT, PES, MBA, Physical Therapist Amy Zink, PT, DPT, CSCS, CPI, Physical Therapist Ronnel Kitt, Physical Therapy Aide

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS JULY 1, 2022 – JUNE 30, 2023

Chair

Ethan D. Davidson

Vice Chair

Mary Kramer

Vice Chair

Peter Oleksiak

Vice Chair Don Manvel

Secretary

Gene P. Bowen

Treasurer

Enrico Digirolamo

Immediate Past Chair R. Jamison Williams

President/CEO

Wayne S. Brown

Naomi André Lee Barthel Richard A. Brodie James Ciroli Julia Donovan Darlow Kevin Dennis Shauna Ryder Diggs Michael Einheuser Marianne Endicott Fern R. Espino Paul E. Ewing Bharat Gandhi John P. Hale Devon Hoover John W. Ingle III 36

Danialle Karmanos Barbara Kratchman Thomas M. Krikorian Denise Lewis Franck Louis-Victor Alphonse S. Lucarelli Dexter Mason Ali Moiin Donald Morelock Sara Pozzi Paul Ragheb Ruth Rattner Irvin D. Reid Pamela E. Rodgers Evan Ross Ankur Rungta Terry Shea Matthew Simoncini Richard Sonenklar Lorna Thomas Jesse Venegas Gary L. Wasserman Ellen Hill Zeringue

Directors Emeriti

Margaret Allesee Elizabeth Brooks Shelly Cooper Cameron B. Duncan Marjorie M. Fisher Barbara Frankel Herman Frankel Dean Friedman Jennifer Nasser Charlotte Podowski Audrey Rose William Sandy C. Thomas Toppin Richard Webb

BOARD OF TRUSTEES JULY 1, 2022 – JUNE 30, 2023 Kenn and Liz Allen Lourdes V. Andaya Naomi André Harold Mitchell Arrington Beverly Avadenka Lee and Floy Barthel Barbra Bloch Gene P. Bowen Betty J. Bright Richard Brodie Wayne S. Brown and Brenda Kee Charles D. Bullock James and Elizabeth Ciroli Lois Cohn Thomas Cohn Françoise Colpron Peter and Shelly Cooper Helen Daoud Julia D. Darlow and John C. O’Meara Maureen D’Avanzo Ethan and Gretchen Davidson Kevin Dennis and Jeremy Zeltzer Cristina DiChiera Lisa DiChiera Shauna Ryder Diggs Enrico and Kathleen Digirolamo Debbie Dingell Mary Jane Doerr Michael Einheuser Kenneth and Frances Eisenberg Marianne Endicott Alex Erdeljan

Fern R. Espino and Thomas Short Paul and Mary Sue Ewing Margo Cohen Feinberg and Robert Feinberg Oscar and Dede Feldman Carl and Mary Ann Fontana Elaine Fontana Bharat and Lynn Gandhi Barbara Garavaglia Yousif and Mara Ghafari Carolyn Gordon Toby Haberman John and Kristan Hale Doreen Hermelin Derek Hodgson Devon Hoover John and Tara Ingle III Alan and Eleanor Israel Don Jensen and Leo Dovelle Kent and Amy Jidov Gary and Gwenn Johnson Jill Johnson Ellen Kahn Peter and Danialle Karmanos Stephanie Germack Kerzic Mary Kramer Michael and Barbara Kratchman Thomas and Deborah Krikorian Linda Dresner and Ed Levy, Jr. Denise J. Lewis Arthur and Nancy Liebler Stephan and Marian Loginsky Mary Alice Lomason Franck and Soo Louis-Victor Alphonse S. Lucarelli Don Manvel Ronald and Zvjezdana Martella

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Jack Martin and Bettye Arrington-Martin Dexter Mason Benjamin Meeker and Meredith Korneffel Phillip D. Minch Ali Moiin and William Kupsky Donald and Antoinette Morelock E. Michael and Dolores Mutchler Allan and Joy Nachman Juliette Okotie-Eboh Peter Oleksiak Linda Orlans Richard and Debra Partrich Spencer and Myrna Partrich Daniel and Margaret Pehrson Sara Pozzi Waltraud Prechter Paul and Amy Ragheb John and Terry Rakolta Ruth F. Rattner Irvin D. Reid and Pamela Trotman Reid Pamela E. Rodgers David and Jacqueline Roessler Audrey Rose Evan and Kelsey Ross Anthony and Sabrina Rugiero Ankur Rungta and Mayssoun Bydon Hershel and Dorothy Sandberg Donald and Kim Schmidt Arlene Shaler Terry Shea Matthew and Mona Simoncini Sheila Sloan Phyllis F. Snow Richard A. Sonenklar and Gregory Haynes 38

Mary Anne Stella Ronald F. Switzer and Jim F. McClure Lorna Thomas James G. Vella Jesse and Yesenia Venegas Marilyn Victor Bradley Wakefield and Meghann Rutherford Gary L. Wasserman R. Jamison and Karen Williams Mary Lou Zieve Ellen Hill Zeringue

Trustees Emeriti

Marcia Applebaum Agustin Arbulu Lawrence and Dodie David Dean and Aviva Friedman Preston and Mary Happel Robert and Wally Klein Charlotte and Charles Podowski William and Marjorie Sandy Roberta Starkweather C. Thomas and Bernie Toppin

Founding Members

Lynn* and Ruth* Townsend Avern* and Joyce* Cohn John and Mardell De Carlo David* and Karen V.* DiChiera Aaron* and Bernice* Gershenson Donald* and Josephine* Graves Roman* and Katherine* Gribbs John* and Gwendolyn* Griffin Harry* and Jennie* Jones Wade* and Dores* McCree Harry J. Nederlander*

E. Harwood Rydholm* Neil Snow Phyllis F. Snow Richard* and Beatrice* Strichartz Robert* and Clara* “Tuttie” VanderKloot Sam* and Barbara* Williams Theodore* and Virginia* Yntema KEY * Deceased

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Ailey's Reflections Photo by Paul Kolnik

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THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS Detroit Opera Honor Roll Detroit Opera gratefully acknowledges these generous donors for their cumulative lifetime giving. Their support has played a vital role in the history of Detroit Opera since being founded by Dr. David DiChiera as Michigan Opera Theatre in 1971 and the building of the Detroit Opera House in 1996.

Their leadership plays an integral part in the company’s viability, underwriting quality opera and dance performances, as well as awardwinning community and education programs. $10,000,000 and above Ford Motor Company Fund The State of Michigan William Davidson Foundation $7,500,000 and above General Motors $5,000,000 and above Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Stellantis The Kresge Foundation $2,000,000 and above Mr.* and Mrs. Douglas Allison Floy & Lee Barthel Marvin, Betty & Joanne Danto Dance Endowment and Marvin and Betty Danto Family Foundation Linda Dresner & Ed Levy, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Frankel John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Lear Corporation Masco Corporation McGregor Fund The Skillman Foundation R. Jamison and Karen Williams $1,000,000 and above Mr. Robert & Mrs. Margaret Allesee*

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Mr.* and Mrs. Eugene Applebaum AT&T Bank of America Mr.* and Mrs. John A. Boll Sr. Compuware Corporation Estate of Robert & RoseAnn Comstock DTE Energy Foundation Mrs. Margo Cohen Feinberg and Mr. Robert Feinberg Mrs. Barbara Frankel* and Mr. Ronald Michalak Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Frankel* The Fred A. & Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation Hudson-Webber Foundation JPMorgan Chase Mr. and Mrs. Peter Karmanos Paul Lavins Mandell L. and Madeleine H. Berman Foundation Matilda R. Wilson Fund Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation National Endowment for the Arts Richard Sonenklar and Gregory Haynes Household Gary L. Wasserman & Charles A. Kashner Dr. and Mrs. Sam B. Williams* Every effort has been made to accurately reflect donor names and gift levels. Should you find an error or omission, please contact Zach Suchanek at zsuchanek@detroitopera.org or 313.237.3427

KEY * Deceased

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THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS continued

Contributors to Detroit Opera Detroit Opera gratefully acknowledges these generous corporate, foundation, government, and individual donors whose contributions to Detroit Opera were made between November 1, 2021 and December 31, 2022. The generosity of our donors is vital to sustaining Detroit Opera’s position as a valued cultural resource.

Foundations, Corporate & Government Support $500,000+ William Davidson Foundation

$250,000-$499,999 The Fred A. & Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation

$100,000-$249,999 Ford Motor Company Fund General Motors Corporation Hudson-Webber Foundation John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation The Mellon Foundation National Endowment for the Arts OPERA America Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation

$50,000-$99,999 Alex and Lil Erdeljan Foundation Flagstar Bank Gilbert Family Foundation The Kresge Foundation Marvin & Betty Danto Family Foundation Milner Hotels Foundation The Skillman Foundation

$25,000-$49,999 DTE Energy Foundation Matilda R. Wilson Fund MGM Grand Detroit The State of Michigan The Williams Family Fund

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$10,000-$24,999 Audiovisions J. Addison Bartush and Marion M. Bartush Educational Fund Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Crain Communications Inc. Geoinge Foundation Gerson Family Foundation, Inc. Herman and Sharon Frankel Foundation Huntington Bank Ida and Conrad H. Smith Endowment for MOT The Mary Thompson Foundation Masco Corporation McGregor Fund The Miami Foundation Oliver Dewey Marcks Foundation Ralph L. and Winifred E. Polk Foundation The Rattner and Katz Charitable Foundation SOLO World Partners LLC Williams, Williams, Rattner & Plunkett P.C. Worthington Family Foundation Burton A. Zipser and Sandra D. Zipser Foundation

$5,000-$9,999 A Comprehensive Dermatology Center Chemico LLC The Dolores And Paul Lavins Foundation Honigman LLP Ida & Conrad H. Smith Endowment Ideal Group, Inc. Independent Bank

The Karen & Drew Peslar Foundation Louis and Nellie Sieg Fund Ms. Maryanne Mott The Right Productions, Inc. Rugiero Promise Foundation The Samuel L. Westerman Foundation Seligman Family Foundation Strum Allesee Family Foundation

$1,000-$4,999 ABM Janitorial Services John A. & Marlene L. Boll Foundation Financial One Accounting The Gilmour-Jirgens Fund James & Lynelle Holden Fund Josephine Kleiner Foundation Joyce Cohn Young Artist Fund Marjorie & Maxwell Jospey Foundation Pellerito Manzella Certa & Cusmano Family Foundation Sandy Family Foundation Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik Foundation Somerset Collection Charitable Foundation

Individual Support $100,000+ Ethan and Gretchen Davidson Dr. Evelyn J. Fisher* Estate of Barbara Lucking Freedman Linda Dresner & Ed Levy, Jr. Matthew and Mona Simoncini Richard Sonenklar and Gregory Haynes Gary L. Wasserman & Charles A. Kashner

$50,000-$99,999 Richard and Mona Alonzo Joanne Danto and Arnold Weingarden Mrs. Barbara Frankel* and Mr. Ronald Michalak Alphonse S. Lucarelli Don Manvel The Hon. Jack & Dr. Bettye Arrington Martin The Nancy A. Norling Trust Mrs. Ruth F. Rattner Jesse and Yesenia Venegas R. Jamison and Karen Williams

$20,000-$49,999 Wayne Brown and Brenda Kee Edward and Judith Christian Mr. Adam Crysler & Dr. Oxana Crysler Kevin Dennis and Jeremy Zeltzer Alex & Lil Erdeljan Foundation Fern Espino and Tom Short Mrs. Elaine Fontana Mr. and Mrs. Herman Frankel Ann Katz Ms. Mary Kramer Michael and Barbara Kratchman Paul Lavins Nancy and Bud Liebler Susanne McMillan Ali Moiin and William Kupsky Donald and Antoinette Morelock James and Ann Nicholson Peter Oleksiak Ankur Rungta and Mayssoun Bydon

$10,000-$19,999 Dr. Lourdes V. Andaya Mr. Joseph A. Bartush James and Elizabeth Ciroli Ms. Julia Donovan Darlow & Hon. John C. O’Meara Shauna Ryder Diggs, MD Enrico and Kathleen Digirolamo Carl and Mary Ann Fontana Ralph and Erica Gerson Christine Goerke John and Kristan Hale Dr. Devon Hoover

Ms. Mary C. Mazure Benjamin Meeker & Meredith Korneffel, MD Mr. Stuart Meiklejohn Mr. Cyril Moscow Dr. Paulette Moulton Allan & Joy Nachman Philanthropic Fund William and Wendy Powers Dr. & Mrs. Samir Ragheb Ms. Patricia H. Rodzik Joe Skoney and Luisa Di Lorenzo Lorna Thomas, MD Mr. & Mrs. C. Thomas Toppin Ricard Ventura* Anonymous

$5,000-$9,999 Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Margaret Allesee* Dr. Harold M. Arrington Richard and Susan Bingham Gene P. Bowen Ilse Calcagno Mr. Thomas Cohn John and Doreen Cole Ms. Violet Dalla Vecchia Mark Davidoff and Marjorie Dunn Ms. Laurie R. Frankel Gil Glassberg and Sandra Seligman James and Nancy Grosfeld Addison and Deborah Igleheart Kent and Amy Jidov Mrs. Stephanie Germack Kerzic Denise Lewis Stephan and Marian Loginsky Robert and Terri Lutz Phillip and Dawn* Minch Mrs. L. William Moll Ms. Maryanne Mott Ms. Shirley Moulton Evan and Kelsey Ross Anthony and Sabrina Rugiero Barbara Van Dusen Dr. John Weber & Dr. Dana Zakalik Ned and Joan Winkelman Anonymous

$3,000-$4,999 Paul & Lee Blizman G. Peter and Martha Blom* Bob and Rosemary Brasie Beverly Hall Burns Robert C. and RoseAnn B. Comstock* Carolyn Demps and Guy Simons Cristina DiChiera and Neal Walsh Dr. Elizabeth Goodenough Mr. Robert Hage Barbara Heller Mr. William Hulsker Carole Ilitch John and Arlene Lewis Ms. Mary McGough Ms. Evelyn Micheletti George and Nancy Nicholson Mr. George & Mrs. Jo Elyn Nyman Brock and Katherine L. Plumb Mrs. Rosalind B. Sell Lois and Mark Shaevsky Mr. Michael Simmons Frank and Susan Sonye Dr. Gregory E. Stephens, D.O. Margaret Winters and Geoffrey Nathan Lucia Zamorano Ellen Hill Zeringue

$2,500-$2,999 Thomas and Gretchen Anderson D.L. Anthony, Ph.D. Marcia Applebaum Gregory and Mary Barkley Ms. Nicole A. Boelstler Mr.* and Mrs. John A. Boll Sr. Mr. Charles D. Bullock Dr. & Mrs. Ronald T. Burkman Ms. Karen Curatolo Walter and Lillian Dean Dr. Raina Ernstoff & Mr. Sanford Hansell Sally and Michael Feder Robert and Amy Folberg Yvonne Friday and Stephen Black Clifford and Zoe Furgison Glendon M. Gardner and Leslie Landau Allan Gilmour and Eric Jirgens Samuel* and Toby Haberman

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Max Lepler and Rex Dotson Mary B. Letts Eugene and Lois Miller Van Momon and Pamela L. Berry Dr. & Mrs. Peter Nickles Terry Packer Sara A. Pozzi, Ph.D. Irvin and Pamela Reid Janice Ross Susan Sills-Levey and Michael Levey Susan A Smith Ms. Mary Anne Stella Joel Tauber Buzz Thomas & Daniel Vander Ley Dorothy Tomei Jeff and Amy Voigt Stanley Waldon Prof. Michael Wellman Bret and Susanna Williams

$1,000-$2,499 Nina and Howard Abrams Mr. James Anderson Robert and Elaine Appel Mr. Michael Asher Mr. Steve Bellock Mr. Stanislaw Bialoglowski Ms. Constance Bodurow Donald and Marilyn Bowerman Albert and Janette Cassar Howard & Judith Christie Fitzroy and April Clarke Devon Shea Cook James and Christine Cortez Patricia Cosgrove Lisa DiChiera Mr. Cameron B. Duncan Marjory Winkelman Epstein Paul and Mary Sue Ewing Burke & Carol Fossee Bharat and Lynn Gandhi Michael and Virginia Geheb Thomas M. Gervasi Jillian Gibbs Mr. Lawrence Glowczewski Philip and Martha Gray Nadia Clealure Greenidge Ms. Carole Hardy Ms. Nancy B. Henk Derek and Karen* Hodgson Eleanor & Alan Israel

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Richard and Involut Jessup Ellen Kahn Roberto Kalb & Mane Galoyan Marc Keshishian and Susanna Szelestey Mr. & Mrs. Gerd H Keuffel Julie Kim Edward and Barbara Klarman Gregory Knas Mary Jane & Jeff Kupsky Meria Larson Mr. John Lovegren & Mr. Daniel Isenschmid Ms. Denise Lutz Mr. Loreto A. Manzo Ms. Florine Mark Ms. Janet Groening Marsh Ronald and Zvjezdana Martella Patrick and Patricia McKeever Brian and Lisa Meer Xavier and Maeva Mosquet Harold Munson and Libby Berger Brian Murphy and Toni Sanchez-Murphy Richard & Kathleen Nauer Joshua and Rachel Opperer Ms. Linda Orlans Gilbert Padula Mr. Michael Parisi Coleen Pellerito Mark and Kyle Peterson Mr. Shane Pliska Michael and Charlene Prysak Dr. Monique Reeves Peter Remington and Peggy Daitch George and Aphrodite Roumell William and Marjorie Sandy Mary Schlaff and Sanford Koltonow William and Mary Schwark James and Laura Sherman Thomas and Sharon Shumaker Mr. Zon Shumway Frank and Rose Marie Sosnowski Ms. Theresa Spear & Mr. Jeff Douma Gabriel and Martha Stahl

Mrs. Susanne Radom Stroh Paul Tomboulian Jeffrey Tranchida and Noel Baril Joseph and Rosalie Vicari John and Susan Zaretti

$750-$999 Ms. Geraldine Atkinson Ms. Kanta Bhambhani Barbra Bloch Mr. Alan S Brown Frank and Jenny Brzenk Tonino and Sarah Corsetti Brandt and Vanessa Crutcher Jerry* and Maureen D’Avanzo Sharon and Vito Gioia Katharine Nipper Mrs. Beverly A. Thomas Ms. Kathryn Wilson

$500-$749 Dr. Antonia Abbey Dr. Goncalo Abecasis Michael and Katherine Alioto Dr. Naomi André Robert and Catherine Anthony Nancy Azizi Ms. Allison Bach Beth Baerman Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Band Mr. Sean A Bannon Leland Bassett Mr. Al Beachum Cecilia Benner Eugene and Roselyn Blanchard Ms. Barbara Bowman Gerald and Marceline Bright Marsha Bruhn Ms. Susan Cameron Beverly & Reginald* Ciokajlo Jonathan Cohn and Daniela Wittmann John and Cynthia Cross Charitable Fund Ms. Joyce E. Delamarter Eugene* and Elaine Driker Daniel and Susan Drucker Madel Ernemann Daniel H. Ferrier Barbara Fisher and William Gould Sue Force Daniel and Katharine Frohardt-Lane

Carol Gagliardi and David Flesher Mrs. Louise Giddings John Gierak and Dona Tracey Joseph and Lois Gilmore Thea Glicksman Mr. Robert Theodore Goldman Mr. Nathaniel Good Ms. Glynes Graham Mrs. Stefania Gualdi Giacinta Gualtieri Mr. Tom Hamon Ms. Albertine Harmon Michael Hathaway Paul and Nancy Hillegonds Beth Hoger & Lisa Swem Ms. Theresa Munger Howard William and Sarah Hufford Elanah Nachman Hunger Robert Jesurum and Christine Petrucci David and Theresa Joswick Geraldine and Jacqueline Keller Kathy Kercorian Judith and Stephen Kesler Ms. Lee Khachaturian Justin and Joanne Klimko Mr. Alex Koprivica Ms. Cynthia Kratchman William and Jean Kroger Mr. Eric Krukonis Andy Levin & Mary Freeman John and Kimi Lowe Joseph and Sandra Lupo Dr. William Lusk Mrs. Marsha Lynn Ms. Margaret MacTavish Ms. Vera C. Magee Steven and Jennifer Marlette Matthew Mason and Renate Klass Mr. John McElroy Ms. Lynne M. Metty Dr. Anne Missavage & Mr. Robert Borcherding Carol Treat Morton Richard and Kathleen Nauer Ms. Lois Norman Mr. D. Sean Panikkar Anne Parsons and Donald Dietz

Ms. Haryani Permana Elaine and Bertram Pitt Garry Post and Robert Hill Mrs. Janet Pounds Mr. Dennis C. Regan & Miss Ellen M. Strand Concetta Ross Leroy and Maria Runk Donald Runyon Mr. Rodney Michael Rusk Dr. Christina Shanti Walter Shapero and Kathleen Straus Ms. Brenda Shufelt Allan Skoropa Melissa Smiley Andrew J. Sturgess Patricia Terry-Ross Michele and Scott Toenniges John M. Toth Barbara and Stuart Trager Maria Urquidi

Mat Vanderkloot Dennis and Jennifer Varian Ms. Janet Beth Weir Meredith Weston-Band and Jeffery Band David and Barbara Whittaker Mr. W. Gary & Mrs. Cathy Wood Mr. David D. Woodard Every effort has been made to accurately reflect donor names and gift levels. Should you find an error or omission, please contact Zach Suchanek at zsuchanek@detroitopera.org or 313.237.3427

KEY * Deceased

Gifts in Tribute We extend a heartfelt thank you to the families, friends, colleagues, businesses and groups who generously made gifts to Detroit Opera in honor of or in memory of the special peoples in their lives, whose names are listed bold below.

IN HONOR OF Wayne Brown Hugh Smith and Marsha Kindall-Smith Ryan Taylor Ethan & Gretchen Davidson Honigman LLP Joshua and Rachel Opperer R. Jamison and Karen Williams Peter Remington and Peggy Daitch Christine Goerke M. Calien Lewis Beth Kirton PEO Chapter X Chelsea Kotula Bernard and Eleanor A. Robertson Mary Kramer David and Carol Domina

Alphonse Lucarelli Mr. Adam Crysler & Dr. Oxana Crysler Dr. William J. Kupsky & Dr. Ali Moiin Elliott Broom Daniele & Stefania Castiglioni, & family Ms. Wendy L Ecker Carole Ilitch Mary Jane & Jeff Kupsky William and Elizabeth S. Kupsky Household Ms. Elizabeth Kupsky Ms. Linda Orlans Ms. Jane M Pappalardo Mrs. Ruth F. Rattner Susan J. Smith Sanjay Soni Ruth Rattner Ann Katz

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IN MEMORY OF Tikiya Allen Ms. Bonnie E Whittaker Sylvester, Bedel Mr. Brandon James Frey Enola Dawkins Bell Ms. Naomi Edwards Martha Blom Dorothy & Seth Hemming John Boll R. Jamison and Karen Williams Mark Braciszewski Jennifer & Megan Czar Mary Munger Brown Ms. Theresa Munger Howard Reginald Ciokatlo Beverly Ciokajlo Gloria Clark Joanne Danto and Arnold Weingarden Steven and Jennifer Marlette Harry T. Cook II Ms. Susan Chevalier Karen DiChiera J. Addison Bartush and Marion M. Bartush Educational Fund Mr. Richard D. Cavaler Hon. Avern Cohn* & Ms. Lois Pincus Cohn Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Joanne Danto and Arnold Weingarden Nancy Kimball Knudsen Family Fund at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Ms. Maryanne Mott Ms. Maryanne Mott Sarah Mumford Patrick Murray William & Martha Walsh Kevin and Andrea Webber Donald R. Epstein Marjory Winkelman Epstein Barbara Frankel Janice and Larry Cohen Melissa Cohen Couzens, Lanksy, Fealk, Ellis, Roeder & Lazar P.C. Gretchen & Ethan Davidson Enrico and Kathleen Digirolamo James and Margo Farber Mr. and Mrs. Herman Frankel Carolyn Gordon David and Rose Handleman Patti Kommel Mark and Debbie Landau Sarah Larges

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Stanley Lecznar Jan Rosen Bernard and Donna Rubin William and Marjorie Sandy Brian Slickis Dean Allan Maya Rose Slickis Charles and Virginia Slickis Mr. Charles Slickis Debra Wichterman Dorothy Gerson Mrs. Ruth F. Rattner William & Janet Goudie Edward Goudie Eugene Hillelfinger Ms. Betty J. Atkins Wallace Ayotte Elizabeth Bacon-Pituch and Keenan Pituch Samson Crowl and Carolyn Crowl Ruth Daley Mark and Susan Mutter Mario Iacobelli Brent & Wendy Bowman Beverly M Campbell Jim Eagle Mr. Howard Emorey Jillian Gibbs Dean, Amy, Jason, & Alyse Gilbert Howard & Janice Goldman Mr. & Mrs. Donald Hosmer Jorge & Sonia Just Ms. Martha F Leviant Karol and Patrick Mikula Mrs. Karol Mikula Joy & Allan Nachman Earl and Sandra Rusnak Lori Soifer Stephen & Michelle Vurdelja Erica Ward Gerson Mr. George Waxler Patrick & Dawn Werner George D Westermen Ronald Kohls Dennis and Judith Voketz Ms. Robin Renae Walker Mr. & Mrs. Darwin Larson Nancy Larson Ratajczak Susan Lessien Brenda Sanford Mado Lie Brenda Sanford Blackbaud Giving Fund Ms. Barbara Homan Bonnie J. Jobe & Lawrence Walsh Marc Lie Adam Lynch Kate Netto Annie Antar Eugene and Roselyn Blanchard

William and Margaret Harber Andrew Spector and Onyi Iwela Tatiana C. Padula Gilbert Padula Elita Lily Salustro Alison Hirschel Ms. Sharon A Jourdan Anne Neale and Richard Scott Barbara Redstone Carol Roble Anita Salustro Ms. Evelia Steinke Ms. Janet Stenger Ariel Sharon Mali Sharon James Slowick Ms. Claire Galed Ms. Susan Hill & Mr. Bill Holmes Ms. Margaret Peters Dr. Charles B. Smith Dr. Peggie Smith Robert Green Sweeten Mary Margaret Sweeten Brigadier General Norman Thorpe Stacey Boyle Peter Schwartz Ms. Diane Wanagat Alice Tomboulian Paul Tomboulian Richard Ventura David Kwasny Martha & Barry Taylor Daryl and Lucie Witte Tamara Lehew Whitty Jason and Randi Albright Sarah Bentley Mr. Dan Convery Mark Freeman Ron & Marilyn Hudale Daniel & Sharon Ihlenfeld John and Arlene Lewis Robert and Jennifer Moll Mr. Michael Novak Mr. & Mrs. John Shipman Osler, Jr Drs. Adam and Rebecca Rubin Anthony and Theresa Selvaggio Avis Stewart Jennifer Woodman Every effort has been made to accurately reflect donor and honoree/memorial names for gifts received between November 1, 2021 and December 31, 2022. Should you find an error or omission, please contact Zach Suchanek at zsuchanek@detroitopera.org or 313.237.3427

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THE DAVID DiCHIERA ARTISTIC FUND In remembrance of our founder and long-term general director, The David DiChiera Artistic Fund has been established to support and honor his artistic vision.

This fund enables Detroit Opera to produce compelling opera, present innovative dance, and engage with thousands of students and members of our community through our educational and outreach programs.

Most importantly, it allows Detroit Opera to preserve David’s legacy and his dedication to the young people of Southeast Michigan and young emerging artists from all over the country.

Detroit Opera gratefully acknowledges the generous corporate, foundation, and individual donors whose gifts to The David DiChiera Artistic Fund were made before December 31, 2022.

INDIVIDUAL Joe Alcorn (in honor of Joan Hill) Richard and Mona Alonzo Carl Angott and Tom Ball Pamela Applebaum Hon. Dennis W. Archer and Hon. Trudy Duncombe Archer Gordon and Pauline Arndt Timothy and Linda Arr Mr. Jeffrey Atto Kenan Bakirci Landis Beard Virginia Berberian (in memory of Joan Hill) Jere and Carole Berkey Henri and Anaruth Bernard Mr. Robert Hunt Berry Ms. Christine Jessica Berryman Martha and Peter Blom* (in memory of Joan Hill) Douglas and Rhonda Bonett Ms. Priscilla Bowen Wayne Brown & Brenda Kee Frank and Jenny Brzenk Ms. Patricia Byrne Jeff Cancelosi James and Susan Catlette Mr. Richard D. Cavaler Carol Chadwick Edward and Judith Christian Howard and Judith Christie Hon. Avern Cohn* and Ms. Lois Pincus Paula Lisa Cole Mr. Martin Collica Deborah L Connelly (in honor of Nadine DeLeury)

Holly Conroy (in honor of Nadine DeLeury) Helen Constan Telmer and Carmen Constan James and Diana Cornell Pat Cosgrove Mr. John Craib-Cox Geoffrey Craig (in memory of Joan Hill) Mr. Stephen J. Cybulski Gail Danto and Arthur Roffey Dodie and Larry David Walter and Lillian Dean (in honor of Nadine DeLeury) Kevin Dennis and Jeremy Zeltzer Cristina DiChiera and Neal Walsh Lisa DiChiera Nicholas Dorochoff and Joe Beason Linda Dresner and Ed Levy, Jr. Cameron B. Duncan Mr. Keith Otis Edwards Ms. Elaine K. Ellison Marianne Endicott Daniel Enright Sundra Michelle Epps Beth Erman (in honor of Ruth Rattner) Paul and Mary Sue Ewing Sandra Fabris Mr. Andrew D Fisher Barbara Fisher and William Gould Carl and Mary Ann Fontana Mrs. Barbara Frankel* and Mr. Ronald Michalak Mr. and Mrs. Herman Frankel Peter and Nancy Gaess Lawrence and Ann Garberding

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Wika Gomez Sylvia and Gary Graham William Greene and Peter McGreevy Kristina K. Gregg John and Kristan Hale Stephen Hartle Erik Hill Ms. Rhea Hill Ms. Rita Hoffmeister Anne and Bob Horner William and Sarah Hufford Patricia Jeflyn Dirk A Kabcenell (in memory of Joan Hill) Mr. Martin Kagan Ann Frank Katz and Family (in honor of Ruth Rattner) Ms. Francine C Kearns-King Mr. and Mrs. Gerd H Keuffel (in memory of Joan Virginia Hill) Colin Knapp Frank Kong Michael and Barbara Kratchman Mr. Jacob Krause (in memory of Manya Korkigian) Arthur and Nancy Ann Krolikowski James and Ellen Labes Chak and Lizabeth Lai Max Lepler & Rex L. Dotson Mado Lie* Bryan R. Lind William and Jacqueline Lockwood Stephan and Marian Loginsky James LoPrete Stephen Lord Ms. Renee Lounsberry Alphonse S. Lucarelli Evan R. Luskin Mary Lynch Paddy Lynch Marford Charitable Gift Fund Ms. Jennifer Marling Diana Marro Salazar Ms. Alex May Ms. Mary C. Mazure (in honor of Nadine DeLeury and Gregory Near) Nadine McKay Dr. Lisa Meils Ms. Lynne M. Metty Ali Moiin and William Kupsky Mary Rose and Bill Mueller (in memory of Joan Virginia Hill) Sarah Mumford Katharine Nipper Ms. Julia O’Brien Jason O’Malley Mr. and Mrs. Ralph A. Orlandi Mrs. Sally Orley Bonnie Padilla (in memory of Joan Hill) Charles and Mary Parkhill Nicole Patrick

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Christopher Patten Mr. Michael Poris Mr. Wade Rakes, II Rip and Gail Rapson Ms. Deborah Remer Ms. Marija D Rich Pamela Rowland Ankur Rungta and Mayssoun Bydon Ms. Loretta W. Ryder Barry and Deane Safir Dmitriy and Svetlana Sakharov William and Marjorie Sandy Professor Alvin and Mrs. Harriet Saperstein Dr. Mary J. Schlaff and Dr. Sanford Koltonow Mr. David Schon Yuval Sharon Terry Shea and Seigo Nakao Dorienne Sherrod Peter and Mary Siciliano (in honor of Nadine DeLeury) Ted and Mary Ann Simon Matthew and Mona Simoncini Joe Skoney and Luisa Di Lorenzo Hugh Smith and Marsha Kindall-Smith Kendall Smith Lee and Bettye Smith Richard Sonenklar and Gregory Haynes Ms. Janet Stevens Dr. Austin Stewart and Mr. Charlie Dill Ronald Switzer and Jim McClure Angela Theis Mrs. Beverly A Thomas Buzz Thomas and Daniel Vander Ley Ms. Patricia A Thull Mr. Jason P. Tranchida Jeffrey Tranchida and Noel Baril Elliott and Patti Trumbull Mathew and Barbara Vanderkloot Berwyn Lee Walker William and Martha Walsh Gary L. Wasserman and Charles Kashner Kevin and Andrea Webber Bradford J and Carol White R. Jamison and Karen Williams Peter Wilson (in honor of Nadine DeLeury) Blaire R Windom Mary Lou Zieve

CORPORATIONS & FOUNDATIONS Aom, LLC The Eugene & Marcia Applebaum Family Foundation J. Addison Bartush & Marion M. Bartush Family Foundation Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan DeRoy Testamentary Foundation Kresge Foundation MOT Orchestra Fund (in honor of Nadine DeLeury) Northern Trust Bank Pal Properties, LLC

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR THE DETROIT OPERA HOUSE The Detroit Opera Board of Directors began the first phase of fundraising for Detroit Opera House capital improvements in January 2020. This multi-phase capital campaign grew from recommendations identified in the facilities master plan completed by Albert Kahn Associates, Inc. Scheduled facility improvements and upgrades will shape the patron experience at the Opera House for years to come.

We look forward to sharing full details about the capital campaign in the coming months. Until then, we extend heartfelt thanks to the following donors who made contributions that enabled capital improvements to begin.

Leadership Gifts* Ethan and Gretchen Davidson William Davidson Foundation National Endowment for the Humanities Matthew and Mona Simoncini

Campaign Contributors* Naomi André Michael Azar Nancy Azizi Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan Gene P. Bowen Elizabeth Brooks Elliott Broom Wayne Brown & Brenda Kee Edward & Judith Christian James and Elizabeth Ciroli John and Doreen Cole Hon. Avern Cohn* & Ms. Lois Pincus Mr. Adam Crysler & Dr. Oxana Crysler Joanne Danto and Arnold Weingarden Marvin & Betty Danto Family Foundation Ms. Julia Donovan Darlow & Hon. John C. O’Meara

Kevin Dennis & Jeremy Zeltzer Shauna Ryder Diggs Enrico & Kathleen Digirolamo Mrs. Carol E. Domina Mr. Cameron B. Duncan Wendy L. Ecker Mr. Michael Einheuser Marianne T. Endicott Alex and Lil Erdeljan Foundation Fern Espino and Tom Short Carl & Mary Ann Fontana Mrs. Barbara Frankel* & Mr. Ronald Michalak Mr. & Mrs. Herman Frankel Toby Haberman John & Kristan Hale Dr. Devon Hoover Eleanor & Alan Israel Robert Jesurum and Christine Petrucci The Karen & Drew Peslar Foundation Velda Kelly Ms. Mary Kramer Michael & Barbara Kratchman Denise J. Lewis Alphonse S. Lucarelli Don Manvel

McGregor Fund Benjamin Meeker & Meredith Korneffel, MD Ali Moiin & Bill Kupsky Donald & Antoinette Morelock James and Ann Nicholson Peter Oleksiak Ms. Linda Orlans Penske Corporation Mr. Shane Pliska Prof. Sara A. Pozzi Ph. D Waltraud Prechter Paul & Amy Ragheb Mrs. Ruth F. Rattner Ankur Rungta & Mayssoun Bydon Terry Shea & Seigo Nakao The Skillman Foundation Mr. Richard Slama SOLO World Partners LLC Richard Sonenklar & Gregory Haynes The State of Michigan Lorna Thomas, MD Mr. & Mrs. C. Thomas Toppin Jesse & Yesenia Venegas R. Jamison & Karen Williams Ellen Hill Zeringue * Listing reflects gifts and pledges as of December 31, 2022 in alphabetical order.

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AVANTI SOCIETY MEMBERS ENSURING THE FUTURE Imagine a gift that outlives you, allowing future generations to experience and enjoy the world of opera and dance. That’s the goal of the Avanti Society, Detroit Opera’s planned gift recognition program.

The Italian word avanti means “ahead,” or “forward.” Detroit Opera’s Avanti Society represents a designated group of friends who have made plans to include Detroit Opera in their estates—whether by will, trust, insurance, or life income arrangement. We are grateful for the generosity and foresight of those listed below, who have chosen to declare their intentions and join the Avanti Society. Thank You Avanti Society Members!

Sarah Allison Dr. Lourdes V. Andaya§ Mr. and Mrs. Agustin Arbulu§ Mr.* & Mrs. Chester Arnold§ Dr. Leora Bar-Levav Mr. and Mrs. Lee Barthel Mr. and Mrs. Brett Batterson§ Mr. W. Victor Benjamin Mr.* and Mrs. Art Blair§ Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bowlby Mrs. Doreen Bull Mr.* and Mrs. Roy E. Calcagno§ The Gladys L. Caldroney Trust Dr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Carson Dr.* and Mrs. Victor J. Cervenak Father Paul F. Chateau Mary Christner Mr. Gary L. Ciampa Ms. Virginia M. Clementi Hon. Avern Cohn* & Ms. Lois Pincus Prof. Kenneth Collinson Douglas and Minka Cornelsen Dr. Robert A. Cornette§# Mr.* and Mrs. Tarik Daoud§# Mr. Randal Darby Mr. Thomas J. Delaney Walter and Adel Dissett Ms. Mary J. Doerr# Mrs. Helen Ophelia Dove-Jones

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Mrs. Charles M. Endicott§# Mr. Wayne C. Everly David and Jennifer Fischer Mr. and Mrs. Herb Fisher§ Mrs. Barbara Frankel* and Mr. Ronald Michalak§# Mr. and Mrs. Herman Frankel§# Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Freeman* The Edward P. Frohlich Trust Mrs. Jane Shoemaker French Dr. and Mrs. Byron P. Georgeson§ Albert and Barbara Glover Robert Green Mr. Ernest Gutierrez Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Hagopian Mr. Lawrence W. Hall§ Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Halperin§ Ms. Heather Hamilton Charlene Handleman Preston and Mary Happel Mr. Kenneth E. Hart§ Mr. & Mrs. Eugene L. Hartwig§ Dr. & Mrs. Gerhardt A. Hein Ms. Nancy B. Henk Mrs. Fay Herman Derek and Karen* Hodgson Andrew and Carol Howell Dr. Cindy Hung§ Eleanor and Alan Israel

Ms. Kristin Jaramillo§ Mr. Donald Jensen§ Mr. John Jesser Mr. John Jickling Maxwell and Marjorie Jospey Mr. Patrick J.* & Mrs. Stephanie Germack Kerzic Josephine Kessler Edward and Barbara Klarman Mr. & Mrs. Robert Klein# Mr. & Mrs. Erwin H. Klopfer§# Misses Phyllis & Selma Korn§ * Myron and Joyce LaBan Mr. Max Lepler & Mr. Rex Dotson Linda Dresner & Ed Levy, Jr. Mr. Hannan Lis Florence LoPatin Mr. Stephen H. Lord Ms. Denise Lutz Laura and Mitchell Malicki Ms. Jane McKee§ Bruce Miller Drs. Orlando & Dorothy Miller§ Ms. Monica Moffat & Mr. Pat McGuire Drs. Stephen & Barbara Munk Miss Surayyah Muwwakkil Mr. Jonathan F. Orser Ms. Julie A. Owens Mr. Dale J. Pangonis§ Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. Parkhill Mr. Richard M. Raisin§ Mrs. Ruth F. Rattner§# Ms. Deborah Remer Dr. Joshua Rest

Mr. & Mrs. James Rigby§ Mr. Bryan L. Rives Ms. Patricia Rodzik§ David and Beverly Rorabacher Dulcie Rosenfeld Concetta Ross Professor Alvin and Mrs. Harriet Saperstein Ms. Susan Schooner§ Mark and Sally Schwartz Drs. Heinz & Alice Platt Schwarz§ Mrs. Frank C. Shaler§ Ms. Ellen Sharp Ms. Edna J Pak Shin Mr. & Mrs. Harold Siebert Mrs. Loretta Skewes Ms. Anne Sullivan Smith Ms. Phyllis Funk Snow§ Mr.* & Mrs. Richard Starkweather§#+ Ms. Mary Anne Stella Mr. Stanford C. Stoddard Dr. Jonathan Swift* & Mr. Thomas A. St. Charles§ Mr. Ronald F. Switzer§ Lillie Tabor Mary Ellen Tappan Charitable Remainder Trust Peter and Ellen Thurber Alice* & Paul Tomboulian Mr. Edward D. Tusset§ Jonathan and Salome E. Walton Susan Weidinger Mrs. Amelia H. Wilhelm§# Mrs. Ruth Wilkins Mr. Andrew Wise Mr. & Mrs. Larry Zangerle

We express profound thanks to these Avanti Society members whose planned gifts to Detroit Opera have been received.

Robert G. Abgarian Trust Mr.* and Mrs.* Robert Allesee# Serena Ailes Stevens Mr. and Mrs. J. Addison Bartush§#* Mr. and Mrs. Mandell Berman Margaret and Douglas Borden Charles M. Broh Milena T. Brown Charlotte Bush Failing Trust Mary C. Caggegi Allen B. Christman Miss Halla F. Claffey Robert C. and RoseAnn B. Comstock Mary Rita Cuddohy Marjorie E. DeVlieg Nancy Dewar James P. Diamond Dr. David DiChiera Mrs. Karen V. DiChiera Dr. and Mrs. Charles H. Duncan§ Mrs. Anne E. Ford Ms. Pamela R. Francis§ Mrs. Rema Frankel Barbara Lucking Freedman The Priscilla A.B. Goodell Trust Freda K. Goodman Trust Priscilla R. Greenberg, Ph.D.§# Maliha Hamady Patricia Hobar Mary Adelaide Hester Trust Gordon V. Hoialmen Trust Carl J. Huss H. Barbara Johnston Mrs. Josephine Kleiner Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Krolikowski*§ Mr. Philip Leon Dores and Wade McCree* Lucie B. Meininger Helen M. Miller Ella M. Montroy Ronald K. Morrison

Ruth Mott Elizabeth M. Pecsenye Clarice Odgers Percox Trust Thomas G. Porter Mitchell Romanowski Ms. Joanne B. Rooney Mr. & Mrs. Giles L. & Beverly Ross Ms. Merle H. Scheibner Ms. Laura Sias Mrs. Marge Slezak Edward L. Stahl Dr. Mildred Ponder Stennis Margaret D. Thurber Mr. & Mrs. George & Inge Vincent§#+ Herman W. Weinreich J. Ernest Wilde Trust Helen B. Wittenberg Mr. & Mrs. Walter & Elizabeth Work§ Joseph J. Zafarana Mr. & Mrs. George M. Zeltzer§ KEY Founding Members Touch the Future donors * Deceased members §

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Membership in the Avanti Society is open to all who wish to declare their intention for a planned gift to Detroit Opera.

Call Angela Nelson-Heesch to learn more, 313-237-3416.

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DETROIT OPERA ADMINISTRATION & STAFF Wayne S. Brown PR ESIDEN T A ND CEO

Yuval Sharon GA RY L . WA SSER M A N A RTISTIC DIR ECTOR

Christine Goerke A SSOCI ATE A RTISTIC DIR ECTOR

Roberto Kalb

Bryce Rudder, Digital Asset Manager & Senior Librarian, Detroit Opera Archive and Resource Library

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS Branden Hood, Program Coordinator Mark Vondrak, Associate Director/ Tour Manager

M USIC DIR ECTOR

HOUSE OPERATIONS

DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS

Juan Benavides, Building Engineer

Lane DeCamp, Chief Marketing & Development Officer

Kathie Booth, Volunteer Coordinator

Julie Kim, Chief Artistic Production Officer

Jennifer George-Consiglio, Manager of Venue Operations

Alexis Means, Director of Operations and Patron Experience

Dennis Wells, Facilities Manager

Holly Clement, Events Manager

Emily White, Events Assistant

Rock Monroe, Director of Safety and Security, DOH and DOHPC

FINANCE

Angela Nelson-Heesch, Director of Development

Rita Winters, Accountant

Matthew Principe, Director of Innovation Andrea Scobie, Director of Education Ataul Usman, Director of Human Resources Patricia Walker, Chief Administrative Officer Arthur White, Director of External Affairs

ADMINISTRATION William Austin, Executive Assistant Christy Gray, Office Administrator Laura Nealssohn, Board Liaison Timothy Lentz, Archivist & Director, Detroit Opera Archive and Resource Library Catherine Staples, Associate Archivist, Detroit Opera Archive and Resource Library 52

Kimberley Burgess, Accountant

HUMAN RESOURCES Josh Kosakowski, Human Resources Coordinator

PATRON SERVICES Development Chelsea Kotula, Director of Institutional Giving Valentino Peacock, Development Operations Coordinator Samantha Scott, Manager of Annual Giving Gwendolyn Sims, Database Operations Manager Zach Suchanek, Stewardship Coordinator Carmen Szurpicki, Major Gifts Officer

Marketing/Public Relations Michael Hauser, Marketing Manager Jennifer Melick, Communications and Media Relations Manager Jon Rosemond, Marketing Operations Coordinator

Box Office Amy Brown, Senior Manager of Ticketing and Box Office Operations Evan Carr, Box Office Lead

Amelia Glenn, Wardrobe Supervisor Patricia Sova, First Hand Mary Ellen Shuffett, Fitting Assistant

Ellen Smith, Box Office Associate

Maureen Abele, Dylan McBride, Paul Moran, Rachel Parrott, Lupe Vazquez, Stitchers

Stephanie Stoiko, Box Office Associate

Wigs & Makeup

ARTISTIC DEPARTMENT

Elizabeth Geck, Local Crew Lead

Jeffery Sanders, Group Sales Associate

Nathalie Doucet, Head of Music Dagny Hill, Artistic Assistant

DANCE Jon Teeuwissen, Artistic Advisor for Dance Kim Smith, Dance Coordinator

INNOVATION Austin Richey, Digital Media Manager and Storyteller

PRODUCTION Administration Elizabeth Anderson, Production Coordinator and Artistic Administrator Kathleen Bennett, Production Administrator

Morgan Bogdanski, Vanessa CassidyPortillo, Denise Llombart, Julia Marsh, Denitra Townsend, Wig & Makeup Crew

Stage Crew John Kinsora, Head Carpenter Frederick Graham, Head Electrician Gary Gilmore, Production Electrician Pat McGee, Head Propertyman Chris Baker, Head of Sound Pat Tobin, Head Flyman Mary Ellen Shuffett, Head of Wardrobe IATSE Local #38 Stage Crew IATSE Local #786 Wardrobe

DETROIT OPERA YOUTH CHORUS Suzanne Mallare Acton, Director

Shannon Schroer, Production Assistant

Dianna Hochella, Assistant Director

Technical & Design Staff

Twannette Nash, Chorus Administrator

Daniel T. Brinker, Technical Director Moníka Essen, Property Master Heather DeFauw, Assistant Lighting Designer/Assistant Technical Director Billy Osos, Assistant Technical Director Kaila Madison, Technical Assistant

Music Suzanne Mallare Acton, Assistant Music Director and Chorus Master Molly Hughes, Orchestra Personnel Manager Jean Posekany, Orchestra Librarian

Costumes

Joseph Jackson, Accompanist Jane Panikkar, Preparatory Chorus Conductor Maria Cimarelli, Preparatory Chorus Accompanist

SAFETY & SECURITY Lt. Lorraine Monroe Sgt. Demetrius Newbold Officer Gary Cabean Officer Dasaian Dupree Officer A.M. Hightower Officer Sullivan Horton

Detroit Opera is a proud member of

Suzanne Hanna, Costume Director DETROIT OPERA 53

General Information

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

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Please observe the lighted exit signs located throughout the theater. In the event of an emergency, remain calm and walk, do not run, to the nearest exit.

Ushers and security personnel are trained to assist. An emergency medical technician (EMT) is onsite during most events. Contact an usher or staff member if you need medical assistance.

GUEST SERVICES – Vincent Lobby

There are a variety of amenities located in guest services for your comfort and use. Wheelchairs, booster seats*, earplugs, assisted listening devices, feminine hygiene products, basic first aid items, and more are complimentary and available for your convenience. Coat check is also available. This area is located on the Madison Street side of the building. *Limited quantity

PHOTOGRAPHY, RECORDING, AND CELL PHONE USE

Photography and/or recording during any performance is strictly prohibited.

Photographs taken in the lobby areas, before or after a performance, and during intermission are welcome. As a courtesy to all guests, please turn off all electronic devices and refrain from use during the performance.

RESTROOMS

Women’s restrooms are located off the Ford Lobby (Broadway Street entrance) and down the stairs, and on third floor (Madison Street entrance). Men’s restrooms are located under the Grand Staircase and on the third floor (Broadway Street side). There are two sets of elevators or stairs available to access all third-floor restrooms. All third-floor restrooms are wheelchair accessible (women’s restroom, press 3R in the elevator). There are single-use unisex wheelchair accessible restrooms on the first floor of the Broadway Street side of the building and the Madison Street side of the building. There is also a wheelchair accessible women’s restroom on the Broadway Street side of the building.

NO SMOKING

The Detroit Opera House is a non-smoking facility. This includes e-cigarettes, vapes, and other “smokeless” products.

USHERS

Ushers are stationed throughout the building to assist patrons as needed.

Please direct questions, concerns, and feedback to them during your visit.

Enjoy volunteering? Please go to guest services or the Detroit Opera website, www.detroitopera.org/volunteers, for information on becoming a volunteer.

LOST AND FOUND

During the performance, lost and found is located in guest services.

Unclaimed items are logged and taken to the Safety and Security office after each performance. To inquire about a misplaced or lost item, please call 313-961-3500. Items left over 30 days will be discarded or donated.

RECORDING IN PROGRESS

Entry and presence on the event premises constitute your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded, and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with Detroit Opera and its initiatives. By entering the event premises, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event.

First Performance: Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 6:30 p.m.

Second Performance: Doors open at 8:15 p.m., show at 8:45 p.m.

Front & Center Seating: $200 | General Seating: $60 | 30 & Younger Seating: $25

Tickets on sale now. To purchase tickets, please visit cabaret313.org or call 313-405-5061 Special Thanks to our Event Sponsors: Ruthie & Martin Seltzer and Sandra Seligman