The Nutcracker Program Book 2024

New Jersey Ballet’s

with New Jersey Symphony

December 13 - 26, 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS January 1/4

1/5 1/10 1/11 1/12 1/17 1/18 1/19 1/25 1/26 1/30 1/31

Bobby Collins with special guest Maureen Langan Dream Like Taylor The Greatest Piano Men Manhattan Comedy Night Dancing with the Stars: Live! 2025 Tour Back to the Eighties Show with Jessie’s Girl Eaglemania Cool School & Hard Bop: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Mike Super: Magic & Illusion Pinkalicious the Musical Blackberry Smoke The Blind Boys of Alabama

February 2/1

2/2 2/3 2/6 2/7-8 2/13 2/14 2/15 2/16 2/22 2/26 2/27

March 3/1 3/6 3/7 3/8 3/9 3/12 3/14 3/15 3/16 3/21

Magical Mystery Doors Beatles, Zeppelin, Doors Tribute New Jersey Symphony: Holst’s The Planets–An HD Odyssey The Drew Forum presents: Al Franken The Outlaws The Cher Show Vitamin String Quartet Jay Leno Sons of Cream BREAK! The Urban Funk Spectacular The Gazillion Bubble Show Matt Nathanson Bilal RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles The High Kings & Mary Black KODO Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons A Year with Frog and Toad Burton Cummings of The Guess Who 60th Anniversary Hits Tour Mandy Patinkin: Being Alive with Adam Ben-David on Piano NJ Ballet presents: Masterworks in Motion: Balanchine, Martins and more New Jersey Symphony presents: Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2 The National Dance Company of Ireland: Rhythm of the Dance

* Additional events to be added. **Schedule subject to change.

3/22 3/23 3/25 3/27 3/28-30

April 4/2 4/5-6 4/8 4/9 4/10

4/13 4/17 4/18 4/23 4/24 4/25-27 4/28

May 5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/6 5/9

5/10 5/13 5/16 5/17

June 6/5

6/14 6/20 6/21 6/26

Sesame Street Live! Say Hello NJ Ballet presents: Once Upon A Time Rhythm India: Bollywood and Beyond Terry Fator: On the Road Again Come From Away Experience Hendrix STOMP Black Violin: Full Circle Tour Dr. Temple Grandin: The Way I See It New Jersey Symphony: Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert Tony DeSare Presents Sinatra & Beyond Psychology of Dogs Anthony Rodia Old Crow Medicine Show Michael W. Smith: Live in Concert Clue The Drew Forum presents: Andy Borowitz The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood Itzhak Perlman in Recital Pete the Cat Brit Floyd New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players: HMS Pinafore Vic DiBitetto Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical Howie Mandel NJ Ballet presents: Timeless Masterpieces: Swan Lake Act II and more New Jersey Symphony: Rachmaninoff and Shostakovich Almost Queen So Good: The Neil Diamond Experience Happy Together 2025 Isaac Mizrahi

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

ARTISTIC COORDINATOR

David Tamaki

Paul H. McRae

Kotoe Kojima-Noa

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SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Toni Ann Auriemma

Brian Coakley

WARDROBE MANAGER

PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGERS

ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERS

Peggy Casey

Alexis Hinman Emily Grader

Emily Grader Sabrina Silverman

Martin Harvey

LIGHTING DESIGN

REPERTORY COACHES

Paul Miller

Rosemary Sabovick-Bleich Leigh-Ann Esty, Zoe Zien

NJB SCHOOL REPERTORY COACHES

Martin Harvey, Toni Ann Auriemma, Alexandra Gonzalez, Zack Grubbs Kotoe Kojima-Noa, Raynor Rubel, Dara-Anne Sacripanti, David Tamaki GUEST ARTISTS

*Benjamin Freemantle

*McGee Maddox

THE COMPANY

Emily Barrows, Lilli Etheredge, Julian Goodwin-Ferris, Vinicius Freire Aram Hengen, Yuiko Honda, Se Hyun Jin, Ilse Kapteyn Raleigh Ledford, David Lopena, Risa Mochizuki, Michael Paradiso Denise Parungao, Abigail Robison, Brian Sevilla, Andy Sousa Eunice Suba, Felipe Valentini, Joshuan Vazquez, Catherine Whiting Katelyn Konawalik, Alexandra Limeburg, Caroline Baggs TRAINEES Livia Childers, Charlotte Elliott, Sofia Ferrigno, Fiona Quirk, Scarlett Keith, Scarlett Learned Caroline Morrow, Caden Santander, Evalyn Sartuche, Maggie Sorge, Ava Tellier

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Story of The Nutcracker The story begins at a Christmas Eve party at the home of the Stahlbaum Family with their children Clara and Fritz. Everyone is engaged in games and dancing when Clara’s godfather Drosselmeyer arrives with a handsome prince. Drosselmeyer, a magician and toymaker, brings a life size porcelain doll and soldier doll to entertain the guests. He distributes presents to all of the children except for Clara. Drosselmeyer gives her a handsome wooden Nutcracker. In an act of jealousy Fritz steals the Nutcracker and breaks it. The prince helps Clara tuck the broken Nutcracker into the doll’s bed. As the festivities unwind, the guests leave and the Stahlbaum family retires for the night.

As the empty living room grows dark, Clara returns for one last look at her beloved Nutcracker. She falls asleep on the sofa and this is when Drosselmeyer’s magic begins to unfold. Giant mice appear from behind the fireplace, child-size toy soldiers pursue the mice and the Christmas tree begins to grow, higher and higher, until it towers over Clara. The room transforms as everything disappears except the now giant Nutcracker who leads the toy soldiers into battle against the mice. During the battle the Mouse King knocks the Nutcracker to the ground. Clara, wanting to save her beloved Nutcracker, distracts the Mouse King long enough so the Nutcracker can win the battle.

Drosselmeyer then appears and transforms the Nutcracker into the handsome prince Clara met at the Christmas Eve party. As they pass through the forest, swirling snowflakes dance a splendid waltz led by the King and Queen of the Snowflakes.

Clara and her prince journey to the Kingdom of the Sweets and are greeted by the Sugar Plum Fairy. The Sugar Plum Fairy leads them to a beautiful throne, where they are entertained by: Hot Chocolate from Spain, Coffee from Arabia, Tea from China, Mirlitons, Trepak and the Mother Ginger with her clowns. Then comes the Waltz of the Flowers, with a shimmering Dewdrop leading the beautiful blooms and finally the grand pas de deux with the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier.

The Divertissements join in a final waltz and Clara and her prince sail away in a magical swan boat.

Elite Youth Summer Intensive (Ages 8-13)* July 7 to July 11, 2025

Summer Intensive (Ages 12-20)* July 14 to August 2, 2025

*Audition required

ACT I SCENE 1 Clara…….................................................................................Emily Barrows, Yuiko Honda, Sofia Ferrigno Fritz……………………………........................................................................................Diego Arpino, Dean Boggis Killian Connolly, Zachary Noa-Pierson Drosselmeyer……………….……..........................Zack Grubbs, Martin Harvey, Paul McRae, Raynor Rubel Drosselmeyer’s Nephew………………...............................................Aram Hengen, Julian Goodwin-Ferris David Lopena, Vinicius Freire, Brian Sevilla Little Boys.…..................................................................................................…….See Alternating Cast Page Little Girls............................................................................................................See Alternating Cast Page Father…………………………...............................................Raynor Rubel, Felipe Valentini, Joshuan Vazquez Mother………………………………....................................................Se Hyun Jin, Ilse Kapteyn, Raleigh Ledford Lilli Etheredge, Katelyn Konawalik Grandmother……….......…..........................................Rosemary Sabovick-Bleich, Dara-Anne Sacripanti Guests……............................................................Lilli Etheredge, Vinicius Freire, Julian Goodwin-Ferris Aram Hengen, Katelyn Konawalik, Raleigh Ledford, Alexandra Limeburg David Lopena, Michael Paradiso, Abigail Robison, Raynor Rubel, Brian Sevilla Andy Sousa, Felipe Valentini, Joshuan Vazquez Scarlett Keith, Scarlett Learned, FIona Quirk, Caden Santander, Jack Silane, Maggie Sorge, Ava Tellier

Porcelain Doll…………………………....................................Emily Barrows, Yuiko Honda, Catherine Whiting Evalyn Sartuche, Sofia Ferrigno Soldier Doll…………………………...............................Julian Goodwin-Ferris, Vinicius Freire, David Lopena Michael Paradiso, Brian Sevilla ACT I SCENE 2 - The Battle Solo Mice……………...........…..................………...............................................Kennedy Anderson, Taylor Guli Erin Jacobs, Audrey Lei, Brynn Melillo Solo Soldiers…................................................Kennedy Anderson, Audrey Curran, Julianne Gallagher Madison Kovach, Anick McClellan, Cailey Rutkowski Nutcracker Prince…….........................................Julian Goodwin-Ferris, Vinicius Freire, Aram Hengen David Lopena, Brian Sevilla Mouse King…………………….....................................................................................Raynor Rubel, Jack Silane Bugle Boy/Bugle Girl…………………………............................Jayden Noa, Juliana Piazza, Alexander Zhang Soldiers……..…................…….................................................................................See Alternating Cast Page Mice……..............................................................................................................…See Alternating Cast Page ACT I SCENE 3 - Waltz of the Snowflakes Snow Queen………………………....................................................Se Hyun Jin, Ilse Kapteyn, Risa Mochizuki Denise Parungao, Eunice Suba Snow King………….......................................McGee Maddox*, Julian Goodwin-Ferris, Michael Paradiso Andy Sousa, Felipe Valentini, Joshuan Vazquez Solo Snowflakes…................................Emily Barrows, Lilli Etheredge, Yuiko Honda, Abigail Robison Eunice Suba, Catherine Whiting, Alexandra Limeburg Caroline Baggs, Evalyn Sartuche, Maggie Sorge Snowflakes.....…...................................................................................................See Alternating Cast Page ~ INTERMISSION ~

ACT II - The Kingdom of Sweets Sugar Plum………………….......................................................................Yuiko Honda, Se Hyun Jin, Ilse Kapteyn Risa Mochizuki, Denise Parungao, Eunice Suba, Catherine Whiting Cavalier………………….................................................Benjamin Freemantle*, Michael Paradiso, Brian Sevilla Andy Sousa, Felipe Valentini, Joshuan Vazquez Dew Drop…………................................................Emily Barrows, Yuiko Honda, Ilse Kapteyn, Risa Mochizuki Denise Parungao, Eunice Suba, Catherine Whiting Angels…...............................................................................................................………See Alternating Cast Page Courtiers…......................................................................................……....................…See Alternating Cast Page Hot Chocolate…........................................................Emily Barrows, Julian Goodwin-Ferris, Vinicius Freire Yuiko Honda, Risa Mochizuki, Michael Paradiso, Denise Parungao, Brian Sevilla Eunice Suba, Felipe Valentini, Joshuan Vazquez, Catherine Whiting Coffee……............................Aram Hengen, Se Hyun Jin, Ilse Kapteyn, Raleigh Ledford, McGee Maddox* Denise Parungao, Andy Sousa, Felipe Valentini, Joshuan Vazquez Tea……….............................................Aram Hengen, Julian Goodwin-Ferris, Vinicius Freire, David Lopena Caroline Baggs, Charlotte Elliott, Sofia Ferrigno, Scarlett Keith, Scarlett Learned Caroline Morrow, Caden Santander, Evalyn Sartuche, Maggie Sorge

Mirlitons………...................................................…Emily Barrows, Lilli Etheredge, Yuiko Honda, Se Hyun Jin Ilse Kapteyn, Raleigh Ledford, Alexandra Limeburg, Abigail Robison Eunice Suba, Catherine Whiting, Caroline Baggs, Katelyn Konawalik Trepak…………………………………….............................................Vinicius Freire, David Lopena, Michael Paradiso Brian Sevilla, Andy Sousa Mother Ginger...............................................................Taylor Guli, Erin Jacobs, Raynor Rubel, Jack Silane Solo Clowns.......................................................................…Tristan Aderhold, Makenna Deegan, Ella Harvin Brynn Melillo, Lily Silver, Thea Silver Clowns…..............................................................................................................………See Alternating Cast Page

Waltz of the Flowers Dew Drop………………...........................................Emily Barrows, Yuiko Honda, Ilse Kapteyn, Risa Mochizuki Denise Parungao, Eunice Suba, Catherine Whiting Solo Flowers……….........................................Lilli Etheredge, Se Hyun Jin, Ilse Kapteyn, Katelyn Konawalik Raleigh Ledford, Eunice Suba, Alexandra Limeburg, Abigail Robison Flowers…………….................................Katelyn Konawalik, Caroline Baggs, Charlotte Elliott, Sofia Ferrigno Fiona Quirk, Scarlett Keith, Scarlett Learned, Caroline Morrow Caden Santander, Evalyn Sartuche, Maggie Sorge, Ava Tellier Carolyn Chen, Julianne Gallagher, Maya Kirton, Madison Kovach Cailey Rutkowski, Clover Tillinghast

Grand Pas de Deux…………..........………....Benjamin Freemantle*, Yuiko Honda, Se Hyun Jin, Ilse Kapteyn Risa Mochizuki, Michael Paradiso, Denise Parungao, Brian Sevilla Andy Sousa, Eunice Suba, Felipe Valentini, Joshuan Vazquez, Catherine Whiting Finale……………………...................................……………………..……………………………............................……. Full Company

ALTERNATING CASTS LITTLE GIRLS Carolyn Chen, Sophie Dion, Julianne Gallagher, Elizabeth Gulberg, Ella Harvin, Erin Jacobs Ella Jordre, Harley Kerian, Anick McClellan, Isabella Natale, Emma Schmelzer Delaney Shedd, Lily Silver, Clover Tillinghast, Lauren Venturella, Arianna Yamat LITTLE BOYS Tristan Aderhold, Diego Arpino, Dean Boggis, Killian Connolly, James Humphreys Jayden Noa, Zachary Noa-Pierson, Alexander Zhang MICE Kennedy Anderson, Madisyn Benjamin, Taylor Guli, Vera Hall, Tamar Harel, Lux Harvell James Humphreys, Erin Jacobs, Anna Jagen, Emily Johnston, Caroline Rose Kelder Bethany Laluces, Audrey Lei, Sophie McDavit, Brynn Melillo, Zachary Noa-Pierson, Isabel Underwood SOLDIERS Taraa Arampulikan, Madisyn Benjamin, Audyn Cepero, Sophia Cheng, Giuliana Fiorini Evelyn Frey, Vienna Fuda, Caralina Giudice, Lily Goldstein, Madyson Grove, Brianna Gumpper Caitlin Houlihan, Caroline Rose Kelder, Claire Ku, Brynn Melillo, Audrey Monzo, Olivia Parekkadan Juliana Piazza, Zachary Noa-Pierson, Miabella Scala, Graham Schinder, Ava Settembrino Thea Silver, Lauren Sulton, Alexandra Syrek, Annabelle Talakoub, Isabel Underwood, Joy Webber SNOWFLAKES Caroline Baggs, Charlotte Elliott, Sofia Ferrigno, Scarlett Keith, Katelyn Konawalik, Fiona Quirk Scarlett Learned, Caroline Morrow, Caden Santander, Evalyn Sartuche, Maggie Sorge, Ava Tellier Carolyn Chen, Julianne Gallagher, Maya Kirton, Madison Kovach Cailey Rutkowski, Clover Tillinghast ANGELS Kennedy Anderson, Audyn Cepero, Sophia Cheng, Audrey Curran, Sophie Dion, Madyson Grove Elizabeth Gulberg, Tamar Harel, Ella Harvin, Caitlin Houlihan, Anna Jagen, Emily Johnston Ella Jordre, Caroline Rose Kelder, Harley Kerian, Claire Ku, Alyona Kushnirskiy, Bethany Laluces Anick McClellan, Isabella Natale, Juliana Piazza, Jenna Scartozzi, Emma Schmelzer Ava Settembrino, Delaney Shedd, Lily Silver, Victoria Stavreva, Alexandra Syrek Annabelle Talakoub, Isabel Underwood, Sarah Ward, Joy Webber, Scarlet Wurster Arianna Yamat, Ena Yoon, Yiling Zou COURTIERS Charlotte Elliott, Sofia Ferrigno, Scarlett Learned, Caroline Morrow Caden Santander, Maggie Sorge, Ava Tellier Carolyn Chen, Audrey Curran, Julianne Gallagher, Elizabeth Gulberg, Ella Harvin, Erin Jacobs Ella Jordre, Harley Kerian, Maya Kirton, Madison Kovach, Audrey Lei, Anick McClellan Cailey Rutkowski, Delaney Shedd, Clover Tillinghast, Lauren Venturella, Arianna Yamat CLOWNS Myra Ankareddi, Sophia Cielusniak, Aemilia Cox, Evelyn Cox, Lilianna Crum, Alyssa Dial Evelyn Frey, Vienna Fuda, Brianna Gumpper, Kaylie Guss, Caitlin Houlihan, Ingrid Leung, Elsa Liu Ava McGrath, Julia Montgomery, Audrey Monzo, Ariane Nijborg, Layla Noa, Olivia Parekkadan Juliana Piazza, Natalia Russomano, Julie Scarpin, Skye Schroeder, Ava Settembrino Kennedy Sobala, Nina Tang, Zoe Timko, Ava Tully, Ella Verdicchio

UNDERSTUDIES UNDERSTUDY CLARAS Carolyn Chen, Ella Harvin, Harley Kerian, Clover Tillinghast UNDERSTUDY FRITZ Tristan Aderhold UNDERSTUDY LITTLE BOY Graham Schinder UNDERSTUDY LITTLE GIRLS Brynn Melillo, Isabel Underwood, Sarah Ward UNDERSTUDY SOLDIERS Margaret Berger, Aemilia Cox, Julie Scarpin UNDERSTUDY BUGLE BOYS/GIRLS Evelyn Frey, Audrey Monzo, Graham Schinder UNDERSTUDY SNOWFLAKES Erin Jacobs, Lauren Venturella UNDERSTUDY ANGELS Vera Hall, Sophie McDavit UNDERSTUDY CLOWNS Rosie Capriotti, Serafina Capriotti, Jackie O'Driscoll, Aurora Perlmutter, Rose Perlmutter Penelope Piccoli, Graham Schinder, Louise Yacoub

Student performers are from New Jersey Ballet School The Official School of New Jersey Ballet Company

GUEST GUEST ARTISTS ARTISTS GUEST ARTISTS Benjamin Freemantle’s career began in Vancouver,

Benjamin Freemantle’s careercareer beganbegan in Vancouver, BENJAMIN FREEMANTLE's in where Mr. Chan was born in Guangdong, China, in 1992 and he trained Canada, atthe the Caulfield School of Dance Canada, at Caulfield School of Dance where he trained Vancouver, Canada, at the Caulfield School of Dance trained at the Guangzhou Art School from 2004 to 2010. beforeearning earning a full scholarship to the Francisco before a full scholarship to the SanSan Francisco where he trained before earning a full scholarship to In 2010 he was finalist at the Prix de Lausanne, BalletSchool School 15.

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SanHouston Francisco Ballet in 2015, he quickly stood out for with Academy.

Chan joined the corps de rising to Principal Dancer by 2019.

Freemantle has rising to Principal Dancer by 2019.

Freemantle has In 2010 he was finalist at the Prix de Lausanne, his versatility and artistry, rising to was Principal Dancer ballet of Houston Ballet in 2012 and promoted to by captivated audiences principal roles across full-length captivated audiences principal roles across full-length Switzerland, which earned him a full scholarship study principal dancer in 2017.

Inin 2020, Chan was among the 2019.

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Chan joined the corps de ballets and original works, including masterpieces ballets and original works, including masterpieces finalists of Hunan TV's "Dance Smash". roles across full-length ballets and original works, by by ballet of Houston Ballet in 2012 and promoted to legendary choreographers such aswas George legendary choreographers such as George Balanchine, Chan joinedmasterpieces NYCB as a soloist in 2021 and wasBalanchine, promoted including by legendary choreographers principal dancer in the 2017.

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MCGEE MADDOX - Former principal dancerinand and McGee Maddox: Former principal dancer mostof recently guest principal artist with The National Ballet the main Company in December 2016, and joined the Carlos Gonzalez joined American Ballet Theatre Studio mostrecently guest principal artist with TheNational NationalBallet of recently principal with Canada.

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by Susan Stroman.

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ARTISTIC ARTISTIC DIRECTOR DIRECTOR MARIA KOWROSKI was born in Grand Rapids, Michiga

MARIA KOWROSKI was born Grand Rapids, Michigan, MARIA KOWROSKI was born inin Grand Rapids, Michigan, where she began her ballet training at age seven with MARIA KOWROSKI was born in in Grand Rapids, Michigan, MARIA KOWROSKI was born Grand Rapids, Michigan, where she began her ballet training atat age seven with where she began her ballet training age seven with where she began her ballet training at age seven with the School of Grand Rapids Ballet.

Ms. Kowroski where she of began herRapids ballet training at age seven with the the School Grand Ballet.

Ms. Kowroski theSchool School of Grand Rapids Ballet.

Ms. Kowroski the of Grand Rapids Ms. Kowroski School of Grand Rapids Ballet.

Ms. Kowroski entered thethe entered the School ofBallet.

American Ballet (SAB), entered the School of American Ballet (SAB), the entered the School of American Ballet (SAB), the entered theAmerican School ofBallet American Ballet (SAB), school the School of (SAB), the official of official school of York New York CityininBallet, in official school ofof New York City Ballet, the fall ofthe official school New York City Ballet, in the fall of fall of official school New the fall of New York Cityof Ballet, in theCity fall Ballet, ofwith 1992.

She became an 1992.

She became anan apprentice New York City 1992.

She became an apprentice with New York City 1992.

She became apprentice with New York City 1992.

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InIn the spring ofof 1997, Ms. Kowroski Januaryof 1995. the spring 1997, Ms. Kowroski January 1995.

In the spring of 1997, Ms. Kowroski Ms. Kowroski promoted to the rank of soloist and in January of was 1995.

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In 1994, Ms. Kowroski was the recipient and Artistic Director September 2022.

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April 24, 2025 at NJPAC

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ABOUT NEW JERSEY BALLET New Jersey Ballet (NJB) is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 charitable performing arts organization that presents world-class dance programming throughout New Jersey. Founded in 1958, NJB embarked on a remarkable journey with a clear mission at its core: to provide New Jersey with a premier professional dance company dedicated to upholding the highest standards of quality and artistry. Over the course of six decades, NJB’s Founder, Carolyn Clark, strived to have the Company achieve the highest level of artistic excellence with unwavering dedication. The organization became a beacon of culture in New Jersey, introducing the art of ballet to countless public school students and fostering a lifelong appreciation for the performing arts. The impact of NJB reached far beyond the stage, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of its audiences. As NJB celebrated its illustrious sixty-year history, it marked not the end but a new beginning. A visionary plan was set in motion to reposition NJB for the future, building upon the solid foundation laid by the Company’s Founder. In 2021, a new chapter began with the appointment of renowned ballerina Maria Kowroski, formerly of the New York City Ballet, as the Company's new Artistic Director. Under her artistic leadership and expansive vision, NJB's repertory has expanded significantly, featuring works by iconic choreographers including George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, Christopher Wheeldon, Justin Peck and Twyla Tharp, as well as commissioning new works by emerging talents, ensuring that the legacy of New Jersey Ballet would continue to thrive and inspire for generations to come. Additionally, New Jersey Ballet School, the official school of New Jersey Ballet Company, trains hundreds of students and is in the process of expanding its dance education program to provide the highest level of training for students of all ages.

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CONDUCTOR CONSTANTINE KITSOPOULOS has established himself as a dynamic conductor known for his ability to work in many different genres and settings. He is equally at home with opera, symphonic repertoire, film with live orchestra, music theatre and composition. His work has taken him all over the world where he has conducted the major orchestras of North America, the Hong Kong Philharmonic and the Tokyo Philharmonic.

In addition to Kitsopoulos’ engagements as guest conductor, he is music director of the Festival of the Arts Boca and general director of Chatham Opera. He is general director of the New York Grand Opera and is working with the company to bring opera, free and open to the public, back to New York’s Central Park.

Highlights of previous seasons include return engagements with the Dallas Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Phoenix Symphony, New Jersey Symphony, San Francisco Symphony, Houston Symphony, Toronto Symphony, Vancouver Symphony and New York Philharmonic. Kitsopoulos also conducted Leonard Bernstein’s Candide at Indiana University Opera Theatre.

Kitsopoulos’ has developed semi-staged productions of Mozart’s The Magic Flute, for which he has written a new translation, Don Giovanni and La Bohème.

He has conducted IU Opera Theatre’s productions of Mass, Falstaff, Die Fledermaus, A View from the Bridge, H.M.S. Pinafore, The Most Happy Fella, South Pacific, Oklahoma, The Music Man and The Last Savage. He was assistant chorus master at New York City Opera from 1984–1989.

On Broadway Kitsopoulos has been music director of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess (cast album on PS Classics), A Catered Affair (cast album on PS Classics), Coram Boy, Baz Luhrmann’s Production of Puccini’s La Bohème (cast album on DreamWorks Records), Swan Lake and Les Misérables. He was music director of ACT’s production of Weill/Brecht’s Happy End and made the only English language recording of the piece for Sh-K-Boom Records.

Kitsopoulos studied piano with Marienka Michna, Chandler Gregg, Edward Edson and Sophia Rosoff. He studied conducting with Semyon Bychkov, Sergiu Commissiona, Gustav Meier and his principal teacher Vincent La Selva.

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Under the direction of the Music Director Xian Zhang, the Symphony performs more than 60 concerts at mainstage venues across the state, including Newark, Princeton, New Brunswick, Red Bank and Morristown as well as schools and public spaces statewide. Programming at the Symphony reflects an unwavering commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion while providing students across the state unparalleled opportunities to achieve musical excellence through its Youth Orchestra and other outreach programs.

In 2024, the Symphony announced it would continue to deliver its statewide activities from a new, permanent office, rehearsal and concert space in Jersey City, set to open in 2026.

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FIRST VIOLIN Eric Wyrick, Concertmaster, The Dottie Litwin Chair Brennan Sweet, Associate Concertmaster, The Elin Heine Mueller Chair David Southorn, Assistant Concertmaster Adriana Rosin, Assistant Concertmaster Naomi Youngstein James Tsao Xin Zhao Darryl Kubian SECOND VIOLIN Francine Storck, Principal, The Dr. Merton L. Griswold, Jr. Chair Ming Yang, Acting Assistant Principal Second Violin Debra Biderman John Connelly Ann Kossakowski Alexandra Neglia Héctor Falcón VIOLIN Bryan Hernandez-Luch Wendy Y. Chen Maya Shiraishi JoAnna Farrer Fatima Aaziza Youngsun Kim Helen Vassiliou Theirry de Lucas Neves*

VIOLA Frank Foerster, Principal, The Margrit McCrane Chair Elzbieta Weyman, Assistant Principal Martin Andersen Christine Terhune Lucy Corwin Henry Kao Brett Deubner David Blinn Michael Stewart

FLUTE Bart Feller, Principal, The Edda and James Gillen Chair Kathleen Nester, Assistant Principal

CELLO Jonathan Spitz, Principal, The MCJ Amelior Foundation Chair, in honor of Barbara Bell Coleman Nayoung Baek, Assistant Principal Sarah Seiver Ted Ackerman Hyewon Kim Philo Lee Angelique Montes*

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BASS Ha Young Jung, Principal, The Lawrence J. Tamburri Chair Alexander Bickard, Assistant Principal Jonathan Storck David Rosi Frank Lomolino LonFon Law

PICCOLO Kathleen Nester OBOE Robert Ingliss, Principal, The Arthur E. Walters and Marjory S. Walters Chair

CLARINET Juan Esteban Martinez, Principal, The Roy and Diana Vagelos Chair Andrew Lamy, Second Clarinet E-FLAT CLARINET Andrew Lamy BASSOON Robert Wagner, Principal, The Charlotte and Morris Tanenbaum Chair Mark Timmerman

TROMBONE Levi Boylan, Principal Vernon Post TUBA Derek Fenstermacher, Principal, The Liss Chair TIMPANI Gregory LaRosa, Principal, The Mia and Victor Parsonnet Chair PERCUSSION David Fein, Principal PERSONNEL Adria Benjamin, Personnel Manager Naomi Youngstein, Assistant Manager LIBRARIAN Tracy Nguyen, Principal Librarian * Colton Fellow for the 2024–25 season

HORN Chris Komer, Principal Andrea Menousek Lawrence DiBello TRUMPET Garth Greenup, Principal, The Amadeus Circle Chair Anderson Romero, Assistant Principal, Second Trumpet

Program and artists are subject to change. The use of flash bulbs, cameras or recording equipment during the concert is strictly prohibited. All staff and patrons must follow the health and safety guidelines of the venue. Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the management. Food and beverages may not be taken into the auditorium. Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the building. Fire notice: The red exit sign nearest your seat is the shortest route outside. The management is not responsible for personal property of patrons.

Made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.

The Musicians and Librarians employed by the New Jersey Symphony are members of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada.

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Trustees Emeriti Joseph M. Goryeb* Bud Mayo* The Late Stephen B. Wiley *Former Chairman HONORARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Honorable Timothy P. Dougherty The Honorable Thomas H. Kean, Sr. Joe Piscopo John Pizzarelli

MPAC STAFF Administration Allison Larena Ed Kirchdoerffer Sasha Pensado Anthony Scareon Adrienne Beck Anna Villegas Crystal Sotiropoulos Charles Miller

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Marketing Jean Leonard Marketing Director Michael Dundon Audience Development Manager Lauren Soule Sr. Manager, Digital Design & Platforms Lindsey Fu Sr. Manager, Branding & Creative Katy Cockrell Marketing Assistant Operations Lee Kaloidis

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MPAC’S MISSION Mayo Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey. The 2024-2025 season is made possible, in part, by a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as support received from the F.M. Kirby Foundation and numerous other foundations, corporations, and individuals.

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MPAC is dedicated to providing exceptional arts education to children and adults of all ages and abilities. Our Performing Arts School (PAS), founded in 2006, is a performance-based theatrical training program which serves approximately 700 students per year with over 20 classes a week within a supportive and creative atmosphere.

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MPAC is proud to offer The Miracle Project™ New Jersey, a fully inclusive program for children with autism and other specific needs.

Visit: MayoArts.org/the-miracle-project Major support for The Miracle Project™ at MPAC is provided by Bruce I. Jacobs and Kenneth N. Levy of Jacobs Levy Equity Management.

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