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Almost Tango

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From the Artistic Director

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From the Executive Director

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Cast

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Leadership

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Artistic Staff

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Production Staff

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Dancers

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Choreographers and Staging

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Music Staff

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Ballet West Orchestra

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Ballet West’s Founder’s Circle Members

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Thank You

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In Memory and In Honor

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Medical Providers and Encore Society

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Capital Campaign Donors

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Ballet West Board

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Ballet West Staff

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Adam Sklute Artistic Director

Scott Altman Executive Director

Michael Andrew Currey Vice President of Artistic and Production Operations

Terence Kern Music Director Emeritus

Jane Wood Smith Ballet Mistress

Pamela Robinson Harris Principal Ballet Mistress

Bruce Caldwell Ballet Master / Archivist

Michael McCulloch Production Stage Manager

David Heuvel Costume Production Director

Heather Thackeray Assistant to the Artistic Director

Jared Oaks Assistant Musical Director

Nicolo Fonte Resident Choreographer

Amanda Craig Stage Manager

Christopher Sellars Interim Director, Ballet West II principal artists

Christiana Bennett Christopher Ruud

Haley Henderson Smith Rex Tilton

Katherine Lawrence Arolyn Williams

first soloists

Adrian Fry Christopher Sellars

Beau Pearson Jacqueline Straughan

soloists

Emily Adams Sayaka Ohtaki

Christopher Anderson Beckanne Sisk

Allison DeBona

Katie Critchlow Alexander MacFarlan

Lindsay Duerfeldt Chase O’Connell

Zachary Artice Jaime Hickey* Logan Martin Jordon Richardson Jamie Lynn Schultz Jordan Veit

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PRESENTS

SQUARE DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY: GEORGE BALANCHINE

©THE GEORGE BALANCHINE TRUST MUSIC: ANTONIO VIVALDI AND ARCANGELO CORELLI

ALMOST TANGO CHOREOGRAPHY: NICOLO FONTE MUSIC: LAURIE ANDERSON, KARL JENKINS, AND THOMAS OBOE LEE

IN THE MIDDLE, SOMEWHAT ELEVATED CHOREOGRAPHY: WILLIAM FORSYTHE MUSIC: THOM WILLEMS IN COLLABORATION WITH LES STUCK

FEATURING THE BALLET WEST ORCHESTRA CONDUCTED BY ASSISTANT MUSIC DIRECTOR

JARED OAKS

The performance will last approximately 2 hours with two intermissions.

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F ROM T H E A RT I S T IC DI R E CTOR Welcome to “Almost Tango”, a triple bill of three remarkably innovative works. Every ballet in the program is at once an exploration into untried territory but also a self-conscious commentary on the world that it explores.

The program begins with George Balanchine’s charming and fiendishly difficult 1957 ballet - Square Dance. Balanchine loved America, and he loved Baroque music, and when he listened to these early 18th Century compositions by Antonio Vivaldi and Arcangelo Corelli he heard rhythms and sounds that reminded him of American Square Dance tunes. Balanchine ingeniously conceived of a ballet that incorporated a square dance caller to call the steps to this European music. This is a ballet at once classical and demanding in its technical requirements, and down-home American in its energy and fun-loving joy. I have a special relationship to this wonderful ballet as I have performed the role of the square dance caller numerous times in the past with The Joffrey Ballet. So I am excited to be making my Ballet West performing premiere, leading the dancers through this “killer” work.

Our resident choreographer Nicolo Fonte’s Almost Tango explores the development of tango from its roots in the slums of Argentina to its chic and sexy current incarnation. Nicolo’s ballet is completely abstract in its structure and form but in subtle ways he brings to life the development of this powerful art-form. The dance originated in the late 1800’s as a means of storytelling and bonding between European immigrants to Latin America. At that time male immigrant workers far outnumbered the women and in this ballet, like in the tango, men often had to dance with each other. As the tango progressed to its more formalized incarnation in the 1910’s and 20’s, it was often considered shocking for its overt nature but finally by the 1930’s it evolved into the sophisticated, provocative and sensual dance it is today.

In 1987, American choreographer William Forsythe astounded the world with his chic and electric In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated. With its almost techno style score by Thom Willams, it turned our concept of ballet on its head. The dancers present the ballet in a cool, detached manner that belies the work’s incredible technical demands. To the driving music they walk on and off the stage, glancing at one another and beginning and finishing their dancing with an almost arch sense of disinterest. There is very much a 1980’s club atmosphere throughout but “Middle” is, in truth, a highly refined classical theme and variations. Here we have another brilliant melding of classical ballet and popular culture.

We hope you enjoy our thrilling “Almost Tango” program. The entire show is an inspiring challenge to your Ballet West and I am grateful for you joining us to experience it.

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F ROM TH E E X ECU TI V E DIR ECTOR

We’ve been a part of something extraordinary this year.

I’ve been involved in arts organizations for over three decades and I’ve never witnessed a company produce the complex artistry and experience the tremendous growth Ballet West has appreciated this year.

Our profile has not only expanded locally, but has been elevated nationally by our recent tour to The Joyce Theater in New York City, where we received great coverage in The New York Times and other publications. Later this spring we’ll travel to Texas and Victoria to continue presenting the very best of the Beehive to the rest of the world.

The artistry of Ballet West has been nothing short of phenomenal this season. At Adam Sklute’s direction, the season has been successful, not only at the box office, but has exalted the art form and reiterated Ballet West among the ranks of the very finest ballet companies in America.

The season’s progression has brought us to Almost Tango, a triple bill that we’ve been anxiously awaiting all season. We’re excited to see the precision in Square Dance (along with Adam in the role of caller)! The severity and innovation involved with In the Middle will be ethereal. And finally, resident choreographer, Nicolo Fonte will surely delight with his physical and sensual, Almost Tango. These pieces are markedly different than our previous productions this season and demonstrate the diversity and ability of our fine Company.

For those who love the company, (and for those who love to have fun) I encourage you to purchase a ticket to Spring Celebration: A Rooftop Party to Benefit Ballet West. It’s a not-to-be-missed party in our new home where you can dine, dance, and party on the roof of our new home, overlooking the city lights. Join me, June 6th for this inaugural event that will leave you wishing every day you could be at the ballet!

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CASTING SQUARE DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY: George Balanchine

© The George Balanchine Trust MUSIC: Antonio Vivaldi and Arcangelo Corelli: Concerto Grosso in B minor, Op. 3 no. 10; Concerto Grosso in

E major, Op. 3, no. 12 (first movement), Sarabanda, Badinerie e Giga (second and third movements) COSTUME DESIGNS: David Heuvel after Karinska LIGHTING DESIGNER: Ron Vodicka STAGED BY: Victoria Simon

Antonio Vivaldi (c. 1675-1741), perhaps the greatest of Venetian composers, was an extraordinarily prolific virtuoso whose reputation was strangely obscured for two centuries. He kept himself somewhat apart from the Roman classical school lately founded by Arcangelo Corelli (c. 1653-1713) a master violinist and composer and a friend of Handel and Scarlatti. While not formal partners, Vivaldi and Corelli laid the foundations for the future potentialities of the violin. Their rhythmic mastery provides perfect metric for the classic dance. In their music George Balanchine heard rhythms and sounds that closely resembled American Contra dancing and so for three of the movements he inserted a caller in the old American tradition who would call out and often improvise doggerel which ostensibly governed the form of the dances. The ballet disappeared for many years after its ballerina the American Virtuoso Patricia Wilde stopped dancing, but in 1975 Balanchine revived the work but chose to omit the caller in this incarnation. Ballet West remains one of only a very few companies in the world to present this joyous masterpiece in its original form.

FRI 4/10 7:30PM — WED 4/15 7:30PM — FRI 4/17 7:30PM — SAT 4/18 7:30PM

EMILY ADAMS ADRIAN FRY Katie Critchlow, Tyler Gum, Jenna Rae Herrera, Zachary Artice, Kimberly Ballard, Joshua Whitehead, Madison Sugg, Ronald Tilton, Kazlyn Nielsen, Logan Martin, Sarah Hochman, Jordan Veit SAT 4/11 7:30PM — THU 4/16 7:30PM — SAT 4/18 2:00PM — SUN 4/19 2:00PM

KATHERINE LAWRENCE REX TILTON Jamie Lynn Schultz, Alexander MacFarlan, Lindsay Duerfeldt, Zachary Artice, Elizabeth Weldon, Joshua Whitehead, Paige Adams, Ronald Tilton, Jordan Richardson, Logan Martin, Gabrielle Salvatto, Jordan Veit SQUARE DANCE CALLER: Adam Sklute HARPSICHORD: Jared Oaks CONCERTMASTER: Emily Day-Shumway

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CASTING ASSOCIATE CONCERTMASTER: Nathan Mueller VIOLIN: Krista Utrilla VIOLIN: Kathryn Langr VIOLA: Jennie Outram CELLO: Cassie Olson BASS: Ben Henderson WORLD PREMIERE: November 21, 1957, New York City Ballet, New York City Center Theatre, New York, NY BALLET WEST PREMIERE: September 12, 1973, Capitol Theatre, Salt Lake City, UT

The Performance of Square Dance, a Balanchine® Ballet, is presented by arrangement with The George Balanchine Trust_ and has been produced in accordance with the Balanchine Style® and Balanchine Technique® Service standards established and provided by the Trust.

Ballet West expresses appreciation to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir for the use of the choir’s Dowd harpsichord.

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CASTING ALMOST TANGO CHOREOGRAPHY: Nicolo Fonte MUSIC: Here with You by Laurie Anderson; String Quartet No. 2* – The Fifth Season by Karl

Jenkins; String Quartet No. 2* – Tango, by Karl Jenkins; and Morango, Almost a Tango by Thomas Oboe Lee COSTUME DESIGNS: David Heuvel after Nicolo Fonte & Mark Zappone SET DESIGN: Nicolo Fonte SCENIC DESIGN REALIZATION: Michael Andrew Currey LIGHTING DESIGNER: Ron Vodicka “The inspiration for “Almost Tango” was not the“tango” as we know it today but much more the context that gave birth to this impassioned art form. I wanted to recreate a world where one could still experience the relationships and conflicts between men, between women and between men and women that are prevalent in tango, in a more abstract fashion. By discarding the literal conventions of tango I chose to explore its push and pull of power, its boldness and theatricality in a way that transcends its authenticity but still evokes its spirit.”

-Nicolo Fonte

FRI 4/10 7:30PM — SAT 4/11 7:30PM — FRI 4/17 7:30PM — SAT 4/18 7:30PM

Christiana Bennett Beau Pearson / Arolyn Williams Rex Tilton Alexander MacFarlan Jordan Veit Jacqueline Straughan Tyler Gum Joshua Whitehead Christopher Anderson Adrian Fry Beckanne Sisk Chase O’Connell Zachary Artice

WED 4/15 7:30PM — THU 4/16 7:30PM — SAT 4/18 2:00PM — SUN 4/19 2:00PM

Allison DeBona Christopher Ruud / Katie Critchlow Ronald Tilton Joshua Whitehead Tyler Gum Sayaka Ohtaki Jordan Veit Logan Martin Rex Tilton Chase O’Connell Katherine Lawrence Christopher Sellars Zachary Artice WORLD PREMIERE: Originally commissioned by Pacific Northwest Ballet, premiered April 11 2002 BALLET WEST PREMIERE: April 10, 2015, Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre, Salt Lake City, UT *By Arrangement with Boosey & Hawkes, Inc., Publisher and Copyright Owner

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CASTING IN THE MIDDLE, SOMEWHAT ELEVATED CHOREOGRAPHY: William Forsythe MUSIC: Thom Willems in collaboration with Les Stuck SOUND: Ben Young STAGE, LIGHTS & COSTUMES: William Forsythe LIGHTING DESIGN REALIZATION: Ron Vodicka STAGED: Jodie Gates

"Originally created for the Paris Opera Ballet, In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated is a theme and variations in the strictest sense. Making use of academic virtuosity, it extends and accelerates these traditional figures of ballet. By shifting the alignment of positions and the emphasis of transitions, the enchainments begin to tilt obliquely and receive an unexpected drive that makes them appear at odds with their own origins."

-William Forsythe

FRI 4/10 7:30PM — SAT 4/11 7:30PM — FRI 4/17 7:30PM — SAT 4/18 7:30PM

Emily Adams, Katlyn Addison, Katie Critchlow, Allison DeBona, Alexander MacFarlan, Chase O’Connell, Sayaka Ohtaki, Christopher Ruud, Beckanne Sisk WED 4/15 7:30PM — THU 4/16 7:30PM — SAT 4/18 2:00PM — SUN 4/19 2:00PM

Katlyn Addison, Christopher Anderson, Christiana Bennett, Lindsay Duerfeldt, Adrian Fry, Jenna Rae Herrera, Jamie Lynn Schultz, Jacqueline Straughan, Jordan Veit

WORLD PREMIERE: May 29, 1987, Ballet de L’Opéra de Paris, Palais Garnier, Paris.

BALLET WEST PREMIERE: November 1, 2002, Capitol Theatre, Salt Lake City, UT

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LEADERSHIP

Adam Sklute BALLET WEST ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

As Artistic Director of Ballet West, Adam Sklute has expanded the company’s repertoire and visibility with exciting company premieres, increased touring, heightened public exposure and greater focus on Ballet West Academy.

Under Sklute’s leadership BW has toured extensively, appearing three times at Washington DC’s Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (2008 Ballet Across America – Serenade, and two week-long runs of The Nutcracker in 2012 and 2014); a 2013 engagement at Chicago’s famed Auditorium Theater with his The Sleeping Beauty and a mixed repertory program; twice at New York City Center’s Fall for Dance Festival (Les Biches, 2009; Grand Pas Paquita, 2012); and twice at the Chicago Dancing Festival (Serenade 2010; Sinfonietta 2011). In the past five years, the company has also appeared at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts in 2011; The Laguna Dance Festival in 2010; Las Vegas with Nevada Ballet Theater in both 2010 (Sinfonietta) and 2012 (Jewels in collaboration with NBT and PNB); and Aspen, CO., New York, NY, Victoria, BC and Dallas, TX all during the 2014/15 season.

In 2009, BW graced the cover of Dance Magazine for the first time in 25 years and again was on the cover in 2013. Since 2007, the company has garnered numerous reviews and articles in such publications as The New York Times, The Washington Post, Dance Magazine, Ballet Review, and Pointe to name a few. In 2012 and 2013 Ballet West was the subject of the BBC Worldwide Production’s docudrama television series Breaking Pointe which aired on The CW channel.

Sklute has introduced BW to renowned, contemporary choreographers such as Nicolo Fonte, Jiri Kylián, Mark Morris, and Twyla Tharp, among others, while expanding the company’s Balanchine repertoire and adding early 20th century Diaghilev-era masterpieces. In addition to reintroducing lost elements of Christensen’s production of The Nutcracker and reconstructing his The Firebird, Sklute conceived and produced new versions of Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty and Giselle. He developed BW’s wildly successful annual Family Series and Innovations programs .

A native of Berkeley, California, Sklute began dancing at the age of 16. His early training was at the Oakland Ballet and San Francisco Ballet schools. After only two years of formal study he joined The Joffrey II Dancers (The Joffrey’s apprentice company). Two years later he was asked to join The Joffrey Ballet. Sklute was one of the last two artists personally chosen by Robert Joffrey. He danced with The Joffrey from 1985 to 2000 and then rose through the ranks to Associate Director in 2005. Sklute became Artistic Director of BW in 2007.

He has extensive television and film credits and is an Adjunct Professor at The University of Utah and is an internationally sought after a teacher, lecturer, coach and judge for ballet worldwide.

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LEADERSHIP

Scott Altman BALLET WEST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Scott Altman joined Ballet West as Executive Director in 2013.

He brings with him nearly three decades of experience in the performing arts and non-profit arts administration. Altman is the former General Director of the Phoenix-based Arizona Opera where, under his leadership, the company experienced unprecedented patron growth and expanded audience development. He also oversaw the design and construction of a new Opera Center in central Phoenix and successfully consolidated operations into one city.

Altman’s professional activities, association and community activities include, among many others, serving as Regional and District Adjudicator for the Metropolitan Opera National Council, The University of Arizona Presidents Competition, and the Dallas Opera Competition. Altman is also the Recipient of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts Citation of Excellence for 2007, 2008, and 2009.

Prior to his roles in administration, Scott had a 20-year career as a professional singer and performed 37 distinct opera roles throughout the country. Along his path to administration, Scott was also an instructor of opera at Princeton University. He continues to instruct master classes and adjudicate prominent vocal competitions nationwide.

Altman went on to complete his Master of Music degree at Manhattan School of Music in New York, after receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the State University College at Purchase in Purchase, New York.

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A RT I S T IC S TA F F Pamela Robinson Harris PRINCIPAL BALLET MISTRESS /CHOREOGRAPHER

Pamela Robinson Harris has served as Ballet Mistress for Ballet West for over 15 years as well as the Company’s Interim Artistic Director from 2006-2007. Her career began with the Cleveland Ballet, followed by the State of Alabama Ballet in 1982 and Ballet Mississippi in 1984.

Pamela joined Ballet West in 1985, advancing to Principal in 1988. During her career, Pamela performed in some of the most prestigious theatres in America, performing principal roles in most major classical works, including those of George Balanchine, Val Caniparoli, Sir Frederick Ashton, and Ben Stevenson.

Pamela, together with Nevada Ballet Theater Ballet Mistress Peggy Dolkas, co-choreographed two ballets for Ballet West’s Family Series – The Little Mermaid and Aladdin. She also reworked major sections of Ballet West’s productions of The Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake, and has choreographed for Ballet West II and the Ballet West Academy Professional Trainee Division.

Bruce Caldwell BALLET MASTER/COMPANY ARCHIVIST

Bruce Caldwell began his ballet career in 1961 in the children’s roles of Willam Christensen’s The Nutcracker. He joined Ballet West as an apprentice in 1968 and rose through the ranks to become a Principal in 1972, a position he held for 18 years before joining the artistic staff in 1990. In 1989 he received the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce Excellence in the Arts Award, and a year later, the Governor’s Award, presented by the Utah Arts Council. Caldwell was appointed to his present position of Ballet Master in 1997 and assumed the additional role of Company Archivist in 2007.

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A RT I S T IC S TA F F Jane Wood Smith BALLET MISTRESS

Born in Washington, D.C., Jane received her early training at the Washington School of Ballet. At 15, she was invited to perform with the Grand Theatre de Genève in Switzerland.

Jane joined Ballet West in 1979, rising to the rank of Principal Dancer, performing the title roles in Romeo and Juliet, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Giselle, Swan Lake, Coppelia, and Lady of the Camelias, as well as a full range of contemporary ballets created by world-renowned choreographers. She holds a B.F.A. in ballet from the University of Utah and has taught at Florida State University.

Jane joined the Ballet West Artistic Staff in 2011.

Heather Thackeray ASSISTANT TO THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Prior to her appointment as Assistant to the Artistic Director, Adam Sklute, Heather enjoyed a 20-year career as a dancer with Ballet West. A Utah native, Heather began taking ballet and tap lessons from her mother at age 3. She continued her studies at the Ballet West Conservatory and joined Ballet West in 1991. Her performance highlights include Ceres in Michael Smuin’s The Tempest, Songbird Fairy in The Sleeping Beauty, Spring Fairy in Ben Stevenson’s Cinderella, Suzuki in Stanton Welch’s Madame Butterfly, and the Doll and Lead Mirliton in Willam Christensen’s The Nutcracker.

Heather holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from The University of Utah. She is a well respected teacher, assisting in company rehearsals and overseeing the children’s roles in Ballet West productions.

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A R T I S T I C A N D P R O D U C T I O N S TA F F Christopher Sellars BALLET WEST FIRST SOLOIST INTERIM DIRECTOR OF BALLET WEST II

Christopher received eight years of training under his parents at Orange County Dance Center in Huntington Beach, California, followed by The Rock School for Dance Education in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Christopher became a founding member of Ballet West’s second company, Ballet West II, in 2005. The following year, he joined the main company as a corps de ballet member before being promoted to Demi-Soloist in 2008, followed by Soloist in 2010. He was recently promoted to First Soloist for Ballet West’s 2013-14 season in addition to being named Interim Director for Ballet West II.

David Heuvel COSTUME PRODUCTION DIRECTOR

David Heuvel has been associated with Ballet West since 1979.

Apart from his work for Ballet West, he has designed and built costumes nationally and internationally, including Ballet Du Nord (France), Singapore Ballet, Washington Ballet, Carolina Ballet, North Carolina School of the Arts, Atlanta Ballet and Richmond Ballet.

Michael McCulloch PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER

Michael McCulloch graduated from The University of Utah with a degree in Theatre Production and Design. He has worked for numerous Utah dance and theatre companies including Utah Opera, Promised Valley Playhouse, and Odyssey Dance Theatre. In his 29 years with Ballet West, he has been Assistant Stage Manager, Assistant Electrician, Master Electrician, and in 2000 became Production Stage Manager. Michael has been a member of Actors Equity Association for 29 years and a member of I.A.T.S.E. Local 99 (Stagehands) for over 25 years.

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P R I N C I PA L ART I S T S

Christiana Bennett

Haley Henderson Smith

joined ballet west 1999

joined ballet west 2010

Katherine Lawrence

Christopher Ruud

joined ballet west 2004

joined ballet west 1998

Rex Tilton

Arolyn Williams

joined ballet west 2008

joined ballet west ii 2004 joined ballet west 2006

FIRST SOLOISTS

Adrian Fry

Beau Pearson

joined ballet west 2010

joined ballet west 2007

Christopher Sellars

Jacqueline Straughan

joined ballet west ii 2004 joined ballet west 2006

joined ballet west 2006

2014–2015 season

SOLOISTS

Emily Adams

Christopher Anderson

joined ballet west ii 2005 joined ballet west 2007

joined ballet west 2001

Allison DeBona

Sayaka Ohtaki

joined ballet west 2007

joined ballet west 2010

Beckanne Sisk joined ballet west ii 2010 joined ballet west 2012

DEMI-SOLOISTS

Katlyn Addison

Katie Critchlow

joined ballet west 2011

joined ballet west 2006

Lindsay Duerfeldt

Tyler Gum

joined ballet west ii 2008 joined ballet west 2009

joined ballet west ii 2009 joined ballet west 2010

Alexander MacFarlan

Chase O’Connell

joined ballet west ii 2007 joined ballet west 2009

joined ballet west ii 2012 joined ballet west 2013

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AR T I S T S

Paige Adams

Zachary Artice

Kimberly Ballard

Jenna Rae Herrera

joined ballet west ii 2011 joined ballet west 2012

joined ballet west ii 2011 joined ballet west 2012

joined ballet west ii 2011 joined ballet west 2012

joined ballet west ii 2007 joined ballet west 2010

Jaime Hickey*

Sarah Hochman

Chelsea Keefer*

Logan Martin

joined ballet west 2012

joined ballet west 2012

joined ballet west 2014

joined ballet west 2012

Trevor Naumann

Kazlyn Nielsen

Jordan Richardson

Gabrielle Salvatto

joined ballet west ii 2009 joined ballet west 2011

joined ballet west ii 2012 joined ballet west 2014

joined ballet west ii 2013 joined ballet west 2014

joined ballet west 2014

AR T I S T S

Mary Ann Schaefer*

Jamie Lynn Schultz

Madison Sugg

joined ballet west ii 2012 joined ballet west 2014

joined ballet west ii 2009 joined ballet west 2011

joined ballet west 2014

Ronald Tilton

Jordan Veit

Elizabeth Weldon

joined ballet west ii 2010 joined ballet west 2012

joined ballet west ii 2012 joined ballet west 2013

joined ballet west 2010

Joshua Whitehead joined ballet west ii 2010 joined ballet west 2012

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BALLET WEST II

Adriana Baez

Laurel Benson

Silas Campos

Lauren Denney

joined ballet west ii 2014

joined ballet west ii 2014

joined ballet west ii 2014

joined ballet west ii 2013

Lucas Horns

Jazmine Hurley

Jameson Keating

Stephen Nakagawa

joined ballet west ii 2013

joined ballet west ii 2014

joined ballet west ii 2013

joined ballet west ii 2013

Oliver Oguma

Sanford Placide

Mercedes Rice

Anisa Scott

joined ballet west ii 2014

joined ballet west ii 2013

joined ballet west ii 2013

joined ballet west ii 2014

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CHOREOGRAPHERS Nicolo Fonte RESIDENT CHOREOGRAPHER

Choreographer Nicolo Fonte has created over 40 new works for dance companies spanning the globe, garnering praise and generating excitement for his daring and theatrical approach to dance. The Australian Ballet, Royal Danish Ballet and The Dutch National Ballet, among many others, all have works of his in their repertoire. Whether made to Ravel’s brash Bolero or the quiet intricacy of a Bach violin piece, Fonte ballets have common ground: “The choreography is inventive, creating expressive original shapes built on an undercurrent of implicit human relationships” (Foyer/ Dance Europe). “What impresses the most is that his choreography is obviously the result of a personal reflexion - distinctly and unmistakably Fonte, proof of a rare quality” (Michel Odin / Danse).

In addition to dancing his overwhelmingly successful “Bolero" and the enigmatic "Immeasurable Cadences Within", since becoming Resident Choreographer for Ballet West in 2012, Nicolo has created the very powerful and exciting "The Rite of Spring" and the jarringly beautiful “Presto", both to audience and critical acclaim.

George Balanchine CHOREOGRAPHER

George Balanchine is regarded as one of the foremost contemporary choreographers in the world of ballet. He came to America in 1933 and established the School of American Ballet in 1934. In 1948, Balanchine established the New York City Ballet and presented its first program consisting of Concerto Barocco, Orpheus and Symphony in C. Balanchine served as ballet master for the New York City Ballet from 1948 until his death in 1983, choreographing the majority of the productions the company has introduced since its inception. An authoritative catalogue of his works lists 425 works created by Balanchine in his lifetime. Balanchine’s style has been described as neoclassic. A gifted musician himself, his response to the Romantic Classicism was to de-emphasize the plot in his ballets, preferring to let “dance and music be the star of the show.” Nevertheless, tantalizing hints of a story color his works in such ballets as Apollo, Harlequinade, Liebesliede Waltzer and La Sonnambula. The New York City Ballet and School of American Ballet remain dedicated to the preservation of Balanchine’s ideals.

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C H O R E O G R A P H E R A N D S TAG I N G William Forsythe CHOREOGRAPHY

William Forsythe is recognized as one of the world’s foremost choreographers. His work is acknowledged for reorienting the practice of ballet from its identification with classical repertoire to a dynamic 21st century art form. Forsythe’s deep interest in the fundamental principles of organization has led him to produce a wide range of projects including Installations, Films, and Web based knowledge creation.

Jodie Gates, STAGING Jodie Gates is Director and Vice Dean of the Glorya Kaufman School of Dance at the University of Southern California. Under her direction, the dance school hosts a revolutionary new dance program, opening in Fall 2015.

Her professional performing career includes; former principal ballerina with the Joffrey Ballet, Frankfurt Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet and international guest artist touring and performing throughout the world.

As an internationally recognized choreographer she has created over 50 original dance works. She has recently created works for Ballet West, Cincinnati Ballet, Staatsballett Berlin in Germany, Colorado Ballet, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Kansas City Ballet, Washington Ballet, Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet among others. She is also responsible for teaching, staging and producing William Forsythe’s ballets.

Her honors include recognition from the American Association of University Women for her leadership, dedication and contribution to the arts. She has been acknowledged by American Ballet Theater for her choreographic excellence named the Altria/ABT Fellow, Artist of the Year from the city of Laguna Beach, and is a recipient of the esteemed Jerome Robbins ‘New Essential Works’ program. Jodie is also the founding director of the award winning Laguna Dance Festival in Southern California.

Victoria Simon, STAGING Victoria Simon was one of the first dancers selected by George Balanchine to re-stage his ballets.

Now, as Ballet Mistress for the George Balanchine Trust, she has staged over 25 of the master’s ballets for more than 80 companies on every continent in the world. Her love for the ballets and respect for the choreography are evident in her stagings. With her eye for detail and her emphasis on musicality, she is one of the most sought after and respected re-creators of George Balanchine’s masterpieces.

Simon began her study of ballet in New York City at the School of American Ballet prior to becoming an apprentice with the New York City Ballet at age 17. A few months later, she was invited to join the company, where she went on to become a Soloist before taking on the challenging role as Balanchine’s representative around the world.

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M U S IC S TA F F Terence Kern MUSIC DIRECTOR EMERITUS

Terence Kern graduated from the University of Wales and went on to study piano and conducting at the Guildhall School of Music in London. After studying with Nadia Boulanger and Constantin Silvestri, he won the school’s coveted Conductors Prize. Conducting became a calling that would take Kern around the world. He began his career as Staff Conductor for the Sadler’s Wells Opera Company (now the English National Opera). In 1972, he became Music Director for the London Festival Ballet, a position he held for eight years. During this time, he made major ballet recordings for E.M.I. In 1980, he became the Music Director for the Scottish Ballet and later for the Joffrey Ballet. His freelance conducting with Ballet West led to a permanent position with the Company as Music Director and Principal Conductor in 1988, a role he held until 2012, when he transitioned to Ballet West’s Music Director Emeritus.

Jared Oaks ASSISTANT MUSIC DIRECTOR

Jared Oaks, a native of Tacoma, Washington, is Assistant Music Director of Ballet West. Since joining the company in 2008, Jared has conducted numerous performances at the Capitol Theatre and Kingsbury Hall in Salt Lake City, the Kennedy Center, and Chicago's Auditorium Theatre. Beyond his active conducting and rehearsal schedule, Jared has played for ballet classes at the Royal Danish Ballet, Balettakademian Stockholm, the Pacific Northwest Ballet Summer Intensive, the University of Utah, Regional Dance America, Burklyn Ballet Theatre, and the Barlow Arts Conservatory.

Jared holds degrees in piano performance and choral conducting from Brigham Young University.

In addition to conducting studies with Ballet West Music Director Emeritus Terence Kern, his chief teachers and mentors include Richard Anderson, Ronald Staheli, Rosalind Hall, Duane Hulbert, and Marjorie Skreen-Dickerson. Jared is a composer and avid researcher, particularly engaged in Scandinavian and Utah music history.

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may 15–23, 2015 AT T HE JE AN N É WAG NE R T HEATRE

An evening of world premiere choreography 801·869·6900 | balletwest.org

principal arisist Christiana Bennett photo by Erik Östling

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BA LL ET W E ST ORCH E ST R A Donald Basinger, DIRECTOR 1ST VIOLIN

VIOLA

BASS

Emily Day-Shumway Concertmaster Nathan Mueller Associate Concertmaster Kathryn Langr Peggy Wheelwright Marcel Bowman Martha Thompson Kristiana Sandberg Tamara Tanner

Jennie Outram Principal Michael Palumbo Associate Principal Elizabeth Wallace Paula Cho Ryan Teynor

Ben Henderson Principal Lola Plumb Kevin Swan

2ND VIOLIN

Krista Utrilla Principal Joan Lunt Associate Principal John Englund Ruth Ann Godfrey Ann Cox Gail Picha

SQUARE DANCE ON-STAGE ENSEMBLE

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Cassie Olson Acting Principal Ellen Bridger Associate Principal Monika Rosborough-Bowman Robin Dunn Eleanor Cox

Emily Day-Shumway Nathan Mueller Krista Utrilla Kathryn Langr Jennie Outram Cassie Olson Ben Henderson Jared Oaks

Harpsichord For This Production Is Loaned By The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints.

Ballet West wishes to recognize Donald Basinger, Ballet West Orchestra Director who will retire this season after 25 years of loyal and passionate service to the Company. “Don was a founder of our orchestra and we are grateful for his devotion. Over the years his contribution to Ballet West has been immeasurable,� said Ballet West Artistic Director Adam Sklute.

As an expression of our gratitude Ballet West has appointed donald basinger as orchestra director emeritus

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BALLET WEST’S F OU N D E R’S C I RC L E M E M B E R S Ballet West’s Founder’s Circle Members are proud to sponsor the following artists:

Katlyn Addison

Christopher Anderson

Chase O’Connell

DEMI-SOLOIST Sponsor: Peggy Bergmann

SOLOIST Sponsor: Peter and Catherine Meldrum

DEMI-SOLOIST Sponsor: Bruce Bastian

Adrian Fry

Jenna Rae Herrera

Alexander MacFarlan

FIRST SOLOIST Sponsor: John and Marcia Price Family Foundation

CORPS ARTIST Sponsor: Beano Solomon

DEMI-SOLOIST Sponsor: Theodore Schmidt

Christopher Sellars FIRST SOLOIST Sponsor: Kent and Martha DiFiore

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T H A N K YO U The Ballet West Premiere Club levels listed below include the valued friends of Ballet West whose significant gifts make our performances possible.

members assoluta donors | $20,000 or more Anonymous Donors Vilija Avizonis and Greg McComas Barbara Barrington Jones The Kipper Family Foundation Frederick Q. Lawson

John and Marcia Price Family Foundation Shari and David Quinney Theodore Schmidt Beano Solomon

Peggy Bergmann Stephanie and Timothy Harpst DiFiore Family

mr. c’s club | $5,000–$19,999 Honorary Life Members Willam F. Christensen, Artistic Director (1902-2001) and Mignon Christensen (1909-1971) Anonymous Donors Petras and Liuda Avizonis Jim and Barbara Clark Sue J. Ellis Alan and Jeanne Hall Foundation Ron and Shelley Hansen Scott Huntsman Jeanne M. Kimball Bruce and Sheryl Lefavi Lois Martino Dan P. Miller John and Andrea Miller

Anthony and Jessica Mirabile Nicole and Peter Mouskondis Richard and Lois Peterson Brian and Janae Powell The Rickman Family Audra Sorenson George H. and Tamie P. Speciale Diane and Sam Stewart Norman C. and Barbara L. Tanner Teresa Silcox Torrey Brad and Linda Walton W. Mack and Julia S. Watkins

Foundation Carole Wood and Darrell Hensleigh Carol Christ Dr. Clifford S. Reusch, M.D. Judy Brady and Drew W. Browning Lee Elizabeth Quinney Keith and Nancy Rattie Janet and Pete Richardson Liz and Jonathan Slager Cindy Strong Ema Ostarcevic Mina Vaughn Foundation

premiere gold club donors $2,500 - $4,999 Anonymous Donors Delonne Anderson Family Foundation Clisto and Suzanne Beaty The Brent and Bonnie Jean Beesley Foundation Deborah B. and Edward Felt Doug Brown Carol, Rete and Céline Browning Rebecca Marriott Champion Cecile and Hal Christiansen

Amalia Cochran Hu Ding William and Melissa Connelly Convergence Planning Spencer F. and Cleone P. Eccles Family Foundation Wendy Jackson Jóhann Jacobs and David Heuvel Conrad and Anne Jenson Peter and Catherine Meldrum

Jerry and Linda Rowley Margot L. Shott Adam Sklute and Christopher Renstrom Kevin Voyles Mike and Debra Washburn Mark Weisbender Marelynn and Edward Zipser Sue and Jack Stahl

Tyler Estiban Chase Charles and Susan Critchlow Jonathan Crossett and Pascale E. de Rozario Nile Eatmon and Kimberly Hornak John Eckert Sissy Eichwald Inger Fenech Michael Fife John H. and Joan B. Firmage Karen L. Freed Ralli and George Fuller Mary Jane E. Galvin-Wagg Charles Gardner and Patti Eylar Marla M. Gault Ann and Rick Gold John and Ilauna Gurr James Halliday Jon and Tami Hansen

Sandy Haughey Connie Holbrook Mark and Wendi Holland Julie Hopkins Daniel Horns and Renee Zollinger Larry and Tina Howard Robert and Dixie Huefner Mr. and Mrs. David R. Irvine Gordon Irving Christina Jepson and Erik Christiansen Marilyn and Chester Johnson G. Frank and Pamela Joklik Tim H. Jones Howard A. and Lou Ann B. Jorgensen John Karls Scott and Allison Kendell Jennefer Kesteloot Carol and Guy Kroesche Rose Kuo and Larry Gross

premiere club $1,000-$2,499 Anonymous Donation through the Community Foundation of Utah Anonymous Donors John and Marilyn Alleman Stephen Anderson and Merribeth Habegger Anderson Bené Arnold Carol Baer Marcy Barlow Nicolas Barlow Samatha Barlow Daniel and Sheila Barnett Mary Ann Battle Sharon and Michael Bertelsen J.H. Bogart Ginny Bostrom E. Lindsay and Carla Carlisle Colby Chase Conor Chase

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T H A N K YO U Katherine Labrum Catherine and Matthew Lake Anthony and Roxanne Lazzara Jon and Helle LeRette David E. and Helane B. Leta Thomas and Mary McCarthey Rachelle McCarthey and Brock VandeKamp Marjorie and Thomas McLaughlin Frederick Moreton Sheri P. Morgan Michael Morris Scott and JoAnn Narus Oren and Liz Nelson Scott K. Nichols Dr. Pamela Parkinson and Joshua Scoby

Linda S. Pembroke David C. Pickett Ray Pickup Jeanne Potucek David and Suzanne Razor Victoria Jane Ream Mitch and Shannon Rice Gary and Joann Rieben Margaret P. Sargent Dr. Mark and Linda Scholl Pat and Bill Schulze Robert Schumacker Aharon Shulimson and Julie Terry John Sklute James R. Kruse and Mary Jo Smith Nancy and Robert Sparrer Diana Major Spencer

Catherine Stashak Rick and Chris Veit Roy Vincent Amy Wadsworth and David Richardson Arthur and Diane Walden Sue and Walker Wallace Bill and Betty Weldon Judith W. Wolfe Michelle and Todd Wolfenbarger Mary Bird and Lance Wood Jeanie Pollack Katherine Smith Marilyn Neilson Frances and Jerome Battle Marina Lawson

director’s club $500-$999 Anonymous Donors Christine Allred Brian and Jane Andrew Ronald and Kathy Aoki Nancy and Lewis Baker Marilyn Banks Alene Bentley Steve and Melanie Berthold Linda Book Alexis Carr Pat and Frank Child James M. and Sherise G. Clayton Stephen and Sandra Covey Shari Crisman Ronny and Lindsay Cutshall Rebecca Day Dr. Michael and Carol DeCaria Richard and Pamela Dropek Eric and Shellie Eide Michael and Loretta Falvo Scott Elizabeth Frank Nancy Futrell, M.D. and Clark Millikan, M.D. Don and Doris Gale LeAnne and Craig Gundy

Cynthia Hamman Chuck and Kathie Horman Barbara Horwitz Elise and Paul Hutchings Timotha Ann Kent Marvin and Lois Kimball The Kohlburn/Lecointre Family Edward and Debbie Lamb Sharee Jo Lane Roxanne Christensen Lazzara Amy Courage Lineen & Tom Lineen Katherine Lynch Caryl Marsh Nancy Melich and Lex Hemphill Constance Metherell Karen Nichols Ralph and Jean Nuismer Mr. and Mrs. Randy Okland Joanne Parrish Elodie Payne Jeff Van Niel and Nancy Rapoport Barbara Reid Dana V. Reilly Genevieve Maire Rosol Irwin and Harriet Ross

Rodolphe and Paula Ruffy Brian and Janice Ruggles Sallie Dean Shatz Richard and Lorraine Shew Meredith Simmons Patricia Smith Nancy Staggers Lou Ann Stevens Phil Stong Don Stromquist and Regina Rosenthal Paula M. Swaner, Ph.D. James and Sharlene Sweeney Eric and Kimberly Tolman Brian Valentine Sarah and Rich West Michelle Whiting Christine Wilkerson David and Jeralynn Winder Robert and Joyce Graham Sandra and Henry Harris Susan Davis Shahab Saeed

Lee and Florence Bronson Helen W. Brown Richard Cannon Jeffrey, Catherine and Deirdre Carney Barbara and Ronald I. Christensen Orson and Dianne Clay William and Joan Coles Eydie Debry Merlyn and Bill Denkers Paul Dougan Carole and Calvin Drecksel Analecia Dumke

Janet Ellsworth Drs. Richard C. and Ann W. Engar Gayle and Chip Everest Steven Eyre Leah B. Felt Lana Clark Foley Susan Funk Christine Gailey Don and Doris Gale Chris and Vicki Ghicadus Rebecca Ginz Susan and Richard Glasmann

ballerina club $250-$499 Anonymous Donors Steven Affleck Bill Becker and Joan Alper Judy W. Anderson Dr. and Mrs. Craig W. Anderson Peter Ashdown Stephen and Marcy Barlow Edward and Kathy Bates Vicki and Bill Bennion Michael M. Bettin Jim and Glenda Bradley Richard Brandt

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T H A N K YO U Ceselie and Lew Goodwin Sandylee Griswold Robin Hall Mr. and Mrs. E. Dean Hamblin Kenneth and Kate Handley Geraldine Hanni David A. and Sheila Hayes Moore Chuck and Kathie Horman Linda Hull William R. and Karen P. Hyde Stephanie Jackson James Janney Elisa Jenny Reynold and Joy Johnson Lawrence and Linda Kelley Edward Kelly Joyce Kinkead Ken Kraus and Julia Miller Susette Laroche Lisa Lindberg Marie Lloyd Kendall Lyman David and Donna Lyon Crystal Maggelet Dr. and Mrs. Ned L. Mangelson Nicholas Manning Beth McComas

Heather McMaster David and Colleen Merrill Elia Miller Dr. Michaela S. Mohr Ms. Bonnie Mooney Jim and Pat Morgan Mr. and Mrs. Willard Nelson Ruth Novak JoAnn G. Robertson Mary Anne and Kevin Oconnell Sue Oldroyd Carol M. Oliver Serge and Maura Olszanskyj Ronald and Camille Parker Leslie Peterson and Kevin Higgins Jo Baird And Jane Peterson Barbara Ray Barbara Reid James and Christine Riter Nannette and Daniel Sageser Carol Ann Saikhon Brian and Kristynn Saxton Steven Schamel Claudia and Divid Seiter Silicon Valley Community Foundation Tom and Leesha Simons

Steve Smith Fred and Marilyn Smolka Laverne and Karl Snow Carol Snyder Roger and Shirley Sorenson Helen Stanhope Kevin and Alice Steiner Michael Straughan Betty Streed Sandra and Paul Swensen Cyndie L. Taylor Joseph Terry Rita Teutonico Elizabeth Tracy David Tundermann Martha and John Veranth John and Susan Walker Dianne Walker and Peter Yogman Kari Wernli Terry R. Whipple Debie Gilbert Wong Jane Wood-Smith Gilbert Wootton Marsha and Richard Workman E. Scott and Lara Z. Wells

Choreographer's Club Donors $150-$249 Anonymous Donors Jennifer Abouzelof Michelle and Wesley Anderson Brooke Anderson Linda Anderton James Aoli Erin Apelu Genevieve Atwood and Don Mabey Mark and Diane Bromberg Liliane Barker Deborah and Byron Barkley Philip and Mary Barlow John and Joyce Barnes Ms Carolyn Barrani Chris Bateman Margaret K. Batson Wendy W. Beall Sheri Beck Cheri Beck Zita and Jay Bell Ruth Benefiel Paul and Kristin Beyer Miki Bode-Jones Linda Boren Robert Boyle Rodney and Carolyn Brady Jo Brandt Mary Brow Brent and Robyn Brown

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John and Kathryn Burnham Michelle Butz Michael Catten Will Chamberlain J. Douglas Christensen Carol Ann Christensen Elaine Cohen and Richard Riesenfeld Carolyn Crofts Robert Debry Ashby and Anne Cullimore Decker Eric Despain Paul B. Dorius Ms. Irene Draper Greg Dunnanvant Annette Duzett Calvin and Beverly Elkington Ilene Ferris James Ford Rob Sargent and Alison Fraser Janet Fuller Diane Gamble Bryson Garbett Mrs George Gardner Geoffrey Gentry Nena Germany Greer Dan Duggleby and Amy Geroso Robert Glasgow Ian Godfrey Allan and Sharon Gomez

James Gorac Muriel Gowski Gary and Vickie Greaves Abbie and Ken Griffin Paul and Janet Griffin Nina Grover Barbara Hall and John Eicholtz Tara Hall Sande L. Hall Paul Hansen Peggy A. Norton and Scott W. Hansen J Michael and Cassandra Hansen Peggy L. Hansen Lois Haroldsen Tracey Harrach Shirley B. Hartman Laurie and Tom Harvey Rose Heaton Rebecca Held Reed and Rosemary Holt Larry and Tina Howard Cheryl Huntsman Barbara and Dr. Robert Hylton Beth and Carrie Icard Vienna Foundation Merlin Jacobsen Earl B. Jones Nan Jorgensen

T H A N K YO U Sean Joyce Joanne and Michael Kaeske Kari Kallin Harvey Keating and Susan Fisher Helen A. Kennedy Gene and Richard Klatt Priscilla Klaus Steve Kornet Vere and Masie Lancaster Sally and Ron Larkin Richard and Christine Lehosky Robert and Miriam Lenz Ingie Lignell Charlene Lind David Littlefield Susan Loving Heidirun Mandy Trevor Mathis Neylan Mcbaine Willis McCree and John Fromer Joanne McGillis Virginia Menlove Keith and Donna Mercer Sue Morgan Marjorie Morriss Susan and Barry Mortenson Judy Nattress Anne M. Nelsen Shirley Nelson Patricia New Cilla Harrison and Seven Nielsen Linda Nielson Debra Nielson Sharon Oconnell Michelle Oldroyd Helen Olpin Chris and Courtney Opdyke Tim Payne Sonja Penttila and Lewis Boynton Kristin Petersen Amy Phelan Carla Pickett Curtiss Porter Barbara L. Bentley LaRee Prisbery Joan Proctor Jeanne Rampton Jeff Van Niel and Nancy Rapoport Dr. Kent and Anne Rasmussen

Leslie Rassner Hildegard Rayner Tammy and Randy Richards Dr. Delbert and Rebecca Ririe Riser & Associates John and Kathleen Sandberg Ralph and Gwen Schamel Cynthia and Ted Schofield Laura S. Scott Katherine Scott Diane Simons Ardean Smart Ida Smith Jeffrey Smith Scott Smith Carol Snyder Paul and Carol Sonntag Robert and Arita Sparks Diane St. Clair Catherine Stashak Carol Stephens Elizabeth Stewart Summerhays Music John Taylor Jeffrey Taylor Rosemarie Thompson Joann Tien Deborah A. Tompson Ruth Toronto Jennifer Treadway Linda Tueller Sherry Turner Dr. Marilyn Valentine Dr. and Mrs. Robert K. Vickery, Jr. Bruce Washburn Jonathan and Sarah Whisenant Emily White Michael Williamson and Dan Rodriguez Elizabeth Withers Carolyn Wootton Liz Yokubison Marjorie C. Young Mage Wind Productions

C O R P O R AT E , F O U N DAT I O N, & G OV E R N M E N T S U PP ORT $100,000 + George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation Barbara Barrington Jones Family Foundation

James Lee Sorenson Family Foundation Frederick Q. Lawson Foundation Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts and Parks Program

Utah State Legislative Funding through the Utah State Office of Education Professional outreach Program in the Schools.

Emma Eccles Jones Foundation Sorenson Legacy Foundation B.W. Bastian Foundation Meldrum Family Foundation Strong Audi

Shubert Foundation Marriner S. Eccles Foundation The Huntsman Family Foundation Zions Bank

Henriksen-Butler Every Blooming Thing* Holiday Inn Express Jerome Robbins Foundation Lawrence T. & Janet T. Dee Foundation O.C. Tanner C. Comstock Clayton Foundation Rocky Mountain Power Foundation

Salt Lake City Arts Council Simmons Family Foundation The New Yorker* Trolley Square Ventures* Webb AV* Audrey F Ross Charitable Lead Trust

J Wongs* Joanne L. Shrontz Family Foundation Landis Salon* Molding Box* Ray and Tye Noorda Foundation Rowland Visuals*

Ruth’s Chris* Select Health Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Foundation Union Pacific Foundation W. Mack & Julia S. Watkins Foundation

Mills Publishing Cuisine Unlimited* Diamond Rental* Dorsey & Whitney LLP Epic Brewery * High West Whiskey* The Brown Family Foundation Holland & Hart LLP Joe Muscolino* John and Dora Lang Charitable Foundation

Patterson Family Memorial Foundation Katherine W. Dumke & Ezekiel R. Dumke Jr. Foundation Lamb’s Grill* Nicholas & Company* Ray, Quinney & Nebeker Foundation Salt Lake Mailing and Printing* The Annex* UMFA*

Blue Iguana* Corner Bakery* Haley Hodges Photography* Progressive Mail* Texas de Brazil* The Dodo Restaurant in Sugar House* The Wild Grape*

Wild Grape Bistro* Kennecott Utah Copper LLC Teradata Cambia Health Foundation Kroger Larson & Company PC

$25,000- $99,999 Nuvestack Utah Arts and Museums with funding from the State of Utah and the National Endowment for the Arts Janet Q. Lawson Foundation

$10,000 - $24,999 Florence J. Gillmor Foundation The Container Store S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney Foundation Wells Fargo Bank Foundation Hotel Monaco & Bambara Restaurant Richard K. & Shirley S. Hemingway Foundation Beaver Creek Foundation

$5,000 - $9,999 R. Harold Burton Foundation American Express Foundation Brio Tuscan Grille* Chevron HMG Productions* Intermountain Health Care

$1,000 - $4,999 Intermountain Healthcare US Bank Bancorp Foundation Nordstrom Cares Foundation Target Whole Foods Market Fred A. Moreton & Company Goldman Sachs Toyota Dealer Match Program Williams - NWP Workers Compensation Fund The Boeing Company Merrick Bank

$250 - $999 Cyprus Credit Union Empire Dance Shop, Inc. Strong & Hanni UBS Community Affairs and Corporate 5 Wives Vodka* Benihana*

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creating dancers, one step at a time.

Classes offered for ages 3 and older New students accepted year round academy@balletwest.org | balletwestacademy.org

Ballet West Academy Students t photo by Luke Isley

I N M E MO RY A N D I N HO N O R

gifts made in honor In Honor of Adam Sklute and Christopher Renstrom Patty Andriga Patti Eylar and Charlie Gardner Madeleine Plonsker In Honor of Johann Jacobs and David Huevel Marlene Montooth In Honor of Alex Fenech Inger Fenech In Honor of Ingie Lignell Elese Adams In Honor of Donald Basinger Joanne Parrish

In Honor of Vilija Avizonis and Greg McComas Beth McComas Randy McComas In Honor of Toni Lander Martin Leuthauser In Honor of The Tilton Family Carol Ann Saikhon In Honor of Dr. and Mrs. Ondine Morelli Susan Morelli In Honor of Elena Kunikova and Ludmilla Morkovina Sara Murawski

In Honor of Nancy Marriott Zions Bank In Honor of Harriett Ross Elaine Wolbrom In Honor of Elizabeth Weldon Eileen Weldon Smith In Honor of Kathleen Ruben Spane Tina Bagley In Honor of David Kipper Anonymous Donor In Honor of the Dancers Joshua Jones

gifts made in memory In Memory of John Hart Carole Wood Bené Arnold

In Memory of Judee Ross Audrey F. Ross Charitable Lead Trust

In Memory of Ann Parr Peggy Beach

In Memory of Tracy L. Stapley 6th Medical Logistics Mangaement Center Sheena Barriteau Paul Huntsman Julie Lamar

In Memory of Kathleen Reese Jolynn Reese In Memory of Mary Ruth Abbott Bené Arnold In Memory of Louis Godfrey Bené Arnold In Memory of Paul Rupers Harriett Ross In Memory of Alice Athas Jamie Craft In Memory of Chris Christie Bené Arnold In Memory of Nancy Renstrom Jeanie Pollack Harriett Ross Adam Sklute and Christopher Renstrom

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In Memory of Jack Wood Denise and Michael Begue Pamela Robinson and Jeff Harris Johann Jacobs and David Heuvel Adam Sklute and Christopher Renstrom Cristian Smith Jane Wood Smith Marry Wright and Dennis Tesch Jacquie and Kevin Zegan

In Memory of Patricia Zollinger Pamela and Dale Darnell Judy Elting Renee Horns Jamie Kamm Ron Miller Kristie Rowbotham Michelle Straube Mary Kay Feicht In Memory of Joseph A. Holden Lisa Linsalata In Memory of Tomm Ruud Linda Forsey

M E DIC A L PROV I DE R S

We are thankful for all the medical professionals who are committed to helping our dancers perform their best and stay injury-free.

Kevin Semans, ATC Dr. Andrew Cooper Marina Lawson, LAc Dr. Jeremy Wimmer

ENCORE SOCIETY We honor and applaud those individuals who have made such a meaningful commitment to the future of Ballet West by including a bequest or other deferred gift for Ballet West in their estate planning.

Bene Arnold Berenice J. Bradshaw (1903-1996) Val A. Browning (1895-1994) Kenneth P. Burbidge, Jr. (1930-1998) Dr. Robert H. (1920-2007) and Marianne Harding Burgoyne Liza Colton Mary Elizabeth Colton Kent and Martha DiFiore The Zorka D. Divich Trust Dolores Dore Eccles (1902-1994) Virginia Fackrell Estate (1918-2004) Sid W. Foulger

Dr. Esther S. Gross (1908-2001) and Dr. George D. Gross (1907-2000) Stephanie and Timothy Harpst Melissa A. Herbst (1972-2014) Geoffrey C. Hughes (1919-1991) Johann Jacobs and David Heuvel Fleming and Lana Jensen Sara Kaplan Dennis L. Kay Trust Barry L. Keller (1937-2002) Cynthia Lampropoulos and Family Foundation

Gaye Herman Marrash Glenn H. and Karen Fugal Peterson Margot Shott Teresa Silcox Torrey Oma W. Wagstaff (1901-2000) Mrs. Glen Walker Wallace (1898-1988) Grace Jackson (1920-2000) Gladys Walz (1910-1995) Afton B. Whitbeck (1914-2008) Carole M. Wood and Darrell Hensleigh Marelynn and Edward Zipser

Encore Society membership is open to all individuals who have made an estate provision for Ballet West or a planned or deferred gift. For more information or if you have made a planned gift to Ballet West, please contact us at (801) 869-6934.

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C A P I TA L C A M PA I G N D O N O R S Shari and David Quinney Campaign Chairs

Barbara and James Clark Honorary Chairs

Ballet West is grateful for the generous support of the following foundations, individuals and corporations: Naming Gift ($6,000,000 and above) Janet Q. Lawson Foundation Lead Gifts ($2,000,000 and above) George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation Emma Eccles Jones Foundation Principal Gifts ($500,000–$1,999,999) Frederick Q. Lawson Foundation

Dinesh and Kalpana Patel Foundation Clif ford S. Reusch, M.D.

Major Gifts ($150,000–$499,000) Lawrence T. Dee & Janet T. Dee Foundation Katherine and Ezekiel Dumke, Jr. Meldrum Foundation Theodore and Elizabeth Schmidt Utah State Legislature

Cornerstone Gifts ($5,000–$9,999) Anonymous Donors Scott and Lisa Altman Michael and Denise Bégué E. Lindsay and Carla Carlisle Deborah Dobson and Jonas Kåge Paul B. Dorius Tim and Katherine Henney Richard Koehn and Sheryl Scott David E. and Helane B. Leta Adam Sklute and Christopher Renstrom Norman C. and Barbara L. Tanner Dr. Mina Vaughn Foundation Carole M. Wood and Darrell Hensleigh

Pace-Setter Gifts ($45,000–$149,000) Anonymous Donors James G. Adamson* B. W. Bastian Foundation Erik and Uzo Erlingsson Florence Gillmor Foundation Timothy and Stephanie Harpst Katharine Lamb Janet Q. Lawson (1922–2008) Thomas and Mary McCarthey Questar Shari and David Quinney Rocky Mountain Power Joanne L. Shrontz Family Foundation Sue and Walker Wallace Robert I. Wishnick Foundation Sustaining Gifts ($15,000–$44,999) Anonymous Donors American Express Charitable Fund Judy Brady and Drew W. Browning Carol Carter Jim and Barbara Clark DiFiore Family Hague and Sue J. Ellis Matthew B. Ellis Foundation Jóhann Jacobs and David Heuvel Robert D. Kent Jr. Trust Dan P. Miller Scott and Sara Nelson Fritz and Barbara Reed Key Gifts ($10,000–$14,999) Anonymous Donors Vilija Avizonis and Greg McComas John C. Jarman

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BA L L E T W E S T B OA R D S governing board Victor S. Rickman* Board Chair Shahab Saeed* Past Board Chair Brian E. Powell* Chair Elect John C. Miller* Vice Chair Scott M. Huntsman* Treasurer Barbara Clark* Secretary Scott Altman* Executive Director Adam Sklute* Artistic Director Dr. Vilija Avizonis* Barbara Barrington Jones Frances Battle Alene Bentley Sharon M. Bertelsen

Curtis Bramble Wendy Jackson* Christina M. Jepson Catherine Parrish Lake Sheryl R. Lefavi Lois L. Martino Dan P. Miller* Anthony F. Mirabile* Ema Ostarcevic Jeanne Potucek* Lee Quinney Shari Quinney* Margot Shott Liz Slager Cindy Strong Debra Washburn Julia Watkins Michelle Wolfenbarger national advisory board Ron R. Hansen , President Carol Christ Dr. Erik Erlingsson Barbara Kipper

Peter D. Meldrum Nicole Mouskondis David C. Pickett community leadershipboard Carol Kroesche, President Carol Baer William Connelly Nile Eatmon Tami Hansen Julie Hopkins Tim Jones Marina Lawson Diana Major Spencer Brian Valentine artist liaisons Christopher Anderson Christiana Bennett

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BA L L E T W E S T S TA F F Scott Altman, Executive Director

Adam Sklute, Artistic Director

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

PRODUCTION

BALLET WEST ACADEMY

Jenée Brenning Coordinator of Patron Services

Michael Andrew Currey Vice President of Artistic and Production Operations

Peter Christie Director of Academy

Summer Wilson Director of Business Expansion and Company Management Interim Administrative Director of Ballet West Academy

Whitney Shaw Coordinator of Creative Services

Michael McCulloch Production Stage Manager

Marissa Hodges Marketing Coordinator

Amanda Craig Stage Manager

Chris Yoakam Associate Director of Finance

Kelsey Evans Graphic Design Assistant

Sarah Taylor Assistant Company Manager

Jane Harris Lead Patron Advisor

Robert Clifford Head Carpenter/ Technical Director

Pama Rejali Grants Administrator & Assistant to the Executive Director

Mackenzie Barkdull, Beverly Kunzler, Natalie Harris, Albert Fallick-Wang, W. Powell Smith, Michael Jensen Patron Advisors

Ken Dodson Vice President of Finance & Administration

Felicia Cowan Human Resource & Payroll Manager Jennifer Bailey Staff Accountant

ARTISTIC STAFF

Robin Holt Accounts Payable Coordinator

Pamela Robinson Harris Principal Ballet Mistress

Lisa Jensen Retail Sales & Boutique Manager

Jane Wood Smith Ballet Mistress

DEVELOPMENT Tom Michel Vice President of Development and Marketing Sarah West Director of Development Mickell Smith Corporate Partnerships Manager Jyn Van Putten Membership Services Manager Laura O'Neill Special Events Manager Alexandra L. Quinn Development Coordinator MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS Sara M. K. Neal Associate Director of Marketing Joshua Jones Associate Director of Press and Social Media

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Jack E Stahl Manager of Technology & Ticketing

Bruce Caldwell Ballet Master/ Company Archivist

Josh Belka Assistant Carpenter

Jennie Creer-King Principal, Barbara Barrington Jones Family Foundation Ballet West Academy at Thanksgiving Point Lisa Hoyt Academy Administrator Melissa Scheetz Academy Student Parent Services Coordinator

Bruce Fugit Head Electrician

Jan Clark Fugit, Jeffrey Rogers, Cati Snarr Principal Faculty

David Deutch Assistant Electrician

Maggie Wright-Tesch U of U/BW Joint Trainee Liason

Cory A. Thorell Properties Master

Nikki Bybee, Shelly Cordova, Lauren Devall, Wilson Domingues, Lindsay Folkman, Heather Fryxell, Ai Fujii Nelson, Lisa Hoyt, Anne Marie Smith, Heather Thackeray , Natalie Whitney Faculty

Heidi Belka Pyrotechnician Jacquelin Bryce Wardrobe Supervisor Barbara Lambert Wardrobe Assistant Yancey J. Quick Wig Master

EDUCATION & OUTREACH

Nicolo Fonte Resident Choreographer

John Cook Scenic Artist

Peter Christie Director of Education & Outreach

Heather Thackeray Assistant to the Artistic Director

Members of I.A.T.S.E Local 99—The Run of Show Crew

Dana Rossi Education Associate /Assistant Director, I CAN DO

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Shelly Cordova, Lauren Devall, Jennifer Heighton, Stacia Hullinger, Jessica Maurer, Anne Marie Smith, Natalie Whitney Educators, I CAN DO

Christopher Sellars Interim Director, Ballet West II Cati Snarr Children's Ballet Mistress

David Heuvel Director of Costume Production

MUSIC

Cindy Farrimond Costume Shop Manager

Terence Kern Music Director Emeritus

Barbara Arcolio Head Stitcher

Jared Oaks Assistant Music Director

Mary Kay Feicht, Angela Dittmar Stitcher

Grigoriy Ayrapetov Principal Class/Associate Rehearsal Pianist Rob Wood Company Class Pianist

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HOUS E RU L E S To ensure the enjoyment of the majority of our patrons who arrive on time, and in deference to the artists, latecomers will not be admitted to the auditorium until there is an appropriate pause in the performance. During some productions, this pause may not occur until the end of the first act.

•• All casting is subject to change.

•• For your own safety and the safety of other patrons, please do not exit the Theatre before the house lights are up.

•• Any use of cameras and recording equipment in the Theatre, which is not authorized by the management, is strictly prohibited.

•• No smoking, eating or drinking is permitted in the auditorium.

•• Lost articles may be claimed at security.

•• Anyone expecting emergency calls is urged to leave their seat locations and beepers with the house manager.

•• Please silence all electronic timepieces and cell phones for the period of the performance.

•• No babes in arms.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT In the event of an emergency, please walk to the nearest exit and listen to information given by management and ushers. Capitol Theatre exits are located on right side and rear of the auditorium.

Please identify the exit closest to your location.

AU D I O L I N K The Sennheiser Audiolink hearing devices are available in the Capitol Theatre for patrons needing hearing assistance. Please ask an usher for assistance. Salt Lake County is proud to offer this service to the arts patrons of Salt Lake City as part of an ongoing effort to accommodate citizens with disabilities.

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