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Sponsors

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Performance Sponsors

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75th Anniversary Sponsors

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Ballet West

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Board of Directors

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The Nutcracker

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About Ballet West

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From the Artistic Director

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From the Executive Director

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Casting

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Children’s Casting

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The Story

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Ballet West Orchestra

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Profiles

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Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy Students

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Guest Dance Schools

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Wellness Partners and Ballet West Guild

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Nutcracker Campaign Donors

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Corporate, Foundation, and Government Support

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Individual Donors

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Artistic Impact Fund Donors and Academy Scholarship Fund Donors

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Gifts Made In Memory and In Honor

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Encore Society

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Ballet West Staff

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House Rules

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75th Anniversary Sponsors We thank the below donors for their generous gifts in support of the 75th Anniversary of Willam Christensen’s The Nutcracker.

Mary Lou Kohout Carol and Guy Kroesche James R. Kruse and Mary Jo Smith Mary and Lindon Leader Harvey Leuning $75 AND ABOVE Andrea Lockwood Christine Anderegg Bill and Carol Loucks Brooke Anderson John and Georgia Loutensock Carol Baer Kathy Lynch Edward Brass Dr. and Mrs. Ned L. Mangelson Frances and Jerome Battle Ronald and Danece Mangone James Bennett Robert Miller Alex Brown Anne M. Nelsen Susan Carlson Celeste Nelson Doris and Fred Christensen Julianne Owsley James M. and Sherise G. Clayton Jan Phifer Julia and Richard Codell Genevieve Maire Rosol $7,500 AND ABOVE Gerry Delia Leonard and Alene Russon Sara and Roger Boyer Carleton DeTar Jonathan and Amanda Schmieder Janet Quinney Lawson Foundation Richard and Pamela Dropek Mark and Linda Scholl Kaleidoscope Pictures Brenda Furse Diana Major Spencer Barbara Levy Kipper Marla M. Gault Sue and Jack Stahl Lifetime Products Inc. DeGauss Monica and Glenn Strong Bonnie B. Quigley Geurts Family LaRae R. Thackeray Keith and Nancy Rattie Bruce and Rosemary Gramse Tracy Family S. J. and Jessie E. Quinney Julie Griffiths Katherine Veltri Foundation Devera Hagen Sue and Walker Wallace Stephen G. & Susan E. Denkers AnnMarie Hamar Terry R. Whipple Family Foundation J. Michael and Cassandra Hansen Jay and Alicia Wilson Willard L. Eccles Foundation Julia Harrison Cary Wise Franz Hebl Richard and Marsha Workman $750 AND ABOVE Melissa Higgs Anonymous (8) Roger and Kathryn Carter Mark and Wendi Holland Cecile and Harold Christiansen Amanda Holty The above list includes donations Katie Marie Pollard Kathie and Charles Horman received as of October 31, 2019.

Fritz and Barbara Reed Nancy Huntsman Pamela Robinson-Harris and Jeff Marian and Glenn Iwasaki Harris Ron Johnson Shiebler Family Foundation Edna Jones Jennifer Strachan and Tom Helen Kennedy Biersbach Dianne Killpack Emily Mabey and Steve Swensen Jennifer and Brent Kious Engels Tejeda The Kohlburn/Lecointre Family $75,000 AND ABOVE The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Foundation George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation McCarthey Family Foundation O.C. Tanner Company John and Marcia Price Family Foundation Salt Lake County Community Services - Tourism, Recreation, Culture & Convention Summit Sotheby’s International Realty Utah Office of Tourism Utah Department of Heritage & Arts

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THE COMPANY Adam Sklute,

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THE WILLAM CHRISTENSEN ARTISTIC DIRECTOR CHAIR SPONSORED BY PEGGY BERGMANN

THE ELIZABETH SOLOMON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CHAIR

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

PRINCIPALS

Emily Adams • Adrian Fry • Katherine Lawrence • Chase O’Connell Beckanne Sisk • Rex Tilton • Arolyn Williams FIRST SOLOISTS

Katlyn Addison • Allison DeBona • Tyler Gum • Alexander MacFarlan Sayaka Ohtaki • Beau Pearson • Christopher Sellars SOLOISTS

Katie Critchlow • Hadriel Diniz • Jenna Rae Herrera Chelsea Keefer • Jordan Veit DEMI-SOLOISTS

Lindsay Bond • Trevor Naumann • Emily Neale Gabrielle Salvatto • Joshua Whitehead ARTISTS Dominic Ballard • Lillian Casscells • Kyle Davis • Jordan DePina* Olivia Gusti • Lucas Horns • David Huffmire • Joseph Lynch • Amber Miller Kazlyn Nielsen • Grace Anne Pierce • Jake Preece • Jordan Richardson Joshua Shutkind • Victoria Vassos • Kristina Weimer BALLET WEST II

Alladson Barreto • Jazz Khai Bynum • Beau Chesivoir • Isabella Corridon • Brigitte Edwards Nicole Fannéy • Robert Fowler • Connor Hammond • Noel Jensen • Ryan Lenkey Vinicius Lima • Savannah Lyle • Ginabel Peterson • Claire Wilson • Severina Wong

ARTISTIC STAFF Jared Oaks

MUSIC DIRECTOR SPONSORED BY THE BARBARA BARRINGTON JONES FAMILY FOUNDATION AND KATHIE AND CHARLES HORMAN

Pamela Robinson Harris PRINCIPAL BALLET MASTER

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Board of Directors OFFICERS: John C. Miller * Chair Assistant General Manager Mark Miller Toyota Shari H. Quinney Vice Chair Scott M. Huntsman* Treasurer CEO Martin Garage Doors Jennifer HorneHuntsman, Esquire* Secretary Holland & Hart LLP Adam Sklute* Artistic Director Ballet West Michael Scolamiero* Executive Director Ballet West *Executive Committee Members

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Mary Leader Sales Associate, Summit Sotheby’s International Realty, Park City Rachele McCarthey Psychiatrist, University of Utah Department of Psychiatry Dan P. Miller* President Mills Publishing Anthony F. Mirabile Managing Director, Global Operations Goldman Sachs Jill Perelson Founder & CEO PrincePerelson & Associates Shauna Bamberger Priskos Community Volunteer Lee Quinney Senior Account Administrator Ghost Media Inc.

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Coreografía: Willam F. Christensen Música: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Diseño de Escenografía: John Wayne Cook Diseño Adicional de Escenografía: Dick y Belinda Bird Diseño de Vestuario: David Heuvel Colorista y Pintora de Vestuario: Lisa Waering Sacaris Máscaras: Robert Allsopp Diseño de Títeres y Accesorios: Cory A. Thorell Diseño de Iluminación: Kevin Dreyer Diseño de Proyección: Mike Tutaj Gestión de Proyectos: Michael Andrew Currey Presentando a la Orquesta Ballet West dirigida por Director de Música: Jared Oaks Vuelo a cargo de Foy El espectáculo dura aproximadamente 2 horas, con un intermedio de 20 minutos.

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Choreography: Willam F. Christensen Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Scenic Design: John Wayne Cook Additional Scenic Design: Dick and Belinda Bird Costume Design: David Heuvel Costume Dyer and Painter: Lisa Waering Sacaris Masks: Robert Allsopp Props and Puppetry Design: Cory A. Thorell Lighting Design: Kevin Dreyer Projection Design: Mike Tutaj Project Management: Michael Andrew Currey Featuring the Ballet West Orchestra conducted by Music Director: Jared Oaks Flying by Foy The performance lasts approximately 2 hours, with one 20-minute intermission.

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About Ballet West From Balanchine to Bournonville, and Petipa to Tharp, Ballet West boasts a rich and varied repertoire, elegant and versatile artists, and an American style and legacy that is as dynamic, expansive, and unexpected as the Rocky Mountain region it represents. Ballet West has toured the world several times over, presenting the very best in American classical ballet.

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Ballet West was established in Salt Lake City in 1963. Willam F. Christensen was the company’s first artistic director, co-founding the company together with Utah’s “First Lady of the Arts,” Glenn Walker Wallace. In 1951, Christensen had established the first ballet department in an American university at The University of Utah, and with the tireless assistance of Mrs. Enid Cosgriff, this program grew into the Utah Civic Ballet, Ballet West’s first incarnation. But this was not the first ballet company Willam Christensen founded. Along with his brothers, Lew and Harold, Christensen made history by establishing the oldest ballet company in the western United States, the San Francisco Ballet. There, he went on to create the first full-length American productions of Coppélia, Swan Lake, and his evergreen production of The Nutcracker, which remains in Ballet West’s repertoire to this day.

With 38 company members, 16 second company members, and a thriving academy that trains dancers of all ages, many of whom have gone on to professional careers with Ballet West and companies around the world, Ballet West ranks among the top professional ballet companies in America. Since its inception, the Company has had five artistic directors—its founder Willam Christensen, Bruce Marks, John Hart, Jonas Kage, and currently Adam Sklute, each of whom has helped to build Ballet West’s unique and expansive profile.

For more than 50 years, Willam Christensen and Ballet West have developed and influenced innumerable great artists in the ballet world. Some notable figures include Bart Cook, Finis Jhung, Jay Jolley, Victoria Morgan, Tomm Ruud, Michael Smuin, Richard Tanner, and Kent Stowell.

With an eclectic and ever expanding outlook, Ballet West is truly an American pioneer in the world of dance.

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From the Artistic Director Welcome to the 75th Anniversary of Willam Christensen’s renowned and magical ballet, The Nutcracker.

On Christmas Eve in 1944, Ballet West’s founder, “Mr. C,” presented the first full-length American production of this holiday treat in San Francisco, thus beginning a national phenomenon. Shortly thereafter, The Nutcracker began to crop up around the country and there are now hundreds of versions performed across America annually by ballet, modern, and even hip-hop companies. Notably, Ballet West continues to perform Mr. C’s version to this day, making it perhaps the longest-running Nutcracker production in the world.

So, what is the great appeal of The Nutcracker, particularly here in America? Why is Mr. C’s production so enduring?

The Nutcracker first premiered in 1892 in St. Petersburg, Russia, featuring a score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and choreography by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov. Despite its popularity today, the ballet was not an immediate success. Petipa wrote the libretto himself, which he based on the Alexandre Dumas adaptation of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s story, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. Critics at the time considered Petipa’s plot to be an over-simplistic rethinking of the cumbersome Hoffmann/Dumas story. Additionally, they did not appreciate the extensive use of children in the leading roles and were bothered by the fact that the principal ballerinas had only short featured opportunities. Tchaikovsky’s score also received mixed reviews initially, but when it was rearranged and shortened to become The Nutcracker Suite, its infinitely hummable music found its way into the hearts of many.

Between 1919 and 1934, multiple revisions of The Nutcracker were presented throughout Europe.

During this time, the ballet’s lead roles were given to adults so that Clara, her Prince, and others had more extensive dancing opportunities and greater character development. The Nutcracker was first seen in America in 1940, as a one-act, abridged version choreographed by Alexandra Fedorova for the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. An offshoot of Diaghilev’s famed Paris company, the Monte Carlo troupe toured the United States, from large cities to small towns.

Their Nutcracker Suite became a popular presentation, as Americans had already become familiar with the ballet’s music. (In 1940, Disney incorporated 20

From the Artistic Director The Nutcracker Suite into a segment of Fantasia, allowing Tchaikovsky’s score to gain household recognition.)

In the early 1940’s, Mr. C made history by founding the first devoted ballet company in America – the San Francisco Ballet. (Prior to that, ballet in the United States was seen only as a “side-show,” and often connected to opera companies.) Mr. C presented America’s first productions of Swan Lake (1939) and Coppélia (1940) before beginning work on America’s first full-length production of The Nutcracker.

Mr. C likely had seen the abridged production by the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo; in fact, that company’s leading ballerina and main choreographer at the time were none other than Alexandra Danilova and George Balanchine, respectively. As children, both had been a part of the full-length Nutcracker back in St. Petersburg, Russia. Now, decades later, the two Ballet Russe alumni advised Mr. C on details about the story, the breakdown of scenes, casting, and more. As the legend goes, on one such visit, the three had been talking into all hours of the night when the ever-elegant Danilova kicked off her shoes to show Mr. C some steps. However, Balanchine intervened, saying, “Oh, no, Choura [the traditional Russian diminutive for Alexandra], he must find his own way.” ...And find his way he did. Taking what he had learned from Balanchine and Danilova, along with his own research, vision, and ingenuity, Mr. C created a Nutcracker that is both faithful to the original concept and lively in a uniquely American way.

First, Mr. C gave back all the leading roles to children. Perhaps this was out of practical need – amidst World War II, he may not have had enough trained adult dancers to fill the multitude of roles originally created for children. However, by reinstating so many children into the production, he brilliantly created not just a charming family show but also a built-in audience for it, as parents, grandparents, siblings, and whole families would come to see their relative perform on a major stage in a professional production.

Mr. C, along with his brothers and their wives, began his career in Vaudeville and he therefore understood how the second act of The Nutcracker, with its series of vignettes, or divertissements, could also play like a Vaudeville show. He insisted that the battle scene in the first act be funny, almost like a cartoon, and he kept the proceedings throughout moving along. This, in my opinion, is part of the ballet’s appeal.

(Continued on page 64) Since 2007, Adam Sklute has expanded Ballet West’s outlook, repertoire, and visibility with exciting Company and world premieres, increased touring, heightened public exposure, and greater focus on the Ballet West Academy. He began his career with The Joffrey Ballet, rising through the ranks from dancer to Associate Director. His stewardship of Ballet West has been marked by both financial growth and elevated artistry, and was the subject of The CW Network’s docu-drama, Breaking Pointe, which aired for two seasons. From September 2016 to October 2017, Sklute took on the dual position of CEO and Artistic Director overseeing both administrative and artistic operations of Ballet West. An internationally sought after teacher and adjudicator, Sklute has received numerous awards, including Utah’s Enlightened 50 (2014), The Bronze Minuteman Award for Outstanding Service to Utah and The Nation (2015), and most recently Utah Diversity Connection’s Business Award for outstanding commitment to diversity initiatives.

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From the Executive Director Welcome to America’s First Nutcracker! Seventy-five years after its historic premiere at the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco, this production continues to be as magical and engaging as it was when our beloved founder, Mr. C, choreographed it on his first company, the San Francisco Ballet.

Following a complete makeover three years ago, the production shines like never before with new sets, costumes, and dazzling special effects. It continues to have Mr. C’s fingerprint with his iconic and critically acclaimed choreography. This $3-million renovation was the reason The Nutcracker was invited to return to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts last year, where it was greeted with sold-out performances and rave reviews from The Washington Post. The milestone anniversary of America’s first Nutcracker was the driving force behind BYUtv’s embracing the concept of a film to share this important story with audiences around the world.

From those first conversations, this has become a pet project I have both chaperoned and championed for the past year. On the artistic side, Adam oversaw the camera work, editing, and recording of the Ballet West Orchestra, with music director Jared Oaks conducting. Simultaneously, the administrative team secured the rights from the dancers, musicians, designers, and production personal, while also working with Chief Development Officer Sarah West to secure funding. Filming took place last February during our run of Swan Lake at the Capitol Theatre, a logistical feat of herculean proportions that required moving one production out while moving another in. In the end, I am proud of this presentation. It will be the first national broadcast of a Ballet West production since PBS filmed and broadcast The Nutcracker in the late 1970’s! With BYUtv’s 60-million worldwide viewers, Ballet West’s Nutcracker will once again have an international audience.

Michael Scolamiero joined Ballet West in 2017 after an extensive international search led by Michael Kaiser, President Emeritus of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Mr. Scolamiero previously served as Executive Director of Miami City Ballet for three years, during which time the organization achieved a significant reduction in debt, as well as robust growth in ticket revenue, contributions, and touring income. Prior to Miami City Ballet, Mr. Scolamiero was Pennsylvania Ballet’s Executive Director for 17 years, the longest tenure in the Company’s history and among the longest of any leader of a major ballet company. During his tenure, Mr. Scolamiero led the organization’s first capital campaign that raised $11.9 million (against a $10 million goal) to build an endowment and fund repertoire expansion. At Ballet West, Mr. Scolamiero is set to implement a newly completed strategic plan and excited to guide a growing and robust Company.

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From the Executive Director Throughout December, there will be several opportunities to watch the production, which will be accompanied by a supplemental feature, Willam Christensen’s The Nutcracker: A 75th Anniversary Celebration, an immersive, comprehensive documentary. (Check your listings for both broadcasts.) Ballet West fans will be especially excited to know the digital version will be available to stream in high definition, free of charge, on BYUtv’s app, or on their website, byutv.org.

Thank you for coming to Mr. C’s Nutcracker, thank you for your support of the arts. While this production is a spectacle and crown jewel for Ballet West, I hope you will consider returning for Giselle this February, and even more adventurous programming like our Choreographic Festival in May. Ballet West’s programming represents the diversity of our state--always majestic and beautiful.

Sincerely,

Michael Scolamiero

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CASTING CAST FOR 12/7 EVE, 12/20 MAT, 12/24 Dr. Drosselmeyer.................................................................... Beau Pearson Herr Stahlbaum...............................Trevor Naumann (12/20 MAT Tyler Gum) Frau Stahlbaum..................... Allison DeBona (12/20 MAT Gabrielle Salvatto) Maid.........................................................................................Lindsay Bond Doll................................................Katie Critchlow (12/20 MAT Amber Miller) Bear.......................................................................................... Ryan Lenkey Grandparents.........................................Joshua Whitehead, Kazlyn Nielsen Parents....................................................................... Artists of Ballet West Nutcracker Prince..................Alexander MacFarlan (12/20 MAT Jordan Veit) Mouse King................................................................................... Tyler Gum Mice............................................................................ Artists of Ballet West Snow Queen and Snow King................................Katlyn Addison, Adrian Fry Snowflakes................................................................. Artists of Ballet West Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier.............. Beckanne Sisk, Chase O’Connell (12/20 MAT Chelsea Keefer, Alexander MacFarlan) Spanish Dance....................... Hadriel Diniz, Katie Critchlow, Chelsea Keefer (12/20 MAT Allison DeBona, Kazlyn Nielsen) Arabian Dance...........................................Allison DeBona, Trevor Naumann (12/20 MAT Gabrielle Salvatto, Tyler Gum) with Artists of Ballet West II Chinese Warrior............Joshua Whitehead with Artists of Ballet West II and Students of Ballet West Academy Professional Training Division French Mirlitons.....................Jenna Rae Herrera with Artists of Ballet West Russian Dance...................... Christopher Sellars with Artists of Ballet West Mother Buffoon...................................................................... Beau Pearson Waltz of the Flowers............................................. Sayaka Ohtaki, Rex Tilton with Artists of Ballet West Grand Pas de Deux...................................... Beckanne Sisk, Chase O’Connell (12/20 MAT Chelsea Keefer, Alexander MacFarlan) Finale..................................................................................Entire Ensemble

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CASTING CAST FOR 12/7 MAT, 12/14 EVE, 12/26 EVE Dr. Drosselmeyer.......................................................................... Rex Tilton Herr Stahlbaum................................................................... Dominic Ballard Frau Stahlbaum.................................................................... Katlyn Addison Maid.....................................................................................Kristina Weimer Doll.......................................... Sayaka Ohtaki (12/26 EVE Gabrielle Salvatto) Bear........................................................................................ Roland Jones Grandparents.....................................Alexander MacFarlan, Chelsea Keefer Parents....................................................................... Artists of Ballet West Nutcracker Prince......................................................................Jordan Veit Mouse King.........................................................................Trevor Naumann Mice............................................................................ Artists of Ballet West Snow Queen and Snow King....................... Beckanne Sisk, Chase O’Connell (12/14 EVE Allison DeBona, Hadriel Diniz) Snowflakes................................................................. Artists of Ballet West Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier................................. Jenna Rae Herrera, Christopher Sellars Spanish Dance..................................... Alexander MacFarlan, Lindsay Bond, Sayaka Ohtaki (12/26 EVE Amber Miller) Arabian Dance............................................ Katlyn Addison, Dominic Ballard with Artists of Ballet West II Chinese Warrior......................... Kyle Davis with Artists of Ballet West II and Students of Ballet West Academy Professional Training Division French Mirlitons.......................... Katie Critchlow with Artists of Ballet West Russian Dance.......................Joshua Whitehead with Artists of Ballet West Mother Buffoon...................................................................... Beau Pearson Waltz of the Flowers....... Emily Neale, Tyler Gum with Artists of Ballet West Grand Pas de Deux.......................... Jenna Rae Herrera, Christopher Sellars Finale..................................................................................Entire Ensemble

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CASTING CAST FOR 12/8 MAT, 12/13 Dr. Drosselmeyer.................................................................... Beau Pearson Herr Stahlbaum........................................ Tyler Gum (12/13 Dominic Ballard) Frau Stahlbaum................................................................ Gabrielle Salvatto Maid....................................................................................... Kazlyn Nielsen Doll................................................................................. Jenna Rae Herrera Bear................................................................................. Connor Hammond Grandparents................................................... Jordan Veit, Katie Critchlow Parents....................................................................... Artists of Ballet West Nutcracker Prince.......................................................... Joshua Whitehead Mouse King.......................................................................... Dominic Ballard Mice............................................................................ Artists of Ballet West Snow Queen and Snow King............................Allison DeBona, Hadriel Diniz Snowflakes................................................................. Artists of Ballet West Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier....................... Katlyn Addison, Rex Tilton Spanish Dance............................... Jordan Veit, Emily Neale, Kazlyn Nielsen (12/13 Katie Critchlow, Chelsea Keefer) Arabian Dance............. Gabrielle Salvatto, Tyler Gum (12/13 Dominic Ballard) with Artists of Ballet West II Chinese Warrior................. David Huffmire with Artists of Ballet West II and Students of Ballet West Academy Professional Training Division French Mirlitons............................. Lindsay Bond with Artists of Ballet West Russian Dance.................................... Kyle Davis with Artists of Ballet West Mother Buffoon.............................. Dominic Ballard (12/13 Trevor Naumann) Waltz of the Flowers................................... Beckanne Sisk, Chase O’Connell (12/13 Emily Neale, Tyler Gum) with Artists of Ballet West Grand Pas de Deux............................................... Katlyn Addison, Rex Tilton Finale..................................................................................Entire Ensemble

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CASTING CAST FOR 12/8 EVE, 12/20 EVE, 12/22 EVE Dr. Drosselmeyer.................................................................... Beau Pearson Herr Stahlbaum.....Trevor Naumann (12/20 EVE, 12/22 EVE Dominic Ballard) Frau Stahlbaum...................................................................Lillian Casscells Maid.....................................................................................Kristina Weimer Doll..........................................................................................Lindsay Bond Bear........................................................................................ Roland Jones Grandparents.................................. Joshua Whitehead, Jenna Rae Herrera Parents....................................................................... Artists of Ballet West Nutcracker Prince.................................................................... Hadriel Diniz Mouse King............Trevor Naumann (12/20 EVE, 12/22 EVE Dominic Ballard) Mice............................................................................ Artists of Ballet West Snow Queen and Snow King................................. Sayaka Ohtaki, Rex Tilton Snowflakes................................................................. Artists of Ballet West

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CASTING CAST FOR 12/12, 12/18, 12/23 EVE Dr. Drosselmeyer..........................................................................Adrian Fry Herr Stahlbaum..................................................................Trevor Naumann Frau Stahlbaum.............................................................. Jordan Richardson Maid.......................................................Lindsay Bond (12/12 Kazlyn Nielsen) Doll................................................................................... Gabrielle Salvatto Bear................................................................................. Connor Hammond Grandparents.....................................................Jordan Veit, Sayaka Ohtaki Parents....................................................................... Artists of Ballet West Nutcracker Prince................................................................ David Huffmire Mouse King................................................................................... Tyler Gum Mice............................................................................ Artists of Ballet West Snow Queen and Snow King...............Chelsea Keefer, Alexander MacFarlan Snowflakes................................................................. Artists of Ballet West Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier.............. Beckanne Sisk, Chase O’Connell Spanish Dance.................................... Trevor Naumann (12/12 Hadriel Diniz), Katlyn Addison (12/12 Allison DeBona), Lillian Casscells Arabian Dance........Sayaka Ohtaki, Jordan Veit with Artists of Ballet West II Chinese Warrior............Joshua Whitehead with Artists of Ballet West II and Students of Ballet West Academy Professional Training Division French Mirlitons................................Emily Neale with Artists of Ballet West Russian Dance.....................................Tyler Gum with Artists of Ballet West Mother Buffoon................................. Beau Pearson (12/12 Trevor Naumann) Waltz of the Flowers...................................Katie Critchlow, Dominic Ballard with Artists of Ballet West Grand Pas de Deux...................................... Beckanne Sisk, Chase O’Connell Finale..................................................................................Entire Ensemble

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THE STORY THE NUTCRACKER begins at the Stahlbaum home on Christmas Eve. Mr. and Mrs. Stahlbaum and their children, Clara and Fritz, are busy preparing for the evening festivities. The guests arrive, including Clara’s Godfather, Dr. Drosselmeyer. Dr. Drosselmeyer has fashioned a special gift for Clara, a Nutcracker designed in the form of a small soldier. Clara falls in love with her Nutcracker at once.

That night, Clara is unable to sleep without one more look at her beloved Nutcracker. She tiptoes back into the living room and cradles it once more before falling asleep. She is not sure if she is dreaming or not, but before her eyes are huge mice playing in front of the Christmas tree that has grown to a tremendous size. The Nutcracker fights with the Mouse King and, in the heat of the battle, Clara takes off her slipper and throws it at the Mouse King. While he is distracted, the Nutcracker stabs him with his saber.

After the battle, the Nutcracker is magically transformed into a handsome prince and, grateful to Clara for saving his life, invites her to accompany him on a journey to the fabled Kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy. En route, they pass through the exquisite land of the Snow Queen and King.

Act II begins in the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy, where Clara is entertained by an array of divertissements, including Spanish, Arabian, and Chinese dancers, as well as Mother Buffoon, with her many children who appear from under her gigantic skirt. The evening concludes with the grand pas de deux performed by the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. Following the pas de deux, Clara is whisked away with her prince in a sleigh, while waving goodbye to the Sugar Plum Fairy and her magical kingdom.

LA HISTORIA EL CASCANUECES comienza en la casa de Stahlbaum en la Nochebuena. El Sr. y la Sra. Stahlbaum y sus hijos, Clara y Fritz, están ocupados preparándose para las festividades de la noche. Llegan los invitados, incluido el padrino de Clara, el Dr. Drosselmeyer. El Dr. Drosselmeyer ha creado un regalo especial para Clara, un Cascanueces diseñado en forma de un pequeño soldado. A Clara le encanta su Cascanueces.

Esa noche, Clara no puede dormir sin volver a ver una vez más a su amado Cascanueces.

Vuelve de puntillas a la sala y lo toma en sus brazos antes de quedarse dormida. No está segura de si está soñando o no, pero ante sus ojos hay enormes ratones jugando frente al árbol de Navidad que ha crecido a un tamaño enorme. El Cascanueces lucha con el Ratón Rey y, en plena batalla, Clara se quita la zapatilla y la arroja al Ratón Rey. Mientras está distraído, el Cascanueces lo apuñala con su sable.

Después de la batalla, el Cascanueces se transforma mágicamente en un apuesto príncipe y, agradecido a Clara por salvarle la vida, la invita a acompañarlo en un viaje al legendario Reino del Hada Sugar Plum. En el camino, pasan por la exquisita tierra de la Reina y el Rey de Nieve.

El Acto II comienza en la tierra del Hada Sugar Plum, donde Clara se entretiene con una serie de presentaciones, que incluyen bailarinas españolas, árabes, y chinas, así como también a la Madre Buffoon, con sus muchos hijos que aparecen debajo de su falda gigantesca. La noche concluye con el gran pas de deux realizado por el Hada Sugar Plum y su Caballero. Después del pas de deux, Clara es transportada con su príncipe en trineo, mientras se despide del Hada Sugar Plum y su reino mágico.

Principal Artists

EMILY ADAMS

ADRIAN FRY

SPONSORED BY PAUL & CHERYL HUNTSMAN Ballet West II 2005, Artist 2007, Demi-Soloist 2011, Soloist 2013, Principal Artist 2015

SPONSORED BY JOHN AND MARCIA PRICE FAMILY FOUNDATION Artist 2010, Soloist 2012, First Soloist 2014, Principal Artist 2017

KATHERINE LAWRENCE

CHASE O’CONNELL

SPONSORED BY VILIJA AVIZONIS & GREG MCCOMAS Artist 2004, Demi-Soloist 2005, Soloist 2007, Principal Artist 2011

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Newtown, Pennsylvania

Fairfield, Connecticut

Omaha, Nebraska

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Principal Artists

BECKANNE SISK

REX TILTON

SPONSORED BY JIM & KRISTA SORENSON Ballet West II 2010, Artist 2011, Demi-Soloist 2012, Soloist 2013, Principal Artist 2015

SPONSORED BY ERIN & BRYAN RIGGSBEE

Longview, Texas

San Marcos, California

Artist 2008, First Soloist 2013, Principal Artist 2014

AROLYN WILLIAMS

Rowe, Massachusetts SPONSORED BY LIZ & JONATHAN SLAGER Ballet West II 2004, Artist 2006, Demi-Soloist 2010, Soloist 2011, Principal Artist 2013

First Soloists

KATLYN ADDISON

ALLISON DEBONA

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

TYLER GUM

Ontario, Canada

SPONSORED BY PEGGY BERGMANN Artist 2011, Demi-Soloist 2014, Soloist 2016, First Soloist 2018

SPONSORED BY JOHN & KRISTI CUMMING Artist 2007, Demi-Soloist 2011, Soloist 2013, First Soloist 2015

SPONSORED BY JOHN C. & ANDREA MILLER Ballet West II 2009, Artist 2010, Demi-Soloist 2014, Soloist 2016, First Soloist 2018

ALEXANDER MACFARLAN

SAYAKA OHTAKI

BEAU PEARSON

SPONSORED BY THEODORE SCHMIDT Ballet West II 2007, Artist 2009, Demi-Soloist 2014, Soloist 2016, First Soloist 2019

SPONSORED BY PAUL & CHERYL HUNTSMAN Demi-Soloist 2010, Soloist 2013, First Soloist 2015

Artist 2007, Demi-Soloist 2010, Soloist 2011, First Soloist 2013

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Huntington Beach, California SPONSORED BY JEANNE POTUCEK Ballet West II 2005, Artist 2006, Demi-Soloist 2008, Soloist 2010, First Soloist 2013

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Calhan, Colorado

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HADRIEL DINIZ

SPONSORED BY THOMAS & MARY MCCARTHEY Artist 2006, Demi-Soloist 2012, Soloist 2016

SPONSORED BY EMMA ECCLES JONES FOUNDATION Artist 2015, Demi-Soloist 2018, Soloist 2019

JENNA RAE HERRERA

CHELSEA KEEFER

SPONSORED BY BEANO SOLOMON Ballet West II 2007, Artist 2010, Demi-Soloist 2015, Soloist 2016

SPONSORED BY JUDY & LARRY BROWNSTEIN Ballet West Academy/University of Utah Trainee 2010, Artist 2014, Demi-Soloist 2017, Soloist 2018

Cardiff, California

Ontario, California

Minas Gerais, Brazil

Huntsville, Utah

JORDAN VEIT

Seattle, Washington SPONSORED BY THEODORE SCHMIDT Ballet West II 2012, Artist 2013, Demi-Soloist 2016, Soloist 2018

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TREVOR NAUMANN

Modesto, California

New York, New York

SPONSORED BY THE JOHN D. & VERA E. ECCLES FAMILY FOUNDATION AND SARAH ECCLES TAYLOR & GARY TAYLOR Ballet West II 2008, Artist 2009, Demi-Soloist 2013

Ballet West II 2009, Artist 2011, Demi-Soloist 2016

EMILY NEALE

GABRIELLE SALVATTO

SPONSORED BY JUDY BRADY & DREW BROWNING Ballet West Academy Trainee 2015, Ballet West II 2016, Artist 2016, Demi-Soloist 2018

Artist 2014, Demi-Soloist 2017

Acton, Massachusetts

JOSHUA WHITEHEAD Chesapeake, Virginia

SPONSORED BY SHARI & DAVID QUINNEY Ballet West Academy Trainee 2009, Ballet West II 2010, Artist 2012, Demi-Soloist 2016

Bronx, New York

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DOMINIC BALLARD

LILLIAN CASSCELLS

KYLE DAVIS

SPONSORED BY KENT & MARTHA DIFIORE Artist 2017

Artist 2017

Ballet West II 2015, Artist 2017

JORDAN DEPINA

OLIVIA GUSTI

LUCAS HORNS

Ballet West Academy Trainee 2016, Ballet West II 2017, Supplemental Artist 2019

Ballet West Academy Trainee 2014, Ballet West II 2015, Artist 2016

SPONSORED BY THE FREDERICK QUINNEY LAWSON FOUNDATION Ballet West Academy Trainee 2012, Ballet West II 2013, Artist 2015

DAVID HUFFMIRE

JOSEPH LYNCH

AMBER MILLER

Ballet West Academy Trainee 2014, Ballet West II 2016, Artist 2018

Ballet West II 2017, Artist 2019

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Reno, Nevada

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Cumberland, Rhode Island

Chicago, Illinois

Salt Lake City, Utah

Prosper, Texas Artist 2016

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GRACE ANNE PIERCE

JAKE PREECE

Ballet West II 2012, Artist 2014

Artist 2019

Ballet West II 2016, Artist 2019

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JOSHUA SHUTKIND

VICTORIA VASSOS

Artist 2011

Ballet West II 2015, Artist 2016

Ballet West Academy Trainee 2016, Ballet West II 2017, Artist 2019

Spanish Fork, Utah

Boulder, Colorado

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ROLAND JONES

RYAN LENKEY

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Profiles Willam F. Christensen Choreographer, The Nutcracker

Recognized as one of the leading pioneers in American dance, Willam Christensen, known affectionately as “Mr. C,” played a key role in the artistic contributions to Utah and to the United States. Along with brothers Lew and Harold, Willam began his career with dance lessons from his uncle at the Christensen Academy in Brigham City, Utah. Together the brothers went on to a professional career in vaudeville, and then in 1937, established the oldest ballet company in the United States, the San Francisco Ballet. While with the San Francisco Ballet, Mr. C choreographed the first fulllength version of The Nutcracker ever performed in the United States.

Christensen moved his family to Utah to nurse his wife’s ill health. In 1951, he founded the first ballet department at an American university, the University of Utah. Shortly thereafter, in 1953, he formed the University Ballet Theatre, the first ballet company ever incorporated into a university.

Mr. C’s contributions to dance also include producing the first full-length version of Coppélia ever to be mounted by an American choreographer and producing the first full-length Swan Lake in the United States. In addition, Mr. C produced the first American Cinderella and his version of Stravinsky’s The Firebird.

In 1963, Willam Christensen, in conjuction with Glenn Walker Wallace, founded Ballet West under the name Utah Civic Ballet. Willam served as Artistic Director for Ballet West, and, both under and following his direction, Ballet West has grown to become one of America’s leading ballet companies.

After retiring as Artistic Director in 1978, Mr. C founded the Christensen Academy and continued teaching well into his 90’s. He served as special artistic advisor for Ballet West’s annual performances of The Nutcracker up until his death on October 14, 2001. Reporting on his death at the age of 99, the San Francisco Chronicle called him “the grandfather of American ballet.”

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Profiles Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Composer, The Nutcracker

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) studied at the Conservatory in St. Petersburg, where George Balanchine later studied piano in addition to his studies in dance. Tchaikovsky is one of the most popular and influential of all romantic composers. His work is expressive, melodic, and grand in scale, with rich orchestrations. His output was prodigious and included chamber works, symphonies, and concerti for various instruments, as well as operas and works for the piano.

His creations for ballet, composed in close partnership with Marius Petipa, include Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and The Sleeping Beauty.

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From the Artistic Director (Continued from page 21) The Nutcracker became the perfect vehicle for introducing a wider American audience to the art form of ballet. George Balanchine choreographed his own version in 1954 and, by the late 1960’s, The Nutcracker had become the literal bread and butter for most companies. Some choreographers chose to have the leading roles played by adults, for a deeper, darker psychological exploration of the story, but most chose to go in the direction of Mr. C’s model for pure family entertainment.

In the early 1950’s, Mr. C first presented his Nutcracker in Salt Lake City, with the Utah Civic Ballet (which would later become Ballet West). As a true testament to its popularity, the production has enjoyed an uninterrupted run ever since. While Mr. C himself tinkered with his original work over the years, changing sets and costumes four times and even authorizing his successors to modify aspects of the choreography, he never lost sight of what made his ballet magical.

Now, on The Nutcracker’s 75th Anniversary, we honor Mr. C and his pioneering efforts to build a charming and uniquely American vision of classical ballet.

We wish you the happiest of holidays.

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SCENERY AND PROPS The Nutcracker George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation Clara’s Sleigh McCarthey Family Foundation Grandfather Clock The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Foundation Show Curtain Dominion Energy Christmas Tree Katherine W. & Ezekiel R. Dumke, Jr. Foundation Puppet Show R. Harold Burton Foundation Chinese Dragon Janet Quinney Lawson Foundation Christmas Presents Sorenson Legacy Foundation Nurembug Set 2017 Ballet West Board of Directors Cannon Mark Weisbender

COSTUME SPONSORS Drosselmeyer John and Andrea Miller Doll Charlie Gardner and Patti Eylar Bear Hank and Diane Louis Grandparents Jennifer Strachan and Tom Biersbach Party Guests Ila and Anne Neeley Irwin and Harriet Ross Jo-Ann Wong Clara Party Dress Dr. Pamela Parkinson and Joshua Scoby Nightdress Judy and Larry Brownstein The Huntsman Foundation Clara’s Tutu In Memory of Judee Ross The Huntsman Foundation Fritz Emmett and Lola Black Nutcracker Fans of Holland & Hart, LLP Nephew Jacob Stewart Party Girls Gwen Creel-Erickson The Huntsman Foundation Kennedy and Natalie Slagle - Lifetime Products Tracy Family Military Girl Barbara and Jim Clark Party Boys The Huntsman Foundation Christopher Slager

MAIN COMPANY SPONSORS DiFiore Family Roxanne Christensen and Tony Lazzara Ben and Lael Selznick Sarah and Rich West GENERAL CAMPAIGN SUPPORT Paul and Melanie Lyon Jennifer and Gideon Malherbe Peter and Catherine Meldrum Dan P. Miller Nebeker Family Foundation 70

Military Boy Griffin and Mia Horne & Family Bubba Stewart Carolers Zoey Lovett Mouse King Barbara Levy Kipper Mouse Prince Gibson Hochhauser Mice Lawrence T. and Janet T. Dee Foundation Bajian Fernald Katharine Lamb Soldiers Mirabella Efstratis Holland & Hart, LLP Mia Horne and Family The Huntsman Foundation John Michael “Jack” Adriana Rose McCarter Athena Metos Sebastian and Costello Mitchell Chris and Courtney Opdyke Kennedy and Natalie Slagle - Lifetime Products Aurelia Niamh and Errol Armelle Thompson “Ya Ya” Lyn V. Trenbeath Julia S. Watkins Snow Queen Madeline Cassell Mckenzie Brooke Hallsey Sandra and Richard Jacobson Grandchildren of Cynthia Lampropoulos Brian, Janae, Jess, Anne, and Spencer Powell In Memory of Judee Ross Linda and Brad Walton Snow King Jeanie Pollack Michael Scolamiero Carole Wood and Darrell Hensleigh

Nutcracker Campaign Donors Snow Corps de Ballet Judy Brady and Drew W. Browning The Burris Family The Futch Family The Huntsman Foundation Alexia Faye, Kapri Rose, and Serena Sylvia Peterson Shannon, Glenn, Zane, Slade, and Case Schemmer Jonathan and Amanda Schmieder Samantha Slager Jennifer Strachan and Tom Biersbach Sugar Plum Fairy Ballard Spahr LLP Peggy Bergmann Emma Cassell Alan and Jeanne Hall Cindy and Blake Strong Lisa West Courtney Carter Zwick Sugar Plum Cavalier Kenneth J. Ariotti Christopher Ruud Tom Ruud Pages Suzanne and Clisto Beaty Catherine DeBry Dr. Debbie Hadlock The Huntsman Foundation Madeleine JiaTai Miller Anonymous Ladies-in-Waiting Lisa Hoyt Servants Kay Christiansen Caroline and Eleanor Madsen Jennifer Strachan and Tom Biersbach Terry Vismantas Livery Nicholas Anderson Spanish Women Shanti Christiansen Valeria Marti Frances Conrad Valley, Choreographer Spanish Man Marla Gault Santiago Marti

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Academy Scholarship Fund Donors We thank those who have contributed to the Ballet West Academy Scholarship Fund, spanning all four Academy campuses, with generous donations of $1,000 and above.

Marie and Kevin Brown Barbara Barrington Jones Scott Kirkpatrick and Lydia Biegert Rod Livingston and Roger Livingston, Founders of R&R BBQ

Susan and Chris Lockwood Jennifer and Gideon Malherbe Willis McCree and John Fromer Park City Community Foundation: The Solomon Fund Shari and David Quinney Braden and Heather Shupe

Summit Sotheby’s International Realty The above list includes scholarship donations received between October 1, 2018 and October 31, 2019.

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Gifts Made In Memory and In Honor We thank those donors who have made a gift to Ballet West in memory or in honor of the individuals listed below.

IN MEMORY In Memory of Megan Leigh Brown Marie Brown In Memory of Mikel Covey Elizabeth Barlow and Stephen McClellan Minette and Robert Kantrowitz G. G. and Nancy L. Rogers Edwina Jo Snow Jerry Stanger and Rob McFarland Lenore and John Tyler In Memory of Sue J. Ellis Ballet West In Memory of Loraine Felton Anonymous In Memory of Helen Haff Rebecca Johnston In Memory of Peter Durkee Meldrum Ballet West In Memory of Jed Moss Ballet West Betsy Hijazi

In Memory of Carol Ann Robertson Anonymous IN HONOR In Honor of Peter Christie Joel and Frances Harris In Honor of Dr. Joel M. Harris Carolyn and Dennis Bernard In Honor of Lucas Horns Gordon Irving In Honor of Lucas Horns David Parkinson and Leonardo Arantes Silveira In Honor of Ryan Lenkey Attila Lenkey In Honor of John and Andrea Miller Lucynthia Rockwood In Honor of Christopher Ruud Mary Gootjes and John Davis

In Honor of Joshua Shutkind and the Shutkind Family Arthur and Joanie Cooper Family Foundation In Honor of Adam Sklute Anonymous In Honor of Anne Marie Smith and Family Laura and Martin deLannoy In Honor of Arolyn Williams and Ballet West Jim and Julie Crittenden

Encore Society We honor those individuals who have made a meaningful commitment to the future of Ballet West by including the company in their estate planning.

BenĂŠ Arnold Berenice J. Bradshaw* Judy Brady and Drew W. Browning Val A. Browning* Kenneth P. Burbidge, Jr.* Dr. Robert H.* and Marianne Harding Burgoyne Mary Elizabeth Colton* The Donna L. Dell Trust* Kent and Martha DiFiore The Zorka D. Divich Trust* Richard and Pamela Dropek Dolores DorĂŠ Eccles* Virginia Fackrell Estate* Sid W. Foulger* DeGauss Dr. Esther S. Gross* and Dr. George D. Gross*

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Merribeth Habegger-Anderson* Stephanie and Timothy Harpst Melissa A. Herbst* Geoffrey C. Hughes* Johann Jacobs and David Heuvel Grace Jackson* Flemming and Lana Jensen Sara Kaplan Dennis L. Kay Trust* Barry L. Keller* Cynthia Lampropoulos Family Trust Gaye Herman Marrash* Willis McCree and John Fromer Glenn H. and Karen Fugal Peterson Nancy Rapoport and Jeff Van Niel Margot Shott* Norman C. Tanner* and Barbara L. Tanner

Oma W. Wagstaff* Mrs. Glen Walker Wallace* Gladys Walz* Susan Warshaw Afton B. Whitbeck* Carole M. Wood and Darrell Hensleigh Marelynn and Edward Zipser *Indicates donor has passed away

Ballet West Staff Adam Sklute

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THE WILLAM CHRISTENSEN ARTISTIC DIRECTOR CHAIR SPONSORED BY PEGGY BERGMANN

THE ELIZABETH SOLOMON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CHAIR

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE Liz Crawford Chief Financial Officer Felicia Cowan Director of Human Resources Sarah Taylor Director of Company Management Hilary Hancock Company Management Coordinator Jennifer Bailey Senior Accounting Manager Madeline Harris Accounts Payable Coordinator Teri Percy Assistant to the Executive Director and Board Liaison ARTISTIC STAFF Pamela Robinson Harris Principal Ballet Master Jane Victorine Wood Ballet Master Bruce Caldwell Ballet Master and Company Archivist Nicolo Fonte Resident Choreographer Cristin Carlin Artistic Operations Manager Calvin Kitten Director of Ballet West II and Assistant Ballet Master Heather Thackeray Student Ballet Master and Academy Artistic Liaison COSTUME PRODUCTION David Heuvel Director of Costume Production Cindy Farrimond Costume Shop Manager Barbara Arcolio Head Stitcher Mary Kay Feicht, Vicki Goslin Raincrow Stitchers DEVELOPMENT Sarah West Chief Development Officer Natalie Cope Corporate Relations and Special Events Amy Falls Development Data Manager Nicole Levy Individual Giving Manager Jyn Van Putten Foundations and Government Giving Manager

EDUCATION & OUTREACH Peter Christie Director of Education and Outreach Dana Rossi Education Associate /Assistant Director, I CAN DO Heather Fryxell Associate Director, Adaptive Dance Shelly Cordova Assistant Director, Senior Steps/ Forward Steps Shelly Cordova, Ashley Creek, Jennifer Heighton, Sarah Lovett, Stacey Mahan, Wendee FiedeleyMcCulloch, Audrey Dodd, Moisés Próspero, Amy Simkins, Ashlee Vilos, Krista Widdison, Trish Wilstead Educators FREDERICK QUINNEY LAWSON BALLET WEST ACADEMY Peter LeBreton Merz Director, Ballet West Academy Shawn Spainhour Managing Director Heather Fryxell Principal, Ballet West Academy at Salt Lake City Maricar Drilon Principal, Barbara Barrington Jones Family Foundation Ballet West Academy at Thanksgiving Point Cati Snarr Principal, Peggy Bergmann Ballet West Academy at Park City Cynthia Ridler Principal Faculty and Assistant to the Student Ballet Master Calvin Kitten, Jeffrey Rogers, Heather Thackeray Principal Faculty Leslie-Ann Campbell, Emily Franklin, Victoria Koelkebeck, Sandy Flury Academy Administrators

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Silver Barkes, Tonia Blomquist, Bruce Caldwell, Jenna Clark, Beth Colton, Natalie Desch, Wendee Fiedeley-McCulloch, Lindsay Folkman, Adrian Fry, Jenna Rae Herrera, Lisa Hoyt, Katie Johnson, Chelsea Keefer, Justine SheedyKramer, Alexa Knutzen, Sharee Lane, Abbey Lasley, Ginger Leishman, Stacey Mahan, Constanza Murphy, Sawyer Player, Abby Rubin, Joanne Rupinskas, Christopher Sellars, Connie Smith, Jessica Thompson, Nichele Van Portfleet, Chelsea Weidmann, Jaclyn Weisenbeck, Natalie Whitney, Alena Wilson, Elise Wood, Jamie Lynn Zollinger Faculty Chelsea Weidmann Summer Intensive Coordinator Maggie Wright-Tesch U of U/ BW Joint Trainee Liaison Jennifer Hildreth, Shelli Jenkins, Lindsay Preece Administrative Assistants MARKETING Sara M. K. Neal Chief Marketing Officer Joshua Jones Director of Communications Lisa Jensen Retail Sales and Boutique Manager Alex Moya Graphic Designer Beau Pearson Photographer Marissa Hodges Marketing Coordinator MUSIC Jared Oaks Music Director Ken Hodges Orchestra Manager Nicholas Maughan Company Pianist Grigoriy Ayrapetov Principal Academy Pianist, Associate Rehearsal Pianist Rob Wood Company Class Pianist Max Hall, Jim Kuemmerle, Sarah Lund, John Rukavina Academy Pianists

TECHNICAL PRODUCTION Lindsey Gänder Interim Production Manager Michael Andrew Currey Production Consultant Michael McCulloch Production Stage Manager Robert Clifford Head Carpenter/Technical Director Josh Belka Assistant Carpenter James K. Larsen Head Electrician Corey Cresswell Assistant Electrician Cory A. Thorell Properties Master Jacquelin Bryce Wardrobe Supervisor Emily Fowler Wardrobe Assistant Yancey J. Quick Wig Master Members of IATSE Local 99 Run of Show Crew TICKETING AND SUBSCRIBER SERVICES Jack E Stahl Associate Director of Technology and Ticketing Natalie Thorpe Manager of Patron Services Jane Harris Lead Patron Advisor Hilary Hancock Patron Services Coordinator Ballet West is an American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA), American Federation of Musicians (AFM), and International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Company.

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House Rules 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.

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

EMERGENCY EVACUATION INFORMATION

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

In the event of an emergency, please REMAIN SEATED and listen to information given by management and ushers.

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

ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES

• Lost articles may be claimed at security.

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

Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre offers assistive listening devices free of charge and may be checked out at the coat check counter located in the lobby.

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