P RO D UC T I O N S TA F F
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.
CHOREOGRAPHER 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. As a member of Nacho Duato's CompaĂąia Nacional de Danza in Madrid, Fonte forged a strong identity for both his dancing and his choreography. Fonte has also played an important role in the ongoing development of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet as one of that company's most popular guest choreographers. To date he has created eight highly successful works for ASFB.
The Nutcracker | 2014–2015 season
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