The Nutcracker 2017

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CONTENTS

Sponsors

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The Company

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Board of Directors

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The Nutcracker

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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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Dancers

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Ballet West Orchestra

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Choreographer and Composer

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The Fredrick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy

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Guest Dance Schools

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In Focus: The Nutcracker

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Nutcracker Campaign Donors

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Special Thanks and Medical Providers

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Foundation, Government, and Corporate Support

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Individual Donors

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In Memory, In Honor, & Encore Society

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Ballet West Staff

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House Rules

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Alexander MacFarlan

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CHOREOGRAPHY WILLAM F. CHRISTENSEN MUSIC PETER 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 ALLSOP LIGHTING DESIGN: BURKE BROWN ASSOCIATE LIGHTING DESIGNER: CECILIA DURBIN PROJECTION DESIGN: MIKE TUTAJ

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F ROM T H E A RT I S T IC DI R E CTOR Like many of you, my first ballet was The Nutcracker.

Growing up in the San Francisco Bay area, the first version I saw was Lew Christensen’s.

It filled me with wonder and joy and over the years I got to know it so well that I waited breathlessly for each section—whether it was the dancing dolls in scene one, the fierce battle with the mice, or all those exotic dances in Act Two. It was almost like opening Christmas presents.

I became quite the aficionado by age seven and was always intrigued by the subtle changes that occurred in the choreography from year to year. I used to think that it was a secret only I was privy to. This was long before I realized that it was, of course, Lew’s prerogative as the choreographer. These changes were made for a multitude of reasons—a different dancer may have inspired him to try something new or he may have chosen to highlight one aspect of the ensemble’s timing by changing the accent of a step. These changes are part of living theater. Every year a production like The Nutcracker evolves and grows. There is something different, but it is evergreen.

In the same way, our founder Willam Christensen (Lew’s brother), made many changes to his own Nutcracker. His changes were not only choreographic. During his lifetime, he changed the sets and costumes to this holiday classic four times.

Now this year, thanks to a generous grant from The George S. & Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, we introduce all new sets and costumes to Mr. C’s incomparable Nutcracker.

But this is the first new version being done without Mr. C here to oversee the changes, so in re-imaging the sets and costumes, I knew, first and foremost, that I needed to stay true to Mr. C’s ideals and concepts. I needed to honor and respect all that was great about his version of The Nutcracker – the oldest and the longest running in the United States and possibly the world – while revitalizing and moving the production’s technical aspects into the 21st century.

My inspiration for this new remake began with the original E.T. A. Hoffman story “The Nutcracker and The Mouse King,” the same story that Tchaikovsky’s score and Mr. C’s beloved ballet were based on. To that end, I moved the action earlier in history to Hoffman’s time, 1815-1825. This immediately created a fanciful world different from Ballet West’s previous version that was set at the turn of the 19th to 20th Century. The entire look and feel changed without a single alteration to the choreography.

This time-period change worked well with Mr. C’s choreography and gave us a launching point for the overall production. We decided to keep the opening scenes, the “reality” as it were, in the exact 1820’s period, but when it moved into the fantasy of Clara’s dreams, we allowed ourselves greater leeway to increase the dreamlike quality of Clara’s journey from the great battle under the tree all the way to the Land of the Sweets where people from every country imaginable live.

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F ROM T H E A RT I S T IC DI R E CTOR The creation of the new production truly took on an amazing collaboration. With sumptuous costumes by our Director of Costume Production David Heuvel, and dream like sets initially envisioned by John Wayne Cook and completed by England’s Dick and Belinda Bird. Incorporating wonderful mood-enhancing lighting by Burke Brown, and even projections by Mike Tutaj, all brought to life by our own production, props, and design staff, we were able to produce a world that was E.T.A Hoffman’s, Tchaikovsky’s, and Mr. C’s.

Details and continuity were paramount to us in the creation. For example the paintings on the walls of Clara’s house show beautiful landscapes that eventually become the Land of the Sweet’s she and her Nutcracker Prince travel to in Act II. The dolls given to all the girls in the Party Scene are replicas of the dancers form around the world that perform in Act II. The Mouse King in the original story was a seven-headed monster. We wanted to keep him cute, but look closely at his crown and you will see his additional heads. The Backdrop for Act II is a semi-replica of the original 1892 Russian production with subtle but humorous additions such as Utah’s own Saltair at the bottom. We placed the flowers in varied colors to create a beautiful bouquet of different flowers. Even the ornaments on the Christmas tree are replicas of early 19th Century pieces.

Ballet West’s perennial production of Willam Christensen’s The Nutcracker is Salt Lake City’s own special Christmas tree – filled with tradition and love, bringing back fond memories.

My goal for you with our new production was to maintain all the beauty and tradition of Mr. C’s work while filling this beloved “Christmas tree” with new ornaments. But the secret to any tradition is to make it relevant by keeping it fresh and alive.

Thank you for joining us, we hope you enjoy and we are always grateful for your patronage.

With Blessings to you all,

Adam Sklute Since 2007, Adam Sklute has expanded Ballet West’s outlook, repertoire, and visibility with exciting Company 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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F ROM TH E E X ECU TI V E DIR ECTOR I am thrilled to welcome you to The Nutcracker!

After an international search, I recently moved to Salt Lake City from Philadelphia to become Ballet West’s Executive Director. Thanks to a gracious community and the Ballet West family, I am already starting to feel at home. From the Spiral Jetty to funeral potatoes, I am excited to explore the exquisite natural beauty and rich culture of Utah. One thing I have already witnessed is a deep love of the arts, especially our legacy art companies. As the Executive Director, I look forward to continuing the renaissance of this Company, and working with Adam to further his artistic goals, starting with his grand restoration of Willam Christensen’s The Nutcracker.

For nearly 75 years, The Nutcracker has been a holiday tradition, introducing millions of children and adults to the beauty of ballet.

Its accessible plot, combined with the magic of Christmas, has served as the perfect vehicle for attracting families to dance, many of whom have developed a life-long affection for ballet. As the longest running Nutcracker in America, Ballet West’s production is loved locally, and holds a specially prominence nationally. Willam Christenson’s choreography, which was created for San Francisco Ballet and received its first performance on Christmas Eve in 1944, was the first complete Nutcracker presented in the United States. Today, Ballet West has the distinct privilege of being the only company in the nation that performs Mr. C’s version to this day.

Thanks to an extraordinary lead gift from the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, Ballet West is pleased to bring you Mr. C’s renowned choreography but with new sets, costumes and special effects. Not only are we deeply grateful to the Eccles Foundation, we are thankful to all of the donors who have come forward with gifts to make this production possible. As someone brand new to Salt Lake City, the generosity of our community is beyond impressive.

For those seeing The Nutcracker for the first time as well as for those for whom it has become a holiday tradition, the performance you are about to see offers incredible dancing, joy, and magic. I cannot think of a better way to celebrate the holidays than watching this timeless ballet performed by your wonderful Ballet West dancers and the cast of talented children from the Ballet West Academy and other schools throughout the region.

On behalf of the entire Ballet West family, I wish you a joyous holiday season.

Michael Scolamiero Executive Director Michael Scolamiero recently joined Ballet West 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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CASTING CAST FOR 12/2 EVE, 12/7, 12/22 EVE, 12/30 MAT Dr. Drosselmeyer.............................................................................................. Beau Pearson.

Herr Stahlbaum.......................................................................................... Trevor Naumann.

Frau Stahlbaum.............................................................................................Katlyn Addison .

Maid.................................................................................................................Lindsay Bond.

Doll...............................................................................................................Katie Critchlow.

Bear...................................................................................................................Noel Jensen.

Grandparents...............................................................Joshua Whitehead, Elizabeth Weldon.

Parents................................................................................................ Artists Of Ballet West.

Nutcracker Prince.................................................................................Alexander MacFarlan.

Mouse King............................................................................................................Tyler Gum. Mice.................................................................................................... Artists Of Ballet West.

Snow Queen and her Cavalier..................................................Katherine Lawrence, Rex Tilton.

Snowflakes.......................................................................................... Artists Of Ballet West.

Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier.. ........................................ Beckanne Sisk, Chase O’Connell.

Spanish Dance. . ..................................................... Tyler Gum, Katie Critchlow, Sayaka Ohtaki.

Arabian Dance........................................................................ Allison DeBona, Beau Pearson with Artists of Ballet West II Chinese Warrior........................................................................................ Joshua Whitehead.

With Ballet West Academy Professional Training Division Mirlitons.. ................................................................................................. Jenna Rae Herrera. with Artists Of Ballet West Russian Dance. . ........................................................................................ Christopher Sellars with Artists of Ballet West Mother Buffoon. . ...................................................................... Trevor Naumann, Jake Preece.

Waltz of the Flowers......................................................................... Emily Adams, Adrian Fry with Artists of Ballet West Grand Pas de Deux. . ............................................................... Beckanne Sisk, Chase O’Connell.

Finale.......................................................................................................... Entire Ensemble.

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CASTING CAST FOR 12/15, 12/22 MAT, 12/24 Dr. Drosselmeyer......................................................................................................................... Ronald Tilton Herr Stahlbaum.......................................................................................................................... Beau Pearson Frau Stahlbaum...................................................................................................................Elizabeth Weldon Maid.......................................................................................................................................Kimberly Ballard Doll...................................................................................................................................... Jenna Rae Herrera Bear........................................................................................................ Jhaelin McQuay (12/24 Noel Jensen) Grandparents......................................................................................... Alexander MacFarlan, Lindsay Bond Parents............................................................................................................................Artists of Ballet West Nutcracker Prince........................................................................................................................... Jordan Veit Mouse King.......................................................................................... Trevor Naumann (12/15 Hadriel Diniz) Mice.................................................................................................................................Artists of Ballet West Snow Queen and her Cavalier......................................................................Beckanne Sisk, Christopher Ruud (12/15 Allison DeBona, Rex Tilton) Snowflakes......................................................................................................................Artists of Ballet West Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier........................................................ Arolyn Williams, Christopher Sellars (12/15 Emily Adams, Adrian Fry) Spanish Dance...................................................................................... Trevor Naumann (12/15 Lucas Horns), Kazlyn Nielsen, Elizabeth Weldon Arabian Dance................................................................................................. Katlyn Addison, Ronald Tilton with Artists of Ballet West II Chinese Warrior......................................................................................................................... Oliver Oguma with Ballet West Academy Professional Training Division Mirlitons......................................................................................... Katie Critchlow (12/15 Jenna Rae Herrera) with Artists of Ballet West Russian Dance.....................................................................................................................Joshua Whitehead with Artists of Ballet West Mother Buffoon....................................................................Lucas Horns (12/15 Dominic Ballard), Levi Durie Waltz of the Flowers................................................................................................ Sayaka Ohtaki, Tyler Gum with Artists of Ballet West Grand Pas de Deux................................................................................ Arolyn Williams, Christopher Sellars (12/15 Emily Adams, Adrian Fry) Finale...................................................................................................................................... Entire Ensemble

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CASTING CAST FOR 12/2 MAT, 12/9 EVE, 12/23 MAT, 12/30 EVE Dr. Drosselmeyer.............................................................................................. Beau Pearson.

Herr Stahlbaum............................................................................................... Ronald Tilton.

Frau Stahlbaum....................................................................................... Jordan Richardson.

Maid.............................................................................................................. Chelsea Keefer.

Doll................................................................................................................. Lindsay Bond.

Bear................................................................................Jhaelin McQuay (12/9 EVE Noel Jensen) Grandparents........................................................................... Jordan Veit, Kimberly Ballard.

Parents................................................................................................ Artists of Ballet West.

Nutcracker Prince.................................................................................... Joshua Whitehead.

Mouse King........................................................................................................ Lucas Horns.

Mice.................................................................................................... Artists of Ballet West.

Snow Queen and her Cavalier........................................................ Allison DeBona, Rex Tilton.

Snowflakes.......................................................................................... Artists of Ballet West.

Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier.. .............................Katherine Lawrence, Christopher Ruud.

Spanish Dance. . ................................................................................................ Hadriel Diniz, Paige Adams, Jordan Richardson Arabian Dance.......................................................................Gabrielle Salvatto, Lucas Horns with Artists of Ballet West II Chinese Warrior..................................................................................................... Tyler Gum with Ballet West Academy Professional Training Division Mirlitons.. ...................................................................................................... Katlyn Addison with Artists of Ballet West Russian Dance. . ..................................................................................... Alexander MacFarlan with Artists of Ballet West Mother Buffoon. . ........................................................................... Beau Pearson, Jake Preece.

Waltz of the Flowers...................................................... Arolyn Williams, Christopher Sellars with Artists of Ballet West Grand Pas de Deux. . ....................................................Katherine Lawrence, Christopher Ruud.

Finale..........................................................................................................Entire Ensemble.

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CASTING CAST FOR 12/10 MAT, 12/23 EVE, 12/29

Dr. Drosselmeyer..........................................................................................Trevor Naumann Herr Stahlbaum................................................................................................Beau Pearson Frau Stahlbaum......................................................................................... Elizabeth Weldon Maid............................................................................................................ Kristina Weimer Doll............................................................................................................ Kimberly Ballard Bear................................................................. 12/10 Jake Mingus, 12/23 EVE Benjamin Rose, 12/29 Jhaelin McQuay Grandparents.......................................................................... Oliver Oguma, Kazlyn Nielsen Parents................................................................................................. Artists of Ballet West Nutcracker Prince............................................................................................. Hadriel Diniz Mouse King.......................................................................................................Beau Pearson Mice..................................................................................................... Artists of Ballet West Snow Queen and her Cavalier......................................... Arolyn Williams, Christopher Sellars Snowflakes........................................................................................... Artists of Ballet West Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier.. ................................................... Emily Adams, Adrian Fry Spanish Dance. . ................................................................................................Ronald Tilton, Jenna Rae Herrera, Elizabeth Weldon Arabian Dance..............................................................................Sayaka Ohtaki, Jordan Veit (12/10 MAT Allison DeBona, Beau Pearson) with Artists of Ballet West II Chinese Warrior........................................................................................ Joshua Whitehead with Ballet West Academy Professional Training Division Mirlitons.. .......................................................................................................Chelsea Keefer with Artists of Ballet West Russian Dance. . ................................................................................................ Oliver Oguma with Artists of Ballet West Mother Buffoon. . ........................................................................ Trevor Naumann, Levi Durie Waltz of the Flowers.............................................................. Beckanne Sisk, Chase O'Connell (12/10 MAT Jenna Rae Herrera, Jordan Veit) with Artists of Ballet West Grand Pas de Deux. . .......................................................................... Emily Adams, Adrian Fry Finale.......................................................................................................... Entire Ensemble

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CASTING CAST FOR 12/8, 12/10 EVE, 12/16 MAT, 12/17 MAT

Dr. Drosselmeyer.............................................................................................. Ronald Tilton Herr Stahlbaum................................................................................................. Lucas Horns Frau Stahlbaum................................................................................................ Paige Adams Maid........................................................................................................... Kimberly Ballard Doll.......................................................................................................... Gabrielle Salvatto Bear....................................................... Noel Jensen (12/16 MAT, 12/17 MAT Benjamin Rose) Grandparents.................................................................................Jordan Veit, Lindsay Bond Parents................................................................................................ Artists of Ballet West Nutcracker Prince.................................................................................... Joshua Whitehead Mouse King...................................................................................................... Hadriel Diniz Mice.................................................................................................... Artists of Ballet West Snow Queen and her Cavalier........................................ Katie Critchlow, Alexander MacFarlan (12/16 MAT, 12/17 MAT Sayaka Ohtaki, Tyler Gum) Snowflakes.......................................................................................... Artists of Ballet West

CASTING Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier.. ............................................... Katlyn Addison, Rex Tilton Spanish Dance. . ................................................................................................ Oliver Oguma Chelsea Keefer, Kimberly Ballard Arabian Dance................................................................Elizabeth Weldon, Trevor Naumann (12/16 MAT, 12/17 MAT Gabrielle Salvatto, Lucas Horns) with Artists of Ballet West II Chinese Warrior................................................................................................ Hadriel Diniz with Ballet West Academy Professional Training Division Mirlitons.. ................................................................................................. Jenna Rae Herrera with Artists of Ballet West Russian Dance. . ................................. Tyler Gum (12/16 MAT, 12/17 MAT Alexander MacFarlan) with Artists of Ballet West Mother Buffoon. . ................................................................................................. Lucas Horns (12/16 MAT, 12/17 MAT Dominic Ballard), Jake Preece Waltz of the Flowers................................................... Katherine Lawrence, Christopher Ruud (12/16 MAT, 12/17 MAT Emily Adams, Adrian Fry) with Artists of Ballet West Grand Pas de Deux. . ...................................................................... Katlyn Addison, Rex Tilton Finale.......................................................................................................... Entire Ensemble

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Dr. Drosselmeyer.............................................................................................. Beau Pearson Herr Stahlbaum................................... Trevor Naumann (12/16 EVE, 12/17 EVE Ronald Tilton) Frau Stahlbaum....................................................................................... Jordan Richardson Maid............................................................................................................ Kristina Weimer Doll...................................................................... Chelsea Keefer (12/16 EVE Kazlyn Nielsen) Bear...................................................................................................................Noel Jensen (12/21 EVE Benjamin Rose, 12/27 Jhaelin McQuay) Grandparents.............................................................. Joshua Whitehead, Elizabeth Weldon Parents................................................................................................ Artists of Ballet West Nutcracker Prince............................................................................................Oliver Oguma Mouse King........................................................................................................ Lucas Horns Mice.................................................................................................... Artists of Ballet West Snow Queen and her Cavalier...................................................Emily Adams, Chase O'Connell (12/16 EVE Allison DeBona, Rex Tilton, 12/17 EVE Sayaka Ohtaki, Tyle Gum) Snowflakes.......................................................................................... Artists of Ballet West Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier.. ................................ Sayaka Ohtaki, Alexander MacFarlan (12/17 EVE Emily Adams, Adrian Fry) Spanish Dance. . .................................................... Lucas Horns, Paige Adams, Katie Critchlow (12/16 EVE, 12/17 EVE Jordan Richardson) Arabian Dance................................................................. Kazlyn Nielsen, Joshua Whitehead (12/16 EVE Katlyn Addison, Ronald Tilton with Artists of Ballet West II Chinese Warrior................................................. Hadriel Diniz (12/16 EVE Joshua Whitehead) with Ballet West Academy Professional Training Division Mirlitons.. .........................................................................................................Lindsay Bond with Artists of Ballet West Russian Dance. . ................................................... Tyler Gum (12/17 EVE Alexander MacFarlan) with Artists of Ballet West Mother Buffoon. . ............................... Dominic Ballard (12/16 EVE Beau Pearson), Jake Preece Waltz of the Flowers............................................................... Jenna Rae Herrera, Jordan Veit with Artists of Ballet West Grand Pas de Deux. . ....................................................... Sayaka Ohtaki, Alexander MacFarlan (12/17 EVE Emily Adams, Adrian Fry) Finale.......................................................................................................... Entire Ensemble

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CHILDREN'S CASTING 12/20, 12/21 MAT, 12/21 EVE, 12/22 MAT, 12/22 EVE, 12/23 MAT, 12/23 EVE, 12/24 Clara....................................................... Sara Larsen Fritz.....................................................Griffin Horne Nephew.................................................. Jack Milner Vendor................................................ Abriel Rotzler Carolers................................................Scout Sutton Kenady Vereen Ryan Vereen Cassidy Waite Party Girls.......................................... Olivia Boyden Norah Brooks Mariah Frisby Madeleine Miller Eliana Smith Shayne Souvall Kaidence Vance Party Princess................................. Stasha Petkovic Party Boys............................................Dash Barlow Hudson Barlow Cannon Fox Liam Frisby Debesh Marquardt Xander Welch Butlers and Mouse Minions.............................. Miles Deane-Grundman Carter Johnson Mac Needham Tatum Quiùónez Mouse Prince..................................... Andrea Juarez Baby Mice.......................................... Madeline Hull Sophia Whitney Rifleman................................................. Aria Smith Drummer............................................Clara Morgan Trumpeter..................................Savannah Patience First Regiment............................Hailey Christensen Aislynn Grant Erin Hansen Madeline Mathews Kenadie McKay Sage Peterson Mia Petkovic Kate Zwick

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CHILDREN'S CASTING 12/26 MAT, 12/26 EVE, 12/27, 12/28, 12/29, 12/30 MAT, 12/30 EVE Clara........................................Ella Whitney Fritz...................................... Michael Smith Nephew.................................. Elliott Mumm Vendor........................... Aleksandra Winkler Carolers................................ Aspen Ahlquist Eleanor Bitner Abigail Watson Alyse Wheeler Party Girls........................... Emily Bramwell Gracie Edmunds Natasha Jessen Sydney Knoles Capri Nielson Sybil Sappington Naomi Steele Party Princess....................... Reese Kringlen Party Boys............................ Hudson Barlow Alastair Finn Drysdale Dylan Gaddis Maxwell Mumm Maxwell Mumm Ninja Sappington Jax Steele Butler and Mouse Minions . . ...... Dorian Dillon Lund Fuller Carter Johnson Jack Milner Mouse Prince. . ........................... Dash Barlow Baby Mice.......................................Ruby Fox Annabelle Jackman Rifleman. . ................................Sharon Russo Drummer......................... Kendall McAllister Trumpeter . . .......................... Annie Bramwell First Regiment................... Sophie Anderegg Ashlee Bale Elizabeth Barney Andrea Juarez Madeline Kidd Emma Lunceford Tiara Martin Anna Elizabeth Warren

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T H E S TO RY 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 her Cavalier.

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.

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Emily Adams

Adrian Fry

Katherine Lawrence

Newtown, Pennsylvania Joined Ballet West II 2005, joined Ballet West as an Artist 2007, Demi Soloist 2011, Soloist 2013, Principal Artist 2015

Omaha, Nebraska Joined Ballet West as an Artist 2010, Soloist 2012, First Soloist 2014, Principal Artist 2017

Fairfield, Connecticut Joined Ballet West as an Artist 2004, Demi Soloist 2005, Soloist 2007, Principal Artist 2011

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Arolyn Williams

Marcos, California Joined Ballet West as an Artist 2008, First Soloist 2013, Principal Artist 2014

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FIRST SOLOISTS

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Allison DeBona

Sayaka Ohtaki

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Joined Ballet West as an Artist 2007, Demi Soloist 2011, Soloist 2013, First Soloist 2015

Tokyo, Japan Joined Ballet West as an Artist 2010, Soloist 2013, First Soloist 2015

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Beau Pearson

Christopher Sellars

San Francisco, California Joined Ballet West as an Artist 2007, Demi Soloist 2010, Soloist 2011, First Soloist 2013

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SOLOISTS

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Katlyn Addison

Katie Critchlow

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Tyler Gum

Jenna Rae Herrera

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DEMI SOLOISTS

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Chelsea Keefer

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Trevor Naumann

Gabrielle Salvatto

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Joshua Whitehead

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Kimberly Ballard

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Anisa Sinteral

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Elizabeth Weldon

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CHOREOGRAPHER AND COMPOSER Willam F. Christensen, Ballet West Founder 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 full-length version of The Nutcracker ballet 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, under 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 of Ballet West’s annual performances of The Nutcracker up until the time of his death, October 14, 2001. Reporting of his death at the age of 99, the San Francisco Chronicle called him, “the grandfather of American ballet.”

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky COMPOSER, THE NUTCRACKER

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

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N U TCR AC K E R PE R F OR M E R S F ROM T H E F R E D E R I C K Q U I N N E Y L AW S O N BA L L E T W E S T AC A DE M Y Britta Albertson* Tayten Baker* Paisley Barlow Elizabeth Barney Mackenzie Bartlett* McKenna Bastian Zoe Bastian Aubrey Bingham Estella Birkenshaw* Sophie Bitner Emmett Black Olivia Boyden Lorraina Boyette* Megan Boyette* Genevieve Boyle Lucza Brewer Norah Brooks Brittany Bruno* Mimi Campbell* Nellie Canterero Ethan Carboni Alicen Carter* Jordan Carter* Preston Case Kai Casperson* Daniel Cohen Moriah Davis Oliver Davis Miles Deane-Grundman* Amelia Dencker* Lauren Dudley Brigitte Edwards* Lacey Evans Kahlan Feichtenbeiner-Franson* Nicole Fannéy* Nikki Ferry* Maren Florence* Ava Folkman Cannon Fox Mariah Frisby Lund Fuller Dylan Gaddis Victor Galeana* Avery Goudswaard Ava Hansen

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Erin Hansen Haddie Hansen Isabel Harrell* Elsa Harper Nora Hartman Isabel Hase Stella Heath Aubrianna Hohmann Griffin Horne Katie Horne Madeline Hull Annabelle Jackman Roo Jacobsen Elizabeth Jenkins Grayson Jenkins* Teig Jenkins Natasha Jessen Carter Johnson* Tristan Johnson Samanta Jordan Daniella Jovanovich-Hacon Andrea Juarez Charlotte Justis Katherine Kaufman Madeline Kidd Ruthie Leavitt Kaelyn Lefferts* Ava Lieber Hannah Lowell Savannah Lyle* Jonas Malinka-Thompson* Bridget Maxwell Grace Maxwell Isabella McGrath Jhaelin McQuay* Lucy Merz* Madeleine Miller Jake Mingus* Mia Mondeaux Elizabeth Moore Kaiya Mortensen Elliott Mumm Maxwell Mumm Tenley Murdock Mac Needham*

Annabella Oliver Isaac Philips Kaitlyn Preece Tatum Quiñónez* Alexis Quist Giselle Rawlings Abbie Rees Aurora Roach Soleil Romney Benjamin Rose* Abriel Rotzler Sahaja Rutledge Cianna Sala* Ninja Sappington Sybil Sappington Ashlyn Schmutz Katy Schwarzweller* Miles Sears Katelyn Serr Sophie Sheets Kennedy Slagle Aria Smith* Eliana Smith Michael Smith Shayne Souvall Naomi Steele Savannah Stewart Scout Sutton* Errol Thompson Esme Thorn Mia Tureson Abigail Watson Sydney Weekley Xander Welch Ella Whitney Margaret Whyte* Hannah Willis* Brayley Willits Claire Wilson* Haley Mae Wilson* Aleksandra Winkler* Kate Zwick *Professional Training Division

GU E S T DA N C E S C H O O L S Ballet West would like to thank the following dance schools for training youth cast members in our 2017 production of The Nutcracker.

Academy West Advanced Performance Dance Artistic Endeavors Ballet West Academy Barlow Arts Conservatory Bountiful School of Ballet Center Stage Children’s Ballet Theatre Clytie Adams School of Ballet Creative Arts Academy Dance Arts Movement Center Dance Impressions Davis Dance Academy Dream Gymnastics Academy Element Dance Center Energy Dance Company Ensemble Utah

Elite Academy Emi’s Academy Empower Dance Academy Expressions Dance Hi-Light Imagine Ballet Theatre Jacqueline’s School of Ballet Janet Gray Studios Jazz Dancer Studio La Rae’s Dance Unlimited Martin Dance Millcreek Community Center MOGA Conservatory of Dance Rocky Mountain Dance Salt Lake City Ballet Salt Lake Dance Center San Elijo music and dance academy

Silhouette Dance Studio Studio 56 Dance Center Synergy dance Academy The Ballet Centre The Dance Centre The Dance Company The Dance Factory The Dance Refinery The Performers Place The School of Dance Thompson Lane Entertainment University of Utah School of Dance Utah Dance Artists Utah Dance Center Wasatch Ballet Conservatory

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I N F O CUS: T H E N U TCR AC K E R

A Gracious Gift

By Joshua Jones

On December 5, 2015, Ballet West’s executive team received a call that the Board of Directors of the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation would like to visit with them later that day. It also happened to be opening night of The Nutcracker, so the Company was anxious and excited for the curtain to rise that evening.

When Artistic Director Adam Sklute and Vice President of Development Sarah West arrived in the foundation’s offices, just a block from the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre, there was a “lightness,” said Sarah. That is when the Foundation’s directors – Chairman & CEO Robert M. Graham, Spencer F. Eccles, Lisa Eccles Spencer F. “Spence” Eccles, President & COO Lisa Eccles, and Vice President, Treasurer & General Counsel Robert M. Graham – announced they were awarding Ballet West a $2 million grant to fulfill a longstanding dream and need of the Company: rebuild the sets, costumes, props, and special effects for The Nutcracker. “I don’t think there was a dry eye,” said Sarah, “especially when they presented us with a giant nutcracker soldier to celebrate the moment. It was like Christmas morning came a few weeks early!”

Spence Eccles and Lisa Eccles sat down in the theatre recently to discuss with Ballet West executives what they call “one of the most transformational projects the Foundation has funded in the arts.”

Share with readers some memories of “Mr. C” and The Nutcracker: LISA ECCLES: Well, when I think about Mr. C and The Nutcracker, it’s a pretty amazing story.

While most people know that this ballet is one of the most iconic holiday productions enjoyed all around the world, what many people don’t always realize is that it was Mr. C who choreographed the very first full-length production of The Nutcracker for the San Francisco Ballet!

Just a few years after that, in 1955, he brought that choreography to Utah. And the rest is history!

It’s become Ballet West’s most popular annual production, attracting generations of families just like ours who wouldn’t miss the chance to experience this truly wonderful tradition each and every Christmas season.

Why was it important to you and the Foundation to preserve and enhance this production?

SPENCE ECCLES: The tradition of the ballet is important, but so is keeping it fresh and exciting for new audiences. Even Mr. C himself updated the sets and costumes back in the 1990’s, but that was 25 years ago. When we toured the production backstage two and half years ago, we saw close-up how tattered it was getting. Costumes were fading and the scenery was held together with miles of duct tape! It still looked beautiful from the audience’s perspective, thanks to Ballet West’s crew, but we could tell it was time to invest and bring new life to Clara, the Mouse King, Continued on page 70

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the Sugar Plum Fairy and more to continue to excite and inspire new generations to love The Nutcracker as much as we all have.

LISA: It’s such a thrill for our Foundation to be able to make this beautiful new production of The Nutcracker possible. And even with its incredible new sets, costumes and some special, unexpected magic, it’s still Mr. C’s production that will remain very true to its roots and original choreography.

The Eccles family has a long tradition of supporting the arts. Why is that so important?

LISA: It’s a privilege to carry on the Foundation’s 30-plus year tradition of supporting Ballet West that began with personal gifts from Uncle George and Aunt Lolie Eccles. We continue to build on the strong interest in the arts that has remained important in our Foundation’s grant-making for decades; it’s vitally important to our state and communities.

SPENCE: It’s always our hope that our support helps raise up the excellence of the arts and culture in Utah. The artistic talent in our state – of all kinds – is truly remarkable. And, that’s recognized not only here at home, but also around this nation and the world. Ballet West’s touring performances in places like New York and Washington, D.C. attract large and enthusiastic audiences … and they are blown away by the talent and professionalism of this truly world-class ballet company! We are so fortunate to live in a state where our citizens love and appreciate the arts more than in many other places around this country.

I’m happy to say that most Utahns recognize the importance of the arts in our state: in education, creativity, innovation, business, the economy… you name it!

What are you each looking forward to the most with this “new” Nutcracker?

LISA: We’re anxious to see the long-term, overall positive impact this amazing new production is going to have on Ballet West as a company. It has the potential to make a real difference in Ballet West’s growing reputation for excellence. There will also be expanded opportunities, like the possibility of touring to places like The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. It will also grow the audiences right here at home who will be amazed by some of the innovative new things they’re going to experience.

SPENCE: And, of course – speaking as the banker I am – we see our support for this new production as a major investment that’s going to pay tremendous future dividends for Ballet West.

What do you hope audience reaction will be?

SPENCE: I not only hope—but also predict—that audiences will be jumping out of their seats with excitement, amazement, surprise, and enthusiasm! This is really going to be something extraordinary that should not be missed!

LISA: I think audiences will feel a warm and wonderful sense of pride and admiration for the talents and dedication of everyone at Ballet West, especially its artistic staff and remarkable dancers. The Nutcracker is often the first ballet that young people see, and I really hope that after experiencing what’s in store for them in this new production, they will be hooked on ballet for life! That will be wonderful!

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N U T C R AC K E R C A M PA I G N D O N O R S

Exclusive Production Sponsor George S. and Dolores DorĂŠ Eccles Foundation Scenery and Props The Nutcracker George S. and Dolores DorĂŠ Eccles Foundation Clara's Sleigh McCarthey Family Foundation Grandfather Clock The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Show Curtain Dominion Energy Chinese Dragon Janet Quinney Lawson Foundation Puppet Show R. Harold Burton Foundation Christmas Presents Sorenson Legacy Foundation Nuremburg Set 2017 Ballet West Board of Directors Cannon Mark Weisbender Main Company Sponsors DiFiore Family Ben and Lael Selznick Sarah and Rich West Tony and Roxanne Christensen Lazzara General Campaign Support Michael Currey and Calvin Kitten Paul and Melanie Lyon Jennifer and Gideon Malherbe Peter and Catherine Meldrum Dan P. Miller Nebeker Family Foundation Paterson Center Susan Warshaw Jacquelyn Wentz Anonymous Costume Sponsors Dr. Drosselmeyer John and Andrea Miller Doll Charlie Gardner and Patti Eylar

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C AMPAIGN DONOR S Bear Hank and Diane Louis Grandparents Tom Biersbach and Jennifer Strachan Mother Ila and Anne Neeley Irwin and Harriet Ross Clara Party Dress Dr. Pamela Dee Parkinson Nightdress The Huntsman Foundation Judy and Larry Brownstein Tutu The Huntsman Foundation In Memory of Judee Ross Fritz Emmett and Lola Black Nutcracker Fans of Holland & Hart, LLP Nephew Jacob Stewart Party Girl Gwen Creel-Erickson The Huntsman Foundation Tracy Family Military Girl Barbara and Jim Clark Party Boy The Huntsman Foundation Christopher Slager Military Boy Griffin Horne Bubba Stewart Butlers Nicholas Anderson Mouse King Barbara Levy Kipper Mouse Prince Gibson Hochhauser Mouse Lawrence T. and Janet T. Dee Foundation Katharine W. Lamb Bajian Fernald Soldier Holland & Hart Mia Horne and Family "Ya Ya" Lyn V. Trenbeath

Chris and Courtney Opdyke John Michael "Jack" Athena Metos Julia S. Watkins Errol Armelle Thompson & Aurelia Niamh Thompson The Huntsman Foundation Adriana Rose McCarter Snow Queen Madeline Cassell Mckenzie Brooke Hallsey Sandra and Richard Jacobson Cynthia Lampropoulos' Grandchildren Brian, Janae, Jess, Anne and Spencer Powell In Memory of Judee Ross Linda and Brad Walton Snow Cavalier Carole Wood and Darrell Hensleigh Jeanie Pollack Michael Scolamiero Snow Corps Judy Brady and Drew W. Browning Tom Biersbach and Jennifer Strachan The Futch Family Alexia Faye Peterson, Kapri Rose Peterson & Serena Sylvia Peterson Samantha Slager The Huntsman Foundation Sugar Plum Fairy Courtney Carter Zwick Emma Cassell Alan and Jeanne Hall Foundation In Memory of Judee Ross Cindy and Blake Strong Peggy Bergmann Lisa West Sugar Plum Cavalier Kenneth J. Ariotti In Memory of Tomm Ruud Christopher Ruud Page Clisto and Suzanne Beaty Catherine DeBry The Huntsman Foundation Anonymous

N U T C R AC K E R C A M PA I G N D O N O R S Lady in Waiting Lisa Hoyt Servants Tom Biersbach and Jennifer Strachan Kaye Christiansen Englert Caroline and Eleanor Madsen Terry Vismantas Spanish Man Marla M. Gault Spanish Woman Shanti Christensen Frances Conrad Valley, Choreographer Arabian Man Anthony and Jessica Mirabile Harvey Plonsker Arabian Woman Clara Kratzer Madeleine Plonsker Ruby Jane Doss Blair Bieser Arabian Corps Kaffe Mercantile Anonymous Chinese Warrior and Dragon Dancers The Rossi Family Mirliton Lead Pamela Robinson-Harris and Jeff Harris

In Memory of Carol Anne Price Keithley and Ruthe Ann Price Mirliton Jacob Gardner Joy Hodges-Walker Ella Elizabeth Croft Mercedes Smith Russian Theodore Schmidt In Memory of Mitchell Selznick Mother Buffoon Ballet West Guild Buffoons Makena Gardner, Chloe Gardner, Finley Gardner, Isabelle Gardner, Owen Miller, Declan Miller, Natalie Miller & Miles Miller Waltz of the Flowers Lead Peggy Bergmann Adam Sklute and Christopher Renstrom Waltz of the Flowers Demi-Soloist Sue and Walker Wallace Elaine Wolbrom Waltz of the Flower Corps In Memory of Betty Ann Anderson Judy Brady and Drew W. Browning Liliana Kratzer Brooklyn Harlow Foyle Judy N. Knight The Kohlburn Family Granddaughters of Peter Morgan Lena Polster

Stanford and Dixie Stoddard Elizabeth Uhl $500-$999 Greg McComas and Vilija Avizonis Leslie and Carl Barton Frances and Jerome Battle Alene Bentley, Rocky Mountain Power Sharon and Michael Bertelsen Barbara B. Christensen John and Joan Firmage DeGauss Philip George Edward and Natalie Grandy George Haley Stephanie and Tim Harpst Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Hodges David and Linda Irvine Michael Snow and Angela Martindale Norma Matheson John Fromer and Willis McCree Sara and Robert Neal Jeanie Pollack Lee Quinney Barbara Reid The Rickman Family Bryan and Erin Riggsbee Nate and Cami Shipp Jim and Krista Sorenson Rick and Chris Veit Debra and Mike Washburn Jane Wood

SPECIAL THANKS Adam Sklue and Ballet West would like to make a special acknowledgment to the following individuals for bringing this production to life.

Rob Clifford Michael Andrew Currey Kimberly Klearman Lisa Logan Logan Long William McDonald MK1 Studios Scott Pimentel Milivoj Poletan Jared Porter Daniel P. Thompson Cory A. Thorell Tom’s Woodworking The Staff of Utah Opera Scenic Studio

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F O U N D A T I O N , G O V E R N M E N T, A N D C O R P O R AT E S U P P O RT $100,000 + Ancestry The Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints Foundation Dominion Energy

George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation The Huntsman Foundation Janet Quinney Lawson Foundation McCarthey Family Foundation

Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts & Parks (ZAP) Utah State Legislature/Utah State Board of Education

David Kelby Johnson Memorial Foundation Emma Eccles Jones Foundation Nuvestack*

Rea Charitable Trust The Shubert Foundation Sorenson Legacy Foundation Utah Division of Arts and Museums

Jones, Waldo, Holbrook & McDonough, PC* Le Croissant Catering* National Endowment for the Arts The New Yorker* O.C. Tanner Park City Community Foundation The Solomon Fund S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney Foundation Rocky Mountain Power Foundation

Salt Lake Power Yoga* Simmons Family Foundation Summit County Cultural RAP Tax Wells Fargo Wheeler Foundation Dr. Jeremy Wimmer with Elite Chiropractic Center*

Henry W. and Leslie M. Eskuche Foundation In The Event* Gaye Marrash Arts Foundation - a Donor Advised Fund of The U.S.

Charitable Gift Trust Ruth's Chris Steak House* Union Pacific Foundation Workers Compensation Fund

Nebeker Family Foundation Nicholas and Company* P.F. Chang's* Residence Inn* Salt Lake City Arts Council Semnani Family Foundation Silver Summit Event Design* Snow, Christensen & Martineau

Allen Tran, U.S. Ski Team* U.S. Bank Foundation Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce* Kawika Ventura-Smith* The Williams Companies Foundation

$25,000 -$99,999 B.W. Bastian Foundation Marriner S. Eccles Foundation Eleve Dancewear*

$10,000 - $24,999 Artisan Bloom* Bank of American Fork Beaver Creek Foundation R. Harold Burton Foundation C. Comstock Clayton Foundation Lawrence T. and Janet T. Dee Foundation Florence J. Gillmor Foundation Richard K. and Shirley S. Hemingway Foundation

$5,000 - $9,999 America First Credit Union Bambara Restaurant* Blue Iguana* Deluxe Corporation Foundation Discovery Gateway*

$1,000 - $4,999 A&Z Produce* Beesley Family Foundation Mallory Berge* Caitland Photography Nicole Detling* Industrial Supply Company* J. Wong's Bistro* Merrick Bank

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I N D I V I D UA L D O N O R S founder's circle We thank our Founder's Circle donors, each of whom have given significantly to the Company throughout its history, either through collective annual giving or one-time gifts.

B.W. Bastian Foundation Peggy Bergmann Val A. Browning Foundation George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation Marriner S. Eccles Foundation The Huntsman Foundation

Barbara Barrington Jones Emma Eccles Jones Foundation Frederick Q. Lawson Foundation Janet Quinney Lawson Foundation Meldrum Foundation John and Marcia Price Family Foundation

Shari and David Quinney S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney Foundation Rocky Mountain Power Beano Solomon

heritage club We thank our Heritage Club patrons for their annual support of Ballet West. mr. c and mrs. wallace ($25,000 +) Peggy Bergmann John and Kristi Cumming Paul and Cheryl Huntsman

Barbara Barrington Jones Barbara Levy Kipper Shari and David Quinney

Beano Solomon Krista and Jim Sorenson

archivist and director ($10,000 - $24,999) Vilja Avizonis and Greg McComas Judy Brady and Drew W. Browning Convergence Planning DiFiore Family Sue J. Ellis Alan and Jeanne Hall Foundation Stephanie and Tim Harpst

Cindy and Howard Hochhauser Katharine W. Lamb Dan P. Miller John and Andrea Miller Jeanne Potucek John and Marcia Price Erin and Bryan Riggsbee

Theodore Schmidt Jonathan and Liz Slager Barbara L. Tanner Brad and Linda Walton Julia S. Watkins

ballet mistress and choreographer ($2,500 - $9,999) Stephany Alexander and David West Margaret Anderson Kim Strand and Mike Black Kathleen and Andy Blank Carol Browning, Céline Browning, and Rete and Rikki Browning Judy and Larry Brownstein Alexis Carr Carol Carter Carol Christ Jim and Barbara Clark Meredith and Stephen Drechsel

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Spencer F. and Cleone P. Eccles Family Foundation John and Joan Firmage Jeff and Donna Gordon John and Ilauna Gurr Ron and Shelley Hansen Marc and Mary Carole Harrison Jennifer S. Horne Scott Huntsman Tina Jensen - Moreton and Company Conrad and Anne Jenson Jeanne M. Kimball

Cynthia Lampropoulos David and Naja Lockwood Hank and Diane Louis Paul and Melanie Lyon Jennifer and Gideon Malherbe Angela Martindale and Michael Snow Rachèle McCarthey and Brock VandeKamp Thomas and Mary McCarthey Willis McCree and John Fromer Anthony and Jessica Mirabile

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Dr. Pamela Dee Parkinson Patterson Family Memorial Foundation Richard and Lois Peterson Madeleine and Harvey Plonsker Brian and Janae Powell Mark Robbins Ellen and Chriss Rossi

Teresa Silcox Adam Sklute and Christopher Renstrom John Sklute George H. Speciale Sue and Jack Stahl Stanford and Dixie Stoddard Jennifer Strachan and Tom Biersbach

Rick and Chris Veit Roy Vincent Sue and Walker Wallace Marelynn and Edward Zipser Anonymous

Kenneth and Kate Handley Sandy Haughey David P. Heuvel and Johann Jacobs Connie C. Holbrook Mark and Wendi Holland Julie Hopkins Daniel Horns and Renee Zollinger Larry and Tina Howard Robert and Dixie Huefner David and Linda Irvine Gordon Irving G. Frank and Pamela Joklik Howard A. and Lou Ann B. Jorgensen John Karls Brenda Kees The Kohlburn/Lecointre Family Carol and Guy Kroesche James R. Kruse and Mary Jo Smith Katherine Probert Labrum Katherine Lauer David E. and Helane B. Leta Dustin Lipson Rebecca Marriott Champion Nancy Melich and Lex Hemphill David and Colleen Merrill Jennifer Moldre Sheri P. and Ted Morgan Scott and JoAnn Narus Oren and Liz Nelson Peggy A. Norton and Scott W. Hansen Chris and Courtney Opdyke Linda S. Pembroke Andrea Peterson Jeanie Pollack

Lee Quinney Suzanne and David Razor The Rickman Family Gary and Joann Rieben Benjamin Romney Mark and Linda Scholl Aharon Shulimson and Julie Terry Robert and Nancy Schumacker Katherine Scott Laura Scott and Rodney Mena Nancy and Robert Sparrer Lou Ann Stevens Maarten and Annette Terry Stephen and Vanice Thomson Jennifer Vanderwilt Jeff Van Niel and Nancy Rapoport Amy Wadsworth and David Richardson Susan Warshaw Mark Weisbender Bill and Betty Weldon Sue Wilkerson Elaine Wolbrom Carole Wood and Darrell Hensleigh Mary Bird and Lance Wood Anonymous

ballet master ($1,000 - $2,499) John and Marilyn Alleman Stephen Anderson Jeffrey Bronson Anderson BenĂŠ Arnold Petras and Liuda Avizonis Carol Baer Zlate Balulovski Govert Bassett Frances and Jerome Battle Clisto and Suzanne Beaty Gary Beers Trina and Jerome Bellendir Alene Bentley Sharon and Michael Bertelsen Ginny Bostrom Rich Broggi Marie and Kevin Brown Cecile and Harold Christiansen Amalia Cochran William and Joan Coles William and Melissa Connelly DeGauss Pascale De Rozario and Jonathan Crossett Sissy Eichwald Patti Eylar and Charlie Gardner Karen L. Freed Cammy Fuller David Keith Garside and Audrey Miner Marla M. Gault Global Travel Network Ann and Rick Gold David and Sandylee Griswold

Above indicates major donors who gave gifts prior to November 13, 2017.

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I N M E MO RY A N D I N HO N O R gifts made in memory In Memory of John Hart Bené Arnold

In Memory of Megan Leigh Brown Marie Brown

In Memory of Eileen Hansen Carol Baer

In Memory of Merribeth Anderson Bené Arnold

In Memory of Joyce Ellsworth Rapp Sue J. Ellis

In Memory of Terence Kern Bené Arnold

In Memory of Louis Godfrey Bené Arnold

In Memory of Margot Shott Ballet West

In Memory of Mary Ruth Abbott Bené Arnold

In Memory of Rowena Howe Carol Baer

gifts made in honor In Honor of Adam Sklute Madeleine Plonsker

In Honor of Richard Cannon Family Judith Cannon

In Honor of Brian Powell Wolters Kluwer

In Honor of Sayaka Ohtaki Analecia Dumke

In Honor of Elizabeth Weldon Eileen Weldon Smith

In Honor of Vilija Avizonis and Greg McComas Beth and Randy McComas

In Memory of Mitchell Selznick Rich and Sarah West Ben and Lael Selznick Zack Selznick In Memory of Vicki Hawkes Carol Anne Price Keithley and Ruthe Ann Price In Memory of Betty Ann Bloxham Anderson David E. and Helane B. Leta Evelyn Morrison Anne and Terry Ross Walt and Karen Sato Curt and Sandy Thomsen In Honor of Madeleine and Harvey Plonsker Judith and Donald Horwitz In Honor of Harriet Ross Elaine Wolbrom

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.

Berenice J. Bradshaw (1903-1996)

Virginia Fackrell Estate (1918-2004)

Cynthia Lampropoulos Family Trust

Judy Brady and Drew W. Browning

DeGauss

Margot Shott (1931-2015)

Val A. Browning (1895-1994) Kenneth P. Burbidge, Jr. (1930-1998) Dr. Robert H. (1920-2007) and Marianne Harding Burgoyne Mary Elizabeth Colton (1952-2014) The Zorka D. Divich Trust Richard and Pamela Dropek Dolores Doré Eccles (1902-1994)

Dr. Esther S. Gross (1908-2001) and Dr. George D. Gross (1907-2000) Merribeth Habegger-Anderson (2015) Stephanie and Tim Harpst Melissa A. Herbst (1972-2014) Geoffrey C. Hughes (1919-1991) Dennis L. Kay Trust Barry L. Keller (1937-2002)

Oma W. Wagstaff (1901-2000) Mrs. Glen Walker Wallace (1898-1988) Grace Jackson (1920-2000) Nancy Rapoport and Jeff Van Niel Gladys Walz (1910-1995) Susan Warshaw Afton B. Whitbeck (1914-2008)

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) 869-6936.

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BA L L E T W E S T S TA F F Adam Sklute, Artistic Director The Willam Christensen Artistic Director Chair Sponsored by Peggy Bergmann LEADERSHIP Ken Dodson Chief Operating Officer ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE Felicia Cowan Director of Human Resources Sarah Taylor Company Manager Teri Percy Assistant to the Executive Director and Board Liaison Chris Yoakam Associate Director of Finance Jennifer Bailey Accounting Manager Robin L. Holt Accounts Payable Coordinator DEVELOPMENT Sarah West Vice President of Development Jyn Van Putten Manager of Foundations and Government Giving Tracy Waters Manager of Special Events Hannah Bowcutt Campaign and Benefits Coordinator Amy Falls Development Coordinator MARKETING Sara M. K. Neal Interim Director of Marketing Joshua Jones Associate Director of Press and Social Media Lisa Jensen Retail Sales and Boutique Manager Alex Moya Graphic Designer Marissa Hodges Marketing Coordinator Beau Pearson Photographer Madison Salazar Academy Marketing Coordinator 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

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Services Coordinator W. Powell Smith Patron Advisor EDUCATION & OUTREACH Peter Christie Director of Education and Outreach Dana Rossi Education Associate /Assistant Director, I CAN DO Heather Fryxell Associate Director Adaptive Dance Shelley Cordova Assistant Director Senior Steps/Forward Steps Temria Airmet, Nikki Bybee, Shelly Cordova, Leigh Cornu, Ashley Creek, Jennifer Heighton, Lisa Johnson, Sarah Lovett, Stacey Mahan, Wendee Fiedeley-McCulloch, Audrey Olsen, Moisés Próspero, Alison Russell, Anne Marie Smith, Joni Taylor, Trish Wilstead, Natalie Whitney Educators FREDERICK QUINNEY LAWSON BALLET WEST ACADEMY Peter LeBreton Merz Director, Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy Heather Fryxell Interim Principal, Ballet West Academy at Salt Lake City Jennie Creer-King Principal, Barbara Barrington Jones Family Foundation Ballet West Academy at Thanksgiving Point Cati Snarr Principal, Peggy Bergmann Ballet West Academy at Park City

Michael Scolamiero, Executive Director The Elizabeth Solomon Executive Director Chair Gagon, Jenna Rae Herrera, Brittany Holt, Lisa Hoyt, Katie Johnson, Nikolai Moroz, Michelle Player, Sawyer Player, Anne Marie Smith, Connie Smith, Paige Sparks, Jessica Thompson, Sara Turner, Juliana Vorkink, Chelsea Weidman, Natalie Whitney, Alena Wilson, Elise Wood Faculty Maggie Wright-Tesch U of U/ BW Joint Trainee Liason

Kimberly Klearman Production Manager Michael McCulloch Production Stage Manager Lindsey Gander Ballet West II Stage Manager/Assistant Stage Manager

Virginia Hicks Summer Intensive Coordinator

Robert Clifford Head Carpenter/Technical Director

Leslie-Ann Campbell, Sydney Inks, Lindsay Preece, Allene Snow, Cole Walkenhorst Receptionists

Josh Belka Assistant Carpenter

ARTISTIC STAFF Pamela Robinson Harris Principal Ballet Mistress Jane Victorine Wood Ballet Mistress Bruce Caldwell Ballet Master and Company Archivist Nicolo Fonte Resident Choreographer Cristin Carlin Assistant to the Artistic Director Calvin Kitten Director of Ballet West II and Assistant Ballet Master Peggy Dolkas Associate Director of Ballet West II Heather Thackeray Student Ballet Mistress and Academy Artist Liaison MUSIC Tara Simoncic Music Director

Shazell Ellerbeck Head Academy Administrator

Ken Hodges Orchestra Manager

Katlyn Addison, Christa Anderson, Tonia Blomquist, Brenda Butcher, Colleen Barnes, Nikki Bybee, Bruce Caldwell, Ginger Christopher, Patrick Cubbedge, Natalie Desch, Wilson Domingues, Lindsay Folkman, Hanna

TECHNICAL PRODUCTION Daniel B. Thompson Director of Production

Allison Phillips-Biehn Office Manager

Peggy Dolkas, Calvin Kitten, Cynthia Ridler, Jeffrey Rogers, Heather Thackeray Principal Faculty

Mikyla Arrington, Sandy Flury, Lisa Hoyt Academy Administrators

Jim Kuemmerle, Sarah Lund, John Rukavina, Heidi Slagle Academy Pianists

Jared Oaks Associate Music Director, Principal Pianist

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

James K. Larsen Head Electrician/Lighting Coordinator Cory A. Thorell Properties Master Jacquelin Bryce Wardrobe Supervisor Yancey J. Quick Wig Master Heidi Belka Pyrotechnician Members of IATSE Local 99 Run of Show Crew COSTUME PRODUCTION David Heuvel Director of Costume Production Cindy Farrimond Costume Shop Manager Barbara Arcolio Head Stitcher Mary Kay Feicht, Vicki Goslin Raincrow Stitchers Ballet West is an American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) Company.

Ballet West is an American Federation of Musicians (AFM) Company.

Ballet West is an International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Company.

The lighting and projection designers of The Nutcracker is represented by United Scenic Artists, Local USA-829 of the IATSE

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 time pieces and cell phones for the period of the performance.

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

ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES 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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