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OctOber 4 | Kingsbury Hall Nancy Peery Marriott Auditorium

“IF I AM TO PLAY MY BEST, THERE IS NO WAY BUT STEINWAY.” – LANG LANG

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KINGSBURY HALL PRESENTS UPcomING EvENTS

Big Bad Musical• November 7-8 This hilarious courtroom comedy casts the audience as jury to decide the fate of the Big Bad Wolf.

He’s been slapped with a class-action lawsuit by storybooks of quirky characters who want to get even, including Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs. After hearing the evidence, it’s up to the audience - was the Big Bad Wolf born a criminal or made one?

Gaelic Storm • November 13 First brought to fame by the movie Titanic, Gaelic Storm has swept the Celtic music world with their exciting brand of energetic musicianship. Combining both classic originals and new arrangements of Celtic music, Gaelic Storm plays indie-folk with world grooves and infuses the show with their own spunky Irish wit for a wildly entertaining experience.

Amahl and the Night Visitors • December 12-13 One of the most popular operas of all time, Amahl and the Night Visitors tells the story of a young shepherd boy, whose life changes forever when he sees an amazing star “as big as a window.” When three foreign kings following the star in search of a wondrous child encounter Amahl and his mother, the result is a timeless and inspiring message of how faith, charity, unselfish love and good deeds can work miracles. Performed by the University Lyric Opera Ensemble.

Odyssey Dance Theatre Presents: Thriller . . . . . . . . . . .October 10- November 1 A Night with Chrissie Hynde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 24 Odyssey Dance Theatre Presents: ReduxNUT-Cracker . . . . . . . . December 17-23 KH Presents The Second City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 17

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Founder: C. Brian Williams Assistant Artistic Director: Mfoniso Akpan Program: Tribute, Indlamu, Isicathulo, Chicago Performed by: Mfoniso Akpan, Christopher Brient, Danielle Glover, Joe Murchison, Artis Olds, Brittny Smith, Jordan Spry, Courtney Thrower and Andrew Vinson Choreography by: Jakari Sherman, Jackie Semela and Paul Woodruff with contributions from countless artists over the years Percussionists: Artis Olds and Andrew Vinson

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This performance will last 1 hour and 30 minutes with no intermission

Zulu STEP AFRIKA!

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ABOUT STEP AFRIKA!

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tep Afrika! is the first professional company in the world dedicated to the tradition of stepping. Founded in December 1994 by C. Brian Williams, the company is critically-acclaimed for its efforts to promote an appreciation for stepping and the dance tradition’s use as an educational tool for young people worldwide. Step Afrika! reaches tens of thousands of Americans each year and has performed on many stages in North & South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Caribbean.

Based in Washington, DC, Step Afrika! serves as a cultural ambassador for the United States, representing the nation at events and festivals around the world.

The company also completes an annual 50-city tour of American colleges and universities from Maine to Mississippi and is a model for the use of stepping in educational settings, espousing themes such as teamwork, academic achievement and cross-cultural understanding.

To learn more, visit www.stepafrika.org.

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PROGRAM ORDER Tribute

Tribute pays homage to the African American step show. Based on steps and styles seen in step shows across the USA, Tribute expands on stepping’s roots by increasing the length of the step from the traditional 2 minutes to 10 minutes.

It combines the distinct stepping styles from different fraternities and sororities and blends them together to showcase the incredible variety of stepping. Tribute includes all the exciting elements of the step show--the use of props, ripples and floor work, creative formations and audience participation.

Indlamu

Indlamu is a traditional dance of the Zulu people. It is performed with drums and full traditional Zulu attire and is regarded as a touchstone of Zulu identity. Indlamu often referred to as a “war dance” –is marked by the Zulu kick -a movement where the dancers lift one foot over their heads and bring it down hard on the downbeat. For more than 15 years Step Afrika! has studied the dance traditions of the Zulu people through the Step Afrika!

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ABOUT STEP AFRIKA! Afrika! makes this Indlamu uniquely its own featuring solos created by each dancer as well as the addition of contemporary dance.

Isicathulo

Isicathulo or “the gumboot dance” is a tradition created by South African workers who labored in the oppressive mining industry of then-apartheid South Africa. Isolated from their families for long periods, the miners transformed their rubber boots into percussive instruments to not only entertain and pass time but to share secret messages with each other. Step Afrika!’s Isicathulo highlights both of these uses of “the gumboot dance” through the interaction of a group of mine workers with their “super”. Isicathulo has become one of the most popular dance forms in South Africa and has striking similarities to the African-American tradition of stepping.

Chicago

Chicago finds the rhythm in everyday situations. It is a percussive symphony using body percussion and vocals to narrate a story and changes in rhythm and tempo to play out the action. Inspired by a summer spent in the windy city, this ground-breaking work requires the Company to maintain up to 5 complex polyrhythms simultaneously, create the characters in the story and interact with each other through movement and vocals.

Special Note: Audience participation has been a part of the step tradition since its inception in the 1900s. Throughout any Step Afrika! performance, the audience is invited to clap, stomp, cheer and participate in call and response with the artists. The Company may also bring members of the audience onto the stage to learn a step with the Company.

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THE ARTISTS

C. Brian Williams (Founder & Executive Director) is a native of Houston, Texas.

He first learned to step as a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. – Beta Chapter, in 1989. While living in Africa, he began to research stepping, exploring the many sides of this exciting, yet under-recognized American art form and founded Step Afrika! in 1994. Brian has performed, lectured and taught extensively in Africa, Europe, South America, Asia, the Caribbean and throughout the United States. He is co-founder of the historic Step Afrika! International Cultural Festival in Johannesburg, South Africa.

MFON AKPAN (Artistic Director) has trained extensively in tap, ballet, jazz, modern, African dance and step. While attending the State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook, she majored in biochemistry and cultivated her stepping skills as a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Mfon began her training at the Bernice Johnson Cultural Arts Center and has graced the stages of Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, the Apollo Theater, the Brooklyn Academy of Music and Lincoln Center. Mfon has recently toured with the off-broadway show “Hoofin’ 2 Hittin” where she was a featured stepper and dancer.

Brian has been cited as a “Civic/Community Visionary” by NV Magazine and “Nation Builder” by the National Black Caucus of State Legislators. He is the recipient of numerous Artist Fellowships and awards from the DC Commission on Arts & Humanities and is featured in Soulstepping, the first book to document the history of stepping. The Washingtonian Magazine cited Brian as one of “40 Washingtonians under 40” to watch in the years to come.

He earned the Mayor’s Art Award for Innovation in the Arts and led the company to over five Metro DC Dance Awards in categories that include “Outstanding New Work”, “Excellence in Stage Design/ Multimedia” and “Outstanding Group Performance”. In 2010, Washington Life Magazine designated Brian as one of DC’s leading arts innovators. He is also the recipient of the Pola Nirenska Award for Contemporary Achievement in Dance.

CHRISTOPHER BRIENT, from Houston, TX, performed in his first step show in the ninth grade, and has been addicted to the stage ever since. His love of dance began while attending Texas A&M University, where he taught hip hop classes, served as Step Master for the Potent Pi Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and earned his B.S. in Agricultural Journalism. Chris spent two seasons dancing with Team NRG, the dance team for the WNBA Houston Comets, and was a member of G Force, the step team for the NBA Houston Rockets. He joined Step Afrika! in 2009.

Under Brian’s leadership, stepping has evolved into one of America’s newest cultural exports and inspired the designation of Step Afrika! as Washington, DC’s official Cultural Ambassador.

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DANIELLE DUBOIS GLOVER comes from Queens, NY. She is a graduate of Howard University where she received her BFA with a concentration in Dance. Under the mentorship of Dr. Sherill Berryman Johnson she worked with artiststs such as Ronald K. Brown, Kevin Iega Jeff, Zane Booker and Whitney Hunter. She has also worked with dance legends such as Dianne McIntyre, Virginia Johnson and Baba Chuck Davis. She is a former member of Danco II, DBDT II, and Dallas Black Dance Theatre. She is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. KINGSBURY HALL PRESENTS

Tribute JOE MURCHISON is a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma where he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology and Health Science. He has performed and trained with the accomplished Dallas Black Dance Theatre II. Joe is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. ARTIS J. OLDS is a Chicago native who earned his Bachelor’s of Arts in Broadcast Media from Central State University, where he served as the marching band’s Head Drum Major and as a member of the Delta Xi chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Artis has won several step titles, including the first Sprite Step Off-America’s largest step competition.

BRITTNY SMITH is a native of Houston, Texas. She began vocal, hip hop, jazz and acting training at age 7. By high school she had filmed national TV commercials and signed her first recording contract. Brittny attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA where she was a “Dancing Doll”, before graduating from Texas Southern University. She obtained a BA in Radio, TV and Film and a MA in Education and became a member of the Gamma Psi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Brittny was a Houston Rockets Power Dancer, appeared in XXL magazine, Stomp The Yard 2 and opened for musical acts including Miguel, The Dream and Lyfe STEP AFRIKA!

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JORDAN SPRY graduated from Howard University with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Marketing. While at Howard, he stepped with the Drew Hall Step Team and served as a head coach for Drew.

COURTNEY THROWER is originally from Fort Lauderdale Florida. He is a graduate of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University with a Bachelor of Science in Health Science and a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. He has a hip hop dance background which includes a very highly energetic dance form known as “drilling and ride out.” Courtney is also a member of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity, Incorporated.

ANDREW VINSON, JR. attended Elizabeth City State University, where he earned a BS in Graphic Design and Computer Science with a concentration in Business Administration. He is a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. - Lamda Gamma chapter, where he served as Basileus and Hop Master. Having started in middle school, Andrew is also a gifted percussionist ranging from jazz, symphonic and marching band styles. He joined Step Afrika! in 2009.

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DONORS $25,000 + Salt Lake County Zoo Arts and Parks Art Works for Kids B.W. Bastian Foundation Bireley Foundation John and Marcia Price Family Foundation Kenneth P. & Sally Rich Burbidge Foundation National Endowment for the Arts Prince Yeates & Geldzahler R Harold Burton Foundation Robert & Barbara Patterson Memorial Foundation Salt Lake City Arts Council Steiner Foundation, Inc The George Q. Morris Foundation Utah Division of Arts and Museums Westaf Zions Bank

$10,000-$24,999 Internet Properties Nancy Peery Marriott Foundation, Inc. Peter Morgan

Richard K. and Shirley S. Hemingway Foundation Sally Langdon Barefoot Foundation Sorenson Legacy Foundation The Castle Foundation Xmission $5,000-$9,999 Sue Ellis Mitchell Barlow & Mansfield Wells Fargo Foundation $2,500-$4,999 Thelma Iker Cosette Joesten Dinesh & Kalpana Patel Foundation Don Foot Jerry Rowley Parsons Behle & Latimer Wells Fargo Wealth Management $1,000-$2,499 Audrey Hollaar Barbara Hamblin Boyer Jarvis Don Barlow Ken Calney Martha Robb Humphrey Richard Hirschi

Sheryl Allen Susan Turpin $500-$999 Anne Cullimore Decker Brad Walton Diane Rolfs Eric Eide Kathleen Gardner Margaret Hecht Patricia Andriano Paul Weiss $250-$499 Carolyn Kowalchik Cheryl Marzec Cynthia Fleming Dan Purjes Dave Ralston Emily Aplin Janet Harnsberger Kathie Horman Kim Selzman Maria Sgambati Matthew Whitten Patrick De Freitas Robert Kain Sandra Steinvoort Sharon Kessel Tom Proffitt William Vogel

Jack Horwitz Jennifer Rhode Jerry Hussong John Burger John Mason Julia Jones Kenneth Ashton Lee Hollaar Linda Oberle Lori Hayes Mary Lou OlandWong Matthew Probst Naanue Gowan Nick Morgan Rachelle Rigby Robert Carney Ruth Lundgren Shanna Hall Shirley Ann Goodrich

$100-$249 Alma Welde Andrea Bagnell Barbara Bannon Beth Young Betty Yanowitz Erica Wangsgard J Endo

All donations received between September 1, 2013-September 1, 2014

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The Bireley Foundation Thank you to the people of Salt Lake County for supporting Zoo, Arts and Parks

The George Q. Morris Foundation

R. Harold Burton Foundation

Sorenson Legacy Foundation

Lee and Audrey Hollar Alice and Kevin Steiner Richard K. and Shirley S. Hemingway Foundation

The Castle Foundation

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KINGSBURY HALL STAFF Brooke Horejsi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Director Wally Anderson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . House Manager Gay Cookson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Development Brooke Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ticket Office Manager Michael Draper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sound Engineer Stephanie Gosdis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Secretary Sheri Jardine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Communications Manager Josh Rasmussen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accountant Randy Rasmussen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Technical Director Cody Watkins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Stage Manager Robin Wilks-Dunn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Events and Outreach Coordinator Steve Wimmer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stage Manager

KINGSBURY HALL ADVISORY BOARD Andrea Barnes Bill Bireley May Bradley Todd Cook Michael Feehan Jake Garn

Geoff Mangum, Chairman Peter Morgan Don Gale Jeri Pugh Brent Goodfellow Luz Robles Marian Ingham Keven Rowe Paul Jacobsen Matt Sanders Jennifer Kohler Krista Sorenson Rob Mansfield

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Kingsbury Hall Presents Thanks

The Bireley Foundation for supporting this performance of Step Afrika!

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PATRON INFORMATION • In the event of an emergency, please walk to the nearest exit and follow instructions given by theatre personnel and ushers. Auditorium exits are clearly marked with lighted exit signs above each door.

Move away from the building to a safe place.

• Late-comers will be seated in accordance with the seating guidelines of the individual production.

• Restrooms are available in the lower lobby.

• Refreshments are available in the lower lobby.

• Drinking fountains are available in the upper and lower lobbies.

• Coat check service is available in the lobby on the west side.

• Free assisted-hearing devices are available from the coat check room in the main lobby on the west side.

• Cameras and recording devices are strictly forbidden unless permission for their use is authorized in writing by theatre management.

• Ticket office is located on the lower plaza, east of the main staircase.

For ticket information, call 801581-7100.

• Children under six are not admitted to performances. All patrons must have a ticket regardless of age. Lap sitting is not allowed.

• Lost and found is located in the ticket office or by asking the house manager. Please leave your name, phone number and description of the lost item with the ticket office (581-7100) or house manager.

• Disabled parking is located on the east side of Kingsbury Hall via Presidents Circle.

• The patron elevator is located on the west side of all three lobbies.

• Food and drink are not allowed in the auditorium.

• Bottled water purchased in the theatre is the only refreshment allowed in the auditorium. The $2 cost benefits the Student Performance Fund and the theatre’s care.

• Please silence mobile phone, pagers and watches. Patrons expecting an emergency call are urged to leave pagers and seat numbers with the house manager.

• Kingsbury’s past? Visit the historic photographic retrospective in our Legacy Gallery in our mezzanine lobby.

• Kingsbury’s future? Visit the Wall of Recognition in our lower lobby.

Find out howv you can join those who have so generously supported Kingsbury Hall. Thank you for your patronage.

• Visit Kingsbury Hall online at www.kingsburyhall.org

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