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WELCOME Welcome back! This Thanksgiving weekend marks many happy returns. Of course it’s the return of the holiday season. It is also the return of Onstage Ogden to the newly updated Austad Auditorium for the first time since February for 2020. Ballet West is back for the first time since 2018 with its spectacular production of The Nutcracker.

Most importantly, you are back. By attending The Nutcracker this weekend, you are ensuring the bright future of live performance in Ogden. Thank you for being here, for your support over the past 20 months, and for caring for your community by helping ensure a safe return to the theater.

For some of our younger audience members, this may actually be their first time at the theater. The Nutcracker is an amazing way to introduce the next generation to the power of performing arts. If you’ve brought a young person with you to this performance, I hope you’ll take a moment to reflect on the profound experience you’ve afforded them.

While ONOG’s 2021/2022 season is a bit of a departure from pre-pandemic seasons, know that we still have a lot of great performances yet to come. The holiday season continues with two great options for families. The Utah Symphony makes their triumphant return to Ogden with Here Comes Santa Claus on December 14. On Christmas Eve Eve (that’s December 23) Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar will perform NOCHEBUENA: Christmas Eve In Mexico. If you’re looking for a more sophisticated night out, do not miss Eighth Blackbird at The Monarch on January 13.

The pandemic has taught us many things, including the importance of tradition, community connection, and live performing arts. I hope that in this weekend’s performance of the Nutcracker you find all three.

James Fredrick Executive Director, Onstage Ogden

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BOARD & STAFF BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jennifer Webb President

Nancy Pinto-Orton Chair of Nominating Committee

Russ King Chair of Foundation Board

Susan Shreeve Vice President

Dr. Ann Ellis At Large

Jean Vaniman President-Elect

Christina Myers At Large

Roger Christensen Treasurer

Cirilo Franco John Fromer Dr. Val Johnson Chris Karczewski

Dr. Rosemary Lesser Zach Nelson Wendy Roberts Joyce Stillwell Dr. Deborah Uman Jon Wilson

Dr. Robert Fudge Secretary

FOUNDATION Russel King Chair Marti M. Clayson Secretary Richard White Treasurer

STAFF James Fredrick Executive Director

Paul C. Kunz Andrea Lane Michael S. Malmborg Dr. Judith Mitchell Meg Naisbitt Carolyn N. Rasmussen Sherm Smith

Dr. Paul Sonntag Dotty Steimke

Andrew Barrett Watson Outreach & Events Manager

Camille Washington Marketing & Box Office Manager

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In 1949, Beverly Lund and Ginny Mathei decided they wanted to add even more culture to Weber County. So, for the small fee of $400, they brought the Utah Symphony to Ogden for a single performance. Three hundred people attended the concert.

This 1949 concert was a big success, so the women decided to present even more concerts in Ogden. They organized a committee within the Welfare League (later the Junior League) to raise funds for the Symphony Concerts. Then, in 1957, this committee reformed and incorporated as the Ogden Guild. After a few more name changes and the addition of Ballet West performances in 1982, the organization became the Ogden Symphony Ballet Association.

Under the direction of numerous board members and long-serving Executive Directors like Jean Pell (27 years), and Sharon Macfarlane (14 years), Onstage Ogden has expanded our programming to include internationally renowned classical dance, vocal, and chamber music. Since our inception, we have presented over 800 performances to tens of thousands of Utahns.

In addition, Onstage Ogden actively works to engage and educate younger patrons.

For example, our Youth Guild has provided generations of high school students with opportunities to serve. We also offer a variety of education classes, from Masterworks Music Detectives to Music and Dance Explorers. And we are partnering with several local community organizations to expand these programs to reach even more children and students. Onstage Ogden is proud to celebrate 70 years sponsoring only the finest music and dance in the Greater Ogden area. We are honored participate in the enrichment of our community by presenting professional classical performance.

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NOCHEBUENA: CHRISTMAS EVE IN MEXIC O

BALL ET F O LK LÓ R I CO DE LO S ÁN GE LE S AN D MARIACHI GA RI BA LDI DE JA I ME C UÉ LLAR

DECEMBER 23, 2021 AT 7:30PM Val A. Browning Center at WSU

Christmas in Mexico isn’t just a single day; it’s a whole season of Christmas-related celebrations enriched by indigenous culture, Spanish heritage, and other influences. Let Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles & Mariachi Garibaldi take you on a journey through the rich tradition and heritage of Christmas Eve in Mexico!

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THE COMPANY Adam Sklute

Michael Scolamiero

THE WILLAM CHRISTENSEN ARTISTIC DIRECTOR CHAIR SPONSORED BY PEGGY BERGMANN

THE ELIZABETH SOLOMON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CHAIR

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

PRINCIPALS

Emily Adams, Katlyn Addison, Hadriel Diniz, Adrian Fry, Jenna Rae Herrera, Chase O’Connell, Beckanne Sisk, Rex Tilton FIRST SOLOISTS

Allison DeBona, Tyler Gum SOLOISTS

Chelsea Keefer, Amy Potter, Jordan Veit DEMI-SOLOISTS

Joshua Whitehead ARTISTS

Dominic Ballard, Jazz Khai Bynum, Lillian Casscells, Beau Chesivoir, Isabella Corridon, Amelia Dencker, Nicole Fannéy, Robert Fowler, Olivia Gusti, Connor Hammond, David Huffmire, Noel Jensen, Vinicius Lima, Joseph Lynch, Amber Miller, Kazlyn Nielsen, Jake Preece, Joshua Shutkind, Anisa Sinteral, Victoria Vassos, Kristina Weimer, Claire Wilson, Severina Wong BALLET WEST II

Alladson Barreto, Mackenzie Bartlett, Stella Birkinshaw, Kye Cooley, Anderson Duhan, Maren Florence, Jacob Hancock, Elijah Hartley, William Lynch, Jonas Malinka-Thompson, Rylee Rogers, Gabriella Schultze, Kennedy Sheriff, Tatiana Stevenson, Rebecca Trockel, Loren Walton

ARTISTIC STAFF Jared Oaks

music director

Pamela Robinson Harris

principal rehearsal director

Jane Victorine Wood

Michael Andrew Currey director of production

Jason Hadley

interim principal rehearsal director

director of costume production

Bruce Caldwell

Nicholas Maughan

rehearsal director and archivist

Reuben Lehr

company pianist

artistic operations manager

Michael McCulloch

production stage manager

Calvin Kitten

director of ballet west ii and assistant rehearsal director

Courtney Hellebuyck

student rehearsal director

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2021–22 SEASON

MASTERWORKS SERIES Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances January 27, 2022 at 7:30PM Ravel La Valse February 3, 2022 at 7:30PM Beethoven No. 6 March 24, 2022 at 7:30PM

DANCE & VOCAL SERIES BYU Ballroom Dance Company October 23, 2021 at 7:30PM Nochebuena December 23, 2021 at 7:30PM Ballet Hispánico February 5, 2022 at 7:30PM Chanticleer April 28, 2022 at 7:30PM

FAMILY SERIES Spanish Brass November 11, 2021 at 7:30PM Here Comes Santa Claus!

December 14, 2021 at 7:00PM Carnival of the Animals March 17, 2022 at 7:00PM Youth Benefit Concert May 17, 2022 at 7:00PM

ENTERTAINMENT SERIES Cirque de la Symphonie April 21, 2022 at 7:30PM

SPECIAL EVENTS The Nutcracker November 26–27, 2021 Friday at 7:00PM Saturday at 2:00PM & 7:00PM

DOWNTOWN SERIES Imani Winds October 12, 2021 at 7:30PM Hot Club of San Francisco October 15, 2021 at 7:30PM Thalea Quartet December 7, 2021 at 7:30PM Eighth Blackbird January 13, 2022 at 7:30PM

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The Onstage Ogden’s 2021–2022 season is funded in part by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Utah Division of Arts and Museums, Weber County Recreation, Arts, Museums, and Parks (RAMP) program, and Ogden City Arts.

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SPECIAL EVENT ONSTAGE OGDEN PRESENTS WITH THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF

THE STEWART EDUCATION FOUNDATION

NOVEMBER 26–27, 2021 / AUSTAD AUDITORIUM

CHOREOGRAPHY

WILLAM F. CHRISTENSEN MUSIC

PETER ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY SET 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: Kevin Dreyer LIGHTING RECREATION: Michael Mazzola PROJECTION DESIGN: Mike Tutaj

Featuring the Ballet West Orchestra Conducted by MUSIC DIRECTOR: Jared Oaks The performance lasts approximately 2 hours, with one 20-minute intermission.

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CAST OF CHARACTERS NOVEMBER 26–27, EVENING Dr. Drosselmeyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rex Tilton Herr Stahlbaum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joseph Lynch Frau Stahlbaum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anisa Sinteral Maid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kristina Weimer Doll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kazlyn Nielsen Bear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonas Malinka-Thompson* Grandparents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beau Chesivoir, Severina Wong Parents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Artists of Ballet West Nutcracker Prince . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joshua Whitehead Mouse King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dominic Ballard Mice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Artists of Ballet West Snow Queen & Snow King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy Potter, Tyler Gum Snowflakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Artists of Ballet West Sugar Plum Fairy & her Cavalier . . Jenna Rae Herrera, Jordan Veit Spanish Dance . . . . . . Hadriel Diniz, Claire Wilson, Lillian Casscells Arabian Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katlyn Addison, Rex Tilton with Artists of Ballet West II Chinese Warrior . . . . . . Beau Chesivoir with Artists of Ballet West II and Students of Ballet West Academy Professional Training Division Mirlitons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Olivia Gusti with Artists of Ballet West Russian Dance . . . . . . . . . . . Noel Jensen with Artists of Ballet West Mother Buffoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vinicius Lima Waltz of the Flowers . . . . . . . . . . . Chelsea Keefer, Joshua Shutkind with Artists of Ballet West Grand Pas de Deux . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jenna Rae Herrera, Jordan Veit Finale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Entire Ensemble

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CAST OF CHARACTERS NOVEMBER 27, MATINEE Dr. Drosselmeyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dominic Ballard Herr Stahlbaum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyler Gum Frau Stahlbaum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lillian Casscells Maid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Claire Wilson Doll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Olivia Gusti Bear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elijah Hartley* Grandparents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beau Chesivoir, Kazlyn Nielsen Parents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Artists of Ballet West Nutcracker Prince . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noel Jensen Mouse King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joseph Lynch Mice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Artists of Ballet West Snow Queen & Snow King . . . . . . . . . . . . Allison DeBona, Rex Tilton Snowflakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Artists of Ballet West Sugar Plum Fairy & her Cavalier . . . . . . . . . Emily Adams, Adrian Fry Spanish Dance . . David Huffmire, Kristina Weimer, Lillian Casscells Arabian Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chelsea Keefer, Hadriel Diniz with Artists of Ballet West II Chinese Warrior . . . . . . . Tyler Gum with Artists of Ballet West II and Students of Ballet West Academy Professional Training Division Mirlitons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kazlyn Nielsen with Artists of Ballet West Russian Dance . . . . . . . . . . Vinicius Lima with Artists of Ballet West Mother Buffoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beau Chesivoir Waltz of the Flowers . . . . . . . . . . . . Jenna Rae Herrera, Jordan Veit with Artists of Ballet West Grand Pas de Deux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy Potter, Hadriel Diniz Finale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Entire Ensemble *Artists of Ballet West II

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BALLET WEST ORCHESTRA

Courtney Hellebuyck Student Rehearsal Director & Academy Artistic Liaison

Orchestra Personnel Manager

Heather Thackeray & Scout Sutton Rehearsal Assistants Clara Annabelle Jackman

Trumpeter Kiley Kunz

Fritz Gabriel Brown

First Regiment MaggieJayne Blackham, Camille Coleman, Savannah Enquist, Memphis Hale, Marley Mcmullin, Katie Peck, Addison Simkins, Brooke Stallings

Nephew Noah Engar Vendor Caroline Love Carolers Callie Herbert, Brenda Welch, Monica Welchman, Zoe Wilson Party Girls Kinslee Higley, Peri Lewis, Isla Long, Laynee Lundberg, Sophie Seely, Daphne Smith, Daisy Stewart Party Princess Ivy Pizza Party Boys Lydia Avery, Sam Cooley, Teig Jenkins, Johnny Johnson, Lydia Leishman, Jack Sweeney Butlers & Mouse Minions Kai Casperson, Adrian Fite, Chad Johnson, Joseph Lihos, Cruz Nunez, Simon Plante, Mateo Salinas Mouse Prince Adrienne Nelson Baby Mice Chloe Stallings, Aria Thackeray Rifleman Brinkli Kvenvold Drummer Kaya Pizza

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Second Regiment Bella Erickson, Lily Heaton, Bella Jaggi, Maya Johnson, Olivia Rice, Kate Shurtliff, Nevaeh Trujillo, Camryn Waite Pages Leisel Blue, Brooke Lambert, Caroline Love, Symonne Martelly, Kayia Mortensen, Josabella Morton, Caedy Saidowitz, Layla Terrell Ladies In Waiting Haley Blackwelder, Elisabeth Duhan, Emelie Harney, Callie Herbert, Lily Ungs, Brenda Welch, Monica Welchman, Zoë Wilson Servants Kaitlyn Cable, Sofia Drakou, Brinlee Knapp, Savannah Lycan, Abigail Mercer, Isabella Tabetabaei Buffoons Ellie Bangerter, Elli Crump, Blayke Olson, Paisley Paulette, Holland Webb, Ruby Whitney, Lucy Wood Buffoon Tumbler Eliza Briggs

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Seretta Hart

Jared Oaks & Gabriel Gordon Conductors

Alexandra Utrilla

Chorus Coordinator

1st Violin Kathy Langr Acting Concertmaster Peggy Wheelwright Acting Associate Concertmaster Katherine Kunz Andrea Ashdown * Rebecca Blackner* Meredith Campbell* Amy Oswald* Marianne Rohbock* 2nd Violin Kristiana Matthes Acting Principal Ann Cox Acting Associate Principal Rachel Karr Melissa Combe* Gabriel Gordon* Elissa Krebs* Danece Lyman* Matthew Oshida* Marianne Rohbock* Viola Kathleen Bradford Acting Principal Candace Wagner Acting Associate Principal Caryn Bradley* Mallory Todd* Tally Turner* Cello Anna Bowman Principal Julie Bevan* Bonnie Felger* Megan Richards* Bass Lola Maxham Acting Principal Hillary Fuller* Alexander Willey*

Flute/Piccolo Alison Olsen Principal Sally Humphreys Oboe/English Horn Justin Torres Acting Principal Clarinet/Bass Clarinet Erin Voellinger Principal David Feller Bassoon Brian Hicks Principal Chris Egbert Horn Steve Park Acting Principal Nathan Basinger Trumpet Seretta Hart Acting Principal Trombone Will Kimball Principal Neil Hendriksen Timpani Anthony Thackeray* Acting Principal

Percussion Heath Wolf Principal Harp Tamara Oswald* Maria Phippen* Celesta Nicholas Maughan * Substitute Musician

ARTISTIC & EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

Adam Sklute

Artistic Director Ballet West

Michael Scolamiero Executive Director Ballet West

Since 2007, Adam Sklute has expanded Ballet West’s outlook, repertoire, and visibility with exciting Company and world premieres, increased touring, heightened public exposure, and greater focus on the Ballet West Academy. He began his career with The Joffrey Ballet, rising through the ranks from dancer to Associate Director.

His stewardship of Ballet West has been marked by both financial growth and elevated artistry, and was the subject of The CW Network’s docu-drama, Breaking Pointe, which aired for two seasons. From September 2016 to October 2017, Sklute took on the dual position of CEO and Artistic Director overseeing both administrative and artistic operations of Ballet West. An internationally sought after teacher and adjudicator, Sklute has received numerous awards, including Utah’s Enlightened 50 (2014), The Bronze Minuteman Award for Outstanding Service to Utah and The Nation (2015), and most recently Utah Diversity Connection’s Business Award for outstanding commitment to diversity initiatives.

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

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THE STORY

Artists of Ballet West | Photo by Beau Pearson

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.

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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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Michael Scolamiero

THE WILLAM CHRISTENSEN ARTISTIC DIRECTOR CHAIR SPONSORED BY PEGGY BERGMANN

THE ELIZABETH SOLOMON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CHAIR

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE

Liz Crawford, Chief Financial Officer Felicia Cowan, Director of Human Resources Teri Percy, Assistant to the Executive Director and Board Liaison Jennifer Bailey, Senior Accounting Manager Madeline Harris, Accounting Coordinator Hilary Hancock Company Management Coordinator

ARTISTIC STAFF

Pamela Robinson Harris, Principal Rehearsal Director Jane Victorine Wood, Interim Principal Rehearsal Director Bruce Caldwell, Rehearsal Director and Company Archivist Calvin Kitten, Director of Ballet West II and Assistant Rehearsal Director Nicolo Fonte, Resident Choreographer Courtney Hellebuyck, Student Rehearsal Director Reuben Lehr, Artistic Operations Manager

COSTUME PRODUCTION

Jason Hadley, Director of Costume Production Cindy Farrimond, Costume Shop Manager Barbara Arcolio, Head Stitcher Mary Kay Feicht, Vicki Goslin, Raincrow, Stitchers David Heuvel, Director of Costume Production Emeritus

EDUCATION & OUTREACH

Peter Christie, Director of Education and Outreach Dana Rossi, Education Associate /Assistant Director, I CAN DO Heather Fryxell, Associate Director, Adaptive Dance Shelly Cordova, Assistant Director, Senior Steps/ Forward Steps Jessica Baynes, Silas Campos, Shelly Cordova, Ashley Creek,

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EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

Andrew Goldberg, Senior Director, External Affairs Natalie Cope, Director of Development Alicia Brooks, Annual Giving Manger Jyn Van Putten, Manager of Foundations and Government Giving Bretleigh Sandorf, Development Data Manager David Young, Special Events and Benefits Coordinator Lisa Jensen, Retail Sales and Boutique Manager Beau Pearson, Photographer and Videographer Ashleigh Porter, Digital Marketing Coordinator

FREDERICK QUINNEY LAWSON BALLET WEST ACADEMY

Evelyn Cisneros-Legate, Director, Ballet West Academy Sarah Taylor, Director of Business Operations, Ballet West Academy Allison DeBona, Principal, Peggy Bergmann Park City Campus Katherine Lawrence, Principal, Jessie Eccles Quinney Ballet Centre Campus Heather Thackeray, Principal, Barbara Barrington Jones Family Foundation Thanksgiving Point Campus at Lehi Catherine Batcheller, Principal Faculty and Artistic Engagement Coordinator Stacey Mahan, Principal Faculty and Principal Faculty and Associate Director of Curriculum Jeff Rogers, Principal Faculty and Director of Academy Men’s Program

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Christopher Sellars, Principal Faculty and Trainee Coordinator Leslie-Ann Campbell, Senior Academy Operations Manager Jennifer Hildreth, Interim Senior Academy Operations Manager and Administrator Park City Campus Deanna Richardson, Trolley Corners Campus Operations Manager Jordan DeBona, Summer Intensive Coordinator Samantha Abrahamson, Katlyn Addison, Halie Bahr, Silver Barkes, Jessica Baynes, Jazz Bynum, Bruce Caldwell, Jenna Clark, Ashley Creek, Jordan DeBona, Natalie Desch, Jennifer Fjeldsted, Adrian Fry, Darleen Gordon, Kimberly Hansen, Misa Oga Hansen, Jenna Rae Herrera, Dan Higgins, Noel Jensen, Chelsea Keefer, Justine Sheedy-Kramer, Sharee Lane, Lindsey Larsen, Deborah Latimer, Stephen Legate, Vinicium Lima, Alex MacFarlan, Kathryn Morgan, Cymbre Owens, Hope Parker, Kendra Rangel, Ashleigh Richardson, Pamela Robinson, Rylee Rogers, Abby Rubin, Autumn Ryskoski, MaryAnn Schaefer, Samira Saeed, Caedy Sajdowitz, Justine Sheedy- Kramer, Kramer Snead, Connie Smith, Eunice Kim Stafford, Scout Sutton, Layla Terrell, Jessica Thompson, Rex Tilton, Jordan Veit, Kristina Weimer, Elizabeth Weldon, Natalie Whitney, Claire Wilson, Jane Wood, Nichele Woods, Instructors Grigoriy Ayrapetov, Nicholas Maughan, Lisa Haddon, Jim Kuemmerle, Sarah Lund, Max Hall, John Rukavina, Kimball Whitaker, Accompanists Maggie Wright-Tesch, U of U/ BW Joint Trainee Liaison Hannah Lowell, Jenney Lowell, Sasha Lowell, Kendra Rangel, Administrative Assistants

MUSIC

Jared Oaks, Music Director Seretta Hart, Orchestra Manager Nicholas Maughan, Company Pianist Grigoriy Ayrapetov, Principal Academy Pianist, Associate Rehearsal Pianist Rob Wood, Company Class Pianist Max Hall, Jim Kuemmerle, Sarah Lund, John Rukavina, Academy Pianists

PRODUCTION

Michael Andrew Currey, Director of Production Michael McCulloch, Production Stage Manager Angelina Pellini, Stage Manager and Production Operations Coordinator Robert Clifford, Technical Director / Head Carpenter Joshua Belka, Assistant Carpenter James K. Larsen, Head Electrician Corey Cresswell, Assistant Electrician Cory A. Thorell, Properties Master Jacquelin Bryce, Wardrobe Supervisor Emily Fowler, Wardrobe Assistant Yancey J. Quick, Wig Master Heidi Belka, Pyrotechnician Members of IATSE Local 99 Run of Show Crew

TICKETING & SUBSCRIBER SERVICES

Jack E Stahl Associate, Director of Technology and Ticketing Natalie Thorpe, Manager of Patron Services Jane Harris, Lead Patron Advisor Ballet West is an American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA), American Federation of Musicians (AFM), and International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) company.

FRIENDS OF ONSTAGE OGDEN Onstage Ogden thanks the following individuals, corporations, foundations, and public funding sources for their generous donations! Onstage Ogden is an exempt organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The following is a list of contributors from January 2021 through October 2021. Please contact us at 801-399-9214 if you would like to make a donation or if your name has been inadvertently left off the following list or is misspelled. Thank you again for your generous support!

Season Sponsor ($90,000+) Stewart Education Foundation

Series Sponsor ($20,000+) Alan & Jeanne Hall Foundation Utah Division Of Arts & Museums

Concert Sponsor ($10,000+) Ogden City Arts Pinto Family Foundation Weber State University Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities

Diamond ($5,000–$9,999) Marriner S. Eccles Foundation Beaver Creek Foundation

Weber County RAMP

Val A. Browning Charitable Foundation

Norman C. & Barbara L. Tanner Charitable Support Trust Robert & Marcia Harris

George S. & Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation

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FRIENDS OF ONSTAGE OGDEN Platinum ($2,500–$4,999)

Richard K. & Shirley S. Hemingway Foundation

Gold ($1,000–$2,499) Bank of Utah Marti M. Clayson Rick & Karen Fairbanks Donna & Ralph Friz

Silver ($500-$999)

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