The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

OGDEN SYMPHONY BALLET

November 23, 2018 | 7pm November 24, 2018 | 2pm & 7pm

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WELCOME Dear Friends, I want to extend a warm welcome to each of you attending this performance. Thank you for coming! I am honored to serve as Executive Director of Ogden Symphony Ballet Association and wish to express my gratitude for your support as I have become acclimated to this new role. As a life-long musician, administrator, and advocate for the arts I am inspired and motivated by the dedication and commitment I have seen from so many donors, patrons, and volunteers. I am extremely enthusiastic about what we can accomplish together.

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OSBA BOARD & STAFF

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dr. Robert Fudge President Mark Stratford President Elect Paul Kunz Past President Melissa Bennett Vice President Jennifer Webb Secretary Dr. David Malone Treasurer Steven Carter Robbyn Dunn Dr. Ann Ellis Linda Forest John Fromer John Gordon Dr. Val Johnson Russ King (OSBA Foundation) McClain Lindquist Dr. Robert Newman Nancy Pinto-Orton Dr. Carolyn Rich-Denson Dr. Jan Slabaugh

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ADVISORS Marlene Barnett Karen Fairbanks Alan Hall Robert Harris Thomas Moore Suzy Patterson FOUNDATION Russ King Chair Marti M. Clayson Secretary

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Melissa Klein DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Taylor Knuth BOX OFFICE & MARKETING MANAGER Camille Washington OUTREACH & VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Andrew Barrett Watson

Richard White Treasurer Paul C. Kunz Andrea Lane Michael S. Malmborg Dr. Judith Mitchell Meg Naisbitt Ellen Opprecht Carolyn N. Rasmussen Sherm Smith Dr. Paul Sonntag Dotty Steimke

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ABOUT OSBA of Ballet West performances in 1982, the organization became the Ogden Symphony Ballet Association.

Under the direction of numerous dedicated Board Members and long-serving Executive Directors like Jean Pell (27 years) and Sharon Macfarlane (14 years), OSBA has expanded its programming but remains committed to its mission to enrich the lives of people in northern Utah by sponsoring world-class classical music and dance programming in the Greater Ogden Area. Since its inception, OSBA has presented over 800 performances.

In 1949, Beverly Lund and Ginny Mathei decided they wanted to add even more culture to Weber County, so, with the help of a few friends and their husbands’ checkbooks, they brought the Utah Symphony to Ogden for a single performance. The total cost was $400, and 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.

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My Fair Lady in Concert February 14

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BYU Living Legends February 28 FAMILY SERIES Here Comes Santa Claus December 17 Peter and the Wolf March 14 Story Pirates April 16 SPECIAL EVENTS

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An American in Paris September 27 Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos 3 & 4 December 6 Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 March 21 Villegas plays Concierto de Aranjuez April 25

Frank & Ella August 7 The Nutcracker November 23 & 24 The Queen’s Six February 19 Youth Benefit Concert May 8

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Adam Sklute, Artistic Director The Willam Christensen Artistic Director Chair Sponsored by Peggy Bergmann

Michael Scolamiero, Executive Director The Elizabeth Solomon Executive Director Chair

PRINCIPAL ARTISTS

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

Katlyn Addison - Allison DeBona - Tyler Gum - Sayaka Ohtaki Beau Pearson - Christopher Sellars SOLOISTS

Katie Critchlow - Jenna Rae Herrera - Chelsea Keefer Alexander MacFarlan - Jordan Veit DEMI SOLOISTS

Lindsay Bond - Hadriel Diniz - Trevor Naumann - Emily Neale Gabrielle Salvatto - Joshua Whitehead ARTISTS

Paige Adams - Dominic Ballard - Kimberly Ballard - Lillian Casscells - Kyle Davis Olivia Gusti - Lucas Horns - David Huffmire - Amber Miller - Ryo Munakata Kazlyn Nielsen - Oliver Oguma - Jordan Richardson - Joshua Shutkind Anisa Sinteral - Ronald Tilton - Kristina Weimer BALLET WEST II

Beau Chesivoir - Jordan DePina - Cy Doherty - Brigitte Edwards - Nicole Fannéy Robert Fowler - Noel Jensen - Vinicius Lima - Savannah Lyle - Joseph Lynch Ashleigh Richardson - Alexandra Terry - Victoria Vassos - Severina Wong ARTISTIC STAFF

Jared Oaks Music Director Pamela Robinson Harris Principal Ballet Master Kimberly Klearman Director of Production and Lighting David Heuvel Director of Costume Production

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Calvin Kitten Director of Ballet West II and Assistant Ballet Master Jane Victorine Wood Ballet Master Bruce Caldwell Ballet Master/Archivist

Michael McCulloch Production Stage Manager Lindsey Gander Production Management Coordinator Cristin Carlin Assistant to the Artistic Director

Peggy Dolkas Associate Director of Ballet West II

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THE STORY

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

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

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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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SPECIAL EVENTS CONCERT SPONSORED BY

THE STEWART EDUCATION FOUNDATION ODGEN SYMPHONY BALLET ASSOCIATION PRESENTS

NOVEMBER 23, 2017 / 7PM / VAL A. BROWNING CENTER NOVEMBER 24, 2017 / 2PM & 7PM / VAL A. BROWNING CENTER

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 PROJECTION DESIGN: Mike Tutaj PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Michael Andrew Currey

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

Flying by Foy ADDITIONAL FUNDING PROVIDED BY

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CAST OF CHARACTERS NOVEMBER 23, EVENING Dr. Drosselmeyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beau Pearson Herr Stahlbaum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ronald Tilton Frau Stahlbaum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katlyn Addison Maid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lindsay Bond Doll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sayaka Ohtaki Bear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vinicius Lima Grandparents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joshua Whitehead, Katie Critchlow Parents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Artists of Ballet West Nutcracker Prince . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alexander MacFarlan Mouse King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyler Gum Mice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Artists of Ballet West Snow Queen and Snow King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emily Adams, Adrian Fry Snowflakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Artists of Ballet West Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier . . . . Beckanne Sisk, Chase O’Connell Spanish Dance . . . . . . . . . Hadriel Diniz, Katie Critchlow, Chelsea Keefer Arabian Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katlyn Addison, Ronald Tilton with Artists of Ballet West II Chinese Warrior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyler Gum with Students of Ballet West Academy Professional Training Division Mirlitons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arolyn Williams with Artists of Ballet West Russian Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christopher Sellars with Artists of Ballet West Mother Buffoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beau Pearson Waltz of the Flowers . . . . . . . . . Katherine Lawrence, Christopher Ruud with Artists of Ballet West Grand Pas de Deux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beckanne Sisk, Chase O’Connell Finale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Entire Ensemble

NOVEMBER 24, MATINEE Dr. Drosselmeyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beau Pearson Herr Stahlbaum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ronald Tilton Frau Stahlbaum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paige Adams Maid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lindsay Bond Doll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jenna Rae Herrera Bear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vinicius Lima Grandparents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alexander MacFarlan, Arolyn Williams Parents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Artists of Ballet West Nutcracker Prince . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joshua Whitehead Mouse King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lucas Horns Mice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Artists of Ballet West Snow Queen and Snow King . . . . Katherine Lawrence, Chase O’Connell

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CAST OF CHARACTERS Snowflakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Artists of Ballet West Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier . . . . . . . . Katlyn Addison, Tyler Gum Spanish Dance . . . . . Trevor Naumann, Paige Adams, Gabrielle Salvatto Arabian Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sayaka Ohtaki, Jordan Veit with Artists of Ballet West II Chinese Warrior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kyle Davis with Students of Ballet West Academy Professional Training Division Mirlitons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katie Critchlow with Artists of Ballet West Russian Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joshua Shutkind with Artists of Ballet West Mother Buffoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beau Pearson Waltz of the Flowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beckanne Sisk, Hadriel Diniz with Artists of Ballet West Grand Pas de Deux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katlyn Addison, Tyler Gum Finale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Entire Ensemble

NOVEMBER 24, EVENING Dr. Drosselmeyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beau Pearson Herr Stahlbaum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trevor Naumann Frau Stahlbaum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jordan Richardson Maid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kimberly Ballard Doll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chelsea Keefer Bear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noel Jensen Grandparents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alexander MacFarlan, Emily Adams Parents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Artists of Ballet West Nutcracker Prince . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jordan Veit Mouse King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trevor Naumann Mice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Artists of Ballet West Snow Queen and Snow King . . . . . . . . Beckanne Sisk, Christopher Ruud Snowflakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Artists of Ballet West Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier . . . . Arolyn Williams, Christopher Sellars Spanish Dance . . . . Trevor Naumann, Katie Critchlow, Jenna Rae Herrera Arabian Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gabrielle Salvatto, Lucas Horns with Artists of Ballet West II Chinese Warrior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joshua Whitehead with Students of Ballet West Academy Professional Training Division Mirlitons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katlyn Addison with Artists of Ballet West Russian Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kyle Davis with Artists of Ballet West Mother Buffoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beau Pearson Waltz of the Flowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sayaka Ohtaki, Tyler Gum with Artists of Ballet West Grand Pas de Deux . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arolyn Williams, Christopher Sellars Finale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Entire Ensemble 801.399.9214

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CHILDREN’S CAST Heather Thackeray Student Ballet Masster and Academy Artistic Liason

Cynthia Ridler Assistants to the Student Ballet Master

CLARA Kyra Stafford

FIRST REGIMENT Mette Andersen Megan Bangerter Mckell Haynie JordanAnne Kingston Kailey Millet Taya Olsen Hannah Scott Caryss Waite

LADIES IN WAITING Ella Anderson Nicole Arsenault Adrianna Garby Lena Harris Becky Krusi Abriel Rotzler Katelyn Serr Katerina Winkler

SECOND REGIMENT Lillie Bennion Kaitlyn Cable Bella Cannon Kate Garner Emilyn King Klara Smith Ava Toone Paige Wood

SERVANTS Sophie Anderegg Penelope Fox Georgia Gay Alixann Miller Elliott Mumm Cambell Newby

FRITZ Cannon Fox NEPHEW Elliott Mumm VENDOR Cassie Bowers CAROLERS Nicole Arsenault Adrianna Garby Abriel Rotzler Katerina Winkler PARTY GIRLS Emily Bramwell Jada Chipping Ruby Fox Hazel Gardner Emilie Huntsman Brooklyn Lowell Sylvie Stafford PARTY PRINCESS Sophia Lowell

PARTY BOYS Oliver Davis Kingston Evje George Fox Gerard Hernandez Teig Jenkins Luka Mishchenko Keshav Sainath-Iyengar BUTLERS & MOUSE MINIONS Beau Chesivoir* Cy Doherty* Robert Fowler* Ryan Lenkey MOUSE PRINCE Charlotte White BABY MICE Lily Moore Stasha Petkovic RIFLEMAN Ashlee Bale DRUMMER Kambri Butcher TRUMPETER Olivia Jenkins

PAGES Aubrey Bingham Cassie Bowers Annie Bramwell Grayson Jenkins Hannah Lowell Sasha Lowell Mia Tureson Aleksandra Winkler

BALLET WEST ORCHESTRA

BUFFOONS Faith Davis Kinslee Higley Kiley Kunz Sabrina Lowell Laynee Lundberg Maxie Mumm Amaya Suzuki BUFFOON TUMBLER Kaysha Millet *Artists of Ballet West II

Ken Hodges Orchestra Personnel Manager

Don Basinger Orchestra Manager Emeritus

1ST VIOLIN Emily Day-Shumway Acting Concertmaster Kathryn Langr Acting Associate Concertmaster Peggy Wheelwright Marcel Bowman Katherine Kunz Melissa Draper Rachel Karr Andrea Ashdown Amy Oswald

FLUTE/PICCOLO Alison Olsen Principal Sally Humphreys

2ND VIOLIN Krista Utrilla Principal Kristiana Henderson Associate Principal Ann Cox Rachel Christensen Gabriel Gordon Benjamin Robison John Shin Melissa Combe 18

VIOLA Kathleen Bradford Acting Principal Candace Wagner Jacob Davis Leslie Richards Caryn Bradley CELLO Cassie Olson Acting Principal Monika RosboroughBowman Robin Dunn Lauren Posey Autumn England BASS Lola Plumb Acting Principal Elizabeth Lambson Ryan Bell

OBOE/ENGLISH HORN Justin Torres CLARINET Erin Voellinger Principal David Feller BASSOON Christopher Egbert Acting Principal HORN Steve Park Acting Principal Nathan Basinger

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TRUMPET Seretta Hart Acting Principal TROMBONE Neil Hendriksen Acting Principal TIMPANI Ken Hodges Principal PERCUSSION Heath Wolf Principal HARP Julie Keyes Tamara Oswald CELESTA Ricklen Nobis

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ARTISTIC & EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

Adam Sklute Artistic Director Ballet West

Michael Scolamiero Executive Director Ballet West

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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.

Michael Scolamiero 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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BALLET WEST STAFF Adam Sklute, Artistic Director | The Willam Christensen Artistic Director Chair, Sponsored by Peggy Bergmann Michael Scolamiero, Executive Director | The Elizabeth Solomon Executive Director Chair ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE Liz Crawford Chief Financial Officer Felicia Cowan Director of Human Resources Sarah Taylor Associate Director of Artistic Operations Jennifer Bailey Accounting Manager Robin L. Holt Accounts Payable Coordinator Teri Percy Assistant to the Executive Director and Board Liaison

ARTISTIC STAFF Pamela Robinson Harris Principal Ballet Master Jane Victorine Wood Ballet Master Bruce Caldwell Ballet Master and Company Archivist Nicolo Fonte Resident Choreographer Cristin Carlin 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 Master and Academy Artistic Liaison

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

DEVELOPMENT Sarah West Chief Development Officer Jyn Van Putten Manager of Foundations and Government Giving Tracy Waters Corporate Relations and Events Manager

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Nicole Levy Individual Giving Manager Amy Falls Development Coordinator

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 Temria Airmet, Nikki Bybee, Kira Coelho, Shelly Cordova, Leigh Cornu, Ashley Creek, Jennifer Heighton, Sarah Lovett, Stacey Mahan, Wendee Fiedeley-McCulloch, Audrey Olsen, Moisés Próspero, Alison Russell, Amy Simkins, Anne Marie Smith, Joni Taylor, Ashlee Vilos, Krista Widdison, Trish Wilstead Educators

FREDERICK QUINNEY LAWSON BALLET WEST ACADEMY Peter LeBreton Merz Director, Ballet West Academy Heather Fryxell Principal, Ballet West Academy at Salt Lake City Maricar Drilon Principal, Barbara Barrington Jones Family Foundation Ballet West Academy at Thanksgiving Point Cati Snarr Principal, Peggy Bergmann Ballet West Academy at Park City Cynthia Ridler Principal Faculty and Assistant to the Student Ballet Master Peggy Dolkas, Calvin Kitten, Jeffrey Rogers, Heather Thackeray Principal Faculty Shazell Ellerbeck Head Academy Administrator Leslie-Ann Campbell, Shanika Ells, Sandy Flury Academy Administrators

Joey Alatorre, Christa Anderson, Silver Barkes, Alexx Baxter, Tonia Blomquist, Brenda Butcher, Bruce Caldwell, Natalie Desch, Wilson Domingues, Lindsay Folkman, Jenna Rae Herrera, Brittany Holt, Lisa Hoyt, Eldon Johnson, Katie Johnson, Alexa Knutzen, Abbey Lasley, Ginger Leishman, Constanza Murphy, Hope Parker, Michelle Player, Sawyer Player, Joanne Rupinskas, Christopher Sellars, Anne Marie Smith, Connie Smith, Jessica Thompson, Chelsea Weidman, Natalie Whitney, Alena Wilson, Elise Wood, Jamie Lynn Zollinger Faculty Maggie Wright-Tesch U of U/ BW Joint Trainee Liaison Tori Homes, Sharee Lane, Deborah Latimer, Lindsay Preece, Cole Walkenhorst Administrative Assistants

TECHNICAL PRODUCTION Kimberly Klearman Interim Director of Production Michael McCulloch Production Stage Manager Lindsey Gander Production Management Coordinator Robert Clifford Head Carpenter/Technical Director Josh Belka Assistant Carpenter James K. Larsen Head Electrician Corey Cresswell Assistant Electrician Cory A. Thorell Properties Master Jacquelin Bryce Wardrobe Supervisor Emily Fowler Wardrobe Assistant Yancey J. Quick Wig Master Heidi Belka Pyrotechnician Members of IATSE Local 99 Run of Show Crew

MARKETING Sara M. K. Neal Chief Marketing Officer Joshua Jones Director of Communications Lisa Jensen Retail Sales and Boutique Manager Alex Moya Graphic Designer Beau Pearson Photographer Marissa Hodges Marketing Coordinator

TICKETING AND SUBSCRIBER SERVICES Jack E Stahl Associate Director of Technology and Ticketing Natalie Thorpe Manager of Patron Services Jane Harris Lead Patron Advisor Hilary Hancock Patron Services Coordinator W. Powell Smith Patron Advisor

MUSIC Jared Oaks Music Director Ken Hodges Orchestra Manager George Shevtsov Company Pianist Grigoriy Ayrapetov Principal Academy Pianist, Associate Rehearsal Pianist Rob Wood Company Class/ Academy Pianist Jim Kuemmerle, Sarah Lund, Max Hall, John Rukavina, Heidi Slagle Academy Pianists

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LORE

Sometimes the truth is more frightening than fiction. Join storyteller Aaron Mahnke and musical stage arts guest Chad Lawson for an unforgettable evening of dark, spine-tingling tales—the perfect way to celebrate All Hallows’ Eve. Lore is an award-winning, critically acclaimed podcast that exposes the darker side of history, exploring the people, places, and things we fear the most.

October 31, 2018 | 7:30 pm de Jong Concert Hall ON SALE NOW

THE MOUSETRAP by agatha christie

directed by david morgan

Trapped in a local bed and breakfast by a snowstorm, a group of strangers is horrified to learn there is a murderer in their midst. Join us for the longest-running play of the modern era, a tale of suspense and terror that ends as shockingly today as it did in 1952. “The Mousetrap” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. October 26–November 10, 2018 Pardoe Theatre ON SALE NOW

ETHEL with ROBERT MIRABAL, FLUTE: THE RIVER

Recognized as one of America’s most adventurous string quartets, ETHEL strives for common creative expression forged in the celebration of community. ETHEL is joined

by Grammy Award-winning Robert Mirabal, a Taos Pueblo composer and songwriter known especially for his work with the Native American flute.

December 7, 2018 | 7:30 pm de Jong Concert Hall ON SALE NOW

WONDERLAND

music by frank wildhorn lyrics by jack murphy original book by gregory boyd and jack murphy

uk adaptation by robert hudson directed by tim threlfall choreographed by nathan balsar music direction by gayle lockwood

From the team that brought you the BYU smash hit The Count of Monte Cristo, this new musical takes Lewis Carroll’s classic story and sets it in present day New York. Jump down the rabbit hole to discover this inspirational story of love, redemption, and the power of imagination.

January 24–February 2, 2019 de Jong Concert Hall On sale November 19, 2018

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FRIENDS OF OSBA OSBA thanks the following individuals, corporations, foundations, and public funding sources for their generous donations! Ogden Symphony Ballet Association is an exempt organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The following is a list of contributors from June 2018 through May 2019. Please contact OSBA's Development Director, Taylor Knuth, 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 ($100,000+) Stewart Education Foundation OSBA Foundation

Weber County RAMP

Series Sponsor ($25,000+) Alan & Jeanne Hall Foundation Val A. Browning Charitable Foundation

The Standard-Examiner

Concert Sponsor ($10,000+) OSBA Board of Directors Matthew B. Ellis Foundation Norman C. & Barbara L. Tanner Charitable Trust The Pinto Foundation

Richard K. & Shirley S. Hemingway Foundation Robert & Marcia Harris Utah Division of Arts & Museums

Diamond ($5,000 – $9,999) Bank of America Merrill Lynch Beaver Creek Foundation George S. & Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation

Mrs. Paul T. Kunz Ogden City Arts Marty & Carolyn Rasmussen

Platinum ($2,500 – $4,999) Dr. Robert Fudge & Sylvia Newman Dr. William & Barbara Hughes

Keith & Ellen Opprecht

Gold ($1,000 – $2,499) Dr. Glen & Genette Biddulph Evan & Geraldine Christensen Dr. & Mrs. Fred Clayson Dr. Rosemary Conover & Luckey Heath Brent & Vicki Cox Foundation

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Donna & Ralph Friz George & Mary Hall Michael & Sharon Llyod Dr. Jean & Richard Miller Dr. Judith Mitchell Dr. Robert & Eleanor Newman

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Ralph Nye Charitable Foundation Dr. Carolyn Rich-Denson Harry & Becky Senekjian E. K. & Grace Walling Dr. Michael & Jennifer Webb Glenn & Connie Wimer

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FRIENDS OF OSBA Silver ($500 – $999) Kay Ballif Marlene Barnett Melissa & William Bennett Taylor Knuth & Sean Bishop Mary & Lee Forrest Carter Lynne & Steven W. Carter Dr. Douglas Deis Dr. Ann Ellis Rick & Karen Fairbanks

Doug & Shelley Felt Willis McCree & John Fromer John Gordon Dean Hurst Mr. & Mrs. Marlin Jensen Melissa & Jon Klein Paul C. & Cindy Kunz Val & Karen Lofgreen Dr. David Malone & Madonne Miner

Dr. Rand & Cynthia Mattson Scott & Pam Parkinson Suzy Patterson Patrick Poce Eloise Runolfson Dr. Jan & Mike Slabaugh Jonathan & Beverly Souder Hal Wheelwright

William & Anita Ford Linda Forest Pat Fuller David & Ruth Ann Gladwell Nancy Green Jeff Gyllenskog David & Joan Hadley Mardee Hagen Austin Halbritter Kim & Becky Hale Robert & Rula Hunter Robert Irvine Carol Jackson Dr. Michael & Lori Jacobazzi Steve Johnston William & Jackie Jones Melba & Denis Kirby Knights of Columbus #14399 Paul Kriekard Andrea Lane Kent & SannDee Lindquist Jeanette Long Eugene & Pat Low Jan & Jerome Luger Ivaloo Lund Verlene Lund Dwayne Manful Debra Marin Frank & Sharon Markos Erika Martin Sandy & Phillip Maxwell Evalyn McBurnie Andy & Susan Mccrady

James & Jennifer McGregor Arturo & Sarah Mendoza Wayne & Nada Miller Karen Miner Dr. Mark & Meg Naisbitt Maurine Naisbitt Dr. & Mrs. Noel Nellis Gary & Marilyn Newman Arthur & Ruth Nielsen Claude Nix Jason & Kristina Olsen Cheryl Orme Donald Pantone Val & Marlene Parrish Jeff Paulson Paul & Sandra Perkin Janet Petersen Joan & Paul Powell Keith & Mary Sue Rasmussen Juergen Sass Howard Schuyler Sempre Musical Society Jackie Shafer Lawanna Shurtliff Darin & Jo Sjoblom Denise Sly Paul & Carol Sonntag Keith & Marlys Sorbo Forrest & Rolayne Staffanson Dorothy Steimke Ned & Sheila Stephens Darlene Stoddard Mark & Elizabeth Stratford

Bronze ($100 – $499) Lyle & LaVon Allen Vickie Anderson Zana Anderson Lee Badger Paul & Georgia Bennion Phil & Melanee Berger Lisa Brasher Kathleen P. Browning Arthur & Marian Budge Janice Burk Jeffry & Linda Burton Brad & Lynn Carroll Kitty Chatelain Dr. Allen & Janis Christensen Cathay Christiansen Ellie Cole Phyllis Combe Kim & Becky Crumbo Lynn & Natalie Dearden Carolyn Deru Allan & Kellie Diersman DeLoris & Dale Dorius Kathy Douglas Diana Dunkley David & Robbyn Dunn John Eckstein David & Lisa Edwards Ogden Chapter of MacDowell Ensemble Janet & Steven Evans Thomas Fearn Jill Flamm Christopher Ford

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FRIENDS OF OSBA Bronze ($100 – $499) continued.

Jeneile Tams Jeane Taylor Jan Thurston Patti Van Aarle Harold & Emily Vonk Lucinda & Phillip Wagner

A. Steven Waldrip Melvin Walker Andrew & Suzanne Wall Bruce Wallace Brent & Gloria Wallis

Sheldon & Janice Ward Barbara & Gerald West Kent & Trudy Whiteman Carl & Helgard Wolfram Larry Zaugg

I Fly I Float The Front Industrial Art & Design Dr. Michael & Jennifer Webb Julie Johnson Kaffe Mercantille Klymit Linda Forest Mount Ogden Golf Course Northrop Grumman Conference Center Ogden Athletic Club Ogden School Foundation Ogden’s Own Distillery

Play Like a Pro Tennis Academy REAL Salt Lake Red Butte Gardens Red Pine Adventures Schneiter’s Golf Course Sean Slatter Social Axe Sylvia Newman Taggart’s Talisman Brewing Company Utah Museum of Natural History Utah Royals Wendy Roberts WSU Lindquist College

In Memory of Joseph Draper Sharon Macfarlane

In Memory of Nyla Petersen Sharon Macfarlane Jan Thurston

In-Kind Donors Alamexo ALSCO Attention to Detail Bella Muse Bhav Yoga Den Bigelow Hotel CenterPoint Legacy Theatre Color Me Mine Corn Belly’s Maze at Thanksgiving Point Costa Vida at the Junction Eccles Art Center Egan Auto Farr Better Ice Cream Hale Centre Theatre

MEMORIAL DONATIONS In Memory of Robert & Joyce Anderson Michael & Sharon Lloyd In Memory of Charles Combe Phyllis Combe In Memory of Joseph Dixon Karen Miner

In Memory of Marie Irvine Zana Anderson In Memory of Roseanne Peery King Keith & Ellen Opprecht

In Memory of Hetty Hammon Sly Denise Sly In Memory of Bruce E. & Rella Wallace Bruce Wallace

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