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PETER PAN
Choreography: Trey McIntyre
Music: Sir Edward Elgar,
Adaptation, arrangements and incidental music by Niel DePonte
Scenery Design: Thomas Boyd
Costume Design: Jeanne Button
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Costume Design: Trey McIntyre
Lighting Design: Michael J. Mazzola
Lighting Programming: Eric Raden
Staging: James Payne, Jane Victorine Wood
Fight Coordinator: Bruce Caldwell
Featuring The Ballet West Orchestra Conducted by Music Director: Jared Oaks
World Premiere: March 14, 2002, Houston Ballet, Houston, Texas
Ballet West Premiere: Feb. 13, 2026, Ballet West, Janet Quinney
Lawson Capitol Theatre, Salt Lake City, Utah
Flying by Foy
This performance lasts approximately two hours and 15 minutes, with two 20-minute intermissions.
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From the Artistic Director
Welcome to the Ballet West premiere of Trey McIntyre’s magical, fanciful, and charming production of Peter Pan
Choreographer McIntyre created this ballet version of the J.M. Barrie story first for the Houston Ballet in 2002 and he has re-produced and revised it numerous times for multiple companies around the world.
The creation of the actual story by Scottish playwright and author J.M. Barrie had an interesting development. The character of Peter Pan, a boy who could fly, who wore leaves for clothes, “still had all his first teeth” as he was described, refused to grow up, and who had great mistrust for adults, first appeared in Barrie’s 1902 novel The Little White Bird. Barrie then expanded on the character for his stage play Peter Pan, the Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up. In the play’s plot Peter is flying through the Bloomsbury district of London and repeatedly stops at the home of the Darlings - a family loosely based on close family friends of Barrie’s - to listen in through the window as Mother Darling tells her children bedtime stories. On one occasion, Peter loses his shadow and Wendy, the oldest child, helps him find and reattach it. Peter invites her to his home in Neverland so she can tell bedtime stories to his crew – The Lost Boys. The original play was an instant success in London and soon moved to Broadway stage in the USA. Filled with adventures in Neverland including fairies, pirates, mermaids, and Native Americans as seen through an early 20th Century European eye, it thrilled audiences wherever it was produced.
Thanks to Peter Pan’s success on the theater stage, Barrie decided to adapt it into a novel in 1911 originally entitled Peter and Wendy. This book too became a success and like with his play, Barrie continued to revise it and add to it until his death in 1937, most notably, four years after the book’s premiere publication when Barrie added a final section – When Wendy Grew Up, an Afterthought. This was eventually incorporated into the complete story and ultimately was key to the whole narrative as Peter, forever a boy, visits Wendy who has “betrayed him” by growing up. Wendy’s daughter Jane now agrees to join Peter in Neverland and the cycle continues as long as there are children in this world.
Peter Pan remains an enduring story because its themes speak to our humanity. The story underscores the conflict between the innocence of childhood and the social responsibility of adulthood. Barrie seems to have understood the psychology of children in ways that were ahead of the times, and he based many aspects of the story on people and situations from his own life. It was, in fact, speculated that that the character of Peter Pan was based, in part, on Barrie’s older brother who died at fourteen in a skating accident. This tragedy profoundly affected Barrie’s mother for the rest of her life. She reportedly did take personal solace, however, in the knowledge that “in dying a boy, he would remain a boy forever”.
In turn, Trey McIntyre presents his ballet version, through a child’s eye. He creates a world where adults are either just peripheral or downright evil in their intent. Where the concerns of childhood are tantamount and magic, adventure, and fantasy take precedence. Peter Pan and the children of the story prevail in Neverland through their
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creativity and tenacity. The only thing that is stronger than Peter Pan is the progress of time and the inevitable adulthood that all human children must grow into.
For McIntyre, Barrie’s tale represents a mirror of the artistic journey itself, and his ballet is in his words “a reminder to us all to hold on to the boundless imagination of youth even as we step into adulthood.”
McIntyre has chosen the music of English composer Edward Elgar as arranged by Neil DuPonte. It’s a fascinating, and in my opinion, a brilliant choice. Elgar was a contemporary of J.M. Barrie’s, and his melodic and lyrical music is supremely danceable. While his music has been celebrated as quintessentially “English,” he actually always felt a deeper connection to mainland European music. Elgar, like Barrie, never felt like he fit in. Both men, for different reasons, felt like outsiders in their respective worlds. Not too dissimilar to Peter Pan himself – “The Boy who wouldn’t Grow Up”.
With fanciful sets by Thomas Boyd and magical costumes by noted Broadway, television, and theater designer – the late Jeanne Button, this production comes to life almost as a living pop-up book.
Looking through a contemporary lens, McIntyre has done away with some of the more antiquated representations of Native Americans while maintaining the exciting and whimsical adventurousness of Neverland- a land where anything is possible. The flying in this production is some of the most extensive in any ballet, requiring endless rehearsals to create an effect that is truly reminiscent of the flying in our dreams. Ultimately though, alongside the complex subtleties of the story, its development, deeper meanings, and complex technical requirements on the artists and crew, the ballet remains a joyous production for children of all ages, allowing a child to be a child, and an adult to stay connected to that youthful wonder that is vital to us all.
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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 Utah Diversity Connection’s Business Award for outstanding commitment to diversity initiatives. Most recently, Sklute was included in Deseret Magazine’s 25 Changemakers of the West for his efforts to build greater equity and inclusion in classical ballet.
From the Executive Director
We are delighted to welcome you to the Utah premiere of Trey McIntyre’s Peter Pan. Created originally for Houston Ballet more than 20 years ago, this production is filled with aerial choreography, magnificent sets and costumes, all set to the music of Sir Edward Elgar arranged by Niel DePonte. Peter Pan represents the second full-length ballet to enter Ballet West’s repertory in three years, continuing our commitment with presenting our audiences to new and compelling works.
I was first introduced to this ballet while serving as executive director of Pennsylvania Ballet and I was struck by how Trey adheres to J. M. Barrie’s play while creating a ballet that tells the story in a way that continues the appeal to both children and adults. The production itself is quite complex with extensive flying, requiring rehearsals prior to the performance week to ensure the aerial choreography safely meets McIntyre’s artistic standards. Our dancers rise to the occasion, as you will quickly see!
Looking ahead, we are proud to unveil our newest Family Classics Series ballet, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow in March, followed by "West Side Story: Broadway and Beyond", an ambitious program in April consisting of four company premieres with choreography by the legendary Jerome Robbins and Christopher Wheeledon, one of today’s most sought-after choreographers.
None of the great art you see on stage would be possible without you, our loyal audience and patrons. Thank you for supporting the work we do here in the theatre and in the community. The arts, now more than ever, are an important and essential part of our lives and with your continued generosity, Ballet West will remain a leader in the cultural landscape in Utah and across the nation.
Warm regards,
Michael Scolamiero
The Elizabeth Solomon Executive Director Chair
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Casting
2/13, 2/14 EVE, 2/19, 2/21 MAT
Peter Pan ............................................................................................... William Lynch
Wendy ............................................................................................. Jenna Rae Herrera
Michael James Jobson-Larkin
John..................................................................................................... Jacob Hancock
Mother Darling Emily Adams
Father Darling .......................................................................................... Hadriel Diniz
Flying Moth, Puppets, Crocodile........Artists of Ballet West II and Ballet West Academy
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**Ballet West Trainee
***Ballet West Academy
Synopsis
ACT I – THE DARLING HOME
When the Darling children were born, they were left in the care of nursemaids. From their tiny perspective, the nurses are vicious giants capable of horrible acts. But the four Darling children – Wendy, John, Michael, and Peter – don’t worry much because Fairies visit their nursery regularly, making them feel safe. (Early in his life, young Peter Darling made the dreadful mistake of falling out of his carriage and was swept away with the garbage!)
One evening, Mr. and Mrs. Darling come to bid Wendy, John, and Michael good night. They are on their way to a party, leaving the children in the care of their new nursemaid, Liza. Wendy dreams that she is dancing among the shadows. Her dream turns into a nightmare, but Wendy is saved by a mysterious shadow that seems somehow familiar to her. She is awakened from her dream by a bright light that darts about the room and into her dresser. As she investigates, a wild boy with a mane of great red hair bursts into the room. He is the same age as Wendy and introduces himself as Peter Pan. John and Michael wake up and begin to play with Peter.
The dresser drawer begins to rumble, and Peter explains that it is a tiny fairy named Tinkerbell. Then Peter and the three young Darling children set off for Neverland.
INTERMISSION
ACT II – NEVERLAND
Peter Pan returns to Neverland with Wendy and the boys in tow. The Lost Boys beg Peter to recount his adventures, and he dazzles them with wild stories. They quickly welcome the Darling children into their tribe. They ask Wendy to be their mother, and she happily obliges. Neverland becomes the scene of a raucous, joyous celebration.
Later in the evening, Captain Hook and his pirate crew plot to capture one of the enchanting mermaids. They capture the most beautiful mermaid, but her cries quickly awaken Peter and the others. A great battle ensues, with the Lost Boys ultimately prevailing.
The Lost Boys make their way into their hideout and prepare for bed. Wendy reflects longingly on her home and the parents she has left behind. The Lost Boys decide they want to visit her homeland. Unable to understand why Wendy is unhappy, Peter becomes furious and throws them all out.
The pirates kidnap the Lost Boys and the Darling children, one by one, as they leave the hideout. Captain Hook personally greets Wendy and begs her sympathy by showing her a film of his childhood, in which his awful schoolteacher beat him on the wrist every time he made a mistake.
His hand eventually mangled into a hook shape. (This is actually not a film, but a play – a ruse in which Hook has his own son, James, stand in for him!) Wendy is much too smart, however, to fall for Hook's ploy, and the pirates tie her up and bring her back to the ship. Hook then sends his son James to Peter Pan's hideout
to tempt him into a game of hide and seek. James eventually succeeds in luring Peter from his hiding place.
INTERMISSION
ACT III – CAPTAIN HOOK’S SHIP
As the pirates dance wildly to celebrate their victory, James contemplates his nefarious deeds. Hook tries to lure the Darling children into joining his crusade, but they refuse. He ties them up and abuses them with tales of the horrible things he will do to them. Hook, who hates all children, even mistreats his own son James, as do the rest of the pirates. Hook becomes so distracted with his soliloquy that he doesn't notice when Peter sneaks on board.
A battle begins, and the Lost Boys quickly gain the upper hand. Sensing the possibility of defeat, Hook tries to escape with Wendy, but Peter intervenes and challenges him to a duel. Hook fights arrogantly, making a great show of his ease, but Peter ultimately triumphs over him – with some unexpected assistance.
The Darling children go home and reunite with their parents. Although Peter returns to try to lure Wendy back to Neverland, she refuses. She takes her place in her mother's rocking chair, reflecting on her adventures with Peter as she grows older and has children and a family of her own.
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Sinopsis
ACTO I – LA CASA DE LOS DARLING
Cuando nacieron los hijos de los Darling, quedaron al cuidado de niñeras. Desde su pequeña perspectiva, las niñeras son gigantes malvadas capaces de actos horribles. Pero los cuatro hermanos Darling —Wendy, John, Michael y Peter— no se preocupan mucho porque las hadas visitan su habitación con regularidad, haciéndolos sentir seguros. (Al principio de su vida, el pequeño Peter Darling cometió el terrible error de caerse de su cochecito y fue arrastrado por la basura).
Una noche, el Sr. y la Sra. Darling van a darles las buenas noches a Wendy, John y Michael. Se dirigen a una fiesta, dejando a los niños al cuidado de su nueva niñera, Liza. Wendy sueña que baila entre las sombras. Su sueño se convierte en pesadilla, pero Wendy es salvada por una sombra misteriosa que le resulta extrañamente familiar. Se despierta de su sueño por una luz brillante que revolotea por la habitación y se mete en su cómoda. Mientras investiga, un niño salvaje con una gran melena de pelo rojo irrumpe en la habitación. Tiene la misma edad que Wendy y se presenta como Peter Pan. John y Michael se despiertan y empiezan a jugar con Peter.
El cajón de la cómoda empieza a temblar, y Peter explica que es un hada diminuta llamada Campanilla. Entonces Peter y los tres jóvenes Darling parten hacia Nunca Jamás.
INTERMEDIO
ACTO II – NUNCA JAMÁS
Peter Pan regresa al País de Nunca Jamás con Wendy y los niños. Los Niños Perdidos le ruegan a Peter que les cuente sus aventuras, y él los deslumbra con historias increíbles. Rápidamente dan la bienvenida a los hermanos Darling a su tribu. Le piden a Wendy que sea su madre, y ella acepta encantada. El País de Nunca Jamás se convierte en el escenario de una celebración ruidosa y alegre.
Más tarde, el Capitán Garfio y su tripulación de piratas planean capturar a una de las encantadoras sirenas. Capturan a la sirena más hermosa, pero sus gritos despiertan rápidamente a Peter y a los demás. Se desata una gran batalla, en la que finalmente los Niños Perdidos resultan victoriosos.
Los Niños Perdidos llegan a su escondite y se preparan para dormir. Wendy recuerda con nostalgia su hogar y a los padres que dejó atrás. Los Niños Perdidos deciden que quieren visitar su tierra natal. Incapaz de comprender por qué Wendy está triste, Peter se enfurece y los echa a todos.
Los piratas secuestran a los Niños Perdidos y a los niños Darling, uno por uno, a medida que salen del escondite. El Capitán Garfio saluda personalmente a Wendy y le pide compasión mostrándole una película de su infancia, en la que su terrible maestro le pegaba en la muñeca cada vez que cometía un error.
Su mano finalmente quedó deformada con forma de garfio. (En realidad no es una película, sino una obra de teatro, una artimaña en la que Garfio hace que su propio hijo, James, lo suplante). Sin embargo, Wendy es demasiado inteligente para caer en la trampa de Garfio, y los piratas la atan y la llevan de vuelta al barco. Luego, Garfio envía a su hijo James al escondite de Peter Pan para tentarlo a jugar al escondite. James finalmente logra sacar a Peter de su escondite.
INTERMEDIO
ACTO III – EL BARCO DEL CAPITÁN GARFIO
Mientras los piratas bailan salvajemente para celebrar su victoria, James reflexiona sobre sus malvadas acciones. Garfio intenta convencer a los niños Darling para que se unan a su causa, pero ellos se niegan. Los ata y los aterroriza con relatos de las horribles cosas que les hará. Garfio, que odia a todos los niños, incluso maltrata a su propio hijo, James, al igual que el resto de los piratas. Garfio se distrae tanto con su monólogo que no se da cuenta de que Peter se ha colado a bordo.
Comienza una batalla y los Niños Perdidos rápidamente toman la delantera. Al presentir la derrota, Garfio intenta escapar con Wendy, pero Peter interviene y lo desafía a un duelo. Garfio lucha con arrogancia, alardeando de su destreza, pero Peter finalmente lo vence, con la ayuda inesperada de alguien.
Los niños Darling regresan a casa y se reencuentran con sus padres. Aunque Peter regresa para intentar convencer a Wendy de que vuelva al País de Nunca Jamás, ella se niega. Se sienta en la mecedora de su madre, reflexionando sobre sus aventuras con Peter mientras crece, tiene hijos y forma su propia familia.
ARTISTS OF BALLET WEST IN REHEARSAL OF PETER PAN | PHOTO BY LAUREN WATTENBURG
Peter Pan Performers From the Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy
Rowan Blackburn
Connor Blank*
Quinn Culhane*
Mateo Daukaus*
Thomas Fowler
Carina Fullop*
Adam Goff
Rowan Green Teigeler
Hunter Hahm
Owen Hahn
Bryce Keene*
Brooke Lambert*
Ava Lynn*
Chase Peterson*
Collin Stephens*
Denny Teolis
Kyren Watson*
*Ballet West Academy Professional Training Division Student
PRINCIPAL ARTISTS ADRIAN FRY AND TYLER GUM IN REHEARSAL OF PETER PAN | PHOTO BY LAUREN WATTENBURG
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The Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy, the official school of Ballet West, is Utah’s premier source of dance training.
Ballet West Academy provides the highest caliber of ballet instruction to professionally-bound students, as well as to those who simply wish to enjoy this beautiful and athletic art form. Academy students experience a structured curriculum offered in a nurturing, respectful, and positive environment, celebrating and exploring each student’s individual strengths and abilities.
The Ballet West Academy and its distinguished faculty is led by Evelyn Cisneros-Legate, an ever-growing and dynamic leader in the international field of dance. Pre-professional students are given the unique opportunity to be observed regularly and take classes with Ballet West Artistic Director Adam Sklute, and are considered for future positions with Ballet West. Avocational students build strength, coordination, and confidence through focused and joyous top-level dance education.
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Nicole Fullmer
English Horn
Justin Torres
Clarinet
Erin Voellinger Principal
David Feller
Bass Clarinet
Henry Caceras
Bassoon
Brian Hicks Principal
Robert Bedont
Symphony No. 1 in A-flat major, Op. 55: II.
Allegro molto
The Sanguine Fan, Op. 81
Dream Children, Op. 43
Contra Bassoon
Christopher Egbert
Horn
Brian Blanchard Acting Principal
Nathan Basinger
Steve Park
Anita Miller
Trumpet
Kyra Sovronsky Principal
Joe Reardon
Lisa Verzella
Trombone
Nick Burnham Principal
Steven Hunter
Neil Hendriksen
Tuba
Michael McCawley Principal
Timpani
Drew Fallon Principal
Percussion
Heath Wolf Principal
Chelsea Jones
Tony Thackeray
Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1
Falstaff, Op. 68
From the Bavarian Highlands, Op. 27
Crown of India Suite, Op. 66
In the South, Op. 50
Ballet West Orchestra
JARED OAKS
Music Director
Jared Oaks, one of the leading young ballet conductors in the United States, is Music Director of Ballet West. Since joining the company in 2008, Jared has maintained a rigorous conducting schedule, in addition to playing for rehearsals and classes. He has conducted performances for Houston Ballet and The Sarasota Ballet, and he has worked with the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Sinfonietta, the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra, among others.
Jared’s numerous compositions include an oratorio about Joan of Arc, with poems by Suzanne Lundquist, and chamber ballets for Ballet West, Charlotte Ballet, and Mid-Columbia Ballet. Jared is also a fellow of the American-Scandinavian Foundation and cofounder of the Composer Discovery Initiative.
AUBREY WOODS
Concertmaster
Aubrey Woods’ rise as a professional violinist vividly demonstrates the versatility that is the sine qua non for twentyfirst century musicians. Her artistic leadership and excellence as concertmaster for Ballet West are consistently on display at the Capitol, Rose Wagner, and Eccles theatres in Salt Lake City. She frequently performs with the Utah Symphony Orchestra. She appeared for several years with the Orchestra at Temple Square in weekly worldwide broadcasts and on recordings with the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square and notable soloists, including Bryn Terfel and Renée Fleming. Aubrey is equally in demand as a studio recording artist for movies, television, and in backing tracks for many popular artists.
Her performances as a chamber musician include appearances with NOVA, Intermezzo, the Park City Chamber Music Series and, on the Baroque violin, with New York Baroque Incorporated, the Sebastians, and Musica Angelica. She may often be heard in company with her husband, Alexander Woods, as the duo Woodsmith. In her free time, Aubrey loves making sourdough bread and spending time with her husband and their five kids.
EMILY ADAMS
Newtown, Pennsylvania
Ballet West II 2005, Artist 2007, Demi-Soloist 2011, Soloist 2013, Principal Artist 2015
SPONSORED BY THE JANET QUINNEY LAWSON FOUNDATION
ADRIAN FRY
Omaha, Nebraska
Artist 2010, Soloist 2012, First Soloist 2014, Principal Artist 2017
SPONSORED BY JOHN AND MARCIA PRICE
Principal Artists
KATLYN ADDISON
Ontario, Canada
Artist 2011, Demi-Soloist 2014, Soloist 2016, First Soloist 2018, Principal Artist 2021
SPONSORED BY PEGGY BERGMANN*
TYLER GUM
Calhan, Colorado
Ballet West II 2009, Artist 2010, Demi-Soloist 2014, Soloist 2016, First Soloist 2018, Principal Artist 2023
SPONSORED BY JOHN C. AND ANDREA MILLER
HADRIEL DINIZ
Minas Gerais, Brazil
Artist 2015, Demi-Soloist 2018, Soloist 2019, First Soloist 2020, Principal Artist 2021
SPONSORED BY EMMA ECCLES JONES FOUNDATION
JENNA RAE HERRERA
Ontario, California
Ballet West II 2007, Artist 2010, Demi-Soloist 2015, Soloist 2016, First Soloist 2020, Principal Artist 2021
SPONSORED BY BEANO SOLOMON
*INDICATES DONOR HAS PASSED AWAY
Principal Artists
DAVID HUFFMIRE
Reno, Nevada
Ballet West Academy Trainee 2014, Ballet West II 2016, Artist 2018, Soloist 2022, Principal Artist 2024
SPONSORED BY THE FREDERICK QUINNEY LAWSON FOUNDATION
AMY POTTER
Roanoke, Virginia
Ballet West II 2011, Artist 2012-2014, Soloist 2021, Principal Artist 2022
SPONSORED BY CAROLE WOOD AND DARRELL HENSLEIGH
JORDAN VEIT
Seattle, Washington
Ballet West II 2012, Artist 2013, Demi-Soloist 2016, Soloist 2018, Principal Artist 2022
SPONSORED BY THEODORE SCHMIDT*
Soloists
DOMINIC BALLARD
Albury, NSW, Australia
Artist 2017, Demi-Soloist 2022, Soloist 2025
SPONSORED BY KENT AND MARTHA DIFIORE
VINICIUS LIMA
Vitoria, Brazil
Ballet West Academy
Trainee 2016, Ballet West II 2018, Artist 2020, Demi-Soloist 2023, Soloist 2025
SPONSORED BY TERESA SILCOX
*INDICATES DONOR HAS PASSED AWAY
RYLEE ANN ROGERS
Orem, Utah
Ballet West II 2020, Artist 2022, Demi-Soloist 2024, Soloist 2025
SPONSORED BY EILEEN RAGSDALE
VICTORIA VASSOS
Switzerland/Greece
Ballet West Academy
Trainee 2016, Ballet West II 2017, Artist 2019, Soloist 2023
SPONSORED BY VILIJA AVIZONIS AND GREG MCCOMAS
Demi-Soloists
LILLIAN CASSCELLS
Washington, D.C.
Artist 2017, Demi-Soloist 2024
SPONSORED BY BRAD AND LINDA WALTON
NICOLE FANNÉY
Cary, North Carolina
Ballet West Academy
Trainee 2017, Ballet West II 2018, Artist 2020, Demi-Soloist 2023
SPONSORED BY JENNIFER AND GIDEON MALHERBE
LEXI MCCLOUD
North Salt Lake, Utah
Ballet West II 2022, Artist 2024, Demi-Soloist 2025
SPONSORED BY SAMANTHA STECHSCHULTE & JORDAN ATKIN
JAKE PREECE
Vancouver, Canada
Ballet West II 2016, Artist 2019, Demi-Soloist 2022
SPONSORED BY THEODORE SCHMIDT*
JACOB HANCOCK
Lehi, Utah
Ballet West Academy 2017, BWA Trainee 2018, Ballet West II 2020, Artist 2022, Demi-Soloist 2025
SPONSORED BY THE FROMER-MCCREE FAMILY
ANISA SINTERAL
Parker, Colorado
Ballet West II 2014, Artist 2015-2019, Artist 2021, Demi-Soloist 2025
SPONSORED BY MICHAEL BLACK AND KIMBERLY STRAND
JOSEPH LYNCH
Cumberland, Rhode Island
Ballet West II 2017, Artist 2019, Demi-Soloist 2025
SPONSORED BY JULIA WATKINS
LOREN WALTON
Austin, Texas
Ballet West Academy Trainee 2019, Ballet West II 2020, Artist 2022, Demi-Soloist 2025
SPONSORED BY MADELEINE P. AND HARVEY R. PLONSKER
ALEXIS BULL
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Ballet West II 2023, Artist 2024
ISABELLA CORRIDON
Westport, Connecticut
Ballet West II 2019, Artist 2021
SPONSORED BY JONATHAN AND AMANDA SCHMIEDER
ROBERT FOWLER
Kennewick, Washington
Ballet West II 2018, Artist 2021
SPONSORED BY
SHARI H. AND DAVID QUINNEY
Corps Artists
JAZZ KHAI BYNUM
Germantown, Maryland
Ballet West Academy Trainee 2018, Ballet West II 2019, Artist 2021
SPONSORED BY
SHARI H. AND DAVID QUINNEY
ANDERSON DUHAN
Holliday, Texas
Ballet West Academy Trainee 2019, Ballet West II 2021, Artist 2023
SPONSORED BY DREW W.
BROWNING IN MEMORY OF JUDY WATTS BRADY
LUND FULLER
Salt Lake City, Utah
Ballet West Academy 2011, BWA Trainee 2021, Ballet West II 2023, Artist 2025
SPONSORED BY MARK AND MELANIE ROBBINS
KAI CASPERSON
Logan, Utah
Ballet West Academy 2017, BWA Trainee 2021, Ballet West II 2023, Artist 2024
JAYA DHAND
San Diego, California
Ballet West II 2023, Artist 2025
VICTOR GALEANA
Salt Lake City, Utah
Ballet West Academy 2013, BWA Trainee 2020, Ballet West II 2022, Artist 2025
KYE COOLEY
Bowie, Maryland
Ballet West II 2021, Artist 2023
SPONSORED BY JENNIFER PRICE-WALLIN AND TONY WALLIN
MAREN FLORENCE
Salt Lake City, Utah
Ballet West Academy 2012, BWA Trainee 2020, Ballet West II 2021, Artist 2023
SPONSORED BY STEPHANIE AND TIM HARPST
MIKAYLA GYFTEAS
Anchorage, Alaska
Ballet West Academy 2020, BWA Trainee 2021, Ballet West II 2023, Artist 2024
Corps Artists
TÉA HINCHLEY
Castle Rock, Colorado
Ballet West Academy Trainee 2023, Ballet West II 2024
JAMES JOBSON-LARKIN
New York City, New York
Artist 2024
SCHUYLER LIAN
Wayne, Pennsylvania
Ballet West II 2022, Artist 2024
WILLIAM LYNCH
San Diego, California
Ballet West II 2021, Artist 2023
SPONSORED BY JEANNE POTUCEK
JONAS MALINKATHOMPSON
Salt Lake City, Utah
Ballet West Academy 2012, BWA Trainee 2020, Ballet West II 2021, Artist 2023
SPONSORED BY KENT AND MARTHA DIFIORE
CLAIRE SPAINHOUR
Longview, Texas
Ballet West Academy Trainee 2017, Ballet West II 2019, Artist 2021
SPONSORED BY COURTNEY AND JASON HAWKS
KYRA STAFFORD
Salt Lake City, Utah Artist 2025
Ballet West II
CARLY ALLYN
San Diego, California
Ballet West Academy 2022, BWA Trainee 2023, Ballet West II 2025
ADRIAN FITE
Dallas, Texas
Ballet West Academy 2021, BWA Trainee 2022, Ballet West II 2024
MELANIE MCINTIRE
Scottsdale, Arizona
BWA Trainee 2024, Ballet West II 2025
OLIVIA BOOK
Ontario, Canada
Ballet West Academy 2019, BWA Trainee 2021, Ballet West II 2023
PIETER GUNNING
Netherlands
Ballet West Academy Trainee 2023, Ballet West II 2025
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Ballet West Academy Trainee 2023, Ballet West II 2025
San Antonio, Texas
Ballet West Academy 2021, BWA Trainee 2023, Ballet West II 2025
CALDER FEINSTEIN
Los Angeles, California
Ballet West II 2025
Los Gatos, California
Ballet West Academy 2020, BWA Trainee 2022, Ballet West II 2024
Miami, Florida
Ballet West II 2024
ZOË
Westchester, New York
Ballet West Academy 2021, BWA Trainee 2023, Ballet West II 2025
SOLOMON
Boston, Massachusetts
Ballet West Academy 2018, BWA Trainee 2022
Ballet West II 2025
Tokyo, Japan
Ballet West II 2024
Frisco, Texas
Ballet West II 2025
Windsor, Colorado
BWA Trainee 2023, Ballet West II 2025
MARIO MERY
SOPHIA NANNI
AUBRI PARKER
FISHMAN
CALLIA HERBERT
MIRIN HIRANO
MATEO SALINAS
WILSON
ANNALISE WOOD
Profiles
TREY MCINTYRE
Choreographer
Trey McIntyre was created in 1969 as a collaboration between his mother and father. His interest in art led him to train at University of North Carolina School of the Arts and the Houston Ballet Academy. In 1989, he was appointed Choreographic Apprentice to Houston Ballet, a position created especially for him, and in 1995 he became the company’s Choreographic Associate. He has worked for over 30 years as a freelance choreographer, producing more than 100 pieces in his career so far. He has won numerous choreography awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from The National Society of Arts and Letters, two personal grants for choreography from The National Endowment for the Arts, and is a United States Artists Fellow.
SIR EDWARD ELGAR (1857 – 1934) Composer
Sir Edward Elgar was an English composer, many of whose works have entered the British and international classical concert repertoire. Among his best-known compositions of orchestral works are the Pomp and Circumstance marches.
Photo Credit: By Unknown author - http://www.geocities.com/hansenk69/ elgar3.jpg (broken link), Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index. php?curid=126126
NIEL DEPONTE Composer
Niel DePonte created the score of Peter Pan for Houston Ballet in 2002. He has appeard as a guest conductor with symphonic and ballet orchestras in the U.S. and abroad. DePonte was Founding Music Director and Conductor for Oregon Ballet Theatre’s orchestra from 1985-2022, Principal Percussionist of the Oregon Symphony from 1977-2020, and was a 2003 Grammy Award nominee for his performance of the Concerto for Marimba by Tomas Svoboda with the Oregon Symphony. He is President of DePonte Creativity Partners, a nonprofit organization that produces concerts, recordings, and educational programs in Portland, Oregon. Born in New York City, he holds an M.M. in performance from the Eastman School of Music and a degree in education from SUNY Fredonia.
JEANNE BUTTON
Costume Design
Jeanne Button was an award-winning costume designer, and has designed costumes for Broadway, Off-Broadway, League of Resident Theaters, ballet, and opera. On Broadway she has designed Arsenic and Old Lace, Wings, Broadway, The Robber Bridegroom, The Crucible, Henry V, Home, and The Dresser, among others. For opera she has designed for San Francisco Opera, The Netherlands Opera, Julliard and more. She has designed productions for several repertory and touring companies, including The Acting Company, Great Lakes Shakespeare Festival, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, New York Shakespeare Festival, Yale Repertory Theater, Williamstown Theater and the Alley Theater.
THOMAS BOYD
Scenic Design
A native of Kansas, Thomas Boyd performed with Chicago Ballet, Chicago Contemporary Dance Theater and Houston Ballet before assuming the role of Production Director for Houston Ballet (1986-2012). In 2013, Boyd was recruited as Technical Director for Queensland Ballet and is currently Head of Production for Texas Ballet Theater. Companies producing Boyd’s scenic designs have included Houston Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Boston Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Colorado Ballet, National Ballet of Estonia, Ballet de Santiago, Queensland Ballet and National Ballet of China. Ballets include, for Ben Stevenson OBE: Don Quixote (1995), Dracula (1997), Cleopatra (2000), The Fountain of Tears (2003), The Nutcracker (2010, 2013) and Cinderella (2013, 2018); for Trey McIntyre: Memphis (1998) and Peter Pan (2002, 2015); for Natalie Weir: Steppenwolf (2002) and The Host (2004); for Stanton Welch AM: Brigade (2006), The Four Seasons (2007), and The Core (2008); and for Ma Cong: In The Best Moments (2016).
JAMES PAYNE
Staging
James Payne performed with Ballet West (19891994) and Houston Ballet (1994-2001) gave him the opportunity to perform internationally, working with exceptional choreographers and coaches. He has over 35 years of professional experience in the art of ballet. After retiring from the stage, he served as Houston Ballet’s company manager and then cofounded and directed a student performing company and school for 17 years in the Woodlands, Texas. Jim has choreographed and produced 5 full length ballets and many one act ballets. He has served as Philadelphia Ballet’s School Director, Houston Ballet Academy faculty, and sat on the board of the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA). Jim continues to serve as a Master Teacher and judge for YAGP and repetiteur for Trey McIntyre, staging his ballets internationally. Prior to his current role as Director at the School of Ballet Arizona, Payne was Principal Faculty and Trainee Coordinator at Ballet West Academy.
JANE VICTORINE WOOD Principal Rehearsal Director
Born in Washington, D.C., Jane received her formative training at the Washington School of Ballet with Mary Day, Alice Bralove, and Julio de Bittencourt. Wood joined Ballet West in 1981 and retired in 2002, the last 16 years as a Principal dancer. Jane performed the title roles in Romeo and Juliet, Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Cinderella, Coppelia, Giselle, and Lady of the Camelias, as well as a full range of classical and contemporary works by world renowned choreographers. Jane completed her B.F.A. in Ballet with a Performance Emphasis and joined the faculty of University of Utah, followed by Florida State University. In 2011, Jane was invited by Adam Sklute, Artistic Director of Ballet West, to join the artistic staff and was named Principal Rehearsal Director in 2025.
MICHAEL J. MAZZOLA
Lighting Design
Michael Mazzola’s critically acclaimed lighting and scenery has been seen in venues all over the U.S., Europe, and Asia, ranging from opera houses to amphitheaters to circus tents to hay barns. The threetime New York Dance and Performance Award winner has designed lighting and scenery for Oregon Ballet Theatre, Pacific Northwest Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Whim W’Him of Seattle, Queensland Ballet, National Ballet of Finland, Stuttgart Ballet, Grand Rapids Ballet, Ballet West, Ballet Nacional de Cuba, Trey McIntyre Project, The Washington Ballet, Houston Ballet, Rachel Tess Dance at the Wanas Foundation in Sweden, Baryshnikov Arts Center, NYC and LMCC’s River to River Festival, Third Rail Repertory Theatre, Bebe Miller Company—with whom he has worked since the mideighties, and the Liz Lerman Dance Exchange.
CORPS ARTISTS CLAIRE SPAINHOUR AND DEMI-SOLOIST LILLIAN CASSCELLS IN REHEARSAL OF PETER PAN | PHOTO BY LAUREN WATTENBURG
Get to Know
EMILY ADAMS
Principal Artist
Favorites: Book: The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis
Movie: Starman
Food: Mexican
Favorite thing to do in Salt Lake Brunch dates at Roots Cafe and adventures to the Clark Planetarium with her son.
What she does for fun: Emily loves doing yoga. She also enjoys designing and sewing clothing for women and babies. A recent hobby is playing board games with the family. What’s in her dance bag: A ton of pointe shoes, snacks, and hair pins (lots and lots of loose bobby pins).
Favorite role danced or dream role: Juliet in Romeo & Juliet definitely stands out as a dream role she has performed, as well as Odette/Odile Swan Lake and the Diamonds Pas de Deux in Glass Pieces.
Biggest challenge as a dancer: Coming back to dancing after having a baby; it is difficult in multiple ways and requires a lot of patience, gentleness, and humility.
First three things you do in the morning: Push snooze, kisses for the kids, hazelnut coffee.
LEARN MORE ABOUT EMILY:
*The performance on March 28 at 7pm will be presented exclusively with Spanish narration.
*La presentación de la noche del 28 de marzo será narrada exclusivamente en Español.
HVAC AND TEMPERATURE INFORMATION
Have you ever felt a sudden chill or a burst of heat while enjoying a performance? You’re not imagining things!
Here’s an overview of why this occurs and the enhancements we’re implementing to improve your comfort.
HVAC AND TEMPERATURE INFORMATION
Why Does This Happen?
The entire theatre - stage, orchestra level, and balcony - is served by a single air handler and it is a delicate balance to keep temperatures just right for the audience and the performers on stage. This means some areas may be a little warmer and other areas may be a little colder.
How Do We Compensate?
We monitor temperatures in real-time using the IMonnit App, allowing us to respond to temperature fluctuations quickly. Backstage, we can deploy portable heaters for localized temperature adjustments. We work hard to find ideal temperatures in all areas of the auditorium and stage, but because of the historical design of the systems we are not always able to reach perfect temperatures in every area.
When Will This Be Fixed?
Our long-term goal is to design and install an HVAC system with independent temperature control for different zones. This multi-year project begins in 2026 with a feasibility study to determine the best options for optimizing temperatures and associated costs, while preserving the historical nature of Capitol Theatre. From there, we will seek funding and develop a construction timeline. Because of the scope of this project, it is expected to take several years.
Thank you for your continued patience as we work to make the Capitol Theatre a more comfortable experience for everyone.
Wellness Partners
We are thankful for all the medical professionals who are committed to helping our dancers perform their best and stay injury-free.
OFFICIAL HEALTH PARTNER OF BALLET WEST
Dr. Claire Gross, MD, CAQSM
Jennifer Bentley, PT, DPT, OCS
Mary Bastian, MS, LAT, ATC
Gina Wojnar, DPT
Betsy Johnson MS ATC, Pilates
Sarah Poulsen, Pilates
Ashley Hagensick, Sports Dietitian
Tony Kemmochi, PsyD
Dr. Jeremy Wimmer
Executive Committee:
President: Jennifer Malherbe
Vice President: Brent Jensen
Immediate Past President: Helle LeRette
Secretary: Cyndalynn Tilley
Treasurer: Patricia Buckley
Leadership Council:
Awards Co-Chairs: Kathleen Gardner and Ellen Tolstad
Dancer Liaisons: Lesia Hunter, Jeanne Potucek and Julie Terry Shulimson
Fall Membership Event Co-Chairs: Susan Daynes and Jan Leaming
Film & Breakfast Club Chair: Daniel Darger
Membership Chair: Anne Neeley
Nominating Co-Chairs: Daniel Darger and Tami Hansen
Nutcracker Giving Tree Chair: Nancy Wingelaar
Outreach Chair: Doyle Clayburn
Park City Membership Chair: Franki Loftus
Parliamentarian: Susie Funk
Robert Arbogast Scholarship Chair: Dee Gauss
Spring Ballet in Bloom Co-Chairs: Leslie Edwards and Carole Wood
Summer Welcome Back Chair: Trisha Kirkbride
Ex-Officio:
Ballet West Artistic Director: Adam Sklute
Ballet West Executive Director: Michael Scolamiero
Board of Directors Chair: Jennifer Horne Huntsman
Corporate, Foundation, and Government Support
We thank the following community partners for their annual and multi-year contributions.
$500,000 AND ABOVE
Emma Eccles Jones Foundation
The Kahlert Foundation
The Meldrum Foundation
Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts and Parks (ZAP)
Utah State Board of Education: POPS
$250,000 - 499,999
George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation
Intermountain Health**
$100,000 - 249,999
Lawrence T. and Janet T. Dee Foundation
Frederick Q. Lawson Foundation
Janet Quinney Lawson Foundation
S. J. and Jessie E. Quinney Foundation
The Shubert Foundation
Utah Division of Arts & Museums
Utah Toyota Dealers
$25,000 - 99,999
B. W. Bastian Foundation
Bank of America
Beaver Creek Foundation
Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation
BMW of Murray
Cache Valley Bank
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Foundation
Marriner S. Eccles Foundation
The Florence J. Gillmor Foundation
Grand America Hotel and The Laurel*
David Kelby Johnson Memorial Foundation
John C. Kish Foundation
John and Sonia Lingos Family Foundation
Mark Miller Toyota
McCarthey Family Foundation
Moreton & Company
Joseph & Kathleen Sorenson Legacy Foundation
Summit County Cultural RAP Tax
Utah Office of Tourism
$10,000 - 24,999
Adobe
Ballet West Guild
Big-D Construction
R. Harold Burton Foundation
Clean Simple Eats**
Clyde Companies
CompuNet, Inc.
Diamond Rental*
Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation
Fuse Weddings*
Goldman Sachs
Richard K. and Shirley S. Hemingway Foundation
Hilton Salt Lake City Center*
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Foundation
Miller Family Philanthropy
Montage International*
Morgan Stanley
O.C. Tanner
Skylark Productions*
Simmons Family Foundation
Norman C. Tanner and Barbara L. Tanner Second Charitable Support Trust
Dr. Jeremy Wimmer and Summit Chiropractic & Wellness*
Youth United of Park City Community Foundation
$5,000 - 9,999
Gourmandise*
Grandeur Peak Global Advisors
Ivy & Varley*
J. Wong's*
The KP Group*
Laurel Brasserie and Bar*
Placemakr*
The Jerome Robbins Foundation
Ruth's Chris Steak House*
Salt Lake City Arts Council
Salt Lake Power Yoga*
Stewart Education Foundation
Twelve30 Creative*
Utah Hockey Club*
Williams Companies
Anonymous
$1,000 - 4,999
BACHD*
Culinary Crafts*
Henry W. and Leslie M. Eskuche Charitable Foundation
Galeano's Ristorante Italiano
Hugo Boss Fashions, Inc
Kyla Grow Hair*
Lola Blankets
Lunatic Fringe*
Mountain America Credit Union
Salt Lake City Arts, Culture & Entertainment
Sparkle Photography*
Spencer Fane Snow Christensen & Martineau Foundation
Utah Facial Plastics*
Zions Bank
The above lists includes corporate, foundation, and government support received as of January 7, 2026
* Indicates contribution made in-kind
Individual Donors
FOUNDER’S CIRCLE
We thank our Founder’s Circle donors, each of whom has given significantly to the company throughout its history, either through collective annual giving or extraordinary, one-time gifts.
B.W. Bastian Foundation
Peggy Bergmann
Val A. Browning Foundation
George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation
Marriner S. Eccles Foundation
Jennifer S. and Scott Huntsman
The Kahlert Foundation
Emma Eccles Jones Foundation
Frederick Q. Lawson Foundation
Janet Quinney Lawson Foundation
The Meldrum Foundation
John and Andrea Miller
John and Marcia Price Family Foundation
S. J. and Jessie E. Quinney Foundation
Shari and David Quinney
Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts & Parks (ZAP)
Theodore G. Schmidt, Jr.
Beano Solomon
Utah Division of Arts & Museums
Utah State Board of EducationProfessional Outreach Programs in the School
HERITAGE CLUB
We are grateful to our generous donors for their annual gifts and multi-year contributions.
MR. C.
$100,000 AND ABOVE
The Bené Arnold Estate
Peggy Bergmann*
The DiFiore Family
The Ellis Family
Stephanie and Tim Harpst
Jennifer S. and Scott Huntsman
Barbara Levy Kipper and the Kipper Family Foundation
Frederick Q. Lawson
John and Andrea Miller
John and Marcia Price and the Price Family
Shari and David Quinney
Theodore G. Schmidt, Jr.*
Beano Solomon
Anonymous
$50,000 - $99,999
Vilija Avizonis and Gregory McComas
Samantha Topping Gellert and John Gellert
Kimberly and Jay Heglar
The Sam & Diane Stewart Family Foundation
Brad and Linda Walton
Anonymous
MRS. WALLACE
$25,000 - $49,999
Drew W. Browning in memory of Judy Watts Brady
The Estate of Dorothy B. Cromer
J. Chase Dreyfous, Jr.
W. Hague & Sue J. Ellis Foundation
Courtney Miller Hawks and Jason Hawks
Athelia Woolley LeSueur and Car LeSueur
Caryl Marsh
Dr. Rachèle McCarthey and Brock Van de Kamp
David Parkinson
Eileen Ragsdale
Jonathan and Liz Slager
Kristin and Tom Stockton
Ms. Taylor Swift, The Charitable Fund of the Comm Fdn of Midd Tenn
Anonymous (2)
PRINCIPAL
$15,000 - 24,999
Jordan Atkin and Samantha Stechschulte
Frank and Leslie Corbett
Leslie and Myles Culhane
The Fromer-McCree Family Trust
Marc and Cammy Fuller
George W. Henry, Jr. and James Rose
Heidi Huntsman and Mark Robinson
Katherine Daines Lindsay
Tatiana Lingos-Webb Prince and Matthew Prince
Madeleine P. and Harvey R. Plonsker
Jeanne Potucek
Jennifer Price-Wallin and Anthony R. Wallin
Shauna Bamberger Priskos
Kelley and Kevin Rogge
Shari Seiner
Teresa Silcox
Adam Sklute and Christopher Renstrom
Katherine Tozer
Roy and Lisa Vincent
Julia S. Watkins
Carole Wood and Darrell Hensleigh
Anonymous
FIRST SOLOIST
$10,000 - 14,999
Anonymous
Ballet West Guild
H. Brent and Bonnie Jean Beesley
Michael Black and Kimberly Strand
Linda S. Daines
James Dreyfous
The John D. & Vera E. Eccles Family Foundation
Erik and Uzo Erlingsson
Alan and Jeanne Hall Foundation
Elizabeth Huntsman and Eduardo Hernandez
Remus, Maren and Brent Jensen
Marcia JS Richards
Mark and Melanie Robbins
Sandefur Schmidt
Eddie Stone
Naoma Tate and the Family of Hal Tate
Dylin Webster and KT Herr
Holly Yocom
Molly Young
Anonymous (2)
SOLOIST
$5,000 - 9,999
Clisto and Suzanne Beaty
Amanda and Winston Bokor
The Brown Family Foundation
Matthew and George Cardon-Bystry
Carol T. Christ
Leslie and Myles Culhane
Linda S. Daines
Vanessa DiPalma and Jeffrey Wright
John and Joan Firmage
Weston Firmage
Charlie and Shannon Freedman
Stacy Goebel
David and SandyLee Griswold
Drs. Marc and Mary Carole Harrison
Florian Hernandez and Brian Parcell
Kathie and Charles Horman
Ryan Kelly
Jeanne M. Kimball
Shari and Bruce Lindsay
David Luker
James MacInnes
Alison and Paul Mayfield
Scott and JoAnn Narus
Eva and David Neeleman
Anne Neeley
Sara Pendleton
Richard and Lois Peterson
Jeanie Pollack
Ashley Quai and Stephen Farrell
Shelly Ruff
Shiebler Family Foundation
Jacey Skinner
Ashley and Ryan Smith
Kenneth Spitzer and Diana Stafforini
Ruth Stone
Nadine Tang
Susan Warshaw
Anne Wilson and Peter Lawson
Mikaela and Zac Wilson
DEMI-SOLOIST
$3,000 - 4,999
Kathleen and Scott Amann
Chimgee Anderson
Clayton and Julia Anderson
Erica and Shade Anderson
Ballet West Guild
Tika Beard and Cathy Harlin
Sandi Behnken
Matthew Bero
Pamela and Quarry Bingham
Brett Campbell
Helen & Jeffrey Cardon
Donna Conway
Michael Davies
Matt & Nancy Dorny
Matt and Nancy Dorny
Natalie DuPaix
Susan and Joel Eaton
Spencer F. and Cleone P. Eccles Family Foundation
Branden and Celine Fini
Barbara W. Frazier
John and Ilauna Gurr
Laura Holleman
Steve and Florie Jackson
Helen Kennedy
Jill and Peter Koziol
Helle LeRette
MLS Foundation and Robin Larson
Paul and Melanie Lyon
Dr. John MacFarlane
Heidi and Edward Makowski
Thomas and Mary McCarthey
Dan P. Miller
Trevor Nielson
Elizabeth and Vincent Novack
Richard and Nancy Potashner
Tomi Jean Ossana and Chris Proctor
Chris and Ellen Rossi
Margaret P. Sargent
Michael Scolamiero
Laura Scott and Rodney Mena
Drs. Lara and Brett Silverman
Marilyn M. Smolka
Sue and Jack Stahl
Kevin Voyles
Donald and Barbara Walker
Bruce and Leigh Washburn
Casey Weyand
Jay and Alicia Wilson
Bethany Wojtech and Marc Korman
Michael and Judith Wolfe
Jo-Ann Wong
CORPS DE BALLET
$2,000 - $2,499
Stephen Anderson
Peter and Alexandra Agrapides
Antinea Ascione
Carol Baer
Frances and Jerome Battle
Vicki and Bill Bennion
Ginny Bostrom
Matthew Crane
Wilma Corkery and John R. Corkery III M.D.
Laurie Conklin
Elinor and Martin Colman
Cecile and Harold Christiansen
Eleanor Divver
Carol Diener
Dr. Frances Dolloph
Richard and Pamela Dropek
Dr. Angela Dunn
Amanda Essex
Karen L. Freed
Tracy Frankel
Keith Frederick and Patricia Buckley
Julie and Devon Glenn
Bob and Mary Gilchrist
Andrew and Barbara Goldberg
Natalie and Ted Grandy
Sheila G. Gelman
Jon and Tami Hansen
Michael R. and Sheila I. Harper
Kenneth and Kate Handley
Andrea Hansen-Davidson and Matthew Davidson
Scott Hansen
Jennifer Hathorne
Jason and Amy Hawkins
Michael and Kathryn Hayes
David P. Heuvel and Johann Jacobs
Mark and Wendi Holland
Julie Hopkins
Hot Shot Sprinkler Repair & Landscape LLC
Robert and Dixie Huefner
Jeanne Jackson
Marilyn and Chester Johnson
G. Frank and Pamela Joklik
Kathleen and Jack Karmel
Melissa Knighton
Robert and Karla Knox
The Kohlburn/Lecointre Family
Dr. Michael and Kimberly Lee
Julie Lewis
Franki Loftus
Sarah Lowe
Nancy Melich and Lex Hemphill
John and Bria Mertens
Judith and Marshall Meyer
Louis and Carolyn Mizell
Chris and Henry Morrison
Matt and Maren Mullin
Anne M. and William C. Nelsen
Rachel Otto
Linda S. Pembroke
Katie Marie Pollard
Ken and Stacy Potter
Melanie Preece
Lee Quinney
Suzanne and David Razor
Barbara Snarr Reid
Stephanie Reid
Leena Rinne
Joy Rocklin
Irwin and Harriet Ross
Brylan Schultz
Mark and Linda Scholl
Robert and Nancy Schumacker
Katherine Scott
Aharon Shulimson and Julie Terry
Jeffrey and Andrea Silver
Lou Ann Stevens
Cyndie Taylor
Urbieta Family Foundation
Beverly and Daniel Vargo
Amy Wadsworth and David Richardson
Individual Donors
Sarah and Rich West
Mark Weisbender
Michelle Wheeler
Terry R. Whipple
Anonymous
The above lists includes gifts received as of January 7, 2026
MEMBERSHIP
We thank our Members at the Producer and Director levels for their generous annual support of $500 and above.
DIRECTOR AND PRODUCER
$500-1,499
Jennifer Abouzelof
Christine B. Anderson
Ronald and Kathy Aoki
Robert and Joan Astle
Constanza Astorga
Michael and Jacqueline Bailey
Liesl Basile
Thomas and Mary Ann Bauman
Peter and Rosemary Beck
Barbara Belnap
Sharon and Michael Bertelsen
Katherine Bergmann
Kenneth and Melinda Birrell
Richard C. and Jennie Holman Blake
Marie Bohata
Ronald and Tracy Bolander
Elizabeth Bowman
Joan and Bryan Bowles
Michelle Branson
Nick Brown
Joshua Bryant
Susan Chilton
Sandra Covey
Stephanie Cramer
Debbie Davis
Ashby and Anne Cullimore Decker
Erika Dean
Paul and Terrell Dougan
Eric and Shellie Eide
Sissy Eichwald
Janet Ellsworth
Patti Eylar and Charlie Gardner
Lisa Fassnacht
Tammy Frisby
Amy Fulton
Charlie Gardner and Patti Eylar
Andrea Golding
Mary Gootjes and John Davis
Sandra and David Haughey
Mikisha Haeri
Vicki and Ronald Hauben
Shauna Sheehan
Kevin C. Holmes and Valerie Youmans
William K. & Janeal P. Hodges
Elise Hutchings
David and Linda Irvine
Amber Jensen
Adam and Jessie Justis
John S. Karls
Individual Donors
Jessica and Reese Kidman
Sally and Ron Larkin
Katrina Last
Toni L. Lehtinen
Rachel Linkletter
Julie Lewis
David and Donna Lyon
Courtney Maclean
Dr. Ned L. and Mrs. Alene Mangelson
Howard Mann
Yolanda Marroquin-Lewis
Raven Mathis
Irina McGill
Will Mciff and Aaron Spades
Patricia and John McNamara
Stephen and Sandy Morgan
Michael Musci
Karen Nichols
Kirsten Novak
Maura and Serge Olszanskyj
Phyllis OHair
Ronald and Camille Parker
Mrs. Elodie Payne
Sonja Penttila
Lana and Boris Petkovic
Leslie Peterson and Kevin Higgins
Corey Rammell
Carolyn Rich-Denson
JoAnn G. Robertson
Genevieve Maire Rosol
Kathleen Rowley
Dr. Bernard Simbari and William Barnett
Cynthia Sinclair
Jonathan and Liz Slager
Aaron Spades and Will Mciff
Chelsea Strong
Academy Scholarship Fund Donors
Joan Swain
Cynthia Swensen
Amanda Toor
Alta's Rustler Lodge
Lois Williams
Craig Willett
Douglas Wood
Richard and Marsha Workman
Karen and Mike Zimmerman
Joel and Elaine Zuckerman Fund of Park City Community Foundation Anonymous (4)
The above lists includes gifts received as of January 7, 2026
We thank those who have contributed to the Ballet West Academy Scholarship Fund, spanning all four Academy campuses, with generous donations of $1,000 and above.
Ballet West Guild
Katherine Bergmann
Pamela And Quarry Bingham
Amanda and Winston Bokor
Lisbeth Banner Brown
Julie Chahine
Kimberly Cox
artÉmotion
Carrie Dennis
Kent and Martha DiFiore
James Dreyfous
Branden and Celine Fini
Joan Firmage
Marc and Cammy Fuller
Samantha and John Gellert
Stacy Goebel
Courtney Miller Hawks and Jason Hawks
Kimberly and Jay Heglar
Brian Parcell and Florian Hernandez
Elizabeth Huntsman and Eduardo
Hernandez
Heidi Huntsman and Mark Robinson
Jennifer S. and Scott Huntsman
Steve and Florie Jackson
Brent and Maren Jensen Household
Emma Eccles Jones Foundation
Molly Jones
Kevin and Julie Kehoe
Melissa Knighton
Jill and Peter Koziol
Katherine Probert Labrum
Very Reverend Frederick Quinney Lawson
Helle Le Rette
Athelia and Carl LeSueur
Julie Lewis
John Macfarlane
Edward and Heidi Makowski
Brooke Mangum
Jose Mathews
Mairin McCarthey
Rachele McCarthey and Brock Van de Kamp
Irina Mcgill
Kenneth Melby
John and Bria Mertens
Dan P. Miller
John and Andrea Miller
Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management
Matt and Maren Mullin
Michael Musci
Uzochi Ndukwe
Eva and David Neeleman
Anne Neeley
Karissa Peterson
Tatiana Lingos-Webb Prince and Matthew Prince
Mrs. Sarah Primos
Ashley Quai
Shari and David Quinney
Kelley and Kevin Rogge
Ellen and Chris Rossi
Elizabeth and Jonathan Slager
Shayneh and Jason Starks
Amanda Toor
Katherine Tozer
Sarah Tucker
Urbieta Family Foundation
Alexandra and Christopher Von Maack
Brad and Linda Walton
Dylin Webster and KT Herr
Dylin Webster
Stephen Webster
Casey Weyland
Bethany Wojtech and Marc Korman
Carole Wood and Darrell Hensleigh
Jeffrey Wright and Vanessa DiPalma
John and Jean Yablonski
Youth United of Park City Community Foundation
The above lists includes gifts received as of January 7, 2026
Encore Society
We honor those individuals who have made a meaningful commitment to the future of Ballet West by including the company in their estate planning.
Bené Arnold*
Gladys Banks*
Berenice J. Bradshaw*
Judy Brady* and Drew W. Browning
Val A. Browning*
Kenneth P. Burbidge, Jr.*
Dr. Robert H.* and Marianne Harding
Burgoyne
Orlando Coryell
Debbie Davis
The Donna L. Dell Trust*
Kent and Martha DiFiore
The Zorka D. Divich Trust*
Richard and Pamela Dropek
Dolores Doré Eccles*
Virginia Fackrell Estate*
Sid W. Foulger*
Willis McCree and John Fromer*
Dee Gauss
Dr. Esther S. Gross* and Dr. George D. Gross*
Merriberth Habegger-Anderson*
Stephanie and Tim Harpst
Johann Jacobs and David Heuvel
Geoffrey C. Hughes*
Grace Jackson*
Flemming and Lana Jensen
Sara Kaplan
Dennis L. Kay Trust*
Barry L. Keller*
Cynthia Lampropoulos Family Trust
Glenn H. and Karen Fugal Peterson
Nancy Rapoport and Jeff Van Niel
Marian Ream*
Joy Rocklin
Pamela A. Scarpelli*
Michael Scolamiero
Margot Shott*
Teresa Silcox
Steven P. Sondrup*
Norman C. Tanner* and Barbara L. Tanner*
David Tundermann*
Oma W. Wagstaff*
Mrs. Glen Walker Wallace*
Gladys Walz*
Susan Warshaw
Afton B. Whitbeck*
Carole Wood and Darrell Hensleigh
Marelynn Weiss Zipser* and Edward Zipser
*Indicates donor has passed away
Gifts Made In Memory and In Honor Of
We thank those donors who have made a gift to Ballet West in memory or in honor of the individuals listed below.
IN MEMORY OF
Robert Arbogast
Ballet West Guild
Earle R. Bevins III
Linda Bevins
Skip Daynes
Ballet West Guild
Donna Jean Fullmer
Tricia Fullmer
Gloria Mathwig-Hubbard
Marian Rice
Ila Neely
Ballet West Guild
Gracie Belle Nielsen
Brandy and Douglas Maack
Ted Schmidt
Hilary Butler
Rolayne Fairclough
Catherine F. Gillmor
M. Scott & Lisa H. Mietchen
William J. "Bill" Sebena
Brian Lameres
Lois Williams
The Ballet Babes
Jane H. Wright
Richard and Margaret Christenson
Maggie Wright Tesch
Ballet West Guild
IN HONOR OF
Sandy Gillings
Amy Lloyd
Andrew Goldberg
Ballet West Guild
Jennifer and Scott Huntsman
Richard and Nancy Potashner
Kaja and Maiken
Connie Mendez
Henry Rampton Kendell
Allison and Scott Kendell
Patricia Mencimer
Stephanie Mencimer
Roy Miller
Christina Miller and Trevor Adrian
Vickie Oliver
Erika Sorensen
Poppy, Ivy and Archie
Laurin Caldwell
Mark and Heidi Robinson
Richard and Nancy Potashner
Senior Steps Program, Elease Stice and Wendee McCulloch
Art and Janet Mueller
Michael Scolamiero
Frances and Jerome Battle
Clisto and Suzanne Beaty
Drew Browning
Donna Conway
Stephanie Cramer
Kent and Martha DiFiore
Margaret M. Drake
Angelo Peter Giardino
Christine Heflin
Jennifer and Scott Huntsman
Jennifer and Gideon Malherbe
Juergen Sass
Joanne Shiebler
Liz M. Slager
Naoma Tate
Elaine Ellis and Henry Wurts Sadie and Grace Shipp
Nathan Shipp
Adam Sklute
Harriet and Irwin Ross
Zella
Blake Miller
The above lists includes gifts received as of January 7, 2026
Advertiser Support
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Ballet West Staff
Adam Sklute
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
THE WILLAM CHRISTENSEN ARTISTIC DIRECTOR CHAIR
SPONSORED BY PEGGY BERGMANN
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Elizabeth Crawford
chief financial officer
Misha Eady-Harbold director of company management & touring
Felicia Cowan director of human resources
Jack E Stahl director of technology
Katreena Newman administrative assistant
Jennifer Bailey senior accounting manager
Ashley Richardson accounting coordinator
ARTISTIC
Jane Victorine Wood principal rehearsal director
Pamela Robinson-Harris rehearsal director
Calvin Kitten
director of ballet west ii and rehearsal director
Bruce Caldwell rehearsal director and company archivist
Michele Gifford assistant rehearsal director
Reuben Lehr artistic operations manager/ assistant to the artistic director
Courtney Hellebuyck student rehearsal director
COSTUME PRODUCTION
Jason Hadley director of costume production
Tiffany Lent
costume shop manager
Barbara Arcolio head stitcher
Vicki Raincrow costume painter/dyer
Vanessa Startup stitcher
Michael Scolamiero
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
THE ELIZABETH SOLOMON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CHAIR
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
creator and founder movement mentor
Audrey Dodd
associate director movement mentor/adaptive dance
Shelly Cordova
assistant director senior steps/forward steps
Alissa Baird
manager education and outreach virtual and technology programs
Joshua Trader dance advance coordinator
Silas Campos, Shelly Cordova, Jenny Bradley, Ashley Creek, Lauren Devall, Audrey Dodd, Shyann Everett, Sally Gomez Jones, Jennifer Heighton, Wendee Fiedeldey-McCulloch, Daisy Jeffers, Amanda Kindt, Ava Leavitt, Moisés Próspero, Alesha Ramos, Anne Marie Smith, Elease Stice, Alicia Trump, Sierra Vashro, Ashlee Vilos, Trisha Wilstead educators
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Erika Stone
senior director of external affairs
Angela Krull
director of major gifts and corporate sponsorships
Dana Rimington director of communications and publications
Mika Seltenrich senior manager of marketing and revenue
Lisa Jensen retail sales and boutique manager
Emily Harris digital marketing coordinator
Jessica Magelsen foundations & government giving manager
Stefany Jaurrieta, Sasha Lowell, Symonne Martelly, Chase Peterson, Jensen Rasmussen, Kate Weeks, Hayley Winslow, Marit van der Wolde-Trader administrative assistants
Daniel Alsedek, Hannah Argyle, Izzy Arrieta, Silver
Barkes, Estella Birkenshaw, Liesel Blue, Jamie Butler, Bruce Caldwell, Claire Campbell, Emma Capen, Dantzel Cherry, Nanette Reimschussel Chertudi, Emily Coello, Natalie Desch, Hadriel Diniz, Ivy Drumm, Mariah Edmunds, Isabella Flanigan, Jennifer Fjeldsted, Kannen Glanz, Solange Gomes, Sammy Gomm, Tyler Gum, Callie Herbert, Hannah Higgs, David Huffmire, Stefany Juarrieta, Calvin Kitten, Vera Kotova, Michelle Lapioli, Lindsey Larsen, Nicole Lawrence, Sasha Lowell, Katelyn Milner-Packer, Kendra Rangel, Ashleigh Richardson, Alesha Ramos, Sarah Richards, Pamela Robinson-Harris, Autumn Ryskoski, Mary Ann Shaefer, Heidi Slagle, Connie Smith, Kramer Snead, Sophia Nanni, Kristen Stringham, Scout Sutton, Samantha Taggart, Jessica Harston Thompson, Rex Tilton, Barbara Valles, Elizabeth Weldon, Ella Whitney, Hannah Willis, Jane Wood, Kyohei Yoshida instructors
MUSIC
Jared Oaks
music director
Jenn Sprague
orchestra manager
Hope Dalton principal academy and company pianist
Emily Barrett
company pianist
Rob Wood
guest class pianist
Peter Blackham, Seth Bott, Penelope Brown, Douglas Corbin, Adam Fifield, Brady Giles, Max Hall, Lisa Haddon, Sarah Richards, Heidi Slagle academy pianists
Ballet West Staff
TECHNICAL PRODUCTION
Michael Andrew Currey director of production
Christine Imrick
production stage manager
Liz Reams
stage manager and production operations coordinator
Robert Clifford technical director/ head carpenter
Ethan Daughton assistant carpenter
Jeff F. Herbig properties master
James K. Larsen
lighting supervisor/ head electrician
Juliana Hedges assistant electrician
Lizzie Fisher
wardrobe supervisor
Daniel Streed assistant wardrobe supervisor
Yancey J. Quick
wig master
I.A.T.S.E. Local 99 run of show crew
TICKETING AND SUBSCRIBER SERVICES
Natalie Thorpe director of patron services
Brooke Christensen assistant manager of patron services
Jane Harris
patron services and group sales lead 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.
House Rules
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 babes in arms.
• No smoking is permitted in the auditorium.
• Outside food and beverages are not allowed in the auditorium; as a courtesy to all patrons in attendance, food consumption is discouraged in the theatre during the performance.
• Lost articles may be claimed at security.
Reglas de Casa
• Anyone expecting emergency calls is urged to leave their seat locations and cell phones with the house manager.
• Please silence all electronic timepieces 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 that may be checked out at the coat check counter located in the lobby.
Para garantizar el disfrute de la mayoría de nuestros asistentes que llegan a tiempo, y en deferencia a los artistas, no se permitirá el ingreso al auditorio a quienes lleguen tarde hasta que haya una pausa adecuada en la función. Durante algunas producciones, esta pausa puede no ocurrir hasta el final del primer acto.
• Todos los actores están sujetos a cambios.
• Por su propia seguridad y la seguridad de los demás asistentes no abandone el teatro antes de que se enciendan las luces de la sala.
• Está estrictamente prohibido el uso de cámaras y equipos de grabación
• en el teatro que no estén autorizados por la
• administración.
• No se permiten bebés en brazos.
• No se permite fumar en el auditorio.
• No se permite la entrada de alimentos ni bebidas del exterior al auditorio; como cortesía a todos los asistentes presentes, ni se permite el consumo de alimentos
• en el teatro durante la función.
• Los objetos perdidos se pueden reclamar en seguridad.
• Se insta a cualquier persona que espere llamadas de emergencia a que deje sus asientos y sus teléfonos móviles con el director de la sala.
• Por favor silencie todos los relojes electrónicos y teléfonos móviles durante el período de la función.
INFORMACIÓN SOBRE EVACUACIÓN DE EMERGENCIA
En caso de emergencia, PERMANEZCA
SENTADO y escuche la información que le proporcionen la dirección y los acomodadores.
DISPOSITIVOS DE AYUDA AUDITIVA
Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre ofrece dispositivos de ayuda auditiva gratuitos que se pueden retirar en el guardarropa ubicado en el vestíbulo.
