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DIRECTOR’S NOTE

Dear Patron, Welcome to Odyssey’s 32nd season! We had an incredible 31st Season, including winning Best of State Best Dance Company for the 19th year, and we are excited to embark on a new season of innovative and fun performances! We are delighted to have performances of Thriller in six Utah locations. In addition to Logan, we are performing at The Kenley

DIRECTOR’S NOTE Amphitheater in Layton, the Egyptian Theater in Ogden, as well as Park City, Salt Lake City and Tuacahn Amphitheatre. Our new holiday production Christmas Spectacular, SPECTACULAR has been a tremendous success and proved we have another hit on our hands! We are pleased to bring it back for the third year in a row with David Osmond, starring once again in the shows. We are pleased to announce the addition of the Full Circle Boys as special guests! The Christmas Spectacular will be at The Grand Theatre and, new this year, Logan and Ogden, where we are offering a discount if you purchase both Thriller and Christmas Spectacular, SPECTACULAR. Shut Up & Dance will see the return of two audience favorites: Let it Be and MJ, along with UNLEASHED! - Odyssey Dancers talents on full display. A full evening of repertory works with several world premieres. The show will close with a trip down memory lane with SOULTOWN REVIVAL - a tribute to the early sounds of Motown. UNLEASHED will be a tour de force showcasing Odyssey’s eclectic styles and dynamic dancers!

DIRECTOR’S NOTE Don’t miss any of them. Season tickets are on sale through October 24th (go to www.odysseydance.com) See our What’s Coming page and ads for information on our dance convention in Ogden, The Feedback Forum, February 4th to 6th 2027 and a sneak peak of our new Odyssey Dance Conservatory coming to Daybreak. But, for now, we hope you will enjoy Thriller. We have all of the favorites from the past plus a few new surprises. Thank you for continuing this odyssey with us! Best wishes, Derryl Yeager, Artistic Director

New studio coming to Daybreak, UT!

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THRILLER PROGRAM ACT I Thriller

Choreography - Derryl Yeager

Becca Mitchell Lily Farrar Oliver Lea Kosterlitz Sierra Minio Naomi Reid RyLee Altenburg Emily Kidman Ireland Jones Ava Furukawa Liesel Blue Kennedy Peterson Maile Yukiko Naleah Peerson Taylee Hunter McKenna Peterson Aspen Brown Bella Beitler Alessandra Brooke Berkley Houchin Ainsley Wharton Peiter Mortensen Carson Oliver Mos Hernandez Isaiah Valentin David Pinkerton Adin Pracic

Bubbles the Clown John Boy

Curse of the Mummy

Choreography - Chantele Cook, Rick Robinson, Derryl Yeager

Mummy Peiter Mortensen Carson Oliver Mos Hernandez Isaiah Valentin David Pinkerton Adin Pracic Maidens & Mummies Becca Mitchell Lily Farrar Oliver Lea Kosterlitz Sierra Minio Naomi Reid RyLee Altenburg Emily Kidman Ireland Jones Ava Furukawa Liesel Blue Kennedy Peterson Maile Yukiko Naleah Peerson Taylee Hunter McKenna Peterson Aspen Brown Bella Beitler Alessandra Brooke Berkley Houchin Ainsley Wharton

THRILLER PROGRAM Miss Alli’s Nightmare

Choreography - Kelly Messerly, Nancy Hansen Miss Alli Becca Mitchell / RyLee Altenburg Ainsley Wharton / Veronica Cabling Company Members

Frankenstein & Frankenstein Choreography - Derryl Yeager

Frank Peiter Mortensen Carson Oliver Mos Hernandez Isaiah Valentin David Pinkerton Adin Pracic Frankie Becca Mitchell Lily Farrar Oliver Lea Kosterlitz Sierra Minio Naomi Reid RyLee Altenburg Ireland Jones Ava Furukawa Liesel Blue Kennedy Peterson Naleah Peerson Berkley Houchin

Choreography – Veronica Cabling Peiter Mortensen David Pinkerton Lea Kosterlitz Emily Kidman Maile Yukiko Aspen Brown

THRILLER PROGRAM Dem Bones

Choreography - Michelle Butterfield

Black Widow

Aerial Choreography by Aeris Aerial Arts Matisse Seal / Jocelyn Andreason

Annabelle of the Ball

Choreography – Derryl Yeager

Nun Becca Mitchell RyLee Altenburg School Girls Lily Farrar Oliver Naomi Reid Maile Yukiko Taylee Hunter Aspen Brown Bella Beitler Berkley Houchin Ainsley Wharton Annabelles Lea Kosterlitz Sierra Minio Emily Kidman Ireland Jones Ava Furukawa Liesel Blue Kennedy Peterson Maile Yukiko Naleah Peerson McKenna Peterson Alessandra Brooke

THRILLER PROGRAM Jason Jam

Choreography - Derryl Yeager

Peiter Mortensen Carson Oliver Mos Hernandez Isaiah Valentin David Pinkerton Adin Pracic Ava Furukawa Becca Mitchell Emily Kidman

15- minute Intermission

ACT II Gomez & Morticia

Lily Farrar Oliver / Carson Oliver Peiter Mortensen / Emily Brooks Adin Pracic / Aspen Brown

Children of the Corn

Choreography - Eldon Johnson

Scarecrows Lea Kosterlitz Ava Furukawa Liesel Blue Kennedy Peterson Maile Yukiko Naleah Peerson McKenna Peterson Aspen Brown Peiter Mortensen Carson Oliver Mos Hernandez Children Company

Bubbles the Clown John Boy

THRILLER PROGRAM Phantom of the Opera

Aerial Choreography by Aeris Aerial Arts

Mark Webber Matisse Seal / Jocelyn Andreason

Salem’s Mass

Choreography - Chantele Cook

The Priest Peiter Mortensen Carson Oliver Mos Hernandez Isaiah Valentin David Pinkerton Adin Pracic The Accused & Avenged Becca Mitchell Lily Farrar Oliver Lea Kosterlitz Sierra Minio Naomi Reid RyLee Altenburg Emily Kidman Ireland Jones Ava Furukawa Liesel Blue Kennedy Peterson Maile Yukiko Naleah Peerson Taylee Hunter McKenna Peterson Aspen Brown Bella Beitler Alessandra Brooke Berkley Houchin Ainsley Wharton

Casper’s Last Dance

Choreography – Veronica Cabling

THRILLER PROGRAM Batman

Isaiah Valentin

Chucky-Rama

Choreography - Derryl Yeager

Bubbles the Clown John Boy

Lost Boys

Choreography - Derryl Yeager

Peiter Mortensen Carson Oliver Mos Hernandez Isaiah Valentin David Pinkerton Adin Pracic Becca Mitchell Emily Kidman Lea Kosterlitz Naomi Reid RyLee Altenburg Ireland Jones Ava Furukawa Kennedy Peterson Maile Yukiko McKenna Peterson The Meal Becca Mitchell Lily Farrar Oliver Lea Kosterlitz Sierra Minio Naomi Reid RyLee Altenburg Emily Kidman Ava Furukawa Liesel Blue

Transfiguration

an Andrew Yeager Film

Trick or Treat

Choreography – Derryl Yeager Ava Furukawa & Company

Thriller Finale

Choreography - Derryl Yeager Company

ODYSSEY’S 2026-2027 SEASON

We continue our 32nd season, with the return of Odyssey’s hit Christmas spectacular -

SPECTACULAR! Starring...

ODYSSEY’S 2026-2027 SEASON

David Osmond

ODYSSEY’S 2026-2027 SEASON

Heather Jackman

ODYSSEY’S 2026-2027 SEASON

Full Circle Boys As a patron of Thriller this year, you can get a 20% discount on tickets to Odyssey’s Christmas show SPECTACULAR! performing at the Eccles Theatre in Logan on December 9 (Use code: LOGAN20), the Val A Browning Center for the Arts at Weber State University on December 12 (Use code: OGDEN20) and the Grand Theatre in Salt Lake City on December 17-23 (Use code: GRAND20). Go to odysseydance.com/spectacular to order tickets!

ODYSSEY’S 2026-2027 SEASON

LET IT BE

Odyssey’s spring repertory show! GET YOUR TICKETS / SEASON TICKETS

NOW!

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GUEST ARTIST

John Boy

(Bubbles the Clown) John Boy is an actor/recording artist/comedian from New York City. As a performer, John Boy has toured North America in the Broadway National Tour of “Cats” (Rum Tum Tugger). New York City credits include: Missed Connections: A Craig’s List musical (Broadway workshop), Poserville (Julian), Alice In Cyberland (Cheshire Cat), and Tarnish (Greg). Regional theatre credits include: Cats (Rum Tum Tugger) at Tuacahn Amphitheatre, ODT’s Thriller (Bubbles the Clown), Hair (Berger), Big River (The Duke), Annie (Rooster), and Joseph... (Gad/The Baker).

GUEST ARTIST John Boy is also an award winning choreographer who has had the pleasure of working with Kristin Chenoweth and the original Broadway cast of “Wicked” (benefits and promotional events). Other choreographer credits include: The Glamazons (America’s Got Talent), Nudists In Love (NYFringe), Pippin (University of Illinois), Hair, and Godspell. John Boy is currently working in NYC on new music. His debut cd, “Choked Not Broken” and “The Nocturnal Circus” (featuring the hit song “Skinny Me”) are available worldwide. For more info on John Boy or for more fun with Bubbles and updates on future shows, go to: www.theboyexperience.com, Instagram @theboyexperience, facebook.com/ johnboymusic, or follow Bubbles the Clown on Instagram @Bubblestheklown1, TikTok @Bubblestheklown1, Facebook at Bubblestheklown or Twitter: @bubblestheklown. Last but not least, don’t forget snapchat at snaptheklown.

ARTISTS Carson Oliver

ARTISTS Aspen Brown

ARTISTS Adin Pracic

ARTISTS Ainsley Wharton

ARTISTS Peiter Mortensen

ARTISTS Emily Kidman

ARTISTS Mos Hernandez

ARTISTS Ava Furukawa

ARTISTS Bella Beitler

ARTISTS Berkley Houchin

ARTISTS RyLee Altenburg

ARTISTS Sierra Minio

ARTISTS Becca Mitchell

ARTISTS Ireland Jones

ARTISTS Isaiah Valentin

ARTISTS Lily Farrar Oliver

ARTISTS Naomi Reid

ARTISTS David Pinkerton

ARTISTS Kennedy Peterson

ARTISTS Liesel Blue

ARTISTS Maile Yukiko

ARTISTS Naleah Peerson

ARTISTS Taylee Hunter

ARTISTS Lea Kosterlitz

ARTISTS Mckenna Peterson

ARTISTS Alessandra Brooke

ZOMBIE & CHUCKY CASTS

Youth Casts --- September 30, 2026 - 8:00 PM ---

The Hive Dance Company

Director - Jentri Pilcher & Tammy Pilcher Faculty / Staff - Cassidy Hamre, Kayla Bounous CHUCKY CAST

Presley Fitisemanu Evie Ames Veronica Kovalova Harper Castillo River Davis Sveva Adamati Callie Clayton Brielle Steggell Evie Anderson Everly Christopherson Alivya Lytton

ZOMBIE & CHUCKY CASTS ZOMBIE CAST

Amelia Clayton Avayle Martin Brynlee Steggell Burgandee Merrill Declyn Ferris Eloise Hyde Gwen Decker Harper Dean Izzy Warner Lily Keyes Liv Banks Molly Clayton Avery Chanthaboury Shyloh Stocks Kinlee Christopherson --- October 1, 2026 - 8:00 PM ---

Limited Edition Dancers & Legacy Dance Center

Director - Sharon Wall & Nicole Mikkelson Faculty / Staff - Alex Wilde CHUCKY CAST Hadlee Anderson Edrie Lindsay Catherine Briggs Addalei Henderson Brooklee Henderson McKinley Hunsaker Cora Melling Dominique Jones Emry Williams Emmy Young Lexy Young ZOMBIE CAST

Payton Anderson Chloe Byars Miley Larsen Finley Rickenbach Hadley Robertson Kinley Robertson Raegan Swaney Lily Thomas Taylee Harrison Ashley Irons Reese Riddle Kara Sheldon Lila Street Alia Walker Cecily Yorgason

ZOMBIE & CHUCKY CASTS --- October 2, 2026 - 8:00 PM ---

Tiffany Dance Co

Director - Tiffany Christenson CHUCKY CAST

Dior White Cora White Avery Clegg Josie Clegg Lily Yates Aubrey Yates Ava Brinkerhoff Scarlet Hensley Abigail Hensley Madalyn Thomas Zeyta Mitchell ZOMBIE CAST

Charlotte King Remi Beins Kelsey Myers Ezrie Dunlavy Xandra Echeverria Della Sorensen Taylor Robins Lexi Taufer Lily Brogdon Olivia Kitterman Annika Britton Kenslie Wright Elodie Lopez Annistyn Leavitt Adi Olsen --- October 3, 2026 - 3:00 PM ---

Local Motion Dance Studio

Director - Mekenzie Hawker Faculty / Staff - Haylee Harmon, Amy Jackman, Ally Shepherd CHUCKY CAST

Andie Anderson Bettie Davis Devri Egbert Emily Orme Hadley Tueller Harper Jackman Kate denning Kenzee Shepherd Mia Strang Reece Bate Scarlett Garner

ZOMBIE & CHUCKY CASTS ZOMBIE CAST

Addy Orme Aileen Pratz Aubree Anderton Brenna Orme Chloe Child Ella Smart Emeline Kelly Georgia Holt Gracie Strang Kaena Vierra Kinzi Turner Piper Carey Tenlee Shepherd Tressa Cruz Victoria Anderson --- October 3, 2026 - 8:00 PM ---

The Vault Performing Arts

Director - McCall Glick & Lisa Glick Faculty / Staff - Jamie Crowther, Azlyn Richards CHUCKY CAST

Olive Sorenson Everly Glick Nellie Holladay Roxie James Horne Hazel Bryner River Larsen Joey Nygard Caylee McCardell Cassidy McCardell Lucy Gustafson Freya Stanfield ZOMBIE CAST

Scarlet Powers Presley Gustafson Kendyl Cummings Tessa Spencer Sydney Phillips Holly Ure Violet Gates Marley Holladay Savannah Simper Violet Huhnke Piper Mikelle Bartow Brynlee Jensen Elsa Stanfield Ivy Pia Eily Spencer Brynn Moore

ZOMBIE & CHUCKY CASTS --- October 4, 2026 - 5:00 PM ---

Gravity Dance Center

Director - Sharee Hansen, Mattie Larsen, Meggan Jensen Faculty / Staff - Riley Hacbarth CHUCKY CAST

Journee Todd Monroe Robinson Sienna Almonacid Gracie Calloway Nola Adams Gracie Hansen Bryton Fredrickson Hunter Jeffs Lucy Jensen Bailee Henrie Cailyn Green ZOMBIE CAST

Emma Morgan Summer Scott Ava Wright Addison Hansen Bethany Howell Savannah Penagos Faith Ouren Elana Oswald Anthony Olea Lillian Stott Kennedy Madrid --- October 6, 2026 - 8:00 PM ---

The Dance Centre

Director - Charity Duersch CHUCKY CAST

Cassidy Pelfrey Chayce Roper Dinah Arrington Ellie Quarnberg Emma Herrera Hensley Nordin JaydLynn Olivares Kamryn Cummings Rylee Jones Skyie Allen Sophia Phimsouay

ZOMBIE & CHUCKY CASTS ZOMBIE CAST

Alayna Sacre Brianne Arrington Cadence Skousen Claire Harris Ella Rigby Kaiya Kjar Kallie Price Lucia Brito Lydia Burke Madison Arrington MaryJane Rich Nella Ayres Paisley Jones Sydney Harrington Willow Worthington --- October 7, 2026 - 3:00 PM ---

Power Plus Academy

Director - Cheyenne smith CHUCKY CAST

Audrey Connell Avianna Burrell Paxten Huey Aleena Earl Gianna Valencia Zoylansh Lujan Analia Rascon Eloise Hall Charlotte Huff Chloe Helquist Jaleece Lovato

Project Dance

Director - Lisa Timothy Faculty / Staff - Ronnie Gilbert, Cali Fichialos ZOMBIE CAST

Ani Bailey Sophia Green Jossi Wyatt Andi Dougherty Izzy Ostmann Addison Fisher Sadie Fichialos Noelle Lim Kassidy Whitehead Henley Crow Avalyn Christianson Sasha Turteltaub Bailey Edwards Sienna Olsen

ZOMBIE & CHUCKY CASTS --- October 7, 2026 - 8:00 PM ---

Studio 1

Director - Jean Taylor Faculty / Staff - Angie Pearson, Elli Helquist CHUCKY CAST

Ruby Tibbitts Ella Murdock Elaina Conover Genevieve Foster Quinn Anderson Saige Jensen Sadie Briggs Gretel Birth Josie Barlow Letty Saez Reagan Linton ZOMBIE CAST

Lucy Pearson Jersey Taylor Lily Tibbitts Kaitlyn Blood Evie Embley Libby Allen Sophia Weller Chloe Sonntag Hadley Parrish Camryn VanWagoner Addy Grimm Izzy Leavitt Juliette Johnson

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We would like to thank all those who made this performance possible, including:

EGYPTIAN THEATRE PARK CITY Theatre Manager Randy Barton

Programming Director Amber Hansen

Director of Operations Jenn Silva

Day Manager Rebecca Jean Knowles

Night Manager Clarissa Wykstra

Stage Manager Jake Larrabee

Audio & Systems Engineer Taige Hollander

Deck/Rail Gianni Leone

Stage Techs Scott Frederick, Will Watkins, Jonah Blaine

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ODYSSEY DANCE THEATRE Lighting Designer/Technical Director/ Stage Manager Lukas Orton

Assistant Stage Manager Matt Jennings

Associate Artistic Director Veronica Cabling

Dance Captain Darby Jones

Costumes Cheryl Yeager, Daurene Turpin and Bowen Standingrock

Director of Development Nick Mitchell

Director of Social Media & Outreach Lily Farrar Oliver

Merchandise Director Melanie Allen – 801 Promotional

Graphics Eric Christensen

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Media Susie Carlson

Dancer Well-Being Program Athlecare

Photography Studio Photos: Ella Bellis, @ellabellisphoto, and Lily Farrar Oliver Stage Photos: Eliana Smith, @propointephotography

Special Thanks to: Glenn Goldman & Mountain Property Management for providing accommodations for the Company.

All music licensed through ASCAP and BMI

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