Virtual Program: Ballet Arizona's Napoli

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Welcome Dear Friends, On behalf of Ballet Arizona’s dancers, Board of Directors and staff, I thank you for joining us as we open our 34th season. This is such a landmark year for our company! I am honored and humbled to celebrate my 20th season as Artistic Director of Ballet Arizona with you all. Without audiences and donors like you, I would not be here today. In celebration I have put together a well-rounded and inspiring series of performances not to be missed.

Join us in September for a program designed to move you – Director’s Choice.

These ballets are fresh, unexpected and new to Arizona audiences; an evening of contemporary works that push boundaries. Experience some of the most masterful choreography of all time, including the Arizona premiere of Sir Frederick Ashton’s ballet Les Patineurs “The Skaters” — a personal favorite that I have always wanted to share with you. The program will also feature works by nationally-recognized choreographer Nayon Iovino, and yours truly. In the fall, be transported to the blue, Italian shores of Italy with Bournonville’s Napoli, a festive and uplifting story of Gennaro, a poor fisherman, and his beloved Teresina. Did you know that Ballet Arizona was the first US company to present the full-length ballet, Napoli, in 2015?

The remainder of the season offers something for everyone. The Nutcracker fills the stage this holiday season with more than 150 performers, dazzling displays, and the enchanting music of Tchaikovsky played by The Phoenix Symphony. I will present a reimagined performance of Shakespeare’s playful A Midsmummer Night’s Dream, featuring new costumes, sets, and choreography. In May, you will witness the Arizona premiere of Bourée Fantasque at All Balanchine, in an evening of works by the Father of American Ballet, George Balanchine. We round out this season with a refreshing world premiere at the glorious Desert Botanical Garden. These performances are not only unique, but they have continued to be crowd-favorites, inspiring sellout shows. I look forward to continuing that tradition this season.

Thank you for supporting our work, and thank you for supporting me these past 20 years. We have a great season ahead and we could not do it without you.

Ib Andersen, Artistic Director Ballet Arizona dancers Jillian Barrell and Nayon Iovino in Napoli. Photo by Alexander Iziliaev.

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NAPOLI

Napoli

Ballet Arizona presents

October 24 – 27, 2019

with The Phoenix Symphony at Symphony Hall

Ballet Arizona dancers Jillian Barrell and Nayon Iovino in Napoli.

Photo by Alexander Iziliaev.

Staged by Ib Andersen after August Bournonville Choreography, 2nd Act by Ib Andersen Music by Niels W. Gade, E. Helsted, H.S. Paulli, H.C. Lumbye The Phoenix Symphony conducted by Timothy Russell Lighting Design by Michael Korsch Scenic Design by Marie Í Dali | Additional Act III Scenic Design by Gene Dent

Scenery courtesy of Oregon Ballet Theatre Please see insert for casting.

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Costume Design: Act I by Marie Í Dali | Act II by Søren Frandsen | Act III by Christine Meyers | Act I & III Costumes courtesy of Oregon Ballet Theatre and Oregon Shakespeare Festival | Act II Costumes courtesy of The Royal Danish Theatre

Synopsis

Napoli Synopsis Act I The story begins with a bustling wharf in Naples swarming with people. The widow Veronica enters with her beautiful daughter Teresina, who is courted by two older but rich men named Peppo and Giacomo. Teresina, however, wants neither of them, and waits with longing for the young fisherman, Gennaro. When Gennaro returns from sea, he and Teresina go to find Veronica and try to convince her that they should wed.

Luckily for them, this task proves relatively easy once she sees how true the young couple's love is. Gennaro and Teresina set out on a moonlight sail on the Gulf. Suddenly a violent storm breaks out and the festivities come to an end. Gennaro is brought to land unconscious. Everyone thinks Teresina has drowned and Veronica curses the young fisherman. He is comforted by Fra Ambrosio, the local monk who gives him a picture of the Virgin Mary and sends him out to sea again in search for Teresina.

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Act II The second act takes place in the Blue Grotto, a magical place ruled by the sea spirit Golfo. The lifeless Teresina is brought into the grotto where Golfo is fascinated by her beauty and changes her into a naiad. When Gennaro sails into the grotto, his Teresina no longer recognizes her fisherman because of the transformation. Even their favorite melody cannot awaken her memories, but the picture of the Virgin Mary vanquishes the magic power inside her. She regains her human form and the sea spirit retreats so Teresina and Gennaro can leave the grotto.

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Act III When Teresina and Gennaro return, the townsfolk are suspicious because they believed Teresina to be dead. Gennaro is still shunned by the others who are afraid of his possible partnership with evil forces. But after he has been blessed by the monk and Veronica gives her approval, the wedding celebration begins.

Demitra Bereveskos, Ballet Arizona dancer

Meet the Dancers

Meet the Dancers Who is your greatest dance inspiration?

I am always inspired by Marianela NuĂąez, who is a principal dancer at The Royal Ballet. Her ability to capture the qualities of the character through her effortless execution of the choreography, makes her dancing seem so natural and spontaneous.

What do you like to do outside of dance?

Something that I enjoy outside of ballet is reading. I love books and find that reading helps me to relax at the end of a long day of rehearsals. I also really enjoy writing.

What are you most looking forward to in the 2019-2020 season?

I am really looking forward to my first season as a company member and I am excited to learn and perform a knew repertoire alongside so many inspirational dancers.

Why did you decide to pursue ballet as a career?

I decided to pursue ballet as a career because I love the aspect of creating characters and stories through the beauty of movement and music. I really enjoy the thrill of performing and can’t imagine living without it.

Ballet Arizona dancer Demitra Bereveskos in Don Quixote.

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Company

Company Rochelle Anvik Phoenix, Arizona Joined Ballet Arizona: 2012 Training: Jeanne’s School of Dance, San Francisco Ballet School, Houston Ballet, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet Jillian Barrell Wilmington, Delaware Joined Ballet Arizona: 2007 Training: Delaware Dance Company Other Companies: Boston Ballet Demitra Bereveskos Indianapolis, Indiana Joined Ballet Arizona: 2019 Training: Valentina Kozlava Dance Conservatory of New York, Canada's National Ballet School, Royal Ballet School, Kennedy Onassis School of Ballet, The School of Ballet Arizona Colleen Buckley Rochester, New York Joined Ballet Arizona: 2017 Training: Draper Center for Dance Education, Indiana University

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Serafin Castro Villa Clara, Cuba Joined Ballet Arizona: 2018 Training: Vocational School of Art of Villa Clara, Cuban National Ballet School Other Companies: National Ballet of Cuba Tiffany Chatfield Phoenix, Arizona Joined Ballet Arizona: 2019 Training: Metropolitan School of the Arts, The Harid Conservatory, The San Francisco Ballet School, The School of Ballet Arizona Luis Corrales Havana, Cuba Joined Ballet Arizona: 2019 Training: Cuban National Ballet School Other Companies: Ballet San Antonio, Ecuador National Ballet, Ballet Laura Alonso

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Adrian Durham Houston, Texas Joined Ballet Arizona: 2018 Training: Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, The School of Ballet Arizona

Annika Erickson Spokane, Washington Joined Ballet Arizona: 2018 Training: The School of Ballet Arizona, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, The Rock School for Dance Education, Boston Ballet School, The School of American Ballet Erick Garnica San Diego, California Joined Ballet Arizona: 2016 Training: Ellison Ballet, Princess Grace Academy, Harid Conservatory, Zurich Dance Academy, The Washington Ballet School Other Companies: Tulsa Ballet II Nayon Iovino Goiania, Brazil Joined Ballet Arizona: 2012 Training: Houston Ballet, The Washington School of Ballet, Studio Dancarte Brazil Other Companies: The Washington Ballet, Houston Ballet Eastlyn Jensen Ridgefield, Connecticut Joined Ballet Arizona: 2019 Training: The Studio at Ballet Etudes, American Ballet Theatre School, The School of American Ballet, Chautauqua Institution, Houston Ballet, Ballet West, The School of Ballet Arizona

Katherine Loxtercamp Bemidji, Minnesota Joined Ballet Arizona: 2016 Training: Reif Center, Maryland Youth Ballet, The School of Ballet Arizona

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Helio Lima Rio De Janeiro, Brazil Joined Ballet Arizona: 2015 Training: Ballet Petite Dance School of Dance, New Zealand School of Dance Other Companies: Teatro Municipal del Rio de Janeiro, Royal New Zealand Ballet, West Australian Ballet, Boston Ballet

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Company continued Kaelyn Magee Carmel, California Joined Ballet Arizona: 2014 Training: Studio School of Classical Ballet, Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Pacific Northwest Ballet Other Companies: Utah Regional Ballet Arianni Martin Santiago de Cuba, Cuba Joined Ballet Arizona: 2013 Training: National School of Arts – Jose Maria Heredia, Cuban National Ballet School Other Companies: National Ballet of Cuba Kathryn Meeusen Romeo, Michigan Joined Ballet Arizona: 2018 Training: The Joffrey Ballet School, Jacob’s Pillow, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Miami City Ballet, Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet Other Companies: Ballet West, Ballet San Jose, Ballet San Antonio Alejandro Mendez Camaguey, Cuba Joined Ballet Arizona: 2013 Training: Cuban National Ballet School, National School of Arts – Vincentia de la Torre Other Companies: Ballet de Camagüey, National Ballet of Cuba

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Alberto Morales Perez Marbella, Málaga, Spain Joined Ballet Arizona: 2019 Training: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School, The School of Ballet Arizona Randy Pacheco Camagüey, Cuba Joined Ballet Arizona: 2015 Training: National School of the Arts - Vincentia de la Torre Other Companies: Ballet de Camagüey, Youth Ballet of Jalisco Alberto Peñalver Murcia, Spain Joined Ballet Arizona: 2016 Training: Professional Conservatory of Dance, John Cranko Schule, The School of American Ballet Other Companies: Pacific Northwest Ballet, Tulsa Ballet II

Company

Abby Phillips Maginity Taylor, Michigan Joined Ballet Arizona: 2018 Training: Taylor Dance Program, Ballet Americana Other Companies: Dayton Ballet, Ballet Austin II, Alabama Ballet, Sacramento Ballet Ethan Price Phoenix, Arizona Joined Ballet Arizona: 2016 Training: The School of Ballet Arizona

Lydia Relle Seattle, Washington Joined Ballet Arizona: 2018 Training: The Rock School for Dance Education, Pacific Northwest Ballet School, School of American Ballet | Other Companies: Suzanne Farrell Ballet, Alabama Ballet, Oregon Ballet, American Contemporary Ballet, Ballet San Antonio Alison Remmers Sudbury, Massachusetts Joined Ballet Arizona: 2014 Training: Walnut Hill School for the Arts, Princeton Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, San Francisco Ballet Other Companies: Pacific Northwest Ballet Ricardo Santos Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Joined Ballet Arizona: 2016 Training: Conservatorio Brasileiro de Danca, The Australian Ballet School Other Companies: Municipal of Rio de Janeiro, Joffrey Ballet, Boston Ballet

Sasha Vincett Spring Grove, Pennsylvania Joined Ballet Arizona: 2007 Training: The Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School

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Ana Maria Spear Denver, Colorado Joined Ballet Arizona: 2016 Training: Dance Academy of White Mountains, Grand Junction Academy of Dance, Arizona Youth Ballet, Scottsdale School of Ballet, The School of Ballet Arizona

Studio Company / Administrative Staff

Studio Company The Studio Company performs alongside the professional company and presents its own works independently. The Studio Company is a bridge between school and professional life, providing an opportunity for students of the highest rank that possess the potential and desire to pursue a career in dance. An indispensable and important part of their training is understudying and appearing regularly on stage with Ballet Arizona and in Studio Company productions. Studio Company members are selected by audition only and hail from all over the world.

Front Row (left to right): L-R: Ana Leticia Godoy, Sarah Diniz Second Row (left to right): Adrianna Garby, Juliana Auad, Katharine Moser, Ethan Boresow, Madison Cuoto, Tess Dimler, Saya Tomoda Third Row (left to right): Margaux Hannecart, Atsunari Matsuyama, Natalie Ramirez, Brooklyn Kershner, Carly Baker, Ashley Withee, Benton Stivali, Alison Tatsuoka Not Pictured Georgia Giovanardi, Rebecca Shull

Ballet Arizona Administrative Staff

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Director of Development and Marketing Jami Kozemczak Development Development Operations Manager Natalie Salvione Corporate and Foundation Manager Rachel Stern Annual Fund Coordinator Elyse Salisz Development Assistant Ellen Bialek Grant Writing Consultant Bethany Taylor Jill McIlroy

Marketing & Box Office Digital Marketing Manager Matthew DiBattista Box Office Coordinator Stephen McDonough

Finance & Administration Director of Finance Theresa Stack Accounting Manager Sandra Higbee Senior Administrative Assistant Tara Mulligan Education & Community Engagement Education and Community Engagement Manager Alexandra Papazian

Artistic Director

Following a brilliant career performing on the world’s greatest ballet stages, Ib Andersen was named Artistic Director of Ballet Arizona and The School of Ballet Arizona in 2000. He joined the Royal Danish Ballet at age 16 and, by 20, was the youngest principal dancer in the Company’s history. In 1980, he joined George Balanchine’s New York City Ballet as a principal dancer and originated roles in ballets by George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins and Peter Martins.

Since becoming Ballet Arizona’s Artistic Director, Ib Andersen’s vision has developed Ballet Arizona from its infancy to the artistic excellence for which it is known today.

Director Biographies

Ib Andersen

“ To be the first company to premiere Napoli in its entirety in the U.S. was a big deal to me, not just because of its Danish roots and history, but also because it was such a humongous feat to stage.”

Samantha Turner Executive Director

“ One of my favorite parts is when the curtain goes up to begin Act 2.”

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Samantha Turner is a leader in both the nonprofit and corporate sectors, with expertise in marketing and business management.

After three years as Ballet Arizona’s director of marketing in which the organization achieved record ticket sales, Ms. Turner was appointed Executive Director at the beginning of the 2016-2017 season. Prior to joining Ballet Arizona, Ms. Turner served as head of business operations and finance for CAP21, a New York-based non-profit performing arts organization. Ms. Turner’s for-profit career includes high-level marketing and business management roles at Aflac, Assurant and other organizations of national and regional scope.

About Us / Board of Directors

About Us Ballet Arizona, in its 34th season, is dedicated to preserving and celebrating classical dance while creating new and innovative works. Under the artistic direction of internationally acclaimed choreographer Ib Andersen—a former Principal Dancer with The New York City Ballet and The Royal Danish Ballet—Ballet Arizona follows his lead to the future of dance in Arizona. The School of Ballet Arizona, promotes access to the art of ballet through dance education, focusing on form and by directing each student to a life-long love of dance. Following this vision, Ballet Arizona connects to more than 25,000 children and families every year through its free and low cost outreach programs.

Board of Directors 2019-2020 CHAIR David Thompson Dickinson Wright

Matthew J. Connell UMB Bank

Janet Melamed Community Volunteer

Jacquie Dorrance* Board Member Emerita

Barbara Ottosen* Board Member Emerita

Molly Greene SRP

Simone Raess Snell & Wilmer

Jerry Harden* Board Member Emeritus

Adrienne Schiffner Community Volunteer

TREASURER Jim Heffernan Community Volunteer

Danielle Hazeltine Gallagher & Kennedy

Carol Schilling* Chairman Emerita

Jill Hegardt DMB Associates

Mary Semma Blue Cross Blue Shield

Susan Bansak Community Volunteer

Gwen Hillis* Chairman Emerita

James Smith Community Volunteer

Joan Berry Community Volunteer

Christine Joseph First Western Trust Bank

Daryl Weil Community Volunteer

Michael Bolar Stoker Ostler

Sarah Kist APS

Carol Whiteman* Board Member Emerita

Kristen Boilini MidFirst Bank

Stephanie Lantz US Bank

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Salvador A. Bretts MidFirst Bank

Sharron Lewis* Board Member Emerita

Flavia Campbell Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP

Mary Ann Luciano Plexus Worldwide

VICE CHAIR Miranda Lumer MidFirst Bank

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SECRETARY G. Van Velsor Wolf Jr. Salmon, Lewis & Weldon PLC

Lifetime members, non-voting

Sponsors

Ballet Arizona 2019–2020 Sponsors Corporate & Foundation Sponsors

The Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation The Ottosen Family Foundation

Shubert Foundation

Virgina M. Ullman Foundation

Performance, Community and Education Sponsors Arizona Republic's Season for Sharing Arts Integration Solutions Brighton Jones Estrella by Newland Communities Freed of London Jerome Robbins Foundation John F. Long Foundation

J.W. Kieckhefer Foundation Margaret T. Morris Foundation MVP Sports Images National Bank of Arizona Sunbelt Insurance Holdings US Bank

the official airline of Ballet Arizona

City of Glendale & Glendale Arts Commission City of Goodyear Peoria Arts Commission City of Tempe Town of Fountain Hills

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Public Support

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM February 13 – 16, 2020 with The Phoenix Symphony at Symphony Hall

This production features new sets and over 80 lavish new costumes designed by Fabio Toblini. Ib Andersen’s fanciful staging brings Shakespeare’s hilarious tale to life with fun-loving characters, quarreling fairies, and mistaken identities in this magical production that excites and entertains the entire family.

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Ballet Arizona dancers Jillian Barrell and Ricardo Santos.

Photo by Tim Fuller.

The School of Ballet Arizona

The School of Ballet Arizona The School of Ballet Arizona provides dance training based on the evolving, yet traditional concepts of classical ballet. Offering a variety of classes across a range of ages and skill levels, the School is proud to offer comprehensive dance training that meets the expectations of professional dance companies, as well as those looking to dance as a supplement to enrich their lives.

Curriculum includes, but is not limited to: Classical Ballet in a graded program for children to young adults, Pre-Ballet, Pointe, Modern and Men’s classes. This comprehensive syllabus has been developed to maintain the fundamental aspects of classical ballet technique and offers the highest quality training at every level, in every program, through: • Internationally-renowned faculty • Live piano accompaniment for all ballet classes • Performance opportunities with Ballet Arizona, such as The Nutcracker and other productions • A unique connection to Ballet Arizona as Arizona’s official Ballet Company • Access to the finest dance facility in the Southwest

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Ballet Arizona’s new state-of-the-art facility is a great leap forward allowing The School of Ballet Arizona to significantly increase the education and dance training programs offered. With seven studios, locker rooms, parent lounge and student study area, students can focus and expand their training in this stimulating new environment.

Photo by Brianne Bland.

School Faculty and Staff

School Director, Maria Simonetti In addition to her 20+ year tenure at Ballet Arizona, Maria Simonetti has a deep professional background in dance.

She lends her talents as a visiting artist for dance companies around the world, including Hubbard Street Dance, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, Kansas City Ballet, Nederlans Dans Theater, Cuballet, and others. She trained as a dancer at Teatro ColĂłn in Buenos Aires and danced with La Joven Guardia of Ballet Nacional de Cuba.

School Faculty and Staff School Manager: Jasmine Nunn Arizona School for the Arts Program Manager: Gia Firicano School Registrar: Diona Peltcs Upper Division Coordinator: Fabiola Ambrosio Children’s and Lower Division Coordinator: Fabiana Poulis Summer Intensive Coordinator: David Krensing

School Front Desk Staff: Nikiana Medansky, Jelena Mitrovic Company & School Accompanists: Aida Aslanyan, Allison Crenshaw, Larisa Denman, Amanda Hidalgo, Robert Kaplan, Klara Kukumi, Larry Phibbs, Natasha Schwimmer, Terry Seretis, Bill Swayze, Arion Tanabe, Nathan Uhl, Lincoln Wright

Teaching Staff:

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Lisbet Companioni, Fabiola Ambrosio, Daniel Baudenistel, Debbie Braganza, Jordan Daniels, Robin Dodder, Gillmer Duran, Gia Firicano, Nayon Iovino, Michaela Konzal, David Krensing, Yumi La Rosa, Kaelyn Magee, Roberto Munoz, Kay Murray-Price, Rebecca Needhammer, Gail Passey-Reed, Fabiana Poulis, Kleiton Sistelos, Robyn Tennyson, Sasha Vincett

The School of Ballet Arizona presents

CINDERELLA

November 21 – 24, 2019 at Dorrance Theatre

Presented by all students of The School of Ballet Arizona, Cinderella is the beautiful tale of a graceful rise above adversity using humility, love, and a little bit of magic.

Photo by Brianne Bland.

Tickets just $30 balletaz.org | 602.381.1096

OPEN CLASSES FOR ADULTS Enjoy the benefits of quality dance training in The School of Ballet Arizona’s remarkable studios Open to adults of all ages and teens age 14 and up, this program is a great way to experience dance training, stay in shape and have fun! Classes in ballet, pointe, modern, flamenco, Horton technique, ATS Belly Dance and more are offered for true beginners through advanced.

Named Best Drop-in Adult Ballet Class by Phoenix New Times

Photo by Brianne Bland.

For more information visit balletaz.org or call 602.381.0188

Giving Back

Giving Back Alexandra Papazian Education & Community Engagement Manager Alexandra has been an active member of the Arizona dance community since she was 5 years old. She grew up dancing in The School of Ballet Arizona and attended/performed in several Ballet Arizona productions.

As a child, dance gave her intention, purpose and the opportunity to learn valuable skills that have allowed her to flourish. Now as an adult, she is excited to return to Ballet Arizona and help others in the Arizona community experience the power and magic of dance for themselves.

Listed below are just a few examples of the programs and work we are doing to connect communities through dance.

Student Matinees The Student Matinee series offers deeply discounted tickets to area school children so that they can attend an abbreviated performance of Ballet Arizona’s upcoming professional program. Each year, nearly 7,000 students are able to explore the rich tradition of ballet, speak with the performing artists and learn about different performance-related careers.

Ballet Under the Stars At the start of every season, Ballet Arizona builds and presents full-scale productions at parks around the Greater Phoenix area (Phoenix, Tempe, Goodyear and Fountain Hills). These free community performances inspire more than 15,000 children and adults each year, many of whom experience dance and Ballet Arizona for the first time.

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Class Act Class Act provides children in area communities an opportunity to dance, choreograph and interact with the professional dancers of Ballet Arizona. With the guidance and mentorship of Ballet Arizona dancers, students create their own brand-new dance works and perform them for their peers and communities at Ballet Under the Stars.

DanceAZ School Residency Program is an arts-enrichment program designed to supplement students' social and emotional learning and 21st Century skill development. Over the course of 12 weeks, students are guided through an exploration of the four arts concepts — creating, responding, performing and connecting — and learn how they are applied in a dance context. Students have the opportunity to learn techniques and skills for selfmanagement and self-efficacy, create original dances and practice responding to peer work, and perform original work for a larger community audience. Participating students learn by active participation, self-discovery and reflection, which helps them develop new skills, attitudes and ideas to carry them forward in life.

Creative Aging through Dance Through a variety of different programs, Ballet Arizona supports the needs of the minds, bodies and spirits of Arizonans as they grow older.

Partnerships with the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at ASU, senior centers and care facilities allow us to bring supportive and enriching dance experiences to older adults across the Valley.

Adaptive Dance Program Based on the original efforts of Boston Ballet, the Adaptive Dance Program at Ballet Arizona is designed to create a class environment that is sensitive to the needs of students with Down syndrome, while nurturing their selfexpression and developing their movement, social and rhythmic skills.

Eastlyn Jensen, Ballet Arizona dancer

Meet the Dancers

Meet the Dancers What are you looking forward to most this season & why?

I am most looking forward to learning the new repertoire. This season, Ballet Arizona is performing many extravagant ballets in honor of Ib Andersen’s 20th Anniversary season as Artistic Director.

Who is your greatest dance inspiration & why?

My greatest inspiration is Marianela Nunez. The Director of my previous ballet school always told me to study her and pay particular attention to the visual dichotomy presented through the strength exhibited in her lower body and the fluidity in her upper body. She wanted me to emulate that vision of strength and beauty.

Why did you decide to pursue ballet as a career?

I discovered that ballet was an outlet of personal expression and I loved it. I also witnessed a strong personal yearning to dance when I was not taking classes during breaks. Class and rehearsals had become a part of me and it felt strange and discomforting to be away from it. Also during my time in high school, I had a dream of becoming a chemical engineer. I was accepted to many college engineering programs but deferred matriculating while I continue my dream of ballet. Many dancers know that a ballet career may be short but I plan to live it as long as I am able.

What do you like to do outside of dance?

For more information about Eastlyn and all of our dancers, visit balletaz.org/the-company/dancers-staff.

Ballet Arizona dancer Eastlyn Jensen in Don Quixote. Photo by Tzu Chia Huang.

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Apart from having an interest in engineering, I love to play the violin. I also like to bake. I enjoy working out and going to Foothills Acceleration and Sports Training (FAST). I taught myself how to knit and crochet which I find very fun. I also love to go hiking and read by the pool, especially in Arizona.

Artistic Staff

Artistic Staff Maria Simonetti, Rehearsal Director A native of Buenos Aires, Ms. Simonetti trained as a dancer at Teatro Colón and danced with La Joven Guardia of Ballet Nacional de Cuba before becoming assistant to Laura Alonso and regisseur (stage director) for Cuballet. She was on the faculties of the Magda Aunon School of Ballet, Pittsburgh’s Point Park College and the Baltimore School for the Arts before becoming ballet mistress for the esteemed Hubbard Street Dance Chicago in 1995. As assistant to choreographer Daniel Ezralow, she helped create the multi-media production Mandala for a South American tour; Torino Notte di Stelle, an arts special for Italian national television (RAI Uno); choreography for Pope John Paul II’s celebration of International Youth Day; and Aeros, an innovative showcase for the Romanian National Gymnastics Team. On her own, Simonetti staged Lady Lost Found for the Bratislava Dance Theatre in Slovakia and the pas de six from Bournonville’s Napoli for the National Ballet of Greece. She became rehearsal director for Ballet Arizona in 1997, but continues her active career as a visiting artist. She returns to Hubbard Street Dance Chicago every summer as a guest teacher, and was engaged in 2006 in a similar role by Montreal’s Les Grands Ballets Canadiens. In the 2014–2015 season, Simonetti and Ib Andersen staged Andersen’s acclaimed production of Romeo & Juliet with Kansas City Ballet as the finale of that company’s 50th-anniversary season.

Most recently Simonetti was a guest teacher for Nederlands Dans Theater.

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Lisbet Companioni, Ballet Mistress A native of Camagüey, Cuba, Lisbet Companioni began her career in ballet as a member of Ballet de Camagüey under the direction of its co-founder, Fernando Alonso. Her repertoire as a dancer includes Don Quixote, Dracula, La Bayadère, La Fille mal gardée, Napoli, and The Three Musketeers. In 2001 Companioni joined Ballet Arizona as a dancer and originated featured roles in Ib Andersen’s 2B, Elevations, Mosaik and Play. Her modern repertoire includes soloist roles in Twyla Tharp’s Sinatra Suite, The Golden Section and Company B. Her interest in Balanchine ballets grew as she added George Balanchine’s Agon, Apollo, Allegro Brillante, Serenade, and Theme and Variations to her repertory. Companioni has always had a passion for teaching and coaching dancers, and is also a faculty member at The School of Ballet Arizona.

Companioni retired from the stage in 2008 to become Ballet Arizona’s Ballet Mistress.

David Krensing, Ballet Master A Minnesota native and former Principal Dancer with Pennsylvania Ballet, David Krensing performed numerous leading classical, contemporary and modern dance roles by renowned choreographers. Mr. Krensing has toured the US and Europe, independently and as a PA Ballet dancer, and has been featured domestically and internationally in both company produced and independent productions. Mr. Krensing holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Stephens College, and a Master of Fine Arts from The University of Arizona. In addition to his ballet master duties, he is a faculty member at The School of Ballet Arizona.

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Michael Korsch, Lighting Designer Michael Korsch is a lighting, projection and scenic designer based in Philadelphia, PA, where he earned his BA in theatre at Temple University. He has worked with numerous directors and choreographers, creating hundreds of visual designs for dance, theatre and other live performances throughout North and South America, Europe, Australia and Asia. Michael has been the resident lighting designer and technical director for Complexions Contemporary Ballet since 1998, the resident lighting designer/director for Ballet Arizona since 2001, and the lighting/technical director for the Laguna Dance Festival since 2005. He is also the resident lighting designer/ director for the Glorya Kaufman International Dance Center at the University of Southern California. In addition, Michael has designed for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, BalletMet, Ballet Nice MĂŠditerranĂŠe, Ballet West, BalletX, Carolina Ballet, Charlotte Ballet (formerly North Carolina Dance Theatre), Cincinnati Ballet, Cleveland Play House, DanceBrazil, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Disney Creative Entertainment, English National Ballet, FELA! The Concert, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, MOMIX, Oakland Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Royal Danish Ballet, Sacramento Ballet, Staatsballett Berlin, and Washington Ballet among others.

Additional Artistic Staff Company Photographer Alexander Iziliaev Director of Production Michael J. Panvini Technical Director Joseph Piirto Assistant Technical Director Jessica Munoz

Stage Manager Laura Cadieux Master Electrician Steve Hyatt Physical Therapist Itamar Stern Costume Director Leonor Texidor

Costume Shop Staff Flor Arce Alexis Borja Annabelle Esteban Ashley Lopez Becky Scott Jazlyn Scott Carolina Tavarez Charlotte Wilkins Manuela Zavala

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Ballet Arizona dancers in Napoli. Photo by Alexander Iziliaev.

Shoe Manager Chelsea Teel Additional Stagehands provided by I.A.T.S.E. Local #336

Symphony Roster

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First Violins

Steven Moeckel, Concertmaster, The Herberger Foundation First Violins Music Laureate Chair StevenDirector Moeckel, Concertmaster, Magdalena Martinic-Jercic, The Herberger Foundation – Associate Concertmaster, Music Director Laureate Chair John & Ellen Martinic-Jercic, Ford Chair Magdalena DianAssociate D’Avanzo, Concertmaster, Assistant John & Concertmaster, Ellen Ford Chair Mary Yearley Chair by Dian K. D’Avanzo, Douglas C. Yearley Assistant Concertmaster Cindy Rosin BergincChair by Mary K. Yearley Nancy Livingston Douglas C. Yearley Chun-Yi Lu Cindy Berginc Dana Pasley Nancy Livingston Carter Pendell Chun-Yi Lu Lan Qiu Pasley Dana Karen Sinclair Carter Pendell Levon Zarasian Lan Qiu Jing Zeng Karen Sinclair Levon Zarasian Second Jing Zeng Violins Anna Kim Kazepides, Principal Dumitru Lazarescu, Second Violins Acting Associate Principal, Anna Kim Kazepides, Principal Freda Levine Chair Dumitru Lazarescu, Leslie Frey Associate Anderegg,Principal, Acting Acting Principal FredaAssistant Levine Chair Cheryl Bintz Leslie Frey Anderegg, Tessa Gotman Bock Principal Acting Assistant Adrienne Finet Cheryl Bintz Melanie Levin Bock Tessa Gotman Aaron Requiro Adrienne Finet Leah Latorraca Violas Aaron Requiro Trista (Yat-Sze) Wong Mark Deatherage, Acting Principal Mathieu Page-Bouchard, Acting Associate Principal Violas Christopher McKay, Mark Deatherage, Acting Assistant Acting PrincipalPrincipal Karen Bea**Page-Bouchard, Mathieu Mark Dix Associate Principal Acting Christopher Dan Dumitriu McKay, Acting Yang Yu Assistant Principal Karen Bea** Mark Dix Cellos Dan Dumitriu Melita Hunsinger, Yang Yu Elizabeth Shaw Chair Principal, Jan Simiz, Acting Associate Principal Peter Anderegg Acting Assistant Principal Fred Chao Michael D’Avanzo Laurie Stearns Selby

Double Basses

Michael Kazepides, Acting Principal Cellos Jonathan Imsande,Principal, Melita Hunsinger, Acting Associate Principal Elizabeth Shaw Chair SteveBuckbinder, Koscica, Talya Assistant Principal, Associate Principal Evelyn D. Barnard Chair Jan Simiz, Assistant Principal John Ebinger Peter Anderegg Glenn Stallcop Frederick Chao Michael D’Avanzo Flutes Laurie Stearns Selby Viviana Cumplido Wilson, Principal Double Basses Jenna Daum Kevin Gobetz, Principal Brian Gordon, Michael Kazepides, Associate Principal & Piccolo Associate Principal Stephen Koscica, Oboes Assistant Principal Marian Buswell, Principal John Ebinger * Damien Shindelman Jonathan Imsande Paula Engerer, Associate Principal & English Horn, Flutes Mr. & Mrs. Richard Snell Chair Viviana Cumplido Wilson, Principal Brian Gordon, Clarinets Associate Principal & Piccolo Alexander Laing, Principal Katherine Oboes Kohler Steve Hanusofski, Associate Marian Buswell, Principal Principal and Bass Clarinet * Damien Shindelman Sol & Esther Drescher Chair, by Paula Engerer, Associate Susan and Mark MulzetPrincipal & English Horn, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Snell Chair

Chuck Berginc, Principal

Emery Harvison, French Horns

Assistant Principal Gabriel Kovach, Principal, Ben Nguyen, H. Barry and Lucy V. Holt Arts Associate Principal and Education Fund Chair Cassie Walck, Associate Principal Trombones Nancy Dimond, Assistant Principal Christopher Wolf, Principal Shelby Nugent A. Michael Brown Gregory Umber

Tuba Trumpets Dave Pack, Principal

Charles Berginc, Principal Ben Nguyen, Assistant Principal Timpani Emery Harvison, Associate Bruce Pulk , Principal Principal Steve Fitch, Associate Principal

Trombones Percussion

Christopher Wolf, Principal Shaun Tilburg, Principal A. Michael Steve FitchBrown Fred Marderness

Tuba Dave Pack, Principal Librarians Heather Jackson, Timpani Head Librarian

Bruce Pulk, Principal Christopher Skyles, Steve Fitch,Librarian Associate Principal Assistant

Percussion Stage Crew

Shaun Tilburg, Principal Malia Arguello, Steve Fitchof Production Director Fred EmilyMarderness Burst, Bassoons Production and Bonnie Wolfgang, Principal Clarinets Stage Manager Librarians Marlene Mundwiler Mazzuca, Alexander Laing, Principal Ethan Wasserman Heather Jackson, Head Librarian Associate Principal Steve Hanusofski, Assistant Stage Manager Annika Donnen, Erik Ludwig,Principal Bassoon Associate && Bass Clarinet, Jody Lee Librarian Assistant Contrabassoon, Sol & Esther Drescher Chair, Assistant Stage Manager John Jay & Sandra O’Connor by Susan and Mark Day Mulzet Production Chair Personnel Lana Mione-Arne, Bassoons * Orchestra Manager Director ofPersonnel Production French Horns Douglas Brown, Principal ** Assistant Emily Burst,Orchestra Personnel Gabriel Kovach, Principal, Marlene Mundwiler Mazzuca, Manager and Stage Manager Production H. Barry and Lucy V. Holt Arts Associate Principal Michaela Wooldridge, and Education Fund Chair Erik Ludwig, Assistant Stage Manager Cassie Walck, Bassoon & Contrabassoon, Christopher Caracciolo Associate John Jay & Principal Sandra Day O’Connor Assistant Stage Manager Gregory Chair Umber Nancy Dimond, Personnel Assistant Principal * Orchestra Personnel Manager ** Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager

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Conductor

Maestro Timothy Russell returns to the podium for the reprise of Napoli, having conducted the U.S. premiere in 2015. This is his eighteenth season as conductor for Ballet Arizona. In previous seasons he has led such full-length productions in collaboration with The Phoenix Symphony as Cinderella, Coppelia, Don Quixote, The Firebird, Giselle, La Bayadere, La Sylphide, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Nutcracker, Romeo and Juliet, Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, the premiere of Ib Andersen’s Play, and seven Balanchine tributes. Alastair Macaulay, the Senior Dance Critic for the New York Times, has applauded “the performance by the Phoenix Symphony led by guest conductor Timothy Russell (taut, brisk tempos and handsome playing).” Maestro Russell accompanied Ballet Arizona at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., for three performances as part of the series “Ballet Across America.”

Conductor’s Biography

Timothy Russell

Russell is the Conductor Laureate of the ProMusica Chamber Orchestra of Columbus, Ohio. While Music Director of The Naples Philharmonic, he conducted for Edward Villella’s Miami City Ballet. He also collaborated with Heinz Poll and the Ohio Ballet, as well as with Patricia McBride. He is the conductor and producer of 28 compact discs, and was nominated for two Grammy Awards.

Timothy Russell and his wife, Jill, reside in Chandler, Arizona. They have two grown children and six grandchildren.

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About Napoli

About Napoli What does the staff think of Director’s Choice?

“ Napoli is a joy to dance because it is a celebration of love, friendship, and community. The energetic dancing combined with a romantic love story is why this ballet has stood the test of time. I can't wait to play a part in bringing this work to life again!”

– Kaelyn Magee, Dancer

“ I love watching Napoli because it really has it all, beautiful and intricate dancing, lively music, a hint of magic and fantasy, wrapped up in a beautiful love story. There is never a dull moment!”

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– Natalie Salvione, Development Operations Manager

“ It is an absolute joy to watch Napoli because of the vibrancy of the world Bournonville creates onstage.

The understated grace of the dancers, the spirited and lively characters, the magnificently detailed sets and costumes… It’s pure magic.”

– Alexandra Papazian, Education and Community Engagement Manager

Tis the Season for Giving

Be a Ballet Arizona Angel On December 12, Symphony Hall will be filled with the laughter and smiles of over 2,000 children and families participating in our Nutcracker Community Angel Night performance. For some, this will be their first time attending a professional ballet and their only holiday celebration.

For just $120 ($30 per person), you will make it possible for a family of four to experience the magic of The Nutcracker and add tremendous joy to their holiday season. “ To all of our thoughtful friends — My children and I want to thank all of you. I never could have taken them because of our circumstances and I wanted to let you know you put a smile on my children’s faces and brought us joy for one evening. Thank you again!”

– Lisa, Auslyn, Aleina and Alyx

Become an Angel by making a gift tonight and supporting this wonderful holiday tradition.

Visit Ballet Arizona’s information table tonight to make your gift or contribute online at balletaz.org.

For more information please contact Elyse Salisz, Annual Fund Coordinator at 602.343.6510 or via email at esalisz@balletaz.org.

P.S. Make your 100% tax-deductible gift before December 31 to claim this donation on your 2019 taxes.

Photo by Rosalie O’Connor.

Support / Sponsorships

Circles of Support Join our Circles of Support today.

When you become a Circles of Support member, you’ll connect with other likeminded individuals committed to artistic excellence, supporting talented dancers and making ballet accessible to others in the community.

We can’t do it without you! We need your support to build success and explore opportunities to advance Ballet Arizona's relevance and sustainability.

During the 2019-2020 Season, you will play a crucial role in helping: • Keep 30 professional dancers on their toes • Bring free programming to 15,000 attendees • Enroll 275 students at The School of Ballet Arizona • Gift 5,769 tickets to underprivileged students to see professional ballet performances • Reach 35,000 participants through community outreach programs Prima Circle memberships begin at $1,500 and Corps de Ballet start at $50.

For a full list of benefits, please visit balletaz.org or contact Elyse Salisz in our Development Department at 602.343.6510 or at esalisz@balletaz.org.

Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities Build a strong community with Ballet Arizona.

Ballet Arizona’s small and large business sponsors play a vital role in creating a dynamic cultural community, while fostering the economic health and growth of Arizona. By supporting Ballet Arizona, these companies build stronger, healthier and diverse communities where families can live, work and play.

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For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please visit balletaz.org or contact Rachel Stern in our Development Department at 602.343.6506 or at rstern@balletaz.org.

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2020 D ANCE WITH ME A CELEBRATION OF PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE

A BALLET ARIZONA GALA | SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2020 Proceeds from the event will support the artistry you see on-stage and in the community Co-Chairs:

Miranda Lumer, Molly Greene and Salvador A. Bretts

Honorary Chairs:

Ib Andersen and Gwen Hillis

Date:

Saturday, April 18, 2020

Location:

Camelback Inn

Details:

6:30 pm 7:30 pm 8:00 pm

Attire:

Black Tie

Table Sponsorships:

$50,000

Platinum Sponsor

$25,000

Gold Sponsor

$10,000

Silver Sponsor

$6,000

Bronze Sponsor

Individual Seats:

$600

Individual seat

(Tables are for ten)

Cocktails Performance Celebrating 20 Years of Ib Andersen Dinner followed by dancing

To reserve a sponsorship or for further information, contact Natalie Salvione, Development Operations Manager at nsalvione@balletaz.org or 602.343.6522

Donors

The Next Step Donors THE NEXT STEP Ballet Arizona recognizes with deep appreciation contributors to The Next Step campaign, gifts received through October 1, 2019. $1,000,000 and above Dorrance Family Foundation Barbara & Donald Ottosen $500,000-$999,999 Sharron & Del Lewis The Kemper & Ethel Marley Foundation Carol & Randy Schilling The Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust $250,000-$499,999 A.J. Fleet Dickey** Terri Haston $100,000-$249,999 Anonymous Mary & Jeff Ehret Ellen & John Ford Goodmans Interior Structure Eugene W. Rueckoldt & Delbert Harr* J.P. Morgan Chase Bank Erica & Bob Moran Carol D. Whiteman

$50,000-$99,999 Anonymous Arizona Community Foundation Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Oonagh & John Boppart Roger S. Firestone Foundation Linda & Jerry Harden Theodore R. Stephan Pat & Phil Turberg American Airlines $25,000-$49,999 Anonymous Rebecca Ailes-Fine & Peter Fine Ib Andersen The Bansak Family BMO Harris Bank Kay & Rhett Butler Carol & Larry Clemmensen Lee & Mike Cohn Molly & Nick DeFilippis Susan Drescher-Mulzet & Mark Mulzet Casey Durham The F2 Family Foundation The Moreno Family Foundation Linda “Mac� & Russ Perlich Lois & Stephen Savage SRP W. Gary Suttle Shoshana & Bob Tancer

Holly Van Winkle Family John M. Wolff Foundation $10,000-$24,999 Doris & Larry Ashkin Joan & Charlie Berry Sandy Byra & John Bourque Mary & Michael Carey Kate Groves & Warren Meyer Judd & Billie Jo Herberger Joan P. Heller Gwen & Durrell Hillis The Katz Family Foundation The Kelly Brown Memorial Fund Abby & Kory Leadon Kay Martens & Phil Cram Elizabeth & Natale Messina Margaret T. Morris Foundation Barbara S. Meyer Rose & Harry Papp Gayle & Pat Ray Dean Rennell Gloria & William Robinson Evelyn G. & Daniel J. Simon Nancy Swanson Sharon & David Thompson Natalie Woodman And many more generous donations from various supporters.

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Legacy for Dance We are grateful to these donors who have made Ballet Arizona a component of their estate plans.

Anonymous (2) Bette Adelman Patricia Armstrong* Forrest Barr* Joan & Charlie Berry Oonagh & John Boppart Oliver H. Briggs, Jr.* Carol & Arthur Brandon Carol Mae Butler* Thomas N. Chapman Virginia Counts Janet Fabio Ellen & John Ford* Ann DeFrance & James Greisiger Marjorie Earl Geiger* John H. Gombas & Rich Geier* Ruth Gunston Living Trust* Colleen & Bruce Hallberg Terrence Hanson Linda & Jerry Harden

The Hazel A.S. Hare Estate* Elizabeth B. Harlan Terri Haston Rachel V. Helms Carolyn & Dave Hetrick Margaret L Huebner* Theodosia P. Joyce* Donna Kapp* Dan A. Klingenberg Jo Leong & Peter Kalapuziak Dorothy Lincoln-Smith & Harvey Smith* Kay Martens & Phil Cram Les & Phyllis Minsuk Dr. J. Richard Monast Betty & Robert Orth* Rose & Harry Papp Gerald Phillips Dr. William H. Powell & Donna C. Powell* Margaret M. Purcell* Mildred Reed* Ann B. Ritt*

Lucile J. Roca* Tom Rogers Beverly & Floyd Roos* Bob Rosenberg Carol & Arnold Rudoff Eugene W. Rueckoldt Delbert Harr* Rita & Steven Schlosser Gloria Schmidt* Maire & Robert Simington Evelyn G. & Daniel J. Simon W. Gary Suttle Carissa Vanitzian Brooks Vitalone & Paul Butzler Barbara T. West* Natalie J. Woodman Pat & Barry Yellen * Denotes a bequest that has been realized.

Donor listing current as of October 1, 2019.

Donors

Annual Fund Donors PRIMA CIRCLE Donors who annually contribute $1,500 or more BENEFACTOR’S CIRCLE $100,000 and above Anonymous Dorrance Family Foundation Jacquie & Bennett Dorrance The Flinn Foundation The Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation Barbara & Donald Ottosen The Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE $50,000-$99,999 Joan & Charles Berry City of Phoenix Hearst Foundations Ibis Foundation of Arizona The Kemper & Ethel Marley Foundation Phoenix Office of Arts & Culture Carol & Randy Schilling5 CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE $25,000-$49,999 Anonymous Arizona 5 Arts Circle Arizona Commission on the Arts Doris & Larry Ashkin Bob Benson David Elgin Dodge Billie Jo & Judd Herberger National Endowment for the Arts Don Nierling Foundation The Shubert Foundation Virginia M. Ullman Foundation Wells Fargo Bank of Arizona

Ida Rhea5 SRP Constance Stine & Douglas Ball Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors Nancy Swanson Town of Fountain Hills BALLET MASTER’S CIRCLE $5,000-$9,999 Anonymous Ib Andersen The Arizona Republic – Seasons for Sharing Christa Petracca Berlanti BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona Robert G. Carlson Jr. Maria & Jim Cockrum Cox Charities Diane & John Eckstein Freed of London Davie Glaser in loving memory of Anne & Paul Hochberg Grand Canyon University The Greenway Foundation Paul & Elizabeth Hommert Ricki Dee & John Jennings Richard Johnston Anne Taylor Kunkel Jan & Tom Lewis Judy Magnuson Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie MVP Sports Images Dilys & Howard Popper Nina & Grant Russell Salmon, Lewis & Weldon Mary & Paul Semma Joyce & James Smith Snell & Wilmer Sunbelt Insurance Holdings T.W. Lewis Foundation UMB Bank Arizona U.S. Bancorp Foundation National Bank of Arizona Daryl & Chip Weil Ann & Van Wolf

DANCER'S CIRCLE $2,500-$3,499 Gwynne J. Autrey Oonagh & John Boppart Brighton Jones Matt & Rebecca Clyde Richard Corton Barbara & John R. Cummings Alice J. Dickey** City of Glendale City of Goodyear City of Peoria Gotham Arts HD Marcia & Jack Heller Barbara Katz Robert & Ann Krahman Sally & Richard Lehmann Sharron & Del Lewis John F. Long Foundation Heather Mahaney Yolanda & Kevin McAuliffe Renee Nishikimoto Marlene Rausch & Tom Phinney J. Dudley Pyeatt & Steven Littleton Dean Rennell Dr. Adam Rosenberg Janet & Seth Rosenberg Martin G. Rosenthal Merle & Steve Rosskam5 Sarah & Thomas Ruhlen Rita & Steven Schlosser Sandi & Dan Schneider Dr. & Mrs. Gary L. Septon Southwest Gas Corporation Carolyn W. & John G. Stuart

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PATRONS’ CIRCLE $1,500-$2,499 Anonymous (3) Judy Ackerman & Richard Epstein Rebecca Ailes-Fine & Peter Fine CHOREOGRAPHER’S CIRCLE Giselle Alexander & Derek $10,000-$24,999 Kaczmarek Anonymous Caralee Allsworth American Airlines – The Official Simone Baca Airline of Ballet Arizona Parivash & Peter Banko APS Foundation DESIGNER’S CIRCLE Anita & Sergio Baranovsky $3,500-$4,999 Susan & Stephen Bansak Dawn Barrett & Skylar Ockomon Kay Butler5 Leona S. Aiken & Stephen G. West Christine Bell Butler Family Foundation David Carson Margaret & Paul Bender Judie Cosentino in loving memory Susie & Don Fowls Rachel Blank of Rudy Cosentino Gallagher & Kennedy Dale & Marshall Block Mary & Jeff Ehret Edith Goble & Philip Haggerty Mike & Barbara Bolar Karen Fruen Katherine Groves & Warren Meyer Clent & Soula Boudreaux Estrella by Newland Communities Kay Martens & Phil Cram Diane Bradshaw & Dr. John Kathryn & Jim Heffernan Jody Pelusi Demenkoff Jerome Robbins Foundation Eric Pittman5 Carol & Arthur Brandon JW Kieckhefer Foundation Thomas Carlton Rogers II Salvador A. Bretts Margaret & Duane Morse Eleanore Rosenthal & Stephen Florence Bronson Margaret T. Morris Foundation Williams John & Melinda Brusky Mayo Clinic Marlene & Eugene Shapiro

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Donors continued Norm & Tiffany Carson Zachary Charnell Joanna & Mauro Chartuniewicz Lima-Vaz Anne & Fred Christensen Suzanne Chungbin Marcie Colpas Melinda & Matthew Connell Frederick C. Corey & Germain P. Planchais Virginia Counts Betsy & Brian Curley Beth & Edward Dawkins Ann & Wayne Divoky Dr. Robert Dixon Dianna & Eric Dybal Peggy & Curtis Ensign Stasche & Nelson Ewing Barbara & Terry Fenzl Amy Flood Anne Gale Christine Bell Stacy Gould John & Kathleen Graham Greater Phoenix Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Molly & James Greene Colette Guiberteau Richard & Jocelyn Haddock Colleen & Bruce Hallberg Anna Lise & Erik Hansen Linda & Jerry Harden Harden Family Foundation Alexa Harrison Joe & Danielle Hazeltine Christine Bell Gwen & Durrell Hillis Christopher Rand Hoopes Mimi & David Horwitz5 Lindsey Huang Christine Joseph Jane & Malcolm Jozoff Jamie & Peggy Kapner Draga S. Kellick Jeanette & Bernard Kirk Carol Klein Dan A. Klingenberg Helen Korrick Jami Kozemczak & Brad Reifschneider Linda Kriesel Mary Langlois Dr. Jeff & Barbara Larson Anna & Jim Larson Linda & Ralph Lindgren & Tamara Saunders Miranda Lumer & Nick Woodruff Mildred Lutch Vicki & Roger Marce

Marlam Industries Janet & John Melamed Virginia & Al Metz Marta Morando & Bill Moio Dr. J. Richard Monast, Ph.D. Kay & Ed Nadel Robert & Roxane Nelson Vivian Nowak & Lee Nowak Joseph Nusairat Mitzi & Robert Olivere Tracy Olson John Otto & Morton Myles Mary B. & William H. Parker Gary Phillips & Bob Lloyd Eric & Cindy Pickney Simone Raess & Stephen Lacroix Ann Reinking & Peter Talbert Barry Renaud & Halina Jarosz-Renaud Charlotte Rheingold Willis Ann & Alvin Ross Jill & Timothy Russell Jackie Schenkein & Michael Schwimmer Charles & Adrienne Schiffner Roger & Bonnie Schmidt Rana & Joseph Schwartz Joanne & Christophe Sevrain Pat & John Seybolt Charlie & Natali Sherbow Dr. Caren Siehl Kathleen Sieperman Evelyn G. & Daniel J. Simon Andjelka Srdic & Andrej Mitrovic The Steinberg Family Theodore R. Stephan Ellen & John Stiteler Stronghold Allocations Inc. Shoshana & Robert Tancer James Thielke & Julie Vu Sharon & David Thompson Samantha & Joel Turner Ina West Don Williams The Witkowski Family Dr. Judith G. Wolf Natalie J. Woodman Pat & Barry Yellen YPO, Gold Arizona Inc. Robert Zinn CORPS DE BALLET Donors who annually contribute $50-$1,499 PIROUETTE $1,000-$1,499 Anonymous (2) Makenna & Mike Albrecht5 Joel & Rene Amdahl

Megan & John Anderson5 Ellen Andres Schneider & Ralph M. Andres5 Arizona Education & Scholarship Opportunity Program Bette Aronsohn Bonnie Barker Michael Beaudreau Catherine Bikos & Robert Gavlak Jack Black Charm Bowers Nancy & Joe Braucher5 Carvana Susan & Gilbert Chester Deborah & Richard Cookson5 JoAnne Doll5 Judith & John Ellerman5 Suzanne & Carter Emerson Maureen & Thomas Eye5 Jill Faber & W. Gary Suttle Mary & Dale Fedewa5 Elton Gilbert5 Angela & Jeffrey Glosser5 William & Judy Goldberg5 Wendy & Peter Gordon5 Jackie & Larry Gutsch5 Karen & Roger Hale Michael & Andrea Hansen Jason & Mystique Haslup William Hawking5 Pauline Hechler Lori & Howard D. Hirsch5 Lynda & Arthur Horlick5 Pamela & Lloyd Jensen Dorothy Lincoln-Smith5 Shirley A. Lowman Nancy Mackie Tiia & Jeffrey Mandell5 Mim McClennen Victoria & Anthony Miachika5 Doris & Eliot Minsker5 Sarah Navina & Vijay Singh Kimberly & David Paltzik Rose & Harry Papp5 Mary & David Patino5 Dr. Michael & Peggy Pollay William A. Price & Kay M. Murray-Price Julie & Conrad Prusak5 Missy Romanoff5 The Paradise Valley Rotary Foundation Betsy Ross Retchin5 Michael P. Roach Jennifer Rozar Sandra & Earl Rusnak5 Val & Ray Sachs5 Harold & Doreen Saferstein Stella & Mark Saperstein5

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Joyce Schwartz Greta & Frederick Sergeant Margaret Stone & Jonathan Dee Mary & Peter Thomas Fred & Gail Tieken Pat & Phil Turberg5 Elly Van Gelderen Carissa Vanitzian Joshua Waitz Linda & Sander Wiener Gretchen & Dick Wilson5 Farrah Whitworth

ARABESQUE $250-$499 Anonymous (5) Diane Abe Gloria & George Allen Kevin & Dawn Anvik Arizona Community Foundation – Apprentice Program Lyn Bacon Spiro Bereveskos Cody & Nancy Bergkamp Alexis Bhatheja Deborah & Bill Boyd Debbie & Brian Braganza Rita Bricker Karin & David Brown Nancy Buck & Russell Schmidt Kimberly Camarillo Beth & Steven Cantor Dr. and Mrs. Paul Charnetsky Cattleya Chatawanich Maureen Chestnut Pamela Chu George & Jennie Compton Lisa & Kent Conrad Dale & Kristina Contratto in loving memory of Noreen Thiellesen Andrew & Erin Cooper John & Mariette Cooper The Core Family Vironica Crane & Rodney Schmidt Winnie Crosbie Carol David & Hillary Wyler Ann & Barry Davies Sandi & Scott Driml Dr. Michael Dupuy Cheryl Eames Amy Edmonds Arduth Evans Thaddeus & Holly Faeth Janet & Peter Fagan Carla Fallberg Mary K. Farrington-Lorch FirstStrategic Dr. Allen W. Flores Robert & Jean Frankeberger Marilyn & Bert Friedman Mary Ann Friedman Donald & Alice Froeb Launa Gardner Mrs. Brooks Goebel Peter Gooding Frederick Green Abbie Gregg Colleen & John Gyori Dave & Beth Halpern Dr. Bruce Hecht Milagros Henn Doris & Martin Hoffman Family Foundation

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GRAND JETÉ $500-$999 Anonymous (4) Bette Adelman Andrea & Vern Alley Sarah Anderson Marty & Mary Aronson Leslie Baier & Bo Bogardus Joanne Barrett & Mark Sefranek Gerald Buchwald Jean Christophe & Sally Buillet Café Forte Katie & Todd Chester Jill Christenholz5 The Clark Family Eidi Claro Ginny Compton Harlan Crossman Ann Davies Rajiv Deodhar Cindi & Mike Deschane Mary Dickman Jan & Leo Dressel Susan Ehrlich & James Hair Elizabeth Espiriti Sharon & Paul Fannin Anita Fishman5 Jo Flitte5 Fry’s Food Stores Rhonda Fournier Mrs. Rebekah Francis Suzanne Friedman Michael & Renee Genetti Drs. Deborah & Michael Gilman Pamela Grant & David Cracchiolo Adeline O’Leary Hallock Robert Hatem Marilyn & Jerry Hayden Terri Lee Hearn-Leblic Hanna & Kris Henderson Susan Hogan Carol Holliday Bryan Howard & Brad Daughtry Irene & Daniel Hunting John Irwin Ms. Elin Jeffords & Mr. Phillip Allen Kathleen Jeffords

Caryn Jenkins Jordan & Kenady Jobe5 Lina Kay & Ricardo Bien-Willner W.P. Kelly in honor of Mary Gross Bill Kennedy Zak & Amanda Kinney Christine & Richard Kovach5 Deirdre Krenz Barbara & Graham Kretchman Frank Kuzminski Sharon Kyle Margaret & Michael LaBianca Michele A. Lodge Alex Lowy Mary Ann Luciano Mary & William Lum Dorothy & Lyman Manser Karen Marconi Judy McDonough Michael & Jennifer McGibbney David McGowan Marilyn Metzger Don Middleton Patricia Miles William Moeller The Murnane Family Mary Nowlin Oasis Gymnastics & Sports Center Carolyn & Mark O’Malley Mary Petty Eshe Pickett Lori & Michael Potter Mr. & Mrs. Ray Rice Michael Ringer Judith & Robert Rothschild Natalie Salvione Jennifer E. & Charles F. Sands Drs. Helen & John Schaefer Barbara Schifano Selina Schuh and Tom Lammie Arleen & Fred Schwartz Diane Seeder & Bruce Rosen Jean Shaulis Tamara Sieperman Rowena Simberg5 Maire & Bob Simington Donald Sobera & Theresa O'Brien Otto Stanislaw Mark Stapp5 Lois Tatelman5 Barbara & Tony Tricoci Sandi Wallace Gerald Weiner Edgar Williams Mike & Kendra Wings Sybil & Shelby Yastrow C.R. & Nicole York Tamara Zhilyaev

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Donors continued Paul & Anna Holmes Jennifer Hood Paul Howard Dan & Elisabeth Irwin Colleen Johnson Roy & Debby Johnson Tess Julianna Sarah Kafadar Julianna Kasper Claudia & Alan Kennedy Kay Kennedy Lynne Lagarde Tracy & Javier LaMadrid Cheryl Lamey Sonia Leavy Christopher & Heather Lee Scott & Stephanie Leech Linda Leo Mary & Paul Lynch Marigale Maly & Claudine Villardito Patt Manheim & Bill Millett Diane & Donald Marine Edward A. Marks Irene S. Marsh Bev & Jim McDuffie Leah McGovern Kevin McHenry Leslie & Lee McPheters Pamela & John Meyerhoffer Rosanna Miller Janie Morales-Castro & Felipe Castro National Charity League Inc. – Scottsdale Chapter Jackie Norton Melody Page Susan Perkins Stephanie Petri Jenifer Phelps Elizabeth Phillips Major Wallace G. Putnam Arnold Rabin Joan Roberts Roger Robinson Michael Rockwell & David Wright Carolyn Rossell Dr. Alan & Ellen Rothbart Carol & Arnold Rudoff The Salisz Family Vergilia & Annibale Santoni Linda & Sherman Saperstein Eric Schoen Aimee Schwartz, MD Joan & Mack Schwing Tamara Sieperman Beverly & James Shaver Ray Shumway Raj Sivananthan

Robert & Marjorie Skeel George & Debra Smith Sue-Ellen Smith David Steele Mary Stefaniak Steptoe & Johnson, LLP Carl & Bibbi Stolpe Linnea Storm Olga & James Strickland Mr. & Mrs. Kyle Strickland Katherine Sutherland Kip Teaford Marilyn Teplitz Jean Tichenor Alex Toschi Leslie Tweedle & Eric Rossell Eric Rossell, Leslie Tweedle, & Robin Tweedle Brenda Uhlich Amanda Vaughan & Keith Thompson Rodney Voegerl Susan Watson Catherine Wendt Erin Whalen & Mark Carnes Lyndsay Willmott Mrs. Marion Wilson Candice Wood John & Jana Yingst Edward & Lois Zachary MATCHING GIFTS Ballet Arizona deeply appreciates the matching gifts received from donors’ employers.

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ON the Calendar is a curated list of the most interesting performances and events in the coming months. For more information about how to be included in ON the Calendar, please contact sales@onmediaaz.com.

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Antonio Lopez Phoenix Art Museum

Thru 11/3

Mighty Monarchs Desert Botanical Garden

Thru 2/29

Pulso: Tania Candiani, Part 1 ASU Art Museum

BEETHOVEN AND TCHAIKOVSKY, RYAN MCADAMS | The Phoenix Symphony

ONGOING

OCTOBER 1 - 31

College Savings Month Arizona Family College Savings Program

9 thru 11/10

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time The Phoenix Theatre Company Hormel Theatre

11 - 27

They Chose Me Valley Youth Theatre

12 thru 5/10

Elephant in the Room Desert Botanical Garden

12 thru 5/10

Wild Rising by Cracking Art Desert Botanical Garden

15

Rachael Ray Changing Hands Bookstore Orpheum Theatre

17

The Story Continues: Pueblo Grande at 90 Pueblo Grande Museum

19

Nickelodeon presents Double Dare Live: Hosted by Marc Summers Mesa Arts Center

25 thru 11/3

Ofrenda Desert Botanical Garden

28 thru 11/7

O is for One Scene Wonders Lunch Time Theater Pandanda Players Herberger Theater Center

29 thru 11/3

Anastasia ASU Gammage

31 thru 11/3

Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmasâ„¢ The Phoenix Symphony Symphony Hall

Photo by Lisa Mazzucco

ANASTASIA | ALILA COOGAN (ANYA), STEPHEN BROWER (DMITRY) AND THE COMPANY OF THE NATIONAL TOUR OF ANASTASIA | ASU Gammage.

Photo by Evan Zimmerman, MurphyMade.

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the calendar PULSO: TANIA CANDIANI, PART 1 ASU ART MUSEUM “Pulso” by Tania Candiani is a dynamic sound-based exhibition depicting a one-day performance by 195 women in Mexico City’s underground metro stations.

Free admission always! September 14 – February 29.

Details at asuartmuseum.asu.edu

HARLEM 100 CHANDLER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Mwenso and the Shakes with Briana Thomas, Michela Lerman and Vuyo Sotashe. Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance with a modern variety show paying homage to Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday and more. November 16.

Details at chandlercenter.org

SIXTH ANNUAL TUCSON JAZZ FESTIVAL Enjoy everything from straight ahead jazz to contemporary jazz with more than a dozen artists staged in elite venues across Tucson. January 10 – 20.

Details at tucsonjazzfestival.org

CHANGING HANDS BOOKSTORE PRESENTS RACHAEL RAY ORPHEUM THEATRE Changing Hands Bookstore is bringing the Emmy Awardwinning Food Network star to Phoenix. She’ll discuss her latest book, Rachael Ray 50: Memories and Meals from a Sweet and Savory Life, a candid memoir-inspired cookbook featuring 125 all-new recipes. October 15.

Details at changinghands.com

HOME ALONE IN CONCERT THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Enjoy the heartwarming holiday blockbuster Home Alone in a totally new way this season as it’s projected on the big screen above the orchestra. December 6 – 8.

Details at phoenixsymphony.com

PHOENIX COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Since 1961, the Valley’s top-ranked private school serves 750 students from grades Pre-K through high school. November 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Details at pcds.org/openhouse

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA YAVAPAI COLLEGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Yavapai College Performing Arts presents Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sprawling saga of a glorious opera house, the stirring voices inside it, and love long denied. November 14 – 24.

Details at ycpac.com

NICKELODEON PRESENTS DOUBLE DARE LIVE: HOSTED BY MARC SUMMERS MESA ARTS CENTER On your mark, get set, GO! Nickelodeon’s Double Dare Live, the messiest game show on the road, is coming to Mesa Arts Center. Saturday, October 19.

Details at mesaartscenter.com

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8 - 10

Beethoven's Mass The Phoenix Symphony Symphony Hall

1

Fall Music in the Garden Desert Botanical Garden

8 - 10

Chiles and Chocolate Festival Desert Botanical Garden

1

First Friday Phoenix Art Museum

8 - 10

1-9

"Macbeth" and "The Mystery of Irma Vep" in Repertory Southwest Shakespeare Company Mesa Arts Center

Fellow Travelers Arizona Opera Herberger Theater Center

8 - 17

Canal Convergence Scottsdale Waterfront

9

Jesse Cook | Follow the Road Tour Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

1 - 24

Chato’s Kitchen Childsplay Herberger Theater Center

2

Arizona Fall Fest Hance Park

10

Discount Tire Free Family Sunday Phoenix Art Museum

2

The pARTy in the Garden Phoenix Art Museum

10

2

The afterpARTy Phoenix Art Museum

Virginia G. Piper Concert Series: Inon Barnatan, piano | Alisa Weilerstein, cello Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

2

Sippin' Series: Bourbon and Whiskey Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

12

Farruquito Mesa Arts Center

13

Charles Lewis Quintet + 2 ASU Kerr

13

Lenhardt Emerging Artist Lecture Series: Arcmanoro Niles Phoenix Art Museum

13 thru 12/29

The Sound of Music The Phoenix Theatre Company Mainstage Theatre

14

Blue Note 80th Anniversary Celebration TCA Presents Tempe Center for the Arts

2&3

Red Mountain Eagle Pow-Wow Discover Salt River Salt River Baseball Field

2&3

DĂ­a de los Muertos Celebration Desert Botanical Garden

3

Open House Phoenix Country Day School

3 thru 3/15

Legends of Speed Phoenix Art Museum

8

The Best of Broadway Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

8

Fall Music in the Garden Desert Botanical Garden

8

Vanessa Williams Arizona Musicfest Highlands Church

BLUE MAN GROUP | ASU Gammage

The Magic of Bill Blagg Mesa Arts Center

14

Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet Arizona Musicfest La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church

14 - 24

The Phantom of the Opera Yavapai College Yavapai College Performing Arts Center

14 thru 12/1

Silent Sky Arizona Theatre Company Herberger Theater Center

15

Fall Music in the Garden Desert Botanical Garden

15

Virginia G. Piper Concert Series: The Four Italian Tenors | Viva Italia Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

15 - 17

Blue Man Group Speechless Tour ASU Gammage

15 - 17

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™ in Concert The Phoenix Symphony Symphony Hall

15 - 18

PhxArt 60th Anniversary Exhibition & Celebration Phoenix Art Museum

16

Carlene Carter Mesa Arts Center

16

SILENT SKY | Arizona Theatre Company

14

17

51st Season of Symphonies Begins West Valley Symphony Valley Vista Performing Arts Center

17

Live & Local: Sugar Thieves Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

17

Young Musicians Fall Concert Arizona Musicfest Musical Instrument Museum

Dogs' Day in the Garden Desert Botanical Garden

19

16

ERTH's Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Classical Music Inside Out: Lynn Harrell, Cello Mesa Arts Center

19 - 24

An Evening with C.S. Lewis Mesa Arts Center

20

16

Harlem 100 Chandler Center for the Arts

16

Sara Evans Arizona Musicfest Highlands Church

Nat Geo Live: Building the Photo Ark with Joel Sartore, Photographer Mesa Arts Center

20

17

Run for Ryan House Ryan House Kiwanis Park

Roots Rising! with Matt Andersen, Gaby Moreno, and Liz Vice Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

the calendar 51ST SEASON OF SYMPHONIES BEGINS WEST VALLEY SYMPHONY Join West Valley Symphony for its six-show season starting Sunday, Nov. 17. This season brings Rachmaninoff, Sibelius, Respighi, Haydn, Mozart and more. Single tickets: $30-$35; subscriptions and youth tickets available.

Details at westvalleysymphony.org

THEY CHOSE ME VALLEY YOUTH THEATRE Experience the funny, touching and complicated universe of adoption through the eyes of kids. This musical addresses foster homes, parental loss, gay adoption and multi-cultural families. October 11 – 27.

Details at vyt.com

RED MOUNTAIN EAGLE POW-WOW SALT RIVER BASEBALL FIELD 1839 N. LONGMIRE RD, SCOTTSDALE, 85256 Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Native America at the 33rd annual Red Mountain Eagle PowWow. Highlights of this intertribal event include grand entry at 1 p.m. each day and spotlight dancing at 10 p.m.

Saturday night. November 2 – 3.

Details at discoversaltriver.com

SUOR ANGELICA & GIANNI SCHICCHI ASU SCHOOL OF MUSIC Two one-act operas about familial love involving hopeful tragedy and uproarious comedy.

November 21 – 24.

Details at season.asu.edu

15TH ANNUAL RUN FOR RYAN HOUSE RYAN HOUSE Join Ryan House for the 15th annual Run for Ryan House featuring a 10k, 5k and 1 mile Family Run at Kiwanis Park in Tempe. Sunday, November 17.

Details at runforryanhouse.org

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CHATO’S KITCHEN CHILDSPLAY Meet Chato, the coolest cat in the barrio. When mice move in next door, he makes a plan that’s more than this cool cat can swallow! November 1 – 24.

Details at childsplayaz.org

THE STORY CONTINUES: PUEBLO GRANDE AT 90 PUEBLO GRANDE MUSEUM Celebrate Pueblo Grande Museum’s 90 years of preservation, education, and community. Explore three exhibits connecting our past and future. With your help, the story continues. Exhibit opens October 17.

Details at pueblogrande.com

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21 - 24

Suor Angelica & Gianni Schicchi ASU School of Music Evelyn Smith Music Theatre

22

Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole ASU Kerr

22

DIAVOLO | Architecture in Motion® Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

22

Fall Music in the Garden Desert Botanical Garden

22

Neil Berg's 50 Years of Rock & Roll Arizona Musicfest Highlands Church

22 - 24

Beethoven and Tchaikovsky The Phoenix Symphony Symphony Hall

23

A.I.M ASU Gammage

23

Jane Lynch and Kate Flannery: Two Lost Souls | Featuring the Tony Guerrero Quintet Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

25

ASU Concerts @ the Center: ASU Big Band Night Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

25

Swift Shakespeare Southwest Shakespeare Company Taliesin West

29 & 30

The Capitol Steps Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

29 & 30

Las Noches de las Luminarias Desert Botanical Garden

29 thru 12/1

Holiday Pops The Phoenix Symphony Symphony Hall

30

Choir! Choir! Choir!

Mesa Arts Center

A.I.M | ASU Gammage

21

SHELÉA | Mesa Arts Center Photo by Courtney Barron

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When it wasn’t safe to love

To hell with the conventional.

SHINING BROW

FELLOW TRAVELERS

Music by Gregory Spears Libretto by Greg Pierce

NOV 8, 9 & 10 Herberger Theater

Music by Daron Hagen Libretto by Paul Muldoon

SEPT 27, 28 & 29 Herberger Theater

Who holds the key to your heart?

LA BOHÈME

Music by Giacomo Puccini Libretto by Luigi Illica & Giuseppe Giacosa

JAN 24, 25 & 26 Symphony Hall

An intimate story of the American West.

RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE Music by Craig Bohmler Libretto by Steven Mark Kohn

FEB 28, 29 & MAR 1 Symphony Hall

Full of delight and comedic misadventure.

ARIADNE AUF NAXOS

comedy becomes divine

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Music by Richard Strauss Libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal

APR 3, 4 & 5 Symphony Hall

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THE RED BOOK

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A reimagination of this Shakespearean classic.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

Featuring lavish new sets and costumes, Ib Andersen's fanciful staging brings this hilarious tale to life in a magical production for the entire family.

Photo by Tim Fuller.

February 13 – 16, 2020 with The Phoenix Symphony at Symphony Hall

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Experience Music Like Never Before Phoenix’s #1 Attraction Celebrate Rock and Roll September 14 & 15 | 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Don’t miss the closing weekend of The Electric Guitar and MIM’s new Signature Event celebrating the musical genre that shaped popular culture around the world.

Experience Japan October 26 & 27 | 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Discover Japanese musical traditions, such a gagaku and taiko drumming; explore the Japan exhibits in MIM’s Asia Gallery; and enjoy a Japaneseinspired menu at Café Allegro.

’Tis the Season: Holidays at MIM December 14 & 15 | 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

MIM will transform into a musical “Winter Wonderland” with seasonal songs and musical traditions from around the world.

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