Orlando Ballet - Director's Choice, Spring 2024

MARCH

Photographer: Zavesco Photography | Dancers: Francis Mihm and Kate Gardinier

28-31

HEATH GILL’S “Memento”

STEPHANIE MARTINEZ’S “Dos Lados”

JORDEN MORRIS’ “Deverell”

DIRECTOR’S CHOICE

Three Uniquely Choreographed Works, One Iconic Show

HEATH GILL’S “Memento”

STEPHANIE MARTINEZ’S “Dos Lados”

JORDEN MORRIS’ “Deverell”

MARCH 28–31, 2024

Laurence & Susan Costin

MISSION SUSTAINERS

MISSION INVESTORS

MISSION PARTNERS

John & Lisa Westlake

ANNUAL PARTNERS

Shan Atkins & Jim Erbs

Madison W. (Matt) Gay, MD

Frank Santos

Larry & Laura Zirbel

Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation

Al & Brea Weiss

LETTER FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Dance is about possibility, imagination and heart. In this, our 50th anniversary season, Director’s Choice magnificently represents Orlando Ballet’s decades of creativity, artistry and dancing outside the box. From guest choreographer Stephanie Martinez’s “Dos Lados” and our own Heath Gill’s “Memento” to one of my personal favorites, “Deverell”, audiences will be treated to an authentically mixed repertoire that addresses some of the ways we all live in this world.

The fun of mixed rep is that these are shorter productions allowing for lots of variety in terms of dance and dance innovation. Choreographers enjoy a bit of freedom and are able to take chances here and there creating choreography and stories that are special and often unexpected. Choreographers, as well as dancers, experience some of their most creative opportunities in a mixed rep structure.

I am especially happy about this season’s Director’s Choice because we’re including the world premiere of Heath Gill’s “Memento”, an extraordinary and twisty blend of classical and modern dance founded in the power of one’s memories tied to what lies ahead in life and how to make the most of life and precious time, which is simply not to be wasted.

In Dos Lados, which translates to “both sides”, Martinez presents a gorgeous eight-member ensemble that is inspired by, and moves elegantly, to Spanish vocals and symphonic music, revealing a look at the issues of duality and our differences and similarities.

My own contribution includes “Deverell”, a personal homage to my Celtic roots. I created this lively dance in 2005 when I was still living in Canada; this production now enjoys a 20-year-old fan following. Light and magical, I lovingly describe this as my balletic version of “Riverdance”.

Thank you for choosing to join Orlando Ballet in this unique performance. Our dancers have worked hard and are eager to share these varied stories with you through their artistry, athleticism, and the love of dance they share with you.

JORDEN MORRIS Artistic Director

DIRECTOR’S CHOICE – “MEMENTO”

PRODUCTION & SYNOPSIS

“MEMENTO”

CHOREOGRAPHY

Heath Gill

MUSIC

Antonio Vivaldi, Jan Dismas Zelenka, Carl Friedrich Abel, Claudio Montiverdi

SET DESIGN

Heath Gill and John Beaulieu

COSTUME DESIGN

Eddy Frank Fernandez

LIGHTING DESIGN

Joseph R. Walls

SOUND DESIGN

Ben Stone

SYNOPSIS

Inspired by the Latin phrases memento mori and memento vivere, meaning “remember you are mortal” and “remember to live”, “Memento” explores the temporary nature of life. Hauntingly elegant and energetic music from the baroque period propels a search for the beauty in endings. It is the flower, the hourglass, and the candle that provide an impermanent lens through which “Memento” ponders and remembers.

“The things that are hardest to bear are sweetest to remember.”

– Lucius Annaeus Seneca

DIRECTOR’S CHOICE – “MEMENTO” CAST

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30PM

DEATH

Charlie Mellor

FATES

Hazuki Kishida, Cameron Bailey

CANDLES

Jackie Nash, Francis Mihm

FLOWER

Hitomi Nakamura

HOURGLASS

John Abenanty

SPIRITS

Kate Gardinier, Jaysan Stinnett

Kenna Gold, Nathan Rowell

Erin Atkinson, Trevor Stalcup

Kellie Fulton, David West

Saturday and Sunday 2:00PM

DEATH

Thomas Gerhardt

FATES

Alberto Peñalver, Sofia Abenanty

CANDLES

Amir Dodarkhojayev, Anamarie McGinn

FLOWER

Ellie Iannotti

HOURGLASS

Israel Zavaleta Escobedo

SPIRITS

Kate Gardinier, Jaysan Stinnett

Aria Smith, Nathan Rowell

Isadora Bless, Trevor Stalcup

Kellie Fulton, David West

DIRECTOR’S CHOICE – “DOS LADOS”

PRODUCTION & SYNOPSIS

“DOS LADOS”

CHOREOGRAPHY

Stephanie Martinez

MUSIC

Various Composers

RÉPÉTITEUR

Andrew Murdock

REHEARSAL DIRECTOR

Lisa Thorn Morris

COSTUME DESIGN

Amanda Gladu

LIGHTING CONCEPT & DESIGN

Jackie Fox

LIGHTING DESIGN

Joseph R. Walls SYNOPSIS

“Dos Lados” attempts to explore the reality that there lies duality within every story. There are at least two distinct sides of every person - the public presentation of the self and the private that holds truths that we don't dare to share.

DIRECTOR’S CHOICE – “DOS LADOS” CAST

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30PM

DANCERS

Amir Dodarkhojayev, Israel Zavaleta Escobedo, Hazuki Kishida, Anamarie McGinn, Charlie Mellor, Hitomi Nakamura, Jackie Nash, Jaysan Stinnett

OPENING

Full Cast

PALMAS

Amir Dodarkhojayev, Hitomi Nakamura

EL FEO

Charlie Mellor, Jackie Nash

LUZ DE LUNA

Charlie Mellor, Israel Zavaleta Escobedo, Jackie Nash

LADIES SECTION

Hazuki Kishida, Anamarie McGinn, Hitomi Nakamura, Jackie Nash

THREE DUETS

Amir Dodarkhojayev, Hazuki Kishida, Charlie Mellor, Hitomi Nakamura, Jackie Nash, Jaysan Stinnett

LA LUPE

Israel Zavaleta, Anamarie McGinn

FINALE

Full Cast

Saturday and Sunday 2:00PM

DANCERS

John Abenanty, Kellie Fulton

Thomas Gerhardt, Kenna Gold

Ellie Iannotti, Cielo Ibarrola Leon

Francis Mihm, Nathan Rowell

OPENING

Full Cast

PALMAS

John Abenanty, Kellie Fulton

EL FEO

Ellie Iannotti, Nathan Rowell

LUZ DE LUNA

Ellie Iannotti, Francis Mihm, Nathan Rowell

LADIES SECTION

Kellie Fulton, Kenna Gold

Ellie Iannotti, Cielo Ibarrola Leon

THREE DUETS

John Abenanty, Kellie Fulton

Thomas Gerhardt, Ellie Iannotti, Cielo Ibarrola Leon, Nathan Rowell

LA LUPE

Kenna Gold, Francis Mihm

FINALE

Full Cast

DIRECTOR’S CHOICE – “DEVERELL”

PRODUCTION & SYNOPSIS “DEVERELL”

CHOREOGRAPHY

Jorden Morris

MUSIC

Various Composers

RÉPÉTITEURS

Jorden Morris, Lisa Thorn Morris

REHEARSAL DIRECTOR

Lisa Thorn Morris

COSTUME DESIGN

Eddy

Frank Fernandez

LIGHTING DESIGN

Joseph R. Walls

SYNOPSIS

Deverell means “the bank of the river”, and is a ballet I created in 2005. I wanted to pay tribute to my families Celtic roots, and “Deverell” was the outcome of that creative endeavor. There is a leading lady and man that appear solo or together in several of the movements – they are the iconic and magical vision of the Celts. The ballet begins with the women who worked the fields, or the shores and boats on the coastlines. The second movement is the men, camaraderie and loyalty whether in peace or war always prevailed. The third movement is an ode to the mythical spirits and deep connection to the earth, sea and sky. The fourth movement is a pas de deux for the lead couple to the famous Welsh folk song “The Ash Grove”. The fifth movement weaves all the sections together in a true celebration of our music and dance.

DIRECTOR’S CHOICE – “DEVERELL” CAST

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30PM

PRINCIPAL COUPLE

Ellie Iannotti and Amir Dodarkhojayev

SOLO MAN

Charlie Mellor

PAS DE QUATRE

Kenna Gold, Sofia Abenanty, Jaysan Stinnett, Trevor Stalcup

ENSEMBLÉ LADIES

Anamarie McGinn, Isadora Bless, Jackie Nash, Kate Gardinier, Kellie Fulton, Hazuki Kishida, Aria Smith, Maya Fazzari

ENSEMBLÉ MEN

Thomas Gerhardt, Cameron Bailey, Alberto Peñalver, Nathan Rowell, David West, Francis Mihm

MOVEMENT 1

Ensemblé Ladies and Principal Lady

MOVEMENT 2

Ensemblé Men, Solo Man and Principal couple

MOVEMENT 3

Pas de Quatre

MOVEMENT 4

Principal Couple

MOVEMENT 5

Full Ensemble

Saturday and Sunday 2:00PM

PRINCIPAL COUPLE

Renee Shubov and John Abenanty

SOLO MAN

Israel Zavaleta Escobedo

PAS DE QUATRE

Erin Atkinson, Kera Fernstrom, Francis Mihm, David West

ENSEMBLÉ LADIES

Anamarie McGinn, Isadora Bless, Jackie Nash, Kate Gardinier, Emily McAllister, Hazuki Kishida, Aria Smith, Maya Fazzari

ENSEMBLÉ MEN

Thomas Gerhardt, Cameron Bailey, Alberto Peñalver, Nathan Rowell, Jun Shinozaki, Jack Ragland

MOVEMENT 1

Ensemblé Ladies and Principal Lady

MOVEMENT 2

Ensemblé Men, Solo Man and Principal couple

MOVEMENT 3

Pas de Quatre

MOVEMENT 4

Principal Couple

MOVEMENT 5

Full Ensemble

ORLANDO BALLET

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

JORDEN MORRIS Artistic Director

The obvious transition for a professional ballet dancer after a performance career, is teaching and choreography. After retiring from the stage, Jorden Morris followed an academic path that included studying teaching and choreography at Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB) and later dance and theatre arts at New York University. Morris focused on early French choreography and pedagogy by training with Claude Bessy and Serge Golovine at the prestigious Paris Opera, and continued his studies with Russian masters Sergei Berejnoi and Tatiana Terekhova at Boston Ballet.

Morris’ elite training steered his trajectory toward artistic leadership and choreography at the RWB where he premiered his first work – a one-act interpretation of Alexander Dumas’ The Three Musketeers.

In 1999, he joined Boston Ballet’s artistic staff and thrived working with choreographers Nach Duato, William Forsythe, Chris Wheeldon and Rudi Van Dantzig. There, he choreographed two pieces for Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Canada. Ultimately, Morris became Chief Ballet Master, lighting a route for his return to Canada as demand for his creativity grew.

From 2002 to 2013, Morris served as RWB’s associate school director and was commissioned to create his first, full-length production – the charming and whimsical, which premiered in 2006, to become the company’s best-selling production, surpassed three years later by Morris’ own Moulin Rouge® the Ballet, whose debut was so grand that performances had to be added.

Never content to work on just one thing, in 2002 Morris directed and choreographed “Head Start/ Feet First,” a collaboration between the RWB and four intercity academic schools, which transformed Canada’s popular children’s television show, he Toy Castle.” Repurposing the program as an interactive performance with a live host and interactive dance for pre-school children, Morris also starred in the series.

The RWB later premiered two other new works by Morris - The Doorway, set to the music, poetry and voice of Leonard Cohen; and MOA, a work inspired by the artist Egon Schiele.

Meanwhile, in 2013/2014, Moulin Rouge® the Ballet returned to Canada after a successful world tour before 240,000 people throughout North America and Europe, inspiring Morris to translate his live dance production into a feature film. The sweeping romance later toured through China, Europe and again in the US while Peter Pan was being performed by the RWB, Pittsburgh Ballet and Nevada Ballet Theatre.

While Morris’ creations traveled, he was serving as Artistic Director of Edmonton’s Citie Ballet where he premiered more new work, including Ophelia and Mozart 42 and Jacinto and Tierra. He also choreographed Turas and Bach to Bach. While in Edmonton, Morris held another title, that of Senior Creative Director with Canada’s Shumka Ukrainian Dance company.

In 2019, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre premiered The Great Gatsby, Morris’ new glamorous epic ballet with an original score by composer Carl Davis. Soon after, Morris came to Orlando Ballet in 2020 as Artist in Residence and where he staged his trio of grand ballets. In 2021 he became the ballet’s Artistic Director. As Orlando Ballet celebrates its 50th year, the season’s highlight will be Morris’ newest creation, a completely reimagined and newly choreographed production of The Nutcracker.

ORLANDO BALLET ARTISTIC TEAM

LISA THORN MORRIS

Associate Artistic Director

As Associate Artistic Director at Orlando Ballet, Lisa Thorn Morris brings extensive professional experience as a former principal dancer, choreographer, and educator, contributing to the success of the professional Company.

As the former Ballet Master, a role she held since joining Orlando Ballet in 2015, she is actively involved in the Company’s artistic development. Much of her 20-year dance career was as a member of the Kansas City Ballet, where she performed numerous principal roles by some of the world’s greatest choreographers including Alvin Ailey, George Balanchine, Todd Bolender, August Bournonville, Merce Cunningham, Agnes DeMille, Nacho Duato, and Twyla Tharp. She also served as Kansas City Ballet’s Associate Ballet Mistress and ultimately Ballet Mistress in Residence. Other career highlights include performing professionally with the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, Albany/Berkshire Ballet, Owen/Cox Dance Group, Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Starlight Theatre of Kansas City, and Wylliams Henry Contemporary Dance.

In addition to dancing professionally, Lisa has also choreographed for numerous organizations including the Kansas City Ballet, Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Actors Theatre of Kansas City, and the Kansas City Youth Ballet. Lisa’s skill and success in choreography led to her being named 2005’s Emerging Choreographer at the Craft of Choreography Conference. Lisa holds the prestigious American Ballet Theater® Certified Teacher credential, has a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts in Dance, and graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Missouri where she also served as an Adjunct Professor at the Conservatory of Music and Dance. Lisa also served as guest instructor for the University of North Carolina School of the Arts as well.

Lisa is originally from Dryden, New York. She began her training with the Ithaca Ballet in Ithaca, New York and received the majority of her training at the North Carolina School of the Arts. She also trained at the Pittsburgh Ballet School and the School of American Ballet.

HEATH GILL Rehearsal Director

Originally from a small town in Southern Illinois, Heath Gill, spent much of his performance career at Atlanta Ballet. In his tenure with the organization, he quickly rose to performing featured and principal roles in Atlanta Ballet’s widely varied repertoire that included renowned creators such as John McFall, Jorden Morris, Christopher Wheeldon, James Kudelka, Twyla Tharp, David Bintley, Jean-Christophe Maillot, Jorma Elo, Val Caniparoli, Helen Pickett, Liam Scarlett, Jiri Kylian, Alex Eckman, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Michael Pink, and Ohad Naharin. Heath received critical acclaim for his performances and was recognized as one of ArtsATL’s “30 under 30” and Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch”.

While still performing for Atlanta Ballet, Heath had opportunities to step into leadership roles by assisting in restaging ballets and creating his first choreographic works for Atlanta Ballet’s summer company Wabi Sabi, where he also helped produce the performances in a production manager role. In 2017 Heath co-founded Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre in Atlanta Georgia. The new contemporary ballet company quickly boomed into a year-round company with a strong school. Beyond bringing his skills to the stage for the company, Gill served on the board of directors and as the company’s Production Director and Resident Choreographer. In his time at Terminus, he choreographed many full evening dance works. His production, Marley Was Dead, To Begin With was named “Best Dance Production of 2020 by ArtsATL.”

Gill received acclaim in Orlando in 2022 when his production “Confronting Genius” was performed by Orlando Ballet as part of The Premiere Collection. Following the success of his previous visit, in 2023 he was thrilled to join the artistic team at Orlando Ballet as the Rehearsal Director. In his new role, Heath brings with him his wide net of knowledge on movement including ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap, gymnastics, musical theater, and martial arts, as well as a background in music, experience in production design, and a deep understanding of the needs of a non-profit organization. Heath has a sincere love for coaching and is thrilled to be passing his skill and love of the art form on to the next generation.

ORLANDO BALLET ARTISTIC TEAM

STEPHANIE MARTINEZ Guest Choreographer

Chicago-based choreographer, Stephanie Martinez, moves her audiences along a journey guided by the kinetic momentum of her award-winning works spanning over fifteen years. With original creations for Joffrey Ballet, Ballet Hispanico, Luna Negra Dance Theater, Charlotte Ballet, Sacramento Ballet, Bruce Wood Dance, Nashville Ballet, Tulsa Ballet, Kansas City Ballet, BalletX, and Milwaukee Ballet, among others. Theatre credits include Chicago Shakespeare Theatre and the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Martinez’s versatility expands the boundaries of contemporary ballet movement. Martinez has created over 70 ballets on companies and collegiate programs across the country. Martinez has received numerous grants for her work and is continually recognized for her work as a female artist of color. Dubbed “a chameleon” of choreography by the Chicago Tribune, Martinez’s psychologically revelatory works challenge the viewer’s notion of what’s possible.

Martinez is the founder and artistic director of PARA.MAR Dance Theatre in Chicago, Illinois established in July 2020.

WELCOME TO THE DR. PHILLIPS CENTER

GRAB A DRINK, GRAB A SNACK

• Pop by the bars on tiers 1, 3, or 4 for a range of food and drinks–including delicious culinary offerings created by our in-house chef. Bar service starts one and a half hours before shows. You can also preorder drinks for intermission.

• On tier 2, you can visit Crafts on 2 and enjoy local craft beer, wine, cocktails, and Foxtail Coffee. Beverages in the auditorium are allowed if they are purchased in the Dr. Phillips Center. Please enjoy your food before taking your seat.

FEEL AT HOME

• Restrooms are available on each tier, and all are wheelchair accessible. Elevators reach all tiers of the theater. One elevator is on the north side of the Harvey & Carol Massey Family Grand Staircase and two are on the south side.

• Applause is welcome! The dancers love to know if you’re enjoying the performance, so don’t be afraid to applaud after a dancer does something spectacular onstage, when the dancers take a bow, or at the end of the ballet.

BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR

• We all want to enjoy the performance. Please refrain from talking or whispering during the performance. Help keep an unobstructed view by arriving on time and being seated before the performance starts, and by not leaning forward or resting your head on your seatmate’s head or shoulder.

NEED SOME HELP?

• Ticket services are available through the Dr. Phillips Center Box Office Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, Saturday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., or two hours before showtime. Visit drphillipscenter.org or call 407-358-6603.

• Subscriber services are available through the Orlando Ballet Box Office Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit orlandoballet.org or call 407-418-9828.

• Lost and found is located at the concierge desk behind the Harvey & Carol Massey Family Grand Staircase in Della Phillips Grand Lobby.

IMPORTANT POLICIES

• Late seating isn’t allowed while a performance is in progress. You’ll be asked to stand until a break, at the discretion of house management, which may be at intermission. Guests can watch a live stream of the performance from monitors in the Della Phillips Grand Lobby until entry is permitted. Guests can freely leave and re-enter the performance at any time during our Family & Sensory-Friendly performances.

• Occupying a seat other than the seat for which you hold a ticket isn’t allowed. Please sit only in your ticketed seat.

• Audio/visual recordings of any kind of the performance are strictly forbidden.

• Mobile devices should be turned off and put away before the performance. The lights and sounds are a distraction to the performers and your fellow patrons.

ORLANDO BALLET COMPANY

SOFIA ABENANTY

JOHN ABENANTY

Born in Brooklyn, John Abenanty is a graduate of The Harid Conservatory. He was the first American principal dancer of the Sofia National Opera & Ballet and has toured to many countries. John is also a laureate of the Varna International Ballet Competition and a USA IBC finalist. He is in his third season with Orlando Ballet.

Born in Bulgaria, Sofia Abenanty trained at Bulgaria’s National School of Dance Arts, later becoming a soloist at Sofia National Opera and Ballet. She is a Varna International Ballet Competition Bronze Medalist. She is in her second season with Orlando Ballet.

ERIN ATKINSON

Born in Canada, Erin Atkinson trained at the Professional Division Program at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School. In 2019, she moved to Wales and danced with Ballet Cymru, later performing as a soloist with the Atlantic Ballet of Canada. She is in her second season with Orlando Ballet.

CAMERON BAILEY

Born in England, Cameron Bailey trained at the Royal Ballet in the junior associate program, following by joining Elmhurst Ballet School. Representing the UK at the 2017 Cecchetti International Ballet competition, he earned a scholarship with Oklahoma City Ballet and later graduated from English National Ballet School. He is in his third season at Orlando Ballet.

ISADORA BLESS

Born in Richmond, VA and studied at Richmond Ballet progressing from student to trainee. After attending the Dutch National Summer Intensive, she earned a traineeship at European School of Ballet and then joined Joffrey Ballet Academy in 2019 before being promoted to the studio company until 2023. This is Isadora’s first season with Orlando Ballet.

ORLANDO BALLET COMPANY

DAHLIA DENICORE

Born in Virginia, Dahlia Denicore trained at San Francisco Ballet School. She joined Orlando Ballet last season as an Apprentice and made her professional debut as Lucy in Dracula and Blanche in A Streetcar Named Desire. She is in her second season with Orlando Ballet.

AMIR DODARKHOJAYEV

Born in Kazakhstan, Amir Dodarkhojayev trained at Harid Conservatory. He won first place at Youth America Grand Prix Dallas in 2021 and later joined Orlando Ballet as an OBII. He is in his second season as a Company Dancer with Orlando Ballet.

ISRAEL ZAVALETA ESCOBEDO

Born in Mexico, Israel Zavaleta Escobedo trained at Orlando Ballet School. Prior to attending Orlando Ballet School, he received training from his family’s dance company Ballet Folklorico Texcoco de Noe Zavaleta. He is in his fifth season with Orlando Ballet.

KELLIE FULTON

Born in New Jersey, Kellie Fulton trained at the School of Pennsylvania Ballet. She joined the second company and completed the Butler Fellowship Program at Ballet Austin. Her journey also includes programs at Boston Ballet and San Francisco Ballet. She is now in her fifth season with Orlando Ballet.

KATE GARDINIER

Born in Pittsburgh, Kate Gardinier trained at the Washington School of Ballet’s Professional Training Program where she had the opportunity to perform under the direction of Julie Kent. She joined OB II in 2021. She is in her second season as a Company Dancer with Orlando Ballet.

ORLANDO BALLET COMPANY

THOMAS GERHARDT

Born in England, Thomas Gerhardt trained at the Royal Ballet School in the Junior Associate Program. He soon joined the Royal Ballet Upper School and worked with choreographer Ashley Page, Carlos Acosta and the Birmingham Royal Ballet. He is in his second season as a Company Dancer with Orlando Ballet.

KENNA GOLD

Born in California, Kenna Gold trained at The Rock School on a full scholarship. She joined Orlando Ballet in 2018 as a trainee and has since danced numerous lead roles. She is in her third season with Orlando Ballet.

ELLIE IANNOTTI

Born in New Jersey, Ellie Iannotti trained at The Rock School for Dance Education, and later became a part of ABT’s National Training Scholar program. She then attended the ABT Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School on scholarship for a year before joining OBII. She is in her second season with Orlando Ballet.

CIELO IBARROLA

Born in Paraguay, Cielo Ibarrola trained at the Miami City Ballet School Pre-Professional Program, graduating in 2022. Joining OBII in 2022, then promoted to an apprentice, she has performed in Western Symphony (MCBS) and Paquita (OBII). She is in her first season as a Company Dancer at Orlando Ballet.

HAZUKI KISHIDA

Born in Canada, Hazuki Kishida trained at the Victoria Academy of Ballet and graduated from their Post-Secondary Bridge Program in 2022. Upon graduation, she joined OBII, and was later promoted to an Apprentice for the 23/24 season. She is in her first season as a company dancer with Orlando Ballet.

ORLANDO BALLET COMPANY

SEBASTIAN MARRIOTT-SMITH

Born in England, Sebastian Marriott-Smith trained at the Royal Ballet School, later graduating from English National Ballet School where he worked with Tamara Rojo on the World Premiere of her production Raymonda. Joining OBII in 2022 this is Sebastian’s first season as a Company Dancer with Orlando Ballet.

ANAMARIE MCGINN

Born in the FL Keys Anamarie McGinn trained at Orlando Ballet School and was mentored by Fernando Bujones. With a BA in Liberal Arts and American Ballet Theatre® certification, she instructs and contributes as Orlando Ballet’s Company Rehearsal Assistant and Shoe Manager. She is in her nineteenth season with Orlando Ballet.

CHARLIE MELLOR

Born in England, Charlie Mellor trained at Tring Park School. There, he secured First Place at the Cecchetti Children’s Awards at Sadler Wells and is a Mabel Ryan Junior Award runner-up. His TV debut in BBC Young Dancer of the Year showcased a La Fille Mal Gardee pas de deux. He is in his second season with Orlando Ballet.

FRANCIS MIHM

Born in Iowa, Francis Mihm trained at Heartland Academy. He attended American Ballet Theatre and Milwaukee Ballet summer intensives and earned a bachelor’s degree in dance arts administration from Butler University. He is in his second season with Orlando Ballet.

HITOMI NAKAMURA

Born in Japan, Hitomi Nakamura trained at Houston Ballet’s Ben Stevenson Academy. In addition, Hitomi is an alumna of Orlando Ballet School, class of 2014. She is in her ninth season with Orlando Ballet.

ORLANDO BALLET COMPANY

JACKIE NASH

Born in Connecticut, Jackie Nash trained at Connecticut Dance School and The Rock School. She danced with Atlanta Ballet for twelve seasons and Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre for two seasons, performing varying lead roles. She is currently in her first season with Orlando Ballet.

ALBERTO PEÑALVER

Born in Spain, Alberto Peñalver trained at the Conservatorio Profesional de Danza of Murcia, John Cranko Schule, and School of American Ballet. He was then a Tulsa Ballet II member before becoming a company dancer at Ballet Arizona. He is in his second season with Orlando Ballet.

NATHAN ROWELL

Born in Oregon, Nathan Rowell trained at Houston Ballet Academy and then later at the Texas Ballet Theatre. He joined Orlando Ballet in 2019 as an OBII. He is currently in his third season with Orlando Ballet.

TREVOR STALCUP

Born in Connecticut, Trevor Stalcup trained at Amber Rose Ballet in Culpeper VA, followed by two years at Richmond Ballet. Later, he joined Texas Ballet Theatre’s Corps de Ballet. He is currently in his third season with Orlando Ballet.

JAYSAN STINNETT

Born in Tennessee, Jaysan Stinnett trained at the Thomas Armor Youth Ballet in Miami, followed by additional training at the Harid Conservatory. He garnered full scholarships for various prestigious summer programs. He is currently in sixth season with Orlando Ballet.

ORLANDO BALLET COMPANY

DAVID WEST

Born in New Jersey, David West trained at Petrov Ballet School. Achieving recognition in the Youth American Grand Prix, he earned a full scholarship to Boston Ballet’s trainee program. He is in his second season with Orlando Ballet.

ORLANDO BALLET

SECOND COMPANY (OBII)

ARIA SMITH

ISABEL FALCUS

KERA FERNSTROM

MAYA FAZZARI

FRANCESCA RAYPON

JANE PARK KANON NOMURA

MARIANNA BELLESTEROS

SABRINA SIERENS

EMILY MCALLISTER

JACK RAGLAND

JUN SHINOZAKI

LILLIAN MUNSON

RENEE SHUBOV

OSUKE IDE

ORLANDO BALLET BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICERS

PRESIDENT

Jonathan Ledden, Private Investor

VICE PRESIDENT

Jayne Willis DNP, RN, UCF College of Nursing

TREASURER

Jean Grono-Nowry, Massey Services, Inc.

SECRETARY

Nancy Gibbons, Cornerstone Hospice Foundation

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

Richard J. Skaggs, USF Federal Credit Union

DIRECTORS

Margaret Shan Atkins Community Volunteer

Sandor Bondorowsky

Total Media Productions, Inc.

Bettina Buckley Disney Parks Live Entertainment

Carol Burkett Orange County Government

M.C. Cravatta

Foley & Lardner, LLP

Ekta Desai

SchenkelShultz Architecture

Marcia Hope Goodwin City of Orlando

Keri Holliday PNC Private Bank

Kelley Irby Orlando Magic

Angie Jernigan

Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute

Tim Kashani Apples and Oranges Studios

John A. “Skip” Kirst Jr. Broker Associate, Collado Real Estate

Lynn Le, MD Le Concierge MD

Krista Ledden Community Volunteer

Traci Madara Community Volunteer

Erich S. Maschhoff Truist Bank

La Voyce Porter Frontline Insurance

Marco Santoro Wells Fargo

Geanne Share Community Volunteer

Jennifer Socarras UPSHOT Foundation

Lisa Westlake Private Investor

David Withee

JP Morgan Private Bank

Vonda Wright, MD, MS Hughston Orthopedics Southeast

DIRECTORS EMERITUS

John A. “Skip” Kirst Jr. Broker Associate, Collado Real Estate

Krista Ledden Community Volunteer

EX-OFFICIO

Jorden Morris Artistic Director & Interim Executive Director

Rebekah Essick Co-Chair OBA

Brandon Colte Suggs Co-Chair OBA

Lizette Valarino Chair, Amigos del Orlando Ballet

FOUNDERS

Barbara Riggins

Kip Watson

Patti Watson Walsh

ORLANDO BALLET STAFF

ARTISTIC

Jorden Morris Artistic Director

Lisa Thorn Morris Associate Artistic Director

Heath Gill Rehearsal Director

Yan Chen Guest Teacher

Angelyn Traylor ...................................................................................................................................................Company Pianist

Toni Spagnola .....................................................................................................................................................Company Pianist

ADMINISTRATIVE

Jorden Morris ...................................................................................................................................... Interim Executive Director

Katherine Fabian Managing Director

Christine Haughney Director of Marketing & Communications

Laurel Hayward Director of Philanthropy—Institutional Giving & Donor Relations

Michael Maniaci Director of Philanthropy—Leadership Giving & Special Campaigns

Kim Sydebrant............................................................................................................................................................... Controller

Caitlin Marshall...................................................................................................................Sr. Manager, Sales & Patron Services

Tiffany Cratit Philanthropy Manager, Individual Giving & Stewardship

Noelle Park Philanthropy Operations Manager

David Morris Facilities Operations Manager

Abigail Ford ................................................................................................................................... Philanthropy Events Specialist

Jo Chicoine ............................................................................................................................................ Stewardship Coordinator

Patrick Ingram Patron Services & Group Sales Coordinator

Maggie Haas Executive Assistant

PRODUCTION

John Beaulieu Director of Production

James Cartee Technical Director

Kevin “KP” Paulsen Production Stage Manager

Alex German...........................................................................................................................................Assistant Stage Manager

Eddy Frank Fernandez ..................................................................................................................................... Costume Director

Norelis Dean Wardrobe Supervisor

Gina Makarova OBS & Community Enrichment Wardrobe Coordinator

ORLANDO BALLET SCHOOL

Phillip Broomhead School Director

Amyia Burrell Head of Young Dancer Program

Gonzalo Espinoza Assistant to the School Director & Head of Trainee Program

Logan Faulkner ................................................................................................ School Admin & Summer Intensive Coordinator

Natasha Glos .......................................................................................................................... Head of Pre-Professional Program

Aless Ramnarine-Kendrick Fitness Thru Dance coordinator and Rental Assistant

Jenny Logus School Administrative Manager

Kim Marsh Head of Academy Program Student Services & Certification

Victoria Sarau Registrar and Revenue Manager

Erin McNellis ................................................................................................................................................ Front Desk Assistant

FACULTY MEMBERS

Allison Baber, Andrea Faria, Amy Seawright, Aric Barrow, Bonnie Gombos, Charmaine Hunter, Elizabeth Shook-King, Ellie Potts Barrett, Erin Atkinson, Gina Hatch, Heather Fryxell, Heidi Towle, Jenny Dzuranin, Jessica Taitz, Kirmari Kasambyi, Krista Ledden, Elaine “Lanie” Hoxie, Lisa Buono, Mariana Tzanova, Marena Dreiling, McClaine Timmerman, Mila Makaroff, Patrick Ingram, Randee Workowski, Shane Bland, Shawn Lowe, Susan Olson, Tammy Weber de Millar, Yan Chen

COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT

Charmaine Hunter Director of Community Enrichment & Faculty Member

Shane Bland Community Enrichment Field Coordinator & Faculty Member

Joni Newman Community Enrichment Administrative Coordinator

TEACHING ARTISTS

Laurel Allen, Abigaile Anderson, Anneke Belman, Carol Cudjoe, Emily Davies, Dion Leonhard DiDonna, Anna Diaz, Andrew Dorsey, Marena Dreiling, Heather Fryxell, Bonnie Gombos, Gina Hatch, Arielle Holder, Patrick Ingram, Christy Kowal, Cyndi Litz, Mila Makaroff, Patricia Marijanich, Abigail Markel, Trase Milburn, Abby Milhorn, Gabriella Mortiz-Silver, Valerie Poku, Kaylee Robinson, Jazlyn Ruiz, Rebecca Sanderlin, Amy Seawright, Jessica Taitz, Madeline White, Heidi Yancey

ORLANDO BALLET DONORS

THE S OUTENU SOCIETY

Includes individuals who have made a commitment to support Orlando Ballet with a planned gift.

Sue Ellen Franklin & Ken Lesniak

Wally Harper*

Anna France Henriquez*

Krista & Jonathan Ledden

Frank Santos

David Simon

THE ELEVATION SOCIETY

Includes individuals and corporations who have made a multi-year sustained giving commitment.

Margaret Shan Atkins & James Edward Erbs

Cheryl & Tom Collins

Madison W. (Matt) Gay, MD

Krista & Jonathan Ledden

McIntyre & Skaggs Charitable Trust

Orlando Health

Erich & Danelle Maschhoff

John D. Ruffier

Ashley & Dan Samuels

Frank Santos

Geanne & Adrian Share

David Simon & Melissa Mull

Judith St. Peter & Mark Pulliam

Brandon Colte Suggs

Theodora Uniken Venema

John & Lisa Westlake

Robert Webb & Stanley Whittington Anonymous

MAJOR DONORS

Mission Sustainers $250,000+

City of Orlando

Dr. Phillips Charities

Orlando Health

Krista & Jonathan Ledden

United Arts of Central Florida

Mission Sustainers $100,000+

Laurence & Susan Costin

Frontline Insurance / Lanier & La Voyce Porter

State of Florida, Division of Arts & Culture

Mission Sustainers $100,000+

Laurence & Susan Costin

Frontline Insurance / Lanier & La Voyce Porter

Madison W. (Matt) Gay, MD

Massey Services, Inc.

Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs

Orlando Health

Frank Santos

Sonny’s BBQ / Judy & Bob Yarmuth

State of Florida, Division of Arts & Culture

Brandon Colte Suggs

Total Media Productions/ Sandor and Delise Bondorowsky

Mission Partners $50,000+

Appleton Creative

Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation

McIntyre & Skaggs Charitable Trust

Orlando Magic Youth Foundation

Lisa and John Westlake

Larry & Laura Zirbel

Annual Partners $25,000+

Shan Atkins & Jim Erbs

Bert W. Martin Foundation

Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation

Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundation

The Mall at Millenia

The Martin Andersen – Gracia Andersen

Foundation, Inc.

PNC Private Bank

The Pargh Foundation

The Shubert Foundation

TD Charitable Foundation

Upshot / Raul & Jennifer Socarras

Al & Brea Weiss

ORLANDO BALLET DONORS

MEMBERS OF THE BARRE

Artistic Directors Circle $10,000+

Andrea Eliscu

Sue Ellen Franklin & Ken Lesniak

Ginsburg Family Foundation

Julie Hoffmeyer

Holloway Family Foundation

Skip Kirst & Eric Hogan

Eydie & Dave MacInnis

Jay & Traci Madara

Kyra & William Muntan

Laurie Nicoletti

John D. Ruffier

Geanne & Adrian Share

Celeste Pertz & Robert Trafford

David Simon & Melissa Mull

Jayne & John Willis

Nancy & Bill Yarger

Releve $5000+

Bettina Buckley

Jay & Hillary Cohen

Claudia De Garay-Debler & Richard Debler

Jane & Charles H. Gibbons

Nancy Gibbons & Michael Hollosy

Alan Ginsburg

Sharon Ginsburg

Sandi & Pete Goldish

Michael & Jennifer Haase

Dr. Stephen & Ruth Ann Heller

John Holloway

Eric Horner & John Hamilton

Sonya Hough

Gary Lambert & Shawn Hunt

Dr. Lynn Le

In honor of Louis and Alexandra Logas

The Munro Family

Aurelia Nowak Nugent

Marco J. Santoro & Kimberly Dorsett

Andrew Snyder & Christopher Nemethy

Dr. Marc & Nancy Sharfman

Guillermo & Yadhira Sollberger

Andrew & Elyse Starling

Christopher & Maria Sutorik

Rebecca & Blaine Sweatt III

Theodora Uniken Venema

Rick & Trish Walsh

Megan O. Warlow

Vonda Wright, MD & Peter Taglianetti

Fifth

Position Members $2,500+

Keith & Eleanor Ackermann

Jody & Nicole Barry

Stacey Johnson-Beu & Andy Beu

James Bowden, Jr. & Paul Oppedisano

Sara Brady

Roger Chapin

Bonnie & Van Church

Cheryl & Tom Collins

M.C. & Katlin Cravatta

Rachel & Rob Gebaide

Rob & Michael Highfill-Spradlin

Miriam Hwang

Mary F. Kelsh

Diane Kuhl

Brendan & Melody Lynch

Kevin Meek & Camilla Van Liew

Dr. Alfonso Migliara, Jr.

Rosemary O’Shea

David & Michelle Peck

Dr. Brian Price & Paul Anagnostos

Nicholas Riippa & Dominic Del Brocco

John & Monica Rivers

Lesley & Barry Rubin

Drs. Paola & Rolando Sanz-Guerrero

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Simpson

Andrew Snyder & Christopher Nemethy

Judith St. Peter & Mark Pulliam

Alvin Urena

Neta West

ORLANDO BALLET DONORS

Fourth Position $1000+

David & Judy Albertson

John & Linda Allen

Russell P. Allen

Phil & Jennifer Anderson

Jim & Bonnie Armstrong

Carla Arnold

Beth Barnes & John Crocitto

Angelo & Theresa Boer

Thomas & Lauren Bolick

John D. Boulden*

Michelle & Adam Breunig

Tracy & Carlos Carrasco

Jason Chepenik

Dr. Elizabeth Davis-Houston

Wayne & Frances Dear

Mary & Frank Doherty

Beth Barnes & John Crocitto

Donna Dowless

Michael Dwulit

Ted Edwards & Nikki Seybold

Dr. Heather Fagan & Robert Fagan

Catherine Faircloth

Michael Filandro

Nancy Flint

Bernard Foong & Walter Bissett Barbara & Richard Fulton

Dr. Francelis Gonzalez & Victor Pantoja

Freddi & Jim Goodrich

Barbara Grodin

Jean Grono-Nowry & Ian Robinson Andrew & Monica Hand

Patricia & Dustin Hoger

Mike & Kitti Hornreich

Diane & Allan Horowitz & Family Andrew & Kara Howell

Dr. Diane M. Jacobs

Lisa & David Jasmund

Angela Jernigan

Michael & Aimee Kakos

Eric & Rachael Kobb

Josh Kolbert

Pearl & Howard Lefkowitz

John MacDougall

Sheila Mahone

Kevin & Ditian Martin

Erich & Danelle Maschhoff

Deborah McGinn-Tytle

Deborah Mead

Daniel Moro & JR Armstrong

Mari & James Moye

Blair & Diane Murphy

Steven Nakagawa

Niki Nelson

John Niss & Lisa Mouton

Jeffrey & Lisa Phillips

LeAnne & Bruce Rapée

Ann Richter

Kelly & Brandon Roberts

Valeria & Jim Shapiro

Andrea Sider

Bosco & Beverly Slaughter

Monique L. St. Marie

Dr. Louis & Sara Stern

Dr. Stephen Summers

Randall Sumner & George Mabry Elaine Berol Taylor & Scott Bevan Taylor Foundation

Amy Thompson

Renee Thompson

Tamara L. Trimble

Paul & Madeleine Vilmos

Bob & Shirley Waggoner Foundation

Stacia L. Wake & Karl Schuberth

Dr. Joe & Sue Warren

Robert Webb & Stanley Whittington

Deborah & William Watson

Craig & Jeanne Weeks

Diane & Michael White

David & Diane Withee

ORLANDO BALLET DONORS

Corporate, Foundation & Government Supporter

$3000+

Addition Financial

Appleton Creative

Ayco Charitable Foundation

Bert W. Martin Foundation

Bloomingdale’s

The Chesley G. Magruder Foundation

Central Florida Foundation

City of Orlando

Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation

Darden Credit Union

David A. Straz, Jr. Foundation

Dr. Phillips Charities

Duke Energy Foundation

Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation

Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundation

FAIRWINDS Credit Union

Fidelity Charitable

Florida Blue Foundation

Frontline Insurance

Gary Lambert Salon

Germaine Bruyere-Haserot Fund for the Arts

Ginsburg Family Foundation

GSA Corp

Holloway Family Foundation

The Mall at Millenia

The Martin Andersen-Gracia Andersen Foundation, Inc.

Massey Services Inc.

Mastercard

McCoy Federal Credit Union

Orlando Ballet Volunteer Medical Team

Orange County Government Arts & Cultural Affairs

Orlando Credit Union

Orlando Health

Orlando Health Foundation

Orlando Magic Youth Foundation

OUC The Reliable One

The Pargh Foundation

PNC Private Bank

PNC Foundation

SchenkelShultz Architecture

Schwab Charitable Fund

Sonny’s BBQ

The Shubert Foundation

Starling Chevrolet Buick GMC

State of Florida, Division of Arts & Culture

TD Charitable Foundation

Total Media Productions

United Arts of Central Florida

Upshot Foundation

Walt Disney World Resort

ORLANDO BALLET VOLUNTEER MEDICAL TEAM

PRIMARY CARE SPORTS MEDICINE, MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Elizabeth Davis-Houston, MD

Orlando Health - Jewett Orthopedic Institute

Sports Medicine

ORTHOPEDICS

Steven C. Choung, MD

Orlando Health - Jewett Orthopedic Institute

Foot and Ankle

Michael Jablonski, MD

Orlando Health - Jewett Orthopedic Institute

Knee, Hip, Shoulder

CHIROPRACTIC

Sabrina Atkins, DC

Orlando Sports Chiropractic

PERFORMANCE HEALTH SPECIALISTS

Courtney Butler, LAT, ATC

Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute

Sports Medicine Supervisor

Amanda Williamson, PT, DPT, CSCS

Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute

Physical Therapist

SPORTS NUTRITION

Katelyn Tribble, RD

Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute

Registered Dietitian

PLASTICS

Saulius Jankauskas, MD

Orlando Health Medical Group

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

EAR, NOSE AND THROAT

Michael Bibliowicz, DO

Orlando Health Medical Group

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

John van Wert, MD

Premier Obstetrics & Gynecology

DENTAL

Timothy Lane, DDS Distinctive Dentistry on Maitland

Charles Cuprill, DMD, NMD

Orlando Holistic Dental Studio

ENDODONTICS

Keith G. Kanter, DDS Endodontist

ORTHODONTICS

David L. McIntosh, DMD

McIntosh Orthodontics

ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL

Don E. Tillery, Jr., DMD

Orlando Oral and Facial Surgery

VISION

Brian D. Haas, MD

Boutique Eye Orlando

FOUNDER

Marilyn Roofner

Friday April 19, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.

music by Gaetano Donizetti libretto by Salvadore Cammarano | for tickets and more information (407) 839-0119 ext. 0 www. DrPhillipsCenter .org www. OperaOrlando .org/ Lucia

Sunday April 21, 2024 at 2 p.m.

Steinmetz Hall

Grammy award winner Gabriel Preisser as Enrico Marnie

as Lucia

2023

$100,000+

Walt

$50,000-$99,999

Anonymous

Duke Energy and Duke Energy Foundation and Employees

Frontline Insurance and Lanier ex LaVoyce Porter

The Massey Services Family and Team Members

$25,000-$49,999

Florida Blue

Greater Orlando Aviation Authority

Orlando Magic and Employees. and Orlando Magic Youth Foundation

Universal Orlando Foundation

$10,000-$24,999

Anonymous

The

Central

Lowndes

OUC-The

OX

SchenkelShultz

Verizon

$7,500-$9,999

Harbinger Capital Advisors

KPMG,LLP

Seretta Construction. Inc.

$5,000-$7,499

Anonymous

AmFund

The Commerce Fund of Florida Crystal Photonics. Inc.

Darden Credit Union

Drew Johann on behalf of Stifel

Ernst ex Young LLP

Fifth Third Bank

Florida Theatrical Association

Gary Lambert Salon in honor of Robert Hill

MSL CPAs ex Advisors

Orlando Health

Publix Super Markets Charities

Rotary Club of Winter Garden

SPM. LLC WeldenField Development

Upshot

$2,500-$4,999

Anonymous

ABC Fine Wine ex Spirits

Wayne Dictor/Dictor Financial LLC

Downtown Arts District Drive Shack

Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation

Hilb Group of Florida

Joshi Law Firm. PA

Little Diversified Architectural Consulting

The Mayflower Retirement Center. Inc.

NEI General Contracting

The Orlando Law Group

Orlando Sanford International Inc.

Qwick

Ray ex Nicole Reed - Cutco Cutlery

The Schaller Group

Tavistock Development Company

Edward Whalley - Anthros Inc.

Todd Wheeler - Wheeler Projects Inc.

$1,000-$2,499

Anonymous

Advanced Behavioral Health Center

The Balmoral Group. LLC

CannaBus LLC

Caribe Royale Orlando

Diane Meiller and Associates Inc. - Diane Meiller-Cook

The Earl and Bettie Fields Automotive Group Foundation. Inc.

Mount Dora Adventure Tours

Enterprise Fleet Management

Equitable Wealth Management Strategies

Douglas Foreman Fringe Benefit Plans

Full Sail University

Gold Key Roofing

Greg Neal - Neal Pottery

Hilton Orlando

HIP3 Home Improvement Pros

Hoagland Law PLLC

Hometown Entertainment

The Joelson Foundation

Leviton Manufacturing Company

Marcus ex Millichap

Meehle ex Jay PA

The Mount Dora Bistro

Mount Dora Women's Committee of Fine Arts

Osceola County Board of County Commissioners Park Ave CDs

Maegan Pierce and Behavior Concierge

Pineloch Management Corporation

Piliero Preventive Medical Care

Premier Oracle Elevator

The Ritz-Carlton ex JW Marriott. Grande Lakes

Rollins College

Seaside Bank and Trust

Shamrock Management LLC

Sihle Insurance Group

Steamroller Studios

Sunrise Bank - Barry Griffiths

Tailside Aviation

Valencia College

Weedies World Famous

Winter Park Publishing Company LLC

UNITEDARTS

CENTRAL FLORIDA

$100,000+

Anonymous

Laurence andSusan Costin

Ginsburg Family Foundation

HelenLeon

$50,000-$99,999

David and JudyAlbertson

John andLee Benz

Frank J. Doherty

Janet Gamache

KayHardestyLogan Foundation

LarryKellogg and Cathy Roth

TheMary Palmer Family Foundation

Harold and RosyMills

John andAudrey Ruggieri

FrankSantos

$25,000-$49,999

Anonymous

Jim and Barbara Caldwell

Tom andKathy Cardwell

Elaine BerolTaylor &Scott Bevan

Taylor Foundation

Mr.Alex andTheHon. Cynthia

Mackinnon

Wayne and Robin Roberts

Sally and JackSchott

Jim and ValeriaShapiro

Winifred J.Sharp and JoelH.

Sharp, Jr.

Chuck andMargery Pabst

Steinmetz

Brandon ColteSuggs

Dr. Joe andSue Warren

Leslie Warrington Bailey

Al and Brea Weiss

John &Lisa Westlake

Gail andMichael Winn

$10,000-$24,999

Anonymous

Keith and EleanorAckermann

John W. andLinda ConeAllen

MargaretAtkins

Colonel Christian J. Becht and Mrs. ElizabethM. Becht

Caroline Blydenburgh

Jill and Dean Bosco

SusanK. Bright andLawrence W.

Stevenson

Jody and Roslyn Burttram

Debbie andLarry Cappleman

Chicone Family Foundation

Steven P. Clawson

Hillary and Jay Cohen

Valerie and Paul Collins

Elizabeth Nerius Conklin

Judy Duda

AndreaT. Eliscu

Linda Ferrone

Freddi and Jim Goodrich

Grant E. Gribble

DeniseHall

Dr.Stephen F. Heller

TheHenderson Family Foundation

BeaHoelle-Hawes

Michael andAimeeKakos

CathyKarunaratne

Mary F.Kelsh

SkipKirst & EricHogan

Fred and JudyKlipsch

Pat andAudreyKnipe

RitaLowndes

Melody and BrendanLynch

David and EydieMacinnis

Jay andTraciMadara

Ken andTrishaMargeson

McIntyre andSkaggs Charitable

Trust

2023 Individual & Family Foundation Donors

Jason & RonniMendelsohn in honor of RobertLurie

Geoffrey C.Moehl

Jeff &MindyMoore

ScottMoscrip

Jim andMariMoye

William andKyraMuntan

Laurie Nicoletti

Mark and Jennifer O'Mara

DeedeSharpe and John Parker

Jim andAlexis Pugh

Shyla G. Reich in memory ofSteve Reich

John Daniel Ruffier

RickSchell andScott Joseph

PaulaShives

Ann and CharlesSimpson

Bosco R. and Beverly J. Slaughter

Diane and RobertSmedley

AndrewSnyder and Christopher

Nemethy

Ellen andSimonSnyder

StephenH. Goldman Charitable Foundation

Philip &SigridTiedtke

LarryTobin

Tre

Kathryn C. Ustler

Hardy Vaughn and Betty Brady

Nancy R. Wagers

Lance & Patricia Walker

Jayne and John Willis

Nancy & Jonathan Wolf

Larry and Laura Zirbel

Zimmerman Foundation, Inc.

$7,500 -$9,999

Anonymous

Aunt Jeanie

Dykes andLisaSimonton Everett

Sue Ellen Franklin

Jane and Charlie Gibbons

Bruce Gould

JacquelynHughes

Dr.Mitch andSwantjeLevin

Blair and DianeMurphy

Paul Oppedisano

Mrs.Sarah Ravndal

Dr. RichardSandler

Geanne andAdrianShare

LarrySlung

Neil andMalka Webman

Craig and Jeanne Weeks

$5,000 -$7,499

Anonymous

Lindsay and DanAbt

Mr. andMrs. P.Andy andAutumn

Ames, InMemory of JohnM. Tiedtke

Phil and JenniferAnderson

George andLeslieAndreae

Ann & Bill Wallace Foundation

Jim and ElliAtchison - Atchison Family

Fund

Walter J. Bissett and Bernard Foong

Sally Blackmun andMichael Elsberry

Daniel Patrick Blumberg

Kirt and Cheryl Bocox

James F. Brown,MD

Cynthia Brumback

Bettina Buckley and OscarShearer

Ors.LynnLe and Wei-Shen Chin

Bonnie and Van Church

Mrs. Claudia De Garay- Debler and Mr.Richard Debler

Francie and Wayne Dear

SusanM. DeNardis

Jim Dorman

Kristy DoyleTurner & BobTurner

Bill and Jennifer Dymond

Janette Estep

Susan and Randolph Fields

Sarah B. Flynn

Barbara and Richard Fulton

Dr.Matt Gay

MarilynS. Goldman

Kenneth andMarcia Goodwin

Mrs. Janice Granier Gruber

Larry Gutter and DebbieMeitin

Mr. andMrs.L. P. Herzog

Donna and BillHoffman

Elizabeth and JustinHorn

EricHorner and JohnHamilton

MimiHwang

Dr. DianeM. Jacobs

Jeff and June Flowers Giving Fund

Kathy Johnson Berlinsky

Keith and ClaudiaKasen

HenriettaKatzen

SherylKerr

Embry J.Kidd andA. NoniHolmes-Kidd

Matthew andLauraKleinsteuber

John P.Klumph

Andrea and PhilipKobrin

HarveyKobrin and Faye David

Robert &MelissaKohn

Diane N.Kuhl

Dr.Susan CohnLackman and Dr.Richard D.Knapp

William and BarbaraLynch

Jody and CraigMaughan

Dr. E.AnnMcGee

SuzanneMcGuire

Jamee & GilbertMiller

Beth and Jack Nagle

Steve Nakagawa

Daniel and Dana O'Keefe

Rosemary O'Shea

Philip andSusanSargent Family

Charitable Fund

Dr. Gloria Pickar

Christina and Gabriel Preisser

Chris Ranck

John andMonica Rivers

The Roper Family Foundation

Jeffrey and Lisa Rosen

CorrineK. Roy

Maria Ruiz-Hays

Steve andMelanie Ruta

Marco J.Santoro and Kimberly Dorsett

James andMarthaSeneff

Dr. John V.Sinclair and Dr. Gail D.

Sinclair

MarthaStonerock

Dr.Stephen Summers

Susan Forster FamilyTrust

Christopher andMariaSutorik

George R. and Eleanor C.Taylor in memory ofThe Rev. Eric Ravndal, Ill

AlexTiedtke

Joan andHarryTravis

TamaraL.Trimble

Leila EdgertonTrismen

Dr. andMrs. Paul andMadeleine

Vilmos

Waggoner Foundation in memory of Robert Waggoner

Robert Wahl

Dr. Carolyn WalkerHopp

Louise and Richard Weiner

Barbara Weinreich

Bill andAlice Weir

Alan Whittaker

Connie Wightman and Rob Reedy

Shelburn and Rita Wilkes

William Newkirk and Cheryl

Tschanz Family Foundation

Teresa Williams

Bob and Janet Ziomek

$2,500 -$4,999

Anonymous

2People

Russell P.Allen

Andy and PhyllisAyoob Fund

Susan and GordonArkin

Tony andSharonArroyo

Marci Babione

David B. Baer

Beth Barnes and John Crocitto

Joe and Carol Bert

Carol-Lynn and Frank Bevc

John and Diane Bishop

Carolyn Blice

Albert and Cheryl Bogdanowitsch

Dr. andMrs. Gregory N. Boger

Sara R. Brady

Pam Brandon

Sherry Bremer

RafaelA. Castillo

Lisa and Raul Ceide

Linda W. Chapin

O'Ann and Pat Christiansen

Jennifer Clark Evins

Dottie Clendenin

Michael and Jennifer Coleman

Cheryl andTom Collins

Ted and Carol Conner

Mark andLaura Cosgrove

KathyK. Cressey

Dan Croom and Jill Robison Croom

SusanM. Curran

Alan andSusan Davis

Ors. Ronald and Nancy Davis

David Duncan

PatsyL. Duphorne

Michael Dwulit

Dana and Diana Eagles

Ted B. Edwards

GeorgeS. Fender in honor ofAmerican military forces

Steve Fessler and RandyLord

Sam Flax

Clive Frazier

Rachel and Rob Gebaide

Kathryn and Bud Grammer

Steven W. Grant and Janice Paperny

Barbara Grodin

Dr. andMrs. H.E. Gross

Larry and Debbie Halye

RoseannHarrington

Dave and NancyHarvey

JimHeisinger andSuzanne O' Donnell

LarryHenrichs

AnnHicksMurrah

Rob &MichaelHighfill-Spradlin

TheHouse Family

Dr.MimiHull

Beth and Jack Isler

Toni Jennings

PatriciaA. Johnson

Bette Jore

Frank and Etta Jean Juge

Eliza andMatt Juliano

JenniferLowndes andTim Boeth

James R.Lussier and Nancy C.

Jacobson

John and PamelaLyle

James andSarahMartin

David R.Mattson

DeborahL.Mead

Albert andMaijaM.Mlchejda

Dr.AlfonsoMigliara Jr.

Andrea and Van-Tam Nguyen

Jenise Osani

Michelle and David Peck

David Percival

Dw Phineas Perkins

Dr. Daniel andLesley Podberesky

Richard C. Riccardi

John and Virginia Rigsby

Nicholas Riippa & Dominic Del Brocco

Patricia Rixmann

Lesley and Barry Rubin

AnnSaurman

EileenSchein

Sara and BillSegal

Mr. JamelShabazz

Bill and DottieSilverman

Mr. andMrs. WilliamSlot

PaulaStuart

UNITEDARTS

CENTRAL FLORIDA

Carol Studer

Jackie and Rod Sward

Rebecca andBlaine Sweatt

Winston Taitt

Leslie J. Temmen

Cynthia Tomlinson

Alvin Urena

Stacia L. Wake and Karl Schuberth

Harold and Libby Ward

Dr. PeterWearden

Peter and Frances Weldon

George and Cynthia White

Michael & Diane White

Ed Wimp

Lori Pearson Wise and Daniel Wise

$1,000 -$2,499

Anonymous

R. Scott Abrahams

Millicent Adams and Michael

Anthony

JeanneBray Ailes

Joseph Ales, Jr. and Stephanie

Curry Ales

Kay Allen

Edwin L. Anderson

Anonymous in memory of Clifford and Marilyn Lee

MelindaB. Antalek

Tim and Sue Antonition

James Armstrong

Ellen Arnold

Maria-Elena Augustin

KaiBailey

Tom and LaraBaker

James and DeborahBalaschak

David F.Baldree and Derek Carter

Nathan and LyndaBalint

Richard and NancyBanks

Mr. and Mrs. Peter C.Barr

Cathy and CarlosBarrios

Jody and NicoleBarry

Andrea and DickBatchelor

Deborah and EdwardBeidel

Bradford and JenniferBenn

JaneBerg

Jay H.Berlinsky

DanielBetancourt

Paul and ColletteBeuther

AmoghBhonde and Sukhada

Gokhale

Jacques D.Blais

Ann & DerekBlakeslee

Darryl and MaryBloodworth

Lauren andBarryBloom

Theresa and AngeloBoer

BillBooth

DonnaBorko

John D.Boulden

Carolyn E.Bourne

JacquelineBozzuto

Berl and KatherineBrechner

Alana and MattBrenner

Breck and LaurenBrewer

Howard Britt

Maureen and ChrisBrockman

Lyman and JaniceBrodie

Marian and EdwardBromberg

Lawrence D.Brown, M.D.

RandyBrown

Christine and Hans Bucheli

JeffBuhler

EvaBurbank Murphy

StephanieBurk

Michael and MabelBurridge

Carlos and TracyCarrasco

Alexander and MelindaCartwright

Michael and LindaCegelis

Diana and FredChambers

Frank and EllieChase

J.GeneChen andC.SkyeChen

JasonChepenik

RachelChipman Allen

AngelaCohen

2023 Individual & Family Foundation Donors

Dr.JeffCohen and LuciBelnick

KellyCohen

Dr.Anthony and JoanColandrea, Jr.

Beryl R.Colbourn

Heather Jean FrancesComer

BrianComes

TraceyConner

Robert and Athalia Cope

David S. andCarol A.Cowan

Dr.Jill and MarcCraddock

MaryCravatta

Terry and PaulCreighton

LisaCuatt

Cherie andBill Dacko

Mr.and Mrs.Noriko and Tom Davatelis

Diane Davey and DaveWiebe

Doug Davis and JeriWeigandt

Elizabeth Davis, MD

DEM Guys

Mr.Duncan DeWahl and Dr. JulietBurry

PatriciaC.and Jim A.DeYoung

Cara and Alex Dobrev

Carmen Dominguez

William and Michelle Doster

Donna Dowless

Gail and Jim Downing

Lisa Durant

Sheldon Dutes

Dr.Perry and Eileen Dworkin

Jason Effron

Rex and Kathy Elbert

Tom and Janet Elrod

Endean Fund - Mr. Jeffrey Endean and Dr. Myrna Endean

Catherine M.Engelman

Lee andCarolyn Eubank

Dr.Heather Fagan and Mr. Robert Fagan

Dr.Jay and Randye Falk

James Farrell and Andrea Massey-Farrell

Michael Filandro

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