April 1 at 7:30pm (PREVIEW)
April 2-4 at 7:30pm
B. Iden Payne Theatre F. Loren Winship Drama Building
Theatredance.utexas.edu
Dance
How to Watch a Dance Repertory Theatre Concert
Shadow Puppets
Dreams in the Mist I am here
Spring, Sprang, Sprung
Choreographer
Stage Manager • Laura Soares
Assistant Stage Manager • Jacqueline Mai
Archival Team • Lauren Dorsett, Catalina Duong, Kate Mooney, Cassidy Perry, Madeline Rodriguez
The videotaping, photographing or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. There will be one 10-minute intermission.
Gesel R. Mason in collaboration with members of Dance Repertory Theatre London Lack Joel Valentín-Martínez Daniela Mendes Albert Gesel R. Mason in collaboration with the performers The Department
Dear Friends,
Welcome to Dance Repertory Theatre’s Equinox.
An equinox marks the moment when the sun crosses the celestial equator and day and night stand in near perfect balance. Light and dark meet as equals, reminding us that life moves in cycles of expansion and contraction, action and rest, shadow and illumination.
This moment invites reflection and renewal. It asks us to consider what we are ready to release and what we are prepared to begin. It is a threshold between ways of being where introspection meets expression.
The choreography in this concert reflects a process of becoming. The works move through tension and release, through challenge and recovery, drawing on the power of community and the strength of the individual. They speak to standing together through challenge, finding connection through shared experience and making it work no matter what, often arriving in playfulness and joy.
This production brings together faculty choreography, student works, live music and original compositions in a shared offering of creativity and care. It is both a showcase and a conversation, an opportunity for emerging artists to step into the light and for all of us to gather in the presence of embodied storytelling.
We invite you to enjoy this moment of respite. To breathe. To recognize something of yourself on stage. To remember a time in your own life when balance felt fragile or triumphant. To laugh. To reflect. To celebrate.
Thank you for being here with us,
5, 6, 7, 8—
Gesel R. Mason
Joel Valentín-Martínez Co-Artistic Directors
How to Watch a Dance Repertory Theatre Concert
Choreography: Gesel R. Mason in collaboration with members of Dance Repertory Theatre
Text: Gesel R. Mason
Costume Designer: Lindsey Rae
Lighting Designer: Patrick Schoen
Scenic Designer: Gala Demarin
Assistant Scenic Designer: Valeria Nuñez Estrada
Rehearsal Assistant: Nadia Milad Issa
CAST
Rosie Adams, Nyla Aikens, Andrea Bernal, Ariyana Bogan, Paulina Cuenca, Emma Flores, Annasofiha Garcia, Leili Givens, Sydney Gladden, Madison Gonzalez, Gillian Gordon, Riza Hernandez, Bryli Jameson, Cate Jones, Katie Jones, Viviana Lopez Stern, Yael Moreno, Braxton Nguyen, Cassidy Perry, Hailey Potter, Madeline Rodriguez, Samantha Roemer, IvyCamille Sampson, Isabelle Taber, Maxima Velasquez, Julia Vickers, Jalissa Vitalis, Kendall Wenmohs, Bailey Whiteman, Wynter Winston
Shadow Puppets
Choreography: London Lack Music: Shadow Puppets by Gabriel Brown
Costume Designer: Layla Crear
Lighting Designer: Edgardo Cruz
Scenic Designer: Gala Demarin
Projection Designer: Joe Morales IV
Assistant Costume Designer: Micah Medellin
Assistant Scenic Designer: Valeria Nuñez Estrada
Assistant Projection Designer: David Zambrano
Rehearsal Assistant: Cassidy Perry
CAST
Rosie Adams, Laura Baker, Audrey Friloux, Annasofiha Garcia, Gillian Gordon, Makalia Natividad, Cassidy Perry
FROM THE CHOREOGRAPHER
Loosely inspired by Carl Jung’s theory of the collective unconscious, Shadow Puppets is a work that attempts to uncover and make sense of the various “selves” that culminate in the outward facing individual. This inner exploration is visualized through the mechanics of shadow puppetry, a choice that further mixes a child-like sense of curiosity with a state of deep self reflection. The work recognizes the fear of obscurity, asking whether we control our psychological shadows or if they control us.
Dreams in the Mist
Choreography: Joel Valentín-Martínez Music: Performed by Soha Quartet
Soha Quartet
Violins: Mei Liu and Chloe Yofan
Viola: Thomas Gougeon
Cello: Katsuaki Arakawa
Costume Designer: Lindsey Rae
Lighting Designer: Patrick Schoen
Scenic Designer: Gala Demarin
Assistant Scenic Designer: Valeria Nuñez Estrada
Rehearsal Assistant: Maxima Velasquez
CAST FROM THE CHOREOGRAPHER
Nyka Aikens, Andrea Bernal, Sydney Gladden, Jesus Gutierrez, Viviana Lopez Stern, JC Moreno, Braxton Nguyen, Hailey Potter, Maxima Velasquez, Jalissa Vitalis, Natalie Vargas, Kendall Wenmohs, Bailey Whiteman
This work, in collaboration with the dancers, explores some of the triumphs and challenges that come with youth culture. It is about trying to fit in, while at the same time trying to understand yourself and your place under the sun.
INTERMISSION
I am here
Choreography: Daniela Mendes Albert
Music: Original piece by Jonathan Um
Costume Designer: Layla Isaac
Lighting Designer: Edgardo Cruz
Scenic Designer: Gala Demarin
Projection Designer: Joe Morales
Assistant Costume Designer: Micah Medellin
Assistant Scenic Designer: Valeria Nuñez Estrada
Rehearsal Assistant: Katie Jones
CAST
Triana Cisneros, Audrey Friloux, Leili Givens, Bryli Jameson, Cate Jones, Katie Jones, Braxton Nguyen, Julia Vickers
FROM THE CHOREOGRAPHER
In our digital age, plagued by unprecedented levels of academic, financial and sociopolitical stress, we drift away from true connections to our bodies and experiences of living. Screens, addictions and obsessions numb the pain we choose not to feel. Is it possible to reach a state where our minds occupy the same time and space as our physical forms? I am here explores how fostering connections to our physical bodies and communities can remedy this rapid descent into dissociation.
Spring, Sprang, Sprung
Choreography: Gesel R. Mason in collaboration with the performers
Costume Designer: Yuheng Jiang
Lighting Designer: Patrick Schoen
Sound Designer: Juliette Quemerais
Scenic Designer: Gala Demarin
Projection Designer: Joe Morales IV
Assistant Scenic Designer: Valeria Nuñez Estrada
Assistant Projection Designer: David Zambrano
Rehearsal Assistant: Ariyana Bogan
CAST
Andrea Bernal, Ariyana Bogan, Paulina Cuenca, Emma Flores, Annasofiha Garcia, Madison Gonzalez, Gillian Gordon, Riza Hernandez, Marcel Johnson, Giovanni Ledezma, Madeline Rodriguez, Samantha Roemer, IvyCamille Sampson, Isabelle Taber, Wynter Winson
FROM THE CHOREOGRAPHER
No dancers were harmed in the making of this dance...except maybe one. They’ll be fine.
Meet the cast and creative team behind EQUINOX
Scan the QR code to view dancer and creative team bios.
https://theatredance.utexas.edu/equinox-cast-and-creative-team
TEXAS PERFORMING ARTS FABRICATION STUDIO
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
KAREN MANESS
PROJECT MANAGER
DAVID TOLIN
FABRICATION TECHNICAL MANAGER
JASON LEE HUERTA
STAGE PROPERTIES MANAGER
ASHTON MURPHY
LEAD FABRICATOR
HANK SCHWEMMER
CHARGE SCENIC ARTIST
BRIDGETTE CLIFFORD
EMERGING ARTS PROFESSIONAL
– SCENIC ART
JULIA YELVINGTON
EMERGING ARTS PROFESSIONAL – STAGE PROPERTIES
LEAH AUSTIN
SENIOR TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
SCOTT BUSSEY
GRADUATE PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS
ALIK CLAY
GALA DEMARIN
GUSTAVO HERNANDEZ PINZON
JOSHUA MARTIN
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS
GABI HERNANDEZ
MADISON JACKSON
PRODUCTION LEADS
JUNO ADAIR
VALERIA NUÑEZ ESTRADA
FABRICATION STUDENT ASSISTANTS
EVELYN BECERRA
JULIANA BRANDAO
SARAH EWING
ERIN GLASSCOCK
ALISA IRVIN
DYLAN LEBENSFELD
CODIE LIGHTFOOT
MASON OUSLEY
JOSE SALCIDO
ZOE SALDANA
JADEN WEST
314Q/324P FABRICATION PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS
CONNOR BURK
SOPHIA CARTER
ANGELENA LEMMERMAN
NATHANIAL MOTES
CARLISE ROSA
JESUS SERRANO
PROP STOCK MANAGERS
JACQUELINE MAI
LAURA SOARES
COSTUME PRODUCTION AND FABRICATION STUDIO
COSTUME PRODUCTION DIRECTOR
NANETTE ACOSTA
PRODUCTION ASSOCIATES
DESIREÉ HUMPHRIES
JONATHAN WATERS
DRAPERS
SARAH BARBOUR
POUA YANG
FIRST HANDS
JENNIFER BALL
EMILY EOFF
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGERS
JACOB BENAIM
RACHEL GREEN
STUDENT STITCHERS
ALLISON NORMAN JOHNSON
RILEY O’SULLIVAN
AVA SETTOON
COSTUME CRAFTS ARTISAN
TANYA OLALDE
COSTUME CRAFTS ASSISTANTS
VIOLET CLEMMONS
LAYLA ISAAC
STUDIO ASSISTANTS
STELLA GILL
YUHENG (KITTY) JIANG
COSTUME PRODUCTION CREW SUPERVISORS
OLGA SHEVELKINA
CALIFORNIA THORSON
COSTUME PRODUCTION CREW
MASYN CARAMELLO
ALICIA CRICHTON-AMAYA
EMMA DODDS
DEE FITZGERALD
AVA GASSEN
STELLA GILL
EMERSON HARTMAN
DAISHA MANOR
ERICKA PUGLIESE
SARAH RODELA
ERICK VARGAS ROJAS
SAMANTHA SPENCER
HANNAH THOMAS
MAKEUP, HAIR AND WIG DESIGNER
STEPHANIE WILLIAMS
WARDROBE SUPERVISOR
TANIA HERNANDEZ
WARDROBE RUNNING CREW CHIEF
DEE FITZGERALD
WARDROBE CREW
AVA HODGES
GRACE PITTMAN
ZOE SALDAÑA
KANSIRI SUKDUANG
SIAH MASLO
COSTUME STOCK SUPERVISOR
DESIREÉ HUMPHRIES
COSTUME STOCK ASSISTANTS
AMANDA ROSE GEYER
MICAH MEDELLIN
LIGHTING/SOUND/MEDIA
ACADEMIC PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
MANAGER
EARNEST MAZIQUE
ASSISTANT LIGHTING SUPERVISOR
MICHAEL SHANKS
ASSISTANT SUPERVISING ELECTRICIAN
ELYSE ROSARIO
SENIOR LIGHTING TECHNICIAN
PATRICK SCHOEN
324P LIGHTING FACULTY SUPERVISOR
DAVID “SEB” BOONE
324P THEATRE AND DANCE LIGHTING CREW
MIYA CHAVIS
MAX CHENG
CHANDLER COLLINS
ISABEL DEROUEN
PJ JETTON
MEERA LASKAR ANDRE LIRA
RILEY KNECHT
ABIGAIL PADILLA
EMERSON WELCH
ABIGAIL WILLIAMS
RAMIRO ZAPATA
TEXAS PERFORMING ARTS LIGHTING CREW
JOSE CALVILLO
PJ JETTON
RILEY KNECHT
BLACKE PERSYN
RAIN SNYDER
AARIN SULIVAN
LIGHT BOARD OPERATOR
BEATRICE ANGUIANO
ASSISTANT AUDIO VIDEO SUPERVISOR
K. ELIOT HAYNES
TEXAS PERFORMING ARTS AUDIO CREW
KALEB AZIZ
CLAIRE MILLET
AUDIO BOARD OPERATOR
HANNAH LUNOFF
MEDIA GRADUATE ASSISTANTS
ARASH BAQIPUR
JOE MORALES
DESNE WHARTON
MEDIA SHOP CREW
ANNA JO BUNDY
SYDNEY-ALIZABETH FRANCIS
LIZZ HAN
THOMAS LUONG
VALERIA MORALES
ETHAN REYES
KHALIA SACKO
RACHEL WRIGHT
RUN CREW
CREW SUPERVISOR
AUSTIN SHIRLEY
STAGEHANDS
OLIVIA ASAY
AIVIE BREDAHL
PRODUCTION ADVISORS
STAGE MANAGEMENT
RUSTY CLOYES
DIRECTING
KJ SANCHEZ
ALEXANDRA BASSIAKOU SHAW
COSTUME DESIGN
RAQUEL BARRETO
COSTUME TECHNOLOGY
DAVID AREVALO
SARAH JAMES
LIGHTING DESIGN
MICHELLE HABECK
INTEGRATED MEDIA FOR LIVE PERFORMANCE
KATE FREER
SCENIC DESIGN
JOSAFATH REYNOSO
SOUND DESIGN
PHILLIP OWEN
DRAMATURGY
RACHEL MERRILL MOSS
RESIDENT INTIMACY DIRECTOR
ANDY GRAPKO
DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION
RUSTY CLOYES
TEXAS PERFORMING ARTS DIRECTOR OF FABRICATION AND ACADEMIC PRODUCTION
JEFF GRAPKO
FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGEMENT AND TICKETING
DANA MCLAUGHLIN
PR/MARKETING
SYDNEY PATTILLO
KATY WIGGINS
PHOTOGRAPHER
SARAH A. NAVARRETE
ESSENTIALS CREATIVE
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
MONICA GRIFFIN
MARZENA KRUPA
