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Inman, Candler and Grant Parks Go for the funky eateries and shops, stay for the deep, shady porches By Stell Simonton
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he neighborhoods of Inman Park and Candler Park stretch like wings on each side of the Little Five Points commercial district east of downtown Atlanta, full of tree-shaded sidewalks, the odd assortment of shops and a sometimes whimsical ethos. Forty years ago, Inman Park was a ramshackle area, with mansions that had become apartments and boardinghouses. Today the area is graceful and sought-after. Candler Park is characterized by brick bungalows, a handful of enticing shops and restaurants, and strollable streets that surround a 55-acre park.
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HISTORY: Built in the 1880s, Inman Park — named for wealthy 19th-century businessman Samuel Inman — was Atlanta’s first planned suburb. Linked by streetcar to downtown, the route was the city’s earliest commute. In 1922, Coca-Cola’s Asa Candler donated 55 acres near his home. Candler Park, a neighborhood full of brick bungalows, grew up around it. In the 1970s, residents successfully fought to keep a highway to the Carter Center from dissecting their neighborhood. WHO LIVES HERE: A mix of folks. Single-family houses, interspersed with some apartment buildings, dominated until recently.
WHERE TO FIND IT: EAT
• Bennett’s Market & Deli. 568 Boulevard S.E. 404.849.8467. bennettsmarket.com • Dr. Bombay’s Underwater Tea Party. 1645 McLendon Ave NE. 404.474.1402. drbombays.com • Flying Biscuit Cafe. 1655 McLendon Ave. 404.687.8888. flyingbiscuit.com • Folk Art. 465 North Highland Ave. N.E. 404.537.4493 folkartrestaurant.com • Fox Bros. 1238 DeKalb Ave. N.E. 404.577.4030 foxbrosbbq.com • Julianna’s. 775 Lake Ave. N.E. 404.436.1825. atlantacrepes.com • King of Pops. 337 Elizabeth St. N.E., Suite B. 678.732.9321. kingofpops.net • Krog Street Market. 99 Krog St. 770.434.2400. krogstreetmarket.com • Little Tart Bakeshop. In Krog Street Market and in Octane coffee shop. 404.348.4797. littletartatl.com • Octane Grant Park. 437 Memorial Drive S.E. 404.815.9886. octanecoffee.com • Ria’s Bluebird. 421 Memorial Drive S.E. 404.521.3737. riasbluebird.com • Six Feet Under. 437 Memorial Drive S.E. 404.523.6664. sixfeetunderatlanta.com
Look, too, for Atlanta’s best collection of Victorian architecture, with fanciful Queen Anne and Italianate houses. Now high-rise condos line Lake and North Highland avenues, pulling in a young, single and affluent crowd. WHAT TO SEE: Soak up the ambience at nearby Little Five Points, where suburban kids mingle with their hippie elders along Euclid Avenue. 7 Stages (left-of-center contemporary and world theater) sits next to the Variety Playhouse concert venue and, down the street, is Horizon Theatre, a 32-year-old company in a former school that produces some of the newest work in town. Stroll the Atlanta BeltLine’s Eastside Trail, entering from North Highland Avenue. Want to see art? Take in the Krog Street tunnel, with its graffiti, announcements and colorful murals.
olate-maker (Xoxoatl) and lots of retail shops. Also worth a look: Nandina, a tony home furnishings store; volumes old and new at A Cappella Books; vintage wedding attire at Kelly’s Closet’s bridal salon. WHERE TO EAT: For sandwiches, burgers and craft beer, head to Folk Art in Inman Park. Or try Hungarian crepes at Julianna’s. The original Flying Biscuit is here, a neighborhood favorite for muffins, scones and, of course, biscuits. Or follow the scent to Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q on DeKalb Avenue. DID YOU KNOW: The world headquarters of King of Pops, the local popsicle sensation, is on a small back alley in Inman Park. That’s where your coconut latte, strawberry lemonade and tangerine basil pops are mixed and frozen. Walk up to the window in the brick wall and knock to buy one straight from the source. At Dr. Bombay’s Underwater Tea Party, you can get a proper British high tea along with scones and cakes served on a three-tiered stand. HIDDEN GEM: The gravel driveway of a large Victorian on Edgewood Avenue is marked with an unobtrusive sign that reads “gallery.” It leads to a carriage house that is now a top-notch art gallery featuring rough brick walls and sophisticated contemporary art. Susan Bridges’ Whitespace Gallery is known for finding and showcasing innovative artists. Even non-art lovers can be won over by the charm of the secluded courtyard hidden in plain sight.
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Grant Park, south of downtown, is a mixture of homey, offbeat and spiffed-up Victorian architecture. The park itself is a shady spot that includes Zoo Atlanta and a public swimming pool. Its borders? Oakland Cemetery and East Confederate Avenue. HISTORY: Lemuel P. Grant, a wealthy civil engineer for the Georgia Railroad, owned most of the acreage that is now Grant Park. He lived in a three-story Italianate mansion that, in 1902, was the birthplace of legendary golfer Bobby Jones. Today the building houses the Atlanta Preservation Center.
WHERE TO SHOP: Polly the Potter works in her concrete block building on DeKalb Avenue, creating singularly funky and colorful plates, bowls, cups and coffee mugs. The new Krog Street Market, a 1920s warehouse-turned-covered-market, includes a butcher (Spotted Trotter WHO LIVES HERE: This partly gentrified Charcuterie), a baker (Pannus Bakery) and a choc- area is proudly home to various ages, races and
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• 7 Stages. 1105 Euclid Ave NE. 404.523.7647. 7stages.org • Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail. Easy access at Lake Avenue / Irwin Street between Krog Street and Auburn Avenue. 404.477.3003 beltline.org/trails/eastside-trail • Grocery on Home. See Facebook page. facebook.com/groceryonhome • Historic Oakland Cemetery. 248 Oakland Ave. S.E. 404-688-2107 oaklandcemetery.com • Horizon Theatre. 1083 Austin Ave. at Euclid Avenue N.E. 404.584.7450. horizontheatre.com • Krog Street Tunnel. Krog Street and DeKalb Avenue. thedailykrog.tumblr.com • Variety Playhouse. 1099 Euclid Ave NE. 404.524.7354 variety-playhouse.com • Whitespace Gallery. 814 Edgewood Ave. N.E. 404.688.1892. whitespace814.com • Zoo Atlanta. 800 Cherokee Ave. S.E. 404.624.5600. zooatlanta.org
incomes. The neighborhood is cohesive even though I-20 split its midsection the 1960s. WHAT TO SEE: The Grant Park Summer Shade Festival each August has two music stages, food vendors, an artist market, a 5K run and a children’s fun center. Gorillas, pandas, a 122-year-old tortoise, four adult alligators and more creatures great and small reside at Zoo Atlanta. Walking tours at Oakland Cemetery include its history, gardens, architecture and famous residents (Bobby Jones, Margaret Mitchell, former Mayor Maynard Jackson). It even has a visitors center and gift shop. WHERE TO SHOP: Artifacts on Boulevard has art and gifts. Try Cake Hag Cake and Dessert Studio for weddings and other big events. ReStore on Memorial Drive is run by Habitat for Humanity and has all kinds of secondhand appliances, hardware and building materials at discount prices. WHERE TO EAT: Go sweet at Little Tart Bake Shop inside Octane, a high-ceilinged coffee shop in the back of the Jane, a brick loft complex on Memorial Drive. Six Feet Under, a pub and fish house across from Oakland Cemetery, lures locals with its food and rooftop views. You can’t go wrong at Ria’s Bluebird, across Cherokee Street — all-day breakfast, grilled pimiento cheese sandwiches and more. Yum. Hit Bennett’s 14 ENCOREATLANTA.COM
Graffiti decorates the Krog Street tunnel.
WHERE TO FIND IT: SHOP
• A Cappella Books. 208 Haralson Ave. N.E. 404.681.5128. acappellabooks.com • Artifacts. 465 Boulevard S.E. 404.624.3020. No website. • Cake Hag. 568 Boulevard S.E. 678.760.6300. cakehag.com • Kelly’s Closet. 1649 McLendon Ave. N.E. 404.377.9923. kellyscloset.net • Nandina Home. 245 North Highland Ave. N.E. 404.521.9303. nandinahome.com • ReStore. 271 Chester Ave. S.E. 404.223.5180 atlantahabitat.org/shop/ • Polly the Potter (Polly Sherrill). 840 DeKalb Ave. 404.524.2016 pollyontheavenue.com
Bright colors and cheery patterns make the work of Polly the Potter stand out in a crowd. She’s on DeKalb Avenue.
Market, south of the interstate, for craft beer and sandwiches. DID YOU KNOW: GlenCastle, a turreted and columned “castle,” contains 67 price-controlled apartments. It was a notorious Civil War-era prison known as the Atlanta Stockade. Women and children imprisoned there worked in a quarry on-site, breaking rocks for road-building. HIDDEN GEM: Grocery on Home is the real home of Matt Arnett, and a concert venue. Folk artist/musician Lonnie Holley made his debut here. Guests must engage Arnett on Facebook for an invite to his public-private soirees.
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SYNOPSIS Rosemary Miles, Dale Shields, Sarah Hillmer Ballet Mistresses THE COMPANY Alexandre Barros, Jacob Bush, Peng-Yu Chen, Christian Clark, Kiara Felder, Heath Gill, Sara Havener, Jonah Hooper, Devon Joslin, Yoomi Kim, Tara Lee, Jordan Leeper, Nadia Mara, Coco Mathieson, Miguel Angel Montoya, Jackie Nash, Brandon Nguyen, Alessa Rogers, Benjamin Stone, Jared Tan, Rachel Van Buskirk, Ashley Wegmann, John Welker ADDITIONAL ARTISTS Peter Doll and Nathan Griswold APPRENTICES Dylan Clinard, Saho Kumagai, Ransom Wilkes-Davis, Olivia Yoch FELLOWSHIP ENSEMBLE* Gabrielle Collins, Elizabeth Grist, Stephanie Hall, Devon Lux-Archer, Brooke Lyness, Kristin Marshall, Laura Morton, Brandon Penn, Amanda Petit, Hannah Pinson, Keith Reeves, Erin Robinson, Leah Seifert, Emma White * Courtesy of Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education
ATLANTA BALLET’S NUTCRACKER Our story begins more than 100 years ago on a snowy Christmas Eve in St. Petersburg, Russia. Drosselmeyer, an ingenious toymaker, finishes making gifts for a party at the Petrov house. On his way, he passes the magical town clock he created. As it chimes, three curious and prophetic images appear: a ballerina, a nutcracker and a terrifying rat king. ACT 1 The Petrov party guests await the arrival of the gay but mysterious Drosselmeyer, who seems to exude magic and wonder wherever he goes. When Drosselmeyer arrives, he reveals his new creations. He gives young Marya a sparkling tutu, and she returns to the party transformed into a beautiful ballerina. Drosselmeyer produces two life-size dolls out of thin air that dance for the pleasure of Marya and the guests. Drosselmeyer then opens the door to a sentry post to reveal the Nutcracker, who begins dancing with Marya to the astonishment of the Petrov family and their friends. Nicolas, Marya’s naughty brother, continues causing mischief and breaks the Nutcracker with a mallet. Drosselmeyer tries using his magic to fix the Nutcracker, but it is Marya’s kiss that heals and transforms him into a full-size Nutcracker. As the evening nears its conclusion, Drosselmeyer weaves his magic and begins to take Marya on a surreal adventure. 20 ENCOREATLANTA.COM
Little mice are now scurrying through the dark rooms. Nicolas is roaming the house looking for the Nutcracker. Drosselmeyer intentionally leaves his large magic satchel behind for Nicolas to explore. Inside the satchel Nicolas discovers a rat cape and a sword. He now personifies a rat and is empowered to initiate a great battle. The battle begins, and Marya comes to the rescue of the Nutcracker and slays the Rat King. At the end of the battle, Nicolas realizes that choosing conflict leads only to darkness. He now feels grown up and understands that his sister’s love and support are what matter most. Drosselmeyer rewards Marya’s courage and takes her on a fantastic journey to a crystal kingdom filled with snow spirits. ACT 2 The journey continues to the land of the Sugar Candy Kingdom where Marya is hosted by the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. There is a glorious ball, complete with dancers from exotic lands. Marya is enraptured with this amazing and enchanting experience. She feels like she is floating on air. Marya then realizes she was dreaming as she wakes up in her bedroom. She smiles to herself as she understands that her dreams have become reality and ponders all the dreams yet to come true.
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BIOS ATLANTA BALLET LEADERSHIP ARTURO JACOBUS (President & CEO) enters his seventh season with Atlanta Ballet. Previously, he served as chief executive of Pacific Northwest Ballet in Seattle and San Francisco Ballet for 10 years each. He has also served as the chief executive of the Oakland Symphony in California; the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts in Louisville, KY.; the American Center for Wine Food and the Arts in Napa, Calif.; and Pilchuck Glass School in Seattle. Arturo holds masters' degrees in business administration, arts administration and human resources management, and has completed management programs at University of Washington and Harvard Business School. Jacobus has served on a number of executive boards in the arts community, including Dance/ USA, Washington State Arts Alliance, Northwest Development Officers’ Association and California Arts Advocates. Throughout his career, Jacobus has remained actively involved in strategy and advocacy in the arts by chairing and sitting on panels for the National Endowment for the Arts, Dance/USA and the City of Atlanta’s Office of Cultural Affairs. Before his career as an arts executive, Jacobus served for 20 years as a bandmaster for the U.S. Navy, leading ensembles in Villefranche, France; Gaeta and Naples, Italy; and San Francisco. While stationed in Naples as leader of the U.S. Navy Band, under the Commander in Chief Allied Forces Southern Europe (CincSouth), Jacobus founded a 50-member NATO ensemble of service musicians from the army, navy and air Forces of Italy, Greece, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States. Jacobus toured Europe with his NATO Band, performing concerts, variety shows and military ceremonies on behalf of CincSouth and NATO. JOHN McFALL (Artistic Director) As a dancer, choreographer, and producing director I’ve experienced the distinct pleasure of collaborating with and witnessing performances by hundreds of inspiring artists all over the globe. Erik Bruhn, Rudolf Nureyev and my first teacher, Tatiana Dukoudovska, imbued me with insatiable curiosity and passion to pursue what you love to do, and they illustrated it beyond imagination. I welcome and encourage advocacy for the arts in our community and region. I’ve been dedicated to the pursuit of bringing the arts into as many people’s lives as I can through special programs and live performances. I have introduced tens of thousands of young people to live theater performance and developed programs in Atlanta Public Schools that help enhance young people’s learning capacity through involvement in dance and the arts. The arts bring joy and enthusiasm into their lives, which translates into a future vision and how to achieve it. I’m bringing the dance world to your door. I invite collaborators from countries all around the world, including the very finest choreographers and composers, as well as costume, scenic and lighting designers. Collectively we are storytellers that present newly made, imaginative works that are gripping, compelling and moving. These ballets can linger in your mind and may even alter and change your view of things. They can stir your feelings in ways that emphasize and define what really matters to you. Most remarkable are the individuals performing these ballets. These are Atlanta Ballet dancers – the most versatile, passionate, physical and daring dancers you will see anywhere. From fearless complicated herculean moves to the most subtle beautiful and poetic ones. This is your Atlanta Ballet. We are here for you. We are part of the community with you. We live here, and we are helping to build the future for the arts in Atlanta.
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SHARON STORY (Dean of the Centre for Dance Education) is in her 20th season with Atlanta Ballet. She joined Atlanta Ballet after a professional dance career that spanned more than 20 years, including tenures with Joffrey Ballet, the School of American Ballet, New York City Ballet, Atlanta Ballet and 10 years with Boston Ballet. In 1996, in addition to her role as ballet mistress, John McFall’s vision and mentorship brought Sharon to her position as dean of the Centre for Dance Education, which has rapidly grown to one of the largest dance schools in the nation. The Centre for Dance Education is nationally recognized for great accomplishments in its programs and community initiatives. Under Sharon’s direction, the Centre achieved accreditation with the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD). Sharon is a member of the board of directors for NASD and is delighted to serve on many community and national boards. Sharon received the 2015 Women Making a Mark award from Atlanta Magazine. She is committed to providing a noncompetitive atmosphere and access to dance education that is shaped by the community needs, is innovative and inspires the commitment and excellence that are the trademarks of Atlanta Ballet. She is very proud of the dancers who have studied at the Centre for Dance Education and continue to share their experiences onstage in the Atlanta Ballet company and around the globe. She thanks her family for all their love and support during her career.
BALLET MISTRESSES ROSEMARY MILES (Ballet Mistress) is in her 19th season with Atlanta Ballet. One of eight children of an English brigadier general, Rosemary trained at Elmhurst and the Royal Ballet School in England, during which time she successfully passed all Royal Academy and Cecchetti examinations. Throughout her professional career, Rosemary danced with the Royal Ballet, the National Ballet of Canada and the London Festival Ballet. In America she performed with the educational division of the New York City Ballet and as a soloist with the National Ballet of Washington, Chicago Ballet and Houston Ballet. Upon retiring as a dancer, Rosemary has enjoyed being a principal teacher at the Houston Ballet Academy; a guest teacher throughout the United States, England and the Far East; artistic director of the Lexington Ballet; and a member of John McFall’s artistic team. Rosemary is the proud aunt of 22 nieces and nephews and 28 grand-nieces and nephews. She thanks the dancers of Atlanta Ballet for being such an inspiration and Dr. Thomas Bradbury for letting her run with life again. DALE SHIELDS (Ballet Mistress), a native of Winston-Salem, N.C., graduated from North Carolina School of the Arts and Butler University before starting her career as a professional dancer. After joining and rising to principal dancer with Indianapolis Ballet Theatre, she appeared in the leading roles of many productions, including Giselle, The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Romeo & Juliet, Gaité Parisienne, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Coppélia, Night Shadow and The Moor’s Pavane. Ms. Shields’ artistic collaboration with IBT’s artistic directors George Verdak and Dace Dindonis produced a great number of original works as well as staging and performing the Russian premiere of the ballet Le Bal in St. Petersburg, Russia. In her position as principal ballet mistress for Ballet Internationale, she assisted with the original choreography of several full-length ballets by artistic director Eldar Aliev and worked alongside Irina Kolpakova in staging many well-known Russian classics. Dale has taught on the faculty of the Academy of Ballet International and Butler University’s Jorden Academy. She enjoys her time guest teaching around the country
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BIOS and in the Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education’s Summer Intensive Program. It has been inspiring for her to work with John McFall and the artists of Atlanta Ballet in creating new and more exciting productions every season. SARAH HILLMER (Ballet Mistress), an Atlanta native, began her professional career with Atlanta Ballet, where she performed both classical and contemporary works. She danced principal roles in classics such as Giselle, The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake and originated roles in a variety of contemporary works. Sarah’s desire to further explore contemporary movement led her to become a founding member of gloATL, where she performed the original works of Lauri Stallings in both Atlanta and New York. Sarah’s love of coaching brought her back to Atlanta Ballet, where she has had the privilege of assisting and collaborating with choreographers and extraordinary dancers. She has worked as a ballet mistress to choreographers including Twyla Tharp and Atlanta Ballet’s current resident choreographer, Helen Pickett. She has assisted in the restaging of works for Atlanta Ballet by choreographers such as Ohad Naharin and Wayne McGregor. Sarah has also restaged choreographers’ works in New York, San Francisco and Canada. To further Atlanta Ballet’s impact in the community, Sarah serves as rehearsal director for Staibdance and guest teaches for them during the year. Sarah has also begun presenting her own works, most recently creations for Backside of the Tent Productions and for Wabi Sabi’s 2015 summer season. She is thrilled to be part of the team at Atlanta Ballet and by the possibilities therein.
THE COMPANY ALEXANDRE BARROS (Fourth Season), a native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, received his training from Escola de Dancas Alice Arja and Escola Estadual de Dancas Maria Olenewa. At age 15, he came to the United States to study with the Harid Conservatory. After graduating from Harid, he joined Atlanta Ballet in 2011 as a fellowship dancer, where he has performed works by choreographers James Kudelka, Juel Lane, Christopher Wheeldon, Bruce Wells and Tara Lee. Alexandre would like to thank his family, friends and the instructors at Harid for all their support and love. He is thrilled to be a part of the Company and is looking forward to a long and fruitful career. JACOB BUSH (Seventh Season) returns to Atlanta Ballet after dancing with Germany’s Ballet Augsburg from 2012 to 2014, where he worked with such notable choreographers as Douglas Lee, Annabelle Lopez-Ochoa, Christian Spuck, Itzik Galili and Michael Pink. Jacob grew up in Coon Rapids, Minn., where he trained under Lise Houlton of the Minnesota Dance Theatre. He continued his training with the Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education under Sharon Story and the San Antonio Metropolitan Ballet under Susan Connally. In Atlanta, Jacob danced such principal roles as Prince Désiré in The Sleeping Beauty, the Prince in John McFall’s Cinderella, the Green Man in Lila York’s Celts, and Matthew and Toulouse-Lautrec in Jorden Morris’ Moulin Rouge ® — The Ballet. He also had the pleasure of creating the role of the Younger Brother in the world premiere of Christopher Hampson’s Rite of Spring and the role of Curdie in the world premiere of Twyla Tharp’s The Princess & the Goblin. PENG-YU CHEN (Ninth Season), a native of Taiwan, began her training in Chinese folk dance and gymnastics at age 10 and won two national championships in Chinese folk dance. She holds a B.F.A. from SUNY Purchase under the director Carol Walker and received the Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence and the President’s Award for Achievement. She has danced with Kevin Wynn Collection and Metropolitan Opera Ballet and American Repertory Ballet under Graham Lustig for three seasons. 24 ENCOREATLANTA.COM
BIOS Since 2007, she has performed leading roles in Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker and John McFall’s Peter Pan and was featured in Stallings’ Big, Hampson’s Sinfonietta Giocosa, Kudelka’s The Four Seasons, Patterson’s Quietly Walking, Godden’s The Magic Flute, Pickett’s Petal, Tharp’s In the Upper Room, Morris’ Moulin Rouge ® — The Ballet, Caniparoli’s Lambarena, Elo’s 1st Flash, Alexander Ekman’s Cacti, Christopher Wheeldon’s Rush and Yuri Possokhov’s Classical Symphony. Dance Magazine named Peng one of the “25 to Watch” in 2007. She wants to thank her loving family and husband Allen for all the support and encouragement. Sponsored by Corps de Ballet. CHRISTIAN CLARK (Fourteenth Season), an Atlanta native, began his training at age 8 with the Atlanta School of Ballet under the direction of Robert Barnett. As a Company member, Clark has performed the leading roles of Prince in Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker, Laertes in Stephen Mills’ Hamlet, Albrecht in Giselle, Siegfried in John McFall’s Swan Lake, the Prince in Sleeping Beauty and Romeo in Michael Pink’s Romeo & Juliet. Christian was featured in Margo Sappington’s Shed Your Skin: The Indigo Girls Project, John McFall’s Jupiter, Christian Holder’s Transcendence, Lauri Stallings’ The Great Gatsby and big, and Christopher Hampson’s Sinfonietta Giocosa. When not dancing, Christian enjoys playing music with the band the Neighbors with fellow dancer Jesse Tyler. Christian thanks Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education, his family, and his lovely wife, Naomi-Jane, for their support. KIARA FELDER (Second Season) began her ballet training at age 6 in Cary, N.C., at Cary Ballet Conservatory. She spent summers training at Boston Ballet, Saratoga Summer Dance Intensive and Pacific Northwest Ballet. After graduating from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, she continued her training as a Professional Division student at the Pacific Northwest Ballet School on full scholarship. As a student, she performed with Pacific Northwest Ballet in the corps de ballet of George Balanchine’s Le Baiser de la Fée and Coppélia and in Kent Stowell’s Nutcracker. With Atlanta Ballet, she has enjoyed performing in Ohad Naharin’s Secus and Minus 16, David Bintley’s Carmina Burana and Jean-Christophe Maillot’s Roméo et Juliette. Kiara thanks her parents, sisters, and friends for everything they do to encourage her to follow her passions. HEATH GILL (Sixth Season), a native of Illinois, began his dance training at age 4 with jazz, tap and gymnastics. He later began studying ballet under the direction of Deena Laska-Lewis. At Atlanta Ballet, he has performed in works by John McFall, Helen Pickett, Michael Pink, David Bintley, James Kudelka, Twyla Tharp, Christopher Wheeldon, Val Caniparoli, Tara Lee, Lauri Stallings, Stephen Mills, Jorma Elo, Ohad Naharin and Jean-Christophe Maillot. Recently, he was featured as Harker in Dracula, the improv soloist in Minus 16, 1st Seminarian in Carmina Burana, Laertes in Hamlet and Mercutio in Roméo et Juliette. In 2013, Heath was named one of ArtsATL’s “30 Under 30,” and, in 2014, Dance Magazine named him one of the “Top 25 to Watch.” Heath’s other interests include playing piano and trumpet, watching movies and camping. He would like to thank Clara Cravey for her guidance and his friends and family for their love and support. SARA HAVENER (Second Season), originally from North Carolina, graduated in 2010 from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in ballet. While in school, she performed the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy in UNCSA’s television broadcast of The Nutcracker with choreography by Ethan Stiefel. She began her professional career with the Royal New Zealand Ballet, performing soloist roles such as the Grace Fairy in The Sleeping Beauty and the Peasant Pas de Deux in Act 1 of Giselle. She has also danced in Benjamin Millepied’s 28 Variations on a Theme and the world premiere of Cameron McMillan’s Satisfied With Great Success. During her time 26 ENCOREATLANTA.COM
BIOS with RNZB, she had the pleasure of working with choreographers Javier de Frutos, Johan Kobborg and Larry Keigwin. Most recently, she performed as a demi-soloist in Balanchine’s Serenade, staged by Atlanta Ballet Artistic Director Emeritus Robert Barnett and Virginia Barnett. JONAH HOOPER (Seventeenth Season) is from Atlanta and grew up in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. With Atlanta Ballet, Jonah has performed leading roles in many productions, including Michael Pink’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Dracula and Romeo & Juliet; Stanton Welch’s Madame Butterfly; and John McFall and Lauri Stallings’ The Great Gatsby. He was featured in Jorden Morris’ Moulin Rouge ® — The Ballet and John McFall’s Don Quixote, and worked with Helen Pickett in Petal and Prayer of Touch, and with Gina Patterson in Quietly Walking. He would like to thank his wife and family for their love and support. DEVON JOSLIN (Debut Season) originally from Columbus, Ohio, began her dance training at Columbus DanceArts Academy and BalletMet. She holds a B.F.A. from the University of Utah, where she performed with the Utah Ballet resident company and internationally with the Character Dance Ensemble. As a student, Devon spent summers training at Ballet West, Orlando Ballet, Jacob’s Pillow and on scholarship at San Francisco Conservatory of Dance. During her time as an Atlanta Ballet fellowship dancer, she had the opportunity to perform with the Company in Gina Patterson’s Quietly Walking and Helen Pickett’s Camino Real, in addition to performing the lead role in Bruce Wells’ Snow White. Devon has most enjoyed dancing the role of Dark Angel in George Balanchine’s Serenade, both at Atlanta Ballet and the University of Utah. She is so thankful for the graciousness and support of her family over the years and looks forward to her first season with the Company. YOOMI KIM (Seventh Season), a native of South Korea, trained at the Korea National Ballet Academy and the Seoul Arts High School, graduating summa cum laude, and at Ewha Women’s University, where she earned her master’s in dance arts. Yoomi received first prize in the 30th Dance Association of Korea National Ballet Competition and performed Sleeping Beauty at the International Performing Arts Festival in Japan. Since moving to the United States in 2006, Yoomi has performed works by John McFall, Twyla Tharp, Amy Seiwert, James Kudelka and Christopher Wheeldon. She performed in the North West Dance Project in 2010 and Wabi Sabi 2012-15. Yoomi was invited to perform Esmerelda and Helen Pickett’s Petal at the Korea World Ballet Dance Star Festival in 2011. TARA LEE (Twentieth Season) grew up in Connecticut, where she trained with Donna Bonasera of Connecticut Dance Theatre. After dancing with Joffrey II, she joined Atlanta Ballet in 1995. She was a member of Vancouver’s Ballet British Columbia 2006-07 and has performed as a guest artist with Dominic Walsh Dance Theater and New Orleans Ballet Theatre. Tara has performed works for John Alleyne, Alexander Ekman, Jorma Elo, James Kudelka, Wayne McGregor, Ohad Naharin, Annabelle Lopez-Ochoa, Gina Patterson, Crystal Pite, Yuri Possokhov, Alexei Ratmansky and Twyla Tharp. Principal roles include those in McFall’s Swan Lake and Firebird, Pickett’s Camino Real, Mills’ Hamlet, Hampson’s Rite of Spring, Maillot’s Roméo et Juliette, Pink’s Romeo & Juliet and Dracula, Welch’s Madame Butterfly, Stevenson’s Cinderella and Three Preludes, Bintley’s Carmina Burana, Morris’ Moulin Rouge ® — The Ballet, Godden’s The Magic Flute, Caniparoli’s Lambarena and Stallings’ big. Tara has choreographed four works for Atlanta Ballet, most recently the authors, which premiered in March 2014. Sponsored by Lynn Cochran-Schroder. ATLANTA’S PERFORMING ARTS PUBLICATION 27
BIOS JORDAN LEEPER (Debut Season), a native of Jamestown, N.Y., began dancing at age 12 with the Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet and later studied at San Francisco Ballet. Jordan went on to dance with the Charlotte Ballet under the direction of JeanPierre Bonnefoux and Patricia McBride. As a member of Charlotte Ballet, he performed at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts during Ballet Across America in 2013. Jordan has performed works by Jiří Kylián, William Forsythe, Twyla Tharp, Jiří Bubeníček, Sasha Jones, Mark Diamond, Jean Pierre Bonnefoux and many more. He has performed as a guest artist with Metropolitan Ballet Theatre and City Ballet of Wilmington, and has performed roles with Complexions Contemporary Ballet under Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson during the 20th season anniversary at the Joyce Theater in NYC. Jordan is excited to begin his career with Atlanta Ballet. NADIA MARA (Tenth Season), born in Montevideo, Uruguay, trained at the National School of Ballet in her country, where she graduated as the best dancer in school and was awarded the Elena Smirnova Gold Medal. In the United States, Nadia started dancing with North Carolina Dance Theatre. At Atlanta Ballet, she performed the lead in Giselle, Kitri in Don Quixote, Sugar Plum Fairy in Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker, Mina in Michael Pink’s Dracula, Nathalie in Jorden Morris’ Moulin Rouge ® — The Ballet, Pamina in Mark Godden’s Magic Flute, Marguerite in Helen Pickett’s Camino Real and principal roles in Steven Mills’ Hamlet, James Kudelka’s The Four Seasons and David Bintley’s Carmina Burana. She was also featured in Alexei Ratmnasky’s Seven Sonatas, Ohad Naharin’s Secus, Alexander Ekman’s Cacti, Christopher Wheeldon’s Rush, Jorma Elo’s 1st Flash and Wayne McGregor’s Eden|Eden. Nadia wants to thank her beloved mother for giving her courage, strength, support and, most of all, love during all these years. Sponsored by Amy Nelson and Style Design. COCO MATHIESON (Second Season), born in New Zealand, danced with Germany’s Ballet Augsburg from 2012 to 2014 as a solo and group dancer in such works as Heroes and Divertimento 4 Amadeus. Coco performed her first major role as Sybil Vat in the Ballet Augsburg production of The Picture of Dorian Gray. She received her dance training from the Paula Hunt Dance School in Wellington, New Zealand, and the Australian Ballet School in Victoria. She started her professional career with Australian Ballet’s The Dancers Company. MIGUEL ANGEL MONTOYA (Third Season) was born in Cali, Colombia, where he began his training at the Instituto Colombiano de Ballet, Incoballet. In 2008, Miguel relocated to Philadelphia to attend the Rock School. In 2010, he competed in the IBC Jackson International Ballet Competition, progressed to the second round semifinal, and made it to the Youth American Grand Prix New York finals. Before joining Atlanta Ballet, Miguel danced with Incolballet Company under the direction of Gloria Castro de Martinez, appearing as the Slave in Le Corsaire and Basilio in Don Quixote. Miguel worked with Twyla Tharp and originated roles in Twyla Tharp’s The Princess & the Goblin. He also danced in Juel Lane’s Moments of Dis, Helen Pickett’s Prayer of Touch, Michael Pink’s Dracula, Ohad Naharin’s Minus 16, Gina Patterson’s I AM, Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker and Christopher Wheeldon’s Rush. Miguel thanks Atlanta Ballet for its graciousness and support. JACKIE NASH (Fifth Season), a native of Connecticut, started her pre-professional ballet training at the Connecticut Dance School under the direction of Alan Woodard. She then spent two years in the dance and academic residency program at the Rock School for Dance Education, graduating in 2009. During her summer studies, she attended the Chautauqua Institute, Nutmeg Conservatory, Miami City Ballet and the Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education. She has enjoyed dancing roles such as Marya in Atlanta Ballet’s 28 ENCOREATLANTA.COM
BIOS Nutcracker and performing works by Christopher Wheeldon, Jean-Christophe Maillot and Alexei Ratmansky. She has also had the pleasure of working with choreographers such as James Kudelka for The Man in Black, Twyla Tharp for Twyla Tharp’s The Princess & the Goblin, Jorma Elo for 1st Flash and Ohad Naharin for Secus. Jackie would like to thank her loving parents and amazing sister for their endless support and encouragement. BRANDON NGUYEN (Fifth Season), a Texas native, found his love for dance at the Margo Dean School of Ballet in Fort Worth and later moved on to Texas Ballet Theatre. He furthered his training at Houston Ballet Ben Stevenson Academy, performing solo and principal roles with Houston Ballet II. He received his first job with Orlando Ballet under the direction of Bruce Marks and, later, Robert Hill. While in Orlando, he also became an artist with Cirque du Soleil as a lead male dancer in La Nouba. In 2011, he joined Atlanta Ballet and has enjoyed dancing in works by John McFall, Christopher Wheeldon, Ohad Naharin, David Bintley, Annabelle Lopez-Ochoa and Robyn Mineko Williams. Brandon would like to thank his parents and his past, present, and future teachers. ALESSA ROGERS (Eighth Season) began her dance training with Daphne Kendall and left home at 14 to attend North Carolina School of the Arts. Upon graduation, she spent one season with North Carolina Dance Theatre II before joining Atlanta Ballet. Principal roles at Atlanta Ballet include Juliette in Jean-Christophe Maillot’s Roméo et Juliette, Margaret in the world premiere of Helen Pickett’s The Exiled, Lucy in Michael Pink’s Dracula, Ophelia in Stephen Mills’ Hamlet, Lover Girl in David Bintley’s Carmina Burana and Princess Irene in the world premiere of Twyla Tharp’s The Princess & the Goblin. She has performed works by Ohad Naharin, Alexei Ratmansky, Wayne McGregor, Jorma Elo, Christopher Wheeldon and Tara Lee. She has been a guest artist with the National Choreographer’s Initiative, Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance and New Orleans Ballet Theatre. Alessa was chosen by ArtsATL as a 2015 "Maker’s Dozen" honoree. Alessa likes vegetables, planning her next travel destination and the color yellow. Sponsored by Lucy, Charlotte and Ginny Brewer. BENJAMIN STONE (Fourth Season) began dancing in his hometown of Melbourne, Australia, under the guidance of Tim Podesta. In 2008 at age 16, Ben advanced to the Australian Ballet School after winning the Sydney Eisteddfod McDonald Ballet Scholarship. He studied under Mark Annear, Dale Baker, Simon Dowe and Jia Hong Wang and graduated in 2011 with an advanced diploma of dance. Ben danced and toured with Australian Ballet, appearing as Lead Gypsy in Don Quixote. Since joining Atlanta Ballet, Ben has danced roles including Benvolio in Jean-Christophe Maillot’s Roméo et Juliette, Laertes in Steven Mills’ Hamlet and the improvisation solo in Ohad Naharin’s Minus 16. Ben thanks his parents and grandparents as well as those involved in Atlanta Ballet for their encouragement and support. Sponsored by Corps de Ballet. JARED TAN (Sixth Season) was born in the Philippines and started dancing at age 9 with Philippine Ballet Theatre under the direction of Gener Caringal. He trained for more than 14 years under Russian Ballet Master Anatoly Panasyukov and distinguished visiting Ballet Masters Robert Barnett, Graham Lustig, Batt Abbit, Stefan Hoff, Ida BeltranLucila, Nonoy Froilan, Maiqui Mañosa, Edna Vida, and Stanley Canete. In 2009, he joined American Repertory Ballet in New Jersey under the direction of Graham Lustig, where he performed as Prince in Nutcracker and Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and danced roles in Rhapsodia and Twyla Tharp’s Baker’s Dozen. Jared loves to take pictures and play guitar, basketball, and video games. He thanks his family and friends for their continued love and support. He is so thankful to be a part of Atlanta Ballet. 30 ENCOREATLANTA.COM
BIOS RACHEL VAN BUSKIRK (Ninth Season), a native of Vancouver, trained with Li Yaming at Pacific DanceArts. With Atlanta Ballet, her favorite roles include Lucy in Michael Pink’s Dracula, Fortuna in David Bintley’s Carmina Burana, and Autumn in James Kedulka’s The Four Seasons. Rachel has also performed works by George Balanchine, Twyla Tharp, Ohad Naharin, Christopher Wheeldon, and Alexi Ratmansky. Last season, Rachel reprised her role as Nurse in Jean-Christophe Maillot’s Roméo et Juliette and was a part of creating the world premiere of Helen Pickett’s Camino Real. Highlights for her were being featured in the principal role of Yuri Possokhov’s Classical Symphony and being a part of Alexander Ekman’s Cacti. Rachel was nominated and the cover girl for Dance Magazine’s 2012 “25 to Watch” and named a “30 Under 30” by ArtsATL. This summer, Rachel was co-director of Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education’s Professional Summer Intensive and teaches for the Centre’s Pre-professional Program year round. Outside of dance, Rachel enjoys crafting, obsessing over her cats, and pursuing her scholarly goals at Georgia State University. She sends her love to her family and Kyle and thanks them for being awesome. ASHLEY WEGMANN (Debut Season), born in New Jersey, received her early training from the National Ballet of New Jersey and later studied at the Princeton Ballet School on scholarship. Upon graduating high school, she attended the graduate program at the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and joined the company as a corps de ballet member in 2007. In 2012, she moved to Columbus, Ohio to dance with BalletMet. Ashley has been fortunate to work with many choreographers and dance a variety of repertoire. Some of her favorite roles include a stomper in Twyla Tharp’s In The Upper Room, Nurse in Jean-Christophe Maillot’s Roméo et Juliette, and parts in Gustavo Ramirez Sansano’s Lovely Together and James Kudelka’s Real Life. Ashley is thrilled to be joining Atlanta Ballet this season. JOHN WELKER (Twenty-first Season) trained at BalletMet Dance Academy, the School of American Ballet, National Ballet of Cuba, and Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Vail, Colo. John’s roles with Atlanta Ballet include Prince Siegfried in Swan Lake, Albrect in Giselle, Basilio in Don Quixote, Cavalier in Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker, Romeo in Romeo & Juliet, Dracula in Michael Pink’s Dracula, and Principal Male in John McFall’s Firebird. He has also been featured in James Kudelka’s The Four Seasons and Alexei Ratmansky’s Seven Sonatas. John has recently worked with choreographers Christopher Hampson, Victor Quijada, Helen Pickett, Twyla Tharp, Jorma Elo, Ohad Naharin, and Tara Lee. For the past five years, John has served as ballet master of Atlanta Ballet’s Wabi Sabi, and, for seven years, he has served as mentor at Atlanta Ballet’s Summer Intensive. He is a dance major at Kennesaw State University and looks to pursue a graduate degree in arts administration. John and his wife Christine have their hands full with their two-year-old son, Lucas. Sponsored by Lynda Courts.
APPRENTICES 2015-2016 SEASON DYLAN CLINARD, from Clemmons, N.C., began his dance education at the UNCSA Preparatory Dance Program under the direction of Dayna Fox. At age 13, he was offered a scholarship to train full time at Houston Ballet Academy, where he spent three years in the top level of the school before being promoted to Houston Ballet II under the tutelage of Andrew Murphy, Sally Rojas, Sabrina Lenzi, Claudio Munoz and Stanton Welch. While at Houston Ballet II, he was given many great performance opportunities, including Brigade, The Gentlemen, The Long and Winding Road, Swan Lake, La Bayadère, Raymonda, A Dance in the Garden of Mirth and Clear and Blue. He also performed Ma Cong’s Calling, George Balanchine’s Serenade and August Bournonville’s Napoli, among numerous other pieces. He has attended summer programs on scholarship with ATLANTA’S PERFORMING ARTS PUBLICATION 31
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BIOS American Ballet Theatre, Boston Ballet, Houston Ballet and the Rock School. Dylan is excited for his first season with Atlanta Ballet. SAHO KUMAGAI, originally from Japan, began dancing at age 9. In 2009, she moved to the United States to study at the Boston Ballet School on scholarship. Saho continued her studies with the Pacific Northwest Ballet School Professional Division on scholarship under the direction of Peter Boal, where she performed corps roles in Kent Stowell’s Nutcracker and George Balanchine’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Saho has attended many summer programs on scholarship, most notably Netherlands Dans Theater. In 2014, she joined Charlotte Ballet as a second company member and danced such soloist roles as Chinese and Marzipan in Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux’s Nutcracker and became one of 20 finalists at the 2014 Prix de Lausanne International Ballet Competition in Switzerland. Saho is thrilled to begin her first season with Atlanta Ballet. RANSOM WILKES-DAVIS, from Colorado Springs, Colo., began his dance education in Savannah, Ga. In 2009, he continued his training with Columbia Classical Ballet in Columbia, S.C., under the direction of Radenko Pavlovich. He then went on to study for a year at the Harid Conservatory before joining the Joffrey Ballet in Chicago as a trainee from 2012 to 2014. As a trainee he performed with the company in Chicago and on tour. In 2014, he was invited to take Company class with Atlanta Ballet and then offered an apprentice position with Atlanta Ballet for the 2014-15 season. Ransom is thrilled to be a part of Atlanta Ballet. OLIVIA YOCH, from Richmond, Va., received her dance training from the School of Richmond Ballet and Butler University. She spent two years with Tulsa Ballet II and the Tulsa Ballet before joining Atlanta Ballet as an apprentice last season. Her favorite repertory includes Yuri Possokhov’s Classical Symphony, Coppélia, George Balanchine’s Walpurgisnacht, Nacho Duato’s Por Vos Muero, Ma Cong’s Match Point and Tara Lee’s the swimmer. Olivia holds a B.F.A. in dance performance and a B.A. in English literature from Butler University. She is thrilled to continue her journey with the Atlanta Ballet family.
NATHAN GRISWOLD (Guest Artist), originally from the Pacific Northwest, began his dance training under Kay Englert in Tacoma, Wash. After finishing his formal dance training at the Ben Stevenson Academy in Houston, he danced professionally with the Houston Ballet, Alberta Ballet and Atlanta Ballet. He has danced as a guest with Los Angeles Chamber Ballet and North Carolina Dance Theater. In 2010 Nathan moved to Germany, where he danced for Ballet Augsburg and National Theater Mannheim. He has performed works by Itzik Galili, Leo Mujic, Emily Molnar, Christian Spuck, Kevin O’Day and Alejandro Cerrudo, among others. In the summer of 2011, Nathan began choreographing. He has presented works at Ballet Augsburg, State Theater of Ulm and Atlanta Ballet’s Wabi Sabi. Nathan looks forward to continuing his work as a dancemaker. He is excited to once again join Atlanta Ballet at the Fox Theatre for its 2015 production of The Nutcracker. PETER DOLL (Guest Artist) was born in Ithaca, N.Y., and began his training with his mother and aunt at the Ithaca Ballet. After further study at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, under the direction of Marcia Dale Weary, he moved to Miami, Fla. to study with Truman Finney, Geta Constantinescu and Carter Alexander at Miami City Ballet School. He went on to dance with Miami City Ballet for three seasons and has also been a member of Wonderbound (formerly Ballet Nouveau Colorado) and the Suzanne Farrell Ballet. 34 ENCOREATLANTA.COM
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BIOS ARTISTIC AND PRODUCTION TEAM ROBERT HAND JR. (Lighting Designer), a graduate of North Carolina School of the Arts, has a B.F.A. in Lighting Design. Since being with Atlanta Ballet, he has designed Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker and many of John McFall’s full-length ballets, including Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Giselle, Don Quixote, Cinderella and The Great Gatsby. He has designed repertory pieces for the Company, including Ramblin’ Suite, Bachslide, Jupiter, Sinfonietta Giocosa, Inoui Rossini, Boiling Point, Shoo Pah Minor, Rite of Spring, Quietly Walking, Home in 7, Prayer of Touch, Firebird and Pavo. He recently designed Coppélia for Milwaukee Ballet and Peter Pan and Swan Lake for Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. PETER HORNE (Set Designer) considers The Nutcracker his favorite classic of the ballet repertoire. This is his sixth design, and he is always finding new ways to illustrate this wonderful story ballet. Peter designed a Nutcracker for Slovak National Ballet in 2008, following his productions for Pennsylvania Ballet, Washington Ballet, Atlanta Ballet, BalletMet and Les Grands Ballets. Other notable ballet designs include Scheherazade, Casse Noisette and Coppélia for Montreal, and Skeleton Clock for Houston Ballet. As the assistant to Maurice Sendak, Peter was part of the creation of The Nutcracker for Pacific Northwest Ballet, which later became a film. After many years working in the opera world as a designer and production and technical director for Houston Grand Opera, the Canadian Opera Company and the Glyndebourne Festival in England, Peter has retired to the south coast of England near Rye, where he will focus on painting, designing for stage and gardening.
Peter Pan for Michael Pink and the Milwaukee Ballet; and Seven Deadly Sins for New York City Ballet. Internationally, she has designed for Ballet de Santiago and the Bulgarian National Ballet. Other credits include the costumes for “Festival of the Lion King” at the opening of Disney’s new theme park in Hong Kong, the musical Lyle for Charles Strouse, the Hartford Stage/ Old Globe Theatre’s production of Tintypes, Cleveland Playhouse’s Tin Pan Alley Rag and Once on This Island for the Children’s Theatre Company of Minneapolis. She is currently designing a new Nutcracker for Ballet Austin. GARY SHELDON (Conductor) has had a distinguished career conducting for ballet that included positions with San Francisco Ballet, BalletMet and Miami City Ballet, where he serves as principal conductor. He has guest conducted for Alberta Ballet, Delta Festival Ballet, Hartford Ballet, New Orleans Ballet and the Norwegian Ballet in Oslo. Maestro Sheldon recently won the American Prize in Orchestral Conducting for recordings with Lancaster Festival Orchestra at the Lancaster Festival in Ohio, where he is artistic director. He is also principal conductor at the Festival at Sandpoint in Idaho. He has held conducting positions with the New Orleans Symphony, Spoleto Festival, Syracuse Opera Theatre and Marin Symphony in California, where he served as music director and, in 1996, won the Distinguished Citizen Award from the Marin Cultural Center and Museum. He is a native of Bay Shore, N.Y., and a graduate of the Juilliard School.
JUDANNA LYNN (Costume Designer) has designed costumes for most of the major dance companies in the United States, including San Francisco Ballet, Boston Ballet, Alvin Ailey, Ballet West, BalletMet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet, Hartford Ballet, Hubbard Street, the José Limón Dance Company, Louisville Ballet and the Washington Ballet. Among the many ballets she designed for Atlanta Ballet are this version of Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker, Carmina Burana, La Fille Mal Gardée, Romeo & Juliet, Estuary, Escape, Pas de Dix and Concerto Barocco. She also designed the costumes for Houston Ballet’s acclaimed productions of Don Quixote, Dracula and Cleopatra;
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ORCHESTRA ATLANTA BALLET ORCHESTRA Gary Sheldon, Conductor VIOLIN Lisa Morrison, Concertmaster Sally Wilson Martin, Assoc. Concertmaster Linda Pinner, Principal Second Adelaide Federici Keiko Furness (leave of absence) Martha Gardner Patti Gouvas Jeanne Johnson Angele Lawless Lee Nicholson Patrick Ryan Mayu Sommovigo Elonia Varfi Rafael Veytsblum Ying Zhuo (leave of absence) VIOLA Joli Wu, Principal Amy Chang Allyson Fleck Sarah Park Kristeen Sorrells CELLO Charae Krueger, Principal Mary Kenney Elizabeth Murphy Alice Williams CONTRABASS Lyn DeRamus, Principal Christina Caterino HARP Nella Rigell, Principal FLUTE Jeanne Carere Skelton, Principal Kelly Via
OBOE Erica Howard, Principal Diana Dunn CLARINET Katherine White, Principal Greg Collins BASSOON Michael Muszynski, Principal (leave of absence) Shuo Li, Acting Principal Dan Worley HORN Jason Eklund, Principal Anna Dodd Christopher Doemel Amy Trotz TRUMPET Kevin Lyons, Principal John Morrison, Co-Principal Greg Holland TROMBONE Robb Smith, Principal Mark McConnell Richard Brady TUBA Don Strand, Principal TIMPANI Scott Douglas, Principal PERCUSSION Mike Cebulski, Principal Karen Hunt Jeff Kershner PERSONNEL MANAGER Mark McConnell
The Orchestral Musicians in this performance are members of the Atlanta Federation of Musicians, Local 148-462 of the American Federation of Musicians
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ADMINISTRATION EXECUTIVE Arturo Jacobus, President & CEO Manda Wilhite, Board Relations & Capital Campaign Manager ARTISTIC John McFall, Artistic Director Rosemary Miles, Dale Shields, Sarah Hillmer, Ballet Mistresses PRODUCTION John Beaulieu, Production Manager/Technical Director Kelly Brown, Stage Manager Brian August, Assistant Stage Manager
CENTRE FOR DANCE EDUCATION John McFall, Centre Director Sharon Story, Dean Kelly Cooper, Centre Admissions Director Nicole Kedaroe, Centre Programs Manager Diane Sales, Community Partnerships Manager Kate Gaul, Buckhead Centre Principal Heather Conley, Powers Ferry Centre Principal Rebecca Renner, Administrative Manager CENTRE EDUCATION ASSOCIATES Jacquelle Blythe, Erica Burgess, Patricia Chourio, Taylor Ferguson, Giselle Gilmore, Imani Joseph, Caitlyn McCoyd
COSTUMES Tamara Cobus, Costume Director Kevin Anderson, Costume Shop Manager Shane Wallace, Wardrobe Master Lindsey Knott, Stitcher Calvin Bryant, Stitcher Susan Carter, Stitcher Ashleigh Dobrin, Stitcher Mary C. Torres, Stitcher
CENTRE FOR DANCE NUTRITION Emily Cook Harrison, MS, RD, LD, Registered Dietitian/ Nutritionist ATLANTA BALLET BOUTIQUE Leslie Campbell Judge, General Manager Aggie Schmank, Michael C. Carlos Dance Centre Boutique Manager PRINCIPAL FACULTY Armando Luna
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Pamela Whitacre, Chief Operating Officer Bradley Renner, General Manager Ashley Smith, Accounting Manager Mary French, IT/Database Manager DEVELOPMENT & FUNDRAISING Steven Libman, Chief Advancement Officer Aly Brock, Institutional Giving Officer Lauren Elliott, Individual Gifts Officer Amy Green, Major Gifts Officer Celeste Pendarvis, Special Events Manager MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS Tricia Ekholm, Chief Marketing Officer Sigele Winbush, Director of Public Relations Kelly Pierce, Marketing & Communications Manager Brian Wallenberg, Social Media Coordinator / Videographer Julie Scofield, Creative Design Manager Myredith Gonzales, Group Sales Manager Lauren Wilson, Marketing Coordinator TICKETING AND PATRON SERVICES Lindsay Smith, Associate Director of Ticketing & Patron Services Dana Hylton Calabro, Patron Services Associate Prenecia Brooks, Patron Services Assistant Patricia Chourio, Patron Services Assistant
FACULTY Rebecca Ahmadi, Devon Lux Archer, Shirley Bennett, Sharon Caplan, Harmony Clair, Heather Conley, Kelly Cooper, Lonnie Davis, Rebekah Diaddigo, Samba Diallo, Mary Linn Durbin, Eileen Edwards, Taylor Ferguson, Vershion Funderburk, Katherine Gant, Kate Gaul, Vanessa Gibson, Kara Gillcrist, Giselle Gilmore, Martha Goodman, Beverly Greenslade, Lane Grosser, Ray Hall, Alera Harrison, Emily Cook Harrison, Sara Havener, Sarah Hillmer, Sean Hilton, Nathan Hites, Maria Hooper, Jennifer Inman, Michelle Jericevich, Jelani Jones, TereLyn Jones, Nicole Kedaroe, Tara Lee, Xavier Lewis, Chelsea Manning, Terese Reynolds-Thomas, Erin Robinson, Jey Sadeckas, Diane Sales, Aggie Schmank, Carol Szkutek, Jared Tan, Abigail Tan-Gamino, Kelly Tipton, Rachel Van Buskirk, Nayomi Van Brunt, Emma White, Alexis Whitehead-Polk, Lloyd Whitmore ACCOMPANISTS Tara Briner, Alan Brown, Kyla Cummings, Elizabeth Grimes, Ronnie Ray, Rick Reynolds, Yulia Rice, Gretel Rodriguez
atla n ta bal l et board of t ru st e e s Allen W. Nelson, Chairman Elizabeth Adams, Vice Chair David Crosland, Vice Chair Kristen Manion Taylor, Vice Chair Sue Gibbs, Treasurer Kathleen Knous, Secretary Trustees Ghislaine G. Austin Jan Beaves Ron Breakstone Ginny Brewer
Kelly C. Cannon Chris Carlos Dr. Meria Carstarphen Anthony Catalfano Lynn Cochran- Schroder Lynda B. Courts Lavona S. Currie Cynthia Day Sharyn Doanes-Bergin Nancy Field Janet Gagliano Amy Gerome Elisabeth Hermann* Kenneth R. Hey J. David Hopkins Joyce Houser, Ph.D
Arturo Jacobus* Barbara S. Joiner Stuart Kronauge Edward B. Krugman John McFall* David Porter Dana Ray* Marsha Taylor* Pam Wakefield Patti Wallace *Ex-Officio Advisory Board Mark Bell Barbara Bing Kevin Brown
Erroll B. Davis Thomas McDavid Dave Penrod Jeremy Pilmore- Bedford Hermano Telles Ribeiro Laura Turner Seydel Faulkner Sgro Kazuo Sunaga Ewoud N. Swaak Judith Varnai Shorer Carol Tome Juan Carlos Urdaneta
Honorary Board Margaret Carton Wade Hooper Bill Huber, CPA Michael Jones Sloan Kennedy-Smith Amanda Shailendra Michelle Sullivan Trustees Emeriti Lynda B. Courts, Chair Emeritus Lavona S. Currie Stanley Rose III Karen Vereb Patti Wallace
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ANNUAL FUND DONORS Atlanta Ballet gratefully acknowledges individuals, foundations, corporations, government funders & matching gift programs who contribute to Atlanta Ballet’s Annual Fund. Listing reflects gifts as of October 15, 2015.
FOUNDATION, CORPORATE & GOVERNMENT DONORS $100,000 & Up Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation The Kendeda Fund The Sartain Lanier Family Foundation, Inc. $50,000- $99,999 The Coca-Cola Company Neiman Marcus The Sara Giles Moore Foundation William Randolph Hearst Foundations $25,000- $49,999 Anonymous (2) City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs Fulton County Arts Council The Home Depot Foundation The Imlay Foundation, Inc. National Endowment for the Arts The Rich Foundation, Inc. The Shubert Foundation, Inc. The Zeist Foundation, Inc.
$10,000- $24,999 Anonymous Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation, Inc. Charles Loridans Foundation, Inc. Comcast David Yurman Federated Insurance Georgia Council for the Arts JBS Foundation Mark & Evelyn Trammell Foundation The Pittulloch Foundation, Inc. PNC Financial Services Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc. Ray M. and Mary Elizabeth Lee Foundation, Inc. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. Walter Clay Hill and Family Foundation Wells Fargo Foundation Worldpay
$5,000- $9,999 Anonymous Atlanta Foundation Bottega Veneta Burberry City National Bank Crawford & Company Dermatology Consultants (Dr. Anna Paré & Dr. Michelle Juneau) Federated Insurance The Fraser-Parker Foundation Georgia Power Company Hellen Ingram Plummer Charitable Foundation, Inc. Ida Alice Ryan Charitable Trust Lenox Square PNC Wealth Management PwC Spanx, Inc.
$2,500- $4,999 Anonymous Georgia Dermatology Center Georgia-Pacific Foundation Lois & Lucy Lampkin Foundation Ryder $1,000- $2,499 Thomas H. Lanier Family Foundation Turner Foundation, Inc MATCHING GIFT CORPORATIONS American Express AT&T BD The Coca-Cola Company Comcast Cable Communications GE Power McKesson Microsoft Norfolk Southern SunTrust
Atlanta Ballet is supported in part by the Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) through the appropriations of the Georgia General Assembly. GCA also received support from its partner agency, the National Endowment for the Arts. Major funding is provided by the Fulton County Commission under the guidance of the Fulton County Arts Council, and major support is provided by the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs. Additional funding has been provided by our individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations.
INDIVIDUAL DONORS THE DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE $50,000 - $99,000 Chris M. Carlos Sarah & Jim Kennedy $25,000 - $49,999 Anonymous Ginny & Charles Brewer Mr. & Mrs. Richard W. Courts II Mr. & Mrs. Thomas G. Cousins Mrs. Lavona Currie Mrs. Audrey B. Morgan $10,000 - $24,999 Anonymous (3) We ♥ Atlanta Ballet Elizabeth & Howell Adams III Howell & Madeline Adams, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Gregg Adzema Mr. & Mrs. Ricardo Artigas Mrs. Ghislaine Austin Belcak & Mr. Edward Belcak Ms. Jan P. Beaves Mr. Michael Beeghley Meria J. Carstarphen, Ed.D. & David Heleniak
Susan & Tony Catalfano Mrs. Lynn Cochran-Schroder & Mr. Bill Schroder Michelle & David Crosland Cynthia Day Sharyn Doanes-Bergin Mrs. Daphne Moore Eitel Lisa & Bill Frisby Ms. Nancy Field & Mr. Michael Schulder Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Gagliano Mrs. Amy Gerome-Acuff & Mr. Daniel Acuff Sue & Duane Gibbs Kenneth R. Hey Tommy & Beth Holder Mr. Douglas W. Hopkins Mr. J. David Hopkins Joyce Houser, Ph.D. Barbara & Eric Joiner Kathleen & Kirk Knous Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Kronauge Edward Krugman & Jill Pryor Allen Nelson Delphine Podsiadlo Mr. William F. Snyder
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Sharon Story, Julien & Kim Kenney Kristen Manion Taylor & Jason Taylor Pam & Steve* Wakefield Patti Eloise Wallace THE ENCORE CIRCLE $7,500 - $9,999 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. McDavid $5,000 - $7,499 Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Cannon Margaret & Robert Carton Mrs. Carol L. Goodman Patrice & Ernest Greer Mr. & Mrs. Al Longman Mrs. Margaret McCamish Mr. & Mrs. John Morris Drs. Christine & Michael Murphy Amy Nelson & Style Design Doug & Ginger (Brill) Pisik John & Jan Portman Dana & Mark Ray Karen L. & Stanley H. Rose III
Sharon & David Schachter Mr. & Mrs. James E. Stueve Carol & Ramon Tomé Karen Vereb & Bud Blanton $2,500 - $4,999 Mrs. Barbara Bastin Angela & Kirk Clinard Drs. Cynthia Crain & Dwight Lee Mr. & Mrs. Howard F. Elkins Dr. & Mrs. Alex Gross Virginia Hepner & Malcolm Barnes Bonnie & Terry Herron Laurie & John Hopkins Sheri Latham Lisa Mani The Morgan Law Firm P.C. Mrs. William A. Parker, Jr. Mrs. Kathryn Petit Ms. Charlene R. Pletz Mr. & Mrs. David Porter Mr. & Mrs. Mike Sanders Debby & Baker Smith Dr. & Mrs. Peter J. Sones Mr. Dante S. Stephensen
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ANNUAL FUND DONORS Dr. John Trimble & Ms. Marianne Stribling Mr. James Weiss Mr. William Wilkinson & Mr. Robert K. Bellinger Naya Wooldridge Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Yellowlees $1,000 - $2,499 Anonymous (2) Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Asher Ms. Hope M. Barrett Kristen & Todd Blankenbecler Mrs. George C. Blount, Jr. Mrs. Lindsay Borenstein Dr. James A. Brennan Dr. & Mrs. William Brinkman Sara & Alex Brown Lucinda W. Bunnen Mr. & Mrs. Jerome M Cooper Mr. & Mrs. Erroll B. Davis, Jr. Mr. Richard Delay & Ms. Francine Dykes Susan & George Dunn Ms. Lisa Ellis Mr. Paul V. Ellis Mr. Victor Ellis Doug & Florida Ellis Mary French Kathy & Tom Gable Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Goddard Nancy & Holcombe Green Ellen Heard Jack & Michal Hart Hillman Steffi & Bill Huber Mr. & Mrs. Lyman Hurd Ms. Kay Hyde Elvira & Arturo Jacobus Dr. & Mrs. Leslie Kelman Stacey & Mark Kessler Marsha King Chris & Melanie Leeth Ms. Doreen M. Lewis Mrs. Vaughn Linder Ms. Linda Lively & Mr. James Hugh Dr. Pamela R. Lux Paige & John McFall Mr. & Mrs. Eugene F. Meany Mr. Michael Mitchell Mrs. Maria Moffett Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Montag Mr. & Mrs. Larry Pelletier Ms. Christine Noguere & Mr. Phillip Pope Elizabeth B. Pritchett Margery & Dan Reason Fund Lynn & Kent Regenstein Vicki & Joe Riedel Dr. & Mrs. Mark Silverstein Dr. Barbara Simmons Ms. Johannah Smith Mr. Peter & Mrs. Beverly Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Juan Carlos Urdaneta Pam & Paul Whitacre Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Williamson THE PATRON CIRCLE $500 - $999 Anonymous (2) Drs. Elise & John Beltrami Mr. & Mrs. Gregory W. Blount David Cofrin & Christine Tryba-Cofrin Carol Comstock & Jim Davis Mr. Philip A. Delanty Mr. & Mrs. Gregory S. Durden Tricia & Chris Ekholm Lauren & Rick Elliott Terry Gronholm Ms. Bertha Gvozd
Mr. Ronald L. Harris & Dr. Jacqueline Pownall Gail & William Harvard Mr. & Mrs. Greg Heard Mr. Robert C. Hedgpeth Mr. James Heffelfinger Ronald Huet Nicole & Andrew Jung Ms. Lee Kapner Mr. & Mrs. Peter G. Kessenich Steven Lang & Leigh Anna Lawler-Lang Agnes & Peter Law Steven Libman & Carol Killworth Mr. & Mrs. Frank H. Maier Jr. Gino & Belinda Massafra Mr. & Mrs. David V. McQueen Greer & John Monin Mrs. Thespi P. Mortimer Terri & Stephen Nagler Mrs. Polly N. Pater Catherine & Arnie Pittman Stuart Pliner & Barbara Bing Pliner Mr. & Mrs. Jason Schmaltz Lara Smith-Sitton Anne M. Spratlin Drs. Vin Tangpricha & Cherry Wongtrakool Elvira Tate James C. Wall, Jr. Alan & Marcia Watt Ms. Charlotte Wilen* Mr. Michael Wilson $250 - $499 Anonymous Judith & Aaron Alembik Mr. & Mrs. Craig Allen Mark & Belinda Anderson Ms. Penny Barnett Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Boas Paul & Jeanne Bolton Mr. Douglas Borenstein Dr. Harold J. Brody Care Master Medical Services Mrs. Elizabeth Carlson Dr. Emma Casanova Hugh W. Cheek Mr. John D. Clark Mr. Lawrence M. Cohen Mr. & Mrs. Charles Cohn Mrs. Suzanne Crafts Booher James Datka & Nora DePalma Robert Paul Dean & Robert Epstein Ms. Elizabeth Dimling Reverend James D. Duffy Mr. Mark duMas Elaine Eaton Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Edge Christopher & Sonnet Edmonds Lane Feltus Mrs. Susan Fleck Louise B. Franklin Judy & Edward Garland Mr. & Mrs. Patrick D. Gaul Mr. & Mrs. Michael Gill Dr. Richard Goodjoin Mr. Peter R. Gross Donna Adams Hall Ms. Marguerite Hallman Avery Hammonds Mrs. Alyson Haugland Steve, Susan & Grace Hauser Tom & Lisa Hermann Lisa & Forrest Hibbard Mrs. & Mr. Sharyn C. Holmes Jim & Mary Long Howard Matthew & Elizabeth Huckins Dr. Ronald Eugene Huet John Hutchinson
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Natalie M. Jones Ms. Frances Kane Noel Khalil Mr. Charles L. King & Mr. Charles L. Clemmons* Neale B. Kitchens Deborah Landes Terri Lawson Ms. Hwee-Eng Y. Lee Allan & Vaneesa Little Richard Lodise & Valerie Jagiella Mr. David & Mrs. LaVerne Long-Daniels Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Mager Mr. William McClain Mr. & Mrs. Michael McLain Scott & Barb McCue Debia & Robert McCulloch Eric & Erin Mermelstein Mr. & Mrs. William Monroe III Michelle Flake Morgan Mr. Roger E. Murray Sarah Murray Mr. Lawrence Niren & Ms. Shirley Irek Jean & Kevin O’Halloran Mr. & Mrs. Robert Olive Ms. Sara W. O’Neal Steve & Julia Pastor Darryl Payne & Lisa Richardson The Peacock Family Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Perkowitz Ms. Joan L. Petersen Mr. Stephen L. Rann Ashley Reid Smith & Mark Smith Dr. & Mrs. Robert Riesenberg Alisa Duffey Rogers & Charlie Rogers Juan Roldan & Christine Charest Mr. & Mrs. Nick Rosendorf Drs. Joe & Carolyn Rudé Ms. Marsha Sims & Mr. Tom Schramkowski Mrs. Cara Schroeder Timothy & Jerrye Scofield Beverly & Milton Shlapak Lee Ann Sipe Mr. William Stalnaker Mr. & Ms. Jon L. Swann Dr. Michael & Fran Szikman Mr. Tarek A. Takieddini Mr. & Mrs. Perry Taylor Mr. & Mrs. David Terrell Time Space Organization Annie-York Trujillo Ms. Karen Trujillo Mr. Christopher W. Waits Sherry Weeks Mr. & Mrs. Brian Williamson Mr. Benjamin Wood Suzanne Young $100 - $249 Anonymous (7) Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Adams Jane Woods Alexander Ms. Patricia Alexander Badria Alhatali Mr. & Mrs. William Allin Mr. & Mrs. W. A. Allison Mr. & Mrs. William F. Amideo Kenneth B. Anderson Mr. & Ms. Larry Anderson Ansley Park Civic Association Ansley Park Garden Club Arobase Group Dr. & Mrs. Charles R. Arp Mr. Damon Auger Elizabeth W. Bacon Rodney Baker Todd & Anne Baker Mr. & Mrs. Joe E. Bates
Ralph & Chloe Barze-Donaldson, Jr. Susan Baumann Christopher Bean Mr. John Beaulieu Mr. & Mrs. Brian Beem Lisa Bell & Family Mr. Edward Benz Ms. Kristin A. Birkness Mr. William Bishop Mr. & Mrs. Bobo Dr. Sarah A. Bochar & Mr. Scott Early Mr. & Mrs. Charles Bowen The Bradham Family Mr. Henry Brent Valerie Britt Charlesey W. Brown Kelly Brown Kimberly Bucciero Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Burns The Bush Centre for Ballet Nez Calhoun Wayne A. Campbell Jason & Kathryn Carlyle David & Diane Cass Mrs. Susan Chambers Carolyn Champion Ann Marie Clark, Ph.D. Bonnie Clark Mr. Barry Cohen Kathy & Sam Collura William & Arlene Cook Linda & Dean Copeland Ms. Donna Court Mr. & Mrs. Arthur T. Cullen James Datka & Nora DePalma Dr. & Mrs. Michael J. Dawson Ms. Holly Delgado Ms. Megan DeWitt Mrs. Jenny Dilworth & Mr. Randolph D. Evans Ms. Clay Dixon & Mr. Eric Fenichel Ms. Janet Eason-Willis Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Eckardt Mary Powell Evatt Darcy Farrington-Ryan Ms. Pamela Fetters Ms. Martha Fineman Ms. Lori Finger Dr. Alan Fishman & Mrs. Jane Ann Fishman Mr. Robert J. Fornal Nan Fortiner Mr. & Mrs. Steven E. Fox Mr. Noel Francis Sally Freeman Dr. Paige Galt Miss Denise Garner Mr. Hardy Gates Ms. Deborah Genard Thomas Gibb Myredith Gonzales Patricia Goodman Antoinette J. Earley & William L. Green Letha “Etty” Griffin Sharon Habibi Mr. & Mrs. Seth A. Hagen Sandra D. Haisten Ms. Joy K. Hamby Katharine Harvey Stephen Haubrich Miss Helen Margarita Hernandez Ms. Sarah Hillmer Louise & Bob Hoff Dabney & Samuel Hollis Ms. Brenda B. Hotard Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Howard Mr. Mike Hurdle
ANNUAL FUND DONORS Jennifer Bandrowski Inman & Mark Inman Alex Jeffries Mr. Oren Johnson Jean Gatton Jones Mr. & Mrs. Joseph D. Judge Ms. Barbara Julyan Dr. Nadine Kaslow Mr. Paul Kemer Robert & Jane Kibler Dr. Joon Y. Kim & Myong Suk Kim Ms. Georgiana B. King Judy King Bob & Lynn Koch Mr. & Mrs. A.J. Land, Jr. Ms. Olivia Lane Margaret & Jack Langford Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey B. Lankford Ms. Jacqueline Lascala Thomas Lea Christy & Brion Leshok John Libby & Gila Herman Eugene & Rebecca Long Victor Long Mr. John Lowry Mr. & Mrs. William H. Luesing Courtney Maniatis Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Mann Mr. Alan Marsh Fred & Joan Martich Albert & Jeanie Marx Dr. Joe B. Massey Tiffany Mauldin Gwen McAlpine, Ed. D. Ms. Wendy McArthur Michael & Crystal McElrath
Mr. & Mrs. Terry M. McLeod The McMichen Family Judy McNeight Jennifer & Tom Merkling Dr. Brad E. Miller Mrs. Dorothy H. Miller Dr. Mary Alice Mina & Mr. George E. Mina Mrs. Rena W. Morgan Matthew B. Morley Elizabeth & Chris Morris Mr. & Mrs. George T. Munsterman Ms. Elaine Neely Ms. Wendy Nesheim Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Olson Judy & Dolph Orthwein Mr. & Mrs. Keith D Osborn Brandon Oshea Sandra Owens Dr. Patti L. Owen-Smith & Dr. Paul B. Smith, Jr. Virginia K. Parks Mr. & Mrs. John G. Patronis Dr. Jesse R. Peel Tracy Perkins Ms. Sophia B. Peterman Drs. Frank & Robin Petruzielo Mr. Richard Phillips & Mrs. Marilyn Buchner Mr. Lawrence F. Pinson Ms. Catherine Pobst Ms. Chongkolni J. Potitong Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ratonyi Ms. Lavanya Ramanujan Mr. Vidya Rangaswamy & Ms. Jennifer Davis
Joyce Reedy Ms. Shannon Reese Rebecca Renner Mr. & Mrs. Jean-Paul Richard Ms. Beth Rindt Pamela C. & Marion P. Rivers Ms. Lisa Rosenbaum Frederic & Robin Rosenberg Mr. & Mrs. Russell P. Rosenberg Mr. Chris & Ms. Brenda Rouse Ms. Allison Roy & Ms. Kelly Cooper Mr. Ralph L. Sacks Patrick Sam Dr. Wendy Sapp Jane & Rein Saral Ms. Amelia Schulz Atique & Bayberry Shah Mr. & Mrs. Paul Shailendra Mr. & Mrs. Joshua D. Shubin Dr. & Mrs. Mahmood A. Siddiqui Mrs. Camille Siqueira-Nogueira Ms. Penelope G. Sloan Katie M. Smart Angela & Paul Smith Mr. Dana A. Smith Nicole Smith Mr. & Mrs. Richard Starbuck Mr. Thomas Stephenson Dr. Susan Y. Stevens & Mr. Stan N. Collins Mrs. Janice Stevenson Mr. & Mrs. James S. Stokes Ms. Lauri Strauss Sulton Pediatric Group Dr. & Mrs. Alan Sunshine Mr. & Mrs. Michael H. Swanger
Mr. Eric J. Taylor Dr. Lorie Hughes Thoms & Dr. William Thoms Mr. Ben Tilley Akiko Tomonaga Ms. Kathryn E. Townsend Rosemary Trudeau Miss Thao Truong Geri E. Turner Turnkey ATM Solutions Sydney A. Tyler Dana & Obi Ugwonali Dr. Richard Utz & Ms. Anne-Francouise Le Lostec Dr. William R. Vogler Merry J. Waldroup Mr. & Mrs. William D. Walker Alice Washington Michael Watkins Jody Weaver Robbie C. Weaver Mr. & Mrs. Michael Weinstock Drs. Nancy & Evan Weisman Denise & Michael Wilbert Kathryn & Joel Wilhite Manda Wilhite & Jeremy Shankel Ted Wilkes William Morgan Company Ms. Lauren E. Wilson Gregg & Karla Worley Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Wright Ned & Holly Wright Simone Wright Ms. Jamie Young & Mr. Jack Cain Ginger Zarse
In Honor of John McFall Lynda & Richard Courts
In Honor of Sharon Story Anonymous
In Memory of Edward Mortimer The Mortimer Family
In Honor of April Trigg Cara Isdell Lee & Zak Lee
In Honor of Amy Nelson Dabney Hollis
In Memory of Steve Wakefield Lynn Cochran-Schroder & Bill Schroder Lynda & Richard Courts Lavona Currie Susan & George Dunn Anne Leader & Richard Guether Patrick Oxford Merrell Woodyard Dotty & Ron Zazworsky
*Deceased
GIFTS IN HONOR & MEMORIUM In Honor of Melissa T. Allen Cara Isdell Lee & Zak Lee In Honor of Bobby & Ginger Barnett Tom & Spring Asher Marvin & Claire Jaffee In Honor of Ginny & Charles Brewer Dhaka Trees Samuel & Dabney Hollis In Honor of Ginny Brewer Ansley Park Garden Club Cara Isdell Lee & Zak Lee In Honor of Chris Casey & Doug Weiss Hamilton & Marion Williams In Honor of Lynn Cochran-Schroder Lynne & A.J. Land Ray M. & Mary Elizabeth Lee Foundation Marietta Petters
In Honor of Lynda B. Courts Anonymous Doug & Florida Ellis Kathi & Robert Goddard Cara Isdell Lee & Zak Lee Vaughn Linder Mrs. William A. Parker, Jr. In Honor of Lynda & Richard W. Courts II Cara Isdell Lee & Zak Lee In Honor of Lavona Currie Anderson & Betty Jo Currie Lisa Mani In Memory of Bernadette Datka James Datka & Nora DePalma In Honor of Kiara Felder Madison, Maya, & Dr. Audrey Kerr In Honor of Sara Havener Mrs. Georgiana B. King In Honor of Alison Womack Jowers Anonymous
In Memory of Bob Podsiadlo Delphine Podsiadlo In Honor of Kristy Robison Thomas & Wally Hills In Memory of Edwin Story Sandra & David Burgess Chris Carlos Lynda & Richard Courts Lavona Currie Katrina & Wayne Franklin Dana Hylton Calabro & Matt Calabro Loraine Maloney Cindy & John Morris Sandra Noecker Judith Story Judy Story & Steve Risolvato Lois & James Story Sharon Story & Kim Kenney
THE DOROTHY ALEXANDER LEGACY SOCIETY Honoring our Past, Stewarding our Present, and Planning for Our Future Individuals who have included Atlanta Ballet in their long-term estate plans through bequests and other deferred-giving arrangements. Mrs. Lynn Cochran-Schroder Mrs. Daphne Moore Eitel Melodi Ford Joyce Houser, Ph.D. Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Morgan
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ATLANTA BALLET IS GRATEFUL FOR THE SUPPORT FROM THE FOLLOWING Atlantic Capital, The Preferred Bank of Atlanta Ballet Batdorf & Bronson Coffee Roasters, The Official Coffee Provider of Atlanta Ballet Cooper Atlanta Transportation Services, The Preferred Chauffeured Service of Atlanta Ballet Motion Stability, The Official Physical Therapy Provider of Atlanta Ballet Kennesaw State University, The Official Academic Partner of Atlanta Ballet Publix Super Markets, The Preferred Super Market of Atlanta Ballet Ryder Truck Rental Systems, Inc., The Official Set Transporter of Atlanta Ballet Cassidy M. Foley, D.O. Pediatric Orthopedic Associates, Next Level Sports Medicine Christy Pringle, LMT-Neuromuscular Massage Therapist, Wellspa Dr. Frank A. Sinkoe, Podiatric Orthopedics Dr. Kara Pepper, Laureate Medical Group Dr. Laura Beth Gandy, Laureate Medical Group Dr. Letha Griffin, Peachtree Orthopedic Specialist, Orthopedic Clinic Smith & Howard, Audit Firm Jean Padberg & Associates, P.C., Immigration Counsel Jones Day, Attorneys ASV, Video Services Charlie McCullers Photography Corporate Sports Unlimited J.D. French & Assoc. Kim Kenney Photography Advertising for Good Interprint Communications Four Seasons Hotel Whiskey Park Atlanta W Hotel Midtown
For more information, please visit our website at www.atlantaballet.com. All dates and program subject to change.
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FRIENDS OF THE FOX Members of the Fox Theatre’s Friends of the Fox program help support the Fox Theatre Institute, the theater’s community engagement arm. The Fox Theatre’s legend lives on through their generosity, supporting the theater, the city of Atlanta and communities across Georgia.
The Fox Theatre would like to thank the following Friends of the Fox who have given at the Legend ($10,000), Marquee ($5,000), Encore ($2,500) and Entourage ($1,000) levels: Legend
Thomas Edwards Affairs to Remember Caterers Georgia Natural Gas The Coca-Cola Company
Marquee
Atlanta Beverage Company Bill Hughey
Encore
Active Production and Design, Inc. Alston & Bird Cindy Askounis Diana Blank Douglas Borenstein Kyle Cadman Colgate Crib Mattress Concierge Services of Atlanta Ira Curry & Talmer Curry, Jr. Drew Eckl & Farnham
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Encore Magazine Kevin Foley Roger Gelder The Georgian Terrace Chris Hurst George Kuhn Lanier Parking Holdings National Trust for Insurance Services Sean Oh Ronda Parks Christian Raver Steve Raver Jerel and Janet Rush
Janice and Gary Sloan Jason Stutzman Anthony Tritt David Wilcox
Entourage
Atlanta Film Festival Cinema Concepts McKenney’s Inc. Paciolan
FOR YOUR INFORMATION THE THEATRE A fully restored 1929 “Movie Palace,” the Fox Theatre, with 4,665 seats, is a multiple-purpose facility, housing Broadway shows, ballet, symphonies, concerts, movies, and private corporate events. PRIVATE ROOMS The Fox Theatre has three private rental spaces, with accommodations for 25 to 1,200 guests. Our Egyptian Ballroom and Grand Salon are beautifully decorated and can be set up to your specifications. The Landmarks Lounge is adjacent to the lobby and is perfect for a small pre-show and intermission event. To book your “Fabulous Fox” evening, please call 404.881.2100 or visit us at www.foxtheatre.org. TICKET OFFICE The Fox Theatre Ticket Office is located in the arcade entrance to the theatre. The Ticket Office is open for walk up ticket sales Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., and Saturday,10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The Fox Theatre Ticket Office is not open on Sundays unless there is a performance. On event days, the Ticket Office opens two hours prior to show time. Doors to the Fox open one hour prior to show time. Tickets for all performances at the Fox may be purchased online at www.FoxTheatre.org, all Ticket Alternative outlets and all Atlanta-area Whole Foods Markets, by calling 855-285-8499, or by visiting the Fox Theatre Ticket Office in person during regular Box Office hours. GROUP SALES The Fox Theatre Group Sales Department offers discounts to Groups for most Broadway shows. The Group Sales office is open Monday-Friday from 9am to 5pm. Call 404 881-2000 or email foxgroup@foxtheatre.org. CONCESSIONS Concession stands are located in the Spanish Room, main lobby, and on the mezzanine lobby level. RESTROOMS Restrooms are located off the Main Lobby (downstairs), Mezzanine Lobby levels, and the Gallery level. Accessible restroom facilities are located in the Spanish Room and Accessible/Family restrooms are located through the Office door in the main lobby. GIFT SHOP The Fox Theatre operates a gift shop selling history books, T-shirts, sweatshirts, and an assortment of other theatre-related merchandise. The gift shop is located in the Spanish Room. TOURS Fox Theatre Tours are conducted Mondays and Thursdays at 10 AM, 11 AM, noon and 1 PM. Saturday tours are offered at 10 AM and 11 AM. Fox Theatre Tours are guided by Fox employees well-versed in the Fox’s history, current events, awards, and upcoming shows. Tickets for Fox Theatre Tours are available at the Fox Theatre Ticket Office or online at www.foxtheatre.org. Special Tours can range from backstage to architectural to a school or college group. Please contact the Fox Theatre by calling 404.881.2100 to schedule your group tour. LOST AND FOUND Lost and found items are turned in to the Event Staff’s office. To check on lost items, please call 404-881-2119. Lost and found items will be retained for 30 days.
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EMERGENCY INFORMATION In the event of an emergency, and for your safety, please follow the directions provided by the Fox Theatre staff. SMOKING In accordance with the Fulton County Clean Air Ordinance, the Fox Theatre is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas. ABOUT ACCESSIBILITY The Fox Theatre strives to make events accessible to all guests. If you require assistance during your visit to the Fox Theatre please seek out or ask for one of our Accessible Ambassadors. These staff members are attired in the traditional Fox Theatre uniform however also have gold braid and white gloves to make them easier to see. The Fox Theatre offers the use of wheelchairs, listening devices and booster seats at no additional charge. Our Ambassadors will assist you to special restroom accommodations. Note: Steep Steps lead to all seats on the upper levels. For assistance needed or additional information on programs, please contact the Event Staff’s office at: 404-881-2119. TICKETS To purchase accessible seating at the Fox Theatre please call: 404-881-2016 Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM or on Saturday, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. A Fox Theatre Ticket Office Associate will be happy to help you. Ticket buyers may also visit the ticketing site at www.foxtheatre.org. PROGRAMS PROVIDED Opened Captioning Performance Sponsored in partnership through TDF (Theatre Development Fund).
ELEVATORS Elevators are located at the north end of each lobby. The elevators are available during all performances and make it possible to access each lobby without the use of stairs. Patrons should be aware that access to upper seating areas do involve stairs. PARKING Parking is available within a four-block radius in all directions of the Fox Theatre. Advanced reserved parking is available for sale at the Fox Ticket Office or by calling 855-285-8499. The Fox Theatre assumes no responsibility for vehicles parked in any of the privately owned parking lots operating in the Fox Theatre district. PERFORMANCE NOTES All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket in order to be admitted to the theatre. Not all events are suitable for children. Infants will not be admitted to adult programs/performances. Parents will be asked to remove children who create a disturbance. Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the management, in conjunction with the wishes of the producers. Please turn off all pagers and cell phones prior to the beginning of each performance. Camera and recording devices are strictly prohibited. Backstage employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (I.A.T.S.E.)
GAC practices a non-discriminatory policy of admissions.
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ETIQUETTE 1. Please arrive early. Latecomers may not be seated until intermission. 2. Take care of personal needs (drinks of water or restroom) before the performance begins. 3. Please silence or turn off all electronic devices, including cell phones, beepers, and watch alarms. We encourage you to share your experience at the Fox via social media, but please refrain from doing so or texting during performances; the glow from your device is distracting. 4. Most shows do not allow photography of any kind. Flash photography inside the theatre is never allowed as it is a distraction to those around you and a danger to the performers. 5. The overture is part of the performance. Please cease talking at this point. 6. Dear Lovebirds, when you lean your heads together, you block the view of the people behind you. Please consider the people that will be seated behind you when choosing whether or not to wear a hat or what hair style you choose. 7. Please refrain from talking, humming, or singing along with the show, except when encouraged to do so by the artist or show. 8. Please wait for an appropriate moment to dig something out of your pocket or bag. 9. Go easy with the perfume and cologne, many people are highly allergic. 10. If you need assistance during the show, please go to your nearest volunteer usher. If additional assistance is needed the usher will get the appropriate person to further help you. 11. Yes, the parking lot gets busy and public transportation is tricky, but leaving while the show is in progress or before the actors have taken their final bows is discourteous. Wait until it is over and then exit with the rest of the audience.
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THE FOX THEATRE 660 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30308 404.881.2100 • www.foxtheatre.org
STAFF Allan C. Vella. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President & C.E.O. Adina Alford Erwin. . . . Vice President & General Manager Jeff Quesenberry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice President & C.F.O. Jamie Vosmeier. . . . . Senior Director, Sales and Marketing Elton Howze. . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Information Systems Carmie McDonald . . . . . . . . Director, Fox Theatre Institute Joe Quillian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Special Events Shelly Kleppsattel. . . . . . . . . . Booking & Contract Manager Rick Robbins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Controller Rachel Bomeli. . . . . . . . . Manager Ticket Sales and Service Jon Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guest Services Manager Shelby Moody . . . . . . . . . . Corporate Group Sales Manager Dan Goldberger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-Commerce and Social Media Manager Laura Zimbrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Corporate Partnership Premium Seating Manager Amy Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Production Manager Gary Hardaway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Carpenter Larry Watson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . House Flyman Scott Hardin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Property Master Ray T. Haynie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Electrician Cary Oldknow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Electrician Rodney Amos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head Sound Engineer
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Edward L. White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chairman Keith O Cowan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice Chairman Clara Axam, Robyn Barkin, Beauchamp Carr, Renee Dye, Sheffield Hale, John Holder, Edward Hutchison, Walt Huntley, Craig Jones, Jay Myers, Glen Romm
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Dancers of all ages share the stage in Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker, which is set in 1850 Russia.
‘Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker’ turns 20 as its creator, artistic director John McFall, steps toward retirement By Julie Bookman
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nowflakes and soldiers and rats — oh, my. Once again, for the 56th time around, Atlanta Ballet is going nuts. Preparations for Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker begin months in advance. Hundreds of sparkly costume pieces for more than 130 characters
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are hauled from storage in summer. It then takes about 2,000 hours to ready them for another slate of performances. This season marks the 20th anniversary of artistic director John McFall’s elaborate storybook version of the holiday classic. Before his arrival, the company staged George
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John McFall became artistic director of Atlanta Ballet in 1994. He’s retiring at the end of the season, making this his last Nutcracker with the company.
Balanchine’s traditional version about a girl whose nutcracker doll comes to life, becomes a prince and whisks her away to a magical dreamland. To embrace the rich colors, themes, textures and mysteries of Russian folklore — as reflected in Russian composer Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s score — McFall set his production in 1850 St. Petersburg. The girl at the story’s center is often played by a young ballet student, but McFall made his character a more mature girl named Marya and, for the past six seasons, she’s been danced by an Atlanta Ballet company member. Tchaikovsky’s music seems to inspire choreographers. Around the world, you’ll find Nutcrackers with
everything from bopping bonbons to twirling giraffes. McFall added evil rats. For a while, the show had a pink pig on inline skates, a wink to Atlanta’s “Ride the Pink Pig” holiday tradition. Because the production is so large and involved, it takes a team to rehearse it — and a village of others to oversee its many demands. McFall, who has announced that he’ll retire at the end of this season, relies to a certain extent on Rosemary Miles, Dale Shields and Sarah Hillmer. The three retired dancers are Atlanta Ballet’s ballet mistresses. Their role is to teach, direct and rehearse the company’s dancers. Miles has done this the longest, for 19 years, so she’s as familiar with McFall’s Nutcracker as anyone. The daughter of an English brigadier general, Miles danced with the Royal Ballet and the National Ballet of Canada, among others. She was a soloist with American companies including the National Ballet of Washington and Houston Ballet. Shields is a former principal with Indianapolis Ballet Theatre. Hilmer, an Atlanta native, performed classic roles with Atlanta Ballet and served as a ballet mistress to contemporary dance great Twyla Tharp. Miles graciously eked time out from a booked-solid schedule to speak with us about the gargantuan undertaking. Some highlights:
NUTTY NUMBERS • Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker calls for 8 tons of scenery, lighting and props. • Each performance uses 300,000 watts of electricity (more than enough to light a stadium). • 20 pounds of “snow” fall at each performance. • Costume preparation starts in August and takes more than 2,000 hours. • Mother Matrushka’s costume weighs 75 pounds. The role is always done by a male dancer atop a 15-foothigh platform. • The Christmas tree grows from 13 feet to 38 feet — as tall as a three-story building. • A new backdrop for Marya’s trip to the Land of the Sweets was created in 2011 by Atlanta scenic artist Kat Conley. She handpainted the scene, which took more than 120 hours. — Source: Atlanta Ballet
Question: Looking back on your own career, is there a role that’s a highlight? Perhaps a fond Nutcracker memory? Answer: I did Carabosse [the wicked fairy godmother] and also Bluebird in Sleeping Beauty. Like most dancers, I’ve done a lot of Nutcrackers – five different productions and many roles. One highlight was dancing the Snow pas de deux as the Snow Queen for Houston Ballet. The snow scene is always wonderful, the music so glorious.
“What I personally enjoy,” says ballet mistress Rosemary Miles, “is that each year I get to see how much the dancers have improved.”
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Scenes from Nutcrackers past include the evil rats, Marya and her Nutcracker, and the beauty found in classical ballet.
A: As we rehearse and teach, we spend a lot of time with the dancers, so we help identify their individual strengths and weaknesses. It’s our role to nurture and encourage them, and to make sure the dancer realizes that what they are being asked to do is something they can do. Q: For example? A: We had a young gentleman cast as the Sugar Plum Cavalier. He felt a bit insecure about it, but we encouraged him and coached him, and because we were very patient, he turned out to be a very gallant cavalier. Q: Year to year, what’s the best thing about tackling yet another Nutcracker? A: What I personally enjoy is that each year I get to see how much the dancers have improved. We’re with them all of the time and something they were having a little trouble with last year they are now just getting up and doing beautifully. I find it very
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exciting to see the artistic growth among the company members. Q: What distinguishes this t from other productions? A: First of all, John McFall’s party scene has become the most lively and entertaining. That scene is very long and can be a bit slow, but John really keeps this one moving. He tinkers and tinkers with the smallest details to keep it fresh and interesting. He is always thinking about entertaining the children in the audience. I think his Sugar Plum pas de deux is probably the most difficult I’ve ever seen. Technically it is very challenging for the dancers. Q: You once told an Atlanta Ballet company member to think of dancing as “speaking with your feet.” What does that means? A: Your feet must speak. They can’t be garbled because there is no articulation, no beauty to it. It’s probably like a pianist — you are meant to hear each and every note, so you can’t just run through them. Everything has to be enunciated and punctuated so that it is totally correct.
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Q: How do you help prepare for this Nutcracker every year?
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