BalletEntreNous-Nutcracker

presents

Music by P.I. Tchaikovsky Staged by E. Marc Nevins Lighting by John Sanchez Sound Enhancement by Rob Woolson Sets by Jack Zordan Costuming by Utate

December 10, 11, 12, 18, 19, 2010 Winnetka Community House 620 Lincoln Avenue Winnetka, IL 60093

The use of cameras, recording equipment (including cell phones) and flash attachments is strictly forbidden. Any such use will result in confiscation.

Please turn off your cell phone.

Ballet Entre Nous 1

F R O M T H E D I R E C TO R S

Many years ago when we made the decision to set our version of The Nutcracker! in America during the Great Depression, we never thought that it was a portent of things to come. Yet here we are, well into our own 21st century recession. The sweet little “orphans” in our show had to go without much and today we are all also tightening our belts and making hard decisions about what to cut out of our lives. Nonetheless, you are here, having made the choice that Entre Nous’ Nutcracker! is worth your time and your money.

For that we are deeply grateful. We hope you enjoy our show as much as we have enjoyed putting it together for you. May you discover, as Clara does, that dreams really do come true.

*Discount does not apply to gift cards or certificates, same-day delivery, shipping and handling, taxes, third-party hosted products (e.g. wine), or Bose® products. Discount will appear upon checkout and cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. Offer expires 12/31/2010.

E. Marc Nevins Nancy Holab 2010

gifts for

wine lovers Whether they’re serious about wine or just getting started, our wide selection of gifts will tastefully complement even the most distinguished wine cellar.

great gifts starting at

1995

$

+s/h

save

20

an additional

%

wine decanter & developer

To redeem this offer, go to

or call 1.888.792.0654

www.RedEnvelope.com/super /super stainless steel wine stoppers

wine dossier

2 Ballet Entre Nous

wine tasting party

P R O D U C T I O N S TA F F Artistic Director....................................................................................................... E. Marc Nevins Managing Director/Stage Manager....................................................................Nancy Holab Light Designer.......................................................................................................... John Sanchez Set Designer..................................................................................................................Jack Zordan Sound Design and Special Effects...................................................................... Rob Woolson Production Assistant.....................................................................................................Joy Bolger Graphic Design............................................................................................................ Karen David Lights and Sound Board Operator.......................................................................Bob Berman Backstage Crew............................................................................ Chris Ernst, Terry Schneider, Chas Hall, Susan Hall Technical Assistant.................................................................................................Bryan Bogucki Snow Drop Design................................................................Jacqueline and Richard Penrod Costuming by............................................................................................................................Utate Snow costumes designed by.........................................................................Angela Peterson Wardrobe Seamstresses...........................................................Karen David, Hallie Rehwaldt, Marijean Sahyouni House Managers.............................................................................. Naomi Bayer, Anna Scekic Ticket Sales.................................................................................................................Patti Schmidt Party Coordinator...................................................................................................... Terry Lorenz Assistant to the Choreographer.....................................................................Hugo Denwego Assistant to the Lighting Designer...................................................................... Eena Darque Accounting Firm...........................................................................Dewey, Cheatem and Howe Company Physician and Urologist........................................................................Ivana Tinkel Marketing Consultant......................................................... Richard Murky, Murky Research Costume Consultant................................................................................Euripides Eumenides Company Driver...................................................................................... Emanuel Transmission Seat cushion tester...................................................................................................Mike Keester Astrologer...........................................................................................................................R.U. Sirius Company Psychic.......................................................................................................Clara Voyant Company Caterer..........................................................................................Howard M. Bergers Catering Assistant.........................................................................................................Pete Zahut SPECIAL THANKS We wish to express our gratitude to Tim McCabe and the Winnetka Community House Board of Governors for their generous and continued support of Ballet Entre Nous.

Gina Di Sandro and the Winnetka Community House Staff Patti Schmidt Peapod Internet Grocery Shopping and Delivery, for Gala refreshments Lois Bernstein, Photographer Rob Neustadt, Videographer Pioneer Press Victoria Lyman – Allegro Boutique, Evanston Toby Nicholson Karen David Marijean Sahyouni Hallie Rehwaldt Terry Lorenz Anna Scekic Naomi Bayer Ann and Rob Garrison—Depot Nuevo The Usher Corps Ballet Entre Nous 3

PROGR A M Act I Time: Christmas Eve, 1930 Place: A girl’s orphanage in a farm house near a midwestern town Scene 1: The living room of the farm house Scene 2: Midnight Scene 3: Waltz of the Snowflakes Clara..............................................................................................................................Mary Breffeilh Widow..............................................................................................................................Linda Freely Orphans..................................................Madeleine Beck, Nicole Blesi, Shira Brandhandler, Caroline Campolo, Laura David, Tatum Ewing.

Greer Faber, Tyler Heise, Annie Kane, Jamie Kohr, Katie Lorenz, Hattie Matzdorf, Meaghan Riordan, Hannah Sahyouni, Jennifer Sawicz, Alexandra Scekic, Boyana Scekic, Anna Wetoska, Amanda Winter, Rebecca Wood Guests...................................Scott Brown, Robert Kadera , Marianne Lubershane Brown, Danielius Rekasius, Stefanija Rekasius, Heather Zimny Drosselmeyer............................................................................................................ E. Marc Nevins His Nephew..................................................................................................... Dustin Crumbaugh Dolls.......................................................................................................Beth Netzly, Thomas Ortiz Chat Colette........................................................................................................Anastacia Clapper Mice.................................................................... Caroline Campolo, Tyler Heise, Katie Lorenz, Danielius Rekasius, Stefanijia Rekasius, Anna Wetoska, Rebecca Wood Mouse King........................................................................................................................Jeff Rieber Gingerbread.................................................... Jensen Briggeman, Ainsley Burns Jacobson, Emily Lorenz, Amber Mehta, Mia Rehwaldt, Cassidy Rescorl, Mary Slowinski Snow Pas de Deux............................................................Mary Breffeilh, Dustin Crumbaugh Snowflakes.....................................................................Anastacia Clapper, Danielle DeCamp, Beth Netzly, Rachel Premo, Sarah Robinson, Heather Zimny Petite Snowflakes ............................................................... Shira Brandhandler, Laura David, Tyler Heise, Katie Lorenz, Megan Riordan, Alexandra Scekic, Anna Wetoska, Amanda Winter Interval (15 minutes) Act II The land where nothing is quite what it appears to be‌ Faeries................................................................ Jensen Briggeman, Ainsley Burns Jacobson, Emily Lorenz, Amber Mehta, Mia Rehwaldt, Cassidy Rescorl, Mary Slowinski Spanish......................................................................................Danielle DeCamp, Thomas Ortiz Arabian Dream.................................................. Heather Zimny, Tyler Heise, Boyana Scekic, Anna Wetoska, Amanda Winter Dance of the Reed Flutes..............................Beth Netzly, Rachel Premo, Sarah Robinson Chinese.................................................................. Laura David, Greer Faber, Jennifer Sawicz, Alexandra Scekic, Amanda Winter

4 Ballet Entre Nous

P R O G R A M ( c o n t .)

Pulcinellas......................................................................................Madeleine Beck, Nicole Blesi, Shira Brandhandler, Caroline Campolo, Tatum Ewing, Tyler Heise, Annie Kane, Jamie Kohr, Katie Lorenz, Hattie Matzdorf, Meaghan Riordan, Hannah Sahyouni, Anna Wetoska, Rebecca Wood Understudy.................................................................................................... Ainsley Burns Jacobson

Russian................................................................................................................................Jeff Rieber Waltz of the Flowers....................................................... Mary Breffeilh, Dustin Crumbaugh, Danielle DeCamp (Dew Drop), Anastacia Clapper, Beth Netzley, Rachel Premo, Sarah Robinson, Heather Zimny Grand Pas De Deux Dec. 10, 11, 12 Sugar Plum Faerie........................................................................................................ Vilia Putrius Her Cavalier.............................................................................................................. Pavel Gurevich Dec. 18, 19 Sugar Plum Faerie...............................................................................................Yarinet Restrepo Her Cavalier............................................................................................................Eduardo Zuniga Finale...........................................................................................................................Tutti Ensemble Apotheosis When Clara awakens, it is to the love and comfort of those nearest and dearest to her.

Once the show is over… what do you do for fun?

Footlights is where you are – on Facebook, Twitter, the web, the blogosphere. Keep up with what’s happening in the arts and get special offers and giveaways!

Become a fan: facebook.com/footlights Follow us: twitter.com/footlightschi Make plans: footlights.com/chicago/events

iPhone is a trademark of Apple, Inc.

Ballet Entre Nous 5

T H E C O M PA N Y Ballet Entre Nous was founded in 1985

by E. Marc Nevins who currently serves as the company’s Artistic Director. The company began by performing repertory pieces in Evanston. In 1986, Entre Nous joined forces with the Winnetka Community House and in December of that year, The Nutcracker! was presented for the first time. Due to its success, the company was invited back to perform an evening of Mr. Nevins’ choreography and The Nutcracker! again. The Nutcracker! has now become a holiday tradition at the Community House.

Entre Nous has been seen at such Chicago area venues as the Athenaeum Theatre, Ruth Page Theatre, Palatine’s Cutting Hall, as a part of National-Louis University’s Weinstein Center for the Performing Arts Dance Series (Evanston) and at the Coronet Theatre (Evanston). In addition to the company’s main concerts, Entre Nous has performed for children’s groups, nursing homes and synagogues throughout the Chicago area, as well as having appeared at the Jewish Folk Arts Festival. Entre Nous was commissioned by the Chicago Office of Fine Arts to create and perform Stravinsky’s Le Sacre du Printemps (The Rite of Spring) at the Cultural Arts Center. The company has developed over sixty original works including several story ballets and a wide range of musical selections that incorporate a strong technical background with a contemporary style. The production team includes technicians and artists who have worked with many prestigious local companies, in both dance and theatre.

One of the company’s innovations is the use of sign language within the context of the ballets. Mr. Nevins has always been intrigued with sign language and found its expressiveness and beauty compelling.

E. Marc Nevins Founder, Artistic Director A dancer himself, Mr. Nevins has more than thirty years experience both on stage and working as a choreographer. Originally from Winnetka, he began his training at Evanston School of Ballet and New Trier High School. He continued on to the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, the University of Alabama, and the School of American Ballet in New York. Mr. Nevins has appeared with such companies as American Ballet Theatre, the Joffrey Ballet, Ballet West, and locally, the Evanston 6 Ballet Entre Nous

Concert Ballet, Oak Park Ballet, Masi Ballet Chicago, and Lake Shore Dance Theatre.

As a choreographer, his work has been performed by the School of Chicago Ballet, Lake Shore Dance Theatre, Buffalo Grove Players, Theatre 219, Glenview Theatre, Barrington Arts Council, Des Plaines Theatre, Windreams and Wildflowers, Group For, Devonshire Players and the Illegitimate Players. He was commissioned by Season of Concern to choreograph a piece for A Time to Act, presented by the Chicago suburban theatre community as a benefit to raise funds for those living with AIDS. Mr. Nevins has participated in workshops for deaf and hard-of-hearing dancers and has worked with Bernard Bragg, founder of National Theatre of the Deaf. As Artistic Director of Ballet Entre Nous, Mr. Nevins has choreographed more than sixty works and successfully guided the company throughout its twenty two year history.

Nancy Holab Managing Director/ Production Stage Manager Ms. Holab joined the Entre Nous staff shortly after its founding in 1985. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin in Madison.

She spent the next thirteen years in broadcast communications, most of that time working for NBC. Ms. Holab’s backstage experience includes National Jewish Theatre, Actor’s Theatre Company, Children’s Theatre of Deerfield, Glenview Theatre Guild, North Shore Theatre and Winnetka Theatre.

Ms. Holab served as Stage Manager for Season of Concern’s fundraising performance A Time to Act, and as Stage Manager for Charlton Heston and his wife, Lydia, who performed Love Letters at a benefit for the Winnetka Community House. Ms. Holab is currently the Executive Director of Am Yisrael Congregation in Northfield.

Vilia Putrius Sugar Plum Faerie (Dec. 10, 11, 12) Vilia was born in Lithuania. She received her ballet training at M.-K. Ciurlionis Arts School, ballet department and 1995 joined the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre, where she was a soloist. With the company she toured in Holland, Denmark, Greece, France, Egypt, Japan and the United States.

In 1998 Vilia received scholarship from The

T H E C O M PA N Y ( c o n t .)

Ministry of Culture for being a promising young dancer. In 2001 she was invited to join the Ballet Arlington Company as a principal dancer, where she performed for three years before joining Boston Ballet.

She joined Festival Ballet Providence in 2006. Roles include: Terpsichore in G. Ballanchine’s Apollo, Juliet in P. Mejia’s Romeo and Juliet, Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker, Dark Angel in V. Plotnikov’s Coma, Nurida in E.Aliev’s Thousand and One Nights, Odette and Odile in Swan Lake, Giselle in Giselle, Cinderella in V. Plotnikov’s Cinderella, with principal parts in Paquita and Les Sylphides and in G. Ballanchine’s Allegro Brillante and Donizetti Variations and Tudor’s Leaves are Fading. She has also performed in works by Goleizovsky and classical Pas de deuxs including Sleeping Beauty, Grand Pas Classique, Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux and Esmeralda. Vilia has danced in many contemporary works choreographed by J. Elo, L.Childs, V.Plotnikov, B.Dosev, J. Smoriginas and A.Cholina. Vilia started her teaching career in 2002. She is currently teaching classical ballet and character dance at The South Shore Ballet Theatre and Festival Ballet Providence.

She choreographed few contemporary works for YAGP. Vilia worked at many summer dance programs as a guest teacher, including Festival Ballet Providence, Milton Academy and Neglia Ballet Artists.

Pavel Gurevich Cavalier (Dec. 10, 11, 12) Born in Minsk in the Republic of Belarus, Pavel graduated with honors from the Belarus State Ballet Academy in 1995 with major in choreography. Following his graduation, he was invited to dance with the State Academic Bolshoi Theater of Minsk where he was featured in many solo and principal roles.

In 1997 Mr. Gurevich came to the States and joined the Milwaukee Ballet as a Principal dancer, performing in ballets such as Don Quixote, Cinderella, Carmen, Giselle and Nutcracker. While performing the ballet Anna Karenina in Milwaukee, PBS filmed a documentary on Pavel, and in 2002 he was a semifinalist in the prestigious International Ballet Competition held in Jackson, Mississippi. In 2003 Pavel joined the Boston Ballet as a Soloist where he is known for his regal presence and powerful, expansive dancing. He was recently promoted to Principal Dancer with Boston Ballet. He has

been a guest artist all over the world including Japan, Taiwan, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Europe and the USA. He has been a teacher for Boston Ballet School, Milwaukee Ballet School and the Foothills Conservatory.

Yarinet Restrepo Sugar Plum Faerie (Dec. 18, 19) Yarinet is a graduate of New World School of the Arts and has attended summer programs at The Harid Conservatory, Orlando Ballet, and Alonzo King LINES Ballet. She has studied ballet with Marielena Mencia, Yanis Pikieris and Magaly Suarez. She was awarded 2nd Place at the 2004 American Ballet Competition and has previously danced with the Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami, Grand Rapids Ballet, and Miami Youth Ballet. She has performed roles in classical ballets such as Coppelia, Giselle, La Bayadere, and Paquita; as well contemporary works by Alonzo King, Robert Moses, Yanis Pikieris, and Andrea Dawn Shelley. Yarinet currently dances with Hubbard Street 2.

Eduardo Zuniga Cavalier (Dec. 18, 19) Eduardo trained at Ballet de Santiago School prior to joining Houston Ballet’s Ben Stevenson Academy, where he received the Peter Schaer Award in 2005. He has performed with Houston Ballet and Houston Ballet II; State Street Ballet in Santa Barbara, California; Arie in Santiago, Chile; and Texas Ballet Theater, under the direction of Ben Stevenson. Eduardo has performed in Spare Parts, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Carmen, Inspirations of the Soul and Mozart Requiem. In 2006, he participated in the Regional Dance America Festival as an emerging choreographer, and most recently, he was invited by Marcia Haydee to perform in a celebration for John Cranko with Ballet de Santiago. Eduardo currently dances with Hubbard Street 2.

Ballet Entre Nous 7

T H E C O M PA N Y ( c o n t .)

Mary Elizabeth Breffeilh Clara Mary has studied dance for 22 years.

She has studied at The Lillette Rohe School of Ballet, The Ruth Page Foundation, The Carol Anglin Dance Center, and Columbia College Chicago Dance Center. Mary’s most notable performances include “The Nutcracker”, “The Nightingale”,“The Book of Ruth,”“LA: Dance Alive! 2005,” and the 43rd Annual Regional Dance America/Southwest Festival: “Dancing on the Frontier,” in Abilene, Texas. Mary has recently performed at Columbia College in “Involuntary Memories,” choreographed by Pam McNeil, and this year she celebrates her 14th year as a dancer for Ballet Entre Nous. In addition to her studies, Mary is a ballet instructor at The Lillette Rohe School of Ballet and a Pilates instructor at Body Endeavors. Mary will earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Columbia College Chicago in December, 2010. She would like to thank Ballet Entre Nous for their support on and off the stage over the past two decades.

Dustin Crumbaugh Nephew Dustin began his dance training at Houston Metropolitan Dance Center’s Met Too youth company. After graduating high school, he spent two years as a dance major at Point Park University where he performed works by renowned choreographers such as Margo Sappington, Robert Battle, and Alan Hineline. He also trained with Ballet Austin and Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet, where he performed works by Stephen Mills, Septime Weber, Alonzo King, and Yannis Addoniou. Dustin joined Houston Metropolitan Dance Company as a professional company member in 2005, and in 2007 danced with Luna Negra Dance Theater until mid 2008. He then danced on scholarship at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and participated in its 2009 summer intensive. Dustin is very glad to be returning to Ballet Entre Nous as the Nephew.

8 Ballet Entre Nous

Anastacia Clapper Chat Collette, Snow, Flowers Anastacia received her BA in Dance and Math from Alma College where she performed ballets including Giselle, Paquita,and Nutcracker. Staci currently trains at Hubbard Street Dance Center and Visceral Dance Chicago. Her dance education also includes University of Scarborough in England and Steps in NYC. Staci has served as the Dance Stage Manager at Interlochen Center for the Arts, Assistant Director and Choreographer at the Midland Center for the Arts, and Guest Choreographer in Singapore at The American School. Staci has performed with ViBe Dance Theatre, Emergence, RASA, Chicago Dance Crash, and this is her sixth season with Ballet Entre Nous. Staci extends much love and thanks to her family and friends for their endless support.

Danielle DeCamp Snow, Spanish, Flowers (Dew Drop) A native Chicagoan, Danielle has received the majority of her ballet training from Betsy Herskind. Recipient of a full scholarship to the Dance Department at the University of Illinois, Champaign, Danielle received a Bachelor of Liberal Arts, minor in Dance. Danielle has been a guest artist with Chicago Dance Crash & TJ & Company Dance Theatre.

Along with Ballet Entre Nous, Danielle also performs with Tyego Dance Project.

Besides performing in concert dance, she has had the opportunity to perform with a variety of dance teams, including the Adrenaline Rush. She currently performs and directs the the Mayor’s Fitness Council and Bally Total Fitness Performance Teams. Most recently she had the opportunity to perform in a corporate “Flash Mob” for Harrison McEldowney.

She wishes to thank her parents, Duffy and friends for their continued support.

PROGR A M Beth Netzly Snow, Reed Flutes, Flowers Beth was born and raised in Holland Michigan. She began her training under Rick and Lara Faucher and performed many lead roles with the Turning Pointe Ensemble for seven years. Her technique advanced as she attended various summer intensives across the country including Ballet Mag, Ad Deum, and Paul Taylor. Beth attended Grand Valley State University and was selected as a freshman to perform in the ensemble. In addition to college classes Beth trained under James and Lucia Martin and performed as a guest artist in Grand Rapids Michigan. She has been teaching for eight years, from beginning level to master classes. Beth has choreographed for many dance studios, as well as high school dance and theater competitions.

Her choreography won Michigan’s state competition for Holland High Theater in 2006 as well as second place in 2007. She lead the Midwest Edge Ballet Ensemble to many awards through the past two years and has enjoyed being the rehearsal director for several studios in the area. Beth was asked to join Rasa in 2008 under the direction of Van Collins. She later trained under Joel Hall, Betsy Herskind, and Nick Pupillo.

Beth continues to dance professionally and is thrilled to pass on the knowledge she has learned over the years to her students.

Thomas Ortiz Dolls, Spanish Thomas began his training with Patricia Lavoie at Southern New Hampshire Dance Theater in Beford, NH. He graduated from Marymount Manhattan College with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance.

While at Marymount he performed works by renowned choreographers; David Parsons, Pedro Ruiz, Molissa Fenley, Stephen Petronio, Robert Battle, and Edgar Zendejas. Since graduating he has performed with Larry Keigwin at The Joyce Theater in New York City and has danced with Chet Walker’s company WalkerDance. He is currently dancing with Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago’s second company here in Chicago. He would like to thank his family and friends for their ongoing support and encouragement.

Rachel Premo Snow, Reed Flutes, Flowers A native of Rockford, Illinois, Rachel began her training at a young age. She studied with the Rockford Dance Company, Joy Xu Conservatory of Classical Dance, and under Marie Brandon-Hanson and Elizabeth Blackaby. In the summer of 2007, Rachel studied at the Milwaukee Ballet School, and in 2008, she graduated from Northern Illinois University with a BFA in Dance Performance. Rachel’s repertoire includes Cinderella, Coppelia, The Nutcracker (Snow Queen), Pas De Quatre Ballet (Marie Taglioni), A Midummers Nights Dream, Giselle, Le Corsaire (Odalisque), Raymonda, L’Histoire du Soldat, and Music That Moves.

Jeff Rieber Mouse King, Russian Originally from Iowa, Jeff made pit stops in Los Angeles, and New York before making his way to Chicago.

Jeff has performed in Duets for my Valentine, Dance Chicago, Chicago Takes Off, and Thodos New Dances. He is incredibly excited about performing with Ballet Entre Nous and eating lots of Candy after hes finished wearing tights for the season.

Sarah Robinson Snow, Reed Flutes, Flowers Sarah began her training in Baltimore, Maryland at the Ballet Royale Institute of Maryland. She received her BA in dance and a minor in performing arts management from Columbia College Chicago. While in Chicago, she has studied on scholarship with Deeply Rooted Productions and Thodos Dance Chicago. Sarah has performed in works by Twyla Tharp, Kevin Iega Jeff, Garry Abbott, Paige Cunningham, Kirby Reed, Against the Grain Dance Project and is also a member of Winifred Haun & Dancers and NoMi LaMad Dance Inc.. She is currently studio manager at Visceral Dance Center under the direction of Nick Pupillo, fulfilling her dual love for arts administration.

Ballet Entre Nous 9

PROGR A M Jennifer Sawicz Party scene, Chinese Jennifer is a professional dancer and actor native to Glenview. She is an apprentice with the Dance>Detour, Chicago’s professional physically-integrated dance company, whose repertoire includes jazz, lyrical, modern, African, and Latin dance as well as ballet. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication from Northwestern University. In addition to dancing and acting, she teaches Shakespeare to young women with the Viola Project. Though she has been dancing “forever”, this is her first Nutcracker, and she is deeply grateful for this opportunity! Thanks to her family, friends and instructors, who remind her that she is always a ballerina.

Heather Zimny Party Guest, Snow, Arab, Flowers Heather is delighted to be working with Ballet Entre Nous in this year’s Nutcracker.

She can also be seen onstage getting sassy with the Joel Hall Dancers. Heather has had the pleasure of dancing with Rasa Dance Chicago, Paul Sanasardo, GI Alliance, DIAL and numerous independent choreographers. She graduated from Columbia College Chicago with her BA in dance and is headed next to grad school for teaching. Heather would like to thanks those who have graciously supported her journey of dance.

Linda Freely Widow Linda has been mother to more rascally boys and girls in The Nutcracker! than she cares to remember. She has appeared in and produced Village Follies, a fundraising production for the Winnetka Community House. When not onstage Linda runs a daycare center and tends to her own family.

Scott Brown Party Guest This is Scott’s sixth appearance with Ballet Entre Nous. Scott brings thirty-plus years of dramatic and comedic acting experience 10 Ballet Entre Nous

blended with just a smattering of musical theater. His most recent performance was a voiceover as the Anglican priest with Center Stage in “Woman in Black”. Scott has several dramatic roles to his credit including Reverend Brown in Inherit The wind, Brian/Mark in Shadow Box, Nick in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf, Joe in Time Of Your Life, Gestapo/SS in Bent, Biff in Death of a Salesman, and Doc in Cat On A Hot Tin Roof. Last fall he was able to combine his comedic dancing skills as a stripper in the Full Monty at the Northbrook community center. Scott thanks Marc and Nancy for allowing him to be on stage with so many talented individuals.

Robert “Aabra” Kadera Magician, Party Guest Robert worked backstage crew and acted in Nutcracker productions with Ballet Entre Nous at the Winnetka Community House for several years. For the last three Nutcracker seasons he was cast as Uncle Drosselmeyer, a magician, at the Iowa City Englert Theatre production by Nolte Academy of Dance. He has dabbled in entertainment magic since age 9 then while a college student at NDSU appeared on burlesque stages as a comic and magician in North Dakota and Minnesota.

Last spring he was technical advisor and builder for an original ballet featuring magic illusions created by director E Marc Nevins. He is a Board Member of Ballet Entre Nous and is a resident magician at J.J. Blinkers Costume and Magic store in Antioch, Illinois. Robert is an electrical engineer and lives in Lake Villa, IL with wife Susan and several of their ten children.

Marianne Lubershane Brown Party Guest Marianne is happy to once again be working with Marc and Nancy.

She has been active as a choreographer, performer and dance instructor in the Chicago area for over 20 years. Most recently she has choreographed Highland Park Players last ten productions as well as teaching dance for the Wilmette Park District.

B A L L E T E N T R E N O U S B OA R D O F D I R E C TO R S Jo Caylor David Erck Nancy Holab Louise Holland Robert Kadera Mickie Kuhs E. Marc Nevins Kevin Reilley Steven Walanka B A L L E T E N T R E N O U S A DV I S O R Y B OA R D Lynda Anderson Bobby Ball Dubravka Deppen Gus Giordano Nan Giordano Tina Lieberman Kalman Novak S P E C I A L T H A N K S TO O U R S U P P O R T E R S (partial list) Robin and Steve Abelman Karen Arnold Naomi Bayer and Stuart Brandhandler Julie and James Beck Juliann Benson and Richard Heise Amy and Rick Blesi Holly and Jeff Briggeman Betsi Burns Angie and Joe Campolo Rebecca Grace Sarah and Aaron Hoffman Anne and Elliot Lefkovitz Terri and Tony Lorenz Elyse Rasky O’Connor Peapod Internet Grocery Shopping and Delivery Marijean and Xavier Sahyouni Maria and Brian Slowinski

Special Occasions call for Special Treats.

Footlights Dining Guide offers great places to dine before the show, after the show, or anytime!

For advertising opportunities, call 888.376.3700.

WWW.FOOTLIGHTS.COM

Ballet Entre Nous 11

SURVEY Complete for a chance to win dinner at Depot Nuevo in Wilmette.

Welcomel Please take a few moments to answer the following questions and drop the completed survey on the table in the hallway. Your completed survey will be entered in the raffle to win dinner at Depot Nuevo in Wilmette. Thanks!

On average, how many plays/musicals do you attend per year?: In which suburb do you live?: Where did you learn about The Nutcracker!?: (check all that apply) ___Brochure in the mail ___Poster

___Friend/word of mouth

___Newspaper (which papers?): ____________________________

___Radio ads (which stations?): _____________________________ ___Other: ______________________________________________ What sources do you generally use to learn about theatre productions and choose what to attend?

Name of primary source: __________________________________

Name of secondary source: ________________________________

Other sources: ___________________________________________

Have you heard about or attended any of Ballet Entre Nous’ previous productions?

___Have attended (How many? ______) (What productions?__________?)

___Heard of but never attended

___Never heard of Ballet Entre Nous before this Please let us know how you felt about the following in regard to The Nutcracker!

Overall production: ___Excellent ___Good ___Fair ___Poor

Dancers’ performances: ___Excellent ___Good ___Fair ___Poor

Ticket price: ___Excellent ___Good ___Fair ___Poor

Parking: ___Excellent ___Good ___Fair ___Poor Would you recommend this show to your friends? ___Yes ___No ___Unsure What words would you use to describe Ballet Entre Nous and/or this production?

Please complete this if you’d like to be on our mailing list, or if you have an address change. This Information is required to be eligible for the raffle.

Name:__________________________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip:____________________________________________________

Phone number:___________________________________________________ 12 Ballet Entre Nous