MONSTERS' MISSION To bring dancers together with the industry’s top dance professionals in a fun and challenging environment that fosters self-fulfillment and career development.
THE MONSTERS SHOW PROJECT The Monsters Show project serves as a platform for the next generation of dancers to make their professional debut into the dance industry. The Show allows dancers from around the globe to work directly with the industry’s best choreographers and creative directors to springboard their careers. The Show’s Cast represents the top dancers in the Intermediate and Advanced levels at Monsters conventions and competitions throught the season. Four to six dancers are nominated in each city as semi-finalists for the cast and Kid’s cast and receive up to a year of free training at Monsters events and the chance to be selected for the Show. At the conclusion of the tour, the Monsters Faculty hand-selects 14-16 adult cast and 6-8 Kid’s Cast members. For many, this honor validates years of hard work and investment in their dream to become a professional dancer. The Show’s rigorous training process provides the cast a unique and unprecedented introduction to the most influential choreographers in the dance industry. Based on the resumes of Show alumni, many industry executives recognize The Monsters Show as a benchmark for a dancer’s preparedness and future success!
THE MONSTERS EFFECT Since its introduction in 2005, the Monsters Show has generated countless dancer success stories. Monsters Alumni have gone on to become some of the most respected and renowned Dance Artists, Choreographers and Creative Directors in the business. Countless dancers have worked with artists like Justin Timberlake, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Pharrell, Rihanna, Usher, Jennifer Lopez, and many more. Monsters is proud to have launched so many great dance careers over the last 20 years and will continue to provide opportunities for success to dancers worldwide for years to come.
WELCOME TO THE SHOW FREAK /frēk/ 1. a very unusual and unexpected event or situation 2. a person, animal, or plant with an unusual physical abnormality The last few years have been unusual; that’s for sure! We have grown to expect the unexpected and adapted to the abnormalities we all face each day. Above all, we have persevered! It seems almost predestined that Luther Brown would propose a “Freak Show” theme back in 2019 for this Show. Yes, this Show has been in the works pre-pandemic! Huge thanks to Luther for sharing this creative vision with the Monsters family and bringing this REMIX situation to the stage!! One aspect of Monsters that brings us so much pride are our Alumni. Their talents speak for themselves on the biggest stages all over the world, but WHO THEY ARE is what makes them so special. Special thanks to Elysandra, Andye J, Alex and Lee for their tremendous support. With every Show, new Monsters Alumni make their mark by contributing choreography or performing and this year, we welcome Gerran, Tatiana, Dario, Mone, Tyrik, Sienna & Swagg. In addition, we are honored to have Owenn back on the Monsters stage but this time, to share his musical artistry as well! We also thank our Monsters Faculty (THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS) and numerous Special Guests for taking this show to another level. Becky and I could not manage this operation without the hardest working staff around. Gene, Sierra, David, LT, Nate, Jake, Ricki, Gary, Mikaela- you ALL hold us down and make the magic happen. Thanks also to Anna, Andy and Ace back home. Finally, to the FreakShow Cast, the industry is fortunate to have artists like you. You have demonstrated professionalism and grace every step of the way. You will always hold a special place in the Monsters legacy and we are thrilled for you to finally take the stage. Enjoy every moment- you deserve it! Thank you ALL for your continued support of Monsters! Peace, Andy & Becky Funk Founders Monsters Dance
CREDITS FOUNDERS & EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS.........................................................................Becky & Andy Funk CONCEIVED & DIRECTED BY............................................................................................................Luther Brown CO-DIRECTOR............................................................................................................................Elysandra Quiñones ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR...................................................................................................................Andye Jamieson ASSISTANT DIRECTOR..............................................................................................................................Lee Daniel CREATIVE ASSOCIATE.........................................................................................................................Alex Fetbroth MONSTERS CO-PRODUCERS.................................Gene Burdette // Andye Jamieson // Alex Fetbroth STAGE PRODUCTION MANAGER..........................................................................................Savannah Morrow MUSIC DIRECTOR......................................................Marco Beheluli // Daniel Davalos // Jian Pierre-Louis ADDITIONAL MUSIC............................................................................................................................Mark Samuels CREATIVE CONSULTANT............................................................................................................Laurel Thompson WARDROBE......................................................................................................................................Oththan Burnside LIGHTING...............................................................................................................................................Zane Blanchard VIDEO......................................................................................................................Ricki Huff // Kenny Washington GRAPHIC DESIGN...........................................................................................................Chris Pow // Cooper Funk PRODUCTION TEAM...................................Gary Stinnett, Lori Thompson, Sierra Jimenez, David Efaw, Eldon (EJ) Delacruz, Nate Poole, Jake Seiniger, Mikaela Rodriguez, Nikkie Cole-Stinnett THE FREAK SHOW: REMIX CHOREOGRAPHERS (In Show Order): Luther Brown, Greg Chapkis, Lee Daniel, Rhapsody James, Andye Jamieson, Sienna Lyons, Robert Green, Gerran Reese, Laura Edwards, Mone, Parris Goebel, Swagg, Chonique Sneed, Tyrik J Patterson, Dario Boatner, Alex Fetbroth, Janelle Ginestra, Jared Jenkins, Tatiana Parker, JaQuel Knight, Kevin Maher SPECIAL GUESTS: Nate Poole, Derrell Bullock REMIX REHEARSAL STUDIOS: Eighty Eight Studio, Mihran K Noho, Fuzion Force, Millennium Dance Complex SPECIAL THANKS to Risha Dupre, Amy Williamson and the NIKE team for their amazing support of Monsters and the FreakShow Cast
SHOW ORDER
INTRO // by Luther Brown w/ Greg Chapkis + Lee Daniel FRAMEZ N TINGZ // by Rhapsody James FEELZ // by Andye Jamieson SHOWGURLZ // by Sienna Lyons SHAPE SHIFT // by Robert Green MUSICAL GUEST // OWENN FLUID // by Gerran Reese OUTRAGEOUS // by Laura Edwards JESTERZ // by Mone CLOWNZ // by Lee Daniel SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCE // THECouncil BIG ENERGY // by Parris Goebel INTERMISSION
MIMEZ N TINGZ // by Swagg UMBRELLAZ // by Chonique Sneed FUN NUMBER // Tyrik J Patterson TINGZ // by Dario Boatner TUFF GUYZ // by Alex Fetbroth HEAVY HITTAZ // by Janelle Ginestra MUSICAL GUEST // KIING POP VIBEZ // by Jared Jenkins INSTRUMENTALZ // by Tatiana Parker ENERGY TINGZ // by JaQuel Knight SPECIAL GUEST MEDLEY // TSU Terry w/ Mimi Velasquez & Matty Googs ++ Creation Global ++ HomeBros ++ Shady Gang OUTRO // by Kevin Maher