ABOUT THE PROGRAM

SHINING STAR (2004)

Choreography by David Parsons

Lighting by Howell Binkley

Music by Earth, Wind & Fire*

Costumes by Christine Darch

Zoey Anderson Croix Diienno Rachel Harris Megan Garcia T A P Rez Christian Paris Blue Nick Fearon Luke Romanzi

Shining Star was commissioned by Sandy Weill in honor of his wife Joan and her extraordinary commitment and dedication to the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Additional support provided by Altria Group, Inc. and AT&T. Shining Star received its world premiere in 2004 by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Special Thanks to Verdine & Maurice White for their ongoing support.

*Music: Shining Star written by Maurice White, Phillip Bailey, Lorenzo Dunn. Published by EMI April Music, Inc. (ASCAP). Master licensed from Sony Music Entertainment; That’s The Way Of The World written by Charles Stepney, Maurice White, Verdine White. Published by Embassy Corporation (ASCAP), EMI April Music, Inc. (ASCAP). Master licensed from Sony Music Entertainment; September written by Albert McKay, Maurice White, Allee Willis. Published by EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. (BMI), Irving Music (BMI). Master licensed from Sony Music Entertainment; Gratitude written by Maurice White, Lorenzo Dunn, Verdine White. Published by EMI April Music, Inc.(ASCAP). Master licensed from Sony Music Entertainment.

SWING SHIFT (2003)

Choreography by David Parsons

Lighting by Howell Binkley

Music by Kenji Bunch

Costume Design by Mia McSwain

Music Performed by (*in evening programs only*)

Caitlin Sullivan (Cello, 3/15 - 3/18), Daniel Hass (Cello, 3/21 - 3/25), Lora Tchekoratova (Piano), Georgy Valtchev (Violin)

ZOEY ANDERSON CROIX DIIENNO RACHEL HARRIS MEGAN GARCIA

TÉA PÉREZ CHRISTIAN PARIS BLUE NICK FEARON LUKE ROMANZI

Swing Shift was commissioned in celebration of the Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial by the Performing Arts Society of Acadiana; Irvin David in honor of his wife Karin; the Kentucky Center for the Arts, the Lied Center for Performing Arts, a unit of the University of Nebraska; Altria Group, Inc., Parsons Dance’s New Works Fund 2003, and the John A. Sellon Charitable Residual Trust. The original music for Swing Shift was composed by Kenji Bunch.

THE RIDE THROUGH (2023)

Choreography by Rena Butler

Lighting by Christopher S. Chambers

Music by Darryl J. Hoffman*

Costumes by Christine Darch

ZOEY ANDERSON CROIX DIIENNO RACHEL HARRIS MEGAN GARCIA

TÉA PÉREZ CHRISTIAN PARIS BLUE NICK FEARON LUKE ROMANZI ERIN HOLLAMON

The Ride Through was commissioned by Parsons Dance as a part of its GenerationNOW Choreographic Fellowship program and was made possible by commissioning grants from The O’Donnell-Green Music and Dance Foundation and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

*Music: The Output, Reverse Gnossiennes, Reversed Trauma, Ride Through, and Sip the Brew written and performed by Darryl J. Hoffman.