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Adam Sklute Artistic Director
Scott Altman Executive Director
The Elizabeth Solomon Executive Director Chair
Michael Andrew Currey Vice President of Artistic and Production Operations Pamela Robinson Harris Principal Ballet Mistress Jane Victorine Wood Ballet Mistress Calvin Kitten Director of Ballet West II Peter LeBreton Merz Director of Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy
David Heuvel Director of Costume Production Bruce Caldwell Ballet Master/Archivist Amanda Craig Stage Manager
Peggy Dolkas Associate Director of Ballet West II Heather Thackeray Assistant to the Artistic Director Cati Snarr Children’s Ballet Mistress
Silas Campos Kyle Davis Jazmine Hurley Joshua Shutkind
Luis Capetillo Olivia Gusti Brittany Rand Kristina Weimer
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Flora Baltz Isabelle Chang Enrico Hipolito Hannah Sterling Zeek Wright
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Catherine Aoki Olivia Beggs Ann Bigelow Lindsay Clemente Talen Fisher* Isabel Harrell* Lauren Huntsman Abbey Jensen* Janae Korte* Hannah Maloney* Micaela Maxwell* Ashleigh Richardson* Naomi Rux* London Stringham Hannah Willis Henry Winn
Taylor Arel* Sabrina Benavides* Caitlin Bond Nora Clemente* Timmorie Freeman* Michael Hill* Mary Claire Huntsman Kenedy Kallas Savannah Lyle* Bronwyn Marshall Lucy Merz Julia Ridderhoff* Jackson Schene* Lauren Thompson Aleksandra Winkler Olivia Winston
Isabella Barrett Maile Berg Malia Bos Elizabeth Del Rosario* Cherilene Guzman* David Huffmire* Colin Jacob* Madeline Kendall* Cassie Macy* Ginny Martinez Emily Neale* Colton Rodgers* Lindey Steed* Maris Thompson Katerina Winkler *Trainee
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Welcome to the world premiere season of Beauty and the Beast. Five years ago I created the Ballet West Family Series as a way for children to enjoy and learn to understand our art form of ballet with their families. In just over one hour, your entire family will be entertained by the dancers of Ballet West II and the Ballet West Academy accompanied by a narration that tells the tale while the dancers dance the roles. Producing the Family Series is a wonderful collaboration and all the aspects of this production have been conceived, arranged, and choreographed by Ballet West’s Principal Ballet Mistress, Pamela Robinson-Harris, and Associate Director of Ballet West II, Peggy Dolkas. Together they chose the selections of music by Alexander Glazunov and Nikolai Tcherepnin. They wrote the libretto based on the original story of Beauty and the Beast by Jeanne-Marie LePrince de Beaumont. They selected the dancers and choreographed the steps and worked with the set and costume designers. This is the team that brought our previous Family Series productions of The Little Mermaid and Aladdin to life, and I always marvel at their limitless creativity and the joy, pathos, and humor they are able to bring to their storytelling and dance. This Beauty and the Beast they have created is magical, dramatic, and beautiful. It is a perfect ballet for children and adults from all walks of life. And in these fast paced times, this program is a perfect opportunity for you and your family to take time and slow down for a short while and experience theater, art, music, and togetherness. I’ll also share a fun secret with you – try and guess who the voice of the Beast digitally altered is. I’ll give you a hint – he’s the Artistic Director of Ballet West. Thank you for joining us. I hope you and your family enjoy.
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Beauty and the Beast A BALLET WEST WORLD PREMIERE CONCEIVED BY ADAM SKLUTE CHOREOGRAPHY AND LIBRETTO PAMELA ROBINSON-HARRIS AND PEGGY DOLKAS MUSIC ALEXANDER GLAZUNOV - MASQUERADE, THE SEASONS, RAYMONDA NIKOLAI TCHEREPNIN - ARMINDA’S PAVILLION MUSICAL SELECTIONS AND ARRANGEMENT PAMELA ROBINSON-HARRIS AND PEGGY DOLKAS MUSIC AND SOUND EDITING KEN KRUCKENBERG AT SONIC PATHWAYS SCENIC DESIGN JOHN WAYNE COOK COSTUME DESIGN DAVID HEUVEL LIGHTING DESIGN JAMES K. LARSEN NARRATION SCOTT ALTMAN, GILLES MAIDON, JEANNE POTUCEK, CHRISTOPHER RENSTROM, ADAM SKLUTE, CATI SNARR, HEATHER THACKERAY, AND JANE VICTORINE WOOD THE MADELINE CHOIR SCHOOL MELANIE MALINKA, DIRECTOR OF MUSIC AIRAM ALVAREZ-MARMOLEJO, ISABELLA BARRETT, MADELINE KLEMENT, AND JONAS MALINKA-THOMPSON FEATURING DANCERS FROM BALLET WEST II, THE BALLET WEST ACADEMY PROFESSIONAL TRAINING DIVISION, AND THE FREDERICK QUINNEY LAWSON BALLET WEST ACADEMY
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Beauty..................................................................................................................................... Kristina Weimer The Prince................................................................................................................................Joshua Shutkind The Beast........................................................................................................................................... Kyle Davis Good Fairy...................................................................................................................................... Emily Neale Evil Fairy......................................................................................................................................... Olivia Gusti Babette.......................................................................................................................................Isabelle Chang Colette...............................................................................................................................................Flora Baltz The Merchant............................................................................................................................... Silas Campos Henri............................................................................................................................................Luis Capetillo Wolves..........................................................................................Enrico Hipolito, Colin Jacob, Savannah Lyle Castle Statues......................................................Taylor Arel, Sabrina Benavides, Talan Fisher, Michael Hill, David Huffmire, Jazmine Hurley, Brittany Rand, Ashleigh Richardson, Julia Ridderhoff, Colton Rodgers, Jackson Schene, Zeek Wright Roses ................................................................................................................Flora Baltz and Isabelle Chang Elizabeth Del Rosario, Cherilene Guzman, Isabel Harrell, Janae Korte, Macaela Maxwell, Hannah Sterling Rose Buds, Trees, Sprites, Trolls, and Imps...... Students of the Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy 3/31, 4/3 MAT
Beauty........................................................................................................................................Isabelle Chang The Prince.................................................................................................................................. Enrico Hipolito The Beast........................................................................................................................................Zeek Wright Good Fairy....................................................................................................................................... Olivia Gusti Evil Fairy........................................................................................................................................ Emily Neale Babette..................................................................................................................................... Jazmine Hurley Collette........................................................................................................................................ Brittany Rand The Merchant..........................................................................................................................Joshua Shutkind Henri.............................................................................................................................................. Michael Hill Wolves................................................................................. Sabrina Benavides, Talan Fisher, Colton Rodgers Castle Statues............................................................... Flora Baltz, Silas Campos, Luis Capetillo, Kyle Davis, Elizabeth Del Rosario, Timmorie Freeman, David Huffmire, Colin Jacob, Janae Korte, Savannah Lyle, Jackson Schene, Hannah Sterling Roses......................................................................................................... Jazmine Hurley and Brittany Rand Taylor Arel, Isabel Harrell, Madeline Kendall, Hannah Maloney, Julia Ridderhoff, Lindsey Steed Rose Buds, Trees, Sprites, Trolls, and Imps...... Students of the Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy
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Beauty............................................................................................................................................. Janae Korte The Prince................................................................................................................................. David Huffmire The Beast........................................................................................................................................ Michael Hill Good Fairy................................................................................................................................... Brittany Rand Evil Fairy.................................................................................................................................. Jazmine Hurley Babette........................................................................................................................................... Cassie Macy Colette...................................................................................................................................Madeline Kendall The Merchant............................................................................................................................Jackson Schene Henri............................................................................................................................................ Silas Campos Wolves...................................................................................Talan Fisher, Cherline Guzman, Colton Rodgers Castle Statues..................................................... Luis Capetillo, Isabelle Chang, Nora Clemente, Kyle Davis, Enrico Hipolito, Colin Jacob, Hannah Maloney, Julia Ridderhoff, Joshua Shutkind, Lindsey Steed, Kristina Weimer, Zeek Wright Roses .............................................................................................. Elizabeth Del Rasario and Savannah Lyle Sabrina Benavides, Elizabeth Del Rosario, Timmorie Freeman, Isabel Harrell, Savannah Lyle, Macaela Maxwell, Ashleigh Richardson, Naomi Rux Rose Buds, Trees, Sprites, Trolls, and Imps...... Students of the Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy
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LEADERSHIP Adam Sklute ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, BALLET WEST & BALLET WEST ACADEMY
Since 2007, Adam Sklute has expanded Ballet West’s repertoire, visibility, and overall outlook with exciting Company premieres, increased touring and public exposure, and greater focus on Ballet West Academy and Ballet West II. Under Sklute’s leadership Ballet West has toured extensively, appearing three times at Washington DC’s Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to sold out audiences; a weeklong engagement at New York City’s Joyce Theater; Chicago’s Auditorium Theater with two separate programs; twice at New York City Center’s Fall for Dance Festival; and twice at the Chicago Dancing Festival. The Company has also appeared at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, The Laguna Dance Festival, Aspen, CO, Dallas, TX, twice in Las Vegas, NV, Minneapolis, MN, and Victoria, BC. In 2009, Ballet West graced the cover of Dance Magazine for the first time in 25 years and again was on the cover in 2013. Under Sklute, the Company has garnered numerous reviews and articles in such publications as The New York Times, The Washington Post, Dance Magazine, Ballet Review, and Pointe to name a few. Ballet West was the subject of the BBC Worldwide Production’s docu-drama television series Breaking Pointe which aired for two seasons on The CW channel. Sklute has introduced Ballet West audiences to such renowned contemporary choreographers as Nicolo Fonte, Jiri Kylián, Mark Morris, and Twyla Tharp, among others, all while expanding the company’s Balanchine repertoire and adding early 20th century Diaghilev-era masterpieces. In addition to reintroducing lost elements of Christensen’s production of The Nutcracker and reconstructing his The Firebird, Sklute conceived and produced his own new versions of Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty and Giselle. Sklute has created wildly successful annual programmatic additions to the Season, including a Family Series and Innovations programs. All in all, in his eight years as Artistic Director, Sklute has introduced over thirty new works and nearly forty world premieres to Ballet West. A native of Berkeley, California, Sklute began dancing at the age of 16. His early training was at the Oakland Ballet and San Francisco Ballet schools. After only two years of formal study Sklute became one of the last two artists personally chosen by Robert Joffrey for The Joffrey Ballet. He danced with The Joffrey from 1985 to 2000 and then rose through the ranks to Associate Director in 2005. He became Artistic Director for Ballet West in 2007. Sklute has served on the boards of Chicago’s Dance for Life, Salt Lake Community College, School of the Arts Advisory Board; and the Salt Lake County Cultural Facilities Master Plan Advisory Board. He currently serves on the Board of the Gerald Arpino/Robert Joffrey Foundation. A finalist judge and international representative for numerous ballet competitions including the Youth America Grand Prix, Los Angeles’ Spotlight Awards, The International Ballet Competition, The Japan Grand Prix, and an adjudicator for the American College Dance Festival Association, Sklute was listed as one of the 25 Movers and Shakers of the Utah Arts Scene in 2007. In 2014 he was named one of Utah’s Enlightened 50 and he received the Utah National Guard’s Bronze Minuteman Award for outstanding service to Utah and the nation.
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LEADERSHIP Scott Altman BALLET WEST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THE ELIZABETH SOLOMON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CHAIR
Scott Altman joined Ballet West as Executive Director in 2013, bringing with him nearly three decades of experience in nonprofit and performing arts administration. A respected industry leader, Altman has worked most of his career to advance the arts through entrepreneurial growth, fiscal sustainability, and by maximizing organizational achievements. The Company is enjoying a true renaissance, unique for an organization that is in its 52nd year. In the last two years, under Altman, Ballet West has witnessed a 21 percent growth in ticket sales, vastly expanded touring schedule, robust growth in donor development, and a renewed and energized Board of Directors. In that time, Altman has been a guardian of the fiscal health of the organization, balancing the operational budget while establishing a robust cash reserve. Most recently, he facilitated a watershed campaign, the 12-month long “Million Dollar Challenge,” which completely eliminated $2.2 million in operational debt; the first time the Company had achieved the eradication of operational debt in 33 years. Under Altman’s skilled leadership, Ballet West Academy has also experienced phenomenal expansion. The attendance of the school has grown 75 percent, as well as the physical footprint, with three new satellite locations. Upon his arrival at Ballet West, Altman helped negotiate financing and oversaw the construction of the Jessie Eccles Quinney Ballet Centre, which was completed in December of 2014. This beautiful new 55,000 square foot home for Ballet West, which is LEED-certified, provides space for studios, costume and administrative space, and is a beacon to the arts community in Utah, and beyond. Previous to Ballet West, Altman was the General Director of Phoenix-based Arizona Opera where, under his leadership, the company experienced unprecedented patron growth, expanded audience development, and achieved financial stability by launching – and completing – an $8.5 million capital campaign. Altman also oversaw the design and construction of a spectacular new Opera Center in central Phoenix, which incorporated administrative, performance, production, education, and community space. Recently, Altman attended Stanford University’s Executive Program for Nonprofit Leaders, an elite certificate program for nonprofit administrators. And just this month, Altman was selected by Utah Business magazine as CEO of the Year, a prestigious award that identifies and honors executives in Utah. He is also the recipient of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts Citation of Excellence Awards for 2007, 2008, and 2009. Professional activities include, among many others, serving as Regional and District Adjudicator for the Metropolitan Opera National Council, The University of Arizona Presidents Competition, and the Dallas Opera Competition. Since moving to Salt Lake City, Altman has embedded himself in the community, and is a member of the Salt Lake Rotary, Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce, Utah Nonprofits Association, and is a founder of the Ballet West Ballers, the official softball team of the Company. Prior to his roles in administration, Altman had a successful 20-year career as a professional singer and performed 37 opera roles internationally. Along his path to administration, he was also an adjunct professor of opera at Princeton University. Altman completed his Masters of Music degree at Manhattan School of Music in New York after receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the State University College at Purchase in Purchase, New York.
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A RT I S T IC S TA F F Pamela Robinson Harris PRINCIPAL BALLET MISTRESS /CHOREOGRAPHER
Pamela Robinson Harris has served as Ballet Mistress for Ballet West for over 15 years as well as the Company’s Interim Artistic Director from 2006-2007. Her career began with the Cleveland Ballet, followed by the State of Alabama Ballet in 1982 and Ballet Mississippi in 1984. Pamela joined Ballet West in 1985, advancing to Principal in 1988. During her career, Pamela performed in some of the most prestigious theatres in America, performing principal roles in most major classical works, including those of George Balanchine, Val Caniparoli, Sir Frederick Ashton, and Ben Stevenson. Pamela, together with Associate Director of Ballet West II, Peggy Dolkas, co-choreographed three ballets for Ballet West’s Family Series – The Little Mermaid, Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast. She also reworked major sections of Ballet West’s productions of The Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake, and has choreographed for Ballet West II and the Ballet West Academy Professional Trainee Division.
Peggy Dolkas ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF BALLET WEST II /CHOREOGRAPHER
Ms. Dolkas trained under Sheila Humphreys and graduated from the National Ballet School in Toronto, Canada, earning the Peter Dwyer Scholarship award and the Christopher Ondaatjie Ballet Prize. She joined Ballet West in 2003 under the direction of Jonas Kage and was promoted to Soloist in 2005. Ms. Dolkas’ principal roles include Aurora, Giselle, Odette/Odile, and Juliet. Dolkas was Ballet Mistress for Nevada Ballet Theatre from 2013 to 2015. She co-choreographed The Little Mermaid (2012), Aladdin (2013), and Beauty and the Beast (2016) with Pamela Robinson Harris for Ballet West’s Family Series. Peggy joined the Ballet West Artistic Staff in July of 2015.
Cati Snarr CHILDREN’S BALLET MISTRESS
A Salt Lake City native, Cati began her professional career with Ballet West. At the age of 15, she performed The Sleeping Beauty at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. and then continued dancing professionally with the company, later attending BYU and then pursuing a professional ballet and theater career. Since 2008, Cati has been the Ballet West Children’s Ballet Mistress and a principal teacher for the Ballet West Academy. She is also an adjunct professor at The University of Utah, a choreographer and producer for NFL, NHL and NCAA halftime entertainment, producer for various awards shows and has received an Emmy for her choreographic achievements.
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A RT I S T IC A N D P RO D UC T I O N S TA F F Calvin Kitten DIRECTOR OF BALLET WEST II
Calvin Kitten began his dance training at the California Ballet School in San Diego, and continued training at the State Ballet School in Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia and also at the Joffrey Ballet School in New York. Calvin joined the Joffrey Ballet in 1991. During his 19 years with The Joffrey, Calvin performed many principal and soloist roles while touring the United States and internationally. Calvin has received two Ruth Page Awards, has been featured on the cover of Dance Magazine, and has appeared in numerous films. In 2010, Calvin joined the teaching faculty of the University of Utah’s Ballet Department. Calvin joined the Ballet West staff as Director of Ballet West II in 2015.
David Heuvel DIRECTOR OF COSTUME PRODUCTION
David Heuvel has been associated with Ballet West since 1979. Apart from his work for Ballet West, he has designed and built costumes nationally and internationally, including Ballet Du Nord (France), Singapore Ballet, Washington Ballet, Carolina Ballet, North Carolina School of the Arts, Atlanta Ballet and Richmond Ballet.
John Wayne Cook SET DESIGNER
John has been involved with Ballet West since 2012. He currently works as the Scenic Artist for Utah Symphony|Utah Opera and Ballet West. His first Family Series production work was Aladdin. He has painted set pieces for Games, The Lottery, Firebird, Sleeping Beauty, and The Rite of Spring. He also works with Pygmalion Theater Company, Sandy Arts Guild, University of Utah Lyric Opera, and Bonneville High School Theater Arts Program in Ogden. John is currently working with Ballet West on a new design of The Nutcracker to premiere in 2017.
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Amanda Craig is an East Coast native, hailing from Raleigh, North Carolina. She joined Ballet West in 2012 serving first as Assistant Stage Manager, and then was promoted to her current position as Stage Manager in 2013. Previously, Amanda worked for numerous regional theatres and ballet companies including most recently the Houston Ballet, Cincinnati Ballet, and Carolina Ballet. She holds a BFA in Stage Management from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music.
James K. Larsen LIGHTING DESIGNER
This is Mr. Larsen’s third lighting design for the Ballet West Family Series, having lit The Little Mermaid and Aladdin as well. James has served as the lighting designer for numerous productions, and is the Production Manager/ Lighting Designer for our second company, Ballet West II. Concurrently with his duties at Ballet West, James is the Production Manager/ Lighting Designer/ Stage Manager for Repertory Dance Theatre. Prior, Mr. Larsen served in production leadership roles at OurSpace Theatre Company, DarkHorse Theatre Company, Utah Festival Opera, Utah Arts Festival, and others. James holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, with an emphasis in lighting design, from Utah State University, and is a proud member of IATSE Local 99.
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We are thankful for all the medical professionals who are committed to helping our dancers perform their best and stay injury-free.
Salt Lake Regional Medical Providers Dr. Jeremy Wimmer Dr. Andrew Cooper Kevin Semans, ATC Nutritionist from the US Olympic Ski and Snowboard Team, Allen Tran
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BA L L E T W E S T S TA F F Scott Altman, Executive Director
Adam Sklute, Artistic Director
LEADERSHIP Marissa Hodges Marketing Coordinator
Wilson Domingues Lindsay Folkman Lisa Hoyt Cynthia Ridler Anne Marie Smith Heather Thackeray Jessica Thompson Natalie Whitney Faculty
The Elizabeth Solomon Executive Director Chair Michael Andrew Currey Vice President of Artistic and Production Operations
Ken Dodson Vice President of Finance and Administration Tom Michel Vice President of Development and Marketing Peter Christie Director of Education and Outreach Peter LeBreton Merz Director of Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy Sarah West Director of Development Summer Wilson Director of Business Expansion and Company Management Felicia Cowan Associate Director of Human Resources Joshua Jones Associate Director of Press and Social Media Sara M. K. Neal Associate Director of Marketing Chris Yoakam Associate Director of Finance ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCE
Jennifer Bailey Accounting Manager Shazell Ellerbeck Assistant to the Executive Director and Board Liaison Sarah Taylor Assistant Company Manager
Whitney Shaw Coordinator of Creative Services TICKETING AND SUBSCRIBER SERVICES
Jack E Stahl Manager of Technology and Ticketing Jenée Brenning Coordinator of Patron Services Jane Harris Lead Patron Advisor Amy Falls W. Powell Smith Gretchen Huff Patron Advisors EDUCATION & OUTREACH
Dana Rossi Education Associate / Assistant Director, I CAN DO Heather Fryxell Associate Director Adaptive Dance Temria Airmet Nikki Bybee Shelly Cordova Leigh Cornu Lauren Devall Jennifer Heighton Stacia Hullinger-Barton Lisa Johnson Audrey Olsen Moisés Próspero Alison Russell Anne Marie Smith Joni Taylor Natalie Whitney Educators FREDERICK QUINNEY LAWSON BALLET WEST ACADEMY
Jennie Creer-King Principal, Barbara Barrington Jones Family Foundation DEVELOPMENT Ballet West Academy at Laura O’Neill Thanksgiving Point Special Events Manager Peggy Dolkas Jyn Van Putten Heather Fryxell Membership Services Manager Calvin Kitten Jeffrey Rogers Mickell Smith Cati Snarr Corporate Partnerships Manager Principal Faculty Kelsie Rank Robin L. Holt Accounts Payable Coordinator
Development Coordinator Emily Callaway Development Associate
Lisa Hoyt Academy Administrator
Nikki Bybee Bruce Caldwell MARKETING Ginger Christopher Lisa Jensen Natalie Desch Retail Sales and Boutique Lauren Devall Manager
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Maggie Wright-Tesch U of U/BW Joint Trainee Liason Alex Macfarlane Office Manager Melissa Scheetz Academy Parent and Student Services Coordinator Mariana Harper Lindsay Preece Cara Scott Receptionists
Robert Clifford Head Carpenter/ Technical Director Josh Belka Assistant Carpenter Bruce Fugit Head Electrician James K. Larsen Assistant Electrician/ Lighting Coordinator TaCara DeTevis Electrician Cory A. Thorell Properties Master Heidi Belka Pyrotechnician Jacquelin Bryce Wardrobe Supervisor
ARTISTIC STAFF
Barbara Lambert Wardrobe Assistant
Pamela Robinson Harris Principal Ballet Mistress
Yancey J. Quick Wig Master
Jane Victorine Wood Ballet Mistress
Michelle Laino Wigs and Make-up
Bruce Caldwell Ballet Master/ Company Archivist
John Cook Scenic Artist
Nicolo Fonte Resident Choreographer
Members of IATSE Local 99 The Run of Show Crew COSTUME PRODUCTION
Heather Thackeray Assistant to the Artistic Director
David Heuvel Director of Costume Production
Calvin Kitten Director of Ballet West II
Cindy Farrimond Costume Shop Manager
Peggy Dolkas Associate Director of Ballet West II
Barbara Arcolio Head Stitcher
Cati Snarr Children’s Ballet Mistress MUSIC
Mary Kay Feicht Vicki Goslin Raincrow Stitcher
Tara Simoncic Music Director
Ballet West is an American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) Company.
Jared Oaks Associate Music Director, Principal Pianist
Ballet West is an American Federation of Musicians (AFM) Company.
Grigoriy Ayrapetov Principal Class/Associate Rehearsal Pianist
Ballet West is an International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Company.
Rob Wood Company Class Pianist Jim Kuemmerle Academy Pianist TECHNICAL PRODUCTION
Michael McCulloch Production Stage Manager Amanda Craig Stage Manager
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