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PRINCIPALS

Emily Adams, Katlyn Addison, Hadriel Diniz, Adrian Fry, Tyler Gum , Jenna Rae Herrera, Amy Potter, Jordan Veit, FIRST SOLOIST

Chelsea Keefer SOLOISTS

David Huffmire, Kristina Pool, Victoria Vassos, Brian Waldrep DEMI-SOLOISTS

Dominic Ballard, Nicole Fannéy, Olivia Gusti, Vinicius Lima, Kazlyn Nielsen, Jake Preece ARTISTS Stella Birkinshaw, Jazz Khai Bynum, Lillian Casscells, Beau Chesivoir, Kye Cooley, Isabella Corridon, Amelia Dencker, Anderson Duhan, Maren Florence, Robert Fowler, Jacob Hancock, Joseph Lynch, William Lynch, Jonas Malinka-Thompson, Rylee Ann Rogers, Anisa Sinteral, Tatiana Stevenson, Loren Walton, Claire Wilson BALLET WEST II

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Board of Directors OFFICERS: Chair Shari H. Quinney* Vice Chair Sarah Eccles Taylor* Ballet Instructor Treasurer Scott M. Huntsman* President Martin Garage Doors Secretary Rachele McCarthey* Psychiatrist University of Utah Artistic Director Adam Sklute* Ballet West Executive Director Michael Scolamiero* Ballet West BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT LARGE: Cole Adams CEO Fat Fish Media Mike Black* Owner/President Common Law PC Gordon Bowen Chief Creative Office/ Global Chairman dentsuMB Bronwyn Newport Bradley Community Advocate Matthew Cardon-Bystry Frank L Corbett Owner Bijorn’s Brew Coffee Melissa H. Cutler Melissa Cutler Skincare Director, No Poor Among Us J. Chase Dreyfous, Jr.

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About Ballet West From Balanchine to Bournonville, Petipa to Tharp, Ballet West boasts a rich and varied repertoire, elegant and versatile artists, and an American style and legacy that is as dynamic, expansive, and as unexpected as the Rocky Mountain region it represents.

From its humble beginnings in 1963 as the only professional ballet company between Chicago and the West Coast, Ballet West has grown into one of America’s leading ballet companies.

For 60 years, the Salt Lake City-based Company has entertained and excited audiences in Utah and worldwide by presenting the great classical story ballets, including America’s first and longest-running version of The Nutcracker, revivals of rarelyseen historical masterpieces, works by some of the world’s most renowned artists, and new cutting-edge creations by emerging choreographers. The Company also regularly tours both nationally and internationally.

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Ballet West was established in Salt Lake City by co-founders Willam F. Christensen, often called the “Godfather of American ballet,” and Utah’s “First Lady of the Arts,” Glenn Walker Wallace.

In 1951, Christensen established the first ballet department in an American university at The University of Utah. Over time, this program grew into the Utah Civic Ballet, Ballet West’s first incarnation. Prior to that, along with his brothers, Lew and Harold, Christensen made history by establishing the oldest full-ballet company in the western United States, the San Francisco Ballet.

Since its inception, Ballet West has had five artistic directors, who have each helped build the Company’s unique and expansive profile – its founder, Willam Christensen, Bruce Marks, John Hart CBE, Jonas Kåge, and for the past 16 years, Adam Sklute, who has overseen the artistic product for the longest sustained growth of the Company since its founding. Ballet West continues to grow and evolve with 38 company members, 14 second company members, a thriving Academy, and one of the world’s largest ballet-based Education and Outreach programs, reaching over 100,000 children and adults throughout Utah and the Intermountain Region every year.

The Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West (BW) Academy builds future ballet and dance artists and audiences by providing training in classical ballet, flamenco, character, contemporary, hip-hop, and theatrical dance training. The BW Academy has over 1,000 students between its four campuses, Salt Lake City, Trolley Corners, Park City, and Utah County. With newlyrenovated student housing, the BW Academy is home to local, national, and international ballet students, with more than 50% of BW Academy students joining Ballet West.

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With this eclectic and ever-expanding outlook, Ballet West is truly an American pioneer in dance. By honoring the history and traditions of our great artform, while constantly moving forward with new and untried concepts, we continue to keep ballet in Utah and the world alive and thriving into the 21st Century and beyond.

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EL LAGO DE LOS CISNES Producción concebida y dirigida por Adam Sklute, basada en la coreografía original de Marius Petipa y Lev Ivanov Música: Pyotr Ilyich Tachaikovsky Escenografía y Vestuario: Peter Cazalet Iluminación: Kate Ashton Puesta en Escena y Coreografía Adicional del Prólogo, Acto I y Acto III: Mark Goldweber Puesta en Escena y Coreografía Adicional de Actos II y IV: Pamela Robinson Harris Presentando a la Orquestra Ballet West dirigida por Director de Música: Jared Oaks El espectáculo tiene una duración de aproximadamente 2 horas y 30 minutos.

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SWAN LAKE Production Conceived and Produced by Adam Sklute, after original choreography by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tachaikovsky Sets and Costumes: Peter Cazalet Lighting: Kate Ashton Staging and Additional Choreography for Prologue, Act I, and Act III: Mark Goldweber Staging and Additional Choreography for Acts II and IV: Pamela Robinson Harris Featuring The Ballet West Orchestra Conducted by Music Director: Jared Oaks This performance lasts approximately two hours and 30 minutes.

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From the Artistic Director Welcome and thank you for joining us!

Swan Lake is synonymous with ballet. The mere mention of it conjures up images of elegant ballerinas, chivalrous princes, and that sublime heart-wrenching music by Tchaikovsky. Originally premiered in 1877 by the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow, it was not a success, but then revised in 1895 by the Maryinsky Ballet in St. Petersburg, Russia, when it became a huge hit and has been recreated and re-envisioned countless times since then.

Our founder, Willam Christensen created the first fulllength American production of Swan Lake in 1940 when he was the Artistic Director of San Francisco Ballet. The role of the prince was performed by his brother Lew. “Mr. C’s” version of Swan Lake pre-dates his world-famous version of The Nutcracker. In fact, over the years, all of Ballet West’s Artistic Directors have presented their own versions of Swan Lake that have been faithful to the 1895 concept by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, but each unique unto themselves.

Ballet West first unveiled my interpretation in 2010. Enlisting our Principal Rehearsal Director, Pamela Robinson-Harris and our late Rehearsal Director, Mark Goldweber, we began an exploration with the dancers to unravel the many layers of this complex ballet. There were so many ways the story could be told and so many historic choreographic approaches that could be aligned with our Ballet West aesthetic. With so many versions stemming from the 1895 Petipa/Ivanov, but with their own different approaches that reflected their generations, the ideas and concepts seemed almost limitless. Deciding on a framework that incorporated Mr. C’s Maryinsky-based approach and Royal Ballet of London’s historic British staging of this grand classic, we set out to create a version that was at once classic and contemporary. The goal was to maintain the classicism and honor the history while making the characters and situations relatable to modern audiences.

While the ballet is a fairytale throughout, we can recognize so many current issues it addresses when viewed through a modern lens. Prince Siegfried for instance, hates his duty as part of the monarchy and resists his mother, The Queen, who pressures him to marry for duty. Siegfried, as I see it, also suffers very deeply from depression, something so many can easily relate to in this day and age. The evil magician Baron Von Rothbardt, is, unremorsefully, a human trafficker who has been abducting young girls and turning them into Swans for countless centuries. Princess Odette, the Swan Queen, suffers from “Stockholm syndrome” unable to free herself physically and emotionally from her captor, the Baron, and her doppelganger, the glamourous Odile could be looked upon as an AI “girlfriend,” the embodiment of Prince Siegfried’s ideal woman, designed by Rothbard to seduce the Prince into betraying Odette. Finally, in the end, because of the brave sacrifice of Odette and the Prince, the Swan Maidens – these captive women – are empowered to confront and vanquish their abductor, the evil Baron.

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From the Artistic Director These are complex psychological ideas that can indeed resonate with 21st-century audiences, but ultimately Swan Lake is a beautiful ballet to Tchaikovsky’s iconic and moving score. The music and dancing still have the power to stop our breath with their delicacy, beauty, and majesty. This is what keeps Swan Lake so special to this day.

Along with the traditional pieces of choreography, Mark Goldweber weaved in charming dances for the court, children, and Princesses vying for the Prince’s hand.

Pamela Robinson-Harris reworked the Swan corps to bring out the pathos, their dynamics, and a finale where they rise up and overthrow the evil baron.

Swan Lake is a fantasy, but it is also a very real tale that portrays the dilemma between accepting one’s fate and pushing for something different; the understanding of consequence; and ultimately the divinity that comes from doing the right thing.

Thank you for your patronage. I hope you will immerse yourself in our fairy tale of Swan Lake!

Adam Sklute Artistic Director, Ballet West Since 2007, Adam Sklute has expanded Ballet West’s outlook, repertoire, and visibility with exciting Company and world premieres, increased touring, heightened public exposure, and greater focus on the Ballet West Academy. He began his career with The Joffrey Ballet, rising through the ranks from dancer to Associate Director. His stewardship of Ballet West has been marked by both financial growth and elevated artistry, and was the subject of The CW Network’s docu-drama, Breaking Pointe, which aired for two seasons. From September 2016 to October 2017, Sklute took on the dual position of CEO and Artistic Director, overseeing both administrative and artistic operations of Ballet West. An internationally sought-after teacher and adjudicator, Sklute has received numerous awards, including Utah’s Enlightened 50 (2014), The Bronze Minuteman Award for Outstanding Service to Utah and The Nation (2015), and Utah Diversity Connection’s Business Award for outstanding commitment to diversity initiatives. Most recently, Sklute was included in Deseret Magazine’s 25 Changemakers of the West for his efforts to build greater equity and inclusion in classical ballet.

In Memory Ballet West’s first Ballet Mistress, Bené Arnold, passed away in January 2024. Recognized as one of Utah’s women pioneers of dance, Arnold influenced the lives of hundreds of dancers through Ballet West’s history and the University of Utah’s dance program. Arnold joined the San Francisco Ballet School in 1948, where she rose to the rank of Soloist before joining Ballet West as Mr. C’s first Ballet Mistress in 1964. In 1975, she joined the Department of Ballet faculty at the University of Utah, but still remained involved with Ballet West, serving as rehearsal mistress for young dancers in The Nutcracker and directing Ballet West Academy. In 1984, she was honored by the Utah State Senate for her contribution to the state and in 1997, she received the Chamber of Commerce Award and Governor's Award for the Arts.

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From the Executive Director Ballet West’s 60th Anniversary Season, which is well under way, continues with one of the most iconic ballets in the repertoire: Swan Lake. Following a five-year absence from the stage, this incredibly moving, haunting, and opulent production has it all: extraordinary choreography set to a score universally considered a masterpiece that unfolds a plot pitting good against evil. Rather than spoil it for those who have not yet experienced Swan Lake, I will simply say, in my humble opinion, there are few works of art that have stirred such passionate feelings and continue to do so nearly 150 years following their creation.

It is with pride that I share with you that Ballet West is now among the 10 largest ballet companies in America (number nine, to be exact!) Imagine such an accomplishment in the context of the population of the Salt Lake City metropolitan area, which ranks 46th in the nation (as of 2022). Sixty years after its founding, this remarkable company is equally adept at full-length classics such as Swan Lake, as well as contemporary programs, including November’s triple bill, which followed Dracula in October.

We offer Utah audiences the very best artistry performed by dancers who rank among the most talented anywhere. The Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy, with four campuses, is one of the nation’s largest, boasting outstanding training and with providing access to more than 1,000 students worldwide. Our outreach and education programs in the community are the largest in America, serving nearly 100,000 children and adults. We bring dance to schools, correctional facilities, senior residences, addiction treatment centers, and community organizations, free of charge.

With spring less than two months away, please mark your calendars for Love and War, which opens April 12th and runs through the 20th. This mixed program features Ulysses Dove’s Red Angels, the company premiere of William Forsyth’s Blake Works I, and the return of The Green Table by Kurt Joos. Very few companies are licensed to perform such challenging works, demonstrating yet again Ballet West’s elevated stature in the field of ballet.

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From the Executive Director the stage, while also meeting the needs of the community in the theatre and beyond.

Please give yourselves a hearty dose of credit for nurturing our beloved company to its 60th birthday. We appreciate you immensely!

Warm regards,

Michael Scolamiero Executive Director Michael Scolamiero joined Ballet West after an extensive international search led by Michael Kaiser, President Emeritus of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Mr. Scolamiero previously served as Executive Director of Miami City Ballet for three years, during which time the organization achieved a significant reduction in debt, as well as robust growth in ticket revenue, contributions, and touring income. Prior to Miami City Ballet, Mr. Scolamiero was Pennsylvania Ballet’s Executive Director for 17 years, the longest tenure in the Company’s history and among the longest of any leader of a major ballet company. During his tenure, Mr. Scolamiero led the organization’s first capital campaign, which raised $11.9 million (against a $10 million goal) to build an endowment and fund repertoire expansion.

At Ballet West, Mr. Scolamiero has played a key role in transforming the organization’s financial health.

No longer using external financing to meet cash needs, Ballet West’s balance sheet is strong after realizing operating surpluses for three consecutive fiscal years. Mr. Scolamiero is currently working with the Board and management on a new strategic plan that will serve as a blueprint for Ballet West’s aspirations as the organization enters its 60th season and beyond.

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Synopsis Prologue The time is years before our story even begins, showing a place of unknown origin.

Young Princess Odette is playing quietly with her handmaidens and friends when a strange creature – half man, half bird of prey – appears at her window. He envelopes her in his wings and transforms her into a swan.

Act I – The royal grounds in front of the castle It is Prince Siegfried’s 21st birthday. His best friends, Benno von Summerstein, and Wolfgang, the Major Domo of the court, have organized a party. All the courtiers, young and old, have come together to celebrate. The Prince only half-heartedly partakes in the festivities. His mother, the Queen, arrives to wish him a happy birthday.

She presents him with a signet of her late husband, the king, and gives him the gift of a crossbow. The Queen reminds Siegfried that eligible princesses from around the world will be attending his birthday ball and that he will be required to choose a bride to ensure his future as monarch. This makes Prince Siegfried uneasy. Siegfried is a romantic who does not want any part of a political marriage, nor does he welcome the responsibilities of the throne. As dusk falls, Wolfgang tells the story of an evil sorcerer who lives in the ruins by a lake. Filled with hate because he has never been loved, this evil bird creature abducts young women, transforms them into swans, and holds them in his power. Only the true love of a human man can break the spell and free the women. At that moment, a flock of swans fly overhead. Prince Siegfried gathers Benno and some friends to go off in search of them.

Act II – The Lake It is late and the moon is high when Siegfried and his friends arrive at the lake where the swans have alighted. The men take no notice of a strange owl who stares at them malevolently from his perch in the ruins above the lake. The owl is in fact the sorcerer, Baron von Rothbardt, who is jealously guarding his domain. Prince Siegfried aims his crossbow at the flock. Suddenly one swan flies forward. He is fascinated and attempts to capture it. As the swan frantically tries to escape his grasp, she undergoes a startling transformation and, before his eyes, turns into the most beautiful woman Siegfried has ever seen. She tells him that her name is Princess Odette and, because of the spell cast on her years ago, she must remain a swan by day only to become human by the light of the moon. She implores Siegfried and his men to spare these swans, as they too are enchanted young women, and she is their queen. As the men retreat, Odette disappears into the mists and Siegfried goes off in search of her.

Confident with the success of his manipulation, the sorcerer swoops down from his perch and bids the swan maidens to dance for him.

Siegfried finds the beautiful Swan Queen, and just as he is about to swear his everlasting love, the very words that will free her, the sorcerer pulls Odette away with his magic. As the dawn rises, Odette reverts to her bird form, leaving Siegfried in the mist.

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Synopsis Act III – The great hall of the castle Royalty from around the world gather to celebrate Prince Siegfried’s birthday. The Queen is confident that her son will choose a bride, but as each princess is introduced, Siegfried is polite, but uninterested. His thoughts are solely on Odette. Two strange guests appear unannounced. They are the mysterious Baron von Rothbardt and his beautiful daughter, Odile. Odile looks identical to the Swan Queen Odette, except that she is dressed in black and her manner is wickedly seductive.

Believing that Odile is his beloved Odette, Siegfried takes her by the hand and leads her off. The Queen, equally enchanted by this exotic pair, instructs Wolfgang to commence the entertainment. The Matadors from Spain, the Neapolitan dancers from Italy, and the elegant lords and ladies from Hungary all perform until von Rothbardt interrupts the action and introduces his daughter Odile once again. In front of everyone, she captures the heart of Prince Siegfried.

Thinking Odile is Odette, Siegfried tells his mother he will marry Odile, and swears eternal love to her. As a swan, Odette frantically beats her wings at the window, trying desperately to stop the false pledge. Von Rothbardt reveals his ruse and disappears with Odile, confident that he has won and maintains evil control over his swan maidens.

Too late, Siegfried realizes his mistake, and flees the palace determined to make amends.

Act IV – The Lake The swans anxiously await the return of their queen, Odette, hopeful that she has saved them through the love of Prince Siegfried. When she arrives, she tells them of Siegfried’s betrayal.

Now all is lost.

Prince Siegfried rushes out of the mists. He has been running all night. The swans gather around their queen to protect her, but she steps forward. Despite it all, she still loves him. Siegfried begs forgiveness and she grants it. In a fury, von Rothbardt swoops down to separate the pair. Odette sees that her only escape is to take her own life. She runs off while Siegfried and the sorcerer battle.

Taunted by von Rothbardt, Siegfried realizes that he too must take his life. It is the only way to prove his true love and save the swan maidens. He runs after Odette while the swan maidens heroically block von Rothbardt. The lovers hurl themselves onto the rocks below, thus breaking the spell. The sorcerer’s wings break and he melts into nothingness.

As the sun dawns on a new day, young maidens appear out of the mists, freed forever from the sorcerer’s evil magic. Odette and Siegfried are united eternally in heaven.

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Sinopsis Prólogo La escena comienza años antes de nuestra historia en un lugar desconocido. La joven princesa Odette juega tranquilamente con sus doncellas y amigos cuando una extraña criatura, mitad hombrey mitad ave de presa, aparece en su ventana. La criatura la envuelve en sus alas y la transforma en un cisne.

Acto I. Los Terrenos Reales Frente al Castillo.

Es el cumpleaños número 21 del príncipe Siegfried. Sus mejores amigos, Benno von Summerstein, y Wolfgang, el mayordomo de la corte, han organizado una fiesta. Todos los cortesanos, jóvenes y viejos, se han reunido para celebrar. El Príncipe solo participa a medias en las festividades. Su madre, la Reina, llega para desearle feliz cumpleaños. Ella le presenta un sello de su difunto esposo el rey, y le regala una ballesta.

La Reina le recuerda a Siegfried que las princesas elegibles de todo el mundo asistirán a su fiesta de cumpleaños y que se le pedirá que elija una novia para asegurar su futuro como monarca. Esto hace que el príncipe Siegfried se sienta incómodo. Siegfried es un romántico que no quiere formar parte de un matrimonio político ni acepta las responsabilidades del trono. Cuando cae la noche, Wolfgang cuenta la historia de un hechicero malvado que vive en las ruinas junto a un lago. Lleno de odio porque nunca ha sido amado, esta malvada criatura rapta a mujeres jóvenes, las transforma en cisnes y las mantiene en su poder. Sólo el verdadero amor de un hombre humano puede romper el hechizo y liberar a las mujeres. En ese momento, una bandada de cisnes vuela por encima. El príncipe Siegfried reúne a Benno y algunos amigos y se va en busca de ellos.

Acto II. El Lago Es tarde y la luna está en la cima del cielo cuando Siegfried y sus amigos llegan al lago donde los cisnes han bajado. Los hombres no se fijan en un extraño búho que los mira malévolamente desde las ruinas sobre el lago. El búho es el hechicero, barón von Rothbardt, que cuida celosamente su dominio. El príncipe Siegfried apunta su ballesta hacia la bandada. De repente un cisne vuela hacia adelante. El Príncipe está fascinado e intenta capturarlo. Mientras el cisne intenta frenéticamente escapar de su alcance, ella sufre una transformación sorprendente y, ante sus ojos, se convierte en la mujer más hermosa que Siegfried haya visto. Ella le dice que su nombre es Princesa Odette y, debido al hechizo de hace años, ella debe permanecer como un cisne durante el día solo para volverse humana a la luz de la luna. Ella implora a Siegfried y sus hombres que no lastimen a estos cisnes, ya que también son mujeres encantadas, y ella es su reina. Cuando los hombres se retiran, Odette desaparece en la niebla y Siegfried se va en busca de ella. Confiado en el éxito de su manipulación, el hechicero se baja de su percha y le pide a las doncellas que bailen para él. Siegfried encuentra a la hermosa Reina Cisne, y justo cuando está a punto de jurar su amor eterno, las mismas palabras que la liberarán, el hechicero se lleva a Odette con su magia. Cuando comienza a amanecer, Odette vuelve a su forma de ave, olvidando a Siegfried y dejándolo en la niebla.

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Sinopsis Acto III. El Gran Salón del Castillo.

La realeza de todo el mundo se reúne para celebrar el cumpleaños del príncipe Siegfried. La Reina confía en que su hijo elegirá una novia, pero a medida que se presenta a cada princesa, Siegfried es cortés pero desinteresado. Sus pensamientos están únicamente en Odette. Dos desconocidos invitados aparecen sin previo aviso. Ellos son el misterioso barón von Rothbardt y su hermosa hija, Odile. Odile se ve idéntica a la Reina del Cisne, Odette, excepto que está vestida de negro y su actitud es perversamente seductora. Creyendo que Odile es su amada Odette, Siegfried la toma de la mano y la aleja. La reina, igualmente encantada por esta pareja exótica, le da instrucciones a Wolfgang para que comience el entretenimiento. Los matadores de España, los bailarines napolitanos de Italia y las elegantes señoras y señores de Hungría actúan hasta que von Rothbardt interrumpe la acción y presenta a su hija Odile una vez más. En frente de todos, ella captura el corazón del Príncipe Siegfried. Pensando que Odile es Odette, Siegfried le dice a su madre que se casará con Odile y le jura amor eterno. Como cisne, Odette golpea frenéticamente sus alas en la ventana, tratando desesperadamente de detener la promesa falsa. Von Rothbardt revela su treta y desaparece con Odile, confiado en que ha ganado y mantiene el control maligno sobre sus doncellas cisne. Siegfried se da cuenta de su error demasiado tarde, y huye del palacio decidido a encontrar una solución.

Acto IV. El Lago Los cisnes esperan ansiosamente el regreso de su reina, Odette, con la esperanza de que los haya salvado a través del amor del príncipe Siegfried. Cuando llega, les cuenta la traición de Siegfried. Ahora todo está perdido. El príncipe Siegfried sale corriendo de la niebla. Ha estado corriendo toda la noche. Los cisnes se reúnen alrededor de su reina para protegerla, pero ella da un paso adelante. A pesar de todo, ella todavía lo ama. Siegfried pide perdón y ella lo concede. En una furia, von Rothbardt se abalanza para separar el par. Odette ve que su única escapada es quitarse la vida. Ella huye mientras Siegfried y el hechicero luchan. Provocado por von Rothbardt, Siegfried se dio cuenta de que él también debía quitarse la vida. Es la única manera de demostrar su verdadero amor y salvar a las doncellas cisne. Él corre tras Odette mientras que las doncellas cisne bloquean heroicamente a von Rothbardt. Los amantes se lanzan sobre en acantilado, rompiendo así el hechizo. Las alas del hechicero se rompen y él se convierte en nada. Cuando el sol amanece un nuevo día, doncellas aparecen fuera de la niebla, liberadas para siempre de la magia malvada del hechicero. Odette y Siegfried están unidos eternamente en el cielo.

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Casting 2/9, 2/10 EVE, 2/16, 2/17 EVE Baron von Rothbardt ......................................................................................Tyler Gum An evil sorcerer who cannot love or be loved. Cold and spiteful, he transforms young women into swans so that he can hold them in his power.

Odette ...................................................................................................... Emily Adams Queen of the swan-maidens who becomes human at night by the light of the moon.

The spell can only be broken by true love.

The Queen ..............................................................................Evelyn Cisneros -Legate The widowed monarch of the land who is eager to see her son married.

Prince Siegfried ........................................................................................... Adrian Fry The forlorn son of the Queen and heir to the throne, provided he marries.

Benno von Summerstein ............................................................................. Jordan Veit Of noble birth, he is the Prince’s closest confidant.

Wolfgang ................................................................................................ Robert Fowler The Major Domo of the court and the prince’s tutor, he has raised and cared for Siegfried since childhood.

Odile ......................................................................................................... Emily Adams The evil daughter of Baron von Bothbardt. Odette’s identical twin created from black magic.

PROLOGUE – THE CHAMBER OF YOUNG PRINCESS ODETTE Odette, Von Rothbardt, and Odette's Ladies in Waiting ............................................. Nicole Fannéy, Victoria Vassos Young Friends .........................................................Stella Birkinshaw, Jazz Khai Bynum, Lexi McCloud, Kazlyn Nielsen ACT I – THE ROYAL GROUNDS IN FRONT OF THE CASTLE Siegfried, The Queen, Benno, Wolfgang, and Pas de Trois ..................................................Benno and Amy Potter, Jenna Rae Herrera Courtiers .................................................Beau Chesivoir, Kye Cooley, Isabella Corridon, Anderson Duhan, Jacob Hancock, Schuyler Lian, Vinicius Lima, Joseph Lynch, Rylee Ann Rogers, Tatiana Stevenson, Loren Walton, Claire Wilson Young Courtiers ......................................... Danielle Belohlavy, Olivia Book, Jaya Dhand, Lund Fuller, Victor Galeana, Callie Herbert, Andre McGregor, Philipp Mergener, Anna Murray, Charlize Villacorta, Kaeli Ware, Zoe Wilson Young Courtier Children........................................................... Olivia Humeniuk (2/9-13) Peri Lewis (2/14-17) and Students of Ballet West Academy

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Casting Children of the Court .................................................Students of Ballet West Academy Ladies in Waiting .......................................................Students of Ballet West Academy Queen’s Guard ............................................................Students of Ballet West Academy Pages ........................................................................Students of Ballet West Academy

ACT II – THE LAKE Odette, Siegfried, Von Rothbardt, Benno, and Hunting Party............................................................................... Artists of Ballet West Lead Swan Maidens........................................................Nicole Fannéy, Victoria Vassos Cygnets....................Stella Birkinshaw, Jazz Khai Bynum, Kazlyn Nielsen Lexi McCloud, Swan Maidens...................... Alexis Bull, Lillian Casscells, Kye Cooley, Isabella Corridon, Amelia Dencker, Maren Florence, Olivia Gusti, Schuyler Lian, Rylee Rogers, Anisa Sinteral, Tatiana Stevenson, Claire Wilson – INTERMISSION –

ACT III – THE GREAT HALL OF THE CASTLE Siegfried, The Queen, Von Rothbardt, Odile, Wolfgang, Benno, and Spanish Princess....................................................................................... Chelsea Keefer Her Escorts (Spanish Variation) ..................... Hadriel Diniz, Jake Preece, Brian Waldrep Duena ........................................................................................................Olivia Bellone Italian Princess ............................................................................................ Olivia Gusti Her Escorts (Neopolitan Variation) ................................... Kristina Pool, David Huffmire Hungarian Princess ................................................................................. Nicole Fannéy Her Escorts (Czardas Variation) ................................ Dominic Ballard, Lillian Casscells, with members of Ballet West II and Students of Ballet West Academy English Princess ......................................................................................Kazlyn Nielsen Russian Princess ......................................................................................Anisa Sinteral Polish Princess .......................................................................................Victoria Vassos Pages, Herald ............................................................ Students of Ballet West Academy Ladies in Waiting, Parents, and Escorts ..................... Students of Ballet West Academy – INTERMISSION –

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Casting 2/10 MAT, 2/11 MAT, 2/14 Baron von Rothbardt ..................................................................................... Adrian Fry An evil sorcerer who cannot love or be loved. Cold and spiteful, he transforms young women into swans so that he can hold them in his power.

Odette..........................................................................................................Amy Potter Queen of the swan-maidens who becomes human at night by the light of the moon.

The spell can only be broken by true love.

The Queen Evelyn.................................................................... Evelyn Cisneros-Legate The widowed monarch of the land who is eager to see her son married.

Prince Siegfried.........................................................................................Hadriel Diniz The forlorn son of the Queen and heir to the throne, provided he marries.

Benno von Summerstein ................................................................................Tyler Gum Of noble birth, he is the Prince’s closest confidant.

Wolfgang ..............................................................................................Dominic Ballard The Major Domo of the court and the prince’s tutor, he has raised and cared for Siegfried since childhood.

Odile.............................................................................................................Amy Potter The evil daughter of Baron von Bothbardt. Odette’s identical twin created from black magic.

PROLOGUE – THE CHAMBER OF YOUNG PRINCESS ODETTE Odette, Von Rothbardt, and Odette's Ladies in Waiting............................................. Lillian Casscells, Anisa Sinteral Young Friends .............................................................. Stella Birkinshaw, Kristina Pool, Isabella Corridon, Lexi McCloud

ACT I – THE ROYAL GROUNDS IN FRONT OF THE CASTLE Siegfried, The Queen, Benno, Wolfgang, and Pas de Trois .................................................... Benno and Emily Adams, Katlyn Addison Courtiers ................................................Jazz Khai Bynum, Beau Chesivoir, Kye Cooley, Amelia Dencker, Anderson Duhan, Robert Fowler, Schuyler Lian, Vinicius Lima, William Lynch, Jonas Malinka-Thompson, Tatiana Stevenson, Claire Wilson Young Courtiers .................................... Danielle Belohlavy, Olivia Book, Kai Casperson, Luca Freudenberg, Victor Galeana, Callie Herbert, Tea Hinchley, Caleb Mook, Anna Murray, Charlize Villacorta, Kaeli Ware, Zoe Wilson Young Courtier Children........................................................... Olivia Humeniuk (2/9-13) Peri Lewis (2/14-17) and Students of Ballet West Academy 30

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Casting Children of the Court .................................................Students of Ballet West Academy Ladies in Waiting........................................................Students of Ballet West Academy Queens Guard ............................................................Students of Ballet West Academy Pages ........................................................................Students of Ballet West Academy ACT II – THE LAKE Odette, Siegfried, Von Rothbardt, Benno, and Hunting Party ...............................................................................Artists of Ballet West Lead Swan Maidens ...................................................... Lillian Casscells, Anisa Sinteral Cygnets ......................Stella Birkinshaw, Kristina Pool, Isabella Corridon, Lexi McCloud Swan Maidens ............................................... Alexis Bull, Jazz Khai Bynum, Kye Cooley, Nicole Fannéy, Amelia Dencker, Jaya Dhand, Maren Florence, Mikayla Gyfteas, Olivia Gusti, Rylee Ann Rogers, Tatiana Stevenson, Claire Wilson – INTERMISSION –

ACT III – THE GREAT HALL OF THE CASTLE Siegfried, The Queen, Von Rothbardt, Odile, Wolfgang, Benno, and Spanish Princess ................................................................................ Isabella Corridon Her Escorts (Spanish Variation) ................ David Huffmire, Jake Preece, Brian Waldrep Duena .......................................................................................................Olivia Bellone Italian Princess ........................................................................................ Claire Wilson Her Escorts (Neopolitan Variation) ...............................Jenna Rae Herrera, Jordan Veit Hungarian Princess ........................................................................... Rylee Ann Rogers Her Escorts (Czardas Variation) .................................... Robert Fowler, Victoria Vassos with members of Ballet West II and Students of Ballet West Academy English Princess ................................................................................. Jazz Khai Bynum Russian Princess ..................................................................................Lillian Casscells Polish Princess ..................................................................................... Maren Florence Pages, Herald ............................................................Students of Ballet West Academy Ladies in Waiting, Parents, and Escorts.................... Students of Ballet West Academy – INTERMISSION –

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Casting 2/13, 2/15, 2/17 MAT Baron von Rothbardt............................................................................... Brian Waldrep An evil sorcerer who cannot love or be loved. Cold and spiteful, he transforms young women into swans so that he can hold them in his power.

Odette .................................................................................................. Katlyn Addison Queen of the swan-maidens who becomes human at night by the light of the moon.

The spell can only be broken by true love.

The Queen .............................................................................. Evelyn Cisneros-Legate The widowed monarch of the land who is eager to see her son married.

Prince Siegfried ....................................................................................David Huffmire The forlorn son of the Queen and heir to the throne, provided he marries.

Benno von Summerstein ............................................................................Jake Preece Of noble birth, he is the Prince’s closest confidant.

Wolfgang ................................................................................................ Robert Fowler The Major Domo of the court and the prince’s tutor, he has raised and cared for Siegfried since childhood.

Odile ..................................................................................................... Katlyn Addison The evil daughter of Baron von Bothbardt. Odette’s identical twin created from black magic.

PROLOGUE – THE CHAMBER OF YOUNG PRINCESS ODETTE Odette, Von Rothbardt, and Odette's Ladies in Waiting ............................................. Nicole Fannéy, Victoria Vassos Young Friends ........................................................Stella Birkinshaw, Jazz Khai Bynum, Isabella Corridon, Lexi McCloud

ACT I – THE ROYAL GROUNDS IN FRONT OF THE CASTLE Siegfried, The Queen, Benno, Wolfgang, and Pas de Trois ...................................................................... Chelsea Keefer, Kristina Pool Courtiers ..........................................Beau Chesivoir, Amelia Dencker, Anderson Duhan, Maren Florence, Mikayla Gyfteas, Jacob Hancock, Schuyler Lian, Vinicius Lima, Joseph Lynch, William Lynch, Rylee Ann Rogers, Tatiana Stevenson Young Courtiers .................................................Olivia Book, Lund Fuller, Callie Herbert, Peter Gunning, Tea Hinchley, Katie Kaprielian, Gigi McConnon, Andre McGregor, Philipp Mergener, Anna Murray, Charlize Villacorta, Kaeli Ware Young Courtier Children........................................................... Olivia Humeniuk (2/9-13) Peri Lewis (2/14-17) and Students of Ballet West Academy 32

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Casting Children of the Court ................................................. Students of Ballet West Academy Ladies in Waiting ....................................................... Students of Ballet West Academy Queens Guard ............................................................ Students of Ballet West Academy Pages......................................................................... Students of Ballet West Academy ACT II – THE LAKE Odette, Siegfried, Von Rothbardt, Benno, and Hunting Party ...............................................................................Artists of Ballet West Lead Swan Maidens ....................................................... Nicole Fannéy, Victoria Vassos Cygnets..................................................................Stella Birkinshaw, Jazz Khai Bynum, Isabella Corridon, Lexi McCloud Swan Maidens.................................................. Alexis Bull, Lillian Casscells, Kye Cooley, Amelia Dencker, Jaya Dhand, Maren Florence, Olivia Gusti, Schuyler Lian, Rylee Ann Rogers, Anisa Sinteral, Tatiana Stevenson, Claire Wilson – INTERMISSION –

ACT III – THE GREAT HALL OF THE CASTLE Siegfried, The Queen, Von Rothbardt, Odile, Wolfgang, Benno, and Spanish Princess ................................................................................ Isabella Corridon Her Escorts (Spanish Variation) .....................William Lynch, Jordan Veit, Loren Walton Duena .......................................................................................................Olivia Bellone Italian Princess ........................................................................................ Claire Wilson Her Escorts (Neopolitan Variation) ............................................. Olivia Gusti, Tyler Gum Hungarian Princess .................................................................................Nicole Fannéy Her Escorts (Czardas Variation) ...................................Dominic Ballard, Anisa Sinteral, with members of Ballet West II and Students of Ballet West Academy English Princess ......................................................................................Kazlyn Nielsen Russian Princess ...................................................................................Lillian Casscells Polish Princess .......................................................................................Victoria Vassos Pages, Herald ............................................................ Students of Ballet West Academy Ladies in Waiting, Parents, and Escorts ..................... Students of Ballet West Academy – INTERMISSION –

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Ballet West Orchestra Jared Oaks

MUSIC DIRECTOR 1ST VIOLIN Aubrey Woods Concertmaster Emily Day-Shumway Kathryn Langr Peggy Wheelwright Marcel Bowman Melissa Draper* Amy Oswald* Donni Evans* 2ND VIOLIN Krista Utrilla Principal Kristiana Matthes Rachel Karr Ann Cox Gail Picha Linda Duan* Kate Mayfield* VIOLA Sunny Johnson Principal Candace Wagner Devan Freebairn Mallory Todd* Bethany Pereboom* CELLO Lauren Posey Principal Cassie Olson Robin Dunn Hannah Brown Megan Richards* BASS Matthew Shumway Principal Lola Maxham Liz Lambson

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FLUTE/PICCOLO Alison Olsen Principal Sally Humphreys Drew Powell*

TROMBONE Will Kimball Principal Steven Hunter Neil Hendriksen

OBOE/ ENGLISH HORN Karen Hastings* Justin Torres

TUBA Michael Mccawley Principal

CLARINET Erin Voellinger Principal David Feller

TIMPANI Anthony Thackeray*

BASSOON Brian Hicks Principal Christopher Egbert HORN Laurence Lowe Principal Steve Park Nathan Basinger Anita Miller* CORNET Kyra Sovronsky Principal Lisa Verzella* TRUMPET Sara Marchetti Principal Chris Danz*

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Ballet West Orchestra JARED OAKS Music Director

Jared Oaks, one of the leading young ballet conductors in the United States, is Music Director of Ballet West. Since joining the company in 2008, Jared has maintained a rigorous conducting schedule, in addition to playing for rehearsals and classes. He has conducted performances for Houston Ballet and The Sarasota Ballet, and he has worked with the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Sinfonietta, the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra, among others.

Jared’s numerous compositions include an oratorio about Joan of Arc, with poems by Suzanne Lundquist, and chamber ballets for Ballet West, Charlotte Ballet, and Mid-Columbia Ballet. Jared is also a fellow of the American-Scandinavian Foundation and co-founder of the Composer Discovery Initiative.

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Profiles PAMELA ROBINSON HARRIS

Principal Rehearsal Director, Additional Choreography for Acts II and IV

Born in Landstuhl, Germany, Pamela received her formative training at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Joffrey School of Ballet Summer Intensive, and National Academy of the Arts. Graduating early from high school at 17, she received her first job as an apprentice with 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. In 1997, Pamela joined the Ballet West Artistic Staff as a Ballet Mistress. She served from 2006-2007 as Ballet West’s Interim Artistic Director. Together with Associate Director of Ballet West II, Peggy Dolkas, she co-choreographed three ballets for Ballet West’s Family Classics Series – The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and Beauty and the Beast. She also reworked major sections of Ballet West’s productions of The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, and Giselle, and has choreographed for Ballet West II and the Ballet West Academy Professional Training Division.

Pamela has now been with Ballet West for over 33 years, and continues to serve as the company’s Principal Rehearsal Director.

MARK GOLDWEBER

Additional Choreography for Acts I and II

Mark Goldweber joined the Joffrey Ballet in 1975 as a member of Joffrey II, and he was invited to join the main Joffrey Ballet in 1977. His first role was the “Boy in Blue” in the Joffrey recreation of Sir Frederick Ashton’s Les Patineurs, which he later reprised for public television’s Dance In America series. Throughout his career, Goldweber has had the honor of working personally with such great choreographers and Ballet Masters as Robert Joffrey, Antony Tudor, Agnes DeMille, Celia Franca, Twyla Tharp, Paul Taylor, Yuriko, Georgette Tsinguirides, Michael Somes, Alexander Grant, Brian Show, and Wendy Ellis. He was the founding Ballet Master for Oregon Ballet Theatre and was Ballet Master and Director of Apprentices for The Joffrey Ballet from 1996-2007 before accepting the positions of Ballet Master and Director of Ballet West II. Goldweber has taught in the Joffrey Balle School summer program in New York City for several years and he played himself in Robert Altman’s “The Company”. Mark Goldweber was Ballet Master for Ballet West from 2007 until his passing in December 2011.

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Profiles PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY Composer, Swan Lake

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) studied at the Conservatory in St. Petersburg, where George Balanchine later studied piano in addition to his studies in dance.

Tchaikovsky is one of the most popular and influential of all romantic composers. His work is expressive, melodic, and grand in scale, with rich orchestration. His output was prodigious and included chamber works, symphonies, and concerti for various instruments, operas, and works for the piano. His creation for the ballet, composed in close partnership with Marius Petipa, include Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and The Sleeping Beauty.

PETER CAZALET Sets and Costumes

Peter Cazalet was born in Zambia, Central Africa and obtained a Bachelor of Architecture degree at the University of Cape Town. He later moved to London and spent 15 years with Scottish Ballet. After attaining principal dancer status, his career was suddenly shifted due to a back injury. Peter then returned to Cape Town and designed ballets, operas, and plays as Head of Design for the Opera House. He also worked on projects in the United States, Europe, and the East. Ballet West holds a special significance for Peter as his first American assignment many years ago.

KATE ASHTON Lighting Design

Kate Ashton is the Lighting Director for Fall for Dance at New York City Center and has designed pieces for the Festival, including Christopher Wheeldon’s The Two of Us. She is also the resident lighting designer for the dance department at Williams College and the Joffrey Ballet School (NYC). She has worked as the Assistant Lighting Director for both American Ballet Theatre and New York City Ballet. Upcoming: Elizabeth Cree (Glimmerglass), La Clemenza di Tito (Juilliard). BA: College of William & Mary, MFA: New York University.

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Swan Lake Performers from the Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy Students Alexandra Getz

Olivia Humeniuk

Pierce Mendoza

Korver Bush

Tess Jensen

Lukas Mishchenko

Liam Candee

Marko Jovanovic-Hacon

Arielle Nelson

Sophia Cannella

Quentin Kirkbride

Janaey Salcedo

Sam Cooley

Brooke Lambert

Cameron Spencer

Alice Garcia

Liberty Lehauli

Molly Stowe

Eloise Hawks

Peri Lewis

Sophia Toronto

Lucy Belle Herrod

Kaylin Lunn

Shosana Phifer

Noah Hesse

Adalyn MacDonald

Jack Sweeney

Caiden Howard

August Mathews

Leah Wu

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Principal Artists

EMILY ADAMS

KATLYN ADDISON

Ballet West II 2005, Artist 2007, Demi-Soloist 2011, Soloist 2013, Principal Artist 2015

Artist 2011, Demi-Soloist 2014, Soloist 2016, First Soloist 2018, Principal Artist 2021

SPONSORED BY THE JANET QUINNEY LAWSON FOUNDATION

SPONSORED BY PEGGY BERGMANN

HADRIEL DINIZ

ADRIAN FRY

Artist 2015, Demi-Soloist 2018, Soloist 2019, First Soloist 2020, Principal Artist 2021

Artist 2010, Soloist 2012, First Soloist 2014, Principal Artist 2017

Newtown, Pennsylvania

Minas Gerais, Brazil

SPONSORED BY EMMA ECCLES JONES FOUNDATION

Ontario, Canada

Omaha, Nebraska

SPONSORED BY MARCIA AND JOHN PRICE

Principal Artists

TYLER GUM

JENNA RAE HERRERA

Ballet West II 2009, Artist 2010, Demi-Soloist 2014, Soloist 2016, First Soloist 2018, Principal Artist 2023

Ballet West II 2007, Artist 2010, Demi-Soloist 2015, Soloist 2016, First Soloist 2020, Principal Artist 2021

SPONSORED BY JOHN C. AND ANDREA MILLER

SPONSORED BY BEANO SOLOMON

AMY POTTER

JORDAN VEIT

Ballet West II 2011, Artist 20122014, Soloist 2021, Principal Artist 2022

Ballet West II 2012, Artist 2013, Demi-Soloist 2016, Soloist 2018, Principal Artist 2022

SPONSORED BY CAROLE WOOD AND DARRELL HENSLEIGH

SPONSORED BY THEODORE SCHMIDT

Calhan, Colorado

Roanoke, Virginia

Ontario, California

Seattle, Washington

First Soloist

CHELSEA KEEFER Huntsville, Utah

Ballet West Academy/ University of Utah Trainee 2010, Artist 2014, DemiSoloist 2017, Soloist 2018, First Soloist 2022

Soloists

DAVID HUFFMIRE

KRISTINA POOL

VICTORIA VASSOS

Ballet West Academy Trainee 2014, Ballet West II 2016, Artist 2018, Soloist 2022

Ballet West II 2015, Artist 2017, Demi-Soloist 2022, Soloist 2023

Ballet West Academy Trainee 2016, Ballet West II 2017, Artist 2019, Soloist 2023

Reno, Nevada

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Princeton, New Jersey

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Switzerland/Greece

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BRIAN WALDREP

Winston-Salem, North Carolina Soloist 2022 SPONSORED BY DREW BROWNING, IN MEMORY OF JUDY WATTS BRADY

Demi-Soloists

DOMINIC BALLARD

NICOLE FANNÉY

OLIVIA GUSTI

Artist 2017, Demi-Soloist 2022

Ballet West Academy Trainee 2016, Ballet West II 2018, Artist 2020, Demi-Soloist 2023

Ballet West Academy Trainee 2014, Ballet West II 2015, Artist 2016, DemiSoloist 2022

Albury, NSW, Australia

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Cary, North Carolina

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Tampa, Florida

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VINICIUS LIMA

KAZLYN NIELSEN

JAKE PREECE

Ballet West Academy Trainee 2016, Ballet West II 2018, Artist 2020, Demi-Soloist 2023

Ballet West II 2012, Artist 2014, Demi-Soloist 2022

Ballet West II 2016, Artist 2019, Demi-Soloist 2022

SPONSORED BY JONATHAN AND ELIZABETH SLAGER

SPONSORED BY THEODORE SCHMIDT

Vitoria, Brazil

SPONSORED BY TERESA SILCOX

Spanish Fork, Utah

Vancouver, Canada

Corps Artists

STELLA BIRKINSHAW

JAZZ KHAI BYNUM

LILLIAN CASSCELLS

BEAU CHESIVOIR

Ballet West Academy Trainee 2020, Ballet West II 2021, Artist 2023

Ballet West Academy Trainee 2018, Ballet West II 2019, Artist 2021

Artist 2017

Ballet West II 2018, Artist 2020

Salt Lake City, Utah

Germantown, Maryland

SPONSORED BY SHARI AND DAVID QUINNEY

KYE COOLEY

Bowie, Maryland Ballet West II 2021, Artist 2023

Washington, D.C.

SPONSORED BY BRAD AND LINDA WALTON

Washington, D.C.

SPONSORED BY KENT AND MARTHA DIFIORE

ISABELLA CORRIDON

AMELIA DENCKER

ANDERSON DUHAN

Ballet West II 2019, Artist 2021

Ballet West Academy Trainee 2017, Ballet West II 2020, Artist 2021 SPONSORED BY JAY AND KIMBERLY HEGLAR

Ballet West Academy Trainee 2019, Ballet West II 2021, Artist 2023

Westport, Connecticut

SPONSORED BY JENNIFER PRICE-WALLIN AND TONY WALLIN

Rockville, Maryland

Holliday, Texas

MAREN FLORENCE

ROBERT FOWLER

Kennewick, Washington

Lehi, Utah

JACOB HANCOCK

JOSEPH LYNCH

Ballet West Academy Trainee 2020, Ballet West II 2021, Artist 2023

Ballet West II 2018, Artist 2021

Ballet West Academy Trainee 2018, Ballet West II 2020, Artist 2022

Ballet West II 2017, Artist 2019

Salt Lake City, Utah

SPONSORED BY SHARI AND DAVID QUINNEY

Cumberland, Rhode Island

SPONSORED BY JULIA WATKINS

Corps Artists

WILLIAM LYNCH

San Diego, California Ballet West II 2021, Artist 2023 SPONSORED BY JEANNE POTUCEK

JONAS MALINKATHOMPSON Salt Lake City, Utah

Ballet West Academy Trainee 2020, Ballet West II 2021, Artist 2023

RYLEE ANN ROGERS

ANISA SINTERAL

Ballet West II 2020, Artist 2022

Ballet West II 2014, Artist 2015-2019, Artist 2021

Orem, Utah

SPONSORED BY EILEEN RAGSDALE

TATIANA STEVENSON LOREN WALTON Cortlandt Manor, New York

Ballet West Academy Trainee 2018, Ballet West II 2020, Artist 2022

Austin, Texas

Ballet West Academy Trainee 2019, Ballet West II 2020, Artist 2022

Parker, Colorado

SPONSORED BY MICHAEL BLACK AND KIMBERLY STRAND

CLAIRE WILSON Longview, Texas

Ballet West Academy Trainee 2017, Ballet West II 2019, Artist 2021 SPONSORED BY ALLYSON AND JIM LARKINS

Ballet West II

OLIVIA BOOK

ALEXIS BULL

KAI CASPERSON

JAYA DHAND

Ballet West II 2023

Ballet West Academy Trainee 2020, Ballet West II 2023

Ballet West II 2023

LUCA FREUDENBERG

LUND FULLER

VICTOR GALEANA

MIKAYLA GYFTEAS

Ballet West II 2022

Ballet West Academy Trainee 2021, Ballet West II 2023

Ballet West Academy Trainee 2020, Ballet West II 2022

Ballet West Academy Trainee 2021, Ballet West II 2023

SCHUYLER LIAN

LEXI MCCLOUD

ANDRE MCGREGOR II

PHILIPP MERGENER

Ballet West II 2022

Ballet West II 2022

Ballet West II 2023

Ballet West II 2023

ANNA MURRAY

KAELI WARE

Ballet West Academy Trainee 2021, Ballet West II 2023

Ballet West Academy Trainee 2020, Ballet West II 2022

Ontario, Canada Ballet West Academy Trainee 2021, Ballet West II 2023

London, England

Wayne, Pennsylvania

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Salt Lake City, Utah

North Salt Lake, Utah

Boston, Massachusetts

Logan, Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah

Savannah, Georgia

Alexandria, Virginia

San Diego, California

Anchorage, Alaska

Seattle, Washington

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The Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy, the official school of Ballet West, is Utah’s premier source of dance training, providing the highest caliber of ballet instruction to professionally-bound students, as well as to those who simply wish to enjoy this beautiful and athletic art form. Academy students experience a structured curriculum offered in a nurturing, respectful, and positive environment, celebrating and exploring each student’s individual strengths and abilities.

The Ballet West Academy and its distinguished faculty is led by Evelyn Cisneros-Legate, recently honored as one of Utah Business’s Women of the Year. Pre-professional students are given the unique opportunity to be observed regularly and take classes with Ballet West Artistic Director Adam Sklute, and are considered for future positions with Ballet West. Avocational students build strength, coordination, and confidence through focused and joyous top-level dance education.

Classes begin at age three and are available at four locations including: Jessie Eccles Quinney Ballet Centre, Trolley Corners, Utah County, and Peggy Bergmann Park City Campus.

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Wellness Partners We are thankful for all the medical professionals who are committed to helping our dancers perform their best and stay injury-free.

OFFICIAL HEALTH PARTNER OF BALLET WEST Dr. Claire Gross, MD, CAQSM Jennifer Bentley, PT, DPT, OCS Betsy Johnson MS ATC, Pilates

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Learn more at www. b a l le twest gu i l d . org Council Chairs Kathleen Gardner Jeanne Potucek Julie Shulimson Membership Chair Anne Neeley Nominating Chairs Daniel Darger Tami Hansen Outreach Chair Doyle Clayburn Park City Membership Chair Franki Loftus Parliamentarian Lois Peterson PR Chair Tika Beard Young Patrons Chair Thomas Bath Awards Chair Dancer Liaisons

L e a de rs hi p C ou n ci l 2 02 3 - 202 4 Executive Committee President Helle LeRette VP Communications Jennifer Malherbe VP Programs Laurie Hofmann Secretary Ellen Tolstad Treasurer Cyndalynn Tilley

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Corporate, Foundation, and Government Support We thank the following community partners for their generous contributions.

$500,000 AND ABOVE The Kahlert Foundation Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts & Parks (ZAP) Utah State Board of Education Professional Outreach Programs in the School (POPS)

OOCL* S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney Foundation The Shubert Foundation Simmons Family Foundation Summit County Cultural RAP Tax

$10,000 - $24,999 Beaver Creek Foundation Cache Valley Bank CompuNet, Inc. Dominion Energy Every Blooming Thing* The Framing Establishment** Hilton Salt Lake City Center** $100,000 – $249,999 Hotel Monaco and Bambara* Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation InterWest Moving and Storage** Frederick Q. Lawson Foundation Ivy & Varley* The William Randolph Hearst McCarthey Family Foundation Foundation Park City Community Foundation: Utah Division of Arts & Museums The Solomon Fund Promontory Foundation $25,000 - $99,999 Rocky Mountain Power Foundation B. W. Bastian Foundation S. J. and Jessie E. Quinney Bank of America Foundation BMW of Murray Salt Lake City Arts Council The Church of Jesus Christ of Joseph and Kathleen Sorenson Latter-day Saints Foundation Legacy Foundation David Kelby Johnson Memorial U.S. Bank Foundation Foundation Dr. Jeremy Wimmer, Summit Emma Eccles Jones Foundation Chiropractic and Wellness* The Florence J. Gillmor Foundation Goldman Sachs $5,000 - $9,999 The Grand America Hotel and The American Endowment Foundation Laurel Brasserie* Berenice J. Bradshaw Charitable Janet Quinney Lawson Foundation Trust The John C. Kish Foundation R. Harold Burton Foundation Lawrence T. and Janet T. Dee Clyde Companies Foundation J. Wong’s Thai & Chinese Bistro* Mark Miller Toyota Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Marriner S. Eccles Foundation O.C. Tanner Company $250,000 – $499,999 George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation Intermountain Health** Utah State Legislature - Department of Heritage & Arts

Pathway Associates The Jerome Robbins Foundation Ruth’s Chris Steak House* Squatters Pub Brewery* Stewart Education Foundation Norman C. Tanner and Barbara L. Tanner Second Charitable Support Trust $1,000 - $4,999 3M Health Information Systems Aqua Terra Steak & Sushi* Friends of Ballet West Henry W. and Leslie M. Eskuche Charitable Foundation Ray, Quinney & Nebeker Foundation Richard K. and Shirley S. Hemingway Foundation Snow, Christensen & Martineau Foundation Theory Brand Agency* The above lists includes corporate, foundation, and government support received as of January 1, 2024 *Indicates contribution made in-kind **Indicates contribution of cash and in-kind

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Individual Donors FOUNDER’S CIRCLE We thank our Founder’s Circle donors, each of whom has given over $1,000,000 to the company throughout its history, either through collective annual giving or extraordinary, one-time gifts.

B.W. Bastian Foundation Peggy Bergmann Val A. Browning Foundation George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation Marriner S. Eccles Foundation The Kahlert Foundation Jennifer Horne-Huntsman and Scott Huntsman Emma Eccles Jones Foundation Frederick Q. Lawson Foundation Janet Quinney Lawson Foundation John and Marcia Price Family Foundation S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney Foundation Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts & Parks (ZAP) Shari and David Quinney Beano Solomon Utah Division of Arts & Museums Utah State Board of Education - Professional Outreach Programs in the School

HERITAGE CLUB We thank our loyal Heritage Club patrons for their generous annual support.

MR. C $100,000 AND ABOVE DiFiore Family The Ellis Family Jennifer Horne-Huntsman and Scott Huntsman Frederick Q. Lawson Foundation Anonymous $50,000 - $99,999 Peggy Bergmann John and Andrea Miller John and Marcia Price Family Foundation Shari and David Quinney Beano Solomon Krista and Jim Sorenson

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MRS. WALLACE $25,000 - $49,999 Vilija Avizonis and Gregory McComas Bronwyn Newport-Bradley and Todd Bradley Julie and Willard Dere Samantha Topping Gellert and John Gellert Kimberly and Jay Heglar Michael and Kimberly Labertew In honor of Peggy Bergmann John and Sonia Lingos Family Foundation Eileen Ragsdale Theodore Schmidt Jonathan and Liz Slager Jennifer Price Wallin and Anthony Wallin Brad and Linda Walton Julia S. Watkins Anonymous PRINCIPAL $15,000 - $24,999 Cole Adams Michael Black and Kimberly Strand Drew W. Browning W. Hague & Sue J. Ellis Foundation Stephanie and Tim Harpst Carole Wood and Darrell Hensleigh Barbara Levy Kipper Jennifer and Gideon Malherbe Caryl Marsh Jeanne Potucek The Sam & Diane Stewart Family Foundation Sarah Eccles Taylor and Gary Taylor Anonymous FIRST SOLOIST $10,000 - $14,999 Clisto and Suzanne Beaty H. Brent and Bonnie Jean Beesley The Brown Family Foundation Frank and Leslie Corbett Leslie and Myles Culhane Erik and Uzo Erlingsson Marc and Cammy Fuller Alan and Jeanne Hall Foundation Katherine Daines Lindsay Tatiana Lingos-Webb Prince and Matthew Prince Eli Madrigal-Paredes Rachèle McCarthey and Brock Van de Kamp Willis McCree and John Fromer George W. Henry, Jr. and James Rose Jonathan and Amanda Schmieder Teresa Silcox Eddie Stone

Naoma Tate and the Family of Hal Tate Roy and Lisa Vincent Anonymous SOLOIST $5,000 - $9,999 Samantha and Jordan Atkin Marie Brown Burgundy and Mike Caldwell-Waller Matthew and George Cardon-Bystry Vaughn Carrick Carol T. Christ Donna Conway Melissa H. and Scott Cutler Robert S. Devens J. Chase Dreyfous Jr. Joan Firmage Weston Firmage Charlie and Shannon Freedman Meghan Gallivan Stewart David and SandyLee Griswold Stephanie and Tim Harpst Drs. Marc and Mary Carole Harrison Kimberly and Jay Heglar Kathie and Charles Horman Heidi Huntsman and Mark Robinson Brent and Maren Jensen Jeanne M. Kimball Shari and Bruce Lindsay James MacInnes Anne Neeley and Ila Neeley David Parkinson Jeanie Pollack Shauna Bamberger Priskos Brooke and Frank Puleo Mark and Melanie Robbins Kevin Rogge The Rougelot Family Sandefur Schmidt John Sklute Ashley and Ryan Smith Kristin and Tom Stockham Nadine Tang Brad Tuthill Kathy Warren and Luigi Resta Jeff and Holly Whiteman Athelia Woolley LeSueur Edward Zipser DEMI-SOLOIST $2,500 - $4,999 Peter and Alexandra Agrapides Kathleen and Andy Blank Brett Campbell Cecile and Harold Christiansen Donna Conway Susan and Joel Eaton Barbara W. Frazier Dee Gauss John and Ilauna Gurr

Individual Donors Robert and Dixie Huefner Gordon Irving Josh and Marina James Adam and Jessie Justis Jeanne M. Kimball David Luker Paul and Melanie Lyon Thomas and Mary McCarthey Ted A. McKay John and Bria Mertens Stephen and Melina Nicolatus Elizabeth and Vincent Novack Madeleine and Harvey Plonsker Rich and Nancy Potashner Irwin and Harriet Ross Chris and Ellen Rossi Margaret P. Sargent Michael Scolamiero Don and Teresa Skaggs John Sklute James R. Kruse and Mary Jo Smith Sue and Jack Stahl Laura Scott and Rodney Mena Jonathon Tonioli Kevin Voyles Susan Warshaw Jay and Alicia Wilson CORPS DE BALLET $1,500 - $2,499 Alta’s Rustler Lodge Stephen Anderson Bené Arnold Dr. Ann Berghout Austin Carol Baer Greg and Marsha Baird Ballet West Guild Marcy Barlow Frances and Jerome Battle Tika Beard and Cathy Harlin Gary Beers Metta Driscoll Vicki and Bill Bennion Ginny Bostrom Carol Carter Elinor and Martin Colman Pascale De Rozario and Jonathan Crossett Erika Dean Dr. Frances Dolloph Matt and Nancy Dorny Natalie DuPaix John Eckert Sissy Eichwald Hot Shot Sprinkler Repair & Landscape LLC Tracy Frankel Keith Frederick Karen L. Freed Dr. Martin I. and Sheila G. Gelman Bob and Mary Gilchrist

Julie and Devon Glenn Andrew and Barbara Goldberg Natalie and Ted Grandy Kevin and Donna Gruneich Elizabeth and Jack Hammond Kenneth and Kate Handley Paul and Patricia Hansen Jon and Tami Hansen Vicki and Ronald Hauben Quinette Henshaw David P. Heuvel and Johann Jacobs Marilyn and Chester Johnson G. Frank and Pamela Joklik John S. Karls Scott and Allison Kendell Helen Kennedy The Kohlburn/Lecointre Family Katherine Probert Labrum Cynthia Lampropoulos and Dr. George Gourley Helle Le Rette Rebecca Marriott Champion David and Colleen Merrill Dan P. Miller Louis and Carolyn Mizell Maren Mullin Trevor Nielson Kirsten Novak Ruth and Phillip Novak Earthology Landscape Linda S. Pembroke Richard and Lois Peterson Katie Marie Pollard Melanie Preece Lee Quinney Suzanne and David Razor Sonja Rife Leena Rinne Carol Ann Saikhon Mark and Linda Scholl Brylan Schultz Robert and Nancy Schumacker Sallie Shatz Shiebler Family Foundation Aharon Shulimson and Julie Terry Jeffrey and Andrea Silver Kenneth Spitzer Lou Ann Stevens Cyndie Taylor Toni Tietjen Dina Tilton Amy Wadsworth and David Richardson Mark Weisbender Sarah and Rich West Michelle Wheeler Jo-Ann Wong Anonymous

The above list includes individual donations received as of January 1, 2024

MEMBERSHIP We thank our Members at the Producer and Director levels for their generous annual support of $500 and above.

DIRECTOR AND PRODUCER $500-1499 Eric Ahlstrom Austin Allman Christine B. Anderson Sara Jane Anderson Lester Aoki Ronald and Kathy Aoki Michael and Jacqueline Bailey Hanna Baskerville Ernest and Jane Bebb Jae Behrmann Sharon and Michael Bertelsen Kenneth and Melinda Birrell Melissa Blair Richard C. and Jennie Holman Blake Marie Bohata Joan and Bryan Bowles ChaRee Bradley Alexandra Brown Helen W. Brown Robyn Brown Janice and Richard Coleman Rachel and Travis Colledge Wilma Corkery and John R. Corkery III M.D. Sandra Covey Brandi and Clayton Cullimore A. John Dansie Debbie Davis Carrie and James Dean Ashby and Anne Cullimore Decker Lee Dever and Carolyn Nichols Richard and Pamela Dropek Spencer F. and Cleone P. Eccles Family Foundation Melvin and Barbara Echols Eric and Shellie Eide In Memory of Lela and Reid Ellsworth Patti Eylar and Charlie Gardner David Keith Garside and Audrey Miner Cathy Gelwix Ann and Rick Gold Mary Gootjes and John Davis Adam Green Scott and Loree Hagen Katherine Harney Michael R. and Sheila I. Harper Sandra and David Haughey Jason and Amy Hawkins Mark and Wendi Holland Julie Hopkins Jackie A. Huff Elise Hutchings 23–24 SEASON

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Individual Donors David and Linda Irvine Janette and Brent Sonnenberg Edith Johnson Judy Jones Jill Keagy Rich and Jill Kesten Sheryl Scott and Richard Koehn Eric Kreutzer Julie Lewis David and Donna Lyon Suzanne Malloy and Gary Jensen Dr. Ned L. and Mrs. Alene Mangelson Howard Mann Keith Mciff Patricia and John McNamara Nancy Melich and Lex Hemphill Elia Miller Kevin Mook Stephen and Sandy Morgan Chris and Henry Morrison Ross and Rita Murray

Anne M. and William C. Nelsen Maura and Serge Olszanskyj Convergence Planning Mrs. Elodie Payne Tim Payne Greg Petersen Leslie Peterson and Kevin Higgins Lana and Boris Petkovic Revolution Gear & Truck Parts Meleah Pustelak Dan Reeb Marcia JS Richards Joy Rocklin Genevieve Maire Rosol Barbara and Steven Schamel Sharon Seiner Cynthia Sinclair Mary Ellen Sloan David Gray Porter Marilyn Smolka Kevin and Alice Steiner

Ruth Stone Annie and Cory Strupp Summerhays Music Joan Swain Jefforey and Jane Thorpe Jim and Zibby Tozer Patricia Troseth Bruce and Leigh Washburn Alan H. Weinhouse Dave and Jerre Winder Judith W. Wolfe Michael Wolfe Richard and Marsha Workman Jolene Zito Anonymous (7) The above list includes individual donations received as of January 1, 2024

Academy Scholarship Fund Donors We thank those who have contributed to the Ballet West Academy Scholarship Fund, spanning all four Academy campuses, with generous donations of $1,000 and above.

Cole Adams Arthur Bingham Burgundy and Mike Caldwell-Waller Vaughn Carrick Clyde Companies Inc. Frank and Leslie Corbett Leslie and Myles Culhane J. Chase Dreyfous Jr. Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation Samantha Topping Gellert and John Gellert Kimberly and Jay Heglar Heidi Huntsman and Mark Robinson Jennifer Horne-Huntsman and Scott Huntsman Josh and Marina James Barbara Levy Kipper (Adam’s 10th: and the Kipper Family Foundation)

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Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Foundation John and Sonia Lingos Family Foundation Tatiana Lingos-Webb Prince and Matthew Prince John and Bria Mertens John and Andrea Miller Bronwyn Newport-Bradley and Todd Bradley O.C. Tanner Company Park City Community Foundation: The Solomon Fund David Parkinson Pathway Associates Prince Family Charitable Giving Fund Brooke and Frank Puleo III Shari and David Quinney Mark and Melanie Robbins

Kevin Rogge George W. Henry, Jr. and James Rose Jonathan and Amanda Schmieder Sarah Senft Don and Teresa Skaggs Jonathan and Liz Slager The Sam & Diane Stewart Family Foundation Kristin and Tom Stockham Jonathon Tonioli Jennifer Price-Wallin and Anthony R. Wallin Carole Wood and Darrell Hensleigh Holly Yocom The above list includes individual donations received as of January 1, 2024

Encore Society We honor those individuals who have made a meaningful commitment to the future of Ballet West by including the company in their estate planning.

Bené Arnold Gladys Banks* Berenice J. Bradshaw* Judy Brady* and Drew W. Browning Val A. Browning* Kenneth P. Burbidge, Jr.* Dr. Robert H.* and Marianne Harding Burgoyne Mary Elizabeth Colton* Orlando Coryell Debbie Davis The Donna L. Dell Trust* Kent and Martha DiFiore The Zorka D. Divich Trust* Richard and Pamela Dropek Dolores Doré Eccles* Virginia Fackrell Estate* Sid W. Foulger* Dee Gauss

Dr. Esther S. Gross* and Dr. George D. Gross* Merribeth Habegger-Anderson* Stephanie and Timothy Harpst Melissa A. Herbst* Geoffrey C. Hughes* Johann Jacobs and David Heuvel Grace Jackson* Flemming and Lana Jensen Sara Kaplan Dennis L. Kay Trust* Barry L. Keller* Cynthia Lampropoulos Family Trust Adrienne Larson* Gaye Herman Marrash* Willis McCree and John Fromer Glenn H. and Karen Fugal Peterson Nancy Rapoport and Jeff Van Niel Joy Rocklin

Marian Ream* Pamela A. Scarpelli* Michael Scolamiero Teresa Silcox Steven P. Sondrup* Margot Shott* Norman C. Tanner* and Barbara L. Tanner* David Tundermann* Oma W. Wagstaff* Mrs. Glen Walker Wallace* Gladys Walz* Susan Warshaw Afton B. Whitbeck* Carole M. Wood and Darrell Hensleigh Marelynn Weiss Zipser* and Edward Zipser *Indicates donor has passed away

Gifts Made In Memory and In Honor We thank those donors who have made a gift to Ballet West in memory or in honor of the individuals listed below.

IN MEMORY OF Betty Day Allen Betty Cochran Janice Ione Berghout Anne Berghout Austin Judy Watts Brady Drew W. Browning Ballet West Joseph Casalino, Jr. Shannon Blockburger Jaynann Charlesworth Jeff and Michele Cline Alan Kirshner Ed Kirshner and Barbara O’Hearn Vicky Turel Samantha Clausing Kathleen Phillips Jack Edwards Andrea Edwards Mark Fry Ballet West

Marla Gault Ballet West Guild PIWA Roxanne Christensen Lazzara Ballet West Ingrid Andrews Jon Le Rette Nina Jonas and Andreas Heaphy Ballet West Guild Helle Le Rette Lynette Myler Marie Bohata Gwen Payne Cliff Payne Pat Peterson Ann and Alan Miller Rodney S. Rougelot Rodney Rougelot Carol S. Rougelot Rodney Rougelot Rulynn Skidmore Andrea Skidmore

IN HONOR OF Peggy Bergman Michael and Kimberly Labertew Abby Carpenter Lynn and Sharee Birrell Shelly Cordova Celia Ward Sandy Gillings Amy Lloyd Sebastian and Costello Lauren Carol A. Loucks Vaughn Mathis Meleah Pustelak Odessa Sonya Fiske Sadie and Grace Shipp Nathan Shipp Adam Sklute Carol Christ Jim and Julie Crittenden Anonymous

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Ballet West Staff Adam Sklute

Michael Scolamiero

THE WILLAM CHRISTENSEN ARTISTIC DIRECTOR CHAIR SPONSORED BY PEGGY BERGMANN

THE ELIZABETH SOLOMON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CHAIR

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE Elizabeth Crawford chief financial officer Misha Eady-Harbold director of company management & touring Felicia Cowan director of human resources Victoria Rodriquez executive assistant and board liaison Jennifer Bailey senior accounting manager Sophia Ashaboglu accounting coordinator ARTISTIC Pamela Robinson-Harris principal rehearsal director Jane Victorine Wood interim principal rehearsal director Calvin Kitten director of ballet west ii and assistant rehearsal director Bruce Caldwell rehearsal director and company archivist Michele Gifford assistant rehearsal director Reuben Lehr artistic operations manager/assistant to the artistic director Courtney Hellebuyck student rehearsal director COSTUME PRODUCTION Jason Hadley director of costume production Cindy Farrimond costume shop manager Barbara Arcolio head stitcher 58

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mary Kay Feicht Vicki Goslin Raincrow stitchers David Heuvel director of costume production emeritus

Dana Rimington director of communications and publications Mika Seltenrich marketing and revenue manager Lisa Jensen EDUCATION & OUTREACH retail sales and boutique Peter Christie manager director of education and Zoë Little outreach special events & benefits Dana Rossi manager education associate / Jessica Magelsen assistant director i can do foundations & government Heather Fryxell giving manager creator and founder Amy O'Connor movement mentor annual giving manager Audrey Dodd Deanna Richardson associate director movement project manager mentor/adaptive dance Beau Pearson Shelly Cordova photographer and assistant director senior videographer steps/forward steps Matthew Barrett Silas Campos graphic designer manager education and Sierra Crawford Masuda outreach virtual and external affairs database technology programs coordinator Shelly Cordova, Jenny Victoria Rimington Bradley, Ashley Creek, digital marketing Lauren Devall, Audrey coordinator Dodd, Karen Dodge, Jennifer Heighton, Wendee FREDERICK QUINNEY LAWSON Fiedeldey-McCulloch, Daisy BALLET WEST ACADEMY Jeffers, Amanda Kindt, Evelyn Cisneros-Legate Moisés Próspero, Nanette director of ballet west Reimschussel-Chertudi, academy Anne Marie Smith, Elease Sarah Taylor Stice, Alicia Trump, Ashlee director of business Vilos, Trisha Wilstead operations ballet west educators academy Allison DeBona EXTERNAL AFFAIRS principal of peggy bergmann Andrew Goldberg park city campus senior director of external Katherine Lawrence affairs principal of jessie eccles Angela Krull quinney ballet centre and director of major gifts and trolley corners campuses corporate sponsorships Heather Thackeray principal of utah county campus

Ballet West Staff Eunice Stafford associate of principal trolley corners campus and student life manager Catherine Batcheller principal faculty and artistic engagement coordinator Courtney Hellebuyck principal faculty and student rehearsal director Stacey Mahan principal faculty and associate director of curriculum Bridget Payne principal faculty and costume coordinator James Payne principal faculty and trainee coordinator Jeffrey Rogers principal faculty and men’s program director Jessica Baynes full-time faculty & adult program coordinator Jordan Debona senior manager of student life and summer intensive coordinator Jennifer Hildreth senior manager of academy operations Samantha Taggart utah county campus administrator Hannah Lowell peggy bergmann park city campus administrator Jenny Lowell trolley corners campus administrator Ada Comer, Sasha Lowell, Abrahamson Chase Petersen, Avery Webster administrative assistants Hannah Argyle, Izzy Arrieta, Silver Barkes, Jamie Butler, Claire Campbell, Bruce Caldwell, Dantzel Cherry, Nanette Reimschussel Chertudi, Natalie Desch, Ivy Drumm, Mariah Edmunds,

Isabella Flanigan, Jennifer Fjeldsted, Sammy Gomm, Tyler Gum, Hannah Higgs, David Huffmire, Daisey Jeffers, Wyatt Johnson, Calvin Kitten, Vera Kotova, Lindsey Larsen, Nicole Lawrence, Deborah Latimer, Stephen Legate, Katelyn Milner-Packer, Jaiden Morley, Kendra Rangel, Ashleigh Richardson, Autumn Ryskoski, Samira Saeed, Mary Ann Shaefer, Heidi Slagle, Connie Smith, Kramer Snead, Andrea Speakman, Kristen Stringham, Samantha Taggart, Jessica Harston Thompson, Rex Tilton, Alesha Tuley, Barbara Valles, Elizabeth Weldon, Ella Whitney, Hannah Willis, Bashaun Williams, Jane Wood, Kyohei Yoshida instructors Maggie Wright-Tesch u of u/bw joint trainee liaison MUSIC Jared Oaks music director Seretta Hart orchestra manager Nicholas Maughan Hope Dalton principal academy and company pianists Rob Wood guest class pianist Max Hall principal academy pianist Penelope Brown, Lisa Haddon, Jim Kuemmerle, Sarah Lund, Brady Giles, John Rukavina, Heidi Slagle, Kimball Whitaker academy pianists TECHNICAL PRODUCTION Michael Andrew Currey director of production

Michael McCulloch production stage manager Liz Wiand stage manager and production operations coordinator Robert Clifford technical director/ head carpenter Ethan Daughton assistant carpenter Jeff F. Herbig properties master James K. Larsen lighting supervisor/ head electrician Juliana Hedges assistant electrician Emily Fowler wardrobe supervisor Lizzie Fisher wardrobe assistant Yancey J. Quick wig master Heidi Belka pyrotechnician TICKETING AND SUBSCRIBER SERVICES Jack E Stahl associate director of technology and ticketing Natalie Thorpe senior manager of patron services Brooke Christensen assistant manager, patron services Jane Harris patron services and group sales lead advisor Ballet West is an American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) American Federation of Musicians (AFM) and International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) company.

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House Rules To ensure the enjoyment of the majority of our patrons who arrive on time, and in deference to the artists, latecomers will not be admitted to the auditorium until there is an appropriate pause in the performance. During some productions, this pause may not occur until the end of the first act.

• Although masks are not required while attending Ballet West performances for the 2023-2024 season, we encourage patrons who wish to wear a mask to do so. If you are feeling unwell, experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, have been diagnosed with COVID-19, or have had close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19, we ask that you follow CDC quarantine and isolation guidelines and prioritize your health and the health of your fellow audience members and stay home.

Ballet West reserves the right to change or amend the health policy for performances in the future.

• All casting is subject to change.

• For your own safety and the safety of other patrons, please do not exit the Theatre before the house lights are up.

• Any use of cameras and recording equipment in the Theatre, which is not authorized by the management, is strictly prohibited.

• No babes in arms.

• No smoking is permitted in the auditorium.

• Outside food and beverages are not allowed in the auditorium; as a courtesy to all patrons in attendance, food consumption is discouraged in the theatre during the performance.

• Lost articles may be claimed at security.

• Anyone expecting emergency calls is urged to leave their seat locations and cell phones with the house manager.

• Please silence all electronic timepieces and cell phones for the period of the performance.

EMERGENCY EVACUATION INFORMATION

In the event of an emergency, please REMAIN SEATED and listen to information given by management and ushers.

ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES

Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre offers assistive listening devices free of charge that may be checked out at the coat check counter located in the lobby.

• Children under the age of 3 will not be permitted in the theatre

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