Ballet West - The Nutcracker by Mills Publishing Inc.

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The Nutcracker

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CONTENTS

Sponsors Ballet West Company

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From the Artistic Director

From the Executive Director

The Nutcracker

Casting

The Story

Children's Casting

Leadership

Artistic Staff

Production Staff and Choreographer

Music Staff

Ballet West Orchestra

Dancers

Ballet West Academy Students

Utah Academy Schools

Corporate, Foundation, & Government Support

In Memory And In Honor

Thank You

Capital Campaign Donors

Ballet West Boards

Ballet West Staff

Medical Providers

House Rules

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The Nutcracker | 2014–2015 season

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Adam Sklute Artistic Director

Scott Altman Executive Director

Michael Andrew Currey Director of Production/Artistic Operations

Gerald Steichen Music Director

Terence Kern Music Director Emeritus

Pamela Robinson Harris Principal Ballet Mistress

Jane Wood Smith Ballet Mistress

Bruce Caldwell Ballet Master / Archivist

David Heuvel Costume Production Director

Michael McCulloch Production Stage Manager

Nicolo Fonte Resident Choreographer

Heather Thackeray Assistant to the Artistic Director

Cati Snarr Ballet West Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ballet Mistress

Christopher Sellars Interim Director, Ballet West II

Jared Oaks Assistant Musical Director

Amanda Craig Stage Manager

principal artists

Christiana Bennett Christopher Ruud

Haley Henderson Smith Rex Tilton

Katherine Lawrence Arolyn Williams

first soloists

Adrian Fry Christopher Sellars

Beau Pearson Jacqueline Straughan

soloists

Emily Adams Sayaka Ohtaki

Christopher Anderson Beckanne Sisk

Allison DeBona

Katie Critchlow Alexander MacFarlan

Lindsay Duerfeldt Chase Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell

Zachary Artice Jaime Hickey* Logan Martin Jordon Richardson Jamie Lynn Schultz Jordan Veit

Kimberly Ballard Sarah Hochman Trevor Naumann Gabrielle Salvatto Madison Sugg Elizabeth Weldon

Laurel Benson Lucas Horns Stephen Nakagawa Mercedes Rice

Silas Campos Jazmine Hurley Oliver Oguma Anisa Scott

demi soloists

Katlyn Addison Tyler Gum corp artists

Paige Adams Jenna Rae Herrera Chelsea Keefer* Kazlyn Nielsen Mary Ann Schaefer* Ronald Tilton Joshua Whitehead ballet west ii

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Welcome to Ballet West’s 59th annual production of Willam Christensen’s The Nutcracker! Mr. “C” originally created this Nutcracker in 1944 and to date it remains the oldest and longest running full American production of this holiday classic. The Nutcracker is filled with charm, verve, humor, and pure beauty – all the stuff of great theater – and no matter how many performances I see, I never get bored. It is perfect for ballet aficionados, children, and newcomers to our art form alike. I have to say, though, that a big part of this is thanks to the absolute commitment and care that our Company Artists, Young Performers, Staff, Crew, and Orchestra give to the work in order to share with you the highest level of performance you deserve. For this run of The Nutcracker, I am putting eight different casts of principals and soloists on the stage! The depth of talent in our beautiful Ballet West is that deep! By rotating casts it allows many of our artists the opportunity to take on challenging roles that they might not get to in other ballets. And it allows our audiences to see a wide variety of great performers any time they come to the theater. So, if you enjoyed this performance of The Nutcracker, perhaps you will consider coming back for another show to see another of your favorite artists. Additionally this year, we have been asked back to Washington, D.C. to present Mr. C’s Nutcracker once again at The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts – running December 10th through the 14th. What an honor it is for Ballet West to represent the arts in Utah at our nation’s capital. From our Thanksgiving run in Ogden to our opening weekend here in Salt Lake City to Washington D.C. and back again, Ballet West is committed to being cultural ambassadors to our community, the capital of the United States, and the world. Thank you, Mr. C, for this wonderful production. We always perform it in your honor! I wish you the happiest of holidays. Thank you for your patronage, and God bless you, one and all!

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Part of the joy this time of year is the tradition of families coming together and having a moment to pause, reflect, and consider all we have to be thankful for. This season is especially magical for the Ballet West family as we have much to be grateful for this year. The Jessie Eccles Quinney Ballet Centre opening this month will be a modern monument to ballet – and the arts – in Utah. With the most sophisticated environmental construction techniques, the building will open with LEED Gold certification and the facade will glow like a beacon to the street below. The expansive 55,000 square feet offers a costume shop, state of the art technical facilities and five studios (one is larger than the Capitol Theatre stage)! This crown jewel will allow artists and staff to elevate ballet to a new level in Utah and beyond. Like the new Ballet Centre, The Nutcracker is full of whimsical features that will delight us all. Ballet West Founder, Willam Christensen choreographed The Nutcracker more than 70 years ago and what you’ll see today is the longest running full-length Nutcracker in the nation! For many of us, it has become the hallmark of the holiday season, joyfully handed down and shared from generation to generation. This masterpiece has delighted tens of thousands of children and has been performed in front of ambassadors, presidents and royalty across the country. In fact, Ballet West is honored to be returning, once again to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. to represent the finest in Utah arts with The Nutcracker from December 10 through December 14. During this very busy time of year it is especially important for me to give thanks to our spectacular patrons and donors. You enable Ballet West to continue to present holiday favorites, historic masterpieces, and cutting-edge world premieres. We are eternally grateful for your support, and together, Ballet West’s future is bright. Happy Holidays from our Ballet West family to yours!

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The Nutcracker MUSIC

PETER ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY CHOREOGRAPHY

WILLAM F. CHRISTENSEN SET

ARIEL BALLIF COSTUMES

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NICHOLAS CAVALLARO BALLET WEST ORCHESTRA CONDUCTED BY

GERALD STEICHEN, MUSIC DIRECTOR JARED OAKS, ASSISTANT MUSIC DIRECTOR The Nutcracker ballet is dedicated in memory of Ann Chaffin Browning Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre 50 West 200 South Salt Lake City, Utah The performance lasts approximately 2 hours, with one 20 minute intermission. Costumes and scenery for this production of The Nutcracker were made possible in part with generous grants from

The Marriner S. Eccles Foundation and private individuals. Pyrotechnics provided by McCulloch Enterprises Act I dolls refurbished by Carolyn Beazer

The Nutcracker | 2014â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2015 season

CASTING DEC. 5 EVENING, 21 MATINEE Dr. Drosselmeyer..............................................................................................................................Adrian Fry Herr Stahlbaum...........................................................................................................Christopher Anderson Frau Stahlbaum...................................................................................................................... Katlyn Addison Maid....................................................................................................................................Lindsay Duerfeldt Doll.......................................................................................................................................... Katie Critchlow Bear............................................................................................................................................. Silas Campos Grandparents............................................................................................Tyler Gum and Jenna Rae Herrera Parents.......................................................................................................................... Artists of Ballet West Nutcracker Prince......................................................................................................... Alexander MacFarlan Mouse King....................................................................................................................................... Tyler Gum Mice............................................................................................................................... Artists of Ballet West Snow Queen and her Cavalier.............................................................Christiana Bennett and Beau Pearson Snowflakes.................................................................................................................... Artists of Ballet West Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier......................................................Beckanne Sisk and Christopher Ruud Spanish Dance...................................................................... Adrian Fry, Katie Critchlow, Lindsay Duerfeldt Arabian Dance.......................................................................... Allison DeBona and Christopher Anderson with Artists of Ballet West Chinese Warrior............................................................................................................................... Tyler Gum with Members of Ballet West II and Ballet West Academy Professional Training Division Mirlitons....................................................................................................................................Sayaka Ohtaki with Artists of Ballet West Russian Dance...................................................................................................................Christopher Sellars with Artists of Ballet West Mother Buffoon........................................................................................Trevor Naumann and Lucas Horns Waltz of the Flowers...........................................................................................Emily Adams and Rex Tilton with Artists of Ballet West Grand Pas de Deux..............................................................................Beckanne Sisk and Christopher Ruud Finale..................................................................................................................................... Entire Ensemble DEC 19 EVENING, 26 EVENING Dr. Drosselmeyer.............................................................................................................................. Rex Tilton Herr Stahlbaum...............................................................................................................................Adrian Fry Frau Stahlbaum.......................................................................................................................... Emily Adams Maid....................................................................................................................................... Sarah Hochman Doll............................................................................................................................................Sayaka Ohtaki Bear............................................................................................................................................Oliver Oguma Grandparents..............................................................................Alexander MacFarlan and Katie Critchlow

CASTING Parents.......................................................................................................................... Artists of Ballet West Nutcracker Prince..................................................................................................................Chase Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell Mouse King............................................................................................................................Trevor Naumann Mice............................................................................................................................... Artists of Ballet West Snow Queen and her Cavalier..............................................................Beckanne Sisk and Christopher Ruud Snowflakes.................................................................................................................... Artists of Ballet West Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier...................................... Christiana Bennett and Christopher Anderson Spanish Dance................................................................Beau Pearson, Katlyn Addison, Elizabeth Weldon Arabian Dance.................................................................................................. Emily Adams and Adrian Fry with Artists of Ballet West Chinese Warrior.................................................................................................................Joshua Whitehead with Members of Ballet West II and Ballet West Academy Professional Training Division Mirlitons............................................................................................................................. Jenna Rae Herrera with Artists of Ballet West Russian Dance.................................................................................................................................. Tyler Gum with Artists of Ballet West Mother Buffoon..............................................................................Alexander MacFarlan and Ronald Tilton Waltz of the Flowers......................................................................Arolyn Williams and Christopher Sellars with Artists of Ballet West Grand Pas de Deux.............................................................. Christiana Bennett and Christopher Anderson Finale..................................................................................................................................... Entire Ensemble DEC 6 EVENING, 18 EVENING, 24 MATINEE, 27 EVENING Dr. Drosselmeyer..........................................................................................................Christopher Anderson Herr Stahlbaum....................................................................................................................Trevor Naumann Frau Stahlbaum...................................................................................................................... Katlyn Addison Maid..................................................................................................................................... Kimberly Ballard Doll..................................................................................................................................... Jenna Rae Herrera Bear............................................................................................................................................Oliver Oguma Grandparents.....................................................................................Zachary Artice and Lindsay Duerfeldt Parents.......................................................................................................................... Artists of Ballet West Nutcracker Prince..............................................................................................................Joshua Whitehead Mouse King.......................................................................................................................................Adrian Fry Mice............................................................................................................................... Artists of Ballet West Snow Queen and her Cavalier.........................................................................Allison DeBona and Rex Tilton Snowflakes.................................................................................................................... Artists of Ballet West

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CASTING Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier................................................Arolyn Williams and Christopher Sellars Spanish Dance................................................... Trevor Naumann, Jamie Lynn Schultz, Jenna Rae Herrera Arabian Dance......................................................................................... Katlyn Addison and Ronald Tilton with Artists of Ballet West Chinese Warrior............................................................................................................ Alexander MacFarlan with Members of Ballet West II and Ballet West Academy Professional Training Division Mirlitons.................................................................................................................................. Katie Critchlow with Artists of Ballet West Russian Dance.................................................................................................................................. Tyler Gum with Artists of Ballet West Mother Buffoon..........................................................................................Zachary Artice and Logan Martin Waltz of the Flowers.................................................................................. Sayaka Ohtaki and Beau Pearson With Artists of Ballet West Grand Pas de Deux........................................................................Arolyn Williams and Christopher Sellars Finale..................................................................................................................................... Entire Ensemble DEC 6 MATINEE, 23 EVENING, 26 MATINEE, 27 MATINEE Dr. Drosselmeyer........................................................................................................................ Beau Pearson Herr Stahlbaum.....................................................................................................................Chase O’Connell Frau Stahlbaum...................................................................................................................... Allison DeBona Maid..................................................................................................................................... Kimberly Ballard Doll......................................................................................................................................Lindsay Duerfeldt Bear............................................................................................................................................. Silas Campos Grandparents..............................................................................Joshua Whitehead and Elizabeth Weldon Parents.......................................................................................................................... Artists of Ballet West Nutcracker Prince............................................................................................................................ Tyler Gum Mouse King...................................................................................................................Christopher Anderson Mice............................................................................................................................... Artists of Ballet West Snow Queen and her Cavalier........................................................Arolyn Williams and Christopher Sellars Snowflakes.................................................................................................................... Artists of Ballet West Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier.................................................................. Sayaka Ohtaki and Rex Tilton Spanish Dance........................................................... Chase O’Connell, Katie Critchlow, Jenna Rae Herrera Arabian Dance....................................................................................Beckanne Sisk and Christopher Ruud with Artists of Ballet West Chinese Warrior............................................................................................................ Alexander MacFarlan with Members of Ballet West II and Ballet West Academy Professional Training Division

CASTING Mirlitons...................................................................................................................................... Emily Adams with Artists of Ballet West Russian Dance....................................................................................................................Joshua Whitehead with Artists of Ballet West Mother Buffoon...........................................................................................Beau Pearson and Ronald Tilton Waltz of the Flowers.................................................................................. Lindsay Duerfeldt and Adrian Fry with Artists of Ballet West Grand Pas de Deux.......................................................................................... Sayaka Ohtaki and Rex Tilton Finale..................................................................................................................................... Entire Ensemble DEC 19 MATINEE, 20 EVENING, 22 EVENING, 30 MATINEE Dr. Drosselmeyer..............................................................................................................................Ron Tilton Herr Stahlbaum.....................................................................................................................Chase O’Connell Frau Stahlbaum...................................................................................................................... Allison DeBona Maid................................................................................................................................... Jenna Rae Herrera Doll......................................................................................................................................Elizabeth Weldon Bear............................................................................................................................................. Silas Campos Grandparents..............................................................................Alexander MacFarlan and Katie Critchlow Parents.......................................................................................................................... Artists of Ballet West Nutcracker Prince..............................................................................................................Joshua Whitehead Mouse King....................................................................................................................................... Tyler Gum Mice............................................................................................................................... Artists of Ballet West Snow Queen and her Cavalier.......................................................................... Sayaka Ohtaki and Adrian Fry Snowflakes.................................................................................................................... Artists of Ballet West Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier...............................................................Emily Adams and Beau Pearson Spanish Dance...................................................................... Tyler Gum, Kimberly Ballard, Sarah Hochman Arabian Dance................................................................................ Elizabeth Weldon and Chase O’Connell with Artists of Ballet West Chinese Warrior........................................................................................................................Zachary Artice with Members of Ballet West II and Ballet West Academy Professional Training Division Mirlitons.................................................................................................................................. Katlyn Addison with Artists of Ballet West Russian Dance............................................................................................................... Alexander MacFarlan with Artists of Ballet West Mother Buffoon........................................................................................Trevor Naumann and Lucas Horns Waltz of the Flowers.................................................................... Beckanne Sisk and Christopher Anderson with Artists of Ballet West

The Nutcracker | 2014–2015 season

CASTING Grand Pas de Deux.......................................................................................Emily Adams and Beau Pearson Finale..................................................................................................................................... Entire Ensemble DEC 20 MATINEE, 21 EVENING, 29 EVENING Dr. Drosselmeyer........................................................................................................................ Beau Pearson Herr Stahlbaum...............................................................................................................................Ron Tilton Frau Stahlbaum..................................................................................................................Elizabeth Weldon Maid..................................................................................................................................... Kimberly Ballard Doll............................................................................................................................................ Beckanne Sisk Bear...................................................................................................................................... Jameson Keating Grandparents..............................................................................Joshua Whitehead and Lindsay Duerfeldt Parents.......................................................................................................................... Artists of Ballet West Nutcracker Prince..................................................................................................................Chase Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell Mouse King.......................................................................................................................................Ron Tilton Mice............................................................................................................................... Artists of Ballet West Snow Queen and her Cavalier........................................................ Emily Adams and Christopher Anderson Snowflakes.................................................................................................................... Artists of Ballet West Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier.................................................................Allison DeBona and Rex Tilton Spanish Dance.......................................................... Beau Pearson, Gabrielle Salvatto, Jordan Richardson Arabian Dance............................................................................. Sayaka Ohtaki and Alexander MacFarlan with Artists of Ballet West Chinese Warrior.................................................................................................................Joshua Whitehead with Members of Ballet West II and Ballet West Academy Professional Training Division Mirlitons..............................................................................................................................Lindsay Duerfeldt with Artists of Ballet West Russian Dance...........................................................................................................................Zachary Artice with Artists of Ballet West Mother Buffoon.....................................................................................................Adrian Fry and Jordan Veit Waltz of the Flowers.......................................................................................Katie Critchlow and Tyler Gum with Artists of Ballet West Grand Pas de Deux.........................................................................................Allison DeBona and Rex Tilton Finale..................................................................................................................................... Entire Ensemble DEC 23 MATINEE, 28 MATINEE Dr. Drosselmeyer...................................................................................................................Trevor Naumann Herr Stahlbaum......................................................................................................................... Beau Pearson

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CASTING Arabian Dance..............................................................................Jamie Lynn Schultz and Trevor Naumann with Artists of Ballet West Chinese Warrior........................................................................................................................ Zachary Artice with Members of Ballet West II and Ballet West Academy Professional Training Division Mirlitons.....................................................................................................................................Beckanne Sisk with Artists of Ballet West Russian Dance.................................................................................................................... Joshua Whitehead with Artists of Ballet West Mother Buffoon.................................................................................Christopher Anderson and Jordan Veit Waltz of the Flowers.......................................................................... Allison DeBona and Christopher Ruud with Artists of Ballet West Grand Pas de Deux......................................................................................... Katie Critchlow and Adrian Fry Finale......................................................................................................................................Entire Ensemble

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The Nutcracker | 2014–2015 season

CASTING DEC 30 EVENING, 31 MATINEE Dr. Drosselmeyer.............................................................................................................................. Tyler Gum Herr Stahlbaum...........................................................................................................Christopher Anderson Frau Stahlbaum.................................................................................................................Jordan Richardson Maid....................................................................................................................................... Sarah Hochman Doll.................................................................................................................................... Jamie Lynn Schultz Bear............................................................................................................................................. Silas Campos Grandparents.....................................................................................Zachary Artice and Elizabeth Weldon Parents.......................................................................................................................... Artists of Ballet West Nutcracker Prince......................................................................................................... Alexander MacFarlan Mouse King............................................................................................................................Trevor Naumann Mice............................................................................................................................... Artists of Ballet West Snow Queen and her Cavalier.............................................................Christiana Bennett and Beau Pearson Snowflakes.................................................................................................................... Artists of Ballet West Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier........................................Haley Henderson Smith and Chase Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell Spanish Dance.................................................... Trevor Naumann, Jamie Lynn Schultz, Elizabeth Weldon Arabian Dance...............................................................................................Katlyn Addison and Ron Tilton with Artists of Ballet West Chinese Warrior.................................................................................................................Joshua Whitehead with Members of Ballet West II and Ballet West Academy Professional Training Division Mirlitons.................................................................................................................................. Allison DeBona with Artists of Ballet West Russian Dance...........................................................................................................................Zachary Artice with Artists of Ballet West Mother Buffoon.................................................................................................Adrian Fry and Logan Martin Waltz of the Flowers.................................................................. Jenna Rae Herrera and Christopher Sellars with Artists of Ballet West Grand Pas de Deux................................................................Haley Henderson Smith and Chase Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell Finale..................................................................................................................................... Entire Ensemble

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Trumpeter ............................... Aubrey Terry

Fritz ........................................ Hayden Tyler Smith

Rifleman .......................... Victoria Gersdorf

Nephew ........................................Cendan Dillon

Drummer ................................. Sydney Peck

Clara . . .........................................Nyah Arne

Buffoons ............................ Annie Bramwell Chloe Graham Kennedy Peterson Lucille Skidmore Anna Warren Kambri Butcher Adalyn Rosado

Party Boys . . ..............................Dylan Smith Dorian Dillon Nicholas Roach David Rosado Douglas Peterson Griffin Horne Party Girls .. ...................... Noelle Mcallister Devree Roberts Jaden Graham Mia Tureson Kennedy Stapley Tiara Martin Eliza Jessop Party Princess ......................... Ella Whitney Vendor ........................... Mckenna Peterson Caroler . . ................................ Hazel Burnett Sophie Gaily Dahlia Marshall Lauren Mueller Mouse Prince ............................. Jack Milner Baby Mice .. ................. Laurenn Rentmeister Jesyca Chugg Soldiers .......................... Brittany Anderson Karah Calkins Julie Dimond Mia Horne Aurora Roach Morgan Tidwell Cassidy Waite SerenaWall Belle Geiselmayr Lyssa Hendrickson Madison Koopman Norah Law Sasha Lowell Ann Peterson Kennedy Slagle Ruby Swensen

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Adam Sklute BALLET WEST ARTISTIC DIRECTOR As Artistic Director of Ballet West, Adam Sklute has expanded the company’s repertoire and visibility with exciting company premieres, increased touring, heightened public exposure and greater focus on Ballet West Academy. Under Sklute’s leadership BW has toured extensively, appearing three times at Washington DC’s Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (2008 Ballet Across America – Serenade, and two week-long runs of The Nutcracker in 2012 and 2014); a 2013 engagement at Chicago’s famed Auditorium Theater with his The Sleeping Beauty and a mixed repertory program; twice at New York City Center’s Fall for Dance Festival (Les Biches, 2009; Grand Pas Paquita, 2012); and twice at the Chicago Dancing Festival (Serenade 2010; Sinfonietta 2011). In the past five years, the company has also appeared at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts in 2011; The Laguna Dance Festival in 2010; Las Vegas with Nevada Ballet Theater in both 2010 (Sinfonietta) and 2012 (Jewels in collaboration with NBT and PNB); and Aspen, CO., New York, NY, Victoria, BC and Dallas, TX all during the 2014/15 season. In 2009, BW graced the cover of Dance Magazine for the first time in 25 years and again was on the cover in 2013. Since 2007, 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. In 2012 and 2013 Ballet West was the subject of the BBC Worldwide Production’s docudrama television series Breaking Pointe which aired on The CW channel. Sklute has introduced BW to renowned, contemporary choreographers such as Nicolo Fonte, Jiri Kylián, Mark Morris, and Twyla Tharp, among others, 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 new versions of Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty and Giselle. He developed BW’s wildly successful annual Family Series and Innovations programs . 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 he joined The Joffrey II Dancers (The Joffrey’s apprentice company). Two years later he was asked to join The Joffrey Ballet. Sklute was one of the last two artists personally chosen by Robert Joffrey. He danced with The Joffrey from 1985 to 2000 and then rose through the ranks to Associate Director in 2005. Sklute became Artistic Director of BW in 2007. He has extensive television and film credits and is an Adjunct Professor at The University of Utah and is an internationally sought after a teacher, lecturer, coach and judge for ballet worldwide.

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Scott Altman BALLET WEST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Scott Altman joined Ballet West as Executive Director in 2013. He brings with him nearly three decades of experience in the performing arts and non-profit arts administration. Altman is the former General Director of the Phoenix-based Arizona Opera where, under his leadership, the company experienced unprecedented patron growth and expanded audience development. He also oversaw the design and construction of a new Opera Center in central Phoenix and successfully consolidated operations into one city. Altmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s professional activities, association and community 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. Altman is also the Recipient of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts Citation of Excellence for 2007, 2008, and 2009. Prior to his roles in administration, Scott had a 20-year career as a professional singer and performed 37 distinct opera roles throughout the country. Along his path to administration, Scott was also an instructor of opera at Princeton University. He continues to instruct master classes and adjudicate prominent vocal competitions nationwide. Altman went on to complete his Master 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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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 Nevada Ballet Theater Ballet Mistress Peggy Dolkas, co-choreographed two ballets for Ballet West’s Family Series – The Little Mermaid and Aladdin. 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 PreProfessional Trainee Division.

Bruce Caldwell BALLET MASTER/COMPANY ARCHIVIST

Bruce Caldwell began his ballet career in 1961 in the children’s roles of Willam Christensen’s The Nutcracker. He joined Ballet West as an ApArtice in 1968 and rose through the ranks to become a Principal in 1972, a position he held for 18 years before joining the artistic staff in 1990. In 1989 he received the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce Excellence in the Arts Award, and a year later, the Governor’s Award, presented by the Utah Arts Council. Caldwell was appointed to his present position of Ballet Master in 1997 and assumed the additional role of Company Archivist in 2007.

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Jane Wood Smith BALLET MISTRESS

Born in Washington, D.C., Jane received her early training at the Washington School of Ballet. AT 15, she was invited to perform with the Grand Theatre de Genève in Switzerland. Jane joined Ballet West in 1979, rising to the rank of Principal Dancer, performing the title roles in Romeo and Juliet, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Giselle, Swan Lake, Coppelia, and Lady of the Camelias, as well as a full range of contemporary ballets created by world-renowned choreographers. She holds a B.F.A. in ballet from the University of Utah and has taught at Florida State University. Jane joined the Ballet West Artistic Staff in 2011.

Heather Thackeray ASSISTANT TO THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Prior to her appointment as Assistant to the Artistic Director, Adam Sklute, Heather enjoyed a 20-year career as a dancer with Ballet West. A Utah native, Heather began taking ballet and tap lessons from her mother at age 3. She continued her studies at the Ballet West Conservatory and joined Ballet West in 1991. Her performance highlights include Ceres in Michael Smuin’s The Tempest, Songbird Fairy in The Sleeping Beauty, Spring Fairy in Ben Stevenson’s Cinderella, Suzuki in Stanton Welch’s Madame Butterfly, and the Doll and Lead Mirliton in Willam Christensen’s The Nutcracker. Heather holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from The University of Utah. She is a well respected teacher, assisting in company rehearsals and overseeing the children’s roles in Ballet West productions.

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Christopher Sellars BALLET WEST FIRST SOLOIST INTERIM DIRECTOR OF BALLET WEST II

Christopher received eight years of training under his parents at Orange County Dance Center in Huntington Beach, California, followed by The Rock School for Dance Education in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Christopher became a founding member of Ballet West’s second company, Ballet West II, in 2005. The following year, he joined the main company as a corps de ballet member before being promoted to Demi-Soloist in 2008, followed by Soloist in 2010. He was recently promoted to First Soloist for Ballet West’s 2013-14 season in addition to being named Interim Director for Ballet West II.

Michael Andrew Currey DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION AND ARTISTIC OPERATIONS

Mr. Currey was recently appointed Director of Artistic Operations, while continuing his duties as the Director of Production, a position he has held here at Ballet West for 6 seasons. Michael has played a major role in the planning and oversight of the construction of the new Jesse Eccles Quinney Ballet Centre building adjacent to the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre, which opens in December 2014. Prior to joining Ballet West, Mr. Currey served in production and management leadership roles at The Joffrey Ballet, New York City Opera, Chicago Children’s Theatre, Maine State Music Theatre, San Diego Opera, Pittsburgh Opera, Moonlight Amphitheatre, Bucks County Playhouse, San Diego Civic Light Opera, and others. Michael can also be seen in Robert Altman’s film “The Company”, in which he plays the stage manager. Mr. Currey holds a Bachelor of Arts and Science, with an emphasis in design, from San Diego State University, and is a proud member of Actors Equity Association and the American Guild of Musical Artists.

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David Heuvel COSTUME PRODUCTION DIRECTOR

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.

Michael McCulloch PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER

Michael McCulloch graduated from The University of Utah with a degree in Theatre Production and Design. He has worked for numerous Utah dance and theatre companies including Utah Opera, Promised Valley Playhouse, and Odyssey Dance Theatre. In his 29 years with Ballet West, he has been Assistant Stage Manager, Assistant Electrician, Master Electrician, and in 2000 became Production Stage Manager. Michael has been a member of Actors Equity Association for 29 years and a member of I.A.T.S.E. Local 99 (Stagehands) for over 25 years.

CHOREOGRAPHER Nicolo Fonte RESIDENT CHOREOGRAPHER

Choreographer Nicolo Fonte has created over 40 new works for dance companies spanning the globe, garnering praise and generating excitement for his daring and theatrical approach to dance. As a member of Nacho Duato's CompaĂąia Nacional de Danza in Madrid, Fonte forged a strong identity for both his dancing and his choreography. Fonte has also played an important role in the ongoing development of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet as one of that company's most popular guest choreographers. To date he has created eight highly successful works for ASFB.

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M U S IC S TA F F

Gerald Steichen MUSIC DIRECTOR

With a career that ranges from symphony to opera, Broadway to chamber music, Maestro Gerald Steichen has established himself as one of America’s most versatile conductors. He currently holds the positions of Music Director of Ballet West; Principal Pops Conductor of the Utah Symphony; Music Director of the Ridgefield Symphony (Connecticut); and Principal Pops Conductor of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra. Steichen has guest conducted the Boston Pops and the New Jersey Symphony, as well as the symphonies of Naples, Florida; Portland, Oregon; the Florida Orchestra in Tampa; Cincinnati; Columbus, Oklahoma City, Hartford and the New York Pops. International appearances include the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, the NDR Philharmonie Hannover and the Norwegian Radio Symphony. During ten seasons with the New York City Opera, Steichen led performances including La bohème, L’elisir d’amore, Jake Heggie’s Dead Man Walking, The Little Prince, and The Mikado. In 2007, he led the New York City Opera Orchestra and soloists in a live WQXR broadcast of Wall to Wall Opera from New York’s Symphony Space. A gifted pianist, he performed on stage for the New York City Opera’s acclaimed productions of Porgy and Bess and Carmina Burana. He has also conducted Utah Opera, Anchorage Opera, New Jersey Opera Theater, Glimmerglass Opera in Cooperstown, NY, and Opera East Texas. Steichen toured nationally with The Phantom of the Opera, The Secret Garden, and Peter Pan and conducted CATS in New York for two years. He has also appeared on Broadway, portraying Manny, the Accompanist in the Tony Award-winning Master Class. Originally from Tonkawa, Oklahoma, Maestro Steichen holds degrees from Northern Oklahoma College, Oklahoma City University and the University of Southern California. He resides in New York City.

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Terence Kern MUSIC DIRECTOR EMERITUS

Terence Kern graduated from the University of Wales and went on to study piano and conducting at the Guildhall School of Music in London. After studying with Nadia Boulanger and Constantin Silvestri, he won the school’s coveted Conductors Prize. Conducting became a calling that would take Kern around the world. He began his career as Staff Conductor for the Sadler’s Wells Opera Company (now the English National Opera). In 1972, he became Music Director for the London Festival Ballet, a position he held for eight years. During this time, he made major ballet recordings for E.M.I. In 1980, he became the Music Director for the Scottish Ballet and later for the Joffrey Ballet. While working with the Joffrey, Kern also conducted most of the leading symphony orchestras in the United States. Kern has traveled the world as a freelance conductor. His freelance conducting with Ballet West led to a permanent position with the Company as Music Director and Principal Conductor in 1988, a role he held until 2012, when he transitioned to Ballet West’s Music Director Emeritus.

Jared Oaks ASSISTANT MUSIC DIRECTOR

Jared Oaks, a native of Tacoma, Washington, is Assistant Music Director of Ballet West. Since joining the company in 2008, Jared has conducted numerous performances at the Capitol Theatre and Kingsbury Hall in Salt Lake City, the Kennedy Center, and Chicago's Auditorium Theatre. Beyond his active conducting and rehearsal schedule, Jared has played for ballet classes at the Royal Danish Ballet, Balettakademian Stockholm, the Pacific Northwest Ballet Summer Intensive, the University of Utah, Regional Dance America, Burklyn Ballet Theatre, and the Barlow Arts Conservatory. Jared holds degrees in piano performance and choral conducting from Brigham Young University. In addition to conducting studies with Ballet West Music Director Emeritus Terence Kern, his chief teachers and mentors include Richard Anderson, Ronald Staheli, Rosalind Hall, Duane Hulbert, and Marjorie Skreen-Dickerson. Jared is a composer and avid researcher, particularly engaged in Scandinavian and Utah music history.

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P R I N C I PA L ART I S T S

Christiana Bennett

Haley Henderson Smith

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joined ballet west 2010

Katherine Lawrence

Christopher Ruud

joined ballet west 2004

joined ballet west 1998

Rex Tilton

Arolyn Williams

joined ballet west 2008

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Adrian Fry

Beau Pearson

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Christopher Sellars

Jacqueline Straughan

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Emily Adams

Christopher Anderson

joined ballet west ii 2005 joined ballet west 2007

joined ballet west 2001

Allison DeBona

Sayaka Ohtaki

joined ballet west 2007

joined ballet west 2010

Beckanne Sisk joined ballet west ii 2010 joined ballet west 2012

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Katlyn Addison

Katie Critchlow

joined ballet west 2011

joined ballet west 2006

Lindsay Duerfeldt

Tyler Gum

joined ballet west ii 2008 joined ballet west 2009

joined ballet west ii 2009 joined ballet west 2010

Alexander MacFarlan

Chase Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell

joined ballet west ii 2007 joined ballet west 2009

joined ballet west ii 2012 joined ballet west 2013

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AR T I S T S

Paige Adams

Zachary Artice

Kimberly Ballard

Jenna Rae Herrera

joined ballet west ii 2011 joined ballet west 2012

joined ballet west ii 2007 joined ballet west 2010

Jaime Hickey*

Sarah Hochman

Chelsea Keefer*

Logan Martin

joined ballet west 2012

joined ballet west 2014

joined ballet west ii 2012 joined ballet west 2014

Trevor Naumann

Kazlyn Nielsen

Jordan Richardson

Gabrielle Salvatto

joined ballet west ii 2009 joined ballet west 2011

joined ballet west ii 2012 joined ballet west 2014

joined ballet west ii 2013 joined ballet west 2014

joined ballet west 2014

AR T I S T S

Mary Ann Schaefer*

Jamie Lynn Schultz

Madison Sugg

joined ballet west ii 2012 joined ballet west 2014

joined ballet west ii 2009 joined ballet west 2011

joined ballet west 2014

Ronald Tilton

Jordan Veit

Elizabeth Weldon

joined ballet west ii 2010 joined ballet west 2012

joined ballet west ii 2012 joined ballet west 2013

joined ballet west 2010

Joshua Whitehead joined ballet west ii 2010 joined ballet west 2012

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Laurel Benson

Silas Campos

Lauren Denney

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Jazmine Hurley

Jameson Keating

Stephen Nakagawa

joined ballet west ii 2013

joined ballet west ii 2014

joined ballet west ii 2013

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Sanford Placide

Mercedes Rice

Anisa Scott

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Frederick Q. Lawson Foundation Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts, and Parks Program

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Utah Arts and Museums with funding from the State of Utah and the National Endowment for the Arts

Richard K. and Shirley S. Hemingway Foundation The New Yorker* O.C. Tanner S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney Foundation Jerome Robbins Foundation Rocky Mountain Power

Salt Lake City Arts Council Simmons Family Foundation Trolley Square Ventures* Webb AV* Wells Fargo

J. Wong’s Asian Bistro* Landis Salon* Le Croissant Catering* Molding Box* Ray and Tye Noorda Foundation Rowland Visuals* Ruth’s Chris*

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I N M E MO RY A N D I N HO N O R gifts made in honor In Honor of Adam Sklute and Christopher Renstrom Patty Andriga Patti Eylar and Charlie Gardner Madeleine Plonsker In Honor of Jóhann Jacobs and David Heuvel Marlene Montooth In Honor of Alex Fenech Inger Fenech In Honor of Ingie Lignell Elese Adams

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ENCORE SOCIETY

We honor and applaud those individuals who have made such a meaningful commitment to the future of Ballet West by including a bequest or other deferred gift for Ballet West in their estate planning. Bené Arnold Berenice J. Bradshaw (1903–1996) Val A. Browning (1895–1994) Kenneth P. Burbidge, Jr. (1930–1998) Dr. Robert H. (1920–2007) and Marianne Harding Burgoyne Liza Colton Kent and Martha DiFiore The Zorka D. Divich Trust Dolores Doré Eccles (1902–1994) Virginia Fackrell Estate (1918–2004) Sid W. Foulger

Dr. Esther S. Gross (1908–2001) and Dr. George D. Gross (1907–2000) Timothy and Stephanie Harpst Melissa A. Herbst (1972-2014) Geoffrey C. Hughes (1919–1991) Jóhann Jacobs and David Heuvel Fleming and Lana Jensen Sara Kaplan Dennis L. Kay Trust Barry L. Keller (1937–2002) Cynthia Lampropoulos Family Foundation

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T H A N K YO U The Ballet West Premiere Club levels listed below include the valued friends of Ballet West whose significant gifts make our performances possible.

members assoluta donors | $20,000 or more Anonymous Donors Vilija Avizonis and Greg McComas Mary Elizabeth Colton Patti Eylar and Charlie Gardner Melissa Herbst

Barbara Barrington Jones The Kipper Family Foundation Frederick Q. Lawson John and Marcia Price Family Foundation

Shari and David Quinney Theodore Schmidt Beano Solomon

mr. c’s club | $5,000–$19,999 Honorary Life Members Willam F. Christensen, Artistic Director (1902-2001) and Florence G. Christensen (1917-2011) Anonymous Donors Petras and Liuda Avizonis Bruce Bastian Berenice J. Bradshaw (1903-1996)* Judy Brady and Drew W. Browning Carol Christ Jim and Barbara Clark DiFiore Family Sue J. Ellis Erik and Uzo Erlingsson Alan and Jeanne Hall Foundation Ron and Shelley Hansen Timothy and Stephanie Harpst Scott Huntsman

Jeanne M. Kimball Bruce and Sheryl Lefavi Lois Martino Dan P. Miller John and Andrea Miller Anthony and Jessica Mirabile Nicole and Peter Mouskondis Richard and Lois Peterson Brian and Janae Powell Clifford S. Reusch, M.D. The Rickman Family Audrey F. Ross Charitable Lead Trust Ellen and Chris Rossi Audra Sorenson

George H. and Tamie P. Speciale Diane and Sam Stewart Norman C. and Barbara L. Tanner Teresa Silcox Torrey M. Walker and Sue Wallace Brad and Linda Walton W. Mack and Julia S. Watkins Foundation Carole Wood and Darrell Hensleigh

premiere gold club donors $2,500 - $4,999 Anonymous Donors Delonne Anderson Family Foundation Clisto and Suzanne Beaty The Brent and Bonnie Jean Beesley Foundation Carol, Rete and Céline Browning Rebecca Marriott Champion Cecile and Hal Christiansen

Amalia Cochran William and Melissa Connelly Convergence Planning Spencer F. and Cleone P. Eccles Family Foundation Wendy Jackson Jóhann Jacobs and David Heuvel Conrad and Anne Jenson Peter and Catherine Meldrum

Jerry and Linda Rowley Margot L. Shott Adam Sklute and Christopher Renstrom Kevin Voyles Mike and Debra Washburn Mark Weisbender Marelynn and Edward Zipser

Nile Eatmon and Kimberly Hornak John Eckert Sissy Eichwald Deborah B. and Edward Felt Alex Fenech Michael Fife John H. and Joan B. Firmage Karen L. Freed Ralli and George Fuller Mary Jane E. Galvin-Wagg Marla M. Gault Ann and Rick Gold John and Ilauna Gurr James Halliday Jon and Tami Hansen Sandy Haughey Connie Holbrook Mark and Wendi Holland Julie Hopkins

Daniel Horns and Renee Zollinger Larry and Tina Howard Robert and Dixie Huefner Mr. and Mrs. David R. Irvine Gordon Irving Christina Jepson and Erik Christiansen Marilyn and Chester Johnson G. Frank and Pamela Joklik Tim H. Jones Howard A. and Lou Ann B. Jorgensen John Karls Scott and Allison Kendell Jennefer Kesteloot Carol and Guy Kroesche Katherine Labrum Catherine and Matthew Lake Jon and Helle LeRette David E. and Helane B. Leta

premiere club $1,000-$2,499 Anonymous Donation through the Community Foundation of Utah Anonymous Donors John and Marilyn Alleman Stephen Anderson and Merribeth Habegger Anderson Bené Arnold Carol Baer Daniel and Sheila Barnett Mary Ann Battle Peggy Bergmann Sharon and Michael Bertelsen J.H. Bogart Ginny Bostrom E. Lindsay and Carla Carlisle Charles and Susan Critchlow Jonathan Crossett and Pascale E. DeRozario Hu Ding

T H A N K YO U Thomas and Mary McCarthey Rachelle McCarthey and Brock VandeKamp Marjorie and Thomas McLaughlin Charlotte Miller Frederick Moreton Sheri P. Morgan Michael Morris Scott and JoAnn Narus Oren and Liz Nelson Dr. Pamela Parkinson and Joshua Scoby Linda S. Pembroke David C. Pickett

Ray Pickup Jeanne Potucek David and Suzanne Razor Victoria Jane Ream Mitch and Shannon Rice Gary and Joann Rieben Margaret P. Sargent Dr. Mark and Linda Scholl Pat and Bill Schulze Robert Schumacker Aharon Shulimson and Julie Terry Michael Shuping John Sklute James R. Kruse and Mary Jo Smith

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Choreographer's Club Donors $150-$249 Anonymous Donors Jennifer Abouzelof Michelle and Wesley Anderson Brooke Anderson Linda Anderton James Aoli Erin Apelu Genevieve Atwood and Don Mabey Mark and Diane Bromberg Liliane Barker Deborah and Byron Barkley Philip and Mary Barlow John and Joyce Barnes Ms Carolyn Barrani Chris Bateman Margaret K. Batson Wendy W. Beall Sheri Beck Cheri Beck Zita and Jay Bell Ruth Benefiel Paul and Kristin Beyer Miki Bode-Jones Linda Boren Robert Boyle Rodney and Carolyn Brady Jo Brandt Mary Brow Brent and Robyn Brown John and Kathryn Burnham Michelle Butz Michael Catten Will Chamberlain J. Douglas Christensen Carol Ann Christensen Elaine Cohen and Richard Riesenfeld Jamie Craft Carolyn Crofts

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C A P I TA L C A M PA I G N D O N O R S Shari and David Quinney Campaign Chairs

Barbara and James Clark Honorary Chairs

Ballet West is grateful for the generous support of the following foundations, individuals and corporations: Naming Gift ($6,000,000 and above) Janet Q. Lawson Foundation Lead Gifts ($2,000,000 and above) George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation Emma Eccles Jones Foundation Principal Gifts ($500,000–$1,999,999) Frederick Q. Lawson Foundation

Dinesh and Kalpana Patel Foundation Clif ford S. Reusch, M.D.

Major Gifts ($150,000–$499,000) Lawrence T. Dee & Janet T. Dee Foundation Katherine and Ezekiel Dumke, Jr. Meldrum Foundation Theodore and Elizabeth Schmidt Utah State Legislature

Cornerstone Gifts ($5,000–$9,999) Anonymous Donors Scott and Lisa Altman Michael and Denise Bégué E. Lindsay and Carla Carlisle Deborah Dobson and Jonas Kåge Paul B. Dorius Tim and Katherine Henney Richard Koehn and Sheryl Scott David E. and Helane B. Leta Adam Sklute and Christopher Renstrom Norman C. and Barbara L. Tanner Dr. Mina Vaughn Foundation Carole M. Wood and Darrell Hensleigh

Pace-Setter Gifts ($45,000–$149,000) Anonymous Donors James G. Adamson* B. W. Bastian Foundation Erik and Uzo Erlingsson Florence Gillmor Foundation Timothy and Stephanie Harpst Katharine Lamb Janet Q. Lawson (1922–2008) Thomas and Mary McCarthey Questar Shari and David Quinney Rocky Mountain Power Joanne L. Shrontz Family Foundation Sue and Walker Wallace Robert I. Wishnick Foundation Sustaining Gifts ($15,000–$44,999) Anonymous Donors American Express Charitable Fund Judy Brady and Drew W. Browning Carol Carter Jim and Barbara Clark DiFiore Family Hague and Sue J. Ellis Matthew B. Ellis Foundation Jóhann Jacobs and David Heuvel Robert D. Kent Jr. Trust Dan P. Miller Scott and Sara Nelson Fritz and Barbara Reed Key Gifts ($10,000–$14,999) Anonymous Donors Vilija Avizonis and Greg McComas John C. Jarman

Special Gifts ($1,000–$4,999) Anonymous Donors Stephen and Merribeth Habegger-Anderson The Arcolio Family Michael and Jacqueline Bailey David K. Barber Kay and Susan Barrell Frances and Jerome Battle Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bennion Alene Bentley Carolyn and Robert Buma Chase Associates Paul and Linda Child Bruce and Barbara Christensen Sue D. and Thayer S. Christensen Peter Christie and Charles Black Michael Andrew Currey and Calvin W. Kitten James and Geralyn Dreyfous Rex Falkenrath and Amy Paul John H Firmage Jr. John H. and Carol W. Firmage III Jodie and Kirk Fisher Robert and Joyce Graham John Hollerbach Scott Huntsman Richard Kielar and Christian Zimmerman Guy and Carol Kroesche

S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney Foundation John and Marcia Price Family Foundation Jodi Lippert and Timothy L. Barr LWCommunications Malcolm and Ann MacQuoid Michael Marriott and J. Sanchez Michael Murray and Kathleen McDermott Seth Olson and Tonia Stefiuk Thomas Parks Richard and Lois Peterson Amberlie Phillips Scott W. and Nanci O. Pickett David and Suzanne Razor Dr. Chris Richards The Roake Family Robert and Nancy Schumacker Katherine Scott Semnani Foundation Michael Shuping Students of Ballet West Academy Toby and Jef frey Taylor Teresa Silcox Torrey Lamont and Carol Tyler U.S. Bancorp Foundation W. Mack and Julia Watkins Maysie and Wallace Watts Maggie Wright and Dennis Tesch Supporting Gifts ($500–$999) Anonymous Donors Steve and Beverly Allnatt Robert Arbogast Deborah and Byron Barkley Bernard Bégué Ginette Bott In Memory of Megan Leigh Brown Mr. and Mrs. Bruce K. Caldwell Bill and Amy Cutting Don and Doris Gale Pamela Robinson Harris and Jef f Harris Jerald D. and Anne E. Holyoak Carol and Edward Hunter McNeil Engineering & Land Surveying, L.C. Brian and Janae Powell Patsy and Gregory Reece Harry and Lisa Rosenthal Fred and Fran Schwab Mitchell Selznick Sarah and Rich West Reba Ann Wilcox

Friends of the Campaign Gifts ($1–$499) Anonymous Donors Kathy and Wayne Adams Hans and Martha Ahrens Bené Arnold Nancy Blaney Michael Bearden Brent and Elita Christensen Kate C. Crews Jonathan Crossett and Pascale E. DeRozario Steven W. Davis Gregory Dennison Nancy Farley Kristin Hakala and Tong Wang Jolie and Brad Hardy Tim and Stephanie Harpst Alison Harvey Neil and June Henderson Susan and Richard Holland Christina M. Jepson Gloria Johnson Devin Danielle Larsen and Robin G. Larsen Jason Linsley Braden Lockwood Archer and Ellen Martin Barbara Neilson Aaron J. Orlowski Beatrice C. Parker Greg R. Presnell Karlie, Karen, Charlie Primich Sophia Priolo Mary and Gary Purk Nancy Stewart Ramsdell Marissa Rejali Jennifer L. Robinson Jan and Shahab Saeed Thomas Sawyer Jane Scott Nicholas Scott Ben Selznick Zack Selznick Dennis and Annabelle Shrieve Tani Smihula Mary Clayton Smith Steven W. and Sharon S. Snarr Heather Thackeray Lynda Tobin David Tundermann Sandra D. Weinstock G. W. Buzz and Kelly Welch

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HOUS E RU L E S 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. •• 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 smoking, eating or drinking is permitted in the auditorium. •• Lost articles may be claimed at security. •• Anyone expecting emergency calls is urged to leave their seat locations and beepers with the house manager.

•• Please silence all electronic timepieces and cell phones for the period of the performance. •• No babes in arms.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT In the event of an emergency, please walk to the nearest exit and listen to information given by management and ushers. Capitol Theatre exits are located on right side and rear of the auditorium. Please identify the exit closest to your location.

AU D I O L I N K The Sennheiser Audiolink hearing devices are available in the Capitol Theatre for patrons needing hearing assistance. Please ask an usher for assistance. Salt Lake County is proud to offer this service to the arts patrons of Salt Lake City as part of an ongoing effort to accommodate citizens with disabilities.

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B-Breakfast L-Lunch D-Dinner S-Open Sunday DL-Delivery T-Take Out C-Children’s Menu SR-Senior Menu AT-After-Theatre LL-Liquor Licensee RR-Reservations Required RA-Reservations Accepted CC-Credit Cards Accepted VS-Vegetarian Selections

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