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ARTISTIC DIRECTOR This is a non-comprehensive list of works we have presented over the last 26 years—what is most amazing is that practically ALL of these works were original creations and presented as World Premieres. Truly a testament to the talent and amazing artistic output that the dancers of Odyssey Dance Theatre have created over the years – it truly has been an ODYSSEY! DERRYL YEAGER Founder and Artistic Director Odyssey Dance Theatre REPERTORY WORKS • Windchimes, • Prayer of the Children • Sarah’s Letter • Three Preludes • Motif • Solimbula • Andante • Heap • Joplin Variations • Vision of Love • Move-Dance-Be Born • Deep Forest • Dance Fever • Sledgehammer • Meandres • Haun’s Mill • Degrees of Separation • Purple Rain • Jump • Transitional Illuminations • Shed My Skin • No Strings Attached • Prodigals • 6 • The Krew • Moulin Rouge • Club Calloway 2 – Shut Up and Dance
• The Factory • Between Two Worlds • SoundTrax • Between Disconnect • Fusion • Adir Adirim • It Goes… • Soul Catchers • Elegy • All That Jazz • Black Binasuan • Rain • Dances in the Garden • Incertitudes • Ancient Future • Interruptions • Obsessions Possession • “_____” – Undefined space is opportunity waiting to happen • Heartland • Collide • Glory Box • Monsieur Loyal • Crave • Crew Jam • Clean Up Crew • Scherzando • Teardrop
• Here…Now • One Man Dance • Mobile • Contredanse • Meraki FULL LENGTH WORKS • Giselle • Carmen • Romeo + Juliet • MJ • Let It Be • Chicago Nights • A Midsummer Night’s Dream PRODUCTION SHOWS • Thriller • Joy to the World • It’s A Wonderful Life • ReduxNut-Cracker • The Dance
DIRECTOR’S NOTE Dear Odyssey Patron, Odyssey Dance Theatre has spent the last two months in rehearsal—not knowing if any Salt Lake Facility would even be open for performances they were planning in March 2021! And on February 23rd Odyssey was informed that their normal spring season venue, Kingsbury Hall, will remain closed indefinitely—and so it looked like the whole season would have to be cancelled! Several anxious days followed—until on February 26th it was announced that all the large Salt Lake County Arts facilities would be opened for masked and social distanced audiences starting on March 25th! I jumped on this announcement and found that the Capitol Theatre had yet to be booked on that fateful first weekend—so I booked it! We are just so grateful the dancers will have a chance to actually perform and show off their talents they have been working on the last few months! We were ready when the opportunity arose and we Leapt at the Chance to Dance!
Thriller in Ogden, Logan, Tuacahn and at the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre where Thriller started all those years ago and filmed our holiday classic It’s A Wonderful Life at Kingsbury Hall! We are celebrating our 26th year and through those years we’ve created numerous full-length productions and really stretched our artistic muscle with multiple world-premiere works, all the while creating a whole, new audience for dance. We have full intentions of presenting a complete 2021–2022 season, so please watch our website (www. odysseydance.com) for updates. Thank you for making it possible for us to get this far. We especially appreciate all those who have provided financial support during these difficult and trying times! They kept us dancing when it seemed impossible! It’s been quite a journey, and we invite you to continue on this incredible “odyssey” with us for many years to come. Hope you and yours stay well!
In spite of COVID-19, we pieced together a season and performed
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ARTISTS Darby Jones
Lea Kosterlitz
Hope Parker
Madee Kunz
Boston Cervinski
Elizabeth Pena
Madison Bruce
Kassidi Balcer
Bailey Evans
Whitney Wilson
Whitney Lancaster
Austyn Bazzano
ARTISTS Tommy Green
Peiter Mortensen
Diego Ballesteros
Ruger Memmott
Lance Barker
Nick Hambrecht
Ramses Contreras
Shelby Tagge
Laura Brick
Becca Winkel
Brianna James
Owen Fulton
CHICAGO NIGHTS PROGRAM
CHICAGO NIGHTS March 25 @ 7:30pm and March 27 @ 12 noon Salt Lake City only
Conceived and Directed by Derryl Yeager Choreography: Veronica Cabling Music: Various Artists Costumes: Cheryl Yeager
Cast of Characters: Roxie Hart – Darby Jones Velma – Bailey Evans Al Capone – Ruger Memmott Matilda Carse – Laura Brick Amos – Peiter Mortensen
All those you would expect to see in 1920’s Chicago Gangsters, Adulterers, Women’s Christian Temperance Union, Murderesses, Gamblers, Drunkards, Prostitutes and Cops: Whitney Wilson Hope Parker Elizabeth Pena Madee Kunz Lea Kosterlitz Whitney Lancaster Madison Bruce Rebecca Winkle Austyn Bazzano Shelby Tagge Boston Cervinski Brianna James Kassi Balcer Diego Ballesteros Lance Barker Nick Hambrecht Owen Fulton Tommy Green Ramses Contreras
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PROGRAM CHICAGO
NIGHTS
Scenes ACT I
Opening/All That Jazz Prohibition March Roxie Murder Scene All I Care About Funny Honey Bootlegging Bash A Little Bit of Good Speakeasy Cell Block Tango Gambling Hall Mr. Cellophane At the Café ***15- minute Intermission***
ACT II
Racketeering Rumble Roxie’s Trial Brothel Ballet Razzle Dazzle Roxie Class St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Just Move On Finale
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PROGRAM ROMEO+JULIET
Tuacahn Amphitheatre: March 9 & 10 Salt Lake City: March 26 @ 7:30pm and March 27 @ 7:30pm Concieved and Directed by Derryl Yeager Choreographer: Eldon Johnson Music: Various Artists Costume Designer: Cheryl Yeager Lighting Designer: Kyle Baumann Video Designer: Dustin ONeill Additional Choreography by Ashleigh and Ryan Di Lello, Alan Salazar, Thayne Jasperson, Veronica Cabling, Gev Manoukian, Natalie Reid and Derryl Yeager
Cast of Characters:
Romeo – Tommy Green Juliet – Darby Jones Mercutio – Diego Ballesteros Benvolio – Owen Fulton Tybalt – Peiter Mortensen Paris – Ruger Memmott Friar Laurence – Ramses Contreras Amaranta – Laura Brick Monte Krew Whitney Wilson Hope Parker Madee Kunz Elizabeth Pena Shelby Tagge Boston Cervinski Brianna James Kassi Balcer Nick Hambrecht Caputans Bailey Evans Lea Kosterlitz Whitney Lancaster Madison Bruce Rebecca Winkle Austyn Bazzano Odyssey Dance Theatre – 9
DONORS – THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! $10,000 and up AppsBee Mrs. Mary Alice Brinley Bill Child, R.C. Willey Clearlink Frankie L. and Franklin Fitts George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation The Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation Governor’s Office of Economic Development – Shop in Utah Intermountain Trailer The James and Andrea Foundation Joseph and Kathleen Sorenson Legacy Foundation Brian and Susie Kaufman Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation Robert Pierce McComas Family National Endowment for the Arts Phyllis and Greg Parrish Salt Lake County Community Partners Grant Program Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts & Parks Program Utah Arts & Museums Penny and David Wilson Cheryl and Derryl Yeager Kim and John DelGrosso
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$1,000-$4,999 Fred Ball Judy Brady and Drew Browning Brown Brothers Catering Mrs. Barbara Dalby Dixie Clegg, The Dance Company Lisa and Steve Glick Gregory & Swapp PC Hampton Inn Salt Lake City - Downtown John F. Holmgren, MBA, ChFP Harriet, Leo and Eileen Hopf
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DONORS Odyssey Dance Theatre’s Dancer Well-Being Program The following medical professionals are providing their generous pro bono services to the Company: SALT LAKE CITY Salt Lake Regional Medical Center 1050 East South Temple, Ground Floor Salt Lake City, UT 84102 801-350-4593 Salt Lake Regional |SportsMEDUtah Physical Therapy 801-533-2002 Steward Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Physicians Services: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Specialties include: Graston Technique, Dry Needling, Kinesiotaping, Deep Tissue, Electrical Stimulation Biofeedback with ACP Products, Balance Vestibular Therapy, Women’s/Men’s Reproductive
Health, Incontinence, Headaches, Aquatic Therapy in a Heated Pool. Staff Brad Lewis, PT, DPT, CCCE Lauri Colosimo, PT Ted Sexton PT,MPT, Cert. DN SANDY Physical Therapy at Jordan Commons High Rise Tower – (behind Jordan Commons Movie Theaters) 9350 South 150 East, Suite 460 Sandy, UT 84070 801.748.1861 Salt Lake Regional |SportsMEDUtah Physical Therapy 801-533-2002 Steward Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Physicians Services: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Specialties include: Sports Medicine, Dance Medicine, Graston Technique/ Mobilization, Dry Needling, SFMA
certification, Kinesiotaping, Deep Tissue, Electrical Stimulation Biofeedback with ACP products. Manual Therapy, Pelvic Floor pain, SI joint Dysfunction, Chronic Pain, running injuries, Climbing injuries, Blood Flow Restriction Training, Functional Cupping and Flossing. Staff Adam Kershaw PT, MPT, OCS Kevin Lieu, PT, DPT, Cert DN Kristi Brown, PT, DPT Mitch Peterson, PT, DPT Collard Chiropractic & Acupuncture Chiropractor: Chad L. Collard, D.C. Massage Therapist: Ron Findlay, LMT, Utah Massage
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ODYSSEY STAFF, BOARDS & CONSULTANTS ODYSSEY DANCE THEATRE | www.odysseydance.com | 801-495-3262 (DANCE) Founder and Artistic Director Derryl Yeager Associate Artistic Director Veronica Cabling Executive Director Annie Van Alstyne Web & Graphic Design Consultant Eric Christensen, Egdesign Media Consultant Susie Carlson, Energy 8 Media Social Media Diego Ballesteros Booking Agent Andreas Pfeifer, AP ARTE Berlin Technical Production Technical Director/Lighting Designer/Stage Manager Kyle Baumann Assistant Stage Manager Matt Jennings Members – IATSE Local 99 – The Run of Show Crew
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Costume Production Costume Designer and Costume Production Director Cheryl Yeager Costumes and Wardrobe Daurene Turpin Board of Directors: Derryl Yeager, President and CEO Marlies Burns, Ed.D., Board Chair Co-Owner The Education Architect Tori Lima, Secretary and Treasurer Express Employment Professionals Franchise Owner/Partner Board Members: David Eaton, Entrepreneur Lori Gee, Commercial Realtor Heather Osmond, Owner – Osmond Designs Ralph C. Petty, Attorney Karen Standing, Educator In Memoriam: Rowland Butler, Dance Director, Choreographer and Performer
Board Chair Emeriti: John Holmgren, MBA, ChFC Robert P. McComas (In Memoriam) Lance Schiffman Scott F. Smith, Ph.D. Advisory Board: Fred Adams, Founder - Utah Shakespearean Festival (In Memoriam) Michael Ballam, Ph.D., General Director Utah Festival Opera Sam Cardon, Composer Daniel Darger, Attorney Leo Hopf, Management Consultant Michael McLean, Songwriter, Playwright, Filmmaker, Author and Performer Marie Osmond, Entertainer Hyrum Smith, Founder Franklin Quest Dave Winder, Corporate Director Honorary Board: Lewis Billings, Former Mayor of Provo Gary Herbert, Former Governor of Utah John Valentine, Former Utah State Senator
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Odyssey Dance Theatre would like to thank the following people, without whose assistance these performances would not be possible:
Tuacahn Center for the Arts Scott Anderson – Artistic Director Kevin Smith – CEO Craig Engel – Production Manager Stephanie Finck – Director of Marketing Zoe Baird – Company Manager Margi Corona – Box Office Manager Tammy Sizemore – Box Office Supervisor Tina Wilde – Accounting Officer Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre
Darlene and Richard Hirschi Intermountain Trailer Joseph and Kathleen Sorenson Legacy Foundation Mills Publishing Oasis Stage Werks Odyssey’s Staff, Consultants and Board of Directors Lori and Harry Peterson Social Media Diego Ballesteros Richard Taylor - Taylor Maid Cheryl Yeager and Daurene Turpin – Costumes
Salt Lake County Arts & Culture Ryan Holyoak, ArtTix Ticketing Manager Lisa Hoyt - Event Manager Cate Kizerian - Technical Director Marissa Olson – Assistant Technical Director Staff and Volunteers
This project was underwritten, in part, by Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts and Parks, as well as a Create in Utah, Phase 2 Grant from the Utah State Legislature and the Department of Heritage & Arts/ Utah Division of Arts & Museums and a Shop in Utah Grant from the Governor’s Office of Economic Development.
Odyssey Dance Theatre Eric Christensen – Graphics Susie Carlson – Media Crocker Catalyst Foundation Ronald B. Cutler, CPA George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation Film Crew Jake Featherstone: Director Tom Garner: Director of Photography Mitchell Garcia: 1st AC Landon Cook: Camera Operator Finn Larson: Dolly Grip Paula Fry - Puttin’ on the Glitz Harriet and Leo Hopf
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