Odyssey Dance

Shut Up & Dance March 29 – April 8

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Artistic Director DERRYL YEAGER Founder and Artistic Director

TRAINING BFA (Magna Cum Laude), MFA (Summa Cum Laude)- University of Utah, American Conservatory Theatre - San Francisco, ABC Television Actor’s Workshop & Harvey Lembeck Comedy Workshop - LA, Voice - Seth Riggs, Ballet West Principal Dancer - 6 yrs, 25 years as professional Singer/Dancer/Actor PERFORMER Film - A More Perfect Union, She’s Having A Baby, Staying Alive, When the Heat Hits the Street, How Rare a Possession, The Lamb of God, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Limit Up. Television - Touched by An Angel, Crossroads, Boys of Twilight, Fame, Days of Our Lives, Tracy Ullman Show, Coach, Moonlighting, For the Love of My Daughter, The Young and the Restless, The Stand, Hardcastle & McCormick, General Hospital, A Whole Lot Of Fun, Soup to Nuts, The Music of Your Life, Rodney Dangerfield Special, Country Jamboree, Steppin’ Out, Universal Studios Grand Opening Celebration, The Rose Parade. Broadway Theatre - A Chorus Line, Dreamgirls, Cats, Shenendoah, Oklahoma!, Cinderella. Nightclub - Mary Hart, Carol Lawrence, The Horn, Gardenia, Carlos and Charlies, The Sahara, The Mint, The Golden Nugget, The Desert Inn. Industrial - LA Gear World Tour with Jennifer Love Hewitt, Dominos Pizza, Ford, Dihatsu, Reebok, Kohler, Fila, Levis, Novell. Commercials - Broadway, Rogaine.

DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (3x), Oklahoma!, CATS (2x), The Little Mermaid, and Hairspray - Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Coca-Cola - 2002 Olympics, The Dance with Kurt Bestor and Richard Paul Evans, Tahitian Noni Industrial, Usana Convention, Glenn Beck’s The Man in the Moon.

CHOREOGRAPHER Television - The Stand, The Young and the Restless, The Bold and The Beautiful, Steppin’ Out, Country Jamboree, Touched by An Angel. Film - Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, The Great American West, When the Heat Hits the Street. Music Video - Stevie Nicks, Julio Iglesias, Paul Anka, I Don’t Like Peanuts.

Ballet - Promenades, Punch & Judy, Enya Variations, Saxon Suite, Flight of Icarus, Fresh Aire, Catfish Row, Windchimes, Jelly Roll Blues, Reebach Revival, Dreamtime USA, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, Alice in Wonderland, Carnival of the Animals, Sarah’s Letter, Prayer of the Children, Three Preludes.

Contemporary - Vision of Love, Move-Dance-Be Born, Thriller, It’s A Wonderful Life, Joy to the World, Let It Be, Sledgehammer, Deep Forest, Staying Alive, Meandres, Haun’s Mill, Motif, The Can Can Club, Giselle, Joplin Variations, Romeo+Juliet and HEAP!, Solimbula, Andante, The ReduxNut-Cracker, Carmen Andante, The ReduxNut-Cracker, Carmen, Prodigals and MJ. Equity Theatre - Utah! (4x), Pippin, South Pacific, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Damn Yankees, Pirates of Penzance, Annie Get Your Gun, The King and I, The Wizard of Oz. Odyssey Dance Theatre – 5

Director’s Note

Dear Patron, We lost two dear friends of Odyssey this year: Rowland Butler, who was my first jazz teacher and a member of our board, and Julia Miller Bryce, one of the most amazing dancers we’ve had on the Company. We had the privilege of performing at Rowland’s memorial and chose Let It Be as the most appropriate thing we could do - and it touched us all! Julia was excited and gearing up to perform with us this season, when she shockingly and suddenly passed.

She was going to reprise her solo “Julia” as part of Let It Be and so I have decided to include that solo as part of the show via video tape. Her parents named her for one of their favorite Beatles songs and years ago, we surprised them with her actually dancing to it. Tears of gratitude flowed then, and tears of sorrow flow now, as we dedicate this entire season to two amazing individuals who have touched our lives in so many ways!

As part of our memorial to Julia, Eldon Johnson and Christina Bluth will be reprising their solos in Let It Be and in the April 7th performance many of Julia’s fellow dancers will participate on stage as a final tribute to their lost friend and fellow artist. We express our deepest condolences to Julia’s and Rowland’s families and friends, and we’re sure that somewhere up there they’re still dancing!

Next, we are off on our twelfth consecutive European tour--shows every night in a different city, for a wild three weeks; standing room only, and standing ovations every night!

And now in this season we’ve brought back two audience favorites and added three more World Premieres!

We are grateful for the opportunity we have had to rehearse at The Pointe Performing Arts Academy in Highland and bid them a fond farewell. Odyssey has taken up residence in Salt Lake City and is currently rehearsing at the wonderful Ballet West Trolley Square Campus!

ODT has been and still is a dream come true! And I wish to thank all of you for your support and attendance.

Derryl

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Acknowledgements Odyssey Dance Theatre would like to thank the following people, without whose assistance these performances would not be possible: Eric Christensen – Web & Graphic Design Susie Carlson – Media Costume Assistant - Lib Thatcher Ronald B. Cutler, CPA Mike Ewing and David Cox - Copies Plus Printing Paula Fry - Puttin’ on the Glitz Harriet and Leo Hopf Darlene and Richard Hirschi Kingsbury Hall Staff and Crew: • Brooke Horejsi • Keven Myhre • Brian Jurena, Steve Wimmer and Stage Crew • John Armstrong, Alex Smith & Ushers • Brooke Day, Ryan Ireland and Ticket Office Staff • In Memoriam: Jim Russell & Gilbert Gooch Mills Publishing

Oasis Stage Werks Odyssey’s Staff, Consultants and Board of Directors Lori and Harry Peterson The Pointe Performing Arts Academy: • Janene Schiffman • Tiffany Carpenter • Candice Taylor Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts and Parks Program Social Media • Diego Ballesteros Andrew Taylor - Senior Program Manager, Adobe Systems Richard Taylor - Taylor Maid Utah Department of Heritage and Arts All music licensed through ASCAP and BMI

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Artists Amber Williams

Kiana Little

Laura Brick

Darby Standing

Laura Kaufman

Rachel Perry

Breanne Wilson

Taylor Holladay

Jordan Hamilton

Hope Parker

Courtney Forbes

Kylee Petersen

Amanda Sanchez

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Artists Tino Smith

Casey Peterson

Peiter Mortensen

Derek Brazeau

Diego Ballesteros

Ramses Contreras

Lance Barker

Derrion Reddin

Megan Warnick

Ruger Memmott

Meredith Christensen

Whitney Wilson

Brooklyn Johnson

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LET IT BE CASTING

Let it Be Choreography - Derryl Yeager | Music - The Beatles Costumes - Cheryl Yeager | Lighting Design - Kyle Baumann

ACT I

Here Comes The Sun

Amber Williams Laura Brick Jordan Hamilton Kiana Little Kylee Petersen Megan Warnick Darby Standing Breanne Wilson Whitney Wilson Amanda Sanchez Meredith Christensen Taylor Holladay Rachel Perry Hope Parker Brooklyn Johnson Laura Kaufman Courtney Forbes Derek Brazeau Diego Ballesteros Peiter Mortensen Casey Peterson Tino Smith Lance Barker Ramses Contreras Derrion Reddin Ruger Memmott

Come Together

Amber Williams Laura Brick Jordan Hamilton Kiana Little Darby Standing Breanne Wilson Derek Brazeau Diego Ballesteros Casey Peterson Tino Smith

I Will

Tino Smith Laura Kaufman

Eleanor Rigby

Eleanor – Laura Brick Father McKenzie – Lance Barker

Kylee Petersen Megan Warnick Whitney Wilson Rachel Perry Hope Parker Brooklyn Johnson Courtney Forbes

Girl

Christina Bluth

Help

Laura Brick Jordan Hamilton Megan Warnick Whitney Wilson Brooklyn Johnson Laura Kaufman Courtney Forbes Derek Brazeau Diego Ballesteros Peiter Mortensen Casey Peterson

Blackbird Taylor Holladay

Drive My Car

Amber Williams Jordan Hamilton Kiana Little Darby Standing Amanda Sanchez

Yesterday Eldon Johnson

Taxman

Kiana Little Darby Standing Breanne Wilson Meredith Christensen Derrion Reddin Ramses Contreras

You Can’t Do That

Amanda Sanchez Peiter Mortensen Casey Peterson

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LET IT BE CASTING Maxwell’s Silver Hammer Maxwell – Ruger Memmott Joan – Rachel Perry Teacher – Taylor Holladay Judge – Ramses Contreras

Kylee Petersen Whitney Wilson Meredith Christensen Hope Parker Brooklyn Johnson Courtney Forbes

And I Love Her Darby Standing Peiter Mortensen

Rock and Roll Music

Jordan Hamilton Kylee Petersen Breanne Wilson Whitney Wilson Amanda Sanchez Meredith Christensen Taylor Holladay Rachel Perry Hope Parker Brooklyn Johnson Laura Kaufman Courtney Forbes Derek Brazeau Casey Peterson Tino Smith Lance Barker Ramses Contreras ***15- minute Intermission***

ACT II

Within Without You

Jordan Hamilton Kylee Petersen Breanne Wilson Taylor Holladay Rachel Perry Laura Kaufman Derek Brazeau Casey Peterson Lance Barker Ramses Contreras

Mother Natures Son Lance Barker

Honey Pie

Across The Universe Laura Brick

We Can Work It Out Derek Brazeau Kiana LIttle

Lady Madonna

Rachel Perry Megan Warnick Darby Standing Whitney Wilson

I Saw Her Standing There Kylee Petersen

Piggies

Amber Williams Lance Barker Laura Kaufman Casey Peterson Laura Brick Derek Brazeau

Money

Breanne Wilson

She’s Leaving Home Daughter - Jordan Hamilton Father - Diego Ballesteros Mother - Hope Parker Boyfriend - Peiter Mortensen

When I’m Sixty Four

Amber Williams Laura Brick Jordan Hamilton Breanne Wilson Rachel Perry Diego Ballesteros Taylor Holladay Kylee Petersen

Helter Skelter Entire Company

Let It Be Entire Company

Megan Warnick Amber Williams Laura Brick Jordan Hamilton Kylee Petersen Darby Standing Whitney Wilson Taylor Holladay Rachel Perry Hope Parker Courtney Forbes

Julia

Julia Miller Bryce

Imagine

Casey Peterson Derek Brazeau Laura Kaufman Hope Parker

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MJ CASTING

MJ

Conceived and Directed by Derryl Yeager Choreography – Bonnie Story Peiter Mortensen Ruger Memmott Kiana Little Casey Peterson Veronica Yeager-Cabling and Derryl Yeager, plus original choreography by Michael Peters and Vince Patterson by permission

ACT I

Thriller

Amber Williams Laura Brick Jordan Hamilton Kiana Little Kylee Petersen Megan Warnick Darby Standing Breanne Wilson Whitney Wilson Amanda Sanchez Meredith Christensen Taylor Holladay Rachel Perry Hope Parker Brooklyn Johnson Laura Kaufman Courtney Forbes Derek Brazeau Diego Ballesteros Peiter Mortensen Tino Smith Lance Barker Ramses Contreras Derrion Reddin

She’s Out of My Life Casey Peterson

Workin’ Day and Night Full Company

Off The Wall

Peiter Mortensen Ruger Memmott

The Way You Make Me Feel Da Girls

Hollywood

Whitney Wilson Brooklyn Johnson Amanda Sanchez Kylee Petersen Taylor Holladay

MJ

Da Boys

Earth Song Company

Force Don’t Stop

Whitney Wilson Brooklyn Johnson Amanda Sanchez Kylee Petersen Taylor Holladay Derrion Reddin Ramses Contreras

They Don’t Care About Us Da Girls

PYT

Amanda Sanchez

Blood on the Dance Floor Company

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MJ CASTING ACT II

Man in The Mirror

Jordan Hamilton Kylee Petersen Breanne Wilson Whitney Wilson Amanda Sanchez Meredith Christensen Taylor Holladay Rachel Perry Brooklyn Johnson Laura Kaufman Courtney Forbes Derek Brazeau Lance Barker Casey Peterson

Dangerous* Kiana Little

Dancing Machine

Peiter Mortensen Tino Smith Ramses Contreras Ruger Memmott Casey Peterson

The Girl is Mine

Laura Kaufman Lance Barker Derek Brazeau

Never Can Say Goodbye

Ruger Memmott Jordan Hamilton Derrion Reddin Courtney Forbes Tino Smith Megan Warnick

Ain’t No Sunshine Tino Smith

Dirty Diana

Derrion Reddin Amanda Sanchez

Rockin’ Robin

Peiter Mortensen Darby Standing Ruger Memmott Amber Williams

Billie Jean Breanne Wilson

Smooth Criminal/Beat It Full Company

Jam

Full Company

*It is Odyssey’s pleasure to showcase exclusive choreography from the hit summer show “Who Are You?” by local Utah production company Urban Fairytalez!

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PURPLE RAIN CASTING ACT I

Salvages Choreography – Christian Denice Music – The Black Dog Costumes – Cheryl Yeager Ruger Memmott Amber Williams Laura Brick Kiana Little Darby Standing Diego Ballesteros Peiter Mortensen Tino Smith Pause

JUMP Choreography – Derryl Yeager Music – Imogen Heap Costumes– Cheryl Yeager Courtney Forbes Kylee Petersen Breanne Wilson Meredith Christensen Taylor Holladay Brooklyn Johnson Laura Kaufman Derek Brazeau Casey Peterson Lance Barker Pause

Reverse Osmosis Choreography – Megan Adelsberger Music – Axel Thesleff, Ashanti Floyd, Telepopmusik Costumes – Cheryl Yeager Amanda Sanchez Amber Williams Laura Brick Jordan Hamilton Kiana Little Megan Warnick Darby Standing Whitney Wilson Rachel Perry Hope Parker Diego Ballesteros Peiter Mortensen Tino Smith Ramses Contreras Derrion Reddin Ruger Memmott ***15 - minute Intermission***

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PURPLE RAIN CASTING ACT II

PURPLE RAIN

Choreography – Derryl Yeager, Madison Beighley, Christina Bluth, Janalyn Memmott, Veronica Yeager-Cabling, Rick Robinson, Diego Ballesteros Music – Prince Costumes – Cheryl Yeager

Purple Rain

Breanne Wilson Whitney Wilson Amanda Sanchez Meredith Christensen Brooklyn Johnson Courtney Forbes Derek Brazeau Casey Peterson Lance Barker Ramses Contreras

When Doves Cry Company

Diamonds and Pearls Laura Kaufman Derek Brazeau

Baby I’m a Star

Amber Williams Jordan Hamilton Kylee Petersen Darby Standing Breanne Wilson Taylor Holladay Rachel Perry Courtney Forbes Derek Brazeau Diego Ballesteros Peiter Mortensen Casey Peterson Lance Barker Ramses Contreras Derrion Reddin

Raspberry Beret

Amber Williams Kiana Little Darby Standing Breanne Wilson Courtney Forbes Derek Brazeau Tino Smith Lance Barker Ramses Contreras Ruger Memmott

Thieves in the Temple Derrion Reddin

Alphabet Street

Tino Smith Derek Brazeau Laura Brick Megan Warnick Brooklyn Johnson

Sometimes it Snows in April

Amber Williams Breanne Wilson Whitney Wilson Taylor Holladay Rachel Perry Hope Parker Laura Kaufman

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Jordan Hamilton Kiana Little Kylee Petersen Darby Standing Courtney Forbes Amanda Sanchez Meredith Christensen Diego Ballesteros Peiter Mortensen Casey Peterson Lance Barker Ramses Contreras Derrion Reddin Ruger Memmott

Kiss

The Girlz

Let’s Go Crazy Company

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Guest Artists CHRISTIAN DENICE (Choreographer - Salvages) began his professional dance career at Odyssey Dance Theater in Salt Lake City, Utah, and spent the next three years at River North Dance Chicago in Chicago, IL, under the direction of Frank Chaves. There, Mr. Denice worked with such choreographers as Robert Battle, Sidra Bell, Lauri Stallings, and Frank Chaves. He has guest performed with the Montgomery Ballet, Greensboro Ballet, and Company E. Recently, Christian lived in Montreal, Quebec where he danced for Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal and had the privilege of performing works by Andonis Foniadakis, Cayetano Soto, Wen Wei Wang, and Barak Marshall. In addition to dancing, Christian teaches and choreographs nationally and internationally. He has created works for Odyssey Dance Theatre, Odyssey II, Expansions Dance Company, River North Dance Chicago in collaboration with Frank Chaves, LEVELdance Chicago, DanceWorks Chicago, Interlochen Center for the Arts, METdance too, the Los Angeles Contemporary Dance Company, and Missouri Contemporary Ballet. Christian is the 2015-2016 winner of the University of South Florida’s Echo Choreographic Competition, and had a two-week residency at the university where he restaged his 2011 work, “ raum”. He is also the 2016 winner of the Joffrey Academy’s Winning Works Choreographic competition where he had the honor of creating a work on the trainee and studio company dancers. In April 2016, Christian directed and choreographed a short dance film entitled “the watchers” filmed by Salt Lake City based videographer Bryce Johnson. This summer, Christian will be on faculty with DanceWorks Chicago Dance360 and AXIS Connect Los Angeles, as well as a new commission with Modern America Dance Company in St. Louis.

MEGAN ADELSBERGER (Choreographer - Reverse Osmosis) began her dance training at Elower-Sicilia Productions in Maryland and was a member of their performing arts company for thirteen years. During her summers she continued to develop her artistry at studios in New York City and Los Angeles. Megan attended The University of the Arts in Philadelphia and spent two years traveling the world while performing on Holland America Cruise Ships. She was a featured dancer in Cultural Soul’s show Movement, artistically directed by Moncell “ill kozby” Durden. Megan has choreographed and danced in multiple music videos for several underground artists and had her choreography showcased in The Eureka Dance Festival in Washington D.C. as well as Creators Grid in Salt Lake City. Megan can be found on So You Think You Can Dance during Season 6 and 7 of “Vegas Week” and the LA Results Episode.

She was also on a Nigel Lythgoe Productions T.V. series on Ovation called A Chance To Dance where she had the opportunity to study under Michael Nunn and William Trevitt formerly of The Royal Ballet. She danced in a Hallmark film titled “Dear Dumb Diary” choreographed by Bonnie Story and has performed live at the Capezio ACE Awards, Jazz Dance World Congress, and The Bboy Federation’s “They Reminisce.” Megan spent 5 years touring internationally as a company member with Odyssey Dance Threatre and is currently one of the producers, directors, choreographers, and principle dancers of Urban Fairytalez. She travels to Haiti and instructs year round for Lovolution, Releve, and the I’m Training Dance Convention based out of Chihuahua, Mexico. While Megan is not busy performing, she continues to share her passion teaching and choreographing for industrials, workshops, shows, dance companies and in studios across the nation including Salt Lake City’s Millennium Dance Complex and Pioneer High School for the Performing Arts.

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In Memoriam Odyssey Dance Theatre dedicates this entire season to two special friends we recently lost:

Rowland Millar Butler 1939 - 2017 The final curtain has been drawn for Rowland Millar Butler; father, entertainer, teacher, mentor to many and friend to everyone. Rowland was born May 4, 1939, and passed away on February 14, 2017. He was preceded in death by his mother Florence; father Arvid; and son Jason. He is survived by his daughter Jennifer Butler; son Brandon A. Butler; grandsons Gabriel and Samuel; and step-children Heather, Shawn, Christie, and Wendell.

Rowland fell in love with dance at a very young age. He began dancing at the age of six, and taught dance till almost the very day he passed. He toured as a guest instructor and performer in the United States, South America, and Asia. He was one of the charter members of Ballet West and the Utah Ballet. He was an Assistant Professor of Ballet and Theater at the University of Utah, and resident Choreographer at Pioneer Memorial theater for 18 years. He was the owner and operator of Butler Dance Academy for 3 decades, where he taught tap, ballet and Jazz, to hundreds, if not thousands of students. His students have performed on and off Broadway, such as Cats, A Chorus Line and Les Miserable; in movies such as Footloose, and For the Boys; T.V; in Las Vegas; and various road companies In his retirement, he went on to teach at various Public schools, continuing his commitment to the arts by developing programs for Arts Education. He was the first Professional to be awarded an Eminence Teaching Certification from the Utah State Board of Educations in June of 2005. Rowland spent his entire 77 years of life dedicated to bringing joy, and to bettering the lives of others’ through dance, and by just being himself. Rowland was beloved by many, and loving each of them in return with all he could give.

Julia MIller Bryce August 31, 1981 - February 5, 2017 A light in our lives, Julia Miller Bryce peacefully passed away at the tender age of 35, on February 5, 2017.

Ever since she was born, Julia was our star performer. Many were drawn to and entertained by this comedian, mischief maker, and all-around cutie-pie. Her charisma and good heart created many friendships and these qualities were especially evident when she danced.

Julie’s talents on stage took her all over the world allowing her to perform with the companies of world famous choreographers Louis Van Amstel and Mia Michaels. Locally, she danced with The Dance Club between the ages of 12-18, the Utah Jazz, and spent 7 years with Odyssey Dance Theatre. Recently she loved taking dance classes at Millennium Dance Complex. Her family would like to give sincere thanks to these organizations for helping Julia develop her passion for dance and for the dear friendships they provided her.

Entertainment value aside, she was most cherished for her kind and loving nature. She especially had a heart for children. She leaves a well-known legacy as an amazing dancer, but offstage she was a complete klutz. Stories of her falling up the stairs and dropping entire cakes are legendary. She loved reading, traveling, Hamilton, Big Hunks, Circus Peanuts, taking pictures, Dr. Pepper, and keeping journals. Some of her happiest times were spent with her best friends/adopted sisters Amy and Erin.

Her precious family are shattered; husband, Derek; children Ryan Sierra, Annie Juliette, Mason Todd, and Jackson Andrew.

She is preceded in death by her beloved father, Dick, who she is performing her famous high kicks dance for in heaven. Also devastated are her mother, Susan Kimball Miller, her partners in crime: brother Aaron Miller (Mariel) and sister Jamie Gausnell (Clint) and five nieces and nephews with whom she doted on at every opportunity. She also adored her grandparents, aunts and uncles, and cousins, who were more like siblings to her. Family meant everything to Julie.

Authentic, open-minded, inquisitive, bold and daring, Julia followed her own path without fear or regret. In honor of her, we ask you to seek adventure, try something new that you have always wanted to do, cuddle a baby, and of course, dance like no one is watching.

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Donors–Thank you for your support! $10,000 and up AppsBee Mrs. Mary Alice Brinley Bill Child, R.C. Willey Clearlink ClydeSnow, Attorneys at Law Frankie L. and Franklin Fitts George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation The James and Andrea Foundation Brian and Susie Kaufman Robert Pierce McComas Family National Endowment for the Arts Phyllis and Greg Parrish Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts & Parks Program The Pointe Performing Arts Academy Utah Department of Heritage and Arts Penny and David Wilson Cheryl and Derryl Yeager Kim and John DelGrosso $5,000- $9,999 Andrea E. & James N. Clarke Ron Findlay, LMT Aaron Garrity Hampton Inn Lehi – Thanksgiving Point Annaluna Karkar - James Collison Mills Publishing Nutraceutical Corporation Nuways International Physical Therapy at Salt Lake Regional Medical Center Provo Marriott Hotel and Conference Center Gayle and Hyrum Smith, Franklin Covey XanGo

Anne Osborn, M.D. Lori and Harry Peterson Quality Inn - Richfield Erin and Randy Reid Laina and Thor Roundy, Advanced Title SignCity L. Douglas and Marian B. Smoot University of Utah Health Plans Zions Interactive Marketing $500-$999 Lynda and Michael Abbott Anonymous Blue Iguana Days Inn - Richfield Hampton Inn Salt Lake City Downtown Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Ft. Union La Quinta Inn & Suites – St. George Private Wealth Management, St. George Julie and Tom Reid Pam and John R. Walsh Jerre and David B. Winder Xmission Zions Bank $250-$499 Ben Lomond Suites - Ogden Penny Broussard WDFKP Rowland Butler Debbie and Joel Crockett Cyprus Credit Union Tori and Shawn A. Lima Sinclair Oil Corporation Pluto Staude 301SIGN Treehouse Athletic Club

$25- $249 Tammy and Mark Ballard B&D Burgers, LLC $1,000-$4,999 Pamela J. Brick Affordable Rent-A-Car and Sales Katherine S. and Craig R. Fred Ball Carpenter Collard Chiropractic & Daria Gal Acupuncture Darlene and Richard Hirschi Mrs. Barbara Dalby Leslie A. and John F. Holmgren Days Inn Logan Carol N. Iwasaki Dixie Clegg, The Dance Jennifer Malherbe Company Donna and Ralph Morelli Lisa and Steve Glick Francine Felt Potter Gregory & Swapp PC Bonnie P. Rose John F. Holmgren, MBA, ChFP John Saltas Harriet, Leo and Eileen Hopf Susan R. Smith, Non-profit Caryn and Joe Morton Specialist NuSkin International Amber Telford

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Dancer Well-Being Program Odyssey Dance Theatre thanks the following medical providers for their generous pro bono services: Under $25 Salt Lake City Brindalynne Hansen Physical Therapy at Salt Lake Rachel Colledge Regional Medical Center In-Kind and Trade 1050 East South Temple, Ground Contributors: Floor Affordable Rent-A-Car and Sales Salt Lake City, UT 84102 AppsBee 801-350-4593 Ben Lomond Suites - Ogden Staff Blue Iguana – Salt Lake City and Collin Bywaters, DPT Park City Lauri Colosimo, PT Days Inn – Logan Josh Hall, DPT Days Inn - Richfield Amy Hammer, DPT Gold’s Gym Paisley Hardman, DPT Hampton Inn Lehi – Ted Sexton MS, PT Thanksgiving Point Sandy Hampton Inn Salt Lake City Physical Therapy at Jordan Downtown Commons Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham High Rise Tower – behind Ft. Union Jordan Commons Movie La Quinta Inn & Suites – St. Theaters George 9350 South 150 East, Suite 460 Mills Publishing Sandy, UT 84070 Provo Marriott Hotel and 801.748.1861 Conference Center Staff Puttin’ on the Glitz Bonnie Butler, PT SignCity Adam Kershaw MS, PT Taylor Maid Dan McGarvey, DPT The Pointe Performing Arts Mitch Peterson, DPT Academy Collard Chiropractic & Quality Inn - Richfield Acupuncture 301SIGN Chiropractor: Chad L. Collard, Treehouse Athletic Club D.C. Universal Cylinder Service Massage Therapist: University of Utah Health Plans Ron Findlay, LMT, Utah Massage Xmission C. Jeffrey Thompson Gayla and Robert Ward Dorothy J. Yeager Veronica Yeager

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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 Yeager-Cabling Executive Director Annie Van Alstyne Web & Graphic Design Consultant Eric Christensen, Egdesign Media Consultant Susie Carlson, Energy 8 Media Social Media Diego Ballesteros Intern Taura Abbasi Booking Agent Andreas Pfeifer, AP ARTE Berlin Technical Production

Lighting Designer, Stage Manager, Technical Director Kyle Baumann

Assistant Stage Manager Matt Jennings Members – IATSE Local 99 – The Run of Show Crew

Costume Production

Costume Designer and Costume Production Director Cheryl Yeager Board of Directors: Derryl Yeager, President and CEO Lance Schiffman, Chair Entrepreneur Tori Lima, Secretary and Treasurer Express Employment Professionals Franchise Owner/Partner Board Members: Marlies Burns, M.Ed., Director – State Charter Schools Carol N. Iwasaki, Retired Professor and Ballet Chair University of Utah, Department of Ballet Ralph C. Petty, Attorney Francine F. Potter, Composer and Former Utah Symphony 1st Violinist Janene Schiffman, Founder/Owner, The Pointe Performing Arts Academy

In Memoriam: Rowland Butler, Dance Director, Choreographer and Performer Board Chair Emeriti: Robert P. McComas RPM Resources, Inc. Scott F. Smith, Ph.D. Advisory Board: Fred Adams, Founder - Utah Shakespearean Festival 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, Governor of Utah John Valentine, Utah State Senator

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