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ODYSSEY’S 25 YEAR RESUME
DERRYL YEAGER Found 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
This is a non-comprehensive list of works we have presented over the last 25 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! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
The Krew Moulin Rouge Club Calloway 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
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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 PRODUCTION SHOWS • Thriller • Joy to the World • It’s A Wonderful Life • ReduxNut-Cracker • The Dance
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CHICAGO NIGHTS PROGRAM
CHICAGO NIGHTS Feb 27th, March 1, 7, 9th
Conceived and Directed by Derryl Yeager Choreography: Veronica Cabling Music: Various Artists Costumes: Cheryl Yeager
Cast of Characters:
Roxie Hart – Amber Morain Velma – Amanda Kier Al Capone – Casey Peterson Matilda Carse – Laura Brick-Kempski Amos – Sage Swenson All those you would expect to see in 1920’s Chicago Gangsters, Adulterers, Women’s Christian Temperance Union, Murderesses, Gamblers, Drunkards, Prostitutes and Cops: Darby Jones Whitney Wilson Meredith Christensen Rachel Perry Hope Parker Brooklyn Johnson Samantha Jo Ruotsi Lydia Forsgren Aubrey McCleary Elizabeth Pena Bailey Evans Madee Kunz Erzsi Bernath Diego Ballesteros Peiter Mortensen Sage Swenson Brandon Glass Ryan Moguel Tommy Green Ramses Contreras
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CHICAGO NIGHTS PROGRAM
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 Odyssey Dance Theatre – 7
ROMEO + JULIET PROGRAM
Feb 28th, March 2, 6, 8th Conceived 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 – Casey Peterson Juliet – Darby Jones Mercutio – Diego Ballesteros Benvolio – Sage Swenson Tybalt – Peiter Mortensen Paris – Tommy Green Friar Laurence – Ramses Contreras Amaranta – Laura Brick Monte Krew Amber Morain Whitney Wilson Hope Parker Meredith Christensen Brooklyn Johnson Lydia Forsgren Madee Kunz Elizabeth Pena Brandon Glass Caputans Rachel Perry Amanda Kier Aubrey McCleary Samantha Jo Ruotsi Erzsi Bernath Bailey Evans Ryan Moguel 8 –SUAD 2019
ODYSSEY DANCE THEATRE
WHEN: Saturday, May 18, 2019 1:00 pm until 7:00 pm NEW COPA/ ODYSSEY REHEARSAL STUDIOS IN DRAPER: 352 W. 12300 S. Suite 400 (around back) Draper, Utah 84020
Announces Odyssey 2 Auditions for the 2019-2020 Season!
REFLECTIONS PROGRAM
REFLECTIONS
March 2 & 9 – 2:00 pm, March 5 – 7:30 pm
ACT I
Transitional Illuminations
Choreography – Mia Michaels Music – Eric Serra, Energy 52, Olive, The Thrillseekers Laura Brick-Kempski Ramses Contreras Sage Swenson Casey Peterson Brandon Glass Lydia Forsgren Amber Morain Darby Jones Samantha Jo Ruotsi Meredith Christensen Amanda Kier Whitney Wilson Rachel Perry Brooklyn Johnson
Prayer of the Children
Choreography – Derryl Yeager Music – Kurt Bestor Bailey Evans Aubrey McCleary Hope Parker Elizabeth Pena Madee Kunz Erszi Bernath
Between Disconnect
Choreography – Christian Denice Music – Loscil, Deadbeat, Irrepressibles Peiter Mortensen Tommy Green Laura Brick-Kempski Casey Peterson Ryan Moguel Amber Morain Meredith Christensen Rachel Perry Samantha Jo Ruotsi Brooklyn Johnson Darby Jones Amanda Kier Whitney Wilson Diego Ballesteros
SoundTrax
Choreography – Eldon Johnson Music – Edward Shearnur Casey Peterson Ramses Contreras Ryan Moguel Erzsi Bernath Aubrey McCleary Hope Parker Lydia Forsgren Elizabeth Pena Bailey Evans Madee Kunz
Meraki
Choreography – Eldon Johnson, Veronica Cabling Music – Theodore Shapiro, Mark Graham, Gengi and Coki, Hans Zimmer Casey Peterson Ramses Contreras Peiter Mortensen Ryan Moguel Brandon Glass Tommy Green Sage Swenson Diego Ballesteros
Rain
Choreography – Janalyn Memmott Music – Tori Amos, Jann Arden, Amanda Marshall Amber Morain Amanda Kier Meredith Christensen Rachel Perry Darby Jones Samantha Jo Ruotsi Tommy Green
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REFLECTIONS PROGRAM ACT II
Dance Fever Choreography – Derryl Yeager Allison Thornton Jessica Holker Rick Robinson Peiter Mortensen
Music – Bee Gees and various artists from Saturday Night Fever
Staying Alive
Peiter Mortensen Casey Peterson Ryan Moguel Sage Swenson and Company
Emotion Peiter Mortensen Casey Peterson Ryan Moguel Sage Swenson
Boogie Child
Brandon Glass Bailey Evans Madee Kunz
More Than A Woman
Amber Morain Laura Brick-Kempski Lydia Forsgren Whitney Wilson Meredith Christensen Brooklyn Johnson Hope Parker Samantha Jo Ruotsi Erzsi Bernath Elizabeth Pena Amanda Kier
Fifth of Beethoven Darby Jones Ramses Contreras Rachel Perry Tommy Green Aubrey McCleary Casey Peterson
Boogie Shoes Ryan Moguel Samantha Jo Ruotsi
Jive Talkin’ – Odyssey 2 Ava Schmidt London Brotherson Jessica Marshall Taylee Hunter Whitney Lancaster Jessica Olson McCall Brainard Zion Willis Zachary Parkinson Kathryn Cook Amira Macey Hailey Hyde Owen Fulton DeShawn Blade Kassi Balcer
Calypso Breakdown Darby Jones Peiter Mortensen Amanda Kier Sage Swenson Samantha Jo Ruotsi Tommy Green
Tragedy/How Deep is Your Love Company
You Should be Dancing Company
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ARTISTS Laura Brick-Kempski
Brooklyn Johnson
Amber Morain
Lydia Forsgren
Bailey Evans
Amanda Kier
Meredith Christensen
Madee Kunz
Erzsi Bernath
Aubrey McCleary
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Hope Parker
Liz Pena
ARTISTS Peiter Mortensen
Darby Jones
Rachel Perry
Casey Peterson
Ramses Contreras
Brandon Glass
Diego Ballesteros
Tommy Green
Samantha Jo Ruotsi
Ryan Moguel
Whitney Wilson
Sage Swenson
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Services Speciality services include: Graston Technique, Dry Needling, Kinesiotaping, Deep Tissue, Electrical Stimulation Biofeedback with ACP products, Aquatic Therapy in Heated Pool Staff Lauri Colosimo, PT Josh Hall, DPT Ted Sexton MS, PT Sandy Physical Therapy Clinic 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: This number is exclusive for Physical Therapy Departments. Medical Doctors now have their own number. Services Speciality services include: Graston Technique, Kinesiotaping, Deep Tissue, Electrical Stimulation Biofeedback with ACP products. Staff Adam Kershaw MS, PT Bonnie Butler, PT Kevin Lieu, DPT Dan McGarvey, DPT NEW Location - SPORTSMEDUTAH Physical Therapy @ D1 Sports Training Facility - Midvale 7111 South Bingham Junction Blvd. Midvale Utah 84047 801-208-6348 Mitch Peterson, DPT Collard Chiropractic & Acupuncture Chiropractor: Chad L. Collard, D.C. Massage Therapist: Ron Findlay, LMT, Utah Massage
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Odyssey Staff, Boards 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
Special Thanks to
Board Chair Emeriti: Robert P. McComas RPM Resources, Inc. Lance Schiffman 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, 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: Susie Carlson – Media Eric Christensen – Graphics Ronald B. Cutler, CPA Paula Fry - Puttin’ on the Glitz Harriet and Leo Hopf Darlene and Richard Hirschi Intermountain Trailer Kingsbury Hall Staff and Crew: • Brooke Horejsi • Kevin Myhre • Brian Jurena, Steve Wimmer, Joe Killian, Ashley Barentine and Stage Crew • Calin Rose Clifford, Joshua Stier and Ushers • Brooke Duffy, Ryan Ireland and Ticket Office Staff • In Memoriam: Jim Russell & Gilbert Gooch
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