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Onstage Ogden
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DEAR FRIENDS, Onstage Ogden is excited to emerge from the challenges of the past year and present a full and fulfilling new season to enrich and enliven Northern Utah! Music and the arts unite, allowing our diverse community to find shared interests and values. Our new season brings back traditional favorites, such as the Utah Symphony and Ballet West, while expanding offerings to introduce world class performers such as Ballet Hispánico and Chanticleer. And we are excited to resume the Thanksgiving weekend tradition of Ballet West’s The Nutcracker at the Browning Center this November! We are confident that our performances will create lasting memories for you and your family. For more than 70 years Onstage Ogden has brought classical music and dance to the greater Ogden community. On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff, I thank you for your continued support. We look forward to many more years of bringing the arts to Ogden. Welcome back! Jennifer Webb President, Onstage Ogden Board of Directors
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BOARD & STAFF BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jennifer Webb President
Nancy Pinto-Orton Chair of Nominating Committee
Russ King Chair of Foundation Board
Susan Shreeve Vice President
Dr. Ann Ellis At Large
Jean Vaniman President-Elect
Christina Myers At Large
Roger Christensen Treasurer
Cirilo Franco John Fromer Dr. Val Johnson Chris Karczewski
Dr. Rosemary Lesser Zach Nelson Wendy Roberts Joyce Stillwell Dr. Deborah Uman Jon Wilson
Dr. Robert Fudge Secretary
FOUNDATION Russel King Chair Marti M. Clayson Secretary Richard White Treasurer
STAFF Alicia Washington Interim Director
Paul C. Kunz Andrea Lane Michael S. Malmborg Dr. Judith Mitchell Meg Naisbitt Carolyn N. Rasmussen Sherm Smith
Dr. Paul Sonntag Dotty Steimke
Andrew Barrett Watson Outreach & Events Manager
Camille Washington Marketing & Box Office Manager
Cover illustration: Nate Williams for Onstage Ogden
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In 1949, Beverly Lund and Ginny Mathei decided they wanted to add even more culture to Weber County. So, for the small fee of $400, they brought the Utah Symphony to Ogden for a single performance. Three hundred people attended the concert. This 1949 concert was a big success, so the women decided to present even more concerts in Ogden. They organized a committee within the Welfare League (later the Junior League) to raise funds for the Symphony Concerts. Then, in 1957, this committee reformed and incorporated as the Ogden Guild. After a few more name changes and the addition of Ballet West performances in 1982, the organization became the Ogden Symphony Ballet Association. Under the direction of numerous board members and long-serving Executive Directors like Jean Pell (27 years), and Sharon Macfarlane (14 years), Onstage Ogden has expanded our programming to include internationally renowned classical dance, vocal, and chamber music. Since our inception, we have presented over 800 performances to tens of thousands of Utahns. In addition, Onstage Ogden actively works to engage and educate younger patrons. For example, our Youth Guild has provided generations of high school students with opportunities to serve. We also offer a variety of education classes, from Masterworks Music Detectives to Music and Dance Explorers. And we are partnering with several local community organizations to expand these programs to reach even more children and students. Onstage Ogden is proud to celebrate 70 years sponsoring only the finest music and dance in the Greater Ogden area. We are honored participate in the enrichment of our community by presenting professional classical performance. Mills Publishing, Inc. Dan Miller,
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Onstage Ogden is published by Mills Publishing, Inc., 772 East 3300 South, Suite 200, Salt Lake City, Utah 84106 Phone: 801.467.8833 Email: advertising@millspub.com Website: millspub.com Mills Publishing produces playbills for many performing arts groups. Advertisers do not necessarily agree or disagree with content or views expressed on stage. Please contact us for playbill advertising opportunities. Copyright 2021.
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2021–22 SEASON
MASTERWORKS SERIES Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances January 27, 2022 at 7:30PM Ravel La Valse February 3, 2022 at 7:30PM Beethoven No. 6 March 24, 2022 at 7:30PM ENTERTAINMENT SERIES Cirque de la Symphonie April 21, 2022 at 7:30PM
DANCE & VOCAL SERIES BYU Ballroom Dance Company October 23, 2021 at 7:30PM Nochebuena December 23, 2021 at 7:30PM Ballet Hispánico February 5, 2022 at 7:30PM Chanticleer April 28, 2022 at 7:30PM
FAMILY SERIES Spanish Brass November 11, 2021 at 7:30PM Here Comes Santa Claus! December 14, 2021 at 7:00PM Carnival of the Animals March 17, 2022 at 7:00PM Youth Benefit Concert May 17, 2022 at 7:00PM
SPECIAL EVENTS The Nutcracker November 26–27, 2021 Friday at 7:00PM Saturday at 2:00PM & 7:00PM
DOWNTOWN SERIES Imani Winds October 12, 2021 at 7:30PM Hot Club of San Francisco October 15, 2021 at 7:30PM Thalea Quartet December 7, 2021 at 7:30PM Eighth Blackbird January 13, 2022 at 7:30PM
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The Onstage Ogden’s 2021–2022 season is funded in part by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Utah Division of Arts and Museums, Weber County Recreation, Arts, Museums, and Parks (RAMP) program, and Ogden City Arts.
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BYU BALLROOM S E A SO N S P O N SO R
October 23, 2021 / 7:30 PM Browning Center at Weber State University BALLROOM DANCE COMPANY
PROGRAM Come Alive By Benj Pasek and Justin Paul You Make Me Feel So Young (Foxtrot) By Michael Buble Don’t Stop Me Now (Jive) By Queen Bring Him Home (Cabaret) By The Piano Guys Once Upon a December (Viennese Waltz) By David Newman and Stephen Flaherty Happy (Lindy Hop) By C2C feat. Derek Martin I Don’t Mean a Thing (Quickstep) By ARTango The Bounce (Mambo) By Outasight
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DANCE & VOCAL SERIES
Sleeve (Viennese Waltz – Student Works) By Jordan Smith Rescue (Cabaret) By Lauren Daigle Dancers: Nathan Cook and DeeDee Smith Straight to Memphis (Samba) By Club des Belugas A Time for Us (Waltz) By David Davidson Espana Cani (Paso Doble) Variations on “Espana Cani” By Pascual Marquina Narro Mop ‘n Glo-go By Brittany Murphy R.E.S.P.E.C.T. (Cha-Cha) By Aretha Franklin Sound of Music (Ballroom Medley) Arr. by Kurt Bestor Carmen (Latin Medley) Ritmo del Corazon Arr. by Kurt Bestor Come Alive From The Greatest Showman By Benj Pasek and Justin Paul Stay connected with us! Facebook: BYU Ballroom Dance Instagram: @byuballroom
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PERFORMERS Jared Alley Sophomore Construction Management Highland, UT Logan Barnes Senior Dance Rigby, ID Sabrina Bezzant Sophomore English Tokyo, Japan McCarty Carter Senior Exercise and Wellness Idaho Falls, ID Paris Christensen Sophomore Communications Idaho Falls, ID Kendall Christensen Junior Marketing Lindon, UT Nate Cook Sophomore Business Management Bonney Lake, WA Saidi Cordon Senior Dance San Jose, Costa Rica
Katey Cox Sophomore Dance Education Provo, UT
Robert McShinsky Senior Advertising Provo, UT
Ethan Snow Senior Art History Henderson, NV
Derrick Davis Junior Biochemistry Sandy, UT
Nicole Mendenhall Junior Public Health Las Vegas, NV
Brynn Stapley Sophomore Business Bellevue, WA
Matt Edwards Junior Exercise and Wellness Provo, UT
Kaylee Pattillo Junior Dietetics Spanish Fork, UT
Liesel Hansen Junior Political Science Orem, UT
Anthony Peterson Senior Exercise Science Beijing, China
Nate Stevenson Senior Experience Design and Management Provo, UT
Drake Huston Sophomore Economics Rigby, ID
Jane Rigby Junior Elementary Education Springville, UT
Brandon Keck Senior Exercise and Wellness Provo, UT
Sarah Safsten Graduate Student Creative Writing Springville, UT
Serena Keck Junior Communication Disorders Provo, UT
Rebekah Seely Senior Exercise and Wellness Maple Valley, WA
Jenna McShinsky Junior Public Health Lehi, UT
DeeDee Smith Senior Exercise and Wellness Rexburg, Idaho
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Laura Stirland Junior Dance Hurricane, UT Sawyer Stolle Junior Biology-Premed Provo, UT MelinaWright Junior Marketing Springville, UT Moroni Wright Freshman Undecided Springville, UT Joe Young Freshman International Relations Rigby, ID
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BALLROOM DANCE COMPANY CREATIVE TEAM
Curt Holman Artistic Director
Benjamin Sanders Technical Director
Michael Johanson Tour Manager
Sharon Holman Associate Artistic Director
Crysta Powell Stage Manager
Karson Denney Artist Manager
Aubree Schuck Junior Theatre Arts Studies Clifton Park, NY
Garrett Mast Sophomore Theatre Arts Studies Tomball, TX
TECHNICAL TEAM Aubrey Holman Senior Experience Design and Management Provo, UT
Troy Sales Sound Designer
Stephen Warren Graduate Student Electrical Engineering Highland, UT
CONTRIBUTING CHOREOGRAPHERS
Sasha Altukhov, Alina Basyuk, Jean Marc Genereux, Marat Gimaev, Curt Holman, Sharon Holman, Shane Jensen, Shannon Jensen, Andre Paramanov, Natalie Paramanov, Christian Perry, Tatiana Seliverstova, Max Sinista, Jennifer Tingey, Jaimee Tuft, Travis Tuft
BALLROOM DANCE COMPANY
The internationally renowned BYU Ballroom Dance Company presents Swing ’n’ Sway, an infectiously energetic show that engages audiences of all ages. The company’s beautiful ballroom and rhythmical Latin dances are enhanced with artistic theatrical lighting and design. Since its inception in 1970, the BYU Ballroom Dance Company has performed for millions of people in more than 35 countries. Highlights of the group’s tours include a command performance for the queen of Thailand and extensive travel throughout China, Europe, and Russia. This summer they presented their show in Argentina and Chile. As the current United States and British Formation Champions, they have garnered a reputation for excellence and artistry, which has prompted Brian McDonald, president of the National Dance Council of America, to call the company “one of the ballroom world’s greatest treasures.” The Ballroom Dance Company is produced by the Department of Dance in the College of Fine Arts and Communications at Brigham Young University.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
Intensive learning in a stimulating setting—nurturing the mind, body, and spirit—is central to the mission of Brigham Young University. Cradled between the Rocky Mountains and Utah Lake, BYU was founded in 1875 by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The approximately 32,000 full-time students who attend BYU come from all 50 states and more than 100 countries, with about 70 percent coming from outside Utah. All major religions are represented on campus. BYU’s faculty numbers around 1,600. The university offers about 180 bachelor’s degrees, more than 60 master’s degrees, and some 25 doctoral degrees, including a juris doctor. Special Thanks To BYU College of Fine Arts and Communications Ed Adams, Dean BYU Department of Dance Curt Holman, Chair
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FRIENDS OF ONSTAGE OGDEN Onstage Ogden thanks the following individuals, corporations, foundations, and public funding sources for their generous donations! Onstage Ogden is an exempt organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The following is a list of contributors from January 2021 through October 2021. Please contact us at 801-399-9214 if you would like to make a donation or if your name has been inadvertently left off the following list or is misspelled. Thank you again for your generous support!
Season Sponsor ($90,000+) Stewart Education Foundation
Series Sponsor ($20,000+) Alan & Jeanne Hall Foundation Utah Division Of Arts & Museums
Concert Sponsor ($10,000+) Ogden City Arts Pinto Family Foundation Weber State University Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities
Diamond ($5,000–$9,999) Marriner S. Eccles Foundation Beaver Creek Foundation
Platinum ($2,500–$4,999)
Richard K. & Shirley S. Hemingway Foundation
Gold ($1,000–$2,499) Jonathan & Beverly Souder Dr. Carolyn Rich-Denson Rick & Karen Fairbanks Paul C. & Cindy Kunz
Silver ($500-$999)
Dr. Judith Mitchell Robert & Sally Neill Rich & Kristin Bauter Harry & Becky Senekjian Dr. Val Johnson Marlin & Kathleen Jensen 14
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Val A. Browning Charitable Foundation
Norman C. & Barbara L Tanner Charitable Support Trust
George S. & Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation
Dr. Robert Fudge & Sylvia Newman
Suzanne Patterson Bank of Utah Glenn & Connie Wimer WESTAF Donna & Ralph Friz Ralph Nye Charitable Foundation
Douglas & Shelley Felt Family Foundation Greg & Susan Shreeve Lindquist Memorial Parks Jan & Jerome Luger Mary & Lee Forrest Carter
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Shaun & Christina Myers Lynn & Steven Carter Greg & Susan Shreeve Willis McCree & John Fromer Dr. Michael & Jennifer Webb
FRIENDS OF ONSTAGE OGDEN Bronze ($100-$499) Anonymous (4) Paul & Georgia Bennion Aloha & Larry Whitney Jane Brewer Jeff & Pam Paulson Julie & Stephen Coley Dixie Vandyke Phyllis D. Combe David Suehsdorf & Janet Muir Mary Hargis Mardee Hagen Carolyn Yaworsky in Memory of Ellen Opprecht Jeanne Hinchman Greg & Caitlin Gochnour Paul & Sandra Perkin Brad & Lynn Carroll Donald Pantone
Bruce & Kay Wallace Jeff & Pam Paulson Meg Naisbitt Paul & Georgia Bennion Cirilo Franco Sandy & Phillip Maxwell Sempre Musical Society William & Anita Ford Ogden Chapter of MacDowell Ensemble Edward & Mari Lou Steffen Royce E. Dye & Delores K. Taylor Lynn & Natalie Dearden Dorothy Steimke Claude & Barbara Nix Erika Martin Larry Zaugg Dr. Ann Ellis
Zana Anderson in Memory of Marie Irvine Jeffry & Linda Burton Dr. Michael & Jennifer Webb Andrew & Suzanne Wall Harlan Schmitt Sheldon & Janice Ward James & Deborah Lindstrom John & Colleen Starley Jeane Taylor Roger Christensen Marlene Barnett Bonnie & Jack Wahlen Dr. Deborah Uman Dr. Rosemary Lesser Jean Vaniman Jeanne Hinchman in Memory of Ellen Opprecht
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