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Dear Odyssey Patron,
Welcome to Odyssey’s 26th and final year of Thriller. And what an odyssey it’s been!
In 1994, I saw that there was this huge pool of talented dancers here who could do everything –ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, ballroom – and would be working regularly if they had decided to move to New York or L.A. I thought it was a shame to see that talent go to waste. And Dance Theatre was born. My concept was to start small and then build up as we could afford. Since we were the new kids on the block, funding was pretty much nonexis tent. We relied on ticket sales to make our way. I knew we needed a large show that would be like a ‘Nutcracker’ for ballet companies, something that would bring a large audience in, and significant income. That’s where Thriller came in; we created an amazing show from a series of Halloween-themed vignettes, and it has become a smash hit.
I believe the thing that has made Thriller unique is that we have taken all of your favorite Halloween characters and placed them into different tongue-in-cheek settings and contexts. There is a lot of humor in the show, and nothing is left out, from Jason impersonations, to skeletons, to the use of chain saws. When we first produced this show, we had sold only 50 tickets for four mere performances
four days away from opening. So I decided if I was going to go down - I was going to go down in flames! I knew there was something special about what we were doing - and felt word of mouth might be good - and it was! Within two years we were selling out!
For years now, we have performed the show in five or more Utah locations with more than 45,000 patrons in attendance; for several years, we even had two companies simultaneously performing in multiple locations.
Although we have done new pieces in the show every year, it is amazing how many of the original pieces we put together still remain the staples of the production.
It has supplied the funding for the rest of the season which, in addition to Thriller, included Joy to the World, The ReduxNut-Cracker and It’s a Wonderful Life. The Spring Repertory Season Shut Up and Dance has been a dance lover’s buffet with something for everyone.
After a 28-year mission of providing a space for talented dancers to stay in our home state of Utah, as well as attracting talent from all over the world to Utah and creating new and innovative works, Cheryl and I will be onto the next ‘mission’ in our lives, serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Thank you for making our dream a reality and supporting us all of these years. Read on to find out what’s next for Odyssey.
Derryl
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What’s next for Odyssey Dance Theatre? What do you do after 28 years of: 1. Being the common man’s dance company with something for everyone 2. Employing hundreds of Utah’s talented dancers 3. Nurturing emerging artists through the Company’s Odyssey 2 Pre-Professional Scholarship Program 4. Giving hundreds of dance students the opportunity to perform with a professional company in Thriller, ReduxNutCracker and It’s a Wonderful Life 5. Winning Best of State Best Dance Company 17 consecutive times and Best of All Arts & Entertainment, not once, but twice 6. Making Utah a better place to live and attracting businesses to the State 7. Providing live performance art access to thousands of at risk youth in our community, by 8. Donating free tickets and delighting them with free school performances 9. Producing over 60 original, innovative works, including seven full-length productions and thereby 10. Creating a unique niche in the local, national and international dancescape and a whole, new market for dance 11. Touring Europe 15 times to standing room only and standing ovations and 12. Receiving the Best Show of the Year and Season Award in Unterfoehring, Germany 13. Garnering world wide recognition when 9 Odyssey dancers made it to the top 10 of Hit TV Show So You Think You Can Dance 14. Earning 80% of its revenue from ticket sales You take all of that and continue the legacy! When Odyssey Dance Theatre closes its doors on performing at the end of Thriller, it will open them again as the Odyssey Dance Theatre Foundation. Our mission will be to make dance accessible to young people who would not normally experience the magic of dance, by granting dance scholarships (watch our website for upcoming information about our grant making procedure). If you want to continue the odyssey with us, please consider making a gift to Odyssey Dance Theatre Foundation to help underwrite dance scholarships to young people who would not normally have the opportunity to experience the magic of dance. Your donation is tax deductible to the extent of the law and your donation will be recognized on the Odyssey Dance Theatre Foundation website: www.odysseydance.com 9tuacahn fall concerts 2022
Kassidi Balcer
Jill Cardenas
Darby Jones
Madison Bruce
Samantha Jo RuotsiBoston Cervinski
Bailey Evans
Lily Farrar
Nick Hambrecht
Brianna James
Lea Kosterlitz
Anabelle Black
Artists
Artists
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Cassidy Riggs Michael Artiga
Owen Fulton
Ayden Hammer
Seneca FisherRuger Memmott
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Jeremy Platt
Whitney Lancaster Ella Memmott
Thriller
ACT I
Thriller
Choreography - Derryl Yeager
Darby Jones Hope Parker Bailey Evans
Lea Kosterlitz Boston Cervinski Madison Bruce Kassidi Balcer Brianna James Kiana Little
Lily Farrar Samantha Jo Ruotsi Lydia Forsgren
Whitney Lancaster Seneca Fisher Jill Cardenas Cassidy Riggs Annabelle Black Ella Memmott
Ruger Memmott Owen Fulton Nick Hambrecht Michael Artiga Jeremy Platt Ayden Hammer
Bubbles the Clown
John Boy
Curse of the Mummy Choreography - Chantele Cook, Rick Robinson, Derryl Yeager Mummy
Ruger Memmott Owen Fulton Nick Hambrecht
Michael Artiga Jeremy Platt Ayden Hammer Maidens
Darby Jones Hope Parker Bailey Evans
Lea Kosterlitz Boston Cervinski Madison Bruce
Kassidi Balcer Brianna James Kiana Little Lily Farrar Samantha Jo Ruotsi Lydia Forsgren
Whitney Lancaster Seneca Fisher Jill Cardenas Cassidy Riggs Annabelle Black Ella Memmott Mummies
Darby Jones Hope Parker Bailey Evans
Lea Kosterlitz Boston Cervinski Madison Bruce Kassidi Balcer Brianna James Kiana Little
Lily Farrar Samantha Jo Ruotsi Lydia Forsgren
Whitney Lancaster Seneca Fisher Jill Cardenas Cassidy Riggs Annabelle Black Ella Memmott
Siren of the Sea
Aerial Choreography by Aeris Aerial Arts
Darla Davis/Matisse Seal
Miss Alli’s Nightmare
Choreography - Kelly Messerly, Nancy Hansen
Miss Alli
Brianna James/Seneca Fisher/ Veronica Cabling/Nick Hambrecht Company Members
Frankenstein & Frankenstein Choreography - Derryl Yeager
Frank
Ruger Memmott Nick Hambrecht
Michael Artiga Jeremy Platt Ayden Hammer
Frankie
Darby Jones/Kiana Little/Hope Parker/ Lea Kosterlitz/Samantha Jo Ruotsi/ Bailey Evans/Lily Farrar
Thriller Bear an Andrew Yeager Film
Dem Bones
Choreography - Michelle Butterfield
Darby Jones Hope Parker Bailey Evans
Lea Kosterlitz Boston Cervinski Madison Bruce Kassidi Balcer Brianna James Kiana Little
Lily Farrar Samantha Jo Ruotsi Lydia Forsgren
Whitney Lancaster Seneca Fisher Jill Cardenas
Cassidy Riggs Annabelle Black Ella Memmott
Full Moon
Aerial Choreography by Aeris Aerial Arts
Maya Kelley Loganne Zupancic Baron Davis
Lanna Bruinsma Willow Waddoups
Emberlyn Harrison Brooke Mills
Dahlia Swain Marlie Rich
PROGRAM
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Cut’s Like a Knife Medley
Lorena Bobbit – Suzie Balser
John Boy & Jeremy Platt/Ayden Hammer
Annabelle of the Ball
Choreography - Derryl Yeager
Darby Jones Hope Parker Bailey Evans
Lea Kosterlitz Boston Cervinski Madison Bruce Kassidi Balcer Brianna James Kiana Little
Lily Farrar Samantha Jo Ruotsi Lydia Forsgren Whitney Lancaster Seneca Fisher Jill Cardenas
Cassidy Riggs Annabelle Black Ella Memmott
Jason Jam
Choreography - Derryl Yeager
Owen Fulton Ruger Memmott Michael Artiga Ayden Hammer Jeremy Platt Nick Hambrecht
15- minute Intermission ACT II
Handmaid’s Fail
Madison Bruce/Lily Farrar Owen Fulton/Ayden Hammer
Children of the Corn
Choreography - Eldon Johnson Scarecrows
Ayden Hammer/Owen Fulton Lydia Forsgren/Lea Kosterlitz
Ruger Memmott/Nick Hambrecht Brianna James/Hope Parker Kiana Little/Boston Cervinski
Children – Company
Bubbles the Clown John Boy
Dance Beyond the Grave
Choreography - Derryl Yeager
Troy McGee Erica Bryce Justice League
The Short Version
Choreography - Derryl Yeager
Hope Parker Ruger Memmott Owen Fulton Madison Bruce Nick Hambrecht Michael Artiga
Phantom of the Opera
Aerial Choreography by Aeris Aerial Arts
Mark Webber Matisse Seal
Bubbles the Clown John Boy Salem’s Mass
Choreography - Chantele Cook
The Priest
Ruger Memmott Owen Fulton Nick Hambrecht Michael Artiga Jeremy Platt Ayden Hammer
The Accused
Darby Jones Hope Parker Bailey Evans
Lea Kosterlitz Boston Cervinski Madison Bruce Kassidi Balcer Brianna James Kiana Little
Lily Farrar Samantha Jo Ruotsi Lydia Forsgren
Whitney Lancaster Seneca Fisher Jill Cardenas
Cassidy Riggs Annabelle Black Ella Memmott
The Avenged
Darby Jones Hope Parker Bailey Evans
Lea Kosterlitz Boston Cervinski Madison Bruce Kassidi Balcer Brianna James Kiana Little
Lily Farrar Samantha Jo Ruotsi Lydia Forsgren
Whitney Lancaster Seneca Fisher Jill Cardenas
Cassidy Riggs Annabelle Black Ella Memmott
Memory
Lorena Bobbit – Suzie Balser
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Thriller PROGRAM
Chucky–Rama
- Derryl Yeager
Thriller Bear Part 2 an Andrew Yeager Film Slitherins
Aerial Choreography by Aeris Aerial Arts
Mandi Johnson - Carly Child/Kendall Fischer
Lost Boys
Choreography - Derryl Yeager
Ruger Memmott Owen Fulton Nick Hambrecht Michael Artiga Jeremy Platt Ayden Hammer Lea Kosterlitz/Darby Jones/Kiana Little Madison Bruce/Boston Cervinski/Lydia Forsgren
October
The Meal
Darby Jones/Bailey Evans/Lea Kosterlitz/ Boston Cervinski/Kiana Little/Hope Parker/ Samantha Jo Ruotsi/Lydia Forsgren/Lily Farrar
Transfiguration an Andrew Yeager Film
Trick or Treat
Choreography – Derryl Yeager
Bailey Evans & Company
Thriller Finale
Choreography - Derryl Yeager Company
Youth Casts
CHUCKY CAST
CHUCKY CAST
CAST
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Guest Artists
John Boy (Bubbles the Clown)
John Boy is an actor/recording artist/comedian from New York City. Thriller might be over but ...The Clown Must Go On! John Boy is so excited to announce a Bubbles the Clown solo show coming to Utah in 2023!
As a performer, John Boy has toured North America in the Broadway National Tour of “Cats” (Rum Tum Tugger).
New York City credits include: Missed Connections: A Craig’s List musical (Broadway workshop), Poserville (Julian), Alice In Cyberland (Cheshire Cat), and Tarnish (Greg).
Regional theatre credits include: Cats (Rum Tum Tugger) at Tuacahn Amphitheatre, ODT’s Thriller (Bubbles the Clown), Hair (Berger), Big River (The Duke), Annie (Rooster), and Joseph... (Gad/The Baker).
John Boy is also an award winning choreographer who has had the pleasure of working with Kristin Chenoweth and the original Broadway cast of “Wicked” (benefits and promotional events). Other choreographer credits include: The Glamazons (America’s Got Talent), Nudists In Love (NYFringe), Pippin (University of Illinois), Hair, and Godspell.
John Boy is currently working in NYC on new music. His debut cd, “Choked Not Broken” and “The Nocturnal Circus” (featuring the hit song “Skinny Me”) are available worldwide.
For more info on John Boy or for more fun with Bubbles and updates on future shows, go to: www.theboyexperience. com, Instagram @theboyexperience, facebook.com/johnboymusic, twitter.com/xJOHNBOYx, or follow Bubbles the Clown on Instagram @Bubblestheklown1, TikTok @Bubblestheklown1, Facebook at Bubblestheklown or Twitter: @ bubblestheklown.
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Suzie
Balser(Lorena Bobbitt)
Suzie is “Thrill”ed to be joining this final cast of Thriller where she is no stranger to the Thriller stage. She has performed in Thriller several times over the past 15 years. Suzie graduated from BYU with a BFA in Music Dance and Theatre where she performed as a Young Ambassador and won the Theatre Department’s award for Best Supporting Actress and an Irene Ryan Nomination for Ilona Ritter in She Loves Me.
Acting credits include Aheh in Sunfish at the New York ASCAP foundation musical theatre workshop with Stephen Schwartz, Stephanie in the New York production of Katie Thompson and Patrick Livingston’s R.R.R.E.D., Sophie in the Las Vegas production of Mamma Mia!, Nellie Forbush in Tuacahn’s South Pacific, Molly in The Unsinkable Molly Brown, Winnie Tate in Annie Get Your Gun, Laurie in Oklahoma!, Maude in Funny Girl, Mrs Wormwood in Matilda, Demeter in CATS and of course, Lorena Bobbitt in Odyssey’s Thriller. In addition to the stage, Suzie can be seen in local and national commercials. In conjunction with performing Suzie has taught music, dance, and theatre around the country. She is currently an owner and Artistic Director at Utah’s own Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA). Thriller has been such a fun tradition for Suzie and her family. She is excited to share the stage this season with her own little Zombies and Chucky dancers. The scariest things about Suzie include not loving pie, never seeing Wicked the Musical and her ability to avoid making dinner.
Thanks to her own little family of ghouls and goblins for all their support and to the Yeagers for all the memories!
Guest Artists
Darla Day (Director andOwner of Aeris Aerial Arts)
Darla Day is the Director and Owner of Aeris Aerial Arts in Sandy and Kaysville Utah. She’s been a professional and principal performer for 14 years with Cirque USA, J&D Entertainment, Cirque Du Soleil, Circus Chimera, Ke$ha, BYUtv, The Dallas Cowboys, Braun Productions, CES Vegas, Houston Opera, Cindy Lapaur, Celebrity Superbowl VIP parties, the David Tutera show, and more.
She has been director, aerial director, and creative director for global conventions with USANA, NUSKIN, New Age, Life Vantage, America First, Mountain America, Tahitian Noni, Xyngular, Younique, and more. She has been music video aerial director and creative director for Vocal Point, Sony, One Voice Children’s Choir, among others and Director and Creator of 90&9’s production of Fighter. Darla has been performing and working with Odyssey’s Thriller since 2012.
As it started with just her performing as a soloist, she is touched and amazed to see it has grown to include many more acts from her company. It changed the lives of the performers for the better and they are honored that Derryl would trust them for 10 years with the aerial acts.
Darla is the mama of 2 amazing boys and a darling and sassy baby girl. She and her husband Nik Day started a non-profit called 90&9 which promotes healthy living through the performing arts and was their reaction to a world darkening with the challenges of mental health. Together they wrote the show Fighter- a cirque style show about a phoenix rising from the ashes.
Darla will be continuing her career as a director and will be retiring as a performer with the close of Thriller. She wouldn’t have it any other way!
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If you want to experience the best Beatles tribute ever, you won’t want to miss The Fab Four-The Ultimate Tribute. The Emmy Award Winning Fab Four is elevated far above every other Beatles Tribute due to their precise attention to detail. With uncanny, notefor-note live renditions of Beatles’ classics such as “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Yesterday,” “A Day In The Life,” “Twist And Shout,” “Here Comes The Sun,” and “Hey Jude”, the Fab Four will make you think you are watching the real thing. Their incredible stage performances include three costume changes representing every era of the Beatles ever-changing career, and this loving tribute to the Beatles has amazed audiences in countries around the world, including Japan, Australia, France, Hong Kong, The United Kingdom, Germany, Mexico and Brazil. The Fab Four is truly the Ultimate tribute.
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SHAYNE HILL
Shayne Hill is the not-so-new “new guy.” Shayne joined the band in June of 2004—after rehearsing with the band once. Once. Yes— he was that good.
Shayne grew up on the road playing music. His family had a band and they toured all across the Western U.S.—with Shayne playing even more instruments than he does today. But no—he will not play fiddle for you. We’ve already asked him.
Once moving to Nashville, Shayne toured with Chely Wright, Avalon, and LeAnn Rimes, just to name a few. He is also an in-demand background singer and guitar player. And since he needs just a little bit more to do, he has his own recording studio— where he can be found whenever one of his kids isn’t crying…and sometimes even when they are.Shayne and his wife Kristin have two children, Jesse and Harper—they are cute like their mama.
JOE SMYTH
Joe Smyth never met a percussive instrument he didn’t like—and he can play them all. The band’s original bio stated that Joe played 300 percussive instruments—a number that Hobie made up, but still swears by.
Joe is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music and earned a Master’s Degree in Music from the University of Miami—but he doesn’t rub that in the other guys’ faces. That speaks volumes about him.
In addition to being a sought-after session drummer, Joe is accomplished symphonic musician, as well. He has played with the Nashville Symphony, including at their heralded appearance at Carnegie Hall.
Joe is also a respected percussion instructor, doing his part to nurture the next generation of drummers and percussionists. Joe is the proud dad of Tristan, Jenna, and Bryce.
GREGG HUBBARD
Gregg “Hobie” Hubbard was born and raised in Apopka, Florida—The Indoor Foliage Capitol of the World. So there.
There was never a time Hobie can remember that he wasn’t listening to—and by listening we mean obsessed with—music. He grew up attached to the radio and record player— and is still rarely very far from either one today…although the record player looks more like an ipod these days.
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Hobie sang and played piano in church through his high school years and began writing songs when he was in college. He has co-written several of Sawyer Brown’s hits, including “The Dirt Road,” “Drive Me Wild,” “’Round Here,” and “Outskirts of Town,” as well as several songs on the Sawyer Brown Christmas albums. In addition to Sawyer Brown, Hobie has sung background on recording sessions for a variety of artists.
Hobie gave up a promising career in the food services industry to join the band. He might or might not still have the smock.
MARK MILLER
Mark Miller was born in Ohio, but moved to Florida when he was in eighth grade. Growing up, he played basketball, went to the beach, worked at Walt Disney World, and went to school—pretty much in that order. He was on the basketball team at the University of Central Florida when he started writing songs, finally deciding to move to Nashville to focus on singing and songwriting. The move worked out okay. Mark has written many of Sawyer Brown’s hits, including “Step That Step,” “The Walk,” “Thank God for You,” “The Boys and Me,” as well as the band’s anthem: “Some Girls Do.” Mark discovered the band Casting Crowns and has produced all of the band’s CDs, winning a Grammy for his work with them along the way. In April 2013, “Ring the Bell,” a movie that Mark wrote and produced, was released—and he has more movies in the pre-production stage. He doesn’t sleep much. Mark and his wife Lisa have two children— Madison and Gunnar. They own their daddy.
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When New York City pianist Scott Bradlee created Postmodern Jukebox out of a basement in Queens in 2011, his goal was simple: to remake the pop hits of today into the classic sounds of the legends of yesterday. Miley Cyrus became The Platters. Bruno Mars became Frank Sinatra. The Spice Girls became The Andrews Sisters. Guns ’n’ Roses became Bessie Smith.
Now, nearly a decade later, Postmodern Jukebox has grown to become a pop culture mainstay in its own right, having played over a thousand shows on six continents worldwide — including acclaimed venues like Radio City Music Hall, Sydney Opera House, and Red Rocks Amphitheater. In the process, PMJ has introduced audience to many of the world’s greatest singers, dancers, and instrumentalist — many of whom have gone on to become stars in their own right.
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Bill Engvall is a Grammy nominated, multi-platinum selling recording artist and one of the top comedians in the country. He was recently awarded “Casino Comedian” of the year at the 2019 Casino Entertainment Awards in Las Vegas, NV. Bill’s first album, Here’s Your Sign, is certified platinum and held the #1 position on the Billboard Comedy Chart for 15 straight weeks. His second album, Dorkfish, also debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Comedy Chart, as did his subsequent comedy albums. Bill has written several books, including his 2007 autobiography Bill Engvall –Just A Guy. A native of Galveston, Texas, Bill moved to Dallas and worked as a disc jockey with plans of becoming a teacher. While in a nightclub one evening, he tried his hand at stand-up comedy and found that making people laugh was truly his forte. Soon after, he moved to Los Angeles and went on to star in the Showtime special, A Pair of Joker’s, hosted A&E’s Evening at the Improv and appeared on The Tonight Show and Late Show with David Letterman. Bill resides in Southern California with his family. More information is available at www.billengvall.com
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At just 16 yrs old, David Archuleta became a star. In 2008 more than 30 million television viewers fell in love with his angelic voice, making him runner-up in Season 7 of “American Idol.” His first single “Crush,” debuted at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, eventually going double platinum after selling more than 2 million digital copies, worldwide. After a few more albums, appearing as a guest star on The Mormon Tabernacle Choir’s holiday album, and starring in a mini-series in the Philippines, Archuleta (a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints) put his singing career on hiatus so he could serve a two-year stint as a missionary outside of Santiago, Chile. Since his return to music in 2014, David successfully began releasing music under his own indie label, Archie Music. Regularly selling out two domestic tours a year and with a total of nine studio albums under his belt, Archuleta now resides in Nashville where, in his downtime, he’s able to collaborate with other songwriters and musicians. His most recent album ‘Therapy Sessions,’ which Billboard magazine dubbed as his “most vulnerable music yet,” narrates Archuleta’s lifelong struggle with mental health.
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