Nutcracker The
33rd ANNIVERSARY
2017 2017
This organization is funded in part by the City of Richardson through the City of Richardson Cultural Arts Commission.
Tanju Halil Tuzer MCMXLIV - 2017
An accomplished professional dancer on the international stage, and one of classical ballet’s greatest ambassadors, Tanju Tuzer was a true artist. The art form flourished in his hands. As a man, he was a craftsman, an avid fisherman, a gardener and a beekeeper. To his core, he was an adventurer and a lover of the human spirit. As an artistic director and teacher, he was maestro, a brilliant oracle of dance who had a passion for connecting the body to the soul while teaching students, whom he loved dearly. In these young minds, he cultivated tenacity and discipline. Through his commitment, he imbued generations of lives with his strong character. He taught that the true magic of dance was not found in powerful jumps or turns, but in the ability to transcend the mundane and take the audience into a higher, ethereal plane. Tanju, you have influenced and inspired so many. We miss you dearly but your spirit lives in our hearts. Your voice echos throughout the school and your passion lives on through us.
Nutcracker The
33rd ANNIVERSARY
2017
PRESENTED BY
ARTISTIC DIRECTORS TANJU TUZER PATRICIA TUZER GUEST ARTISTS Taryn Mejia, Kansas City Ballet Ryan Jolicoeur-Nye, Kansas City Ballet Albert Drake Vincent Hardy Devrae Jefferson Jasmine de LaCruz-Simpson Marie Lawrence Travis Morrison Olivia Rehrman Nadine Reynolds ORIGINAL TALE BY E.T.A. Hoffman MUSIC BY The Nutcracker, Op. 71 Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky STAGING AND CHOREOGRAPHY BY Tanju Tuzer, after Lev Ivanov & Marius Petipa THE CHARLES W. EISEMANN CENTER December 16, 2017 and December 17, 2017
OFFICIAL SCHOOL OF TUZER BALLET TUZER DANCE SCHOOL RICHARDSON, TX tuzerdance.com
TUZERBALLET Artistic Directors Founding President Rehearsal Assistants
Student Assistant Costume Headmistress Prop Director Prop Manager Company Photographer Stage Manager Lighting Designer Production Manager Music Production Accommodations Program Layout Video Website Nutcracker Image Artist
Tanju & Patricia Tuzer Robert Olson Linda Brown Janette Clair Zack Grubbs Sandy McKinnon Kimi Nikaidoh Laura Price Olivia Rehrman Emma Zamutt Tamara Cavnar Terry Davis Jennifer Duren Ray Perenia Wendy Wester Jax Messenger Scott Guenther Ray Perenia Renaissance Hotel - Richardson Ray Perenia Ray Perenia Ray Perenia Ray Perenia
Managing Director Administrative Secretary Administrative Receptionist Marketing & Development Manager Asst. Marketing & Development Mgr. Administrative & Events Manager Event Services Manager Event Services Manager Event Services Manager House Manager Assistant House Manager Assistant House Manager Patron Services Manager Patron Services Assistant Manager Patron Services Representatives
Technical & Operations Manager Asst. Technical & Operations Manager Audio Technician Theatrical Master Electrician Video / Media Technician Theatrical Production Assistant Technical Assistant Technical Assistant Custodial Supervisor Senior Custodians
TUZERBALLET BOARD Artistic Directors President Vice President Treasurer Secretary / PR Fundraising Hospitality Hospitality Marketing
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Custodians
Tanju Tuzer Patricia Tuzer Ashley Tran Terry Davis Gail Bayne Yvette Albernathy Paulette Bell Ann Bommersbach Yvette Bauder Jenn King
Concessionaire Concessions Manager Parking Contractor Site Manager
Bruce C. MacPherson Linda Kaualoku Kathy Bachand Sarah R. Nesbit Amy Taylor Philip B. Nelson Hillary Womack-Adams Abram Rankin Sean Trauth Susan Powers Pamela Polsky Joann Chang Gary Garcia Kelsey Fales Audrey Greaves Christy Dickerson Steve DiStasi Gabriela Perez Teresa Sanchez Mercedes Santiago William C. Fox Virgil Justice Tung Tran David Gibson Cody Williams Maddie McKee Susan Kriesch Kelsey Luce Glenn Brown Ray Harbor Gary Howerton Marcela Aguilar Connya Fuller Oscar Mojica Charissa Singleton Jessie Walker Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel Marlou Belmonte Central Parking System Harry Lee
Additional stage labor services provided by Show Masters Production Logistics, Inc.
The EISEMANN CENTER is a City of Richardson Facility
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ARTISTIC DIRECTORS Tanju Tuzer was born in Istanbul, Turkey, and began his dance training at the Ankara State Conservatory under the direction of Molly and Travis Kemp, former dancers who shared the stage with the legendary ballerina Anna Pavlova. He then danced with the Turkish Ballet before receiving a scholarship to the Royal Ballet in London. In 1970 he joined the Harkness Ballet in New York City as a principal dancer, and later also danced as a principal with John Neumeier’s Hamburg Ballet. He has performed lead roles in Swan Lake, Romeo and Juliet, Don Quixote Pas de Deux, Giselle, Le Corsaire, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Cinderella, Balanchine’s Agon, Four Temperaments, and Symphony in C. Throughout his career, Mr. Tuzer has graced stages all over the world and performed with many renowned dancers including Margot Fonteyn. It was during his time at Harkness where Tanju met Patricia (Machette) Tuzer, a dancer from Dallas, Texas, who would become his beloved wife.
Ballet in 1970. During Patricia’s career in New York City she danced as a soloist and principal dancer in notable ballets such as Firebird, Schubert Variations, Abyss, Nightsong, Rodin, and Souvenirs. Patricia continued her career in Europe as a soloist before joining John Neumeier’s Hamburg Ballet. In 1977, she and Tanju brought their artistic talents to Patricia’s hometown of Dallas, where they opened the Tuzer Dance School. Together the Tuzers have grown their legacy locally and internationally as principal instructors with their acclaimed Tuzer Dance School and Artistic Directors of its affiliated company Tuzer Ballet. Tanju and Patricia’s relentless passion and dedication has earned Tuzer Dance School an undisputed reputation as one of the finest classical ballet schools of its time. Many former students enjoy successful professional careers in prominent dance companies all over the world. The Tuzers continue to inspire new generations of dancers and produce artistic and innovative productions for Tuzer Ballet.
Patricia (Machette) Tuzer began her dance training at the age of three. By her early teens she had been accepted to numerous summer workshops and received scholarships to New York City Ballet, Harkness Ballet, and Joffrey Ballet. She eventually accepted a full scholarship to the School of American Ballet before joining the Harkness
Thank you for your patronage this season as we celebrate our 33rd annual Nutcracker. Please join us after the performance for a video tribute to Tanju Tuzers legacy. We wish you a wonderful and magical experience.
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RYAN JOLICOEUR-NYE
GUEST ARTISTS
Originally from central Maine, Ryan began his training at the age of
TARYN MEJIA
16. After a year of studying under
Taryn Mejia was born in Kansas City,
he joined the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s
Missouri and began her training at the
Professional Division on full scholar-
age of 3 at the Ballet Conservatory. At
ship. During his time in Winnipeg,
the age of 11, she began training at
Ryan, had the opportunity to work with
the Kansas City Ballet School, was lead
many
Bon Bon in The Nutcracker and origi-
as well as create three of his own
nated a role in William Whitener’s A
works. While still a student he danced
renowned Kirov dancer, Andrei Bossov,
Midsummer Night’s Dream.
international
choreographers,
several performances the with company, including soloist roles in the Nutcracker. Upon graduating from RWB, Ryan, was asked to
At the age of 16, Ms. Mejia trained at
attend the Banff Summer Arts Festival where he performed the
the School of American Ballet in New
principle role in Fernand Nault’s Carmina Burana. Ryan, would go
York City. She performed the lead role of Waltz Girl in Serenade
on to dance for Festival Ballet of Providence, Eugene Ballet and Ballet
for the School’s workshop and was invited to be an apprentice with
Idaho where he was promoted to principle dancer in 2011. In 2012
the New York City Ballet. After a short three-month apprenticeship,
Ryan, joined Kansas City Ballet where he danced several principle
Ms. Mejia was given her Corps de Ballet contract and performed
roles, including Jerome Robbin’s Fancy Free, Septime Webre’s Alice
many roles including a principal in Goldberg Variations and soloist in
in Wonderland, Michael Pinks Dracula as well as Devon Carney’s
Brahms-Schoenberg Quartet. With Kansas City Ballet, Ms. Mejia has
Swan Lake, Giselle and Nutcracker. Ryan has performed as a guest
been featured in the pas de deuxin Common People, the Sugar Plum
artist with Oklahoma City Ballet, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Boise Dance
and Snow Queen in The Nutcracker, Eaglet in Alice (In Wonderland),
Co-op and Festival Ballet of Providence. He has performed works by
Choleric in The Four Temperaments, Titania in A Midsummer Night’s
choreographers such as George Balanchine, Vicente Nebrada, Devon
Dream, and the principal girl in Theme and Variations.
Carney, Hans Van Manen, Rudi Van Dantzig, Mark Godden, John Neumeier, Helen Pickett, Yuri Possokhov, Jorden Morris, Ma Cong, Viktor Plotnikov, Robert Mills and many more. Ryan, retired from Kansas City ballet, in 2016 and is now focusing on his choreography. As a choreographer, he has created ballets for Ballet Idaho, Kansas City Ballet, Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, and the Kansas City Dance Festival. He has also had his work performed by dancers from companies all across the U.S. and Europe, including, Alberta Ballet, Miami City Ballet, Richmond Ballet, Tulsa Ballet, Cincinnati Ballet, Kansas City Ballet and the Finnish National Ballet. Ryan’s work has been presented on stage alongside choreographers such as, Christopher Wheeldon, George Balanchine, Marco Goecke, Ma Cong, Mathew Neenan, Garrett Smith, Davide Bombana and Douglas Lee. Recently Ryan, was named “Outstanding Choreographer” at the 2017, Youth American Grand Prix where he was recognized for his Kansas City Ballet School, work Concerto 21. Ryan’s choreography has been featured in KC Studio magazine and was recently performed in Niigata, Japan. In February his solo The Painter, was presented at an alumni gala for The Harid Conservatory.
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TRAVIS MORRISON
JASMINE DE LACRUZ-SIMPSON
A native of Richardson, Texas, Travis Morrison received training starting at
Jasmine started her dance training with
age three at the Tuzer Dance Center,
Pat and Tanju Tuzer when she was 5
under the instruction of Tanju Tuzer, Patricia
years old. She performed in the Tuzer
Tuzer, and Linda Brown. After graduating
Ballet’s 2nd Nutcracker production!
high school, Morrison attended SUNY
While in high school at Ursuline Acad-
Purchase College and was taught by Ted
emy, she tried out for drill team and fell
Kivitt and Richard Cooke. He is also a
in love with the “roar of the crowd.” It
2006 graduate of the Miami City Ballet
was an easy transition into cheerlead-
Pre-professional Program. While attend-
ing and she participated in the sport all
ing the Miami City Ballet School he also
the way to the collegiate level. In 2005,
trained under Truman Finney, Edward Villella and Geta Constantinescu,
Jasmine was recruited by Nike and 24 Hour Fitness and became an
among others.
official Nike Rockstar Instructor. For the past 14 years, she has called
During the summers, Morrison attended numerous programs through-
Life Time Fitness her home. In addition to teaching weekly group fitness
out the country, including at American Ballet Theatre (2000), The Harid
classes, Jasmine also mentors and trains other instructors.
Conservatory (2001), San Francisco Ballet (2002), and Pacific Northwest Ballet (2003). During the summer of 2004, he attended the 42nd
In her spare time, Jasmine choreographs musicals for the Repertory
Annual Bartholin International Ballet Seminar in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Company Theater in Richardson, Texas. She recently received a nomination from BroadwayWorld.com for “Best Choreography” for
Morrison was a member of the Colorado Ballet from 2006 to 2012. As
her 2017 summer production of Grease. Recent shows include The
a member of the Colorado Ballet, he had the privilege of working with
Addams Family Musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Seven Brides for
noted choreographers Michael Pink, John Gardner, Amanda McKerrow,
Seven Brothers, Legally Blonde the Musical and Spamalot. While her
Lila York and Septime Webre. He especially enjoyed performing in the
formal title is Signature Program Master Trainer, she favorite title is
ballets by modern choreographers Brian Reeder (Eventually) and Amy
“mom” to her three sons Jaxon, Zander and Jett. Jasmine would like to
Seiwert (Things Left Unsaid). In addition to these contemporary roles,
dedicate this performance to Mr. Tuzer and all the lessons he taught
Morrison has also danced a wide range of classical roles in Swan Lake,
her on and off the stage.
Don Quixote, and Romeo and Juliet.
OLIVIA REHRMAN
In 2009, he was a competitor in the New York International Ballet Competition. In 2011, Morrison had the pleasure of performing with
Olivia grew up in Dallas, Texas and be-
Amy Seiwert’s company, Im’ij-re, in the San Francisco WestWave Dance
gan her training at the Academy of Dance
Festival’s 20th annual season. This also gave him the opportunity to
Arts. She graduated from The University
work with contemporary choreographers Matthew Neenan, and Adam Hougland.
of Arizona in 2012 and received a B.F.A.
Morrison graduated cum laude from the University of Texas at Dallas in
Lowe, James Clouser, Sam Watson, Mi-
May of 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biol-
chael Williams, and Susan Quinn.
in Dance under the direction of Melissa
ogy. He is currently studying to become a Doctor of Physical Therapy at UTMB and will graduate in August of 2018. He is deeply hum-
In 2009, she was a featured dancer in
bled and honored to carry on the Tuzer legacy by performing this role
the HBO series Masterclass with Emmynominated choreographer Bill T. Jones.
traditionally performed by Tanju Tuzer.
Olivia was also the recipient of the prestigious National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts Award for jazz and dance, and was Dance Spirit Magazine’s March 2011 featured “Dancer to Watch.” Olivia most recently danced with world renowned jazz company River North Dance Chicago for four seasons. She is excited to start her first season with Bruce Wood Dance Project in Dallas and would like to thank her mentors for the knowledge they have shared with her. Olivia also thanks her family for their endless support. Photo by Ray Perenia
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ALBERT DRAKE
MARIE LAWRENCE
Albert Drake was born in Houston and
Marie Lawrence was born in Dallas,
has a BFA in Dance Performance from
Texas and grew up studying with the
Southern Methodist University Mead-
Tuzers from age 3 onward. She has
ows School of the Arts. As a founding dancer of BWDP, he has been featured in 20 of Bruce Wood®’s works. One of his favorite performing experiences was in Wood’s world premiere, Hide Me Angel, commissioned by TITAS for the 2014 Command Performance.
performed
Tuzer
Ballet’s
Nutcracker
countless times, playing a variety of roles from mouse, to girlfriend in the party scene, to waltz of the flowers, to her current
roles
as
lead
snow
and
Arabian. She is honored to be brought back year after year to perform with Tuzer.
His favorite choreographic experience was the creation and world
Over the years, Marie has also had the opportunity to train at several
premiere of Whispers, his first full-length, 25-minute work for BWDP in
summer intensives including Pacific Northwest Ballet, Peridance NYC,
June 2015. He has restaged six works from Wood’s repertoire.
and Hubbard Street Dance. Marie is a graduate of Berkner High School,
As a freelance performer, Drake has been a guest artist with Dallas
and a senior at Southern Methodist University. Most recently, Marie has performed in Ascension set by Desmond Richardson at SMU, as well as
Metropolitan Ballet, Chamberlain School of Performing Arts, Collin
performing in her own works at shows like SMU’s Brown Bag Dance
County Ballet Theatre, and Dallas Repertoire Ballet, Tuzer Ballet and
series. In the spring, Marie will graduate with a BFA in Dance and a
Gala’s from around the country. As an artist-in-residence for Dance
minor in Arts Management. In the future, she hopes to continue dancing
Council of North Texas’ Youth Dance Council, he created works for
and choreographing, and become even more involved in the Dallas art
more than 70 middle and high school students from seven Dallas In-
scene. This weekend’s performances of The Nutcracker are dedicated to
dependent School District for performances at the 2014-2016 Dance
Tanju Tuzer and his life, legacy, and family.
Planet Festivals. Teaching credits include Southern Methodist University Meadows School of the Arts Dance Division and studios of Texas. At the 2016 SOLUNA: Rules of The Game, presented by Dallas Symphony and AT&T Performing Arts Center, Drake performed with Dallas Symphony Orchestra in a world premiere collaboration with choreography by Jonah Bokaer, scenography by Daniel Arsham, and original music by Pharrell Williams. Drake has toured internationally with Rules of The Game. In August last year, the TACA Donna Wilhelm Family New Works Fund endowed BWDP with an unprecedented $70,000—the largest single award since the Fund’s inception five years ago. The award was earmarked for the development and production of Chasing Home—a new work about the refugee experience that delves into the struggles, hopes, fears, and dreams of displaced peoples. The project brought together Drake and award-winning New York composer Joseph Thalken.
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VINCENT HARDY Vincent
Hardy
plexions
danced
for
Contemporary
ComBallet
under the direction of Desmond Richardson and Dwight Rhoden before earning his masters of Fine Arts from the University of California, Irvine, Department of Dance. A native of San Diego, during his childhood Vincent started as a praise (liturgical) dancer & director. Mr. Hardy’s interest in studying other forms of dance began in high school under the direction of Sandra Foster-King at the San Diego School of
Photo by Sharon Bradford
Creative and Performing Arts. Later he continued his dance
NADINE REYNOLDS
training
Nadine graduated from Bishop Lynch in
under
scholarship
at
the
Academy
of
Performing
Arts in San Diego. After high school, Mr. Hardy attended the
the spring, and began studying at the
University of the Arts (UArts), School of Dance in Philadelphia where
University of Texas at Dallas this fall.
he received a BFA in Ballet Performance.
She is pursuing a degree in Arts, Tech-
After his first professional job dancing for Complexions in NYC, Mr. Hardy moved to Los Angeles where he worked as a commercial
nology, and Emerging Communications, specializing in game design, and will be minoring in computer science.
dancer in television, film and video projects. At the same time, he choreographed for studios throughout the LA area. He moved to
Nadine has studied under the Tuzers for
Dallas in 2016 to join the growing arts boom with his wife, ballet
eleven years, and for five of those years
dancer Abigail Marie Hardy.
has danced with the company.
DEVRAE JEFFERSON Jefferson
was
born
in
Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania but raised on the south side of Atlanta, GA. Jefferson started his career with goals of becoming a professional football player.
However,
Jefferson
always
had a passion for movement and hip hop. Jefferson was first introduced to other genres of dance when he auditioned for Tri-Cities high school visual performing arts program and was fortunate enough to get in with a hip hop solo and no prior training. Jefferson received full scholarships to attend summer programs like Metropolitan Ballet Theater and the Alonzo Kings Lines Summer Program. Jefferson now has a BFA in Dance from the University of North Carolina school of the arts. Jefferson danced with Ballethnic Dance Co and this will be Jeffersons first year dancing with Dallas Black Dance Theater Encore. Photo by Ray Perenia
ELANA ABERNATHY
CASSANDRA BELL
Elana Abernathy has been
Cassandra Bell is a student at
dancing with Tuzer Ballet for ten
Murphy Middle School where
years. This is her third year in the
she is a member of the National
Senior Company. She attends
Junior Honor Society. She has
Naaman Forest High School as
been dancing with Tuzer Ballet
part of the Honors Gifted and
for nine years, beginning at age
Talented Program and is also on
five. What she likes most about
the tennis team. Ms. Abernathy
dancing at Tuzer is they teach
describes Tuzer Ballet as a tight
you to be disciplined in all areas
knit family inspiring you to be
of life and if you want some-
your best.
thing, you must work very hard to achieve it.
NICK ADY
SARAH BERGLUND
Nick Ady has been with the Tuzer
Sarah Berglund has been with
Ballet for eight years. This is his
Tuzer Ballet for three years and
third year in the Senior Com-
joined as part of the Senior
pany. He enjoys designing and
Company. She enjoys dancing
building small electric circuits,
at Tuzer Ballet because they
coding apps and gaming. His
encourage her to be her best
latest project was a parking
and work her hardest every day.
sensor for his grandparents’ car.
She would like to become a
He would like to study engineer-
professional ballet dancer.
ing and become an inventor.
PERI BAYNE
ALLISON ENGEL
Peri Bayne has been dancing
Allison Engel has been dancing
with Tuzer Ballet for eight years.
ballet since she was three years
This is her first year in the Senior
old. She has been a member of
Company. She loves dancing
the Tuzer Senior Company for
at Tuzer Ballet because she is
five years. Ms. Engel participates
learning in an environment with
in musical theatre at John Paul
dedicated, caring teachers who
II High School where she is a
are willing to guide her all the
junior and a member of both the
way. She has also developed
National Honor Society and the
valuable new friendships with her
Thespians.
fellow dancers.
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SIMONE FAVROTH
MARTINA HANCOCK
Simone Favroth has been danc-
Martina Hancock has been
ing at Tuzer Ballet for nine years.
dancing with Tuzer Ballet for ten
This is her first year in the Senior
years. This is her first year as part
company. What she likes best
of the Senior Company. She is a
about Tuzer Ballet is that the
member of the National Junior
Tuzers are kind, caring and
Honor Society at Richardson
encourage everyone to
West Junior High and is a mem-
become better dancers. She
ber of the International Order
hopes to become a professional
of the Rainbow Girls, a Masonic
dancer.
youth service organization. What she loves most about Tuzer Ballet is the support and opportunities they provide for all their dancers.
FAITH FRANTZ
CHARLI HENN
Faith Frantz has been danc-
Charli Henn has been danc-
ing with the Tuzer Ballet for
ing with the Tuzer Ballet for five
four years. This is her first year in
years. This is her second year
the Senior Company. She is a
in the Tuzer Senior Company.
member of the National Junior
Ms. Henn is an eighth grader at
Honor Society at Richardson
Westwood Junior High School
North Junior High, where she is in
where she is a member of the
eighth grade. She also loves to
National Junior Honor Society,
read and write.
the Physics Club and the Book Club. She also enjoys hiking and swimming.
HOLLEY GILBREATH
TRUDY MAHNICH
Holley Gilbreath has been danc-
Trudy Mahnich has been danc-
ing with Tuzer Ballet for ten years.
ing with Tuzer Ballet for eleven
This is her third year as part of
years and has been part of
the Senior Company. What she
the Senior Company for three
enjoys most about dancing at
years. She is a junior at Richard-
Tuzer Ballet is the nurturing and
son High School where she is a
motivating lessons she is taught
member of the National Honor
for example: work hard, believe
Society, Mu Alpha Theta, the
in yourself and never give up.
debate team, All American Drill Team Kick Company and is an RHS Eaglette. She would like to become either a physical trainer or a Broadway dancer.
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NATALIE MARSHALL
HANNA SIZEMORE
Natalie Bryn Marshall has been
Hanna Faith Sizemore has been
dancing with Tuzer Ballet for
dancing ballet since she was
thirteen years and has been a
two years old. This is both her first
member of the Senior Company
year with the Tuzer Ballet and
for three years. What she likes
her first year in the Senior Com-
most about Tuzer Ballet is the
pany. In addition to ballet, Ms.
meticulous teaching method
Sizemore is a National Champion
and attention to detail, discipline
Competitive Tap Dancer and a
and appreciation for the true art
member of the Rhythmic Souls
of ballet technique. Ms. Marshall
Tap Dancing Company in Dallas.
would like to become a profes-
She appreciates the experience
sional dancer in New York City.
level of the instructors at Tuzer.
GENAVIEVE MARTINEZ
GRACE STROMBERG
Genavieve Martinez has been
Grace Stromberg has been
dancing with Tuzer Ballet for four
dancing with the Tuzer Ballet for
years. This is her first year in the
six years. This is her first year in
Senior Company. Outside of
the Senior Company. She enjoys
dance, she enjoys playing the
reading, camping, and crafting.
cello as a member of symphony
She hopes to continue dancing
orchestra at Apollo Junior High.
after high school and plans to
Ms. Martinez says she loves
become a physical therapist.
dancing at Tuzer because the
What she likes most about danc-
teachers have helped her grow
ing at Tuzer is the friends she has
as a dancer in ways she never
made and the teachers who
thought she could.
challenge her to do her best.
TUZER BALLET JUNIOR COMPANY
MYLINH MURPHREE MyLinh Murphree has been dancing with Tuzer Ballet for ten years. This is her third year in the senior company. She attends Williams High School where she is part of the Health Science Academy. Ms. Murphree would like to be an orthopedic surgeon and eventually own her own private practice in sports medicine. What she likes about Tuzer Ballet is the values she learns and the life lessons she is taught – and
TOP ROW: Lily Vo, Sophia Marie Gonzalez, Abigail Stanford, Kylin Bicknell MIDDLE ROW: Olivia Freis, Laney Bommersbach, Kayla Fasken White, Jane Annabel Schafer, Rowan Moore, Zia Warrior BOTTOM ROW: Katie Williams, Jenna Wesson, Brooklyn McCauley, Hanna Steele, Jiyi Liew, Amanda E. DeLeon, Ariana E. Hamza Not Pictured - Abby Smith, Acacia Grace Huang, Alanna Nelson-Weir
that she can focus on her love of ballet.
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A Special Note On behalf of the entire Tuzer Ballet Board of Directors I would like to thank all the dancers for their continued hard work to make this a wonderful production. We appreciate your firm dedication and are extremely proud of your accomplishments this year. Our sincerest thanks to all the parents and families who worked infinite hours to make this production a success through the committees on which they served. We are extremely grateful for your support and attendance at publicity events, transporting dancers to and from rehearsal’s and other related activities. Special thanks to Tamara Cavnar for your expertise and skill in the art of costume making. Your impeccable high standards and attention to detail has raised the bar and made our production of the Nutcracker beautiful to behold. Our deepest thanks to Linda Brown, Yvette Bauder, Carter Alexander, Janette Clair, Zack Grubbs, Sandy McKinnon, Kimi Nikaidoh, and Olivia Rehrman for stepping in and conducting rehearsals and classes in Pat and Tanju’s absence. Your instruction has made a positive impact on our students and more importantly allowed this season’s performance to move forward and stay on track. Each of you have been a shining example of the true meaning of giving. I would also like to thank our devoted Alumni who have come forward to volunteer behind the scenes to make this production a success. It’s a joy to see so many of you return to honor Tanju Tuzer and your devotion to Tuzer Ballet has been an inspiration. My personal thanks go out to the entire Ballet Board of Directors for leading our committees. Your leadership is invaluable. Your dedication to Tuzer Ballet is deeply appreciated and has been instrumental in ensuring we have a successful year and many more to follow. Lastly, none of this could be accomplished without the vision of Tanju and Pat Tuzer. To them we owe our sincerest and deepest gratitude for bringing such a wonderful production to fruition, and for simply devoting their lives to their students, Tuzer Ballet, and the arts. Sincerely,
Ashley Tran President Tuzer Ballet Board of Directors
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Tanju Tuzer Patricia Tuzer Ashley Tran Terry Davis Gail Bayne Yvette Albernathy Paulette Bell Ann Bommersbach Yvette Bauder
Tuzer Ballet is a renowned dance company devoted to the study, performance, and appreciation of classical and contemporary ballet. Our mission is to bring the art of dance to North Texas, contribute to the region’s cultural development, serve the community through outreach programs, and provide extraordinary performance training and opportunities to young dancers. Since 1984, our non-profit organization has offered the highest quality dance instruction and education in a disciplined and nurturing environment. We prepare students with outstanding technique, inspiration, confidence, determination, and internal motivation to help develop to their highest potential and, if desired, realize a professional dance career. Tuzer Ballet has a reputation of excellence and believes its success is a direct result of the company’s exceptional directors, the dancers’ unwavering dedication, and the strong support of our families and community.
Jenn King
Tuzer Ballet, under the direction of Tanju and Patricia Tuzer, has evolved into an esteemed regional company that produces numerous artistic and innovative performances each year. Tuzer Ballet is managed by a dedicated Board of Directors and sustained through
grants,
corporate
and
indi-
vidual donations, fundraising events, and volunteer assistance.
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2017 SUPPORTERS OF TUZER BALLET DIAMOND ($10,000 AND OVER) Tanju and Patricia Tuzer • The City of Richardson through the City of Richardson Arts Commission GOLD ($2,500 - $4,999) Gary Grahnquist, Sandy McKinnon, and Jennifer Grahnquist • Texas Commission for the Arts SILVER ($1,000 - $2,499) Children’s Dental Care • Eddie V’s Steak House and Seafood BRONZE ($500 - $999) Dean Ames & Ashley Tran • Bill and Ann Bommerbach • Bob and Janette Clair • Sylvie Schill • Julie Southward • Vestal’s Catering SUPPORTERS ($250 - $499) Stephen & Julie Ady • Bell Family • Benevity Community Impact Fund • Bicknell Family • Terry Davis • DJ Matt E.P. Dr. Sue’s Chocolates • Lisa Engel • Daphne Favroth • Chris & Stacey Frantz • Henn Family • Alison Mahnich • Aire Master Desiree Ramirez • Debra Schafer • Charles & Brenda Sizemore • Nancy & Rick Stromberg The Performance Golf Academy at Sherrill Park • Jacob Horton • Siew-See Tan & Wei Liew • Wild About Harry’s Eduardo & April Wilkinson • Jeanne Zamutt • Cheng Zhang CONTRIBUTORS ($100 - $249) Abby Smith Family • Mel & Yvette Abernathy • Trey & Gail Bayne • Linda Boone • Casa Milagro • Classic Pilates • De Leon Family Dr. Delphinium Flowers • First Watch • Flemings Steakhouse • Freis Family • Emily Grimshaw • Michael Hiatt • Jill Herzog • Lisa Largen Kendra Scott • Main Event • Frank Moizio • Families at PEI • Popcorn Junction Firewheel • Popcorn Shack Richardson Rosewood Mansion at Turtle Creek • Silver Fox • Simon Stromberg • Texas Rangers Baseball Team Jennifer & Kevin Whaley • Wing Stop FRIENDS ($25 - $99) Alamo Drafthouse, Richardson • Anna Magalang • Apollonia’s • Bruce Miller Nursery • Buffalo Wild Wings • Capezio Dancewear Cappuccino Italian Bistro Richardson • Carraba’s Italian Restaurant • Chicken Express Richardson • Chili Gordo • Chiloso • Dallas Zoo Gary Delzer • Desparado Restaurant • Dickey’s Barbeque • Dos Banderos, Dunston’s Steak House • Eddie’s Napolis Italian Bistro Marian Farah • Firewheel • Ernesto’s Mexican Food, Garland • Sharon Gee • Houston’s Restaurant Addison • Kabobi Fresh Express, Kabobi Fresh Mediterranean • Kenny’s Italian Kitchen Beltline, Dallas • La Madeleine, Richardson • Little Greek, Richardson Longhorn Athletics • Mark Martinson • McShan Florist • Mi Cocina, Richardson • Sherry Mueller • Monster Yogurt • Nazca Kitchen Ohana Home Services • Pappa’s Seafood, Richardson • Petals & Stems • Quizno’s Subs • Raising Cane’s, Richardson • Red Robin RockFish Seafood and Grill, Dallas • M. Kay Sandor • Sandy’s Dancewear • Schiano’s Pizza • Sicilianos Italian, Garland • Rose Snow Sonny Bryan’s • Taco Ocho • Sprinkle’s Cupcakes • Texas Roadhouse, Garland • TGIF, Firewheel Mall • The Great Outdoors The String Bean • The Wing’ D Nut • Torchy’s Taco’s • Twisted Root • Rebecca Wesson Peter and Kimberly Wilkins • Zoe’s Kitchen, Richardson
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COSTUME COMMITTEE Tamara Cavnar and Joanna Reynolds (Committee Heads) Ana Jepsen, Cheng Zhang, Danielle Heibel, Debbie Schafer, Elyse Harlow, Honey Freis, Karen Isla, Kerri Smith-Pelham, Lisa Engel, Megan Waterman, Michelle Chesney, Peggy Huang, Rebecca Williams, Stephanie Tamkin, Sydney Berglund, Vanessa Legatowicz, Vanita Jackson, Wendy McCauley FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE Paulette Bell (Committee Head) Faith Gilbert, Brenda Gilbreath, Veronica Hancock, Hanna McKee, Michelle Nichols, Amy Pagan, Siew See Tan, Kimberly Wilkins, April Wilkinson, Kimberly Wilson HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE Ann Bommersbach and Yvette Bauder (Committee Heads) Maria Almendarez, Mirna Baloul, Andrea Fasken, Rebecca Frech, Riann Moore, Rosie Rodriguez, Nancy Stromberg, Jennifer Whaley, Emily Swim, Abbi Wreyford MARKETING COMMITTEE Jenn King and Yvette Abernathy (Committee Heads) Nadia Agel, Stacey Frantz, Dione Fudzie, Akilah George, Shayla Holub, Anna Magaland, Tracy Scott, Stephanie Sifuentes, Stacey Townsend, Jill Herzog Kristi Williams OUTREACH COMMITTEE Karen Nelson (Committee Head) Caroline Clark, Ashley Dillon, Stephanie McNaughton, Desiree Ramirez PROPS/TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Terry Davis and Sandy Smith (Committee Heads) Steve Ady, Nicola Hobeiche, Russ Gray, Colin McGrane, Clay Peterson, Ron Sizemore, Jared Weadon SECURITY COMMITTEE Mike Henn (Committee Head) Shawn Andrews, Erin Bicknell, Jennifer Baag, Jess DeLeon, Daphne Favroth, Lisa Hedtke, Lori Holloway, Melanya Khudanyan, Alison Mahnich, Chieu Mai, Heather Park, James Saunders, Vicky Suarez, Paula Warrior
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Special thanks to Emma Zamutt, Tuzer Alum, for helping out in almost every department.
Tanju Halil Tuzer MCMXLIV - 2017
Nutcracker Cast The
ACT I
SCENE I: THE STAHLBAUM HOME ON CHRISTMAS EVE Frau Stahlbaum ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................Laura Price Dr. Stahlbaum ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................Terry Davis Marie ..........................................................................................................................................Sarah Berglund (Saturday), Natalie Bryn Marshall (Sunday) Fritz .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................Noah Woodiel Maid ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................Trudy Mahnich The Hettinger Family.............................................................................................Cindy Dabney and Jason Freis with Iola Claire Chesney, Robert Frech Abigail Stanford, Grace Stromberg, Lily Vo, Zia Warrior Cadets ............................................................................................................................................................................Albert Drake and Devrae Jefferson** Their Girlfriends ....................................................................................................Sarah Berglund (Sunday), Allison Engel, Natalie Bryn Marshall (Saturday) Friends of the Girlfriends .................................................................................................................................................Cassandra Bell and Holley Gilbreath Frau Rattenhausen and Daughter ...........................................................................................................Jasmine de LaCruz-Simpson and Virginia McKee The Uberwasser Family ..................................................................Shannon Southward and Michel Hiatt with Peri Bayne, Christina Bell, Trinity dePrisco Olivia Freis, Ariana Hamza, Jane Schafer The Diedrichsen Family ............................................................................................................Honey Freis and David Cavnar with Laurel Ady, Kylin Bicknell Sophia Gonzalez, Acacia Huang, Lily McGrane, Leighton Saunders, Abby Smith Herr Drosselmeier .................................................................................................................................................................................................Travis Morrison Miniature Russian Dolls ...........................................................................Anna Andrews, Hannah Baag, Ellie Holloway, Leah Magalang, Priya Sachdev Charlie Townsend, Ellie Wilkins, Emilia Williams Harlequin Doll ...................................................................................................................................................................................................Nadine Reynolds Columbine Doll ...............................................................................................................................................................................................MyLinh Murphree Lion .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................Olivia Rehrman^
SCENE II: THE BATTLE SCENE Rat General ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................Allison Engel Rat Entourage ..................................................................................Elana Abernathy, Faith Frantz, Holley Gilbreath, Charli Henn, Genavieve Martinez Hanna Sizemore, Nick Ady, Simone Favroth, Martina Hancock, Brooklyn McCauley, MyLinh Murphree Creature ....................................................................................................................................................................................................Laney Bommersbach Marie ..........................................................................................................................................Sarah Berglund (Saturday), Natalie Bryn Marshall (Sunday) White Mouse ........................................................................................................................................................................................................Virginia McKee Brown Mouse ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................Devan Heibel Army of Grey Mice ..............................................................Leila Agel, Arianna Arteaga, Hana Baloul, Dana Campen, Amina George, Shiloh Gilbert Piper Gray, Lilly King, Beatrix Pagan, Lauren Park, Caroline Peterson, Isla Ryan, Isabella Scott, Dahlia Sifuentes, Madison Waterman, Darcy Weadon, Harrison Whaley Queen Rat .....................................................................................................................................................................................Jasmine de LaCruz-Simpson Royal Officers .............................................................................................................................Jiyi Liew, Alana Nelson-Weir, Jenna Wesson, Katie Williams Royal Brigade .....................................................................................Amanda De Leon, Nica Hedtke, Leandra Jepsen, Hannah Legatowicz, Ava Martin Rowan Moore, Hanna Steele, Julia Stromberg, Zia Warrior, Kayla Fasken-White Horseman ............................................................................................................................................................................................................Juliet Rodriguez Drummer Brigade ................................................................................Mona Khudanyan, Madelyn McNaughton, Caroline Pelham, Leighton Saunders Herr Drosselmeier .................................................................................................................................................................................................Travis Morrison Nutcracker Prince .........................................................................................................................................................................................Devrae Jefferson**
SCENE III: A SNOWY PINE FOREST Snow Queen ............................................................................................................................................................................................................Taryn Mejia* Snow King ...................................................................................................................................................................................................Ryan Jolicoeur-Nye* Snowflakes................................................................Marie Lawrence*** with Sarah Berglund (Sunday), Elana Abernathy, Cassandra Bell (Saturday) Allison Engel, Holley Gilbreath (Sunday), Charli Henn, Trudy Mahnich, Natalie Bryn Marshall (Saturday) MyLinh Murphree, Nadine Reynolds, Olivia Rehrman^
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310 N. Glenville Dr. Richardson, TX. 75081 972.783.1735 www.tuzerdance.com * Taryn Mejia and Ryan Jolicoeur-Nye appear courtesy of Kansas City Ballet ** Devrae Jefferson appears courtesy of Dallas Black Dance Theatre *** Marie Lawrence appears courtesy of Meadows School of the Arts, SMU ^ Olivia Rehrman appears courtesy of Bruce Wood Dance ^^ Phillip Myers appear courtesy of World Olympic Gymnastics Academy (WOGA) Plano ^^^ Adrianna Myers appear courtesy of Alliance Cheer Elite All children are students of the Tuzer Dance School. Photos by Ray Perenia
Nutcracker Cast The
ACT II
SCENE I: THE LAND OF THE FAIRIES Marie .........................................................................................................................................Sarah Berglund (Saturday), Natalie Bryn Marshall (Sunday) Wood Fairies ..........................................................................................................................Elana Abernathy, Allison Engel, Holley Gilbreath, Charli Henn Rock Fairies ..........................................................................................................................................Laurel Ady, Christina Bell, Pearl Harlow, NeVaeh Kent Water Fairies ....................................................................Ellie Clark, Caroline Dillon, Josephine Frech, Coco Hewes, Caroline Swim, Elizabeth Wilkinson
SCENE II: THE LAND OF THE SWEETS Herr Drosselmeier .................................................................................................................................................................................................Travis Morrison Marie ..........................................................................................................................................................Sarah Berglund (Saturday), Natalie Bryn Marshall Nutcracker Prince ...................................................................................................................................................................................................Albert Drake Frau Rattenhausen and Daughter ...........................................................................................................Jasmine de LaCruz-Simpson and Virginia McKee Sugar Plum Fairy .......................................................................................................................................................................................................Taryn Mejia* Her Cavalier ...............................................................................................................................................................................................Ryan Jolicoeur-Nye* Prologue Mice ........................................................................................Shiloh Gilbert, Piper Gray, Lilly King, Beatrix Pagan, Caroline Peterson, Isla Ryan Spanish Chocolate .................................................................................................Sarah Berglund, Natalie Marshall, Olivia Rehrman^, Nadine Reynolds Danish Marzipan ................................Peri Bayne, Laney Bommersbach, Simone Favroth (Sunday), Martina Hancock, Genavieve Martinez (Saturday) Alanna Nelson-Weir (Sunday), Hanna Sizemore, Faith Frantz (Saturday), Jiyi Liew (Sunday), Grace Stromberg, Jenna Wesson (Saturday) Arabian Coffee ...........................................................................................................................................................Marie Lawrence*** and Vincent Hardy Chinese Tea ............................................................................................................................................................Devrae Jefferson** and MyLinh Murphree Petite Chinese Dancers ...........................................................................................................Christina Bell, Sophia Gonzalez, Devan Heibel, Lauren Park German Gingerbread Children .................................Nick Ady, Simone Favroth, Kayla Fasken-White, Ariana Hamza, Acacia Huang, Rowan Moore Jane Schafer, Abigail Stanford, Abby Smith, Lily Vo, Zia Warrior, Katie Williams Russian Cossack Dancers ........................................................................................................................................Phillip Myers^^ and Adrianna Myers^^^ Waltz of the Flowers Trio .........................................................................................................Albert Drake with Sarah Berglund and Natalie Bryn Marshall Flowers ...................................................................Elana Abernathy, Holley Gilbreath (Saturday), Allison Engel, Cassandra Bell (Sunday), Charli Henn Trudy Mahnich, MyLinh Murphree , Olivia Rehrman^, Nadine Reynolds Grande Pas De Deux ..................................................................................................................................................Taryn Mejia* and Ryan Jolicoeur-Nye* Apotheosis ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................Entire Cast
THE STORY OF THE NUTCRACKER It is Christmas Eve and Dr. and Frau Stahlbaum are preparing for a grand party while their children, Marie and Fritz, eagerly await the evening’s festivities. As guests arrive, everyone rushes to greet family and friends, except for the pretentious Frau Rattenhausen and her ill-mannered daughter, who are met with disapproval. There is merriment, dancing, and gift-giving, and the Christmas tree is lit. Suddenly, Marie’s mysterious Godfather, Herr Drosselmeier, appears. A skilled and talented toymaker, he stirs the children’s imagination with a fascinating pantomime, and captivates all with life-sized dolls and a fearsome beast. He then presents Marie with a special gift, a handmade nutcracker doll fashioned as a soldier. After the children dance with their new toys, the party draws to a close as the guests say farewell. The family retires but mystery and magic linger in the Stahlbaum home. Marie awakens, realizes she forgot her nutcracker and hurries back to the dark parlor, but is terrified to see large rats and mice scurrying about the room. After the clock strikes midnight, the menacing Rat Queen appears, but Herr Drosselmeier returns and transforms Marie’s doll into a brave Nutcracker Prince. Magically, the Christmas tree and presents grow larger than life. Marie watches in amazement as the valiant Prince leads an army of toy soldiers into a mighty battle against the rodent forces, finally slaying the evil Queen. The Prince invites Marie to the Land of Sweets, and she begins her journey through a pine forest, where delicate snowflakes and their Snow Queen swirl about. As her journey continues, fairies light her way, and Marie arrives to find Herr Drosselmeier joined by her handsome Prince in the Land of Sweets. The Sugar Plum Fairy welcomes them to her palace, and the courtiers admire their bravery against the Rat Queen. Delighted with her new guests, the Sugar Plum Fairy orders a feast of entertainment for Marie and the Prince. Rich Spanish Chocolate twirls before their eyes and Danish Marzipan Shepherdesses play their flutes. Sultry Arabian Coffee mesmerizes the court and the dainty Chinese Tea brings smiles to everyone. The German Gingerbread children frolic about and the Russian Trepak dancers captivate all with fantastic flips and jumps. After the enchanting Flowers perform a beautiful waltz, the Sugar Plum Fairy herself thrills the guests with an exquisite dance and Grand Pas de Deux with her Cavalier. As the dreamy evening comes to an end, Herr Drosselmeier reads to Marie, resting in her bed. She reminisces about the magical events with her beloved nutcracker by her side.
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COSTUME DESIGN TAMARA CAVNAR As a young dancer in Houston, Texas, Ms. Cavnar received extensive training in ballet from the age of two, and successfully applied her dance skills to become an accomplished figure skater. She begun sewing as a young child and continued studying this field while assisting her mother, a costume headmistress for numerous renowned ballet and theater companies in the region. In 1989, Ms. Cavnar, with her husband and three children, moved to the Dallas area. Upon relocating, her daughters began studying dance at Tuzer Dance School, and Ms. Cavnar naturally volunteered to serve on the Nutcracker costume committee. Her talents and expertise for sewing and costume design were quickly recognized, and she soon became the official Costume Headmistress for Tuzer Ballet as well as Tuzer Dance School. For over twenty years, Ms. Cavnar has designed and sewn the Nutcracker costumes, including the careful craftsmanship required on the countless alterations for each year’s performers. For this and all Tuzer productions, Ms. Cavnar’s talent, creativity, and dedication to detail enable her to produce elegant works of art that tell stories themselves.
Over the past 30 years through our Outreach Program, Tuzer Ballet has granted thousands of children and families an opportunity to enjoy The Nutcracker. This year, over 500 tickets were distributed to worthy organizations serving our community.
OUTREACH RECIPIENTS City Square CK Families Eitz Chaim Congregation Heart for the Fatherless Hope Kids Prestonwood Pregnancy Center Renaissance Hotel Taking it to the Streets Teen Talk Veterans Tickets Foundation YoungLives
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