Ron Cunningham’s
with The Rite of Spring and George Balanchine’s Rubies
October 24 - 26, 2013 • 7:30pm October 27, 2013 • 2:00pm The Firebird is Sponsored by:
Season 59 : Beauty, Bravura & Brilliance Rubies is Sponsored by:
Celebrating
Carinne Binda Cunningham’s 25th Anniversary
Ron Cunningham’s
November 2, 2013 • 1pm & 5:30pm November 3, 2013 • 1pm
Season 59 • 2013 - 2014 The Company Artistic Directors Ron Cunningham & Carinne Binda Artists Lauren Breen Ava Chatterson Alexandra Cunningham Kaori Higashiyama Sarah Hicks Isha Lloyd Katie Miller Amanda Peet Maggie Rupp Evelyn Turner Lauryn Winterhalder Oliver-Paul Adams Alexander Biber Stefan Calka Dylan Keane Christopher Nachtrab Richard Porter Richard Smith Alex Stewart Maté Szentes Rex Wheeler
Apprentices Julia Feldman Karina Hagemeyer Iver Johnson Larissa Kogut Jarrett Reimers Karen Wing
Trainees Carrie Lebel Christine Nankervis Solana Tanabe
Beauty, Bravura & Brilliance Carinne Binda Cunningham’s Celebrating
25th Anniversary
Message from the Artistic Directors Dear Friends, Welcome to the 2013-2014 season honoring Carinne’s 25th anniversary as Artistic Director. Pulling out all of the stops, we have assembled an astonishing array of innovative works that will leave you breathless with their diversity, beauty, and brilliance. Our October series celebrates the genius of Igor Stravinsky with his sophisticated music for Rubies, mythic Firebird, and ground breaking Rite of Spring. For the first time ever, we are producing two series in the Fall. Less than one week after the curtain falls on our Stravinsky series, we bring you the full length Cinderella, seen around the world by over 30 million viewers! In February, we celebrate Valentine’s weekend with the return of a Sacramento favorite, Trey McIntyre’s Wild Sweet Love. Sharing the program devoted to amore is Edwaard Liang’s passionate Wunderland and a world premiere by Ma Cong, one of the nation’s most sought after choreographers. In March, we encore The Great Gatsby with live music by Billy Novick's Blue Syncopators. Get in the Roaring 20's mood two weeks earlier at our fabulous Glitz & Glamour Gala prohibition party. Modern Masters pays tribute to Apollo, the seminal masterpiece by George Balanchine, along with our commitment to fostering new works by three California women choreographers. Throughout the season, the Sacramento Ballet is at the center of the action with our in-studio performances, events, and parties, such as Inside the Directors Studio, Beer & Ballet, Tapas & Tutus, the Sugar Plum Fairy Tea and much, much more. Visit our website often at www.sacballet.org to keep up to date with all we do. Your generous support enables us to reach out into the community and share the beauty and brilliance of dance. Thank you! Sincerely,
Founder Barbara Crockett Ron Cunningham & Carinne Binda Artistic Directors pg. 1
A Message From the President Nancy Garton Board President Sacramento Ballet is beautiful and brilliant – Welcome to the 59th Season of the Sacramento Ballet. This year we are celebrating the 25th Anniversary of our Co-Artistic Director Carinne Binda Cunningham. If you have seen us before, you know of her talents and her dedication to the Sacramento Ballet. If this is your first performance, you are in for a treat. We hope you will come back again and enjoy our dancers and the beautiful choreography staged by Ron Cunninigham and Carinne Binda Cunningham. The 2013-14 season contains an eclectic mix of classics, modern choreography, a new World Premiere, and a reprise of Ron Cunningham’s dynamic interpretation of The Great Gatsby. The holiday tradition of The Nutcracker will include several performances with live music by the Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra. There are many ways to support the Ballet – volunteer, buy a ticket, invite your friends, attend a special event or write a check. As you know, the Arts always give back. The Ballet is one of our community jewels, perhaps a “Ruby”.
Table of Contents Message from Artistic Directors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Message from Board President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Rubies (October 24 - 27). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The Firebird (October 24 - 27). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Rite of Spring (October 24 - 27). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Cinderlla (November 2 - 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
The Board of Directors and the entire company would like to thank our donors and sponsors at every level for their continuing and generous support of our artistic endeavors, allowing the Sacramento Ballet to bring the art of dance to you, our schools and our community.
Artistic Directors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Please take a moment in the lobby to introduce yourselves to our Board members who will be wearing name tags. We welcome your perspective!
Family of Supporters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Artists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Special Thanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
We think 2013-14 repertoire has something for everyone!
Send a Child. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Administration & Production Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Ron Cunningham’s
with The Rite of Spring and George Balanchine’s Rubies
Photo by Jay Mather
The Firebird is Sponsored by:
Rubies is Sponsored by:
presents
Rubies George Balanchine's
Rubies is Sponsored by:
Music, Capriccio for Piano and Orchestra, by Igor Stravinsky Choreography by George Balanchine© The George Balanchine Trust Staged by John Clifford Costumes after Karinska Scenery by Elizabeth Merwin Lighting by Steve Odehnal
October 24 - 27
World Premiere, New York City Ballet: April 13, 1967 Sacramento Ballet Premiere: February 11, 1992
Rubies
Alexandra Cunningham
The inspiration for the full-length ballet
Christopher Nachtrab
Ava Chatterson
Jewels came from a meeting with
the Mr. Balanchine and Claude Arpels,
famous jeweler. Jewels is considered the
first full-length abstract ballet and used three different composers, representing: emeralds, rubies and diamomds. The ballet Rubies is often performed as a single divertissement.
Lauren Breen Julia Feldman or Karina Hagemeyer Kaori Higashiyama Katie Miller Dylan Keane
Lauryn Winterhalder Maggie Rupp
Sarah Hicks Evelyn Turner
Maté Szentes
Rex Wheeler
Richard Smith
Music by arrangement with Boosey & Hawkes company, publisher and copyright owner The performance of Rubies, a Balanchine® Ballet, is presented by arrangement with The George Balanchine Trust© and has been produced in accordance with the Balanchine Style® and Balanchine Technique® Service standards established and provided by the Trust. The George Balanchine© ballet presented in this program is protected by copyright. Any unauthorized recording is prohibited without the express written consent of The George Balanchine Trust© and The Sacramento Ballet. Costumes courtesy of Texas Ballet Theatre
INTERMISSION pg. 4
The Story While hunting, and in quest of adventure, Prince Ivan Tsarevitch is suddenly blinded by the appearance of a magical Firebird soaring across the night sky. Pursuing her into an enchanted garden, he captures her near an exotic tree laden with golden fruit. The Prince grants her freedom with the ransom of one of her magic feathers. The Firebird promises to return in his hour of greatest need and employ her magic in his defense. To summon her, he need only
Photo by: Jay Mather
wave the magic feather.
A host of beautiful maidens descend into
October 24 - 27 The Firebird
the garden and the Prince immediately falls in love with the gentile Tsarevna, the most beautiful of all. She warns him of the evil Koschei who holds them captive and turns into stone all who dare enter his sphere. Without warning, hordes of Koschei's grotesque dominions spew into the garden intent on claiming
One can only imagine the tumultuous impact the Ballet Russes
a new victim. In desperation, the Prince
must have created with the premiere of Michel Fokine's exotic
summons the Firebird who magically
The Firebird in Paris during their 1910 season. The Firebird
appears to deliver a weapon for the
was Stravinsky's first ballet score and its exquisite music
Prince to defeat the supposed immortal
launched his meteoric career, which ultimately canonized him
Koschei. The spell is broken and to all
as one of the greatest composers of all time. The Sacramento
under his demonic sway, freedom is
Ballet pays tribute to the historic importance of this early
restored.
masterpiece by retaining its original concept and style, but with choreography by Ron Cunningham.
The Firebird disappears into mythology as Prince Ivan Tsarevitch and Princess Tsarevna are united in a ceremonial wedding. All pay homage to the Prince and Princess as benevolent sovereigns over all the land.
pg. 5
presents Ron Cunningham's
The Firebird is Sponsored by:
Choreography by Ron Cunningham Rehearsal Assistance by Brik Middlekauff Scenery by Mark Haney Costumes by Theresa Kimbrough and Nina Pinkard Props by Kerri Warner Lighting by Steve Odehnal World Premiere, Ballet Russes: Paris, June 25, 1910 Sacramento, Ballet Russes Restaging: April 7, 1995 Sacramento Ballet World Premiere: October 16, 2001
The Firebird Prince Ivan Tsarevitch Princess Tsarevna Koschei, The Evil Sorcerer
Kaori Higashiyama Richard Porter Isha Lloyd Christopher Nachtrab
The Enchanted Princesses
Lauren Breen, Ava Chatterson, Julia Feldman Karina Hagemeyer, Katie Miller, Evelyn Turner Maggie Rupp, Lauryn Winterhalder
Koschei's Dominion
Alexander Biber, Sarah Hicks, Iver Johnson Dylan Keane, Larissa Kogut, Carrie Lebel Christine Nankervis, Jarrett Reimers, Richard Smith Alex Stewart, MatĂŠ Szentes, Solana Tanabe Rex Wheeler, Karen Wing
Wedding Celebration
Lauren Breen, Ava Chatterson, Julia Feldman Karina Hagemeyer, Katie Miller, Evelyn Turner Maggie Rupp, Lauryn Winterhalder Alexander Biber, Iver Johnson, Dylan Keane Jarrett Reimers, Richard Smith, Oliver-Paul Adams MatĂŠ Szentes, Rex Wheeler
Sets and Costumes coutesy of Nolan T'Sani
INTERMISSION pg. 6
October 24 - 27 Rite of Spring
Rite of Spring presents
Ron Cunningham's
The Ballet Russes’ premiere of Igor Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring in Paris on May 29, 1913 was the epic theatrical event of the 20th century. The combination of Stravinsky’s dynamic music and Vaslav Nijinsky’s radical choreography was so ahead of its time that it literally caused a riot in the theatre. From the first few bars of music,
Sacre du Printemps
Music by Igor Stravinsky Choreography by Ron Cunningham Rehearsal Assistance by Brik Middlekauff and Christopher Nachtrab Scenery and Costumes by Mabel Astarloa-Haley Lighting by Steve Odehnal World Premiere, Ballet Russes: Paris, May 29, 1913
the theatre was a din of pandemonium
Sacramento Ballet Premiere: March 28, 1996
and the local Gendarmes had to be called
in to restore order among the elite of Paris. Stravinsky became famous for his
Shaman Priestess Sacrifice
Firebird, championed for his Petruska,
and notorious for his Rite of Spring. The
opening night of Rite of Spring, one
hundred years ago, firmly established Igor Stravinsky as the father of 20th century modern music.
Lauren Breen Sarah Hicks Christine Nankervis
Ava Chatterson Kaori Higashiyama Maggie Rupp
Alexander Biber Alex Stewart
Stefan Calka Lauryn Winterhalder Oliver Paul Adams Julia Feldman Larissa Kogut Evelyn Turner
Dylan Keane Maté Szentes
Karina Hagemeyer Katie Miller Karen Wing
Richard Smith Rex Wheeler
Composer: Igor Stravinsky Our fall repertory of Rubies,The Firebird, and The Rite of Spring pays tribute to the genius of Igor Stravinsky, the father of modern music. Igor Stravinsky was born on June 17, 1882, in Oranienbaum, Russia. He was raised in St. Petersburg by his father, a bass singer named Fyodor, and his mother Anna, a talented pianist. In 1909, the Ballets Russes' founder Sergei Diaghilev invited Stravinsky to orchestrate a few of Chopin works for the ballet Les Sylphides. The job was a catalyst for Stravinsky's commission of The Firebird, a collaboration with choreographer Michel Fokine. The ballet turned Stravinsky into a household name. His fame was reinforced with his 1911 production of Petrouchka, and the Paris premiere of Rite of Spring in 1913. When WWI started, Stravinsky was forced to leave Russia for Switzerland. He moved to France in 1920 and to the United States in 1939. He died on April 6, 1971, in Manhattan, with more than 100 works to his name. pg. 7
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Ron Cunningham’s
Meet Cinderella and the entire Cast at our
Cinderella Ball (An elegant Children’s party)
Photo by Jackie Pinto
Sunday, November 3 • 3:30pm at The Sutter Club Tickets: $30 each
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The Story Act I As the curtain opens, we discover Cinderella dressed in rags cheerfully performing the drudgery of unending chores. Her ungainly Stepsisters are busy embroidering a shawl to be worn at the spectacular Royal Ball to be held this very evening. In a flurry of excitment, a couturier arrives with outlandish clothes for the ball and a dance master futilely attempts to teach social graces to the Stepsisters. A quiet moment of tenderness shared with her father is interrupted by her mean spirited Stepmother. Cinderella reveals her goodness by showing kindness to an old beggar woman in need of food. The beggar magically transforms into
Photo by: Keith Sutter
Cinderella's Fairy Godmother and, with the fairies of the Four Seasons, prepares Cinderella for the Royal Ball. The Keeper of the Hours warns Cinderella to return by midnight or her finery will revert to rags.
November 2 - 3 Cinderella
Act II The Royal Ball is in progress as elegant couples waltz in the glittering palace. The court is entertained by the antics of the jester as it eagerly awaits the arrival of the Prince. The ungainly Stepsisters provide unintentional amusement to the sophisticated gathering. Cinderella's sudden arrival dazzles the court
Choreographer's Notes
with her natural grace and beauty. Time seems
Cinderella is perhaps the most familiar and popular of all fairy
to stand still as the Prince and Cinderella
tales. There exist over 300 known tales of Cinderella from stories in many foreign lands. The Cinderella which I originally created for the Boston Ballet in 1976, has been seen by audiences around the
instantly fall in love. Lost in the magic of the moment Cinderella has forgotten the hour and at the stroke of midnight, the Keeper of the Hours enchants the palace. The Prince, upon
world and broadcast over Chinese National television to an estimated
awakening from the spell, finds only a tiny glass
audience of over 30 million viewers.
slipper as a clue to his beloved.
My goal in choreography for Cinderella was to create a ballet
Act III
satisying to both children and adults through the richness of
The melancholy Prince, accompanied by his
imagination. I have combined and adapted the elements of many versions of the tale and added a few inventions of my own including
Jester, searches his realm for the owner of the tiny slipper. The Fairy Godmother, in her guise as the beggar, directs him to the home
a tattered trunk containing all of Cinderella's meager possessions
of Cinderella. Cinderella's Stepmother, never
and a portrait revealing the Fairy Godmother to be the spirit of her
one to miss a social opportunity, insists that
unknown mother. A beautiful starlit night provides a backdrop as the
her improbable daughters try the tiny slipper.
Four Seasons prepare Cinderella for the ball. The unicorns that draw
The Prince discovers Cinderella among the
her coach to the palace are pure fantasy. At the center of all fairy tales
ashes and is transformed with joy. Cinderella's
is a truth which resonates for all time, for all ages, and for all hearts.
guiding light, the Fairy Godmother, prepares a royal wedding with the entire kingdom in attendance to wish the lovers "Godspeed" and "happy ever after."
pg. 10
Music by Sergei Prokofiev Choreography by Ron Cunningham Staging by Carinne Binda & Ron Cunningham Rehearsal Assistance by Brik Middlekauff Costumes by Theresa Kimbrough and E. Virginia Williams Scenery by Lawrence Samos Lighting Design by Steve Odehnal World Premiere - Boston Ballet - November 13, 1976 Sacramento Ballet Premiere - November 3, 1989
ACT I Cinderella's Kitchen
Cinderella
Alexandra Cunningham
Stepsisters Stepmother Father
Richard Smith and Rex Wheeler Nina Baratova Michael Separovich
Couturier His Assistants
Dancing Master Violinist
Alexander Biber Julia Feldman, Karina Hagemeyer Richard Porter Alex Stewart
Forest of the Fairies
Fairy Godmother Fairy of Spring Fairy of Summer Fairy of Autumn Fairy of Winter
Season Cavaliers Butterflies
Keeper of the Hours
Clock Dwarfs
Unicorns
Mice
pg. 11
Katie Miller Evelyn Turner or Karina Hagemeyer Isha Lloyd or Julia Feldman Lauren Breen Lauryn Winterhalder Oliver-Paul Adams, Maté Szentes Dylan Keane, Alexander Biber Kaori Higashiyama, Maggie Rupp, Sarah Hicks Karina Hagemeyer or Carrie Lebel Julia Feldman or Larissa Kogut, Karen Wing Alex Stewart Ashlynn Bell, Leopold Dippon, Nikole Farina Abigail Goehring, Mariah Hill, Danielle Hoffman Josa Madeline, Jackson Margolis, Clara McNat Marisa Peterson, Grace Salado, Collette Madden or Charlotte Sheya Christine Nankervis, Larissa Kogut or Emily Tan Haley Majernik, Audrey Mathias Mackenzie Deems or Annabelle Wang Eva Pogue or Sabrina Bell Mary Katherine Neal or Stella Kinney Dylan Corcoran or Lorraine Callesen
–– Intermission ––
ACT II Palace of the Prince
Cinderella
Alexandra Cunningham
The Prince
Stefan Calka
Jester
Companions of The Prince
Christopher Nachtrab Oliver-Paul Adams, Dylan Keane Richard Porter, Maté Szentes
Princesses Isha Lloyd with Lauren Breen, Kaori Higashiyama Lauryn Winterhalder, Evelyn Turner Court Ladies Julia Feldman, Karina Hagemeyer, Sarah Hicks Larissa Kogut , Carrie Lebel, Christine Nankervis Maggie Rupp, Karen Wing Court Gentlemen Oliver-Paul Adams, Alexander Biber, Cameron Eggers Iver Johnson, Dylan Keane, Jarret Reimers Alex Stewart, Maté Szentes Herald Pages
Mathew Middleton Leopold Dippon, Jackson Margolis
–– Intermission ––
ACT III The Search The Prince and Jester
Cinderella's Kitchen Cinderella, The Prince, Jester, Stepsisters, Stepmother, Father
The Royal Wedding Cinderella, The Prince Entire Company and Students from The School of the Sacramento Ballet
FINI
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The Nutcracker
December 7 - 23, 2013 - Various Times Community Center Theater
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20% Discount applies to adult tickets to any performance of The Nutcracker in selected sections only. Children’s tickets (under 12) are a set price as listed, up to 50% off regular priced tickets. There is no additional discount taken on Children’s tickets or Section 2nd Tier M-N. For your convenience, Community Center Theater ticket prices include a mandated $3.00 per ticket facility fee. Proceeds go to the restoration of the Community Center Theater.
pg. 12
Ron Cunningham’s
at the Community Center Theater December 7 - 23, 2013
Evening and Matinee Performances Select Shows with Live Music Performed by: SACRAMENTO
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Meet the Sugar Plum Fairy and the entire Cast at our at our annual
Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Sunday, December 8
Tickets:
Individual: $18 - $90 Call: 916-808-5181
(Community Center Theater Box Office Mon - Sat: 10am-6pm)
Online:
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Tickets: $30 each
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The Nutcracker Sponsored By:
Ron and Carinne have been in the vanguard of forging creative partnerships with their fellow arts organizations
Artistic Directors Ron Cunningham Carinne Binda Under the artistic vision and creative leadership of husband and wife team, Ron Cunningham and Carinne Binda, the Sacramento Ballet has risen to national prominence for its artistic excellence and outstanding work in the community. Serving with distinction for 26 years, they have transitioned the company from a small regional ballet to an integral centerpiece in the rich cultural tapestry of Northern California.
Having enjoyed extensive international careers as performing artists, Ron and Carinne have brought a wealth of experience, knowledge, and
for many years. They have fostered outreach programs to over 40 different social service agencies, and full emersion education programs for children at risk in elementary, middle, and high schools. Together as a team, Ron Cunningham and Carinne Binda embody the Sacramento Ballet’s mission statement to engage, inspire, and educate through the powerful vehicle of dance. In recognition of their 25 years of service to the community, Ron & Carinne were the recipients of the
creativity to the Sacramento Ballet. They have added over 50 world
2012 Lifetime Achievement
premieres and 50 Sacramento premieres to the repertory, including 18
Award from the Sacramento
masterpieces by the great George Balanchine. Ron Cunningham has
Arts & Business Council.
created or staged over 75 of his original ballets to define the company’s
They are the first Artists to be
aesthetic with signature works such as: Romeo & Juliet, A Midsummer
recognized in this category.
Night’s Dream, Alice in Wonderland, Hamlet, Carmina Burana, Dracula, A Streetcar Named Desire, Etosha, and many others. Ron Cunningham’s The Nutcracker incorporates 500 children each year, making it the largest cast of children in a professional production anywhere in the world. Together, they have invented dozens of initiatives designed to deepen, broaden, and diversify audiences with innovative programs such as Modern Masters, Beer & Ballet, Inside The Director’s Studio, Living
Barbara Jackson Artistic Directors’ Underwriter
Sculptures, Red Hot Valentine Nights, and the Capital Choreography
Barbara first became involved with The Sacramento Ballet
Competition. In 2007, the company made its first international tour to
as an audience member over 18 years ago, attending not
the People’s Republic of China receiving accolades and praise in both
only performances at The Community Center Theater, but
Shanghai and Beijing.
also regularly attending in-studio previews, brown bag lunches and Beer & Ballet performances at the Ballet’s Studio location. We thank her for her patronage and ongoing support.
pg. 15
Artists
Oliver-Paul Adams
Alexander Biber
Alexandra Cunningham Kaori Higashiyama
Lauren Breen
Stefan Calka
Ava Chatterson
Sarah Hicks
Dylan Keane
Isha Lloyd
Katie Miller
Christopher Nachtrab Amanda Peet
Richard Porter
Maggie Rupp
Richard Smith
Alex Stewart
MatĂŠ Szentes
Evelyn Turner
Rex Wheeler
Photos of the Artists courtesy of
Keith Sutter Photography www.sutterphoto.com The official photographer of the Sacramento Ballet
Lauryn Winterhalder
pg. 16
Apprentices
Julia Feldman
Karina Hagemeyer Iver Johnson
Trainees:
Carrie Lebel
Larissa Kogut Christine Nankervis
Jarrett Reimers
Karen Wing
Solana Tanabe
Apprentices and Trainees Underwritten By
Mr. Thomas McCauley
The Next Generation Fund Nurturing artistry for decades to come
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Trey McIntyre’s
with Wunderland by Edwaard Liang and a World Premiere by Ma Cong
at the Community Center Theater
February 13 - 15, 2014 • 7:30pm February 16, 2014 • 2:00pm
In-Studio Event
Red Hot Valentine Excerpts from the February production, with a focus on all things ‘love’ly!
Saturday, February 8 Tickets: $25 each
www.sacballet.org
Tickets: Individual: $19 - $70 Call: 916-808-5181
(Community Center Theater Box Office Mon - Sat: 10am-6pm)
Online: www.sacballet.org
Photo by Jay Mather
Wunderland is Sponsored by: CWL Associates LLC. Ma Cong World Premiere Sponsored By: James Hargrove
Great Dance, Up Close!
Shanghai Ballet – The Butterfly Lovers Thu, Oct 31
Ballroom with a Twist Fri, Nov 1 – Sun, Nov 3
Luis Bravo’s Forever Tango
Fri, Jan 3 – Sun, Jan 5
Hover Space Printz Dance Project Wed, Jan 22
Moscow Festival Ballet – Swan Lake Tue, Feb 4 – Thu, Feb 6
Savion Glover – STePz Wed, Mar 12 & Thu, Mar 13
Diavolo
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Thank You:
to the Ballet You can introduce a child to the magical world of ballet by contributing $20 per child to support Sacramento Ballet’s Send a Child to the Ballet program. Send a Child to the Ballet often gives children their first experience at a live performance, broadening their perspective of the world and helping them see beyond their front door to a world of possibilities. Last year, more than 1,700 children from 34 different social service groups and schools had the opportunity to attend a performance through the Send a Child program.
Where your money goes: 2012- 2013 Recipients
Anna Kirchgater Elementary Boys and Girls Club Alkalai Flats Breakthrough Sacramento Children's Receiving Home of Sacramento Empowerment and Leadership Enrichment Ethel Macleod Hart Senior Center Fathers and Families Foster Hope Sacramento H. Allen Hight Language Academy of Sacramento Luther Burbank High School Pioneer House Rosa Parks Middle School Sacramento Chinese Community Service Center SCUSD Adult Education Program Sierra Forever Families St. John's Shelter for Women and Children True L.I.F.E. Veteran Tickets Vista High School Washington Elementary Washington Neighborhood Center WEAVE William Land Elementary Wilton Rancheria Indian Tribe Womens Empowerment
Contact Sacramento Ballet’s Outreach Coordinator for more information: pg. 25
(916) 552-5800 x102 vanessa@sacballet.org
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Ron Cunningham’s
accompanied by live music from Billy Novick’s Blue Syncopators with George Balanchine’s Allegro Brillante
Board of Directors
Administration
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Executive Director Gregory Smith Bookkeeper Cathy Fleter Marketing Director Mimi J. Kent Marketing & Design Coordinator Amy Gallina Rossi Enhancement Manager Sara Stout Education & Outreach Coordinator Vanessa Bautista Box Office Coordinator Heather Wallace House Manager Mike Payne Events Coordinator Natalie Pecorelli
Ballet Studios & Box Office 1631 K Street Sacramento, CA 95811 916-552-5800
The School
at the Community Center Theater Photo by: Keith Sutter Photography
March 27 - 29, 2014 • 7:30pm March 30, 2014 • 2:00pm Live Music for The Great Gatsby Sponsored By: A Generous Donation from an Anonymous Donor
Tickets:
Individual: $19 - $70 Call: 916-808-5181
www.sacballet.org
(Community Center Theater Box Office Mon - Sat: 10am-6pm)
Online:
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Production Production Manager Caitlin Sapunor-Davis Wardrobe Supervisor Theresa Kimbrough Wardrobe Assistant LeeAnne Larsen Accompanists Karen Hunt Nicolai Prisacar Children’s Coordinator Marla Quinn
Fall Production Lighting Designer Steve Odehnal Head Carpenter Mark Mauricio Head Props Tina Cahill Head Electrician Lawrence A. Murdock Head Sound Randy Palmer Head Flyman Michael Perry Stagehands Members of I.A.T.S.E Local #50 Wardrobe Members of I.A.T.S.E Local #874 Director Carinne Binda School Principal Melanie Haller School Administrator Marla Quinn
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