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1 M AY , ACADEMY OF MUSIC PAB Jewels New Cover.indd 1 4/25/18 12:24 PM

2 CONTENTS MAY James Ihde: With Grace and Fortitude By Tom Turner The Program This Page and on the Cover: TK Photo: TK CEO & President: Philip S. Birsh Chief Financial Officer: Shamindra Jagnanan Vice President: Alex Birsh Director of Manufacturing: Robert Cusanelli Production Director: Patrick Cusanelli Senior Vice President: Clifford S. Tinder Managing Editor, Classic Arts: Damian Fowler Art Director: Kesler Thibert Creative Services Manager: Dean Greer Senior Production Manager: Maude Popkin Managing Program Editor: Claire Mangan Program Editors: Amy Asch Matt Bonanno Maggie Dich Brian Libfeld Khadijah Rentas Andrew Rubin Publisher & Chief Revenue Officer Glenn Shaevitz Associate Publisher: Jolie Schaffzin Mid Atlantic Director & National Sales: Michel Manzo Director, Regional Sales: Brantley Manderson Senior Director of Advertising: Joshua Stone Director, West Coast Sales: Jacqui Dziak Director, Restaurant Advertising Clara Barragán Director, Theatrical Sales: Nicholas Foster Digital Marketing Manager Adrienne Scott Advertising Sales Philadelphia Sales Director: Michel Manzo phone: (610) fax: (610) Chairman: Arthur T. Birsh Vice President: Joan Alleman Secretary/Treasurer: Shamindra Jagnanan PLAYBILL is published by PLAYBILL Incorporated, 729 Seventh Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, NY Copyright 2018 by PLAYBILL Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. PLAYBILL is a Registered Trademark of PLAYBILL Incorporated.

3 James Ihde and Music Director Beatrice Jona Affron James Ihde: With Grace and Fortitude By Tom Turner Ballet dancers are not just artists. They re athletes and elite ones at that. They are focused, ambitious, and required to operate at peak levels of physical endurance. But unlike some of their sports-figure counterparts, they aren t household names. And while no city will throw a parade in their honor, the amount of sweat and toil required to achieve the rank of professional remain the same, as does the chance of ever reaching that unique milestone, even after years of preliminary training. To dance professionally requires a high degree of fitness and stamina, along with equal measures of artistry and craft. To do so for 15 years is impressive. For 20 years, remarkable. And 25 years, well almost unheard of, especially in a profession so physically demanding and plagued with injuries. Yet Pennsylvania Ballet soloist James Ihde did just that, having spent the past quarter century as a ballet professional. By way of comparison to other locally celebrated athletes, Mike Schmidt, one of the greatest Phillies to wear the uniform, lasted 17 seasons as a professional; Julius Erving survived 16, as did beloved Eagles safety Brian Dawkins. To say James Ihde is treading rarified ground is an understatement. To say he has done so with grace and fortitude is not. Over the years, his commitment has never wavered, and he continues to dance as strongly and consistently today as he did the first time he set foot on stage. James Ihde s ballet journey began in Kent, Ohio in 1985 when he would accompany his two sisters, Jessica and Elisabeth, to ballet class. After months of prodding, their Photo: Arian Molina Soca 4

4 Photo: Alexander Iziliaev James Ihde teacher, Ms. Gina Carroll, had convinced James to join them. In addition to needing more boys in her class, she saw in James something special, which is why when the time came, she encouraged him to audition for Pennsylvania Ballet, a company where she believed he would find success. At the time, James did not think a professional career was in the cards for him. Thankfully, his teacher was right, and he obviously could not have been more wrong. After one summer at the Rock School, James was invited to join the company for the season, and he moved to Philadelphia, where he would spend the next 25 years of his life. In that time, James has witnessed or played part in many cultural firsts for the city, including the Avenue of the Arts, Shut Up & Dance, FringeArts, and BalletX, whose co-founders, Christine Cox and Matthew Neenan, both danced with James early on and still consider him a close friend. Neenan, also Pennsylvania Ballet s current choreographer in residence, even credits James as integral to my early development as a choreographer, calling him a shining example who never allowed his ego to conflict with the work. James has danced with ballet s best and brightest and collaborated with some of the industry s finest artists, including his three artistic directors: Christopher d Amboise, Roy Kaiser, and Angel Corella. Kaiser, his director of 19 years, lauded James s commitment to craft and described him as a dedicated dancer who gave Philadelphia audiences many memorable performances. Corella was no less effusive with his praise, calling James a wonderful dancer and an exceptional partner. Anyone who has seen him perform knows this, said Corella, but I hope they also know just how much he brings to this company. His dedication, positive energy, and willingness to push himself and explore new ways of working have served as a model for our dancers. He is the epitome of what it means to be a professional, and I am so thankful I had the opportunity to work with him. He s an important part of Pennsylvania Ballet history, and I will greatly miss having him in our studios every day. 6

5 Photo: Alexander Iziliaev James Ihde is without a doubt the epitome of a professional. He has instructed thousands of dancers, both formally and by example. He has performed throughout the country and abroad, danced in over 500 Nutcrackers, appeared in hundreds of premieres, and originated dozens of roles in numerous productions. But James is not one to brag. If asked, he will simply tell you he was lucky enough to do something he loved for as long as he did. He will talk about his friends and colleagues and the time they shared on stage. If pressed, he might tell you the secret to his longevity was a disciplined workout regime, or that his favorite part was the pas de deux in Christopher Wheeldon s After the Rain. And while he may have shined Martha Chamberlain and James Ihde in that role, it is as poetic as it is appropriate that James is retiring with the Diamonds pas de deux from George Balanchine s Jewels. Like him, it is both entertaining and timeless, and demands a partner who is experienced and reliable. And like him, a diamond itself is renowned for its elegance, rarity, and superlative physical attributes. Now, if you will allow me to step from behind the curtain for moment, I would like to say, on a personal note, I am not only the writer of this feature and longtime fan of James Ihde, but I am also one of his oldest and closest friends. To be able to tell his story is deeply meaningful to me. I have known James his entire career. We have shared more fond memories than I care to count, and it has been my honor to watch him grow over the years, personally and professionally. Being his friend also provides me with unique insight into his character, which is why I can say without hesitation that of everyone James has encountered in his 25-year career, his greatest and most profound influence is his father, Bill Ihde. It only seems appropriate to punctuate James s career by celebrating that relationship, which is why I reached out to ask Bill what he would like to express to his son at this moment. Here is what he said: James At the age of 18, you left our home to pursue a dream. Over the years, I have watched you embrace that pursuit with a deep sense of humility, diligence, and integrity qualities I know to have sustained your remarkable career. You have thrilled audiences and colleagues alike. But, most of all, you have made your family proud and allowed me to fulfill every father s greatest dream: to be able to look at his son and say, Well done! I could not be more proud! Indeed, James Ihde has made us all proud. And, like his aptly-titled final pas upon the Academy stage, he is a true ballet diamond one Pennsylvania Ballet, the City of Philadelphia, and the dance community will surely miss but hardly forget. Congratulations James! 8

6 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Pennsylvania Ballet Association OFFICERS AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chair David Hoffman Vice Chair Deborah Gill Hilzinger, Ph.D. Secretary DanThu (Thi) Phan, Esq. Treasurer Michael C. Lillys Vice Presidents Anthony B. Haller, Esq. Georgiana W. Noll Chairs Emeriti Kathy Z. Anderson* Bruce M. Eckert* Janis Lynn Goodman, Ph.D. Louise H. Reed Members Rajesh Aggarwal, M.D., Ph.D. Hilary Alger Amy Coes Angel Corella Alice Donavin Day Irina Wilson Gage Liz Gilbert José F. González-Heres Janis Lynn Goodman, Ph.D. Liz Harris Melissa Heller Arthur M. Kaplan Eileen Kennedy, Esq. Kelly Lee* EMERITUS TRUSTEE BOARD Co-Chairs Janet Averill Lisa Glassner Members Kathy Z. Anderson Barbara Austell Neal E. Bozentka, D.M.D. Robert M. Dever Bruce M. Eckert Penny Fox Jay Goldberg, Esq. James L. Goodwill III Frederick R. Haas Karen Nagel Kamp The Hon. Joyce S. Kean Charles P. Keates, Esq Andrew Kress Gina Montana Folasade (Sade) Olanipekun-Lewis Shelly Power Louise H. Reed David Schellenberg Jeffrey A. Sheehan Jonathan S. Stavin David Stevenson Danna Vetter Tracy Anne Wenzinger Honorary Trustee Barbara Weisberger* *Ex-officio Annette Linck Leslie Anne Miller, Esq. Tammy J. Murabito James A. Ounsworth, Esq. David Pierson Kathryn Loev Putnam Molly Rouse-Terlevich Barbara Mozino Seegul Carole Price Shanis Linda Fynes Siegfried Dr. George Link Spaeth Keith R. Straw Jonathan Weinstein A LETTER FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Thank you so much for joining us for Jewels. These beautiful ballets are the perfect way to end our season, and what a season it has been! From challenging classics to daring contemporary works, our dancers have constantly pushed themselves technically and artistically, and I could not be more proud of what they have achieved. I am so excited to watch them take on next season s diverse and exciting repertoire. The 2018/2019 season begins in October with the company premiere of Sir Kenneth MacMillan s stunning Romeo & Juliet, a ballet very close to my heart that I am thrilled to be adding to our repertoire. We continue in November with an exciting mixed repertoire program featuring Jir í Kylián s Petite Mort and world premieres from Andrea Miller and Russell Ducker. Of course, December brings the timeless classic, George Balanchine s The Nutcracker - there s no better way to get into the holiday spirit. In March, we present the premiere of my re-staging of Giselle. I m really looking forward seeing our dancers portray another of ballet s classic love stories. In April, we celebrate the work of famed Russian-born composer Igor Stravinsky with four ballets set to his music: George Balanchine s famed works Apollo and Stravinsky Violin Concerto, Jerome Robbin s vivid The Cage, and a world premiere from our acclaimed Choreographer in Residence Matthew Neenan. In May we present Christopher Wheeldon s DGV: Danse à Grand Vitesse, a new work by internationally renowned choreographer Jorma Elo, and the company premiere of Jerome Robbins Glass Pieces. These three dynamic ballets are perfect for closing out our season. I also want to make a special mention of Soloist James Ihde, who is retiring after more than two decades with the company. We are so proud of what he has accomplished as a dancer, and we look forward to seeing what he does next. Be sure to read the feature article in this Playbill for more about James. Again, thank you so much for joining us for Jewels. I look forward to seeing you in the theater next season. LEGAL COUNSEL Blank Rome LLP Pepper Hamilton LLP AUDITORS Isdaner & Company LLC Angel Corella The Ruth & A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director

7 Connect with Connect us! with us! PennsylvaniaBallet PennsylvaniaBallet A LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Everything we do at Pennsylvania Ballet is meant to enrich the lives of those that train with us, engage in our community offerings, or who enjoy a performance. What drives us is our passionate belief that through a unique and high-quality experience, we all gain something deep within ourselves that betters our lives. Children and adults benefit from quality training not only to become dancers but also to gain strong skills that push inner boundaries and make them strong from the inside out. Discipline, goal setting, patience, diligence, and simply learning to be the best they can be are valuable tools. All for art and art for all is a common expression in the Community Engagement department at PAB. We strive to open our doors to all. Most of us can pinpoint when we first experienced dance and how it opened our eyes and expanded our perspective of life. These are defining, life-changing moments. Watching a well-skilled dancer who has trained for years is inspiring on many levels. A patron recently acknowledged the idea that we are changed after having experienced a PAB performance and to us, this is perhaps the ultimate compliment. Our lives are enriched when we allow the inspiring performance of another spark creativity in our own lives. Every employee at PAB strives to enrich your lives because the experience enriches all our lives. The way we learn to do this is much like learning how to dance: we must challenge ourselves to do our best. We do this through thoughtful planning, team work, dedication to giving the finest experience possible. This August, I will enter my first full season with PAB and I too expect to dedicate myself to enriching the lives of many. Angel Corella has an exciting season ahead, and the variety of repertoire will invoke some interesting conversations about where dance has been, and where it is headed. PAB will continue to create opportunities for children and adults through the many programs offered through The School of Pennsylvania Ballet and PAB s Community Engagement. SPB s summer program will begin in July and we celebrate the students from around the country who will join our ballet family in Philadelphia. We look forward to our new season and finding ways to assure your experience is one that enriches your lives and assuredly will enrich ours. Shelly Power Executive Director

8 ANGEL CORELLA The Ruth & A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director SAMANTHA DUNSTER The Deborah & Kurt Hilzinger Assistant Artistic Director SHELLY POWER Executive Director CHARLES ASKEGARD The Janis & Stephen Goodman Ballet Master BEATRICE JONA AFFRON The Louise & Alan Reed Music Director & Conductor MATTHEW NEENAN Choreographer in Residence MARTHA KOENEMAN The Greapentrog Principal Pianist STERLING BACA The William Penn Foundation Special Gifts Program Principal Dancer LILLIAN DI PIAZZA The NANA Fund Principal Dancer IAN HUSSEY The Deborah & Kurt Hilzinger Principal Dancer JERMEL JOHNSON The Gladys M. Black Principal Dancer OKSANA MASLOVA The Dr. Morris H. & Esther Kean Principal Dancer MAYARA PINEIRO The Tammy & John Murabito Principal Dancer ARIAN MOLINA SOCA The Mrs. Henry F. Harris Principal Dancer DAYESI TORRIENTE The The Joyce & Herbert Kean Principal Dancer ALEXANDRA HUGHES The Krouse Family Soloist Dancer JAMES IHDE The Alan B. Palmer Soloist Dancer Aaron Anker Aleksey Babayev Ana Calderon The Michael C. Lillys Company Dancer Jacqueline Callahan Emily Davis Therese Davis Adrianna de Svastich Etienne Diaz Russell Ducker The David I. Schellenberg Company Dancer Marjorie Feiring Holly Lynn Fusco Albert Gordon Alexandra Heier Siobhan Howley Yuka Iseda Misa Kasamatsu Zecheng Liang Nayara Lopes The Eugene & Alyce Fluder Company Dancer Kathryn Manger Ashton Roxander So Jung Shin Jack Sprance Jack Thomas Craig Wasserman Peter Weil APPRENTICES Cato Berry Federico D Ortenzi Taro Kurachi Erin O Dea Sydney Dolan Austin Eyler Cassidy McAndrew Julia-Rose Sherrill PBII Tanner Bleck Katherine Capristo Beau Chesivoir Kellie Fulton Flavia Morante Alana Morgenstern Courtney Nitting Santiago Paniagua Jimmy Shughart 14 FOUNDER Barbara Weisberger

9 PRINCIPAL DANCERS Sterling Baca Lillian Di Piazza Ian Hussey Jermel Johnson Oksana Maslova Mayara Pineiro Arian Molina Soca Dayesi Torriente SOLOISTS Alexandra Hughes James Ihde CORPS DE BALLET Aaron Anker Aleksey Babayev Ana Calderon Jacqueline Callahan Emily Davis Therese Davis Adrianna de Svastich Etienne Diaz Russell Ducker Marjorie Feiring 16

10 Holly Lynn Fusco Albert Gordon Alexandra Heier Siobhan Howley Yuka Iseda Misa Kasamatsu Zecheng Liang Nayara Lopes Kathryn Manger Ashton Roxander So Jung Shin Jack Sprance Jack Thomas Craig Wasserman APPRENTICES Peter Weil Cato Berry Sydney Dolan Federico D Ortenzi Austin Eyler Taro Kurachi Cassidy McAndrew Erin O Dea Julia-Rose Sherrill PENNSYLVANIA BALLET II Tanner Bleck Katherine Capristo Beau Chesivoir Kellie Fulton Flavia Morante Alana Morgenstern Courtney Nitting Santiago Paniagua Jimmy Shughart 17

11 ANGEL CORELLA, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR SEASON PENNSYLVANIA BALLET ANGEL CORELLA The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director presents Thursday Evening, May 10, 2018 at 7:30 ACADEMY OF MUSIC Opening Night presented by LAGOS JEWELS Choreography Costumes Lighting Repetiteur George Balanchine The George Balanchine Trust Karinska John Hall Elyse Borne I. Emeralds MAYARA PINEIRO and ARIAN MOLINA SOCA Music Gabriel Fauré from Pelléas et Mélisande and Shylock OKSANA MASLOVA and IAN HUSSEY NAYARA LOPES JACQUELINE CALLAHAN ZECHENG LIANG Therese Davis, Sydney Dolan, Marjorie Feiring, Holly Lynn Fusco, Siobhan Howley, Misa Kasamatsu, Cassidy McAndrew, Alana Morgenstern, Erin O Dea, Julia-Rose Sherrill INTERMISSION II. Rubies Music Piano Solo Igor Stravinsky Capriccio for Piano and Orchestra Martha Koeneman LILLIAN DIPIAZZA JERMEL JOHNSON ALEXANDRA HUGHES Etienne Diaz, Ashton Roxander, Jack Sprance, Peter Weil Emily Davis, Adrianna de Svastich, Alexandra Heier, Yuka Iseda, Nayara Lopes, Kathryn Manger, Flavia Morante, So Jung Shin INTERMISSION 19

12 III. Diamonds Music Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky from Symphony No. 3 in D Major DAYESI TORRIENTE STERLING BACA Jacqueline Callahan Holly Lynn Fusco Alexandra Hughes Nayara Lopes Aaron Anker Aleksey Babayev Austin Eyler Jack Thomas Emily Davis, Therese Davis, Adrianna de Svastich, Marjorie Feiring, Sydney Dolan, Alexandra Heier, Siobhan Howley, Misa Kasamatsu, Cassidy McAndrew, Erin O Dea, Julia-Rose Sherrill, So Jung Shin Cato Berry, Beau Chesivoir, Etienne Diaz, Federico D Ortenzi, Russell Ducker, Taro Kurachi, Santiago Paniagua, Ashton Roxander, Jimmy Shughart, Jack Sprance, Craig Wasserman, Peter Weil Premiere: April 13, 1967, New York City Ballet, at the New York State Theater Pennsylvania Ballet Premiere: October 17, 2013 at the Academy of Music Pennsylvania Ballet receives state arts funding support through grants from: The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; The Philadelphia Cultural Fund, a non-profit corporation established by Philadelphia s Mayor and City Council; and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. 20

13 ANGEL CORELLA, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR SEASON PENNSYLVANIA BALLET ANGEL CORELLA The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director presents Friday Evening, May 11, 2018 at 7:30 ACADEMY OF MUSIC Presented by Alger JEWELS Choreography Costumes Lighting Repetiteur George Balanchine The George Balanchine Trust Karinska John Hall Elyse Borne I. Emeralds ALEXANDRA HUGHES and STERLING BACA Music Gabriel Fauré from Pelléas et Mélisande and Shylock LILLIAN DIPIAZZA and JAMES IHDE KATHRYN MANGER YUKA ISEDA PETER WEIL Therese Davis, Sydney Dolan, Marjorie Feiring, Holly Lynn Fusco, Siobhan Howley, Misa Kasamatsu, Cassidy McAndrew, Alana Morgenstern, Erin O Dea, Julia-Rose Sherrill INTERMISSION II. Rubies Music Piano Solo Igor Stravinsky Capriccio for Piano and Orchestra Martha Koeneman MAYARA PINEIRO ZECHENG LIANG DAYESI TORRIENTE Etienne Diaz, Ashton Roxander, Jack Sprance, Peter Weil Emily Davis, Adrianna de Svastich, Alexandra Heier, Yuka Iseda, Nayara Lopes, Kathryn Manger, Flavia Morante, So Jung Shin INTERMISSION 21

14 III. Diamonds Music Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky from Symphony No. 3 in D Major OKSANA MASLOVA ARIAN MOLINA SOCA Jacqueline Callahan Holly Lynn Fusco Alexandra Hughes Nayara Lopes Aaron Anker Aleksey Babayev Austin Eyler Jack Thomas Emily Davis, Therese Davis, Adrianna de Svastich, Marjorie Feiring, Sydney Dolan, Alexandra Heier, Siobhan Howley, Misa Kasamatsu, Cassidy McAndrew, Erin O Dea, Julia-Rose Sherrill, So Jung Shin Cato Berry, Beau Chesivoir, Etienne Diaz, Federico D Ortenzi, Russell Ducker, Taro Kurachi, Santiago Paniagua, Ashton Roxander, Jimmy Shughart, Jack Sprance, Craig Wasserman, Peter Weil Premiere: April 13, 1967, New York City Ballet, at the New York State Theater Pennsylvania Ballet Premiere: October 17, 2013 at the Academy of Music Pennsylvania Ballet receives state arts funding support through grants from: The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; The Philadelphia Cultural Fund, a non-profit corporation established by Philadelphia s Mayor and City Council; and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. 22

15 ANGEL CORELLA, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR SEASON PENNSYLVANIA BALLET ANGEL CORELLA The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director presents Saturday Afternoon, May 12, 2018 at 2:00 ACADEMY OF MUSIC Presented by Alger JEWELS Choreography Costumes Lighting Repetiteur George Balanchine The George Balanchine Trust Karinska John Hall Elyse Borne I. Emeralds MAYARA PINEIRO and ARIAN MOLINA SOCA Music Gabriel Fauré from Pelléas et Mélisande and Shylock OKSANA MASLOVA and IAN HUSSEY NAYARA LOPES JACQUELINE CALLAHAN ZECHENG LIANG Therese Davis, Sydney Dolan, Marjorie Feiring, Holly Lynn Fusco, Siobhan Howley, Misa Kasamatsu, Cassidy McAndrew, Alana Morgenstern, Erin O Dea, Julia-Rose Sherrill INTERMISSION II. Rubies Music Piano Solo Igor Stravinsky Capriccio for Piano and Orchestra Martha Koeneman LILLIAN DIPIAZZA JERMEL JOHNSON ALEXANDRA HUGHES Etienne Diaz, Ashton Roxander, Jack Sprance, Peter Weil Emily Davis, Adrianna de Svastich, Alexandra Heier, Yuka Iseda, Nayara Lopes, Kathryn Manger, Flavia Morante, So Jung Shin INTERMISSION 23

16 III. Diamonds Music Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky from Symphony No. 3 in D Major DAYESI TORRIENTE STERLING BACA Jacqueline Callahan Holly Lynn Fusco Alexandra Hughes Nayara Lopes Aaron Anker Aleksey Babayev Austin Eyler Jack Thomas Emily Davis, Therese Davis, Adrianna de Svastich, Marjorie Feiring, Sydney Dolan, Alexandra Heier, Siobhan Howley, Misa Kasamatsu, Cassidy McAndrew, Erin O Dea, Julia-Rose Sherrill, So Jung Shin Cato Berry, Beau Chesivoir, Etienne Diaz, Federico D Ortenzi, Russell Ducker, Taro Kurachi, Santiago Paniagua, Ashton Roxander, Jimmy Shughart, Jack Sprance, Craig Wasserman, Peter Weil Premiere: April 13, 1967, New York City Ballet, at the New York State Theater Pennsylvania Ballet Premiere: October 17, 2013 at the Academy of Music Pennsylvania Ballet receives state arts funding support through grants from: The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; The Philadelphia Cultural Fund, a non-profit corporation established by Philadelphia s Mayor and City Council; and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. 24

17 ANGEL CORELLA, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR SEASON PENNSYLVANIA BALLET ANGEL CORELLA The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director presents Saturday Evening, May 12, 2018 at 8:00 ACADEMY OF MUSIC Presented by Alger JEWELS Choreography Costumes Lighting Repetiteur George Balanchine The George Balanchine Trust Karinska John Hall Elyse Borne I. Emeralds ALEXANDRA HUGHES and STERLING BACA Music Gabriel Fauré from Pelléas et Mélisande and Shylock LILLIAN DIPIAZZA and JAMES IHDE KATHRYN MANGER YUKA ISEDA PETER WEIL Therese Davis, Sydney Dolan, Marjorie Feiring, Holly Lynn Fusco, Siobhan Howley, Misa Kasamatsu, Cassidy McAndrew, Alana Morgenstern, Erin O Dea, Julia-Rose Sherrill INTERMISSION II. Rubies Music Piano Solo Igor Stravinsky Capriccio for Piano and Orchestra Martha Koeneman MAYARA PINEIRO ZECHENG LIANG DAYESI TORRIENTE Etienne Diaz, Ashton Roxander, Jack Sprance, Peter Weil Emily Davis, Adrianna de Svastich, Alexandra Heier, Yuka Iseda, Nayara Lopes, Kathryn Manger, Flavia Morante, So Jung Shin INTERMISSION 25

18 III. Diamonds Music Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky from Symphony No. 3 in D Major OKSANA MASLOVA ARIAN MOLINA SOCA Jacqueline Callahan Holly Lynn Fusco Alexandra Hughes Nayara Lopes Aaron Anker Aleksey Babayev Austin Eyler Jack Thomas Emily Davis, Therese Davis, Adrianna de Svastich, Marjorie Feiring, Sydney Dolan, Alexandra Heier, Siobhan Howley, Misa Kasamatsu, Cassidy McAndrew, Erin O Dea, Julia-Rose Sherrill, So Jung Shin Cato Berry, Beau Chesivoir, Etienne Diaz, Federico D Ortenzi, Russell Ducker, Taro Kurachi, Santiago Paniagua, Ashton Roxander, Jimmy Shughart, Jack Sprance, Craig Wasserman, Peter Weil Premiere: April 13, 1967, New York City Ballet, at the New York State Theater Pennsylvania Ballet Premiere: October 17, 2013 at the Academy of Music Pennsylvania Ballet receives state arts funding support through grants from: The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; The Philadelphia Cultural Fund, a non-profit corporation established by Philadelphia s Mayor and City Council; and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. 26

19 ANGEL CORELLA, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR SEASON PENNSYLVANIA BALLET ANGEL CORELLA The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director presents Sunday Afternoon, May 13, 2018 at 2:00 ACADEMY OF MUSIC Presented by Alger JEWELS Choreography Costumes Lighting Repetiteur George Balanchine The George Balanchine Trust Karinska John Hall Elyse Borne I. Emeralds YUKA ISEDA and JERMEL JOHNSON Music Gabriel Fauré from Pelléas et Mélisande and Shylock SO JUNG SHIN and JACK THOMAS ALEXANDRA HEIER EMILY DAVIS ASHTON ROXANDER Therese Davis, Sydney Dolan, Marjorie Feiring, Holly Lynn Fusco, Siobhan Howley, Misa Kasamatsu, Cassidy McAndrew, Alana Morgenstern, Erin O Dea, Julia-Rose Sherrill INTERMISSION II. Rubies Music Piano Solo Igor Stravinsky Capriccio for Piano and Orchestra Martha Koeneman OKSANA MASLOVA IAN HUSSEY SYDNEY DOLAN Etienne Diaz, Ashton Roxander, Jack Sprance, Peter Weil Emily Davis, Adrianna de Svastich, Alexandra Heier, Yuka Iseda, Nayara Lopes, Kathryn Manger, Flavia Morante, So Jung Shin INTERMISSION 27

20 III. Diamonds Music Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky from Symphony No. 3 in D Major LILLIAN DIPIAZZA JAMES IHDE Jacqueline Callahan Holly Lynn Fusco Alexandra Hughes Nayara Lopes Aaron Anker Aleksey Babayev Austin Eyler Jack Thomas Emily Davis, Therese Davis, Adrianna de Svastich, Marjorie Feiring, Sydney Dolan, Alexandra Heier, Siobhan Howley, Misa Kasamatsu, Cassidy McAndrew, Erin O Dea, Julia-Rose Sherrill, So Jung Shin Cato Berry, Beau Chesivoir, Etienne Diaz, Federico D Ortenzi, Russell Ducker, Taro Kurachi, Santiago Paniagua, Ashton Roxander, Jimmy Shughart, Jack Sprance, Craig Wasserman, Peter Weil Premiere: April 13, 1967, New York City Ballet, at the New York State Theater Pennsylvania Ballet Premiere: October 17, 2013 at the Academy of Music Pennsylvania Ballet receives state arts funding support through grants from: The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; The Philadelphia Cultural Fund, a non-profit corporation established by Philadelphia s Mayor and City Council; and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. 28

21 THANKS FOR THEIR SUPPORT L il l i an Di Pi az z a. Ph o to: Nic D Amico. PBA_thanks_ALGER.indd Jewels_Live.indd 29 4/11/18 9:35 AM 4/19/18 8:12 PM

22 MEET THE PRINCIPAL DANCERS STERLING BACA The William Penn Foundation Special Gifts Program Principal Dancer Hometown: Larkspur, CO Training: Academy of Colorado Ballet, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School Past Companies: American Ballet Theatre Joined PAB: 2016, as a Principal Dancer Featured Roles: The Sleeping Beauty (Prince Desiré), Le Corsaire (Conrad, Ali, Lankendem), Cinderella (Prince), Swan Lake (Prince Siegfried, Von Rothbart), Romeo & Juliet (Paris), Fancy Free (Second Sailor), George Balanchine s The Nutcracker (Cavalier), Remansos, The Third Light, Ghost Stories, Western Symphony, TILT LILLIAN DI PIAZZA The NANA Fund Principal Dancer Hometown: Silver Spring, MD Training: Maryland Youth Ballet, School of American Ballet Joined PAB: 2008 (Pennsylvania Ballet II) Promoted to Principal Dancer: 2016 Featured Roles: The Sleeping Beauty (Aurora), Le Corsaire (Medora), Cinderella, Don Quixote (Kitri), Swan Lake (Odette/Odile), Coppélia (Swanhilda), A Midsummer Night s Dream (Titania, Hippolyta, Hermia), George Balanchine s The Nutcracker (The Sugar Plum Fairy, Dewdrop), Rubies from Jewels, Serenade, Concerto Barocco, Prodigal Son, The Concert, The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude, Petite Mort, Chroma, The Third Light, Without Words, Western Symphony, O zlozony/o composite, Remansos, TILT IAN HUSSEY The Deborah & Kurt Hilzinger Principal Dancer Hometown: Westmont, NJ Training: The Rock School for Dance Education, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet Joined PAB: 2004 (Pennsylvania Ballet II) Promoted to Soloist: 2010 Promoted to Principal Dancer: 2012 Featured Roles: The Sleeping Beauty (Prince Desiré), Cinderella (Prince), Le Corsaire (Lankendem), Artifact Suite, George Balanchine s The Nutcracker (Cavalier), Giselle (Count Albrecht), Romeo & Juliet (Romeo), Swan Lake (Prince Siegfried, Von Rothbart), The Four Temperaments (Melancholic), Agon, In the middle, somewhat elevated, The Accidental, Grace Action, Rush, O zlozony/o composite, Without Words, Ghost Stories, Western Symphony, It goes that way, TILT JERMEL JOHNSON The Gladys M. Black Principal Dancer Hometown: Baltimore, MD Training: Baltimore School for the Arts, The School of American Ballet Joined PAB: 2003 (Pennsylvania Ballet II) Promoted to Principal Dancer: 2012 Featured Roles: The Sleeping Beauty (Bluebird, Gold), Cinderella (Jester), Le Corsaire (Lankendem, Ali), George Balanchine s The Nutcracker (Cavalier), Don Quixote (Espada), A Midsummer Night s Dream (Oberon), The Four Temperaments (Phlegmatic), Rubies from Jewels, Prodigal Son, Square Dance, Stravinsky Violin Concerto, Remanso, Western Symphony, The Third Light, Chroma, Without Words, Somnolence, It goes that way, TILT OKSANA MASLOVA The Dr. Morris H. & Esther Kean Principal Dancer Hometown: Nikopol, Ukraine Training: Kiev Choreographic College, Kiev Youth Ballet, Institute of Culture and Arts Past Companies: Suziriya Dance Theater, Odessa National Opera House, Grand Rapids Ballet, Connecticut Ballet Company Joined PAB: 2014, as a Soloist Promoted to Principal Dancer: 2016 Featured Roles: The Sleeping Beauty (Aurora), Cinderella, Le Corsaire (Medora), Swan Lake (Odette/Odile), Don Quixote (Kitri), George Balanchine's The Nutcracker (The Sugar Plum Fairy), Polyphonia, Chroma, Without Words, Serenade, Adagio Hammerklavier, Western Symphony, Remansos, Ghost Stories, Somnolence, Rush, TILT MAYARA PINEIRO The Tammy & John Murabito Principal Dancer Hometown: Havana, Cuba Training: The Cuban National Ballet School Past Companies: National Opera of Bucharest, Milwaukee Ballet Joined PAB: 2014, in Corps de Ballet Promoted to Principal Dancer: 2016 Featured Roles: The Sleeping Beauty (Aurora), Le Corsaire (Medora, Gulnare), Cinderella, George Balanchine's The Nutcracker (The Sugar Plum Fairy, Dewdrop), Swan Lake (Odette/Odile), Don Quixote (Kitri), The Concert, The Second Detail, Chroma, Western Symphony, Remansos, Serenade, TILT 30

23 ANGEL CORELLA, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR SEASON MEET THE PRINCIPAL DANCERS ARIAN MOLINA SOCA The Mrs. Henry F. Harris Principal Dancer Hometown: Matanzas, Cuba Training: Alfonso Pérez Isaac Vocational School of Art, Cuban National Ballet School Past Companies: Ballet Nacional de Cuba Joined PAB: 2015, as a Principal Guest Artist Featured Roles: Swan Lake (Prince Siegfried), The Sleeping Beauty (Prince Desiré), Cinderella (Prince), Le Corsaire (Conrad, Ali, Lankendem), Fancy Free (Third Sailor), Don Quixote (Basilio), George Balanchine s The Nutcracker (Cavalier), Grace Action, Adagio Hammerklavier, For Four, Asphodel Meadows, Western Symphony, Remansos, Chroma, TILT DAYESI TORRIENTE The Joyce & Herbert Kean Principal Dancer Hometown: Havana, Cuba Training: The Cuban National Ballet School Past Companies: Ballet Nacional de Cuba Joined PAB: 2016, as a Soloist Promoted to Principal Dancer: 2017 Featured Roles: Swan Lake (Odette/Odile), The Sleeping Beauty (Aurora, Lilac Fairy), Le Corsaire (Gulnare), George Balanchine's The Nutcracker (The Sugar Plum Fairy, Dewdrop), The Third Light, Ghost Stories, Somnolence, Western Symphony, It goes that way Find full biographies at paballet.org.

24 PROGRAM NOTE Jewels Jewels is unique: a full-length, three-act plotless ballet that uses the music of three very different composers. Balanchine was inspired by the artistry of jewelry designer Claude Arpels, and chose music revealing the essence of each jewel. He explained: Of course, I have always liked jewels; after all, I am an Oriental, from Georgia in the Caucasus. I like the color of gems, the beauty of stones, and it was wonderful to see how our costume workshop, under Karinska s direction, came so close to the quality of real stones (which were of course too heavy for the dancers to wear!). Each section of the ballet is distinct in both music and mood. Emeralds, which Balanchine considered an evocation of France the France of elegance, comfort, dress, perfume, recalls the 19th century dances of the French Romantics. Rubies is crisp and witty, epitomizing the collaboration of Stravinsky and Balanchine. Diamonds recalls the order and grandeur of Imperial Russia and the Mariinsky Theater, where Balanchine was trained. Mary Clarke and Clement Crisp have written: If the entire imperial Russian inheritance of ballet were lost, Diamonds would still tell us of its essence. Gabriel Urbain Fauré ( ), was Maurice Ravel s teacher, and his life and work bridged the eras of Romanticism and Impressionism. He wrote piano and chamber music as well as incidental music for plays such as Pelléas et Mélisande and Shylock; he composed operas and many songs set to the words of French poets of the late nineteenth century, especially Verlaine. Igor Stravinsky ( ), born in Russia, is acknowledged as one of the great composers of the twentieth century. His work encompassed styles as diverse as Romanticism, Neoclassicism and Serialism. His ballets for Diaghilev s Ballets Russes included The Firebird, Petrushka, The Rite of Spring, and Apollo. His music has been used in over 30 ballets originating with New York City Ballet from 1948 through 1987, including Danses Concertantes, Orpheus, The Cage, Agon, Monumentum pro Gesualdo, Rubies, Symphony in Three Movements, Stravinsky Violin Concerto, Concerto for Two Solo Pianos, Suite from L Histoire du Soldat, Concertino, and Jeu de Cartes. Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky ( ) studied at the Conservatory in St. Petersburg, where Balanchine later studied piano in addition to his studies in dance. Tchaikovsky is one of the most popular and influential of all romantic composers. His work is expressive, melodic, grand in scale, with rich orchestrations. His output was prodigious and included chamber works, symphonies, concerti for various instruments, operas, and works for the piano. His creations for the ballet, composed in close partnership with Marius Petipa, include Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and The Sleeping Beauty. Repertory notes provided courtesy of and adapted from New York City Ballet Online Repertory Index. Additional sources: Choreography by George Balanchine: A Catalogue of Works, An Eakins Press Foundation Book, published by Viking (1984); and Repertory in Review: 40 Years of the New York City Ballet by Nancy Reynolds (1970; The Dial Press). 32

25 WHO'S WHO BEATRICE JONA AFFRON The Louise and Alan Reed Music Director Beatrice Jona Affron first arrived at Pennsylvania Ballet in 1993 as Assistant Conductor. Later, she was promoted to Resident Conductor, and in 1997 she became the Company's Music Director and Conductor. Affron has conducted many ballets by George Balanchine and other classics, including Giselle, The Firebird, Romeo and Juliet, and The Sleeping Beauty. In 2004, she led the world premiere of Christopher Wheeldon's Swan Lake. A native of New York City and a graduate of Yale University, Affron studied conducting privately with Robert Spano and at New England Conservatory (where she later served on the faculty) with Pascal Verrot. Affron also has worked with Gunther Schuller, Jorge Mester, and David Effron. In 1996, she received the Conductors' Guild Thelma A. Robinson Award. Her involvement in contemporary music has included conducting in the Music at the Anthology Series in New York City and leading the national tour of Philip Glass' Les Enfants Terribles in fall In 2002, Affron received international attention when she led the world premiere performances of Glass and Mary Zimmerman's Galileo Galilei at Chicago's Goodman Theater and on a tour to London's Barbican Theatre. Prior to that, Affron conducted the Boston Lyric Opera and Chicago Opera Theatre productions of Glass' Akhnaten. In 2005, she made her debut with the Glimmerglass Opera conducting a new production in French of Donizetti's Lucie de Lammermoor. Affron's past engagements include Dominick Argento's opera Miss Havisham's Fire with Opera Theatre Saint Louis, Strauss' Die Fledermaus with the Boston Lyric Opera, and Hansel and Gretel and The Tender Land at New England Conservatory. She has conducted both dance and opera productions at The 34 Boston Conservatory, and concerts with Boston's Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra and the Boston Landmarks Orchestra. In recent years, Beatrice has toured with Pennsylvania Ballet and led both the Kennedy Center Orchestra and the National Arts Center of Canada Orchestra. Beatrice is a regular guest conductor at Atlanta Ballet and she has also conducted at Boston Ballet, Miami City Ballet, Nashville Ballet, and Oklahoma City Ballet. In August 2016 she was appointed Principal Guest Conductor at Boston Ballet. GEORGE BALANCHINE Choreographer Jewels Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, George Balanchine ( ) is regarded as the foremost contemporary choreographer in the world of ballet. He came to the United States in late 1933, at the age of 29, accepting the invitation of the young American arts patron Lincoln Kirstein ( ), whose great passions included the dream of creating a ballet company in America. At Balanchine's behest, Kirstein was also prepared to support the formation of an American academy of ballet that would eventually rival the long-established schools of Europe. This was the School of American Ballet, founded in 1934, the first product of the Balanchine-Kirstein collaboration. Several ballet companies directed by the two were created and dissolved in the years that followed, while Balanchine found other outlets for his choreography. Eventually, with a performance on October 11, 1948, the New York City Ballet was born. Balanchine served as its ballet master and principal choreographer from 1948 until his death in Balanchine's more than 400 dance works include Serenade (1934), Concerto Barocco (1941), Le Palais de Cristal, later renamed Symphony in C (1947), Orpheus (1948), The Nutcracker (1954), Agon (1957),

26 WHO'S WHO Symphony in Three Movements (1972), Stravinsky Violin Concerto (1972), Vienna Waltzes (1977), Ballo della Regina (1978), and Mozartiana (1981). His final ballet, a new version of Stravinsky's Variations for Orchestra, was created in He also choreographed for films, operas, revues, and musicals. Among his best-known dances for the stage is Slaughter on Tenth Avenue, originally created for Broadway's On Your Toes (1936). The musical was later made into a movie. A major artistic figure of the twentieth century, Balanchine revolutionized the look of classical ballet. Taking classicism as his base, he heightened, quickened, expanded, streamlined, and even inverted the fundamentals of the 400-year-old language of academic dance. This had an inestimable influence on the growth of dance in America. Although at first his style seemed particularly suited to the energy and speed of American dancers, especially those he trained, his ballets are now performed by all the major classical ballet companies throughout the world. Founded by Balanchine student Barbara Weisberger, Pennsylvania Ballet is a company steeped in Balanchine style and repertoire. ANGEL CORELLA The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director Regarded as one of the finest dancers of his generation, Angel Corella was appointed Artistic Director of Pennsylvania Ballet beginning with the Season. Corella s talent, technique, and passion have brought him wide acclaim around the world. Born in Madrid, Spain, Corella joined American Ballet Theatre in 1995 and was quickly promoted to principal dancer. In his 17-year career with ABT, he established himself as one of the greatest male dancers of his time. Corella excelled in a wide 36 range of repertory and has danced such iconic roles as Prince Siegfried in Swan Lake, Romeo in Romeo and Juliet, and The Nutcracker Prince in The Nutcracker. He has also appeared as a guest artist with the Royal Ballet in London, the Kirov Ballet in Russia, and New York City Ballet. He has received numerous awards, including First Prize in the National Ballet Competition in Spain (1991), the Prix Benois de la Danse (2000), and the National Award of Spain (2003). Corella has danced for Queen Elizabeth II, Queen Sophia of Spain, and United States Presidents Bill Clinton, George Bush, and Barack Obama. Corella s onstage talent and passion translate wholly to his behind-the-scenes career. From , he served as director for his own company, the Barcelona Ballet (formerly the Corella Ballet), in his native Spain, where he is regarded as a national treasure. It was the first classical ballet company established in the country in 20 years. Corella retired from the ABT in June 2012 but continued to dance with his own company. A passionate teacher and mentor to young professional dancers, Corella has taught at various summer programs and leading dance schools including the Royal Ballet School in London, Corella Dance Academy in Barcelona, and The School of Pennsylvania Ballet. MARTHA KOENEMAN The Greapentrog Principal Pianist and Soloist Principal Pianist, Martha Koeneman was hired in 1973 by Founding Director, Barbara Weisberger. In 1976 she was promoted to Principal Pianist by Music Director Maurice Kaplow. In that capacity, she performs all solo piano and harpsichord repertoire for the company in Philadelphia and on tour. A student of Eleanor Sokoloff and Alexander Fiorillo, she holds a degree in Piano Performance from Temple University.

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28 ANGEL CORELLA, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR SEASON The Powerof Performance Be seen this season by the most targeted audience Reserve your space in Playbill Contact us today for rates Michel Manzo WHO'S WHO In addition to her career with PA Ballet, she has worked with the Opera Company of Philadelphia, preparing and performing in productions of La Rondine, Oedipus Rex and Dido and Aeneas serving under Michael Korn. She served as accompanist for The Singing City Choir for five years under Directors Joseph Flummerfelt and Jeffrey Brillhart and was the accompanist for the Silver and Bronze medalists in the 1979 International Ballet Competition. She is also the Music Director and Organist at the St. Matthew s United Methodist Church in Valley Forge, and a private piano instructor at Wayne Art Center. We love giving flying ovations. is proud to be the official airline of Jermel Johnson in George Balanchine s Tarantella. Photo: Alexander Iziliaev.

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31 ANGEL CORELLA, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR SEASON PRODUCTION CREDITS The performance of Jewels, 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 Balanchine Ballet presented in this program is protected by copyright. Any unauthorized recording is prohibited without the expressed written consent of The George Balanchine Trust and Pennsylvania Ballet. The Artists appearing in this performance are members of the American Guild of Musical Artists AFL-CIO, the labor union representing dancers, singers and staging personnel in the United States. Igor Stravinsky s Capriccio for Piano and Orchestra used by arrangement with Boosey & Hawkes, Inc., publishers and copyright owners Scenery courtesy of Miami City Ballet Costumes courtesy of National Ballet of Canada Wardrobe assistants: Grace Martin, Joy Rampulla Scenic transportation provided by Stage Call Trucking Additional lighting equipment provided by PRG and Pin Point Lighting THE SPORTING CLUB at the BELLEVUE is the Official Health & Athletic Club of the Pennsylvania Ballet Dancers. ALLING ALL STAR-CROSSED LOVERS... nnual Gala October 5,

32 Chairman s Circle $250,000 and above Deborah and Kurt Hilzinger David Hoffman Louise H. and Alan L. Reed The William Penn Foundation Barbara Weisberger Circle $100,000 to $249,999 Cigna Janet and Jim Averill The Honorable Joyce Kean & Herbert Kean, M.D. Leslie Miller and Richard Worley Foundation Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company through the Delphi Project Foundation The Shubert Foundation, Inc. A. Morris Williams, Jr. Anonymous Artistic Director s Circle $50,000 to $99,999 Gladys M. Black* PENNSYLVANIA BALLET CIRCLE The Pennsylvania Ballet Circle recognizes passionate individuals and institutional funders who make leadership contributions of $25,000 or more annually. This dedicated group of philanthropists forms the foundation of Pennsylvania Ballet s long-term artistic and education initiatives while receiving benefits and opportunities for name recognition tailored to their interests. To learn more about the Pennsylvania Ballet Circle or to make an investment in Pennsylvania Ballet s future, please contact Jane Kamp, Director of Development, at or jkamp@paballet.org. Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation Janis L. Goodman, Ph.D. and Stephen M. Goodman* Mrs. Henry F. Harris Tammy and John Murabito West Laurel Hill Cemetery & Funeral Home Dancer s Circle $25,000 to $49,999 Alger Hilary Alger and Chris Sanchirico American Airlines Aramark Estate of Maria Elisa Ciavarelli Bank of America Amy and R. Putnam Coes, III Dorrance H. Hamilton Charitable Lead Trust DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel The Moses and Susan Feldman Fund Eugene and Alyce Fluder Linda S. and David L. Glickstein José González-Heres THE LEADERSHIP BARRE Linda Jeter Harris Bergman Foundation Humana Foundation Independence Foundation Arthur M. Kaplan and R. Duane Perry Neal Krouse Michael C. Lillys DanThu Thi Phan and Will Luttrell PECO Pepper Hamilton LLP Alan B. Palmer David Pierson and Barrie Trimingham David Schellenberg Jonathan S. Stavin The Sporting Club at the Bellevue Anonymous *Deceased All or part of gift is in-kind List complete as of March 31, 2018 Pennsylvania Ballet recognizes the generous commitment of the Annual Fund donors and institutional funders at the Leadership Barre level for their support of the Company. Leadership Barre donors enjoy exclusive access that enhances their experiences at the Ballet and allows them to deepen their appreciation of dance. To learn more about the Leadership Barre or to make a contribution, please contact Kristine Medley Farmer, Individual Giving Manager, at or kfarmer@paballet.org. Platinum Level $15,000 to $24,999 Blank Rome LLP Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Fox Freed of London Dr. L.P. Gage and Irina Wilson Gage The Anne M. and Philip H. Glatfelter III Family Foundation Grant Greapentrog Anna Marie and Richard Grossman Liz and Henry Harris Eileen Kennedy and Robert Heim Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation Rana Nikpour and Christian M. Milton The Jerome Robbins Foundation Lawrence and Rita Salva Quita Woodward Foundation Trust Anonymous (2) Gold Level $10,000 to $14,999 Gary J. and Kathy Z. Anderson The Morris S. and Florence H. Bender Foundation 44 Cops Monitoring Cordelia E. Clement Alice Donavin Day and George S. Day Robert M. Dever Mr. and Mrs. Bruce M. Eckert Ernst & Young Gerald and Helga Finsen John and Yasmina Giordano James L. Goodwill, III The Gray Charitable Trust Anthony B. Haller, Esq. Melissa Heller The Christian Humann Foundation The Hassel Foundation LeeAnn and Andrew Kress Gina Montana Mr. and Mrs. Eric W. Noll Catherine Robert, Ph.D. Pointe Shoe Sponsor of Dayesi Torriente Dr. Joel Rosenbloom Lei and Jeff Sheehan Steven Smith Keith and James Bennett Straw Tompkins VIST Bank Financial Advisors Wells Fargo Foundation Varenhorst Architects Tracy Wenzinger Anonymous (3) Silver Level $5,000 to $9,999 Alexandra Alger and Daniel Chung John Bisignano and Alexandra Storm Therese G. Bentley Julia M. Bruno Elia D. Buck Dr. Larry Caputo and Mary R. McGettigan Mrs. William H. Clausen Sarah Miller Coulson Dr. Vera Cruz Pointe Shoe Sponsor of Oksana Maslova Hamilton Family Foundation Mrs. John A. Harris Doris Hoffman Judith Hoffman Dr.* and Mrs. Charles K. Hordis Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Horvath Stock and Eleanor Illoway Edmond and Cindy Karam in honor of Russell Ducker

33 ANGEL CORELLA, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR SEASON The Leadership Barre continued The Lenore and Howard Klein Foundation LAGOS Dr. Michael Lambo and Dr. Meaghan Rouse Annette and Robert Linck Pointe Shoe Sponsors of Mayara Pineiro LinguiSearch, Inc. Hannah McFarland Ms. Tara A. Mohr & Dr. Michael Goldfine Shirley V. and John E. Nash Drs. John and Carolyn Newsom Pointe Shoe Sponsors of Lillian DiPiazza Howard S. Paley Pointe Shoe Sponsor of Nayara Lopes Pfizer Collegeville Community Grants Program Kathy and Ned Putnam Anna K. Reimann Carolyn Horn Seidle Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Memorial Fund Mr. David R. Spina and Ms. Victoria B. Mars Maysie Starr Walter and Alice Strine, Esqs. William G. Toole, III Pointe Shoe Sponsor of Yuka Iseda Stephanie M. Warakomski Jon Weinstein Beverly Wexler Anonymous Bronze Level $2,500 to $4,999 Dean Adler and Susanna Lachs Perry and Carol Appino Barbara and Rhett Austell in honor of Louise Reed Peter A. Benoliel and Willo Carey Dr. and Mrs. Neal E. Bozentka Anthony J. Buividas Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Burke, Jr. Louis N. Cassett Foundation Linda and Jonathan Chorney Paul and Patricia DiPiazza Teresa Pete Dowling Jaimie and David Field Lalo Flores and Nancy Stone Allen R. and Judy Brick Freedman James and Kay Gately Lisa Glassner Maxine and Jay L. Goldberg Meb Gordon Dr. Janice T. Gordon James and Pamela Gory Mary Bert Gutman* Bob and Betty Gwiazdowski David and Anne Hilton Tony and Lynn Hitschler Gage Johnston and Jack Jallo Charles P. Keates, Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Kerr Bernadine Betty Koziara John and Kristen Kucharczuk Dr. Arturo Loaiza-Bonilla William A. Loeb Margaret Marsh and Howard Gillette Margaret McCarvill McElwee & Quinn The McLean Contributionship Elizabeth Ray McLean Jacqueline Meckwood Ms. Kim Miner and Mr. William Parton Linda and Laddie Montague Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Moore Susan Mucciarone and David Moore Karen R. Nagel and Stephen Kamp Dr. and Mrs. R. Barrett Noone Jane Pepper Phillies Charities Vivian W. Piasecki David and Michele Rubenstein Barbara Mozino Seegul and H. David Seegul Carole and Joseph Shanis Joanne and Bruce Shanzer Mr. and Mrs. Douglas E. Shirley Linda Fynes Siegfried George L. Spaeth Stewart Family Foundation Susan M. Sygenda Esq. and John D. Benson Esq. Molly Rouse Terlevich and Fabio Terlevich Joanne and Paul Tierney Stephen Varenhorst Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Vellios Laurie Wagman in memory of Irvin J. Borowsky Dr. Bettyruth Walter Elizabeth and Sam Warshawer Leslea Baker Weil John and Emalee Welsh Carol A. Westfall Lyn Wiesinger Thomas and Laura Woodward Dr. Deborah Zarnow Anonymous (3) *Deceased. All or part of gift is in-kind List complete as of March 31, 2018 ANNUAL FUND Pennsylvania Ballet thanks all Annual Fund donors and institutional funders for their generous support. Annual Fund contributions support the acquisition and presentation of new work, help to underwrite the Pennsylvania Ballet Orchestra, and provide the resources needed to attract and retain world-class dancers. To learn more or to make a contribution, please contact Olivia-Mei McDowell, Annual Fund Coordinator, at or omcdowell@paballet.org. Ballet Champion $1,500 to $2,499 Michele Bennett Bill and Laura Buck Pauline and Robert Broberg Rick and Flo Celender Dr. Kimberly Chappell M. Gordon and Carolyn Daniels Sharon Derr Derek Digler Coffman Ellen and Pierre De Vegh Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation Elizabeth Glatfelter Dr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Goldman Leo A. and Stacey G. Helmers J. Lindon Hickerson Charles J. Hess Stephen Jones Mary and Dean Kline Bill and Suzanne Knapp Drs. Elizabeth Knighton and Kevin Duffy Nancy S. Kosowsky Carolyn P. Langfitt Dr. Denise LaTemple Michael G. and Karen D. Lewis The Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation Tom and Linda McCarthy Dwight and Christina McCawley Michael and Nancy McLelland Christine Merrill Marla and Rich Milgram Dr. Jong and Mrs. Mihong Nam Tram Nguyen and Anthony Annett Don and Barbara Parman Lenore Plotkin Elizabeth Ray Barbara Scher Peter W. Schweitzer Howard J. Sedran and Martha Levine Bud and Betty Shapiro Amanda and Richard L. Smoot Naomi and Harvey Spector Linda and William Spink Bob and Gene Stremme Barbara B. Supplee Deborah Lee Swaney Amy Wax and Roger Cohen Christine Wilson Laura A. Williamson Nancy and John Wolak Joan Yue Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Zuritsky Anonymous in memory of Concetta and Rudolph Quatrocelli and Laurence Manger Anonymous Aficionado $1,000 to $1,499 Mrs. Harris C. Aller, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Asher Sandra Beck Andrea Beldecos Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bernard Joanne Berwind Jacqueline Bodin Jean G. Bodine J. Blaine Bonham, Jr. Mr. Warren Borish in memory of Dr. Sharon Jort Anne E. Bosch 45

34 Annual Fund continued Elinor H. and James Mahlon Buck, III Julia and Jim Davidson in memory of Frank Hilzinger Lauren and Thomas Donaldson Barbara Edelstein Linda and Martin Fell Arthur F. Ferguson Harriet and Philip Freidenreich Greta Garcia Edmund Garno Jr. Glenmede Cindie Gunderman and John Ortiz Linda Gutzait Mr. and Mrs. James W. Harper Nancy G. Harris Merrill G. & Emita E. Hastings Foundation Eleanor K. Ingersoll in honor of Louise H. Reed Mrs. Valerie Jachimowicz and Mr. Bruce Amos Linda Johnson Denise Joshi Gloria and Arthur Jukes Christine Kanter Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Kazimi Alan E. Kligerman Dr. Emmanuel Marrero Jay and Marya Margolis Frank M. McEntee Sandra Muller Bryan and Peggy O'Reilly Mary Parsons Kathleen Passaretti Frank Pepe Dr. Vallorie J. Peridier and Mr. Billy Hyde Mr. and Mrs. Brian Peters Jason and Charlotte Pride Dr. Sevgi Rodan Donald J. Rosato Charitable Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John L. Rudisill Stephen Sader Joseph and Rebecca Scalio Adele K. Schaffer Dr. Diane Schneider Dolph Simons and Lawrence LeGar Drs. Richard and Rhonda Soricelli Kathleen Stephenson Gerard Sweeney Robin P. Thomas Steven Waidley Edel and Zelda Wasserman Sandra Waxman Judith Wellington Dr. Sno E. White Carol A. Williams Dr. Karen S. Wendling Florence and Stephen Zeller Anonymous (2) Devotee $500 to $999 B Inspired Peter and Amelia Anderson Debra Anker Mr. Leonard L. Aulenbach II and Mr. Paul H. McKelvie Valerie Baselice Margaret Berlin Christian Best Georgia Blair Andrew Blittman Dr. Jan Boswinkel 46 Elaine Bowles Donald Boyd Mrs. Carolyn Bramante Kathleen Brennan Joan B. Bromley Dr. Rebecca Canna Sally Castle Timothy J. Catalano Yvonne Chen Patrick Crangle Dr. George and Sherry Dainoff Barbara A. Daneluzzi Theodore and Diane Danoff Jessica Dasher Ellen Davies Mary Diamond Patricia and Brian Dietrich L. Stuart Ditzen and Denise T. Cowie Alisha Dubb Paul and Janet Engstrom Joseph M. Evancich and Linda Gattinella W. Jane Foster and Arthur S. Willson Roger Frazier Melissa Garza Mary Geisz and Keith Pryor Sandra Goodstein Dr. Karen F. Greif Richard and Roberta Gross Cheryl D. Gunter and Paul A. Rabe Alfred HagenThomas and Payce Haley Dr. Jolynn Haney Kathleen Hanley Ellen Hernandez Morgan Y. Himelstein Mayumi Hirtzel James Iannuzzi Michael and Carol James Dr. Tricia Jones and Dr. Martin Remland John W. Jordan Dr. and Mrs. Sheldon R. Karasick Suzanne Keiser William Kelly Michelle Kennedy Jeff Kenton Messrs R. E. Keppler and E. S. Feldman Ian Kirschemann and Leslie Jones Gabrielle Kissling Jane Knapp William F. and Linda C. Koons Lillian Kraemer Jennifer Kreichman Linda Kronfeld Dr. Judith M. Lalonde and Mr. Peter Van Nest Bodine Nancy Lanham Jacqueline Laskin Elizabeth and Robert Legnini Julia B. Leisenring Theodora Lengowski Mary Lee and Bill Lieser Dr. Thomas S. Lin Sissie and Herb Lipton Dr. Sheree Logue Gail Lopez-Henriquez Richard Fitzgerald and Marilyn MacGregor Dr. Colin F. MacKay Sarah and Bradley Marshall Angela Martello Gwendolyn McAdams Joseph and Ilene McCaffrey Katen McCully Dr. Laura S. McNicholas Dean Measley Alina and Susan Miska Fredaricka Moffitt Diane and John C. Moran Cheryl and Donald Morano Jennifer and Michael Morgan James Moyer Dr. Vincent J. Muscarella Judy and Jerry Novick Marie and Richard Nye Kathryn and John O'Brien Douglas L. Ohlman Joseph and Carol Olivieri in honor of Oksana Maslova Folasade Olanipekun-Lewis Robert and Wendy Palaima Samuel Park Bob and Susan Peck Mr. and Mrs. R. Anderson Pew Dulcie Pomerantz-Romm Ursula and Bert Redgrave Barbara Reeves-Cohen Karen and Jon M. Richter Rosemary and Michael Robinson Dan and Barbara Rottenberg Eric Sbar and Laura Cola Karl and Suzanne Scholz Ellen Schwartz and Jeremy Siegel Dr. and Mrs. Robert Sharrar John Sheahan Gregory and Linda Shields Shari Siegel Fred and Liz Siegele Nancy L. Silverman Lynne Smalley Dr. Michael M. Soojian Tracy Specter Sparks Dance Company Kristen Stashek Peggy and David Stedman Debbie and Scott Stevens Joanne Sundheim Tanya Sweet and Jonathan Witte Ida Thompson Michelle Treco-Sage and James Sage Annie and David Trinkle Peggy Wachs Susan Walla Alan Warren Mary Wattis Johanna Weber Linda Weko Dr. and Mrs. Woodrow Wendling Mrs. Marci Yemola Joseph E. Zeis Nikolas Zalesky Donna Zebley Dr. and Mrs. David A. Zopf Anonymous (6) We offer heartfelt thanks to the many generous supporters who made gifts of under $500 to the Annual Fund. *Deceased All or part of gift is in-kind List complete as of March 31, 2018 We sincerely regret any omission, and we ask you to call us at to report any errors.

35 ANGEL CORELLA, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR SEASON LIFETIME LEADERSHIP SUPPORTERS Pennsylvania Ballet gratefully acknowledges the extraordinary generosity and personal commitment of the individuals who have provided lifetime leadership support to the Company. $3,000,000 and above David Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Fox Louise H. and Alan L. Reed The Estate of Edwin E. Tuttle Ruth* and A. Morris Williams, Jr. $1,000,000-$2,999,999 Gary J. and Kathy Z. Anderson Constance Benoliel and Milton L. Rock* Gladys M. Black* Robert Fryling* and Nancy Davis Janis L. Goodman, Ph.D. and Stephen M. Goodman* Deborah and Kurt Hilzinger The Honorable Joyce Kean & Herbert Kean, M.D. Leslie Miller and Richard Worley Tammy and John Murabito Paul W. and Judy S. Ware Charles Woodward* Anonymous (2) $500,000 - $999,999 Janet and Jim Averill Mr. and Mrs. Bruce M. Eckert Mary Bert Gutman* Mr. Frederick R. Haas Mr. and Mrs. H. F. "Gerry" Lenfest Keith and James Bennett Straw $250,000 - $499,999 Barbara and Rhett Austell The Moses and Susan Feldman Fund Linda S. and David L. Glickstein James L. Goodwill, III Anna Marie and Richard Grossman Harry and Kay Halloran Mrs. Henry F. Harris Patricia Kind* Michael C. Lillys William A. Loeb The Estate of Ellen Cole Miller Mr. and Mrs. Eric W. Noll Mrs. Bernard Schachman Christa and Calvin Schmidt Iliana and Ben* Strauss Caroline C. C. Tyler Tracy Wenzinger Anonymous *Deceased List complete as of March 31, 2018 Due to limitations of our digital records, this list may not reflect gifts made prior to We sincerely regret any omission, and ask you to call us at to report any errors. THE EDWIN E. TUTTLE SOCIETY Pennsylvania Ballet established its planned giving society in honor of Edwin E. Tuttle, former Trustee and Board Chair. The Edwin E. Tuttle Society honors all individuals who have included the Ballet in their estate plans. Members receive invitations to special events such as studio rehearsals and choreographer lectures each season. Please contact Jane Kamp, Director of Development, at jkamp@paballet.org or for more information. Gary J. and Kathy Z. Anderson Jane A. Berryman Dr. Jennifer Booker Robert M. Dever Jane L. Dilley and Frank B. Dilley Messrs R. E. Keppler and E. S. Feldman Harvey and Linda Firestone Dr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Goldman Janis L. Goodman, Ph.D. James L. Goodwill, III J. Lindon Hickerson Doris Hoffman Charles P. Keates, Esq. Dr. Deborah Komins Michael G. and Karen D. Lewis William A. Loeb Alan B. Palmer David L. Rhody Michael Scolamiero Dr. George L. Spaeth Jonathan S. Stavin Leonard Sylk Anonymous ENDOWMENT FUNDS Pennsylvania Ballet offers its deepest thanks to those supporters who have made leadership gifts to establish an endowment for the Company. Ferree Foundation: Ferree Foundation Pennsylvania Ballet II Fund: To endow the outreach and education activities of the Company s pre-professional training company, Pennsylvania Ballet II. Joyce and Herbert Kean: The Joyce and Herbert Kean Dancer Fund: To provide salary support for a Principal Dancer. Dayesi Torriente is currently the Joyce and Herbert Kean Principal Dancer. Dr. Morris H. and Mrs. Esther Kean Dancer Fund: To provide salary support for a Principal Dancer. Oksana Maslova is currently the Dr. Morris H. and Mrs. Esther Kean Principal Dancer. William A. Loeb: The School of Pennsylvania Ballet Scholarship Fund: To provide scholarships for students at the School of Pennsylvania Ballet. Edwin E. Tuttle: General Endowment Fund: To support the general operations of Pennsylvania Ballet. Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr.: Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Directorship: To provide salary support for the Artistic Director. Angel Corella is currently the Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director. 47

36 THE YOUNG FRIENDS OF PENNSYLVANIA BALLET The Young Friends of Pennsylvania Ballet is a dynamic group of young professionals, between the ages of 21 and 35, who enjoy classical and contemporary ballet and learning more about the art form. Pennsylvania Ballet gratefully acknowledges the contributing members of the Young Friends. Anima Acheampong Brian Agness Olivia Baackes Veronica Beasley Ashok Kasi Bhaskar Dana Bonincontri Michael Brennan Lauren Burgess Timothy Carroll Emily Christiansen Gina Ciralli Jacqueline Conroy Catherine Contino Elizabeth Convery Rebecca Katherine Crane Lucinda and Kurt Degerlund Elizabeth Ann Minnich Dempsey Lisa Dresner Kimberly Dustman Brynn Evans Lauren Exley Emily Fellin Carly Ferro Megan E. Fife Andrea Gartner and Lee Clements Jeannette R. Geter Maureen Gribb Morgan Hall Danielle Hankin Ann Hulme Briana Hunt Meghan Ignatosky Drew Kmetz Susie B. Kwon Joseph C. Li Sarah Lucci Emily Lucking Robert Marsch Alysea McDonald Meghan T. McHugh Robert T. Marsch Mark Meisarah Judith Mendelsohn Marissa Montenegro Matteo Andrew D. Mulroney Hayleigh Nash Kathleen M. O'Hara Cara Piskai Erin Plawecki Echo Reid Jessica Richmond Meredith Spang Connie Struebing Elizabeth Svoboda Lauren Trager Matthew R. Venanzi Laura Walker John and Emalee Welsh Allison Williams Amanda Whitbred Yueyi Zhou Rebecca Anne Zoltowski List complete as of March 31, We sincerely regret any omission, and we ask you to call us at to report any errors. THE NEW YORK FRIENDS OF PENNSYLVANIA BALLET Pennsylvania Ballet and Artistic Director Angel Corella gratefully acknowledge supporters from the New York metropolitan region. Angel deeply appreciates the New York Friends financial support for his work as Artistic Director. We are pleased to offer opportunities for this select group of friends to remain connected to Angel through events in New York and in Philadelphia. To learn more about the New York Friends of Pennsylvania Ballet and investing in our future, please contact Jane Kamp, Director of Development, at or jkamp@paballet.org. Andrea Beldecos Anne E. Bosch Yvonne Chen Ellen and Pierre De Vegh Sharon Derr Linda and Martin Fell Melissa Garza Judith M. Hoffman Denise Joshi Lillian Kraemer Tram Nguyen and Anthony Annett Howard S. Paley Barbara Scher Shari Siegel Lynne Smalley Patricia Tarkington Johanna Weber Anonymous (2) List complete as of March 31, We sincerely regret any omission, and we ask you to call us at to report any errors. IN-KIND CONTRIBUTORS Pennsylvania Ballet thanks the following individuals and organizations for their gracious donations of products, services, artwork and other items. Arts & Business Council Botanical Expressions Day by Day Catering East Hill Video Faust Design Arts Flowers by Krystyna Jack s Firehouse Herbert Henze Jacobs Music Lore s Chocolates Metrokids Moore College of Art & Design Regal Wine Imports Mary Elisabeth Regan Risher Van Horn Sazerac Company Teleco Works Tredici Restaurant Dennis Seetoo WellFed List complete as of March 31, 2018 MATCHING GIFTS The following organizations support Pennsylvania Ballet through their Matching Gift Programs. Bank of America Charitable Foundation Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Cigna GE Foundation GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Goldman, Sachs & Co. H.O. West Foundation Humana 48 IBM Corporation Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies JP Morgan Chase Foundation Law School Admissions Council Merck Partnership for Giving Monroe Energy, LLC Morgan Stanley Investment Management Network For Good Open Society Institute The Philadelphia Contributionship Pfizer Foundation Salesforce The Vanguard Group Foundation Wells Fargo

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38 PENNSYLVANIA BALLET 100 South Broad Street, Suite 2226 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania paballet.org STAFF LIST Shelly Power, Executive Director Angel Corella, Artistic Director Administration Company Manager...Emily Pratt Board Liaison... Karen Klaverkamp Director of Special Projects...Barbara L. Vogdes Office Manager...Anna L. Zaharchuk Artistic Assistant Artistic Director...Samantha Dunster Ballet Master... Charles Askegard Artistic Coordinator and PBII Ballet Master... Eddy Tovar Children s Ballet Mistress...Jaime Santoro Community Engagement Director of Community Engagement... Sarah Cooper Program Coordinator, Community Engagement...Sarah Cailean Community Engagement Associate...Jon Martin Delphi Project Coordinator...Brianna Stoltzfus Development Director of Development...Jane M. Kamp Individual Giving Manager...Kristine Medley Farmer Corporate Sponsorship and Special Events Manager... Rachael Glashan Rupisan Manager of Grant Writing and Research... Sierra Adams Annual Fund Coordinator... Olivia-Mei McDowell Development Associate... Sydney Camisa Finance and Human Resources Director of Finance and Human Resources... Carol Scarazzini Accounting Manager... William Martin Payroll and Benefits Coordinator... Jennifer Nilan Accounting Associate...Christopher Riley Marketing Marketing Manager... Jonathan Stiles Manager of Sales and Audience Development...Arajua Backman Digital Marketing and Promotions Coordinator...Laura Bowman Marketing Coordinator...Kara Wexler Graphic Designer...Kyle Confehr Boutique Coordinator... Kelly Sheppard Music Music Director and Conductor...Beatrice Jona Affron Concertmaster...Luigi Mazzocchi Personnel Manager...Anne Peterson Principal Pianist... Martha Koeneman Librarian... J. Robert Loy Music Department Assistant...Emily Sung Orthopedic Consultants Wen Chao, M.D. Nicholas A. DiNubile, M.D. Marc I. Harwood, M.D Physical Medicine & Rehab Consultant Julie Green, MSPT, OCS Judith R. Peterson, M.D. Production Director of Production...Daniel Wellman Stage Manager...Anthony Costandino Assistant Lighting Designer...Aleksandra Anistratova Head Carpenter... Paul Hewitt Assistant Carpenter and Flyman... Patrick Kelly Master Electrician...Uel Bergey Assistant Electricians... Christopher Flynn, Paul Myers Property Master... Daniel Amadie Property Assistant... Travis Salomone Production Assistant...Mack Meyer Wardrobe Supervisor...Wendy Levin Costumer and Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor...Julie Watson The School of Pennsylvania Ballet Interim Principal...Samantha Dunster School Administrator...Melissa Chasse School Manager...Joanne Smith Head of Children and Adult Programs...Jessica Kilpatrick Head Teacher Advanced Program...Jaime Santoro Security at Studios provided by OPS Security Group Teleservices provided by DCM Patron Services Alex Boyle Justin Pullins Brand-I Curtis Dani Rose Rui Dong-Scott Janelle Saaybe Matthew Enters Rachelle Seney Karen Fleet Nicole Sikora Meg Hackney 50

39 ANGEL CORELLA, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR SEASON THEATER ETIQUETTE Latecomers will not be seated until an appropriate break or intermission. If you need to leave the performance at any time, you will be readmitted at a later break. Seat locations printed on your tickets are not guaranteed past curtain time. Food and beverages are prohibited inside the theater. All electronic devices (cellular phones, pagers, watch alarms, etc.) should be turned off prior to entering the performance space. Restrooms are on all levels of the Academy of Music and the Balcony level of the Merriam Theater. Smoking is prohibited. In the event of an emergency, audience members will be advised of appropriate procedures by usher and security staff. Please take note of the exit nearest you. A red, illuminated EXIT sign should be visible, with an arrow indicating the direction of an exit door. Accessibility: The Academy of Music is wheelchair-accessible from the east lobby entrance on Broad Street. Accessible seating is available in the Parquet and Balcony levels of the Academy of Music and on the Orchestra level of the Merriam Theater. Accessible restrooms and assistive listening devices are available at both theaters. Child Policy: All persons entering the theater, including children being held or sitting in a lap, must have a ticket. Children under four years old are not admitted to either theater for regular performances. (Annual donors of $2,500+) To join or to learn more, please contact Kristine Medley Farmer at or visit paballet.org/leadership-barre. Thank you to Tompkins VIST Bank Financial Advisors for sponsoring our Intermission Receptions and Regal Wine Imports for providing Prosecco. Angel Corella (L) and Alexandra Hughes (R) with Leadership Barre Members. Photos: Alexander Iziliaev.

40 Proudly salutes Soloist James Ihde As he retires from the stage. Congratulations on a phenomenal performance career

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