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PETER PANMAY 04 - 08 / 2016

Centennial Concert Hall

Choreography Jorden Morris

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TABLEAU

Under the distinguished Patronage of His ExcellencyThe Right Honourable David Johnston, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D.Governor General of Canada founders: GWENETH LLOYD & BETTY FARRALLYartistic director emeritus: ARNOLD SPOHR, C.C., O.M.founding director, school professional division: DAVID MORONI, C.M.founding director, school recreational division: JEAN MACKENZIE

artistic director executive directorANDRÉ LEWIS JEFF HERD

artistsAMANDA GREEN SOPHIA LEE JO-ANN SUNDERMEIERDMITRI DOVGOSELETS LIANG XING

YAYOI BAN YOSUKE MINO SARAH DAVEY ELIZABETH LAMONT ALANNA MCADIETRISTAN DOBROWNEY KOSTYANTYN KESHYSHEV JOSH REYNOLDS EGOR ZDOR

KATIE BONNELL JAIMI DELEAU YOSHIKO KAMIKUSA CHENXIN LIU ANNA O’CALLAGHAN MANAMI TSUBAISARAH PO TING YEUNGLIAM CAINES TYLER CARVER STEPHAN POSSINTHIAGO DOS SANTOS LUZEMBERG SANTANA RYAN VETTER

JESSE PETRIE SAEKA SHIRAI PHILIPPE LAROUCHE YUE SHI

senior ballet master music director & conductorJOHNNY W. CHANG TADEUSZ BIERNACKI

ballet masters guest ballet masterTARA BIRTWHISTLE CAROLINE GRUBERVANESSA LAWSONJAIME VARGAS

school principal, interim principal, director recreational division recreational divisionARLENE MINKHORST KELLY BALE NICOLE KEPP

principal, director, director,professional division aspirant program teacher training programSUZANNE ANDRÉ STÉPHANE LÉONARD JOHANNE GINGRAS

director of production production stage manager assistant stage manager MICHAEL FREEMAN INGRID KOTTKE CANDACE MAXWELL

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ANDRÉ LEWIS I Artistic Director JEFF HERD I Executive Director

It was almost ten years ago when we first presented Peter Pan in Winnipeg to critical acclaim. Even from the start, Peter Pan surpassed our most optimistic expectations and we take great pride in being able to provide this wonderful ballet to children of all ages. Since then we’ve toured Peter Pan to many cities across Canada and the US.

As we wind down our 2015-16 season, we are very excited to bring back this high-flying masterpiece. Choreographed by Jorden Morris with music by highly regarded British composers Lord Britten, Montague Phillips, and Ron Goodwin, Peter Pan is perfect for families and anyone who never wants to grow up.

Peter Pan tells the heart-warming tale of Peter, who invites Wendy to Neverland to be the mother of his gang of Lost Boys. Many adventures ensue, including the near-death of Tinker Bell and a climatic confrontation with Peter’s nemesis, the evil Captain Hook. This action-packed performance brings the ballet to flight with flying sequences by Flying by Foy and sword fights directed by Daniel Ford Beavis.

TO OUR AUDIENCE

Peter Pan is a perfect balance of daring stunts with wondrous fun, with just enough sprinkling of pixie dust.

RWB’s version of Peter Pan is based on the original story by JM Barrie. Although written many decades ago, the message behind the story still resounds to us in our modern age – that our reality is shaped by what we believe. We create our own reality and we create that reality through our imagination.

We would like to thank you, our audience, patrons, donors, supporters and funders who have helped and continue to help the Royal Winnipeg Ballet bring our imagination to life. There is no limit to what the RWB can achieve with the support you’ve given us and for continuing to believe in us. Just like in Peter Pan, dreams can become reality when we nurture them. Thank you for dreaming with us for the last 76 years and for continuing to nurture our creativity.

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PERFORMANCE SPONSORS

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PETER Yosuke Mino (MAY 4, 6, 8)

Dmitri Dovgoselets (MAY 5, 7)

WENDY DARLING Alanna McAdie (MAY 4, 6, 8) Elizabeth Lamont (MAY 5, 7)

TINKERBELL

Jo-Ann Sundermeier (MAY 4, 6, 8) Saeka Shirai (MAY 5, 7)

MR. DARLING

Liang Xing (MAY 4, 6, 8) Josh Reynolds (MAY 5, 7)

CAPTAIN HOOK

Liang Xing (MAY 4, 6, 8) Josh Reynolds (MAY 5, 7)

MRS. DARLING

Sophia Lee (MAY 4, 6, 8) Yayoi Ban (MAY 5, 7)

TIGERLILY

Sophia Lee (MAY 4, 6, 8) Yayoi Ban (MAY 5, 7)

MICHAEL DARLING

Emma Courish (MAY 4, 6, 8) Jakobe Geddes (MAY 5, 7)

JOHN DARLING

Ethan Rodrigues (MAY 4, 6, 8) Victoria Bourassa (MAY 5, 7)

NANA

Tyler Carver

CAST

SMEE Liam Caines (MAY 4, 6, 8)

Thiago Dos Santos (MAY 5, 7)

LIZA Anna O’Callaghan (MAY 4, 6, 8)

Katie Bonnell (MAY 5, 7)

SHADOW PETER Ryan Vetter

CROCODILE

Egor Zdor (MAY 4, 6, 8) Kostyantyn Keshyshev (MAY 5, 7)

PIRATES

Stephan Possin Tristan Dobrowney (MAY 4, 6, 8) / Egor Zdor (MAY 5, 7)

Kostyantyn Keshyshev (MAY 4, 6, 8) / Tyler Carver (MAY 5, 7)

Sarah Davey (MAY 4, 6, 8) / Sarah Po Ting Yeung (MAY 5, 7) Yayoi Ban (MAY 4, 6, 8) / Katie Bonnell (MAY 5, 7)

LOST BOYS

Thiago Dos Santos (MAY 4, 6, 8) / Liam Caines (MAY 5, 7) Luzemberg Santana

Ryan Vetter Yue Shi

FAIRIES

Sarah Po Ting Yeung (MAY 4, 6, 8) / Sarah Davey (MAY 5, 7) Saeka Shirai (MAY 4, 6, 8) / Morgan Thiessen (MAY 5, 7)

Jaimi Deleau

Yoshiko Kamikusa

Manami Tsubai

Chenxin Liu

Katie Bonnell (MAY 4, 6, 8) / Jesse Petrie (MAY 5, 7)

Anna O’Callaghan

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SYNOPSIS

CHARACTERS

PETER Peter Pan is the little boy who refuses to grow up. He has a unique connection to Neverland

WENDY The eldest Darling child, Peter invites Wendy to Neverland to be mother to the Lost Boys

JOHN The Darling’s middle child

MICHAEL The Darling’s youngest child

NANA The Darling family’s dog

MR. & MRS. DARLING Their parents

TINKERBELL Peter’s faithful fairy friend, she is devoted to Peter and jealous of Wendy

CAPTAIN HOOK Captain Hook is Peter Pan’s arch nemesis. He is determined to seek revenge on Peter for cutting off his hand and feeding it to Crocodile.

SMEE Captain Hook’s crewman

THE LOST BOYS Boy children who were lost by their parents and now reside in Neverland

TIGER LILY Daughter of the chief of the of the Piccaninny tribe of Neverland

CROCODILE Captain Hook’s other nemesis and the only thing he fears

CHOREOGRAPHY: Jorden MorrisMUSIC: Sir Benjamin Britten, Eric Coates, Sir Edward Elgar, Ron Goodwin, Montague PhillipsCOSTUME DESIGN: Anne ArmitSCENIC DESIGN: Don Rutley and Andrew Beck

LIGHTING DESIGN: Bill WilliamsASSOCIATE LIGHTING DESIGN: Robert MravnikFIGHT DIRECTOR: Daniel Ford BeavisFLYING SEQUENCES: Flying by Foy

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SYNOPSIS

ACT IAt the Darling family home in London, young Wendy dances in her bedroom with Nana, the faithful family dog. Her brothers John and Michael arrive and join in the fun. Mrs. Darling and Liza the maid enter to ready the children for bed. Mr. Darling arrives and is worried about being late for a dinner party. After the boys pretend to be pirates and kidnap Father, the playful children foil all of Mother’s attempts to get them into bed and convince their parents to tell them a story. Finally peace is achieved and with the children drifting off to sleep, Mother and Father leave for the dinner party.

When the coast is clear, Tinker Bell enters the nursery in search of Peter’s shadow, which he lost while listening at the window to Wendy telling stories to the boys. After madly searching the room she finally finds it in the washstand. Peter enters and tries frantically to catch his shadow. Unable to do so, he slumps down beside Wendy’s bed and begins to cry.

Wendy awakens to see Peter crying and offers to sew his shadow back on. She is quite taken with Peter and seems to have a vague recollection of him. She offers him a kiss and when he doesn’t know what that is, gives him a thimble. Peter invites Wendy to Neverland where she can be the mother and tell stories to the Lost Boys. Meanwhile Tinker Bell is very jealous and upset at Peter’s attention to Wendy. After accepting Peter’s invitation, Wendy wakens John and Michael who are overjoyed to see Peter and Tinker Bell in the nursery. All three children have a quick flying lesson and with the help of Tinker Bell’s fairy dust take off through the nursery window. After flying over London they are off to adventures in Neverland – second to the right and then straight on till morning!

In Neverland, Tiger Lily, the Fairies and the Crocodile are in the lagoon when they hear the pirates coming and quickly hide. Smee tells Captain Hook that Peter has returned to the island with new treasures when suddenly the Crocodile appears and tries to get another taste of Hook. Peter brings the children to the Fairy forest where all of the sprites dance in celebration. The Lost Boys arrive and everyone is happy that Peter has returned to Neverland. But the merriment does not last long when the Pirates challenge Peter and the boys to a fight. Dueling with Hook, Peter is almost defeated, when just in the nick of time the Crocodile chases Hook away.

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ACT IIIn London, Mr. Darling and Liza try to console Mrs. Darling who is heartbroken over the disappearance of the children. Meanwhile in Neverland Wendy has settled into the role of Mother to the Lost Boys. When Peter goes to check on the island, Wendy and Tinker Bell give the boys their medicine and tuck everyone into bed for the night unaware of the adventure just ahead. The Pirates enter the underground home and capture all the children. Only Tinker Bell escapes! Captain Hook, disappointed in not finding Peter, poisons the medicine bottle in hopes that he will drink from it when he returns.

Later as Peter gathers his sword and his courage before heading out to save the children, he remembers to take his medicine. But before he can, Tinker Bell drinks it herself to save Peter’s life. Tinker Bell begins to fade despite Peter’s attempt to revive her. She slips away. Only the Fairies, having sensed Tinker Bell weakening, are able to revive her by dancing until she is magically resurrected. On the pirate ship the new “recruits” are put to work. Peter flies to the ship and after a fierce battle defeats Captain Hook and the pirates.

After celebrating their victory, Peter begrudgingly agrees to take Wendy, John and Michael home. Wendy is worried that her brothers are forgetting their real parents. The Fairies fly the ship home, where the children surprise Mrs. Darling in the nursery. Mr. Darling, Nana & Liza hear the commotion and rush in where they are introduced to the Lost Boys who have decided it is time to grow up.

After the others leave the nursery, Wendy returns, having sensed that Peter is still nearby. He has been waiting outside the window. After a tender moment, with Peter promising to return, Wendy watches him fly off into the stars. And on to another adventure!

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MUSIC CREDITS

ACT I

Act I, Scene 1 - Overture

Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934), I Overture from The Wand of Youth, Suite No. 1, Op. 1a Public Domain

Act I, Scene 2 - In The Nursery

Montague Phillips (1885-1969), Kingston Market (Allegro leggiero – Allegro assai ben marcato) from A Surrey Suite op.59

By arrangement with Hendon Music, Inc., a Boosey & Hawkes company, Sole Agent in the U.S., Canada and Mexico for Casa Ricording BMG Ricordi S.p.A., Milan Italy, a BMG Editions company, publisher and copyright owner.

Act I, Scene 3 – Bath Time / Bed Time

Montague Phillips (1885-1969), Richmond Park (Allegro con grazia) from A Surrey Suite op.59

By arrangement with Hendon Music, Inc., a Boosey & Hawkes company, Sole Agent in the U.S., Canada and Mexico for Casa Ricording BMG Ricordi S.p.A., Milan Italy, a BMG Editions company, publisher and copyright owner.

Act I, Scene 4 – Parents Leave Liza In Charge

Montague Phillips (1885-1969), The Shadowy Pines (Lento espressivo) from A Surrey Suite op.59

By arrangement with Hendon Music, Inc., a Boosey & Hawkes company, Sole Agent in the U.S., Canada and Mexico for Casa Ricording BMG Ricordi S.p.A., Milan Italy, a BMG Editions company, publisher and copyright owner.

Act I, Scene 5 – Tink Enters

Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934), IV Sun Dance from The Wand of Youth, Suite No. 1, Op. 1a

Public Domain

Act I, Scene 6 – Peter Enters

Montague Phillips (1885-1969), III Graceful Dance (Allegretto grazioso) from Four Dances from ‘The Rebel Maid’

By arrangement with Hendon Music, Inc., a Boosey & Hawkes company, Sole Agent in the U.S., Canada and Mexico for Casa Ricording BMG Ricordi S.p.A., Milan Italy, a BMG Editions company, publisher and copyright owner.

Act I, Scene 7 – Peter & Shadow

Edward Elgar (1857-1934), VI The Merry Doll from Nursery Suite

By arrangement with G. Schirmer, INC. publisher and copyright owner.

Act I, Scene 8 – Boy, Why Are You Crying?

Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934), I Allegretto piacevole from Dream Children Op. 43

Public Domain

Act I, Scene 9 – Tink Gets Upset

Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934), II Little Bells from The Wand of Youth Suite No. 2, Op. 1b

Public Domain

Act I, Scene 10 – Let’s Go!

Eric Coates (1886-1957), March (Con Spirito – Grandioso) from The Dam Busters

Used by arrangement with European American Music Distributors LLC, Canadian and U.S. agent for Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., publisher and copyright owner.

Act I, Scene 11 – Night Flying to Neverland

Eric Coates (1886-1957), 1 Covent Garden

(Tarantelle Allegro molto (Tempo di tarantella) - Heavy – Presto from the London (London Everyday) Suite.

Used by arrangement with European American Music Distributors LLC, Canadian and U.S. agent for Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., publisher and copyright owner.

Act I, Scene 12 – Neverland / Crocodile and Tiger Lily

Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934), Soliloquy for Oboe and Orchestra (orchestration: Gordon Jacob)

By arrangement with G. Schirmer, INC. publisher and copyright owner.

Act I, Scene 13 – Fairies Hear the Pirates

Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934), II Allegro (Allegro H.D.S-P) from Variations on an Original Theme “Enigma”, Op. 36

Public Domain

Act I, Scene 14 – Hook and Pirates

Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934), No. 2 in A minor from Pomp and Circumstance Marches (5), Op. 39

Public Domain

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MUSIC CREDITS

Act I, Scene 15 – Croc Chase

Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934), V The Wagon Passes from Nursery Suite By arrangement with G. Schirmer, INC. publisher and copyright owner. Act I, Scene 16 – Fairies Return & Dance

Eric Coates (1886-1957), Prelude and Hornpipe (17th Century) from Four Centuries (suite) for Orchestra (but without the prelude, only the Hornpipe section)

By arrangement with Boosey & Hawkes, Inc. publisher and copyright owner. Act I, Scene 17 – Lost Boys Enter

Montague Phillips (1885-1969), IV The Villagers’ Dance (Allegro vivace) from Four Dances from ‘The Rebel Maid”

By arrangement with Hendon Music, Inc., a Boosey & Hawkes company, Sole Agent in the U.S., Canada and Mexico for Casa Ricording BMG Ricordi S.p.A., Milan Italy, a BMG Editions company, publisher and copyright owner. Act I, Scene 18 – Pirates enter / fight

Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934), No. 3 in C minor from Pomp and Circumstance Marches (5), Op. 39 (x2)

Public Domain Act I, Scene 19 – Peter & Hook Fight

Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934), XI (G.R.S.): Allegro de molto

Publisher: public domain Act I, Scene 20 – Croc Saves Peter

Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934), VII Fairies and Giants from The Wand of Youth, Suite No. 1, Op. 1a

Public Domain

ACT II

Act II, Scene 1 – Overture Liza with Mrs. Darling

Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934), VIII Allegretto (W.N.) from Variations on an Original Theme “Enigma”, Op. 36

Public Domain Act II, Scene 2 – Mr. & Mrs. Darling Pas de Deux

Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934), IX (Nimrod) from Variations on an Original Theme “Enigma”, Op. 36

Public Domain Act II, Scene 3 – Wendy and The Lost Boys In The House

MUSIC REPEAT FROM ACT I, SCENE I:

Montague Phillips (1885-1969), Kingston Market (Allegro leggiero – Allegro assai ben marcato) from A Surrey Suite op.59

By arrangement with Hendon Music, Inc., a Boosey & Hawkes company, Sole Agent in the U.S., Canada and Mexico for Casa Ricording BMG Ricordi S.p.A., Milan Italy, a BMG Editions company, publisher and copyright owner. Act II, Scene 4 – Wendy Puts The Boys To Bed…

MUSIC REPEAT FROM ACT I, SCENE V:

Montague Phillips (1885-1969), III Graceful Dance (Allegretto grazioso) from Four Dances from ‘The Rebel Maid’

By arrangement with Hendon Music, Inc., a Boosey & Hawkes company, Sole Agent in the U.S., Canada and Mexico for Casa Ricording BMG Ricordi S.p.A., Milan Italy, a BMG Editions company, publisher and copyright owner. Act II, Scene 5 – Pirates Kidnap Children

Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934), I March from The Wand of Youth Suite No. 2, Op. 1b

Public Domain Act II, Scene 6 – Peter Returns

Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934), VI The Wild Bears from The Wand of Youth Suite No. 2, Op. 1b

Public Domain Act II, Scene 7 – Tink Fades

MUSIC REPEAT FROM ACT I, SCENE VI:

Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934), I Allegretto piacevole from Dream Children Op. 43

Public Domain Act II, Scene 8 – Tinks Revival

Sir Benjamin Britten (1913-1976), Fugue from The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34

By arrangement with Boosey & Hawkes, Inc. publisher and copyright owner.

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MUSIC CREDITSAct II, Scene 9 – Pirate Ship

Eric Coates (1886-1957), The Man from the Country from The Three Man Suite

Used by arrangement with European American Music Distributors LLC, Canadian and U.S. agent for Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., publisher and copyright owner. Act II, Scene 10 – Peter to the Rescue

Ron Goodwin (1925- 2003), 633 Squadron

Publisher: EMI Publishing Act II, Scene 11 – Peter & Hook Fight #2

Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934), VII (Troyte): Presto from Variations on an Original Theme “Enigma”, Op. 36

from Variations on an Original Theme “Enigma”, Op. 36

Public Domain

Act II, Scene 12 – Victory

Montague Phillips (1885-1969), Hampton Court

By arrangement with Hendon Music, Inc., a Boosey & Hawkes company, Sole Agent in the U.S., Canada and Mexico

for Casa Ricording BMG Ricordi S.p.A., Milan Italy, a BMG Editions company, publisher and copyright owner. Act II, Scene 13 – Back to London Finale

Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934), Cockaigne Overture (In London Town) Op. 40

Public Domain

Dazzling acrobats, popular classics and an 18-foot, pedal-powered “Gantry Crane.”

POPS

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Hailing from Gatineau, Québec, André Lewis began his dance training in Ottawa before being accepted into the Professional Division of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School in 1975. He joined the RWB Company in 1979 where he enjoyed an accomplished career as a dancer for over ten years. In 1996, Lewis was appointed Artistic Director of Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet.

Lewis has commissioned many works that rejuvenated the Company’s repertoire. In 1998 he commissioned Mark Godden’s blockbuster production Dracula and was instrumental in the 1999 creation of a new Nutcracker for the Company. In 2002, Lewis brought to Winnipeg the thrilling and passionate Carmina Burana by Argentinean choreographer Mauricio Wainrot, and he presented a new version of The Sleeping Beauty. In 2003, he commissioned Mark Godden to create a new ballet based on the opera The Magic Flute and in 2004 he brought in choreographer Val Caniparoli

to create A Cinderella Story, a retro retelling of the beloved fairy tale set to jazz and swing. Lewis commissioned choreographer and RWB alumnus Jorden Morris to create Peter Pan for the Company in 2006. In 2009, for RWB’s 70th anniversary, Lewis commissioned Morris to create Moulin Rouge® – The Ballet. In 2011, Lewis commissioned Mark Godden to create Svengali, an explosive look at the original master of mind control, which premiered in Winnipeg in October 2012. In 2012, Lewis and Atlanta Ballet Artistic Director John McFall co-commissioned a new creation by celebrated choreographer Twyla Tharp titled Twyla Tharp’s The Princess & The Goblin, based on the children’s fantasy novel of the same name by Victorian author George MacDonald. The ballet had its World Premiere in Atlanta in February 2012 and its Canadian premiere in Winnipeg in September 2012. In 2013, the bold adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale was created in conjunction with New York choreographer Lila York. For RWB’s 75th Anniversary Season, the profound and powerful Going Home Star – Truth and Reconciliation was created headed by choreographer Mark Godden, novelist Joseph Boyden, and composer Christos Hatzis along with the musical talents of Tanya Tagaq and Steve Wood and the Northern Cree Singers with the support of associate producer Tina Keeper and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

The 2015-16 season is a milestone year for André as he celebrates 20 years as Artistic Director of Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet.

André Lewis

Congratulations André !

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ANDRÉ LEWIS I Artistic Director

André Lewis has spent the majority of his career with Canada’s first professional dance company, accepting the position of artistic director in 1996. A native of Gatineau, Québec, Lewis began his dance training in Ottawa before being accepted into the Professional Division of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School in 1975. He joined the RWB Company in 1979 where he enjoyed an accomplished career as a dancer for over ten years.

With Lewis at the helm, RWB has commissioned numerous blockbuster ballets such as Mark Godden’s Dracula in 1998 and Moulin Rouge ® - The Ballet in 2009. He was instrumental in the 1999 creation of a new Nutcracker for the Company and in 2002, Lewis brought to Winnipeg the thrilling and passionate Carmina Burana by Argentinean choreographer Mauricio Wainrot. In 2012, Atlanta Ballet co-commissioned Twyla Tharp’s

titled Twyla Tharp’s The Princess & The Goblin and in 2013, New York choreographer Lila York’s full-length ballet The Handmaid’s Tale. In 2014 Lewis saw the creation of Going Home Star: Truth and Reconciliation.

JORDEN MORRIS I Choreographer

Jorden Morris is an Alberta-born, internationally renowned ballet choreographer and director. He trained at the Banff Centre School of Fine Arts and The Royal Winnipeg Ballet School. Jorden began his career with the RWB after graduating, and quickly rose to the rank of principal dancer, performing lead roles in both classical and contemporary works. After retiring from his career on stage, Jorden studied choreography and theater arts at New York University, as well as early French choreography from Claude Bessy and Serge Golovine of the Paris Opera.

Jorden premiered his first work in 1999, a one-act interpretation of Alexandre Dumas’ The Three Musketeers.

He choreographed three works in 2000: One for the Alabama School of Fine Arts in Birmingham, that would go on to be performed at the Birmingham Arts Festival. Jorden was also commissioned by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet to choreograph two pieces for HRH Queen Elizabeth II during her Canadian visit that year, which were broadcast nationally by the CBC.

Jorden then expanded his career by taking the position of Ballet Master and assistant to the Director at Boston Ballet. Jorden rose to the rank of Chief Ballet Master and was the interim Director for the 2001 season.

After returning to Canada as Associate School Director for the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Jorden was commissioned to create his first full-length work Peter Pan. This production became the biggest box office in the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s history, until it was surpassed three years later by his next full-length ballet, Moulin Rouge ® - The Ballet. Since its creation in 2009, Moulin Rouge ® - The Ballet has been on tour across North America and Europe and has been seen by over 180,000 people in theatres. Moulin Rouge was made into a full feature film in 2013 and distributed by Cineplex Odeon.

Jorden continued his work with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, creating new works inspired by intriguing artists, from painter Egon Schiele to poet/songwriter Leonard Cohen.

Jorden has also choreographed for the Genie and Gemini awards which were broadcast nationally and featured dancers from The National Ballet of Canada and the Royal Winnipeg Ballet.

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In addition to Boston Ballet and the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Jorden has worked with Atlanta Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, Cincinnati Ballet and Festival Ballet Providence.

In 2015 Jorden accepted the position of Artistic Director with Edmonton’s Citie Ballet where he continues to choreograph and inspire the next generation of Canadian artists.

TADEUSZ BIERNACKI I Music Director and Conductor

Music Director and Conductor Tadeusz Biernacki was born in Czestochowa, Poland where he began his music education at the early age of four. He won the Karol Szymanowski competition in Warsaw in 1976 and earned his Master of Music degree in Piano Performance from the Conservatory of Music in Katowice in 1978. Biernacki has toured Canada extensively in solo and chamber music recitals. In 1983 he began his association with the Manitoba Opera and in 1988 with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. He made his conducting debut with Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra in 1992 and has since conducted a number of orchestras in Canada and Internationally, including the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa, Cleveland Opera Orchestra (USA), Tessaloniki State Orchestra (Greece), Kaohsiung City Symphony Orchestra (Taiwan), and Hong Kong Sinfonietta.

He also conducted world premieres of Nutcracker, Moulin Rouge® – The Ballet, Wonderland, Svengali, Princess and the Goblin, The Handmaid’s Tale, and Going Home Star – Truth and Reconciliation for RWB. Biernacki branched out into composition with his one act opera Happy Campers composed for the Manitoba Opera School Tour in 1997, and Charlies Kreuzfahrt, a full-length ballet commissioned for Stadtische Theater Chemnitz in Germany. Biernacki maintains a busy schedule as pianist in solo and chamber recitals as well as an accompanist for many opera singers. In addition to his position with the RWB, Biernacki is an Assistant Music Director, Assistant Conductor and Chorus Master of Manitoba Opera.

DON RUTLEY I Scenic Designer Don Rutley was born in Dauphin, Manitoba in 1947 and moved with his family to BC where he completed school. A year of work in the smelters of Cominco provided the incentive to move on in a different direction and after being encouraged by a former teacher, he decided to study theatre arts at the University of Winnipeg. His first professional job was Technical Director for Theatre 3 (now Phoenix Theatre) in Edmonton in 1972 followed by a couple of years as Scenic Carpenter and Instructor at the University of Saskatchewan and Technical Director at 25th Street Theatre in Saskatoon. He first began to work at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet as Assistant Electrician in 1976 and then later as Master Electrician/Technical Director until 1982 when he left to work in various capacities at Persephone Theatre in Saskatoon He was also Stage Carpenter and Stage Manager at the Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium for ten years before returning to the RWB as Production Director in 2000. Don has created scenic designs for a number of stage productions over the years, mostly original works for 25th Street Theatre. He worked as Construction Coordinator for the film version of Who Has Seen the Wind by W. O. Mitchell, working with director Alan King and a wonderful cast that included Gordon Pinsent, Jose Ferrer and Helen Shaver in 1977. One of his most memorable career events was working as Technical Director and Construction Coordinator for the RWB premiere production of Romeo & Juliet with Rudi van Dantzig and Toer van Schayk in 1981. Don is grateful to the RWB for having allowed him the opportunity to take on the challenge of Scenic Designer for Peter Pan and could not have done this without the support and understanding of his wife Christy and the collaboration of co-designer Andrew Beck.

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ANDREW BECK I Scenic Designer Andrew Beck was born in Staffordshire, England in 1961 and was brought to Winnipeg as a child in 1967. He was educated in the Fine Arts Department at the University of Manitoba and completed a thesis of painted steel sculptures in 1983. Since that time he has worked on landscape painting and steel sculptures, which have been exhibited in parallel and commercial galleries across Canada. His work is included in private and public collections at Great-West Life, Power Corporation, Manitoba Legislature and Manitoba Arts Council Art Bank. In addition to his own work, Andrew has worked as a scenic artist and designer for more than fifteen years. In this capacity he has worked for the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre and Rainbow Stage. Other credits include the National Aboriginal Achievement Awards and the TV series Falcon Beach. Previous designs for the Royal Winnipeg Ballet include Moulin Rouge ® - The Ballet and Peter Pan with Jorden Morris as choreographer. Andrew has previously worked with Mark Godden in Midsummer Nights Dream at Ballet Memphis and has recently been working with Koba Entertainment on children’s theatre.

DANIEL FORD BEAVIS I Original Fight Choreography Daniel is happy to have worked with the RWB on this production. While he is no stranger to stage combat, this is his first time working with a ballet company on this level. He is busy teaching and working in film and television and has appeared as a drunken brawler in The Velvet Devil on CBC, he was lit on fire in the film Urban Assault, and he has been doing fight direction for Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan for a number of years.

Daniel taught in the Drama Department at the University of Saskatchewan as well as at workshops in Regina, Seattle and Edmonton. This past year he taught at the Banff Centre for the Arts. Daniel is very honored to have worked with so many talented people on such an ambitious production. He has always been a big fan of pirates, so he is pleased to be part of

bringing Peter, Wendy, Captain Hook and all the rest to life on the stage.

BILL WILLIAMS I Lighting Designer Bill Williams is a well known Canadian lighting designer, specializing in both stage and architectural lighting design. With over 500 project credits, Bill has worked across Canada and in Europe, Asia, South America, the USA and the UK.

Previous lighting designs for the RWB include: The War Collection, The Seasons, Mahler 4: Eternity is Now, Magnificat, Le Sacre du Printemps and Family Scenes.

As a dance lighting designer, Bill has worked with many chorographers, including: Oscar Araiz, Anna Blewchamp, Rachel Browne, Anne Ditchburn, David Earl, Rodney Griffin, Cliff Keuter, Judith Marcuse, Sophie Maslow, Robert Moulton, Brian Macdonald, Vicente Nebrada, Sandra Neels, Linda Rabin, Kelly Robinson, Paul Sanasardo, Margo Sappington, Stuart Sebastian, Paddy Stone, Lynne Taylor, James Waring and Norbert Vesak.

When not designing lighting, Bill is actively involved as an author, teacher and webmaster.

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BIOGRAPHIESANNE ARMIT I Costume Designer

Anne Armit was born in St. Andrews, Scotland and moved to Ottawa at age four. She attended Seneca College in 1972, was named Student Designer of the Year in 1975 and was awarded a scholarship to the Ontario College of Art.

Armit also freelanced for organizations such as The National Ballet of Canada, Shaw Festival, Stratford Festival, Charlottetown Festival, the National Arts Centre and the Canadian Opera Company.

From 1979 to 1989, Armit ran her own business creating costumes for film, television and theatre, including the contract for Cats. Throughout this period she worked extensively for the TV, film and

commercial industries. She was Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s Director of Wardrobe from 1989-2013 and this position has given her the opportunity to travel and design productions such as L.I.F.E., La Bayadére, Raymonda, Creaturehood, The Sleeping Beauty, Peter Pan, Moulin Rouge® – The Ballet, Wonderland, Quantz by Quanz, In Tandem (commissioned by the Works & Process Series of the Guggenheim Museum in New York City and later went to the Bolshoi Ballet), Luminous and more. Armit has also designed costumes for several Ballet Jörgen productions in Toronto, and she was honoured to create a variety of costumes for RWB’s Prima Ballerina Evelyn Hart.

Armit has designed costumes for Jorden Morris’ new mixed rep work The Doorway, and was chosen by choreographic legend Twyla Tharp to coordinate the costumes for Twyla Tharp’s The Princess and

the Goblin.

BACKSTAGE TOUR!

For a unique look behind the scenes, attend our backstage tour after the Friday, May 06 evening performance. Meet our Royal Winnipeg Ballet representative at the Backstage Tour sign, located on the south side of the lobby, just past the stairway.

MEET THE DANCERS!

Following the Sunday, May 08 matinee performance, you are invited to meet some of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet dancers on the Piano Nobile (mezzanine) level. They will be delighted to answer your questions and sign autographs.

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Hometown: Beijing, ChinaFavourite ballet: Onegin

A love other than dance: My wife and children

Liang XingHometown: Kiev, UkraineYear joined the RWB: 1998Favourite ballet or role: Romeo & JulietA love other than dance: Horseback riding

Dmitri Dovgoselets

Hometown: Beaumont, ABYear joined the RWB: 2004

Favourite ballet or role: Serenade and

works by Joe KanamoriMost admired growing up:

My sister

Amanda Green Sophia LeeHometown: Seoul, KoreaYear joined the RWB: 2011Favourite ballet or role: Swan LakeA love other than dance: Drawing & painting.

Jo-Ann SundermeierHome town: Pompano Beach, FLYear joined the RWB: 2003-2013 ...rejoined 2015.Favourite ballet: Swan Lake and Balanchine’s Serenade A love other than dance: Adventures with my soulmate

PRINCIPALS

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Yayoi BanHometown: Chiba, Japan

Year joined the RWB: 2005Favourite ballet or role: Giselle

Favourite food: Sushi of course! & everything my husband cooks for me!

Hometown: Kanazawa, JapanYear joined the RWB: 2002Favourite ballet or role: Romeo & JulietA love other than dance: Reading & food

Yosuke Mino

Sarah DaveyHometown: Waterdown, ON

Year joined the RWB: 2009Favourite ballets:

The Four seasons, Hikarizatto

Elizabeth LamontHometown: Kitchener, ONYear joined the RWB: 2010

Favourite ballet: GiselleMost treasured possession: A necklace my dad gave me.

Alanna McAdieHometown: Edmonton, ABYear joined the RWB: 2011Favourite roles: Kitri from Don Quixote,Medora from CorsaireA love other than dance: Music

SECOND SOLOISTS

SOLOISTS

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Kostyantyn KeshyshevHometown: Vancouver, CanadaYear joined the RWB: 2015Favourite ballet: GiselleMost treasured possession: My two cats

Egor ZdorHometown: Chisinau, Republic of MoldovaYear joined the RWB: 2012Favourite ballet or role: ManonFavourite food: Pasta

Josh Reynolds Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia

Joined: 2015Favourite role : Blue pas and trio, Jirí Kylián’s

Return to a Strange Land Most treasured possession: An inscribed

lighter given to me by best friend and partner in life Jo-Ann Sundermeier

Tristan Dobrowney Hometown: Saskatoon, SKYear joined the RWB: 2008

Favourite ballet or role: La BayadèreMost admired growing up: Abbott and Costello

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Chenxin LiuHometown: Chenzhou Hunan, ChinaYear joined the RWB: 2012Favourite ballet or role: Romeo & JulietA love other than dance: Cross stitch

Yoshiko KamikusaHometown: Tokyo, Japan

Year joined the RWB: 2013Favourite roles: Kitri from Don Quixote,

Odette/Odile from Swan Lake A love other than dance: Anything that has

something to do with food!

Jaimi DeleauHometown: Winnipeg, MBTrained: RWB SchoolYear joined the RWB: 2014Favorite role: Juliet from Romeo & Juliet Most treasured possession: A ring my parents passed down to me

Katie BonnellHometown: Oakville, ON

Year joined the RWB: 2013Favourite ballets: Emergence (Crystal Pite),

Four Last Songs (Rudi van Danzig)A love other than dance: Cooking/baking

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Liam CainesHometown: Kingston, NB

Year joined the RWB: 2007Favourite ballet or role:

Romeo & JulietFavourite poet: Shel Silverstein

Stephan PossinHometown: Munich, Germany

Year joined the RWB: 2012 Favourite ballet or role:

Romeo & Juliet. Aspiring to do the role of Romeo.

A love other than dance: Video games.

Luzemberg SantanaHometown: João Pessoa Paraìba, BrazilYear joined the RWB: 2012Favourite ballet or role: Don QuixoteA love other than dance: Real football (soccer)

Tyler CarverHometown: Vancouver, BCTrained: Goh Ballet, San Francisco Ballet SchoolYear joined the RWB: 2014

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Ryan VetterHometown: Sioux Falls, SD, USAYear joined the RWB: 2013Favourite ballet: GiselleA love other than dance: My family

Thiago Dos SantosHometown: São Paulo, Brazil

Year joined the RWB: 2008Favourite ballet or role:

Romeo & Juliet, Swan LakeFeels most inspired:

When I see young talent

Anna O’CallaghanHometown: Vancouver, BC Year joined the RWB: 2012Most treasured possession: My photo album

Manami TsubaiHometown: Osaka, JapanYear joined the RWB: 2013Favourite ballet or role: Don QuixoteA love other than dance: Shopping, baking and eating

Sarah Po Ting YeungHometown: Hong Kong

My favourite role: The Lady of the Camellias

Other love: Culinary Art

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APPRENTICES

Jesse PetrieYear Joined RWB: 2015Hometown: Ottawa, ON Favourite ballet role: Annie from Going Home StarMost Treasured Possession: A ring my dad gave me.

Saeka ShiraiHome town: Osaka, JapanYear joined the RWB: 2015

Favorite ballet: GiselleA love other than dance: My family

Philippe Larouche

Hometown: Laval, QC Year joined RWB: 2015 Favorite ballet: Swan LakeLove other than dance: reading

Yue Shi Hometown: He Bei, Tang Shan, ChinaYear joined the RWB: 2015Favourite ballet: Don QuixoteA love other than dance: Painting, Photography

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To view complete dancer bios and photos, visit RWB.ORG

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ARTISTIC & PRODUCTION STAFF

Vanessa Lawson Ballet Master

Hometown: Edmonton, ABYear joined the RWB:1997Favourite ballet: GiselleValues most in her friends: Compassion

Johnny W. ChangSenior Ballet Master

Hometown: Shanghai, ChinaYear joined the RWB: Principal dancer in 1992, Ballet Master in 2002Favourite ballets: Giselle, Dracula, Romeo & JulietA love other than dance: Cooking and reading.

Tara Birtwhistle Ballet Master

Hometown: Sherwood Park, ABYear joined the RWB:1991Favourite roles: Lucy in Dracula, Juliet in Romeo & JulietA love other than dance: Horseback riding

Jaime Vargas Ballet Master

Hometown: Mexico City, MexicoYear joined the RWB: 2004Favourite role: Bob in Val Caniparoli’s A Cinderella Story A love other than dance: Being a father

Ingrid KottkeProduction Stage Manager

Hometown:Edmonton, ABYear joined the RWB: 2008Favourite ballets: Bolero, Carmina BuranaWould most like to live: Out of a suitcase

Caroline Gruber Guest Ballet Master

Hometown: London, EnglandYear joined RWB: 1988Favourite Role: Odette/Odile Swan Lake

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Born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Tristan Dobrowney has been dancing since the age of 6. His dance training began at the Vesnianka Academy of Ukrainian Dance, and he was taking ballet

classes by age 12. He was accepted into the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School Professional Division program at the age of 14 while completing his high school education at the University of

Winnipeg Collegiate. As a student, Dobrowney danced in RWB productions of Nutcracker and Swan Lake and performed with the Brandon Dance Ensemble and Dance Fredericton.

He also received various awards and scholarships and took part in the 2008 Banff Centre summer dance program. After graduating from the Royal

Winnipeg Ballet School Professional Division in 2008, he joined the RWB Company as an Apprentice and was promoted to the Corps de

Ballet in 2011 and to Second Soloist in 2014.

Dobrowney is known for strong ballet technique with his jumps, turns and beautiful extensions.

“He is also an excellent partner, confident and attentive to the needs of a ballerina en pointe. Versatility is also one of Tristan’s strengths; he is strong in modern and contemporary work and has real dynamic flair in his character dancing,” Jorden Morris, choreographer and former RWB School Associate Director.

Dobrowney’s repertoire includes a vast array of classical and contemporary works. He has taken on such leading roles as The Prince in Nutcracker, Matthew in

Moulin Rouge® – The Ballet and Curdie in Twyla Tharp’s The Princess & The Goblin. He has performed in Peter Pan, Romeo + Juliet, Dracula, Giselle, The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Val Caniparoli’s A Cinderella Story and The Handmaid’s Tale. For the world premiere of Wonderland he danced as part of the Tweedledee & Tweedledum duo. His other RWB repertoire includes Mauricio Wainrot’s Carmina Burana; Peter Quanz’s Quantz by Quanz, Luminous and In Tandem; Mark Godden’s As Above, So Below; Itzik Gaili’s Hikarizatto and Twyla Tharp’s In the Upper Room.

In 2013 Tristan was invited to perform the world premiere of Pierced with Move: the company under the direction of Josh Beamish. For the past three seasons Dobrowney was invited by

acclaimed choreographer Peter Quanz to perform in Q DANCE, and in the summer of 2015 he travelled to Wuxi, China as a Guest Artist with the Wuxi Song & Dance Theatre for the premiere of Quanz’s The

Red Crowned Crane. He most recently danced the role of Gordon in Going Home Star – Truth and Reconciliation during its 2016 Canadian tour.

We are very honoured to have had Dobrowney’s talent in the RWB School and Company and would like to thank him for his great performances over the years. WE WISH HIM GREAT SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVOURS.

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HIGHER HORIZONSRWB - Supporting the Community

The Royal Winnipeg Ballet believes that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty and excitement of a live ballet performance.

The Higher Horizons program is a unique partnership with more than 30 local community groups and social service agencies. With the generous support of BMO Financial Group and Manitoba Public Insurance we offer these organizations complimentary tickets to RWB performances for individuals and families who would not otherwise be able to attend.

We are pleased to join with our sponsors to support access to ballet by all.

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2016 RWB BALLET BALL THANK YOU

An Enchanted Affair

CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS

ADESA AuctionsMcDiarmid FlowersFreeman AudiovisualPlanned PerfectlyRéjean Brandt PhotographyStella’s Bridal The Great Gregoire Stage Lite Manitoba The Great Gregoire

Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet is grateful to its sponsors, donors and volunteers for their commitment and support of the 2016 Ballet Ball,

RWB’s premier fundraising event held April 23, 2016.

SPECIAL THANKS TO

André Lewis, EMCEEEvelyn Hart, EMCEERWB Company DancersRWB Professional and Recreational Division Students

GRAND PRIZE DRAW DONOR

Independent Jewellers

2016 BALLET BALL COMMITTEE

Mirjana Janzen, ChairSavitrah BalciunasCaroline GruberNatalie DuhamelMarisa HochmanLana MaidmentDana MayberryRebecca Parkinson

AUCTION DONORS

Advantage Tennis and Sports CampBailey’s RetaurantBCBG Max AzariaBen Moss JewellersCanoe FinancialChocolatier Constance PoppChurchill Nature ToursCorrientes Argentine PizzeriaDavid’s TeaFidelity InvestmentsFixed TherapyFolkloramaGirl Candy ShopHermano’s Restaurant and Wine BarInn at the ForksInvesco Canada LtdJeanna Rae BakeryJosef Ryan DiamondsLandmark Cinemas 8 Grant Park

Manitoba OperaManitoba Theatre For Young PeopleMassage Therapy- Ira MarcusMayberry Fine ArtMcNally RobinsonMelt Chocolate Co.Olivia GracePaul DaiglePilates WinnipegPrairie Theatre ExchangeRady Jewish Community CentreRae and Jerry’s SteakhouseRainbow StageRBC Convention Centre WinnipegRenaissance InvestmentsRichluRoadtripsRoyal Winnipeg BalletRussell Investments

Shelter Canadan Properties LimitedStage 6 SalonSuper-Lite LightingThe Children’s MuseumThe Diamond GalleryThe Fairmont WinnipegThe Greek MarketThe Loft SalonThe Keg Steakhouse and BarThe Manitoba MuseumThe Mitchell Block Restaurant and LoungeThe Winnipeg Blue BombersThéâtre Cercle MolièreTrue North Sports and EntertainmentVia Rail CanadaWinnipeg Goldeyes Baseball ClubWinnipeg Symphony OrchestraWinnipeg Trolley Company

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We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, which last year invested

$157 million to bring the arts to Canadians throughout the country.

Nous remercions le Conseil des arts du Canada de son soutien. L’an dernier, le Conseil a investi 157 millions de dollars pour mettre de l’art dans la vie des Canadiennes et des Canadiennes de tout le pays.

Nutcracker Premier Sponsor Peter Pan Production Supporter

Going Home Star - Truth and Reconciliation Production Investors

Production Supporter

Ballet in the Park Presenting Sponsor

Winnipeg Performance Sponsors

Royal Winnipeg Ballet School Sponsors

Student Financial Aid Fund National Scholarship Program

Spotlight Concert Hour Ballet Winnipeg

Sponsor Satellite Program

Supporter Concert Hour Ballet

Media Sponsors Make-up Provided by

Winnipeg Performance Partners In Support of the Student Matinee Performance

Higher Horizons Program Presenting Sponsor

With support from

Presenting Sponsor Concert Hour Ballet

Royal Winnipeg Ballet Ball

IN MEMORY OF

Peter D. Curry

IN MEMORY OF

Peter D. Curry

IN MEMORY OF

Peter D. Curry

SEASON SPONSORS

Going Home Star- Truth and Reconciliation A Cinderella Story in support of the Ron Paley Big Band

Presenting Sponsor National Tour Brandon Performance Sponsor

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BRAVO! To our donors whose leadership and generosity help us present ballet of the highest calibre. Your loyal support of the RWB is greatly appreciated.

FUNDERS

Canadian HeritageCanada Council for the ArtsManitoba Culture, Heritage, Tourism &SportManitoba Arts CouncilWinnipeg Arts Council

FOUNDATIONS

All Charities Campaign The Winnipeg Foundation Elizabeth B. Armytage Fund The Curry Family FoundationJune and Bob Jackson Memorial Fund for the Performing Arts Dr. Raymond H. Lavery & Brian C. Ouellet Memorial Fund John and Carolynne McLure Fund The Reid Family Charitable Gift Fund CANADA’S ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET BUSINESS PARTNERSPARTNER $5,000 – $9,999Melet PlasticsTerracon Development Ltd.

INVESTOR $2,500 – $4,999Cambrian Credit UnionGendis Inc.J. K. May Investments Ltd.

SUPPORTER $1,000 – $2,499Beaver Bus Lines Ltd. Domo Gasoline Corporation Ltd. Ranger Insurance Brokers Ltd. Standard Life Winmar Property Restoration

CONTRIBUTOR $500 – $999Baked Expectations Ltd. Coghlan’s Limited Diamond Athletic Medical Supplies Inc. InterGroup Consultants Ltd. McDiarmid Flowers number TEN architectural group Price Industries Limited

DONOR $10 – $499Canadian Linen & Uniform ServiceGunn’s BakeryMid West Packaging Ltd.Mitchell Fabrics Ltd.ProTELEC Alarms

CANADA’S ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET MAJOR GIFTS AND PLANNED GIVING PROGRAM

Major Gifts assist theRoyal Winnipeg Ballet byunderwriting the costs ofspecial projects and new productions.

MAJOR GIFTSRWB Alumni AssociationTerracon Development Ltd.Women’s Committee for the RWB

THE LLOYD & FARRALLY SOCIETYNamed for the founders ofthe RWB, Gweneth Lloyd andBetty Hey Farrally, The Lloyd& Farrally Society recognizes

those donors whose plannedand future gifts will help keepthe vision of Canada’s RoyalWinnipeg Ballet alive for the future.

Diane BuckDr. Alice CheatleyMarilyn FlynnDeborah HoekstraBarb HowieRon LambertBarb MastermanPierre MeunierBarry & Louise PallettMrs. E. PawlickiK. Heather PowerSuzanne RiesenbergerDr. Robert T. RossEllen SpencerSonia & David TavernerMia TimmermansMrs. F. A. TrottHaanita Seval, In Memory of Wendell Wagn Craig Yeo Donn K. Yuen

CREATIONS ENDOWMENT FUND

Income generated from theCreations Endowment Fund is directed exclusively towards the creation of new ballets and the revitalization and refurbishment of current repertoire, leaving a lasting legacy in dance for generations to come.

Ingrid Kottke Debbie Wallin In Honour of Blaine Rittinger & Leslie FieldsSherri & Marc Rittinger

THE DAVID MORONI SCHOOL ENDOWMENT FUND

The David Moroni SchoolEndowment Fund supportsinitiatives that ensurethe highest quality danceeducation for young artistsand dance teachers fordecades to come.

♠ Indicates a gift made InMemory or In Honour

$100,000 +Anonymous Donors

$50,000 +Susan Glass C.M. & Arni ThorsteinsonDiane & David Johnston

$25,000 – $49,999Carol Bellringer & Greg DoyleDr. Steven FunkHubert & Bernice KleysenDrs. Edward Sellers & Myroslava Romach ♠In honour of our dancing daughtersWawanesa Insurance

$10,000 – $24,999Jean Giguère, C.M. & Dennis Giguère Ruth E. & John GongosGuy & Lou GoodwinEstate of Doris May HallIn Memory of Dr. John E. & Mary McGoey ♠

Peter & Maureen MacdonaldDouglas MacEwan In Memory of Elizabeth MacEwan ♠Carolynne PresserR. T. Ross

$5,000 – $9,999Dee BuchwaldIn Honour of Rheo Catt ♠Hilary Druxman Inc.The Klukas FamilyMayberry Fine ArtDr. Roberta M. McKay & Elmer E. BrennerArlene Minkhorst Bruce Monk Louise Pujo & Tim HibbardEstate of Ronald G. SpencerTerracon Development LtdGordon & Eleanor Wiebe

$1,000 – $4,999The Gail Asper Family FoundationAaron & Janice BenkoCathie & Brian BowermanTom & Dawn BradleyJohn G. CampbellAnthony Cohen ♠Jane Emslie & Brad WladykaElaine & Percy GoldbergNona HeaslipLewis HertzmanSue & David Hicks ♠D. HuttonAlanna & Boyd KalnayDon & Betty LeitchAndré Lewis & Caroline Gruber Emilie LewisMarion LewisLife Science Association of ManitobaRoss F. C. Lodge Mrs. R. G. MacDonaldBob McMahon & Dr. Meredith White-McMahonNational LeasingPeter Quanz Joan D. RichardsonJohn L. Ross ♠Mary SpeerL. J. StechesenTavane G. SymingtonGinny TwomeyDr. & Mrs. F. C. ViolagoFamily of Kianna WongYPO-WPO Canada

UP TO $999 (FISCAL YEAR 2015)Anonymous Donors Muriel Andrews Kelly Bale ♠ Mr. & Mrs. Michelangelo V. Canale ♠ Bob & Flory Cohen ♠ Enerplus Corporation Tristan Dobrowney Kate & Tim Fennell Susan & Mike Fraser Johanne Gingras Kelly Jedlic MC College Geoff Taylor Christopher TurykDr. & Mrs. David & Kathleen Connor

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Sheldon & Penny Bowles N. Ashleigh Everett & Stuart Murray Judy Fields Sandra Foster & Peter Holle William J. Hutton Richard & Hillaine Kroft Deborah McCawley & Otto Lang Bill & Joan Mayberry Gerry & Barb Price Louise Pujo & Tim Hibbard David & Kathleen Reid Jim & Leney Richardson Jacqui F. Shumiatcher S.O.M. LL.D. Brenlee Carrington-Trepel & Brent Trepel Mrs. F. A. Trott Ginny Twomey Thuraya Weedon Dr. & Mrs. Willem T. H. van Oers

PATRONS’ CIRCLE $1,250 - $1,499Kirsten AlboMarjorie BlanksteinPatrick CameronDr. Alice Cheatley Grant & Aynsley CockshottMrs. Irena CohenRobert DawsonDavid & Catherine FilmonMs. Lyn GoldmanGuy & Lou Goodwin Jack & Elsie Hignell Paul & Carol HillCarman Johnston Diane & David Johnston Hubert & Bernice Kleysen Ron & Jean LawsonDon & Betty Leitch André Lewis Graham & Suzanne LountPeter & Maureen MacdonaldAnne & Paul MahonSherratt MoffattJennifer & Hugh MoncrieffJames NewtonJohn & Flordeliz OslerValerie & Brian OwenDrs. Bill Pope & Elizabeth Tippett-PopeRelpro Inc.Mrs. Shirley RichardsonJean Carter Riess & Rick RiessDr. & Mrs. Leon RubinBob Stewart The Waugh FamilyFlorence & Don WhitmoreGordon & Eleanor Wiebe

FRIENDS

Every year we rely on our Friends to provide pivotal funds that allow us to continue the tradition of world class dance for which the RWB is so renowned.

PRIMA $500 - $1,249Joan M. Bender Kathryn BernardBruce & Shelley Bertrand-MeadowsRuth BrodieHaderra & Mark Chisick Gary & Fiona CrowSally R. DowlerGreg & Vera DuncanBarbara M. HamiltonJames HanleyRick HarrisonRon & Lesley JanuszJoan JohnstonMaggie Katzeley & Barry KonzelmanDr. G.H. LawlerTed & Wanda LismerLarah LunaAnonymousMarilyn MarshallRichelle Miller

Donald & Janet O’CallaghanIris ReimerPat & Jim RichtikDeborah SpracklinMr. Curtis SteimanMr. & Mrs. H. VoigtDr. Dorothy Young

PRINCIPAL $275 - $499E.L. McLandress Margaret & Peter Morse Earl & Cheryl BarishTed BielbyFran BoothFred & Lorna BuckmasterCarol BudnickFelicity ChappellNicole ColletteBarb CookBeverly CraigMrs. Margaret CuddyLinda DixonHarry & Mary Lynn DuckworthKathleen EdwardsMargaret E. FaberDr. Edmund & Mirla FaridyAmanda GrahamPercy Gregoire-VoskampSonia & Harvey HosfieldL. Kampeas & J. GartnerDr. Diamond Kassum & Mrs. April KassumDr. T.G. KuceraM. L. KuntzemuellerRalf KyritzDavid & Francesca McBean Jane MorrisSharon & Mel MyersGraciela NajensonJean Stoneham OrrFrancine PanagapkoDerek & Anne RileyWayne RiversSusan SchindleDr. L. SeklaEllen SpencerThomas & Wanda StruthersP. Colleen SucheEva & Ian SutherlandJim & Heather ThomasDr. Lynn Tomkins

SOLOIST $150 - $274Douglas Arrell Joan Blight Trish Allison-Simms Dick & Elaine Archer Abigail Ball Bruce & Joyce Berry Dr. & Mrs. David & Gillian Bird Rita & Don Campbell Nicole Collette Agnes & John K. Collins David & Kathleen Connor Linda & Graham Connor Richard & Hennie Corrin R. Lynn Craton Bradley Curran In Honour of Lorna Curtis-Howell Carmen Curtis J. V. Dale Linda Daniels Dr. Peter & Mrs. Linda Delamere Diana Dickof Ms. Sheila J. Down Carol Duboff Dr. Steven Feldgaier Reg Friend Inge Froese

♠ Indicates a gift made In Memory or In Honour

Katherine Cobor & Gordon Steindel Pearl Gervais Jim Griffiths Hilary Druxman Inc. Richard Klassen Ivy Namaka & Murray Wilson Lori Natiuk Rosenberg Family Trust Herbert StewartJacqueline Weber In Memory of Lynn Axworthy Deborah Thorvaldson In Memory of Jane McEvoy O’Donnell Dreena Duhame

PATRONS’ CIRCLE

The Patrons’ Circle exists torecognize those generous annual donors of $1,250 or more, whose philanthropy helps the RWB maintain the standard of artistic excellence for which it is known the world over.

SUSTAINER $10,000 +Richard A. N. BonnycastleMrs. Irena CohenMrs. Peter D. CurrySusan Glass C.M. & Arni ThorsteinsonDouglas MacEwan In Honour of Elizabeth MacEwan Anna McCowan Johnson & Donald K. JohnsonDawn Klockow Jim PattisonLawrie & Fran PollardTannis M. Richardson Robert T. Ross & Angela B. RossGerald SchwartzRod & Jeannie Senft

INVESTOR $5,000 - $9,999Julius Arkos Gail Asper & Michael PatersonRoss Robinson Family

BENEFACTOR $3,000 - $4,999Savitrah & Danny Balciunas David & Gursh Barnard Sheldon & Penny Bowles James Cohen & Linda McGarva-Cohen The Michael Nozick Family Foundation Heather Power & Harold Klause Carolynne Presser Hartley & Heather Richardson Go Sato

UPPER CIRCLE $1,750 - $2,999Dr. P. H. BrookeDee BuchwaldTimothy & Barbara BurtJane & Gary Caines Patricia ChaychukJim DaveyNicki & Bryce DouglasJane Emslie & Brad Wladyka John F. (Jack) FraserDavid & Evelyn FriesenJean Giguère, C.M. & Dennis Giguère Ruth E. GongosJeff Herd & Stephanie RouetRobert B. & Late S. June Jackson Kevin & Els KavanaghMarion LewisThérèse LewisBill & Shirley LoewenDr. & Mrs. Kenneth MurrayLawrie & Fran PollardJosephine Reid Tannis M. RichardsonJ. Derek RileySanford & Deborah RileyBarry & Rena ShenkarowTerry & Melba Wright INNER CIRCLE $1,500 - $1,749

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RWB SCHOOL POINTE SHOE FUND

Rennie Bodi Dee Buchwald Lori Butler

Mr. Ron Gaffray Eileen E. George Dianne Glass Mrs. Joyce Grace John Greer Melinda & Lorne Halpenny James R. Hammel Carol Hanney Jan Horner Karen Howell Ms. Emily Hughes Ms. Joan M. Hunter Leah Janzen Betty Jo Johnston Johanna & John Kassenaar Dr. Bryan Kirk & Myrna Mitchell Katherine Klassen Louise Klassen Marion B. Korn David & Denise Koss Mr. Dean Kriellaars Katarina Kupca Edith & David Landy Susan Lingle Gordon P. Linney Diane & Alanna Littman Brian & Shelagh Lobay Carol A. Macoomb Tannis Manikel Gayle Marcus Alan & Joanne Maxwell Nicole Michaud-Oystryk Marion Mills Donna Miller Tony Mitousis Vera Moroz John & Joan Morriss MPM Insurance Agency Ltd. Mr. & Mrs. William Murphy-Dyson Ivanna Namaka J. Keith & Ruth Neill Wayne O’Brien Truus Oliver Lesley Oswald Shelley Parham & David Smith Jim Parker Bill & Heather Quinn Kevin Regan Sheryl Rosenberg Mr. & Mrs. M. Rosenbloom Dr. Bruce & Susan Rosner Ms. Anne Russell Catherine Savage Donald F. & Doran Sewell Janet Shindle Edna Siemens Dick Smith & Doug Arrell Mr. & Mrs. Fred & Margaret Stewart Darlene Stewart Marilyn Thompson Dr. Milada Toffler Hymie & Shaaron Weinstein Boyd & Sharon Wermedahl Eileen Wheeler Ralph Wild Wheeler Family Foundation Sabina Willborn

CORPS DE BALLET $50 - $149Jeff & Monica Bonnell Katie & DeLloyd Guth L. Rivard Mrs. Mia Timmermans Doreen AdolphPatricia AllenShoshanna AndressMuriel AndrewsBeverley BaileyDavid & Rosemary BarneyJacqueline Grace BallMartin BaronCatherine Bell

Christian BenhamouEva BérardAaron BergAlice BloomfieldGladys BodnarusPat BoltonLilian BoninMrs. Ina BorgerMonique BrandtCatherine BrockwayMarilyn BrownBrenda BryanLori ButlerM. Isabelle ButtersMrs. M. Ruth CalvertMargurite CampbellMairi ChadwickMrs. Patti CherneyTeresita ChiarellaEileen ClarkeMrs. Judith DanchuraAlison DarlingGina DeBrincatChris DewarMargaret DockerJo-Anne DoerksenSarah DueckMr. & Mrs. J. EkinsBrenda EvansAnna EnsBrenda & Michael EvansMs. Joan FarnfieldJudy FennessyMarilyn FergusonHenery L. FinebergDonna FoggCynthia ForcandNaomi & Kent FormanDenis J. GagnePeter GalkoPearl GervaisMrs. Doreen GirlingDr. Barbara GoldmanCarla GoldsteinD. GoochBrian & Geraldine GrahamMs. Linda GrahamJohn & Louise GreenawayVilma HammondMarie HarnoisJudy HarrisH. Rose HarrisonMildred HemmelgarnBernice HerdMrs. D. L. HodgsonDeborah HoekstraSusan & Richard HornerSusan JackmanDiana JarvisDr. & Mrs. David & Kathryn JohnElfrieda KaethlerYoungok Kang-BohrMrs. Tana KarrasAllen KimelmanMs. Ivy KopsteinJustin LavigneVanessa LawsonLesley LewisMs. Roberta LewisDr. Patti LingGlen & Marj LowtherShirley LynchAllison MacHutchonInna MalchyMrs L. MatsuoShaun McCaffreyMarsha J. McDermidMr. Alan McIntoshMr. & Mrs. R & L MehtaDiane MerkerEstelle MeyersNeil MiddletonPatricia Mitchler

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Lori Campbell Dr. & Mrs. David & Kathleen Connor Gestny Ewart Julie Ann Kniskern Anita Leclair Samual Ray McKinlay Timothy McLeod Patricia Michalski Lesley Shaw S. Sims Candace Sturko Terracon Development Ltd. Ashley AmmeterVictoria J. BabbArchie ChamSusan FraserCameron InglisSophia LeePauline LeungK. Heather PowerCarolynne PresserPeter QuanzHeather SandilandsVera ShymchykRalph Wild IN HONOUR OF NIKI POWELLKarin Giesbrecht

FRIENDS OF THE SCHOOL

Every year we rely on ourFriends of the School to provide pivotal funds that allow us tocontinue the tradition of world-class dance for which the RWB is so renowned.

PRIMA POSITION $500 - $1249Melanie J. BotDelores GembeyBarry & Louise Pallett Jane Emslie & Brad Wladyka SECOND POSITION $275 - $499

Lynna Goldhar-Smith Dr. Lorena Jenks

THIRD POSITION $150 - $274Mrs. Joyce Grace

FOURTH POSITION $50 - $149Suzanne André Yayoi & Toshiyuki BanKatie & DeLloyd GuthJoanne Hawkins Carleigh JohnsonPat & Bill ReidLorraine & Nobby Woo

RD OPPORTUNITY FUND

The Recreational Division Opportunity Fund was created to ensure that as many young people as possible have access to quality dance programming at the RWB School.

Stephanie Bevacqua Canadian Tire Jumpstart Lord Roberts School Alenna Mark Ron Hrynchuk & Jane McSwiggan Jaime Vargas The Jassal Family In Honour of RWB School RD Teachers & Assistants COMMUNITY OUTREACHThe Outreach Program reaches out to children and communitiesthat may not have had the opportunity to experience what the RWB has to offer.

Adam & Rachael Buchwald

Dee BuchwaldCanadian School of Ballet and DanceTracy Leipsic & Richard BuchwaldDr. and Mrs. Davinder & Gunda JassalJohn Loewen

TRIBUTE GIFTS

IN MEMORY OF LYNNE AXWORTHYBob & Flory CohenIN MEMORY OF EILEEN BARONKay RokalaIN MEMORY OF JOHN BRODIEBruce & Barbara BallJohn & Sally ZaplatynskyIN MEMORY OF RUTH BREDINGarry BezteIN MEMORY OF AUDREY CAUGHEY WILSONMarilyn FlynnIN MEMORY OF GERALDINE (GERRY) COWIEMary FardoeAkira Fishman & FamilyThe StephensonsIN MEMORY OF DONNA DAY WASHINGTONMarilyn MarshallIN MEMORY OF JUDITH DURANCE M.DPat BonnellIN MEMORY OF VERA GORLICKKay RokalaIN MEMORY OF MAX KETTNERRuth B. KettnerIN MEMORY OF ISABELLE LAWVera MorozIN MEMORY OF DOROTHY PARKERJoyce LyonNancy Moorhouse & Garry HastingsJoyce SeedIN MEMORY OF WILLIAM (BILL) REIDNancy Laxdal & Jean RedstonMarilyn MarshallJocelyn RobinsonIN MEMORY OF ARVA J. SHEWCHUKGinny TwomeyIN MEMORY OF ARNOLD SPOHR

Sonia TavernerIN MEMORY OF SHEILA STORJORDKay RokalaIN MEMORY OF PAMELA TAYLORGestny EwartIN HONOUR OF GAIL ASPERJean Giguère, C.M. & Dennis Giguère IN HONOUR OF JEAN GIGUÈRE, C.M.Barbara FilukJack & Zina LazareckKaryn & Mel LazareckIN HONOUR OF DOUGLAS MACEWANMurray HiltonJ. Ross MacEwanTerry & Melba WrightIN HONOUR OF ANDREA OKONKWORichard DickersonIN HONOUR OF ERIN PARKERJohn Parker IN HONOUR OF BLAINE RITTINGER & LESLIE FIELDSSherri & Marc RittingerIN HONOUR OF RWB SCHOOLRD Teachers & AssistantsThe Jassal FamilyIN HONOUR OF SUSAN SCOTTBob BaronIN CELEBRATION OF NIKI POWELL’S BIRTHDAYRebecca Powell Lesley & Thomas De Nardi Karin GiesbrechtLynette & Brett Magnus Wendy & Blair Magnus Mandi & Faisal Siddiqui Tara & Joseph Silvaggio Dennis Stewner Michael Stoller Lori Wheeler

ESTATE GIFTS

Estate of John Gordon HunterEstate of Gordon P. LinneyEstate of Sheila SturleyEstate of Marjory Grant Young

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THE STAFF OF THE ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET

ARTISTICArtistic Director...................................................................André LewisMusic Director & Conductor.....................................Tadeusz BiernackiSenior Ballet Master....................................................Johnny W. ChangBallet Masters..............................................................Tara Birtwhistle,

Vanessa Lawson, Jaime VargasGuest Ballet Master......................................................Caroline GruberAssistant to the Artistic Staff............................................Judy Arnason

SCHOOL ARTISTICDirector......................................................................Arlene MinkhorstPrincipal, Professional Division....................................Suzanne AndréDirector, Teacher Training Program...........................Johanne GingrasDirector, Aspirant Program......................................Stéphane LéonardPrincipal, Recreational Division............................................Kelly BaleInterim Principal, Recreational Division ..............................Nicole KeppInterim Vice-Principal, Recreational Division ..............................................Katrin BenedictsonPrincipal Pianist...............................................................Donna LaubeAssistant Principal Pianist.........................................Miroslaw Szarek

ADMINISTRATIONExecutive Director...................................................................Jeff Herd Director of Company Operations.............................Christopher TurykCompany Manager.....................................................David WarburtonDirector of Human Resources.........................Pearl Kavanagh-StoeszDirector of Finance and Administration...............David GudmundsonExecutive Secretary.........................................................Jan RoutledgeAccounting Manager........................................................Debbie WallinReporting Manager ..................................................Edward EsguerraPayroll Administrator....................................................Deneen SwartzAccounts Payable.........................................................Alison Chaboyer

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIONDirector of School Operations..........................................Kate Fennell Program Support Manager.....................................Lindsay McKnightOffice Supervisor ........................................................Monica KowalikInterim Office Supervisor ..............................................Karin KruegerProfessional Division Registrar............................................ Kari KeechInterim Professional Division Registrar.........................Vanessa VertzRecreational Division Registrar.......................................Tali SitschkarSchedule Coordinator..........................................................Ash AlbergOffice Assistants........................................................Rikke McFeetors,

Melanie Saunders

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONSDirector of Marketing and Communications.....................Larah LunaAudience Development Manager........................Nicole Verin-TreuschGraphic Designer...............................................................Aleli Estrada Online Marketing Coordinator.........................................Maria NeufeldMultimedia Communications Coordinator........................Amy SimoesDatabase Administrator.......................................................Eric Lazaro Sales & Marketing Assistant.............................................Jillian Luna

DEVELOPMENTIndividual Giving Manager........................................Graciela NajensonDevelopment Coordinator............................Patricia Guenther-Smith Development Coordinator...................................................Nicki Kirton

CUSTOMER SERVICECustomer Service Manager.........................................Joanne HawkinsReceptionist........................................................................Rose PanzoCustomer Service Representatives...............Jessica Boucher-Cowie,

Allysa Brandt, Anastasia Iurovski, Adrian Pecold, Connor Stoesz, Emily Simoes FACILITIESFacilities Manager..................................................................Jeff MonkFacilities Maintenance..................................................Marc DelaTorre Housekeeping........................................................Bernadette Antoine, Joel Ferguson, Jade Manov

PRODUCTION Director of Production...............................................Michael FreemanTechnical Director..............................................................Bob StewartProduction Stage Manager...............................................Ingrid Kottke Production Assistant.....................................................John Kaminski Head Carpenter and Crew Chief................................Justin Dowbiggin Head Flyman/Assistant Carpenter............................... Paul McWhinney Master Electrician ............................................................Marc Gagnon Assistant Electrictian..............................................................Jef Ward Head of Properties..................................................M.Drew Derbowka Head of Audio ..................................................................Iain Graham Head of Wardrobe ...................................................Brenda Belmonté Assistant Wardrobe ......................................................Barry Malenko Scenic Carpenter ..................................................................Taavo Sults SCHOOL ARTISTIC FACULTY Scott Andrew, Hannah Arras, Eugene Baffoe, Jolene Bailie, Stanislav Belyaevsky, Aimee Brasko, Lisa Brooks, Darilyn Burdeniuk, Mark Cameron, Rachel Cooper, Nicole Dufault, Anastasia Dunets, Alexander Gamayunov, Claude Garand, Karin Giesbrecht, Julie Gregorchuk, Caroline Gruber, Janelle Hacault, Philippe-Alexandre Jacques, Oleksandra Kondratyeva, Laura Kolisnyk, Jacqui Ladwig, Karyn Maertens, Claire Marshall, Erin McCallum, Michelle Mourre, Nicole Owens, Radostina Panova, Stacha Penner, Roman Rykine, Sharlyne Santos, Alex Schade, Cheyenne Schroeder, Cheryl Scott, Keri-lee Smith, Marijka Stanowych, Debra Thiessen, Rachelle Vermette, Alie Wagar, Victoria Ward, Kristina Washchyshyn, Tanja Woloshen. ACCOMPANISTS Arlene Baschak, Mark Cameron, Howard Chan, Tim Church, Katie Erickson, Trish Franklin, Irena Gendelman, Alina Havrylyuk, Jolanta Janiszewska, Sharon McCullough, Duncan McGregor, Ian Mikita, Michelle Mourre, Dale Rogalsky, Nina Rudakova, David Schneider, Jay Stoller, David Troya, Viktoriya Yamchuk RESIDENCE

Dean of Residence.........................................................Kayla SaarinenStudent Care Counsellor............................................... Carol Hoydalo Administrative Counsellor............................................Danielle LesterCounsellors............ Violeta Avalos, Kaeleigh Ayre, Alexandre Borger,

Solene Borger, Chantal DeGagne, Madison Harding, David King, Inna Malchy, Sam Markewich, Eliane Neufeld, Kathtyn Olson,

Jacquelin Pelland, Ian Peters, Stephan Possin, Bob Pleschke, Ellen Stothers, Sarah Taylor

Head Chef.....................................................................Wayne AastromCooks....................................................Kylie Evans, Wesley Lapenskie Kitchen Assistants...............................Doris Bedard, Jonabelle TayKitchen Student Assistants.................Madeline Bez, Isabella PisapiaResidence Caretaker..................................................Gawain Umphrey

WARDROBE Director of Wardrobe......................................................Alena Zharska Wardrobe Manager.........................................................Barry Malenko Footwear Manager.......................................................Janet Anderson Head of Touring Wardrobe/Milliner..........................Brenda Belmonté School Costume Coordinator...........................................Angela Vaags Head Seamstress................................................................Angela Gaft Seamstress.................................................................Gabriella Barone Zenaida Cruz, Rose Curatolo, Noel De Leon, Anciska Milne Kathleen Lynch, Diana Miller, Carrie-Ann Wilson

ANDRÉ LEWIS Artistic Director JEFF HERD Executive Director

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MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

Honorary Chair..................... ..Kathleen M.Richardson, C.C,O.M.Chair Emeritus................................................Jean Giguère, C.M.Chair...............................................................................David ReidVice Chair / Chair, Nominations Committee.....Catherine FilmonChair, Audit Committee..............................................Kirsten AlboChair, Governance Committee...............................Timothy TaylorChair, Evaluation & Compensation Committee....Andrew Calista Barbara Axworthy, Gursh Barnard Chair Risk Commitee...................................................John Osler

ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET BOARD OF DIRECTORS

HONORARY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Sheldon BowlesDee BuchwaldDr. Alice Cheatley, C.M. Irena Cohen James CohenJane EmslieAshleigh EverettJohn F. FraserSusan Glass, C.M.Kerry HawkinsRichard KroftThe Hon. Otto Lang, O.C.Peter J. Macdonald

Marnie MarshallRuth MatasStuart Murray Art PearsonKevin ReganDr. Robert T. RossDr. Leon RubinLouise SoubryArni ThorsteinsonW. Terrence Wright, Q.C.Rod Zimmer, C.M.

INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL MEMBERS

Ashleigh Banfield (DARIEN, CT)Senator Sharon Carstairs (OTTAWA)Charles S. Coffey, O.C. (TORONTO)Susan Curry (MONTREAL)Nicki Douglas (TORONTO)Janice M. Flemming (HALIFAX) Evelyn Friesen (WEST VANCOUVER)Carol Hill (REGINA)Michael Holy (MONTRÉAL)Senator Janis Johnson (OTTAWA)

Crystal Kolt (FLIN FLON)Dennice Leahey (PUGWASH)Donald A. Leitch (VICTORIA)Gerald Schwartz (TORONTO)Rod & Jeannie Senft (VANCOUVER)Jacqui Shumiatcher (REGINA)Mary Speer (WASHINGTON, D.C.)The Hon. Mira Spivak (WINNIPEG)The Hon. Terry Stratton (OTTAWA)Allan Waisman (VANCOUVER)

Medical services provided by Pan Am Clinic. Physiotherapy service provided by Lifemark Health.Medical Department...................................Dr. Brian Lukie, M.D.,

Dr. Deborah Hill, MD FRCPC Dip. Sport Med. Physiotherapists............................................................................. Laurie Urban B.A., B.P.T. FCAMP, Diploma Sports Physiotherapy,

Kevin Dyck, B.M.R. PT, Sam Steinfeld, B.Sc., B.M.R. PTMassage Therapist.....................................Leanne Lawrie, R.M.T.Sports & Wellness Nutrition Consultant.......................................

Marieke Breakey, B.Sc.(HNS), R.D.

MEDICAL SUPPORT TEAM

FIRST VIOLINSGwen Hoebig, ConcertmasterThe Sophie-Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatté Memorial Chair, endowed by the Eck-hardt-Gramatté FoundationKarl Stobbe, Associate ConcertmasterMary Lawton, Assistant ConcertmasterChris Anstey**Jeremy Buzash Mona CoardaRodica Jeffrey Hong Tian JiaMeredith McCallumJulie SavardJun Shao *Karin Andreasen *Simon MacDonald

SECOND VIOLINSDarryl Strain, PrincipalElation Pauls, Assistant PrincipalKaren BauchKristina Bauch **Calvin Cheng **Teodora DimovaElizabeth Dyer**Jonathan Garabedian Bokyung Hwang Takayo NoguchiClaudine St-Arnauld*Jane Pulford *Susan McCallum

VIOLASDaniel Scholz, PrincipalAnne Elise Lavallée, Assistant PrincipalLaszlo BarocziRichard BauchGreg HayMerrily PetersMike Scholz

CELLOSYuri Hooker, PrincipalLeana Rutt, Assistant PrincipalAlex AdamanArlene DahlCarolyn NagelbergEmma Quackenbush Sean Taubner

BASSESMeredith Johnson, PrincipalAndrew Goodlett, Assistant PrincipalTravis HarrisonPaul NagelbergBruce OkrainecDaniel Perry

FLUTESJan Kocman, PrincipalSupported by Gordon &Audrey FoggMartha Durkin

PICCOLOMartha Durkin

OBOESBeverly Wang, PrincipalRobin MacMillan

ENGLISH HORNRobin MacMillan

CLARINETSMicah Heilbrunn, PrincipalMichelle Goddard

BASSOONSAlex Eastley, PrincipalKathryn Brooks

HORNSPatricia Evans, PrincipalKen MacDonald, Associate PrincipalJames RobertsonThe Hilda Schelberger Memorial ChairCaroline OberheuMichiko Singh

TRUMPETSIsaac Pulford, Acting PrincipalPaul JeffreyBrian SykoraThe Patty Kirk Memorial Chair

TROMBONESSteven Dyer, PrincipalKeith Dyrda

BASS TROMBONEJulia McIntyre, Principal

TUBAChris Lee, Principal

TIMPANIMike Kemp, Principal

PERCUSSIONFrederick Liessens, Principal

HARPRichard Turner, PrincipalEndowed by W.H. & S.E. Loewen

ORCHESTRA PERSONNELMANAGERChris Lee

PRINCIPAL LIBRARIANRaymond Chrunyk

ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN

Laura MacDougall

* On Leave** One year contractPlease note: Non-titled (tutti) string players are listed alphabetically and are seated accordingly to a rotational system.

WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MUSICIAN ROSTER

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