2017 - 2018 SEASON World Ballet Stars • Giselle • the Nutcracker • Peter Pan Lightwire Theater: a Very Electric Christmas
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2017 - 2018 SEASON World Ballet Stars • Giselle • The Nutcracker • Peter Pan Lightwire Theater: A Very Electric Christmas 2017-2018 SEASON PASSION. DISCIPLINE. GRACE. Attributes that both ballet dancers and our expert group of medical professionals possess. At Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, each member of our team plays an important part in serving our patients with the highest quality care. We are proud to support the ballet in its mission to share the beauty and artistry of dance with our community. Exceptional People. Exceptional Care. 23666 Ballet 5.5 x 8.5.indd 1 8/26/2016 3:47:56 PM MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR Dear Friends: Welcome to the 48th season of the Northwest Florida Ballet! With the return of the Northwest Florida Ballet Symphony Orchestra and FIVE productions at venues all along the Emerald Coast, we have proven our commitment to elevating the performing arts in the communities we serve. As friends of NFB and valued patrons of the arts, we have listened to your feedback and identified new performance locations and expanded use of others to continue bringing you the world-class productions our organization is known for. Todd Eric Allen, NFB Artistic Director & CEO The season begins with World Ballet Stars, a main stage production at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center in September. Through our expanded partnership with Grand Boulevard, we will present Giselle to the community as a free outdoor performance in Grand Park in October. We return to the Mattie Kelly Arts Center in November for our 38th annual production of The Nutcracker. In December we bring back the electrifying Lightwire Theater with A Very Electric Christmas for two performances at the Destin United Methodist Church Life Center. Last year we added a tremendous amount of depth to our productions with the introduction of the Northwest Florida Ballet Symphony Orchestra, led by renowned conductor and composer David Ott. In addition to providing live musical accompaniment for The Nutcracker again this season, we take an even greater leap forward by featuring David’s original composition in Peter Pan along with world premier choreography by the internationally acclaimed Katia Garza in March 2018. To learn more about us or to order tickets online, please visit us at NFBallet.org and connect with us on Facebook. As always, I invite you to reach out to me directly if I can be of any assistance. Thank you again for attending this production and supporting NFB. Cordially, NFB is supported, in part, by the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs. Todd Eric Allen Artistic Director/CEO NFBallet.org · 850.664.7787 · · PERFORMANCES 2017 - 2018 SEASON World Ballet Stars Mattie Kelly Arts Center Saturday, September 30 @ 7:30 pm Giselle Lightwire Theater's Very Electric Christmas Grand Park at Sandestin's Grand Boulevard Destin United Methodist Church Life Center Saturday, October 14 @ 7pm Friday, December 22 @ 7:30pm Saturday, December 23 @ 2:30pm The Nutcracker Mattie Kelly Arts Center Peter Pan Friday, November 17 @ 7:30pm Mattie Kelly Arts Center Saturday, November 18 @ 7:30pm Saturday, March 3 @ 7:30pm Sunday, November 19 @ 2:30pm Sunday, March 4 @ 2:30pm STAFF & ORCHESTRA ARTISTIC DIRECTOR/CEO MUSIC DIRECTOR Todd Eric Allen David Ott ASSISTANT DIRECTOR BALLET MISTRESS Sharon Allen Dorothy Daniels Lister FOUNDER COMPANY TEACHER & Bernadette Clements Sims REHEARSAL ASSISTANT Amanda Wiley This season we are pleased to announce the return of the Northwest Florida Ballet Symphony Orchestra led by renowned conductor and composer, ADDITIONAL STAFF David Ott. Join us at the Mattie Kelly Arts Marley Cunningham, Office Manager Center as the NFB Symphony Orchestra Gena Cole, Bookkeeper provides live musical accompaniment for Sabrina McLaughlin, Marketing & PR The Nutcracker and Peter Pan for the Denise Song, Director of Development & 2017-2018 season. Community Relations Alexa Nicer, Office Assistant To learn more about the NFB Symphony Orchestra visit NFBallet.org/Orchestra. Clay Reed, Production Manager Lydia Phillips, Stage Manager Dawn Chandler, Wardrobe Assistant BOARD OF DIRECTORS & PAST PRESIDENTS 2017-2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ginger Hewitt 1983-84 Robert Saxer President Brenda Hutchison 1984-86 Ken Borick Past President JoAnne Connell 1986-87 Barbara Speni President-Elect Barbara Larnce 1987-88 Todd Eric Allen CEO/Director Helen Deibler 1988-89 Nia Kellogg Secretary Ralph McGuire 1989-90 Paul Scarpulla Treasurer Jan Timothy 1990-91 Bernadette Sims Founder Linda Carr 1991-92 Denise Greene Board Member Penny Eubanks 1992-93 Kevin Greene Board Member Valerie Lukes 1993-94 Linda Watson Board Member Sherry Bowles 1994-95 Jeff Prescott Board Member Lynda Davila 1995-96 Anna-Lisa Daniel Board Member Sheryl McCowen 1996-97 Julia Sandwith Board Member Linda Watson 1997-98 Tammy Halprin Board Member Abe G.Watson 1998-99 Jeff Landreth Board Member Terry Prewitt 1999-00 Toni Pentecouteau Board Member Pat Balanzategui 2000-01 Barbara Lord 2001-03 PAST PRESIDENTS Carrie Wurdeman 2003-04 Don Anchors 1969-70 Linda Watson 2004-05 Theodore Laughlin, MD 1970-71 Robert J. Saxer 2005-06 John Rainey 1971-72 Nick Barlotta 2006-07 Lee Bragg 1972-73 Deedee Bruechner 2007-08 Donna Jean Trum 1973-74 Linda Watson 2008-09 Joy Banks 1974-76 Jeff Hooton 2009-10 Margaret Bragg 1976-77 Denise Greene 2010-11 Ruth Crane 1977-78 Jeff Prescott 2011-12 Susan Johnson 1978-79 Kevin Greene 2012-13 Ginny Mitchell 1979-80 Kevin Greene 2013-14 Tasia Davis 1980-81 Ken Borick 2014-15 Anne Pettigrew 1981-82 Ken Borick 2015-16 Patty Jenkins 1982-83 Robert Saxer 2016-17 SYBIL LEBHERZ CENTER FOR DANCE EDUCATION HONOR ROLL OF DONORS KEYSTONES Destin Bank Prescott Architects, Inc. Florida Department of State: Div. of Cultural Affairs The Sybil H. Smith Charitable Trust Mary C. Ogletree Clark West CORNERSTONES William W. Abbott Jr., Bill and Joe Garvie Barbara and Perry Lord Sprint Abbott Resorts Mr. and Mrs. Preston Hood Patricia McIlroy Michele W. Steiner Anthony S. Bradley Family Laura P. 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Webb Choctaw Engineering Professional Moving Services Prudential Securities Jane Whelan Carolyn Crotzer Amy Jameson Joyce Shanahan Penelope Wright CSR Zarco Arthur Johanson Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund Lyle and Carrie Wurdeman Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davis, Frank and Julie Kovach, Resort Annette Seda Seaside Community Development Interiors Corporation www.MainsailRealty.com - Easy Real Estate Search Clayton Bonjean Broker / Owner / MBA 850-585-1284 Direct Mainsail Realty Supports Northwest Florida Ballet Founded in 1969 by dance pioneer Bernadette Clements, Northwest Florida Ballet was originally called the Fort Walton Beach Ballet. The name was changed to the Northwest Florida Ballet in 1987 to better reflect its geographic service area. The organization’s mission is to provide quality dance performances and instruction for Northwest Florida; identify and develop talented dancers; and increase appreciation of the arts through public education and outreach. In 1995, former NFB student Todd Eric Allen returned to the area after a distinguished career with Boston Ballet and Les Grands Ballets Canadiens to accept the position of Director of the Company. Mr. Allen’s talent, his leadership skills, and his extensive performance experience have contributed greatly to the continued growth and success of the Company. In August 2002, the Northwest Florida Ballet and Sybil Smith Lebherz Center for Dance Education opened its doors in downtown Fort Walton Beach after a three-year fund raising campaign and a thirty-three-year history of service to the residents of Northwest Florida. NFB offers world-class performances and training to the community, and reaches thousands of school children through public programs and student performances. In 2002 NFB opened its unique arts education program, the NFB Académie, offering superior academic education and ballet training to young students in grades 3-8 free of charge.