Pointillism Consort & The Infinite Legacy Project present: “A“A MidsummerMidsummer Night’sNight’s Dream”Dream” (a theatrical fantasy for all ages based on the play by William Shakespeare)

This performance is a celebration of 10 years of education with the Akron After School Program

Tuesday, June 25th at 7 pm Akron Summit County Public Library Main Auditorium 60 South High Street, Akron OH

featuring the Akron After School dance demonstrators in a “Follow The Magic” Flash Happening at 6 pm before the show at the Library Amphitheatre on Main Street !

a Pointe West Performances production

Pointe West Performances, Inc. is a 501c public charity About the Organization Pointe West Performances (PWP) is a 501(c) public charity founded by Suzanne Winland (Artistic Director). PWP serves as the backbone for its outreach program, The Infinite Legacy Project and its professional dance company, Pointillism Jazz Consort. Winland started PWP with the in- tent to serve the Akron community by providing free dance performances to the public. Today, the organization serves in multiple communities with a strong concentration in Washington DC, producing free performances, humani- ties based outreach programs, various artistic/cultural events, and scholarship programs. PWP is the only local dance company to produce free performances and free educational programs on a continuous basis.

Pointillism Jazz Consort Pointillism is an eclectic and diverse group of professional dancers who illuminate projects and free performances in the communities of Ohio and the east coast. Pointillism collaborates with singers, instrumentalists, composers, actors, film makers, visual artists, lighting/costume/set designers, improve artists, programmers, web designers, and educators on a regular basis. Members come from all over the world: Washington DC; NYC; London UK; Portland OR; Austin TX; Atlanta GA; and Akron/Cleveland OH to share their common love for the arts -- with a synergy that’s exhilarating!!!

The Infinite Legacy Project The ILP is something that reaches beyond limitations and inspires new relationships. It began with some artists who had ideas and ideals. The first idea was free dance performances. “I watched affiliates of the company develop sincere and authentic relationships with the children they were teaching. Their talent and commitment to the Arts were evident in every interaction. . . The impact of The Infinite Legacy Project is immeasurable.” ~An Akron Public School Master Teacher said regarding The ILP

The next idea was to create a top flight class curriculum for dance in public schools. Next, The ILP made scholarships con- tinuously possible. Linked with this, The ILP brought children into the theatre to perform “up close and personal” with profes- sional dancers, vocalists, and actors. At last it created its own school - so kids and community members could go as far as they wanted with their dance interests! Kids from everywhere could come because Metro accessibility wouldn’t be a barrier.

Commercial vs. Culture & Community Children are treated to projects, which use Pointillism artists from around the world to enrich their cultural experience and encourage community support of cultural growth. Our mission diverges greatly from the usual commercial experience in dance where costume retail and the child as the center of the consumer process are emphasized.

The ILP is centered on community service ~ with all of the responsibilities and gifts that process entails.

Why is it a project? Because it is always doing something: classes, community education, performances, community activism.

Why is it a legacy? Because its activities reach across barriers to create something lasting: community, art, healthy activity, self worth.

Why is it a infinite? Because it goes on forever ~ in unexpected ways ~ through the action of poetry, the singing of the soul.

Cast Listing (in order of appearance)

Pointillism Trainees: Ty’Neisha Patrick & Brittany Wilson ILP Conservatory: Chloe Chenault, Makalah Clark, Maliyah Clark, & Alexis Wilson FAIRIES: Members of The Infinite Legacy Project Mini Companies: Kennedy Blanks, Chloe Chenault, Makaylah Clark, Maliyah Clark, Amaya Gainer, Storm Gajorsky, Darbee Guyton, Nicole Hart, Talaya Hatcher, Jaira Keiko, La’Neitrah Kennedy, Malaysia Kennedy, Alexandra Mears, Lonnie Milliken, Nanda Mon, Ciannah Pugh, Maaliyah Pugh, Sarah Stevenson, Kiyleigh Wallace, Joyous White, Alexis Wilson, McKenzie Wilson, Haleigh Wyatt

Akron After School Dance Demonstrators: Leyla Anderson, Niccolette Bucklew, Tarayiana Carlton, Adelyne Carter, Grace Fortunato, Janiah Foster, Melia Gibbs, Stephanie Johnson, Savannah Lindsey, Monay Livingston, Bria Lucas, Madison Moegerle, Haley Morgan, Tamar Owens, Jessalyn Sakacsi, Brishae Scott, Faith Stephenson, Tra'nise Watson, Breyanna Webb, Molly Wright

PUCK: Matt Lopez, NYC (understudy: Melissa Ramos) ROBIN GOODFELLOW: Erica Jones, Akron, OH (understudy: DeLee Cooper) OBERON: Ivry Newsome, Austin, TX COBWEB: Melissa Ramos, NYC (understudy: Laura Jansen) PEASEBLOSSOM: Delee Cooper, Dayton, OH (understudy: JordanLedger) MOTH: Ty’Neisha Patrick, Akron, OH MUSTARDSEED: Brittany Wilson, Akron, OH THESEUS: Calvin Gentry, Atlanta, GA HIPPOLYTA: Brandy Carwile, Atlanta, GA HERMIA: Veronica Shreffler-Moss, Akron, OH LYSANDER: Matthew Ward, Washington, DC HELENA: Shaina Higgins, Washington, DC DEMETRIUS: Brian Rodebaugh, Akron, OH EGEUS: Ham Amer BOTTOM: Ron Hazelett, Akron, OH QUINCE: Roxanne Sedlak, Brunswick, OH FLUTE: Ian McIntyre, Akron, OH TITANIA: Caroline Amer, London, UK (understudy: DeLee Cooper) CHANGELING BOY: Derrick Smith FAIRIES-IN-WAITING: Delee Cooper, Laura Jansen, Jordan Ledger, Melissa Ramos VOCAL SOLOIST: Susan Wallin, Akron, OH ACCOMPANIST: James Mismas

Production Staff

Artistic Director & Producer: Suzanne Winland Co-Producer: Ian McIntyre

Chief Choreographer: Suzanne Winland (with additional choreography/improv provided by Pointillism & Guests: “Lover’s Mime sequences by Matthew Ward & “Up & Down” by Matt Lopez)

Regisseur/Exec Director: Ivry Newsome Technical Director: Lisa Brosovich Ballet Mistress: Marsha Maurer Costume Design: Tasha Walls Lighting Design: Lisa Brosovich Sound Design: Chris Edwards PR Contact: Erin Brown Stage Manager: Leonard (Beau) Reinker Photography: Marsha Maurer Video Archive: Haley Pickard Productions “Follow The Magic” Camera: Jordan Ledger Assistant Directors: Laura Jansen & Erica Jones Wardrobe Mistress: Tasha Walls Volunteer Coordinator: Laura Jansen Educational Coordinator: Kristina Jansons Asst Stage Manager: Susan Raines & daughter (need name!) Script & FTM Screenplays: Suzanne Winland (used by permission of C.R. Conceptual Enterprises) Program Design: Pointe West Performances’ PR Committee Poster & Flyer Design: Pointe West Performances’ PR Committee

2012 -2013 PWP Akron After School Staff: Caroline Amer, Megan Davis, Emily Gamauf, Brittany Hamad, Siobhan Henterly, Laura Jansen, Kristina Jansons, Erica Jones, Kara Landers, Jordan Ledger, Sharlee Sacha, Veronica Shreffler-Moss, Argie Spithas-Miner, Tasha Walls, Suzanne Winland

2012 - 2013 ILP Teaching Staff: Erin Brown, Kristina Jansons, Laura Jansen, Erica Jones, Jordan Ledger, Suzanne Winland “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Scene Listing

Introduction: “The Story Begins” “Follow The Magic” Dance Lesson: Entire Cast “Cupid’s Magic Spell”: Cupid “The Fairy Kingdom”: Titania & Oberon; Fairies-in-Waiting; Moth & Mustardseed; ILP Conservatory; ILP Mini Companies

Act I, sc i “Theseus’ Court” “Courtly Dance”: Hippolyta, Theseus,Hermia, Lysander, Helena, Demetrius “Lysander’s Plan” Mime: Hermia & Lysander

Act I, sc ii “The Mechanicals” “Player’s Improvisation”: Bottom, Quince, Flute, Snout, Snug

Act II, sc i “In the Forest” “Titania & Oberon/The Argument”: Titania, Oberon, Changeling Boy, Robin, Puck, Fairies-in-Waiting, ILP Conservatory, ILP Mini Companies “Oberon & the Magic Flower”: Oberon

Act II, sc ii “Titania’s Bower” “Fairy Variations”: Moth & Mustardseed & ILP Mini Companies “Titania’s Lullaby”: Fairies-in-Waiting; Moth & Mustardseed; ILP Conservatory with Susan Wallin “Wood Nymphs”: Fairies-in-Waiting “Nocturne: Lovers’ Mime”: Hermia, Lysander, Puck, Robin

Act III, sc i “Bottom’s Head” “Wood Nymphs Wild”: Peaseblossom & Cobweb “Titania & Bottom: Rumba Pas de Deux”: Titania, Bottom, Fairies-in-Waiting, ILP Conservatory, ILP Mini Companies

Act III, sc ii “Mischief in the Forest” “Lovers’ Quarrel Swing Dance”: Helena, Hermia, Demetrius, Lysander “Up & Down: Hip-Hop Chase Scene”: Puck, Robin, Helena, Hermia, Demetrius, Lysander, Cobweb, Moth, & Mustardseed

Act IV, sc i “The Awakening” Dialogue only

Act IV, sc ii “The Reunion” Dialogue only

Act V, sc i “The Wedding” “The Wedding Procession”: Oberon, Titania, Theseus, Hippolyta, Hermia, Lysander, Helena, Demetrius, Fairies-in-Waiting, Puck, Robin, ILP Conservatory, ILP Mini Companies “The Wedding Pas de Deux”: Theseus & Hippolyta “The Players’ Musical”: Bottom, Quince, Flute, Snout “The Fairy Blessing”: Oberon, Titania, Fairies-in-Waiting, Puck, Robin, ILP Conservatory, ILP Mini Companies with Susan Wallin “Follow The Magic: Audience Dance & Bows”: Entire Cast Pointillism Jazz Consort & Guests

Suzanne Winland, Artistic Director

Suzanne Winland is the founding Artistic Director of Pointillism Jazz Consort, PWP’s professional dance company based in Washington, D.C. In March of 2013, Winland’s choreography was hailed as “splendid, rising with an eerie allure. . .” (Dayton Most Metro). Pointillism's choreographic repertory is based in the American idiom of jazz with classical, ethnic, and theatrical influences. (Pointillism is a member of UNESCO/CID, DanceMetro DC, and Dance USA.) Its members are from all over the world and continually bring students into meaningful contact with professional theatre in their outreach education program: "The Infinite Legacy Project" (developed during a 7-year pilot in the well- regarded Akron After School Program in Akron, Ohio). In 2013 PWP cele- brates its 10th Anniversary of education in AAS. Ms. Winland has been edu- cating aspiring performers for professions in dance and musical theatre for over three decades and many have gone on to careers in dance/theatre, in such places as New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago, London, UK, and Or- lando. Her specialty is designing original theatrical projects through pro- fessional collaboration. [Photo courtesy of Sara Neff]

Ivry Newsome, Regisseur & Executive Director, Oberon

Ivry Newsome has spent most of his adult life in professional performance. He received his degree in Fine Art from Univer- sity of Texas, Austin and has enjoyed collaborative relation- ships with many local professional dance companies such Toni Bravo's Kinesis Dance Company, Mosaic Dance Body, Rhythm Rituals New World African Dance Company and TropicalPro- ductions Polynesian Company. He current teaches for Blue Lapis Light (aerial dance company) in the Youth Take Flight Program for the last two sessions. He is also the Regisseur/Executive Director and Principal Member of Pointe West Performances, Inc/Pointillism Jazz Consort out of Washington DC with an educational component in Akron, OH. He believes Dance is a gift given by God to enlighten both artist and audience. [ Photo courtesy of Erin Brown]

Lisa Brosovich, Technical Director

Lisa M. Brosovich is a graduate of The Ohio State Univ. She has been a Production Stage Manager for many theater, dance and opera companies in the area. Some of her favorites are: Univer- sity of Akron Opera (PSM, SM, TD), Ohio Ballet (PSM, SM), Rhythm and Shoes (SM) and she has worked on two films, (“Hustle & Flow” and “Welcome to Collingwood.” ) Ms. Brosovich is a member of I.A.T.S.E. Local 48, Akron, OH. She is very happy to be designing another show for Pointe West Performances! [Photo courtesy of Marsha Maurer] Kristina Jansons, Educational Coordinator

Kristina's parents introduced her to dance classes at age three -- from then on she has had an undoubted answer to the question, "what would you like to be when you grow up?": a dance teacher! Today, her dream has become her reality. With a strong emphasis on improving kinesthetic awareness and promoting a healthy and happy lifestyle, Kristina has enjoyed sharing her love of dance with the Ak- ron community for the past several years. She began working with Pointe West Performances as a ballet instructor in the Fall of 2009, and she has enthusiastically returned to teach for Akron After School every year since! Kristina has written over 100 dance scholarship rec- ommendations for Akron students grades K-6, and has thoroughly enjoyed sharing Pointillism's free annual art experience with her stu- dents, along with their families and friends year after year.

Marsha Maurer, Ballet Mistress

Marsha Maurer’s extensive professional career includes tenures with Indianapolis Ballet Theater, the Ohio Ballet and Ballet West, performing works by Arpino, Balanchine, Christensen, Fokine, Joffrey, Perrot, Petipa, Smuin, and Taylor, among others. A few of her touring credits include the first U.S. Spoleto Festival, the As- pen Summer Festival, New York Dance Festival, Brooklyn Acad- emy of Music Festival (BAM), Chautauqua Festival, and Jacob’s Pillow, as well as foreign performance tours in Greece, France, Italy, Switzerland, Spain and Yugoslavia. Ms. Maurer has taught at the university level for Ball State University and Notre Dame University/St. Mary’s College where she began a dance department. Her teaching credits also include master classes and private coaching sessions for performing arts centers in Illinois, Indiana, New York, Ohio, Oregon and Pennsylvania. In addition to her performing career, Ms. Maurer earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in dance from Butler University, con- tinuing her education toward her masters degree at the University of Utah.

Tasha Walls, Costume Design & Wardrobe, Mistress, Cupid

Tasha has been hooping and costuming since her days attending Kent State University. While studying to obtain her bachelor degree in Theatre Studies with a concentration in costume design she devel- oped a love and appreciation for dance. She has been hula hooping for three years as well as hosting an open hula hoop workshop for adults on Tuesdays at Thursdays Lounge and has recently become a member of Akron’s very own Friendly Fire Tribe. She has also worked with West Pointe Performances teaching ballet in the Akron After School Program. Her design work stems mostly from Kent’s dance department including productions such as “Lachen Un Weinen”, “News ”, and the 2009 Student Dance Festival. She has also worked for Professional Theatre Company Porthouse Theatre. Tasha’s future plans include developing a women’s clothing line for performance artists as well traveling the U.S. developing and per- forming with fire and hula hoops. She owes great thanks and credit to all friends, family and West Pointe Performances for encouraging and enabling her to accom- plish her dreams. Caroline Amer, Titania

Caroline Amer is thrilled to be performing again with Pointillism Jazz Consort. Starting out her training at Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet and then finding Suzanne Winland as a teacher and mentor with Pointe West Performances, she then went on to focus on mu- sical theatre performance and classical theatre. Caroline attended the celebrated Interlochen Arts Academy for high school, fol- lowed by acting training at London Academy of Music and Dra- matic Arts and Drama Centre London, She has performed on London’s West End in The Hurly Burly Show and also toured with the show to Johannesburg, South Africa this past year. Other theatre credits include Lily in The Secret Gar- den, The Crucible, Too Clever By Half, Much Ado About Nothing, Fat Men in Skirts, and Major Barbara. She has performed internationally as a cabaret per- former throughout the UK and has been invited to perform in Stockholm, Paris, Milan, Las Vegas, New York, Chicago, and South Africa. Her most recently film credit was in Michael Winterbottom’s film, The Look of Love.

Erin Brown, PWP Board of Trustees & PR Contact

Erin Brown received her training in dance at the University of Akron and was a member of the University of Akron Dance Company from 2004-2008. In 2007 she performed original rep with The Verb Ballets. Erin acquired her B.S. in Business Administration and Marketing Management with an Assoc. in Dance in 2008 and estab- lished her career as the Marketing Director at APV Engineered Coatings in Akron. She is currently pursuing an M.A. in Visual Communication Design at KSU. In 2009, she joined Pointillism Jazz Consort and enjoys having the balance of a marketing/dance career and is propelled by the philanthropic ambition of Pointe West Performances.

Brandy Carwile, Queen Hippolyta

Brandy Carwile joins Pointillism as a guest artist from At- lanta, Ga. She started her dance training at the Gwinnet Bal- let Theatre. She continued by attending Brenau University as a dance major, where she was also a member of the Gaines- ville Ballet. She is currently in her ninth season as a member of Ballethnic Dance Company. Brandy has performed solist and leading roles in ballets such as The Urban Nutcracker, The Leopard Tale, Jazzy Sleeping Beauty, and other various works.

For more info about the making of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” check out our “Follow The Magic” campaign on Razoo & consider supporting our Free Performance Fund:

http://www.razoo.com/story/Follow-The-Magic DeLee Cooper, Peaseblossom (understudy, Robin Goodfellow, Titania)

DeLee Cooper joins Pointillism as an apprentice for this production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” She will be a Senior Acting major this Fall in Wright State University’s Professional Actor Training Pro- gram. DeLee be in Wright State’s September 2013 production of Harvey, and has previously appeared in WSU’s productions of Grand Hotel (as a featured dancer), The Miracle Worker, and Ba- rnaby Rudge Part II. Other credits include Alice in Wonderland, The Producers, The Secret Garden, and Sweet Charity (Weathervane Playhouse, New- ark, OH).

Calvin Gentry, Theseus

Calvin Gentry, from Atlanta, trained as a scholarship student at the Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education, School of American Bal- let, Houston Ballet Academy,and Miami City Ballet. As a profes- sional, Calvin has danced with the Atlanta Ballet, Reflections, and traveled the globe with Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo "Trocks". Calvin is currently dancing with Ballethnic Dance Com- pany in Atlanta. Calvin is happy to be a part of the Pointillism fam- ily as this is his 3rd summer working with Pointillism.

Ronald Hazelett, Bottom

Ronald Hazelett’s powerful basso has always captivated audiences with a wide range of music styles and characterizations. Mr. Haze- lett has appeared with the National Light Opera Co., Cleveland Op- era Theatre, The Ohio Light Opera Co., Carousel Dinner Theatre, and Kenley Players. As a soloist, he has been featured with the Spoleto Festival Orchestra, The Huntington Chamber Orchestra, The Canton Symphony, The Akron Symphony, and The Cleveland Or- chestra. Residing in Akron, Mr. Hazelett teaches private voice at the West Side Vocal Academy and the Akron Public Schools Magnet Arts Pro- gram. He was featured at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City as a narra- tor in The Peggy Lee Opera.

Shaina Higgins, Helena Shaina has previously performed with Pointillism Jazz Consort in their piece Metro: In the State of Mind at the 2008 Capital Fringe Festival. Based in the Washington D.C. area she has appeared with Zemfira Stage: The Lion in Winter (Alais Capet); Taking Flight Theatre:Equus (Jill Mason- DCMTA and MD Theatre Guide Best Actress in a Play); Grain of Sand Thea- tre: Shakespeare in the Pub: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Helena); Raising Cane (Lucy); Vpstart Crow: The Mouse- trap (Casewell), Rumors (Claire Ganz), The Merry Wives of Win- dsor (Pistol/Roberta), A Christmas Carol (Catherine Dickens); Training: BFA East Carolina University School of Theatre and Dance. Shaina will return home to appear at the 2013 Capitol Fringe Festival with Naked Theatre Company’s inaugural productionRossum’s Universal Robots (Helena Glory) and with Baltimore Shakespeare Factory’s production of A Midsum- mer Night’s Dream (Helena...yes, again, much to her delight). She extends her deepest thanks, as ever, to John Shearin and to Jill Matarelli Carlson. Erica Jones, Robin Goodfellow

This is Erica’s first season with Pointillism. After earning a BFA in dance at Kent State, Erica took a hiatus to raise her son, Derrick Smith -- also in the cast! In the Fall of 2012 Ms. Jones joined the ILP staff to teach in our 10th Anniversary Ak- ron After School classes & at The ILP scholarship school at Westminster. And from then on -- she was hooked! Her pop- pin’-and-lockin’ bring an added dimension to our artistic ex- pression, as she joins Pointillism member Matt Lopez in a zany Hip-Hop inter- pretation of the Bard!

Matt Lopez, Puck Matt first started dancing at the age of 10, performing for a Filipino dance troupe in New Hampshire. He attended Northeastern University majoring in theatre. Lopez later trans- ferred to the University of Central Florida where he danced at Walt Disney World. Matt had the opportunity to perform with Hillary Duff in the Christmas Day Parade televised on ABC. Upon graduating from Central Florida, he landed a job as the mascot for the New England Patriots. In the spring of 2010, Lopez was featured on Live with Regis and Kelly’s Go-Go Segment. His other notable past stage/ television performances include dancing for Sean Kingston and Wyclef Jean on a kids programming show on PBS, Soul Line Dancing on NBC’s “The Today Show,” as well as background dancing for various artists such as Yulya and Matt Palmer. Matt now lives in New York City where he is currently dancing with his crew, DEF-C, and choreographing flash mobs to raise awareness for non-profit organizations. In April 2012, Lopez was the audition facilitator for a Nicki Minaj performance and chosen as a lead dancer in Times Square for the debut of her , “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded.” Matt is now choreographing for R&B/ Pop artists, Loren, Kyle James and Sid Haywoode, whose song, “No Ex- cuses” was #6 on Europe’s dance hit chart. Lopez teaches hip-hop/funk master classes abroad including the Philippines and the United Kingdom. He is currently teaching hip-hop and street jazz at drop-in studios, Steps on Broadway, Dance New Am- sterdam and Broadway Dance Center, located in New York City.

Ian McIntyre, Co-Producer, PWP Board, Flute

Ian McInytre, tenor & violinist, has appeared professionally in Northeastern Ohio and Washington, D.C., including charter membership in the Akron Ba- roque Chamber Choir and roles in premiere performances (Driver in "METRO: in the state of mind"/Capital Fringe Festival and Rivet in the workshop production of "That Pig, Morin!" by Jamie Hitel and .S.J.M. Watson). After train- ing as a youth in violin, Mr. McIntyre joined the noted choruses of Westminster Church and Akron Symphony Chorus under the direc- tion of James Mismas. He developed as a soloist in Mr. Mismas' 5@5 series, appearing in the Bach "Magnificat," Broadway/Opera Galas, "Amahl and the Night Visitors," and in the ASC in Bern- stein's "Chichester Psalms." Mr. McIntyre has also been a tenor soloist for the ASC under the direction of Hugh Floyd, and tenor soloist for the Handel’s Messiah with the Stow Symphony Orchestra. Mr. McIntyre is also the concertmaster for the Akron Pops Orchestra. Brian Rodebaugh, Demetrius

Brian has worked with over twenty schools where he has choreo- graphed, directed, and presented clinics for both Show Choirs and Musical Theatre programs. His groups have consistently received excellent and superior ratings in competitions through- out the Midwest. In addition to placing high within their respec- tive classes and overall competitions, his groups have received awards for Best Choreography, Best Show Design, Best Cos- tumes, Best vocals and Best Combo. Brian also choreographs shows for high school and community theatre companies and has performed in several theatrical shows as a featured dancer. He has been a member of Poin- tillism Jazz Consort since 2011, when he appeared in the premiere ILP per- formance of “Putting It Together.”

Roxanne Sedlak, Quince

Roxanne received her early training from Mary Lyn’s Dance Acad- emy. She then studied at the University of Akron for her Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance and her Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. While at Akron, Roxanne performed with Repertory Dance Company and Dance Institute. She has worked professionally with Ballet Western Reserve and performed in sev- eral community theater productions with Lake Players. Roxanne teaches tap and jazz for the Infinite Legacy Project and Pointe West. This is Roxanne’s third year with Pointillism Jazz Consort.

Veronica Shreffler, Hermia

Veronica Shreffler-Moss is a mother of five fantastic children, full- time foreign language teacher (French, German, Spanish, ESL) at Revere High School, RHS Varsity Dance Team Coach, Zumba, Zumbatonmic, and Zumba Gold certified instructor, and a mem- ber of Pointillism since its inception. She began dance in 1983 at McCardles Dance Studio and felt at home in the studio -- and never stopped. Dance is just her “other language.” She would like to say: “Dance always!” She feels blessed to be able to continue dancing while working and having a family. Giving back to the community is a core value of Pointillism and she’s grateful to be able to teach in the Akron After School Program. With Pointillism she began with the role of Beth in “Little Women,” “12 Dancing Princesses,” “Tales of the Arabian Nights” (2012 & 2003), “Romantic Perspective,” and premiered “Amahl and the Night Visitors” for the Westminster 5@5 Series” with Suzanne. (Thank you so much!)

For more info about Pointillism Jazz Consort & The Infinite Legacy Project check out our blog:

http://pointewestdance.wordpress.com/ Susan Wallin, Soprano

Ms. Wallin has performed at New York City Opera, Arizona Opera, Opera Caro- lina, Oper der Stadt Koln in Germany, Cleveland Opera and many other regional opera companies across the United States. She made her Carnegie Hall debut singing the Messiah and has performed with the Cincinnati, Cleve- land, Canton, Akron, North Carolina Symphonies among others. Her graduating seniors have been accepted to top rated schools including Eastman, Cincinnati Conservatory, Oberlin, Michigan, Baldwin Wallace, Berkley, Boston Conservatory, AMDA, NYU in Vo- cal Performance and Musical Theatre. Ms. Wallin holds a BM and a MM in Vocal Performance and teaches at West Side Vocal Academy in Akron and the College of Wooster.

Matthew Ward, Lysander

Matthew Ward is a current Senior Company Member of Synetic Theater and lives in Washington DC. Credits: Three Musketeers (Aramis) Home of the Soldier (Jackal), King Lear (Oswald, HH Award Outstanding Ensemble), Host and Guest (Ensemble, International Tour Tbilisi, Georgia), Macbeth (Ross), Genesis: Reboot (Cain), King Aurthur (Sir Lee), Othello (Ensemble HH award Outstanding Ensem- ble), Antony and Cleopatra (Ensemble), The Fisherman and the Golden Fish (Multiple roles, HH award Outstanding Show for Family Audiences). Other Cred- its: Urban Arias- Photo Op (Ensemble/Multiple Characters) Cow- ardly Christopher Finds his Courage (Christopher, Synetic Out- reach Educational Touring Show) Fringe Festival-Grain of Sand Theatre; Raising Cane (Bart), My Christian Penis (Sam) New Stage Theatre (Jackson, MS)- Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (Nick) The Skin of Our Teeth (Henry) Film/ TV: HBO's Game Change, Bird Call (Glen, Independent Short). 48 hr Film Festival; Nowhere Man (Ben), Lucid (Tim). Military Train- ing Film Series (Lt. Mara and a wounded warrior, Will Interactive)

Our thanks to Akron’s 5 Star library, Pointillism’s home for FREE programming in Ohio! This performance is a 10th Anniversary celebration of PWP’s Akron After School pilot project!!!!!

Photo Photo courtesy Marsha of Maurer

DON’T MISS OTHER FREE PERFORMANCES IN OUR AREA!

Akron Summit County Public Library/Main Branch 60 S. High Street Akron OH 44326

Free movies every Thursday at 6.30 pm in this Auditorium !!!! (Free parking in city deck next to the library after 6 pm)

Summer 2013 Schedule

Thursday, July 18: Destry Rides Again

Thursday, July 25: Audience Choice!

Thursday, August 1: Oz The Great & Powerful

Thursday, August 8: Jack The Giant Slayer

Thursday, August 15: Johnny

Thursday, August 22: It Started with Eve

Thursday, August 29: Picnic

Thursday, September 5: The Great Gatsby

Questions? Call 330.643.9015 five@five series Music Director: James Mismas

As part of our spiritual outreach to the community, Westminster is proud to offer five concerts at five o’clock on Sunday afternoons. These concerts of Universal inspiration are made possible through the generous support of many. Admission & parking are free. Professional childcare is available. 1250 West Exchange Street Akron OH 44313 more info: http://www.westminsterakron.com/#/what-is-happening/five-five

2013 - 2014 15th Season Schedule

September 29, 2013 Phillips Thomson, piano

November 3, 2013 Festival Chorus & Orchestra: “Requiem” by John Rutter

February 2, 2014 Akron Baroque Orchestra

March 30, 2014 OSU Men’s Glee Club

May 11, 2014 Opera/Broadway Gala

The Infinite Legacy Project/West Side Vocal Academy Holiday Dinner & Show!

Each year singers & dancers come together for a great time at the holidays. Bring your family and enjoy a free dinner plus some fun holiday entertainment! Call the PWP office for more info: 330.666.2079 or email us at [email protected]

Support for Pointe West Performances provided by:

Pointe West Performances, Inc., Board of Trustees: Erin Brown, Ian McIntyre, Mellissa Reed, Ann Winland, Suzanne Winland

Support for this free programming made possible by: Westminster Presbyterian Church Akron After School Program Akron Summit County Public Library Dynamic Trend Ian McIntyre & Suzanne Winland C.R. Conceptual Enterprises James Mismas & Bruce Stebner Erin Brown Patricia Saylor Alison McIntyre Charles Kay The Amer Family Crystal Gainer Yellow Jacket T-Shirts & the generosity of anonymous donors

Special thanks to Mike Philips, Ian McIntyre, and Scott Wood for “Follow The Magic” film effects, titles, & credits

Special thanks to artist hosts: The Amer Family Ann Winland Argie Spithas-Miner Brian Rodebaugh Ian McIntyre

Special thanks to volunteers: Erin Brown, Ian McIntyre, Ivry Newsome, Ann Winland, Laura Jansen, & The ILP Committees