Choreographers
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Steven Breese, Artistic Director Garfield Lemonius, Chair and Associate Artistic Director, Dance Drew Martorella, Managing Director Kim Martin, General Manager/Producer Antonio Colaruotolo, Associate Producer CHOREOGRAPHERS Zachary August Abbey Klingler Francesca Carlo Lacey LeMere Julia Charkales Jaden Murphy Anastasia Cordero Lauren Phillips Maddie Dugan JayJay Sanders Bailey Eland Nicholas Shewfelt Hope Ann Formica Sasha Titus Tion Gaston Mikayla Wilson Production Manager, Dance Stage Manager Production Manager Jonathan Surmacz Lauren Seigal James Ogden II November 18 – 22, 2020 pittsburghplayhouse.com *This DIGITAL PRODUCTION is protected by the copyright laws of the United States of America and other countries. Unauthorized duplication, copyright or use of all or part of this DIGITAL PRODUCTION may result in civil liability and/or criminal prosecution in accordance with applicable laws. The Divine Choreography by JayJay Sanders Videographer: Lauren Killian Music: “Looking for Love (Interlude)” by Janet Jackson; “Slow Dance” by Keri Hilson; “So Excited” by Janet Jackson and Khia; “Run the World (Girls) - Homecoming Live” by Beyoncé Danielle Barnes Tamia Bradford Coco Celestine Del Signore Maddy Gallo Julianna Glaser Kelsey Grady Nia Goodman Shreya Rawat Our State of Mind Choreography by Jaden Murphy Videographer and Editor: Ryan McMahon Music: “Dream State” by Son Lux; “Infra 5” by Max Richter, Louisa Fuller, Natalia Bonner, Nick Barr, Ian Burdge, and Chris Worsey Mia Davis Marina Karis Grace LeMieux Melanie Martinez Kevin Ocampo Faces Choreography by Mikayla Wilson Music: “The7th7th7th7thson” by Thom Yorke and “Ne Me Quitte Pas” by Nina Simone Jaela Bean-Lindo Taylor Railton Courtney Lopes MindFull Choreography by Hope Ann Formica Videographer: Keandre Castro Music: “Hyenas Sacrifices” by SouthWest DFRNT; “Hope Strings Eternal” by Max Richter; “Satanism” by llouis Angelyse Cordero Marcella Galven Aia McInnes Ava Shannon **Trigger Warning: Explicit Language Diaries of the Redacted Choreography by Zachary August Music: “Sing About Me” by Kendrick Lamar Nina Pollzzie Faith Lane Kaylan Gardner **Trigger Warning: Strong Language, Gun Shots I Only Have Eyes For You Choreography by Lauren Phillips Videographer and Editor: Lauren Phillips Music: “I Only Have Eyes for You,” “But Not for Me” and “Lovers Never Say Goodbye” by The Flamingos Mina Willis Isaiah Woodyard The Queer of It All Choreography by Tion Gaston Lighting: Jacob Dorsey Videographer and Editor: Tion Gaston Music: “Melodia (I),” “Edwards: Accelerated Footage at Night” and “Chorale (Five)” by Iskra String Quartet Kelly Kosiek Alie Asher Rebecca Garcia Hooked on a Feeling Choreography by Abbey Klingler Music: “Hooked on a Feeling" by BJ Thomas; "These Days" by Nico Alyssa Bischel Holly Burke Brenna Hayden Ryland Mettee Power and Might Choreography by Bailey Eland Music: “Wolf Totem” and “Yuve Yuve Yu” by The Hu Libby Brooks Aleigh Hawkins Kylee Killian Ali Montez Amy Yatta Equivocal Darkness Choreography by Francesca Carlo Music: “November” by Max Richter Myah Frase Lilah Ackerman Elana Dolan Lily Kons Haute Couture Choreography by Lacey LeMere Music: “On Your Mind” by Kaskade J'Mya Gray T'Ana Smith A Bad Case of Stripes Choreography by Julia Charkales Producer, Director and Videographer: Julia Charkales Lighting: Pearlann Porter Music: “Come Away” by Son Lux; “Labor” by Son Lux; “X” by ScHoolboy Q and Kendrick Lamar; “Here Comes the Night Time” by Arcade Fire; “Angel Eyes” by Frank Sinatra Myles Canonge Madison Hart Barbara Babcock Grace Lopez Jacob Dorsey Matthew Saggiomo Joanne Hwang Siena Ciancia Here They Come Choreography by Anastasia Cordero Music: “Maneater - Extended Club Mix” by Daryl Hall & John Oates, Mike Thorne Cianna Aguglia Emily Bischof Ashley Harris Claire Medinis Madysen Piper Miranda Schry A Love Letter, To: Me From: Me Choreography by Maddie Dugan Videographer: Maddie Hart Music: “I'll Be Seeing You” by Billie Holiday; “Indian Summer” by Hal McIntyre Olivia Brookes Lost Choreography by Nicholas Shewfelt Music: 2 Cellos cover of AC/DC “Thunderstruck”; The Piano Guys cover of “Carol of the Bells” Sovereign Ballet Dancers Saboteur Choreography by Sasha Titus Videographer and Editor: Piper Wadlinger Music: “Stargirl” (ft. Lana Del Rey) by The Weeknd and “D.D.” by The Weeknd Katie Baker Harley Holthusen Havin Hoobler Allyse Kish Jeanne Malfanti Madison Naugle Macy Remenec Leah Stauffer This piece is about the ongoing struggles for confidence in dancers, and what it looks like when you can finally let go of everything holding you back. CHOREOGRAPHERS ZACHARY AUGUST “Diaries of the Redacted” is about shedding light on how society’s perceptions of others lean toward labeling individuals and omits personal circumstance. The redacted knowledge that leads to empathy and understanding. Three diaries that address Gang Violence, The Patriarchy’s effect on women, and Racism’s effect on self- worth. The billions of unwritten diaries of all people who are surviving circumstances of a trying world. FRANCESCA CARLO hails from Erie, PA. She grew up with a strong background of training in classical ballet. Her instructors she worked most closely with include Gina Domenichelli-Illingworth, Carrie Burns-Frase, Michael Patterson, and Barbara Sandonato. She is currently a senior at Point Park University and plans on joining a ballet company after graduation. JULIA CHARKALES is twenty-one years old from Stamford, Connecticut. She is a senior dance major at Point Park University and has been dancing for six years. Julia is extremely excited to share her piece in this semester’s SCP, and she would like to thank her amazing cast for all their hard work in such a short amount of time. They brought her vision to life and made this process so enjoyable! Also, a special thanks to Pearlann Porter for allowing them to film in her space and willingly give so much of her time to help! Shoutout to her family at home and her family at Stanwix! ANASTACIA CORDERO is an emerging young artist from Poconos, Pa. She is currently pursuing a B.F.A. in Dance at Point Park University. Anastacia graduated from The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, where she was first inspired to start choreographing. She is proud and excited to continue her choreographic journey with her piece entitled Here They Come. Anastacia would like to thank her family and the artists in her life, past and present, for inspiring her to achieve her dreams everywhere life takes her. MADDIE DUGAN is currently a senior dance major at Point Park University with a concentration in jazz. She is beyond excited to share her first ever work created, A Love Letter, To: Me From: Me. She wants to thank Olivia for being so vulnerable and open throughout this process. Olivia went above and beyond what Maddie could have ever imagined. BAILEY ELAND is a current senior at Point Park University. He is from Washington State and grew up dancing at DanceWorks Performing Arts. He had the honor to work with amazing choreographers like Jason McDole, Kiesha Lalama, Pearlann Porter, Caitlyn Scranton, and many more. He had the honor of working with an amazing group of dancers and is excited to share his first work with you. HOPE ANN FORMICA is from Lancaster, PA, and is currently pursuing a B.F.A. in Dance and a minor in psychology. In her time at Point Park, she has had the honor of performing works by Adam Hougland, Edwaard Liang, Matthew Powell, Jessica Lang, and Daniel Karasik. She would like to thank her family and friends for being her support system and her wonderful cast for bringing this vision to life! TION GASTON – Tion’s piece is about one finding the way they act doesn't quite add up to the person they are being made to be. We all act different when no one is around. Sometimes we feel we are looked down at when we have an idea or standard that is not "normal.” This dance pushes for everyone to embrace those little queer things about ourselves and sharing them with the world. ABBEY KLINGER was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona where she began dancing ballet, tap, acro and jazz at age 7. After training through grade school at Tucson Dance Academy, she decided to continue her dance career in Pittsburgh. She is currently in her senior year at Point Park University to receive her B.F.A. in Dance as a modern concentration. Abbey is very excited to be sharing her first choreographed work this fall. She would like to thank her amazing cast for being so patient throughout the process of her first choreographic work. Thank you for showing up for each and every rehearsal to work as hard as you could to make this go smoothly. I appreciate each of you! LACEY LAMERE “Fill your life with women that empower you, that help you believe in your magic and aid them to believe in their own exceptional power and their incredible magic too. Women that believe in each other can survive anything. Women who believe in each other create armies that will win kingdoms and wars.” —Nikita Gill JADEN MURPHY grew up in West Palm Beach, Florida, where she began dancing at the age of 2. She attended Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts where she performed in many guest works. She currently attends Point Park University, wanting to pursue a career in dance. She will be graduating in the Spring of 2021 with a B.F.A. in the concentration of ballet. She is very excited to share her work with you all! LAUREN PHLLIPS is a senior B.F.A. Modern concentration from Las Vegas Nevada. She trained with Bunker Dance Center on their Nevada Youth Dancers Company. JAYJAY SANDERS is currently a senior B.F.A. Dance major. Sanders was born and raised in Miami, Florida and has a deep appreciation for his hometown.