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2016 // 17 SEASON

Northrop Presents 'S ROYAL BALLET Thu, Oct 20, 7:30 pm Carlson Family Stage

DRACULA Dear Northrop Dance Lovers, Northrop at the University of Minnesota Presents

It’s great to welcome Canada’s back to Northrop! We presented their WONDERLAND at the Orpheum in 2011, but they last appeared on this stage in 2009 with their sensational Moulin Rouge. Northrop was a CANADA'S ROYAL very different venue then, and the dancers are delighting in the transformation of this historic space.

The work that Royal Winnipeg brings us tonight boasts WINNIPEG BALLET quite a history as well. When it first came out in 1897, Bram th Stoker’s novel was popular enough, but it was the early 20 Under the distinguished Patronage of His Excellency century film versions that really caused its popularity to The Right Honourable David Johnston, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D. skyrocket. The play appeared in London in 1924 Governor General of Canada and had a successful three-year tour, and then the American version opened in New York City in 1927 and grossed over $2 Founders, GWENETH LLOYD & BETTY FARRALLY million in its first year (that’s in 1927 dollars, and 1927 ticket Artistic Director Emeritus, ARNOLD SPOHR, C.C., O.M. prices). Founding Director, School Professional Division, DAVID MORONI, C.M. Founding Director, School Recreational Division, JEAN MACKENZIE Christine Tschida. Photo by Tim Rummelhoff. So, what is it about this tale that still evokes dread and horror, but most of all, fascination? That’s a subject Artistic Director currently being explored by our first University Honors Program-coordinated interdisciplinary, outside- ANDRÉ LEWIS the-classroom Honors Experience: Dracula in Multimedia. I’m pleased that these students, along with more than 100 others from many different classes, are joining us tonight as part of our Northrop Across Artists Campus initiative, connecting the arts to the academic experience. SOPHIA LEE JO-ANN SUNDERMEIER DMITRI DOVGOSELETS LIANG XING I trust they will find, as you will, that choreographer Mark Godden has created a ballet that remains YAYOI BAN YOSUKE MINO JOSH REYNOLDS faithful to ’s gothic novel, full of passion and fearful suspense, brought to life through the SARAH DAVEY ELIZABETH LAMONT ALANNA MCADIE KOSTYANTYN KESHYSHEV EGOR ZDOR expressive power of dance. With opulent sets and costumes, the evening is all the more exciting because KATIE BONNELL JAIMI DELEAU YOSHIKO KAMIKUSA CHENXIN LIU of the glorious Gustav Mahler music. It is played tonight by a local orchestra of 66 musicians. This, to me, MANAMI TSUBAI SARAH PO TING YEUNG LIAM CAINES TYLER CARVER is just as thrilling as the vampire tale! STEPHAN POSSIN THIAGO DOS SANTOS LUZEMBERG SANTANA RYAN VETTER Thank you for making dance a part of your life, and for joining us tonight at Northrop. JESSE PETRIE SAEKA SHIRAI PHILIPPE LAROUCHE YUE SHI

Enjoy Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet! Senior Music Director & Conductor JOHNNY W. CHANG TADEUSZ BIERNACKI

Sincerely, Ballet Masters TARA BIRTWHISTLE CAROLINE GRUBER VANESSA LAWSON JAIME VARGAS

School Director Director, Recreational Division Christine Tschida ARLENE MINKHORST NICOLE KEPP Director of Northrop Principal, Professional Division Director, Aspirant Program Director, Teacher Training Program SUZANNE ANDRÉ STÉPHANE LÉONARD JOHANNE GINGRAS NEXT UP AT NORTHROP: One of my favorite contemporary choreographers, Aszure Barton, brings us her mesmerizing Awáa, performed by Aszure Barton & Artists on Saturday, November 12 at 8:00 pm. A free Production Stage Manager film screening about Aszure and her work will be presented in our Best Buy Theater on Tuesday, November 1 INGRID KOTTKE at 6:30 pm.

This presentation of Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage Cover: Royal Winnipeg Ballet's Katie Bonnell and Liang Xing in Dracula. fund, and a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation Minnesota. Photo © Réjean Brandt Photography. 2 3 DRACULA

“We henceforth become foul things of the night like him.” —

Choreography by MARK GODDEN Music by GUSTAV MAHLER Set and Costume design by PAUL DAIGLE Lighting design by DAVID MORRISON Narration written and performed by RICHARD HURST Length: 2 hours, 11 minutes

ACT I ACT II ACT III PANTOMIME RED DANCE Dracula Mina Murray LIANG XING Wolf SOPHIA LEE Jack Seward, DMITRI DOVGOSELETS Lucy Westenra , Jonathon Harker ELIZABETH LAMONT , with KOSTYANTYN KESHYSHEV Dr. JO-ANN SUNDERMEIER Maids and Dracula JAIMI DELEAU Jonathon Harker and LIANG XING JESSIE PETRIE KOSTYANTYN KESHYSHEV SARAH DAVEY SARAH PO TING YEUNG KATIE BONNELL Nuns KATIE BONNELL Mina Murray ALANNA MCADIE ALANNA MCADIE SOPHIA LEE JAIMI DELEAU JAIMI DELEAU Jack Seward JESSIE PETRIE YOSHIKO KAMIKUSA YOSUKE MINO Towns People SARAH PO TING YEUNG CHENXIN LIU YOSHIKO KAMIKUSA CHENXIN LIU MANAMI TSUBAI YOSHIKO KAMIKUSA YAYOI BAN Arthur Holmwood MANAMI TSUBAI JOSH REYNOLDS SARAH PO TING YEUNG YAYOI BAN JOSH REYNOLDS Vampires TYLER CARVER SARAH DAVEY Quincy Morris SAEKA SHIRAI (Holy LUZEMBERG SANTANA SARAH PO TING YEUNG TYLER CARVER Talisman) JESSIE PETRIE (Nun) THIAGO DOS SANTOS KATIE BONNELL RYAN VETTER Dr. Abraham van Helsing JAIMI DELEAU (Nun) EGOR ZDOR Jack Seward, LIAM CAINES ALANNA MCADIE (Nun) STEPHAN POSSIN STEPHAN POSSIN Arthur Holmwood, PHILIPPE LAROUCHE Quincey Morris, Gargoyles RYAN VETTER Dr. Abraham Van Helsing YOSHIKO KAMIKUSA THIAGO DOS SANTOS CHENXIN LIU PHILIPPE LAROUCHE MANAMI TSUBAI SAEKA SHIRAI

INTERMISSION

Casting is subject to change. Royal Winnipeg Ballet's Sophia Lee and Liang Xing in Dracula. Photo © Réjean Brandt Photography. 4 5 SYNOPSIS

ACT I ACT II

Scene 1. Lucy Westenra’s Seaside Estate in England, late 1800s Pantomime, Present, late 1900s Having already been inducted into Dracula’s world, Lucy collapses in her bedroom. Her nightmares and The dancers step out of their roles to humorously illustrate a condensed narration of Bram Stoker’s sleepwalking have the household staff concerned. Troubled by her erratic moods, Lucy’s three suitors famous novel, Dracula. and a medical specialist, Dr. Abraham Van Helsing, are summoned to her bedside. Close to hysterical and seemingly paranoid, Lucy faints. Van Helsing determines Lucy to have unexplainable loss of blood. A Scene 1. Red Dance transfusion is required. Suspicious that supernatural forces are at work, Van Helsing discovers two tiny This bacchanal is inspired by the traditions of classical dance along with elements of folklore and folk holes in Lucy’s neck. Research material from the mansion library is brought to the doctor. Van Helsing dance. The wolf and dancers reflect different aspects of Dracula and his world. abandons medical remedies and surrounds Lucy’s bedroom with garlic and crosses. Lucy appears dead to the doctor and her three suitors. ACT III Scene 2. Lucy’s Crypt Holding her under his dark spell, Dracula claims his prize by initiating Lucy into the tomb. Van Helsing and Scene 1. A Convent in Budapest, late 1800s the suitors, suspicious of Lucy’s death, break into the tomb. Armed with crosses and stakes they manage Mina Murray (a friend of Lucy Westenra, who is unaware of the fate which has befallen her), travels to to free Lucy from Dracula’s evil empire. a convent in Budapest after being summoned to the side of her ill fiancé, . In order to advance his career, Jonathan has recently traveled to Transylvania to assist in buying real estate in England. Mina and Jonathan are together after a long absence when she chances upon his diary. Mina reads that Dracula had abandoned Jonathan in the castle where he encountered three vampire women. Though lured by their strange seduction, Jonathan has managed to escape. Mina is enticed by Jonathan’s experiences in the castle and part of her feels drawn to that world. Having no secrets from Jonathan, she divulges this desire. Jonathan is shocked by Mina’s behaviour, which is similar to that of the vampire women. Repressing these desires, Mina assures Jonathan of her love by sealing the diary’s secrets.

Scene 2. The Crypt at Dracula’s Castle in Transylvania, late 1800s Mina has been taken captive by Dracula who offers her a place to live in the world of the living dead, the place she read about in Jonathan’s diary. Dracula leaves Mina drained of blood as he hears Van Helsing and Lucy’s suitors inside the castle. Finding Mina alive, they hunt for Dracula. The daylight is fast approaching and Dracula is forced to battle the men. With all enslaved, tortures Jonathan by performing his blood ritual on Mina. Witnessing Jonathan’s anguish, Mina manages to weaken Dracula by draining him of his blood. Mina then seizes a cross and wakens the dazed men. They surround Dracula and, like Vlad of Wallachia, kill him.

Following are the sections of Gustav Mahler’s music used in Dracula

Act I Symphony No. 2, 1st movement Symphony No. 2, 3rd movement Symphony No. 1, 3rd movement Symphony No. 1, 4th movement

Act II Symphony No. 9, 2nd movement

Act III Symphony No. 1, 1st movement th Royal Winnipeg Ballet's Katie Bonnell Symphony No. 2, 5 movement and Liang Xing in Dracula. Photo © Réjean Brandt Photography. 6 7 BEHIND THE LEGEND BY ELIZABETH MILLER

First published in 1897, the novel Dracula by Irish An immediate success, this story initiated a When he was writing Dracula, Bram Stoker was must draw upon superstitions from our dark and author Bram Stoker (1847-1912) has never been out plethora of vampire plays on the stages of London employed as a manager of London’s Lyceum primitive past; the women who range from weak of print. It has been reissued in over 300 editions, and Paris, and even inspired a German opera, “Der , owned by the famous nineteenth-century and submissive (Lucy) to strong and independent including dozens in foreign languages. The figure of Vampir.” Shakespearean actor, Sir Henry Irving. There is little (Mina). Dracula is far more than a morality tale Count Dracula has dominated twentieth-century doubt that his continuous exposure to the theatre about the supremacy of good over evil. The novel culture from cereal boxes to movies, from Sesame Interest in vampire literature continued through influenced the novel, which lends itself so well to encodes the fears and anxieties of late-Victorian Street to the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. That a single the nineteenth century. But it was Dracula that stage adaptation. In fact, Stoker himself prepared England about sexually aggressive women, Eastern novel, given only scant attention at the time of became the yardstick by which all future vampires and presented a dramatic reading of Dracula at the European immigrants, the theory of evolution, publication, should have had such an impact is in both fiction and film would be measured. Stoker Lyceum days before its publication. Though the syphilis, and “decadent dandies.” nothing short of phenomenal. combined elements of earlier fiction with the first film adaptation of Dracula was the German results of his own research to produce his classic (1922), it was Universal Studio’s 1931 Why has Dracula remained so popular? The Bram Stoker did not invent the vampire. While novel. Contrary to popular opinion, Stoker knew production that ensured the Count’s immortality. answer lies in the nature of the vampire, the vampires are part of the folklore and legends of little about the real Dracula (), Based on a Broadway stage production, the film most appealing of all monsters. For some it is the many cultures dating back to ancient times, they certainly not enough to have been inspired to starred Hungarian actor , whose voice seductive element, for others the connection with did not make their appearance in British fiction base Count Dracula on him. He found the name and physical appearance shaped the image of the irrational side of our natures. The vampire until the early nineteenth century, thanks to a “Dracula” in an obscure history book in the Whitby Dracula for much of the twentieth century. This epitomizes the breaking of taboos, the embracing famous gathering on the shores of Lake Geneva in Public Library where he was vacationing in the movie has been followed by numerous other of the Other, the challenge of authority, the fine the summer of 1816. Lord Byron and his physician summer of 1890. He had already started his novel, adaptations, including Horror of Dracula (1958; line between power and passion, the search for John Polidori were entertaining Percy Shelley, Mary and even had a name for his vampire—Count Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing), Dracula (1979; immortality. While Stoker may have envisaged Godwin (later ), and Mary’s stepsister. Wampyr. He was attracted to the name “Dracula” Frank Langella, Laurence Olivier) and Bram Stoker’s Dracula as the embodiment of evil, vampires After a collective reading of ghost stories, Byron because a footnote in his source indicated it was Dracula (1992; Gary Oldman, Anthony Hopkins). in recent decades have shape-shifted into more suggested that each member of the party write a derived from a Romanian word meaning “devil”. ambivalent creatures, a clear reflection of story of their own. Two tales emerged that would He appropriated the name, and Dracula became The Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s Dracula owes much the blurring of boundaries between good and change the face of Gothic fiction: Mary Shelley a vampire. more to the original novel than to the movies. It evil in our increasingly secularized world. This began and Byron wrote a fragment succeeds in capturing the polarities that lie at very adaptability has ensured the vampire its which lay unfinished and discarded until picked up the core of Stoker’s classic: the vampire who is immortality. and reworked by Polidori as “The Vampyre.” both repulsive and attractive; the scientist who

Royal Winnipeg Ballet's Sophia Lee and Liang Xing in Dracula. Photo © Réjean Brandt Photography. 8 9 ELIZABETH MILLER BIOGRAPHIES PROFESSOR EMERITUS MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND

Elizabeth Miller, Professor Emeritus, Memorial PBS, History Television, BBC, and ABC’s 20/20. ANDRÉ LEWIS company), Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Les University of Newfoundland, is recognized as one Her expertise has been sought for articles on the Artistic Director Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal, Ballet of the world’s foremost experts on Bram Stoker subject that have appeared in the New York Times, André Lewis has spent Florida, Campañía Nacional de Danza (Mexico), and his novel Dracula (1897). She has published U.S. News & World Report, the Chicago Tribune the majority of his Ballet Contemporáneo del Teatro San Martin several books, the most recent being Bram and the Wall Street Journal, among others. In 1995 career with Canada’s (Argentina), , Ballet, Stoker’s Dracula: A Documentary Journey into she was awarded the honorary title “Baroness first professional Milwaukee Ballet, Ballet , Vampire Country and the Dracula Phenomenon of the House of Dracula” in Romania. Currently dance company, Ballet Met, American Repertory Ballet, North (2009) and Bram Stoker’s Notes for Dracula: A President of the Transylvanian Society of Dracula accepting the position Carolina Dance Theater, and Ballet Gamonet. Facsimile Edition (2008, with Robert Eighteen- (Canadian Chapter) and Managing Editor of the of artistic director in Bisang). Others include Dracula: Sense & Nonsense Journal of Dracula Studies, Elizabeth resides in 1996. Since then he Godden is the Permanent Guest Choreographer (2000; rev. 2006) and A Dracula Handbook (2005). . For more information about Elizabeth has been the driving with the Harid Dance Conservatory and was She lectures widely at venues in Canada, the Miller and Dracula, check her websites and blog at force behind the new previously Resident Choreographer with Canada’s Photo by Réjean Brandt Photography. United States, Great Britain, Ireland, Germany, blooferland.com and innovative works Royal Winnipeg Ballet. Many of Godden’s ballets Poland, and Romania. She has been interviewed that have dramatically rejuvenated the company’s have won awards; his Myth and La Princesse et le for television documentaries for, among others, repertoire. A native of Gatineau, Québec, Lewis Soldat won Top Honors in the international ballet National Geographic, the Discovery Channel, began his dance training in before being competitions of Varna, Bulgaria and Helsinki, accepted into the Professional Division of the Royal Finland. He is a recipient of the notable Choo- Winnipeg Ballet School in 1975. He joined the RWB San Goh Award and Godden’s full-length in 1979 where he enjoyed an accomplished Dracula was nominated for a career as a dancer for over 10 years. Award. Dracula was adapted for film in 2001 (directed by ) and won an Emmy Award Lewis has commissioned numerous blockbuster for best Performing Arts Film and was awarded ballets such as Mark Godden’s Dracula in 1998 Best Choreography at The Monaco Film Festival. and Moulin Rouge ® - The Ballet in 2009. He Godden’s full-length ballet, The Magic Flute, was was instrumental in the 1999 creation of a new produced into film (directed by Barbara Willis Nutcracker for the company and in 2002, Lewis Sweete) and won a Gemini for Best Ensemble brought to Winnipeg the thrilling and passionate Performance. Carmina Burana by Argentinean choreographer Mauricio Wainrot. In 2012, Lewis and In 2006, Godden had the great honour artistic director John McFall co-commissioned of representing Canada by directing and ’s The Princess & The Goblin. In 2013, choreographing the Canadian portion of the in conjunction with New York choreographer Lila Olympic Games Closing Ceremonies in Torino, Italy. York, the full-length ballet The Handmaid’s Tale was Recently he created new ballets for the National a bold adaptation of the novel of the same name Ballet of Mexico (Tronfo di Afrodite), Ballet by Governor General Award-winning Canadian Memphis (A Midsummer Night’s Dream), Ballet author, Margaret Atwood. As part of RWB’s 75th Nouveau de Colorado, Northwest Professional Anniversary season, Going Home Star – Truth and Dance Project, and Milwaukee Ballet (Wonder Reconciliation was created. Wild). Godden’s ballets are in the active repertoire of Theatre (UK), North Carolina In addition to his position as artistic director, Dance Theater (Constructing Juliet), Atlanta Lewis is a sought-after ballet instructor and has Ballet (The Magic Flute), Houston Salad Festival guest taught throughout Europe and Japan. (Miroirs), and Ballet Memphis (A Midsummer Night’s Dream). Godden is a Visiting Artist for the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts MARK GODDEN “YoungArts” in Miami, Florida. Choreographer Mark Godden, born in the United States and now living in Canada, has created original works for , Theatre (studio Royal Winnipeg Ballet's Sophia Lee in Dracula. Photo © Réjean Brandt Photography. 10 11 BIOGRAPHIES ABOUT CANADA'S ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET

PAUL DAIGLE DAVID MORRISON Versatility, technical excellence, and a captivating The excellence of the RWB can also be attributed Costume Designer Lighting Designer style are the trademarks of Canada’s Royal to the relationships that have been developed Paul Daigle has a first-hand understanding of the The work of the late David Morrison has been Winnipeg Ballet, qualities that have garnered with its choreographers. Homegrown talents such intricacies of designing for dance. A graduate of the described as “dramatic,” “daring,” and “perfect” both critical and audience acclaim. Under artistic as Mark Godden, , and Jorden Morris Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, Daigle went on to by . Morrison lit over 200 world director André Lewis, Canada’s Royal Winnipeg have joined internationally established names like perform for two seasons with the Royal Winnipeg premieres across Canada, the U.S., Europe, and Ballet has expanded its repertoire to include Twyla Tharp, Mauricio Wainrot, and Ballet prior to launching his career in design in 1988. Asia. Previous work with the RWB included Nina bold, innovative new works that embody creative to produce ballets that challenge the company Menon’s Drunken Butterflies, Cherry Pink and Apple excellence and engage audiences in an ongoing dancers and leave audiences and critics clamouring Daigle has established a very creative and Blossom White, and Mark Godden’s The Rite of commitment to the vitality of this unique art form. for more. productive relationship with choreographer Mark Spring and Dracula. Godden designing the scenery and costumes for In its 77th year, the energy and exuberance of its The Royal Winnipeg Ballet first began to tour Godden’s first full-length ballet Dracula, The Magic Morrison specialized in dance lighting since 1983. versatile dancers are the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s Canada in 1945 and completed its first American Flute, and Svengali. In 2003, he went on to win the He apprenticed with renowned lighting designer enduring signature. Founded in 1939 by Gweneth tour in 1954. Today, the company spends anywhere Motion Picture Industry Association’s Nicholas Cernovitch. Morrison worked with Lloyd and Betty Farrally, Canada’s Royal Winnipeg from five to 20 weeks a year on the road, Blizzard Award for best costume design for Guy many leading choreographers including John Ballet holds the distinction of being the first and performing in centres large and small. The RWB Maddin’s film adaptation of Godden’s Dracula. Alleyne, Peggy Baker, Serge Bennathan, Bill James, only ballet company in North America to hold the is compact in size, with 32 dancers, a production Daigle also designed the costumes for RWB’s James Kudelka, , and Rudi van “Royal” designation and is also one of the oldest crew of seven and a semi-trailer that carries Nutcracker, which premiered at Ottawa’s National Dantzig. His work has been seen in the repertoire ballet companies on the continent. In 1953, the approximately 25,000 kilograms of equipment. Arts Centre on December 2, 1999. Daigle has also of Dancemakers, Alberta Ballet, Ballet British RWB received its royal title, the first granted under For full-length ballets, the RWB travels with two designed for Atlantic Ballet , Columbia, Boston Ballet, Ballet Florida, The Royal the reign of Her Royal Highness, Queen Elizabeth semitrailers and an expanded company. The RWB Ballet British Columbia, Canada’s Ballet Jörgen, Ballet of Flanders, and Compañía Nacional de II. In 1958, Arnold Spohr was appointed artistic has performed in the United States, South America, Alberta Ballet, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens Danza of Mexico. Morrison was Resident Lighting director. Under his direction the Royal Winnipeg Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and in every de Montréal, Campañía Nacional de Danza in Designer for The National Ballet School and was Ballet grew and developed to take its place among Canadian province. Mexico, Kiev Ballet, Milwaukee Ballet, Theatre a regular guest artist at Ryerson University. He the world’s internationally-renowned companies. , ’s Neptune Theatre, designed Crystal Pite’s Pilot X for Nederlands Dans Hamilton’s Theatre Aquarius, and did a redesign Theater. In the 1990s, the company’s repertoire was of costumes for Angels in the Architecture for revitalized with mixed repertoire works that Northern Ballet in Leeds, UK. continue to push creative boundaries as well as full-length ballets such as The Handmaid’s Tale Daigle is involved in the artistic life of his home in based on the novel by Margaret Atwood, Dracula, ; he is Past Chair for the New Nutcracker, The Magic Flute and Moulin Rouge®–The Brunswick Arts Board and continues his work as a Ballet. The RWB achieves a fine balance between designer. the classical traditions of Europe and the boldness of contemporary ballet, which in turn has given this ensemble of artists a unique style.

12 13 THE DANCERS THE ORCHESTRA Tadeusz Biernacki, Conductor Prepared by Rebecca Arons, Orchestra Contractor

PRINCIPALS SECOND SOLOISTS CHENXIN LIU First Violin Flute/Piccolo Chenzhou Hunan, China Leslie Shank, Susie Kuniyoshi DMITRI DOVGOSELETS SARAH DAVEY Joined the RWB in 2012 Concertmaster Kiev, Ukraine Waterdown, Troy Gardner Oboe Michal Sobieski Joined the RWB in 1998 Joined the RWB in 2009 STEPHAN POSSIN Michael Dayton Emilia Mettenbrink Robert McManus Munich, Germany Carol Lebovic SOPHIA LEE KOSTYANTYN KESHYSHEV Joined the RWB in 2012 Ian Snyder Oboe/English horn Seoul, Korea , British Columbia Holly Ager Jeffrey Marshak Joined the RWB in 2011 Joined the RWB in 2015 LUZEMBERG SANTANA Angela Hanson João Pessoa Paraìba, Brazil Heidi Amundson Clarinet LIANG XING ELIZABETH LAMONT Joined the RWB in 2012 David Leung Karrin Meffert-Nelson Beijing, China Kitchener Waterloo, Ontario Jennifer Gerth Joined the RWB in 2013 Joined the RWB in 2010 THIAGO DOS SANTOS Second Violin São Paulo, Brazil Stephanie Arado, Clarinet/Bass Clarinet Principal JO-ANN SUNDERMEIER ALANNA MCADIE Joined the RWB in 2008 Rena Kraut Pompano Beach, Florida , Alberta Maisie Block Elizabeth Decker Danced with the RWB from 2003-2013 Joined the RWB in 2011 MANAMI TSUBAI Bassoon Stephan Orsak Matthew Bertrand and rejoined the company in 2015 Osaka, Japan Renata Steve Alexandra Berndt EGOR ZDOR Joined the RWB in 2013 Maureen Nilsen Chisinau, Republic of Moldova Marc Levine Bassoon/Contra bassoon SOLOISTS Joined the RWB in 2012 SARAH PO TING YEUNG Allison Cregg Emma Plehal Hong Kong YAYOI BAN Joined the RWB in 2015 Viola Horn Chiba, Japan CORPS DE BALLET Susan Janda, Principal Neal Bolter Jenny Nilsson Joined the RWB in 2005 RYAN VETTER William Eisenberg KATIE BONNELL Coca Bochonko Michael Alexander Sioux Falls, South Dakota Jim Bartsch YOSUKE MINO Oakville, Ontario Allison Akins Joined the RWB in 2013 Valerie Little Kanazawa, Japan Joined the RWB in 2013 Matthew Williams Trumpet Joined the RWB in 2002 Martin Hodel LIAM CAINES APPRENTICES Cello JOSH REYNOLDS Kingston, New Brunswick Jonathan Brandt Teresa Richardson, Daniel Fretland Atlanta, Georgia Joined the RWB in 2007 PHILIPPE LAROUCHE Principal Pamela Humphrey Joined the RWB in 2015 Laval, Québec Rebecca Arons Sally Dorer TYLER CARVER Joined the RWB in 2015 Trombone William Richardson Vancouver, British Columbia Phillip Ostrander Charles Asch Joined the RWB in 2014 JESSE PETRIE Larry Zimmerman Ben Osterhouse Ottawa, Ontario John Tranter JAIMI DELEAU Joined the RWB in 2015 Bass Tuba Winnipeg, Manitoba Fred Bretschger, Jacob Daniel Joined the RWB in 2014 YUE SHI Principal He Bei, Tang Shan, China Charles Block TRISTAN DOBROWNEY Joined the RWB in 2015 Rolf Erdahl Timpani , Martin Kapsch Stephen Kimball Joined the RWB in 2008 SAEKA SHIRAI Harp Percussion Osaka, Japan David Hagedorn YOSHIKO KAMIKUSA Shari Rothman Joined the RWB in 2015 Robert Adney Tokyo, Japan Joined the RWB in 2013 Flute Jane Garvin Complete dancer bios and photos at rwb.org Barbara Leibundguth

14 15 CANADA'S ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET Salutes its 2016/2017 Season Funders & Sponsors

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Director of Company Operations, CHRISTOPHER TURYK Company Manager, DAVID WARBURTON Director of Finance & Administrative Operations, We acknowledge the support of the DAVID GUDMUNDSON, for the Arts, which last year invested $157 million to Director of Marketing and Communications, bring the arts to throughout the country. LARAH LUNA Publicity Coordinator, NATASHA HAVRILENKO Canadian Heritage, , Interim Online Marketing Coordinator, HEATHER MILNE Interim Director of Development, BARBARA AXWORTHY Winnipeg Arts Council, The Winnipeg Foundation Corporate Partnerships Manager, Presenting Supporter, Dracula PATRICIA GUENTHER-SMITH Richardson Foundation PRODUCTION AND TECHNICAL STAFF Premier Sponsor, Nutcracker Director of Production, JUSTIN DOWBIGGIN Great-West Life Production Stage Manager, INGRID KOTTKE Head Carpenter & Crew Chief, JEF WARD Presenting Sponsor, Vespers Head Flyman & Assistant Carpenter, PAUL MCWHINNEY BMO Financial Group Master Electrician, MARC GAGNON Assistant Electrician, JACQUELINE ROBERTSON Northrop is Presenting Sponsor, Ballet In The Park Head of Audio, SHAUN MCLEAN Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Head of Audio Visual Services, BOB STEWART Assistant Audio, IAIN GRAHAM Winnipeg Performance Sponsors Head of Properties, M. DREW DERBOWKA full of stories. Investors Group, Qualico, Wawanesa Mutual Head of Touring Wardrobe, BRENDA BELMONTÉ Insurance, Arnold Brothers, TD Bank Group Wardrobe Assistant, BARRY MALENKO Director of Wardrobe, ALENA ZHARSKA Winnipeg Performance Partners Production Assistant, JOHN KAMINSKI Bloomex, Perth’s Dry Cleaning Tour Trucking, ARNOLD BROTHERS TRANSPORT SHARE Student Matinee Supporters BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Richardson Foundation, Honorary Chair, KATHLEEN M. RICHARDSON, C.C., O.M. In Memory of Peter D. Curry Chair Emeritus, JEAN GIGUÈRE, C.M. YOURS TODAY! Chair, DAVID REID Community Outreach Sponsor Vice Chair & Chair, Nominations Committee, Manitoba Public Insurance CATHERINE FILMON Chair, Audit Committee, KIRSTEN ALBO Level 1 Atrium ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET SCHOOL SPONSORS Chair, Governance Committee, TIMOTHY TAYLOR Chair, Evaluation & Compensation Committee, Concert Hour Ballet – Presenting Sponsor ANDREW CALISTA MTS Future First Chair, Risk Committee, JOHN OSLER, JESSICA ALBRECHTSEN, Supporting Sponsors GURSH BARNARD, NATALIE DUHAMEL Investors Group, HONORARY COUNCIL MEMBERS In Memory of Peter D. Curry SHELDON BOWLES, DEE BUCHWALD, DR. ALICE CHEATLEY, C.M., IRENA COHEN, JAMES COHEN, JANE EMSLIE, ASHLEIGH EVERETT, Professional Division Student Financial Aid Fund JOHN F. FRASER, SUSAN GLASS, C.M., KERRY HAWKINS, RICHARD Investors Group KROFT, THE HON.OTTO LANG, O.C., PETER J. MACDONALD, National Scholarship Program MARNIE MARSHALL, RUTH MATAS, STUART MURRAY, ART PEARSON, KEVIN REGAN, DR. ROBERT T. ROSS, DR. LEON Investors Group RUBIN, LOUISE SOUBRY, ARNI THORSTEINSTON, W. TERRENCE Satellite Program WRIGHT, Q.C./C.R. Manitoba Hydro INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL / CONSEIL INTERNATIONAL Spotlight ASHLEIGH BANFIELD (Darien, CT), THE HON. SHARON CARSTAIRS Investors Group (Ottawa), CHARLES S. COFFEY, O.C. (Toronto), SUSAN CURRY (Montréal), NICKI DOUGLAS (Toronto), JANICE M. FLEMMING (Halifax), EVELYN FRIESEN (West Vancouver), CAROL HILL (Regina), MAKE-UP PROVIDED BY MAC ROSANNE HILL BLAISDEL (), SENATOR JANIS JOHNSON (Ottawa), CRYSTAL KOLT (Flin Flon), DENNICE LEAHEY (Pugwash), Osmo Vanska and musicians of the Minnesota Orchestra. DONALD A. LEITCH (Winnipeg), GERALD SCHWARTZ (Toronto), Photo by Tim Rummelhoff. The Moody Blues. Photo by Tim ROD & JEANNIE SENFT (Vancouver), JACQUI SCHUMIATCHER Rummelhoff. Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal inFuel . Photo by Leda and St Jacques. Convocation Audience at Northrop in (Regina), MARY SPEER (Washington, D.C.), THE HON.MIRA SPIVAK 1939. ’s Ashley Murphy and DaVon (Winnipeg), THE HON. TERRY STRATTON (Ottawa), ALLAN Doane in Far But Close. Photo by Rachel Neville. WAISMAN (Vancouver)

16 17 TUE, MAR 28, 6:30 PM FILM SCREENING ’s The Royal Danish Ballet rightly regards this interpretation of choreographer ’s classic ballet as being in the purest and most faithfully maintained tradition.

SAT, APR 8, 8:00 PM PERFORMANCE Scottish Ballet in Matthew Bourne’s Highland Fling with live orchestra NORTHROP Set in the mean streets of Glasgow, this gritty reworking of the classic story ballet 2016// 17 DANCE La Sylphide follows newlywed James on a fateful journey into a magical world beyond reality and reason.

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MALANDAIN BALLET EIFMAN BALLET BIARRITZ TUE, MAY 9, 6:30 PM TUE, MAR 14, 6:30 PM FILM SCREENING FILM SCREENING Giselle Jean Cocteau’s Beauty and the Beast The quintessential about the transcendental power of love over With unparalleled visual effects and tricks, death is evocatively performed by the Cocteau makes the spellbinding tale of Royal Ballet at Covent Garden in 2006. transformative love both ethereal and tangible, and his indelible images haunt the cinema like no others. WED, MAY 17, 7:30 PM PERFORMANCE SAT, MAR 25, 8:00 PM Eifman Ballet in Red Giselle PERFORMANCE Propelled by an electrifying score by Malandain Ballet Biarritz Tchaikovsky and Bizet, this spellbinding in La Belle et la Bête full-length ballet portrays the dramatic life story of Russian prima ballerina An ethereal version of Beauty and the Olga Spessivtseva and her descent into Beast unlike any other, complete with madness. ingenious stagecraft, elegant costumes, and a romantic score drawn from Tchaikovsky’s symphonies.

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Photo © Olivier Houeix. Photo open to the public. Above: Scottish Ballet in Matthew Bourne's Matveev. © Evgeny Photo Highland Fling. Photo © Nisbet Wylie. 18 19 Threads Dance Project We're delighted to Join the party! welcome these groups to tonight's performance

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Brookdale Senior Living Edina, MN November 4-5 // GOODALE THEATER // $24-$29 In the Spotlight Studio Join Threads Dance Project as they celebrate their 5th year of creating works that examine, Rogers, MN expose and celebrate the threads that connect us. Box Office: 612-206-3600 thecowlescenter.org

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IL DIVO THE 55th ANNUAL MARCHING Sun, Oct 23, 7:30 pm BAND INDOOR CONCERT Sat, Nov 26, 7:00 pm OCTONAUTS LIVE! & Sun, Nov 27, 2:00 pm NEW THIS YEAR! $30 UNDER 30! The Octonauts and the Guests aged 18-30 can purchase up to two Deep Sea Volcano Adventure GAME GRUMPS LIVE! Sat, Dec 3, 7:30 pm $30 tickets to any 2016//17 Northrop Season Mon, Oct 24, 6:00 pm performance 30 days prior to the show AMOS LEE CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE date. Each ticket comes with a drink ticket Sun, Oct 30, 8:00 pm Fri, Dec 9, 7:30 pm redeemable at Surdyk’s Café or concessions Sat, Dec 10, 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm and is good for any beverage up to $8 in value. SCOTT BRADLEE’S Sun, Dec 11, 2:00 pm & 6:00 pm POSTMODERN JUKEBOX Groups of 10+ save 10%! Tue, Nov 1, 8:00 pm HOME FREE Tickets can be purchased in person, by phone, or online, and Wed, Dec 21, 7:30 pm can be picked up at Will Call the night of the show. Bring a guest of any age, but the person buying the tickets must be 30 or under. Cirque Dreams Holidaze. Photo courtesy of the Artists.

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Eifman Ballet in Red Giselle. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Photo © Evgeny Matveev.

22 23 JAMES SEWELL BALLET PRESENTS

I AM DRIVEN TO CLOSE THE OPPORTUNITY GAP FOR ALL CHILDREN. season

  I AM DRIVEN TO TRACK AND IMPROVE A CHILD’S READINESS FOR KINDERGARTEN.

I AM DRIVEN TO DETECT AUTISM EARLIER AND GIVE KIDS A BETTER CHANCE TO SUCCEED.

I AM DRIVEN TO Photo by Sara Rubinstein HELP EDUCATION FIT EACH CHILD’S NEEDS. November 4 – 6 Octet (premiere) The O’Shaughnessy Music performed live by The Saint Paul Chamber at St. Catherine University Orchestra Musicians.

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24 25 At the Center for Spirituality & Healing, Dance at The O’Shaughnessy Wellbeing permeates everything we do. Wellbeing is a state of balance or alignment in body, mind and spirit. In this state, we feel content; connected to purpose, people and community; peaceful and energized; resilient and safe. In short, we are flourishing.

Our personal wellbeing - as well as the wellbeing of our loved ones, the organizations in which we work, and the communities in which we live - © Mary Jo Kreitzer, PhD, RN, FAAN University of Minnesota is influenced by many factors illustrated in our Wellbeing Model. Freeh & Hagen James Sewell Ballet with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra Learn more at: Test Pilot: A Dance Opera November 4 & 5, 8:00pm CSH.UMN.EDU October 22, 7:30pm November 6, 2:00pm The legendary story of the Wright Brothers seen through the eyes of their sister. “Different and unpredictable.” –Winner of a 2015 Sage Award –The New York Times

WORLD PREMIERES Gregory Dolbashian Kendra Portier

34th FALL SEASON ZENON PREMIERE Daniel Buraczeski NOVEMBER 11-20, 2016 REPERTORY Sam Kim

TU Dance Karen L. Charles’ A World Premiere and More Threads Dance Project November 18 & 19, 8:00pm The Secrets of Slave Songs November 20, 2:00pm February 24 & 25, 7:30pm

“A jolt of vitality and panache” “A stirring collective spirit” –City Pages –Star Tribune

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CATERING Locally sourced, globally inspired cuisine for meeting, conferences, and parties.

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28 29 ALL-NEW SHOW FEB. 17–19, 2017 ORPHEUM THEATRE WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA Experience Heavenly Realms Travel Back to Grand Dynasties Travel to heavenly realms, experiencing exquisite, Shen Yun’s 2-hour performances consist of about 20 magical, and magnificent kingdoms where pieces, moving from one story, region, and dynasty celestial maidens bestow flowers of blessing for all to the next. Stunning animated backdrops, exquisite humankind. Their beauty, purity, and divine grace handmade costumes, high-flying leaps, and thunderous will touch your heart and soul with joy. battle drums transport you to another world.

Celestial Empire Palace of the Han Dynasty “Awe-Inspiring sensation!” “Brilliant choreography! — ABC Extravagantly beautiful! — Broadway World by CHARLES DICKENS Myths & Legends Enchanting Melodies adapted by CRISPIN WHITTELL Come to Life from Ancient Chinese Instruments directed by JOE CHVALA Fun-to-Watch timeless stories from ancient The Shen Yun orchestra is distinguished by November 16 – December 30 records and classics celebrate traditional values— seamless harmony between the disparate 612.377.2224 / guthrietheater.org like loyalty, filial piety, compassion, selflessness, sounds of symphony orchestra and and tolerance—bringing joy and inspiration to classical Chinese instruments. Experience fresh, children and adults of all backgrounds. mesmerizing melodies like none you’ve ever heard.

Monkey King Live Music Accompaniment “A visually dazzling tour of 5,000 years of “Beautiful sound, strikingly Chinese history and culture.” intricate melodies.” — San Francisco Chronicle — NYTheatre.com Feb. 17–19, 2017 • Orpheum Theatre | Tickets: (855) 651-SHOW (855-651-7469) • ShenYun.com/MN

30 31 BALLET MINNESOTAʼS 29TH ANNUAL

DECEMBER 16-18

THE OʼSHAUGHNESSY at St. Catherine University

TICKETS: $16-$44 (discounts and group rates available)

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32 33 GUEST SERVICES NORTHROP STAFF FRIENDS OF NORTHROP Ground Level East & West Coat Check Brian Ahlm, Digital Media Manager A special thank you to our patrons whose generous support makes Northrop's transformative cultural Guest Services Provide: Tom Archibald, Event Manager experiences possible. Make your mark on Northrop's future by becoming a Friend today, learn more by visiting: Listening devices, large print programs, coat check, Cynthia Betz, Director of Development Justin Burke, Technical Director northrop.umn.edu/support-northrop. lost and found, and taxi calling service Brooke Dillon, Communications Manager Laura Durenberger-Grunow, Systems Configuration Assistant Surdyk’s Café Ken Hahn, Systems Configuration Assistant DIRECTORS CIRCLE D. and L. Moore Family Paul J. Aslanian Stephanie Scheu and Surdyk’s Café is on the first floor, west side of Northrop. Cari Hatcher, Marketing & Public Relations Director Foundation Milton L. Aus Claire Hanson Shayna Houp, Assistant to the Director 10,000+ Regan B. Palmer Tom and Jill Barland Darlene M. Sholtis Hours: 7:30 am–6:00 pm, Mon–Thu, and 7:30 am–5:00 Carlson Family Foundation Rahfat Hussain, Financial Analyst Derrill M. Pankow Sue B. Beckham Cherie Shoquist Tom and Mary Racciatti Allen Beers Andrew Simons pm, Fri. Surdyk’s concessions (including wine and beer) Brad Kern, Stage Manager & Audio Video Supervisor Dr. David A. Rothenberger Bill Bertram Barbara Sletten are available before and during performances. Grace Lansing, Student Supervisor 5,000+ Anonymous Gordon Rouse and Frederick L. Betz Joan T. Smith Megan Livingston, Finance Richard S. Gregory Sylvia Beach Rebecca Biderman and Ursel and Mark Smith ATM Candy Lord, Principal Specialist Jo-Ida Hansen Barbara Stoll David Fraher Arne C. Sorenson An ATM is located near the elevator on the ground Kristina Meanley, Special Projects Voigt & Mary Jean Lenmark Jeff Stout and Ron Overlid Sharon and Albert Bigot Jane A. Starr floor, west side. Allana Olson, Stage Manager & Lighting Supervisor In Loving Memory of Susan Tracy Jeanne Blaskowski Gary Summerville Holly Radis-McCluskey, Director, U of M Tickets & Events Voigt and Catherine Lenmark Victoria Veach Jerome and Patricia Boge Cindy B. Tong Bridget Reddan, Group Sales Coordinator Robert Lunieski Rick and Denise Vogt Joan Bren and Stephen Nelson Katharine Tyler Restrooms Daniel Ringold, Graphic Designer Jennifer Marrone and John Wald and Desirae Butler Dr. Cheryl Wall and Marianne Remedios Nancy Corcoran Ellen Westenburg Restrooms are located on every level and side of the Eve Roycraft, Business Analyst David Short Antone and Genevieve Mark and Carol Weitz Brent A. Cosgrove Kathy Walstead-Plumb building, including family restrooms (except on the David Russell, Audience Services Manager Melton-Meaux David West and Kristen Susan Crawford John and Ellen Walthour fourth floor, where there is a women’s restroom on the Megan Sangster, Event Coordinator Schoephoerster Liz Danielson Dr. Jeanie Watson east side, and a men’s restroom on the west side only). Robin Sauerwein, Business Manager/Accountant 2,500+ William Durfee and Paula J. Webster Devorah Goldstein David C. West Kari Schloner, General Manager Catherine L. Agee 250+ George Ehrenberg Cathy Westrum and Rob Schmidt, Stage Manager Jerry L. Artz Anonymous General Ticket Information Sarah Ellingson Annelynn Westrum Julie Strothman, Event Manager Drs. Robert Bruininks and Albachten Charitable Fund For any ticketing questions, visit U of M Tickets and Heather Faulkner Ann Wilcox Allyson Taubenheim, Student Engagement Coordinator Susan Hagstrum Mary Ellen and Peter Alden Beverly Fink Millie Woodbury Events on the ground floor of west and east sides of the Susan H. DeNuccio Jeanne Andre Christine Tschida, Director of Northrop Majel Fletty Genie Zarling Randy Hartten and Ron Lotz Janice Apple building or visit northrop.umn.edu for the most current Miranda Woehrle, Creative Director In Memory of Nancy Mohs Glenn Lindsey Ted H. Bair and listing of events. Dan Wozney, Data Manager Daniel Froiland Emily D. Maltz Harvey A. Filister OTHER Pat Gaarder Shawn Monaghan and Kathryn Cahill Atashi Acharya John and Joanne Gordon Replacing Lost Tickets Greg Plotnikoff Dominic Cecere David S. Anderson Mitzi and Richard Gramling Rafik Moore Karen and Bill Christopherson Dennis Anderson For your convenience, U of M Tickets and Events keeps Ernest D. 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Accessibility services, Development and working to Neuenfeldt Gail and Jack Kochie Tomkin Coleman advance Northrop's mission James and Sharon Lewis Darlene Kirch Margaret H. Cords including parking information, are available upon request. Sanford Lipsky Kathryn Anna Kolesar Barbara H. Couture and ensure its vibrancy for FRIENDS CIRCLE Bill Lough and Barbara Pinaire Barbara and Jeff Land Joy Davis If a guest wishes to transfer from their wheelchair to generations to come. Cal Lueneburg William Larson and Lorinda Fraboni fixed seats, the wheelchair will be taken to the outer 1,000+ Holly MacDonald Richard Space Ann M. Gifford Photo © Tim Rummelhoff. Delores and Sheldon Levin lobby to comply with local fire code regulations. At Karen Bachman Maria MacDonald Duane G. Googins Bringing with her not only a passion for dance and Alek Buzhaker Tony Manzara James W. Lewis Hildi J. Hagedorn the end of the performance an usher will return the Ellie Crosby Mayfield Fund Joan Liaschenko Eugene W. Haselman wheelchair to the guest. the performing arts, but also a solid track record in The Longview Foundation W. E. McConaghay and Elise M. Linehan Kimberly Hutchens fundraising and development spanning decades of Fran Davis Margaret T. Telfer Brian McDonald Michael Jones Katherine McGill Cameras and Cell Phones Gail and Stuart Hanson Mark and Cece Morrow Jane S. Kalin professional experience, Betz's background makes Provost Karen Hanson and Gwen and Mason Myers James and Mary Ann McKenna Jason Kappel Use of cameras and recording equipment are not her an exceptional addition to the Northrop team. Dennis Senchuk Averial E. Nelson Robert and Susanna McMaster Dwayne King permitted in the theater. Please be considerate and Sally and Richard Leider Jenny Nilsson Toni McNaron Orla A. McClure Frida G. Mindrum turn off your cell phones or other electronic devices Jennifer Martin Ann L. Piotrowski Margaret A. Michaelson MAKE LEGENDARY PERFORMANCES HAPPEN! David Mohr John S. Reay Val Moeller Susan J. Noakes during the performance. At Northrop, we believe in sharing great artists Leni and David Moore Mike and Kathy Ruhland Tracy Napp Sandra Olson The Roife-Nissenbaum Karen T. Scholl Michael and Lisa Rahne Nekich Jenny R. Schmid Motorist Assistance and ideas with a new generation of audiences. Your Foundation Jacky & Jim Sherohman Brian J. Neil Barbara J. Schultz Sarah L. Nordstrom University of Minnesota provides free jump starts, support helps make extraordinary arts experiences Capt. Buddy Scroggins and Jan Sickbert Kathryn J. Sedo Kelly Schroeder Marilyn and Dale Simmons Andrew and Francie O’Brien Anita Siegel vehicle unlocking, and flat tire changes to vehicles in accessible to everyone through outreach to diverse Megan Sorenson Lance Olson Elizabeth A. Steblay University parking facilities Mon–Fri, 7:00 am–10:00 pm. John and Susan Steffen Barbara Owens Gary E. Turgeon communities, rich and varied programming, and 500+ Claudia A. Parlaiment Mark Baumgartner Michael Symeonides and Elizabeth A. Walton Call 612-626-PARK (7275) for assistance. Elizabeth Parker subsidized student tickets. Our Friends are at the R. and J. Cameron Mary Pierce Jacquelyn J. Wicklund Maureen Pearo Colleen Carey and John and Kelly Wheaton center of Northrop’s biggest ideas and brightest William and Eleanore Pederson Campus Security Escort Pamela Endean Kenneth and Nina Wise moments on stage. Karyn Pierce This listing is current as of 10/5/16. Trained security monitors are available 24/7 to walk Rob Carlson and Gregg Larson Please contact Cynthia Betz at Steven M. Pincus John and Page Cowles [email protected] if you have any or bike with anyone on campus. This free service 100+ Marcos H. Pinto Mary Jean and John DeRosier corrections or questions. is provided by the University of Minnesota Police Become a Friend of Northrop today! Donate online A 36-year Subscriber James Pratt Goodale Family Foundation Anonymous Holly Radis-McCluskey Department. Please call 612-624-WALK (9255) or ask at northrop.umn.edu/support-Northrop or contact Bruce and Judith Hadler Peter and Susan Ahn Marilyn Reichman Karen Johnson an usher to contact them for you. Cynthia Betz to learn more about supporting Northrop! Richard Aizpuru Beverly Rhodes Brian F. Lammers Margaret Albrecht Kathryn L. Roach Kevin Nosbisch and Questions? Arthur Allen Judy Rohde Kim Leventhal Cynthia Betz Marty Allen Jon L. Schasker If you have any questions or concerns, please ask an Danita McVay Greene Marcia G. Anderson usher or anyone with a Northrop name tag. [email protected] // 612-626-7554 34 35 ASZURE BARTON & ARTISTS Nov 12 8:00 pm AWÁA

"Deliciously original"—Aszure Barton's Northrop debut is a beautiful meditation on life-giving forces, with a soaring original score by Lev Zhurbin.

Aszure Barton & Artists in Awáa. northrop.umn.edu Photo © Don Lee courtesy of The Banff Centre.