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November 20–22, 2020 Studio a at the Martin Center for Nashville Ballet PAUL VASTERLING, Artistic Director LISA DIXON FRENCH, Executive Director November 20–22, 2020 Studio A at The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet PAUL VASTERLING, Artistic Director LISA DIXON FRENCH, Executive Director An intimate performance celebrating the spirit of Nashville The Talk Choreographed by Gerald Watson Music by Dave Ragland Eight Tones for Elijah Performed and Recorded by Titus Underwood, oboe; Bryson Finney, clarinet; Dave Ragland, violin; Jonathan Bolding, viola; Emilio Carlo, viola; Cremaine Booker, cello Lighting design by Scott Leathers “To my Mother and all the others who’ve filled in. Thank you for praying for me.” — GERALD WATSON — Cast for Friday, November 20, 2020 and Sunday, November 22, 2020 Jasmine Wheeler Michael Burfield, Noah Miller, Daniel Rodriguez, Owen Thorne Cast for Saturday, November 21, 2020 Kennedy Brown Jackson Bradshaw, Truman Lemire, Jaison McClendon, Nicolas Scheuer Copyright © 2020 by Gerald Watson All rights reserved. No part of this performance may be reproduced or used in any manner without written permission of the copyright owner. Deconstructed Bach Choreographed by Christopher Stuart Music by Johann Sebastian Bach Music Performed by Sari De Leon-Reist Lighting design by Scott Leathers “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members...” — CORETTA SCOTT KING — Cast for Friday, November 20, 2020 and Sunday, November 22, 2020 Marissa Stark Nicolas Scheuer Cast for Saturday, November 21, 2020 Jamie Kopit Brett Sjoblom Copyright © 2018 by Christopher Stuart All rights reserved. No part of this performance may be reproduced or used in any manner without written permission of the copyright owner. Bootleg Sugar Lips Choreographed by Mollie Sansone Music by Cristina Spinei Lighting design by Scott Leathers Costumes created by Jeri Meador and Danielle Crosson CHOREOGRAPHER’S NOTE: This piece strives to empower all women–and any other suppressed voices–to release their inner strength and to liberate themselves from any mistreatment or injustice. I dedicate this work to my dad, who taught me with an extreme work ethic and relentless passion, you can conquer the world. Cast for Friday, November 20, 2020 and Sunday, November 22, 2020 Lydia McRae, Lily Saito, Katie Vasilopoulos, Erin Williams Cast for Saturday, November 21, 2020 Julia Eisen, Emily Ireland-Buczek, Imani Sailers, Colette Tilinski Bootleg Sugar Lips was generously underwritten by Catherine and Frederick Grace in recognition of Women in Creative Leadership. Copyright © 2020 by Mollie Sansone All rights reserved. No part of this performance may be reproduced or used in any manner without written permission of the copyright owner. Appalachian Spring Choreography by Paul Vasterling Music by Aaron Copland* Lighting Design by Scott Leathers Costume Design by Holly Hynes Scenic Design by Paul Vasterling CHOREOGRAPHER’S NOTE: In a conversation about Appalachian Spring, my friend Mitchell Korn observed the irony that a work of art that is considered quintessential Americana was created by a woman (Martha Graham), a gay Jewish man (Aaron Copland) and a Japanese designer (Isamu Noguchi). Three people who may have been considered “the other” created a beautiful work that sounds to us today, 73 years later, like America. My new interpretation is about otherness, family, and community. It is dedicated to the memory of my mother, Patricia Vasterling Appalachian Spring premiered March 24, 2017 at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. *By arrangement with Boosey & Hawkes, Inc., publisher and copyright owner Orpheus Chamber Orchestra – Deutsche Grammophon – Universal Music Gmbh Simple Gifts by Joseph Brackett (1797–1882) ‘Tis the gift to be simple, ‘tis the gift to be free, ‘Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be, And when we find ourselves in the place just right, ‘Twill be in the valley of love and delight. When true simplicity is gained, To bow and to bend we shan’t be ashamed, To turn, turn will be our delight, ‘Til by turning, turning we come ‘round right. Cast for Friday, November 20, 2020 and Sunday, November 22, 2020 Katie Vasilopoulos Aeron Buchanan, Michael Burfield, Lydia McRae, Daniel Rodriguez, Lily Saito, Mollie Sansone, Brett Sjoblom, Owen Thorne Cast for Saturday, November 21, 2020 Julia Eisen Jackson Bradshaw, Truman Lemire, Jaison McClendon, Sarah Pierce, Imani Sailers, Nicolas Scheuer, Luca Sportelli, Colette Tilinski Copyright © 2017 by Paul Vasterling All rights reserved. No part of this performance may be reproduced or used in any manner without written permission of the copyright owner. Nashville Ballet is grateful to CareNow’s Cody Bartone and Scott Postone for their diligence in helping to keep our dancers, staff, and crew safe while filming this production. NASHVILLE BALLET LEADERSHIP, ARTISTIC STAFF, AND GUESTS PAUL VASTERLING, Artistic Director Paul Vasterling’s artistic career began at age 10 when he started studying piano, then expanded at age 16 when he started dancing. From this start, Mr. Vasterling landed at Nashville Ballet where he became a company dancer, teacher, ballet master, and choreographer. He stepped into the role of Artistic Director of Nashville Ballet in 1998, 10 years after he began his association with the organization. A choreographer with a deep affinity for music, Mr. Vasterling has created over 40 works, ranging from classical, full-length story ballets to contemporary one-acts. With a special focus on highlighting the wealth of artistry and rich history of Nashville, Mr. Vasterling’s connection to music and passion for community have led to collaborations with numerous nationally and interna- tionally renowned musicians and institutions, including The Bluebird Cafe, Ben Folds, Rhiannon Giddens, and more; Nashville Ballet has commissioned 22 original scores for brand-new ballets under his direction. Mr. Vasterling is also a gifted storyteller with a penchant for creating vivid narratives such as Peter Pan, Layla and the Majnun, Lizzie Borden, Cinderella, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Nashville’s favorite holiday tradition, Nashville’s Nutcracker. Mr. Vasterling’s choreographic credits extend beyond ballet to the recent Nashville Children’s Theatre production Dragons Love Tacos. Beyond his own choreography, Mr. Vasterling has NASHVILLE BALLET LEADERSHIP, ARTISTIC STAFF, AND GUESTS expanded the company’s repertoire to include works by Salvatore Aiello, George Balanchine, James Canfield, Lew Christensen, Jirí Kylián, Twyla Tharp, and Chris- topher Wheeldon, among many others. He has also edited and updated the classic productions Giselle, The Sleeping Beauty, and Swan Lake, and has grown the company from a troupe of 12 to 25 professional dancers. With a commitment to cultivating an organization high on artistry and dramatic power, Mr. Vasterling has taken Nashville Ballet across the country and beyond—Nash- ville Ballet’s company made its Kennedy Center debut in 2017 and has toured throughout the U.S., including performances in St. Louis, Charleston, and a debut at the Chautauqua Institution in August 2018. The company has also toured internationally in South America and Europe, and many of Mr. Vasterling’s original works have been staged by companies nationally and internation- ally. Mr. Vasterling graduated Magna Cum Laude from Loyola University. He is a Fulbright Scholar and has been awarded many prestigious fellowships—Mr. Vasterling is a Virginia Center for the Creative Arts Fellow and was selected as one of the Fellows in residence for the 2017- 2018 academic year at The Center for Ballet and the Arts at New York University. NASHVILLE BALLET LEADERSHIP, ARTISTIC STAFF, AND GUESTS LISA DIXON FRENCH, Executive Director Lisa Dixon French moved to Nashville following a success- ful tenure as Executive Director of the Portland (Maine) Symphony Orchestra. While in Portland, Mrs. French led a highly inclusive strategic planning process that focused the organization on service to the community by enriching lives through music. Mrs. French also strengthened the orchestra’s financial stability, with increased contributed and earned income, increased endowment funds, and five years of balanced operating budgets that grew from $2.5 million to $3.3 million from 2010–2015. Originally from Edina, Minnesota., Mrs. French went to Portland from her role as the Chief Operating Officer of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. Mrs. French is also a graduate of an executive level orchestra leadership program through the League of American Orchestras. This intensive one-year fellowship program included residencies with the Boston Symphony, North Carolina Symphony, Memphis Symphony, and the Aspen Music Festival and School. Mrs. French graduated from the Eastman School of Music (Rochester, N.Y.) in clarinet performance and music education, and received an Arts Leadership Program Certificate. She currently serves on the Board of the Nashville Arts Coali- tion and has previously served on the Board of the Maine Association of Nonprofits and the Board of Visitors for the University of Southern Maine. Mrs. French is also currently pursuing her Executive MBA at Vanderbilt’s Owen Gradu- ate School of Management. NASHVILLE BALLET LEADERSHIP, ARTISTIC STAFF, AND GUESTS NICK MULLIKIN, Associate Artistic Director Nick Mullikin began his training at the Wisconsin Dance Ensemble in Madison, Wisconsin under the direction of JoJean Retrum. He continued at the Virginia School of the Arts, and Houston Ballet Academy, training with Petrus Bosman, David Keener, Steve Brule, Clara Cravey, and Claudio Munoz. Upon his completion
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