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Thank you for joining us at the Opera House for Christopher Wheeldon’s magical Cinderella©. This ballet, a modern take on the timeless tale, includes whimsical special effects, puppetry, and projections. Even after watching it many times, I still find moments of this ballet that take my breath away.

One secret of this Cinderella© is that it’s as enjoyable to dance as it is to watch. It’s always a pleasure to have the talented choreographer Christopher Wheeldon working in our studios with our dancers — and this production involves our entire Company. It’s wonderful to see the dancers in different contexts, stretching themselves in dramatic and comedic roles. I hope you’ll enjoy this production as much as we do.

I also hope you’ll join us again for our 2017–18 Season. Our 85th Repertory Season will launch in January with the return of our acclaimed The Sleeping Beauty, after a ten-year absence. We’ll revisit our smash hit of this season, Frankenstein, and will dance brilliant works by Jerome Robbins, George Balanchine, Benjamin Millepied, Justin Peck, Val Caniparoli, and more in three glorious triple-bill programs. I’ve invited The National Ballet of Canada to Erik Tomasson

bring their production of John Neumeier’s Nijinsky. It’s a deeply © moving work and you’ll love getting to know this company’s talented dancers.

The centerpiece of our 2018 Repertory Season is Unbound: A Festival of New Works. The scale of this festival is unprecedented: 12 new works by 12 talented, international choreographers. These dancemakers represent a wide variety of viewpoints, styles, and backgrounds. In creating this festival, which will take place over 17 performances (four distinct programs of three new works each) from April 20 to May 6, 2018, we are bringing the future of ballet to San Francisco.

On behalf of the entire Company, thank you for joining us this season.

Sincerely,

Helgi Tomasson Artistic Director & Principal Choreographer

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A tradition of innovation flows through Helgi Tomasson’s arrival as artistic director in the history of San Francisco Ballet. Long 1985 began a new era at SF Ballet. Like Lew recognized for pushing boundaries in Christensen, Tomasson had been a leading dance, SF Ballet has always built upon dancer for George Balanchine, one of the most strong classical roots, while continually prominent choreographers of the 20th century. exploring and redefining where the art Tomasson has choreographed extensively for the form is headed. The San Francisco Opera Company and has staged acclaimed full-length Ballet was founded in 1933, primarily to productions of Swan Lake (1988, 2009); The prepare dancers to appear in lavish opera Sleeping Beauty (1990); Romeo & Juliet (1994); productions. In 1942, the ballet officially Giselle (1999); and a new Nutcracker (2004). He separated from the opera and was has also expanded the repertory to include new renamed San Francisco Ballet. works by choreographers William Forsythe, Mark Morris, Paul Taylor, Christopher Wheeldon, Val From the late 1930s to the 1970s, SF Caniparoli, and many others. Ballet was led by three brothers: Willam, Lew, and Harold Christensen. The young In 1991, SF Ballet performed in New York City for company was the first to create full-length the first time in 26 years. The New York Times American productions of Swan Lake (1940) proclaimed, “Mr. Tomasson has accomplished and Nutcracker (1944). SF Ballet performed the unprecedented: He has pulled a so-called on the East Coast for the first time in 1956, regional company into the national ranks, and at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. The he has done so by honing the dancers into a following year, the Company toured 11 classical style of astonishing verve and purity. Asian nations, the first performances of an SF Ballet under Helgi Tomasson’s leadership is American ballet company in Asia. The tour one of the spectacular success stories of the was so successful that it was followed by arts in America.” a four-month tour of Latin America in 1958 and a three-month tour of the Middle East Under Tomasson, SF Ballet has also undertaken in 1959. ambitious programming. In May 1995, SF Ballet hosted 12 international ballet companies for The 1970s were tumultuous. The UNited We Dance: An International Festival, Company started an annual season in the commemorating the 50th anniversary of the War Memorial Opera House in 1972, and signing of the United Nations Charter in the Michael Smuin was appointed associate War Memorial Opera House. In 2008, the New artistic director in 1973. But in 1974, SF Works Festival, organized to mark the Company’s Ballet faced bankruptcy. Dancers rallied 75th anniversary, introduced 10 premieres by 10 community support with an extraordinary choreographers. In recent years, the Company’s grassroots effort called “Save Our Ballet,” touring programs have also become increasingly

Top, l-r: SF Ballet founders Lew, successfully bringing the Company back extensive, with international engagements Willam, and Harold Christensen from the brink. SF Ballet then developed the first in Paris, London, Moscow, Hamburg, Athens, in the 1940s; Bottom: Members of San Francisco Ballet under long-range plan for an American dance company Shanghai, and Beijing. the Golden Gate Bridge on the and, 18 months later, was financially stable. eve of the historic 1957 tour to Asia. San Francisco Ballet School, also established in Smuin’s The Tempest was the first ballet broadcast 1933, has grown into a preeminent training center live from the War Memorial Opera House and under Tomasson and associate director Patrick was nominated for three Emmy Awards in 1981 Armand. The School attracts students from around (Costume Designer Willa Kim won). In 1984, Smuin the world, training approximately 350 annually. In received an Emmy for Choreography for the addition to filling the ranks of SF Ballet, graduates Great Performances: Dance in America national have joined distinguished ballet companies broadcast of A Song for Dead Warriors. throughout the world.

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Chris Hellman† Jola Anderson Kelsey Lamond TRUSTEES EMERITI ASSOCIATE TRUSTEES (1933–2017) Kristen A. Avansino Irv H. Lichtenwald Michael C. Abramson Brenda Leff Chair Emerita Rosemary B. Baker Marie O’Gara Lipman Thomas W. Allen President, San Francisco Ballet John S. Osterweis† Richard C. Barker Mark G. Lopez Marjorie Burnett Auxiliary Karen S. Bergman Alison Mauzé Charles Dishman Immediate Past Chair Patricia D. Knight Gary Bridge Marissa Mayer Garrettson Dulin, Jr.† President, BRAVO Margaret G. Gill Chaomei Chen Deborah M. Messemer Millicent Dunham Vice Chair Hannah Comolli Kurt C. Mobley J. Stuart Francis† Christopher Correa James H. Herbert, II† Christine Leong Connors Kara Roell Sally Hambrecht President, ENCORE! Vice Chair David C. Cox Christine Russell Ingrid von Mangoldt Hills Stewart McDowell Brady, Lucy Jewett Susan P. Diekman Randee Seiger George B. James II† Patrice Lovato Vice Chair Kate Duhamel Robert G. Shaw Pamela J. Joyner† Co-Chairs, Allegro Circle Sonia H. Evers Christine E. Sherry David A. Kaplan James D. Marver Shelby M. Gans Charlotte Mailliard Shultz Mary Jo Kovacevich Vice Chair Joseph C. Geagea Catherine Slavonia James J. Ludwig† Diane B. Wilsey Richard Gibbs, M.D. David Hooker Spencer Stephanie Marver Vice Chair Beth Grossman Fran A. Streets Nancy H. Mohr Jennifer J. McCall Patrick M. Hogan Judy C. Swanson Marie-Louise Pratt Secretary Thomas E. Horn Richard J. Thalheimer George R. Roberts Donald F. Houghton Jennifer M. Walske Kathleen Scutchfield Susan S. Briggs Hiro Iwanaga Miles Archer Woodlief Robert M. Smelick Assistant Secretary James C. Katzman Timothy C. Wu Susan A. Van Wagner Nancy Kukacka Yasunobu Kyogoku Janice Hansen Zakin Dennis Wu Treasurer Akiko Yamazaki Helgi Tomasson Artistic Director & Principal Choreographer Glenn McCoy* Executive Director

San Francisco Ballet Endowment Foundation Board of Directors 2016–2017

James D. Marver, President

John S. Osterweis Kevin Mohr‡ Richard C. Barker Chris Hellman President Emeritus Chief Financial Officer Susan S. Briggs (1933–2017) Hank J. Holland Laura Simpson‡ J. Stuart Francis Director Emerita Nancy Kukacka Vice President Secretary George B. James II Hilary C. Pierce Director Emeritus Thomas E. Horn Elizabeth Lani‡ Larissa K. Roesch Treasurer Assistant Secretary

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NEW! BEVERAGES ALLOWED IN THE AUDITORIUM DINING AND REFRESHMENTS Opera House. Taxis are provided SF Ballet, SF Opera, and SF Symphony are experimenting during the The Café at the Opera on a first-come, first-served basis first six months of 2017 with allowing audiences to enjoy beverages House on the Lower Lounge and cannot be guaranteed. Our in the auditorium. Many other venues across the country have level opens two hours prior staff will assist you. adopted similar policies, so that you don’t have to choose between to curtain time for a pre- enjoying a drink and all the other things you might want to do during performance buffet (except Walking tours of the San intermission. You may bring drinks purchased in the venue into the before Saturday matinees) and Francisco War Memorial and auditorium, as long as they are in the approved compostable cup is open during intermission for Performing Arts Center are with a lid, which will be available at all bars in both the War Memorial refreshments. Call 415 861 8150 available most Mondays at Opera House and Davies Symphony Hall. All three companies for buffet reservations. Patrons select hours. For information, will meet regularly to monitor this pilot effort and will decide, arriving before the front doors call 415 552 8338. following the six-month trial period, whether or not to continue the open will be admitted at the program. We want your feedback, so look for a survey in your post- North Carriage Entrance. PLEASE NOTE performance email and let us know what you think. Late seating isn’t allowed Refreshments are available while a work is progress, for PURCHASING TICKETS ACCESSIBILITY on the Lower Lounge level the sake of the performers and You can order online at SF Ballet is committed to as well as the Box, Orchestra, other patrons. You will be sfballet.org or call Ticket providing easy access for all and Dress Circle levels during asked to stand until a break Services at 415 865 2000, of our patrons. Please contact all performances. Drinking in the action, which might Monday through Friday, 10 am our Ticket Services department fountains are located on all be at intermission. to 4 pm. On performance dates, at 415 865 2000 prior to the levels near the elevators. phones are open from 10 am performance with questions Audio/visual recordings of any until the performance begins. and so that we can ensure IN THE OPERA HOUSE kind of the performance are The SF Ballet Box Office in the your comfort. Coat and parcel check rooms strictly forbidden. Opera House is open only on are located on the north and performance dates. During Wheelchair-accessible south side of the Main Lobby. Mobile devices should be the Repertory Season, we’re entrances are provided at the For the safety and comfort turned off and stowed before open Tuesday through Friday, front doors (Van Ness Avenue), of our audiences, all parcels, the performance as the lights from noon through the first Taxi Ramp (Grove Street), and backpacks, luggage, etc., must and sounds are a distraction. intermission, and on Saturday Carriage Entrance (north side). be checked. and Sunday from 10 am through Children attending a the first intermission. During Wheelchair seating positions Lost & Found is located at the performance must have a the hour prior to curtain, the are located on the Orchestra north coat check room. 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PROGRAM 08 SAN FRANCISCO BALLET 11 Explore Ballet

Who are the new voices in the ballet world today? What makes a ballet a “classic”? How difficult is it to do the black swan’s famous turns in Swan Lake? What’s a typical day in the life of a dancer? SF Ballet’s Explore Ballet programs answer these questions and more. For more information, visit sfballet.org/explore.

AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS

2017 MEET THE ARTIST INTERVIEWS (AND PODCASTS) Fridays, 7:00–7:30 pm Sundays, 1:00–1:30 pm War Memorial Opera House, Orchestra Level Open to all ticket holders for selected performances

For an inside look at the performance you’re about to see, come a bit early. Perfect for newcomers, balletomanes, and everyone in between, pre-performance Meet the Artist (MTA) interviews feature a conversation with an artist who worked on the performance. Curious about what our artists have to say? An archive of previous MTAs is available at sfballet.org/explore/podcasts. CLASSES AT 2017 POINTES OF VIEW (POV) LECTURE SERIES SF BALLET SCHOOL Wednesdays, 6:05–6:45 pm FREE and open to the public War Memorial Opera House, Orchestra Level Please use the carriage entrance on the north side of the building CHILDREN’S AUDITIONS ON JUNE 3 Pursue a love of dance. For children Company artists, visiting scholars, and others offer key insights into the performance. with an interest in dance or the dream of All are welcome — you don’t need to buy a ticket to attend. becoming a ballet dancer, San Francisco Ballet School offers a training program May 3 | Cinderella© of unqualified excellence. We’re holding Ballet Master Betsy Erickson and artists from the Company speak with dance educator auditions for our 2017–18 school-year Mary Wood on preparing to dance Christopher Wheeldon’s Cinderella©. What makes program on June 3, 2017. To be eligible this ballet as thrilling for the artists to dance as it is for the audience to watch? to audition, students must be age 8–11 by September 1, 2017. Register and get full audition details at sfballet.org/school.

BALLET APPRECIATION ADULT BALLET CLASSES Our open classes are inclusive and fun, Are you looking to deepen your knowledge of SF Ballet and the art form in general? a good workout that stretches your This unique, in-depth series explores both the inspiration for the magic you see artistry as well as your muscles. Classes onstage and the intricacies of how we get it there. You’ll come away with an inside look fill quickly — reserve your spot today. For into ballet in the 21st century. For more information: sfballet.org/ballet-appreciation. more information: sfballet.org/adultballet.

BALLET 202: CONTEMPORARY BALLET BALLET FOR YOUNG CHILDREN Aug 14, Aug 21, and Aug 28, 6–8 pm Give your child the gift of dance! Learning The Future of Ballet the joy of movement begins with Pre- Why does San Francisco Ballet value new work and what exactly is contemporary ballet? Ballet classes for ages 4–7 at San Does it require different training or skills to dance new works? This new course provides Francisco Ballet School. Audition not the answers to these questions in three class sessions. Plus, you’ll get to speak with a required. Summer and Fall 2017 classes choreographer who is creating a new work for SF Ballet’s 2018 Repertory Season. are open for enrollment and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Look for more information at sfballet.org/preballet.

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COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP: SF BALLET SCHOOL SUMMER BALLET CAMP AND CLASSES July 5–28, 2017 San Francisco Ballet School is expanding its summer programming, offering Summer Ballet Camp and classes in July in the Richmond district studio of Tilly Abbe, a former SF Ballet dancer known as “Miss Tilly” to the generations of young San Franciscans she has taught. SF Ballet School will hold two programs, taught by SF Ballet School faculty, in the California Years equal Street studios. On offer are daily pre-ballet classes for children ages 4–7, Wisdom; as well as four different one-week ballet camps for children ages 8–11 who have Wisdom leads some ballet experience; however, no audition is required. Y ou Here.

Summer Ballet Camp will include ballet technique and strength-and-stretch Escape the everyday and discover classes in the morning. After a break for lunch, students will transition into camp Carmel Valley Manor. For retirees, activities designed to enhance their ballet it’s an oasis of relaxation in a education: design a ballet story set world-class destination. The lifestyle diorama, or make a traditional Swan Lake headpiece. Afternoon repertory classes at this not-for-profit Life Plan will include choreography from the Community offers fabulous meals, children’s roles in SF Ballet’s story-ballet productions. Each day will end with lush grounds, limitless activities classes in different styles of dance and gorgeous views of our scenic highlighted in SF Ballet productions — valley. Come and enjoy every from contemporary and jazz to character and world dance. For more information or moment, knowing Life Care is to register, visit sfballet.org/school, there for you, too. Make the sage call 415 865 6700, or email [email protected]. decision to find out more, call (800) 544-5546 or visit cvmanor.com

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SF Ballet School students in class // © Erik Tomasson PROGRAM 08 SAN FRANCISCO BALLET 13 San Francisco Ballet Leadership

HELGI TOMASSON GLENN MCCOY Artistic Director & Executive Director Principal Choreographer Glenn McCoy’s career in the Helgi Tomasson, one of the supreme performing arts spans more than classical dancers of his generation, 30 years of operations management has led San Francisco Ballet for 32 and marketing. After working for years. Born in Iceland, he danced with San Francisco Opera and the Harkness Ballet, The Joffrey Ballet, Metropolitan Opera, he joined San and New York City Ballet, where he Francisco Ballet in 1987. He served (© Chris Hardy) distinguished himself as a dancer (© Chris Hardy) as company manager and general of technical purity, musicality, and intelligence. Tomasson manager before being appointed executive director in April assumed leadership of SF Ballet in 1985. Under his guidance, 2002. McCoy has overseen the production of more than SF Ballet has developed into a Company widely recognized as 60 new repertory and full-length ballets and more than 45 one of the finest in the world. Tomasson has balanced devotion domestic and international tours, including engagements in to the classics with an emphasis on new work, cultivating Paris, London, New York, Beijing, and Washington, DC. He frequent collaborations and commissions with renowned supervised SF Ballet’s operations for the critically acclaimed choreographers such as William Forsythe, Christopher international dance festival, UNited We Dance, in 1995 and SF Wheeldon, Alexei Ratmansky, and Mark Morris, among others. Ballet’s 75th Anniversary Season in 2008. He has overseen Tomasson has choreographed more than 50 works for the tapings of Lubovitch’s Othello, Tomasson’s Nutcracker, and Company, including full-length productions of Swan Lake, Neumeier’s The Little Mermaid, which have been broadcast Sleeping Beauty, Romeo & Juliet (taped for Lincoln Center at on PBS by Thirteen/WNET New York’s performing arts series the Movies), Giselle, and Nutcracker (taped for PBS’s Great Great Performances, as well as Tomasson’s Romeo & Juliet, Performances). He conceptualized the 1995 UNited We Dance which premiered in Lincoln Center at the Movies’ Great festival, in which SF Ballet hosted 12 international companies; American Dance series in 2015. and the 2008 New Works Festival, which included 10 world premieres by 10 acclaimed choreographers. Tomasson has also connected SF Ballet to the world, through co-commissions with American Ballet Theatre, The Royal Ballet, and Dutch National Ballet; and major tours to Paris, London, New York City, China, and his native Iceland.

MARTIN WEST PATRICK ARMAND Music Director & Principal Conductor Associate Director, SF Ballet School

Martin West leads an Orchestra Born in Marseille, France, Patrick that is as musically excellent as it Armand studied with Rudy Bryans, is adventurous. Under his direction his mother Colette Armand, and at the Orchestra has greatly expanded the École de Danse de Marseille. He its catalog of recordings. Born in won the Prix de Lausanne in 1980 and Bolton, England, he studied math continued his studies at the School (© David Allen) at Cambridge. After studying music of American Ballet. In 1981, he joined (© David Allen) at the Royal Academy of Music in (© Chris Hardy) the Ballet Théâtre Français de Nancy London and St. Petersburg Conservatory of Music, he made his and was promoted to principal dancer in 1983. The following debut with English National Ballet and was appointed resident year he joined the English National Ballet, where he danced for conductor. As a guest conductor, he has worked with New York six years before joining Boston Ballet in 1990. A frequent guest City Ballet, National Ballet of Canada, and The Royal Ballet. teacher for schools and companies in Amsterdam, Florence, He was named music director of SF Ballet in 2005. West’s London, Naples, Tokyo, and Toronto, Armand was appointed recordings with SF Ballet Orchestra include the complete teacher and ballet master of the Teatro alla Scala in Milan in score of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker and an album of suites from 2006. In 1998 and 2009, he served as a jury member of the Prix Delibes’ Sylvia and Coppélia. He also conducted for the award- de Lausanne and since 2010 has been the competition’s official winning DVD of Neumeier’s The Little Mermaid as well as SF male coach and teacher. In 2010, he was appointed principal of Ballet’s televised recording of Nutcracker for PBS and the 2015 the SF Ballet School Trainee Program, and in September 2012, in-cinema release of Romeo & Juliet for Lincoln Center at the Armand became SF Ballet School associate director. Movies’ Great American Dance.

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EAP full-page template.indd 1 3/22/17 1:13 PM ROBBINS: BALLET & BROADWAY Mar 20 – Mar 25 | Included in the Principal 8 & 5 Series 05 Our All-Robbins program celebrates the centennial of Jerome Robbins SCHEDULE YOUR INSPIRATION and Leonard Bernstein with four iconic works: Fancy Free, a high-spirited story Our 2017–18 Season includes familiar favorites, classic fairy tales, and contemporary ballets, of three sailors on shore leave in New York City; the otherworldly, pensive culminating in Unbound: A Festival of New Works, a boundary-breaking exploration of the Opus 19/The Dreamer; the electrifying and brilliantly ferocious The Cage; and Other Dances, a gorgeous, lyrical duet set to Chopin’s piano music. future of ballet. Join us, won’t you?

THE SLEEPING BEAUTY THE NATIONAL BALLET OF CANADA Jan 23 – Feb 04 | Included in the Principal 8 & 5 Series Nijinsky: A Ballet by John Neumeier 01 This classic story of a sleeping princess, a handsome prince, and 06 Apr 03 – Apr 08 | Included in the Principal 8 & 5 Series the triumph of true love’s kiss will sweep you off your feet. With spectacular sets, The National Ballet of Canada returns to the Bay Area for the first time in a decade with lavish tutus, and Tchaikovsky’s glorious score, Helgi Tomasson’s production of Nijinsky, John Neumeier’s imaginative tribute to the legendary dancer-choreographer. The Sleeping Beauty highlights our dancers’ classical virtuosity, casting its spell In this kaleidoscopic biography, pivotal moments surface through the lens of Nijinsky’s over a fairytale ballet of romance and wonder. psychosis, illuminated by the iconic characters he danced. "Stamina, guts and passion are what define this company right now." —National Post

BRIGHT FAST COOL BLUE Feb 13 – Feb 24 | Included in the Principal 8 & 5 Series 02 Balanchine turned up the volume on classical ballet, making the movement bigger, faster, and more energetic, and New York City Ballet alums Benjamin Millepied and Justin Peck have put their own stamp on this aesthetic. Balanchine’s moonlit Serenade is followed by Millepied’s propulsive UNBOUND: A FESTIVAL OF NEW WORKS and expanded The Chairman Dances, and Peck’s Rodeo: Four Dance Episodes, Apr 20 – May 06 07 an athletic, high-energy interpretation of Aaron Copland’s iconic music. The future of ballet is coming to San Francisco. We’ve celebrated maker culture here in San Francisco for decades—now we’re taking DISTINCTLY SF BALLET it to a whole new level. Unbound features 12 world premieres by Feb 15 – Feb 25 | Included in the Principal 8 & 3 Series 12 innovative, international choreographers, spanning 4 programs 03 Three works, all created for SF Ballet, and all delightfully distinct. 08 over 17 days. Curious? Join us. Helgi Tomasson’s neoclassical On a Theme of Paganini, set to Rachmaninov’s brilliant music, shimmers with charm and romance. For Ibsen’s House, Val Caniparoli created a dramatic, emotional ballet from five of the Nordic playwright’s works. Included in the program will be a select world premiere from our 2017 Repertory Season. Principal Package subscribers, renew by FRANKENSTEIN May 10 for special early-bird pricing. Mar 06 – Mar 11 Included in the Principal 8 & 3 Series | sfballet.org/renew 04 The Creature is back! The sold-out hit of 2017, Liam Scarlett’s 415 865 2000 | Mon–Fri, 10 am–4 pm Frankenstein bowed to roaring ovations. The Mercury News wrote "[Frankenstein] offers luscious performances, relentless drama, and spectacular set design and Principal Packages go on public sale June 27. lighting.” Inspired by Mary Shelley's Gothic masterpiece and set to a score by Lowell Liebermann, this powerful ballet will change your perception of what it Join our email list at sfballet.org to stay connected. means to be human.

Support for Unbound: A Festival of New Works is generously provided SF Ballet proudly thanks the following major sponsors for their support by David and Kelsey Lamond, Mr. and Mrs. John S. Osterweis, of our 2017–2018 Season. Yurie and Carl Pascarella, Denise Littlefield Sobel, Programs 1–5 from top: San Francisco Ballet in Tomasson's The Sleeping Beauty; San Francisco Ballet in Balanchine's Serenade // Choreography Ms. Susan A. Van Wagner, and Miles Archer Woodlief. by George Balanchine © The Balanchine Trust; San Francisco Ballet in Tomasson's On a Theme of Paganini; Vitor Luiz in Scarlett's Frankenstein; San Francisco Ballet in Robbins' Fancy Free // All Photos © Erik Tomasson. Program 6: Guillaume Côté in Neumeier's Nijinsky // © Bruce Zinger, For Festival sponsorship information contact Director of Development courtesy The National Ballet of Canada. Stuart Canning at [email protected]. ROBBINS: BALLET & BROADWAY Mar 20 – Mar 25 | Included in the Principal 8 & 5 Series 05 Our All-Robbins program celebrates the centennial of Jerome Robbins SCHEDULE YOUR INSPIRATION and Leonard Bernstein with four iconic works: Fancy Free, a high-spirited story Our 2017–18 Season includes familiar favorites, classic fairy tales, and contemporary ballets, of three sailors on shore leave in New York City; the otherworldly, pensive culminating in Unbound: A Festival of New Works, a boundary-breaking exploration of the Opus 19/The Dreamer; the electrifying and brilliantly ferocious The Cage; and Other Dances, a gorgeous, lyrical duet set to Chopin’s piano music. future of ballet. Join us, won’t you?

PRINCIPAL DANCERS Dores André Tiit Helimets Sofiane Sylve Frances Chung Luke Ingham Yuan Yuan Tan Sasha De Sola Davit Karapetyan Richard C. Barker John and Barbara Osterweis Principal Dancer Carlo Di Lanno Principal Dancer Sarah Van Patten Taras Domitro Maria Kochetkova Diana Dollar Knowles Lorena Feijoo Herbert Family Principal Dancer Mathilde Froustey Principal Dancer Joseph Walsh Vitor Luiz Vanessa Zahorian Jaime Garcia Castilla Diane B. Wilsey Angelo Greco Carlos Quenedit Principal Dancer Aaron Robison

PRINCIPAL CHARACTER DANCERS Ricardo Bustamante† Val Caniparoli† Rubén Martín Cintas Anita Paciotti†

SOLOISTS Max Cauthorn†, Daniel Deivison-Oliveira†, Koto Ishihara†, Francisco Mungamba†, Julia Rowe†, James Sofranko, Jennifer Stahl†, Lauren Strongin, Anthony Vincent†, Wei Wang†, Hansuke Yamamoto, WanTing Zhao†

CORPS DE BALLET Kamryn Baldwin† Benjamin Freemantle† Steven Morse† Natasha Sheehan† Sean Bennett† Jordan Hammond† Kimberly Marie Olivier† Henry Sidford† Ludmila Bizalion† Jillian Harvey Sean Orza† Miranda Silveira† Samantha Bristow† Esteban Hernandez Lauren Parrott† John-Paul Simoens† Thamires Chuvas† Ellen Rose Hummel† Elizabeth Powell† Myles Thatcher† Diego Cruz† Blake Kessler† Alexander Reneff-Olson† Mingxuan Wang† Isabella DeVivo† Elizabeth Mateer Rebecca Rhodes† Lonnie Weeks Megan Amanda Ehrlich Norika Matsuyama† Emma Rubinowitz† Maggie Weirich† Jahna Frantziskonis Lee Alex Meyer-Lorey† Skyla Schreter Ami Yuki†

APPRENTICES Alexandre Cagnat†, Shené Lazarus†, Davide Occhipinti†, Nathaniel Remez†, Isabella Walsh†

BALLET MASTER & ASSISTANT TO THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Ricardo Bustamante†

BALLET MASTERS Felipe Diaz†, Betsy Erickson†, Anita Paciotti†, Katita Waldo†

COMPANY TEACHERS Helgi Tomasson, Patrick Armand, Ricardo Bustamante†, Felipe Diaz†

CHOREOGRAPHER IN RESIDENCE MUSIC DIRECTOR & PRINCIPAL CONDUCTOR Yuri Possokhov Martin West

18 SAN FRANCISCO BALLET SFBALLET.ORG †Received training at San Francisco Ballet School Principal Dancers

DORES ANDRÉ MATHILDE FROUSTEY Born in Vigo, Spain, Dores André Mathilde Froustey was born in trained with Antonio Almenara and at Bordeaux, France, and trained at Estudio de Danza de Maria de Avila. the Marseille National School of She joined the Company in 2004, Ballet and Paris Opera Ballet School. was promoted to soloist in 2012, and She danced with Paris Opera Ballet to principal dancer in 2015. before joining SF Ballet as a principal dancer in 2013.

FRANCES CHUNG JAIME GARCIA CASTILLA Born in Vancouver, Canada, Jaime Garcia Castilla was born in Frances Chung trained at Goh Madrid, Spain, and studied at the Royal Ballet Academy before joining SF Conservatory of Professional Dance. Ballet in 2001. She was promoted He was named an SF Ballet apprentice to soloist in 2005 and principal in 2001 and joined the Company as a dancer in 2009. corps de ballet member the following year. He was promoted to soloist in 2006 and to principal dancer in 2008.

SASHA DE SOLA ANGELO GRECO Born in Winter Park, Florida, Born in Nuoro, Italy, Angelo Greco Sasha De Sola trained at the Kirov trained at La Scala Ballet School in Academy of Ballet. She was named Milan. He danced with La Scala Ballet an SF Ballet apprentice in 2006 and before joining SF Ballet as a soloist in joined the Company in 2007. She 2016. He was promoted to principal was promoted to soloist in 2012 and dancer in 2017. principal dancer in 2017.

CORPS DE BALLET

CARLO DI LANNO TIIT HELIMETS Carlo Di Lanno was born in Naples, Born in Viljandi, Estonia, Tiit Helimets Italy, and trained at La Scala Ballet trained at Tallinn Ballet School. He School in Milan. He danced with La danced with Estonian National Ballet Scala Ballet and Staatsballett Berlin and Birmingham Royal Ballet before before joining San Francisco Ballet as joining San Francisco Ballet as a a soloist in 2014. He was promoted to principal dancer in 2005. principal dancer in 2016.

TARAS DOMITRO LUKE INGHAM Born in Havana, Cuba, Taras Domitro From Mount Gambier, South Australia, trained at Provincial School of Ballet, Luke Ingham trained at the Australian Alejo Carpentier and the National Ballet School. He danced with The Ballet School of Cuba. He performed Australian Ballet and Houston Ballet as a principal dancer with Ballet before joining SF Ballet as a soloist in Nacional de Cuba prior to joining SF 2012. He was promoted to principal Ballet as a principal dancer in 2008. dancer in 2014.

LORENA FEIJOO DAVIT KARAPETYAN Born in Havana, Cuba, Lorena Feijoo Born in Yerevan, Armenia, Davit trained at the National Ballet School of Karapetyan trained at the Armenian Cuba. She danced with Ballet Nacional School of Ballet and Schweizerische de Cuba, Ballet of Monterrey, Royal Ballettberufsschule. After dancing Ballet of Flanders, and The Joffrey with Zurich Ballet, he joined SF Ballet Ballet prior to joining SF Ballet as a as a principal dancer in 2005. He principal dancer in 1999. was appointed John and Barbara Osterweis Principal Dancer in 2013.

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MARIA KOCHETKOVA YUAN YUAN TAN Born in Moscow, Russia, Maria Yuan Yuan Tan was born in Shanghai, Kochetkova trained at the Bolshoi China, and trained at Shanghai Ballet School in Moscow and danced Dancing School and Stuttgart’s John with The Royal Ballet and English Cranko School. She joined SF Ballet National Ballet before joining SF as soloist in 1995 and was promoted Ballet as a principal dancer in 2007. to principal dancer in 1997. She was She was appointed Herbert Family appointed Richard C. Barker Principal Principal Dancer in 2012. Dancer in 2012.

VITOR LUIZ SARAH VAN PATTEN Born in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, Vitor Luiz Sarah Van Patten, born in Boston, trained at The Royal Ballet School. He Massachusetts, danced with danced with Birmingham Royal Ballet Massachusetts Youth Ballet and the and Ballet do Theatro Municipal do Rio Royal Danish Ballet before joining SF de Janeiro prior to joining SF Ballet as a Ballet as a soloist in 2002. She was principal dancer in 2009. promoted to principal dancer in 2007. She was appointed Diana Dollar Knowles Principal Dancer in 2013.

CARLOS QUENEDIT JOSEPH WALSH Born in Havana, Cuba, Carlos Quenedit Born in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, trained at the National Ballet School Joseph Walsh trained at Walnut of Cuba. He began his career at Ballet Hill School of the Arts and Houston Nacional de Cuba and has danced with Ballet II. He danced with Houston Miami City Ballet, Ballet de Monterrey, Royal Ballet before joining SF Ballet as a Winnipeg Ballet, and The Joffrey Ballet. He soloist in 2014. He was promoted joined SF Ballet as a soloist in 2012 and was to principal dancer that same year. promoted to principal dancer in 2014.

AARON ROBISON VANESSA ZAHORIAN Born in Coventry, England, Aaron Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Robison trained at the Institut del Vanessa Zahorian trained at the Teatre in Barcelona and at The Kirov Academy of Ballet and Central Royal Ballet School. He danced Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. She with Birmingham Royal Ballet, Ballet joined SF Ballet in 1997. She was Corella, and Houston Ballet prior to promoted to soloist in 1999 and to joining SF Ballet as a principal dancer principal dancer in 2002. She was in 2016. appointed Diane B. Wilsey Principal Dancer in 2014.

SOFIANE SYLVE Sofiane Sylve was born in Nice, France, where she studied at the Académie de Danse. She danced with Germany’s Stadttheater, Dutch National Ballet, and New York City Ballet prior to joining SF Ballet as a principal dancer in 2008.

20 SAN FRANCISCO BALLET SFBALLET.ORG †Received training at San Francisco Ballet School Principal Character Dancers

RICARDO BUSTAMANTE† RUBÉN MARTÍN CINTAS Born in Medellín, Colombia Born in Reus, Spain Joined in 1980 Joined in 2000 Named principal character dancer in 2007 Named principal character dancer in 2014

VAL CANIPAROLI† ANITA PACIOTTI† Born in Renton, WA Born in Oakland, CA Joined in 1973 Joined in 1968 Named principal character dancer in 1987 Named principal character dancer in 1987

Soloists

MAX CAUTHORN† FRANCISCO MUNGAMBA† Born in San Francisco, California Born in Madrid, Spain Named apprentice in 2013 Joined in 2011 Joined in 2014 Promoted to soloist in 2016 Promoted to soloist in 2017

DANIEL DEIVISON-OLIVEIRA† JULIA ROWE† Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Born in Elizabethtown, PA Joined in 2005 Joined in 2013 Promoted to soloist in 2011 Promoted to soloist in 2016

KOTO ISHIHARA† JAMES SOFRANKO Born in Nagoya, Japan Born in Marion, IN Joined in 2010 Joined in 2000 Promoted to soloist in 2014 Promoted to soloist in 2007

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JENNIFER STAHL† WEI WANG† Born in Dana Point, CA Born in Anshan, Liaoning, China Named apprentice in 2005 Named apprentice in 2012 Joined in 2006 Joined in 2013 Promoted to soloist in 2013 Promoted to soloist in 2016

LAUREN STRONGIN HANSUKE YAMAMOTO Born in Los Gatos, CA Born in Chiba, Japan Joined as a soloist in 2015 Joined in 2001 Promoted to soloist in 2005

ANTHONY VINCENT† WANTING ZHAO† Born in Phoenix, AZ Born in Anshan, Liaoning, China Named apprentice in 2004 Joined in 2011 Joined in 2006 Promoted to soloist in 2016 Promoted to soloist in 2008

Corps de Ballet

KAMRYN BALDWIN† LUDMILA BIZALION† Born in Honolulu, Hawai’i Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Joined in 2015 Named apprentice in 2006 Joined in 2007 Returned in 2016

SEAN BENNETT† SAMANTHA BRISTOW† Born in San Francisco, California Born in Media, Pennsylvania Named apprentice in 2011 Named apprentice in 2014 Joined in 2012 Joined in 2015

22 SAN FRANCISCO BALLET SFBALLET.ORG †Received training at San Francisco Ballet School THAMIRES CHUVAS† JORDAN HAMMOND† Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Born in Irvine, California Named apprentice in 2014 Joined in 2010 Joined in 2015

DIEGO CRUZ† JILLIAN HARVEY Born in Zaragoza, Spain Born in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania Joined in 2006 Named apprentice in 2012 Joined in 2012

ISABELLA DEVIVO† ESTEBAN HERNANDEZ Born in Great Neck, New York Born in Guadalajara, Mexico Joined in 2013 Joined in 2013

MEGAN AMANDA EHRLICH ELLEN ROSE HUMMEL† Born in Charleston, South Carolina Born in Greenville, South Carolina Named apprentice in 2011 Named apprentice in 2011 Joined in 2012 Joined in 2012 Returned in 2017

JAHNA FRANTZISKONIS BLAKE KESSLER† Born in Tucson, Arizona Born in Jacksonville, Florida Joined in 2015 Named apprentice in 2015 Joined in 2016

BENJAMIN FREEMANTLE† ELIZABETH MATEER Born in New Westminster, Born in Boca Raton, Florida British Columbia, Canada Joined in 2016 Named apprentice in 2014 Joined in 2015

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NORIKA MATSUYAMA† ELIZABETH POWELL† Born in Chiba, Japan Born in Boston, Massachusetts Joined in 2014 Named apprentice in 2011 Joined in 2012

LEE ALEX MEYER-LOREY† ALEXANDER RENEFF-OLSON† Born in Zurich, Switzerland Born in San Francisco, California Named apprentice in 2003 Named apprentice in 2012 Joined in 2004 Joined in 2013 Returned in 2013

STEVEN MORSE† REBECCA RHODES† Born in Harbor City, California Born in Chicago, Illinois Joined in 2009 Named apprentice in 2008 Joined in 2009

KIMBERLY MARIE OLIVIER† EMMA RUBINOWITZ† Born in New York, New York Born in San Francisco, California Named apprentice in 2009 Named apprentice in 2012 Joined in 2010 Joined in 2013

SEAN ORZA† SKYLA SCHRETER Born in San Francisco, California Born in Chappaqua, New York Named apprentice in 2007 Joined in 2014 Joined in 2008

LAUREN PARROTT† NATASHA SHEEHAN† Born in Palm Harbor, Florida Born in San Francisco, California Named apprentice in 2012 Joined in 2016 Joined in 2013

24 SAN FRANCISCO BALLET SFBALLET.ORG †Received training at San Francisco Ballet School HENRY SIDFORD† MINGXUAN WANG† Born in Marblehead, Massachusetts Born in Qingdao, China Named apprentice in 2011 Named apprentice in 2013 Joined in 2012 Joined in 2014

MIRANDA SILVEIRA† LONNIE WEEKS Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Born in Los Alamos, New Mexico Named apprentice in 2013 Joined in 2010 Joined in 2014

JOHN-PAUL SIMOENS† MAGGIE WEIRICH† Born in Omaha, Nebraska Born in Portland, Oregon Named apprentice in 2014 Named apprentice in 2014 Joined in 2015 Joined in 2015

MYLES THATCHER† AMI YUKI† Born in Atlanta, Georgia Born in Saitama, Japan Named apprentice in 2009 Named apprentice in 2014 Joined in 2010 Joined in 2015

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Composer: Sergei Prokofiev World Premiere: December 13, 2012 — Dutch National Ballet, Choreographer: Christopher Wheeldon Het Muziektheater; Amsterdam, Netherlands Assistant to the Choreographer: U.S. Premiere: May 3, 2013 — San Francisco Ballet, Jacquelin Barrett War Memorial Opera House; San Francisco, California © Libretto: Craig Lucas Cinderella is a co-production of San Francisco Ballet and Dutch National Ballet. Scenic and Costume Design: Julian Crouch These performances of Cinderella© are made possible by Lighting Design: Natasha Katz Lead Sponsors Alison and Michael Mauzé, and Tree and Carriage Sequence Direction/ San Francisco Ballet Auxiliary; Major Sponsors Design: Basil Twist Innovation Global Capital and Nancy A. Kukacka; Projection Design: Daniel Brodie and Sponsors Ms. Laura McCabe-Edgar, and Barbara and Stephan Vermut; with additional support Scenic Associate: Frank McCullagh from Paula and Bandel Carano. The 2013 San Francisco Ballet premiere of Cinderella© was made possible by New Productions Fund Lead Sponsors Mrs. Jeannik Méquet Littlefield, and Mr. and Mrs. John S. Osterweis; Major Sponsors Rudolf Nureyev Dance Foundation, and Larry and Joyce Stupski; and Sponsors Richard C. Barker, Christine H. Russell Fund of the Columbia Foundation, Suzy Kellems Dominik, Stephanie Barlage Ejabat, Gaia Fund, The William Randolph Hearst Foundation, Cecilia and Jim Herbert, Alison and Michael Mauzé, and Diane B. Wilsey. Cinderella© is family-friendly. Recommended for children 8 and up.

Yuan Yuan Tan and Luke Ingham in Wheeldon’s Cinderella© // © Erik Tomasson PROGRAM 08 SAN FRANCISCO BALLET 27 CINDERELLA©

BIOGRAPHIES SHANK

SERGEI PROKOFIEV SOLE Composer VAMP Sergei Prokofiev (1891–1953), a Russian composer, pianist and conductor, is considered one of the major composers of the TOE BOX 20th century. Born in Ukraine, Prokofiev wrote his first piano PLATFORM composition at age 5, began his first opera at 9 and, at age 23, won the Rubinstein prize playing his first piano concerto. He graduated from the St. Petersburg Conservatory of Music in 1909. Among his best known works are operas (The Love for CRAIG LUCAS Three Oranges, The Fiery Angel, and War and Peace), ballets Librettist (Romeo and Juliet and Cinderella), and Peter and the Wolf (a Craig Lucas is an American playwright, screenwriter, and monologue with orchestral accompaniment). In total, Prokofiev director. Lucas has written the plays Reckless, Blue Window, completed seven operas, seven symphonies, eight ballets, Prelude to a Kiss, God’s Heart, The Dying Gaul, Stranger, five piano concertos, two violin concertos, a cello concerto, Prayer for My Enemy, The Singing Forest, Ode to Joy and I a symphony concerto for cello and orchestra and nine piano Was Most Alive with You. He has written the screenplays for sonatas. In 1957, his Seventh Symphony was posthumously Longtime Companion, The Secret Lives of Dentists, Reckless, awarded a Lenin Prize. Blue Window, Prelude to a Kiss, and The Dying Gaul. Lucas has written the libretti for The Light in the Piazza, 3 Postcards, CHRISTOPHER WHEELDON Sousatzka, Two Boys, Orpheus in Love, and Amélie. He has Choreographer directed the world premiere of The Light in the Piazza, This Christopher Wheeldon is an internationally known, award- Thing of Darkness, Saved or Destroyed, Play Yourself, Ode to winning choreographer. Born in Yeovil, England, Wheeldon Joy, and the films The Dying Gaul and Birds of America. He trained at The Royal Ballet School and joined The Royal Ballet has been awarded the NY Film Critics Circle Award for Best in 1991. He joined New York City Ballet (NYCB) two years Screenplay, a Sundance Audience Award, the Excellence in later and was promoted to soloist in 1998. Wheeldon began Literature Award from the American Academy of Arts and choreographing for NYCB while still dancing. He served as Letters, and three Obie awards. NYCB’s first-ever artist in residence for a year before being named NYCB’s first resident choreographer in July 2001. JULIAN CROUCH Wheeldon has created nine ballets for San Francisco Ballet, Scenic and Costume Design as well as works for NYCB, The Royal Ballet, American Julian Crouch is a director, designer, writer, special effects Ballet Theatre, Pennsylvania Ballet, Dutch National Ballet, creator, and teacher of theater, opera, film, and television. Royal Swedish Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, and The National Ballet Originally a mask and puppet maker, Crouch began designing of Canada. In 2007, Wheeldon founded Morphoses/The for theater in the late 1980s. Crouch co-created, co-directed, Wheeldon Company and was appointed an Associate Artist and designed the award-winning Shockheaded Peter. He for Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London. His Broadway credits began an ongoing partnership with Phelim McDermott in include The Sweet Smell of Success and An American in 1992 and in 1996 co-founded Improbable Theatre, whose Paris, for which he won a 2015 Tony Award for choreography. productions have achieved international recognition. He has He has choreographed for Metropolitan Opera productions designed and created operas for the Metropolitan Opera, of La Gioconda (2006) and Carmen (2012) and the feature English National Opera, Welsh National Opera, Lausanne film Center Stage (2000). He has been awarded the Martin E. Opera, Staatsoper in Berlin, and the Salzburg Festival, among Segal Award from Lincoln Center, the American Choreography others. He designed A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Award, a Dance Magazine Award, and the 2014 Leonard The Forum for the National Theatre and, on Broadway, Crouch Massine Prize for choreography. Wheeldon was awarded an has designed Hedwig and The Angry Inch, Big Fish the Musical, OBE in the 2016 New Year’s Honours. and The Addams Family. Crouch collaborated with Christopher Wheeldon on The Nutcracker for The Joffrey Ballet in 2016. He has illustrated two books: Maggot Moon and Jedermann.

28 SAN FRANCISCO BALLET SFBALLET.ORG © Erik Tomasson INSTANT EXPERT TO THE POINTE Just as the correct fit of Cinderella’s shoe is essential to the fairy tale, the correct fit of a pointe shoe is critical to a ballet dancer. These iconic pink shoes (painted gold for Cinderella©) are handmade. Layers of cotton-backed satin are stitched to a leather sole, and a fabric insole covers a shank made of tough leatherboard or plastic. The toe box is stiffened with layers of glue, and the platform (the only part in contact with the floor when the dancer is on full pointe) is flattened for better balance.

Most professional dancers order from one shoemaker for years. The maker will customize the shoes, from the shape and tilt of the toe box and vamp (which covers the top of the toes) to the shank’s strength and length. Dancers sew ribbons and elastic on and often customize shoes even more by pounding the toe box to soften it or cutting the satin off the platform for better traction. All this for shoes that may only last one performance! At any given time, SF Ballet’s shoe room holds nearly 5,000 pairs of pointe shoes.

NATASHA KATZ Award; and The Pee-wee Herman Show. Twist recently received Lighting Design a MacArthur genius grant. Other recognitions include an Obie, Natasha Katz is a Tony Award–winning lighting designer five UNIMA Awards, two Bessie Awards, a New York Innovative for Broadway, ballet, opera, and film. Born in New York City, Theatre Award, a Henry Hewes Award, a Guggenheim, a USA Katz studied at Oberlin College. She has collaborated with Artists fellowship, and a Doris Duke Performing Artist Award. Christopher Wheeldon on his ballets The Winter’s Tale, Alice’s Twist serves as Artistic Director of HERE ’s Dream Music Puppetry Adventures in Wonderland, and Tryst for The Royal Ballet; Program in NYC. Continuum© for San Francisco Ballet; and Carnival of the Animals and An American in Paris for New York City Ballet. She DANIEL BRODIE has also designed lighting for American Ballet Theatre and The Projection Designer National Ballet of Canada. Katz has designed lighting for more Daniel Brodie is a video projection designer and multimedia than 50 Broadway productions, winning Tony Awards for her artist. Born in Las Vegas, Brodie graduated with a degree in work on Long Day’s Journey Into Night, An American in Paris, theater and media design from Arizona State University. He has The Glass Menagerie, Once, The Coast of Utopia: Salvage, collaborated with Christopher Wheeldon on The Winter’s Tale and Aida. Her lighting designs are featured at the American and with puppeteer Basil Twist on Behind the Lid, Arias with a Museum of Natural History in New York City, the Rio casino in Twist, and The Rite of Spring. Brodie’s Broadway credits include Las Vegas, and Niketown in New York City and London. Motown the Musical and Disney’s Aladdin. He has created video designs for Kanye West, Mariah Carey, and the Bonnaroo BASIL TWIST Music and Arts Festival. Brodie has worked as a guest lecturer Tree and Carriage Sequence Direction/Design at Yale University and New York University. In 2011, he was Cinderella© earned puppeteer Basil Twist, a San Francisco native, awarded the United States Institute of Theatre Technology’s a 2013 Isadora Duncan Dance Award (Izzie) for Outstanding Rising Star Award. Achievement in Visual Design. Twist’s other hometown production credits include the award-winning Symphonie JACQUELIN BARRETT Fantastique (Zeum), The Araneidae Show (Theatre of Yugen), Assistant to the Choreographer Dogugaeshi (Berkeley Rep), The Long Christmas Ride Home Jacquelin Barrett is a ballet teacher, coach, ballet mistress, (Magic Theatre), and Purple Haze with The Kronos Quartet at City and stager who has also been assistant to Christopher Hall. Highlights of Twist’s other work include Petrushka, Behind Wheeldon since 2009. Barrett trained at The Royal Ballet the Lid, Arias with a Twist, and Sister’s Follies. In dance, he has School and danced soloist and principal roles with London collaborated with Christopher Wheeldon on The Winter’s Tale Festival Ballet (now English National Ballet). She has worked for The Royal Ballet and The Nutcracker for The Joffrey Ballet. as a ballet mistress for Central School of Ballet, Northern Ballet He has also contributed to Darkness and Light with Pilobolus; Theatre, and English National Ballet. In demand as a teacher Wonderboy with The Joe Goode Dance Company; Underground internationally, she taught at The Royal Ballet School from 1997 River with Jane Comfort & Company; and Dorothy and the Prince to 2008 and has worked as a guest teacher at Birmingham of Oz, a Tulsa Ballet and BalletMet collaboration. His maverick Royal Ballet, Rambert Dance Company, The National Ballet Rite of Spring, a ballet without dancers, premiered in 2013 at of Canada, and in Australia and Japan. Barrett has staged UNC Chapel Hill and was performed in 2014 at Lincoln Center’s Wheeldon’s work for companies around the world, including White Light Festival. Currently represented on Broadway in The Royal Ballet, The National Ballet of Canada, and Dutch Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Twist has also worked on National Ballet. She was associate director of the Broadway Oh, Hello; The Addams Family, for which he won a Drama Desk production of An American in Paris.

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PROGRAM NOTES by Cheryl A. Ossola The heart of the old, the spirit of the new. Christopher Wheeldon’s Cinderella© tells the same uplifting story people have heard for centuries, but this is a ballet full of innovations and modern twists. A co-production of San Francisco Ballet and Dutch National Ballet, Cinderella© premiered in Amsterdam in 2012, then flew across the Atlantic to make its US premiere in San Francisco in 2013.

“Each of Christopher’s works has something unique,” says Helgi Tomasson, SF Ballet’s artistic director and principal choreographer. Wheeldon is an acclaimed dancemaker, in demand at companies worldwide. Formerly a resident choreographer at New York City Ballet and now an artistic associate at The Royal Ballet, he caused a sensation on Broadway with the musical An American in Paris. And he’s a Struchkova in the title role) and frequent presence at SF Ballet, with 13 works in the repertory. dreamed of dancing it someday. CINDERELLA© Cinderella© was his eighth commission and first full-length story “Not because of the pas de deux PRODUCTION CREDITS Music: Cinderella, Op. 87 by ballet for the Company. or unusual costumes or story that Sergei Prokofiev, used by I wanted to act,” Kochetkova says. arrangement with G. Schirmer, Inc., publisher and copyright Tomasson’s words about originality ring true in Wheeldon’s “It was because of the music.” Her owner. Masks constructed Cinderella©. You’ll find no fairy godmother, no pumpkin coach, favorite parts change with her mood, by Julian Crouch. Projection she says. “Sometimes it’s the waltz; Programmer, Patrick Southern. no clock striking midnight — but you won’t miss them a bit Scenic construction by Het when a tree comes alive and “dances,” or when Cinderella sometimes I really like the first-act Muziektheater Scenic and music.” Even though the story is a Paint Shop. Special thanks to shows backbone and her Prince’s charm runs deep. And Oliver Haller, Head of Costume you won’t miss them when the dancing and the storytelling fairy tale, she says, “the score makes Department for Dutch National it so realistic and dramatic.” Ballet. Costume construction by come from Christopher Wheeldon. “What I wanted to do,” the Das Gewand, Maßschneiderei choreographer says, “was echo the darkness in the music Rainer Schoppe, Lowland As a ballet, Cinderella has a Tailors, Sacha Keir and Phil by taking some of the themes from the Brothers Grimm Reynolds, Kim Schouten, Esther version rather than the [Charles] Perrault version,” with its fairy lengthy pedigree. It debuted in St. Datema, Bert Nuhaan, and godmother and pumpkin coach. “The Grimm version is more Petersburg in 1893, choreographed Klaus Schreck. serious and a bit darker, centered around nature and the spirit by Marius Petipa with Enrico of mother.” That’s where he got the idea of a tree that grows Cecchetti and Lev Ivanov, famous “fathers” of classical ballet. from the grave of Cinderella’s mother, “the deliverer of all things (This was when ballerina Pierina Legnani first whipped out magic, which I think is more poetic [than a fairy godmother] and an unheard-of 32 consecutive fouettés — pirouettes in which quite beautiful,” he says. “There are comic moments because one leg repeatedly extends and whips in, foot to knee — a feat there’s comedy written into the music, but it’s a more serious that is now a standard of virtuosity.) The West had to wait until Cinderella in a way.” 1938 to see a Cinderella, and when the chance came it was Michel Fokine’s one-act version in London, which added the That music, written by Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev in role of Cinderella’s cat. In 1948, Sir Frederick Ashton made a 1940 but shelved for several years during World War II, made its Cinderella for Sadler’s Wells Ballet in London, and it was the first appearance when Bolshoi Ballet premiered Cinderella in first English full-length ballet done in the tradition of the 19th- November 1945, choreographed by Rostislav Zakharov. “I love it,” century classics. He based it on the Perrault fairy tale and used says Music Director and Principal Conductor Martin West about the Prokofiev score. Ashton revived an old tradition by casting the score. “It’s immediately striking, and astonishingly clever men — including himself — as the Ugly Sisters. Margot Fonteyn, the way the themes come around, the way he could create an his choice for Cinderella, was injured during rehearsals, and so atmosphere out of something very simple.” Prokofiev’s Romeo it was Moira Shearer of The Red Shoes fame who created the and Juliet, West says, “came from the heart, but Cinderella is title role. more cerebral. It takes longer to get into, but once you’ve lived with it, it starts to eat at you. Some of it is so beautiful.” Ashton’s Cinderella was followed by an onslaught of productions. Among them, Mikhail Baryshnikov and Peter Beautiful enough, in fact, that Cinderella’s music is the main Anastos made Cinderella for American Ballet Theatre in 1984; reason Principal Dancer Maria Kochetkova had wanted to like Fokine’s, it included Cinderella’s Cat. Baryshnikov had dance this ballet. As a student at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy, never danced this ballet in Russia; it was the music that enticed she watched a video of the ballet (with Russian ballerina Raisa him to create his own. Rudolf Nureyev, in his 1986 production

30 SAN FRANCISCO BALLET SFBALLET.ORG Principal Character Dancers Ricardo Bustamante and Anita Paciotti in Wheeldon’s Cinderella© // © Erik Tomasson INSTANT EXPERT WHAT’S A PRINCIPAL CHARACTER DANCER?

There’s a special category of dancer who performs mature character roles, and they’re called principal character dancers. These members of San Francisco Ballet, now serving as ballet masters and teachers, draw on their years of dancing to give compelling performances in such roles as mothers and teachers, nurses and friars, witches and mad scientists. Though at times you’ll see Company members who are still dancing full-time perform these dramatic or comic characters (for example, Principal Dancer Sofiane Sylve plays Lady Capulet, Juliet’s mother in Helgi Tomasson’s Romeo & Juliet), most of the time principal character dancers take on such roles. These senior members of the artistic staff have the grace, movement vocabulary, stage presence, and superior acting chops and mime skills needed to bring their characters to life.

for Paris Opera Ballet, set the ballet in Hollywood and gave the Wheeldon also knew he wanted his Cinderella to be in charge beleaguered Cinderella an alcoholic father. And in SF Ballet of her destiny. Yes, she’s a servant in her own home, but “she Choreographer in Residence Yuri Possokhov’s 2006 production knows she doesn’t have to be there forever,” he says. “It is good for Bolshoi Ballet, the Storyteller (Prokofiev himself) replaces the versus evil; it is that if you’re a good person things can come Fairy Godmother. out right. But it’s not saying if you’re meek or subservient you’ll be rewarded.” Christopher Wheeldon’s Cinderella© isn’t the first to find a home at SF Ballet — that honor goes to a production by Lew The concept of an empowered Cinderella suits Kochetkova just Christensen and Michael Smuin, then co-artistic directors, in fine, “because I feel like you do have to fight for things in life, 1973. Wheeldon’s version, with all the technological advantages but by being a good person, not by pushing others out of the of the 21st century, began percolating when he and Tomasson way. I feel like she’s a really strong character.” Cinderella gains discussed ideas for a new full-length ballet to be co-produced some of her strength from the four Spirits (seasonal fairies in with Dutch National Ballet. Prokofiev’s score), who, while teaching her to dance, imbue her with such gifts as elegance and lightness of being. The steps As Wheeldon soon found, creating a production on two she learns form the basis of her solo at the Prince’s ball. continents simultaneously isn’t easy. “It was my crazy idea,” he says. “I said, ‘I’ll do some of it here and some of it there, and Cinderella’s Prince, too, is more complex than in traditional we’ll make it work.’” Several Dutch National Ballet principal versions — more than “just a handsome mug,” Wheeldon says. dancers rehearsed in San Francisco for a few weeks in 2012, He and Lucas gave the Prince a childhood — and a servant who and several from SF Ballet went to Amsterdam; that way the happens to be his best friend. In a classic mistaken-identity plot choreography could be created on both companies at once. “It device, the Prince masquerades as the servant, so “the Prince promotes a nice cultural exchange,” says Wheeldon, “but it has sees who Cinderella really is,” says Lucas. “She isn’t reacting to its pluses and minuses. One dancer hasn’t necessarily followed someone’s status; she is treating him [respectfully] as she would it through from beginning to end. On the other hand, more the lowliest person, something he isn’t used to experiencing. people have had the benefit of being created on.” He has no idea that Cinderella is also hiding her identity.”

In creating a world for his characters to inhabit, Wheeldon But what’s a story without a setting? Wheeldon chose Julian assembled an artistic team with imaginations as big as his own. Crouch to do the sets and costumes because of his “very Step one was brainstorming with playwright and librettist Craig fantastical approach to design. He always seems to embrace Lucas, who describes the early stages of Cinderella© as “a the darker side of the fairy tales he’s done,” he says. Crouch constant back and forth, teasing out a shared understanding had designed for theater, opera, and musicals, but ballet of what is exciting about the story. [We wanted] to burrow into was a new world for him. And he discovered that “it needs possibilities we had never seen explored.” These included to be fluid. I think this Cinderella© is more fluid than the a substitute for the Fairy Godmother — an essential element, traditional,” he says. “It moves scene to scene more rapidly; according to Wheeldon. “We all toy with the idea that loved it has more locations. So for me it’s been an exercise in ones are always watching over us in some way,” he says. He suggestion, really — I’ve had to suggest a location and support and Lucas settled on the tree that grows when Cinderella cries the atmosphere and then move fluidly to the next one.” As over her mother’s grave — in effect, a character, “a living thing for the costumes, he says there’s “a looseness about them. that could embrace the action,” says Lucas — and four Fates Fairy tales are ‘once upon a time,’ not ‘once upon 1870.’” The who offer guidance and protection. period is the 1800s “but spread over the century,” he says.

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“Each character is allowed to drift a bit in time. I’d say it’s timeless; in that sense it has a fluidity as well.”

Crouch describes his design method as “like a purifying process.” Set designs come before those for costumes, and he starts by collecting images that spark his imagination. “You collect these things and they become the beginning of a conversation, with yourself, but also with the people you’re collaborating with.” The images lead to ideas, which then develop into a design concept.

One of Crouch’s collaborators is award-winning puppeteer Basil Twist, whose primary role with Cinderella© was to make the tree be more than scenery — a character that would, in effect, dance. The mechanics aren’t that difficult, he says; it’s just like moving any piece of scenery. But then “you get to the moment when you’re choreographing for the tree, to the music, and you’re saying, ‘Now it makes this shape; now it’s that shape.’ You feel the tree as you would a dancer. That’s when it comes alive.”

Twist has done many productions involving dance and music, and his work spans continents. (His Obie Award– winning Symphonie Fantastique, an underwater puppetry and art extravaganza set to Hector Berlioz’ score, ran for two years and caught Wheeldon’s eye.) But of everything STORY OF CINDERELLA© Basil has created, what holds particular meaning for him is the tree in Cinderella©. “This is maybe corny, but as a child I always used to go to [SF Ballet’s] Nutcracker,” he says. “And ACT I the tree growing onstage — it’s one of the reasons I work in the theater. I so loved that moment.” So he’s thrilled, he says, SCENE 1: GARDEN ESTATE to be “doing my own tree on the same stage.” Young Cinderella is playing outside with her mother and father when suddenly her mother becomes ill. In terrifying rapidity, her The tree’s foliage and movements are enhanced by mother is taken from her and Four Fates are left to watch over projections — not in a major way, Couch says, but to Cinderella, who weeps over her mother’s grave. A tree sprouts “support the atmosphere, like the lighting does.” And from her tears. lighting is where Natasha Katz comes in. To her, this ballet is “about transitions. Cinderella has moments of revelation SCENE 2: ROYAL PALACE and transition, and they’re all tapered to a place of joy.” The young Prince Guillaume and his friend Benjamin (the valet’s son) What that means in terms of lighting, she says, is that “you are pursued by Madame Mansard (the prince’s dancing mistress). can’t have light without darkness. The lighting really is the They dash through the hallways of the palace, causing havoc. chiaroscuro of emotion. We’re going to have darkness when Suddenly King Albert and Queen Charlotte appear, stiff and formal. it’s emotionally dark, and we’re going to have joy when The king is appalled at Guillaume’s lack of discipline, but the queen we’re supposed to have joy. And that is light and fluffy and is more forgiving. The boys dash off again into the garden. beautiful and fun.” SCENE 3: THE GRAVE What’s most exciting about this Cinderella©, says Katz, “is Cinderella, now older, brings flowers to her mother’s grave. Two that it’s completely new, that we all started from the same girls, Clementine and Edwina, appear, followed by their mother place together.” She wasn’t one of those little girls who Hortensia, on the arm of Cinderella’s father. Cinderella realizes that dreamed of being Cinderella — but if she had been, she this is to be her new family. Hortensia hands Clementine a bouquet says, “this is the one I would have dreamed about.” to present to Cinderella who, horrified on behalf of her dead mother, discards it. Her father insists that she take the flowers, but Cinderella hurls them at Hortensia’s feet. Cinderella’s father will not tolerate this behavior. Fueled by pride, Cinderella assumes a subservient attitude towards the women, thus sealing her own fate.

32 SAN FRANCISCO BALLET SFBALLET.ORG Maria Kochetkova in Wheeldon’s Cinderella© // © Erik Tomasson SCENE 4: ROYAL PALACE GALLERY ACT II King Albert attempts to explain to his grown son the political connections to be gained by marrying a titled princess. Queen SCENE 1: THE PALACE BALLROOM Charlotte writes invitations to an upcoming ball, where the prince The ball is underway when Cinderella’s family arrives. The will meet these prospective brides. Guillaume is distracted by king and queen witness the rather tipsy arrival of Prince Benjamin, who imitates the many foreign princesses in the Guillaume and Benjamin, neither in correct attire for such a portraits hanging on the walls. King Albert becomes enraged formal occasion. Cinderella’s stepsisters still believe Benjamin at his son’s lack of responsibility to his future kingdom, but to be the prince, giving the two young men another chance Guillaume can’t believe his parents would force him into a for deception. Guillaume finds he is uninterested in any of the loveless marriage. Albert insists the invitations be delivered in eligible ladies, stepsisters included. A magical atmosphere fills person by the prince himself. Guillaume and Benjamin hatch a the ballroom as a mysterious masked girl arrives. Guillaume is plan to trade places, pretending to be one another. immediately drawn to her. Cinderella, recognizing Guillaume as the urchin, turns to flee, but is gently guided back to him by SCENE 5: CINDERELLA’S KITCHEN the Fates. The couple waltz together. Seeing the interest the Cinderella stoically serves her family breakfast. The briefest prince shows in this mysterious beauty, Hortensia takes to the sign of tenderness towards Cinderella from her father is bottle, humiliating herself. Benjamin dances with Clementine, frowned upon by Hortensia. Edwina follows closely in her whom he likes. Guillaume and Cinderella dance, falling deeper mother’s footsteps, gaining favors from her. Clementine, the in love. When Hortensia rips off Cinderella’s mask, it is time for sweeter stepsister, is bullied into following suit. A poor beggar her to flee. In the chaos caused by her sudden departure, she arrives at the door seeking food and warmth. Taking pity, leaves behind one golden shoe. Guillaume vows to marry her. Cinderella brings him into the kitchen, but Hortensia, horrified, casts him out again. “The Prince” (Benjamin) appears at the INTERMISSION door. He has discovered the poor beggar outside and insists that Hortensia provide him with food and warmth. Hortensia ACT III feigns concern and orders Cinderella to help the beggar. “The Prince” has come to deliver invitations to a ball where he shall SCENE 1: IN THE KINGDOM choose his bride. Left alone with Cinderella, the beggar (Prince Benjamin and Guillaume search for Cinderella, trying the shoe Guillaume in disguise) sees true kindness in this girl. The two on every female foot they can find. pretend to be at the ball, laughing and dancing. SCENE 2: CINDERELLA’S KITCHEN SCENE 6: THE NIGHT OF THE BALL Cinderella awakens, and with the help of the Fates, Cinderella is cleaning the kitchen when the rest of her family remembers her astonishing night at the palace. Hiding the appears, dressed for the ball. There was an invitation for other golden shoe on the mantelpiece, she resigns herself Cinderella, but Hortensia throws it into the fire, and her family to her daily chores. Clementine tells Cinderella of the boy departs for the palace without Cinderella. The Fates, who she met, and then Edwina turns suspicious when she spies have continued to watch over Cinderella, present her with her Cinderella dancing steps from the ball. Hortensia viciously invitation and lead her to her mother’s grave. attacks Cinderella, and her father must step in. Unannounced, Benjamin and Guillaume arrive, exhausted from trying the SCENE 7: THE GRAVE shoe on so many feet. When the shoe does not fit either of the From the tree, spirits of Lightness, Fluidity, Generosity, and stepsisters, Hortensia throws it into the fire. Cinderella comes Mystery appear to teach Cinderella the steps she will need for forward with the matching shoe: Prince Guillaume has found the ball. Embraced by the branches, Cinderella is transformed his princess. Cinderella and her prince leave the family behind. and the Fates send her on her way to the ball — cryptically All is not lost for Clementine, however, as Benjamin returns to warning her to keep an eye on the time. take her with him. And a royal wedding is held.

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For more than 40 years, the Grammy Award–winning San Francisco Ballet Orchestra has made the music that propels our movement. With a core group of 49 regular members that expands to 65 players for certain productions, the Orchestra’s repertory extends from classics such as Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake and Nutcracker to the more abstract and contemporary of ballet and symphonic works. The Orchestra’s artistry has also been featured in orchestral performances, mostly recently at a special 40th anniversary concert held at Herbst Theatre in March 2016. Our musicians are as brilliant as individual artists as the orchestra is as an ensemble. Please visit sfballet.org/orchestra for photos of each of SF Ballet Orchestra’s musicians.

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says. “It’s beautiful music.” SF Ballet’s Patty will finish her career on a Nutcracker includes a special tradition for metaphorical high note, playing a ballet Orchestra members. “One of the things she loves with an Orchestra that she’s I’ll miss most is the Christmas carols we convinced is playing better than ever. “We play on Christmas eve,” says Patty, who have so many young people coming in has played that performance dressed as who are amazing musicians,” she says. Santa. “The Orchestra plays with so much “The Orchestra is very proud of what we emotion. My older daughter has told me I’ll do. And Cinderella© — it’s gorgeous music be coming back for Christmas eve.” and everyone goes out smiling.”

Violinist Patricia Van Winkle first played for San Francisco Ballet in 1973, for the premiere of a SF Ballet Cinderella by Lew Christensen and Michael Smuin. More than 40 years later, her last performance before retiring will be Christopher Wheeldon’s Cinderella©. “It’s a nice way to go out,” she says with a smile.

A Berkeley native, Patricia (known as Patty) studied music at San Francisco State University and in 1970 joined Oakland Symphony. In 1975, she joined the pick-up orchestra that played for SF Ballet and All luxury condo mirrors reflect. became its orchestra librarian. Later that year, SF Ballet Orchestra was founded, OURS REFLECT with Patty as a charter member. Patty, who A HAPPIER YOU. plays second violin in the Orchestra, is now its longest-serving member.

Her early years as Orchestra librarian required resourcefulness. “There were two old wooden travel crates, and that Full service condominiums for those 60 plus. was the library,” she remembers. “I’d One Baldwin Avenue, San Mateo, California. schlep boxes of music in my car.” To 650-579-5500 • PeninsulaRegent.com rearrange music for the Ballet, Patty had to literally cut and paste. “For Don Juan I photocopied it, cut it up, put it in the right order, photocopied it again, taped the pages together, and bound it.” Your Life, Your Way. She gave up the librarian post a few years later, choosing to focus on her role as a musician. “There have been a lot of nice CA RCFE #410508359 COA #318 BRE #01066367 musical moments,” she says. “Romeo & Juliet, of course, is gorgeous. Swan Lake is beautiful. And I love Nutcracker.”

This fondness is fortunate, as Patty has played more Nutcracker than anything else. “It holds up amazingly well,” she

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36 SAN FRANCISCO BALLET SFBALLET.ORG Dance in Schools and Communities Accompanists FRONT OF HOUSE DAVID FRAZIER JAMYE DIVILA, House Manager OMAR LEDEZMA MARIALICE DOCKUS, Head Usher ZEKE NEALY RODNEY ANDERSON, DANICA BURT, ANTHONY CANTELLO, LAURENT DELA CRUZ, WADE PETERSON MARTIN DIAS, STARSKY DIAS, BONGO SIDIBE JONATHAN DROGIN, CHIP HEATH, ELAINE KAWASAKI, EILEEN KEREMITSIS, Education and Training Administration RYSZARD KOPROWSKI, BILL LASCHUK, SHARON LEE, LENORE LONG, ANDREA YANNONE, Director of Education DOUG LUYENDYK, EVELYN MARTINEZ, and Training LEONTYNE MBELE-MBONG, DALE NEDELCO, CHRISTINA GRAY RUTTER, Assistant WAYNE NOEL, BETH NORRIS, JAN PADOVER, Administrative Director JULIE PECK,ROBERT REMPLE, BILL REPP, JENNIE SCHOLICK, PH.D., Associate Director of RILLA REYNOLDS, ROBYN SANDBERG, Audience Engagement JOE SAVIN, KELLY SMITH, JASMINE YEP HUYNH, Manager of STEPHANIE SOMERSILLE, THERESA SUN, Youth Programs and Teacher Support TOM TAFFEL, RICHARD WAGNER, STEVE WEISS, JENNIFER BAKANE, School Operations JOANNE WESTFALL, ELAINE YEE, Ushers Manager ELIZABETH RODDY, School Programs Coordinator EDUCATION AND TRAINING TAI VOGEL, School Registrar and Summer Session Coordinator San Francisco Ballet School CECELIA BEAM, Adult Education Seminar Coordinator HELGI TOMASSON, Director LAUREN CHERTUDI, Administrative Assistant, PATRICK ARMAND, Associate Director Education & Training NICOLE SIKORA, Education Assistant School Faculty NAIMA MCQUEEN, Residence Manager PATRICK ARMAND ELIZABETH IAN, WILL REESE, KRISTI DECAMINADA Resident Assistants KAREN GABAY LESLIE DONOHUE, CHRIS FITZSIMONS, YUKO KATSUMI School Physical Therapists TINA LEBLANC JEFFREY LYONS RUBÉN MARTÍN CINTAS, Lee R. Crews COMPANY PHYSICIANS Endowed Faculty Member RICHARD GIBBS, M.D. & ROWAN PAUL, MD, ILONA MCHUGH Supervising Physicians PASCAL MOLAT MICHAEL LESLIE, PT, Director, WENDY VAN DYCK, Trainee Program Assistant Dancer Wellness Center JAIME DIAZ, Strengthening KRISTIN WINGFIELD, M.D., Primary Care BRIAN FISHER, Contemporary Dance Sports Medicine DANA GENSHAFT, Contemporary Dance FREDERIC BOST, M.D., On-site Orthopedist and Conditioning PETER CALLANDER, M.D., HENRY BERG, Conditioning KEITH DONATTO, M.D., JON DICKINSON, M.D., LEONID SHAGALOV, Character Dance Orthopedic Advisors to the Company JAMIE NARUSHCHEN, DANIEL SULLIVAN, Music KARL SCHMETZ, Consulting Physical Therapist SOFIANE SYLVE, Principal Guest Faculty ACTIVE CARE, LISA GIANNONE, Director, Off-site Physical Therapy & Conditioning Classes School Pianists LEONARD STEIN, D.C., Chiropractic Care JAMIE NARUSHCHEN, School Pianist Supervisor, HENRY BERG, Rehabilitation Class Instructor Lee R. Crews Endowed Pianist KELSEY ANDERSON, Wellness Program ELLA BELILOVSKAYA, RITSUKO MICKY KUBO, Manager DANIEL SULLIVAN, GALINA UMANSKAYA, BILLY WOLFE, School Pianists

Dance in Schools and Communities Teaching Artists ALISA CLAYTON SAMMAY DIZON CYNTHIA PEPPER PHOENICIA PETTYJOHN JESSICA RECINOS JOTI SINGH GENOA SPERSKE MAURA WHELEHAN

PROGRAM 08 SAN FRANCISCO BALLET 37 Power & Passion IT’S ALL AT THE SYMPHONY DUTOIT GOERNE HONECK

MAY 4–6 MAY 25–27 Berlioz’s Requiem Shostakovich with

Witness 400 musicians performing one of the most extraordinary Matthias Goerne & works ever written. Don’t miss the theatrical flair, fervent passion, and staggering power of Berlioz’s epic Requiem, led by preeminent Tchaikovsky’s Fifth conductor Charles Dutoit with the SF Symphony and Chorus. A symphony in all but name, Shostakovich’s Suite on Verses of This concert is performed without intermission. Michelangelo Buonarroti is a tribute to Mahler’s song cycle Das Lied These concerts, a part of The Barbro and Bernard Osher Masterworks Series, are made von der Erde. Hear Shostakovich’s moving depiction of the famous possible by a generous gift from Barbro and Bernard Osher. artist’s achievements and struggles through the majestic voice of Matthias Goerne, followed by Tchaikovsky’s soaring Fifth Symphony. Conducted by Manfred Honeck.

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HONORING FIRST REPUBLIC BANK

First Republic Bank has once again played a partnership role with San Francisco Ballet. Our End of Season Dinner, held May 1, is a special event for SF Ballet’s most generous donors at the Artistic Director’s Council level and above. This magical evening features an elegant dinner on the War Memorial INNOVATION GLOBAL CAPITAL: Opera House stage amid sets and props PROUD SPONSOR OF CINDERELLA© featured in the current season’s ballets. SF Ballet is honored to welcome First Republic Innovation Global Capital, an asset management and private equity firm, Bank as a sponsor of this annual event. serves as a proud sponsor of Cinderella© for the 2017 Season. By partnering with visionary entrepreneurs and leveraging decades of operational expertise, In 2015, First Republic Bank served as Innovation Global Capital helps build businesses through long-term value the Production Sponsor for the filming creation, growth, and profitability. of a performance of Helgi Tomasson’s Romeo & Juliet for Lincoln Center at the SF Ballet would like to extend a special acknowledgement to Innovation Global Movies: Great American Dance (LCAM). In Capital Founder Yasunobu Kyogoku, who has served as an SF Ballet Trustee since early March 2017, SF Ballet piloted a new 2014. “San Francisco Ballet’s commitment to excellence and innovation directly in-theater viewing experience of Romeo reflect the values we hold dear at Innovation Global Capital,” he says. “We are & Juliet specifically for Bay Area high honored to invest in this important San Francisco community anchor and world- school students. The screenings were renowned company.” Thank you to Innovation Global Capital for sponsoring this accompanied by a newly crafted curriculum magical ballet, the closing production for our 2017 Repertory Season. designed to introduce young audiences to ballet and to Shakespeare’s tragedy, which is frequently included in the ninth grade DONOR EVENTS CONTINUE THROUGH JUNE English language arts curriculum. With the support of First Republic Bank, the impact We’ve had a wonderful variety of events for our supporters this season, from open of this Romeo & Juliet film project will now dress rehearsals to receptions and cast parties with artists, and much more. Our continue well beyond its initial goals. events, listed below, extend through our season and into June with An Invitation to Dance: SF Ballet School Student Showcase Performance and Dinner. Christensen We would also like to extend sincere Society members and above will receive invitations to events that correspond with thanks to First Republic Bank Chief their performance dates (marked below with an *). For more information, please Executive Officer and longtime SF Ballet visit our website at sfballet.org/donor-events, or contact Christensen Society Trustee James H. Herbert, II for his Manager Ari Lipsky at [email protected] or 415 865 6635. remarkable leadership and outstanding advocacy for the Ballet. “Our partnership April 28, 1 pm: Open Dress Rehearsal (Supporter level and above) with SF Ballet speaks to First Republic April 29, 10:30 pm: CS Cast Party* (Associate’s Council and above) Bank’s commitment to our community,” May 1, 6 pm: Dinner on Stage (Artistic Director’s Council) says Herbert. “We are proud to sponsor May 9, 6 pm: Trainee Performance (Dancer’s Council and above) the Ballet and its many initiatives to May 23, 6 pm: Portraits of Dance: An Evening of Art, Dance, and Music provide the Bay Area and beyond with (Associate’s Council and above) masterful artistry, quality arts education, May 31 & June 2, 7:30 pm: Student Showcase Performance and the many priceless experiences these June 1, 6 pm: Student Showcase Performance and Dinner programs bring to audiences and students.”

Left: SF Ballet in Wheeldon’s Cinderella© // © Chris Hardy PROGRAM 08 SAN FRANCISCO BALLET 39 Right: Maria Kochetkova and Davit Karapetyan in Tomasson’s Romeo & Juliet // © Erik Tomasson Sponsor and Donor News

SAN FRANCISCO BALLET WELCOMES NEW GREAT BENEFACTOR RANDEE SEIGER

To commission adventurous new work, stage the classics, and develop the next generation of dancers, we rely on the generous support of donors. In 2005, we created the honor of Great Benefactor to recognize dedicated donors whose cumulative giving to SF Ballet is $1 million or more. We are pleased to acknowledge Randee Seiger as our newest Great Benefactor. NEW AUDIENCES, Seiger has been an SF Ballet subscriber for more than 20 years. She has sponsored numerous ballets, increasing her support for some of the most daring new productions NEW WONDERS: presented at SF Ballet over the last five years. This year she has dedicated her SENSORIUM 2017 support to Myles Thatcher’s much anticipated new commission, Ghost in the Machine. On March 21, San Francisco Ballet She joined the SF Board of Trustees in 2014 and has served on the Marketing, welcomed nearly 3,000 people to our Facilities, and Education Committees. In 2007, she and her late husband established third-annual Sensorium. This innovative, the Randee and Joseph Seiger Education and Outreach Fund. This endowed fund highly interactive evening is designed to provides annual support to the Ballet’s Education and Outreach programs now and introduce classical ballet and SF Ballet will continue in perpetuity. to audiences ages 21 to 39 who have not been exposed to the art form or the As an avid dancer herself, supporting SF Ballet is very personal. “I have such an Company. Sensorium presented a fresh appreciation for this incredible Company” says Seiger. “The talent at SF Ballet is and vibrant take on ballet with dynamic unmatched and the repertory is so diverse and forward-thinking. I’m thrilled to support performances, face-to-face interactions this wonderful Company as it redefines what ballet can be in the 21st century.” with artists, educational activities before and after the performance, and greatly reduced ticket prices.

AN INVITATION TO DANCE: Activities stretched from 7:30 pm to midnight. The evening kicked off with SAN FRANCISCO BALLET SCHOOL 2017 creative activities and opportunities STUDENT SHOWCASE DINNER AND PERFORMANCE to explore ballet: a generative-art animation installation centered around a San Francisco Ballet School presents An Invitation to Dance: San Francisco Ballet music performance, firsthand workshop School 2017 Student Showcase, May 31 to June 2, 2017. This program of special observations of the creation of haute performances displays the remarkable skills of the School’s wildly talented and couture ballet designs, a dance class spirited student body at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater in downtown San by SF Ballet School, interactive pop-ups Francisco. Past Student Showcases have dazzled fans, families, and critics alike. This about tutu design and the ballet bun, annual performance is a testament to not only the breadth and depth of the School’s and pre-performance dialogue. A one- extraordinary students, but also to the outstanding caliber of its faculty. night-only show of George Balanchine’s Diamonds and Liam Scarlett’s Fearful Following the June 1 performance, the San Francisco Ballet Auxiliary will host a Symmetries included interactive special fundraising dinner. Led by Auxiliary Chair Heather Cassidy Martin and the discussions aimed at offering insight into San Francisco Ballet School Committee, this celebratory dinner will be held at the the works’ artistry and meaning. Guests Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco. Funds from the dinner will be used to support then mingled with SF Ballet dancers at scholarship and financial aid programs, which provide more than $1 million in support dance parties in the basement level and to help make training at the School accessible to all talented young artists. in the North Box bar.

San Francisco Ballet School is grateful for the generous contributions and support for We would like to thank Major Sponsor the Showcase provided by returning sponsors Dodge & Cox, KPMG, B|O|S (Bingham, Koret Foundation for their generous Osborn & Scarborough, LLC), and Marc Sinykin and Kevin Osinski. support of this event. We were delighted to receive support for the 2017 For more information or to order tickets to this event, please visit Sensorium from Sunnie Evers, Sarah and sfballet.org/studentshowcase. Brad Greiwe, Thomas E. Horn, Christine Sherry and Lawson Fisher.

40 SAN FRANCISCO BALLET SFBALLET.ORG Sensorium After Party // © Nikki Ritcher AN INVITATION TO DANCE San Francisco Ballet School 2017 Student Showcase PERFORMANCE AND DINNER May 31, June 1, and June 2, 2017 DATE | Thursday, June 1, 2017 TIME | Performance at 6 pm, followed by dinner VENUES | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater, followed Catch a glimpse into the future of ballet at SF Ballet School’s by dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco Student Showcase. Students from all levels of the School will perform repertory pieces and ballets specially created for PERFORMANCE DATES them to showcase their amazing talent and training. Wednesday, May 31 at 7:30 pm Thursday, June 1 at 6 pm Full evening tickets to the Thursday night dinner and Friday, June 2 at 7:30 pm performance begin at $500. All proceeds benefit San Francisco Ballet School Scholarship Fund SHOWCASE DINNER HOSTED BY Heather Cassady Martin, 2017 Student Showcase Chair Mrs. Alexander Leff, San Francisco Ballet Auxiliary President

BUY TICKETS NOW Event Tickets: sfballet.org/studentshowcase Performance-only Tickets: 415 865 2000

San Francisco Ballet Student Showcase // © Chris Hardy Great Benefactors

Our most loyal donors are dedicated to supporting exquisite art and also understand that a contribution to San Francisco Ballet is an investment in the cultural life of the Bay Area. Our growth and evolution as a company and school is due in large part to the steadfast and generous support of patrons in the Bay Area and beyond. In 2005, we created the honor of Great Benefactor to recognize donors whose cumulative giving to SF Ballet is $1 million or more.

American Airlines William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Mr. George R. Roberts Estate of Helen Anderton The Edward E. Hills Fund Arthur and Toni Rembe Rock AT&T Donald F. Houghton Bob Ross Bank of America Foundation Estate of Dora Donner Ide Gordon Russell Richard C. Barker The James Irvine Foundation San Francisco Ballet Auxiliary Bingham McCutchen LLP The William G. Irwin Charity Foundation The San Francisco Foundation BRAVO G. William Jewell San Francisco Grants for the Arts Fang and Gary Bridge George F. Jewett Foundation Kathleen Scutchfield Jennifer Caldwell and John H. N. Fisher George F. Jewett, Jr. 1965 Trust Randee Seiger California Arts Council Lucy and Fritz Jewett O.J. and Gary Shansby The State of California Estate of Mildred Johnson Shubert Foundation, Inc. Estate of Lewis and Emily Callaghan JPMorgan Chase & Co. The Smelick Family Mrs. Daniel H. Case III Maurice Kanbar Estate of Natalie H. Stotz Chevron Corporation Dr. and Mrs. Jerome Ormond Kirschbaum The Swanson Foundation Deloitte Diana Dollar Knowles Richard J. Thalheimer Susan and John Diekman Estate of Diana Dollar Knowles Ms. Susan A. Van Wagner Suzy Kellems Dominik Koret Foundation Visa Inc. Rudolph W. Driscoll Mary Jo and Dick Kovacevich Wallis Foundation Sonia H. Evers The Charles Henry Leach, II Foundation, Phyllis C. Wattis First Republic Bank Jennifer Jordan McCall, Foundation Wells Fargo Trustee Ford Foundation The E. L. Wiegand Foundation Catherine Lego Diana Stark and J. Stuart Francis Diane B. Wilsey Paul Lego Estate of Georg L. Frierson Akiko Yamazaki and Jerry Yang Marie and Barry Lipman Gaia Fund The Zellerbach Family Mrs. Jeannik Méquet Littlefield Stephen and Margaret Gill Family Foundation The Marver Family Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund Stephanie and James Marver Estate of Richard B. Gump Alison and Michael Mauzé Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Mimi Haas Nicola Miner and Robert Mailer Anderson Colleen and Robert D. Haas National Endowment for the Arts Walter & Elise Haas Fund The Bernard Osher Foundation Estate of Katharine Hanrahan John Osterweis and Barbara Ravizza Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey P. Hays Pacific Gas and Electric Company William Randolph Hearst Foundation Yurie and Carl Pascarella The Hellman Foundation The Thomas J. and Gerd Perkins Foundation The Hellman Family Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP The Herbert Family Kenneth Rainin

42 SAN FRANCISCO BALLET SFBALLET.ORG Artistic Director’s Council

San Francisco Ballet gratefully acknowledges the members of the Artistic Director’s Council. Their generous annual support of $100,000 or more has been instrumental to the success of SF Ballet, SF Ballet School, and SF Ballet’s education programs. Council members receive customized benefits including special access to performances, exclusive events, and rehearsals. For more information, please contact Senior Manager, Capital and Principal Gifts Fermin Nasol at 415 865 6622 or [email protected].

GRAND BENEFACTORS ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S COUNCIL GIFTS OF $250,000 AND ABOVE GIFTS OF $100,000–$249,999 Mr. Richard C. Barker Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Bently Foundation Fang and Gary Bridge The Hellman Family Ms. Laura Clifford Lucy Jewett Kate and Bill Duhamel Mr. and Mrs. James D. Marver First Republic Bank Mr. and Mrs. John S. Osterweis Gaia Fund San Francisco Grants for the Arts Shelby and Frederick Gans Ms. Susan A. Van Wagner The Hearst Foundations E. L. Wiegand Foundation The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Donald F. Houghton George F. Jewett Foundation Koret Foundation David and Kelsey Lamond Marie and Barry Lipman Alison and Michael Mauzé The Bernard Osher Foundation Osterweis Capital Management Yurie and Carl Pascarella Arthur and Toni Rembe Rock The Seiger Family Foundation VISIT THE SHOP Denise Littlefield Sobel AT SF BALLET David H. Spencer You’ll find a spectacular assortment The Swanson Foundation of SF Ballet-branded merchandise, Judy C. Swanson beautiful jewelry, and wonderful gifts. Diane B. Wilsey The Shop is open one hour before Miles Archer Woodlief curtain time, during intermission, and for thirty minutes following weekend matinees.

PROGRAM 08 SAN FRANCISCO BALLET 43 2016–2017 Season Sponsors

2016 NUTCRACKER PROGRAM 03 PROGRAM 06 Lead Sponsors Frankenstein Swan Lake The Herbert Family LEAD SPONSORS LEAD SPONSOR The Swanson Foundation Bently Foundation Diane B. Wilsey The Hellman Family Sponsors MAJOR SPONSORS Yurie and Carl Pascarella COSTUME SPONSOR Sonia H. Evers E. L. Wiegand Foundation Stephen and Margaret Gill Family Foundation Kathleen Scutchfield Marissa Mayer and Zachary Bogue SPONSORS The Smelick Family Ms. Laura Clifford SPONSORS Official Airline of Nutcracker Stephanie and James Marver Katherine and Gregg Crawford United Airlines Anonymous Joseph and Marianne Geagea Richard Thalheimer Family with additional support from Elisabeth Pang Fullerton Marie and Barry Lipman 2017 REPERTORY Karl and Holly Peterson PROGRAM 07 SEASON Trio Lead Sponsor PROGRAM 04 MAJOR SPONSOR Mrs. Henry I. Prien Stephanie and James Marver Stravinsky Violin Concerto Saturday Night Subscription Series Ghost in the Machine | World Premiere SPONSOR Lucy and Fritz Jewett Ms. Jeri Lynn Johnson LEAD SPONSORS Saturday Night Series Fang and Gary Bridge Prodigal Son Shelby and Frederick Gans David and Kelsey Lamond MAJOR SPONSOR The Seiger Family Foundation Sue and John Diekman PROGRAM 01 SPONSOR Diamonds Byron R. Meyer Choreographers Fund* Haffner Symphony SPONSORS Within the Golden Hour© LEAD SPONSOR Michel and Mekhala Oltramare Donald F. Houghton Michael and Mary Schuh LEAD SPONSORS Chaomei Chen and Yu Wu MAJOR SPONSOR BRAVO Kathleen Scutchfield Marie and Barry Lipman SPONSOR MAJOR SPONSORS Almaden Hannah and Kevin Comolli PROGRAM 05 Catherine and Mark Slavonia Fragile Vessels | World Premiere PROGRAM SPONSOR SPONSORS The Bernard Osher Foundation LEAD SPONSOR O.J. and Gary Shansby Gaia Fund Fusion ENCORE! SPONSOR MAJOR SPONSORS Osher New Work Fund* Athena and Timothy Blackburn Jennifer and Steven Walske In the Countenance of Kings PROGRAM 08 SPONSOR © SPONSOR Kacie and Michael Renc Cinderella San Francisco Ballet Allegro Circle LEAD SPONSORS Salome | World Premiere Alison and Michael Mauzé LEAD SPONSOR San Francisco Ballet Auxiliary PROGRAM 02 Denise Littlefield Sobel MAJOR SPONSORS SPONSOR Innovation Global Capital Seven Sonatas Osher New Work Fund* Nancy A. Kukacka SPONSOR Fearful Symmetries SPONSORS Kathleen Grant, M.D. and Thomas Jackson, M.D. Ms. Laura McCabe-Edgar MAJOR SPONSORS Barbara and Stephan Vermut Optimistic Tragedy | World Premiere Karen S. Bergman with additional support from Charles and Kara Roell LEAD SPONSORS Paula and Bandel Carano Mr. Richard C. Barker SPONSORS Yurie and Carl Pascarella Brenda and Alexander Leff Miles Archer Woodlief Larissa Roesch and Calder Roesch SPONSOR TeRoller Fund for New Productions*

Pas/Parts 2016 *Endowed Fund of the San Francisco Ballet SPONSOR Endowment Foundation Phyllis C. Wattis Fund*

44 SAN FRANCISCO BALLET SFBALLET.ORG 2016–2017 Season Sponsors 2017 OPENING NIGHT GALA PRESENTING SPONSOR PATRON DINNER SPONSOR INVITATION SPONSOR Osterweis Capital Management JPMorgan Chase & Co. Pacific Union–Christie’s International Real Estate GRAND BENEFACTOR DINNER SPONSOR AFTER PARTY SPONSOR Tiffany & Co. La Perla BENEFACTOR DINNER SPONSOR COCKTAIL RECEPTION SPONSOR KPMG Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

TOURING Festival Napa Valley, Napa, CA | July 2016 The Music Center, Los Angeles, CA | October 2016 The Kennedy Center, Washington, DC | October 2016

The following funds LEAD UNDERWRITERS Bob Ross Foundation Touring Fund of the San Francisco The Bernard Osher Foundation Touring Fund Akiko Yamazaki and Jerry Yang Touring Fund G. William Jewell Touring Fund UNDERWRITERS Ballet Endowment The Hellman Family Touring Fund Foundation provide Davidson Bidwell-Waite and Edwin A. Waite Touring Fund MAJOR UNDERWRITERS Glenn McCoy Touring Fund permanent support Frannie and Mort Fleishhacker Touring Fund Vinie and J. Sanford Miller Touring Fund for touring by San Stephen and Margaret Gill Family Foundation Touring Fund Phyllis W. Nelson Touring Fund Francisco Ballet: Teri and Andy Goodman Touring Fund Anne and Michelle Shonk Touring Fund Pamela J. Joyner and Alfred J. Giuffrida Touring Fund

GENERAL

San Francisco Ballet’s performances are made possible in part by grants from San Francisco Grants for the Arts, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

THE HEARST FOUNDATIONS Principal Sponsor of San Francisco Ballet’s Education Programs

Lead Sponsors of San Francisco Ballet’s Education Programs Additional support is provided by Major Sponsor Kaiser Permanente and Sponsors Gap Foundation, US Bank, and the Zellerbach Family Foundation. The Dance in Schools and Communities program is supported by Major Sponsor The Charles Henry Leach, II Fund, an advised fund of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. The Student Matinee Series is supported by the Gaia Fund of the San Francisco Ballet Endowment Foundation.

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The Chairman’s Council brings PRODUCER'S COUNCIL Marc Sinykin and Kevin Osinski Tom Steyer and Kat Taylor+ together a like-minded community of GIFTS OF $75,000–$99,999 Mr. and Mrs. William Truscott business leaders and philanthropists Chaomei Chen and Yu Wu Barbara and Stephan Vermut Beth and Brian Grossman Dr. Jan and Mr. Jonathan Zakin+ who share the goal of bringing Anonymous world-class ballet to a world-class PRESENTER’S COUNCIL city. San Francisco Ballet gratefully GIFTS OF $50,000–$74,999 CHAIRMAN’S COUNCIL acknowledges the generous support Rosemary B. Baker+ GIFTS OF $15,000–$24,999 of Chairman’s Council members, Athena and Timothy Blackburn+ Brenton and Lysbeth Warren Anderson+ Grady and Amy* Burnett Eleonore Aslanian+ in memory of who contributed gifts of $15,000 or Hannah and Kevin Comolli Edward Aslanian more to the annual fund as of March David and Vicki Cox+ Ms. Susan Blake+ Sue and John Diekman+ Bruce Braden+ 13, 2017. In addition to receiving Mrs. Suzy Kellems Dominik*+ Rachel Brass and Richard Foster Christensen Society benefits, Sonia H. Evers+ Ron and Susan Briggs+ Richard and Elizabeth Fullerton Mr. John G. Capo+ members of the Chairman’s Council Family Foundation+ Paula and Bandel Carano receive benefits tailored to their Margaret and Stephen Gill+ J. and J. Chang Cecilia and Jim Herbert+ Rosalyn Chen Chavez individual interests, such as the Mr. and Mrs. James C. Katzman+ Robert and Laura Cory opportunity to sponsor a ballet or Mary Jo and Dick Kovacevich+ Dr. and Mrs. Jordan Deschamps-Braly Nancy A. Kukacka Mr. Josh Elkes and Ms. Rachel Happ enjoy an exclusive viewing of a ballet Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Leavitt in honor of Paula M. Elmore* rehearsal. If you would like more John Osterweis and Christine Russell Lynn Feintech and Tony Bernhardt+ Irv H. Lichtenwald and Stephen R. Ripple+ Randi and Bob Fisher information about the Chairman’s Christa and Mark Lopez Mrs. Mortimer Fleishhacker+ Council, please contact Marissa Mayer and Zachary Bogue+ Tim and Amanda Garry Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Mobley James C. Gries+ Major Gifts Officer Sarah Warner Mrs. Henry I. Prien+ Brian and Elizaveta Gustafson at [email protected] or Mr. George R. Roberts+ Mr. Isaac Hall Joan E. Roebuck+ Brian and Rene Hollins+ 415 865 6634. Charles and Kara Roell James C. Hormel and Michael P. Nguyen+ Kathleen Scutchfield+ Mr. and Mrs. Terry Houlihan Catherine and Mark Slavonia John G. Kerns*+ We are pleased to give special Joyce L. Stupski+ William and Gretchen Kimball Fund+ recognition to donors who have been Mr. Richard J. Thalheimer+ Patrice and Walther Lovato Jennifer and Steven Walske Ms. Susan Marsch honored as ten-year members of the Timothy Marten, M.D.+ Chairman’s Council or Christensen Mr. Gregg Mattner SPONSOR’S COUNCIL Society. Their names are followed by Justin T. McBaine GIFTS OF $25,000–$49,999 Jane and Roger McCarthy a plus sign (+) in this section. Former Stewart McDowell Brady and Philip Brady John John and Gioia Arrillaga+ Nion T. McEvoy SF Ballet Trustees and Associate Courtney Benoist and Jason M. Fish*+ Ms. Jean A. McIntyre Trustees are noted with an asterisk (*). Karen S. Bergman+ Mary Mewha* Ms. Eliza M. Brown+ Mr. Ronald W. Miller+ Stacey B. Case+ Mrs. Stuart G. Moldaw+ Mr. and Mrs. Scott Connors Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Newman+ Katherine and Gregg Crawford+ Mr. David Oldroyd and Mr. Ronnie Genotti Dana and Robert Emery+ Roland G. Ortgies and Carol Emory and The Wingate Foundation+ Carmela C. Anderson-Ortgies+ Jacqueline* and Christian P. Erdman+ Mr. James Parsons and Ms. Andrea Hong Diana Stark and J. Stuart Francis+ Mr. and Mrs. Norman C. Pease Joseph and Marianne Geagea Alex & Maria Raitz Drs. Richard D. and Patricia Gibbs Dave and Judy Redo+ Teri and Andy Goodman+ Glenn H. Reid and Frank S. Lanier+ Kathleen Grant, M.D. and Christine Sherry and Lawson Fisher+ Thomas Jackson, M.D.+ Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Smelick+ Thomas E. Horn+ Michael and Susanna Steinberg Mr. Hiro Iwanaga Alan and Patricia Tai+ Ms. Jeri Lynn Johnson+ Adam J. Thaler Christine and Pierre Lamond+ Mr. and Mrs. William R. Timken+ Brenda and Alexander Leff Helgi and Marlene Tomasson Peter and Melanie Maier Ms. Patricia Wyrod Ms. Laura McCabe-Edgar Diane and Howard Zack+ Alexander R. Mehran*+ Anonymous Mr. James E. Milligan*+ Michel and Mekhala Oltramare Karl and Holly Peterson Kacie and Michael Renc Mr. and Mrs. Edward Roach+ Larissa Roesch and Calder Roesch+ Mr. Gordon Russell and Dr. Bettina McAdoo+ Michael and Mary Schuh+ O.J.* and Gary Shansby+

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EAP full-page template.indd 1 3/17/17 9:36 AM The Christensen Society

The Christensen Society, named for the three brothers whose artistic vision pioneered San Francisco Ballet, offers a foundational connection to the heritage of the Company. Christensen Society member donations enable SF Ballet to underwrite season productions, acquire contemporary and classical works for our repertory, conduct national and international tours, train hundreds of young dancers at the San Francisco Ballet School, and share the love of dance with underserved children and families throughout the Bay Area.

San Francisco Ballet gratefully acknowledges the generous support of Christensen Society members, who contributed gifts of $2,500 to $14,999 to the annual fund as of March 13, 2017. For more information about the Christensen Society, please contact Christensen Society Manager Ari Lipsky at [email protected] or 415 865 6635.

We are pleased to give special recognition to donors who have been honored as ten-year members of the Christensen Society. Their names are followed by a plus sign (+) in this section. Former SF Ballet Trustees and Associate Trustees are noted with an asterisk (*).

CHOREOGRAPHER’S COUNCIL Manfred K. Mundelius+ Cynthia and Fred Brinkmann+ Miriam Sedman and Ralph Nyffenegger Ms. Barbara Brown+ GIFTS OF $7,500–$14,999 Mr. and Mrs. Michael O’Sullivan James R. and Melinda M. Brown Joseph and Brooke Melanie and Rob Pedrick+ Peggy and Donald Burns+ Ms. Susan Anderson-Norby Beth Price+ Kelli and Steve Burrill+ Kristen A. Avansino+ Leslie and Nick Podell+ Dr. Paula Campbell Chris and Janet Bajorek Mr. and Mrs. Neal I. Powers Mr. and Mrs. Donald Chaiken+ Dr. Margaret Bates and Scott Johnson+ Megan Ray Dr. Annie Chang and Prof. Frederik Mooi Mr.* and Mrs. Joachim Bechtle+ Mr. and Mrs. Fredric H. Roberts Robert Clegg*+ Claire and Jared Bobrow+ Julian Robertson Ms. Robin Collins Mr. and Mrs.* William S. Brandenburg Mr. N. D’Arcy Roche and Ms. Phoebe Cowles+ Kelly and Samuel* Bronfman II Mrs. Stephanie Twomey Roche Mary B. Cranston*+ Mr. and Mrs. Kent F. Brooks Mrs. Avé M. Seltsam and Ms. Nancy Curtiss Ms. Carolyn Chandler Mr. James D. Seltsam, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Davidson Drs. Valerie and Devron Char Kamran and Helena Shamsavari+ Ms. Bonnie De Clark Antoinette Chatton+ Mr. and Ms. Robert Shaw Ms. Carole A. Demsky Ms. Karen K. Christensen+ Mr. and Mrs. Roderick W. Shepard Earl Diskin+ Jack and Gloria Clumeck Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Sherwin+ Mr. and Mrs. Theodore S. Dobos+ Dr. Charles Connor+ Anne and Michelle Shonk+ Mr. and Mrs. David Dossetter+ Ms. Phyllis Cook+ The Honorable and Mrs. George P. Shultz+ Robert and Judith Duffy+ Michele Beigel Corash and Laurence Corash+ Ms. Cherida Collins Smith+ Samantha DuVall and Darren Bechtel Peter G. Curran Mr. and Mrs. George H. Sollman Diane and Joseph Ehrman III+ Jill Daly Susanne Stevens+ Douglas and Barbara* Engmann+ Juanita and Manuel Del Arroz The Streets Family+ Mr.* and Mrs. Irwin Federman+ Ms. Paulette Doudell+ Mrs. Dwight V. Strong+ Brent and Sandra Fery Mr. Frank J. Espina and Mrs. Andrea Valo-Espina Arlene H. Sullivan*+ Ms. Katherine M. Fines and Mr. Henry Heines+ Buck Farmer and Leida Schoggen Mr. and Mrs. Charles V. Thornton+ Mr. and Mrs. David Fleishhacker+ Mr. and Mrs. John L. Field+ Drs. Oldrich and Silva Vasicek+ Mr. Dennis N. Fluet+ Doris Fisher+ Mrs. and Mr. Joanne K. Vidinsky Camille and Sean Flynn+ Mr. and Mrs.* Greg Flynn The Watkins Family+ Dr. Kim Fullerton-Nelson Louella C. Fung Mr. Tim Westergren and Ms. Smita Singh Marilyn & Robert Funari Family Foundation Ms. Sally Garbarino Helena and William Wheeler Sally L. Glaser and David Bower+ John and Marcia Goldman Cynthia and Edgar Whipple+ Mrs. Vincent Golde James K. and Helen L. Goodwine+ Mr. Tim C. Wu and Mr. Eric Murphy+ Donald W. and Patricia L. Green Mary and Nicholas Graves+ Kenneth and Anna Zankel, The Grove William J. Gregory Ann M. Griffiths+ Anonymous (4) Linda Groah Alicia* and Philip Hammarskjold+ Mr. and Mrs. John and Lucie Hall Mr. and Mrs. David M. Haskin+ Dr. Birt Harvey Mr. and Mrs. A. Grant Heidrich III+ DANCER’S COUNCIL Joan and Alan Henricks Ms. Kathryn Huber GIFTS OF $5,000–$7,499 Mr. and Mrs. John S. Hoch Ms. Kimberly M. Hughes Ms. Diane K. Aaron Hank J. Holland* Robert G. Hulteng+ Judy and David Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Hollenbeck Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jasen Mr. Scott Anthony and Ms. Christine DeSanze Kathryn Holmes Dana and Larry Klamecki Mr. and Mrs. Greer Arthur+ Susan and Lyman Hurd Ms. Micki Klearman Mr. and Mrs. Hiroki Asai Ms. Andrea Jacoby Linda and Robert Klett+ Mr. and Mrs. Bartley B. Baer Mrs. Barbara Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Mark Kostic Dr. Thomas and Julie Ballard Bruce and Dasa Katz, Katz Family Foundation+ Arlene and Steve Krieger+ Ms. Deborah Taylor Barrera Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kautz Maja Kristin Mr. Charles Barrett Ms. Lisa A. Keith+ Captain Witold Klimenko and Jeanne and William Barulich Ms. Linda Kurtz Dr. Darlene Lanka-Klimenko+ Ms. Gladys Kwong Mark and Debra Leslie+ Valli Benesch and Bob Tandler Mr. and Mrs. Jude Laspa+ Mark and Lori Litwin+ Philanthropic Fund Laube Family Foundation Carol and Hal Louchheim+ Lydia and Steven Bergman Ms. Betsy A. Linder+ Mrs. Rhondalee Mahendroo Davidson Bidwell-Waite and Edwin A. Waite+ Mr. and Mrs. Allen Luniewski Lori and David F. Marquardt+ Mrs. Jan Birenbaum Mr. and Mrs. Laurence R. Lyons Dr. Jack McElroy and Dr. Mary Ann Skidmore+ Mr. Charles Alden Black, Jr. and Mr. Michael Manning Mr. and Mrs. John A. McQuown Mr. C. Grisham, Jr. Mr. Patrick McCabe Dr. Maya Meux Bon Air Center Jennifer J. McCall+ Ms. Margaret Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Borelli Joan and Robert McGrath+ Marta L. Morando+ Dr. Thomas and Janice Boyce+ Mr. Wallace Mersereau Michael Moritz and Harriet Heyman Dr. Odelia Braun Fred A. Middleton+

PROGRAM 08 SAN FRANCISCO BALLET 49 Isabella Boylston of American Ballet Theatre

International Ballet Comes to Sun Valley, Idaho August 22 and 24, 2017

Featuring Dancers from American Ballet Theatre, The Royal Ballet, New York City Ballet, The Royal Sponsorships now available Danish Ballet, San Francisco Ballet and the with immediate access to Mariinsky Ballet.* guaranteed seats! General admission sales Two Entirely Different Programs including works begin May 10th. by Balanchine, Bournonville, Lidberg, McGregor, Please Visit the Web Site Peck, Petipa, Ratmansky, Wheeldon, and a World at BalletSunValley.com Premiere by Gemma Bond that is inspired by the or Call 208.727.7437 August 21st Solar Eclipse.

*Dancers and repertoire subject to change The Christensen Society

Mrs. Toni R. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Gene Becker Mrs. Mickey Evans Mrs. Janet Morris+ Dr. George Becker Rev. Richard Fabian Ms. Alexandra Moses+ Ms. Lydia Beebe Tawna and John Farmer+ Mr. Andrew Myrick Ms. Desa C. Belyea Mr. Robert S. Fisher*+ Ms. Donna Neff Mr. Carroll Benter Mr. William E. Fisher+ Peggy and Willis Newton Christopher and Camille Bently+ Ms. Linda Jo Fitz+ Ms. Carla Oakley and Mr. Kevin McCarthy Miss Carol L. Benz Mr. Thomas W. Flynn Mr. Richard Oppenheimer Mrs. LaVerne Beres Ms. Mayhill Fowler Mrs. Alexandra Ottesen Ms. Catherine Bergstrom Mr. and Mrs. Roy A. Francies Jr Dennis Otto and Robert Meadows Mr. and Mrs. Andrew and Nina Berman Mr. David B. Franklin and Ruedi F. Thoeni Ms. Mindy Owen Ms. Sandra Moore Berrey Ms. Baerbel Freytag Ms. Elizabeth A. Peace Tom and Sandy Bertelsen Dr. and Mrs. A. W. Fricke Patricia Sanderson Port Mr. Phil Bettens Mr. Ian Friedland Mr. Gordon L. Radley+ Arthur and Roslyn Bienenstock Mr. Markus Fromherz Ursula Ralph RADM and Mrs. John W. Bitoff+ Ms. Ellen Fujikawa Reach-A-Star Foundation Amos and Carla Blackmon Mrs. Ayumi Funaki Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Richardson+ Ms. Martha E. Blackwell Penny and Gregory Gallo+ Mr. and Mrs. Sanford R. Robertson+ Ms. Phyllis Blair Ms. Mary Gallo Ms. Marianne B. Robison+ Mr. Noel T. Blos Ms. Jane L. Gazzola Ms. Patricia Rock and Mr. John Fetzer Ms. Janet M. Bollier Nora L. Gibson and William L. Hudson Ms. Susan Rosin and Mr. Brian Bock Mr. William Bonville Ms. Joy Gim Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Ryan+ Dr. Stephen C. Born Sandra and Yuen Gin Dorothy Saxe+ Ms. Carolyn J. and Mr. David W. Brady Nora Goldschlager Mr. Michael Scagliotti and Mrs. Miya R. Peard Germaine Brennan Foundation+ Drs. Meryl Gordon and Robert Schermer Kathleen Schiebold Ms. Marilyn Brennan Phillip and Philippa Newfield Gordon+ Mrs. Michelle D. Smith Gordon Brody and Beatrice Bienaime Ms. Shelley Gordon Mrs. Linda Snyder Catherine Brown and Gerald Gwathney Mr. James Gosling+ The Spero Family Ed and Carole Brown+ Mr. Michael Grady Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Spolin+ Mrs. Kathleen M. Brown* Richard L. Grant and James L. Miller+ Mr. Matthew Stepka Josephine Brownback+ Ms. Joan Green Lisa J. Stern-Hazlewood+ Katie Budge Judy and Josh Green Ms. Fran A. Streets+ Betty C. Bullock and Robert Murray Nonie H. Greene and Todd Werby+ Maureen and Craig Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Burkhart Mrs. Robert M. Greenhood Mr. and Mrs. Jim Swartz+ Julie and David Burns Mr. and Mrs. Colin Greenspon Darian and Rick Swig+ Adrian and Carol Byram Sara G. Griffith Roselyne C. Swig*+ Mrs. John Callander+ Ms. Doris Grimley+ Ms. Trecia Knapp and Mr. Bruno Tapolsky Libi Cape+ Claude and Nina Gruen+ Mrs. Bente Tellefsen+ John and Carol Carlson+ Duncan and Jeanie Gurley Ms. Jody K. Thelander Damian S. Carmichael Mimi Haas+ Mr. and Mrs. William L. Thornton Ms. Linda Carson Stephen Halprin+ Mr. Harry Tierney+ Dr. Heidi H. Cary Jill Hamer+ Mr. and Mrs. Edward Tortorici Dr. and Mrs. George Cassady+ Ms. Maria Hilakos Hanke Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tuttle+ Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cauthorn Alexander and Catherine Hargrave+ Janet Sassoon-Upton and John R. Upton, Jr.+ Jon B. Chaney+ Sara and Catherine Harkins Paul A. Violich Mr. Marvin Charney Ms. Lori Harmon Ms. Susan Warble Mr. Philip Chou Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Harris Emily and Bob Warden Mr. Paul Clifford Dr. Elizabeth A. Harrison Daniel and Marie Welch Douglas Clough and Erin Uesugi Mr. Christoph Hartmann Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Wertsch+ Ms. Annelle Clute Michael and Julie Hawkins Karen and Stephen Wiel+ Ms. Margaret Coblentz Mr. and Mrs.* Kenneth Hecht Mr. and Mrs. Michael Woodall Susan and Mitchell Cohen+ John F. Heil+ Travis and Jim Wright+ Ms. Claudia Coleman+ Miranda Heller and Mark Salkind+ Dr. Keith R. Yamamoto+ Richard and Sylvia Condon+ Troy and Alysia Helming Sharon and Robert Yoerg Jane A. Cook Dr. and Mrs. I. C. Henderson+ Anonymous (4) Mr. Thomas J. Cooney+ Ms. Mary Herman Alice M. Corning Ms. Kristine T. Hernandez and Colette V.A. Cornish Mr. Michael R. Glaser ASSOCIATE’S COUNCIL Joan and Victor Corsiglia Mrs. Cynthia Hersey GIFTS OF $2,500–$4,999 Ms. Sandi Covell+ Linda Rae Hickey Ron and Shahla Cowan+ Virginia Hind Hodgson James Abrams and Thomas Chiang Ms. Nora C. Cregan Mr. Michael Hoffman Michael C. Abramson+ Ms. Lilly Creighton Sunny Holland and Alan Pryor+ Norman Abramson and David Beery Ms. Jennifer Crutchfield Ms. Carol Ann Holley Mr. Amir Adibi Mrs. Mary A. Culp+ John and Gina Hook Molly and Stewart Agras+ Juliet and Roggie Dankmeyer+ Dr. Ray Hsu and Dr. Joanna Lin Ms. Kirsti Aho and Mr. Dale Underwood Dr. Stephen J. Danko Dr. Serena Hu Mr. Bruce Albert and Dr. Chady F. Wonson+ Ms. Susan J. Davenport Ms. Marie L. Hurabiell Lisa and Maria Alvarez Mr. Dan Davies Ms. Margaret Hutchins Sig and Susan Anderman Dr. and Mrs. R.L. Davis+ Mr. and Mrs. Ronald W. Hutton Mrs. Diane E. Anderson Mr. Thomas L. Davis and Mrs. Marden N. Plant+ Ms. Karen J. Irvin Jola and John M. Anderson+ Mr. and Mrs. Jon T. Anderson Dr. Richard M. Delfs+ Ms. Giovanna Jackson* Dr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Andresen+ Marvin Dennis+ Jackson Family+ Ms. Gigi Anthony+ Julie Desloge and George A. Newhall Dennis and Paula Jaffe Asmus Family Mr. and Mrs. William H. Draper III Guyton Jinkerson+ Ms. Corine Assouline Michael E. Dreyer and Harry B. Ugol Ms. Gayle Johnson Mr. Stephen A. Bansak III Mrs. Jennifer M. Duarte Mr. Todd Jolly and Ms. Judith Murio Mr. Stephen J. Barber Mr. Garrettson Dulin, Jr. Debra and Blake Jorgensen Mr. Michael Barrientos Mr. Fritz Eberly Mr. Peter Joshua Karen Bartholomew Anita C. Eblë Mr. Campbell C. Judge and Ms. Kim Ellis Marie-José and Kent Baum+ Dr. Robert Elfont and Ms. V’Anne Singleton Ms. Roberta Kameda Mr. and Mrs. David W. Beach+ Mr. Greg Evans Ms. Daru H. Kawalkowski+

PROGRAM 08 SAN FRANCISCO BALLET 51 SAN FRANCISCO BALLET SCHOOL 2017–18 SCHOOL YEAR

Pursue your love of dance. When you enroll in San Francisco AUDITIONS FOR CHILDREN AGES 8–11 Ballet School, you follow in the footsteps of thousands of June 3, 2017 talented students who have learned to dance, made friends, sfballet.org/school stretched their limits, and grown up in our beautiful studios. Led by Associate Director Patrick Armand, our program gives PRE-BALLET CLASSES FOR AGES 4–7 aspiring dancers world-class training, while encouraging No audition required individuality, artistry, and joy in movement. Enrollment open now on a first come, first served basis sfballet.org/pre-ballet

NEW! SUMMER BALLET CAMP & PRE-BALLET CLASSES July 2017 Held in the studios of Ballet with Miss Tilly at 5499 California St, San Francisco sfballet.org/school/summer-classes

Registration and details at sfballet.org/school

Mr. Kris Kazaks Peter Johnson Musto+ Ms. Lita Swiryn Rev. Keenan C. Kelsey Ms. Vija Hovgard Nadai Ms. Nadine Tang Drs. Douglas and Carol Kerr Mrs. Shirley Negrin+ Ms. Teresa Tang Ms. Kathryn Kersey Dr. Alex Nellas Mr. James Teter Ms. Jennifer H. Kilpatrick Drs. Andrew and Lynn Newman+ Ms. Holli P. Thier Kevin King and Meridee Moore+ Diana Nichols+ Judy and Harold Ticktin Dr. Robert S. King Ms. Allison Nielsen Mr. Dana Tom Mrs. Jerome Ormond Kirschbaum+ Patricia and Hayes Noel Lowell Tong and Alasdair Neale Ms. Nancy Kittle Mr. Paul Nordine Ms. Christine Z. Tooby Mr. and Mrs. Alan F. Klein Mr. Hiromichi Nozaki Ms. Amanda Topper+ Mr. Harold Klingsporn Ms. Linda L. Olson and Mr. David Polnaszek Suzanne M. Tucker and Timothy F. Marks Ms. Patricia D. Knight Mr. and Mrs. Philip Ouyang+ Gayla Tyson and Dan Cotter Ms. Suzanne Knott and Mr. Tom Rose Mr. Bijan Pajoohi Mr. Herbert Uetz Mr. and Mrs. Mark S. Koenig Mr. William D. Parent+ Patricia Unterman and Tim Savinar Mr. and Mrs. Martin M. Koffel Dr. Eugene H. Peck Ms. Lida Urbanek Hal and Iris Korol+ The Phillips Family Larry M. Vales Reiko and Yasunobu Kyogoku Mr. and Mrs. Julien R. Phillips Dr. Conrad Vial Mrs. Carla L. Labat Hilary C. Pierce and Keir J. Beadling Mr. and Mrs. Gregg von Thaden Jim and Anne Lairmore Michael Pirrung Mr. Richard A. Votava Sharon Lambert and Charles Cohen+ Edward and Linda Plant+ Mrs. Virginia Wade Mr. Bryan Lamkin and Ms. Arianna Carughi Melissa and Ritchie Post+ Ms. Adrian Walker Patricia W. Leicher Tanya Marietta Powell+ Mr. Richard Walsh Patricia Lekas and John Wentz+ Dale and Danielle Power Rosalie V. Weaver Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Leonard Ms. Sandra Price Eitan Fenson and Barbara Weinstein Mr. and Mrs. Mark R. Lepper+ Mr. John Pringle Dr. Dana Weisshaar Mrs. Mona Lessing-Harroch+ Louis Ptacek and Ying-Hui Fu Daphne and Stuart Wells Mr. Robert Levenson Ms. Ruth Quigley David and Kay Werdegar Mr. Roy Levin Barbara Rambo* and Thomas A. Goossens+ The Whitman Family Foundation Rhoda Levinthal Maria Elena and Jacob Ratinoff+ Benjamin and Mary Ann Whitten Ms. Ardelle Levy James Deveney and Steve Rausch Melanie and Ronald Wilensky Pam G. Lewis Drs. Garry and Kathy Rayant+ David and Karima Wilner Ms. Debra A. Leylegian+ Ms. Teresa Remillard Mr. and Mrs. Terry Winograd Claire and Herbert Lindenberger+ Louise and Paul Renne Ms. Muriel Wolverton Dr. Mary Jane W. Loda Jon Q. and Ann S. Reynolds Celeste and Darryl Woo Carol and Bill Lokke Mrs. Lisa A. Rhodes Sharon* and Dr. Russell Woo+ Mr. and Mrs. Steve Love Mrs. Polly Rich Beatrice Wood Ms. Pirkko Lucchesi Thomas C. Rindfleisch and A. Carlisle Scott+ Laureen Woodruff+ Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Ludgus+ Mr. Jeremy Rishel Mr. Babak Yazdani Dr. and Mrs. G. Karl Ludwig, Jr.+ Mr. Chip Roame Jacqueline Young Mrs. Chelsea D. Lynch Ms. Kathryn Roberts Ms. Tatyana Yurovsky Howard and Siesel Maibach+ L.L. Roberts and A.R. Wilbanks+ Mr. James Zawada Dr. Aditi Mandpe Ms. Marcia A. Rodgers Mr. John Ziegler Ms. Joan Mann Ms. Jeanne Rose Mrs. Richard E. Zimmerman Dr. and Mrs. David Joseph Martin Ms. Patricia Rosenberg Anonymous (10) Ms. Virginia Martin Mr. and Mrs. David E. Rosenkrantz+ Ms. Anita Martinez+ Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Rosenthal Ms. Connie V. Martinez Mr. Paul L. Rowe and Mr. Michael Sereno Ms. Mary E. Massee Mr. Roberto Ruiz and Mr. Kevin Lee Holly and Stephen Massey Paul Sack and Shirley Davis+ Ms. Dosia Matthews Ms. Deborah Sagues Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Thomas May+ Dr. Ellen Salwen Niko and Steven Mayer+ Louise Adler Sampson Dr. and Mrs. W. D. McCallum+ Mr. Warren H. Sandell Mr. Glenn McCoy+ Ms. Letitia Sanders Dan McDaniel, M.D. Donald and Terry Sarver+ Ms. Kathleen McEligot+ Mr. and Mrs. Richard Saveri Lisa and Jason McPhate Gwendy and Anthony Scampavia+ Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Mebine William and Linda Schieber Mr. David E. Meders Carolynne Schloeder Mr. Martin Melia Peter Lotnar Schmidt Dr. Beryl Mell+ Warren A. Schneider Mr. Steve Merlo Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Schwab+ Mr. and Mrs. James J. Messemer+ Mrs. S. D. Schwabacher+ Byron R. Meyer*+ Joan and Lynn Seppala Mr. and Mrs. Lou Meylan Ms. Teresa Serata Richard Miller and John Vinton+ Mr. and Mrs. Gary J. Shapiro+ Dr. Shokooh Miry Mrs. Edith Sheffer Mr. Ted E. Mitchell+ Dr. David Tai-Man Shen and Mrs. Elaine Shen+ Ms. Betsy Moeller Mrs. Harriet J. Simpson+ Susan and Jack Molinari+ Earl Singer Mr. and Mrs. Ken Moonie+ Dr. Dale Skeen+ Mr. and Mrs. Dennis W. Moorhead Karen L. Skidmore Mr. and Mrs. Donald Morgan Ms. H. Marcia Smolens+ Gary and Eileen Morgenthaler Mr. Scott C. Sollers Mrs. Dianne S. Morton Mary Ann Somerville+ Mr. Milton J. Mosk and Mr. Thomas Foutch+ Rosemary G. Southwood Kathleen Much and Stanley Peters Ms. Ellice Sperber and Ms. Emma Elizalde Mrs. Jane S. Mudge+ Mrs. Rosemary R. Spitzer Ms. Sharon S. Muir Mr. and Mrs. Philip Strause Mr. John Murphy Joseph J. Sturkey+ Mr. Roger Murray Mr. and Mrs. Peter Swartz

PROGRAM 08 SAN FRANCISCO BALLET 53 Corporate and Foundation Support

Forward-thinking organizations CORPORATE COUNCIL understand the need to create a vibrant civic life in the places ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S COUNCIL CHAIRMAN’S COUNCIL GIFTS OF $100,000–$249,999 GIFTS OF $15,000–$24,999 they do business. Leading corporations — local, national, First Republic Bank Brunello Cucinelli and international — enhance their Osterweis Capital Management Dodge & Cox reputations by supporting San Pacific Union - Christie’s International PRESENTER’S COUNCIL Real Estate Francisco Ballet performances, GIFTS OF $50,000–$99,999 touring, special events, and our Bank of America CHOREOGRAPHER’S COUNCIL community engagement programs. Chevron GIFTS OF $10,000–$14,999 And when they do, they are able to Innovation Global Capital Almaden promote their brand to an audience JPMorgan Chase & Co. Gap Foundation of opinion makers, entertain clients KPMG Mechanics Bank Wealth Management at performances, and receive Pacific Gas and Electric Company Saks Fifth Avenue other special benefits as part of a Tiffany & Co. US Bank customized benefits package. Giving Wells Fargo Foundation Willis Towers Watson from private, family, and community foundations helps us commission SPONSOR’S COUNCIL DANCER’S COUNCIL new works; design and build sets and GIFTS OF $25,000–$49,999 GIFTS OF $5,000–$9,999 costumes; take the Company on tour; Freed of London B|O|S (Bingham, Osborn & and engage our communities. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP Scarborough, LLC) Kaiser Permanente Delta Dental of California To learn more, contact Corporate La Perla Denning and Company Giving Officer & Interim Institutional Wells Fargo Private Bank SpotHero Giving Officer Amy Drew at [email protected] or 415 865 6616. IN-KIND DONORS GRAND BENEFACTOR’S COUNCIL CHAIRMAN’S COUNCIL GIFTS OF $250,000 AND ABOVE GIFTS OF $15,000–$24,999 Bay Area Rapid Transit Ernest Vineyards KGO-TV The Fairmont San Francisco San Francisco Chronicle Nob Hill Gazette Sutter Securities Incorporated ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S COUNCIL GIFTS OF $100,000 AND ABOVE CHOREOGRAPHER’S COUNCIL KCBS GIFTS OF $10,000–$14,999 KNTV Almaden KPIX DotheBay KQED TV Kryolan Professional Make-up San Francisco magazine Miette

PRESENTER’S COUNCIL DANCER’S COUNCIL GIFTS OF $50,000–$99,999 GIFTS OF $5,000–$9,999 Bay Area Reporter Ashley Morgan Designs J Riccardo Benavides Etude Wines McCalls Catering & Events Patina Catering Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP UpOut

SPONSOR’S COUNCIL ASSOCIATE’S COUNCIL GIFTS OF $25,000–$49,999 GIFTS OF $2,500–$4,999 Avissi Prosecco Epi Center MedSpa Bouchaine Vineyards Folie à Deux United Airlines

54 SAN FRANCISCO BALLET SFBALLET.ORG CORPORATE COUNCIL FOUNDATION AND GOVERNMENT SUPPORT GRAND BENEFACTOR CHOREOGRAPHER’S COUNCIL Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund GIFTS OF $250,000 AND ABOVE GIFTS OF $10,000–$14,999 The Hope and Norman Hope Foundation Bently Foundation Nancy & Joachim Bechtle Foundation Walter S. Johnson Foundation San Francisco Grants for the Arts Crankstart Foundation The Kingsley Foundation E. L. Wiegand Foundation John and Marcia Goldman Foundation Laube Family Foundation The Guzik Foundation Reach-A-Star Foundation ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S COUNCIL Mimi and Peter Haas Fund GIFTS OF $100,000–$249,999 Jeanne and Sanford Robertson Fund Heising-Simons Foundation Storm Castle Foundation Gaia Fund Scutchfield and Daughter The Hearst Foundations The Laney Thornton Foundation The Wingate Foundation The Vasicek Foundation The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation K.A. Zankel Foundation George F. Jewett Foundation Zellerbach Family Foundation ASSOCIATE’S COUNCIL Koret Foundation GIFTS OF $2,500–$4,999 The Bernard Osher Foundation DANCER’S COUNCIL The Amphion Foundation GIFTS OF $5,000–$9,999 The Seiger Family Foundation The Donald and Carole Chaiken Foundation The Swanson Foundation Mervyn L. Brenner Foundation, Inc. Dorrance Family Foundation Chang Mooi Family Foundation Lakeside Foundation PRESENTER’S COUNCIL Clumeck Foundation GIFTS OF $50,000–$99,999 Post Family Foundation Fleishhacker Foundation Springcreek Foundation Edward Baker Foundation Marilyn & Robert Funari Family Foundation Cox Family Foundation Urbanek Family Foundation Edward And Marjorie Goldberger Wender Weis Foundation for Children Flora Family Foundation Foundation Richard and Elizabeth Fullerton Family Foundation Stephen and Margaret Gill Family Foundation Grossman Family Foundation The Diana Dollar Knowles Foundation National Endowment for the Arts The Shubert Foundation, Inc. Wallis Foundation

SPONSOR’S COUNCIL GIFTS OF $25,000–$49,999 Arrillaga Foundation The Frank H. and Eva B. Buck Foundation Hellman Foundation H. B. and Lucille Horn Foundation The William G. Irwin Charity Foundation Lamond Family Foundation THE FIRST The Charles Henry Leach, II Fund MSB Cockayne Fund BRAZILIAN CHAIRMAN’S COUNCIL GIFTS OF $15,000–$24,999 Crescent Porter Hale Foundation STEAK HOUSE Walter & Elise Haas Fund John Brockway Huntington Foundation Roberts Foundation IN THE BAY The Walske Charitable Foundation

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PROGRAM 08 SAN FRANCISCO BALLET 55 The Jocelyn Vollmar Legacy Circle

Your estate gift to San Francisco Ballet enrolls you in very special company: the Jocelyn Vollmar Legacy Circle. Jocelyn Vollmar’s career extended from performing roles in SF Ballet’s first Nutcracker and Swan Lake to training generations of dancers in SF Ballet School. We created the Jocelyn Vollmar Legacy Circle to recognize and thank those individuals who, as a part of their own legacy, make an investment in the future of SF Ballet. Members gain special insight into SF Ballet and the creative process of dance through an annual celebratory luncheon and other behind-the-scenes events. Legacy gifts come in all sizes and include gifts from wills and living trusts; gifts that return lifetime income, such as charitable gift annuities; our pooled income fund; and other planned gifts. For information about Legacy Circle membership and estate gift options, please contact Planned Giving Manager Elizabeth Lani at [email protected] or 415 865 6623.

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ESTATE GIFTS GIFTS OF $1,000,000 AND GIFTS OF $100,000 TO GIFTS UP TO $50,000 ABOVE $249,999 Fritzi Benesch Richard B. Gump S. E. Bush, Jr. Thomas D. Benson Bequests and other estate gifts, both Diana Dollar Knowles Nancy Croley Eileen Bobrow Natalie H. Stotz Barbara A. Daily Marian Elizabeth Cobb large and small, are an integral part of William K. Dick Ms. Margaret M. Cronin San Francisco Ballet’s financial well- Lloyd N. Harper Philip M. Eisenberg GIFTS OF $500,000 TO Louis E. Hendricks Paul E. Fey being. We gratefully recognize the $999,999 George W. Lord James Flanagan and following patrons whose contributions Lee R. Crews Ms. Vera M. Long E. Katherine Wells Milan Milton Holdorf Phyllis W. Nelson Ruth Caron Jacobs to SF Ballet through their estates have Mary Jo Pace Olivia Thebus Keith Joseph Isaacson provided meaningful support since Anonymous John E. Leveen Ruth Morse July 1, 2012. We are honored by their GIFTS OF $250,000 TO Lee J. Mosley generosity and vision for the future of $499,000 GIFTS OF $50,000 TO Julia Nash Ruth A. Copley $99,999 Jessica M. Putney the institution. To learn how to include SF Sarah C. Evans Ms. Edith Hammerslough Karl Ruppenthal Ballet in your own plans, please contact Dr. Florence R. Oaks Harry William Redell Michelle Scholz Delores M. Schweizer S. Grace Williams Paul C. Silva Elizabeth Lani, planned giving manager Anonymous Marion and Willis Slusser at [email protected] or 415 865 6623. L. Jay Tenenbaum Robert L. Weiss Anonymous (9)

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Listings current as of March 13, 2017 PROGRAM 08 SAN FRANCISCO BALLET 59 Your Legacy, Our Future

Beloved as a ballerina at San Francisco Ballet from the 1940s to the 1970s, Jocelyn Vollmar has also been a longtime mentor to students at SF Ballet School. She epitomizes the strength, grace, and artistry at the heart of SF Ballet. Jocelyn has played an important role in developing a cultural legacy in this world-class city—and so can you, by including our organization in your will or trust.

When you let us know that you’ve included SF Ballet in your estate plans, we’re pleased to invite you to join the Jocelyn Vollmar Legacy Circle. As a member, you’ll become a special part of the SF Ballet family FOR MORE INFORMATION and will be invited to exclusive events throughout the year. Contact SF Ballet Planned Giving Manager Elizabeth Lani at 415 865 6623 or [email protected].

Jocelyn Vollmar in “Black Swan” costume outside the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Park, May 31, 1962 Friends of San Francisco Ballet

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PROGRAM 08 SAN FRANCISCO BALLET 63 Friends of San Francisco Ballet

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PROGRAM 08 SAN FRANCISCO BALLET 65 Thank You to Our Volunteers

The San Francisco Ballet “family” extends beyond the stage to include a large community of dedicated and generous volunteers who are personally involved in the Company’s success. The tireless efforts of these volunteers contribute greatly to SF Ballet’s accomplishments. AUXILIARY Vibrant, energetic, and passionately committed to the success of each new ballet season, Ballet Auxiliary members comprise an exclusive group of women who leverage their talents in fundraising events that each year raise more than $2 million for SF Ballet.

Mrs. Alexander Leff, President ACTIVE MEMBERS Mrs. Carol Louie SUSTAINING MEMBERS Mrs. Robert D. Kroll Ms. Blanca Aguirre Mrs. Rhonda Mahendroo Jola Anderson Mrs. William D. Lamm Mrs. Judy Anderson Mrs. Heather Cassady Martin Mrs. James P. Anthony Ms. Jean Larette Ms. Donna Bachle Ms. Laura V. Miller Mrs. Thomas G. Austin Miss Elizabeth Leep Mrs. Bartley B. Baer Dr. Shokooh Miry Ms. Rosemary B. Baker Ms. Debra A. Leylegian Ms. Deborah Taylor Barrera Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson Mitchell Ms. Katherine Banks Mrs. Barry R. Lipman Ms. Alletta Bayer Ms. Margaret Mitchell Ms. Harriet L. Barbanell Ms. Sheila M. Lippman Miss Carol Benz Mrs. Monika Moscoso-Riddle Mrs. Patrick V. Barber Mrs. John C. Lund Mrs. Steven Bergman Mrs. Sarah Newmarker Mrs. Kent T. Baum Mrs. Robert W. Maier Ms. Catherine Bergstrom Mrs. Michael O’Sullivan Mrs. Barbara Bechelli Ms. Susan A. Malecki Mrs. Ashley Berman Mrs. Jack Preston Mrs. Peter Berliner Ms. Sandra Mandel Ms. Linda Bettencourt Ms. Virginia Leung Price Mrs. John W. Bitoff Mrs. Michael L. Mauzé Ms. Beverley Siri Borelli Ms. Maria K. Ralph Mrs. Athena Blackburn Mrs. Mark A. Medearis Ms. Giselle Bosc Ms. Megan Ray Mrs. Richard A. Bocci Mrs. James J. Messemer Mrs. William S. Brandenburg Ms. Kacie Renc Mrs. Caroline Krawiec Brownstone Ms. Alison Morr Mrs. Kent F. Brooks Mrs. Patricia Dale Roberts Mrs. Donald W. Carlson Mrs. Jane S. Mudge Mrs. G. Steven Burrill Ms. René Rodman Mrs. Walter Carpeneti Ms. Vickie Nelson Mrs. David Byers Ms. Stephanie B. Russell Mrs. Charles E. Clemens Mrs. Robert L. Newman Mrs. Kathleen Coffino Ms. Meg Ruxton Miss Robin Collins Mrs. Peggy L. Newton Ms. Rebecca Cooper Mrs. James D. Seltsam, Jr. Ms. Christine Leong Connors Ms. Carole A. Obley Mrs. Angelos J. Dassios Ms. V’Anne Singleton Mrs. Daniel P. Cronan Mrs. Edward Plant Ms. Carole A. Demsky Ms. Grace Nicolson Sorg Ms. Gail De Martini Mrs. Nick Podell Ms. Christine DeSanze Ms. Holli Thier Mrs. Theodore S. Dobos Dame Tanya Marietta Powell Mrs. Samara Diapoulos Mrs. Andrea Valo-Espina Mrs. David Dossetter Mrs. Todd G. Regenold Ms. Patricia Ferrin Mrs. Patrick Walravens Mrs. Happy Dumas Ms. Katherine Robertson Mrs. John E. Fetzer Ms. Amy Wender-Hoch Dr. DiAnn Ellis Ms. Lorrae Rominger Ms. Jane Gazzola Mrs. Aimee West Mrs. Douglas J. Engmann Ms. Dara C. Rosenfeld Mrs. Vincent Golde Ms. Freddi Wilkinson Mrs. Christian P. Erdman Mrs. Jay Ryder Mrs. James M. Goodman Mrs. Eric Wold Ms. Lorre Erlick Ms. Isabel M. Sam-Vargas Ms. Shelley Gordon Mrs. Robert W. Wood Ms. Dixie D. Furlong Ms. Ellen Sandler Mrs. David Grove Ms. Patricia Wyrod Mrs. Stephen Ghiselli Mrs. Thomas Schiff Ms. Lori Harmon Miss Carla Wytmar Mrs. William E. Grayson Mrs. Elaine Wong Shen Mrs. Joseph Harris, Jr. Mrs. Ronald Zaragoza Ms. Nonie H. Greene Ms. Merrill Randol Sherwin Mrs. Ronald R. Heckmann Mrs. John P. Grotts Ms. Karen L. Skidmore Mrs. Christopher Hemphill Mrs. Helgi Tomasson Ms. Catherine D. Hargrave Mrs. Susan Solinsky Mrs. Holly Hollenbeck Honorary Member Mrs. Michael R. Haswell Mrs. Mathew Spolin Ms. Kathryn A. Huber Mrs. Terrence M. Hazlewood Mrs. Jerome J. Suich II Ms. Marie Louise Hurabiell Ms. Terry Hynes Helm Mrs. Judy Swanson Mrs. Richard Jasen Ms. Mindy Henderson Ms. Jody K. Thelander Mrs. Jonathan Kaufman Ms. Kelli Hill Mrs. Charles V. Thornton Mrs. James C. Kelly Mrs. Kurt Hoefer Ms. Elizabeth W. Vobach Mrs. Trecia Knapp Mrs. Michael F. Jackson Mrs. Gregg von Thaden Mrs. Carolyn Koenig Ms. Daru H. Kawalkowski Ms. Barbara Waldman Ms. Claire Stewart Kostic Ms. Lisa A. Keith Mrs. Wallace Wertsch Ms. Betsy A. Linder Mrs. William N. Keller ALLEGRO CIRCLE ENCORE! Allegro Circle is one of our newest organizations — a small If you’re a young professional who loves dance and a great party, and mighty group of donors who also volunteer their networks dust off the tux, get out that gown, and join our 300 plus ENCORE! and their professional expertise to SF Ballet. There’s a start-up members as they go behind the scenes and share their love of ballet mentality to the way they work, lending their support and their with other young people at a wide variety of social, educational, and entrepreneurial spirit to ensure SF Ballet’s success. For more, networking events. For more, visit sfballet.org/encore. visit sfballet.org/allegrocircle. LEADERSHIP STEERING COMMITTEE Christopher Correa Alex Christie President Lena Gikkas Stewart McDowell Brady and Patrice Lovato Vanessa Jn-Baptiste Co-Chairs Susan Lin Kelcie Lee Paula Elmore Vice President Elizabeth Sgarrella Amanda Garry Angela Zhang Jamie Taylor Susan Marsch Secretary Maggie Winterfeldt Clark Gregg Mattner Patricia Wyrod Daniel Cassell Treasurer Emily Hu Immediate Past President

66 SAN FRANCISCO BALLET SFBALLET.ORG BRAVO

BRAVO is a group of more than 300 dance enthusiasts whose services and support are vital to the ongoing success of San Francisco Ballet. Each year BRAVO members contribute a collective total of more than 10,000 hours of volunteer assistance, striving behind the scenes to bring the wonder of ballet to life. In the process they get a personal close encounter with the inner workings of the world of SF Ballet. For more information and to apply for membership, visit sfballet.org/bravo.

Patricia D. Knight, President VOLUNTEER HOURS DURING THE 2015–2016 SEASON 250+ Hours Elmira Lagundi Susanne Johnson 40–54 Hours Corine Assouline John Mazurski Kathy Judd Edie Bazjanac Paulette Cauthorn Betsy McGuigan Laura Kerepesi Monique Bouskos Joan Green Roberta McMullan Carrie Kost Emmy Diep Julie Hawkins Patricia Nelson David Lau Inna Edwards Giovanna Jackson Deric Patrick Aldona Lidji Tariq El-Amin Patricia Knight Howard Perkins Steve Loving Bettina Graf Suzanne Knott Sue Plasai Margaret McCormack Wilcox Susan Kalian Pirkko Lucchesi Twyla Powers Linda Miyagawa Kiyoshi Kimura Dosia Matthews Pauline Roothman Keiko Moore Robin Kinoshita Steve Merlo Lacy Steffens Gale Niess Melissa Lee-Gardner Kathryn Roberts Steve Wong Deborrah Ortego Cyndy Lee Daphne Wray Johanna Payne Tani Nagaoka 100–249 Hours Jill Zerkle Sara Pope Marthe Nyborg Margaret Anderson Anne Snowball Jazmine Paniagua Jenny Au-Yeung 55–99 Hours Tracy Stoehr Cynthia Sides Carolyn Balsley Jon Borset Sherrie Szalay Joshua Theaker Marilyn Breen Mary Davi Leslie Tsirkas Gina Thoma-Peterson Thomas Brown Doris Duncan Karen Wiel Desmond Torkornoo Martha Debs Roslyn Eng Michael Williams Steve Trenam Philip Fukuda Keiko Golden May Yasui Audrey Tse Treanor Roger Green Piers Greenhill Stas Yurkevich James Gries Michael Hart

San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

War Memorial Opera House is owned and operated by the city and county of San Francisco through the board of trustees of the War Memorial of San Francisco, The Honorable Edwin M. Lee, Mayor.

TRUSTEES

Thomas E. Horn, President Nancy H. Bechtle, Vice President

Belva Davis Lt. Col. Wallace I. Levin CSMR (Ret.) Gorretti Lo Lui Mrs. George R. Moscone MajGen J. Michael Myatt, USMC (Ret.) Paul F. Pelosi Charlotte Mailliard Shultz Vaughn R. Walker Diane B. Wilsey

Elizabeth Murray, Managing Director Jennifer E. Norris, Assistant Managing Director/Executive Secretary

PROGRAM 08 SAN FRANCISCO BALLET 67 OBJECTS FOR LIFE

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