World Premiere from Robert Hill October 22-25, 2020 Walt Disney Theater SEASON Dancers: Thomas Holdsworth (UK), Kate-Lynn Robichaux (USA) Photography by Michael Cairns 2020 FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS THE ANGEL OF THE BALLET Harriett Lake Rendering: RSVP Design Studio LLC Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre is an asset not only for Orlando Ballet, but the community at large — a place to gather and share in the magic inherent to the City Beautiful, all while overlooking idyllic Lake Formosa. FACILITY RENTALS Interested in hosting an event to remember at Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre? The Facility is available for weddings, corporate events, performances, and more. Contact Katherine Fabian, Managing Director, at [email protected] for more information. CELEBRATE #GIVINGTUESDAY WITH ORLANDO BALLET A LETTER FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR America’s Love of Ballet • Our school successfully hosted students from ever have I been as excited as I am now N across the country through our annual, five- to welcome you to another new season with Orlando week summer intensive program in our new Ballet. Each of us has been challenged in so many home — Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre. ways this year so coming together once again feels like an uplifting moment for us all. • I’ve launched “Barre Talk with Robert Hill” my new podcast that features conversations with We are so pleased to start off with The Sleeping some of the greatest dancers, choreographers Beauty, a truly iconic ballet. While the tradition of and artists who share their stories. Tchaikovsky’s score and original choreography by • We launched Dance Accelerator, an Marius Petipa offer a welcome sense of normalcy, this innovative global platform designed for performance includes a few surprises including some choreographers to present their creative twists of humor. The goal is to preserve the tradition of ideas before industry professionals and a beloved ballet, but we’ve had to be creative due to potential investors. the challenges of COVID-19. I believe we’ve done so in a way that will pleasantly surprise you and elevate the • The Nutcracker will kick off the tradition of spirit of our community. Central Florida’s holiday season. • Our dancers have never been so happy The power of this performance and the performing to perform live and on stage as they are arts in general reflect Orlando Ballet’s culture of this season. perseverance and positivity. We pay attention to • Most importantly — you are here. our philosophy of gratitude, and we are intentionally tenacious. That’s how we are all able to bring forward So, it is with continued and deep gratitude that I a new season of live performances that we have welcome you back to a new season of live dance all craved. by Orlando Ballet. Stay well. In spite of disruptions from the COVID-19 virus, much good has occurred at Orlando Ballet. Our organization — its staff, Board and dancers — remains strong: • Cheryl Collins was named Executive Director Robert Hill and her leadership has been remarkable in these Artistic Director, Orlando Ballet difficult days. A LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Our Future Has Never Looked Brighter What makes a performing arts organization great? Artistic excellence, bold vision, passionate leadership and the fortitude to allow for creative risk. These are the hallmarks of Orlando Ballet. Under the leadership of Board President Jonathan Ledden and our dedicated Board of Directors, the road to sustainability has transformed our financial picture, allowed for the building of a debt free home and set us up to succeed in a time that none of us could ever have imagined. This solid organizational foundation supports the vision of a fearless artistic director to rise above each new hurdle – instead seeing a creative challenge. I am in awe of my partner, Robert Hill, as he leads Orlando Ballet through the constraints of providing safety for our dancers, staff and audience to produce a ballet worthy of the mainstage. Rare is the choreographer who would depart from the traditional interpretations of an iconic ballet like The Sleeping Beauty to present a work that addresses the reality of our current world. Robert has done just this with grace and fortitude that is echoed in the dedication of the company, production, wardrobe and technical staff. My opportunity to lead the business side of our organization in support of this vision is the greatest professional gift of my life. I love our mission and deeply admire the professionalism and dedication of our administrative, artistic, school and community enrichment staff. Serving along side this team and our board of directors to safe- ly bring dance to you, our loyal audience, is my deepest privilege. I would also like to extend thanks on behalf of the entire Orlando Ballet family and the community we serve to the generous donors and funding partners who continue to support our mission to make all of this possible. We are honored to perform for you and thank you for continuing help keep us dancing. With sincere gratitude, Cheryl Collins Executive Director, Orlando Ballet THE SLEEPING BEAUTY World Premiere from Robert Hill October 22-25, 2020 Dr. Phillips Center THE NUTCRACKER* December 4-20, 2020 Dr. Phillips Center MOULIN ROUGE® THE BALLET Choreography by Jorden Morris In the Spirit of the Moulin Rouge of Paris February 11-14, 2021 Walt Disney Theater THE PREMIERE COLLECTION March 19-21, 2021 Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre PETER PAN Choreography by Jorden Morris April 16-18, 2021 Walt Disney Theater *Season subscription option. Additional purchase required. SEASON SUBSCRIDE TODAY 407.418.9828 orlandoballet.org Dancers: Jaysan Stinnett (USA), Kate-LynnDancer: Kate-Lynn Robichaux Robichaux (USA) (USA) Photography by Michael Cairns 2020 Photography by MichaelMOULIN Cairns ROUGE® 2020 is a registered trademark of Moulin Rouge S.A. 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Dancer: Thomas Holdsworth (UK) Photography by Michael Cairns 2020 CHOREOGRAPHY Robert Hill ADDITIONAL STAGING AND REHEARSAL DIRECTOR Lisa Thorn Vinzant MUSIC Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky NARRATED BY Robert Hill SCENIC AND COSTUME DESIGN Elizaveta Dvorkina LIGHTING DESIGN Helena Kuukka WIGS & MAKEUP Eddy Frank Fernandes, Norelis Dean SETS & COSTUMES COURTESY OF Theatrical Rentals, LLC SPECIAL EFFECTS PROVIDED BY AFX Special Effects CARABOSSE RAP COMPOSED BY Andy Haynes CARABOSSE RAP PERFORMED BY Chad Pitt CASTING CAST A: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 – 7:30pm CAST B: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 – 7:30pm CAST C: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 – 11:00am CAST D: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 – 7:30pm & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 – 2:00pm PRINCESS AURORA Chloe Misseldine (B), Junna Ige (D), Kate-Lynn Robichaux (A,C) PRINCE Andre Gallon (A,B,C), Luis Gonzalez (D) CARABOSSE/HAG Adam Boreland (D), Matthew Cunningham (A,B,C) KING Phillip Broomhead QUEEN Elizabeth Shook LILAC FAIRY Chloe Misseldine (C,D), Hitomi Nakamura (A,B) FAIRY OF BEAUTY Anita Boer FAIRY OF GENEROSITY Isabella Mendez (A,C), Jillian Price (B,D) FAIRY OF CHARM Rachele Eusebione FAIRY OF ELOQUENCE Ashley Baszto (A,B,C), Anamarie McGinn (D) FAIRY OF COURAGE Kellie Fulton SUITOR 1 Hunter Baehrens (D), Israel Zavaleta Escobedo (A,B,C) SUITOR 2 Amir Dodarkhojayev (C), Jaysan Stinnett (A,B,D) SUITOR 3 David Wright SUITOR 4 Daniel Benavides SILVER Junna Ige (B), Chloe Misseldine (A), Hitomi Nakamura (C,D) SAPPHIRE Adam Boreland (A,B,C), Matthew Cunningham (D) DIAMOND Isabella Mendez (B,D), Jillian Price (A,C) PUSS IN BOOTS Kobe Atwood Courtney (D), Luis Gonzales (C), Jaysan Stinnett (A,B) WHITE CAT Ashley Baszto (D), Anamarie McGinn (A,B,C) BLUEBIRD Andre Gallon (D), Luis Gonzalez (A,B), Jaysan Stinnett (C) PRINCESS FLORINE Junna Ige (A,C), Kate-Lynn Robichaux (B,D) RED RIDING HOOD Ashley Coupal (D), Kenna Gold (A,B,C) THE WOLF David Wright GARLAND DANCE SOLOIST Kobe Atwood Courtney (A,B,C), Israel Zavaleta Escobedo (D) MINIONS: Hunter Baehrens (A,C), Erik Campos, Amir Dodarkhojayev (A,B,D), Grayson Jenkins (B,D), Francis Mihm, Derek Saunders (C) GARLAND DANCE: Evie Beach, Lauren Chin, Jimmy Denham, Christina Deutsch, Johannah Gertel, Charlotte Haase, Lauren Hartman, Mackenzie Marin, Himari Nakamura, Quinn Rapp, Valenthina Reyes, Claire Rutland, Sienna Smith NYMPHS: Beverly Abbott, Alexa Caballero, Ashley Coupal (A,B), Kenna Gold (D), Bailey Hetzel (D), Saki Ogawa, Olivia Mitchell, Elisabeth Moser (A,B), Emma Rose Palladino, Olivia Sparling COURT ATTENDANTS: Hunter Baehrens, Amir Dodarkhojayev, Eva Deloof, Bailey Hetzel, Grayson Jenkins, Elisabeth Moser, Derek Saunders, Kate Stone, Remina Tanaka PRODUCTION STAFF DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION John Beaulieu PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER Rita D’Angelo Tikador COSTUME DIRECTOR Eddy Frank Fernandez TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR Andy Haynes WARDROBE ASSISTANT Norelis Dean STAGE CREW ARE MEMBERS OF IATSE LOCAL 631 SCHOOL REHEARSAL ASSISTANTS Phillip Broomhead and Anamarie McGinn Everyone knows that a princess needs her beauty sleep, but too much sleep can be a curse and so goes the story of The Sleeping Beauty.