Robert Battle, Artistic Director Masazumi Chaya, Associate Artistic Director Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s Yannick Lebrun. Photo by Andrew Eccles. MARCH 2017 2016/2017 Note from the BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT OFFICERS Lisa Specht Karen Kay Platt & CEO Board Chair Secretary Robert J. Abernethy Susan M. Wegleitner Michael J. Pagano Treasurer Vice Chairs Lisa Whitney Rachel S. Moore Assistant Treasurer and s the world appears to grow more chaotic every day, I hear from so many President and Chief Chief Financial Officer people who are in search of an outlet to express what they are thinking Executive Officer and feeling. That’s among the many reasons why I am so pleased we can come together to experience Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater as part of Glorya MEMBERS AT LARGE ^ Leave of Absence Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center. Now more than ever, we need William H. Mattie McFadden- to hear from all voices and provide a platform for dialogue. Ailey offers that Ahmanson Lawson^ opportunity and so much more. Wallis Annenberg Diane G. Medina Jill Baldauf Elizabeth Michelson It will be 59 years ago this month that Alvin Ailey and a group of young, Darrell Brown Darrell D. Miller black modern dancers performed for the first time as members of Alvin Ailey Kimaada M. Brown Cindy Miscikowski Dannielle Campos Shelby Notkin American Dance Theater at New York’s 92nd Street Y. That performance Greg T. Geyer Rory Pullens forever impacted both modern dance and American culture. Fast forward Lisa Gilford Max Ramberg to today, and the company, which has been recognized by U.S. Congressional David Gindler Jay Rasulo resolution as a vital American “Cultural Ambassador to the World,” has Kiki Ramos Gindler Joseph Rice Brindell Gottlieb Richard K. Roeder performed for more than 25 million people in 48 states and in 71 countries Maria Rosario Joni J. Smith on six continents. Ailey celebrates the African-American cultural experience Jackson Catharine Soros and the American modern dance tradition. Glenn Kaino Marc I. Stern Arthur D. Kraus Cary H. Thompson The Music Center is always thrilled to support voices who represent artistic Cary J. Lefton Walter F. Ulloa excellence. To that end, we are proud to have provided commissioning David Lippman Timothy S. Wahl Nigel Lythgoe Alyce Williamson funds for the development of a new piece, r-Evolution, Dream., which was Richard Lynn Martinez Jay Wintrob choreographed by veteran Ailey company member Hope Boykin. In this Bowen “Buzz” Bradley H. Ellis stirring ensemble work, which serves as an ode to Martin Luther King, Jr., H. McCoy General Counsel Boykin explores society’s hierarchy and the challenges that occur when minor differences speak louder than mankind’s commonality. In addition, another very timely work, Untitled America, created by MacArthur “Genius Grant” winner DIRECTORS EMERITI *Chairman Emeritus Kyle Abraham, examines the impact of the prison system on African-American Peter K. Barker Kent Kresa families. Of course, Ailey’s signature work, Revelations, remains a critically Judith Beckmen Robert F. Maguire, III Eli Broad Ginny Mancini important piece about hope and liberation. I hope you enjoy the performance Ronald W. Burkle Edward J. McAniff and are inspired to share your reactions, thoughts and dreams. Lloyd E. Cotsen Walter M. Mirisch John B. Emerson* Fredric M. Roberts This May, we will present the West Coast premiere of Scottish Ballet’s award- Lois Erburu Claire L. Rothman winning A Streetcar Named Desire, which explores the powerful themes of Richard M. Ferry Cynthia A. Telles sexual violence and identity. Directed by Nancy Meckler and choreographed Bernard A. James A. Thomas by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, both highly talented women, this presentation will Greenberg Andrea L. Van Stephen F. de Kamp* once again push the boundaries of dance and message. I hope you will join us. Hinchliffe, Jr. Paul M. Watson As always, I value your support and welcome your ideas. Amb. Glen A. Holden Thomas R. Stuart M. Ketchum Weinberger Warmly, Amb. Lester B. Korn Rosalind W. Wyman RACHEL S. MOORE President & CEO, The Music Center L.A.’S PERFORMING ARTS DESTINATION —The Music Center The Music Center, L.A.’s performing arts destination, Breaking the mold of a traditional performing arts center, is one of the largest and most highly regarded performing The Music Center provides access and imaginative public arts centers in the country. programming that resonates with and reflects the surrounding community, activating spaces and places beyond its theatres, Its 22-acre campus includes four spectacular venues such as Grand Park and The Music Center Plaza. In addition, —Ahmanson Theatre, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Mark Taper The Music Center provides lifelong learning opportunities that Forum and Walt Disney Concert Hall. Celebrated for its benefit students in grades K-12 in addition to their teachers, both illustrious dance programming, Glorya Kaufman Presents in schools throughout the County of Los Angeles and at The Music Dance at The Music Center, and home to four world-class Center, cultivating the next generation of artists and arts leaders. resident companies—Center Theatre Group, LA Opera, LA Phil and Los Angeles Master Chorale—The Music Center The Music Center is truly a performing arts center for the 21st is a destination where audiences find inspiration in the century, continually pushing the boundaries to further inspire very best of live performance. and contribute to the artistic voice of Los Angeles. 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