Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Sat, Sep 21, 8:00 pm State Theatre Little mortal jump Fluence (World Premiere) PACOPEPEPLUTO Casi-Casa Hubbard Street Dance Chicago in Casi-Casa. Photo © Todd Rosenberg. DIRECTOR'S LETTER ADVISORY BOARD Dear Northrop Dance Lovers, Dear Northrop Enthusiasts, I am so pleased to welcome you to this, the opening event of our 2013-14 season! The 2013-14 performance season will provide Northrop patrons and supporters with It’s a terrific season all-around, and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is the PERFECT indelible memories for many years to come. This year’s programming will bring some way to open it. of the most heralded artists and companies from around the world to the Twin Cities, a community with a deep and abiding love of the performing arts. Full disclosure: Hubbard Street is one of my very favorite companies on the planet. I hope that many of the things I love about them will be evident to you as you watch In tandem with presenting world-class programming, Northrop is moving steadily along tonight’s performance, but, let me share my admiration with you. its path of revitalization toward a much-anticipated Grand Reopening on April 4, 2014. We all know Northrop as an iconic and enduring treasure of the University. Poised for It’s a given that everything this company does, it does with impeccable technical a new chapter in its history, Northrop’s revitalized space will pay homage to many of its precision. Each and every dancer is at the top of his or her game, so I find myself using architectural and historic roots and, at the same time, be at the vanguard with state-of- the words “bench strength” whenever I talk about Hubbard Street. While the sports the-art design, functionality, and aesthetic beauty. analogy certainly gives nod to their athleticism, it doesn’t come close to acknowledging Christine Tschida. Photo © Northrop. their artistry, which is amazing. You’ll see a wide range of techniques and styles in Along with a totally renovated performance hall capable of hosting the most exquisite Antone Melton-Meaux. Photo courtesy of Antone Melton-Meaux tonight’s program, and the dancers have a profound comprehension of all of them. performances in the world, Northrop will further its mission as a gathering place But I find it is the personal commitment and emotional nuance that these dancers bring to the work that really reaches of interdisciplinary creativity and innovation by entering into partnership with the out beyond the edge of the stage and touches my heart. University’s Honors Program, Institute for Advanced Study, and College of Design’s new Innovation Lab. The synergies resulting from these partnerships will make Northrop the “place to be” for faculty, researchers, students, and the entire Hubbard Street always surprises me with the variety of work they have mastered, and we’ll see a great sampling of University community. their range in tonight’s program. Little mortal jump is a wonderful introduction to the treasure that the company has in their resident choreographer, Alejandro Cerrudo. His PACOPEPEPLUTO is a delightful comic romp, once described as It is an exciting time to be part of Northrop and I feel honored to have the great privilege and responsibility of guiding “Michelangelo meets the Rat Pack.” the creation of Northrop’s first Advisory Board. The newly constituted Advisory Board will be comprised of community leaders whose principle role is to serve as champions for Northrop’s inspiring and growing vision as it serves the I’m also delighted that the company has given us the opportunity to premiere Robyn Mineko Williams’ work Fluence. University community and the Twin Cities. As Northrop ambassadors, the Board is faithfully committed to raising She is another fresh, young voice coming from within the company, and I am excited to see what she has created. awareness of Northrop’s unique interdisciplinary work as a beacon of discovery for the University community. Working in close relationship with Northrop’s leadership, the Board will also bring to bear its collective resources and networks in In addition to the choreographic talent in their own ranks, Hubbard Street boasts a repertory of works from nearly advancing Northrop’s efforts to present the very best artistic programming in the world to the Twin Cities community. every major international artist I want to see. Mats Ek is one of Europe’s most revered and influential choreographers—a kind of cult figure in contemporary ballet. His work is seldom seen on American stages, and Hubbard Street is the first Thank you for your loyal support of Northrop. I look forward to sharing more information with you in the coming American company to perform his Casi-Casa, our program’s closer. It’s a piece full of humor and pathos; at once both months as the Advisory Board grows as well as seeing you at performances this season and celebrating with you at our disturbing and wonderful. Grand Reopening on April 4, 2014! Incredible dancers, acclaimed choreographers, and a world premiere to boot—a great way to celebrate our season opening! Best regards, I look forward to hearing your thoughts about tonight’s program. And, if it doesn’t send a tingle down your spine, let me just leave you with this tiny reminder—next year at this time we’ll be opening our season in the New Northrop! Antone Melton-Meaux Sincerely, Chair of Northrop Advisory Board Christine Tschida Director of Northrop NORTHROP STAFF U of M TICKETS & EVENTS STAFF Justin Burke, Production Manager Kristine Porwoll, Graphic Design Intern Tom Archibald, Event Manager and Mary Ellen Childs, Program Director, McKnight Artist Robin Sauerwein, Business Manager/Accountant Student Supervisor NEXT UP AT NORTHROP: GALLIM DANCE performs Andrea Miller’s Blush on Saturday, October 12 at 8:00 pm Fellowships for Choreographers and Dancers Nicole Stumpf, Marketing & Publicity Intern Candy Lord, Accountant at The O’Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University. Sally Dischinger, Operations Director Allyson Taubenheim, Student Engagement Coordinator Kathleen Dennis, Accounting Assistant Welles Emerson, External Relations Associate Sarah Thompson, External Relations Director Holly A Radis-McCluskey, Director Lindsy Halleckson, Grants and Outreach Associate Christine Tschida, Director of Northrop Eve Roycraft, Business Analyst Cari Hatcher, Marketing & Publicity Director Natalie Wilson, External Relations Assistant Elise Whaley, Event Manager Megan Kiecker, Graphic Designer Miranda Woehrle, Senior Graphic Designer Dan Wozney, Data Manager Alex Pham, Marketing & Publicity Intern Melissa Wray, Marketing & Communications Associate 2 3 Northrop at the University of Minnesota presents HUBBARD STREET THE PROGRAM DANCE CHICAGO Little mortal jump Artistic Director, Glenn Edgerton Choreography by Alejandro Cerrudo Music by Various Artists Executive Director, Jason D. Palmquist Lighting Design by Michael Korsch General Manager, Kristen Brogdon Set Design by Alejandro Cerrudo Costume Design by Branimira Ivanova Rehearsal Director, Lucas Crandall Jessica Tong, Jonathan Fredrickson, Alice Klock, Kevin J. Shannon, Jacqueline Burnett, Resident Choreographer, Alejandro Cerrudo Garrett Patrick Anderson, David Schultz, Jason Hortin, Ana Lopez, Jesse Bechard Founder, Lou Conte Production Manager, Joseph Futral Alejandro Cerrudo’s tenth creation for Hubbard Street Dance Chicago takes a cinematic approach to stagecraft, introducing its viewers to a mysterious place where dancers have dreamlike encounters. Their contents unknown, dark Company Manager, Ishanee DeVas objects hide and reveal these characters, and remain once the dancers disappear. Lighting and Technical Director, Matt Miller Created for and premiered by Hubbard Street Dance Chicago at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance at Millennium Stage Manager and Properties Master, Aprill C. Clements Park, Chicago, IL, March 15, 2012. Music by Beirut: “A Call to Arms” and “La Banlieue,” from the album The Flying Club Cup, courtesy of Ba Da Bing! Records. Used by permission of EMI Music Publishing. Music by Andrew Bird’s Bowl of Fire: Wardrobe Supervisor, Rebecca M. Shouse “Beware,” from the album Oh! The Grandeur, courtesy of Warner Music Group. Music by Alexandre Desplat: “See How Audio Engineer, Kilroy G. Kundalini They Fall – Dans Les Champs De Ble” and “A Self-made Hero–Theme De Heroes,” from the album Alexandre Desplat– Jacques Audiard’s Films, courtesy of Silva Screen Records. Music by Philip Glass: “Closing from Mishima,” from the album Head Carpenter, Stephan Panek Philip on Film, as recorded by Kronos Quartet for Nonesuch Records. Used by permission of Dungaven Music Publishing. Music by Max Richter: “The Haunted Ocean 5,” from the album Waltz With Bashir, courtesy of Caroline World Service. Master Electrician, Sam Begich Used by permission of Embassy Music Corp/LT Music Publishing. “November,” from the album Memoryhouse, courtesy Chief Marketing and Development Officer, Bill Melamed of BBC Worldwide. Used by permission of Universal Music Publishing Group. Music by Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan: “Fawn,” from the album Alice, courtesy of Anti Records. Used by permission of Jalma Music. Little mortal jump is sponsored Touring Coordinator and HS2 Company Manager, Marisa Santiago by Bill and Orli Staley with additional support provided by members of the Choreographer’s Circle: Marc Miller and Chris Horsman, and Richard L. Rodes. Hubbard Street Dancers Garrett Patrick Anderson, Jesse Bechard, Jacqueline Burnett, Alejandro Cerrudo, INTERMISSION Meredith Dincolo,