Community Center Theater December 7 - 23, 2012

Sponsored by:

The Great Gatsby sponsored by:

Who Cares? sponsored by: The Dr. Richard and Ursula Wertz Foundation

Decadence. Intrigue. Romance. Fast Cars. Booze. Murder.

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s definitive American novel is brought to life in a spectacular world premiere

by master storyteller, Ron Cunningham, complete with “Roaring Twenties” live music

by Billy Novick’s Blue Syncopators. Also on the program is George Balanchine’s Who Cares?

to the Broadway music we know and love so well by George Gershwin.

Enhance your enjoyment of the performance by joining Ron Cunningham

45 minutes prior to curtain for an informal and entertaining inside view.

with George Balanchine’s Who Cares?

Community Center Theater • February 7 - 10, 2013

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WORLD PREMIEREBy Ron Cunningham

Live Music by Billy Novick’s Blue Syncopators

Sacramento Ballet Studios • February 1 • 7:00 PMHow does one turn an iconic novel into dance?

Ron Cunningham and the dancers give you an insider’s view of the creative process. Join us for an evening of fun entertainment and

prohibition-style cocktails with excerpts from the upcoming premiere of The Great Gatsby. Bring your dancing shoes and get in on the act by learning the Charleston, the scandalous sensation

of the Roaring 20’s. Tickets: $25 each - all inclusive

Memorial Auditorium • February 10 • 4:30 PMSponsored by Radiological Associates of Sacramento

and Classique Catering Produced by Pecorelli Productions

Be the Cat’s Pajamas and join us for the knock-your-socks-off party of the season! Don your best flapper dress and you’ll be the Bee’s

Knees as you Hob-Nob with High Society. Charleston the night away to the live hot licks of Peter Petty and his Jazz Orchestra. Prohibition-

style cocktails and a sumptuous dinner complete the perfect Speakeasy atmosphere. And remember: What happens at Gatsby’s

stays at Gatsby’s. Tell ‘em Joe sent ya!

Food. Drinks. Live music. Dance if you want to!(Costumes Admired, Not Required)

$250 - all inclusiveThis is our biggest fundraiser of the year!

Table Sponsorships AvailableContact Greg Smith for sponsorship details: gsmith@sacballetorg

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Message from the Artistic Directors

Dear Friends,

Every holiday season gives reason to celebrate and this, my 25th Anniversary Season more than ever. For a quarter of a century, miles of smiles have warmed the hearts of Sacramento audiences through the magic of The Nutcracker. Countless children from the community have popped from ovens, scurried as mice, marched as toy soldiers, and tumbled from under Mother Ginger’s skirt. With simple hops, skips, jumps, and twirls, the infectious delight of these diminutive performers steal the show. I take pride in being known as “Mr. Nutcracker,” as randomly someone will stop me on the street and say, “remember me, I was a Reindeer in 1996!” This generational cycle continues as former children in The Nutcracker now have their children appearing in the production. The Nutcracker is a wonderful tradition that embraces the entire community and Carinne and I are grateful for its magic. In February, the celebration of my 25th Anniversary Season continues with the world premiere of my The Great Gatsby featuring live Roaring 20’s music by Billy Novick's Blue Syncopators along with the Broadway hits of George Gershwin in Balanchine’s toe-tapping Who Cares? In March, Shakespeare’s hilarious A Midsummer Night’s Dream, complete with ardent donkeys and mischievous sprites, is perfectly paired with Western Symphony, a sassy salute to the wild and wooly west. To view the wealth of entertainment offered all season long, visit our website at www.sacballet.org. True to the spirit of the holiday season, the Sacramento Ballet continues to give back to the community with annual visits to Shriners Hospital, Children’s Receiving Home, Boys and Girls Clubs, and many other organizations and schools along with thousands of tickets through our Send a Child to the Ballet program. Your visit to our Boutique in the lobby, featuring holiday gifts from around the world, and our fabulous 2013 Dancer calendar help support these important programs. Thank you for your support and happy holidays to all.

Ron Cunningham & Carinne BindaArtistic Directors – 3 –

The Company

Artistic DirectorsRon Cunningham & Carinne Binda

ArtistsLauren Breen

Ava ChattersonAlexandra Cunningham

Kaori HigashiyamaIsha Lloyd

Katie Miller Amanda PeetEvelyn Turner

Lauryn Winterhalder

Oliver-Paul AdamsAlexander Biber

Stefan CalkaSam LariviereKeith McCann

Christopher Nachtrab Richard PorterRichard SmithMate SzentesRex Wheeler

ApprenticesJulia Feldman

Karina HagemeyerSarah Hicks

Jackson JirardMila Louise Lavoie

Jarrett ReimersMaggie RuppAlex Stewart

TraineesChristine Nankervis

Character ArtistsLynlee Towne

Michael SeparovichBruce King

Ballet MistressLynlee Towne

FounderBarbara Crockett

Ron Cunningham & Carinne Binda, Artistic Directors

PrologueA Street Outside Dr. Drosselmeyer’s Workshop

It is Christmas Eve… the lamp lighter, the Christmas tree seller and the chestnut vendor are selling their wares along the main street of a quaint European village. Families, children, and townspeople hurry along the busy thoroughfare. In the midst of the holiday bustle, we catch a glimpse of Dr. Drosselmeyer in his workshop, adjusting mechanical dolls to take to a Christmas party.

Act I, Scene 1The Christmas Party at the Stahlbaum’s Home

Servants and delivery boys pass in and out of the stately home as the Stahlbaum children, Fritz and Clara, eagerly anticipate the festivities of the annual Christmas party. At last the guests begin to arrive full of good cheer. Holiday greetings abound. The Christmas tree is unveiled and the dancing begins. Suddenly, the eccentric Dr. Drosselmeyer

arrives with wonderful gifts: mechanical dancing dolls, which entertain and amaze both children and adults alike. Dr. Drosselmeyer has a special gift for Clara: a wooden Nutcracker and, in a fit of jealousy, Fritz breaks its jaw. The doctor bandages the Nutcracker with his handkerchief and, after a full and lively evening, the party comes to an end. Close to midnight, Clara leaves her sleepless bed and returns to the parlor in search of her Nutcracker. Unable to find him, she soon falls asleep and enters the magical world of dreams.

Act I, Scene 2The Transformation and Battle

The mysterious Dr. Drosselmeyer appears

with the toy Nutcracker, attracting some mischievous mice. Waking Clara, he magically turns the Nutcracker into a life-sized warrior and commands the Christmas tree and the rest of the room to grow bigger and bigger. Clara now finds herself surrounded by life-sized

Christmas toys and her beloved Nutcracker, who now has a regiment of toy soldiers to fight the vicious mice, who scurry from the walls. A fierce battle ensues. The excited mice are on the verge of victory when Clara intervenes by throwing her shoe at the Mouse King. Distracted, he turns from his adversary and the Nutcracker dispatches him with his sword. Impressed by Clara’s act of bravery, Dr. Drosselmeyer transforms the Nutcracker into a handsome prince.

Act I, Scene 3Journey Through the Snowflake Forest

In gratitude, the Nutcracker Prince leads Clara on a journey to the Kingdom of the Sweets, passing first through the beautiful Snowflake Forest. In the midst of a blizzard of dancing snowflakes, the majestic Snow Queen and King appear in a sleigh drawn by tiny reindeer. With royal courtesy, they welcome Clara and the Nutcracker Prince and escort them through their frosty domain.

INTERMISSION

Act IIThe Kingdom of the Sweets

Clara and the Nutcracker pass through gossamer clouds and a company of angels as they approach the Palace of Sweets. Once again they receive a royal welcome, this time from the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. The Nutcracker tells of his fierce battle with the mice and the Sugar Plum Fairy rewards Clara for her bravery. The colorful

residents of the kingdom are introduced to the visitors and the royal entertainment begins. First comes Chocolate from Spain, dancing a lively Bolero. The soft undulating strains that accompany Coffee from Arabia are followed by bubbling Tea from China and the sprightly Candy Canes. Marzipan Shepherdesses dance to the enchanting sound of reed flutes as Peppermints from Russia perform a lively Trepak. From France comes Mother Ginger with a skirt full of Ginger Bread Children. All of the beautiful Flowers from the kingdom gather for a waltz to honor Clara. The Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier crown the festivities with a Grand Pas de Deux.

All dreams must come to an end, and, at last, it is time for Clara to depart. To bid farewell to their guests, each group of dancers return to wave good-bye as Clara sails for home in a beautiful hot air balloon.

Tchaikovsky and the MusicTchaikovsky’s score for The Nutcracker is undoubtedly the most popular and familiar music ever written for the ballet stage. The Nutcracker was the last in a series of brilliant works by Tchaikovsky that defined the great classical era of ballet. Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky was born in Votkinsk, Russia on May 7, 1840. Like many composers of his generation, his family expected him to complete a formal education. Consequently, Tchaikovsky graduated from law school in 1859 before embarking on a career in music. Despite periods of deep depression, he was remarkably productive as a composer. His works include ten operas, six symphonies, three piano concerti, a violin concerto, incidental music for various plays and operas as well as three of the most famous classical ballets in the world: Swan Lake (1875), The Sleeping Beauty (1890), and of course, The Nutcracker (1892). Tchaikovsky died of cholera in St. Petersburg on November 6, 1893 leaving a legacy of music beloved the world over.

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Lamplighter Alex Stewart or Christopher Nachtrab Chestnut Vendor Cameron Eggers or Sam Lariviere or Jarrett Reimers or Alexander Biber Tree Vendor Stefan Calka or Oliver-Paul Adams Governess Lauren Breen or Ava Chatterson or Alexandra Cunningham Maid Maggie Rupp or Alexandra Cunningham or Lauren Breen or Julia Feldman Delivery Boy Alex Stewart or Rex Wheeler or Jackson Jirard or Sam Lariviere Newsboy Jackson Jirard or Alex Stewart or Sam Ainley-Zoll Wealthy Family Ava Chatterson or Mila Lavoie or Katie Miller or Christine Nankervis

with Mate Szentes or Jarrett Reimers or Richard Porter with Grace Perry and Seth Wedel or Devon Alford and Savannah Burciaga or Etta Lauchland and Ezra Ybarra Common Family Isha Lloyd or Lauryn Winterhalder or Alexandra Cunningham or Mila Lavoie with Richard Smith or Alexander Biber with Sophia Lyons and Will Lyons or Emma Huffman and Tyler Harrison or Delaney Amarel and James Mercer Man with Child on Sled Sam Lariviere or Rex Wheeler or Alexander Biber with Bella Hopkins, Olivia Morrow or Clara Urbina Children with Skates Phacelia Burmester, Riley Jacoby and Nadja Montoya or Taylor Earle, Katie Kritsova and Anastasia Salmon or Olivia Green, Lucy Karlsen and Brooklyn Kershner Street Children Reina Baca, Lana Lacey, Lily Lyman and Mackenzie Stevens or Celleste Brusacoram, Jordan Clary and Audrey Solis or Tierzah Chan, Abigail Fitzpatrick, Holly Jasper and Chloe Kershner Flower Seller Madison Kilby, Ana Schloemann, Alex Sprague or Emily Tan Nanny with Child Julia Feldman or Lauryn Winterhalder or Karina Hagemeyer or Lauren Breen with Sarah Blincoe or Chandler Metcalf

Dr. Drosselmeyer Ron Cunningham or Bruce King Frau Stahlbaum Katie Miller or Amanda Peet Herr Stahlbaum Richard Porter or Stefan Calka Grandmother Lynlee Towne or Mila Lavoie Grandfather Alex Stewart or Christopher Nachtrab Governess Lauren Breen or Ava Chatterson or Alexandra Cunningham Maids Maggie Rupp or Alexandra Cunningham or Lauren Breen or Julia Feldman with Sarah Hicks or Karina Hagemeyer or Evelyn Turner or Maggie Rupp Clara and Fritz Clare Agustin and Jackson Margolis (Dec 6, 7, 8, 9)

Clara McNatt and Brandt Porteus (Dec 14, 15, 16)

Abigail Goehring and Noah Vasquez (Dec 21, 22, 23)

The Nutcracker is Sponsored by:

Music by Peter Ilyich TchaikovskyChoreography by Ron Cunningham after Marius Petipa

Staged by Carinne Binda & Ron CunninghamScenery by Alain Vaës

Scenery underwritten by Wells Fargo Bank

Costumes by Theresa KimbroughLighting by Steve Odehnal

Sacramento Philharmonic OrchestraConductor: Henrik Jul Hansen

December 7 - 23, 2012at the Sacramento Community Center TheaterPrologue

A Street Outside Dr. Drosselmeyer’s Workshop

Act I, Scene 1The Christmas Party at the Stahlbaum’s House

Ron Cunningham’s

The Nutcracker

Parents Amanda Peet or Sarah Hicks or Karina Hagemeyer with Stefan Calka or Oliver-Paul Adams Ava Chatterson or Mila Lavoie or Katie Miller or Christine Nankervis with Mate Szentes or Jarrett Reimers or Richard Porter Julia Feldman or Lauryn Winterhalder or Karina Hagemeyer or Lauren Breen with Sam Lariviere or Rex Wheeler or Alexander Biber Isha Lloyd or Lauryn Winterhalder or Alexandra Cunningham or Mila Lavoie with Richard Smith or Alexander Biber Party Children Madison Coleman, Leopold Dippon, Danielle Hoffman, Clara Hunt, Andress Jaimez, Madeline Josa, Kanai Chaves Kalama, Laila Mayberry Rodney McGuigan, Elijah Neal, Aidan Rector, Sydney Scott, Darren Tack and Jadyn Williams or Laurel Bane, Cameron Banghart, Chloe Beck, Bridgitt Brooks, Connor Chavez, Hunter Clary, Aidan Eagle, Serena Feniger, Rachel Kedem Monica Martinez, Campbell Salmon, Alexander Simonetti, Michaela Terner and Luke Thompson or Romeo Blanco, Zack Chatters, Ryan DeLalio, Fiona Galvin, Derek Jasper, Kiley Junker, Cal Kincaid, Finn McKay, Julianna Morgan Marisa Petersen, Gabriela Smith, Karleigh Teal, Elijah Vasquez and Camille Zhang

Columbine Alexandra Cunningham or Isha Lloyd or Kaori Higashiyama or Lauryn Winterhalder Vivandiere Karina Hagemeyer or Lauren Breen or Evelyn Turner or Maggie Rupp & Soldier Alexander Biber or Sam Lariviere or Alex Stewart or Rex Wheeler or Jackson Jirard

The Nutcracker Rex Wheeler (Dec 7, 8e, 15e, 16m, 23m)

Alex Stewart (Dec 8m, 9, 15m, 21, 23e)

Jackson Jirard (Dec 6, 14, 16e, 22)

Mouse King Michael Separovich Mice Jackson Jirard, Sam Lariviere or Sam Ainley-Zoll or Paige Almendariz , Mate Szentes or Jarrett Reimers, Alexander Biber Cameron Eggers or Noah Mackes, Alex Stewart or Rex Wheeler Teeny Tiny Mice Kelsey Geweke, Kelly Gray, Mary Rose Kuvakos and Kyra Xiong or Giuliana Alvarado, Reese Berry, Mallorie Bradshaw and Kathryn Rasey or Isabelle Christian, Jada Grey, Anna McNatt and Louisa McNatt or Josie Blair, Arieanna Hooks, Bianca Tidwell and Harmony Whiteaker or Drew deGuzman, Mia Gandy, Gianna Kettela and Abigail Rodgers

Baby Mouse Alexis Downing, Madeline Ching or Kaylee Bame Baby Bunny Anneka Sharpe, Miranda Tilton or Phoebe Salisbury

Soldiers Ebony Bibb, Emma Blanchette, Sidalcea Burmester, Monet Cook, Catherine Cordano, Lea Fehringer, Anna Huber, Sumana Kondle, Brooksley Matthews Hallie Mikacich, Maggie Murrell, Grace Nelson, Erika Patterson, Kimberly Riley, Rosalind Smith, Julia Stromick, Karina Wilbur and Olivia Tobin

or Addison Beck, Avery Cervantes, Gabriella Fox, Cally Gustafson, Meghan Guthrie, Jamie Guthrie, Skyler Hurkens, Crystal Johnston, Isabelle Kettela Sophie Kettela, Allison Killmer, Victoria Marsh, Aryssa Montoya, Elsa Nordstrom, Esperanza Razo, Cedric Starks, Freya Starks and Hannah Zimmer

Christmas Dolls Lelis Fulton, Lillian Hoffman, Mary-Katherine Neal and Arabella Phillips or Shealee Lindsey, Isabella Monterroso, Violet Murray and Eva Pogue or Amalie Claus-Udarbe, Taylor Friesen, Brianna Johnson and Peyton Stoller or Mackenzie Bradley, Aurora King, Kaitlyn Phan and Vyvian Phan or Fallon Bynns, Sylvie Cressman, Lily Ruyak and Taylor White

Snow Queen & King Alexandra Cunningham and Christopher Nachtrab (Dec 7, 14, 15e, 23e)

Isha Lloyd and Richard Smith (Dec 6, 15m, 22e)

Amanda Peet and Stefan Calka (Dec 8m, 9)

Alexandra Cunningham and Richard Porter (Dec 8e)

Amanda Peet and Richard Porter (Dec 16m, 22m, 23m)

Lauryn Winterhalder and Oliver-Paul Adams (Dec 16e, 21)

Reindeer Gillian Anderson, Angelina Baca, Maya Barber, Gabriella Corona, Krystina Corona, Abby Gray, Annabella Kliman and Megan Morgan or Estree Arenal, Megan Commins, Bree Howell, Natalie Leon, Kira Lienhard, Zoe Nauman, Victoria Quaranta and Mary White or Ana Calderon, Sage Dickinson, Jillian Harrington, Addisyn Marlin, Safi Peragallo, Taylor Robben, Poppy Ruyak and Cristiana Solomon

Snowflakes Lauren Breen, Ava Chatterson, Julia Feldman, Karina Hagemeyer, Sarah Hicks, Kaori Higashiyama Mila Lavoie, Katie Miller, Christine Nankervis, Maggie Rupp, Evelyn Turner, Lauryn Winterhalder or Isha Lloyd

Act I, Scene 2The Transformation and Battle

Act I, Scene 3The Snowflake Forest

INTERMISSION

Sugar Plum Fairy Amanda Peet and Stefan Calka (Dec 7, 8e)

and Her Cavalier Kaori Higashiyama and Oliver-Paul Adams (Dec 6)

Alexandra Cunningham and Richard Porter (Dec 8m, 9)

Isha Lloyd and Richard Smith (Dec 14, 16e)

Alexandra Cunningham and Stefan Calka (Dec 15m, 16m, 22m, 23m)

Amanda Peet and Richard Porter (Dec 15e, 21, 22e, 23e)

Center Angels Jessica Bozzo, Victoria Coleman, Danielle Martin or Kylie Rose and Katya Schloemann or Erin Edwards, Autymn Fox, Julia Kamilos and Mira Spremich

Angels Alexa Bravos, Erin Edwards or Anastazia Slolecki, Ariel Gastelum, Katherine Hay, Makenna Kelley, Kayte Long, Danielle Martin or Kylie Rose, Caitlyn Perry, Sarah Seabourne and Lily Williams

or Reesa Eliza Artz, Jennifer Bicha, Karley Broadbent, Samantha Chizek, Rachel Gilbertson, Desiree Ortega Grace Shelledy, Elizabeth Simpson, Anastazia Stolecki and Zoe Stromberg

Cherubs Nyssa Alvarado, Gwen Culleton, Olivia Darrah, Bella Fehringer, Audrey Josa, Weslie Kliman, Becky Klusnick, Alea McGuigan Cheyenne Morgan, Lauren Riley, Isabella Runyan, Isabelle Siebum, Maya Snow and Rylei Trujillo

or Rowan Bailey, Kylie Benyuska, Mia Caligiuri, Ella Rose Chenkovich, Alejandra Crumpacker, Sierra Hardy, Ashleigh Hardy Grace Hartman, Isabella Heryford, Lilly Mason, Destiny Paraguas, Elizabeth Rizzo, Juliana Seltzer and Tristan Smith

or Madison Alford, Kaitlin Dizon, Annelyse Gould, Ada Guidotti, Katy Heatherly, Haley Hein, Eliza Mikacich, Lena Mikacich Shelby Miller, Kailey Nyborg, Huxia Russell, Brooke Tillinghast, Marielle Winuk and Jaclyn Zucco

or Sarah Arata, Lily Carothers, Alyssa Cook, Brianna Curtin, Madison Hause, Isabella Honig, Kayla Liotine, Collette Madden Nora McCutcheon, Alexandra Pedego, Charlotte Sheya, Angelika Stolecki, Morgann Winger and Paige Young

or Natalie Arredondo, Kara Chizek, Mia Bella Farmer, Samantha Fox, Emma Geitner, Joelle Hansen, Harper Johnston

Ana Konovaloff, Sydney Mercer, Kalina Oliva, Isabella Reynoso, Isabella Rojas, Kayla Spann and Ava Urbina

Cooks Sabrina Bell, Jaynica Dacuycuy, Mackenzie Deems, Cicilia Hagen, Jasmine Hsu, Kayla Hsu, Rowan Kliman Emily Monahan, Tomas Montoya, Sofia Quick, Sophia Ramdass and Morgan Thierry

or Christopher Barbusca, Megan Gawlick, Contessa Gonzalez, Rowan Haight, Emmet Hughes, Bianca Martin, Kassi Parsons Madilyn Rios, Taylor Thrower, Johanna Tokarski, Rachel Tokarski, Riley VanRees and Brynn Webb

or Miriam Arenal, Thaddeus Arenal, Savvy Bajar, Samuel Blincoe, Gabriella Ching, Emily Dykes, Madeline McDougall Marlies Nauman, Kayleen Nguyen, Julian Perales, Sydney Petrik, Lily Rose Rusk and Annabelle Wang

or Esmeralda Acevedo, Chloe Bessey, Jack Carlisle, Arina Chau, Sloane Creighton, Alison Fahlen, Olivia Guth, Claire Honig Keira LePage, Emily Marchetti, Julian Perales, Cecelia Starks and Paxton Zimmer

or Adrian Davis, Noel Davis, Abigail Fernandes, Mallory Hawks, Keiley Kilgariff, Nolan Kincaid, Avarie Marlin, Anissa Morgan Gabrielle Perrodin, Genevieve Waite, Mackenzie Welch and Martha Ybarra

Spanish Ava Chatterson (Dec 7, 21, 23m)

Alexandra Cunningham (Dec 6, 8e)

Lauren Breen (Dec 15m, 16e, 22m)

Isha Lloyd (Dec 9, 16m 22e, 23e)

Sarah Hicks (8m, Dec 14)

Karina Hagemeyer (Dec 15e)

with Oliver-Paul Adams, Alex Stewart, Alexander Biber, Mate Szentes or Richard Porter, Sam Lariviere, Rex Wheeler, Jarrett Reimers or Christopher Nachtrab, Alex Stewart, Alexander Biber, Richard Smith Arabian Isha Lloyd and Richard Porter (Dec 7, 8e, 15m, 23m)

Lauryn Winterhalder and Stefan Calka (Dec 6, 9, 22e)

Amanda Peet and Oliver-Paul Adams (Dec 8m, 16m, 22m)

Amanda Peet and Stefan Calka (Dec 14) Alexandra Cunningham and Christopher Nachtrab (Dec 15e, 16e, 23e)

Isha Lloyd and Oliver-Paul Adams (Dec 21)

Arabian Attendants Isabel Asker, Kristina Baca, Emily Delma and Eleanor Love or Erin Akens, Nikole Farina, Kara Porteus and Ana Salgado or Simone Gandy, Trinity Gomes, Marcia Huser and Grace Salado

Chinese Jackson Jirard (Dec 7, 16m, 21)

Alex Stewart (Dec 6, 8e, 9, 15m, 22m)

Rex Wheeler (Dec 8m, 14,16e, 22e, 23e)

Oliver-Paul Adams (Dec 15e, 23m)

Dragon Attendants Emma Blanchette and Anna Huber or Meghan Guthrie and Skyler Hurkens Chinese Attendants Jordon Aceves, Marissa Adolphson, Sophia Candelario, Hope Hester, Nicole Mackes, Elana Sogard, Piper Todd Katherine Wolfenden, Jasmine Xiong and Madison Xiong or Keysho Baxter, Corinne Christian, Fiona Currin, Jacqueline Dizon, Lily Holman, Emily Irvine, Monique Lonergan Kayden Nybong, Alexandra Osterman and Kiana Schoonmaker or Amaya Aceves, Anna Rose Davis, Claire Nakamura, Noelani Nichols, Mary Ramon, Kalia Rucker, Hannah Salas Jade Silva-Day, Samantha Smith and Gabriella Uebelhoer

Act IIThe Kingdom of Sweets

Divertissement

Candy Cane Richard Smith (Dec 7, 8m, 15e, 21, 22e) Karina Hagemeyer (Dec 6)

Jackson Jirard (Dec 8e, 14)

Rex Wheeler (Dec 9, 15m, 23m)

Lauryn Winterhalder (Dec 16m, 22m)

Alexander Biber (Dec 16e)

Lauryn Winterhalder and Richard Smith (Dec 23e)

Candy Cane Attendants Sarah Cabigas, Dakota Cosgrove, Jessica Duncan, Maya Gorman, Hayley Majernik, Jennie Watembach, Madeline Williams and Lauren Wilson or Kirsten Bernhardt, Caroline Grupp, Makinzi Hanie, Katherine Isherwood, Sitsa La Tour, Katie Post, Sarah Reed and Sarah Welton

Marzipan Karina Hagemeyer (Dec 7, 9, 16e) Evelyn Turner (Dec 6, 23m)

Isha Lloyd (Dec 8m, 15e, 22m)

Ava Chatterson (Dec 8e, 15m, 22e)

Lauryn Winterhalder (Dec 14, 21)

Lauren Breen (Dec 16m, 23e)

with Karina Hagemeyer, Katie Miller, Mila Lavoie, Evelyn Turner or Lauren Breen, Sarah Hicks, Christine Nankervis, Maggie Rupp or Lauryn Winterhalder, Julia Feldman, Kaori Higashiyama, Evelyn Turner

Russian Christopher Nachtrab (Dec 7, 8e, 15m, 16m, 22)

Alexander Biber (Dec 6, 14)

Jackson Jirard (Dec 8m, 9, 15e, 23m)

Stefan Calka (Dec 16e, 21)

Stefan Calka, Jackson Jirard, Christopher Nachtrab (Dec 23e)

with Alex Stewart and Sam Lariviere or Alexander Biber and Cameron Eggers or Jackson Jirard

Mother Ginger Michael Separovich or Tim Stewart

Mother Ginger’s Children Ashlyn Bell, McKenna Coleman, Alise Cordano, Liana Dela Cruz, Dylan Margolis, Malia Marquez, Lilu Montoya and Carly Stewart or Regan Bane, Courtney Banghart, Zola Grey, Marisa Martinez, Mikaela Petrik, Katie Quaranta, Baila Thompson and Vivian Zerkle or Gabrielle Bailey, Isabelle Grupp, Mariah Hill, Amelia Hurtz, Nicole Martin, Samantha Pinto, Bridgette Rodgers and Ignacio Vasquez

The Rose Alexandra Cunningham (Dec 7, 14, 21, 22e)

Amanda Peet (Dec 6, 9, 15m, 16e, 23m)

Ava Chatterson (Dec 8m, 16m, 22m, 23e)

Katie Miller (Dec 8e, 15e)

Her Cavaliers Mate Szentes and Oliver-Paul Adams or Christopher Nachtrab and Richard Smith or Rex Wheeler and Sam Lariviere or Richard Porter and Jarrett Reimers

Two Roses Kaori Higashiyama and Lauryn Winterhalder or Julia Feldman and Isha Lloyd or Lauren Breen and Evelyn Turner or Ava Chatterson and Katie Miller

Flowers Maggie Rupp or Ana Schloemann, Ana Schloemann or Veronica Jarboe, Madison Kilby or Alex Sprague, Sarah Hicks or Annelise Bryan, Christine Nankervis or Katie McKibben, Mila Lavoie or Claire Upton, Julia Feldman or Brittney Almendariz, Chloe Saalsaa or Emily Claypool, Emily Tan or Whitney Reese, Karina Hagemeyer or Emily Tan

Sugar Plum Fairy Attendants Kate Lidster, Serrah-Gayle Neal, Sydney Reese and Kylie Toy or Viktoria Anderson, Kayleigh Bane, Lainey Thompson and Krista Walsh or Dylan deGuzman, Olivia Fu, Corrina Rodacker and AnneMarie Rodgers

Sugar Plum Fairy Amanda Peet and Stefan Calka (Dec 7, 8e)

and Her Cavalier Kaori Higashiyama and Oliver-Paul Adams (Dec 6)

Alexandra Cunningham and Richard Porter (Dec 8m, 9)

Isha Lloyd and Richard Smith (Dec 14, 16e)

Alexandra Cunningham and Stefan Calka (Dec 15m, 16m, 22m, 23m)

Amanda Peet and Richard Porter (Dec 15e, 21, 22e)

Barbara Crockett and All Sugar Plum Fairies and their Cavaliers (Dec 23e)

Finale Entire Company

m = matinee e = evening

Waltz of the Flowers

Grand Pas de Deux

Artistic DirectorsRon Cunningham & Carinne Binda

Under the artistic vision and creative leadership of husband and wife team, Ron Cunningham and Carinne Binda, the Sacramento Ballet has risen to national prominence for its artistic excellence and outstanding work in the community. Serving with distinction for 25 years, they have transitioned the company from a small regional ballet to an integral centerpiece in the rich cultural tapestry of Northern California.

Having enjoyed extensive international careers as performing artists, Ron and Carinne have brought a wealth of experience, knowledge, and creativity to the Sacramento Ballet. They have added over 50 world premieres and 50 Sacramento premieres to the repertory, including 18 masterpieces by the great George Balanchine. Ron Cunningham has created or staged over 75 of his original ballets to define the company’s aesthetic with signature works such as: Romeo & Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Alice in Wonderland, Hamlet, Carmina Burana, Dracula, A Streetcar Named Desire, Etosha, and many others. Ron Cunningham’s The Nutcracker incorporates almost 500 children each year, making it the largest cast of children in a professional production anywhere in the world. Together, they have invented dozens of initiatives designed to deepen, broaden, and diversify audiences with innovative programs such as Modern Masters, Beer & Ballet, Inside The Director’s Studio, Living Sculptures, Red Hot Valentine Nights, and the Capital Choreography Competition. In 2007, the company made its first international tour to the People’s Republic of China receiving accolades and praise in both Shanghai and Beijing.

Ron and Carinne have been in the vanguard of forging creative partnerships with their fellow arts organizations for many years. They have fostered outreach programs to over 40 different social service agencies, and full immersion education programs for children at risk in elementary, middle, and high schools. Together as a team, Ron Cunningham and Carinne Binda embody the Sacramento Ballet’s mission statement to engage, inspire, and educate through the powerful vehicle of dance.

In recognition of their 25 years of service to the community, Ron & Carinneare the recipients of the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Sacramento Arts & Business Council. They are the first Artists to be recognized in this category.

Barbara Jackson •Artistic Directors’ UnderwriterBarbara first became involved with The Sacramento Ballet as an audience member over 17 years ago, attending not only performances at The Community Center Theater, but also regularly attending in-studio previews, brown bag lunches and Beer & Ballet performances at the Ballet’s Studio location.

We thank her for her patronage and ongoing support.– 9 –

Rex Wheeler

Alexandra Cunningham

Mate Szentes

Christopher Nachtrab

Artists

Oliver-Paul Adams Stefan Calka Ava Chatterson

Kaori Higashiyama Isha Lloyd Katie Miller

Amanda Peet Richard Porter Richard Smith Evelyn Turner

Alexander Biber Lauren Breen

Lauryn Winterhalder

Apprentices

Julia Feldman Karina Hagemeyer Sarah Hicks

Apprentices and Trainees

Underwritten By

Mr. Thomas McCauley

Trainee

Christine NankervisJackson Jirard Mila Lavoie Jarrett Reimers Maggie Rupp Alex Stewart

Level: $100,000 +

Level: $30,000 - $99,999Anonymous

The Anita MacBride FundThomas E. McCauley in memoriam Helen McCauley

Mrs. James McClatchy

Level: $10,000 - $29,999

Capital Athletic Club

Jim HargroveInterface EngineeringBarbara JacksonMcClatchy Company FoundationAnonymous

Radiological Associates of SacramentoThe Sacramento Ballet Guild

Dr. Richard & Ursula Wertz Foundation

Level: $5,000 - $9,999Corporate Staging And Events

Wayne & Shari EckertNancy Garton and W. Kent Palmerton

Dr. David Gunther, DCHemispheres Arts AcademyJosh Horowitz & Patti BaggettDr. Richard Jones & Dr. Lydia WytrzesAnonymousJill & Dan Zerkle

Level: $2,500 - $4,999Capital Physical TherapyDowney Brand, LLPLisle & Jeanne GeorgeErnest & Muriel JohnsonKeith Sutter PhotographyDrs. Richard Latchaw & Sheri AlbersEileen McCauley and Dennis MainDr. & Mrs. Patrick & Dana McMenaminBurnett & Mimi MillerPacific Coast Building Products Inc Charitable FdnKathy & Ashley PayneRobert, Beth, & Katie PostClaudia M. RichardsonWendy StevensElizabeth TreanorJames & Nancy WedickDrs. James Wells and Patricia Will

Level: $1,000 - $2,499Joyce & Ken AdamsonJohn & Christine AllenDavid & Lexis AllenE. James ArcherStephen Bick & Jill P. SlaterDr. William Bronston and Lisa LeveringGregory Brott, MD

Mr. Anonymous P. CashRobin CollinsCarole Cory & Jan StevensCrandell Family Charitable FundCarinne Binda CunninghamCurtis & Sallie Dair & FamilyMary C. DoakPatti DonlonJohn & Agneta DupenMr. John EllisExxon Mobile FoundationAnnette FeldmanGriff FieldHank Fisher Properties, Inc.Ken Fry & Alyssa PaolettiCheryl FullerJeffrey Galvin & Terri ClarkAlex Gunn M.D. & Rhonda CanbyJack HamiltonDr. & Mrs. Ralph HarderHugh Harrison & Ann HaskinsGreg HoytJoseph & Anne KellyBob & Lizz LagomarsinoYvonne LeMaitreBob LeonardGeorge & Anwylyd LianLois MacNeilDennis H. Mangers & Michael SestakSteven & Niko MayerMr. & Mrs. Frankie McDermottPaul S. Kao & Sue Ann MeloyJudy Mikacich & Sean McNattDiane MillerAnonymousElaine MyerSusan NachtrabPhotoimages - Gail NelsonThe Ow FamilyThe Party ConciergeAnonymousSarah Hill & Mariah HillRobert & Sandra RobinsonRuhstaller BeerJ. SalleeJacqueline Savoy & Jack RamseyJim & Janny SeparovichJackie Pinto PhotographyDr. Elaine Silver and Dr. Edward MeliaAnonymousStarry Band, Inc.Phil & Jan StohrJoanna SummerhaysEdith ThacherKaya & Mary TuncerDick & Shipley WaltersTerence Wayne Bennett WilliamsRichard & Judy Wydick

Level: $750 - $999Brad & Annette Braddon-WalkerWilliam & Roseanne ChamberlainJeff & Ida ClairRandy & Liz ColemanSteve & Carol GoldbergAlbert & Elaine Hellenthal Designated Arts FundBetsy and Mike InchaustiGregg & Helaine JosephsonNeal FamilyDavid PringleUnited Way California Capital RegionSydney Young

Level: $500 - $749Linda AllisonEzra & Beulah AmsterdamThomas & Elizabeth AtkinsLarry BoothMargaret BussL. J. CliffordStephanie ColemanDavid & Linda CowardChristopher CunninghamPhyllis Marie CupparoLenore DavisPatricia EstopinalMichael & Anita FelixKaty Globus & Bob KlassHenrik Jul Hansen & Donna PozziKrista HartCy & Marsha HolmesAllie HubertyJeff & Deborah HuntJohn & Joan KrizmanNatalie Laban-Tack & John TackDennis LearyThe Mackes FamilyDavid & Joan MatslerC.K. McClatchy Hisp. CouncilCol. William & Solange McLean Frank & Elizabeth MeyerMarcy MeyerAnna NevilleGary & Abby PruittJeanne ReavesAllyson Sage & Patrick RomanoSacramento Convention and Visitors' BureauJeffrey J. SchwarzschildShady Lady SaloonDale StarkLarry & Rosalie VanderhoefMark WilsonPatricia WinterhalderDr. Allan Zarembski, DC

SupportersThe Sacramento Ballet gratefully acknowledges the generosity of the loyal supporters whose contributions enable the Company to provide Sacramento audiences with the very best of classical and contemporary dance as well as a vast variety of education and outreach programming.

Sacramento Ballet is funded in part by the Cultural Arts Awards Program of the

Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission with support from the City of Sacramento

Your Partner in Giving

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Level: $300 - $499Linda R. ApathyKaren D. BensonFred & Mary BlissJean BodinePeggy BussellFrank & Arlene CostelloCarol CrofootJohn & Gladys Darling- In Memoriam Nancy DarlingElizabeth B. DubinTimothy J Durbin, Inc.Richard & Jean FauberDeborah Franklin & Douglas MittenDonald & Maureen FriedCurtis FritzErin FujiiGilt Edge, LLCLyle GramlingGene & Karen GrijalvaGlenn & Helen HakansonRoger & Abigail HewittAnn J. HurdMike & Julie IsherwoodElizabeth G. JohnsonMrs. Vee KarnezisR. Brian KidneyJohn & Gayle KilleyWilliam & Ann KohlVivien KulenichKristine KuzmichSusan Larson Mixed BagHelen T. LeeCharlotte B. LuallinMalcolm & Natalie MacKenzieJim & Lillian MacLeodJeanne A. MartinMark & Shelley MauricioAnonymousGale McCabeCharles McDonnell & Kristie BobolisJanet MontoyaLou & Laila MorrisRovida MottArt & Alice NaumanAustin Morgan & Sarah Neville-MorganRussell and Elizabeth NoackCatherine PikeDan & Catherine PiotrowskiMarla & Pat QuinnBrian & Karen ReidJohn & Rosemary ReynoldsRandy Roberts & Rachel TookerSandra L. SavaArthur & Susan ScotlandRichard & Kristina SellsDeon ShortzJohn & Mary SimpsonDoris SolomonAndrew & Denise SpremichArthur & Evelyn StecherMarilyn Szulman-JonesBob & Carol TetzSally & James A. ThomasBob & Janis TokunagaDavid & Trish Vaughn

Weibel Family Vineyards & WineryMarjorie & Lucy WhyteAnonymous

Level: $150 - $299Gregory AaronLiz & Jose M. AbadRonald & Noelle AndersonCatherine ArosteguiJean ArtzJonas & Tamarin AustinFranklin BankerFrances BardAlvin H. Baum Jr. Philanthropic FundLarry Beatty & Boyce HinmanSamuel & Bernardette BeharLaurel V. Bell-Cahill & Timothy F. CahillSally Bergen, Lura Franzella & Nancy SnyderElaine BickfordJohn & Lucy BoehmBrenda Boles Fine ArtWally & Liz BorlandClaudia & Erv BradleyBeverly BrambleA J & C S BrownMargaret Carol BrownJerrold & Sheila BrownCharles & Susan BrownridgeGeorgia BryanOlivia BurkeNancy CaddickDavid Candey & Pamela GriggsLouise & Michael CaplanJohn & Inge CarrollCharles CaswellCarolyn C. ChamberlainLes & Peggy ChisholmJayne ClareRoger CollinsTerri ColosimoDavid CombiesBarbara Hays CookElizabeth CorbettNancy CordanoVictor CozzalioRobert CravenCapital Pediatric Dentistry, David J. Crippen, D.DNeil & Peggy CulpRobert & Carol DavenportRobin DavisJudge Anthony & Elinor DeCristoforoArline D. DeitchMartha C. DickmanKathy DonaldsonLauren DrutzMarylynn FathereeMichael FeeneyDon & Julia FeltonMr. & Mrs. Robert FirpoMr. & Mrs. Robert FloridaMr. & Mrs. James and Sally FlynnGeorge W. FoxworthJoan I. FreedmanBarbara French

Naomi FrenchRuss GartzHope GawlickRon & Kathy GetzJoan GheriniN GilesG & Todd GillaufmanHoward Goldman and Debra JosefchakDavid & Peggy GoldsteinErla GollerBertha GormanStephen GreenholzEdmund & Karen GroschMr. & Mrs. James A. GualcoLee & Sally HangerDale & Shirley HarryMark HelsleyZheyla HenriksenPenny Marie HillPatricia HoffmanMr. & Mrs. David HomrigMarilyn HootonJerry & Joan HortonBJ HoytJoanne HughesNorman & Phyllis JacobsJEMSClara JewellGwen & Willie JohnsonDavid W. & Stephanie C. JonesSteven Kaiser & Carol NymanJulian & Cecile KaplanCharles D. KelsoBruce & Peggy KennedyRodney & Alice KingsnorthMichael & Claudia KitkaBob & Bobbie KittredgeFrank KlemanDorothy KlishevichRobert Kraften & Lorraine TalbotSilverado Stone Design, Inc.Barbara KutscherBill LanaDavid & Rita LarsonMarc & Caroline LenaertsWilliam LewisDavid & Ruth LindgrenSteven & Jenny LittlewoodDavis Everett & Debra LoomisMichele LozanoMargaret MacDonaldWilliam, Deanna, Will & Hayley MajernikJim & Shirley MarkleMs. Sandra MarquissGarth & Linda MartinRicardo & Marily MartinezLaura Mason-SmithChuck & Mary McLeanJudith MessengerMoore Pediatric Dentistry - Sydney J. Moore, DDSKaren & Maggie MurrellPhilip & Linda MyhreHisayo Nakatsuka & Raimund DipponLaura Nasatir, M.D.Mark & Judy Nelson

Laurie E. Nelson & James E. RandlettKen & Sue NoackIn recognition of those behind the scenesForrest OdleTim & Sally O'HaraLoreen O'Hare-HallDiana OliverKatherine Olney & James GlasselDee O'MalleyW. Thomas & Sandra L. OsborneLarry & Pat PagendarmRichard Pavich and Sam ReepChristine PerkinsDonna PetersonBill & Diana ProctorRonald & Debra RetaMarlene RiceDave & Cora RoseAnne RudinPatrick & Dianna RyanDrs. David Sander & Margaret Parsons SanderJohn SchadeJeremy SchmidtCleo SchreinerWahida SharmanGwyneth A. SheldonJerry & Laura SimkinsJames & Wynne SkowRobert R. Slater Jr., M.D.Keith & Mary SparksAlison SparreCurtis & Judy SpencerElinor SpitaEdward & Cynthia SpitaKaren SpragueLarry StittBert & Rae-Nani StokesPatricia & Stephen StoltzTina Suarez-MuriasDavid TakacsTeam Sweeney, Inc.Myera & Morgan ThierryCharles & Lauren ToddDr. & Mrs. Tousson ToppozadaAngelo TsakopoulosShirlee TullyHeidi WagnerJim & Mary WagonerMichael E. WallerKatherine WalterJulie & Emmet WelchRobert Welton & Lise Loeffler-WeltonBernard & Lorna WestrickMartha WilliamsMelvin & Mary WilliamsKen & Julia WilsonKen & Michelle WilsonDr. Diane WolfeCynthia Wong LanFred & Petra WynbrandtDoris YamamotoMary Zipf

Supporters, continued:

THANK YOU

You can introduce a child to the magical world of ballet by contributing $20 per child

to support Sacramento Ballet’s Send a Child to the Ballet program.

Send a Child to the Ballet often gives children their first experience at a live performance, broadening

their perspective of the world and helping them see beyond their front door to a world of possibilities.

Last year, more than 1,700 children from 34 different social service groups and schools had the opportunity

to attend a performance through the Send a Child program.

Where your money goes:2012- 2013 Recipients

Anna Kirchgater ElementaryBoys and Girls Club Alalai Flats

Breakthrough SacramentoChildren's Receiving Home of Sacramento

Ethel Macleod Hart Senior CenterFathers and Families

Foster Hope SacramentoLanguage Academy of Sacramento

Luther Burbank HSRosa Parks Middle School

Sacramento Chinese Community Service CenterSCUSD Adult Education Program

St. John's Shelter for Women and ChildrenTrue L.I.F.E.

Veteran TicketsVista High School

Washington ElementaryWashington Neighborhood Center

WEAVEWilliam Land Elementary

Contact Sacramento Ballet’s Outreach Coordinator for more information:

(916) 552-5800 x102vanessa@sacballet.org

Send a Child

to the BalletYour gift

opens a world

of possibilities

Airgas Dry IceMichelle AlexanderGeorge Balanchine TrustAlexander Biber, PhotographyRuth BlankBarbara BonebrakeClaudia BradleyCalifornia Musical TheatreCapital Athletic ClubCapital LiveScanCapital Physical TherapyGil Cervantes & Commerce PrintingBryan ChattertonCommins HVACManny Crisostomo Davis Art CenterRalph DavisJohn de la VegaKaren FinermanRon FongFor Art's SakeDigital GearJudy GoldbarGlen Gorman & G3 Media WorksTed GrebitusJim HargroveHawthorn SuitesJane HillHot ItalianInterface EngineeringRick JonesKennedy GalleryScott KlierJill LaneDoug LehrmanAndrea LeporeRichard LewisEdwaard LiangGarry MaiselDennis MangersTony & Michelle MartinJay MatherTrey McIntyreKevin McNeilKatie Miller, VideographyMondavi Center for the Performing ArtsDennis NealMark OteroMichelle OdellKathy PayneMike PayneNatalee PecorelliDave PierJackie Pinto PhotographyChevo Ramirez

Kevin RileySacramento OperaSacramento PhilharmonicSacramento Region Community FoundationSacramento Theatrical LightingKatita SchloemannJanny SeparovichShady Lady SaloonSandy SmoleyKaren SpraguePhil StohrKeith Sutter PhotographyJennifer Teel-WolterThe Porch Restaurant & BarThe Rind - Cheese. Wine. Beer.Keith UnderwoodErie VitielloWeibel Family Vineyards & WineryKimberlee WilsonHolly Zech

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson

Sacramento City Council MembersAngelique AshbySteve CohnDarrell FongRobert King FongKevin McCartyBonnie PannellSandy SheedyJay Schenirer

Sacramento County SupervisorsRoberta MacGlashanDon NottoliSusan PetersPhil SernaJimmie Yee

Dancer HealthCary Caufield, PT, CSCSDr. David S. Gunther, DCLaura Elliott-Sisterson, RDDr. Robert W. Larsen, DPM, FACFASDr. Ernesto Quinto, DOLenny Volynets, CMTWendy Voss, PTDr. Alan Zarembski, DC

Doctor in the HouseThank you to our participating Doctors from Kaiser Permanente,South Sacramento

The Sacramento Ballet is deeply grateful for the commitment and participation of all of The Nutcracker families in this year’s production. The extra effort and

contributions you make in costuming, backstage volunteering, make-up, photo shoots, transportation, public relations, hospitality, and general helpfulness

make this production the annual family holiday tradition for thousands. With a production of this size, we simply would not be able to do it without you!

Your donations help us achieve great things on the stage, in the community

and in the studio.

Here are just a few of the on-going fundraising campaigns that we have this year.

Every dollar helps us reach our yearly goals.

Individual Donor$150 and above

(see benefits)

Silver Giving$25 for 25 Years of Excellence

Send A Child$20 and above

Fantabulous 5

$5

End of Year GiftAny Amount (December)

End of Season (our Fiscal Year) GiftAny Amount (February - May)

EveryDollarHelps

Donation envelopes available in the lobby

Individual Donor Benefits:Contributor’s Circle – ($150 - $299)

Acknowledgement in Ballet programsAdvance email notification and priority for single ticket sales

Supporter’s Circle – ($300 - $499) All the above benefits plus:

Exclusive in-studio Brown Bag Lunch for donors

Benefactor’s Circle – ($500 - $749) All the above benefits plus:

Two complimentary passes to see a working dress rehearsal Invitation to a Meet the Company event and an End of Season Reception

Patron’s Circle – ($750 - $999) All the above benefits plus:

Breakfast at the Ballet - Continental breakfast with the Artistic Directors and an up close look at the company in class

Choreographer’s Circle - ($1,000 - $2,499) All the above benefits, plus:

A hosted backstage tour at the Community Center TheaterPersonalized attention and VIP ticketing service

Director’s Circle – ($2,500 - $4,999) All the above benefits, plus:

Two complimentary tickets to one opening night performance Invitation to all cast parties

Exclusive opportunity to watch guest choreographers in rehearsal

Producer’s Circle – ($5,000 - $9,999) All the above benefits, plus:

Priority reservations and reserved seating for in-studio performances and events

Sponsor’s Circle – ($10,000 – $29,999) All the above benefits, plus:

Special backstage seating for two at a performance of The Nutcracker Recognition as “sponsor” in the program, brochure, on lobby signage

and on print materials of your chosen production

Underwriter’s Circle – ($30,000 and above) All the above benefits, plus:

Receive a special benefits package based on your interests

Benefits extend for one calendar year from the date of your qualifying gift.

For more information, contact our Executive Director: 916-552-5800 x107

of the Sacramento Ballet

Ticket sales cover only a portion of the cost to maintain the artistic excellence you experience. Your generous gifts provide crucial support for our artistic work and the education and outreach programs that enrich the lives of children in our community.

As a donor you also receive exclusive benefits, invitations to special events and access to insider information about the creative process.

Donate today and reap the benefits of being a supporter

Instant $10 DonationText the word B A L L E Tto 8 0 8 8 8(must text yes to confirm when prompted)$10 will be donated directly to the Sacramento Ballet(available for AT&T, Sprint, and

T-Mobile users. Verizon available Nov. 1. Billed to your cell phone bill.)

Sponsored by:

Donkeys and Dance Hall Girls

“What fools these mortals be,” says the mischievous Puck, who then proceeds to turn the life of the

mortals of Athens upside down. Ron Cunningham’s hilarious comedy of mismatched lovers, an ardent

donkey, and playful sprites returns to the stage in a whirlwind of pandemonium. Also perfect

for the whole family is George Balanchine’s Western Symphony. Watch cowboys and dance hall

girls strut their stuff to famous classic American folk tunes such as, “Turkey in the Straw” and

“Red River Valley.”

Enhance your enjoyment of the performance by joining Ron Cunningham 45 minutes prior to curtain for an informal and entertaining inside view.

with George Balanchine’s Western Symphony

Community Center Theater • March 21 - 24, 2013

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Sacramento Ballet Studios • March 15 • 7pm

“There’s a pleasure sure in being mad, which none but madmen know,” said John Dryden. So, here’s YOUR chance

to get a peek behind the scenes of our Midsummer madness with this preview of excerpts from A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Western Symphony; along with fun, themed refreshments

and a chance to join in the “madness” with a little Western Symphony-themed square dance lesson. Only one

evening for this special event, so plan early to attend. It’s sure to be a sell-out!

Tickets: $25 each – all inclusive.

Enjoy some

extra 'madness'

this additional event:

www.sacballet.org (tickets)

Individual Tickets On Sale: 916-808-5181Save 15% with a 2 Show Subscription! Subscriptions available through the Sacramento Ballet Box Office Only: www.sacballet.org

The Best and Brightest Rising Stars

This year’s Modern Masters harvests the fruits of a quarter century of Ron & Carinne’s commitment to developing and nurturing the next generation of choreographers. Welcome the return of protégés Amy Seiwert, Jared Nelson, and Ilana Goldman as

they create bold new works of uncommon creativity and astonishing invention.

Additional choreographers to be announced.

Sponsored by: Mark Otero

with additional sponsorship for individual choreography from:

James Hargrove & Wendy Stevens

Steven & Niko Mayer

Gary & Abby Pruitt

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Tickets for Modern Masters sold through the Sacramento Ballet Box Office Only.Call: 916-552-5800 x2or online: www.sacballet.org (tickets)

Sacramento Ballet performs at the Mondavi CenterMay 2- 4, 2013 - Vanderhoef Studio Theatre

The Sacramento Ballet is thrilled to be featured in the Mondavi Center for Performing Arts’ inaugural Studio Dance Series. In an exhilarating

program of solos, duets, and trios, highlights include excerpts from Edwaad Liang’s Wunderland, Darrell Grand Moultrie's Jazzin’, Septime

Webre’s Fluctuating Hemlines, Trey McIntyre’s Wild Sweet Love, and duets from the inimitable George Balanchine. Don’t miss this rare

opportunity to experience a wealth of brilliant repertory all in a single evening in the intimate atmosphere of the

Mondavi Vanderhoef Studio Theatre. The Studio Dance Series tickets on sale through

the Mondavi Center Box Office ONLY. Tickets available now: www.mondaviarts.org

Also inMay

Join us for these unique in–studio events intended to enhance and broaden your

experience of the Sacramento Ballet and its dancers.

Balanchine meets Broadway: John Clifford on Who Cares? January 13, 2013 • 4:00pm

The Making of Gatsby:

A World PremiereJanuary 25, 2013 • 6:00pm

Balanchine goes American:

John Clifford on Western SymphonyFebruary 22, 2013 • 6:00pm

The Art of the Laugh:

A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Bloopers March 8, 2013 • 6:00pm

The Next Generation:

Ilana Goldman/Protégés March 29, 2013 • 6:00pm

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Tickets: $15 eachthrough the Ballet Box Office only: 916-552-5800 x2

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Discover Dance: A family’s perfect introduction to dance! Accompany us on a journey of pure imagination into a fantasy world where any and

all things can happen. What do Swan Queens, Cheshire Cats, and Fairy Tale Characters have in common? Tune in and discover a whole new world

of fun and adventure. This hour long performance is appropriate for

audience members 4 years and older.

April 6, 2013Three Stages

Tickets will be available soon!

AdministrationExecutive Director Gregory SmithBusiness Manager Diane BaileyMarketing Director Mimi J. KentMarketing & Design CoordinatorAmy Gallina RossiEnhancement ManagerSara StoutDevelopment InternSolana TanabeEducation & Outreach CoordinatorVanessa BautistaBox Office CoordinatorsChristine PiersonHannah SapunorHouse ManagerMike Payne

ProductionProduction ManagerCaitlin Sapunor DavisWardrobe Supervisor Theresa KimbroughWardrobe Assistant LeeAnne LarsenMusic DirectorHenrik Jul HansenAccompanistsKaren HuntNicolai PrisacarChildren’s CoordinatorMarla Quinn

December ProductionLighting DesignerSteve OdehnalHead CarpenterMark MauricioHead PropsTina CahillHead ElectricianLawrence A. MurdockHead SoundDavid StephensHead FlymanJimmy LovelessLight Board OperatorKristin TuckerStagehandsMembers of I.A.T.S.E Local #50WardrobeMembers of I.A.T.S.E Local #874

The SchoolDirectorCarinne BindaSchool PrincipalLynlee TowneSchool AdministratorMarla Quinn

Follow us:

Studios: 1631 K Street, Sacramento CA 95814 • Box Office: 916-552-5800 x2

www.sacballet.org

Give A Little Holiday Cheer.

Giving is twice as nice.For every $10 bag you purchase, Food for Families will donate $20 worth of food to the local food bank in your community.

Give a new friend.Buy our Sugar or Spice Bear, featured in our T.V. ad, for $9.99 and we’ll donate $5 to Food For Families.

Give a cup of cheer.Buy a bag of Raley’s Whoopie Pie Co� ee, Raley’s and Rogers Family Co. will donate 50¢ to Food for Families. See where your contribution goes at FoodForFamilies.org or visit us at facebook.com/raleysfoodforfamilies