BSO 13/14 Season: Nutcracker

BAKERSFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAJOHN FARRER, MUSIC DIRECTOR

and

CIVIC DANCE CENTERCINDY TRUEBLOOD, DIRECTOR

Presents

2013

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Letter from the President & CEO....................8BSO Circle of Suporters...................................12Season Sponsor.................................................13Generous Supporters......................................16Concert Sponsor...............................................20Plot Synopsis......................................................21Conductor's Biography...................................22Orchestra Roster...............................................23Directors & Choreographers.....................24-27Soloist Biographies....................................28-29Cast - Act I.....................................................30-31Cast - Act II....................................................32-34The Civic Dance Center Thank You..............35

THEATER INFORMATION

Photography & Recording - Cameras and recording devices are not allowed in the theater.

Latecomers - As a courtesy to all patrons, latecomers will be asked to sit in an empty seat upstairs, in the terrace section, until intermission. At intermission latecomers can then move to their assigned seat.

Quiet, Please - Please avoid unnecesssary noise during the concert. If you have a paging device, phone, or electronic watch, please turn it to the "Silent" position during the performance.

Refreshments - Beverages are permitted and available only in the lobby.

Lost & Found - During events, any recovered items can be picked up at guest services at the main doors. Post event, Lost and Found is at Rabobank’s security desk located at the loading dock entrance on the south side of Rabobank Arena. You can contact security directly at 661-852-7391.

Restrooms - Women's and Men's restrooms are located in the main lobby as well as upstairs on the second level.

Drinking Fountains - Drinking fountains are located in the main lobby near the restrooms.

Patrons with Disabilities - There are a number of facilities for our patrons with disabilities. Wheelchair seating may be reserved at the time of ticket purchase.

Lobby Entertainment - Local art and music are on display for your enjoyment before the concert and during intermission. If you would like to highlight your group, art, or non-profi t, please contact the BSO's Business Operations Manager, Kari Heilman at 661-323-7928.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jim Bell, ChairWayne Deats, Vice ChairIra Cohen, SecretaryPatrick Paggi, TreasurerJoe MacIlvaine, AdvisorHon. Jon Stuebbe, AdvisorJerome Kleinsasser, Ph.D., Advisor

Teresa AdamoBradford Anderson, M.D.Holly ArnoldBernard C. Barmann, Jr., Esq.W. Michael ChertokMorgan ClaytonChris Hamilton, Esq.Ben HansonAlexandra BateyEleanor HeiskellJ. Nile Kinney, Esq.Elaine LeCainMatthew Malerich, M.D.Marci MaynardNancy Oehler, Esq.Steve SandersDee SladeRick StevensJay TamsiNeil WalkerKai Wong, M.D.

Honorary Life MembersJames CollierC.L. ClarkDonald R. LindsayMilt Younger, Esq.

Contributions to the Bakersfi eld Symphony Orchestra are tax-deductible for both Federal and State purposes.

CONTACT THE BSO

1328 34th Street, Suite ABakersfi eld, CA 93301

PHONE: 661-323-7928EMAIL: [email protected]

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

John Farrer, Music DirectorM. Bryan Burrow, President & CEOMary Moore, Orchestra Operations ManagerKari Heilman, Business Operations ManagerMary-Frances Langille, Marketing CoordinatoreMedia, Graphic ArtistJerome Kleinsasser, Artistic Consultant,

Program Notes & Concert PreviewDarlan Moore, Stage GuardJim Mueller, Recording Engineer

ORCHESTRA OFFICERS

Marci Maynard, PresidentMike Raney, Vice PresidentElaine LeCain, Orchestra RepresentativeElvira Arambula, Secretary


BAKERSFIELD YOUTH SYMPHONY

The Bakersfi eld Youth Symphony seeks to serve the accomplished young musicians of the community, as well as providing another source of musical enjoyment for those who are interested in fi ne music. For information about the BYSO call Rita Gomez at (661) 301-3390 or contact Board Member Regina Pryor at [email protected]. Visit www.bysorocks.org.

Rita Gomez, President / Regina Pryor, Vice President / Lynn Eid, Secretary / Helen Hess, Treasurer / Alex Navarro, Manager / Marci Maynard, Librarian / Maxim Eshkenazy, Conductor

BAKERSFIELD MASTER CHORALE

The Bakersfi eld Master Chorale is a choral society of adult voices directed by Dr. Robert Provencio. During its concert season, the Chorale seeks to enrich community musical awareness by presenting performances of major choral literature, secular and sacred, from all musical eras. For more information, please call Dave Waterman at (661) 348-4678 or email info@bakersfi eldmasterchorale.org. Visit www.bakersfi eldmasterchorale.org.

Judy Houston, President / David Waterman, First Vice President / Susan Guerard, Second Vice President / Bruce Wade, Secretary / Jerry Buzzell, Treasurer / Robert Provencio, Director / Liz Cervantes, Accompanist

BEALE PARK BAND

Today, the Beale Park Band is a 40 piece military styled band, directed by Douglas Kelley, that plays summer concerts in Bakersfi eld’s Beale Park on Sunday evenings during June of each year. The repertoire revolves around Marches, Overtures, Musicals, Show Tunes, Waltz’s and Polkas, concluding with a Sousa March. Concerts are from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm beginning on the second Sunday in June culminating with a Patriotic program on the Sunday before the Fourth of July.

Douglas Kelley, Director / Cyndi Hicks, Manager

BSO Affi liated Organizations


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A standing ovation goes to our Partners in Music Education whose participation helps to enrich the lives of thousands of local children who benefi t from the various

Music Education programs that the BSO off ers the community. Thank you! For information about becoming a Partner in Music Education, contact the BSO at 661-323-7928.


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Corporate SponsorsThe Bakersfi eld Symphony Orchestra gratefully acknowledges the generous support

of foundations, corporations and businesses whose gifts have helped ensure the continuation of the BSO's many outstanding programs.

For information about becoming a Corporate Sponsor, contact the BSO at 661-323-7928.

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Letter from the President & CEO

The Bakersfi eld Symphony Orchestra has performed Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Ballet for 35 years along with the Civic Dance Center and are proud to bring this wonderful performance to you for the 36th season. December is a magical time with the holiday spirit in the air. Making the BSO Nutcracker performance an annual tradition adds to a fantastic holiday season.

It is truly amazing that the BSO has enchanted audiences since 1977, however what is more intriguing is the fact we have our very own professional orchestra and local children and adult dancers

perform each year. We have about 50 professional orchestra musicians, 190 dancers, and well over 100 people supporting from behind the scenes in various capacities. This is the largest local musical production held in Bakersfi eld.

The Bakersfi eld Symphony Orchestra continues to bring great concerts to our community and music education to the young people of Kern County. Since only 1/3 of our revenue comes through ticket sales, we rely on our generous donors and sponsors to accomplish our mission. Please consider the BSO as you support organizations which help improve the quality of life here in Bakersfi eld with a gift of $100 or more.

We would also like to keep you updated with news, information, and promotions regarding the BSO through our email newsletter, Facebook posts, and visits to our website at www.BSOnow.org. You may provide your information with the contact forms located in the lobby.

Enjoy the performance and thank you for supporting the BSO.

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Berlioz: Roman Carnival OvertureDebussy: La MerTchaikovsky: Concerto No. 1 Featuring VADYM KHOLODENKO, piano.

SAT. FEB. 8, 2014 - 7:30pmA Classic of Comedy and Tragedy!

Mozart: Don Giovanni (Concert Version), K. 527 Featuring the BSO OPERA

SAT. NOV. 9, 2013 - 7:30pmFive Masters of Orchestral Brilliance!

Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy OvertureStrauss: "Death and Transfi guration", Op. 24

Beethoven: Overture to Fidelio and more!

SAT. APR. 12, 2014 - 7:30pmClassic & Current Sounds!

Weber: Overture to Der FreischutzAppleton: The Couperin Doubles (WORLD PREMIERE)Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 21 in C, K. 467 Featuring ROBERT THIES, pianoBeethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C Minor

SAT. MAR. 15, 2014 - 7:30pmA Very Special Event!

Verdi: Requiem Featuring BAKERSFIELD MASTER CHORALE &

CSUB SINGERS & SOLOISTS

SAT. MAY. 10, 2014 - 7:30pmThree Audience Favorites

Wagner: Overture to Die MeistersingerBruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor

Featuring BELLA HRISTOVA, violinTchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 in E Minor

SPECIALIt’s the Nutcracker Ballet!

Fri. Dec. 13, 2013 - 7:30pm / Sat. Dec. 14, 2013 - 1:00pm & 7:30pmSun. Dec. 15, 2013 - 1:00pm / Featuring THE CIVIC DANCE CENTER

Enchant the whole family with one of Bakersfi eld’s greatest holiday traditions. You’ll be whisked away by the delightful dancing of sugar plum fairies and the dream-like melodies of a live symphony orchestra.


BSO Circle of SupportersWe gratefully acknowledge the following individuals,

businesses and foundations for their generous support.

STRADIVARIUS CIRCLE

$25,000 and above

County of KernCity of Bakersfi eld

Don C. and Diane S. Lake Family

Kern County Superintendent of Schools

Pelletier Foundation

MAESTRO'S CIRCLE

$10,000 and aboveAera Energy LLC

ChevronClaire O'Connor Frisch

KMAP, Inc.

Paramount Farming CompanyMargaret Urner

Wells Fargo Bank

ENCORE CIRCLE

$5,000 and above

Bakersfi eld MagazineMr. and Mrs. Ira CohenJoe & Suzan MacIlvaine

Occidental of Elk Hills, Inc Rabobank

TargetUBS Financial Services

W.A. ThompsonWZI, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Milton Younger


The Bakersfi eld Symphony Orchestra graciously thanks the

Don C. and Diane S.

Lake Familyfor uniting individuals and cultures in our

community and supporting the education of our youth through the power of music.

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Barber AcuraMr. and Mrs. Bernard Barmann, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Jim BellW. Michael and Dona ChertokLois ChaneyPeggy DarlingDr. and Mrs. Doug DavisMr. and Mrs. Wayne DeatsMr. and Mrs. Stan EschnerEleanor HeiskellRoger and Helen HessBarbara JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Wayne KirschenmanJerome Kleinsasser and

Jeanne HarrieDr. and Mrs. Thomas LarwoodMr. and Mrs. Steve LaytonDonald and Paula LindsayDr. and Mrs. Mark Miller

George and Charlotte PinheiroJames and Thelma Royer-CartwrightJames Ross and Linda Fiddler Helen T. RummelsburgDiane SandidgeSherlo and Ila ShivelyMr. and Mrs. John StovallHon. and Mrs. Jon StuebbeMr. and Mrs. Mark VanVoorhis Mr. and Mrs. James WeddleDr. and Mrs. Kai WongDr. and Mrs. Tai P. Yoo

FRIENDS OF THE SYMPHONY

$100 and above

Mr. and Mrs. Bob AbramsBeverly Banks Ann BiglerShirley BringJeanne BurdickJudith CaratanKatina Chan Dr. and Mrs. Jess DiamondDr. Richard Long DoanElizabeth DownieDr. and Mrs. Ronald Eaves Hildegard ElgesJohn FriaufMr. and Mrs. Ben GoossenDr. and Mrs. Steven JacobsMichael KnowlesAlbert LoebJames E. and Maxine LoveSara Masuda

Generous Supporters of the SymphonyWe gratefully acknowledge the following individuals, businesses and foundations for

their generous support. This listing includes contributions received November 1, 2013.

Gifts received after November 1, 2013 will be acknowledged in the February program.


IN MEMORY OFSHIRLEY HARRIS

Diane SandidgeMr. and Mrs. Ron Graffi us

Ann BiglerMr. and Mrs. Wendall Kinney

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Gifts received after November 1, 2013 will be acknowledged in the February program.


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IT'S THE NUTCRACKER BALLET!John Farrer conducts the Bakersfi eld Symphony Orchestra

& Cindy Trueblood directs The Civic Dance Center

PLOT SYNOPSIS

It is Christmas Eve in Nuremberg, the city of toys. Governor and Mrs. Silberhaus are having a party and their children, Clara and Fritz, are excited to be allowed to stay up past their usual bedtime. They scamper about as their parents greet arriving guests.

Clara and Fritz play host and hostess for their friends. The children dance and play games. Everyone is excited about the gifts under the tree, wondering which gift is theirs.

To the surprise of the children, a very special guest arrives: Herr Drosselmeyer, Clara’s godfather. Drosselmeyer builds mechanical toys and clocks and has created some wondrous toys for the party including a wind-up doll, a harlequin, and a columbine.

Drosselmeyer has also brought Clara a special gift – a large Nutcracker in the shape of a toy soldier. Clara is delighted, but Fritz jealously grabs the Nutcracker away from her. When she demands that he give it back, Fritz angrily throws it down and breaks it. Clara is very upset by Fritz’s cruelty to her new toy.

All too soon the party is over and the guests go home. The family retires for the night, but Clara is unable to sleep and

returns to see her Nutcracker. An army of mice appears, led by the terrible Mouse King.

The Nutcracker is soon fi ghting for his life with the aid of the toy soldiers. The battle between the toy soldiers and the mice becomes a duel between the Nutcracker and the Mouse King. When defeat appears imminent for the Nutcracker, Clara helps the Nutcracker to victory. This act of devotion transforms the Nutcracker into a handsome prince.

The Prince takes Clara on a magical journey to the Land of Sweets, and they travel through a forest in the snow. Snowfl akes swirl in a beautiful and graceful waltz as the curtain falls on the fi rst act.

Continuing on their journey to the Land of Sweets, the Prince and Clara meet the Sugar Plum Fairy who welcomes them warmly to her kingdom. The Prince explains how he vanquished the Mouse King with the help of Clara. To celebrate the victory, Clara and the Prince are entertained by a variety of festive dances.

We shall never know if this magical journey of delightful fantasies and sugar spun dreams was a dream – or did it really happen on Christmas Eve long ago?


John Farrer, Music Director

John Farrer is now in his thirty-ninth season as the music director of the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra. In that time, Maestro Farrer has conducted over 400 works on the Orchestra’s subscription programs and has collaborated with some of the world’s fi nest soloists. He is also Music Director of the Roswell Symphony Orchestra and the Santa Maria Philharmonic and is a frequent guest conductor with orchestras in England. As senior guest conductor of the English Sinfonia, he has toured with the orchestra throughout England and northern France. His nine recordings with the London Philharmonic, Royal Philharmonic, Bournemouth Symphony, and English Sinfonia have received high praise from critics around the world. Mr. Farrer is recording the four symphonies of Johannes Brahms with the New Queen’s Hall Orchestra of London.

In March 2006 Maestro Farrer served as Music Mentor of Singapore. In this capacity, he conducted several orchestras including a concert of the Singapore National Youth Orchestra. This program was attended by S. R. Nathan, president of Singapore. In May, 2006, Maestro Farrer conducted the New Queens Hall Orchestra of London in a special program benefi ting the National Osteoporosis Society of Britain. This concert was attended by the orchestra’s patron, Camilla, Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall.

Mr. Farrer was associated with the San Francisco Symphony for fi ve seasons as a cover conductor for the Orchestra's subscription concerts. He was a speaker in the San Francisco Symphony's series of Inside Music talks, led the Orchestra in Concerts for Kids, and conducted a program at Stern Grove which attracted 20,000 listeners.

John Farrer is director of the California Conducting Institute, an international training program held in Bakersfi eld. Mr. Farrer is also director of the London Conducting Workshop at the Royal Academy of Music. He is also the director of a conducting master class held in Paris each January.

Mr. Farrer is a member of the music advisory committee of the Young Musicians Foundation of Los Angeles, a board member of the Chamber Orchestra of New York, and a national trustee of the National Symphony Orchestra of the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. Mr. Farrer is President elect of the Conductors Guild, the international organization representing the interests of conductors.

Maestro Farrer is an advisor to the graduate conducting programs of the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.


BAKERSFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

JOHN FARRER, MUSIC DIRECTOR

VIOLIN I Julia L. Haney,

ConcertmasterDorothy Nobles Chair

Lee SmithElizabeth KinneyDonna FraserTim SwansonLisa FritzJeff FritzSharon CooperChristine SnipesDebbie EllisLynne GarrettRudolfina

SjostrandMatthias RykertMarissa

McCloudSally BermanAnna PapipkyanCosima Luther

VIOLIN IIAmy McGuire,

PrincipalDeborah PerkinsNorman OlsenMary MansfieldMarcia MaynardElvira ArambulaElaine LeCainAndrea von

SchriltzNicole BarnettPeter MarcosKay SandersonJason GarciaTracy Fessia

VIOLA Paulette Shires,

PrincipalStan HolcombeElizabeth FerrierAlex Navarro

Helen CrosbyTom MeyerSandra CaudelLauren EllridgeIsabel ThirouxKim WilkinsHugh NeelyMatthew WitmerNina

Manchorova

CELLO Diane Malecki,

PrincipalCarl & Avanelle Woody Chair

Alex WilsonAaron ConnorAnna McCoyMary EckartCaroline

BordinarroMadlin

SarkissianErin EssesAniela PerryBeth ParkPam DeAlmeidaKristin Garbeff

BASS Barry Newton,

PrincipalPeter Scaffi di,

Co-PrincipalJohn HesterIgor StebaevJay RubottomWhitney HerbstHarvey

NewmarkGabriel GoldenMark

BreitenbachCarla CapolupoManuel

Quintero

Janet DavisAndrew Flores

FLUTENancy Wallace,

PrincipalAudrey BoyleRhonda MartinMary Cervantes

PICCOLOJeanne Johnson

OBOEBrett Clausen,

PrincipalAaron MillerJulie Calvo

ENGLISH HORNPaula Dublinski

CLARINETMary Moore,

PrincipalMarc TiptonPatricia Jensen

E-FLAT CLARINETJeff Dundas

BASS CLARINETSandra Garcia

SAXOPHONESheri TiptonBen Horton

BASSOONAmy Gillick,

Co-PrincipalMelissa Frey,

Co-PrincipalMichael Kreiner

CONTRA BASSOONSteve Thiroux

HORNBrian Smith,

PrincipalPeggy CoppLucy AdamsMartin GoniTim McFaddenSusan HelfterKristin MorrisonAndrea Allen

TRUMPETMichael C.

Raney, Principal

Steve O’ConnorSal PanelliDan BoyleBrad PickettKris TinerLeo Sakomoto

TROMBONERon Christian*,

PrincipalJay Jarrett,

ActingPrincipal

Marisa AokiNorm CampbellCaroline HayesMartha

RedstoneFred ChynowethDennis Herbst

TUBAGlenn Bowles,

PrincipalEric FarrenkopfDavid PitzerAdam Clements

PERCUSSIONErnie Cervantes,

PrincipalClaire O'Connor Frisch Chair

Cyndi HicksRay AyalaMatt BornongRobert

CervantesRebecca SpicklerDeanna HudginsMichael

DowningKelly WeaverAmanda PoseySimon CarrollMichael DeutschBeverly DorseyChris BishopJoe MuskatZanne Zarow

HARPLaura Porter,

Co-PrincipalKathleen Moon,

Co-PrincipalJennifer

FarrenkopfAndrea PuenteElaine LitsterJennifer Duke

KEYBOARDSBonnie Farrer,

PrincipalElizabeth

Cervantes______________________

CONCERTMASTER EMERITA

Rebecca Brooks

*LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The BSO is grateful for the endowed chairs established in honor or memory of loved ones by family and friends.


DIRECTORS & CHOREOGRAPHERS OF THE CIVIC DANCE CENTER

Cindy Trueblood, Dance Director/Choreographer

Cindy Trueblood began ballet classes at the age of six with Robert Bell in Oklahoma City. When she was 16, she received a scholarship to study dance at the University of Kansas School of Fine Arts. Her training continued in Oxnard, California, with Mara Lysova. When she moved to Bakersfield with her parents, Lane and Jody Howell, she studied ballet at the Bakersfi eld Ballet Theatre under the direction of Martha Knight. In 1968, she began teaching and established, what is now, Civic Dance Center. In 1978, the Civic Dance Center accepted the Bakersfi eld Symphony Orchestra’s invitation to be part of The Nutcracker Ballet, a

partnership which continues to this day. In 1997, the Kern County Board of Supervisors presented Mrs. Trueblood with a Resolution that recognized her 20-year commitment to The Nutcracker. In 1998, the Arts Council of Kern awarded her the Bakersfi eld Centennial Dance Award for outstanding contributions to the cultural heritage of Bakersfi eld. In November 2002, the Arts Council of Kern honored Civic Dance Center for 25 years of commitment to the enhancement of the arts. Cindy is married to Kevin Trueblood, and they are the proud parents of two sons, Tyler and Mason.

Kristen McLaughlin, Dance Director/Choreographer

Kristen began her training in Bakersfi eld, CA, mostly at Civic Dance Center. At 18, Kristen received a scholarship to the EDGE Performing Arts Center under the direction of Jackie Sleight while going to school at UCLA. She graduated in 1996 with a BA in Sociology. She has done commercial work for MGM Grand Hotel, danced as far away as Japan, and was a dance captain for the Mark Goodman Tap Company. She has been on the guest faculty at The School of Nashville Ballet, Tri-Cities Academy of Dance and Fresno City College. Kristen has been an adjunct professor at California State University, Bakersfi eld. She has taught master classes at high schools

and studios throughout California, Nashville and Texas. Kristen was a fi nalist in the Under the Stars Choreography Festival. She has choreographed for the nationally ranked dance team at Cal Lutheran University. She has performed and choreographed such shows as CATS and 42nd Street for the Bakersfi eld Music Theatre. And she worked with a student director at Loyola Marymount University to create two musical short fi lms. As the Artistic Director of the Imagine Ballet Company, Kristen has shown her work at a Regional Dance America Festival and participated in the teacher’s workshop at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. Her latest adventure is her marriage to Brian McLaughlin. She thanks her new husband and her family for their loving support and understanding of her passion for dance.


Ann Conrad, Dance Director/Choreographer

As a student at Civic Dance Center, Ann performed her fi rst Nutcracker at the age of 12. After many Nutcrackers and continuous training with Civic Dance Center, she was chosen to perform a season of The Nutcracker with the Contra Costa Ballet and completed several summer programs with both Contra Costa Ballet and San Francisco Ballet. Ann also had a great opportunity to travel during several summers to attend many Basque Music Camps, where she learned more about her Basque Heritage with a focus on dance and music. After graduating from high school, she began teaching for Civic Dance Center which led to her helping choreograph and

direct The Nutcracker. She helps choreograph and direct for the Imagine Ballet Company and MAD Dance Krew as well. Now, after 26 years of Nutcracker history, Ann still enjoys every minute of rehearsal time with her students. Ann is so proud of her two daughters: Natalie, who is in her 11th Nutcracker season and Chloe, who is performing in her 8th season of The Nutcracker. When not dancing, Ann and her husband Justin stay very busy with their three year old son, Christian. She is so blessed to have such a supportive husband and family that continue to support her year after year.

Alicia Angelini, Dance Director/Choreographer

Mrs. Angelini received her early dance training at Civic Dance Center in Bakersfi eld, under the direction of Cindy Trueblood, Kristen Doolittle, and Ann Conrad. From there, she attended the University of California, Irvine, where she had the opportunity to perform original works by various choreographers including ETC! by David Allan and a re-staging of William Forsythe’s "Steptext" by Douglas Becker. She graduated from UCI with a B.A. in Dance with a focus on Choreography. She then returned to Bakersfi eld

to start a family with her husband, Chris, and they are now the proud parents of a wonderful son, Lucas, and a beautiful baby girl, Sofi a. Alicia continues to teach and perform at Civic Dance Center, and she is the Co-director of the performing group, Mad Dance Krew. Her choreography has been showcased in various venues throughout the state with Imagine Ballet Company, Bare Bones Dance Theater, Troupe Civic and Civic Dance Center. In 2009, at the Regional Dance America Pacifi c Festival, Alicia was presented with the Monticello Award for outstanding emerging choreographer, for her work, Rememberances. She attended the Craft of Choreography Conference in 2009 on full scholarship, and at the conclusion of the conference, she was honored to be chosen for the Choreography Connection Program, allowing her the opportunity to work with another company from the Regional Dance America membership and set a future work with them. She staged this new original work entitled From Point A… on the Southeast Alabama Dance Company in Dothan, Alabama. Alicia is blessed to have so much inspiration her life, and she hopes to be able to share that blessing with audiences and fellow dancers for years to come.


Erica Ueberroth, Dance Director/Choreographer

Erica Ueberroth is a Bakersfi eld native who began dance at Civic Dance Center in 1993. She began teaching at the age of 15, and is currently the Dancer Liason for Imagine Ballet Company. Her ballet training continued in summer programs with American Ballet Theatre, The Rock School of Ballet, and Pittsburg Ballet Theatre. Erica fi rst performed Nutcracker in 1993 in the role of Little Girl and she has danced many roles over the years including: Little Clara, Snow Queen, Rose, Arabian Queen, Spanish Queen and Sugar Plum Fairy. Erica also enjoys performing in musical theatre and has been involved with BMT’s production of CATS and Stars

Musical Theatre’s presentation of Sweet Charity, Cabaret, A Chorus Line, Grease and Mame. Along with teaching at Civic Dance Center, Mrs. Ueberroth has been a Certifi ed Massage Therapist for 8 years. Whether teaching, dancing, or giving a quick calf massage in the corner of rehearsal, Erica enjoys the camaraderie of the Civic Dance Center family.

Kevin Trueblood, Production Assistant

Along with Kevin’s numerous Nutcracker appearances, all 36 years, he has performed in over 70 musical productions with Bakersfi eld Music Theatre, Stars Dinner Theatre, Bakersfi eld Community Theatre and Starlight of Kern, dating back to 1972. Some of his favorite roles have been – “Jesus” in Jesus Christ Superstar, “Danny Zuko” in Grease, “Henry Higgins” in My Fair Lady, “J.P. Finch” in How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, “Harold Hill” in The Music Man, “Frankie” in Forever Plaid, “Conrad Birdie”

in Bye Bye Birdie, “Juan Peron” in Evita, “Cosmo Brown” in Singin’ In The Rain, “Munkustrap” in CATS, “Billy Flynn” in Chicago, “Zach” in A Chorus Line, and most recently – “Jean Valjean” in Les Miserables.

"My theatrical inspiration came from my sister Georgia. Any musical ability I have comes from my extremely talented parents – Dave & Grace, and my need to pursue my hobby of golf is satisfi ed knowing I get to do that with my brother Richard." The father of two terrifi c young men, Tyler and Mason, he and his incredibly beautiful and unbelievably creative wife, Cindy, own Civic Dance Center.

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2013 NUTCRACKER SOLOISTS

Scott Erwin

Scott is performing in his 6th Nutcracker as the valiant wooden hero, which coincidently he claims is very close to his dancing style, stiff as a board. With encouragement from his wife, Rebecca, and his Civic Dance children, Austin, Zachary, and Kacey, Scott returned to performing after a two decade hiatus to share the joy and magic of this amazing ballet. In his youth, while a student at West High School, Scott joined the choir, including performing in the full chorus, the eight couple madrigal group, and the barbershop quartet. In his senior year he performed in South Pacifi c. Scott is a CPA and fi nance professional working with Aera Energy.

He is proud and honored to join his children in their passion for dance in the 36th Production of The Nutcracker. He is also thankful for Cindy & Kevin Trueblood, the Civic Dance Center, its dedicated teachers, and talented students.

Shelby Hagelstein

Shelby is 22 years old and a senior at CSU, Bakersfi eld. She is studying to be a high school English teacher. She loves yoga, traveling, teaching ballet, and hiking. She began dancing ballet when she was nine years old and loves the feelings of joy and freedom it gives her. Shelby has been part of the Bakersfi eld Symphony Orchestra’s / Civic Dance Center’s annual production for the past seven years and has performed the roles of Mother, Rose, Arabian, and Flower. Last year she had the honor of being cast as the Sugar Plum Fairy for the 35th Anniversary. The Nutcracker has become a holiday tradition she loves to share with her fellow dancers,

the symphony members, friends and family.

David Moreno

David started dancing at Civic Dance Center when he was 17 years old. He has traveled the world making a living as a dancer. He returned to Bakersfi eld to further his education and pursue a career in the medical fi eld. He currently works as a surgical technician at Delano Regional Community Hospital. David also teaches Jazz and Hip Hop at Civic Dance Center.


Samantha Palmer

Ms. Palmer received her ballet training at Civic Dance Center and summer programs with the San Francisco Ballet Company and the Contra Costa Ballet. She graduated from the University of California Irvine (UCI) with her Bachelor of Arts in Dance and was chosen by the renowned choreographer Donald McKayle to be a member of his Etudes Ensemble which traveled nationally. While at UCI she had the opportunity to perform in George Balanchine’s ballet Serenade. Ms. Palmer trained for two years at the Studio du Corps in Costa Mesa in order to become a Pilates instructor. She now teaches Pilates at the Golden Youth Rejuvenation Center and Spa. Civic

Dance Center is proud to have her as a faculty member. She also enjoys performing with Imagine Ballet Company and was one of their original members.

Marvin St. Pierre

Marvin returns for his 22nd Nutcracker season, donning the costumes of the distinguished Governor Silberhaus, and the fabulous Mother Ginger. What started out as a way to be involved in his daughters’ activities has turned into a Christmas tradition that he truly enjoys. Even though they no longer perform with him on this Nutcracker stage, they travel home to cheer him on. “Thank you Kaytie, Aimee, and Kellie for encouraging me with the fi ner points (or should that be pointes) of ballet.” What really motivates him to get out on the stage? The lady he admires most, his wife Kimm, so thoroughly enjoys it when he does.

LEFT PHOTO: Ariella Goldstein RIGHT PHOTO: Katarina Treiberg, Zachary Erwin, Kristyn Van Cleave


ACT I NUTCRACKER CAST

Overture CAST A: Kristina Bacon, Calista Bryan, Callie Cahill, Molly Engel, Kacey Erwin, Terran Fielder, Riley Gallego, Kendra Herrera, Marisa Lifquist, Mason McCarthy, Sacha O’Connor, Amy Risner, Madison Sackett, Mackenzie Simpson, Campbell Snelling, Chloe Whitezell, Ava Whittaker, Victoria Wilson, Eleni Zaninovich, Sophia Zaninovich

CAST B: Kiki Brehmer, Emalyne Davis, Savanna Eckert, Molly Ensor, Grace Eribarne, Savannah Ericsson, Ella Goens, Grady Goens, Tess Goens, Alicia Goscinski, Victoria Hinkle, Abigail Hoff man, Heather Leal, Rachel McNaughton, Jennifer Mullich, Julia Rooke, Will Rooke, Alexander Tindell, Haley York, Sophia Zaninovich

Chestnut Seller Zachary Erwin

Herr Drosselmeyer Kevin Trueblood

Clara CAST A: Katie Walsh CAST B: Kimberly Marquez

Fritz, her brother CAST A: Kyle Guillory CAST B: Devin Beasley

Frau Silberhaus, CAST A: Erica Ueberroth CAST B: Philena Goscinskitheir mother

Governor Silberhaus, CAST A: Scott Erwin CAST B: Marvin St. Pierretheir father

Girl Guests CAST A: Megan Baytosh, Olivia Davis, Terran Fielder, Ireland Fleming, Sarah Howard, Anika Johanesen, Marisa Lifquist, Madison Miller, Lindsay Monroe, Megan Monroe, Darci Ross-Smith, Chloe Sackett, Carissa Sales, Jessica Wollesen

CAST B: Christina Barragan, Grace Eribarne, Jillian Fletcher, Ella Goens, Clara Greenberg, Abigail Hoff man, Victoria McFarland, Madison Miller, Megan Monroe, Jenna Russo, Carissa Sales, Madison Shuck, Larissa White, Junia Wilcox

Boy Guests CAST A: Eileen Ablin, Georgia Andrews, Claire Bellue, Ainsley Cahill, Tina Elias, Jordan Ericsson, Jamie Hay, Carissa Lyons-Kimbrough, Victoria Marchetti, Roxanne Swaff ord, Hailey Tholl, Christina Xin, Sophia N. Zaninovich

CAST B: Eileen Ablin, Tina Elias, Jordan Ericsson, Alex Fan, Sophia Gonzaga, Jamie Hay, Madden Henry, Alexandra Johnson, Hannah Ollivier, Annaliese Spielman, Courtland Witt, Sophia Zaninovich, Sophia N. Zaninovich


ACT I NUTCRACKER CAST

Windup Doll CAST A: Samantha Morris CAST B: Olivia Davis

Harlequin Dolls Amy Cheng, Spenser Prow

Soldier Doll CAST A: Kristyn Van Cleave, Zachary Erwin CAST B: Katarina Treiberg, Adam Raines

Mice Bryan Ardron, Alli Bush, Kacey Erwin, Emma Greenberg, Sydnee Johanesen, Chloe McArthur, Natalie McArthur, Spenser Prow, Jenna Russo, Jessie Russo, Rachel Sanders, Kai Whitaker, Kari Williams

King Mouse Zachary Erwin

Captains Jordan Ericsson, Lauren George, Jamie Hay, Victoria Marchetti

Soldiers Maddie Baytosh, Payton Beagle, Mehkenna Beasley, Emma Buys, Sidney Freedman, Sophia Gonzaga, Alexia Grigoras, Kendra Herrera, Ryann Kareiva, Lydia Lifquist, Emma Lwin, Zaley Manning, Rachel McNaughton, Kalynn Messick, Mackenzie Simpson, Callie Stein-Wayne, Hannah Ward, Nikki Weiss, Chloe Whitezell, Silver Winders

Nutcracker Scott Erwin

Nutcracker Prince David Moreno

Snow Queen CAST A: Tara Shearer CAST B: Samantha Palmer Snow Princesses Hannah Contois, Amy Cox, Jordyn Frapwell, Samantha Morris

Snow Maidens Jennifer Barnes, Adrianna Barragan, Chandler Basconcillo, Sydney Fleming, Lauren Garcia, Ariella Goldstein, Philena Goscinski, Isabelle Guillory, Shelby Hagelstein, Madeline Karnes, Elyanna Kim, Crista McClain, Anika Parks, Maggie Sepsey, Katarina Treiberg, Erica Ueberroth, Kristyn Van Cleave, Jenai Wilcox, Austin Wood, (Cast A only) – Samantha Palmer, (Cast B only) – Tara Shearer


ACT II NUTCRACKER CAST

Seraphim CAST A: Natalia Arnold, Alexis Bila, Chloe Divelbiss, Elizabeth Garner, Carolyn James, Ava Kinghorn, Emma Lwin, Breanna Marquez, Kalynn Messick, Callie Stein-Wayne, Lillian Thorpe, Madeline Varela, Nikki Weiss, Chloe Whitezell

CAST B: Jenna Ayres, Abigail Banks, Payton Beagle, Sidney Freedman, Lauren George, Hannah Horwedel, Ria Kelsey, Claire Kirschenman, Emily Marsh, Rachel McNaughton, Gabriella Mayberry, Alexia Nankil, Aly Rooke, Hannah Ward

Heralds Claire Bellue, Ella Goens, Eden Helston, Madden Henry, Lauren Leach, Rebecca Strasser, Jessica Wollesen, Elise Wurtman Candy Canes Eileen Ablin, Christina Barragan, Megan Baytosh, Amy Cheng, Katelyn Deaton, Victoria McFarland, Carissa Sales

Gumdrops Trinity Beasley, Chloe Blake, Desi Boles, Alli Bush, Ashland Gillam, Emma Greenberg, Sydnee Johanesen, Madeline Karnes, Lindsay Monroe, Nala Peoples, Hannah Svihovec, Jane Wang, Jenna Williams

Garlands CAST A: Amy Cox & Crista McClain

CAST B: Jennifer Barnes & Maggie Sepsey with Brooke Eknoian, Lauren Eknoian, Sydney Fleming, Lauren Garcia, Elyanna Kim, Larissa White

Cavalier CAST A: Austin Erwin CAST B: Phillip Fernandez

Sugar Plum Fairy CAST A: Shelby Hagelstein CAST B: Erica Ueberroth

Dewdrop Fairy Jenai Wilcox

Flowers Jennifer Barnes, Adrianna Barragan, Chandler Basconcillo, Hannah Contois, Amy Cox, Jordyn Frapwell, Lauren Garcia, Ariella Goldstein, Philena Goscinski, Isabelle Guillory, Samantha Morris, Samantha Palmer, Anika Parks, Tara Shearer, Katarina Treiberg, Kristyn Van Cleave, Austin Wood, (Cast A only) - Kimberly Marquez, (Cast B only) - Katie Walsh



Reed Flutes CAST A: Eileen Ablin, Megan Baytosh and Bryan Ardron with Chloe Blake, Desi Boles, Alli Bush, Sydney Fleming, Ashland Gillam, Natalie McArthur, Holly Parks, Hannah Svihovec

CAST B: Olivia Davis, Larissa White and Kai Whitaker with Katelyn Deaton, Brooke Eknoian, Emma Greenberg, Shaylan Hammons, Chloe McArthur, Natalie McArthur, Jessie Russo, Jenna Williams

Mother Ginger Marvin St. Pierre

Gingers CAST A: Maddie Baytosh, Ireland Fleming, Lydia Lifquist, Victoria Marchetti, Kalynn Messick, Megan Monroe, Darci Ross-Smith, Nikki Weiss

CAST B: Mehkenna Beasley, Jordan Ericsson, Jillian Fletcher, Lauren George, Clara Greenberg, Jamie Hay, Hannah Ward, Junia Wilcox

Bon Bons CAST A: Kaya Leyendecker, Madison Miller, Mallory Montee, Eva Morris

CAST B: Lizzi Ansolabehere (Sat. 7:30 only), Savannah Ericsson (Sun. 1:00 only), Jenna George, Maelana Manning, Elliah Ward

Marzipan Boy CAST A: Mason McCarthy CAST B: Devin Beasley

Ribbon Candy Chandler Basconcillo with

CAST A: Chloe Blake, Ashland Gillam, Sarah Howard, Sydnee Johanesen, Rachel Sanders, Hannah Svihovec

CAST B: Trinity Beasley, Katelyn Deaton, Chloe McArthur, Natalie McArthur, Jessie Russo, Kari Williams

Spanish Maidens Lauren Eknoian, Jordyn Frapwell, Isabelle Guillory, Tara Shearer, (Cast A only) - Ariella Goldstein, (Cast B only) - Samantha Palmer

Spanish Matadors Austin Erwin, Zachary Erwin, Phillip Fernandez, David Moreno, Kai Whitaker

Spanish Queen CAST A: Samantha Palmer CAST B: Ariella Goldstein

Chinese Empress Hannah Contois



Chinese Empress Court CAST A: Claire Bellue, Kacey Erwin, Eden Helston, Sacha O’Connor, Holly Parks, Nala Peoples, Amy Risner, Gabbi Rubio

CAST B: Danielle Francis, Shaylan Hammons, Madden Henry, Lauren Leach, Jennifer Mullich, Rebecca Strasser, Jane Wang, Elise Wurtman

Chinese Prince Bryan Ardron

Arabian King David Moreno

Arabian Harem Adrianna Barragan, Chandler Basconcillo, Amy Cox, Jordyn Frapwell, Philena Goscinski, Isabelle Guillory, Samantha Morris, Austin Wood

Russian Cossacks Bryan Ardron, Devin Beasley, Alex Fan, Kyle Guillory, Spenser Prow, Kai Whitaker

Grand Pas de Six CAST A: Shelby Hagelstein, Katie Walsh, Jenai Wilcox, Austin Erwin, David Moreno, Kevin Trueblood

CAST B: Kimberly Marquez, Erica Ueberroth, Jenai Wilcox, Phillip Fernandez, David Moreno, Kevin Trueblood

Finale Corps de Ballet

LEFT PHOTO: Crista McClain, Maggie Sepsey, Kimberley Marquez, Madeline Karnes, Anika Parks RIGHT PHOTO: Jennifer Barnes, Katie Walsh, Philena Goscinski, Austin Wood (seated)


A Very Special Thank YouAssociate Choreographers and Directors

Alicia Angelini, Ann Conrad, Kristen McLaughlin and Erica Ueberroth

Assistants to the Director

Tara Shearer & Austin Wood

Rehearsal Assistants

Melissa Ackerley, Chloe Blake, Philena Goscinski, Sydnee Johanesen, Chloe McArthur, Natalie McArthur, Samantha Morris,

Jenai Wilcox, Kari Williams and Austin Wood

Audition Assistants

Julia Clausen, Emily Guerard, Tara Shearer,Emma Walsh, Keira Whitaker and Austin Wood

Wardrobe Supervisor

Judi Joyce & Kim Basconcillo

Cast Photography

Melissa Brazeal

Video Taping

Bob West Video

Sweatshirt Design

Christy Whitaker

Physical Therapist

Brian Monroe

Backstage Supervisors

Justin Kelly & Yvonne Miller


Acknowledgements

The cast of The Nutcracker would like to thank

the following friends for their generous support.

Rick & Stephanie Baytosh, Dave Contois, Elaine Deaton, Scott Erwin, Lance Fielder, Kimm Gillam, Sara Goens,

Mike & Esther Greenberg, Calvin Guillory, Linda Gutcher, Lane & Jody Howell, LaNell Howell, Kelly McCarthy, Becci McClain, John McFarland, Yvonne Miller, Lizette Swanson, Tammy & Aaron

Van Cleave, Bryan Walsh, Christy Whitaker, Lora White, Kari Williams, Kimberly Wollesen

Thanks for the Costumes

The cast of The Nutcracker would like to thank the following

people for donating their time, energy, and sewing talents.

Thanks for the beautiful costumes!

Louise Ablin, Kim Basconcillo, Stephanie Berry, La Queta Dowdy, Kathy Eribarne, Natasha Ericsson, Becky Erwin, Kimm Gillam, Sara Goens, Dorit Goldstein, Esther Greenberg, Jackie James,

Judi Joyce, Alicia Lifquist, Nikol Manning, Becci McClain, Shannon Parks, Heather Rooke, Barbara Russo,

DeAnne Sanders, Kimm St. Pierre, Tammy Van Cleave, Christy Whitaker

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Thank You

Thank you to Anyone we may have forgotten to mention and to those who turned up at the eleventh hour.

Without the tireless eff orts and leadership of Dedicated Volunteers, a production of this magnitude would not be possible.

Imagine Ballet Company Members Performing In Nutcracker

Eileen Ablin, Megan Baytosh, Amy Cox, Olivia Davis, Brooke Eknoian, Lauren Eknoian, Terran Fielder, Sydney Fleming,

Jordyn Frapwell, Ella Goens, Emma Greenberg, Shaylan Hammons, Sydnee Johanesen, Madeline Karnes,

Kimberly Marquez, Crista McClain, Victoria McFarland, Lindsay Monroe, Samantha Palmer, Carissa Sales,

Annaliese Spielman, Kristyn Van Cleave, Jenai Wilcox

A Huge Thank You to our Wonderful Technical Crew

Ryan McCullah, Charles (Scooter) Allsup, Manuel Gomez,Julie Hernandez, Daniel Reyes, Bailey Berendsen,

Josh Skaggs, Joel McCullah

LEFT PHOTO: Katie Walsh, Kimberly Marquez RIGHT PHOTO: Chandler Basconcillo

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