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Welcome to the Lone Tree Arts Center

We are grateful to have you join us for this event! The arts are a shared human experience, and these events are created and managed by groups of passionate individuals. The staff and volunteers are here to ensure that you have a remarkable experience while you’re with us. To do your part to create a positive experience, please read the below policies and procedures.

Front of House Staﬀ: Our House

Managers are responsible for the overall front-of-house operation. Ushers (dressed in white and black with green scarves/ties) can direct patrons who have questions or concerns to the House Manager.

In the Event of an Emergency: Please take a moment to locate the exit nearest to you. House Managers and ushers will provide directions should an emergency arise. The theater is equipped with emergency lighting if a loss of power occurs. Should an evacuation be necessary, please exit through the front theater doors and the front of the building unless instructed otherwise.

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other noise making devices may not be used in the theater. Please silence or turn your cell phone off at the beginning of the performance.

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Photos and Videos: The taking of photos and videos during a performance may violate our contract with the performers and producers. Please listen carefully to the pre-show announcement to determine if videos and photos are allowed. If photos and videos are not permitted by request of the artist, you will be asked to put away your camera. Flash photography is never permitted. Restrooms: Restrooms are located in the center of the lobby near the front entrance, as well as on the north side of the lobby near the north entrance, across from the Event Hall. Single-stall, gender neutral restrooms are located on the north side of the lobby. Refreshments: Food is not allowed

in the theater. Drinks purchased at our concessions stand are permitted in the theater. At most performances, you may pre-order a drink to avoid intermission lines.

Smoking: The Lone Tree Arts Center is a smoke-free facility. Patron Code of Conduct: To ensure a respectful and courteous experience for all, patrons are held to the LTAC Patron Code of Conduct. The full code of conduct is posted near the lobby restrooms and can be found online at https://www.lonetreeartscenter.org/ visit/patron-code-of-conduct

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Accessibility Services at the Lone Tree Arts Center The Lone Tree Arts Center strives to be a welcoming place for everyone in our community. We make it a priority to accommodate the needs of patrons with disabilities. For more information about our accessible services, please contact our Box Oﬃce at 720.509.1000. Seating: Accessible seating is available in all our venues and is available for purchase online or at the Box Office. For events that have reserved seating in our Main Stage theater, the accessible seats are marked with a wheelchair symbol and are located in rows G and U. There are no stairs to access these seats. Please call the Box Office if you have any questions about accessible seating. Courtesy wheelchairs may be available. Please see an usher for assistance upon arrival. Wheelchair accessible parking is located in the Arts Center parking lot. There is an elevator located just inside the north Main Stage door for accessible balcony seating. Accessible restrooms are located near the main and north lobby entrances.

Programs: Large print programs are available upon request; please call the Box Office at least 48 hours in advance to request these. Sensory Inclusive: The Lone Tree Arts Center programs sensory inclusive performances that are welcoming to individuals with autism or with other disabilities that create sensory sensitivities. Social stories, break spaces, small performance modifications, and a relaxed atmosphere make these performances accessible to people with sensory sensitivities. Contact our Box Office for more information.

Assistive Listening: An inductive hearing loop is installed in the Main Stage Theater. The loop system broadcasts directly into hearing aids that are equipped with a Tele-Coil switch (or tele-coil or telephone switch). For hearing aids with a T-coil switch, simply turn that switch and sound is broadcast directly to the hearing aid. For hearing aids without a Tele-Coil switch, wireless headset receivers are also available free of charge at the Box Office. American Sign Language: We are happy to provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation. Please call the Box Office at least 7 business days in advance to request services. Quiet Space available at Sensory Inclusive Performances.

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Educational Workshops Take You Inside the Show • In Delivering Dance Back to the People: Alvin Ailey’s Pioneering Vision, attendees will uncover the story of Alvin Ailey’s groundbreaking contributions to modern dance and his enduring message of unity, hope, and empowerment.

Benny Benack III with Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents. Photo by Matt Baker.

The Lone Tree Arts Center is proud to introduce a new series of educational workshops that invite audiences to dig deeper into the extraordinary performances presented on our stage. Designed to enrich the live performance experience, these interactive sessions offer fresh insights, inspiring connections, and opportunities to engage with the artistry behind the shows you love. Each workshop, led by Community Programs Coordinator Patrick ElkinsZeglarski, opens a door to greater understanding—no prior preparation required. Through thoughtful discussion and creative exploration, participants will gain a new lens through which to view each performance, enhancing both enjoyment and appreciation. “We envision these workshops as a way for audience members to take a deeper dive,” Elkins-Zeglarski says. “Through historical lenses and different educational perspectives, we explore the many different facets that make up the art forms that appear on our stage.”

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• Curious About Crooning: The Traditions and Textures of the Artistry of Song Styling celebrates the unique interpretive voices that define jazz and song performance, inspired by the artists of Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents. • Big Top Reimagined: The History of Traveling Spectacles such as Cirque Mechanics: Tilt! pulls back the curtain on the evolution of circus artistry, exploring how classic big-top entertainment has transformed into contemporary wonder. • Laughter Through Tears: The Enduring Wit and Wisdom of Steel Magnolias delves into the play’s tender balance of humor and heartbreak, reflecting on the resilience and friendship that make this story timeless.

Whether you are a lifelong arts lover or simply curious to learn more, these workshops offer a welcoming space to discover the beauty, meaning, and creative spirit that connect us all through the performing arts. Registration can be done online at lonetreeartscenter.org or call the Box Office at 720.509.1000.

COMMUNITY FOCUS

Local Business Leaders Gather for Coalition Kickoff

On October 22, 2025, the Lone Tree Arts Center (LTAC) opened its doors to dozens of local business leaders for the kickoff breakfast of our new Local Business Coalition, a program connecting Lone Tree businesses and strengthening community ties through the arts. Over coffee and a light breakfast, attendees made new connections and heard from Mayor Marissa Harmon and Chief of Police Kirk Wilson about initiatives to keep the community safe, expand access for cyclists and pedestrians, and support growth across the city, including new residences, commercial centers, and High Note Regional Park, Lone Tree’s first regional park. The morning buzzed with energy as local professionals and city staff exchanged ideas, shared perspectives, and explored ways to collaborate in building a thriving, connected community. The kickoff was the first in a series of regular gatherings which will be designed to foster relationships, spark new opportunities, and celebrate what

makes Lone Tree such a dynamic place to live and work. While everyone in Lone Tree’s business community is welcome at Coalition events, partnerships with LTAC offer a chance to go deeper. Through sponsorships or in-kind support, member businesses gain unique access to LTAC audiences. Benefits are customizable and can include a table in the lobby during performances, special giveaways or demonstrations, and/or promotion on LTAC social media channels or in our playbills. Annual membership ranges from $500–$1,000, offering flexible ways for small- to medium-sized businesses to engage. Through the Local Business Coalition, LTAC and our business partners are building a stronger, more connected city, one conversation, one collaboration, and one performance at a time. To learn more or join the Local Business Coalition, contact Dana Ciccotello (dana.ciccotello@cityoflonetree.com, 720-509-1008).

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LTAC FAMILY PROGRAMMING

Growing Imagination:

FAMILY PROGRAMS AT THE LONE TREE ARTS CENTER

Passport to Culture: Journey to Oz

Passport to Culture: The Jungle Book. Photo by Craig Francis.

For the youngest members of our community, the arts are more than entertainment—they’re a window to discovery, creativity, and connection. At the Lone Tree Arts Center (LTAC), we believe that exposure to the arts from an early age helps children grow into curious, compassionate, and confident individuals. That’s why our family and youth programming, including Seedlings and Passport to Culture, is designed to spark imagination while bringing families together through shared experiences.

Seedlings: Creativity Takes Root

These programs make LTAC a true destination for families—a place where kids can laugh, learn, and explore the many ways art reflects the world around them.

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For our littlest audience members, the Seedlings series offers an engaging introduction to the arts for pre-K-aged children and their caregivers. Each event is interactive, colorful, and just the right length for curious young minds. Coming up this season, Seedlings: KidCreate on December 9 invites children to roll up their sleeves and dive into a hands-on visual art workshop, where creativity knows no bounds. Later this winter, Seedlings: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo on January 13 brings the wonders of the animal kingdom to the Arts Center. Through live animal encounters, kids will explore the natural world and learn about conservation in a fun, sensory-rich setting.

And on February 10, Seedlings: Music with Swallow Hill will fill our Event Hall with music, creative movement, percussion instruments, and more! Kids will be able to get their wiggles out and sing along to interactive songs with musicians from Swallow Hill. These early experiences help plant the seeds of curiosity and confidence— and nurture a lifelong love of the arts and learning.

Passport to Culture: Adventures in Art

As kids grow, so does their sense of adventure—and that’s where Passport to Culture comes in. Designed for elementary-aged children and their families, this series exposes young audiences to diverse art forms and cultures from around the world.

children’s storybook. It’s a MAGICAL experience!” –Sarasota Observer Families are invited to go on another immersive adventure on February 22, with Passport to Culture: Journey to Oz. The audience is invited to travel to Oz with Dorothy and become a part of the show, singing, dancing, and acting alongside the actors, and even getting swept up in that famous cyclone that delivers Dorothy to Oz.

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From giggles in the theater to wideeyed wonder onstage, the Lone Tree Arts Center is proud to offer experiences that grow with our youngest audiences. Through programs like Seedlings and Passport to Culture, families can explore the arts together —right here in Lone Tree—and create memories that will last a lifetime. Check out our full lineup of family programming online at lonetreeartscenter.org.

In LocoMotion on January 11, audiences will discover the science and artistry of movement through an energetic performance that combines dance, music, and fun physical storytelling. Later in the month, Passport to Culture: The Jungle Book on January 24 brings Rudyard Kipling’s classic tale to life with eye-popping video, shadow-play, and original music. Immersive experiences and a modern take on this classic story make this family production of Jungle Book “like stepping inside a beautifully illustrated The Seedlings series

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It’s a strange thing, watching audiences sing along with Alex without speaking his native Spanish. But they do. They “la-la-la” their way from chorus to chorus, caught up in his inescapable gravitational pull. His warm, elastic vocals float above a sound essentially from everywhere–an effortless mix of Funk, Soul, and pan-Latin textures–and no matter where you’re from, you can’t help it. You’re home. He discovered music’s power to mesmerize and transport you at an early age. “I used to skip meals,” says Cuba, speaking of the long days he spent locked in his room as a child in Artemisa, Cuba, mastering the bass. “My mother would have to remind me that I was human, that I needed food. Music has always taken me away like that.” Today, his performances carry audiences away in the same fashion, from the Hollywood Bowl to Radio Music City Hall, where he’s shared the stage with artists as diverse as Sheryl Crow and Juan Luis Guerra, casting his spell as if genres weren’t a thing. At the heart of his ability to charm anything that breathes is Alex’s mastery of a deeper, more important language. The dude speaks joy. And it doesn’t matter if it’s Tito Puente joy or Stevie Wonder joy; it’s contagious. It shines through songs he’s cowritten with Nelly Furtado and Jason Mraz. It’s the north star of his compositions. Wherever his songs start their journey–in the land of lust, deep affection, or even melancholy–they know where they’re headed. Their path leads to a deep, shimmering gladness that everyone wishes was their native tongue. It’s this undeniable exuberance, expressed with masterful musicianship, that has catapulted Alex to the highest levels of global critical acclaim. It’s what led this fiercely independent artist to 2 Juno awards, 4 Latin Grammys, and a 2022 Grammy for Best Latin Pop Album. Just like his songs elicit “la-la-las” from audiences without a translator, they woo critics without a middleman. The magic he makes with melody and rhythm can’t Presented by:

be held back. Because in the end, whether in times of trouble or celebration, people everywhere want to go where Alex’s songs are going to an unconditional sense of home, belonging, and bliss.

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Company Members Kamani Abu, Jada Ammons, Carley Cruzat Brooks, Meredith Brown, Christian Butts, Jennifer M. Gerken, Xavier Logan, Xhosa Scott, Adanna Smalls, Darion Turner, Eric J. Vidaña, Jordyn White Shay Bland, Rehearsal Director Apprentices Vic E. Davis, Jaydin J. De Jesús, Naia Neal, Michelle Osanya

Alicia Graf Mack, Artistic Director, Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation Bennett Rink, Executive Director, Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation Ailey II gratefully acknowledges the generous support provided by The Glorya Kaufman Dance Foundation.

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Company Story Ailey II—The Next Generation of Dance—is AILEY’s second company. Founded in 1974 as the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble, Ailey II has advanced Alvin Ailey’s vision by giving early-career dancers the vital experience of transitioning from training as a student to becoming a professional dancer. Ailey II dancers bring their technical mastery and emotional depth to works by the most daring established and emerging choreographers. Just as Mr. Ailey envisioned, the company continues to expand the audience for dance through global touring and community-based performances. Sylvia Waters, the company’s first artistic director, was personally chosen by Mr. Ailey and led the company for 38 seasons. In September 2021, Francesca Harper became artistic director. Ms. Harper—a former student at The Ailey School who has choreographed for both AILEY companies—guides Ailey II with her unique perspective, paying homage to Mr. Ailey’s legacy while taking the company in bold, new directions. Under Ms. Harper’s direction, Ailey II is forging a new path for modern dance—one that’s inclusive, experimental, and transformative. Tonight’s Performance IN SESSION (2025) Choreography by Rena ButlerMusic by Darryl J. Hoffman* Costume design by Katie Chihaby Lighting design by Aja M. Jackson The Company

Rena Butler, a Chicago native, trained at The Chicago Academy for the Arts, Taipei National University of the Arts, and SUNY Purchase (BFA). She performed with Hubbard Street, A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, and Gibney. A Princess Grace, Isadora Duncan, and Ferradini Grander Award recipient, Butler has choreographed for Het Nationale Ballet, National Ballet of Canada, San Francisco Opera, Hubbard Street,

and more. Her works span opera, ballet, film, and museums across the U.S. and Europe. Her practice weaves storytelling, identity, and the reclamation of traditional narratives through interdisciplinary performance and film. The creation of In Session is supported by Robert A. Press M.D. * “HIDE N SEEK” written by Jaylah Hickmon, Kalon Berry, Michael Hernandez and “STANKA POOH” written by Devin Williams, Jaylah Hickmon, Kalon Berry, and Miles Franklin, courtesy of Universal Music Publishing and Warner – Tamerlane Publishing. “BLOOM” written by Jayda Love, Jaylah Hickmon, Matthew Hawkins, and Xavier Beard, courtesy of Say Zay Publishing and Universal Music Publishing. “Doechii: Alligator Bites Never Heal, “DENIAL IS A RIVER”, & Hip-Hop Traditions, from Apple Music”. “NISSAN ALTIMA” written by Jaylah Hickmon and Randle Markus Alandrus, courtesy of Universal Music Publishing and Childish Major Music. “Nosebleeds” written by Jaylah Hickmon and Jonas Jeberg courtesy of Jonas Jeberg Publishing and Universal Music Publishing. “BOOM BAP” written by Darhyl Camper, DIXSON, and Jaylah Hickmon courtesy of Universal Music Publishing.

-INTERMISSIONTHIRD PERSON POINT OF VIEW (2025) Choreography by My’Kal Stromile Music by Various Artists* Costume design by Ezra Lovesky Lighting design by Brandon Stirling Baker

Carley Cruzat Brooks, Meredith Brown, Eric J. Vidaña

My’Kal Stromile received his BFA from The Juilliard School under the direction of Larry Rhodes, following training with Kim Abel, Ceyhun Ozsoy, Dereque Whiturs, and Anna-Marie Holmes at The School at Jacob’s Pillow. A 2014 U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts, an honor awarded by President Barack Obama, he has performed works by William Forsythe, Aszure Barton,

Crystal Pite, Dwight Rhoden, and Jerome Robbins, and danced with Bruce Wood Dance, Disney Productions, and Boston Ballet (2018–2024), where he became a Princess Grace Award nominee. Stromile has choreographed for Boston Ballet, The Juilliard School, the Joyce Theater’s UNITE Ballet Festival, and Vail Dance Festival, among others. In 2024, he choreographed Word for Word for the Paris Opera Ballet in collaboration with CHANEL and participated in the New York Choreographic Institute. He is the recipient of Juilliard’s Hector Zaraspe Prize in Choreography and was recognized with Choreographic Honors three consecutive years. Upcoming commissions include Juilliard’s New Dances and Boston Ballet (2026).

* “Magnets” (feat. Alan Thompson, 5hekwoaga, & Butler Knowles) by Elijah Fox courtesy of Universal Music Group. “Nothing Can Stop Us” performed by The Vernon Spring, written by Sam Beste. “Strength Of A Young Man” performed by The Vernon Spring, written by Sam Beste courtesy of BMG Rights Management. “Cashew” performed by FKJ, written by Vincent Fenton. performed by FKJ, written by Vincent Fenton.

“Meeting Again in the Void”

“TUI” performed and written FKJ. “Lying Together- Interlude” performed by FKJ, written by Vincent Fenton.

-PauseLIKES VS LIFE (2025) Choreography by Renée I. McDonald Music by Various Artists* Costume design by Heather Craig Lighting design by Harrison Hoffert Meredith Brown, Darion Turner, Jordyn White Renée I. McDonald is a Jamaican choreographer, dancer, photographer, and attorney-at-law. She trained at the Tony Wilson School of Modern Dance in Kingston and danced with the

Company Dance Theatre for 12 years, serving 5 years as Rehearsal Director. Since beginning her journey with choreography in 2008, she has become one of Jamaica’s most in-demand choreographers, creating critically acclaimed and award-winning works for companies, schools, artistes, and major events. Renée is the first choreographer from Jamaica to set a piece (Breaking Point) on Ailey II. She is currently the Associate Artistic Director of CDT Jamaica and practices law full-time. * “Overture of Conclave,” “Arrival,” and “Soon Enough,” composed by Volker Bertelmann. “The Night King,” written by Ramin Djawadi, courtesy of Universal Music Publishing.

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REVELATIONS (1960) Choreography by Alvin Ailey Music: Traditional Décor and costumes by Ves Harper Costumes for “Rocka My Soul” redesigned by Barbara Forbes Lighting by Nicola Cernovitch

Pilgrim of Sorrow I Been ‘Buked............................................................................The Company Music arranged by Hall Johnson*

Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel.......Kamani Abu, Jennifer M. Gerken, Music arranged by James Miller+

Jada Ammons

Fix Me, Jesus............................................Meredith Brown, Christian Butts Music arranged by Hall Johnson*

Take Me to the Water Processional/Honor, Honor.............Kamani Abu, Jennifer M. Gerken, Eric J. Vidaña, Vic E. Davis Music adapted and arranged by Howard A. Roberts

Wade in the Water.....................................Adanna Smalls, Xhosa Scott, Jordyn White Music adapted and arranged by Howard A. Roberts “Wade in the Water” sequence by Ella Jenkins. “A Man Went Down to the River” is an original composition by Ella Jenkins.

I Wanna Be Ready...................................................................Darion Turner Music arranged by James Miller+

Move, Members, Move Sinner Man.......................Kamani Abu, Christian Butts, Eric J. Vidaña Music adapted and arranged by Howard A. Roberts

The Day is Past and Gone....................................................The Company Music arranged by Howard A. Roberts and Brother John Sellers

You May Run On......................................................................The Company Music arranged by Howard A. Roberts and Brother John Sellers

Rocka My Soul in the Bosom of Abraham.....................The Company Music adapted and arranged by Howard A. Roberts * Used by arrangement with G. Schirmer, Inc., publisher and copyright owner. + Used by special arrangement with Galaxy Music Corporation, New York City.

All performances of Revelations are permanently endowed by a generous gift from Donald L. Jonas in celebration of the birthday of his wife, Barbara, and her deep commitment to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

FRANCESCA HARPER, Artistic Director Francesca Harper began her professional dance career with Dance Theatre of Harlem. She was also a member of Ballett Frankfurt from 1991-1999 under the direction of William Forsythe, and she has performed on Broadway in productions including Fosse, All Shook Up, The Color Purple, Sweet Charity, and Sophisticated Ladies, and was nominated for Best Actress in a Musical by Broadway.com for her role as Billie Holiday in Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill. Ms. Harper created her first play, 50 minutes with Harriet and Phillis, produced by Anna Deavere Smith, with her aunt, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Margo Jefferson, and Paul Miller, a.k.a DJ Spooky. In 2014, she debuted her critically acclaimed one-woman show, The Look of Feeling, as a writer, actor, dancer, and vocalist. She is also the writer, producer, composer, and narrator of the documentary film To Lillian (2021). Ms. Harper has choreographed works for companies including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Ailey II, Dance Theater of Harlem, Hubbard Street II, and Tanz Graz, as well as The Francesca Harper Project, which she had founded in 2005. Her television and film credits include appearances on Boardwalk Empire, Late Night with David Letterman, and The Oprah Winfrey Show. She served as ballet consultant for the motion picture Black Swan and was featured in Zinnias – The Life of Clementine Hunter, directed by Robert Wilson. In 2013, Ms. Harper received a Living History Award during Black History Month from Long Island University and the Innovation and Technology Award for her choreography for Fashion Week with designer Louis Vuitton. She also served as co-director and choreographer for the musical Rose’s War and as movement director for Tommy Hilfiger and Zendaya for their fashion show at the Apollo Theater in 2019. Ms. Harper was the creator and directorial consultant for 16 world premiere virtual films. Her latest works include a new creation for Wendy Whelan, Associate Artistic Director of New York City Ballet, and poet Marc Bamuthi Joseph. Currently, Ms. Harper is engaged as Executive Producer with Sony Pictures on a series in development, and recently she received her Masters of Fine Arts degree from Goddard College. SYLVIA WATERS, Artistic Director Emerita, Ailey II Sylvia Waters was personally selected by Alvin Ailey in 1974 as Artistic Director of Ailey II and led the company for 38 years. She attended The Juilliard School, where she worked with Donald McKayle’s company, and with a young Hava Kohav –who later became an actress and Academy Award nominee— performing very often to widely populated audiences of the entire New York Dance community at the YMHA. After receiving her B.S. from Juilliard, she moved to Paris, where she appeared regularly on television. She toured in the European company of Black Nativity and worked with Michel Descombey, then director of the Paris Opera Ballet, as well as Milko Šparembleck. She also performed in Donald McKayle’s European production of Black New World and worked with Maurice Béjart’s company performing in Brussels and at the Summer Olympics in Mexico City. In 1968, Ms. Waters joined Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and toured with the Company until assuming leadership of Ailey II. She has received honorary doctorates from the State University of New York at Oswego and The Juilliard School, and she has served as a panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts and the New York State Council on the Arts. Ms. Waters is a recipient of the Legacy Award as part of the 20th Annual IABD Festival, Syracuse University’s Women of Distinction Award, a Dance Magazine Award, and a “Bessie” Award. SHAY BLAND, Rehearsal Director Shay Bland is from Englewood, NJ. She began her formal dance training at The Ailey School in 2007 where she was a scholarship student in the Junior Division. She is a graduate of the Professional Performing Arts School (PPAS), and has danced with several companies including Ailey II, Elisa Monte Dance, Nimbus Dance Theater, Von Howard Project, Francesca Harper Project, Ray Mercer Collective, Kachal Dance, and The Metropolitan Opera Ballet. Ms. Bland has worked on projects on and off-Broadway including The Visitor (off-Broadway) as associate choreographer, and as assistant choreographer for the 13-time nominated Broadway show Hell’s Kitchen. She was also lead choreographer for Nebraska High School Theater Academy (NHSTA) in conjunction with Omaha Performing Arts. As an educator, Ms. Bland serves as a faculty member at Pace University, The Ailey School, Manhattan Youth Ballet, and Earl Mosley’s Institute of the Arts (EMIA). AILEY II WHO’S WHO KAMANI ABU (New Castle, DE) began his dance training at the age of 16 at a local studio in his hometown. He also trained in the summer intensive at BalletX. He is a recent graduate of the Ailey/Fordham BFA in Dance program, and has worked with choreographers including Jennifer Archibald, Tracy Inman, Darshan Bhuller, Gregory Dawson, and Maleek Washington. In 2023, Abu performed in Geoffrey Holder’s

Dougla with Dance Theatre of Harlem and in Alvin Ailey’s Memoria during Ailey’s New York City Center season. This is his first season with Ailey II. JADA AMMONS (Los Angeles, CA) began her dance training at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy. She earned her BFA in Dance from Point Park University in 2022 and graduated from The Ailey School’s Certificate Program in 2025. Ammons also trained in the School’s Summer Intensive where she was the recipient of the Oprah Winfrey Foundation Scholarship. She has performed works by choreographers Debbie Allen, Renee Robinson, Ray Mercer, Darrell Grand Moultrie, Christopher L. Huggins, Ronald K. Brown, Branndi Lewis, and Freddie Moore. This is Ammons’ first season with Ailey II. CARLEY CRUZAT BROOKS (Chicago, IL) received her training at TDA Prep under the direction of Preston Miller and Jacqueline Green. Her studies include summer dance intensives with Jacob’s Pillow, Nederlands Dans Theater, and Dance Theatre of Harlem. Brooks graduated from the Ailey/Fordham BFA in Dance program, class of 2025. She has performed works by Alvin Ailey, Jiří Kylián, Ronald K. Brown, Hope Boykin, Marco Goecke, Jennifer Archibald, and Christopher L. Huggins. Her performance highlights include Geoffrey Holder’s Dougla with Dance Theatre of Harlem and Alvin Ailey’s Memoria during Ailey’s New York City Center season in 2023. This is Brooks’ second season with Ailey II. MEREDITH BROWN (Asheville, NC) began her dance training at a local studio in her hometown. She studied at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, and she is a recent graduate of the Ailey/Fordham BFA in Dance program, where she performed in Alvin Ailey’s Festa Barroca and Memoria during Ailey’s 2022 and 2023 New York City Center seasons. Brown also danced in Hope Boykin’s Chasing the Spirit at Jazz at Lincoln Center. She worked with Madison Hicks’ “The Moving Forward Collective,” and she is an alumnus of the Jacob’s Pillow Contemporary Program, where she worked with Sidra Bell, Rena Butler, and Antoine Vereecken. This is Ms. Brown’s second season with Ailey II. CHRISTIAN BUTTS (Atlanta, GA) began his dance training at Dancemakers of Atlanta under the direction of Lynise Heard and Denise Heard-Latimer. He also trained in the summer intensive programs at GALLIM School of Movement with Andrea Miller and A.I.M by Kyle Abraham. He has worked and performed pieces by Linda Celeste Sims and Glenn Allen Sims, Nattie Trogdon and Hollis Bartlett, Seán Curran, Michelle Thompson-Ulerich, and Kevin Wynn. In 2025, he graduated from SUNY Purchase receiving a BFA in Dance with a concentration in composition. This is his first season with Ailey II. JENNIFER M. GERKEN (Houston, TX) began her dance training at age six. In 2016, she was accepted into Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. In 2019, Gerken received the Mary Martha Lappe Dance Scholarship and performed in an excerpt of Appalachian Spring by Martha Graham in the roles of the Bride and Follower. She was a student in the Ailey/Fordham BFA in Dance program where she graduated in 2023. Gerken has performed works by William Forsythe, Mark Caserta, Ethan Colangelo, José Limón, and Paul Taylor. This is her second season with Ailey II. XAVIER LOGAN (Atlanta, GA) trained at Dancemakers of Atlanta. He is a recent graduate of The Juilliard School and has worked with choreographers Medhi Walkerski, Tom Weinberger, Sharon Eyal, Jamar Roberts, Bobbi Jene Smith, and Or Schraiber, amongst others. Logan has been featured on The Vampire Diaries, Dance Moms, and So You Think You Can Dance. In 2023, his work Welcome To The J(U) premiered as the first ever hip-hop dance to appear on Juilliard’s mainstage, and he was named one of Teen Vogue & GLAAD’s “20 Under 20” rising stars. This is Logan’s second season with Ailey II. XHOSA SCOTT (Richmond, VA) was raised in Virginia where he began dancing with The School of Richmond Ballet’s outreach program, Minds in Motion. He continued training at Baltimore School for the Arts, and attended summer intensives including the Bolshoi Ballet Academy, Dance Theatre of Harlem, and The Juilliard School. After graduating high school under the School of American Ballet, Scott attended The University of Virginia where he majored in Art History with a minor in Anthropology. While at The Ailey School in the Scholarship Program, he performed works by choreographers including Ronald K Brown, Amy Hall Garner, Ray Mercer, and Darrell Grand Moultrie. This is Scott’s second season with Ailey II. ADANNA SMALLS (Brooklyn, NY) began her formal dance training at the Abrons Arts Center/Henry Street Settlement. A 2021 graduate of the Professional Performing Arts School with a concentration in dance, she went on to complete the Certificate Program at The Ailey School. That same year, she performed in Bird Lives! and

Memoria during Ailey’s New York City Center season. Smalls had the opportunity to work with renowned choreographers including Clifton Brown, Norbert De La Cruz III, and Ronald K. Brown, and she previously served as an apprentice with Evidence, A Dance Company. This is her first season with Ailey II. DARION TURNER (Clayton County, GA) began his dance training at AileyCamp Atlanta and attended Martha Ellen Stilwell School of the Arts. He studied as a scholarship student at Atlanta Ballet and Eagles Landing Dance Center. Turner is a graduate of the Certificate Program at The Ailey School and worked with choreographers Darrell Grand Moultrie, Christopher L. Huggins Anthony Burrell, Amy Hall Garner, Ronald K. Brown, Norbert De La Cruz, Brandi Lewis, Houston Thomas, and Baye & Asa. He also performed works by Robert Battle, Geoffrey Holder, and danced in Alvin Ailey’s Memoria during AILEY’s 2022 New York City Center season. This is Turner’s second season with Ailey II. ERIC J. VIDAÑA (Las Vegas, NV) is a graduate of the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts. He received his early dance training from The Nevada Ballet Theatre and continued studying at West Las Vegas Arts Center and Contemporary West Dance Theatre’s Conservatory, under the direction of Bernard Gaddis and Avree Walker. Vidaña furthered his dance education as a Scholarship student at The Ailey School. He has performed works by choreographers including Alvin Ailey, Hope Boykin, Donald Byrd, Michelle Manzanales, Tommie Waheed Evans, Milton Myers, Jeneane Huggins, Don Bellamy, Rennie Harris, Ronald K. Brown, and Christopher L. Huggins. This is his second season with Ailey II. JORDYN WHITE (West Palm Beach, FL) graduated from Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts high school. She began her dance training at Raskin Dance Studio in Florida and attended summer intensives at Joffrey Ballet School, Modas Dance, and The Ailey School. White has performed works by choreographers Houston Thomas, George Balanchine, Judith Jamison, and Ronald K. Brown, and danced in Alvin Ailey’s Memoria during Ailey’s 2022 and 2023 New York City Center seasons. She is a recent graduate of The Ailey School’s Certificate Program, and the University of Florida with a BA in Psychology. This is White’s second season with Ailey II. APPRENTICES VIC E. DAVIS (Atlanta, GA) is originally from Gaffney, South Carolina. He began his formal dance training at South Gwinnett High School in Atlanta, where he graduated with honors. He continued studying as a scholarship student at Gwinnett School of Dance, Northeast Atlanta Ballet, and Atlanta Dance Connection. Davis is currently a student at The Ailey School where he trains on scholarship and has performed works by choreographers including Christopher L. Huggins, Maleek Washington, and Clifford Williams. This is his first season as an apprentice with Ailey II. JAYDIN J. DE JESÚS (West Hartford, CT) is a current senior in the Ailey/Fordham BFA in Dance program. He received his early dance training at Studio 860 and continued his studies at the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts high school. He has performed works by Alvin Ailey, Takehiro Ueyama, Martha Graham, Christopher L. Huggins, Pedro Ruiz, and Ray Mercer. This is De Jesús’ first season as an apprentice with Ailey II. NAIA NEAL (Aptos, CA) began her dance training at the age of seven at Dancenter, a local dance school in her hometown. She is a graduate from the Ailey/Fordham BFA in Dance program, where she received the 2023 Denise Jefferson Memorial Scholarship. Neal has performed works by choreographers Christopher L. Huggins, Hope Boykin, Jonathan Lee, PeiJu Chien-Pott, Clifford Williams, Darshan Singh Bhuller, and Ephrat Asherie. She also danced in Alvin Ailey’s Memoria during Ailey’s 2023 New York City Center season and at BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) in 2024. This is Neal’s second season as an apprentice with Ailey II. MICHELLE OSANYA (Ames, IA) began her dance training at Robert Thomas Dancenter. She also attended summer intensives with LINES Ballet, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, and TDA Prep with Preston Miller and Jacqueline Green. Osanya is currently a junior in the Ailey/Fordham BFA in Dance program and has performed works by Adam Barruch, Burr Johnson, Adrienne Hurd, and Judith Jamison. In 2024, Osanya performed in Harrison Guy’s Can We Know the Sound of Forgiveness at Carnegie Hall, and recently, she worked with choreographer Kyle Abraham and slowdanger at Springboard Danse. This is her first season as an apprentice with Ailey II.

ALVIN AILEY DANCE FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chairman: Daria L. Wallach President: Anthony S. Kendall Vice-Chairmen: Arthur J. Mirante II Jolen V. Anderson, Eleanor S. Applewhaite, Esi Eggleston Bracey, Janice Brathwaite, Laura D. Corb, Georgette C. Dixon, Markus Green, Esq., Jaileah X. Huddleston, Vickee Jordan Adams, Jaishri Kapoor, Suzan Kereere, Anthony A. Lewis, Alicia Graf Mack, Jack Pitts, Muhammad Qubbaj, Lata N. Reddy, Bennett Rink, Oti Roberts, Cara Robinson, Danielle M. Robinson, PhD, Tara L. Smith, Joan H. Weill, Edna Kane Williams, Jean-Rene Zetrenne, Pamela D. Zilly Chairmen Emeriti: Philip Laskawy, Stanley Plesent, Esq.,* Joan H. Weill President Emeriti: Debra L. Lee, Henry McGee *In Memoriam ALVIN AILEY DANCE FOUNDATION Recipient of a National Medal of Arts Bennett Rink, Executive Director

AILEY II PRODUCTION CREDITS Francesca Harper…………………………………………………………...............................………………………. Artistic Director Sylvia Waters…………………………………………………………………............................………… Artistic Director Emerita Shay Bland………………………………………………………………………….................................…………… Rehearsal Director Eric D. Wright………………………………………………………………………..................................…………… General Manager Isabelle Mezin…………………………………….......................…………………… Director of Company Business Affairs Sumaya Jackson……………………………………………………...............................…………………………. Company Manager Margaret Caradonna……………………………………………………...............................…………………........…Stage Manager Harrison Hoffert…………………………………………………….........................…………. Lighting and Sound Supervisor Heather Craig………………………………………………………………………...............................………. Wardrobe Supervisor Jennifer Fyall……………………………………..........................……………………………. Associate Director of Marketing Tracy Severe………………………………………………………......................…… Associate Director of Public Relations

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Partners and Supporters Behind every great performance at the Lone Tree Arts Center is the generosity of our wonderful individual and corporate donors. This list includes donors to the Lone Tree Arts Center from September 2024 through November 2025. If we have inadvertently omitted your name, please contact the Development Department at 720-509-1009 so that we can correct our listings. Thank you for your support! $20,000+ SCFD: Scientific and Cultural Facilities District • Andrews Winslow Foundation • CBS4 • Colorado Creative Industries • National Endowment for the Arts • Park Meadows Retail Resort • Betty A. & Don E. Winslow

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BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ARTS

THE ART OF GIVING:

Supporting the Lone Tree Arts Center All Year Long “I loved that my girls got a chance to deepen their understanding of themselves and the world around them, all thanks to LTAC.”

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At the Lone Tree Arts Center (LTAC), every performance, every workshop, and every outreach program is made possible by people like you—people who believe in the power of the arts to bring our community together. As another year comes to a close, we pause to reflect with gratitude on the experiences we’ve shared: the laughter, the learning, and the sense of connection that fills our theater during each performance. The end of the year is a season for giving, for generosity, and for impact. It’s also the perfect moment to make a gift that truly matters. A donation to the Lone Tree Arts Center not only helps us reach more people than ever before. This year marks an exciting milestone for LTAC—for the first time, we’re

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participating in Colorado Gives Day on December 9. It’s a statewide celebration of philanthropy, offering an easy and trusted way to show your support for the non-profit organizations that enrich your life. Whether you choose to give online that day or make a direct contribution through the Arts Center, your generosity helps sustain the performances, educational programs, and community engagement that define LTAC’s mission. Every dollar makes a difference. It supports programs that inspire children, connect generations, and bring professional artists to the stage right here in Lone Tree. As one parent recently shared after attending a Seedlings performance, “I loved that my girls got a chance to deepen their understanding of themselves and the world around them, all thanks to LTAC.”

Those moments of discovery—of seeing the world differently, of finding joy and meaning through art—are what your gift creates. Year-end donations help ensure that the curtain rises on more stories, more shared laughter, and more unforgettable performances.

Giving That Lasts All Year

While December is an especially meaningful time to give, the opportunity to make an impact continues long after the holiday season ends. Many supporters choose to extend their generosity through planned giving or donor-advised funds (DAFs)— flexible, creative ways to sustain the arts throughout the year. Planned giving allows you to shape a legacy that lasts for generations. By including the Lone Tree Arts Center in your estate plans or as a beneficiary of your retirement account, you help guarantee that the arts will remain vibrant and accessible to all. Planned gifts can also provide financial advantages for donors and their families, making it possible to align your philanthropic goals with your life’s values. Donor-advised funds offer another simple and strategic way to give. With a DAF, you can set aside charitable dollars now and recommend grants to LTAC when you’re ready. It’s a flexible approach that allows you to support the arts at the pace and in the way

CONTACT US TO DISCUSS ALL THE WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THE LONE TREE ARTS CENTER Learn more about Donor Advised Funds, Estate Planning, Qualified Charitable Distributions, and all the ways you can help us make a difference through the arts.

Liz Huppert

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720.509.1009 Marcus Turner

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720.509.1145 that fits your financial plan—without having to write a check every time inspiration strikes. Your gift—whether made today, on Colorado Gives Day, or through a long-term plan—ensures that the Lone Tree Arts Center continues to be a place where art lives, stories are told, and people come together in shared celebration of creativity and connection. Because when you support the arts, you’re not just giving to a theater— you’re giving to every person whose life is touched by what happens here.

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ABOUT US

LTAC STAFF Leigh Chandler, Executive Director, was appointed in 2022 after serving as Artistic Director and Marketing Director. Leigh oversees LTAC’s operations and guides the organization’s artistic vision, including Main Stage, Community Impact, and other specialized programming. Previously, Ms. Chandler served for eight years in a marketing director role at the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts in Burlington, Vermont. She grew up outside of New York City and graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Labor Relations. Marcus Turner, Associate Executive Director for External Relations, joined LTAC in 2023 having spent his entire career in the arts. After obtaining a master’s degree in music from CU Boulder, Marcus has worked in marketing, fundraising, higher education, and grantmaking for organizations like the University of Denver, Northwestern University, SCFD, and the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities.

Jen Kiser, Production Manager, has been with the Lone Tree Arts Center since it opened in 2011. Her previous roles at LTAC include Assistant Technical Director and Lighting Designer for multiple Lone Tree Arts Center productions. Her previous lighting designs were also seen at Goodspeed Musicals, Hartford’s TheaterWorks, Arvada Center, and the Mizel Arts and Culture Center. She has worked for the Guggenheim Museum, and assisted designers at venues including Papermill Playhouse, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center Festival, and on Broadway’s By Jeeves. Saundra Bergman, Administrative and Artistic Assistant Elaine Caras, Rental Events Manager Dana Ciccotello, Director of Grants and Corporate Development Allissa Dailey, City Events Manager Bailey Dunning, Events and Rentals Coordinator Patrick Elkins-Zeglarski, Community Programs Coordinator

Heidi Conley, Business Manager, joined LTAC in February 2019 as the Business Manager. She has more than 25 years of experience in managing finance, budgeting, business operations, human resources, marketing, computer systems, databases, and e-commerce. Before joining LTAC, she was the Vice President of Economic Literacy Colorado. She has a degree in Business Management from Western Governor’s University and studied Accounting at the Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Justin Given, Audio Visual Manager

Technical Staﬀ: Arbor Arzola, James Bryant, Jackie Calvert, Chandler Carter, Stephanie Dallman, Blair Edwards, Cameron Farmer, Maddy Goldberg, Kathryn Gunderson, Mallory Hart, Sherry Hern, Zeffie Howard, Chris Husted, Joan Kresek, Jafe Meltesen-Lee, Cheyenne Paeper, Max Patterson, Rob Sepan, Randy St. Pierre, Doug Swenson, Ryan Weisner, Elizabeth Woods

Front of House Staﬀ: Jean Brandenburg, Jean Chavez, Jim Conzett, Colleen Costello, Imani Gholson, Sarai Gholson, Jamie McPherson, Sheryl Mikuska, Becky Peterson, Roberta Seifert, Sandy Stokely, Sharon Swiderski

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Patrick Hinchliﬀe, Lighting Specialist Liz Huppert, Director of Individual Giving Katie Konishi, Marketing Manager Jack Muldoon, Lead Stage Technician Don Post, Technical Director Becky Roper, Lead Stage Technician Rowena Uwizeye, Marketing Specialist Ashley Vander Weg, Box Oﬃce Manager

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