University of Florida Performing Arts

presents

Trey McIntyre Project

Wednesday, December 5, 2012, 7:30 p.m.

Phillips Center

Sponsored by

Artistic Director and Co-Founder

Trey McIntyre

Executive Director and Co-Founder

John Michael Schert

Managing Director

Brian Aune

Dancers

Benjamin Behrends Chanel DaSilva Derek Ege

Elizabeth Keller Brett Perry Ryan Redmond

John Michael Schert Rachel Sherak Travis Walker Ashley Werhun

Program

Leatherwing Bat

CHOREOGRAPHY Trey McIntyre WORLD PREMIERE August 20, 2008

Jacob’s Pillow — Becket, Mass. MUSIC Peter, Paul and Mary COSTUME DESIGN Sandra Woodall LIGHTING DESIGN Michael Mazzola

John Michael Schert Brett Perry Ashley WerhunElizabeth Keller Derek Ege Rachel Sherak

Leatherwing Bat underwritten by Carol Swig of Eagle, ID and The Swig Foundation with additional support provided by The James Irvine Foundation. The restaging of

Leatherwing Bat underwritten by Mark and Judi Aronchick of Penn Valley, Pa.

Leatherwing Bat written by Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey. I Have a Song to Sing, O! written by Peter Yarrow, Milton Okun, Mary Allin Travers and Noel Paul Stookey. Day is Done written by Peter Yarrow. Going to the Zoo written by Tom Paxton. Boa Constrictor written by Shel Silverstein. Puff (The Magic Dragon) written by Peter Yarrow and Leonard Lipton.

Administered by ASCAP. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

PAUSE

Bad Winter

CHOREOGRAPHY Trey McIntyre WORLD PREMIERE February 11, 2012

Morrison Center — Boise, Idaho MUSIC The Cinematic Orchestra and Arthur Tracy COSTUME DESIGN Andrea Lauer LIGHTING DESIGN Travis C. Richardson

I Chanel DaSilva

IITravis Walker Ashley Werhun

Bad Winter underwritten by Katie Hell of Milwaukee, Wis.

Pennies From Heaven written by Johnny Burke and Arthur Johnston, performed by Arthur Tracy. Courtesy of Decca Co. Ltd. That Home and To Build a Home written by

Jason Swinscoe, Phil France and Patrick Watson, performed by The Cinematic Orchestra. Administered by ASCAP.

INTERMISSION

Ladies and Gentle Men

A Note from the Choreographer: Ladies and Gentle Men, though inspired by Free to Be ... You and Me, is not a literal rendering

of the meaning or spirit of the original record, book and television special. Rather it is my interpretation of how the songs and stories made me feel as a child, and how I feel about

them now as I look back and assess their influence on me as a man and an artist. — Trey McIntyre

CHOREOGRAPHY Trey McIntyre WORLD PREMIERE August 8, 2012

Jacob’s Pillow — Becket, Mass. FREE TO BE MUSIC Holiday Friends, The New Seekers, Marlo Thomas, Alan Alda, Jack Cassidy, Shirley Jones, Alan Cumming, Billy De Wolfe, Bobby Morse, Diana Ross, Of Montreal, Kimya Dawson ADDITIONAL MUSIC Fleet Foxes, tUnE-yArDs COSTUME DESIGN Andrea Lauer LIGHTING DESIGN Travis C. Richardson

Benjamin Behrends Chanel DaSilva Ryan RedmondRachel Sherak Travis Walker Ashley Werhun

Ladies and Gentle Men is underwritten by Steve and Nancy Einhorn of Milwaukee with additional support provided by NEA Artworks. Ladies and Gentle Men is inspired by

the album and TV show Free to Be … You and Me.

Free to Be ... You and Me music by Stephen Lawrence, lyric by Bruce Hart, performed by Holiday Friends and The New Seekers. William’s Doll music by Mary Rodgers, lyric by Sheldon Harnick, performed by Marlo Thomas and Alan Alda. Girl Land music by Mary Rodgers, lyric

by Bruce Hart, performed by Jack Cassidy and Shirley Jones. My Dog is a Plumber written by Dan Greenburg, performed by Alan Cumming. Dudley Pippin and the Principal written by Phil Ressner, performed by Billy De Wolfe, Bobby Morse and Marlo Thomas. When We Grow Up

music by Stephen Lawrence, lyric by Shelley Miller, performed by Diana Ross. The Sun and the Moon music by Stephen Lawrence, lyric by Elaine Laron, performed by Of Montreal. Dudley

Pippin and His No-Friend written by Phil Ressner, performed by Bobby Morse and Marlo Thomas. Glad to Have a Friend Like You written by Carol Hall, performed by Kimya Dawson

(with Frozy and Pablo Das). Meadowlarks written by Robin Noel Pecknold, performed by Fleet Foxes. For You written by Merrill Garbus, performed by tUnE-yArDs. Sisters and Brothers music by Stephen Lawrence, lyric by Bruce Hart, performed by Merrill Garbus of

tUnE-yArDs. Various audio excerpts from the Free To Be ... You And Me DVD, distributed by Hen’s Tooth Video, mixed by Merrill Garbus. All music and audio excerpts administered by the

Free to Be Foundation, ASCAP or BMI.

About the CompanyThe mission of Trey McIntyre Project is to nurture, support and produce the vision of artist Trey McIntyre and engage individuals and communities in the experience of art.

Each year Trey McIntyre Project (TMP) tours more than 30 cities in the U.S. and abroad to perform for more than 100,000 people. By performing at the most prestigious venues and festivals in the world, TMP is committed to engaging audiences and communities, breaking boundaries, and developing audiences for the future. TMP believes in the power of art and dance to transform, heal and enlighten, and the company innovates the ballet genre by infusing its classical inheritance with freshness, vitality and depth. In his work, McIntyre explores not only Americana but the whole human condition by taking on themes such as religion, superstition, family,and love.

For information on booking Trey McIntyre Project, sponsoring a dancer or underwriting a future TMP premiere, contact:

John Michael Schert, Executive Director johnmichael@treymcintyre.com, 877.867.2320 x 21, treymcintyre.com

Who’s Who in the CompanyTrey MCInTyre (Artistic Director and Co-Founder) was born in Wichita, Kan. Mr. McIntyre has created a canon of more than 90 works for companies such as American Ballet Theatre, Stuttgart Ballet, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, New York City Ballet and Ballet de Santiago (Chile). He served as choreographic associate for Houston Ballet from 1989-2008 and resident choreographer for Oregon Ballet Theatre, Ballet Memphis and The Washington Ballet before forming his acclaimed Trey McIntyre Project in 2008 based in Boise, Idaho.

In 2010, McIntyre was named the United States Artists Wynn Fellow. He has received the Gold Medal of Lifetime Achievement from the National Society of Arts and Letters, two choreographic fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, a Choo-San Goh Award for choreography, was named one of Dance Magazine’s 25 to Watch in 2001, one of People magazine’s 25 Hottest Bachelors in 2003 and one of Out Magazine’s 2008 Tastemakers. New York Times critic Alastair Macaulay said of McIntyre, “There’s a fertility of invention and a modernity of spirit here that are all Mr. McIntyre’s own” and the Los Angeles Times said, “...There is indeed such a thing as genuine 21st century ballet, and it belongs more to this guy from Wichita than any of the over-hyped pretenders from England, France or Russia.”

Focusing primarily on Trey McIntyre Project, McIntyre spends his time creating works that explore the human experience in transformative and captivating ways by creating a unique culture for audience members to engage with the work. And in August 2012, The Boston Globe stated, “In a field overflowing with aspiring dance makers, Trey McIntyre continues to stand apart from — and at times far above — the crowd.”

John MIChAel SCherT (Executive Director, Co-Founder and Dancer)

John Michael Schert was instrumental in the formation and implementation of Trey McIntyre Project from a summer touring company in 2004 to its evolution as a full-time, celebrated force in the arts world. As executive director, Schert oversees TMP’s mission, ensuring McIntyre’s artistic voice is recognized, funded and marketed across the world. Schert has led TMP in building a

national support base with board members and funders from more than 40 states, and he heads up community engagement in TMP’s home of Boise, Idaho and across the globe. He books and promotes the company’s national and international touring and under his leadership, TMP’s groundbreaking engagement methods have been recognized and awarded by ArtPlace, Dance/USA’s Engaging Dance Audiences and the NEA’s Our Town.

In 2010, Schert helped establish TMP as the inaugural City of Boise Economic Development Cultural Ambassador and in 2011, he was given the Young Leader of the Year Award by Boise Young Professionals and named one of the 40 Accomplished Under 40 by the Idaho Business Review. Schert has spoken at conferences such as Dance/USA, APAP and at The Americans for the Arts National Arts Policy Roundtable. Through his efforts, TMP toured Southeast Asia in May 2012 as part of DanceMotion USAsm, a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, produced by Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM).

Schert was born and raised in Valdosta, Ga., and is a graduate of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. He has danced with American Ballet Theatre and Alonzo King LINES Ballet.

BenJAMIn BehrendS (Dancer) is originally from Santa Rosa, Calif. Behrends trained at Santa Rosa Dance Theater, Academy of Ballet and Boston Ballet Trainee Program. He has also performed in the Smuin Ballet. Behrends states, “There is so much of myself that I still want to bring onstage. I find that when you think you’ve shown every bit of yourself, there’s still more that can be pushed through. I need motivators like Trey and TMP to constantly push

me out of my comfort zone so I can reach that raw artistry each time.”

Benjamin is sponsored for Year 5 by Rich and Georgiann Raimondi of Boise, Idaho

ChAnel dASIlvA (Dancer) was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. She trained at Creative Outlet Dance Theater of Brooklyn, F.H. LaGuardia High School for Music & Art and the Performing Arts, The Alvin Ailey School and The Juilliard School. She states, “Even after four years of creating, collaborating, and working with Trey I am still amazed by his bravery. From the day I met him, I knew that Trey would never take the easy road. He makes me want to be a braver

dancer. A braver artist. A braver person. He always reminds me that nothing is impossible.”

Chanel is sponsored for Year 5 by Pam and Richard Hanlon of Great Falls, Va.Chanel is a 2011 Princess Grace Dance Honoraria

elIzABeTh Keller (Dancer) was born in Dubai, UAE. Her training involves Royal Academy of Dance London, Ballet Center of Houston, The Rock School of the Pennsylvania Ballet, Miami City Ballet School and Thomas Armour Ballet Conservatory. She has also performed in the Pennsylvania Ballet, Miami Contemporary Dance Company and Miami City Ballet. Keller states, “I am so very grateful to be part of an organization

comprised of such amazingly talented and truly inspiring individuals. Each dancer in TMP brings such unique qualities to the group. I have only had the opportunity to work with Trey briefly, but in that little time I have been completely inspired, challenged, and have found a new sense of purpose.”

Elizabeth is sponsored for Year 5 by Washington, D.C. patrons of TMP

BreTT Perry (Dancer) was born in Greenwood, Ind. He trained at The Dance Company and The Juilliard School. He states, “I try to take everything in around me and keep learning. I believe in Trey’s vision and what he has to offer the world. I believe that he is constantly pushing the art world forward and challenging everyone around him to be his or her best. You have to have passion and motivation to work with Trey, or it just doesn’t work.”

Brett is co-sponsored for Year 5 by Gayla Carrico Lyon of Boise, IdahoBrett is a 2010 Princess Grace Award Winner for Dance

ryAn redMond (Dancer) was born in Scranton, Pa. He trained at Southern Dance Theatre, Orlando Ballet, Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts and The Juilliard School. Redmond states, “I’m bursting with excitement about being a new dancer at TMP. It’s a company that is not only about beautiful dance, but also spreading the art of dance to communities. Trey’s ballets are innovative pieces with reason and substance that speak about the

human experience. At the same time they are exhilarating and fun to dance.”

Ryan is sponsored for Year 5 by The Springs—A Luxury Hot Springs Resort in Idaho City, Idaho

John MIChAel SCherT (Executive Director and Dancer) was born in Valdosta, Ga. He trained in North Carolina School of the Arts and Valdosta Dance Theater. He has performed in Alonzo King LINES Ballet, Lar Lubovitch Dance Company, Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet and with the American Ballet Theatre. He states, “Being a co-founder of TMP both as its Executive Director and a dancer will always be one of the things I most cherish. There are countless memories, but two that jump out are the final performance of the TMP summer company, August 2007 at Wolf Trap and our first international appearance in Budapest, where the audience applauded in complete synchronicity. We had no idea how Europeans would embrace the company, and the energy in the air was electric and so humbling.”

John Michael is sponsored for Year 5 by Virginia McGehee Friend of Waterford, Va.

rAChel SherAK (Dancer) was born in Alpharetta, Ga. She has trained in North Atlanta Dance Academy and The School of American Ballet. She has also performed with Carolina Ballet in the Wheeldon Company’s production of Morphoses. She states, “I was very moved by the intimacy of the director, dancers and staff of TMP when auditioning in Boise this past February, and loved the idea of being part of such a unique team meant to

bring to life the creative genius of Trey McIntyre. This is a job for dancers who are not afraid to take risks, so knowing that I am now part of that team is truly a spectacular reality.”

Rachel is sponsored for Year 5 by Richard & Sondra Hackborn and Hal & Jacque Eastman of Boise, Idaho

TrAvIS WAlKer (Dancer) was born in Syracuse, N.Y. He trained at Ballet Arts Theatre, Usdan Center for the Performing Arts, New York State Summer School of the Arts and Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. He has also performed with Ballet San Jose, Alberta Ballet and Smuin Ballet. He says, “TMP is unlike any other company I have experienced. It just works. I can cut through the nonsense that is usually attached with being in a dance company

and just come into work, do my job and feel good about it at the end of the day. I feel accomplished at TMP.”

Travis is sponsored for Year 5 by Lesley Andrus and James Moore of Sun Valley, Idaho

AShley Werhun (Dancer) was born in Edmonton, Ala. She trained at the School of Alberta Ballet and Alonzo King LINES Ballet Ensemble. She has also worked with Ballet British Columbia. She states, “TMP is a collective of brave, talented artists. I have learned in order to grow, I have to open up my heart knowing that there will be uncomfortable moments. It is through these moments, outside of my comfort zone that I grow the most.

By diving in, and leaving ego behind, I am the most free to learn anew.”

TMP is seeking a generous Year 5 sponsor for Ashley

AndreA lAuer (Costume Designer: Bad Winter, Ladies and Gentle Men)—As Trey McIntyre Project’s current designer in residence, Andrea Lauer is proud to present her work in another collaboration with TMP (Ladies and Gentle Men, Bad Winter, Gravity Heroes, The Sweeter End and Ten Pin Episodes). Lauer is a costume and set designer, as well as multimedia artist focusing on the intersection of clothing and technology. She has selected costume designs for hit Broadway shows such as: American Idiot, Bring It On, the Musical and the recent Off Broadway shows Midsummer Night’s Dream (Classic Stage), RX (Primary Stages), Kiss the Air (Park Avenue Armory). Also, she has been involved with Tales from Hollywood (Guthrie), TRU (Bay Street) and several shows at the Alley Theatre. Recently her theater and opera sets and costumes include shows such as Out Cold (BAM, Next Wave); sets for West Side Story (El Paso Opera); costumes for Title and Deed (Signature Theatre), Chicago (MUNY), A … Supposedly Fun Thing (The Chocolate Factory), Imaginary Invalid (BARD SummerScape) and STREB One Extraordinary Day at the London Cultural Olympiad as part of the 2012 London Olympics. As a stylist for fashion and musicians, she has worked for American Vogue, OUT Magazine and on the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards and Rolling Stone. MFA-NYU (Baryshnikov Fellow), 2011 NYSCA Grant as a STREB innovative collaborator.

MIChAel MAzzolA (Lighting Designer: Leatherwing Bat)—Michael Mazzola’s critically acclaimed lighting has been seen in venues all over the U.S. and Europe, ranging from opera houses and circus tents to outdoor amphitheaters. The two-time New York Dance and Performance Award winner has designed lighting most recently for San Francisco Ballet, Bebe Miller Company, Stuttgart Ballet, Oregon Ballet Theatre, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Royal Ballet of Flanders, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, and Liz Lerman Dance Exchange. Mazzola and Trey McIntyre have collaborated on several original ballets, including Like a Samba, Leatherwing Bat, Surrender, and The Sun Road.

TrAvIS C. rIChArdSon (Lighting Designer: Bad Winter, Ladies and Gentle Men) — In his fifth season with TMP, Travis C. Richardson serves as the company’s production director. TMP design credits include Ma Maison, (serious), Shape, Ten Pin Episodes, Wild Sweet Love, Arrantza, Pork Songs, and Gravity Heroes. Richardson holds degrees from Minnesota State University as well as San Diego State University and is a member of United Scenic Artists.

SAndrA WoodAll (Costume Designer: Leatherwing Bat) — Sandra Woodall and Trey McIntyre have had a long fruitful relationship collaborating on numerous ballets including Full Grown Man and Split at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago; The Shadow at Houston Ballet; Blue Until June for The Washington Ballet; Cincinnati Ballet’s Chasing Squirrel; Stuttgart Ballet’s The Difference Between Naked and Nude; Grace and High Lonesome for Ballet Memphis; Oh, Inverted World for Smuin Ballet; and Go Out, The Blue Boy, Leatherwing Bat, (serious), The Sun Road, Arrantza and Oh, Inverted World for Trey McIntyre Project. Other design credits include Cinderella at the Bolshoi Ballet; Sleeping Beauty at the Norwegian National Ballet; the world premiere of Dream Like a Dream at the Hong Kong Repertory Theatre; and many productions for San Francisco Ballet, including

Ibsen’s House, Reflections, and Lambarena. Woodall was a Fulbright Scholar in Taiwan in 1999–2000.

Board of DirectorsJodi Peck, Board Chair

Trey McIntyre, President Blair Kutrow, Vice Chair

Nancy Einhorn, Treasurer Virginia McGehee Friend, Secretary

John Michael Schert Frankie Hoover Gibson

Mark Aronchick E. Dollie Wolverton

Bert Johnson Katie Heil

Lonnie Shumsky Richard Raimondi

Lesley Andrus Rob Chimsky

C.K. Haun

Staff

Trey McIntyre, Artistic Director and Co-FounderJohn Michael Schert, Executive Director and Co-Founder

Brian Aune, Managing Director

Christina Johnson, Rehearsal Director

Travis C. Richardson, Production DirectorDeborah Singer, Stage Manager

Kate Share, Tour and Wardrobe ManagerChanel DaSilva, Assistant to the Rehearsal Director

Jane Naillon, Senior Engagement Manager for Brand

Kristin Aune, Senior Engagement Manager for ProgramsAmy Atkins, Engagement Manager for Communications

Kyle Morck, Engagement Manager for Digital Media

Caty Solace, Senior Development ManagerHeather Roberts, Development ManagerKC Driscoll, Development Coordinator

Karen Hopla, Controller

Jennifer Wood, Graphic DesignerWendy Sand, Grant Writer

Dawn Scannell, Guest TeacherJuli Draney, Company Pianist

Andrea Lauer, Designer in Residence