DATE:
Jun 6–11

LOCATION:
BAM Howard Gilman Opera House

RUN TIME:
1hr 55min

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Leadership support for dance at BAM provided by The SHS Foundation

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Alvin Ailey, Founder

Judith Jamison, Artistic Director Emerita

Robert Battle, Artistic Director

Matthew Rushing, Associate Artistic Director

COMPANY MEMBERS

Jeroboam Bozeman

Khalia Campbell 

Patrick Coker

Sarah Daley-Perdomo

Caroline T. Dartey 

Ghrai DeVore-Stokes 

Solomon Dumas 

Samantha Figgins

Jau’mair Garland

James Gilmer 

Vernard J. Gilmore

Ashley Kaylynn Green 

Jacquelin Harris 

Michael Jackson, Jr. 

Yazzmeen Laidler 

Yannick Lebrun

Xavier Mack 

Renaldo Maurice

Ashley Mayeux

Corrin Rachelle Mitchell

Chalvar Monteiro

Alisha Rena Peek

Belén Indhira Pereyra

Miranda Quinn

Hannah Alissa Richardson

Deidre Rogan

Kanji Segawa 

Courtney Celeste Spears 

Constance Stamatiou

Christopher Taylor

Jermaine Terry 

Christopher R. Wilson

Ronni Favors, Rehearsal Director

Clifton Brown, Assistant Rehearsal Director

Bennett Rink, Executive Director

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs
in partnership with the City Council and by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of
the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Major funding of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is also provided by Anonymous, American Express,
Bank of America, Bloomberg Philanthropies, BNY Mellon, Diageo North America, Ford Foundation,
Fund II Foundation, Häagen-Dazs, The Hearst Foundations, Howard Gilman Foundation,
Institute of Museum and Library Services, The Kendeda Fund, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, New York City Center, Prudential, Salesforce, The SHS Foundation, The Shubert Foundation, and Verizon Communications.

Program A: Brooklyn Bonds 

DANCING SPIRIT

(2009, new production 2023) 

Choreography by Ronald K. Brown 

Rehearsal Associates: Arcell Cabuag, Matthew Rushing 

Music by Duke Ellington, Wynton Marsalis, Radiohead, War 

Costumes by Omotayo Wunmi Olaiya 

Lighting by Clifton Taylor 

Happy Birthday, Judith Jamison!

Constance Stamatiou, Sarah Daley-Perdomo, Khalia Campbell, Ashley Kaylynn Green,

Yannick Lebrun, Vernard J. Gilmore, Chalvar Monteiro, Renaldo Maurice, Xavier Mack

(June 6, 8)

Hannah Alissa Richardson, Jacquelin Harris, Khalia Campbell, Deidre Rogan,

Solomon Dumas, Jermaine Terry, Michael Jackson, Jr., Christopher R. Wilson, Patrick Coker

(June 10 eve)

Generous support for the creation of Dancing Spirit was received from Dr. Crawford Parker 

and the Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey through the generosity of its donors.

Fabric dyeing of costumes by Shayee Awoyomi 

Ronald K. Brown is an advocate for the growth of the African-American dance community and uses movement as a way to acquaint audiences with the beauty of traditional African forms and rhythms.  Mr. Brown founded Brooklyn-based Evidence, A Dance Company in 1985 and has also set works on Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Ailey II, Cleo Parker Robinson Ensemble, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Jennifer Muller/The Works, Jeune Ballet d’Afrique Noire, Ko-Thi Dance Company, Philadanco and others.  Mr. Brown choreographed Regina Taylor’s award-winning play, Crowns, for which he won an AUDELCO Award.  In addition, he has received a John Guggenheim Memorial Fellowship, a National Endowment for the Arts Choreographers Fellowship, a New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship and a United States Artists Fellowship, among others.

“The Single Petal of a Rose” by Duke Ellington, performed by Stefon Harris, courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment, by arrangement with Sony Music Licensing. “What Have You Done?” by Wynton Marsalis, performed by Wynton Marsalis, Victor Goines, Wycliffe Gordon, Douglas Wamble, Reginald Veal, Herlin Riley and Eric Lewis, by arrangement with Boosey & Hawkes, Inc on behalf of Wynton Marsalis Enterprises, Inc (WME) doing business as Skaynes Music, copyright owner. “The Single Petal of a Rose” performed by Joe Temperley, courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment, by arrangement with Sony Music Licensing. “Tsotsobi – The Morning Star (Children)” by Wynton Marsalis, performed by Wynton Marsalis, Yacub Addy, Odadaa!, and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, by arrangement with Boosey & Hawkes, Inc on behalf of Wynton Marsalis Enterprises, Inc (WME) doing business as Skaynes Music, copyright owner. “Everything In Its Right Place” performed by the Vitamin String Quartet, © T. Yorke, E. O’Brien, C. Greenwood, P. Selway and J. Greenwood, courtesy of Warner/Chappell Music LTD (Performing Rights Society). All rights administered by WB Music Corp. “Flying Machine (The Chase)” © S. Allen, H. Brown, M. Dickerson, L. Jordan, C. Miller, L. Oskar and H. Scott, performed by same under name “War”, courtesy of Far Out Music, a division of Universal Polygram International.

– INTERMISSION –

June 6, 8

ROY’S JOYS

(1997, Ailey premiere 2022)

Choreography by Twyla Tharp 

Music by Roy Eldridge

Staged by Shelley Washington

Assistant to Ms. Washington – Roger Jeffrey

Original Costume Design by Santo Loquasto

Lighting originally by Jennifer Tipton

Lighting Recreated by Roya Abab

I. Just Fooling

II. Une Petite Laitue

III. I Remember Harlem

IV. Baby Don’t Be Like That

V. L’isle Adam

VI. Oh Shut Up!

VII. Hollywood Pastime

VIII. Sweet Lorraine

IX. Tu Disais Qu’tu M’aimais

Sarah Daley-Perdomo, Jacquelin Harris, Miranda Quinn, Deidre Rogan,

Patrick Coker, James Gilmer, Chalvar Monteiro, Christopher R. Wilson, Solomon Dumas

(June 6, 8)

Roy’s Joys

World Premiere on 9/30/1997, Premiered by Tharp! Choreography by Twyla Tharp © Twyla Tharp

Major support of the company premiere of Roy's Joys is made possible by Elaine & Larry Rothenberg.

In 1965 Twyla Tharp formed Twyla Tharp Dance and has created more than 125 works to date. More information about Twyla Tharp can be found at: www.twylatharp.org.

“Just Fooling” by Roy Eldridge. “Une Petite Laitue”, “I Remember Harlem”, “Baby Don’t Be Like That”, “L’isle Adam”, and “Tu Disais Qu’tu M’aimais” by Roy Eldridge with Benny Vasseur, Albert Ferreri, William Boucaya, Raymond Fol, Barney Spieler and Robert Barnet. “Oh Shut Up!” and “Hollywood Pastime” by Roy Eldridge with Don Byas, Claude Bolling, Guy de Fatto, and Armand Molinetti; all from Roy Eldrige Vol. II “French Cooking”

June 10 (evening)

FOR FOUR

(2021)

Choreography by Robert Battle

Staged by Elisa Clark

Music by Wynton Marsalis

Costumes by Corin Wright

Lighting by Al Crawford

Ashley Kaylynn Green, Xavier Mack, Hannah Alissa Richardson, Deidre Rogan

Leadership support for the world premiere of For Four was provided by Pamela D. Zilly & John H. Schaefer.

The world premiere of For Four was made possible with major support from Melinda & Paul Pressler, 

Jeanne Greenberg Rohatyn & Nicolas S. Rohatyn, The Ellen Jewett & Richard L. Kauffman New Works Endowment Fund, Elaine & Lawrence J. Rothenberg, Denise Littlefield Sobel, and the Red Moose Charitable Fund. 

For Four is supported, in part, by the National Endowment for the Arts. 

“Delfeayo’s Dilemma” composed and performed by Wynton Marsalis, from the album Black Codes (From the Underground). Used by permission with Wynton Marsalis Enterprises.

– PAUSE –

June 10 (evening)

DUET

(1964, Ailey premiere 2022)

Choreography by Paul Taylor

Music by Josef Haydn

Staged for this performance by Carolyn Adams

Assisted by Rei Akazawa-Smith & Irving Amigon

Costumes by George Tacet

Lighting by Jennifer Tipton

Lighting re-created by Roya Abab

Jacquelin Harris, Renaldo Maurice

First performed by Paul Taylor Dance Company in 1964

Dance maker Paul Taylor (1930—2018) was a member of the pantheon that created America’s indigenous art of modern dance. He won acclaim for the vibrancy, relevance and power of his works, while offering cogent observations on life’s complexities and society’s thorniest issues. During Mr. Taylor's 64-year career he choreographed 147 dances that are performed by the Paul Taylor Dance Company, Taylor 2, and dance companies throughout the world. The Paul Taylor Dance Company has performed continuously around the globe since Mr. Taylor established it in 1954.

Excerpt from “The Seven Last Words of Christ” Sonata VII in E-flat major – Largo.

– INTERMISSION –

June 6,8, 10 (evening)

ARE YOU IN YOUR FEELINGS?

(2022)

Choreography by Kyle Abraham

Music: Various Artists

Rehearsal Associate Stephanie Teraski
Costumes by Karen Young
Lighting by Dan Scully

Caroline T. Dartey, Ghrai DeVore-Stokes, Solomon Dumas, Samantha Figgins, 

James Gilmer, Ashley Kaylynn Green, Michael Jackson, Jr., Renaldo Maurice, 

Ashley Mayeux, Chalvar Monteiro, Miranda Quinn, Deidre Rogan 

(June 6)

Caroline T. Dartey, Solomon Dumas, James Gilmer, Ashley Kaylynn Green, 

Michael Jackson, Jr., Renaldo Maurice, Ashley Mayeux, Corrin Rachelle Mitchell, 

Chalvar Monteiro, Belén Indhira Pereyra, Hannah Alissa Richardson, Deidre Rogan 

(June 8)

Jeroboam Bozeman, Patrick Coker, Caroline T. Dartey, Jacquelin Harris,

Ashley Mayeux, Xavier Mack, Alisha Rena Peek. Belén Indhira Pereyra, 

Hannah Alissa Richardson, Courtney Celeste Spears, Christopher Taylor, Jermaine Terry

 (June 10 eve)

The creation of Are You in Your Feelings? is supported by commissioning funds from New York City Center.

The world premiere of Are You in Your Feelings? is made possible with major support from Michele & Timothy Barakett,
Melinda & Paul Pressler, Jeanne Greenberg Rohatyn & Nicolas S. Rohatyn New Works Endowment Fund,
and The Pamela D. Zilly & John H. Schaefer Endowment Fund.

Additional support was provided by an Anonymous supporter, The Fred Eychaner New Works Endowment Fund,
and The Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey—Sara and Bill Morgan New Works Endowment Fund.

Kyle Abraham and his choreography have been featured in Document Journal, Ebony, Kinfolk, O Magazine, Vogue, and Vogue UK, amongst other publications. Abraham is the proud recipient of a Princess Grace Statue Award (2018), Doris Duke Award (2016), and MacArthur Fellowship (2013). He currently serves as the Claude and Alfred Mann Endowed Professor in Dance at The University of Southern California Glorya Kaufman School of Dance. Abraham also sits on the advisory board for Dance Magazine and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the inaugural Black Genius Brain Trust, and the inaugural cohort of the Dorchester Industries Experimental Design Lab, a partnership between the Prada Group, Theaster Gates Studio, Dorchester Industries, and Rebuild Foundation. His company, A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, is widely considered “one of the most consistently excellent troupes working today” (The New York Times). Led by Abraham’s innovative vision, the work of A.I.M is galvanized by Black culture and history and grounded in a conglomeration of unique perspectives. Abraham has been commissioned by dance companies including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, The National Ballet of Cuba, New York City Ballet, and The Royal Ballet. Abraham has also choreographed for many of the leading dancers of our time, including Misty Copeland, Calvin Royal III, and Wendy Whelan. For more information, visit aimbykyleabraham.org.

“I Love You” is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0. “I Only Have Eyes for You” performed by The Flamingos, courtesy of Warner Chappell. “A Breaux's Tale” and “Roster” performed by Jazmine Sullivan, courtesy of Warner Chappell and Kobalt Music Publishing. “Forgive Them Father” performed by Lauryn Hill, courtesy of Sony Music Publishing. “That’s How You Feel” performed by Drake, courtesy of Sony Music Publishing. “I’ll Call U Back” Performed by Erykah Badu, courtesy of Sony Music Publishing and Universal Music Publishing. “Woman to Woman” performed by Shirley Brown, courtesy of Universal Music Publishing. “Symptom Unknown” performed by Maxwell, courtesy of Sony Music Publishing. “Session 32” performed by Summer Walker, courtesy of Warner Chappell. “LOVE. ft. Zacari.” performed by Kendrick Lamar, courtesy of Sony Music Publishing, Warner Chappell, Kobalt Music Publishing, and Universal Music Publishing. “While We’re Young” performed by Jhené Aiko, courtesy of Universal Music Publishing. 

Program B: All Ailey 

NIGHT CREATURE  

(1974) 

Choreography by Alvin Ailey 

Restaged by Masazumi Chaya 

Music by Duke Ellington
Costumes by Jane Greenwood 

Costumes recreated by Barbara Forbes 

Lighting by Chenault Spence 

“Night creatures, unlike stars, do not come OUT at night—they come ON,  

each thinking that before the night is out he or she will be the star.”  

—Duke Ellington 

Movement I 

Sarah Daley-Perdomo, Jermaine Terry & The Company (June 7, 9)

Sarah Daley-Perdomo, Vernard J. Gilmore & The Company (June 10 mat)

Belén Indhira Pereyra, Michael Jackson, Jr. & The Company (June 11)

Movement II 

Sarah Daley-Perdomo, Jeroboam Bozeman,

Miranda Quinn, Christopher R. Wilson, Ashley Mayeux, James Gilmer,

Alisha Rena Peek, Patrick Coker, Caroline T. Dartey, Jau’mair Garland,

Deidre Rogan, Xavier Mack, Hannah Alissa Richardson, Christopher Taylor

(June 7)

Sarah Daley-Perdomo, Jeroboam Bozeman,

Ashley Kaylynn Green, Christopher R. Wilson, Ashley Mayeux, James Gilmer,

Alisha Rena Peek, Patrick Coker, Caroline T. Dartey, Jau’mair Garland,

Deidre Rogan, Xavier Mack, Hannah Alissa Richardson, Christopher Taylor

(June 9)

Sarah Daley-Perdomo, Michael Jackson, Jr.,

Ashley Kaylynn Green, Christopher R. Wilson, Ashley Mayeux, James Gilmer,

Alisha Rena Peek, Patrick Coker, Caroline T. Dartey, Jau’mair Garland,

Deidre Rogan, Xavier Mack, Hannah Alissa Richardson, Christopher Taylor

(June 10 mat)

Belén Indhira Pereyra, Jeroboam Bozeman,

Ashley Kaylynn Green, Christopher R. Wilson, Ashley Mayeux, James Gilmer,

Alisha Rena Peek, Patrick Coker, Caroline T. Dartey, Jau’mair Garland,

Deidre Rogan, Xavier Mack, Hannah Alissa Richardson, Christopher Taylor

(June 11)

Movement III 

Sarah Daley-Perdomo, Jermaine Terry & The Company (June 7, 9)

Sarah Daley-Perdomo, Vernard J. Gilmore & The Company (June 10 mat)

Belén Indhira Pereyra, Michael Jackson, Jr. & The Company (June 11)

This production was made possible, in part, by a grant from Ford Foundation
and with public funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. 

Fabric dyeing of costumes by Elissa Tatigikis Iberti.

Night Creature used by arrangement with G. Schirmer, Inc., publisher and copyright owner. 

– PAUSE –

CRY

(1971)

Choreography by Alvin Ailey

Restaged by Masazumi Chaya

Coaching by Donna Wood Sanders

Music by Alice Coltrane, Laura Nyro & Chuck Griffin

Costume by A. Christina Giannini

Lighting by Chenault Spence

For all Black women everywhere – especially our mothers.

Constance Stamatiou (June 7, 11)

Constance Stamatiou (June 9)

Jacquelin Harris (June 10 mat)

Cry was made possible with generous support from Judith McDonough Kaminski and Joseph Kaminski.

The original production of Cry was made possible, in part, by a grant from Ford Foundation.

“Something About John Coltrane” written by Alice Coltrane. Published by Jowcol Music. “Been on a Train” 100% Laura Nyro (BMI) – EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI). © 1971 EMI Blackwood Music Inc. All rights administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC., 424 Church Street, Suite 1200, Nashville, TN 37219. All rights reserved. Used by permission. “Right On, Be Free” written by Chuck Griffin, performed by The Voices of East Harlem. Used with permission of the publisher, Really Together Music.

– INTERMISSION –

SURVIVORS 

(1986) 

Choreography by Alvin Ailey and Mary Barnett 

Restaged by Masazumi Chaya  

  Music by Max Roach & Peter Phillips 

Costumes by Toni-Leslie James 

Original Décor by Douglas Grekin 

Lighting Design by Tim Hunter 

Especially for Nelson and Winnie Mandela whose determination inspires the survivor in us all. 

Jacquelin Harris, Vernard J. Gilmore,

Michael Jackson, Jr., Solomon Dumas, Khalia Campbell, 

Caroline T. Dartey, Hannah Alissa Richardson

(June 7)

Jacquelin Harris, Yannick Lebrun,

Christopher R. Wilson, Christopher Taylor, Corrin Rachelle Mitchell, 

Caroline T. Dartey, Yazzmeen Laidler

 (June 9)

Belén Indhira Pereyra, Jeroboam Bozeman,

Christopher R. Wilson, Christopher Taylor, Corrin Rachelle Mitchell, 

Caroline T. Dartey, Yazzmeen Laidler

(June 10 mat)

Jacquelin Harris, Vernard J. Gilmore,

Michael Jackson, Jr., Solomon Dumas, Khalia Campbell, 

Courtney Celeste Spears, Hannah Alissa Richardson

(June 11)

Major support of this new production of Survivors is made possible by
Judith McDonough Kaminski & Joseph Kaminski, and Daria L. & Eric J. Wallach. 

Mr. Ailey expressed his gratitude to Ms. James, Mr. Grekin, and Mr. Hunter 
for the generous contributions of their talents and artistry to this work.  

“Triptych: Prayer/Protest/Peace” courtesy of Kobalt Music Publishing. “Survivors” used with permission from Peter Phillips. 

– INTERMISSION –

REVELATIONS
(1960)
Choreography by Alvin Ailey
Music: Traditional
Décor and Costumes by Ves Harper
Costume dresses for “Move, Members, Move” redesigned by Barbara Forbes
Lighting by Nicola Cernovitch

PILGRIM OF SORROW

I Been 'Buked
Music arranged by Hall Johnson*

The Company

Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel

Music arranged by James Miller

Xavier Mack, Deidre Rogan, Caroline T. Dartey (June 7)

Xavier Mack, Ashley Kaylynn Green, Courtney Celeste Spears (June 9)

Xavier Mack, Deidre Rogan, Hannah Alissa Richardson (June 10 mat)

Solomon Dumas, Ashley Kaylynn Green, Khalia Campbell (June 11)

Fix Me, Jesus

Music arranged by Hall Johnson*

Khalia Campbell, James Gilmer (June 7)

Sarah Daley-Perdomo, Michael Jackson, Jr. (June 9)

Corrin Rachelle Mitchell, James Gilmer (June 10 mat)

Ghrai DeVore-Stokes, Michael Jackson, Jr. (June 11)

TAKE ME TO THE WATER

Processional/Honor, Honor

Music adapted and arranged by Howard A. Roberts

Patrick Coker, Alisha Rena Peek, Jau’mair Garland, Christopher Taylor (June 7)

Renaldo Maurice, Alisha Rena Peek, Jau’mair Garland, Christopher Taylor (June 9)

Patrick Coker, Alisha Rena Peek, Christopher Taylor, Jau’mair Garland (June 10 mat)

Renaldo Maurice, Yazzmeen Laidler, Christopher Taylor, Jau’mair Garland (June 11)

Wade in the Water

     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

Belén Indhira Pereyra, Jeroboam Bozeman, Ashley Mayeux (June 7)

Belén Indhira Pereyra, Jeroboam Bozeman, Khalia Campbell (June 9)

Ashley Kaylynn Green, Renaldo Maurice, Ashley Mayeux (June 10 mat)    

Belén Indhira Pereyra, Jeroboam Bozeman, Courtney Celeste Spears (June 11)

I Wanna Be Ready

Music arranged by James Miller+

Yannick Lebrun (June 7, 11)

Vernard J. Gilmore (June 9)

Vernard J. Gilmore (June 10 mat)

MOVE, MEMBERS, MOVE

Sinner Man

Music adapted and arranged by Howard A. Roberts

Solomon Dumas, Jau’mair Garland, Kanji Segawa (June 7)

Jau’mair Garland, James Gilmer, Kanji Segawa (June 9)

Christopher Taylor, Jau’mair Garland, Kanji Segawa (June 10 mat)

Christopher R. Wilson, Jau’mair Garland, Kanji Segawa (June 11)

The Day is Past and Gone

Music arranged by Howard A. Roberts and Brother John Sellers

The Company

You May Run On

Music arranged by Howard A. Roberts and Brother John Sellers

The Company

Rocka My Soul in the Bosom of Abraham

     Music adapted and arranged by Howard A. Roberts

The Company

*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 the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

About the Company

Who's Who in the Company

Alvin Ailey photo by Jack Mitchell. Robert Battle, Ronni Favors, Jeroboam Bozeman, Sarah Daley-Perdomo, Caroline T. Dartey, Samantha Figgins, Ashley Kaylynn Green, Michael Jackson, Jr., Yannick Lebrun, Ashley Mayeux, Corrin Rachelle Mitchell, Chalvar Monteiro, and Christopher R. Wilson photos by Dario Calmese. Jau’mair Garland photo by Dymond Jewell. James Gilmer and Kanji Segawa photos by Michael Jackson, Jr. Xavier Mack, Alisha Rena Peek, Hannah Alissa Richardson, Deidre Rogan, and Christopher Taylor photos by Nir Arieli. Miranda Quinn photo by Gregory Constanzo. All other photos by Andrew Eccles.

ALVIN AILEY DANCE FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Daria L. Wallach, Chairman
Anthony S. Kendall, President
Sela Thompson Collins, Jaishri Kapoor, Stephen J. Meringoff, Arthur J. Mirante II, Vice-Chairmen

Joy Allen-Altimare

Eleanor S. Applewhaite

Robert Battle 

Gunther T. Bright

Laura D. Corb

Suzan Kereere

Robert Kissane

Anthony A. Lewis

Leslie L. Maheras

Lucinda C. Martinez

Jack Pitts

Muhammad Qubbaj

Lata N. Reddy

Bennett Rink

Oti Roberts

Danielle M. Robinson, PhD

Cara Sabin

Joan H. Weill

Julia C. Wellborn

Edna Kane Williams

DeJuan V. Wilson

Gillian Wynn

Jean-Rene Zetrenne

Pamela D. Zilly

Philip Laskawy, Stanley Plesent, Esq.*, Joan H. Weill, Chairmen Emeriti

Debra L. Lee, Henry McGee, Presidents Emeriti

Gina F. Adams, Simin N. Allison, Anthony M. Carvette, Kathryn C. Chenault,
Guido Goldman*, Bruce S. Gordon, John H. Schaefer, Lemar Swinney, Honorary Trustees

*In Memoriam

ALVIN AILEY DANCE FOUNDATION

Recipient of the National Medal of Arts

Bennett Rink – Executive Director

Pamela Robinson – Chief Financial Officer

Ines Aslan – Chief External Affairs Officer

EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

Development

Justin Garlinghouse, Managing Director of Development

Josephine Ciallella, Director of Donor Events & Stewardship

Lauren Hallford, Director of Institutional Giving

Marceen Lovelace, Director of Development Operations

Rayna Bagchi, Interim Associate Director of Patron Engagement

Francis A. Lewis III, Associate Director of Donor Events & Stewardship

Ayanna Ingraham, Corporate and Foundation Relations Officer

James Cooper, Manager of Donor Events & Stewardship

Leora B. Graber, Manager, Institutional Giving and Government Affairs
Tegan Rich, Individual Giving Manager
Jackson Silverstein, Individual Giving Assistant

Rosa Schembari, Development Assistant

Marketing

Larae J. Ferry, Director of Marketing

Lynette P. Rizzo, Associate Director of Marketing

Jennifer Fyall, Associate Director of Marketing
Liad Baniel, Art Director

Maria Flotta, Associate Director of Sales and Ticketing

Erica Hochstedler, Editorial Content Manager

Delaina Dixon, Content Writer
Deanna Rule, Social Media Manager
Mikaela Tripp, Digital Marketing Manager

Selena M. Andino Lopez, Interim Ticket Manager

Naya Hutchinson, Social Media Coordinator
Stephanie Lacy, Social Media Content Creator

Julianna Mitchell, Digital Marketing Assistant

Judith Service Montier, Marketing Consultant

Capacity Interactive, Digital Marketing Consultants

Walker International Communications Group, Audience Development Consultants

Logical Chaos, Video Production Services

Public Relations
Christopher Zunner, Director of Public Relations

Tracy Severe, Associate Director of Public Relations

Nicole Tintle, Public Relations Manager

Esther Akutekha, Public Relations Associate

Chanelle Lester, Public Relations Assistant

Polskin Arts & Communications Counselors, PR Consultant

Judy Kinberg, Film Consultant

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

Prital Chohan, Director of Finance

Denise Fox, Controller

Linda Chen, Staff Accountant

Angella Davis, Accounting Specialist

Jennifer Bernal, Finance Associate

Alexis Han, Grant & Budget Analyst

Breana Moore, Finance Assistant
Elena M. Paul, Esq., General Counsel

Sathi Pillai-Colucci, Executive Liaison to the Artistic Director

Danielle Jackson, Executive Assistant to the Executive Director

Ashley Henry, Administrative Support Coordinator

Samuel Coleman, Office Manager

Adam Azani, Mail Clerk

HUMAN RESOURCES

Toronda Miller, Director of People and Culture

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Chad J. Sutton, Director of Information Technology

Edward Park, IT Operations Manager

Edward Vulfson, Database Developer

Lloyd Alvarez, Network Administrator

Daniel Richardson, Application & Desktop Support Specialist

STUDIO & THEATER OPERATIONS

Alaric E. Hahn, Director of Studio & Theater Operations

Kris Carr, Associate Director of Studio Operations

Joel Wilhelmi, Technical Director

Jason Jude Hill, Studio Operations Manager

Britini Jackson, Studio Manager 

Will Westray, Studio Manager

Raymund Golamco, Financial Assistant

SPECIAL PROJECTS

Marion C. Koltun, Director of Special Projects

ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER

Robert Battle, Artistic Director

Judith Jamison, Artistic Director Emerita

Matthew Rushing, Associate Artistic Director

Ronni Favors, Rehearsal Director

Clifton Brown, Assistant Rehearsal Director

Eric D. Wright, General Manager

Isabelle Mezin, Director of Company Business Affairs

Gregory Stuart, Company Manager

Joseph Anthony Gaito, Technical Director

Kristin Colvin Young, Production Stage Manager

Jon Taylor, Wardrobe Supervisor

Jorge Lanuza, Master Carpenter

David Trudeau, Master Electrician

Rob Byerly, Sound Engineer

Jason Rosenberg, Property Master

Justin Coffman, Assistant Company Manager

Lexie Klasing, Assistant Stage Manager

Yi-Chung Chen, Associate Lighting Director

Danté Baylor, Wardrobe Assistant

Katie Chihaby, Wardrobe Assistant

Cody Richardson, Assistant Electrician

Amadea Edwards, Contracts and Licensing Manager

Chelsea Gillespie, Production and Licensing Coordinator

Michelle Grazio, Company Business Affairs Manager

Donald J. Rose, M.D., Director of the Harkness Center for Dance Injuries, NYU Langone Orthopedics

Sheyi Ojofeitimi, PT, DPT, OCS, CFMT, Director of Therapy Services / Health & Safety Advisor

Jessi Patz, PT, DPT, CKTP, Physical Therapist

Amy Zink, PT, DPT, CSCS, CPI, Physical Therapist

Ronnell Kitt, Physical Therapy Aide

AILEY II

Francesca Harper, Artistic Director

Sylvia Waters, Artistic Director Emerita

Eric D. Wright, General Manager

Isabelle Mezin, Director of Company Business Affairs

Sumaya Jackson, Company Manager

Joshua Gustafson, Production Stage Manager

Leah V. Pye, Assistant Stage Manager

Ethan Saiewitz, Lighting and Sound Supervisor

Emily Fargo White, Wardrobe Supervisor

THE AILEY SCHOOL

Tracy Inman, Co-Director of The Ailey School and Director of the Professional Division

Melanie Person, Co-Director of The Ailey School and
Director of the Ailey/Fordham BFA Program

James A. Paulson, Director of School Business Operations

JoAnne Ruggeri, Director of Admissions, Professional Division/International Student Advisor 

Tiffany Barnes, Director of Junior Division

Dawn-Marie Tricarico, Associate Director of Junior Division

Lakey Evans-Peña, Associate Director, The Ailey School Horton Pedagogy

Guillermo Asca, Professional Performing Arts School Program Coordinator

Cristina Sabater, Admissions Officer

Jennifer Y. Quinones, Bursar

Jennifer Rockwood, Registrar

Dena Hardee, School Operations Manager

Kaitlyn Miller, Production Administrator

Emily Riehle, BFA Program Manager / Assistant to Co-Director Melanie Person
Michela Boschetto, Professional Division Program Administrator / Assistant to Co-Director Tracy Inman

Merceditas Mañago-Alexander, Junior Division Program Coordinator

Blythe Koster, Junior Division Administrative Coordinator

Becky Brown, Junior Division Administrative Assistant

Freddie Moore, Ailey Student Performing Group (ASPG) Rehearsal Director

Moises Perez-Batista, Payroll / Student Account Assistant

The Ailey School Program Advisors

Melanie Person, BFA Freshmen

Adrienne Hurd, BFA Sophomores

Lakey Evans-Pena, BFA Juniors

Kimberly Bartosik, BFA Seniors

Tracy Inman, Scholarship Program Students

Freddie Moore, Certificate Program Students

Guillermo Asca, Independent Study Students

Kevin L. Predmore, International Independent Study Students

The Ailey School Department Chairpersons

Melanie Person, Ballet Chair

Lynn Glauber-Mandel, Ballet Co-Chair

Ana Marie Forsythe, Horton Chair

Jacqulyn Buglisi, Graham-based Modern Chair

Hollie Wright, Jazz Chair

ARTS IN EDUCATION & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Cathryn Williams, Director, Arts In Education & Community Programs

Nasha Thomas, Spokesperson & Master Teacher

Heidi Miller, Associate Director of Arts in Education
Sarah Feeley, AIE Business Manager

David Vargas, AIE Business Assistant

Cara Buchanan, Program Manager
Stacey Spencer-Willoughby, AIE Assistant

AILEYCAMP

Nasha Thomas, National Director, AileyCamp

Torens Johnson, National Deputy Director, AileyCamp

Darius Damazi Williams, Director of Children's Aid/AileyCamp New York

Ronnie D. Carney, Co-Director, AileyCamp Newark

Sherece Hill, Co-Director, AileyCamp Newark

AILEY EXTENSION

Lisa Johnson-Willingham, Director

Felipe Arellano, Budget Data Analyst

Grace Landefeld, Marketing Manager

Coal Rietenbach, Videographer

Ja'Michael Darnell, Schedule Administrator
Renee McGinnis, Front Desk Operations Manager

Jordan Llanes, Kids & Teens/Private Group Coordinator
Alexandra Strouse, Financial Assistant

FACILITIES

Michael Canarozzi, Facility Director

Reynold Manigault, Head of Security

Pam Wilkinson, Security Coordinator
Carlos Arenas, Maintenance Mechanic

Anthony Ragin, Maintenance Assistant

Brendan McCann, Maintenance Assistant

AILEY ARCHIVE

Dominique Singer, Archivist

Jasmyn R. Castro, Digital Asset Manager

Sylvia Waters, Consultant

Ellen Kamoe, Consultant

Norton Owen, Consultant

David Finkelstein, Video Editor

AILEY BOUTIQUE @ 405 West 55th Street

Colette Hawkins, Director of Product Development and Merchandising

Jeffrey Bynum, Boutique Manager

Items sold at the Ailey Boutique and AileyDancewear.com are managed by Fine Arts Merchandising Ensemble, Inc.

www.AileyDancewear.com

TOURING CONTACT

OPUS 3 ARTISTS

Tel: 212-584-7500 

opus3artists.com

PRODUCTION CREDITS

Lighting system provided by 4Wall Entertainment

Touring sound system provided by Gibson Entertainment Services

Domestic trucking services provided by Stage Call Corporation

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is a proud member of Dance/USA, the national service organization for professional dance.

Dancers appear courtesy of the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA). 

Alvin Ailey crew members belong to the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE).

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater ● The Joan Weill Center for Dance

405 West 55th Street, NY, NY  10019-4402 ● Tel: 212-405-9000 ● AlvinAiley.org

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