if I give less, would You want me more?
Choreography: Mya Tran
Dancers: Shannon Brien, Sophia Clute, Ella Hankinson, Mackenzie Leone, Ariana Mullin, Jasmine White
Music: “Miembro a Miembro” by Bella Porter and “No Face” by Hayley Heynderickx
Lighting Design: Joyce Cheng

mining
Choreography: Amelia Rojek and dancers
Dancers: Tari Civerolo, Lyla Giallombardo, Gia Maresca, Grace Rezin
Music: “Etude 1A” by Nico Muhly and Nadia Sirota, "Epic" by Scottish Fish
Lighting Design: Scott Borish

Sparks Fly
Choreography: Katy Maddalina
Dancers: Erinn Cosgrove, Erin Devine, Leah McNerney, Vic Oshman-Bruce, Lauren Saab, Audree Woods
Music: “Dream Sweet in Sea Major” by Miracle Musical
Lighting Design: Tony Tong

Ensemble
Choreography: Tari Civerolo
Dancers: Lyla Giallombardo, Isabella Guerrucci, Grace Lamanna, Gia Maresca, Selena Pereyra, Kira Sethi, Maddie Sipowicz, Jessamy Zarragoitia
Music: “Friends Chatting, Muffled, Other Room Noise to Sleep (Asmr)” by SleepTherapy, “SAPIOSEXUALITY” by BrokinPaper, “Cherished Moments” by Moonlight Echoes
Lighting Design: Theresa Banks

I’ll Be Standing in the Wings
Choreography: Delia Mandik
Dancers: Sophia Clute, Rachel Hunt, Kendra Jones, Rebecca Leonard, Morgan Mahoney, Ariana Mullin, Adriana Vetcha, Grace Wythe
Music: "Don't You Worry ‘Bout A Thing" by Stevie Wonder, "Queen of the Banshees - Nico Moreno Remix" by Sara Landry and Nico Moreno, "There's No Place for Me - Live" by Harry Allen and Martin Sasse
Lighting Design: John DellaContrada

Intermission

A Dream We Lived
Choreography: Rebecca Leonard
Dancers: Shannon Brien, Mario Liguori, Leah McNerney, Ariana Mullin, Abby Postle, Audree Woods
Other Performers: Tari Civerolo, Lyla Giallombardo, Delia Mandik
Music: “Starburst” by Spyro Gyra, “iPhone Alarm” by Totej, “Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley, “Summer Time” by Vybz Kartel
Lighting Design: Quinn Petkus

The Privilege of Safety
Choreography: Dani Schofer in collaboration with the dancers
Student Assistant: Rae Miller
Dancers: Isabella Guerrucci, Kenny Harrison, Katy Maddalina, Morgan Mahoney, Mia Pierce, Lauren Saab
Music: "Other than Order" by Dani Schofer
Lighting Design: Sheila Fastoff

Make Your Move
Choreography: Amanda Healey
Dancers: Lauren Guarna, Kiera Oppelt, Grace Rezin, Violet Schraver
Music: “Diabolique” by Raphaël Beau, “Tetris Theme (Korobeiniki)” by Alexey Pajitnov, Andrew Skeet, & London Philharmonic Orchestra, “I’m Still Standing” (Phattrax Bootleg) by Elton John, arranged by Clapham
Lighting Design: Mallory Tirone

Where Are You?
Choreography: Sophia Fino
Dancers: Sarah Chowaniec, Lily Colligan, Abby Hankinson, Ariana Parsons, Selena Pereyra, Mia Pierce, Adriana Vetcha
Music: “Dream” by Dean Martin, “Great Day” by Senking, “Dream” by The Pied Pipers
Lighting Design: Aurora Shao

Bows
Choreography: Selena Pereyra
Dancers: ECS Cast
Music: “My Sweet Summer Suite” by The Love Unlimited Orchestra
Lighting Design: Catherine Powell

VIDEO WARNING: The videotaping or other video of audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

ECS PRODUCTION POSITIONS
Assistant Stage Manager: Amarya Genesis
Head Electricians: Ethan Brod, Catherine Powell
Light Board Programmer: Mallory Tirone
Light Board Operator: Nina Rozenberg
Sound Board Operator: Noah Beckwith
Deck Crew: N.J. Wingo
Dresser Supervisor: Dakota Gorny
Dressers: Nathan Eck, Gabi Marshall
Production Videographer: Amelia Rojek

DEPARTMENTAL PRODUCTION POSITIONS
Season Graphics: Elisabetta Antonacci
Costume Shop Assistants: Ein Ayala, Jen Marquez
Sound Supervisor: Joyce Cheng
Projection Designers: Ethan Borrok, Braxton Stone
Information Technologist: Braxton Stone
Props Manager: Sheila Fastoff
Carpenter: Luigi LoCascio
Scenic Artist: Katja Rabus
Assistant Scenic Artist: Cameron Thompson

UBTHD FACULTY/STAFF CONTRIBUTORS TO ECS
Paint/Props Mentor: Gina Boccolucci
Sound Mentor: Tom Burke
Costume Technician: Judy Curtis
Assistant Costume Shop Manager / Wardrobe Supervisor: Cindy Darling
Production Stage Manager: Melinda J. Lamoreux
Costume Shop Manager: Zechariah Saenz
Senior Staff Assistant: Tom Tucker
Crew Instructor: Hannah S. Wolland
Production Photographer: Ken Smith

UBTHD ADMINISTRATION
Department Chair: Eero Laine
Associate Chair/Producing Director: Lynne Koscielniak
Production Manager: Rick Haug
Assistant Production Manager: Ally Hasselback
Department Administrators: Rachel Olszewski, Veronica Sedota
Senior Staff Assistant: Rob Falgiano
Administrative Assistant: Kristin Mann

The UB Department of Theatre and Dance is a proud member of the UB College of Arts and Sciences.

With a firm commitment to the advancement of creative research, experiential learning, and community encouragement, the UBTHD 2023-2024 Production Season is administered by the Department of Theatre and Dance. We acknowledge the full faculty and staff for their part in preparing students for work on stage and behind the scenes.

We thank UB Center for the Arts for their support in making these productions possible.

UB Theatre and Dance wishes to acknowledge the generous continued philanthropic support of Fox Run at Orchard Park, an official contributing sponsor of the UB Theatre and Dance 2023-2024 season. 

Our season of programming is also made possible by ticket purchases and donations from patrons like you. To further support our work, please join our donor wall.