UB Theatre and Dance Presents: ChoreoLab

UB Center for the Arts Black Box Theatre
April 12 – 13, 2024 @ 7:30 pm
April 13 – 14, 2024 @ 2:00 pm

Director: Jenna Zavrel
Associate Director: Jeanne Fornarola
Choreographers: Naila Ansari, Rebekah Bono, Anne Burnidge, Juliana Hassouna, Minou Lallemand, EJ Ferencak, Sophia Fino, Jeremy Guyton
Student Assistants to the Director: Sophia Fino, Mario Liguori, Selena Pereyra
Graduate Production Assistant: Hannah Walter
Stage Manager: Theresa Banks
Set and Projection Design and Scene Painting:  Joyce Cheng, Tobias Pfluke, and Mallory Tirone
Costume Design: Jeanne Fornarola, Jenna Zavrel, and Choreographers
Lighting Design: Noah Beckwith, Jacob Clouse, Lisa Gallagher, Max Teicher
Sound Design: Ethan Borrok, Lowden Flower, Cameron Thompson

Runtime: 1 hour and 45 minutes with one 15-minute intermission

Dancers

Shannon Brien, Vic Oshman-Bruce, Sarah Chowaniec, Sophia Clute, Erinn Cosgrove, Isabella Guerrucci, Ella Hankinson, Kenny Harrison, Kendra Jones, Grace Lamanna, Mackenzie Leone, Katy Maddalina, Morgan Mahoney, Ariana Mullin, Kiera Oppelt, Mackenzie Pedersen, Mia Pierce, Selena Pereyra, Abigail Postle, Grace Rezin, Violet Schraver, Kira Sethi, Adriana Vetcha

AUDIENCE DISCRETION ADVISED: Strobing lights and haze will be used during this performance.

RESTRICTIONS: Recording and photography are prohibited without written permission from the Department of Theatre and Dance.  We thank you in advance for your cooperation.

ACT I

A Cog in the Wheel
Choreography:
Juliana Hassouna
Dancers: Vic Oshman-Bruce, Sophia Clute, Kendra Jones, Mackenzie Leone, Morgan Mahoney, Mia Pierce, Grace Rezin
Lighting Design: Lisa Gallagher
Sound Design: Lowden Flower
Music: “Shrine Out” by Forest Swords, “The Grotto” by Audiomachine, “Antes” by Vincenzo Lamagna
Note: A cog in the wheel is defined as someone or something that is functionally necessary, but of small significance or importance within a larger operation.

Glimmer
Choreography:
Anne Burnidge
Dancers: Shannon Brien, Vic Oshman-Bruce, Kenny Harrison, Mackenzie Leone, Selena Pererya, Grace Rezin
Lighting Design: Max Teicher
Projection Design: Mallory Tirone
Sound Design: Lowden Flower
Music: "Icefloe" and "Possible" by Zoe Keating

Onward
Choreography:
Rebekah Bono in collaboration with the dancers
Dancers: Sophia Clute, Grace Lamanna, Mackenzie Pedersen, Mia Pierce, Kendra Jones, Adriana Vetcha
Lighting Design: Noah Beckwith
Sound Design: Cameron Thompson
Music: Vous Ites Stereo” by Daedelus and Teebs, “New Gold” by Gorillaz, “Tame Impala”, “Bootie Brown,” “Until Artillery” by Daedelus

The Complexities of Joy
Choreography:
Naila Ansari
Dancers: Sarah Chowaniec, Kenny Harrison, Ariana Mullin, Kiera Oppelt, Mackenzie Pedersen, Selena Pereyra, Kira Sethi
Lighting Design: Max Teicher
Projection Design: Joyce Cheng
Sound Design: Cameron Thompson
Music: “Birdcage,” “Gltr (Live),” and “Amazing (Live)” by Curtis Lovell

~15-Minute Intermission~

ACT II

Percussion 101
Choreography:
EJ Ferencak
Dancers: Shannon Brien, Isabella Guerrucci, Ella Hankinson, Katy Maddalina, Morgan Mahoney, Ariana Mullin
Lighting Design: Jacob Clouse
Sound Design: Ethan Borrok
Music: “The Classic Drum Battle, The A & T Drumline" by Willie James Ellebie, “Officially Missing You" by Tamia, “Acid 1,000” by Fat Boy Slim

 All of Water
Choreography:
Minou Lallemand
Dancers: Sarah Chowaniec, Erinn Cosgrove, Bella Guerucci, Kiera Oppelt, Abigail Postle
Lighting Design: Lisa Gallagher
Projection Design: Tobias Pfluke
Sound Design: Ethan Brod
Music: “Cheating, Lying, Stealing” by David Lang

Detach
Choreography:
Sophia Fino
Dancers: Ella Hankinson, Grace Lamanna, Abigail Postle, Violet Schraver, Adriana Vetcha
Lighting Design: Jacob Clouse
Sound Design: Ethan Borrok
Music: “Licidana” by Apparat, “Flight 09- Original" by Komet, “What Happened to Your Heart” by Peter Broderick, Bing & Ruth, “Clair de Lune, L. 32” by Claude Debussy, Martin Jones

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Choreography:
Jeremy Guyton and cast
Dancers: Erinn Cosgrove, Katy Maddalina, Ariana Mullin, Mackenzie Pedersen, Violet Schraver, Kira Sethi
Lighting Design: Noah Beckwith
Sound Design: Ethan Brod
Music: “Resonant” composed by Satoshi Tomiie, “Garage Set” composed by Michael Donte, “Soft World” composed by Lokowat
Note: choreographed in collaboration with the cast (in order of appearance):
Alayna Jax - Violet
Francesca - Ariana
Taylor - Katy
Rue - Mackenzie
Charlotte - Kira
t.b.d. - Erin

BOWS
Choreography and Direction:
Sophia Fino with contributions from Mario Liguori and Selena Pereyra
Dancers: The Company
Lighting Design: Ashtyn Rozenberg
Music: “Dance the Night” performed by Dua Lipa

STUDENT PRODUCTION POSITIONS
Assistant Stage Manager: Jasmine White
Head Electrician / Light Board Operator: Ashtyn Rozenberg
Projection / Sound Operators: Ethan Borrok, Ethan Brod
Deck Crew: Rowan Badillo
Wardrobe Supervisor: Lyla Giallombardo
Wardrobe Crew: Jamya Haygood-El

DEPARTMENTAL PRODUCTION POSITIONS
Head Carpenter: Luigi LoCascio
Sound Supervisor: Jacob Clouse
Electricians: Alaina Herman, Lisa Gallagher
Scenic Artists: Molly Crandall, Aurora Shao
Properties Director: Cameron Thompson
Props Warehouse Manager: Lukmaan Arif
Projection Technologist: Ethan Borrok
Information Technologist: Braxton Stone
Graphic Design: Elisabetta Antonacci
Costume Shop Assistants: Theresa Banks, Jenesis Marquez, Jonathan Zotamba

UBTHD FACULTY AND STAFF CONTRIBUTORS
Production Stage Manager: Melinda J. Lamoreux
Stage Management Mentor: Ally Hasselback
Technical Direction: Thomas Burke and Erich Frank
Set, Lights, Projection and Sound Design Mentor: Nicholas Quinn
Scenic Art Mentor: Jennifer Lynn Carter
Senior Staff Assistant: Tom Tucker
Costume Shop Manager: Zechariah Saenz
Assistant Costume Shop Manager: Cindy Darling
Costume Technician: Judy Curtis
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: R. Macklin Olszewski, Veronica Sedota
Senior Staff Assistant: Rob Falgiano
Administrative Assistant: Kristin Mann

Acknowledgements

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.

2023-2024 Season Sponsors

UB Theatre and Dance wishes to acknowledge the generous continued philanthropic support of Fox Run at Orchard Park, an official contributing sponsor of the UBTHD 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 and acknowledge the upcoming 50th Anniversary of Zodiaque Dance Company, please join our Celebration Rising donor wall.  Gifts to Celebration Rising expand opportunities for students to engage with guest artists and new theater technology during our 24-25 gala season.

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