UB Theatre and Dance Presents: Dance Senior Showcase

May 10, 2026 @ 4:00 pm   
UB Katharine Cornell Theatre

Directors: Grace Rezin and Adriana Vetcha

Choreographers: Sophia Clute, Nathan Eck, Lauren Guarna, Jenna Hartke, Mario Liguori, Selena Pereyra, Ariana Parsons, Grace Rezin, Kira Sethi, Adriana Vetcha, Audree Woods, Jasmine White, Grace Wythe

The annual Senior Dance Showcase provides graduating dance majors with a final opportunity to perform their own choreography for the community before their future professional endeavors in the arts. The program features more than a dozen graduating seniors who appear primarily in solo works, as well as in collaborative group pieces, as they take the UB stage one final time.                        

Congratulations, UB Dance Class of 2026!

Run time and intermission information: The show will be about one hour and 15 minutes including a 15-minute intermission.

DANCE SENIOR SHOWCASE PRODUCTION PERSONNEL

Stage Manager and Sound Board Operator: Maili Novak
Lighting Designer: Marcus Harter
Technical Support: Abby Postle and Grace Lamana

PROGRAM

ACT I

In My Life
Jazz Fusion Solo
Choreographer/Dancer: Audree Woods
Music: “In My Life” by The Beatles

Danke Schoen
Theater Jazz Solo
Choreographer/Dancer: Mario Liguori
Music: “Danke Schoen” by Wayne Newton
Note: It Means “Thank you” :)

To Build A Home
Contemporary Solo
Choreographer/Dancer: Grace Wythe
Music: “To Build a Home” by The Cinematic Orchestra
Note: I would like to dedicate this performance to my mom. Thank you so much for everything, I love you.

When We Were Young
Contemporary
Choreographer/Dancer: Sophia Clute
Music: “When We Were Young” by Adele
Note: Thank you to my mom, my dad and all who supported me throughout these four years. I’ll hold these memories close forever.

Forever Young
Contemporary Solo
Choreographer/Dancer: Ariana Parsons
Music: “Forever Young” by Alphaville
Note: Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed to making these four years such an incredible, unforgettable experience. Thank you to my mom and dad for supporting me through it all!

Love
Tap Solo
Choreographer/Dancer: Jasmine White
Music: “Love” by Keyshia Cole

Do I Wanna Know?
Contemporary Solo
Choreographer/Dancer: Nathan Eck
Music: “Do I Wanna Know?” by Hozier
Note: Special thank you to my parents and everybody who has supported me throughout this journey!

Time of Our Lives
Contemporary Group Piece
Choreographer: Ariana Parsons
Dancers - Sophia Clute, Nathan Eck, Lauren Guarna, Jenna Hartke, Selena Pereyra, Ariana Parsons, Grace Rezin, Kira Sethi, Adriana Vetcha, Jasmine White, Grace Wythe
Music: “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” by Green Day

15-MINUTE INTERMISSION

ACT II

The Big Goodbye…jk
Contemporary Jazz Solo
Choreographer/Dancer: Kira Sethi
Music: “The Big Goodbye” by AJR

Like You Said It Would Be
Contemporary Solo
Choreographer/Dancer: Jenna Hartke
Music: “The Blower’s Daughter” by Damien Rice

Vienna
Contemporary Solo
Choreographer/Dancer: Lauren Guarna
Music: “Vienna” by Billy Joel
Note: Thank you to everyone who made these 4 years so memorable. To my parents and grandma who have been my biggest cheerleaders from the start. This is not the end this is just the beginning.

we’ll all be here forever
Contemporary Solo
Choreographer/Dancer: Selena Pereyra
Music: “You’re Gonna Go Far” by Noah Kahan

Tiny Dancer
Contemporary Jazz Solo
Choreographer/Dancer: Grace Rezin
Music: “Tiny Dancer” by Elton John
Note: Thank you so much to everyone who has made this journey so incredible. I will cherish these memories forever. <3

Till My Last Breath
Contemporary Solo
Choreographer/Dancer: Adriana Vetcha
Music: “Something In The Heavens” by Lewis Capaldi
Note: Four years ago, this was just something I couldn’t yet understand. Now, it feels like the end of something I’m not ready to let go of. Somehow, it became everything. Thank you.

Time
Contemporary Group Piece
Choreographers: Grace Rezin and Adriana Vetcha
Dancers - Sophia Clute, Nathan Eck, Lauren Guarna, Jenna Hartke, Selena Pereyra, Ariana Parsons, Grace Rezin, Kira Sethi, Adriana Vetcha, Jasmine White, Grace Wythe
Music: “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes

UB THEATRE AND DANCE 2025-2026 BOOSTERS

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Lynne Koscielniak
Vincent Koscielniak
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Rion and Julie Cohn Kweller
Eero Laine
Paul Liguori
Elise Pearlman May
Thomas Mitchell
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Thomas Ralabate
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THEATRE AND DANCE ADMINISTRATION AND TECHNICAL STAFF

Chair/Artistic Director: Meredith Conti 
Associate Chair/Producing Director: Lynne Koscielniak  
Department Administrator: Veronica Sedota 
Senior Staff Assistant: Rob Falgiano
Administrative Assistant: Kristin Mann 
Technical Director: Nick Quinn 
Production Manager: Ally Hasselback  
Assistant Technical Directors: Tom Burke, Erich Frank 
Scenic Artist and Head of Stage Properties: J. Marc Quattlebaum 
Scene Shop Instructional Support: Hannah D’Elia 
Costume Shop Manager: Max Levitt 
Assistant Costume Shop Manager: Cindy Darling 
Costume Shop Assistant: Judith Curtis 
Production Photographer: Eric Tronolone

Season Dedication
The UB Department of Theatre and Dance is honored to dedicate its 2025–2026 production season to the memory of Professors Emeriti Saul Elkin and Vincent O’Neill, in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to the field of theatre and to our academic and artistic community.

Throughout their distinguished careers, Professors Elkin and O’Neill exemplified excellence in education, direction, and performance. Their 
visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to the transformative power of theatre have shaped generations of artists and scholars, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire.

Acknowledgements and Sponsors
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 engagement, the UBTHD 2025-2026 Production Season is administered by the Department of Theatre and Dance. We acknowledge our 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 UBTHD 2025-2026 season.

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