Boston Conservatory at Berklee presents FORWARD: Senior Dance Showcase, featuring graduating contemporary dance B.F.A. students. This concert is a culmination and celebration of the students’ journey over the last four years and features a diverse program of works choreographed by alum Thang Dao (B.F.A. '01), Loni Landon, Ruka Hatua-Saar White, Tricia Dietrick (B.F.A. '24), and the 2024 graduating class.
Industry representatives (including agents, casting directors, talent managers, directors, and producers) interested in attending the Boston dance showcase should contact Ryan Braaten at rbraaten@berklee.edu to reserve tickets.
Program InformationCrepuscular Call
(world premiere, Boston Conservatory at Berklee Theater, 2023)
Choreography: Thang Dao, B.F.A. '01, dance
Music: James G. Lindsay (“Fractures”)
Costume Design: Penney Pinette
Lighting Design: Paul Marr
Performers: Drew Leah Allen, Sabril Amin, Bianca Brown, Penn Burrall, Katie Corrao, Tricia Dietrick, Jaqi Gendreau, Ava Grebe, Raxel Kempenaar, Demetrius Lee, Solana McGonagle, Mia Muntu, Daede Ott, Maria Pellegrino, Paktheema “Punch” Purichat, Isabella Soo-Hoo, Alexis Tsiramanes, Emily Wang, Kate Warner, Dawvyn Winters, and Monica Zesch
Forward Visions I
Choreography: Graduating Dancers
Music: Charlotte Adigéry (“Paténipat”); Moiré (“Sequence 1”); Lorn (“Anvil”)
Lighting Design: Paul Marr
Performers: Ava Grebe, Solana McGonagle, Kate Warner, Jaqi Gendreau, Ai Li Mok, Megan Prout, Drew Leah Allen, Raxel Kempenaar, Tricia Dietrick, Bianca Brown, Mia Muntu, and Sabril Amin
Collide
(world premiere, Boston Conservatory at Berklee Theater, 2019)
Choreography: Loni Landon
Choreographic Assistant: Maddy Wright
Music: Aaron Martin (“Sixth,” “Captive Witness”); Hildur Guðnadóttir (“Vichnaya Pamyat”)
Costume Design: Christine Meyers
Lighting Design: Paul Marr
Performers: Penn Burrall, Katie Corrao, Tricia Dietrick, Jaqi Gendreau, Ava Grebe, Raxel Kempenaar, Solana McGonagle, Daede Ott, Maria Pellegrino, Megan Prout, Paktheema “Punch” Purichat, Isabella Soo-Hoo, Alexis Tsiramanes, Emily Wang, Kate Warner, Dawvyn Winters, and Monica Zesch
Youlogy
(world premiere, Boston Conservatory at Berklee Theater, 2023)
Choreography: Tricia Dietrick (B.F.A. '24, dance)
Music: Nebulo (“Asht”)
Costume Design: Tricia Dietrick
Original Lighting Design: Paul Marr
Performers: Drew Leah Allen, Sabril Amin, Bianca Brown, Penn Burrall, Raxel Kempenaar, Mia Muntu, Daede Ott, Megan Prout, and Alexis Tsiramanes
Forward Visions II
Choreography: Graduating Dancers
Music: D.K. (“The Three Realms”); Sam Gendel and Ethan Braun (“Escalade”); Forest Swords (“Crow (DJ-Kicks)”)
Lighting Design: Paul Marr
Performers: Emily Wang, Isabella Soo-Hoo, Katie Corrao, Demetrius Lee, Dawvyn Winters, Paktheema “Punch” Purichat, Monica Zesch, Maria Pellegrino, Penn Burrall, Daede Ott, and Alexis Tsiramanes
Suite: Wonder
(world premiere, Boston Conservatory at Berklee Theater, 2023)
Choreography: Ruka Hatua-Saar White
Music: Stevie Wonder (“Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day,” “If It’s Magic,” “Another Star”)
Costume Design: Penney Pinette
Lighting Design: Paul Marr
Performers: Drew Leah Allen, Sabril Amin, Bianca Brown, Katie Corrao, Jaqi Gendreau, Ava Grebe, Demetrius Lee, Solana McGonagle, Megan Prout, Paktheema “Punch” Purichat, Isabella Soo-Hoo, Emily Wang, Kate Warner, and Dawvyn Winters
Production Credits
Artistic Director – Brian McGinnis
Associate Artistic Director – Marissa Parmenter
Executive Producer – Andy Chau
Associate Producer/Industry Relations – Ryan Braaten
Stage Manager – Bethany Rachel
Dean of Dance – Tommy Neblett
Chair of Dance – Dr. Mila Thigpen
Assistant to the Dean – Margaret Falcone
Production/Stage Manager – Bethany Rachel
Costume Coordinator – Taz Meyers
Cast
Drew Leah Allen, Sabril Amin, Bianca Brown, Penn Burrall, Katie Corrao, Tricia Dietrick, Jaqi Gendreau, Ava Grebe, CiCi Kai, Raxel Kempenaar, Demetrius Lee, Solana McGonagle, Ai Li Mok, Olivia Mozie, Mia Muntu, Daede Ott, Maria Pellegrino, Megan Prout, Paktheema “Punch” Purichat, Isabella Soo-Hoo, Rhapsody, Stiggers, Alexis Tsiramanes, Emily Wang, Kate Warner, Dawvyn Winters, Monica Zesch Production Staff
Director of Performance Services – Hanna Oravec
Assistant Director of Production – Rebecca DonaldStage Manager – Bethany RachelAssistant Stage Manager – Margaret FalconeTechnical Director – Taylor KaufmanAssistant Technical Director – Caleb D. HarrisCostume Shop Manager – Alison PughAssistant Costume Shop Manager – Leah Foley Wardrobe Manager – Blue BarberWardrobe Assistant – Liv CurnenStock Manager/Draper/Stitcher – Rebecca JewettDrapers/Stitchers – Sam Martin, Caroline SeeleyStitchers – Lindsay WeaverCostume Shop Intern – Olivia DonnellyTemporary Lighting Supervisor – Baz KoubaProduction Electrician – Gabe GoldmanA1/Sound Supervisor – Steve DeptulaA2/Sound Assistant – Maddy Poston Stage Supervisor – Nick LaRosa
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