Setting The Stage 2015

Created, Choreographed and Directed by Tyrone Aiken

Thursday 26 February 2015
The GEM Theatre, 1615 E. 18th St. Kansas City, Missouri

Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey


Getting ready before the show

Alessandra Perdichizzi carried by John Swapshire in Valentine
Alessandra Perdichizzi carried by John Swapshire in Valentine

John Roberts in Migration
John Roberts in Migration

John Roberts in Migration
John Roberts in Migration

John Roberts, Caroline Fogg, John Swapshire in Power
John Roberts, Caroline Fogg, John Swapshire in Power

Caroline Fogg, John Roberts, John Swapshire in Power
Caroline Fogg, John Roberts, John Swapshire in Power

Alessandra Perdichizzi carried by John Swapshire in Valentine
Alessandra Perdichizzi carried by John Swapshire in Valentine


At the door

Chris Peacock pre show
Chris Peacock pre show

Shacura Wade in Joan
Shacura Wade in "Joan"

Shacura Wade in Joan
Shacura Wade in "Joan"

Caroline Fogg in Aganju
Caroline Fogg in Aganju

Caroline Fogg in Aganju
Caroline Fogg in Aganju

Alessandra Perdichizzi carried by John Swapshire in Valentine
Alessandra Perdichizzi carried by John Swapshire in Valentine

Chris Peacock in For You
Chris Peacock in For You

Chris Peacock in For You
Chris Peacock in For You

Ensemble - In The Spot
Ensemble - In The Spot

Ensemble - In The Spot
Ensemble - In The Spot


The GEM

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KC Friends of Alvin Ailey

Setting the Stage

The moving story of African-American dance
Created, Choreographed and Directed by Tyrone Aiken
Thursday, Feb 26, 2015, 7 pm
At the GEM Theater
1615 E. 18th Street, KCMO
Video inserts Michael Joy KCFAA
Performance video by Mike Strong - www.kcdance.com
Dance Credits
Power - Cast
Migrations - John Roberts
Valentina - John Swapshire and Alessandra Perdichizzi
Joan - Shacura Wade
Aganju - Caroline Fogg
For You - Christopher Peacock
In The Spot - Cast
Cast: Chris Peacock, Caroline Fogg, John Swapshire, Alessandra Perdichizzi, John Roberts, Shacura Wade
Cast Bows: Chris Peacock, Caroline Fogg, John Swapshire, Alessandra Perdichizzi, John Roberts, Shacura Wade
 
Staff
Tyrone Aiken - Executive Director
Coeli Baker - Director of Development
Zendrix Berndt - Administrative Intern
Abram Hawkins - Custodial Engineer
Shayn Heard - Finance Associate
Michael Joy - Director of Artistic & Educational Programs
Kendra Kemp - Director of Marketing & Communications
Denise LaBranch-Slaughter - Data Management Specialist
Paula Lang - Master Teaching Artist
Rhonda Martin - Studio Programs Support
Laura-Denise Maxwell - Education Coordinator & Administrative Support
MaryAnn VanDine - Volunteer Support


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