Maurice Fraga, producer
Ben Howard, choreographer
Ali Koinoglou, guest choreographer
Angela Dice Nguyen, choreographer
Katherine Zukeri, choreographer

October 30 – November 1, 2026
Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
Shenandoah Conservatory

WORLD PREMIERE

How Dust Organizes Itself (2026)

choreography by Ben Howard with contributions from the cast
music: “Street Music for Empty Rooms” by Daniel Smith
music credits include: “The Peanut Vendor (El Manisero)” by Moisés Simons performed by Rita Montaner, Pérez Prado, The King’s Singers, Stan Kenton and His Orchestra (1956); “Green Turtle” by Phil Tate and His Orchestra; “Voulez Vou Cha Cha Chà” by Tito Rodriguez; “place your item in the bagging area” from self-scanning machine; radio chatter; “Snoop Frogg (Kermit sings "Gin & Juice")” by Dustin Ballard of There I Ruined It performed by A.I. vocal model: Kermit/Jim Henson and posted on YouTube July 13, 2024; “Linus and Lucy” by Vince Guaraldi; the Jardiance commercial titled “Behind the Scenes” (2026) directed by Declan Whitebloom; Roger Smith from “American Dad!” voiced by Seth MacFarlane
painting: “AI Render_topic_Kermit the Frog, bear skin rug, Burt Reynolds pose, pop art, illustration,” 2026, 4 ft. x 5 ft., acrylic on canvas
painting credit: Original source image generated August 6, 2025 at 8:37 AM with ChatGPT (GPT-5.6 Luna) from an artist-developed prompt; translated into acrylic by Ben Howard
costume design by Shelbi Wilkin
lighting design by Rhys Utterback

DANCERS

Rylie Barr, Cammy Bess, Evvie Bowman, Jenna-Lee Butler, Clara Chenault, Angie Coppa, Mary Jane Cossel, Ariana Gaub, Ella Gibson, Sophia Hennessy, Laniya Hodge, Sophia Kenworthey, Layla Kurtz, Lance Lemon Jr., Riley Pellegrino, Eliza Sisk, Abigail Wescott

WORLD PREMIERE

Encore (2026)

I. again
II. still
III. more

choreography by Angela Dice Nguyen
rehearsal assistants: Paige DeFrees, Brandon Goldman
music: “We Begin” by Tom Ashbrook, “Solitude III (Parr Street Sessions)” by Tom Ashbrook, “New Beginning” by Phoria
costume design by Shelbi Wilkin
lighting design by Rhys Utterback

DANCERS

Dante DePaul, Hannah Diehl, Chris Harmon, Amalia Kerlish, LeAnn Koscinski, Tatum LeGault, Natalie Lutman, Evan Mucciarone, Luna Orozco-Orihuela, Madison Pellegrin, Valeria Perez, Bailey Sadler

- intermission -

Maria.Billie.Annie.Diana.Susie (2026)

choreography by Katherine Zukeri with contributions from Toni-Trenette Williams
music: “Maria,” “Billie Jean,” “Smooth Criminal,” “Dirty Diana,” “Blood on the Dance Floor” by Michael Jackson
lighting design by Rhys Utterback
costume design by Shelbi Wilkin, Katherine Zukeri

DANCERS (FULL CAST)

Cammy Bess, Jenna-Lee Butler, Clara Chenault, Emy Chludzinski, Angie Coppa, Mary Jane Cossel, Dante DePaul, Hannah Diehl, Nylah Dischert, Antonyo Douglas, Ariana Gaub, Serena Hepner, Alaysia Highsmith, Laniya Hodge, Ava James, Sophia Kenworthey, Lance Lemon Jr., Alyssa Martinez, Luna Orozco-Orihuela, Madison Pellegrin, Valeria Perez, Amanda Poling, Sarah Puttock, Lauren Scott, Eliza Sisk, Jessalyn Snyder, Toni-Trenette Williams, Kamryn Yohe

MARIA

Mary Jane Cossel, Alyssa Martinez, Jessalyn Snyder, Amanda Poling, Cammy Bess, Madison Pellegrin, Serena Hepner, Angie Coppa, Hannah Diehl (understudy)

BILLIE

Ava James, Lance Lemon Jr., Lauren Scott, Dante DePaul, Eliza Sisk, Kamryn Yohe, Angie Coppa, Emy Chludzinski (understudy)

ANNIE

Jenna-Lee Butler, Jessalyn Snyder, Angie Coppa, Amanda Poling, Clara Chenault, Laniya Hodge, Madison Pellegrin, Sarah Puttock, Serena Hepner, Hannah Diehl, Valeria Perez (understudy)

DIANA

Antonyo Douglas, Toni-Trenette Williams, Cammy Bess, Ariana Gaub, Lance Lemon Jr., Alyssa Martinez, Kamryn Yohe, Valeria Perez, Nylah Dischert, Laniya Hodge, Madison Pellegrin, Serena Hepner, Angie Coppa, Sarah Puttock (understudy)

SUSIE

Sophia Kenworthey, Luna Orozco-Orihuela, Amanda Poling, Serena Hepner, Full Cast

UNDERSTUDIES (FULL CAST)

Emy Chludzinski, Hannah Diehl, Valeria Perez, Sarah Puttock

WORLD PREMIERE

What the Light Lets In (2026)

I. Open
II. Untethered
III. Between
IV. Exposed
V. Still, There Is Time

choreography by Ali Koinoglou with assistance by Kayleigh Griffin, Jenna Wolfe
rehearsal director: Tiffanie Carson
rehearsal assistants: Rylie Barr, Paige DeFrees, Lauren Scott
music: “Aperture” by Harry Styles; “Utican” by Novo Amor; “State Lines” by Novo Amor; “Two Men in Love” by The Irrepressibles; “There Will Be Time” by Mumford & Sons featuring Baaba Maal

DANCERS

Erin Baldwin, Rylie Barr, Evvie Bowman, Jenna-Lee Butler, Clara Chenault, Angie Coppa, Mary Jane Cossel, Dante DePaul, Hannah Diehl, McKenna Dunn, Ariana Gaub, Ella Gibson, Makenna Haack, Chris Harmon, Sophia Hennessy, McKenna Iseminger, Ava James, Sophia Kenworthey, Amalia Kerlish, Kaitlyn Kiefer, LeAnn Koscinski, Rachel Langborgh, Julia Latko, Tatum LeGault, Evan Mucciarone, Madison Pellegrin, Riley Pellegrino, Amanda Poling, Connor Richmond, Kathryn Rodger, Bailey Sadler, Lauren Scott, Eliza Sisk, Julie Sisk, Jessalyn Snyder, Abigail Wescott, Kamryn Yohe

This production contains theatrical haze and strobe light effects. Contact the Box Office or speak with an usher for more information.

Pre-concert Talk

Friday, October 30 at 6:30PM | Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre

Join us before the opening night performance of Moving Forces for a special pre-show discussion featuring choreographers Ben Howard, Angela Dice Nguyen and Katherine Zukeri, along with this year’s Sigma Rho Delta guest choreographer, Ali Koinoglou. Taking place on the apron of the Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre stage, this conversation offers audiences a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the creative processes and artistic inspirations behind the works featured in the concert.

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